1 VISION The educative community of Salesian College endeavours to excel in the preparation of noble citizens and leaders who are intellectually competent, socially sensitive, morally upright and emotionally balanced. We seek to be a transformational force through advancement of scholarship in diverse disciplines, providing services and championing justice, accountability and collaboration thereby, becoming flamma ardens et lucens – a flame that enlightens and enlivens.

MISSION 1. Preparation of Noble Citizens 2. Advancement of Academic Scholarship 3. Providing Professional & Social Services 4. Providing right – based education specially to disadvantaged groups 5. To equip the student with skills for employability

MOTTO Flamma ardens et lucens - a flame that enlightens and enlivens

Core Values (based on Reason, Religion & Loving- kindness)

1.Intellectual competence & Reasonableness 2. Moral uprightness 3. Social sensitivity 4. Emotional balance

2 About us

Sonada Campus

alesian College, a UGC certified College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) and NAAC accredited SCollege with ‘A’ grade for third cycle, is a premiere institution managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco affiliated to the University of North Bengal. Shining at its ripe young age of 75, the College has opened its services contextually locating itself at Sonada and Siliguri to all the students of surrounding districts of West Bengal, other states of India and neighboring countries. The College offers courses on diverse disciplines on Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Sciences and other vocational and career oriented programmes to cater to the needs of the students of this generation. To fulfil the needs of the land, Salesian College envisages itself to be the champion of the knowledge hub and rural innovative university in the near future.

Siliguri Campus 3 Arts & Humanities epartment of Arts & Humanities has diverse disciplines to cater to the needs of the students. The Dsubjects offered are: English, Education, Geography, Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Mass Communication & Journalism, History, Sociology, Social Work Physical Education and B.A. Programme

