NAAC Self Study Report (SSR)-2015

Government of Department of Collegiate Education

SELF STUDY REPORT COLLEGE TRACK I D: KACOGN25251

Submitted To

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) – 560072

Submitted By

“Knowledge is Eternal”

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE ARSIKERE – 573103 , Karnataka (Affiliated to University of , Mysuru) Phone/Fax: 08174-232877 E-mail ID : [email protected] Website URL : http://www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/arsikere

Government First Grade College, Arsikere, Hassan Dist.- Karnataka

PREFACE Assessment of an educational institution on quality parameters is important in achieving a place of prominence and making it a favourable destination for education. In this regard, It gives me an immense pleasure to submit the Self Study Report of Government First Grade College, Arsikere to NAAC for assessment and accreditation.

In order to empower the rural youth by developing key competencies through deep learning, the college was started in Arsikere taluk of Hassan district by Government of Karnataka in 2006. The SSR preparation has given an opportunity to confidently assure ourselves that all the academic activities of Government First Grade College Arsikere is in line with its vision and mission statements. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was established in the year 2011. It has been instrumental in introducing diverse measures for quality enhancement since its inception. The preparation of the SSR was a collective effort by all the teaching and non teaching staff of the college. All have contributed significantly in analyzing the processes in each criterion and in helping us to identify our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and also future challenges and in the systematic recording of all relevant information.

My sincere thanks to our former Principal Prof.Syed Basha, for his concern towards college and guidance for preparation of SSR. During his reign Our College LOI AND IEQA was successful.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to the all the members of NAAC steering committee for working together and bringing out the SSR in a lucid manner to represent our college.

I am thankful to the members of the full time, guest Teaching faculty and Non-Teaching staff for the co-operation extended in preparing SSR within the stipulated time.

Principal

(VISWANATH K.S.) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

It is a great privilege for me to have been entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the Self Study Report (SSR) of this institution for assessment by NAAC. It is the outcome of strenuous efforts, thorough discussions and deliberations for compiling, editing and revising the entire report for bringing it in its present physical format.

We started the process of preparation of our college SSR in the month of September 2015 under the chairmanship of our recently retired principal Prof. Syed Basha. Later, Prof. Viswanath K.S. Assistant Professor in History took charge as In-Charge of the college on 30th September 2015. Due to retirement of former principal who took initiatives for preparation of Self Study Report(SSR) hauled. However I am thankful to Sir, Prof. Syed Basha who stretched his support and guidance to our new head Prof. Viswanath K.S, for the task of completing the SSR on first priority.

I am grateful to the members of the NAAC steering Committee, IQAC and other Committees of the college for correction of data wherever necessary to give the report its present shape. I thank all the full time and guest facilitators who helped me in getting the final draft

I am also thankful to the Non teaching staff of the college for their kind support. Last but not least, I wish to thank all those persons who, directly or indirectly supported us to prepare this SSR.

We are eagerly looking forward to welcome the peer team and hope they will applaud our efforts.

SUBRAMANI S.V. Assistant Professor in Commerce & NAAC steering committee Co-ordinator COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

PÁ¯ÉÃdÄ C©üªÀÈ¢Þ ¸À«Äw

Sl.No. Name Designation

1 President Sri K.M. Shivalingegowda, MLA

2 Smt. Ambika Ramanna President, Member Zilla Panchayath, Hassan Sri Bilichoudaiah, Member 3 Member Zilla Panchayath, Hassan

Sri Samiulla, Member 4 Member Municipal Council, Arsikere

5 Sri Dr. Kenchaveeraiah, Rtd. Education Member

6 Sri M.B.Eshwarappa, Rtd. Education Member

7 Sri T.R. Divakar, Rtd. Education Member

8 Sri V. Ashoka, Businessman Member

9 Sri Mohankumar, Businessman Member

10 Sri Eshwaregowda, Businessman Member

11 Sri Mohammed Erfan, Industrialist Member

12 Sri H.K. Shamaiah, Industrialist Member

13 Sri Kumar M. Industrialist Member

14 Sri Venkatesh, SC/ST represent Member

15 Sri Arivegowda, SC represent Member

16 Smt. Manjulamma, Womens represent Member *Deputy Police Superintendent 17 Member Hassan, Hassan dist.

*Engineer 18 Member Hassan, Hassan dist.

*Taluk Health Officer 19 Member Health Dept. Arsikere

20 Student represent Member

21 Prof. Viswanath K.S Principal Secretary

Smt. Renukamba K.V. 22 Tresurer Office Superintendent

* Government Recruitment

STEERING COMMITTEE

Name Sl. & Particulars No Department

01 VISWANATH K.S PRINCIPAL Department of History

SUBRAMANI S.V NAAC Co-ordinator & 02 Department of Commerce Convener for and  Criterion II Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Management

ESHWARAPPA K.M IQAC Co-ordinator & 03 Department of Political Convener for Science  Criteria - VI: Governance, Leadership and Management:

04 BHASKAR G.L Member and convener for Department of Economics  Criteria – I: Curricular aspects

USHA H.P Member and convener for 05 Department of  Criteria - V: Student Support and Progression

NAGARAJU B.S Member and convener for 06 Department of Physical  Criteria-III: Research, Consultancy and Extension Education

Member and convener for MANJUNATH S  Criteria- IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 07 Department of Library &  Criteria - VII: Innovations and Best Practices:

“Knowledge is Eternal”

VISION  “Empowering rural youth by developing key competencies through deep learning”

MISSION

 Imparting moral education to students, to be eco-friendly towards nature; create awareness of current happenings and to encourage students for research. To equip students with the skills to succeed in the competitive world.

OBJECTIVES

 To improve the teaching and Learning status  To strengthen the employability of Students  To make students more competitive  To improve overall infrastructure facilities  To equip the students with necessary skills to succeed in the competitive examinations  To inculcate the students to be innovative through team work  To imbibe the students to participate in extracurricular activities MAJOR MILESTONES

Following are some of the major milestones of Government First Grade College, Arsikere.

 College Established in September 2006 with B.A., B.Sc., B.Com. Under-Graduate Courses.  Land and old Buildings Transferred from Sericulture Department to Department of Collegiate Education (GFGC Arsikere) on 02/08/2006  The government allotted funds to establish New buildings in 35 lakhs on 21/06/2006 which is completed and handed over to the institution  The IQAC was established in 2011 26-04-2011  The college transferred from old building to new building on 25/08/2011  Red cross unit was established on 1/2/2013  Red Ribbon cell established in the year 21/11/2013  „Gandhi Study centre‟ has been introduced in the college on 7.9.2013  The Scouts and Guides Unit was established in 2013  The College attained 2f status in 18-3-2014.  The college arranged a programme called “VANAMAHOTHSAVA” and planted 600 hundred saplings in the campus on 18-9-2014  On 22-1-2015 the college organized a camp on “Swatchh Bharath Abhiyan”  We have organized a day STATE LEVEL seminar on “EDUCATION RIGHTS” Dtd 14-3-2015  The college has been allotted 75 lakhs for construction of First Floor with additional rooms which is completed and handed over to the college on 29/9/2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARTICULARS PAGE No.

DECLARATION

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CDC COMMITTEE

NAAC STEERING COMMITTEE

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

MAJOR MILESTONES

Criterion-wise Executive Summary 1-8 PART-I SWOC Analysis 9-10

INSTITUTIONAL DATA : Profile of the College 11-21 PART-II

CRITERION-WISE INPUTS

CRITERION-I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS 22-37

CRITERION-II : TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION 38-62

CRITERION-III :RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 63-85

CRITERION-IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 86-107

CRITERION-V :STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 108-129

CRITERION-VI :GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 130-157

CRITERION-VII :INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES 158-168

PART-III EVALUATIVE REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS 169-217

ANNEXURES: 218-232

PHOTO GALLARY: 233-237

NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Government First Grade College Arsikere is a Rural Institution in Hassan district which is in the outskirts of Arsikere taluk. The college offers 4 undergraduate programmes namely B.A, B.Sc B.Com and BBM. There are seven full time and 20 guest faculty members supported by a team of hard working and efficient non-teaching staff. The preparation of Self Study Report (SSR) of the college has helped us to gain an in- depth insight into the strengths and weaknesses of our institution. A brief summary of the seven criteria in the SSR is given below:

Criteria – 1: Curricular aspects

The mission, vision and objective of Government First Grade College, Arsikere is amply reflected in the college motto of “Galvanize pupils attitude”. Right from its inception in 2006 till today the college has been striving hard to provide quality education. Empowerment of rural youth by developing in them a thirst for knowledge, research, freedom of expression, respect for culture, being eco friendly with nature and generating sensitivity towards one‟s environment are some the focal points around which the institution works. All departments in the college organize seminars, symposia, study tours and other academic activities to strengthen the teaching learning process. Continuous Internal Evaluation of the students ensures prompt interventions for the effective transaction of the curriculum. The various Departments, the Staff Council, committees, and NSS units run comprehensive programmes for the betterment of the students in particular and society at large. Continuous efforts are made to update college infrastructure like the college library, seminar Hall, website, college office, the classrooms and labs with the latest technology. Government First Grade College, Arsikere has an active Placement Cell that not only helps students in getting jobs but also works towards making them employment ready. Efforts are made to provide students who are mostly from socially and economically weaker sections of society

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 1 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Criteria – 2: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Admissions to the under graduate B.A, B.Sc, B.Com and BBM courses are done as per the rules and regulations laid down by parent university. The College provides the prospectus to the students who wish to take admission which contains brief information about admission process, faculties, library, infrastructure, result, achievements and placement. Such information is also made available on the college website. The facilitators in the college helps students who are in dilemma of selecting the course and Counseling is provided to the students / parents by college counseling cell, if needed. The institution has mechanism to review the admission process and student profile annually. Admission committee collects detailed information about the students that helps office for processing further data. The co-education exists in the college and it aims at imparting holistic education with sufficient weightage to ethical and moral principles. Faculty members participate in conferences, seminars workshops, refresher courses and orientation programmes to update their knowledge and skills. To enhance the performance of students, institution conducts unit tests, seminars, presentation etc. Remedial classes on specific subjects like English literature, Grammar and on commerce subjects will be engaged to the students who are non-commerce and slow learners. Each department under the supervision of IQAC conducts special lectures relevant to their subjects.

Criteria- 3: Research, Consultancy and Extension

Since teaching, research and extension are the three major dimensions of higher education, the college promotes a research culture among faculty and students. As the college is yet to be recognized by the UGC under section 12 (B), the teachers are not able to receive any research grants or projects from the UGC. All faculties are encouraged to attended & present papers in University, State, National and International Conferences, Seminars and Workshops. Five faculties are M.Phil holders and among them one is pursuing Ph.D and others are engaged in writing research papers on various topics. The Extension Programs like NSS, Red Cross, Scouts and Guides provide ample opportunities to students to reach society and contribute to promote the national

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 2 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

integration. Students are participating in awareness rallies on issues like female foeticide, Global warming, save environment, flood relief fund rallies, AIDS Rallies etc. The availability of toilets-latrine and educational survey of village is done by NSS Volunteers during NSS Special Camp 2015-16. Annually the NSS Units organize special camp in a remote village to create awareness about serving the society in different dimensions. To strengthen the support service with regard to placement for students, the placement cell is striving hard to make the students get suitable jobs. To make the campus eco-friendly, plantation programs (VANAMAHOTSAVA) are conducted.

