1 2 College Profile uru Gobind Singh College for Women was established by the Sikh GEducational Society in the year 1973, with the primary aim of imparting quality education to young women, so that they feel empowered to face the changing world. The mainstay of the institution has been to prepare students to lead a wholesome life, by nurturing in them the human qualities as well as the abilities to emerge as smart, confident, strong, informed and responsible citizens of the globalized world. Driven by the teachings of the Sikh gurus, the College has been progressing steadfastly towards realizing its mission of creating balanced minds wherein knowledge is teamed with ethical thinking. Ranked as one of the pre-eminent institutions of the region, the College is located in the prime area of Sector 26, Chandigarh. The spirit of the College is embedded in its motto, “SHUBH KARMAN TE KABHUN NA TARON”, implying ‘never to stray from the path of righteousness.’ Catering to the all round development of its students, the College fosters in the young minds the spirit of healthy nationalism, social responsibility, moral uprightness, feelings of compassion and love, care for environment, and above all a life of service and sacrifice as exemplified by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Management he College is privileged to be governed by a duly constituted and Telected body, the Sikh Educational Society (SES), Chandigarh. Formed in 1937 in Lahore, with a vision to modernise the educational, cultural and social environment of the region, SES comprises of eminent bureaucrats, philanthropists, scholars, prominent educationists and administrators. Presently, the SES is headed by S Gurdev Singh, IAS (Retd), President; S Kulbir Singh, Chief Engineer (Retd), Vice President; Col (Retd) Jasmer Singh Bala, Secretary, and S Karandeep Singh Cheema, Joint Secretary. The varied experience and constant encouragement of members of the SES contributes tremendously towards the growth of the College. S Gurdev Singh S Kulbir Singh Col (Retd) Jasmer Singh Bala S Karandeep Singh Cheema IAS (Retd) Chief Engineer (Retd) Secretary SES Advocate President SES Vice President SES Joint Secretary SES 3 Panth Rattan Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra Memorial Awards 2020 The SES annually organises Panth Rattan commenced with the release of the Souvenir Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra Memorial 2019-20, followed by lectures Delivered by the Awards function to pay homage to Jathedar G honoraries. Dr Balwant Singh Dhillon addressed S Tohra, for his meritorious contribution towards the audience and presented his views in his the cause of education and to inspire the coming lecture ‘Guru Nanak Dev Ji Da Devi- Anubhav generations from his outstanding egalitarian te Pad-Padvi’. He stressed that for Guru Nanak accomplishments as President, Sikh Educational Devji, Sikhism is a full fledged religion and not Society from 1995 to his passing away in 2004. a cult that adopts a human centric approach to The theme of the Annual Lectures touch upon living. He also highlighted Guru Nanak’s views of the prevailing scenario in the context of Jathedar the world, various religious experiences. Tohra's world view. Bhai Sahib Singh ji stressed on the impact Panth Rattan Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra of Guru Nanak’s Bani in alleviating suffering Memorial Award function was held on February 15, and uplifting human spirit. Prof Kulwant Singh 2020. Dr Jaspal Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, Grewal, poet and thinker presented his analyses Punjabi University, Patiala was the Chief Guest of of Gurcharan Singh Tohra in his paper “Jathedar the event. Tohra Di Ilam-Dosti: Sammasya di vangaar” Panth Rattan Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Chief Guest, Dr Jaspal Singh gave a unique Tohra Memorial Awards for the year 2019 was perspective on Guru Nanak through the views presented to Dr Balwant Singh Dhillon and of Maithili Sharan Gupt, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Bhai Sahib Singh Ji for contributing immensely Rabindranath Tagore, Akhbar Allahbadi and many in raising/ running various educational, religious, other legendary writers. charitable and social service initiatives. The event Dr Jaspal Singh, Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra Awardees, distinguished guests with esteemed Members of the Sikh Educational Society 4 Sabhyacharak Samagam: Commemorating 550th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Students performing Sound and Light Show based on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji in Sabhyacharak Samagam The 550th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak “Kirat karo, Naam Japo, Vand chhako” by leading Dev Ji was celebrated with great zeal, by eight simple and virtuous lives. SES institutions, on November 08, 2019. The The celebrations included Shabad gaayan, Folk