4 Department of English Department of Economics

he English department, one of the oldest he Economics department was started in Tdepartments of the college, promotes an inter- TSalesian College Sonada Campus in the year disciplinary, non-canonical approach towards 1950. It is one of the oldest departments of the literature. It encourages students to go beyond the college. However, in the Siliguri Campus, this traditional genres of literature and explore other department started in the year 2011 as general literatures in English and translation. The department subject. From the academic session 2019- 20 started its MA English program in 2016 and plans to onwards Salesian college Siliguri Campus started introduce research programmes in literature in order offering both BSC and BA in Economics Honours. to facilitate meaningful research in the North Bengal region. The Department is committed to promoting Vision inter-disciplinary research and imparting the CBCS The department envisions in achieving high curriculum in keeping with contemporary critical academic excellence to provide our students with approaches in literature. The courses currently offered a better understanding of the global, national by the department are: BA Honours in English literature, and local economic issues that will confront our Elective English for BA Programme Course students, society now and in the future. The department Communicative English for the COP programme and also endeavours to excel in maintaining a research Masters in English literature. oriented and socially committed environment striving for all round development of the students. Vision he Department of English (UG & PG) of Salesian Mission TCollege envisages to empower the students to The department is committed to create a strong develop and build knowledge of the content and academic environment by promoting and methods of literary studies, academic, professional, supporting quality in teaching and research. We creative and critical reading/ writing thereby aim to prepare our students for successful careers as championing in undergraduate/ postgraduate research, applied economists, to inculcate strong foundation knowledge creation and reaching to the marginalized. and concept of economics in our students, with extensive teacher – student interactions and Mission maintaining a friendly and supportive environment 1. To provide appropriate pedagogies in keeping with for all the students. the signs of the time 2. To help students develop criticality of the text by way of presenting/writing research papers for (inter) national symposia, conferences etc 3. To give students a sense of themselves as citizens of a larger community by encouraging participation in service learning 4. To assure that students encounter creativity crucial to English studies through theatre productions, readings by professional writers, and their own creative and critical production and presentation. 5. To balance the needs of general education – communication, diversity, global perspectives, inter(trans)disciplinary studies 6. To value faculty scholarship and service through greater support for and participation in activities of the profession. 5 Department of Education interpersonal skills and personal health and well- being n the year 2006 the department took shape in the Icollege(Sonada) with approval of the university. The Department at Siliguri campus started in the year Department of Political Science 2012. In August 2019 the first batch of M.A Education he making, maintaining and improving started with the sanction from the university and it Tthe largest democracy of the world calls for hopes to get sanction research to assist Ph. D scholars. adequate learning,research and a knowledge We see Education as a powerful vehicle for personal processing system at different levels and areas in and social change. a democratic country like ours. The department of Political Science caters to this aspect to create Vision responsible,knowledgeable and morally upright 1. To be a well acclaimed Department recognized for citizens in our Country. excellence in teaching, research and outreach; 2. To provide the highest quality education to Vision, Mission and Objectives students, nurture their talent, promote intellectual he department started functioning from the growth and shape their personal development; Tacademic year 2012-13. Since its inception the 3. To envision a world in which education positively department is actively engaged in teaching and contributes to each person’s ability to reach their research in the field of political philosophy, Modern potential in acting for society’s good; political history, Indian government and politics, 4. To be an advocate of the very multi-disciplinary International Relations and Political Sociology nature of our subject & uphold the aspects of these as its core areas. The department promotes the disciplines that our vivid curriculum portrays. study of the principles of social justice, secularism, 5. To plan an education system that, not only transacts democratic way of life and focuses on the different the syllabus [in its paper form] but also adds a multi- approaches to the problems of society. Hence as an cultural dimension to our long-term goals of holistic academic philosophy the department encourages development of every child as a learner. an interdisciplinary epistemology. 6. To see a society that Educates being Educated 7. To see Salesian College a model of Don Bosco’s The department stresses on and provides Preventive system theoretical foundations necessary to analyze different modes of power relations operating in Mission society and state. The assessment of the students 1. To provide the students with knowledge, skills, is done not only through conventional methods values and sensitivity necessary for successful of assignments, tests and tutorials but also by citizenship; encouraging students to bring their own socio- 2. To equip the students with problem solving, political perspectives to the classroom and to leadership and teamwork skills and inculcating a constantly engage that mode of learning with sense of commitment to quality, ethical behavior and different aspects of socio-political problems. respect for others; 3. To prepare and equip students to be critically Students of the department are constantly reflective learners and practitioners (through efficient encouraged to pursue higher education in reputed and effective processes); institutions across the country. Former students 4. To prepare learner-sensitive educators with the of the department are pursuing MA and MPhil knowledge, skills and depositions to contribute to a programmes in centres and universities like better society; Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University, 5. To create a transformative educational experience Centre for Studies in Social Sciences (CSSSC), for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; University of Delhi, Sikkim University and North problem solving, leadership, communication and Bengal University. 6 The department regularly invites reputed Department of History scholars for from diverse fields to deliver their research findings and to engage with the students and update he department of History has a rich heritage them on different sub-fields of political science. Tin terms of its existence in the College and its Constant efforts are being made to organise National qualitative output in terms of the students who have Level Seminars, Debates and Mock Parliaments to become successful in Civil service examinations. enable students to get a clear sense of the working of The departments facilitates applied and contextual the ‘largest democracy’ in the world and contribute syllabus in the form of TTM as a COP. towards fulfilling the promises of our Constitution. Vision he department of History, Salesian College, Department of Psychology TSiliguri Campus envisions a world of true knowledge, social initiative and responsibility. As his department, started in the year 2012, is the such the Department seeks to inculcate among the pilot department even in the University of North T students and faculty members a sense of history at Bengal where the College is affiliated.The department the same time one’s place in history in the sense offers both honours and elective in the subject. The that one is responsible, productive and sharing department facilitates peer counselling in the campus. becoming a model citizen. This beside the fact the The Department holds the provision for inclusion of Department has a rigorous academic programme Master’s Program from the new academic session in History based on the syllabus laid down by 2020-2021. the University of North Bengal. The department follows dynamic pedagogy based on collaborative Vision teaching using Chalk on Board to Information o prepare competent psychologists who would and Communication Technology. The Department Texcel in knowledge, orientation and practice of envisions corroborating facts of history learned psychology, with high ethical standards and social from class room through field trip to historical relevance. destinations. A programme of learning Regional and local history is envisaged through visiting To function as professional and socially various localities in the neighbourhood for 24×7 conscious psychologists whocan achieve excellence learning-teaching assistance. in knowledge generation, serve the society by making innovative contribution in the field of mental health Mission and in the process of social change”. he Mission of the Department is multi-pronged. Develop a wholesome collaborative pedagogy Mission T in which Teachers teach by collaborating with the he department of psychology, Salesian college students in various projects in terms of historical TSiliguri campus being the only college to offer and heritage studies. Develop rigorous programme psychology honours course in the entire north Bengal on History based on the undrgraduate syllabus laid region upholds the mission to address and understand down by the University of North Bengal. Engage in various psychological and psychosocial phenomenon multilateral programmes including field research, pertaining to this region and to produce effective and interview, literature review etc., where the students sensible human resources in the field psychology learn about their own historic and historical heritages. Engage in research documentation and Keeping in record with the disciplinary sharing through various platforms to develop advances the Department (course) would address moral values and sense of responsibility among the learning about psychological functioning at students so that they grow into a model citizen. individual and social levels in an inclusive manner.