Criteria – 4: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

A good infrastructure is the foundation upon which teaching and learning process stands. The college has to depend on the grants from the government for books and furniture. However the sanctioned or available funds are being utilized properly for the benefit of students. The current infrastructure has been developed to cater to the modern requirements of students and campus community. The college has a own building with 10 acres of spacious land with a built up area of 1151.4 sq mts. Class rooms with good ventilation, computer lab, Audio and Video Edusat room has been arranged for students who can learn online tutorial classes. The library is stocked with more than 15000 books, journals, magazines, newspapers etc. The support facilities available in the library are Reading area, computers and printer and photo-copying machine to cater the needs of students and staff and also Internet facility, Uninterrupted power supply and backup facility, Notice board for information display like circular, paper clipping, job openings and important news Competitive examination books and journals. Sports facilities are offered which have encouraged our students to participate in intercollegiate competitions

Criteria - 5: Student Support and Progression

Pupils‟ progress reflects the progress of the entire institution. The College publishes its updated prospectus ―Deevige‖ every year. It contains the vision and mission statements, admission process, fees, scholarship details etc. Mentors, alumni association, career guidance and counseling, sports and cultural committees address all the

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 3 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

requirements of the students. The students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Numbers of committees are formed apart from NSS and Sports Department to facilitate activities of the students in multiple dimensions. As the co-curricular activates are included in the curriculum, the students are automatically motivated towards these activities. Government provides SC/ST/OBC scholarships to the eligible students based on merit and category. The students are encouraged to show their skills and talents by participating in cultural and NSS activities. Special / remedial classes are engaged for slow learners and meritorious students to enhance their knowledge. The college arranges health-checkup camps, blood donation camps. The college also maintains First-Aid Box. The Dept. of Collegiate Education has started Edusat Programme in which English Grammar, Communications skills will be taught as per the predefined timetable. The College has a Redressal Cell to look into the grievance and complaints of the students.

Criteria - 6: Governance, Leadership and Management:

The college is governed by the rules and regulations framed by Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka. As Principal is the academic and administrative head of the institution He conducts periodical meetings with the Vice Principals, Heads of the Department, the teaching faculty and non-teaching staff to motivate them to build up positive attitude and encourage them to put their best efforts for the effective growth of the institution The Principal delegates‟ responsibilities of various units and committees to teachers and the teachers involve student representatives in most of the decision making. The activities and future plans of the institution are prepared in tune with its vision and mission. The IQAC prepares an action plan in compliance with the almanac provided by the affiliating University. It also conducts internal academic review of the progress of the teaching learning process.

Criteria - 7: Innovations and Best Practices:

The quality criterion in all functional aspects of the college is met through IQAC. Some of the best and healthy practices of the college include environment consciousness,

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 4 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

cleanliness drives and plantations by NSS volunteers. NSS unit organizes seminars / Lectures on contemporary environmental issues and environmental health awareness. The college campus has been declared ‗No Smoking‘ & ‗No Polythene Zone‘ The institution is following a practice to empower the student community by inducing them to speak in English (Through activities like „Speak for Just a Minute‟ in English) Though the college has no Green Audit system but the students are made aware of the far reaching consequences which mankind will have to face in case we do not take steps to protect the environment. Environmental Study is part of the curriculum of B.A B.Sc, B.Com &BBM programmes. The college is an eco-friendly campus. Varieties of trees planted in the campus are old and steps are taken to protect them. The NSS unit with the support of forest department has planted many saplings in the campus.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 5 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

STUDENT ADMISSIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-13 TO 2015-2016 250

200

150 Название осиНазвание 100

50

- Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female 2011 - 12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 General : 1 - 2 4 6 9 9 4 6 3 OBC : 61 52 150 149 130 138 138 135 146 136 ST : 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 4 6 4 SC : 33 19 80 43 59 44 70 58 71 73

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 6 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

GOVT.FIRST GRADE COLLEGE Arsikere - 573103 Coursewise Results for the Academic Year 2010-11 to 2014-15 SL Year B.A. B.Sc. B.Com. B.B.M. No 1 2010-11 83.05% 100.00% 52.94% 84.60% 2 2011-12 85.00% - 56.00% 86.00% 3 2012-13 78.65% - 57.14% 19.00% 4 2013-14 91.00% - 31.81% - 5 2014-15 80.59% - 86.00% -

120.00% B.Sc. 100.00%B.Sc.

100.00%

B.A. 91.00% B.A.

B.Com. 86.00%B.Com.

B.B.M.86.00%

B.A. 85.00% B.A.

B.B.M.84.60%

B.A. 83.05% B.A. B.A. 80.59% B.A.

80.00% 78.65% B.A. B.Com. 57.14%B.Com.

60.00% 56.00%B.Com. B.Com. 52.94%B.Com.

40.00%

- B.Com. 31.81%B.Com.

20.00% B.B.M.19.00%

B.Sc. No Admissions B.Sc. No Admissions B.Sc. No Admissions B.Sc. No Admissions B.Sc.

B.B.M. No Admissions B.B.M.Admissions No B.B.M.Admissions No 0.00% 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 7 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

GOVT.FIRST GRADE COLLEGE Arsikere – 573103 Category wise Student Admissions for the Academic Year 2011 - 12 to 2015 - 16

OBC : 150 : OBC 149 : OBC 138 : OBC 138 : OBC 146 : OBC

OBC : 136 : OBC

OBC : 135 : OBC

OBC : 130 : OBC

SC : : 80 SC

SC : : 73 SC

SC : : 71 SC

SC : : 70 SC

OBC : 61 : OBC

SC : : 59 SC

SC : : 58 SC

OBC : 52 : OBC

SC : : 44 SC

SC : : 43 SC

SC : : 33 SC

-

SC : : 19 SC

General : 9 : General 9 : General

ST : 6 : ST

General : 6 : General 6 : General

ST : 4 : ST 4 : ST 4 : ST

General : 4 : General 4 : General

ST : 3 : ST 3 : ST 3 : ST 3 : ST 3 : General

ST : 2 : ST 2 : General 2 : ST

General : 1 : General General : : General

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

2011 - 12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 8 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

SWOC ANALYSIS Strengths:

 Beautiful sprawling lush green campus with small and big trees, varieties of vegetation which gives a perfect academic ambience to students to pursue their studies.  Admitted under 2(f) of UGC Act 1956.  Institution owns 10 acres of land  EDUSAT established to share web lectures.  Active cell of NSS, Scouts/Guides, Red Cross to serve the society & economy.  Well stock of 16558 books and Availability of internet facility  Maximum students get scholarship from government.  Each faculty member is assigned as a mentor to monitor the student‟s progress. Mentoring and student support system takes care of students needs.  Technology up gradation undertaken with initiation of EMIS, Biometrics under e- governance.  The college has a Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC). All the activities of CGPC are coordinated by Mr. S. Manjunath and he is trained up by INFOSYS.

Weaknesses:

 Locational disadvantage being a college located in rural area.  In spite of sufficient land area our college is running shortage of class rooms and modern class rooms with ICT facility  Paucity of infrastructure-including physical, financial and human resources (permanent Teaching Staff) ; inadequate capital funds to support all that we want to do.  College is not having its own hostel building to accommodate students  Less capacity of Library Reading room  Inadequate industry-academic interface  Lack of funds to organize innovative training programs to meet global challenges.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 9 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Opportunity:

 The institute can emerge as a model institution to impart quality education to the rural students  The institute has a good academic environment and a prospective P.G. centre in future.  Add on and certificate courses will be introduced.  Wi-Fi facilities may be provided in the Campus.  ICT facilities will be provided.  Faculties are motivated to participate in research activities.  Support services like NSS, Red-Cross, Grievance Redressal Cell etc  Rural area is ideal for educational development  To encourage social and community related activities  To mobilize our alumni to support our college  College has privileged distinction of serving 95% of students belonging to Schedule caste, schedule tribe and other Backward class

Challenges:

 To overcome lack of permanent faculty is a big challenge  Challenge to remove Poor Competitive ability of the students  Most of the students are from weaker sections hence improving their communicative skills. especially in English language  Providing Better infrastructure facility to compete with private colleges  Providing research facilities  Organizing National Level Seminars/Workshops

Future Plans:

1. To increase the strength of students 2. To Increase Number of Titles and Journals in the Library.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 10 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

3. Publishing international/National journals and books by all departments. 4. Increase the participation of Alumni and Parents Association for overall development. PART – B

INSTITUTIONAL DATA

Profile of the Affiliated College

1. Name and Address of the College:

Name: Government First Grade College Address: Jajur post, Hosahalli Gate, Arsikere City: Arsikere Pin: 573103 State: Karnataka e-mail I D [email protected] Website: http://www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/arsikere

2. For communication: Designation Name Telephone Mobile No. Fax e-mail ID No. With STD Code

08174- Principal VISWANATH K.S 232877 9902263032 08174- [email protected] 232877 Vice Not Applicable Principal Steering SUBRAMANI S.V 08174- 9902476214 08174- subramanisvkolar Committee 232877 232877 @gmail.com Co-ordinator

3. Status of the of Institution :  Affiliated College   Constituent College  Any Other

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 11 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

4. Type of Institution: a) By Gender  Men  Women  Co-Education 

b) By Shift

i) Regular  ii) Day iii) Evening 5. Is it a recognized Minority Institution Yes No 

 If yes, specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. 6. Source of Funding: Government 

Grant-in-Aid Self Financing Any Other 7. a) Date of establishment of the college: __21/06/2006__ (DD/MM/YYYY) (Annexure 1)

b) University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college: (If it is constituent college) (Annexure 2)

UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE c) Details of UGC recognition: Date, Month & Year Remarks Under Section (dd-mm-yyyy) (If any) i. 2 (f) 18-03-2014 (Annexure 3) - ii. 12 (B) -

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 12 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

d) Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.): No Under Recognition/Approval Day, Month and Year Validity Remarks

Section/Clause Details (dd-mm-yyyy)

Institution / Department / Program i. ii. Not applicable iii. iv

8. Does the affiliating University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?  Yes No  If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?

Yes No 

9. Is the college recognized a) by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?  Yes No

If Yes, date of recognition …………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)

b) for its performance by any other governmental agency?  Yes No If yes, Name of the agency: …… and Date of recognition: (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts (Master Plan: Annexure 4) Location Rural Campus area in Sq.mts 40,468.6 Sq mts. New Building (Ground+ first floor) = 551.4 Sq mts. Built up area in Sq.mts Old Building = 600

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 13 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Total 1151.4 sq mts.

11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement.  Auditorium/ seminar complex with infrastructural facilities:

1 Seminar Hall, 1Open Auditorium, 1 Audio Visual Room

 Sports facilities Play ground 

Swimming pool  Gymnasium

 Hostel: yes

Boys‘ hostel

i. Number of hostels 02 ii. Number of inmates 50 iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) boarding and lodging

Girls‘ hostel: yes

i. Number of hostels 02 ii. Number of inmates 30 iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) boarding and lodging

Working women‘s hostel: Nil

i. Number of inmates ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)  Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff

(Give numbers available -- cadre wise) Nil

 Cafeteria -- Yes (outside campus)  Health centre – Regular health checkup camps are organized to NSS AND RED CROSS units of the college with the help of local government hospital doctors. First aid facility is available in the college.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 14 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

First aid care facility, Ambulance…….

Health Centre Staff – Nil

Qualified doctor Full time Part-time

Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time

 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops - available within 100 mts of the college campus

yes  Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff – Student passes are provided by the Karnataka State Road Transport Services and Indian Railways with minimal charges. (Annexure – 5)  Animal house – NIL  Biological waste disposal : Vermin compost is prepared and maintained by students in the campus  Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage – UPS facility is maintained for office/IQAC purposes.  Solid waste management facility – The campus is plastic free and dustbins are provided  Waste water management – yes  Water harvesting – Rain water is harvested

12. Details of program offered by the college (Give data for current academic year) (Annexure 6: Renewed affiliation) Sanctioned

Sl. Program/ Qualificat Medium of /approved Level Duration Students No. Course ion instruction student admitted strength HEK= 90 HEP= 90 B.A. 3Yrs II PUC Kannada HES= 90 102 HEE= 90 Under- 1 SEK= 60 Graduate PMCs=40 B.Sc. 3Yrs II PUC English PCM = 40 - PME = 30 B.Com. 3Yrs II PUC Kannada/English 80 68 B.B.M. 3Yrs II PUC English 40 -

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 15 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Post- 2 NIL Graduate Integrated Programs 3 P G NIL 4 M Phil NIL 5 Ph D NIL Certificate NIL 6 courses UG NIL 7 Diploma 8 PG Diploma NIL Any Other 9 NIL (Specify and provide details)

13. Does the college offer self-financed Programs?  Yes No  14. New programs introduced in the college during the last five years if any?  Yes No

If yes, how many: HEG combination is granted by government but affiliation is yet to be taken and the combination will be started from 2016-17 academic year. 15. List the Departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programs. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programs like English, regional languages etc.)

