The Evaluating Report/ Department of History
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Courses offered by the Department. : UG : Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2. Details of Teaching posts : Sanctioned Filled Prof. -- -- Asso. Prof. -- -- Asstt. Prof. 01 01
3. Faculty Profile – adequacy and competency of faculty
S. Name Designation Qualification Nature of Teaching No. Appointment Experience
1. Dr. Chand Assistant B.A. (Hons. in Regular 6 Years Singh Professor History) M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Certificate course in Urdu & Persian
4. Visiting Faculty
S.No. Name Qualification Teacher Exp.
1. Prof. Suresh Talwar M.A. 33 Years
5. Student Teacher Ratio : 1: 312
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6. Publication by Faculty :
S. Name Number of publications Total No of faculty National International Books Review Abstracts articles in edited books 1. Dr. Chand 08 -- 01 -- -- 09 Singh
List of Publications after last accreditation:
Research Papers:
1) Dr. Chand Singh., 2012, Medieval Archaeology and Historical Reconstruction: A Case Study of Ghuram, Kurukshetra University, Research Journal (Art and Humanities), Vol. XLV: 2012, ISSN0454 - 6952, Page
2) Dr. Chand Singh and Dr. Sanjay Subodh, 2011, Turkish Bath in Sarai Doraha: A Study in Medieval Architecture, History Today, New Delhi, No. 12, Page 54-59 and Plates Page 8-12.
3) Dr. Chand Singh, 2010, Deformation of Historical Monuments: A Case Study of Panipat, Kurukshetra University Research Journal (Arts and Humanities), Vol XLIV: 2010, ISSN 0454-6952, Page 256-271.
4) Dr. Chand Singh, 2008, Society and Culture in Haryana: A Study in Historical Perspectives, Edited U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar‟s Proceeding, D.A.V. College, Ambala City.
5) Dr. Chand Singh, 2008, Historical Sense in Conservation: A Study of Kabuli Bagh Mosque, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar‟s Proceeding, D.A.V. College, Ambala City, Page 56-63
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6) Dr. Chand Singh & Dr. Sanjay Subodh, 2004, Aramgah in Mughal India: A Case Study of Buria and Chhat, Indian History Congress‟s Proceeding (65th Session), Bareilly, Page 1152-1158.
7) Dr. Chand Singh, 2003, Panipat in History: A Study of Inscriptions, Indian History Congress‟s Proceeding (64th session), Mysore, Page 403- 419.
8) Dr. Chand Singh, 2003, Panipat Ka Sanshipt Itihas, Encyclopaedia of Panipat Textiles, Panipat, Page XI-XV.
Book:
1) Map Approach to Indian History (2000), Shriram Publications, Panipat.
7. Changes made in the courses or programs during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes.
Syllabi of B.A. I, II and III has been revised by the University from July -2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively due to introduction of Semester System at under-graduate level.
8. Students Profile
a. Socio-economic status of the student
S.No. Year SC ST OBC Open Total 1. 2008-09 44 -- 51 191 286 2. 2009-10 61 -- 76 237 374 3. 2010-11 61 -- 77 166 304 4. 2011-12 52 -- 66 171 289 5. 2012-13 47 -- 61 204 312
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b. Success rate of Students :
S. Academic Deptt. Result in %age No. Year I II III 1 2007-08 57.00 82.00 87.00 2. 2008-09 77.00 83.00 89.40 3. 2009-10 54.25 80.60 95.30
4. 2010-11 I Sem 60.13 92.60 97.00 II Sem 60.00 5. 2011-12 I Sem 83.67 III Sem 86.40 85.71 II Sem 75.53 IV Sem 79.59 9. Learning resources of the Deptt. – Library, computers , laboratories and other resources:
Following learning resources are available for the department
a) Books in the library : 2848
b) Manual / Charts
c) Journals
d) Generator
e) Smart Class Room Facility 10. Modern teaching methods adopted in leading learning.