7 Department of Sociology forum, as a problem solvers, leaders, entrepreneurs and as writers. s Sociology is the scientific study of social Abehaviour, including its origins, developments, organisation, and institutions, which uses various Department of Mass Comm. & methods of empirical investigation and critical Journalism analysis to develop body of knowledge about social order, social disorder and social change, Salesian he Department of Mass Communication & College engages itself as an academic institution TJournalism, Salesian College, Siliguri Campus to promote research, dissemination of knowledge was established in the year 2014. Since its inception, and prepare the students to understand, critic and the department has set high academic standards in appreciate this discipline. its curriculum and has continuously contributed to the emerging demands of the media industry by nurturing the aspiring students with the Vision contemporary media skills. The department provides he department of Sociology aspires to deliver latest infrastructural facilities and equipments Ta curriculum rigorous and apt to variety of along with strong academic support for the holistic social settings and issues. It aims to give primary development of the students. importance on enhancing and providing quality oriented teaching aptitude and methodology that Vision may bring out the potentiality of the students. he B.A. in Mass Communication & Journalism The departmental curriculum shall be inclusive Tprogramme strives to offer an in-depth in nature whereby the prime objective shall rest understanding of Media industry’s activities and equip on moulding the student’s overall academic and students with the necessary knowledge and expertise personality development in the best possible required to become an expert media professional, manner. The department with its well-structured ready to take on the challenges of the industry. It also academic schedule targets to seriously involve and attempts to strengthen the fundamental concepts engage the students in field based research skills, of media which encompasses the ethics and social help them enhance their writing skills, develop and responsibility of the media personnel in upholding the fabric of the contemporary society, followed create awareness in terms of social responsibilities, by industry required skill building through a broaden their soft and analytical skills. Above all, balanced mix of theory and practical classes, thereby the department functions to maintain a vibrant and harnessing the skills in key domain areas of media all inclusive environment to achieve its aforesaid including print media, broadcast media, public visions. relations, advertising, films and digital media.

Mission 1. To provide quality oriented teaching and conducive atmosphere for creative thinking and impart profound disciplinary knowledge with an interdisciplinary bandwidth to the learners in order to make them engage in research, social activities, writing skills, creative thinking etc 2. To assimilate and transmit the values of honesty, equality, human dignity and inclusivity. 3. To contribute effectively to the welfare of society, address the local and global challenges; respecting one another’s culture, environment, and sustainability. 4. To encourage the students to take initiatives social 8 Department of Geography Vision o engage in relentless pursuit of excellence in t is one of the new honours departments of the physical education and sports for health, fitness College. The subject being applied in nature with T Imany practicals, the students take keep interest in and wellness of the citizens. the study of this subject which offers new avenues of employment in our globalised world.

Vision reparation of informed and responsible citizens through innovative, engaged and relevant Department of BA Programme Pteaching and lead the integration of natural, social, and information sciences to understand and solve problems of people and the environment. A General is a continuation of the IA programme Bwith which the college initially got affiliated Mission to the University of Kolkata in 1935. When the 1. To stimulate and promote excellence in affiliation was shifted to North Bengal University in geographic scholarship the year 1962, the two year BA general programme 2. Commitment to undergraduate students to continued. In the Nineties, it has been replaced provide a learning environment that fosters with the three year BA General programme as to knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare create compatibility with other Universities and as them for life in an ever-changing world, and per UGC directives. Students may opt for any three engages, inspires and challenges them to become of the combinations of the Honours courses being informed l citizens; offered or that of the non-Honours courses. 3. To inspire, prepare, and empower students to render service to the community by disseminating geographic knowledge and by providing geographic insights on important societal issues.

Department of Physical Education

hysical development expressed in terms of Pphysical fitness as well as participation in athletics and team sports is an integral part of the holistic development of the human person. Hence this is vital to the task of building a healthy and conscientious citizenry. The department seeks to enhance the quality of physical culture on campus through maximizing opportunities for athletics and team sports across a wide spectrum of sports and games. Maximum student participation is encouraged through inter-class competitions as well as encouragement and training to participate in inter-collegiate and inter-university tournaments.

The Department of Physical Education as a programme course started in the year 2019 keeps a keen eye to spot and develop talent in Salesian College. 9 Commerce & Management

Department of Commerce achelor of Commerce (B.Com) will give you the broad range of business basics and the management skills Byou need to thrive in any career. With our diverse array of course offerings, you’ll have a chance to develop your critical thinking, creative problem solving, communication, organization and leadership. There are plen- tiful job opportunities for the commerce graduates in India and abroad. On successful completion of B Com, aspirants can seek out for career in public and private undertakings. There is good scope for aspirants who have completed their bachelor’ degree in Commerce, both in terms of higher education as well as for immedi- ate jobs. Education in the concerned field is an excellent base for a variety of careers. On successful completion of B Com, aspirants can apply for jobs relating business and finance. Professionals can apply for employment in finance sector like banking, company secretary ship, chartered accountancy, Cost and works accountancy jobs. They can also apply for non-finance sector jobs in mass communication, law, hotel management, civil services, and so on.

10 B. Com Honous & Programme tarted at Siliguri campus from 2009, the Department of commerce is one of the largest in terms of the Snumber of students enrolled. Siliguri being a hub and gateway of most of the commercial activities of North Bengal, Sikkim, the kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal, the department caters to such human capital who in the near future will be strategic knots of the huge networks of business people. The department value an interdisciplinary undergraduate education with an emphasis on critical thinking and discussion of original texts.

Vision he Vision of the Department is to create for its students a sound foundation for their character Tdevelopment which directly contributes to the well-being of a nation and to inspire the youth to show steadfastness and devotion in a fearless pursuit of truth by being true to the motto of Salesian college.