No. of Particulars UG PG Research Depts. Physics Chemistry Maths Science Four Computer Science Electronics

Kannada NIL NIL English History Arts Nine Economics Political science Sociology

Commerce One As per Mysore University Syllabus

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 16 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Management One

Number of Programs offered under (Program means a degree course like (BA, BSc, MA, M.Com…) a) Annual system 00 b) Semester system 04 c) Trimester system 00

16. Number of Programs with No a) Choice Based Credit System b) Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach No c) Any other ( specify and provide details) 00 o 17. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programs in Teacher Education?  Yes No  If yes,

a) Year of Introduction of the program(s) ………….(dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the program. b) NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No……..

Date:………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)

Validity:……………………

c) Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Program separately?

Yes No 

18. Does the college offer UG or PG program in Physical Education?

Yes No 

If yes,

a) Year of Introduction of the program(s)………………. (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the program b) NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 17 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Notification No.:……

Date:…………………………(dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:……………………

c) Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education Program separately?

Yes No   19. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the institution(Annexure 7) Teaching Faculty Associate Assistant Non-teaching Staff Technical Staff Positions Professor Professor Professor M F M F M F M F M F Sanctioned by the State - - 0 0 6 1 2 2 Nil Nil Government Recruited 7 4 - Yet to recruit 8 6 - Sanctioned by the Management / Society or other authorized bodies Not Applicable Recruited Yet to recruit 20. Qualifications of the teaching staff: Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Qualification Permanent Teachers: 07 D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. ------M.Phil. - - - - 5 - 5 PG ------NET/SLET - - 0 - 1 1 2 Temporary teachers: NIL Ph.D. ------M.Phil. ------PG ------Part-time teachers: 19 Ph.D. ------M.Phil. - - - - 1 1 2 NET/SET - - - - 6 1 7 PG - - - - 6 4 10 PG Diploma ------

22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College: Nil

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 18 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years.

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 80 43 59 44 70 58 71 73 ST 04 02 03 03 03 04 06 04 OBC 150 149 130 138 138 135 146 136 General 02 04 06 09 09 04 06 03 Total 236 198 198 194 220 201 229 216

24. Details on students enrolment in the college during the current academic year: Type of students UG PG M.Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same state where the college is 445 - - - 445 located Students from other states of 00 - - - 00 NRI Students 00 - - - 00 Foreign students 00 - - - 00 Total 445 00 00 00 445

25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) UG PG Year Enrolled Appeared Drop Out 2008-11 171 93 78 2009-12 179 107 72

2010-13 179 115 64 2011-14 170 112 58 NA

2012-15 165 103 62

26. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled)

a) including the salary component 21351=00

b) excluding the salary component 161=00

27. Does the college offer any program/s in distance education mode (DEP)?

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 19 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Yes No 

If Yes, 

a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programs of another University

Yes No  NA b) Name of the University which has granted such registration. c) Number of programs offered d) Programs carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.

28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the program / course offered:

B.A.- 15:1, B.Com. – 22:1, (List Enclosed in Annexure 08)

29. Is the college applying for Accreditation: Cycle 1  Cycle 2

Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-accreditation)

30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only)

Cycle 1: ……………(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…...…..

Cycle2: …………….(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....

Cycle3: ………….…(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……….

* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure. (IEQA Report – Annexure 11)

31. Number of working days during the last academic year:(AY 2014-15) 305 32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year:(AY 2014-15) 187

(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): 26-04-2011 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.

AQAR (i) …………….. (dd/mm/yyyy)

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 20 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

AQAR (ii) …………….. (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iii) ….…...... (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iv) ……………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 21 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

PART – C CRITERIA - WISE INPUTS

CRITERION – I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation:

1.1.1. State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.

VISION

 “Empowering rural youth by developing key competencies through deep learning”

MISSION

 Imparting moral education to students, to be eco-friendly towards nature; create awareness of current happenings and to encourage students for research. To equip students with the skills to succeed in the competitive world.

OBJECTIVES

 To improve the teaching and Learning status  To strengthen the employability of Students  To make students more competitive  To improve overall infrastructure facilities  To equip the students with necessary skills to succeed in the competitive examinations  To inculcate the students to be innovative through team work  To imbibe the students to participate in extracurricular activities

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 22 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Communication to Stakeholders:

 The Vision, Mission and the Objectives of the Institution are displayed at the entrance of the College so that all the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders should get a chance to frequently read them and easily internalize them.

 The Vision, Mission and objectives of the College are communicated to the students and stakeholders mainly through the college calendar, the prospectus, website, induction programs, occasional meetings with stakeholders and also through special issues brought out on special occasions of the College.

 The vision, mission and objectives statements of the college are also displayed on the college website.

Our Logo:

Rationale of Logo: The temple structure shown in the logo is called “SHIVALAYA” is an historical monument established during the Hoysala regime. Coconut trees symbolizes major commercial crop of the area and main source of income for the farmers of the region.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 23 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

1.1.2. How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s). The Motto of Government First Grade College Arsikere is to empower the rural youth to take up the challenges of the world. The institute moulds them accordingly and inculcates human values in them to make them succeed in today‟s competitive world. The College has adopted the curriculum designed by University of Mysore in order to develop competency, obtain employment. The college meticulously develops an action plan for effective implementation of the curriculum.

 The initial step for the effective implementation of the curriculum is to prepare the time-table for every semester. This depicts the duration of the classes and the name of the faculty member who engages them. The division of workload is as per UGC norms.

 The curriculum is divided into modules keeping in view the number of working days available, which are to be completed by the last working day of the semester.

 The faculty members are clearly instructed to impart education on the basis of a curriculum. It is done through innovative teaching methods such as assignments, presentations, group discussions, workshops, seminars, industry visits, in addition to regular/traditional teaching methods.

 Each department of the college follows the academic calendar issued by the Mysore University. The college thereafter plans its academic schedule which clearly mentions the topics to be taught and the number of working days allocated to respective topics.

 Extra classes and remedial classes are held for the weak students and slow learners.

 The college gives importance to Assignment based learning, ICT based learning and Industry needs based learning.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 24 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

1.1.3. What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices? The college is affiliated to the University of Mysore and hence follows the university„s set curriculum. The syllabus is prescribed and made available to the college by the University at the beginning of each session / term. Pattern of examination and assessment is also mentioned The College operates at the UG level keeping in mind our organizational goals and objectives and all round development of the students which make the students capable of being better employed.

 The University conducts an orientation Programme for the faculty members that consist of the guidelines for every course regarding the delivery of the curriculum, evaluation methods and syllabus inputs.  The university also conducts „Refresher Courses‟ for the benefit of the faculty members. This includes the latest trends in teaching pedagogy, trends in the use of ICT, Blended Learning, Creative Reading, etc. that helps in updating and upgrading the subject knowledge.  The institution provides a library and internet facilities to the faculty members in order to effectively deliver the curriculum.  The teachers are encouraged to participate in State, National and International Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized by the College and other Universities and Institutions to enhance the academic knowledge and skill.

1.1.4. Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other statutory agency.

Curriculum is designed by the university. The college ensures effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the curriculum provided by the university by the initiatives like lesson plan, maintaining teaching work diary and academic calendar.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 25 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 All departments are encouraged to invite eminent scholars in their subjects to deliver lectures so that teachers and students are enlightened about the recent trends with regard to their subjects.  Modern technological tools like Internet and Power point presentations are used by the faculty to make the class room teaching more effective and interesting.  Feedback from the students about the curriculum is obtained.  Remedial classes for SC/ST/OBC/Minority and slow learners are conducted to enhance their learning.

1.1.5. How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalization of the curriculum?

Industry: The industrial visit is conducted occasionally for the benefit of Commerce and Management students to know operational activities and management activities including HR activities of an organization by interacting with the concerned Head of the Department or the Managing Director. The students attended campus interview in job fairs as per the guidance of our Department under a scheme called “SAHAYOG”. College placement cell is started to cater to the needs of the student‟s job requirements based on their course and their performance in the various round of interviews. Arrange- ments are made in the college regarding the presentation on career opportunities, competitive exams available in industry, service sector etc.

Research Committee: recently research committee is formed to encourage the staff members to do research work. The students are guided by the concerned staff members in preparation of their educational project work regularly.

University: Teachers and students actively participate in academic, co-curricular and extracurricular programmes organized by the University. The staff members of the College performs university functions such as question paper setting, examination supervisor, vigilance squad, central evaluation work etc.

1.1.6. What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 26 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.)

As our college is affiliated to Mysore University, it doesn‟t have the freedom to frame or modify the syllabus. However the affiliating university has a system in place to get recommendations from its affiliated colleges through Board of Studies. Our teachers also participate in the discussions relating to the curriculum design and workshops conducted by the university. Whenever they find that the syllabus needs to be modified to meet the present trends, they communicate their ideas to their respective Members of board of Studies through the Principal of the college. While recommending or forwarding the suggestions to the Board of Studies our teachers normally take into consideration the students‟ feedback as well as other faculty members of various departments.

1.1.7. Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If ‗yes‘, give details on the process (‘Needs Assessment‘, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.

The college doesn‟t offer any course other than those offered by the affiliating university. Hence the question development of curriculum does not arise. Students participate in NSS activities to create awareness regarding importance of voting, environmental issues such as pollution, global warming, use of natural energy, blood donation camp, health check-up camp etc. which help to improve the society as the part of the curriculum of the College.

1.1.8. How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation?

 In the beginning of the academic year H.O.Ds of various departments convene a meeting of the faculty and discuss the strategies to implement the syllabus. Action

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 27 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

plans are prepared by the faculty members in each semester and syllabus is taught accordingly.  H.O.Ds monitors the plan of action of their departments by convening meetings once a month. They also check the work-diaries of the faculty and review meetings are held for the successful implementation of the syllabus.  Apart from regular internal tests conducted periodically as laid down by the University, separate assignments are given to the students. Student seminars are held in order to equip themselves to become independent learners.  The institution ensures that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation by organizing seminars, guest lectures and assigning projects to students on the topics introduced in the syllabus.  Remedial classes are conducted for the slow learners.

1.2. Academic Flexibility 1.2.1. Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution:

Hitherto the College has not started any short or long-term certificate / diploma courses. However, Our Department of Collegiate Education also makes constant efforts to enhance the quality of education by launching several unique schemes such as STAR, Niapunya nidhi, Sahayoga and Angla. These various schemes are introduced in the colleges by MOU with different corporate companies/NGOs by the Government of Karnataka. These corporate units teach our rural students on social skills, soft skills, personality development etc. So that at the end of the course our main aim is to make our stakeholders employable. At the end of the course students are evaluated by the said instructors and the certificate is issued to those who are eligible.

1.2.2. Does the institution offer programs that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If ‗yes', give details.:

„No‟

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 28 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

1.2.3. Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability

Academic Flexibility & Mobility The college offers B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./BBM at Under Graduate level. The University of Mysore has not given academic flexibility & Mobility to the affiliated institutions. In streams such as science/arts, the students can choose a combination of subjects according to their preference

Table No 1 showing details of subjects in the Programs available

Sl. Subjects Class No. Optional Subjects Compulsory Subjects Kannada, English, History, Economics, 1. B.A. Political Science, Sociology, English, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Kannada, 2. B.Sc. Computer Fundamentals, Science, Electronics Environment Science, 3. B.Com. As per Mysore University Syllabus Indian Constitution 4. B.B.M.

Progression to higher Studies

Since students study three core subjects, they can easily pursue P.G. studies in any one of them. For e.g., a student who studies, History, Economics, Political Science (HEP) can pursue Masters Degree by opting any one of the subjects among the three. This is the same with regard to B.Sc too. B.A., B.Sc. B.Com and BBM students are also eligible to study M.B.A.& M.S.W. All the students are also eligible to pursue M.A. in languages like English, Kannada and Hindi provided they have opted the same as one of the languages in degree level. This ensures flexibility in terms of progression to higher studies.

