SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR 4th CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
MERCY COLLEGE
MERCY COLLEGE, PALLIPURAM POST, PALAKKAD, KERALA 678 006 678006 www.mercycollege.edu.in
Submitted To
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE
October 2019
Page 1/129 23-01-2020 02:43:41 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Mercy College. Palakkad , Kerala is a Post Graduate Women’s College affiliated to the University of Calicut, Kerala. It is a Christian Minority College administered by Jai Christo C.M.C Educational Agency which comes within the religious jurisdiction of the Bishop of Palakkad. Started in the year 1964, Mercy College stands for academic excellence, development of skills and character formation based on the love of God and service of man. The College also aims at training women for the service of God and humanity. The College strives to become a center of learning par excellence, provide value-based education, promote quality education aimed at global competence, ensure an integrated development of individuals and empower women through education.
The College was the first College under the University of Calicut to be accredited by NAAC with Four Star status and Re-accredited with an ‘A’ Grade in the second cycle and `A` Grade with CGPA of 3.32 in the third cycle subsequently. The College was ranked at 48th Position, 101-150 band and 150-200 band in the country in the NIRF Ranking 2017, 2018,2019 respectively by MHRD, Government of India. In addition, the five science departments of the College have been recognized and supported by DST-FIST Scheme. In keeping with the academic challenges, Mercy College has kept itself abreast of latest trends in its effort to impart quality higher education to women in a semi-urban locality like Palakkad.
The College has twelve UG courses (Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Computer Applications, History, Mathematics, English, Commerce { with Finance } , Commerce { with Computer Applications } and Zoology), five PG courses (English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry , Botany , Commerce, Social Work and Economics) and a full-time/ part-time Ph. D programme in English. The College offers a Value add on course—Bio-Informatics by the Department of Zoology. The College also offers Certificate courses like Basic Computer course, Photography, Home Science, CA, CPT Entrance Coaching and PCC apart from offering Bridge courses for new entrants. The activities of the College are administered by the Principal, Vice-Principal, 96 faculty members and 1987 students.
Vision
Academic excellence, development of skills and character formation based on love of God and service of man as modelled in Jesus Christ. The College also aims at training women for the service of God and humanity.
Mission
Academic excellence, development of skills and character formation based on love of God and service of man as modelled in Jesus Christ. The College also aims at training women for the service of God and humanity.
1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)
Page 2/129 23-01-2020 02:43:41 Institutional Strength
Efficient Management
Only Women`s College in the district
Good Infrastructure
Moral instruction and value education
Research culture
Commendable performance in curricular and c0-curricular activities
Community institution ventures encouraged
Institutional Weakness
Semi urban locality
Lack of industrialist contacts
Impossibility of generating funds
Impossibility of introducing new aided courses due to government policies
Institutional Opportunity
Women Empowerment
Only Women`s college with sports hostel and sports facilities
Assured jobs due to sports achievements
Providing research scholars with updated information on comparative research
Availability of land
Good community-college interface
Institutional Challenge
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25% of the strength are from the backward communities
Most students are first generation learners
To enable students to be globally competent
1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects
CURRICULAR ASPECTS: As Palakkad is an educationally backward district, most of the students are from rural areas and a minority are first generation learners. Since the College is an aided one, affiliated to the University of Calicut, it does not have the freedom to design its curriculum. However, there is flexibility in the case of certificate programmes. The syllabus for the three add-on courses –Human Rights and Values in Education, Bioinformatics and Biofertilizer Technology and the certificate courses have been designed by the Faculty members of the respective departments keeping in mind the scope of the subject opted for in the job market. Skill-oriented courses such as Computer Course, Photography Course, Home Science, C.A., CPT Entrance Coaching, PCC and Soft Skill Course are also offered and eminent resource persons are invited to impart update knowledge on the respective areas of knowledge. The Research Guides at the Research Centre for Comparative Studies, Department of English, devise their own course syllabus. The Institution also gives equal importance to the inculcation of moral and ethical values in the students. The Institution gives paramount
Page 4/129 23-01-2020 02:43:43 importance to moral and ethical classes and two hours a week is set apart for imparting such values to students. Apart from this, an hour every is set aside for departmental activities such as talks, slideshows and other awareness programme related to academics. Since the University has adopted the Choice Based Credit Semester system, examinations are conducted twice a year. This is supplemented by two internal assessment exams conducted in the College. The students are graded through attendance, assignments, seminars, two written tests etc. Parents are asked to meet the concerned class teacher to procure their report cards. Certain training courses like Training on ornamental fisheries, Vermitechnology, aquarium maintenance etc. enhance the economic relevance and research aptitude of the students.
Teaching-learning and Evaluation
TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION:The admission norms are fixed by the University. Freshers who enter the College are given Special Bridge courses in their respective subjects. Remedial coaching is also provided for slow learners, enrichment and add-on courses help in filling the knowledge gap of the newly admitted students. Learning is made student-centric through adequate infrastructural facilities like Dissection labs, Research Labs, Virtual Labs, General Library and ICT based learning. Students are allotted to a tutor who is expected to keep record of the student’s performance in the College. Moral instruction hour and the ethics class hours provide an opportunity for the teacher and the taught to interact in an informal manner. Resource persons are invited in order to expose the faculty and students to advanced levels of learning. The members of the faculty are encouraged to attend seminars, present papers at national and international seminars and workshops, avail of funds for projects, publish papers and books and also visit other institutions as resource persons/visitors to update their knowledge in their respective subjects. The College also conducts programmes on Legal Rights, Health, Child rights, Geriatrics, Gender inclusion, Environment, Life Guidance classes(for final U.G. and P.G. students) and Counselling in an effort to sensitize its students on important issues. All efforts are focused on finishing the syllabus well ahead of the exams. The effort of the faculty and the College in this direction is evidenced in the University results with some departments having hundred percent success rates and most departments averaging at least ninety percent. Termly action plan and internal exams are conducted on time. The details of the working days, holidays and examination are communicated to the students well in advance through the College Calendar. Each Department documents the weekly and monthly workload assigned to it thereby facilitating the smooth functioning of the teaching-learning and evaluation process.
