Book I-Profile of the Institution and Criterion-Wise Analytical Report
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NAAC Reaccreditation-Third Cycle INDEX BOOK I Sl. No Contents Page No 1. Preface i 2. Steering Committee ii - iii 3. Executive Summary 1-8 4. Profile of the Institution 9-19 5. Criterion-Wise Analytical Report 20-181 5.1 Criterion-I Curricular Aspects 20-28 5.2 Criterion-II Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 29-58 5.3 Criterion-III Research, Consultancy and Extension 59-95 5.4 Criterion-IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 96-108 5.5 Criterion-V Student Support and Progression 109-148 5.6 Criterion-VI Governance, Leadership and 149-172 Management 5.7 Criterion-VII Innovations and Best Practices 173-181 6. Enclosures Annexure – 1. Audited income and expenditure statement Annexure – 2. Accreditation Certificate 2 f Certificate Certificates of Grant of Autonomy Minority Certificate BOOK II Sl. No Contents Page No 1 Evaluative Reports of the Departments 03-273 2 Enclosures Certificate of Compliance Declaration by the Head of Institution SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire NAAC Reaccreditation-Third Cycle PREFACE Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire was established by Late Sri D Rathnavarma Heggade in the year 1966. Over the past four decades, the Institution has acquired a landmark status in quality higher education in the rural and backward Taluk of Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka. Managed by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society® Ujire, the college attained all round development under the dynamic leadership of present president Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade. The College is affiliated to Mangalore University and became autonomous in the year 2007. The College is established in the land area of 35 acres in the background of the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats in Belthangady Taluk. The talented students from far and wide are attracted to this institution for its academic quality. The College specially supports students belonging to the weaker and deprived sections of the society with free/subsidized hostel facilities, scholarships and free education. The College has 5 UG and 12 PG programmes and three Research Centers recognized by Kannada University, Hampi, Mangalore University, Mangalore and Tumkur University, Tumkur. As on date, 19 minor research projects are completed, 36 minor research projects and 3 major research projects are ongoing. Under the unique initiation ‘student research projects’, as on now, 1444 projects have been completed during the last four years. The performance of students in the field of sports and other extracurricular activities has been outstanding; The college has bagged 585 awards in University/State/Zonal/National/International sports events and 47 women and 39 men team championships. Two students have been awarded Ekalavya award, the highest sports award of Government of Karnataka. The library has a rich collection of 97,378 books including 10,273 books of archival value, and has subscription to 75 journals and 110 magazines In recognition of the institutional efforts, the college was accredited at ‘A’ grade with a C.G.P.A. 3.59 out of 4 by the NAAC in the second cycle of accreditation in the year 2010. Currently the college is recognized by the UGC under College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) - III Phase and is extended autonomous status. It is also the recipient of the Best College Award by F.J.E.I, Biodiversity Award and recognition by V.G.S.T., Government of Karnataka. SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire (i) NAAC Reaccreditation-Third Cycle NAAC Reaccreditation – Third Cycle 2010-15 Steering Committee Chairperson Dr. B. Yashovarma, Principal Chief Coordinator Dr. A. Jayakumar Shetty, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Economics Members 1. K.S. Mohannarayana, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Political Science 2. Ganapayya B., Professor, Department of Post Graduate studies in Physics 3. Dr. M.Y. Manjula, Professor & Head, Department of Post Graduate studies in Psychology 4. Dr. P.N. Udayachandra, Registrar (Adminstration), Associate Professor & Head, Department of Commerce 5. Ajoy Kombrabail, Registrar (Evaluation) & Associate Professor, Department of Commerce 6. Dr.K. Shankaranarayana, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of English 7. Keshava Hegde, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany & Biotech 8. Sooryanarayana, Assistant Professor, Department of English 9. Yuvaraj Poovani, Office Superintendent Criteria I -Curricular Aspects Coordinator Satheeshchandra S., Associate Professor, Department of Physics and six members of the staff. Criteria II - Teaching - learning and Evaluation Coordinator Dr. Vishwanath, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry and six members of the staff. Criteria III - Research, Consultancy and Extension Coordinator Dr. B.P. Sampath Kumar, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Kannada and six members of the staff. Criteria IV - Infrastructure and learning Resources Coordinator T.N. Keshava, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and six members of the staff. SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire (ii) NAAC Reaccreditation-Third Cycle Criteria V - Student Support and Progression Coordinator K.M.Radhakrishna Mayya, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and six members of the staff. Criteria VI - Governance, Leadership and Management Coordinator Dr. Shalip, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and six members of the staff. Criteria VII - Innovations and Best Practices Coordinator Dr. B.A. Kumar Hegde, Associate Professor, Department of Botany and seven members of the staff. SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire (iii) NAAC Reaccreditation-Third Cycle Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Self Study Report (SSR) of our college is the reflection of the policies, sustainable measures and innovative practices evolved within the institution over a period of four years in a continuum. The recent initiatives to fulfil the desired objectives of the institution and meet the stakeholders’ expectations have derived their strength from the institutional vision and mission. Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire is managed by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational (SDME) Society (R) Ujire. It has a rich and diverse experience of managing more than 50 professional and general education institutions. It is headed by Padmabhushana awardee Dr D.Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala who is an educationist and a social reformer.Under his visionary leadership, and able guidance, the institution has created an indelible mark in the feild of higher education. For an appropriate planning and proper implementation of the formulated policies, there exists active IQAC, QAC and functional committees in the college. The three-tier structure ensures proper implementation of the policies and quality education through review and feedback mechanism. The college was established in 1966 under the aegis of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala by Late Sri D Ratnavarma Heggade, the then Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala, with the objective of providing higher educational opportunities to the people of socially and economically weaker sections.The motto of the college is “Samyak Dharshana, Jnana, Charitrani” meaning “integration of right perception, right knowledge and right conduct.” Since then, the institution has focused its efforts to create awareness about the need for quality higher education in Belthangady Taluk, an otherwise educationally backward rural region of the state. The college has grown significantly over a period of 48 years, from initial strength of 165 students and 13 teachers, to the present level of 2704 students and 123 teachers. Taking into consideration the changing needs of the society, the institution redefines its vision and mission, without compromising on the motto and the redefined institutional vision is empowerment through competency building with ethical foundation. The institution has an active website www.sdmcujire.in which provides details about the courses offered, annual calendar of events, students’ attendance, schedule of term-end examination and results, various scholarships, other student support facilities as well as other necessary information to the stakeholders. The institutional practices are made visible to the stake holders through regular updating of the website. The institution also has a fortnightly e-journal and a bulletin board to keep the stakeholders informed about the academic activities on the campus. SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire 1 NAAC Reaccreditation-Third Cycle Executive Summary In recognition of the institutional efforts, the college was accredited at ‘A’ grade in the first phase (2005), and at ‘A’ grade with a C.G.P.A. of 3.59 out of 4 in second phase (2010) by the NAAC. Currently the college is recognized by the UGC as college with potential for excellence (3rd Phase) and is granted autonomous status in the year 2007. It is also the recipient of the Best College Award by F.J.E.I, Bio-diversity Award, Govt. of Karnataka. The Department of physics is recognised as Centre for Innovative Science Education by VGST, Dept of Science and Technology, Karnataka. One of the primary objectives of the Higher Education is to contribute to the national economy through human resource development and capacity building. This aspect is considered while framing the curriculum along with providing adequate opportunities to acquaint with local aspects. A relevant and challenging curriculum is quintessential for quality education. In tune with the vision of the college the curriculum is reviewed and revised as and when