Mission 1. Empower students to innovate and also inspire them to convert their innovations into real business models for the county’s economic and social prosperity. 2. Motivate students to transition from being passive knowledge-seekers to becoming active and aware knowledge-creators. 3. Enable students to acquire knowledge, skills and abilities to analyze and synthesize the contemporary realities pertaining to the domain of business. 4. Provides not only for maintaining and sustaining existing businesses in the face of violent winds of change and competition but also a desperately needed perspective of sustainable growth. 5. Instill in students conceptual understanding to equip them to deal with business realities of today and prepares them to drive and face the challenge of tomorrow. 6. Expose the students to the world of technology and digitization in the relevant field as envisaged by the scholars and policymakers. 7. Help cultivating entrepreneurial mindset and skills and to promote understanding of the issues confronting the business world and the economy as a whole. 8. Make the students understand various systems, policy framework and strategies needed to administer the rapid changes in an organization’s globally oriented environment like equipping students with an understanding of the financial system, its constituents, the principles on which it operates, inter-linkages and regulatory concerns apart from exposure of different functional domains of management.

11 Departments of BBA/BCA

he Department of Management Studies provides students with modern, relevant and contemporary Tmanagement knowledge and skills. It offers courses at graduate and post graduate levels in traditional as well as emerging areas. The objective of the programs is to enable to understand the socio-economic, political and technological environment of the modern society. Acquire state of the art knowledge and skills in the basic disciplines and functional areas of management. At the same time, students are exposed to the industries to make them employable. The candidates who have successfully completed their course in BBA have a secured job prospects in finance, marketing and Human Resource sector. The scope is endless to make a wonderful career. All the core branches of business such as Marketing Management, Finance Management and Human Resource Management is being taught at the college to equip the student to face any challenges of the industry.

achelor of Computer Application is a new age degree course in the field of computer applications. The Bduration of the course is normally three years. After completion of the BCA course, students can opt for masters or they can even try for job opportunities. Bachelor of Computer Applications is a course that is customized for students wishing to shine in the field of computers and information technology. If you are interested in computer related field, then BCA is the perfect course for you. This degree helps the students to get a sound knowledge on computer applications with the help of which they can have a perfect launch pad for challenging career in the field of information technology.

12 Department of Department of Bachelor of Business Computer Application & Administration Computer Science he Department offers B. Sc. (Computer Science he BBA Honours Program Course offered by THonours) and BCA (Bachelor in Computer TSalesian College aims at inducting managerial Applications) in UG programme from the University knowledge and skills in students related to different of North Bengal. The B. Sc program started in the year aspects of the business and management of it’s 2010, and BCA in the year 2012. The Department operations. The course is designed to help students provides support to other departments in terms of to develop decision making ability in real life teaching subjects related to Computer Science and business situations. It also focuses on developing Information and Technology (IT) as elective subjects. operational and analytical skills in students to tackle It is also responsible for teaching the Computer business problems in different functional areas. The Application subjects as part of the Career Oriented students are required to choose a specialization Program (COP). Apart from this, the Department of their interest in the last year of the program, maintains website/ ERP of the college (www. which further facilitates them to develop their salesiancollege.in), provides in-house expertise for management skills in a particular functional area. automation of College Managementthat include The course also aims to inculcate global view of the Admission, Attendance, Generation of Report Cards, industrial and organizational establishments and Learning Management System, Online Fees Payment their functions which support the business system. etc., and offers other technical support to the day to day usage of the computers in ICT enabled classes, VISION labs and offices. It also takes care of conducting the o excel towards an esteemed centre for pursuing University Practical Exams of B. Sc Computer Science Thigher studies in Management Studies and and BCA, as and when the University designates grooming of prospective management professionals our college as the exam centre. Further, since the to become part of the corporate houses at the college is also a study centre of IGNOU, faculties are domestic and international levels. involved in teaching BCA classes. Every semester the Department, being the nodal centre, manages BCA/ MISSION MCA practical exams of IGNOU that typically spans about three weeks. 1. Endeavour in academic excellence and leadership through a well-designed pedagogy, based on both internal and university system of education. There are partnership programs with based companies like Rosefinch Consultancy Services, Pvt. 2. Inculcate the doctrine of community service, Ltd, Indian School of Anti-Hacking (ISOAH) for ethical and spiritual values among the prospective Cyber Security courses (for example, EC-Council management professionals. Certified Ethical Hacker), and Preen Infotech for 3. Culminating the spirit of leadership. Web Development and Computer Networking. 4. Nurture the zeal of entrepreneurship among the Annually, the Department conducts National students so as to enable them for setting up their Science Conference called TIST (Trends in Science own enterprise. & Technology), and Tech Fest ComPhyMathix for schools in and around Siliguri, together with other Science departments. It also conducts Cyber Security awareness programs for Schools & Colleges from time to time. It also conducts IT awareness program