Research, Innovations and Extension
The College promotes a research culture keeping in mind the importance of Research, Consultancy and Extension as major dimensions of Quality Higher Education. Currently the Department of English is functioning with a Research Centre on Comparative Studies and other science PG departments are making efforts towards the establishment of Research Centres. There are twelve students pursuing Ph.D programme in the Centre .Regular Research Forum meetings in which scholars and students participate are a regular feature of the Centre and this promotes an interdisciplinary approach towards research. The in-house Research Journals like Scientia, Jiggyasa and Pursuits encourage students and faculty to publish in these journals. For the past six years, twenty one projects have been completed out of which are both Major and Minor projects. The total fund mobilized for the purpose is Rs. 51,33, 650/- Each Department also publishes Manuscript and Wall magazines to foster research culture among students. The social commitment of the College is reflected in the wide range of extension activities carried out in the College. Extension Programmes like NSS, NCC, Nature Club, Tourism Club, Folklore Club Social Service League, Women’s Cell, AICUF and Compulsory Social Service offer a
Page 5/129 23-01-2020 02:43:44 variety of programmes for students. The activities involve a wide range of activities like field visits to orphanages, old age homes, conducting health camps and health surveys, planting trees, blood donation camps, programmes related to raising awareness about culture and heritage etc. The College recognizes meritorious community- oriented tasks and moral values by awarding Best Student (Science and Arts stream), Best Mercian, Best Socially Committed Student Awards etc. the College has several community oriented programmes like Snehasparsham, Karunyam, Santhwanam which includes free coaching and tuitions to students of orphanage. Reshma Rajan Madampath, NCC cadet has been selected for International participation under Cultural Exchange Programme and two cadets participated in the Republic Day Camp held at New Delhi. The College benefits the surrounding community through its various outreach activities such as the Social Service League, Childline, Anupam Day Care, Family Counselling Centre, Mercy Home for the Aged, Creche, Legal Service Providing Centre etc.
Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Realising the importance of infrastructure in facilitating effective teaching and learning, the College is equipped with technology enabled learning spaces, Auditorium, Conference Room, Reprography Centre, Mercy IT centre, Career Guidance Centre, Seminar hall ,well-equipped labs, Botanical garden ,Animal house. Six UG labs ,two PG labs, a Bioinformatics lab, Tissue Culture lab and a Zoological Museum. The UGC Development Grants and projects apart from that funded by BRNS/DAE provide enough resources to buy modern equipments which are used extensively for teaching, learning and research. There are elaborate sports facilities both indoor and outdoor to hone the skills of the sports stars of the College. The College has two hostels housing 440 students. The Sports hostel with an intake of fifty students is aided by the Kerala Sports Council. Yoga Centre, Fitness centre, Multigym, TV and Music room are additional facilities. Apart from this, the College has the following amenities—Common Prayer Room, Health Center, Canteen, Aluminae Block, Extension Block, Non—Residential Centre and a Stationary Store. The Management sets apart a certain amount for the maintenance of the Building, Furniture, Equipments and Computers of the College.
Student Support and Progression
The College provides excellent student services in varied forms to facilitate the women learners of the community, the majority of who come from the economically backward sections of the community. Apart from financial aids available from the Centre and State Governments, the College has instituted scholarships to meritorious students, economically backward students and students excelling in co-curricular activities. Special attention and care is provided to students with physical disabilities to bring them to the mainstream. Formal educational visits to research institutes and software companies are arranged to develop practical knowledge in students. Special training is given to developing self-employment opportunities, and the Institution encourages students to participate in State, National level curricular and co-curricular activities. The Health Centre in the campus with a part-time Doctor takes care of the students’ health. The College has an active Fine Arts Committee which conducts inter departmental competitions in various stage and off stage events. The College also observes cultural festivals and days of national importance. All departments have associations to carry out extension and extracurricular activities. Apart from these, Mercy Chronicle ( College Magazine) also help to showcase the creative talents of students.
The College has a very strong track record in sports. The College has been consistent in its sports performance
Page 6/129 23-01-2020 02:43:44 at the Inter-University, National and International level. The alumnae is in charge of various projects in the College like the Home Science Centre, STD/ISD Fax booth etc. The PTA fund is used mainly to meet the salaries of staff appointed in temporary vacancies and other financial requirements of the College. The Career Guidance Cell organizes seminars to make students eligible for proper employment, to know about the various job opportunities available. Students are involved in all the activities of the College. They are adequately represented in all bodies related to administration such as the Student Union, IQAC, Anti-Ragging cell, Library Advisory committee, Fine Arts Association, Associations of the various departments etc. The support structure thus moulds the students in a holistic way and equip them with necessary skills to meet the challenges of the global market.
Governance, Leadership and Management
At the threshold of the Golden Jubilee year, the Institution has been surging forward towards phenomenal growth and development mainly due to the rich tradition of visionary leadership of the Management. The General Body of the Management reflect the vision and mission of the College through every activity by co- operating constructively with the various bodies of the College like the IQAC, PTA, Student Council, Staff Council etc. The Principal plays a key role in integrating the students and faculty in understanding and implementing the needs of the Institution. It promotes a culture of participative management since all the councils in the Institution have senior faculty as members who plan and evaluate the curricular and co- curricular activities of the College. The Management and the Faculty together execute the plans and strategies charted by the IQAC each year. Vision 2020 has been formulated by the College in order to augment and place in perspective the intention and development of the College in the coming years.