distinguished Chief Guest of the event, Prof Orchestra, Lok Geet, Luddi, Giddha and Bhangra Prem Singh Chandumajra, Former Member of performances the teams but the main attraction Parliament, emphasized on the importance of the was the Sound and Light Show, presented by teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and motivated the students of the Guru Gobind Singh College for the students to imbibe them in their daily lives. Women, dedicated to the life and teachings of Sri He inspired the students to follow the principle of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Members of Sikh Educational Society welcoming the Chief Guest, Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra 5 About the Principal Dr Jatinder Kaur is a dynamic leader and District Level Study' sponsored by ICSSR, under her diligent administration the College is New Delhi in 2017. She has an M Com, M Phil, constantly progressing towards providing quality PhD, and PG Diploma in Financial Management education to its students. National Assessment to her credit. Her area of specialization is Banking and Accreditation Council selected her as and Finance. Having published more than thirty NAAC Accessor in March 2019. She has been papers in Journals of repute and Conference nominated as Member of Post-Graduate Board proceedings, she has three decades of significant of Studies of Commerce and Management, academic and research experience behind her. Panjab University Chandigarh. She has also worked on UGC Research Project Dr Jatinder Kaur is a Member of State on 'Exploring Quality Gaps in Higher Education Higher Education Council, Chandigarh and Institutions: A viewpoint of Undergraduates of has also been nominated as Member of College Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula.' Development Council, Panjab University, During her teaching tenure in the College, Dr Chandigarh. Jatinder Kaur worked as Institutional Coordinator Dr Jatinder Kaur had joined the College for RUSA, Convener of Research Cell, Placement in 1991 as Assistant Professor in the Dept Cell and Grievance Redressal Cell; Coordinator of Commerce. She served as Head, Dept of UGC Cell, Add-on Courses; and she successfully Commerce from 2013 to March 2018 before taking organised six National Seminars. She has over the reins of the College on March 15, 2018. published seven text books and edited three She has been Ex- officio member of SES, books. the Governing Body of the College from 2012- Dr Jatinder Kaur is a recipient of SHIKSHA 2015. RATTAN PURSKAR by India International Dr Jatinder Kaur completed Post Doctorate Friendship Society (IIFS) New Delhi, for Fellowship on the theme 'Rural-Urban her outstanding service, achievements and Disparities in Financial Inclusion in India: A contributions in the field of education. 6 Academic Courses Affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh, the and Applications and Science. A total number of College offers Graduate and Post-Graduate 1969 students were enrolled in the current session courses in Arts, Commerce, Computer Science for different programmes of study. Infrastructure The 11 acre of sprawling campus is replete with of students and College employees. Lending a an expanse of infrastructure which includes all panoramic view, the landscape garden set near the latest facilities, well-equipped labs, smart the main building with smooth lawns and beds of class rooms, air-conditioned well-stocked Library, perennials augment the beauty of the campus. Research Centre, Mata Kheevi Hostel, Seminar Providing the right ambience for the young Room, Mata Ganga Auditorium, Mata Gujri scholars to bloom in the perfect environment, Fitness Centre, Student's Centre, expansive this is the Best Maintained College campus in grounds, etc. Laboratories in Physics and Chandigarh. Chemistry Departments boast of latest equipment and resources. The College ensures that learning resources are made available to the students to develop their proficiency in academics. Advanced learners are provided with extra reference books/ material by the teachers who set suitable goals before them so that the students feel adequately challenged. The Students' Centre is housed with Stationery Shop, Photostat Facility, and Student Council Office. Also located in the College is a fully functional SBI Branch exclusively for the benefit 7 Library In the process of providing quality education different subjects, which are lent out for full session to its students, the College makes continuous to the needy as well as meritorious students. To efforts to enhance its infrastructure in order to display the fresh arrivals, The Library has a display facilitate effective teaching-learning practices. stand in the Library and an LED for highlighting The library with its modern infrastructure is being the services of the Library along with the new handled by Ms Sukhdeep Kaur, Librarian along arrivals. KHOJ: The Wall Magazine showcases