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IQAC Report 2010-11 VIDYA BHAWAN RURAL INSTITUTE, UDAIPUR ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (IQAR) 2010-11 Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute Badgaon Road, Udaipur 313001 Submitted By- Coordinator, IQAC VBRI, Udaipur(Raj.) 1 INTRODUCTION It was in 1931 Vidya Bhawan Society was founded to fulfill the vision and dream to provide uncommon and innovative education to the common man. Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute was established in 1956 to impart quality education to the deprived sections of rural India. Under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Education, Government of India, it was conceived as one in the chain of institutes of rural higher education started at various places in the country focusing on teaching, research and extension to cater to the growing and fast emerging needs of the rural community. At the heart of all the College’s activities is the commitment to the intellectual and personal development of all of its students. The College’s strategic focus is on five key areas – Education to all, Continuous co-curricular activities, Survival of our natural surroundings, Financial Growth and academic enhancements. In the beginning, Rural Services Diploma Course, which was equivalent to graduate degree of any Indian University, Post-graduate Course in Rural Sociology and Community Development, Diploma Course in Civil and Rural Engineering, One year Sanitary Inspector Course were offered by Vidya Bhawan Rural Institute, Udaipur . Due to change in the policy of the Government of India and difficulties faced regarding the recognition of the above mentioned courses, the Institute has gradually converted itself into a Post-graduate college with distinguishing features like Civil Engineering Department, Community Polytechnic Scheme, Extension Service and Farm Training. The Institute introduced under- graduate courses in Arts in 1964, in Science in 1968 and a post-graduate course in Rural Sociology in 1965. Considering the special nature of this Institute and its infrastructure for extension activities, the I.C.A.R. entrusted it with Lab to Land Programme. The Directorate of Social Welfare of the Government of Rajasthan also entrusted the training programme of Anganwadi Workers for intensive child development to the Institute. Training programme of the Anganwadi workers is still continuing as an integral part of the Institute to contribute in creating awareness regarding child care, nutrition, health and hygiene among the rural women. With the expansion in farm activities, V.B.R.I. submitted scheme for establishment of separate Krishi Vigyan Kendra for training the farmers from the tribal block of Udaipur district and thus, KVK came into existence in 1984. Polytechnic wing also expanded with the addition 2 of Mechanical, Electronics and Computer branches and, therefore, the need was felt to develop it further as a separate wing and accordingly Vidya Bhawan Polytechnic came into existence in 1995 as adjunct of the Institute. The Institute has been trying to fulfill its responsibilities as an Institution of higher education in spite of heavy odds. The last couple of years marked rejuvenation and revival of the Institute with the addition of viable professional and traditional courses that enhanced financial resources and academic image and prestige of the Institute. The last couple of years have seen introduction of new courses in the Institute. These courses are designed as per the requirements of higher education today. The courses include some of the professional and job oriented courses like BBM, BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Com. and M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry). The Institute was a pioneer in launching the BBM programme in the entire state of Rajasthan. In order to further fulfill the basic vision and objective of Vidya Bhawan for making quality education accessible to those who can not pursue regular academic programmes, the Study Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi was set up in 2003 offering a wide variety of professional, vocational, certificate, diploma and degree courses. The work done by the Study Centre in terms of quality students-service and efficiency has been recognized and appreciated fairly well by the University as well as the students. The Institute was awarded B++ (Five star status) by the NAAC in 2006 May. Our Institute is the first ever grant-in-aid college, affiliated to M.L. Sukhadia University, in the Udaipur region that has been assessed and accredited by NAAC. B++ grade was awarded by the NAAC committee. The Institute with its avowed objective of serving the weak, strives to concentrate all its energies and resources on the all round development of rural youth in a quiet, serene and highly conducive atmosphere of learning. In spite of commercialization and privatization of higher education, the Institute has successfully adhered to the pursuit of its basic philosophy and has maintained a steady pace of growth. 3 Section A Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement (attach separate sheet if required). Proper planning was done to boost professional courses such as BCA and BBM by providing practical knowledge and also by increasing co curricular activities in these courses. Efforts put in to increase student strength in the basic or main stream courses such as BA, B.Sc., B.Com. and B.Sc. Comp.Sc. It is also planned to purchase new equipments such as laptop, printer and projector to enhance the presentation skills of the students and to utilize the facilities so that the expert speaker to make their presentations more effective. Apart from the regular teaching the faculty members are engaged in writing text books, undertaking minor research projects, writing research papers for the seminar and conferences and such other academic endeavors. 4 Section B Details in respect of the following (attach separate sheet). 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution Various activities done during this session reflecting primary goals of our institute are to make quality education assessable to the rural and common class. And to groom them in order to meet the growing demand of globalize world. To achieve this • Use of ICT and latest technologies are incorporated in the teaching methodology. • Internal assessment scheme was introduced in all disciplinaries. • Emphasis on research work. • Retaining of the existing faculties as well as appointment of new faculties for the smooth academic functioning. • Academic programmes related to socio academic needs of society. • To meet the growing demand of accountancy and related sector, M.Com (ABST) course proposal was worked out. • Proposal for increase in number of seats in M.Sc –Organic chemistry by 10 was planned out. • Strengthening of science laboratories. • Boosting the sports activities. • Career Counseling to final year students. • Financial help to poor students 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG) • Nil 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction • Nil 4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started • Nil 5. Examination reforms implemented • MCQ pattern was introduced in the examination. • Students verbal feedback on teachers at the end of the session. • Examination Admit Card distribution made easier. • For BBM programmes, the internal assessment scheme comprises of tests, assignments, seminars, attendance, overall performance and pre-university examination and this carries 25% weightage for the final result. PUT is 3hr. papers 5 set on university exam pattern to acquaint the students with the type of questions asked in the University exams. It helps students revise entire syllabus before exams. • For BCA programme, the internal assessment scheme comprises of tests, assignments, attendance, overall performance and this carries 25% weightage for the final result both in theory as well as practical. • For all U.G and P.G. Courses the internal assessment scheme carry weightage of 25% marks for final result and Departments concerned will conduct tests and seminars for the assessment of the student. • For all practical subjects, regular assessment is a part of practice in this institute. 6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc. • NET Qualified – Nil • SLET Qualified – Nil • Ph.D. Qualified – Nil 7. Initiative towards faculty development programme • Induction programme for new faculty. • Staff picnic was organized. • Expert Lectures and other programmes organized. • Regular Meetings of department faculty members were organized to discuss the approach to follow in successful conduct of curricular and co-curricular activities during the session. • Seminars and Workshops attended by the faculty: ••• Four lecturers of Computer Department participated in 2 days workshop held by Vardhman Mahaveer Open University Centre, Udaipur. ••• Dr. Sushma Jain & Dr. Anita Jain Participated in 5 day workshop and training program on uses of New Computer Technology in science organized by MLSU. ••• Mr. Sonesh Bhatia, Mr. Laxman Singh and Miss Cheshta Sharma lecturer Computer Sc. attended a 15 day faculty development program organized by RAJCOMP, Department of science and technology government of India organised at VB Polytechnic College. 8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted • Nil 6 9. Research projects • Ongoing – Dr. T.P Sharma working on minor research project “Study of fauna and flora of deciduous forest of beed , Udaipur, South East Rajasthan • Completed – Dr. Laxmi Lal Vairagi completed a minor project on the topic “fgUnh lkfgR; ds fodkl esa efgyk jpukdkjksa dk ;ksxnku” and sent its
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