The prospective plan of the Institution is devised regarding all aspects of the College such as Teaching and Learning, Research and Development, Community Engagement, Infrastructure etc. The Head of the Institution and the Bursar inform the Management regarding all the activities of the Institution. The core ethics of the Institution is reflected in the de-centralized leadership and participatory team work of the various stake holders of the College. As a result the Institution is well on its way in its pursuit of excellence.
Institutional Values and Best Practices
Mercy College has taken up innovative steps towards making the campus eco-friendly by installing a Bio-gas and Gobar Gas Unit, Rain Water Harvesting Unit and initiating a major project on sensitized solar cell for the conversion of Solar energy to electricity. The College has a green campus with herbal and medicinal gardens. The two innovative practices of the institution which point to quality sustenance, skill enhancement and ethical values for wholesome character formation are evinced in the two best practices of the Institution. They are:
1. Green Canopy towards Green future 2. Skill Enhancement in Sports activities.
The institutional distinctiveness is
Page 7/129 23-01-2020 02:43:45 1. Inculcating social commitment for community development through the activities of the Social Service League.
While the first practice aims at maintaining a high level of consistency in Sports activities by moulding National, Inter-University and International Sportswomen, the second practice aims to provide optimal support for the development and welfare of women and children and also provide job-oriented courses to women of the locality. Keeping in mind the challenges of the twenty first century in the field of Higher Education, Mercy College aspires to bring about a proper balance between traditional human/ethical values and emerging modern trends in all fields of knowledge thereby equipping women to face the future with immense will and perseverance.
Page 8/129 23-01-2020 02:43:45 2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the College
Name MERCY COLLEGE
Address Mercy College, Pallipuram Post, Palakkad, Kerala 678 006
City Palakkad
State Kerala
Pin 678006
Website www.mercycollege.edu.in
Contacts for Communication
Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email STD Code
Principal Sr.Lilly.PV 0491-2541124 8281460699 0491-254114 mercycollegepkd@ 9 yahoo.com
IQAC / CIQA R.Girija 0491-2541153 9447645273 0491- iqacmercy@gmail. coordinator com
Status of the Institution
Institution Status Grant-in-aid
Type of Institution
By Gender For Women
By Shift Regular
Page 9/129 23-01-2020 02:43:47 Recognized Minority institution
If it is a recognized minroity institution Yes minority_certificate.pdf
If Yes, Specify minority status
Religious Christian
Linguistic NA
Any Other NA
Establishment Details
Date of establishment of the college 01-01-1964
University to which the college is affiliated/ or which governs the college (if it is a constituent college)
State University name Document
Kerala University Of Calicut View Document
Details of UGC recognition
Under Section Date View Document
2f of UGC 21-11-2001 View Document
12B of UGC 21-11-2001 View Document
Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like AICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)
Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months Authority itution/Departme yyyy) nt programme
No contents
Details of autonomy
Does the affiliating university Act provide for No conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Page 10/129 23-01-2020 02:43:47 Recognitions
Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?
Is the College recognized for its performance by No any other governmental agency?
Location and Area of Campus
Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in in Acres sq.mts.
Main campus Mercy College, Pallipuram Semi-urban 57.82 164731.7 area Post, Palakkad, Kerala 678 006
2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)
Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students ourse n Admitted
UG BA,B A 36 Plus Two English 66 66 History
UG BCA,B C A 36 Plus Two English 36 33
UG BA,B A 36 Plus Two English 60 60 Economics
UG BA,B A 36 Plus Two English 44 43 English
UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 48 45 Physics
UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 48 43 Chemistry
UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 48 41 Maths
UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 39 39 Botany
UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 39 39
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UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 34 33 Computer Science
UG BSc,B Sc 36 Plus Two English 35 35 Bio Technology
UG BCom,Bcom 36 Plus Two English 66 66 Computer Applications
UG BCom,Bcom 36 Plus Two English 45 45 Finance
PG MCom,M 24 Degree English 15 14 Com
PG MSW,M S 24 Degree English 20 18 W
PG MSc,M Sc 24 Degree English 20 14 Maths
PG MSc,M Sc 24 Degree English 12 12 Physics
PG MSc,M Sc 24 Degree English 12 12 Chemistry
PG MSc,M Sc 24 Degree English 12 12 Botany
PG MA,M A 24 Degree English 20 18 Economics
PG MA,M A 24 Degree English 21 21 English
Doctoral PhD or 48 PG English 12 0 (Ph.D) DPhil,Ph D
Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College
Page 12/129 23-01-2020 02:43:50 Teaching Faculty
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 0 10 84 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 84 0 84
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Sanctioned by the 0 0 0 Management/Soci ety or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Non-Teaching Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 26 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 2 24 0 26
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 0 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Page 13/129 23-01-2020 02:43:51 Technical Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 2 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 1 1 0 2
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 0 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff
Permanent Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 19 0 25
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 8
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 18
Page 14/129 23-01-2020 02:43:53 Temporary Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 7
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 33
Part Time Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Details of Visting/Guest Faculties
Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total engaged with the college? 0 0 0 0
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year
Page 15/129 23-01-2020 02:43:55 Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total Where College States of India Students is Located
Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 0 0 0 0 0
Female 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
UG Male 0 0 0 0 0
Female 586 2 0 0 588
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 0 0 0 0 0
Female 120 1 0 0 121
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Page 16/129 23-01-2020 02:43:58 Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic Years
Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
SC Male 0 0 0 0
Female 76 76 86 77
Others 0 0 0 0
ST Male 0 0 0 0
Female 23 24 28 24
Others 0 0 0 0
OBC Male 0 0 0 0
Female 193 257 263 291
Others 0 0 0 0
General Male 0 0 0 0
Female 270 288 356 306
Others 0 0 0 0
Others Male 0 0 0 0
Female 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0
Total 562 645 733 698
Page 17/129 23-01-2020 02:44:00 3. Extended Profile
3.1 Program
Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years
Response: 475 File Description Document
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Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
21 21 21 21 19
3.2 Students
Number of students year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
2034 1970 1865 1664 1563
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Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
421 386 392 392 361
File Description Document
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Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
693 605 554 515 500
Page 18/129 23-01-2020 02:44:02 File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
3.3 Teachers
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
92 92 92 88 81
File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
94 94 94 90 83
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3.4 Institution
Total number of classrooms and seminar halls
Response: 69
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
172.58 537.43 123.92 57.17 57.17
Number of computers
Response: 208
Page 19/129 23-01-2020 02:44:04 4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)
Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 The institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process
Response:
Planning Effective Curriculum delivery:
Mercy College is affiliated to the University of Calicut and it follows the curriculum prescribed by the University. The Staff Council headed by Principal, Heads of Departments and two elected faculty members, meet regularly and decide on the action plan of academic matters regarding dates of internal exam, submission of mark-lists, Parent- Teacher meetings for signing of progress reports etc. Each Department prepares an action plan at the beginning of the year. Departmental meetings are held at regular intervals to develop, formulate and implement the action plan for each academic year.