13 for village schools from time to time. It conducts annual picnic and Field Trips. It has its own Department of Social Work Departmental magazine called DigiTrek. he Department of Social Work in Salesian College TSiliguri was established in the year 2019. The Department has a history of producing Department is committed to the pursuit of social top place holders in the University. Over the work campaigns to improve the quality of life of the years, graduating students have gone on for downtrodden. The Department looks for individuals further studies, and some have been placed in who inherently possess a commitment to bring about distinguished IT companies like Tata Consultancy positive change in society and provides them with Services, Fidelity Investment Services, Lucidious the right amount of training and orientation to fulfill Technologies, and some are in other jobs including their deeds in the most effective manner. The academic teaching. program is rigorous so as to enable students with an appropriate attitude and knowledge to effectively address Develop young men and women as technocrats, social problems in the world. An innovative blend of researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of theory, fieldwork and research is designed to provide Computer Science and Applications. the students with a variety of skills to enable them to be active social workers, to set up and manage social work 1. To conduct and support undergraduate organizations of their own or to find employment with programmes of quality in Computer Science various national and international agencies. and Applications by means of better teaching- learning methodologies and value added courses. Vision 2. To provide a foundation undergraduate ur vision is to envision a society that upholds programme which will act as a feeder course for the values of equality, diversity, inclusiveness, higher studies in the area of Computer Science O democracy and concern for the welfare of the society, and Applications. strengthening human relationships and promoting 3. To build leadership skills, ethical values and social justice, following in the footsteps of our patron, teamwork among the students. Don Bosco, who in his life advocated and upheld 4. To provide knowledge and software the rights of the marginalized youth. We envisage a development skills so students become harmonious society which promotes development and employable to IT professional and service sectors progress with the help of qualified mentors to assist the empowerment of individuals, groups and the society at 5. To develop manpower that would provide large, contributing to nation building. technical and intellectual leadership to the community. Mission 6. To inculcate professional excellence by ur mission is to make collective and quality learning encouraging projects in industry relevant Oto the students accessible to students, contributing technologies and through industry interactions. to the development and dissemination of social work 7. To strengthen the collaboration of department knowledge and skills, thereby moulding the students and industry through internships, mentorships into effective, ethical and professional social workers. and professional body activities. We aim to work as a department, to become catalysts encouraging inter-disciplinary collaborations within 8. To foster teaching, research and extension the college to address social injustices collectively as one activities for the creation of new knowledge for unit. Our endeavour is to sensitize the youth of today the development of society. about social equity through constructive programmes 9. To cater to the holistic development of students, both in the field and campus. We ultimately aim to following the principles of Don Bosco Institution, herald the message of social justice and progress in so they become intellectually competent, socially the society by bringing out students equipped with sensitive, morally upright and emotionally leadership skills and become the pioneer institution by balanced. shifting paradigms in unprecedented times . 14 Department of Sciences epartment of Science comprises of Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science D& Application. Pipelining together all the resources, these departments offer variety of expertise on the subjects with a purpose to motivate and explore more pure science subjects. Our objective is to prepare students for fruitful research as well as make them competent for the rising industrial market. We offer Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Mathematics Computer Science, Physics, Economic and Program in Statitics.

15 program for village schools from time to time. It Department of conducts annual picnic and Field Trips. It has its Computer Science own Departmental magazine called DigiTrek.

he Department offers B. Sc. (Computer Department has a history of producing top place TScience Honours) and BCA (Bachelor in holders in the University. Over the years, graduating Computer Applications) in UG programme students have gone on for further studies, and some from the University of North Bengal. The B. Sc have been placed in distinguished IT companies program started in the year 2010, and BCA in the like Tata Consultancy Services, Fidelity Investment year 2012. The Department provides support to Services, Lucidious Technologies, and some are in other departments in terms of teaching subjects other jobs including teaching. related to Computer Science and Information and Technology (IT) as elective subjects. It is also Develop young men and women as technocrats, responsible for teaching the Computer Application researchers and entrepreneurs in the field of subjects as part of the Career Oriented Program Computer Science and Applications. (COP). Apart from this, the Department maintains website/ ERP of the college (www.salesiancollege. 1. To conduct and support undergraduate in), provides in-house expertise for automation programmes of quality in Computer Science and of College Managementthat include Admission, Applications by means of better teaching-learning Attendance, Generation of Report Cards, Learning methodologies and value added courses. Management System, Online Fees Payment etc., 2. To provide a foundation undergraduate and offers other technical support to the day to programme which will act as a feeder course for day usage of the computers in ICT enabled classes, higher studies in the area of Computer Science and labs and offices. It also takes care of conducting Applications. the University Practical Exams of B. Sc Computer 3. To build leadership skills, ethical values and Science and BCA, as and when the University teamwork among the students. designates our college as the exam centre. Further, since the college is also a study centre of IGNOU, 4. To provide knowledge and software development faculties are involved in teaching BCA classes. skills so students become employable to IT Every semester the Department, being the nodal professional and service sectors centre, manages BCA/ MCA practical exams of 5. To develop manpower that would provide IGNOU that typically spans about three weeks. technical and intellectual leadership to the community. There are partnership programs with based 6. To inculcate professional excellence by companies like Rosefinch Consultancy Services, encouraging projects in industry relevant Pvt. Ltd, Indian School of Anti-Hacking (ISOAH) technologies and through industry interactions. for Cyber Security courses (for example, EC- 7. To strengthen the collaboration of department Council Certified Ethical Hacker), and Preen and industry through internships, mentorships and Infotech for Web Development and Computer professional body activities. Networking. 8. To foster teaching, research and extension Annually, the Department conducts National activities for the creation of new knowledge for the Science Conference called TIST (Trends in Science development of society. & Technology), and Tech Fest ComPhyMathix 9. To cater to the holistic development of students, for schools in and around Siliguri, together with following the principles of Don Bosco Institution, other Science departments. It also conducts Cyber so they become intellectually competent, socially Security awareness programs for Schools & Colleges sensitive, morally upright and emotionally from time to time. It also conducts IT awareness balanced. 16 Department of Department of Mathematics Physics

