Annual Report 2014-15 (English)
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 MANGALORE UNIVERSITY MANGALAGANGOTHRI- 574 199, KARNATAKA. ANNUAL REPORT EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 1. Dr. T, Mallikarjunappa ….. Chairman Professor Department of Business Administration Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 2. Dr. Ravishankar Rao ….. Member Professor Department of English Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 3. Dr. D.R. Shashidhar ….. Member Professor Department of English Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 4. Dr. Parameshwara Bhatta ….. Member Professor Department of Mathematics Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 5. Prof. Krishna Kumar G. ….. Member Professor Department of Applied Botany Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 6. Dr. Y. Narayana ….. Member Professor Department of Physics Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 7. Dr. Somanna ….. Member Professor Department of Kannada Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 8. Dr. Dhananjaya ….. Member Asst. Professor Department of Kannada Mangalore University Mangalagangothri 9. Assistant Registrar …… Convener General Section Office of the Registrar Mangalore University Mangalagangothri FOREWORD I am happy to present the Annual Report for the year 2014-15. Over the past 34 years, Mangalore University has grown in stature and is today recognized as one of the premier Universities in the country accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade. Our University is known for conducting its academic programmes and examinations as per schedule. The Credit Based Semester System at the undergraduate and the Choice Based Credit System at the postgraduate level are working well. Our teaching faculty have rendered themselves creditably in their teaching and research activities. Mangalore University has been ranked Number Two in Chemical Science Research in the National level and No.1 in International collaboration by SCOPUS, which is the largest abstract and citation database of peer–reviewed literature and quality web sources. Mangalore University has been sanctioned the “Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE)’’ grant by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. A Research and Consultancy Promotion Cell (RCPC) has been constituted to promote and strengthen research programmes of our University. It is also felt that the consultancy programme needs to be strengthened to encourage the faculty to work in collaboration with industries and institutions in the area of their expertise. Adequate infrastructure is always a priority for the University. The basic facilities available on the campus include Administrative building, Faculty Buildings, Library, Students Hostels, Staff Quarters, Guest Houses and a well- equipped outpatient health centre, along with sports facilities including Indoor Games Complex. The work of 400 mtr. track is nearing completion and construction of pavilion has been taken up. The Mangala Auditorium with state of the art facilities is available for all our major and mega events. The University has its own water supply arrangement on the campus. Among other facilities, Banking, Cyber Café, Inflibnet and Postal and Communication facilities are included. The work for beautification of our University campus is nearing completion. All the buildings have been renovated. The Internet Connectivity to Mangalore University has been upgraded to 1 Gbps under National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). The University maintains a close liaison with the public of the coastal region and Kodagu through various outreach programmes including University-Industry interaction, extension activities through NSS and various Endowment Chairs and Study Centres. The “Swatch Bharath’ programme is being carried out very effectively involving the NGO’s and the local people. The University provides scholarships for meritorious students. There are other endowment scholarships also for the meritorious but poor students. In addition to this, the University has introduced sports scholarships to talented sports persons. Incentives to Inter University new record creators and incentives to All India Inter University medalists are given every year. As befits an institution of higher learning, the academic, research and extension activities are in progress. The University provides a safe and peaceful environment that is conducive to learning with the active support of students, faculty, administrative staff, and the University authorities. Prof. K. Byrappa Vice Chancellor VISION TO EVOLVE AS A NATIONAL CENTRE OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND TO CULTIVATE QUALITY HUMAN RESOURCE. MISSION Provide Excellent Academic, Physical, Administrative, infrastructural and Moral ambience. Promote Quality and Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Research. Preserve