Steps taken to implement the Action Plan:
Effective curriculum delivery is chalked out at the beginning of the year with a semester-wise teaching plan.
All activities are scheduled without loss of working hours. The loss of working days/ hours is compensated by working on Saturdays.
Talks by eminent personalities from other institutions in India and abroad are arranged to augment teaching-learning process under the auspices of Association/ Research Centre Activities. To fulfill the requirements of the curriculum, students of certain departments are taken to Research Institutes to become aware of the latest trends in their respective disciplines. Students also visit industries/hospitals/rehabilitation centers to carry out their project works. Students also carry out their projects in reputed research Institutes The Association activities include quiz, poster- exhibitions, screening movies, awareness programmes, educational visits, student participatory projects, paper presentations etc. Curriculum-oriented activities such as paper presentation contests, one-day seminars, inter- collegiate seminars/workshops etc are also conducted by the departments. UGC /ICSSR/KSCSTE - sponsored national/international seminars are also held to upgrade knowledge. To promote research culture, students are taken to seminars conducted by other colleges.
Page 20/129 23-01-2020 02:44:04 To promote research culture, the Research Centre, Department of English (affiliated to the University of Calicut) gives Research Guides the freedom to devise the course syllabus of the research scholars. Besides this, the Institution encourages the students to: Take part in participatory projects—project design contest etc. Publish scientific papers in peer reviewed journals Oral/poster presentations of their research papers in national/international seminars Take part in industrial training programmes Conduct exhibitions, fairs and fests to promote social interactions, hone technical skills and develop soft skills. The students thus develop essential skills such as – planning, teamwork, leadership, and multi-tasking.
File Description Document
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1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years
Response: 30
1.1.2.1 Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 5 5 8 11
File Description Document
Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOS View Document meetings
Details of the certificate/Diploma programs View Document
Any additional information View Document
1.1.3 Percentage of participation of full time teachers in various bodies of the Universities/ Autonomous Colleges/ Other Colleges, such as BoS and Academic Council during the last five years
Response: 4.49
1.1.3.1 Number of teachers participating in various bodies of the Institution, such as BoS and Academic
Page 21/129 23-01-2020 02:44:05 Council year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 3 0 0 0
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1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs offered during last five years
Response: 91.16
1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years
Response: 433
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1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system has been implemented
Response: 100
1.2.2.1 Number of programmes in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented.
Response: 21
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Name of the programs in which CBCS is View Document implemented
Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOS View Document meetings.
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Page 22/129 23-01-2020 02:44:07 1.2.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject related Certificate/ Diploma programs/Add- on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years
Response: 11.56
1.2.3.1 Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year- wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
158 170 249 288 168
File Description Document
Details of the students enrolled in Subjects related View Document to certificate/Diploma/Add-on programs
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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Institution integrates cross- cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum
Response:
The Calicut university syllabus provides for a number of programmes / course/papers on cross cutting issues. Apart from this the college also takes an effort to integrate issues related to gender, environment and sustainability, human values etc., This is done through a series of lectures, seminars, awareness campaigns, talks, discussions, Power Point Presentations, Competitions, rallies, debates, street plays etc. The following table shows an overview of issues dealt with in the past 5 yrs:
Gender Sensitization :
The gender sensitization is accomplished by synergy of theory practices, events and activities. Gender related courses are incorporated in core, electives, co-curricular and value added courses. Awareness programmes on Child abuse, Domestic Violence Act, Menstrual Hygiene, Pro life classes, cyber crime and safety, Women Self Protection by WASP (Women Academy for Self Protection), Gyanaec Issues and Consultancy (Ahalya Ayurveda), child rights and Law by DCPU etc. Provisions for Individual Counselling sessions on gender related issues.
Environment and Sustainability
The World environmental day, international ozone day, wildlife week, wetland day etc are conducted annually .
Page 23/129 23-01-2020 02:44:07 Enterpreneur clubs (ED) club, Nature club and Seed club of the college conducts program emphasizing on tree plantation, reduce the use of plastics, recycling of plastics etc. Enterpreneur clubs helps students to make eco friendly products as paper bags, files etc.
Human Values
A fifteen day camp , Sowhridham , during summer vacations brings together children of the locality and develops a sense of brotherhood and harmony amidst them. Value Education classes are in force to infuse moral values among students. The students of various departments also serve as palliative care takers in District Hospitals , care for old aged is promoted among students by visiting Mercy Old Age Home. Free tuition/ computer classes are taken by students of the department of English, Computer Science, Mathematics etc., to the needy in neighboring community.