Skill development and employability

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 29 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

In order to ensure employability of the students, the college Career Guidance and Placement cell conducts various skill based programmes so as to enable them to be placed in various companies.

1.2.4. Does the institution offer self-financed programs? If ‗yes‘, list them and indicate how they differ from other programs, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.

The college does not offer self-financed courses.

1.2.5. Does the college provide additional skill oriented programs, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If ‗yes‘ provide details of such program and the beneficiaries.

The College holds skill oriented programmes such as “SAHAYOG” (containing“VIKASANA”, “MANAVATE”, “ANGLA”) and “NAIPUNYANIDHI” programmes under the direction and guidance of the Dept. of Collegiate Education to improve Communication Skill and Career Opportunities for the students. Different seminars, workshops are also organized by the College in the subjects of history, economics, Sociology, Commerce and Management to help students in academic excellence.

The table provides details of Partners and beneficiaries. 2

Year & Name of the partner Course No. Students Programme Karnataka Vocational SAHAYOG 2010-11 Training and Skill Skill development 70 development Corporation SAHAYOG 2011-12 Kayaka Computers BPO 38 SAHAYOG 2011-12 Kayaka Computers Talley 35

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 30 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

SAHAYOG 2012-13 Kayaka Computers Job Skills 20 SAHAYOG 2012-13 Kayaka Computers BPO 34

2012-13 ANGLA KAYAKA English 80 VIKASANA Kayaka & Peoples Skills Communication Skills 92 SAHAYOG Kayaka Computers Social Skills 68

Sl. No. Name of the Year Name of Beneficiaries programme Partner 1 Spoken English 2013 to till date DCE Edusat First year students 2 Computer application 2013 to till date DCE Edusat Second Year students 3 Personality development 2013 to till date DCE Edusat Final Year Students

1.2.6. Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to- face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice‖ If ‗yes‘, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students? No, the university does not allow the flexibility of combining conventional face to face and distance mode of education.

1.3. Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1. Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University‘s Curriculum to ensure that the academic programs and Institution‘s goals and objectives are integrated?

The institution has made continuous and constant efforts to integrate academic Programmes with the goals and objectives of the institution.  To make the students acquire the knowledge in their subjects. Eminent resource persons are invited to address the students on the topics related to the syllabus

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 31 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 Our students are encouraged to participate in the curriculum related events/fests held in different colleges.  Industrial visits, study tours, are held regularly to supplement the curriculum.

1.3.2. What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs of the dynamic employment market?

The institution has been making concerted efforts to make the students employable. Mysore University syllabus offers sufficient opportunities for the students to get employed.  Students are motivated to join computer related courses SAP ERP, etc., so that they are employable after the graduation.  Students who are hailing from rural areas lack language skills. Communication skills and spoken English classes are telecasted by our department through Edusat  The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the college plays a pivotal role in Providing employment opportunities to our students. It interacts with the industry And other agencies and comes to know the recent trends in the market. The cell prepares students to face the competitive world by conducting several training classes on how to face interview and how to prepare for competitive examinations.  Programmes on soft skills training are conducted.  The students are given an opportunity to interact with the alumni of the college who are achievers in the professional fields like teaching, Accounting, auditing, Chartered Accountants, music, sports, theatre, administration; Indian forces etc.

1.3.3. Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum?

The curriculum itself offers Gender equity, Environmental Studies, Indian Constitution and Human rights as part of Syllabus. The integration of these subjects in the curriculum

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 32 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

facilitates the students to acquire the knowledge in these areas. However, the institution also provides additional avenues to expose the students to these subjects. Gender Equity: The College has established Women‟s Grievance Redressal Cell which addresses the issues of the Gender equity. Special lectures have been arranged to enlighten the students about their rights and solutions for the problems. Climate Change issue: is addressed by conducting intra-class seminar competition and conducting essay competitions on global warming. Environmental Education: „Environmental Studies‟ is a compulsory subject for all programmes. Students are sensitized to the environment by conducting many activities on and off the campus. N.S.S students regularly involve themselves in campus cleaning and do the same in the city also. the volunteers educate the public and students about clean environment, energy conservation and hazards of excess exploitation of natural resources. Vermin-composting: has been established for making organic manure. The organic manure so produced is used for the college saplings and trees. Dustbins are placed on the campus so that students throw the litter into these dust bins only. ICT related courses: there is compulsory subject on computers i.e. Computer Fundamentals and Applications which is part of the curriculum to educate the students on importance of Information Communication Technology. Internet is provided students and staff. Most of the teachers have integrated ICT in their teaching module.

1.3.4. What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programs offered to ensure holistic development of students?

 moral and ethical values  employable and life skills  better career options  community orientation

 Moral and Ethical values:

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 33 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The college commences every day with an assembly wherein students and all staff gather together read news paper „SUBHASHITHA‟ then sing „Naada Geethe‟ and national anthem.  The College runs a Gandhian Study Centre which conducts various programmes to inculcate moral and spiritual values.  The college NSS/Scouts-Guides team regularly visits surrounding areas and villages where people are provided awareness on various social, moral, ethical principles and ways of life.  The Students are also motivated by way of special lectures so as to instill moral and ethical values in them.  Blood donation camps are organized by Red Cross Cell

 Employable and Life Skills: The College realized the significance of communication skill and training for students aiming better career options. Therefore the institution arranges Communication Skills, workshops and Group discussions by the resource persons. News paper reading in assembly, debate competitions on contemporary events are conducted in the college. Special classes are also conducted to help students to face interview, communication challenges, resume preparation. The institution is facilitated with placement cell which guides and trains the student and make more competitive and employable through soft skill training for all the courses. Students are also allotted the different responsibilities in organizing various events and activities such as cultural programs, quiz competitions, seminars, etc. In this way they improve their team building and organizational skills.

Better Career Options:  The College provides regular computer classes for all students to develop the skills.  Career Guidance Cell of the college arranges several lecturers and creates awareness among the students for better career options and they are provided with guidance for higher education, placements etc. The students are also given details of campus selection conducted at various colleges.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 34 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Community Orientation:  Community Orientation is done through N.S.S. and Youth Red Cross units. They are motivated to participate in community oriented programmes like Blood donation, AIDS awareness, rural sanitation, elimination of social evils like dowry, Child labour, drug addiction, alcoholism and participate in the programmes like water and soil conservation and tree plantation.

1.3.5. Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?

The inputs are obtained from the stake holders regularly and further steps to be taken to overall competency of the students for employability. The college collects information regarding enriching curriculum from the following means:  Written documents from alumni as a response to enrich the current curriculum  Suggestions that college can intimate to the university for curriculum enrichment will be collected from parents also  The principal of the college interacts with all teachers and seek suggestions for further improvement that can be taken place or faculties can give their opinion regarding enrichment.  The teachers have been appointed mentors for each class to take care of student‟s grievance and problems. The mentors will provide best possible solutions to them. (Annexure: 9)

1.3.6. How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programs?

Though the college does not evaluate the student‟s performance, the university course results are evaluated by the central valuation by the university. Informal evaluation at college takes place. The process goes as follows:

 We have IQAC cell which monitors the students‟ performance and conducts various functions for the benefit of students.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 35 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The department of commerce gives assignments to its students to perform some field assignments to enrich their research knowledge  The department of economics assigns research work on states budget and how measures of central banks control of credit and inflation in a country.

1.4. Feedback System

1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University?

The institution provides an opportunity to the teaching staff as per the guidelines of Dept. of Higher Education to participate compulsorily in Orientation and Refresher Courses for Curriculum development to provide accountability in the field of teaching. The facilitators are encouraged to participate and present research papers in National/international/State Level Seminars, workshops, conferences etc organized by universities and institutions of higher learning to cope up with knowledge of teachers. The College also grants study leaves to the teacher to participate in trainings, Faculty Development Programmes to design and develop the curriculum effectively.

The staff members of the College attend the meeting of BOS and BOE conducted by University to frame, reconstruct and revise the syllabus based on the thrust of the community and nation to make the students empower. The College designs the curriculum based on suggestions, recommendations received by the students, college departments, alumni, parents by conducting valuable meetings.

1.4.2. Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If ‗yes‘, how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programs?

Yes the college has a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stake holders on the curriculum. A form specially designed with pre printed questionnaire to get the feedback from students and stakeholders. After obtaining the feedback, it is analyzed by the I.Q.A.C. The outcome of the analysis is communicated to the University

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 36 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

through B.O.S members and Subject Associations. The feedback obtained is the basis for introducing skill development programmes in the college.

1.4.3. How many new programs/courses were introduced by the institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programs?)

NIL

1.4.4 Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would

like to include.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 37 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

CRITERION-II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 STUDENT ENROLMENT AND PROFILE

2.1.1. How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? Publicity:

The college made its entry into the sphere of education in the year 2006 by offering Art, Science and Commerce courses at Under Graduate level and one more course BBM was introduced in the year 2007. The college issues detailed information regarding admission process in college prospectus (‗Deevige‘), brief news about admission is also published in local newspapers. Banners in front of main gate and in major parts of city are placed. Faculties personally distribute Pamphlets directly to students in feeder colleges at the time of Pre University final Examinations. Apart from this detailed information regarding admission and courses offered is updated in our college website http://www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/arsikere

Transparency: Transparency is ensured from the stage of notification till the completion of admission process. The college follows the academic calendar provided by parent university viz University of Mysore, Mysore. The rules and regulations as laid down by parent university and department of collegiate education, Government of Karnataka will be followed at each stage. The admitted students list is displayed on the college notice board with full details of their category, fees paid combination etc.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission, Ex. (i) Merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) Combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programs of the Institution. As soon as the institution receives the admission notification from affiliating university the same is notified in the notice board of the college. The admission is purely based on

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 38 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

merit and roaster system. The institution neither conducts entrance test nor an interview to eligible candidates. There is an Admission Committee in the College, headed by a Convener. The committee scrutinizes all the application forms of admission aspirants and takes due care of the norms set by the State Govt. and the affiliating University, regarding the eligibility of candidates. The availability of seats for each course is fixed by the University. However, the seats are increased based on the recommendations of the CDC of the University and Merit cum roster system as directed by the Government of Karnataka is strictly adhered to as stated below.

Table : 3 GM GM 50% SC SC 15% ST ST 03% CAT 1 04% 2A 15% OBC 2B 04% 3A 04% 3B 05%

The Admission Committee members conduct counseling and help the students at the time of admission process. 2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programs offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.

The programmes offered by the institution and minimum pass percentage in each course are shown in the table as below:

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 39 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Table :4

Minimum Course Entry level qualification pass Maximum percentage percentage Pass in 12th std of any stream There is no maximum BA or equivalent examination as 35% percentage as it varies from approved by the university year to year based on applicants performance Pass in 12th std or equivalent however highest percentage B.Sc examination of Science 35% candidates will be given first subjects only preference for admission (in Pass in 12th std or equivalent descending order of B.Com examination of any stream 35% preference)

Pass in 12th std or equivalent BBM examination of any stream 35% Other Colleges of the affiliating University within the city/districts follow the above same procedure.

2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?

Yes, there is a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process such as admission committee coordinated by a convener and all departments head as its members.