Following learner-centered teaching methods and use of ICT is made by the department a) Lecture b) Problem solving c) Use of computers / internet d) Power Point presentation e) Models f) Participative teaching learning/ class seminars.
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11. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students :
College assesses the student‟s needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the session, for this induction programs are given to the students before the commencement of the classes. Remedial Classes for the weak & poor students are conducted. Tutorials are also given to the students. Time table of the tutorials session is prepared by the faculty members and displayed on the departmental notice board. Students use to discuss their subject problems with their teachers, also the discussion about progression to higher education and placements are done.
12. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited :
Dr. Chand Singh
S.No. Particulars Duration 1. Orientation Course at Academic Staff 16.05.2007 to College, Kurukshetra University, 12.06.2007 Kurukshetra 2. Refresher Course at Department of History 07.12.2009 to and Academic Staff Colleges of 26.12.2009 Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 3. Refresher Course in Department of History 29.11.2012 to and Academic Staff College, Kurukshetra 19.12.2012 University, Kurukshetra
13. Participation/ Contributions of teachers to the Academic activities including teaching, consultancy and Research:
A) Participation of faculty members in National / International Conferences/ Symposia etc.
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S. Name of the Conference/ Symposia Attended/ Attended No faculty Participated and National International Total Member Only Presented Paper Dr. Chand 1. 21 -- 21 18 03 Singh
List after last accreditation:
Lecture Delivered and Paper Presented in Seminar/ Conferences:
1) Dr. Chand Singh, 2011, Haryanvi Folklore in Freedom Movement, U.G.C. sponsored National Seminars at D.N. College, Hisar.
2) Dr. Chand Singh and Dr. Sanjay Subodh, 2006, Turkish Bath in Medieval India: A Case Study of Doraha Serai in 66th Session of the Indian History Congress, Shanti Niketan, West Bangal.
3) Dr. Chand Singh, 2005, Deformation of Historical monuments in Panipat during 19th and 20th Century, UGC Sponsored National Seminar at D.N,. College, Hissar.
4) Dr. Chand Singh and Dr. Sanjay Subodh, 2004, Aramgah : A Case Study of Buria and Chhat, 65th Session of the Indian History Congress, Bareilly, Uttar Pardesh.
5) Dr. Chand Singh, 2003, Panipat in History: A Case Study of Inscriptions, 64th session of the Indian History Congress, Mysore, Karnatka.
6) Dr. Chand Singh, 2008, Historical Sense in Conservation: A Study of Kabuli Bagh, Mosque, UGC sponsored National Seminar, D.A.V. College, Ambala City.
Participated in Workshop
1) Attended a National Workshop on „New Trends in Indian Historiography‟ organized by Department of History, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, 24-26th Nov., 2011.
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2) Attended a workshop on „Historiography and History‟ at Markanda National College, Shahabad 09.01.2010
3) Attended an EDUSAT workshop in History at Govt. (PG) College, Karnal from 19.09.2007 to 21.09.2007
National and Regional Seminars/ Conference
1) Attended a Regional Seminar on „Sources of Indian Nationalism – An Evaluation‟ at S.D. College, Ambala Cantt., 29-03-2008
2) Attended a National Conference on „Historiography of 1857‟ at D.A.V. College, Naneola (Ambala), 05-11-2009
3) Attended a National Seminar on „Dalit in Historical Perspective in North- Western India‟ at Govt. College, Sector-11, Chandigarh, 13-14th Feb., 2009.
4) Attended 70th Session of the Indian History Congress at Delhi University, Delhi, 15-17 May, 2010
5) Attended a National Seminar on „Swami Dayanand, Arya Samaj and Indian Renaissance‟ at D.A.V. college, Pundri, 25th Sept., 2010.
6) Participated in U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on „Ideological Evolution of Bhagat Singh‟ at Dyal Singh College, Karnal, 28-29th Nov., 2010.
7) Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on „Architect of Modern India – Jawahar Lal Nehru‟ at M.D.S.D. Girls College, Ambala City, 01 Feb. 2011.
8) Participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on „Inter Youth Discourse : For Strengthening Secularism and Social Harmony‟ at Markanda National College, Shahabad Markanda, 25-26th Feb., 2011.
9) Attended 72nd Session and Platinum Jubliee celebrations of Indian History Congress at Punjabi University, Patiala, 10-13th Dec., 2011.
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10) Participated in U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on „Peasants and Women: Marginalized Sections in Historical Perspective‟ at Maharaja Aggarsain College, Jagadhri, 19-20th Oct., 2012.
11) Attended One Day Seminar on “Capacity Building and Fund Raising Activities” organized by Indian Red Cross Society, Haryana, at Govt. (PG) College, Ambala City, 4 Feb. 2011
B) Organisation of workshops/ Seminars / Conferences 1) Organised National Seminar on “Society and Culture in Haryana: A Study in Historical Perspective” 29-30th Nov., 2008, Sponsored by UGC.
C) Research guidance rendered by faculty members. Supervised two M.Phil. Students on the following topics: 1) Supervise a M.Phil student on the topic “Agriculture Technology in India during 16th and 17th Century” (2008) Mukesh Rani, Registration No. A7A6519424, Madurai Kamraj University, Tamilnaidu. 2) Supervise a M.Phil. Student on the topic “Arya Samaj and Education in Haryana : A Study of Gurukul Kurukshetra” (2009), Sujata Rani, Registration No. 100811035, M.M. University, Mulana (Ambala).
D) No. of faculty members who acted as a Resource persons in National Seminars/ conferences. SNo Name of the Topic of talk Name of Faculty College/Institute 1 Dr. Chand Singh Historical Monument of Panipat Foundation. Panipat 2012 2 Dr. Chand Singh Panipat in History : A I.B. College, Panipat Case Study of 2004 Monuments 3 Dr. Chand Singh Panipat in History : A D.N. College, Hisar, Study of Inscriptions, 2004 4) Dr. Chand Singh, 02/09/2011, „Agriculture Revolution in Europe‟ at EDUSAT Studio Panchkula.
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5) Dr. Chand Singh, 31/07/2007, Feudalism in Europe at EDUSAT Studio, Panchkula.
E) Departmental Activities
2006-07
Department of History organized a lecture by Dr. U.V. Singh, Associate Professor of History, S.D. College, Ambala Cantt. on the topic “Freedom Movement in Ambala”, Feb. - 2007.
2007-08
Organised a Quiz Competition on the 150 Years of War of Independence 1857.
2008-09
Organised a U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on „Society and Culture in Haryna: A Study in Historical perspective‟, 29-30th November – 2008 also published seminar‟s proceedings.
2009-10
Organised a map competition on the topic “Fill the Map Competition”
Organised two days exhibition and Quiz competition with the help of Haryana Archives, Ambala on the topic “1857- War of Independence”, 10-11 March, 2010.
2010-11
Organised a talk on the topic “Women in History”
Organised a Map Competition.
2011-12
Organised a lecture on “Haryanvi Folk Lore During Freedom movement”
Organised “Fill the Map competition”.
14. Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publication of the faculty, during previous years:
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Priority areas of Research
S. No. Name of the Faculty Priority research areas 1. Chand Singh Medieval Archaeology & Historical Reconstruction Ongoing research projects: Nil
15. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placement.
a. More than 80% graduates opt for post graduate or other professional courses.
b. Our alumni are working on key positions in various organisations and give lift to our students in placements.
16. Plan of action of the department for the next five years
To organize National Seminars and Workshops.
To undertake research project on Medieval Monuments of Punjab.
To improve map work.
Use new teaching methods.
Organise Quiz Competition and Fill the Map Competition.
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