Women Empowerment
Self defense classes on karate and taekwondo are provided by Department of Physical Education, MSW and Janamythri Police. Emphasis on Women Empowerment program on themes of self defense, sexual abuse, legal aid, cyber crime, ragging, domestic violence etc are given in the programmes organized by Women Development Cell (WDC), Family Counselling Centre (FCC), Service Providing Centre (SPC), District Police Department, Janamythri Police etc.
The college thus provides a strong foundation of values, tradition, environmental sustainability and women empowerment to lead a purposeful and independent life.
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1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
Response: 0
1.3.2.1 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
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Details of the value-added courses imparting View Document transferable and life skills
Brochure or any other document relating to value View Document added courses.
Any additional information View Document
1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships
Response: 13.57
1.3.3.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or internships
Response: 276
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1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Structured feedback received from 1) Students, 2)Teachers, 3)Employers, 4)Alumni and 5)Parents for design and review of syllabus-Semester wise/ year-wise A.Any 4 of the above
B.Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: E.None of the above
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URL for stakeholder feedback report View Document
Page 25/129 23-01-2020 02:44:10 1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website
B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken
C. Feedback collected and analysed
D. Feedback collected
Response: C. Feedback collected and analysed
Page 26/129 23-01-2020 02:44:10 Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 Average percentage of students from other States and Countries during the last five years
Response: 0.25
2.1.1.1 Number of students from other states and countries year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 8 4 2 6
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2.1.2 Average Enrollment percentage (Average of last five years)
Response: 96.57
2.1.2.1 Number of students admitted year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
709 700 740 619 570
2.1.2.2 Number of sanctioned seats year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
736 746 760 639 579
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Page 27/129 23-01-2020 02:44:11 2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years
Response: 93.1
2.1.3.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
410 0386 377 357 292
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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special programs for advanced learners and slow learners
Response:
Assessment of learning levels of students:
Before the commencement of any course, the teachers interact with the students to ascertain their background, subject stream, medium of education, the temperament, aptitude match for the current programme, aspirations, and areas of interest, their learning needs and skills. Student-mentor system is practiced, where in the mentor interacts with the students, encourages and guides and takes special care of the slow learners and advanced learners.
The fresher’s are assessed by the marks in the higher secondary courses and the second and final year students are assessed through their performance in Continuous Internal Assessment by the class Tutors and categorised as slow learners and advanced learners.
Special Initiatives for Advanced learners and slow learners:
The College utilizes sponsorship from various Central and State government agencies to cater to the needs of Advanced and Slow learners. Following are the initiatives undertaken:
ADVANCED LEARNERS
UGC Sponsored initiatives:
Page 28/129 23-01-2020 02:44:12 NPTEL/ MOOC Courses
About 300 students enrolled in the year 2018-19, 18 of them qualified for the “Elite category” and 2 among them came under the “Elite + Gold” category which positioned them in the top 5%. Swayam MOOC on Literary Criticism and Modern European Drama and Online course platform Prama Moodle is offered by Dr.C.G.Shyamala .
Various subject related as well as skill oriented Add on /Value added courses are offered by all the departments
Kerala Government Sponsored initiatives:
1. Walk with a Scholar programme (WWS)
263 students were benefitted out of this programme during the period 2014-19.
1. Acquired Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
30 Students were benefitted out of the programme every year
Institutional initiatives :
1.Honouring and Felicitating Rank Holders on Merit Day. 2.Periodic Motivational Talks and Interactive Sessions with Eminent Personalities. 3.Provision of additional learning and reference material. 4.Encouraged to do the project work in Institutions / Centres of high repute. 5.Special coaching classes for NET/JRF exams, PSC and Bank coaching classes. 6.Encouraged to participate in Leadership Training Programmes, extra-curricular activities, exhibitions, Quiz, Fests, Seminars at Inter Collegiate and National level.
SLOW LEARNERS
Kerala Government Sponsored initiatives:
1.Scholar Support Programme (SSP)
50 students benefit from this programme that provides additional help in 6 disciplines of study.
Institutional initiatives :
1.Remedial Coaching 2.Peer group / Ability group teaching 3.Soft skill classes are conducted frequently to equip and prepare them for developing inter personal and communication skills. 4.Special coaching classes for NET/JRF exams, PSC and Bank coaching classes. 5.Motivation for participation in extra-curricular activities, exhibitions and cultural competitions in and out of the campus. 6.Bilingual explanation and discussions.
Page 29/129 23-01-2020 02:44:12 7.Providing study materials in the form of simple lecture notes. 8.Question bank is supplied to each student. 9.If need arises, counselling is provided. 10.Financial assistance if required is also provided.
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2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio
Response: 22.11
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2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls
Response: 0.39
2.2.3.1 Number of differently abled students on rolls
Response: 8
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2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Response:
Learning is made student-centric by:
Experiential learning: Educational visits to industries / research institutions, Student participatory projects etc relate to the knowledge and skills gained through life and work experience , the dissection/virtual labs and Research labs aid in performing real experiments , students are made to
Page 30/129 23-01-2020 02:44:13 use audio-visual aids as power point presentations help to develop experiential learning. The curriculum of the University of Calicut has integrated experiential learning by incorporation of educational visits/study tours to places of research/historical importance. Besides this the institution provides ample oppurtunities to enrich their learning experience through the activities of various clubs/committees/forum etc. Participative learning:
Student participatory activities hosted by the institution during the last five years include curriculum related projects such as Space week celebrations, energy conservation week, exhibitions, extension of laboratory facilities to students of neighbouring schools, skits, intercollegiate paper presentation, quiz, management fests, debates.
Student participatory projects, Seminars, group discussions, quiz and debates academic competitions at College and inter college levels , Skits, and interactive lectures, Quiz, encourage collaborative learning which help in developing higher level thinking, oral communication, self management and leadership skills in students.
Interactive Learning: Audio-Visual aids ( Virtual laboratories and Internet facilities, smart boards , video lectures ) help to enhance interactive learning. Workshops, seminars, group discussions, group presentations, debates etc aid to exchange knowledge among group members and also promote Interactive learning.