Outcomes: the valuable suggestions and guidance of members are considered for implementation once the committee approves the same.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 40 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion

SC/ST/OBC Women Differently baled Economically weaker sections Minority community Any other:

a) Students from SC/ST/OBC Community:

Help desks are set up at the college entrance to assist applicants from the most backward sections in the admission processes. Career Guidance and Counselling Cell units are also set up to help the new entrants make the right choice and fill up the application form. Fees exemption and scholarship benefits are provided to SC/ST/C-1 students. They are exempted from government and university fees. The OBC students have to pay fees at the time of admission but the same will be reimbursed by the government directly crediting to students SB A/c. Guidance and assistance to students will be given to get Rajiv Gandhi loan scheme from various banks. The college makes it sure that an awareness and orientation on the financial and academic facilities is provided to the needy students.

b) Women:

Only University Fees is collected from Girl Students. They are exempted from Tution Fees. The college provides counseling to the needy parents of women students on the importance of women education, security and protection provision. They are provided with rest room. Scholarships for girls like Sanchi Honnamma and many scholarships are provided.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 41 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

c) Differently-abled:

Their requirements and needs are given a special care and attention. The college has made a ramp in front of the administrative office and toilets to facilitate the differently abled. The college ensures that all their classes are held on the ground floor only.

d) Economically Weaker Sections of the Society:

Students belonging to economically weaker sections of the society are encouraged to get scholarships provided by the government. As per government orders, no student is denied admission.

e) Minority:

The college under the direction from State Government and its affiliating university offers every possible help to the students belonging to the minority community. Scholarships are also provided to such students.

2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard? To cater to the needs of differently-abled students, the ramp is built-up for their convenience. These students need not go to upper floor. The teachers take special care of them with regard to the seating arrangements, ventilation, light etc. in the class. All the Govt. policies regarding admissions, examinations and financial assistance are strictly adopted.

2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students‘ needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the program? If ‗yes‘, give details on the process.

The College does not have the practice of assessing the students‟ needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme. However, the teachers interact with the new comers in the first class for a particular course informally.

2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the program of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.)

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 42 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

The College provides 15-20 days time for the students to change their course if they wish which is as per the norms of Affiliated University. Such students have to pay the difference of fees which arises on account of change in course. Remedial classes on particular subjects like English, Accountancy etc will be held to the students who are slow learners. Slow learners will be identified by subject teachers in the class.

2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? Gender: The awareness programmes are organized in the College on gender discrimination, women harassments, dowry cases, safety of women, health issues etc by inviting professionals such as doctors, lawyers, police officers and subject experts to guide and suggest. Students create awareness of gender discrimination through dramas, skits, songs etc. Students of Dept. of Social Work regularly visit NGO, Govt. hospitals; labor offices and welfare offices t discuss the various issues of women by meeting depressed one. Environment: The College strictly observes an eco-friendly attitude in and around the college. Total greenery is maintained by planting trees and grass. Special care will also be taken to maintain cleanliness in the campus. The ban of tobacco, smoking etc are strictly prohibited and also use of mobile within the campus is banned. The College strictly follows rules and regulations of the Govt. to avoid and eradicate the environmental crises through circulating notice to the staff members and students of the College.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation, blue print, etc.)

The college has its own calendar of events consisting of academic and other extension activities. The time table committee in consultation with other departments designs the academic time table for all the members of the faculty. The individual time tables of the teachers are uploaded to the website of Department of Collegiate Education. Every day

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 43 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

the principal/IT Coordinator of the college uploads the details of the classes taken by the teachers, casual leave etc. on the department website. The teachers prepare the teaching plan and action plan at the beginning of every semester and submit it and get the approval of the HOD and the Principal. The teachers maintain the work-diary where they record all the details of the classes taken and other duties performed during the working hours of the college. The HODs and the Principal scrutinize the work-diaries every week/month. Unit tests are conducted by the teachers on regular basis and the individual time tables contain the hours in which the tests to be conducted. The dates of internal assessment tests and last date for submission of internal assessment marks are informed to the teachers in the beginning of the academic year. The principal at every stage keeps an eye whether the work done is as per the plan or not.

2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?

As per the guidelines IQAC committee is formed and is functioning effectively since 2011-12. It is contributing significantly for the improvement of academic agenda well in advance so that implementation could be effective.

The entire college academic activities are supported and motivated by IQAC Cell to enhance the quality of the education. The IQAC Committee helps in monitoring, promoting, implementing the curriculum of the college. With the help of IQAC committee all departments conducts special lectures, seminars,, quiz competitions etc. to spread awareness on academic and social issues.

2.3.3 How learning is made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?

 The college provides a well stocked library having latest books and journals which the faculty uses efficiently to provide comprehensive and latest information to the students  Students are encouraged to use the library independently to enhance their knowledge.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 44 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 Students will be encouraged to ask questions in the class and interact with faculties  Student seminars are conducted in the class  Tutorial classes will be held  Industrial visits are arranged  Students will be given field survey as an assignment  Internet facility has made available to teachers and students to update their knowledge  The government has provided Edusat ROT, through which department telecast special lectures like spoken English, personality development and computer fundamental classes. The college time table has provided a specific time to watch these programmes.

2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators?

The various committees in the college plan, execute, control and manage the students in different activities. The College provides open access to educational and life-long learning opportunities by inculcating healthy habits like, discipline, leadership, entrepreneurship, etc. thereby, contributing to the social and cultural development. Lifelong learning is ensured by assigning duties during the functions organized by departments, cultural, sports NSS committees etc. It is a conscious effort on the part of the teachers to let the students plan and execute events themselves as it gives them good experience in Event management as they look after several aspects such as contacting, inviting and receiving guests, making stage arrangements and decorations etc. including anchoring. It provides a platform for students to show their ability. The committee gives opportunities to all students to use their judgment, creativity and scientific temper during their college days.

2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 45 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc. The facilities used by the faculty are OHP, LCD, Computers, Internet facility and programmes broadcast on EDUSAT ( Edu-Sat programmes are shown to students depending on the timetable provided by the department of collegiate Education on various topics like life skills, spoken English, personality development, computers etc.) Exposing students to industrial environment through Industrial visits and Educational trips are organized to give firsthand information to the students.

2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?

 The facilitators and students are regularly encouraged to attend, state, national and international seminars, symposia and refresher courses conducted at various colleges and universities to keep on updating the knowledge.

 The teachers participate in the Teacher Empowerment Programmes.

 The teachers use library and interest facility to update themselves.

 Newspapers are available in college library to equip the students with present scenario of World around.

 Special lectures by eminent scholars are organized by each department to help both the students and faculty to know about the advance developments in their subjects. Students also gets chance to interact with subject experts and resource persons.

 Industrial visits and educational tours also broaden their outlook.

 The Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Karnataka conducts the following programmes to enhance their knowledge in various subjects: 1. Edusat programme 2. SAHAYOG programme: MANAVATHE, ANGLA 3. NAIPUNYANIDHI: Communication Skills and Social Skills

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 46 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling / mentoring /academic advise) provided to students?

At the beginning of academic year, the needy students are provided counselling and guidance by admission committee members. They are advised to join the streams and subjects according to their potential and previous academic record. Career guidance and counselling cell provide insight into various career options. Psycho-social counselling is also provided to the students by their mentors.. The students often approach their teachers for guidance in choosing their career and for financing ways and means to pursue their goals. Today‟s employers want confident, organized and multi skilled persons good at problem solving and independent decision makers. For this purpose each department conduct special lectures, interview skills, resume preparation, industrial visits etc. They are also encouraged to appear in the various competitive exams along wither regular courses. Owing to the efforts of our career guidance and counselling cell a large number of our students got placement in various government and nongovernment organizations. (Annexure 10)

2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faculty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning?

The college gives preference for Promotion of student-centric learning through interactive classes, assignments, projects, seminars and practical sessions. Teachers are encouraged to use innovative methods to teach the students by making them inquisitive instead of one way communication. Class room teaching is more participatory. Open class room sessions, practical sessions, tutorials, debates, Power Point presentations, assignments, class seminars, panel discussions etc. are the usual methods used. The use of charts, models, samples and specimens make learning more interesting and interactive. Group discussions improve the confidence of the students and they are free to express

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 47 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

themselves in the group of their class mates. Hands-on learning is encouraged through field and industrial visits.

2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?

 The college library is well equipped with a vast stock of printed books, periodicals, journals, magazines, news papers.  The books are issued to the students as per the schedule prepared by the librarian. As per the Govt. norms, SC/ST students are eligible to receive more number of books.  In the library, attendance register is maintained for the students and the staff members.  News papers are placed on the podium for students‟ convenience and keep them busy.  Teachers and students are encouraged to library resources regularly to augment their knowledge.  College teachers often accompany the students to help those consulting reference books and journals.  Our college librarian displays latest arrivals on notice board and exhibitions of books are held in the college from time to time in which latest books and journals of different authors are displayed. This motivates the self study habit of the students to update their knowledge.  The teachers and students can get the books issued in their name for specified period and get them re-issued if required.  Feedback from students is collected through suggestion box. While most of the suggestions are handled at departmental level major matters like library infrastructure enhancement and procurement of knowledge resources is done through meetings of library committee with the principal

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 48 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If ‗yes‘, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these: The institution does not face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar. The principal and HOD‟s keeps a check on the syllabus covered by the various departments on regular basis.

Sometimes due to unexpected loss of working days, declaration of holidays by the Government or bandhs by political groups or protests, the institution faces challenges in completing the curriculum. These problems are overcome by engaging classes on holidays and by taking classes beyond the regular class hours. In case any teacher avails himself or herself of long leave, extra classes are engaged before the sanction of leave and also substitute teachers are appointed if required.

2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning? The college monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching learning in the following ways:  Both self appraisal and students appraisal of teachers is used to evaluate the performance of teachers.  Principal‟s observations of the happenings in the classroom and random interaction with the students.  Suggestion Box.  Feedback from the outgoing students.  Principal addresses the grievances relating to teaching brought by the students,  In consultation with HODs. Feed back is reported to the concerned teachers and corrective actions are taken whenever necessary.  The details of results of the university examinations are analyzed subject wise and the Principal looks into it and gives appropriate suggestions.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 49 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.4 . Teacher Quality 2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum. As it is a Government institution, the college doesn‟t have any power to recruit human resource. However, it strives to improve competency of teachers and use their experiences in their respective field of study. The college is always ready to utilize the best of the teachers available. The Government prepares a list of merited teachers who are interested to work as guest faculties and as such the teachers working in the college are well qualified and most experienced ones.

The department of collegiate education has made efforts to retain the available staff, for this the government has made the whole process of recruitment on-line, and they are paid their salaries (those with only Post Graduation get 10,000/-, and those who have passed NET/SLET/Ph.D. are paid 12,000) every month. Table No 5: Staff details

Associate Highest Professor Assistant Professor Professor Total Qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers: 7 D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. ------M.Phil. - - - - 5 - 5 PG ------NET/SLET - - - - 1 1 2 Temporary teachers(Guest Faculties): 21 Ph.D. ------M.Phil. - - - - 2 1 3 NET/SET - - - - 6 1 7 PG - - - - 7 4 11 Part-time teachers: Nil Ph.D. ------

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 50 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

M.Phil. ------NET/SET ------

PG ------

2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programs/ modern areas (emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years.

