Self Study Report 2016

(Affiliated to University of Mumbai) aa SELF STUDY REPORT 2016 In Respect of First Cycle Accreditation SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL P.O. Box No: 1075, Nagarbhavi, Banglore – 560072 USHA PRAVIN GANDHI COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT Bhakti Vedanta Swami Marg, Juhu Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai – 400056 Tel: 022-42332071/74 Fax:26136468 Page TABLE OF CONTENTS No. A. Preface 3 B. Executive Summary 5 C. Institutional SWOC Analysis 9 Part A: Profile of the College 10 Part B: Criteria wise Analytical Report Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 22 Criterion II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 57 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 93 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 114 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 131 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 156 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 179 Part C: Evaluative Reports of the Departments i) Bachelor of Management Studies 189 ii) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 205 Master of Science in Information Technology iii) Bachelor of Mass Media 227 Abbreviations 246 Affiliation Certificates UG & PG 248 Photo Gallery 251 Declaration by the Head of the Institution 255 2 PREFACE Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management was established in the year 2003 under the parent Trust Shri VileParle Kelavani Mandal and affiliated to University of Mumbai. It has grown into an institution of great strength. The untiring efforts of the faculty members and staff of the institution, with good team work and healthy cooperation from the students along with the unstinting support of the Management has been instrumental in taking the college ahead in the past decade since the inception of the college. The college has been achieving distinction in academics and winning laurels in sports, cultural events and social work. Ever since the inception of the college in 2003, all the stakeholders have been striving for academic excellence in areas of Mass Media, Information Technology and Management studies and at the same time marching forward with a mission of professional, intellectual, personal and social development of students. As importance of quality is laid down by our own parent trust SVKM, the first cycle the SSR focuses primarily on evaluating how well Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management meets the NAAC accreditation criteria as well as documents the list of evidence to support the same. This exercise aims to provide the institution an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of institutional policies, procedures and practices; and to identify strengths, concerns and challenges that must be addressed. It is envisaged that the process of accreditation will provide the institution the framework for bringing about qualitative changes in the pursuit of excellence in the coming future. With ever demanding requirements in quality standards of education sector, the steering committee has constituted an Internal Quality Improvement Circle (IQIC) in February 2014. Since then this unit has been functioning as an advisory committee working towards making timely suggestions to improve quality in academics, infrastructure and administration. Dr. Anju Kapoor Principal Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management, Bhakti Vendant Swami Marg, Juhu Scheme, Vile Parle(W), Mumbai-400056. 3 S.V.K.M’S UPG COLLEGE 2016 Naac Steering Team NAAC Steering Committee Criterion I Criterion II Mrs. Smruti Nanavaty Mrs. Shubhangi Ms. Dimple Nargund Bavlecha Mr. Naresh Sukhani Mr. Ashish Chairperson Mehta Mr. Prashant Principal Chaudhary Mrs.Sunita Dr. Anju Kapoor Gupta Coordinator Criterion III Mr. Lokesh Tardalkar Criterion VII Co-Coordinators Mr. Abhijeet Dr. Navita Kulkarni Mr. Bhupendra Mohite Mrs. Swapnali Lotlikar Kesaria Mrs. Rashmi Mr. Lohrasp Sadri Gahlowt Documentation Mr. Mayur Vyas Criterion IV Criterion VI Mr. Mudassar Qureshi Principal Mrs. Falguni Registrar Thaker Mr. Sriram Mrs. Suruchi Deshpande Bandodkar Criterion V Mrs. Madhuvanti Date Mrs. Babita Kachroo Mr. Mayur Sarfare 4 S.V.K.M’S UPG COLLEGE 2016 Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management is a young institution of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM), a public charitable trust registered under Society’s Registration Act and Bombay Public Trust Act. From its humble beginnings in 1934, when it took over the Rashtriya Shala a school established in 1921 in the wake of National Movement, the Mandal today has grown into a big educational complex imparting high-level education to more than 55000 students. Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management is one of its kind institute affiliated to the University of Mumbai that offers undergraduate & post-graduate education in professional courses in the areas of Mass Media, Management Studies and Information Technology. SVKM envisioned to provide premium education to the residents of the suburbs of Vile Parle and its surrounding areas. However, over the years Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management started getting students from neighbouring suburbs as well as states in and around Mumbai. At UPGCM it is our goal to fulfil multiple purposes: To prepare students for active leadership To contribute to their employability and encourage skill development To support holistic and value based education To create an environment that stimulates research and innovation. The college aims to educate students to become competent professionals while simultaneously develop their emotional quotients (EQ) and to inculcate social values so that they are groomed as future holistic leaders with compassion and integrity in a glocal context. The management strives to provide state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure in a city that is constrained for space. The college believes that institutional improvement is a fundamental element in quality assurance and utmost efforts are made to enhance every aspect of the academic experience. Enriched Curricula: UPGCM is an affiliated college under University of Mumbai, that offers courses at undergraduate and post-graduate level. In order to bridge industry academic gap in the curriculum as laid down by the University, the college has initiated value added courses to the existing syllabi in the area of Media, Digital Marketing & Information Technology. This gives the college an edge in achieving its mission of skill development and employability. 5 S.V.K.M’S UPG COLLEGE 2016 Executive Summary Effective Teaching, Learning and Evaluation: The teaching methodology used by the staff is based on a student-centric approach wherein teachers constantly strive to train their students to be free thinkers. The learning environment of the college is conducive for promoting students' cognitive and social developments. It aims at making every student ready to take a quantum leap in facing the challenges of the present and the future. The teachers keep themselves updated about the latest developments not only in their respective subjects but also in teaching methodologies and use innovative practices to modify their teaching strategy to match the learners’ requirements. This has reflected in the college results that have been consistently better than the University results and our students have over the years also featured regularly in the University merit lists. The faculty members also monitor the academic progression of the students through critical analysis, conduct of performance improvement programs and regular mentoring, being mindful of both advanced as well as slow learners. Research, Consultancy and Extension: A vibrant research culture is being encouraged in the faculty of the college under the supervision of Research Committee that has slowly become part of this young and growing institution. Today’s world demands a spirit of inquiry and the institution encourages this by creating an atmosphere that allows students and staff members to get a platform for research and publication by printing original work with an ISBN number. To begin with, a collection of short stories by the mass media students was published in 2014 titled “Flourishing Minds” that started the culture of writing in the College. Another research collection “Chronicle” was put together in the year 2015 with research papers by academic community and was published after a peer review.Under the banner of the research committee, experts are called from time to time to deliver lectures on different aspects of research methodology. One senior faculty member has recently applied for a minor research project and is awaiting approval from the University. One of the faculty members recently completed thesis and submitted the same to University of Mumbai. Extension activities are carried out through the NSS, DLLE units of the college. Several linkages and collaborations with industry particularly with the IT sector have been stepped up.The SVKM Management’s involvement in the form of support to a culture of research with financial and other resources is constantly there. State-of-the-Art Infrastructure and Learning Resources: The college has equipped itself with an amenable environment conducive for learning and committed to the teaching-learning experience. The library has been reconstructed and automated to include modern facilities and to provide a conducive environment for study. The laboratories are well- 6 S.V.K.M’S UPG COLLEGE 2016 Executive Summary equipped to cater to the growing IT and research needs.Lectures are also conducted in virtual classrooms in order to give the students a platform to interact with national

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