he Department of Mathematics started in he Physics department of Salesian College TSalesian College, Siliguri Campus from 2013 T(Siliguri Campus) had its humble beginning with a purpose to explore more pure science in the year 2015 under the guidance of Dr Satyen subjects. Pipe-lining together all the resources, Chandra Das by offering B.Sc Physics (general) this department offers variety of expertise on the course and by providing assistance in teaching BCA subject. It aims to prepare students for fruitful Physics module. Currently, the department offers research which is a demand in higher education. In B.Sc. Physics (Honours) programme under CBCS a short span of time, this department has acquired curriculum of the University North Bengal, apart a good response from the students on and off the from offering B.Sc. generic elective (GE) papers to campus. students from other sister science departments. The faculty members are highly dedicated to quality Vision physics education with innovative methods of he Department of Mathematics, Salesian teaching – both theoretical and experimental. The TCollege envisages empowering the students departmental laboratory is well equipped with with the ability to think critically and rationally sufficient instruments and devices related to general along the lines of the robustness of Mathematical physics, mechanics, wave-optics, electricity and logic. A sincere endeavour to prepare them for the magnetism, electronics, modern physics, thermal quest for higher knowledge and experiences in physics, computational physics, and other courses the fields of both Academia and Industry with a – as prescribed under the B.Sc. (Physics) Honours mindset to collaborate with interdisciplinary fields CBCS curriculum of the University of North Bengal. for a holistic betterment of the society. Vision Mission he vision of the Department of Physics is to To provide relevant pedagogies and motivations Tbuild the rudiments for excellence and motivate 1. To provide in-depth analysis and the sense of the students to discover their latent talents through appreciation of Mathematical concepts theoretical and practical physics and apply them to 2. To Foster scientific temper and encourage contribute to the betterment of self and the society rational thinking and nation at large. 3. To provide right-based education specially to disadvantaged groups Mission 4. To equip the students with skills for employability he mission of the Department of Physics is to in the fields of both Industry and Academia Tstrive to attain high standards of excellence in generating and propagating knowledge in physics. The faculty members are committed to providing education that combines rigorous academics with the joy of discovery through nurturing a vibrant academic ambience conducive to study, creation, and dissemination of knowledge.

17 Department of Department of Economics Statistics (General)

he Economics department was started in Salesian e live in a world where the use of statistical College Sonada Campus in the year 1950. It T data is pivotal to comprehending many is one of the oldest departments of the college. W issues around us. Department aims to instill However, in the Siliguri Campus, this department scientific temper, analytical skills and intellectual started in the year 2011 as general subject. From the vigour among students that they may contribute academic session 2019- 20 onwards Salesian college to the needs of society. Department of Statistics Siliguri Campus started offering both BSC and BA in started as a general course in the year 2014. Economics Honours. Students from departments of Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics and Physics take statistics Vision as a general elective subject. The department also The department envisions in achieving high renders its service to other departments namely, academic excellence to provide our students with a Commerce, Education, Geography, Management better understanding of the global, national and local and Psychology where statistics is part of the economic issues that will confront our society now curriculum. and in the future. The department also endeavours to excel in maintaining a research oriented and socially committed environment striving for all round Vision development of the students. nhancing the quality of life for individuals and Esocieties through the intelligent and ethical use Mission of statistics and provide students with a life-oriented The department is committed to create a strong education through projects of social relevance. academic environment by promoting and supporting quality in teaching and research. We aim to prepare our students for successful careers as applied Mission economists, to inculcate strong foundation and 1. To devise and develop statistical and probabilistic concept of economics in our students, with extensive theories and techniques, and to disseminate teacher – student interactions and maintaining a statistical knowledge through teaching, advising, friendly and supportive environment for all the and outreach programs, in order to serve the needs students. of the College and the University, and local, state and national bodies in research, government, business and industry. 2. To establish the department as a leading organization in attaining excellence in research and education in Statistical Sciences. 3. To improve and strengthen Statistical Services to the entire research community of the College,University and beyond. 4. To contribute to the advancement of science and technology through interdisciplinary research.