The College has no new programmes / modern areas such as biotechnology / bioinformatics. Therefore, the demand does not arise /scarcity of qualified faculty for such programmes. If the need arises, the Govt. of Karnataka will appoint Guest Lecturers in relevant subjects as per the workload specified by the affiliating University. To encourage the staff to participate in workshops and seminars, teachers are sent on duty leave and are also given to upgrade their knowledge by participating in state/national and international seminars/ Conferences/ workshops. Teachers are also given permission to attend Refresher course to enrich their new teaching techniques. 2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programs during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality.

a) Nomination to staff development programs

Table No 6: Staff Development Programs

Academic Staff Development Programs Number of Faculty Nominated Refresher courses 07 HRD programs - Orientation programs 07 Staff training conducted by the university - Staff training conducted by other institutions - Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc. - Teachers empowerment program by Dept. of 05

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 51 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

collegiate education

b) Faculty Training programs organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning  Teaching learning methods/approaches: The College does not organize any training to the teacher  Handling new curriculum: Whenever the curriculum is changed in respect of syllabus concerned, it will be brought to the notice of the Principal and the HOD of the College by the affiliated University. The Principal then informs the necessary change in the syllabus in a meeting of HODs and other staff members. Also, a copy of the new/revised syllabus will be sent to the library for reference purpose.  Content/knowledge management: The faculty members are encouraged to improve their knowledge by participating in seminars, workshops, conferences with the support of the Dept. of Collegiate Education  Selection, development and use of enrichment materials: The College library provides reference books, journals and magazines to possess needed information in their respective subjects. Also, internet facility provided by the college allows the faculty and students to download necessary study materials.  Assessment: The self assessment report is one of the important yardsticks used for the promotion of the faculty. It also gives a picture of the needs of the faculty in terms of their research, performance and other activities. The self assessment report taken by the College and assess the report, suggestions are made to the faculty to improve their academic performance. The Principal maintains the Confidential Report of the faculty and sent to the authority for assessment.  Cross cutting issues: The College organizes special lectures relating to cross cutting issues like gender, environmental education, personality development, communication skills, social skills, human rights, legal awareness and ICT etc. to make them knowledgeable. It is mandatory for all students to pass the subjects like Indian Constitution and Environmental Studies  Audio Visual Aids/multimedia: Faculty members are allowed to use computers,

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 52 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Internet, to access study materials of various subjects.. The staff members and the students use the head phones while using the Internet to listen to the audio related to a particular video.  Teaching learning material development, selection and use: The College has a well established library facility which contains thousands of books of various subjects in different titles to provide to the needed students and staff members. The teachers of the college are given free access to Internet to collect study materials and create PPT presentations. Teachers and students are encouraged to watch/access information from EDUSAT and web resources.

Percentage of faculty

∗ invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies – 25% (Annexure 11) ∗ participated in external Workshops / Seminars /Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies – 60% (Annexure 12) ∗ presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies – 50% (Annexure 13)

2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programs industrial engagement etc.)

The faculties are always encouraged by the College to participate and present, publish their respective articles in national/international/state seminars, workshops, conferences to improve their research activities as per the norms of UGC and utilize the financial benefit provided by the UGC. On-Other-Duty (OOD) facilities are granted for participating in National/International Seminars and Conferences. Teachers are also encouraged to pursue Ph.D and other professional development courses with prior permission from Head Office.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 53 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/achievement of the faculty.

The college provides necessary infrastructure and other required support to encourage teachers to excel in their teaching.

2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching- learning process?

Yes, The College collects feedback of the teachers from the students in the prescribed format. At the end of every academic year students fill the feedback format of individual faculty members. The feedback form mainly focuses on the various teaching skills of the faculty members, like presentation, communication, knowledge, content covered, innovative practices and availability of the teacher after class hours. The students are encouraged to give their suggestions regarding the improvement in teaching-learning process of any subject by using the „Suggestion Box‟. The Principal suggests all staff members to improve their quality of teaching as per the feedback given by the students. There is no system in the college where the teachers are evaluated by expert external peers.

2.5 EVALUATION PROCESS AND REFORMS 2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially Students and faculty are aware of the evaluation process?

The faculty and students are thorough with the process of evaluation as the affiliating university frames the evaluation process and communicates the same to all the colleges. The evaluation methods are informed to the students well in advance before the University examinations. The University examination question papers of previous years and model papers are made available to the students by the teachers and also by the

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 54 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

College library. The students are informed of class tests and assignments and their scores are displayed on the notice boards. Students are also informed of the schemes of evaluation, updates on curriculum revision, alterations in the question pattern and do‟s and don‟ts during examinations. The University informs the faculty about the scheme of examination and changes in the evaluation strategies which in turn, are brought to the notice of the students by the faculty members.

2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?

The College strictly follows the rules and regulations of the examination as per the guidance of University of Mysore. Central valuation of end semester examination papers is carried out by the university. The University regulation has provided for 20% marks to be awarded by the college as internal assessment marks. The College evaluates the students by conducting class tests, unit tests regularly to know their performance and ability. Apart from this it has established its own Internal Assessment Examination committee consisted with a teacher as convener and all HODs as members. IA marks are uploaded by using software provided by the University and hard copy of the same will be sent by post

2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own? The Institution ensures effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the University and those initiated by the Institution on its own. The schedule of I.A. tests is communicated to the faculty and students well in advance by incorporating the same in the teaching plan thereby ensuring effective implementation of the I.A. tests. As all the I.A. tests are conducted in a centralized pattern (common schedule for all the students), it gives a sense of seriousness. The college supplies answer sheets to students having college name and other relevant details. Every department has a faculty in charge of I.A. tests who, in turn, coordinates with the convener or centralized team. The results are displayed on the notice boards and communicated to the parents.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 55 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches adapted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system. The following formative and summative evaluation approaches are adopted by the college to measure students‟ achievements in academics and extracurricular activities and fields.

Academics:  As per university guidelines, an Internal Assessment Test (in house) is conducted in each academic session.  Special test is organized for the students who could not appear in house examinations because of some unavoidable situations. Summative Evaluation Approach  Students appear in university exams confidently and enthusiastically for their promotion to the next class.  A few instances of students getting the coveted University distinction evidence the positive impact of formative and summative assessments. Table: 7 Year Student Name class Result Chandana B.Com Distinction 2012-15 Krishnamurthy B.Com Distinction

2.5.5 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/program? Provide an analysis of the students‘ results/ achievements (Program/ course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programs/courses offered.

The faculty members conduct unit tests as part of academic activities in the class. The performance of each student will be recorded duly and brought to their notice. Remedial

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 56 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

classes will be conducted for slow learners. In addition to this class teachers of each section maintain the student profile and document their progress and achievement.

Table No :8 Percentage of Results for the past five years Sl. No. Program 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 1 B.A. 83.05 85 78.65 91 80.59 2 B.Sc. 100 - - - - 3 B.Com. 52.94 56 57.14 31.81 86 4 B.B.M. 84.6 86 19 - -

2.5.6 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightages for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc.

 Internal assessment tests are conducted on a common schedule for all the students  Room supervisors are on vigil, malpractices are totally ruled out.  Secrecy of the question paper is also ensured.  The results of internal assessment tests are brought to the notice of students by their subject teachers in the class  Valued scripts are also given for their perusal to make them aware of their mistakes and are collected back to store in the department.  Grievances, if any, regarding the award of IA marks a written complaint can be lodged with the department and to the college through suggestion box

In spite of all the above aspects, their behaviour, independent learning, active participation in co curricular activities, participation in national festivals conducted in the college campus and communication skill etc. are also taken into consideration during the assessing of a student.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 57 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

2.5.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If ‗yes‘ provide details on the process and cite a few examples.

Obviously, the students who excel in the academics, Sports or Co-curricular activities are given due advantage in assessment. General class room behaviour of the students is also kept in mind when evaluation of a student is undertaken.

2.5.8 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to valuation both at the college and University level? At the college level: IA answer scripts are evaluated and each question is discussed thoroughly in the class, In case the student has any grievance with reference to evaluation, following steps are undertaken by the teacher:  Re totaling of the marks awarded.  Unchecked questions are checked and the awarded marks are added in total.  If a student is doubtful about the marks awarded in any of the questions, that question is discussed thoroughly to his/her satisfaction At the university level: At university level, students dissatisfied with their university results can  apply for re-evaluation to ensure fair evaluation  apply for re totaling of allotted marks

2.6 STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‗yes‘ give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? The College provides guidelines to the teachers to prepare teaching plan based on the requirement of the course keeping in mind the learning outcomes. At the beginning of the year, in the orientation programme for the first year students are informed about the learning outcomes and During the inaugural function of cultural, sports and NSS

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 58 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

activities of the college, learning outcomes and performance is reported by the concerned staff and by the Principal to the students and staff. The College has the following learning outcomes:  The passing percentage of students gradually increasing.  The students of the college got placements in various sectors.  Students are enrolled for higher studies & professional courses like MA, M.Com, CA etc.(enclosure: 14)  Students show better performance in cultural activities

2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme? Provide an analysis of the student‘s results/achievements (Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered. The faculty members conduct unit tests as part of an academic activities in the class. The performance of each student is recorded duly and brought to their notice. Remedial classes are conducted for slow learners. In addition to this class teachers--mentors of each section maintain the student profile and document their progress and achievement. The results for the last four years are as under: Table: 9

Year Course Number of Students Number of students % of students appeared passed passed B.A 67 57 85 B.Sc. - - - 2011-12 B.Com 25 14 56 B.B.M 15 13 86

B.A 89 69 78.65 B.Sc. 01 - - 2012-13 B.Com 14 08 57 B.B.M 11 02 19

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 59 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

B.A 90 82 91 2013-14 B.Com 22 07 31

2014-15 B.A 67 54 80 B.Com 36 31 86

2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?

The teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution are structured in the following ways:  Every beginning of academic year before commencing the classes, the principal calls for a meeting to discuss the teaching methodology to achieve the institution goal.  Constitute of timetable committee for preparation of timetable (including Edusat and physical Education theory Classes)

 The faculties of each discipline have to maintain the documents and get it signed periodically by the principal. The following documents is compulsory viz,  Maintaining diary  Maintaining students‟ attendance registers.  He asks to prepare teaching plan at the beginning of the academic year.  On the basis of the performance of the students in unit tests / IA tests / Semester-end examinations, students are identified as slow learners, medium learner and fast learners.  Those students who are slow learners are given special care by providing remedial classes and extra classes to improve their performance.

2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (student placements, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude developed among students etc.) Of the courses offered?

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 60 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

The College provides an ample opportunity to the students for getting a better job and getting the knowledge of entrepreneurship skills by conducting special lectures. The IQAC motivates the students for higher studies and research. Following are the initiatives taken by the college to enhance the social and economic relevance of the courses:

 Students are motivated and guided about environment consciousness, sustainable development, hygienic and cleanliness by conducting special NSS camps, engaged in field work.  The department of collegiate education has made an opportunity for students to watch and gain the knowledge of soft skills, interview skill and job opportunity lectures telecasted through Edusat.  The college Red Cross cell holds a blood donation camp every year in the campus (annexure: 15)  Students are inspired by effective speeches by the experts invited in different activities  Active placement and career guidance cell in the college coordinated by placement officer Mr. Manjunath constantly making Arrangements to create awareness about the career opportunities by conducting special sessions.  For innovation in research aptitude students are encouraged to participate in field works, workshops, seminars and conferences. 2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyse data on student performance and learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? The College collects and analyses students performance and plan to overcome barriers of learning by doing the following:  The College collects and analyses data on student learning outcomes through classroom interactions, unit tests and final examination, assignments and participation in departmental Seminars.  The learning outcomes of the students are analysed in the departmental meeting which is communicated by the HODs in the meetings.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 61 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The head of the department in consultation with the departmental faculty members plans and executes various curricular and co curricular activities for achieving the stated learning outcomes.  If the students progress is unsatisfactory, The departments conduct tutorial or remedial classes to remove their learning barriers.

2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?

 The class attendance, Internal Assessment Test and performance in the University Examinations etc. help in assessing the achievement of learning outcomes.  The class mentor and other teachers as well as the HOD monitor the progress of the students.  The principal would also suggest any remedial measures to be taken with regard to the student attendance performance in tests etc.

2.6.7 Do the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If ‗yes‘ provide details on the process and cite a few examples.

College runs various programmes and activities through different committees/cell like, NSS, cultural, sports activities Scouts and Guides etc. to develop these attributes in students. The college endeavors to:

 To make the students Academically sound  To make them competitive and employable  To inculcate discipline and responsible citizens.

Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning and Evaluation which the College would like to include.—

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 62 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

CRITERION – III:

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1. Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization?

Institute does not have any University approved research center/s of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization.

3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by the committee for implementation and their impact.

Recently the institute has constituted a Research Committee to guide the students and

Faculty and it has following team:

Chairperson : Prof. Viswanath K.S (History) Coordinator : Prof. Eshwarappa K.M (political Science) Members : HOD‟s of all the departments

Some of the recommendations made by the committee:

 To encourage faculty to pursue MPhil and PhD Degrees  To motivate faculties and students to write research papers  To help the students to prepare project works. Impact of the Recommendations of Research Committee:-

 Faculties of the institute participate in State/National/International seminars and present papers, few of them have participated as resource persons.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 63 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 Students are participating in state/national/international seminars

 Advanced learners of each Department are encouraged to do projects on regional topics and write reports.

