Marian College Kuttikkanam Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. Re-accreditation Report Submitted to National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bangalore December 2008 i Acronyms and Abbreviations ASSK-Association of Schools of Social MRHP-Marian Rural Health Programme MDS- Malanadu Development Society Work in Kerala MMH- Master of Management in ASP- Active Server Pages Hospitality BAI-Builders Association of India Magis- Marian centre for training and BOS-Board of Studies development. CCNA-Cisco Certified Network MCAD- Microsoft Certified Advanced Associate Developer. CPT-Common Proficiency Test NAPSWI-National Association of CII- Confederation of Indian Industries Professional Social Workers in India DARE – De-addiction Awareness Renewal, rehabilitation, research and NCFM -NSE certification in Financial Education Centre Market HRD-Human Resource Development NSE-National Stock Exchange ICSW-Indian Council of Social PTA- Parent –Teachers Association Welfare PRA- Participatory Rural Appraisal IGNOU- Indira Gandhi National Open PDS- Peermade Development Society University PGDTA-Post Graduate Diploma in IPSR-Institute of Professional Studies Taxation and Research RHCE-Redhat Certified Engineer J2EE- Java 2 Enterprise Edition SPSS- Statistical Package for Social KUONI Sciences MaSS - Marian Student Sponsorship TA- Transactional Analysis Project TCI- Theme- Centred Interaction MAC- Marian Academic Council TCC- Technology Communication MCC- Marian Community College Certification ii Contents Page number Part-I Institutional Data 1- 33 Part II Evaluative Report Executive Summary 1- 4 Criterion-I: Curricular Aspects 5- 23 Criterion-II: Teaching-learning and Evaluation 24- 52 Criterion-III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 53- 80 Criterion-IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 81- 101 Criterion-V: Student Support and Progression 102- 125 Criterion-VI: Governance and Leadership 126- 153 Criterion-VII: Innovative Practices 154- 172 Department Evaluative Reports 173- 210 iii List of Tables Page Number 1. Non-Resident Indian Students 15 2. Cut-off percentage for admission to the course 26 3. Guest/Adjunct Faculty Expenses 41 4. Library Book Purchase 93 5. Student Profile 103 6. Drop out Rate 103 7. Students going for Higher Steadies or Employment 104 8. Students’ Academic Performance 106 9. Scholarship Distribution (2007-08) 109 10. Scholarship instituted by the College 109 11. Committee Meetings 135 12. Teaching Grants 150 13. Fee collected in the Self Funded Stream 150 14. Contribution from Management & Alumni 151 iv v Re-accreditation Report 08 Part I: Institutional Data A) Profile of the College 1. Name and address of the college: Name: MARIAN COLLEGE KUTTIKKANAM Address: Kuttikkanam Post City: Peermade District: IDDUKKI State: KERALA Pin code: 685 531 Website: www.mariancollege.org 2. For communication: OFFICE Name Area/ Tel. No. Fax No. E-mail STD code Principal: [email protected] Rev. Dr. A. J. George 04869 233203 232438 or [email protected] Vice Principal: Fr Roy Abraham P. 04869 233512 [email protected] Steering Committee Coordinator 04869 232203 [email protected] Dr. Cherian P.Kurien or [email protected] RESIDENCE Name Area/ Tel. No. Mobile No. STD code Principal 04869 233203 9447733265 Vice Principal 04869 233512 9447033512 Steering Committee 04869 232203 9446860733 Coordinator Marian College Kuttikkanam 1 Re-accreditation Report 08 3. Type of Institution: a. By management i. Affiliated College √ ii. Constituent College b. By funding i. Government ii. Grant-in-aid √ iii. Self-financed √ iv. Any other (Specify the type) c. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education √ 4. Is it a recognized minority institution? No √ If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) (Provide the necessary supporting documents) Not Applicable 5. a) Date of establishment of the college: Date Month Year 10 March 1995 b) University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college) or which governs the college (If it is an constituent college) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. 6. Date of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks (If any) i. 2 (f) 10-01-2001 The college is eligible to receive F-8-63/20009(CPP-I) Central assistance in terms of the rules framed under section 12 B of UGC act 1956 ii. 12 (B) 10-01-2001 (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) Marian College Kuttikkanam 2 Re-accreditation Report 08 7. Does the University Act provide for autonomy of Affiliated/ Constituent Colleges? Yes No √ If yes, has the college applied for autonomy? Yes No Not applicable 8. Campus area in acres/sq.mts: 25 acres 9. Location of the college: (based on Govt. of India census) Urban Semi-urban Rural √ Tribal Hilly area √ Any other (specify) 10. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give last year’s data) Sl. Programm Name of Duratio Entry Medium Sanctione Number No. e Level the n Qualificati of d Student of Program on instructi Strength students me/ on admitted* Course Under- B.Com 3 yrs Plus Two English 60 187 i) graduate BBA 3 yrs Plus Two English 60 181 BCA 3 yrs Plus Two English 60 199 Post- M.Com 2yrs Under English 25 30 ii) graduate graduation MSW 2yrs Under English 30 55 graduation MCA 3yrs Under English 60 174 graduation Marian College Kuttikkanam 3 Re-accreditation Report 08 MMH 2yrs Under English 25 49 graduation Certificate 5 courses 30-45 Plus Two English Flexible Flexible iii) courses hours iv) Diploma 1 course 60 hours Plus Two English Flexible Flexible Certificate 8 courses 30-45 graduation English Flexible Flexible iv) courses hours PG 3 courses One year Graduation English Flexible Flexible iv) Diploma/ * Total strength includes the marginal increase of 20% on sanctioned strength. 11. List the departments: Science Departments: UG & PG Computer Applications Arts Departments: Social Work Commerce Departments: UG & PG Commerce Management Departments: Business Administration, & Hospitality Management 12. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled ) (a) Including the salary component = Rs. 25348/- (b) Excluding the salary component = Rs. 12203/- Marian College Kuttikkanam 4 Re-accreditation Report 08 B) Criterion-wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 1. Does the College have a stated Vision? Yes √ No Mission? Yes √ No Objectives? Yes √ No 2. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes √ No If yes, how many? Three Fee charged for each programme (include Sl.No. Programme Fee charged (B. Sc., Certificate, Diploma, Add-on courses etc.) in Rs. B.Com. etc.) Per semester 1. M.Com 12500 2. MSW 15000 3. MCA 30000 3. Number of Programmes offered under a. annual system 1 b. semester system 6 c. trimester system Nil . Programmes with a. choice based credit system Yes No √ Number Marian College Kuttikkanam 5 Re-accreditation Report 08 b. Inter/multidisciplinary approach Yes √ No Number 2 c. Any other, specify(Diploma/Certificate Yes √ No Number 16 programmes) 5. Are there Programmes where Yes √ No Number 7 assessment of teachers by students is practiced? 6. Are there Programmes taught only by Yes No √ Number visiting faculty? 7. New programmes introduced during the last five years UG Yes No √ Number PG Yes √ No Number 1 Others (specify) Yes No √ Number 8. How long does it take for the institution One year to introduce a new programme within the existing system? 9. Does the institution develop and deploy Yes √ No action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? 10. Was there major syllabus revision Yes √ No Number 9 during the last five years? If yes, indicate the number. 11. Is there a provision for Project work Yes √ No Number 17 etc. in the programme? If yes, indicate the number. Marian College Kuttikkanam 6 Re-accreditation Report 08 12. Is there any mechanism to obtain feedback on curricular aspects from a. Academic Peers? Yes √ No b. Alumni? Yes √ No c. Students? Yes √ No d. Employers? Yes √ No e. Any other? Yes No √ Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 1. How are students selected for admission to various courses? a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution √ b) Common entrance test conducted by the √ University/Government c) Through interview d) Entrance test and interview √ √ e) Merit at the previous qualifying examination f) Any other (specify) (based on MAT score) √ (If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages) 2. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered for admission during the previous academic year. 2007-2008 Open category SC/ST category Any other Programs (Management) (UG and Highest Lowest Highest Lowest Highest Lowest PG) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) B.Com 94 82 72 47 81 53 Marian College Kuttikkanam 7 Re-accreditation Report 08 BBA 97 72 70 40 70 50 BCA 90 69 69 40 68 52 M.Com 69 56 0 0 70 53 MMH 75 51 48 0 50 40 MCA 93 92 50 0 90 58 MSW 86 50 0 0 67 50 3. Number of working days during the last academic 195 year 4. Number of teaching days during the last academic 190 year 5. Number of positions sanctioned and filled Sanctioned/ Filled Teaching 48 57 Non- teaching 17 29 Technical 4 6. a. Number of regular and permanent teachers (gender-wise) Professors M 2 F 0 Readers M 3 F 0 Sr. Grade lecturers M 14 F 3 Lecturers M 14 F 13 b. Number of temporary Lecturers – M 2 F 1 teachers Full- time (gender-wise) Lecturers – Part- M 4 F 1 time Marian College Kuttikkanam 8 Re-accreditation Report 08 Lecturers M 0 F 0 (Management appointees) - Full time Lecturers M 0 F 1 (Management appointees) - Part time Any other M 0 F 0 Total M 6 F 3 c. Number of teachers From the same 57 State 1 From other States * M – Male F – Female Number % 7. a. Number of qualified/ permanent teachers and their 49 84.5% percentage to the total number of faculty b.