Independent Learning: Students are encouraged to develop independent learning skills through assignments and seminars (e-assignments and PPT presentations) . General Library, Research Library, Department library, ICT based learning through NPTEL courses etc., promote independent learning among students. Tours, Technical fest , cultural programmes etc provide a platform to show case the professional and individual talents of the students, all of which promote a spirit of discovery, inquiry, and problem solving.
Other Programs: Sports and Yoga provide physical and emotional strength to the students. The students also engage themselves in various activities conducted by the Clubs/Cells/Forum (Nature Club, NSS, Enterpreneurship club, Cine forum, Photography club etc) that help in bringing out the hidden talents of the students.
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2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc.
Page 31/129 23-01-2020 02:44:14 Response: 79.35
2.3.2.1 Number of teachers using ICT
Response: 73
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Provide link for webpage describing the " LMS/ View Document Academic management system"
2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues
Response: 26.42
2.3.3.1 Number of mentors
Response: 77
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2.3.4 Innovation and creativity in teaching-learning
Response:
Some of the innovative approaches adopted in teaching learning are :
Use of Web resources for learning
Now a days we find that the web is full with useful resources that can enhance a student’s teaching experience. LIBNET, DELNET and various other e-resources help in learning process. Most suitable and apt teaching method adopted by the innovative teacher brings better learning outcome.
NPTEL online courses by faculty and students
Both the teachers as well as students actively take up NPTEL online courses. Teachers act as mentors and encourage and support students in successfully completing the course.
E-submission of assignments
Teachers of Departments of Computer science, Zoology, BCA encourage E-submission of assignments by students.
Page 32/129 23-01-2020 02:44:14 Moodle @ mercy helps the students to get access to lecture ppts and notes. Preparation of student manuscripts
Departments of Botany, Zoology, Language has taken the initiative of bringing out very good student manuscripts. Students of ASAP has also prepared a wonderful manuscript -Anokhi
Faculty members and students use technological teaching aids as Power Point presentations, audio and video lectures in the class as and when it is required to make teaching more effective and enable the students to understand the aspects in a better way. Students are also trained to do group work, role play and conduct seminars, management fests of their own to enhance their presentation skills. This enables them to speak out in public, develop leadership quality, and also help them to get along with their peer team. Students are encouraged to present research papers and also to publish them. This helps them get additional credits when they join for higher studies in other states Stage presentations of prescribed text by literature departments help students to learn effectively. Inbuilt system value education classes one day in a week is arranged for student for their holistic development and better character formation.
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2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 100
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List of the faculty members authenticated by the View Document Head of HEI
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years
Response: 29.42
2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
27 25 27 30 22
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List of number of full time teachers with PhD and View Document number of full time teachers for 5 years
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2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years
Response: 6.18
2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers
Response: 569
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2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 1.12
2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 0 0 0 0
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2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 30.88
2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years
Page 34/129 23-01-2020 02:44:17 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
31 31 30 27 22
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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Reforms in Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level
Response:
The University of Calicut introduced the Choice Based Credit Semester System (CUCCSS) in the year 2009 and the institution followed the same. In the year 2015, University of Calicut introduced a revision in the evaluation of internal exams. The former system of 5-point Direct Grading at the individual programme level was reformed into the modified Choice based credit semester system (CUCBCSS). This was replaced by evaluation through a 7-point Indirect Grading System in which marks at the individual programme level was finally converted to an overall cumulative grading at the course level.
The components of CIE reforms at the institutional level are as follows:
The modified CUCBCSS evaluation scheme consists of two parts:
1.Internal Evaluation (20%), 2. External evaluation (80%).
Internal evaluation is based on a pre-determined transparent system involving periodic written tests, assignments, seminars and attendance in respect to theory course and based on written test, lab skills/ records/ viva and attendance in respect to practical courses.
Reforms in the Internal examination:
Methods of Conduct of Examination:
Open Book examinations by Dept. of Mathematics
.
Online Internal examinations by Dept. of Zoology, BCA
Infrastructural reforms:
13 exam halls were constructed during the period 2014-2019.
Page 35/129 23-01-2020 02:44:17 Surveillance cameras were installed in 10 exam halls.
Valuation and feedback:
The answer scripts are valued within 15 days after the examination. The value CIA answer scripts are distributed individually to students and discussed. The feedback relating to the questions are discussed by the respective course teacher from the students.
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2.5.2 Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and variety
Response:
The various steps adopted to ensure the transparency of internal assessment examination are:
Surveillance of every examination hall and laboratory through CCTV ensures utmost transparency. Preparation of Schedule of Exams and display of the schedule in the common notice board well in advance. Assigning invigilation duties to faculty in rotation. Display of seat allotment of students in the exam halls. Allotting seats to students belonging to different courses within the same class room to hamper malpractices. Ensuring confidentiality in preparation and storing of typeset question papers. The answer scripts are distributed individually to students after valuation within 2 weeks after exam and students can approach the teacher for clarification regarding the award of marks. The valued answer scripts and final CIA mark statements are given to the students for review. Display of the consolidated CIA statement on the department notice board helps to ensure transparency. Signatures of students are ensured in CIA sheet before uploading to University portal.
The internal assessment is a robust procedure and it involves the following:
The institution conducts internal assessment examination twice each semester for all UG and PG courses. The first internals examination is conducted mid-semester, once half the syllabus is covered. This is conducted for 40 marks, for a time period of 90 minutes. The second internal exams are conducted for 80
Page 36/129 23-01-2020 02:44:17 marks, for a time period of three hours, when the whole syllabus of every paper is completed.
Five weeks after the commencement of each semester the staff council headed by the Principal decides the schedule of internal exams. The departments are given freedom to schedule their exams within the stipulated period.