18 Post Graduation Courses MA in Education Pursuing a Master’s is a great way to ensure job placement in the department of education of the govern- ment, university, college or school. It helps a person to establish himself/herself as a highly qualified expert. There are many teachers who pursue their Master’s to further enhance their knowledge of teaching itself. A Master’s in Education can steer you in the direction that’s right for you. M.A. Education is basically a theo- retical course which focuses on the basic knowledge of theory and practice of educational thought and pro- cesses accumulated around the discipline of education. It encompasses a series of essential themes which are designed in a way to cover basics of all the areas of educational engagement. It leads one to many Advanced Courses (Theoretical or Applied) in areas demanding specialization, followed by Research Dissertation.

MA in English

The Masters in English program, Salesian College Siliguri Campus is geared towards facilitating a finer critical and analytical temper amongst students pursuing the degree. Affiliated to the Department of English, NBU, the MA program is mandated to follow the syllabus and assessment pattern set down by the univer- sity. However within this it tries to chart its own unique teaching and learning methodology made possible through close student-teacher ratio, research facilities, and exposure via national and international workshops, seminars and conferences.

MA in Psychology

A Degree in Psychology can help you in multiple fields of study, especially those that involve working with and helping people. There are multiple reasons why getting a Master’s Degree in Psychology is worth it. Not only can you grow your knowledge on the subject matter and hone your skills in your practice area, there is also the opportunity for personal growth and learning more about yourself. Most importantly, a Master’s Degree in Psychology may offer increased job opportunities. You stand out in interviews not only by having a Master’s Degree, but by exemplifying the experiences the program has given you, demonstrating leadership, emotional intelligence, and an understanding of what motivates people. Jobs with a Psychology Degree There are multiple career fields and industries that a master’s in psychology can open the doors to. Here are just a few different directions that your master’s in psychology degree can take you: Social Services, Child and Family Services, Community Organizations, Government – Local, State, or Central, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Market Research, Health Care, Education, Career Counsellor, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Forensic Psychologist, Industrial or Organizational Psychologist, Special Education Teacher.

19 Career Oriented Programme

Comunicative English

Computer Application

Sports Management

Music

Bachelor of Vocation Studies (B.Voc) Retail Management Tourism Management

20 Fee Structure Siliguri Campus

Under Graduation Courses (For Batch 2020-2021)

1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment Course (July 2020) (Nov 2020) (Mar 2021) Grand Total BA Programme 24200.00 18800.00 17000.00 60000.00 BA Hons: Eng/Pol.Sc/Hist/Edu/Soc/Eco & BSW 26200.00 20800.00 19000.00 66000.00 BA Hons: Geog/MCJ/Psy 26200.00 24000.00 18600.00 68800.00

1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment Course (July 2020) (Nov 2020) (Mar 2021) Grand Total B Com Honours 26200.00 20800.00 19000.00 66000.00 B Com Programme 24200.00 18800.00 17000.00 60000.00

1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment Course (July 2020) (Nov 2020) (Mar 2021) Grand Total B Sc Honours 27470.00 25570.00 20170.00 73210.00 B Sc Honours Math 28340.00 22940.00 17540.00 68820.00

1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment Course (July 2020) (Nov 2020) (Mar 2021) Grand Total BBA 31640.00 26240.00 21440.00 79320.00 BCA 28200.00 27300.00 21900.00 77400.00

Post Graduation Courses (For Batch 2020-2021)

1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment Course (July 2020) (Nov 2020) (Mar 2021) Grand Total MA: Eng/Edu 27180.00 22670.00 17550.00 67400.00 MA: Psychology 27180.00 23520.00 18400.00 64000.00

21 Fee Structure Sonada Campus

Under Graduation Courses (For Batch 2020-2021) 1st Installment Fees will be adjusted against the duration of the session

Course 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment Grand Total (July 2020) (Sep 2020) (Dec 2020) (Mar 2021) (June 2021) BA Programme & 14100.00 7500.00 7300.00 7400.00 7000.00 43300.00 B Com Programme

Course 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment Grand Total (July 2020) (Sep 2020) (Dec 2020) (Mar 2021) (June 2021) BA Honours & 15100.00 7500.00 7300.00 7300.00 7300.00 44500.00 B Com Honours

Course 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment Grand Total (July 2020) (Sep 2020) (Dec 2020) (Mar 2021) (June 2021)

BCA 17100.00 7560.00 7560.00 7560.00 7560.00 47340.00

Course 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment Grand Total (July 2020) (Sep 2020) (Dec 2020) (Mar 2021) (June 2021)

Mass Com. 16100.00 7800.00 7800.00 7800.00 7800.00 47300.00

Course 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment Grand Total (July 2020) (Sep 2020) (Dec 2020) (Mar 2021) (June 2021)

B. Voc 3335.00 4100.00 4150.00 4310.00 3850.00 19745.00

22 FACILITIES alesian college has large and green campuses with Libraries, Tech enabled class rooms, Laboratories, SAuditorium, AV Halls, Reading Rooms, Knowledge Centres, Learning Commons and facilities for indoor & outdoor sports. TELEVISION STUDIO alesian Television is a YouTube SChannel for Salesian College Sona- da and Siliguri. The studio is located on level 6 of Salesian Collage Sonada. RADIO STATION adio Salesian 90.8 FM at the Sonada RCampus has the distinction of being the first college under the University of North Bengal and the entire northeast India to op- erate a Community Radio Station. AV ROOMS he large and state of the art Audio TVisual Rooms in both campus- es offer facilities for holding classes, seminars, group meetings and even movies.