 Teachers are motivated to pursue research leading to award of Ph.D. our principal is preparing thesis he may be awarded Ph.D shortly. Other faculties are attempting to enroll for Ph.D

3.1.3. What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/projects?

Though college is not receiving any grants from the UGC, the Institute encourages students and faculty to involve in research activities. To create the zeal among students and teachers, college has procured and updated the library facility and subscribed research journals. Efforts are in progress to provide Inflibnet service to teachers and students.

3.1.4. What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students? The institute motivates the students for higher education; the staff is always on its toes when it comes to encouraging the students to join higher education for research. To develop scientific temper and aptitude the students are encouraged to write mini research. Projects and regular workshops on how to write seminar papers are organized by the research cell. 3.1.5. Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc. Some of the faculty members are involved in research activity at their own level. Table No 10: Staffs engaged in Research: Sl. Area of Name Department Research Activity No. Specialization Shortly going to submit thesis 1 Viswanath K.S History History leading to award of PhD

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 64 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

3.1.6. Give details of workshops/ training programs/ sensitization programs conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.

Table No 11: Regional Seminars/ Lectures organized by the various Departments during last few Years:

Sensitization DATE Topic Resource persons Program HIV Positive Childgren 17.10.2011 Dr. Kulkarni and others Health and family problems Gandhi Praneetha State 1.2.2013 G.B. Shivaraju lavel seminar at H.K. Gandhian to Secretary Gandhi Bhavan Veeranna gowda College Philasophy 2.2.2013 Banglaore Maddur Gandhi Praneetha State 8.3.2014 O. Shrinivasaiah lavel seminar at H.K. Gandhian To President Veeranna gowda College Philasophy 10.32014 Gandhi Bhavan Banglaore Maddur Shri Dev Anand First Grade Additional Civil Work shop Judge, Arsikere Environment 18.9.2014 Vanamahotsava And Smt. Chandrakala awareness planting 600 saplings Senior Civil Judge Arsikere Health and Principal, Staff members, 12.1.2015 Swachh Bharath Abhiyan sanitation and NSS Volunteers, awareness. Gandhi Praneetha State A.O Srinivasaiah 23.01.2015 lavel seminar at H.K. G.B. Shivaraju, Suresh and Gandhian to Veeranna gowda College others. Philasophy 24.01.2015 Maddur Jaadhugar Jagannath National 7.2.2015 “Bhavy Bharath Nirman” Banglaore integration

Chief Guest: Sensitized on “Educational Rights‖ Shri DEV ANAND 14.3.2015 importance State Level Seminar First Grade Additional Civil of Education Judge, Arsikere Shri Yashwanth Kumar

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 65 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Shri Sandesh Prabhu

Resource Persons:

Shri. Nataraju Shri S.R Prasanna Kumar Shri Vijaykumar And Others.

Chief Guest: S.M Krishna Former Chief Minister Resource Person:

Gandhi Praneetha State 22.1.2016 Mallepuram G. Venkatesh lavel seminar at H.K. to Former VC Sanskrit Veeranna gowda College 23.01.2016 Universtiy Maddur

Smt. Meena Pandey and others

3.1.7. Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the institution. As started earlier, we do not have any research centre but our faculty members are involved in the research at individual.

3.1.8. Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?

Despite its unavailability of a research centre, The College makes an arrangement to invite experts on various subjects on occasion of guest lectures, workshops to create awareness among the staff and the students. TA / DA and honorarium are provided to the resource persons for participating in the above said programmes.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 66 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Table 12: List of resource persons who delivered lectures in the college is as follows

Date Topic Department Resource Person 12/08/2013 Librarian day Library Sri Narendra A. 21/08/2013 Ithihasika pampare ulisi History Prof. M.B. Irshad 30/08/2013 National Sports Day Physical Prof. Nanjegowda B.S. Education 30/09/2013 Manava Hakkugalu Political Science Prof. Lingaraju 06/02/2014 Samajashastrada mula kalpanegalu Dr. Narendranaik matthu vidyarthi ashanthi sociology 26/02/2014 Special Lecture English prof. Devarajapatil 03/03/2014 Udareekarana, Khasageekarana & Prof. Mallikarjuna Jagatheekarana Economics 20/03/2014 Special Lecture Library Prof. Rajendrababu 12/08/2014 Librarian Day library Dr. M.M.Bachalapur 04/09/2014 Parisara kaalaji & yuvajanathe Sri Shivakumar K.V. Environmental Officer 17/09/2014 Special lecture Kannada Sri Nanjundaswamy 16.10.2014 Competitive examinations and Placement Cell Shri Venkatesh and placement Vijayalakshmi 17/10/2014 Special Lecture English Dr. R. Siddgangaiah holathal 27.10.2014 Interview skills and preparation of Placement Cell Bala Subrahmanya H.S Resume 16.2.2015 Career Opportunities Placement Cell Smt. Vijayalakshmi JB 09/09/2015 Special Lecture History Prof. G.M.Shrinivasaiah 23/02/2015 Origin & Importance of Political Political Science Prof. Javeed S.A. Science 25/02/2015 “Library as a Resource Centre” Library Prof. Nisar Ahamed 07/03/2015 Career Guidance and future plan Commerce and Sri C.A.Sharath

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 67 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Management chartered Accountant 14/03/2015 Kanunu vicharana sankirana Sri Devaraj H.R., (Shikshana Hakkugalu) By college Prasanna, Nataraju P., State Level seminar Vijayakumar. 24/03/2015 Special lecture Kannada Dr. Saraswathidevi S. Bhagavathi 19/10/2015 Special lecture Economics Sri E.Madhusudana

3.1.9. What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research culture on the campus?

NIL - There is no provision for such a leave in the institution at present.

3.1.10. Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to land)

The teachers also present papers at International, National, State Level and other Seminars/ Conferences. The research findings of the teachers are published by various publishers and Journals having high impact factor.  The teachers have published books and research articles during the last four years.  The teachers have more number of research papers.  At present there is no research going in science subjects in the college.

3.2. Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1. What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.

The college in not receiving any grants from UGC for any research work as it is not recognised under 12b status. But the department of collegiate education has sanctioned

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 68 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

some amount of money to strengthen IQAC. The details are shown below.

Table 13 Sl. No Year Honorarium +TA Stationary Refreshments Total

1 2012-13 -- 6335 -- 6335 2 2013-14 500 9103 2400 12003 3 2014-15 3000 16704 3700 23404

3.2.2. Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four years?

The institution as such has no provision to provide seed money to the faculty but they are provided on official duty leave (four OOD per semester) to attend seminars/ conferences/ workshops/ symposia.

3.2.3. What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students?

As per University Syllabi or curriculum, no degree program includes any research work/project. The Research oriented students are provided any necessary assistance like internet facilities, Library assistance, facilitators‟ assistance etc.

3.2.4. How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.

The College has been conducting basic degree courses and in these degree courses, there is no provision for research work. However, for the inculcation of research aptitude in the students, institute takes several initiatives like interdisciplinary seminars on the current, relative and burning issues in Computer Science and Environment Science.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 69 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Faculty of Arts, Commerce and Management also takes several initiatives in these directions. Humanities which include, sociology, economics and history coordinate with each other and have succeeded in bringing Gandhi Study centre which helps to do research in all these areas from a Gandhian perspective. Kannada and English departments work together to organize workshops in creative writing and developing communication skills.

3.2.5. How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students?

The college provides the following facilities to staff and students:

 Library: the students and the staff members regularly visit the library and refer the books for study. Journals are also provided. The number of books in the library is increasing gradually as the need demands. It includes latest syllabi as well as reference books of all relevant subjects and disciplines and the institute is always eager to purchase new edition of books every year.

 Internet connectivity: Accessing some important subject materials by using Internet connectivity. It has been provided in IQAC and Library to help them review their academic as well as research programs

3.2.6. Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‗yes‘ give details.

No

3.2.7. Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.

There were no such funds so far

Table No: 14 Grant Details for Research:

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 70 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Duration Name Total Title Nature of the of the Total Grant Grant Year of the Project Funding received Project Agency till date From To Sanctioned Received Minor Projects ------

Major Projects ------Interdisciplinary ------projects Industry ------sponsored Students research ------projects If any( specify) ------

3.3. Research Facilities 3.3.1. What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within the campus?

As the institute is offering under graduate courses there is no scope for research in curriculum. Hence no research scholar is enrolled. The teachers motivate the students to inculcate research attitude. The basic research facilities are available for the faculties are:

 Internet connectivity for techers and faculties.  Well stock of Library to enable the faculty and students to review their academic as well as their research programs.

3.3.2. What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and emerging areas of research?

-The College does not have research center-

As per the curriculum issued by the affiliating University, i.e., University of Mysore, Mysore, the basic infrastructure is available for the under graduate students. The college

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 71 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

has plans to establish a well equipped auditorium, internet facilities to all departments.

3.3.3. Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities?? If ‗yes‘, what are the instruments/ facilities created during the last four years.

So far the college has not received any special funds from any agency or from any non government organisations.

3.3.4. What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories?

There are no research facilities outside the campus. However the principal of the college helps students and teachers by giving recommendation letters if they need, so that the scholars can use the library and other resources outside the campus or other research centers.

3.3.5. Provide details on the library/ information resource centre or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers?

Table No. 15: List showing the Statistics of Library Sl. No. Items Numbers 1 Books 15006 2 Titles 3874 3 Reference Books 1522 4 Journals and Periodicals 15 5 Magazines 12 6 News papers 10 7 e-journals - 8 e-books -

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 72 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Table No. 16: DETAILS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKS- SUBJECT WISE AS ON 1-1-2016 Sl. Subjects General SC/ST UGC Donated OBC Total no. of No books 1 Kannada 934 1321 - 25 - 2280 2 English 269 650 - - - 919 3 History 958 1299 - - - 2257 4 Political Science 760 1269 - - - 2029 5 Sociology 721 733 - - - 1454 6 Economics 1039 1386 - - - 2425 7 Commerce& Mgmt 1214 2138 - - - 3352 8 Physics 83 69 - - - 152 9 Chemistry ------10 Computer Science 107 207 - - - 314 11 Mathematics 43 162 - - - 205 12 Electronics ------13 Environmental Science 96 139 - - - 235 14 Geography 112 84 - - - 196 15 General 229 396 - - - 625 16 Sports and Yoga 38 62 - - - 100 17 Library Science - 15 - - - 15 TOTAL 6623 9910 - 25 - 16558

Table No. 17: DETAILS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKS TITTLE WISE AS ON 1/1/2016

Sl. Subjects General SC/ST UGC Donated OBC Total no. of No books 1 Kannada 487 630 - 7 - 1124 2 English 124 173 - - - 297 3 History 176 235 - - - 411 4 Political Sci 164 227 - - - 391 5 Sociology 104 137 - - - 241 6 Economics 141 215 - - - 356 7 Commerce& Mgmt 214 381 - - - 595 8 Physics 19 28 - - - 47 9 Chemistry ------10 Computer Science 15 29 - - - 44 11 mathematics 15 24 - - - 39 12 Electronics ------13 Geography 12 12 - - - 24 14 General 94 121 - - - 215

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 73 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

15 Sports and Yoga 11 17 - - - 28 16 Library Science 10 - - - 10 17 Environmental 10 21 - - - 31 Science Total 1586 2281 7 3874

3.3.6. What are the collaborative research facilities developed / created by the research institutes in the college? For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new technology etc.

In the college campus the following infrastructure exists which can be utilized for teaching as well as research-

 Laboratories  Library  Computers  Laboratory Instruments (for Physics/chemistry)  Seminar Hall  Edusat  Staff, students and researchers are benefited when Expert lectures are arranged.

3.4. Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1. Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of

*Patents obtained and filed (process and product):

NIL

*Original research contributing to product improvement:

NIL

*Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the Services:

NIL

*Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development:

NIL

3.4.2. Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If ‗yes‘, indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any international database?

