Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) Annual Report 2016-17 RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 Rajagiri Group of Institutions OUR VISION To become a centre par excellence of learning, unique in experience, value based in approach, and pioneering in efforts for enriching and fulfilling LIFE. OUR MISSION To facilitate comprehensive and integrated development of individuals to effectively function as social beings imbued with righteousness and courage of conviction. CORE VALUES HALLMARKS OF CMI EDUCATION All round formation A team of committed teachers Family centred education Openness to all Community orientation The ultimate goal of a just and humane society RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (Autonomous) Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) is one among the few colleges in the state of Kerala which has been granted autonomous status by University Grants Commission, with effect from June 1, 2014. The autonomous status provided to the college will help the college prescribe its own relevant courses of study and syllabi, design student focused wide choices of courses, periodically update syllabus and conduct examinations and notify results in a timely manner. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) was given the status of “College with Potential for Excellence” by University Grants Commission. The motto of the College is “Relentlessly towards Excellence” and this is achieved by strict measures of quality management in pedagogy, learning resources, training and infrastructural support. The college is located in two sprawling campuses in Kochi- the Hill Campus at Kalamassery and the Valley Campus at Kakkanad. The Hill Campus houses the School of Social Work, School of Computer Science, School of Library and Information Science, School of Commerce, School of Business Administration and Rajagiri Centre for Behavioural Science and Research. The School of Social Work offers Master of Social Work (MSW), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Post Graduate Diploma in clinical social work and Counseling Practice (PGDCSW) and MPhil and PhD in Social Work. The School of Computer Science offers Master of Computer Application (MCA). The School of Library and Information Sciences offers Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) and Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences (BLISc). The School of Commerce offers Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Model 1 Computer Application, Model 1- Finance & Taxation and Model 2 - Finance & Taxation. The School of Business Administration offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Rajagiri Centre for Behavioural Science and Research offers Bachelor of Psychology (B.Sc. Psy.) and Master of Psychology (MSc. Psy). The Valley Campus houses the School of Management. The School of Management offers Ph.D in Management, the two year full time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) programmes. RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 Credentials The MBA and MHRM programmes of Rajagri College of Social Sciences have been accredited by ACBSP, USA. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has been accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade (3.7/4 score) Rajagiri College of Social Sciences was conferred the title-College with Potential for Excellence 2016 by UGC. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences ranked 36th among the management institutes in India by NIRF, MHRD, Govt.of India. MBA programmes of Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies has been accredited by NBA (AICTE). Ranked 12th best Future Orientation in the country-Business Today 2016. Ranked 5th best private B School in the country and 1st in the State of Kerala- Competition Success Review 2016. Ranked among the best in the country for infrastructure, for Industry Interface and 26th best among private B schools in the country-Business World. RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 Table of Contents SI No Title Page No Executive Director's Message 1 Principal's Message 2 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) 3 - 23 Academic Units 25 1 School of Social Work 27 – 43 2 School of Management 45 - 88 3 School of Computer Science 89 – 99 4 School of Library & Information Science 101-108 5 School of Commerce & Management 109 – 124 6 Rajagiri Centre for Behavioural Science and Research 125 – 132 Teaching-Learning Support Facilities 7 133- 137 Rajagiri International Exchange Programme (RIEP) Training Divisions 138 139-146 8 Empanelled Training Institution (ETI) For NSS Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC) 147-152 Rajagiri Centre For Skill Development (RCSD) 153-159 Research & Publication Division 160 Centre for Doctoral Research 161-168 9 The Research Institute 169-178 Publication Division 179-182 Live Labs (College Extension Services) 183 Rajagiri OutREACH 184-211 10 Family Counselling Centre 212-213 State Adoption Resource Agency ( SARA) 214-227 Indian Council of Social welfare (ICSW)-Kerala State Branch-Secretariat 228-232 11 Rajagiri Tots Care & Play School 233-234 Activities / Programmes Common To Both The Campuses 235-238 Student Support Services/Programmes 239-246 12 Common Official Events 247 -250 Association Of Students Of Yester Years (Oyster) 251-256 Rajagiri Staff Welfare Association Statutory Committees of the College 257-264 13 Audit Report 265 RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 Message from the Executive Director The academic year 2016-17 has been one of the most eventful years in the history of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences. Having ramped up the systems and processes in the wake of being granted autonomy, the college made much progress in the teaching-learning area as well as in research. The quality of the newly introduced graduate programmes was enhanced by introducing an array of value added courses aimed to help students choose their professional paths. Along with this, state -of –the- art infrastructure and learning management systems were introduced to support a dynamic learning environment. This has resulted in the implementation of quality control processes that have significantly raised the bar of academic and co-curricular excellence. This year is significant for two reasons. The first is that we have gained a good rating in the NIRF ranking of programmes with the MBA being ranked 36th in the order. Secondly we have achieved an international accreditation for both programmes under School of Management-MBA&MHRM. This has placed us on the global map of educational institutions, and, in future it will be our endeavor to gain global recognition through the quality of the education we impart here. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is committed to creating an educational system where each student can develop to his full potential while nurturing the values of social commitment and integrity. The management, faculty, staff and students have worked collectively towards these common goals. As we follow in the footsteps of our patron saint St. Chavara, may the Lord bless us all in our endeavors and take the institution to greater heights. 1 RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 Message from the Principal 2016-17 has seen Rajagiri College of Social Sciences taking great strides forward in academic as well as co-curricular activities. With the advent of the new graduate programmes in 2015, we have spent a great deal of time and effort this year to raise the quality bar and give students a future orientation, in terms of a career as well as for post graduate professional programmes. The value addition has taken root and the results so far have been very promising. Our post graduate programmes continue to gain ground especially in our target development areas. This year we have increased our efforts with international partnerships and the culmination of this effort was seen in the large number of international Universities who sent their representatives to take part in Dyuthi, the international Seminar hosted by the Social Work Department this year. Our faculty and staff are committed to creating an environment conducive to learning at multiple levels. Students are exposed to a wide array of teaching methods, technological as well as experiential. Along with their academic and professional development, a strong sense of social responsibility is inculcated in each student in line with the vision and mission of the college. Our way forward is through a process of continuous improvement. With each passing year we set new benchmarks for ourselves and continue relentlessly towards excellence. May God bless us all as we carry forward this torch of learning and illuminate the minds of thousands of students who place their trust in us as they join our academic programmes. On behalf of the management and faculty of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, I am honored to present the Annual report for the Academic Year 2016-17. 2 RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) Report for the period 2016 -2017 Profile of the IQAC of the College Date of Establishment of IQAC : 15-09-2003 IQAC Chair : Dr. Binoy Joseph (Principal)- 9446919144 IQAC Co-ordinator : Dr. Mary Venus Joseph-9447134579 Composition of the IQAC for the period 2016-18 CATEGORY Head of the Dr. Binoy Joseph Principal Chairperson Institution Management Fr. Jose Alex Member Representatives Dr. Joseph Injodey Senior Mr.Rodney Isaac Sr.Administrative Member administrative Mr.Jolly Officers officers--- Mr.Arun Sam Computer Centre Mr. Francis A.J Asst.Librarian Mr. Antony P.P Finance Three to eight Dr.Varghese K . Varghese Member teachers ( RCBSR) Dr. Anil Kumar (MHRM) Prof.Veeva Mathew (MBA) Dr.Joji Alex (MBA) Dr.Manoj Mathew( COE) Dr.Sr. Lizy P.J.( Soc.Work) Dr.Anish K.R. ( MSW, PGDCSW) 3 RCSS Annual Report 2016-17 Dr.Nycil Romis (BSW) Dr.M.D.Baby (Lib.Sc) Dr. Bindhiya (MCA) Ms. Abusha(MCA) Dr. Varghese (BCom) Dr. Alice (B.Com) Dr.Joseph M.K. ( Publications) Faculty Advisor, Ms.Ann Baby ( Website) Student Affairs Kiran Thampi- (International Affairs) One member Fr. Saju CMI, Finance Officer Member from the Fr.Shinto Joseph, Administrator Management (UG) Students College Union members representing Member all disciplines (9 nos) Alumni Mr.