Attendance Report:
The students’ attendance is closely monitored by the class tutors every month and students with low percentage of attendance are pre-informed and warned.
Other Evaluation Components:
Apart from Internal Assessment examinations, each student is required to present seminar/ submit assignments and also prepare PowerPoint presentations on various topics. Field projects, internships and educational visits are also evaluated.
Weekly/Monthly Class Test:
Some teachers also conduct weekly/monthly class tests to ensure systematic study and thereby enable the students achieve high scores in the internal exams.
Parent -Teacher Meetings:
Parents are assigned a particular date for meeting the tutor. They are informed in person about the performance of their wards. The tutor also suggests appropriate remedial/ support mechanism to the parents.
Re-test:
Tsually students who represent the college at the intercollegiate levels in sports, NCC/NSS, cultural competitions, etc are provided with a retests.
Uploading marks at the University Portal:
The teacher in charge of the course prepares the continuous internal assessment (CIA) sheet and transparency is ensured by display of the CIA on the department notice board. The class tutors then upload the CIA marks at the University portal. A cumulative consolidated mark list is also scanned and sent to the university.
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Page 37/129 23-01-2020 02:44:18 2.5.3 Mechanism to deal with examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound and efficient
Response:
Grievance redressal with reference to examination and evaluation takes place at the departmental and institutional level.
Grievances relating to conduct and evaluation of exams are reported to concerned teacher in charge of the course, further to tutors, HOD and then to Principal. The complaint boxes lodged at various places in the institution by Grievance Redressal Cell also facilitate the students to put up their complaints if any.
We follow a six tier Grievance redressal mechanism with reference to internal evaluation and other grievances.
Level 1
Grievances relating to internal examinations / assessments or attendance are first reported to concerned teacher directly by the student.
Level 2
If any issue still remains, it will be reported to the class tutor. It is the responsibility of the tutor to collect first hand information/ data before taking a decision.
Level 3
If still not resolved, Head of the department will take this for discussion in a departmental staff meeting. If necessary the concerned students will be called for discussion. Head of the department takes an unbiased decision on the issue. Corrective measures will be taken at this level for preventing similar issues in the department in future.
Level 4
Students have the freedom to meet Principal directly and present their grievance. If the Principal feels that the issue can be brought to compromise with her personal intervention, it will be settled soon. Or else she will put up the issue in staff council meeting.
Level 5
If students want to register any general or specific complaint without revealing their identity, then she can resort to written complaint using complaint box. The complaint boxes are lodged at various places in the institution by Grievance Redressal Cell. There is a Grievance Redressal Cell functioning efficiently in the college. The members of the cell meet at regular intervals. The faculty in charge of the committee makes a primary enquiry to the complaints registered in order to understand the genuine nature of the complaint, especially if the complaint is anonymous. In the next stage, the committee will take an unbiased decision on the issue.
Page 38/129 23-01-2020 02:44:18 Level 6
If a student is caught red handed with malpractice in examination hall, it is reported to the Chief Superintendent of Examinations, the Principal who in turn intimates the malpractice to the Controller of Examination if the issue is serious. As per the directions from the COE, necessary action will be taken. For minor issues it is a practice to allow the student to write the exam, but her parent will be called by the principal and warning is given to the ward in their presence.
2.5.4 The institution adheres to the academic calendar for the conduct of CIE
Response:
The institution does not have a pre-determined academic calendar before the commencement of each academic year. This is because of the frequent changes in the university examination schedule.
Our institution sets our academic plans within the framework of the academic calendar set by the University of Calicut. Important dates like closing of admission, date of examination, etc are decided by the University.
Staff Council of the college, headed by the Principal chooses convenient dates for the conduct of internal examinations. The Council also fixes dates for the submission of question papers, final mark list and progress reports.
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered by the Institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students
Response:
While framing syllabus, University of Calicut, invites suggestions from Faculty and other academicians in the respective Board of Studies. Many of our teachers are members of syllabus revision committee and board of studies. They not only keep in mind to incorporate recent and relevant topics into the syllabus, but also to delete obsolete topics in order to decrease the extra burden on students. Based on the skeleton of the syllabus, our faculty prepares the Course Objective, Programme Outcome (PO), Programme Specific Outcome (PSO) and Course Outcome (CO) of each course in every programme. This is displayed in the home page of every department on the College Website, so as to facilitate students to choose their right course of interest.
Mechanism of Communication:
The following mechanism is followed by the institution to communicate the learning outcomes to the teachers and students:
Page 39/129 23-01-2020 02:44:18 1.Soft Copy of Curriculum and Learning Outcomes of Programs and Courses are uploaded to the Institution website for clarification by outsiders. 2.A Hard Copy of syllabi and Learning Outcomes are available in the departments for ready reference. 3.The communication of PO’s, PSO’s and CO’s, to the students is done by the Class Tutor and also the Course Teachers during the introductory classes on theory and practical sessions. The CO’s are communicated to the students through the syllabus which is given to them once they enter the programme.
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2.6.2 Attainment of program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution
Response:
Method of Evaluation of attainment PO’s, PSO’s & CO’s:
Being an affiliated college, we are bound to choose courses that are offered by our University. But we see to it that Programme Outcomes and Course Outcomes are evaluated at the institution level and this helps a long way in opting for new courses that are more relevant for the present day. Programme Specific Outcomes are tabulated and maintained by the IQAC. The results of the continuous internal assessment are maintained by the respective departments.
The surveys/feedback mechanism from students, alumnae and parents provide feedback for the courses.
Assessment of CO’s
The level of attainment of objectives of each programme and course is done through Continuous Internal Assessment and End semester examination. Course outcome of a course is evaluated with 20% weightage for CIA (inclusive of assignment) and 80% weightage for End Semester Examination.