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 74 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

NO

3.4.3. Give details of publications by the faculty and students:

Publication per faculty: NIL

*Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (national / international)

Table No 18: Publications in peer reviewed Journals

Year Faculty Publication in peer-reviewed journal ISBN: 978-81-925763-1-2 NAGARAJU B.S 2013-14 ISSN : 2348-7666 MANJUNATH .S ISBN :978-93-5140-135-1 ISSN No: 2348-0653 SUBRAMANI S.V E-ISSN No: 2347-856X 2015-16 MANJUNATH .S ISBN:978-93-82694-27-4

*Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): NO

*Monographs: Nil *Chapter in Books: Nil *Books Edited: Nil *Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: Yes *Citation Index: Nil *SNIP: Nil *SJR: Nil *Impact factor: Nil *h-index: Nil

3.4.4. Provide details (if any) of

*research awards received by the faculty: Nil

*recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally: Nil

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 75 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

*incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for research contributions: Nil

3.5. Consultancy

3.5.1. Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface?

The College has a placement cell, which takes the students to the job fairs where different companies come and select the students according to their requirements. The College welcomes subject experts or resource persons to guide and deliver special speech on topics related to career development, interview skills, preparation of CV, communication skills, body language etc.

3.5.2. What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available expertise advocated and publicized?

There is no such stated policy to promote consultancy. However the teachers are encouraged to help other institutions with their expertise in various aspects.

 Commerce teachers helping our alumni students regarding doubts in CA course who are now pursuing CA.  The Commerce Teachers help other teachers and friends in Income Tax related matters.  Experts use their resources to provide guidance to the needed and are sometimes invited as resource persons by neighbor colleges to conduct workshops and give a lecture in seminars. The above consultancies are intendend as a service motive, which are not supposed to be done for money as the government employees are not permitted to work outside for revenue generation.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 76 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

3.5.3. How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services?

The college encourages the faculty to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services. The teachers do the consultancy services free of cost in areas of sports, research activities, cultural events, tax related issues etc.

3.5.4. List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the revenue generated during the last four years.

The institution does not provide any consultancy services for revenue generation

3.5.5. What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development?

Not applicable

3.6. Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1. How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood-community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students?

The college has a NSS Unit, Red Cross, Scouts and Guides and women empowerment cell which are busy in organising various programmes related to improvement of community and neighborhood.

 The NSS volunteers visit villages to survey the family information, clean villages and bring awareness on social issues like superstitious beliefs, dowry, and cleanliness of the surrounding environment. NSS Camps educate villagers by inviting eminent personalities to address them on law and order, agriculture, veterinary information, sericulture, fire fighting information, conduct free health check up with support from Government Hospitals etc.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 77 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The college Red Cross unit conducts Blood Camps in the college students and teachers donate blood.  Awareness on Human rights, law awareness programmes in the college are conducted.  Celebrating National festivals and arranging  Arranging talks o on freedom fighters and o Freedom Movement o Talk and camp on de-addiction for the public o Anti-drug awareness programme o Yoga and Pranayama camp o Programmes on Bio diversity in the rural area o Programmes on AIDS awareness o Observation of World Heart Day (Walkathon) All these activities lead to the holistic development of students.

3.6.2. What is the Institutional mechanism to track students‘ involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?

The conveners of various committees like Red Cross, NSS, CULTURAL, SPORTS AND SCOUTS AND GUIDES will track students‟ involvement in various activities like

 Blood donation  Plastic clearance and “swachch Bharath compaign  AIDS awareness programmes  Ill effects of pollution  NSS volunteers clean public places like bus stand and railway station. Etc  Helping poor people who are hospitalized on various ill health and cannot afford to have treatment by contributing nominal amount of money  Helping hand to orphanages (Jaadugar Jagannath orphanage )

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 78 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

3.6.3. How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution?

The College is highly concerned with its stakeholders and their opinions, suggestions and perceptions. Students:  Two students of each Class are nominated as Representatives.  The Class Representatives of each class can communicate the requirement or problem if any to the concerned teacher mentor / HOD and Principal.  The students have freedom to approach the Principal during the working hours to discuss the issues.  Complaints and Suggestion box is placed in the campus Parents:  The parent meets is conducted regularly to discuss infrastructure availability, regularity of classes, performance of students etc with the Principal and staff.  The parents are allowed to meet teachers / Principal on any working day during the college working hours to discuss any issues

Staff:  Regular staff meetings are conducted to discuss important issues regarding academic, administration, cultural, sports, IQAC and other extension activities etc.  The staff association conveys teachers‟ grievances to KGCTA or the department through the principal.

Alumni:

 Old students gather to discuss the quality of education, infrastructure, employment opportunity, and a chance of meeting with their respective teacher and Principal.

3.6.4. How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programs? Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and outreach programs and their impact on the overall development of students.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 79 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Extension and outreach programmes have been conducted under different categories which relate to academic, social, cultural, community service, adventure etc and all culminating in building a healthy society contributing to nation building. The Red Cross unit/NSS has conducted several blood donation camps, construction of vermin compost pit and saplings plantations. The expenditures for the same are generally borne by such organizations but over and above if need arise; it is reimbursed by college.

In the past 4 years the following extension and outreach programs have been conducted by the college:

Table No. 19: Outreach programs in terms of rupees

AIDS Vana Yoga Blood Donation NSS Year Awareness Mahotsava Camps (In Rs.) (In Rs.) (In Rs.) (In Rs.) (In Rs.) 2014-15 - - 38,500 - - 2013-14 2,000 3,000 38,500 2,000 - 2012-13 - - 38,500 - - 2011-12 - - 38,500 - - 2010-11 - - 38,100 - -

3.6.5. How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International agencies?

The college under takes wide spread cross-curricular enrichment activities through NSS, Scouts and Guides, Red-Ribbon, Red-Cross, and other forms of community development activities.

 The college promotes the participation of the students and faculty in extension activities by holding regular camps of NSS unit, annual camps, by sending students to university level and other camps etc. The faculty members are encouraged to participate in the activities of NSS, Rovers & Rangers etc.,

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 80 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The college makes the arrangement for boarding/ lodging and travelling expenses of the N.S.S Volunteers, Rovers and Rangers when they go out of the campus for various programmes and activities.  The teachers compensate the classes lost by such of those students who go for extension activities during free hours and holidays.

3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and vulnerable sections of society.

The College NSS wings actively organize extension activities within the college to by doing physical work like feeding water to the plants and trees cleaning the college ground etc. Every year the NSS wings adopt one village to conduct special camp to create awareness among rural to know the problems faced by the village people. Free health check-up camp is organized to serve poor people and the veterinary doctors are invited to feed and check the animals. NSS volunteers visit all the families in the village to collect the full information about their family to know the position of education, status, caste and community, agricultural etc.

3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students‘ academic learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated. The objectives and the expected outcomes of the extension activities are to bring  the confidence and competence to the students who are mainly from socially and economically backward sections of the society.  The extension activities help the students to inculcate values such as helping the needy, hard work, politeness equality etc.  They develop good interpersonal relationship.  They get a better understanding of the society they are living in.  The better understanding of the society and the relationship between the person and the society helps the students in developing logical outlook. This in turn reflects in their academic learning experience

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 81 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The NSS volunteers may get reservation under supernumerary quota in higher education

3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? The College always supports NSS and Red Cross wings to organize the community development programmes, awareness programmes as per the guidelines of University and part of the social work.

 Extensive local participations are witnessed during tree plantation, blood donation etc. the alumni association is also involved in all these extension activities.  The institution has taken the initiative to make aware the society about social and health problems like female foeticide, dowry system, environment protection, consumer protection awareness, HIV awareness, anti tobacco and cleanliness awareness etc.  The department of political science has organized legal awareness programs for students in collaboration with courts.  Professional like doctors, lawyers, social activities and freedom fighters are invited to share their experiential knowledge about community service through lectures.  Seminars, debates and group discussion are made to discuss these problems.

3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities. The college has constructive relationship with other agencies and organizations though there is no formal agreement or MOU. Many programmes were organized in collaboration with such agencies.  The blood donation camps are organized with the help of Government hospital and the Fire Engine Department had organized a mock show to create awareness about fire accidents  The police department guides the students about civic awareness

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 82 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

 The local association of advocates conducts legal awareness camps annually in the college  Organisational development programmes organised by Nehru Yuva Jana Kendra etc.

3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years. Many NSS volunteers have represented the state at various prestigious events and national integration camps. NSS units are awarded mementos for their good performance in extension activities by local NGOs in villages like Layalapura, Basavanapura, Gollara hatti and Gandhi Smaraka Bhavana Bangalore.

3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc. The institution is not a recognized research centre. Hence research activities at the students‟ level are not undertaken because the research is not a part of the curriculum.

3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of national importance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the institution. The College plans to have MoUs in the future

3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/ new technology /placement services etc. The college has started Gandhian Study with the help of Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi Banglare (GSNB). prof. AO Srinivasaiah, Chairperson and Prof. Shivarajau Secretary to GSNB

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 83 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

provided some books on Gandhi and sending resource persons to preach Gandhi thoughts. The College plans to interact with industry in future.

3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college during the last four years.

The college is yet to include in 12b status hence it is not receiving any grants from UGC for conduct of national and international conferences. In future efforts are being made to conduct such conferences

3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated –

a) Curriculum development/enrichment b) Internship/ On-the-job training Nil c) Summer placement Nil d) Faculty exchange and professional development Nil e) Research Nil f) Consultancy Nil g) Extension The College does not have any linkage and MoU.s h) Publication Individual publications are reflected in the respective Departmental Profiles. i) Student Placement:

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 84 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Infosys has provided training to our placement officer j) Twinning programs Nil k) Introduction of new courses Nil l) Student exchange Nil m) Any other

3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations. Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college would like to include: The Principal encourages the staff members to have linkages/collaborations with external agencies.

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 85 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

CRITERION–IV:

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning?

POLICY FOR CREATION & ENHANCEMENT

In order to create and enhance the infrastructure that facilitates effective teaching and learning, the policy is framed according to the strength of students in different streams. With the increase in strength, as per requirement, the institution approaches Govt. to seek various funds. The Govt. actively offers helps as and when any infrastructural change is required. The infrastructural enhancement is liberally funded on need base and on the availability of the funds. Many a times the college has raised funds from public, students, parents and teachers to enhance the infrastructure.. Additional classrooms by the government are under construction funds provided by government for 75 Lakhs.

Table No.20: Amount spent by Govt. Of Karnataka towards infrastructure development:

Sl. No. Year Amount 1 2010-11 5,82,795 2 2011-12 1,24,814 3 2012-13 81,39,000 4 2013-14 99,000 5 2014-15 24,953 Total 89,70,562

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 86 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for a. Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning etc. b. Extra-curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.

The College is endowed with sufficient physical infrastructural facilities to support the teaching-learning process. The main campus is spread over 10 acres of land..A master plan has been prepared for the campus. The College works in days. Our College has one open theatre, adequate number of classrooms, laboratories, botanical garden, staff rooms for the faculty to facilitate the academic programs.

The Central Library has around 16558 books, e-books, 21 journals and Support facilities like Internet are provided both for students and teachers. The College has an out-door Sports Ground for sports activities, NCC, NSS/Scouts and Guides, Cultural activities to meet the requirement of students and staff. The College also has one fully furnished and equipped Computer Lab. The infrastructure involves spacious classrooms, proper lighting and ventilation, seating arrangement with proper visibility for both students and lecturers. There is facility of common room for girls separately.

The student of the college has hostel facility provided by the government BCM hostels. The details of the facilities available with the institution are as under:

A. For curricular and co-curricular activities:

Classrooms: Our College has 09 spacious classrooms with proper light arrangement and ventilation, dias and podium.

Library: A spacious library with seating capacity for 50 students

GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE-ARSIKERE-573103 Page 87 NAAC – SELF STUDY REPORT (SSR) - 2015

Technology Enabled learning facility: The teachers use ICT facilities like LCD Projectors to teach students and internet to acquire learning resources

Seminar Hall: One class rooms