LIBRARY he WiFi enabled libraries are well laid out with Ttheir serene, welcoming and inclusive struc- ture and atmosphere having a variety of books with the addition of virtual reference, databases along with the adjacent digital learning room make them a 21st century academic library. AUDITORIUMS here are large multipurpose audi- Ttoriums in both the campuses for holding cultural, academic and even sporting events.

23 Activities Research Guest Lectures, symposium Workshops, Stuclents’ forum Webinars Online Classes Internships Exsurge: Intra-College Competition Innovision: Inter-College Competition Ethnic Day Calibre & Hay Fever: Intra College Fest Quarterly Departmental Newsletters, Annual Magazine, Quarterly College News Letters Outbound Training Activities: Field Trips, Workshops, Industrial Visits, Excursions, Picnics etc Outreach Programs: Village visits, visiting schools, Orphanages, Slums etc Weekly Presentations/Product Launch/Group Discussions/Quiz Observation of important days and personalities Regular Assemblies Counselling Services, Life Orientation Programmes

24 Salesian College Salesian Research & Student Clubs Publication

alesian college in its endevour to provide quality Introduction Sformation to its students give great emphasis club based actvities. A club is a group of students organized alesian College has a Research and Publication with a similar interest for a social, literary, athletic, SCentre at Sonada for both the campuses. It aims cultural, or other common purpose. In the beginning to promote and coordinate research activities under- of the year students are divided into eight clubs and taken by both faculty and students. This is done by major college activities are held club wise. Salesian holding regular National and international Seminars college believes that it’s a great way to build profes- and Research Scholars’ workshops in collaboration sional skills including leadership, teamwork, commu- with other agencies/ universities/colleges. Members nication and prioritization. The clubs are named after of the faculty are encouraged to work as guides/su- great personalities belonging to the Salesian congre- pervisors for doctoral and post-doctoral research gation who have contributed significantly to the for- scholars, to prepare and present papers, write article, mation of young people all over the world. edit the Salesian Journal of Humanities and publish books. Every department is encouraged to prepare Objectives: and undertake research projects under various fund- ing agencies including UGC-STRIDE. The faculty 1. Provide a chance to build professional skills guides students of respective departments to engage in minor research projects and organize departmen- 2. Provide opportunity to demonstrate and tal seminars. The college also offers its facilities and learn time management resources to research scholars doing their doctoral or 3. Makes one more collaborative post-doctoral research.

4. Create great friendships and new network- ll research activities of the college and those un- ing opportunities Adertaken by its faculty are governed by the fol- 5. Build self-confidence lowing guidelines which may be revised as and when 6. Providestudents with a well-rounded col- the management deems it necessary. All research un- lege experience dertakings should have the explicit permission of the management. The management shall be kept updated 7. Increase students’ marketability on the progress of research activities through periodic reports. Activities:

1. Monthly club meeting 2. Exurge – Literary and cultural competition 3. Christmas Celebration 4. Annual Sports’ Day 5. Ethnic Day 6. Fete 7. Social Outreach Programmes

25 CAMPUS CULTURE (Important Regulations)

a) Students are asked to be present for the lectures and other curricular and co- curricular activities organised by College. 75% of attendance is mandatory to write the College/University Examinations. A student who is absent for 15 calendar days without prior notice, will be removed from the rolls of the College. S/he may re-register on production of valid reason(s) or proof and at the discretion of the College Management. All must be present at the first and last day of classes after and before the holidays/Vacations. b) Students must wear College uniform on prescribed days and must wear sober clothes on other days to reflect the culture and values of our country. c) Ragging/Cyber-bullying is punishable offence by law and not practised in Salesian College. Student willing to study at Salesian College as well as the parent/guardian of the student must swear an affidavit to this effect. The decision of the Anti-ragging Cell is final and binding. d) Mobile phones/Tabs/Phablets/Palmtops are allowed for learning purpose in the College campus. Any unauthorised usage of the same results in confiscation. e) Non-compliance or flouting of any rule(s), a student may decide to pay fine to the College as a deterrence and self-reminder so as not to repeat such action(s) in the future. In such an event, College may receive the fine from the students. f) Any dispute that may arise between the parties to the admission contract shall be settled through dialogue and democratic process wherein the decision of the college management shall be final.

Kindly refer to college Policies (Available on College Website: www.salesiancollege.ac.in) & Handbook & Calender 2020-21 for the detailed rules & regulations to be followed in the college campus.

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