and promote uniqueness and novelty of regional languages, folklore, art and culture. Contribute towards building a socially sensitive, humane, inclusive society. Cultivate critical thinking that can spark creativity and innovation. RESERVATION POLICY Mangalore University is committed to fully abide by the reservation policy of the State and Central Governments in the matters of direct recruitment and promotion of employees and admission of students to its various courses. CONTENTS A. Jurisdiction and Authorities of the University 1. Jurisdiction - 2. Officers of the University - 3. The Syndicate - 4. The Academic Council - 5. The Finance Committee - 6. Statutes, Regulations and Ordinances - 7. Post Created - 8. Appointments and Superannuation - 9. Students Strength - B. Post Graduate Departments 10. Faculty of Arts 10.1. Economics - 10.2. English - 10.3. History - 10.4. Kannada - 10.5. Mass Communications and Journalism - 10.6. Political Science - 10.7. Sociology - 10.8. Social Work - 11. Faculty of Science 11.1. Applied Botany - 11.2. Applied Zoology - 11.3. Biosciences - Biotechnology 11.4. Chemistry - Applied Chemistry Organic Chemistry 11.5. Computer Science M.C.A. 11.6. Electronics - 11.7. Human Consciousness and Yogic Science 11.8 Industrial Chemistry - 11.9. Library and Information Science - 11.10. Marine Geology - Geo-informatics 11.11. Materials Science - 11.12. Mathematics - 11.13. Physics - Radiation Physics 11.14 Statistics - 12. Faculty of Commerce 12.1. Business Administration - MBA (Tourism Administration) - 12.2 Commerce - M.H.R.D. 13. Faculty of Education 13.1 Physical Education and Sports - B.P.Ed M.P.Ed 14. P.G. Centre, Chikka Aluvara 14.1. Biochemistry - 14.2. Microbiology - C. Central Facilities 15. University Library - 16. Prasaranga - 17. Directorate of Correspondence Course - 18. Computer Centre - 19. University Science Instrumentation Centre - 20. Microtron Centre - 21. Engineering Division - 22. University Health Centre - D. Examination Section 23. Convocation - 24. Gold Medals and Cash Prizes - 25. Examinations and Results - 26. Ph.Ds Awarded - E. Study Centres 27. Ambigara Chowdaiah Adhyayana Peetha - 28. Ayurveda Bhushana M.V. Shastri Memorial Chair - 29. Buddhist Study Centre - 30. Centre for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies - 31. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and - Inclusive Policy (CSEIP) 32. Centre for Women’s Studies - 33. Chair in Christianity - 34. Chair in Rural Banking and Management - 35. Corporation Bank Chair in Bank Management - 36. Dharmanidhi Yoga Peetha - 37. Dr. K. Shivarama Karantha Peetha - 38. Dr. P. Dayananda Pai and Sri P. Sathish Pai Yakshagana - Adhyayana Kendra 39. International Quality Assurance Cell - 40. Gandhian Studies Centre - 41. Kanakadasa Samshodhana Kendra - 42. Kodava Samskrithika Adhayana Peetha - 43. N.G. Pavanje Chair in Fine Arts - 44. OAST Cell - 45. Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Tulu Peetha - 46. UGC Coaching Centre - 47. Vijaya Bank Chair in Ecology and Environment - F. General Activities 48. Sports - 49. NSS - 50. Directorate of Students Welfare 51. University Employment & Guidance Bureau - 52. SC/ST Cell - 53. Special Cell for the Welfare of other Backward Classes (OBC) Including Minorities - 54. Horticulture - 55. Hostels - G. Annual Accounts 56. Actuals - H. Reports of the Affiliated Colleges 57. List of Affiliated Colleges with course particulars - 58. Reports - JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 1. JURISDICTION: The Jurisdiction of the University extends over the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu of Karnataka State. The authorities of the University are a) The Syndicate, b) The Academic Council, c) The Finance Committee, d) The Board of Studies, e) The Faculties, f) The Planning and Monitoring Evaluation Board and g) such other bodies as may be declared to be the authorities of the University. 2. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY a) Chancellor : His Excellency Sri Hansraj Bhardwaj b) Pro-Chancellor : Sri.R.V.Deshpande : c) Vice-Chancellor : Dr.H.Nagalingappa -Acting (Till 05.06.2014) Prof.K. Byrappa (From 05.06.2014) d) Registrar : Prof. P.S. Yadapadithaya e) Registrar (Evaluation) : Prof. B. Narayana Dean: i) Arts : Prof. K.Chinnappa Gowda ii) Science & Technology : Prof.T.P.M.Pakkala : iii) Commerce : Prof. Mustiary Begum : vi) Education : Dr. H. Nagalingappa (Till 10.06.2014) Dr. Kishore Kumar C.K. (From 07.11.2014) g) Librarian : Dr. M. K. Bhandi h) Finance Officer : Prof. P. Pakkeerappa (I/c) : i) Director of Planning, Monitoring and : Prof. Vishwanath Evaluation Board j) Director of Student Welfare : Prof.P.L.Dharma k) Director of the College Development : Prof. T.N. Sreedhara Council l) Director of Physical Education : Dr. H. Nagalingappa (Till 10.06.2014) Dr. Kishore Kumar C.K. (From 07.11.2014) m) Executive Engineer : Sri. Shivashankara Swami