Assessment of PO’s & PSO’s:
The direct method of assessment of PO’s & PSOs is based on evaluation of knowledge and skills achieved by students throughout the course duration. Quizzes, surprise tests etc., help in assessment of subject knowledge and analytical ability of the students. Group discussions help in assessment of their ability to present ones’ personal view on a topic of significance and also help a long way in developing communication skills. The practical classes conducted in laboratories helps in assessment of students’ experimental skills, practical knowledge and the capability to solve a real problem. Special assignments on numerical problems help the students of science and mathematics steam to improve their numerical aptitude in the students; this prepares the students for job oriented
Page 40/129 23-01-2020 02:44:19 competitive exams. Often, seminars on topics of day to day relevance are given to students to improve their general knowledge. Some of the other innovative methods used for assessment of the programmes include open book test, role play, etc. The department of Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Economics, Physics, History etc organize field visits to places of botanical interest, pharmaceutical manufacturing units, research institutes and places of historical importance which helps in experiential learning in students. Reports of the field trip are assessed during CIA and the grades awarded are included in the final result of the course.
Course Evaluation:
The surveys and opinions collected from students, alumnae and parents helps in getting feedback of various course. Timely interventions and feedback from the stake holders have helped us to evaluate our courses and thrive for betterment.
2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students
Response: 87.73
2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
Response: 608
2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution
Response: 693
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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process
Response: 3.38
Page 41/129 23-01-2020 02:44:19 Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.1.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by government/non government sources such as industry ,corporate houses, international bodies, endowment, chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 44.17
3.1.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0.40 0.18 0.37 2.75 40.47
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3.1.2 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides at present
Response: 7.61
3.1.2.1 Number of teachers recognised as research guides
Response: 7
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3.1.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies, during the last five year
Response: 0.54
3.1.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years
Response: 22
3.1.3.2 Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years
Response: 205
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3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations including incubation centre and other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge
Response:
Mercy College provides a conducive ecosystem for innovations in research and technology. Mercy Research Forum, Entrepreneur Development Club and IPR Cell oversee the research and development activities.
Innovative Ecosystem Role in creation and transfer of Activities envisaged Component knowledge Mercy Research Forum To support and promote Hands on training cum demonstration rural entrepreneurship in of solid waste recycling through the region through training, Windrow Composting Technique for demonstration and self-help group (SHG) of Kallikkad dissemination of Panchayat, Palakkad District. technologies and opportunities to the grass Purification and Characterization of root people (SHG`s). Lipase Enzyme from windrow compost for industrial applications.
ED Club To conduct Interaction of students with successful entrepreneurship programs entrepreneurs. such as workshops/ Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp. seminars on Organize Industrial Visits to business entrepreneurship enterprises within/outside State. development and to assist Organize entrepreneurship for setting up of motivational seminars/ workshops/ technology exhibition, debates. awareness camps and product development plans.
Page 43/129 23-01-2020 02:44:22 IPR Cell/IQAC To provide support in To conduct seminars/workshops documentation, publication relating to IPR facets and Patents and patenting of innovations. Departmental initiatives To give Training for To conduct projects/research in setting up of the small association with industry enterprises Organize trainings/workshops for To facilitate and provide setting up of the small enterprises the tools for technology development and implementation in the labs. LED Lamp making
Mercy Alumnae To promote To organize trainings for the Association entrepreneurship among development of small scale enterprises women in umbrella making, glass making, soft toy making, cooking, stitching
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3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices during the last five years
Response: 1
3.2.2.1 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 00 00 00 00
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Page 44/129 23-01-2020 02:44:23 3.3 Research Publications and Awards 3.3.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research
Response: No
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3.3.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognition/awards
Response: No
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3.3.3 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years
Response: 0.71
3.3.3.1 How many Ph.Ds awarded within last five years
Response: 05
3.3.3.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years
Response: 7
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3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
Response: 0.11
3.3.4.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
04 01 03 01 01
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3.3.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/international conference proceedings per teacher during the last five years
Response: 0.71
3.3.5.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers in national/international conference-proceedings year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 25 10 16 2
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3.4 Extension Activities 3.4.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years
Response:
Extension activities of the College are designed to promote social participation of the students to benefit and empower the larger community and also instill humanitarian values. The main beneficiary of the College is Pirayari Panchayat. Rural camps (NSS and MSW) in various panchayaths provide services to the local area. The institution provides computer literacy classes to help the local community access various E governance programmes of the government. Educational classes on the dangers of Substance Abuse, Health awareness programmes on adolescent health issues, awareness class on health hazards of mobile phones, yoga classes and Souhridham Camps, a programme to promote brotherhood among young children of neighbourhood community are some of the other extension works undertaken by the college and students. Login little Mind initiative by the Department of Computer science oversees to extending the reach of digital literacy among the students of neighbouring schools. Medical camps in Allopathy, and Ayurvedic disciplines have been successfully conducted for the local society and students of the institution. Visits/ voluntary services to Old Age Homes, Palliative Care centres and for differently abled children inculcate humane social qualities in students. Blood Donation camps conducted by NSS/Department of
Page 46/129 23-01-2020 02:44:25 Zoology help in spreading of love and value of human life.
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3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 2
3.4.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 1 1 0
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3.4.3 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., during the last five years
Response: 93
3.4.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
26 16 18 17 16
Page 47/129 23-01-2020 02:44:26 File Description Document
Reports of the event organized View Document
Number of extension and outreach programs View Document conducted with industry,community etc for the last five years
3.4.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years
Response: 14.71
3.4.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non- Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year- wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
600 134 80 248 282
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3.5 Collaboration 3.5.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc during the last five years
Response: 0
3.5.1.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
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3.5.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, Other Institutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
Response: 8
3.5.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
01 02 01 03 1
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Page 49/129 23-01-2020 02:44:28 Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.
Response:
Institution meets the requirement of quality infrastructure for the academic, extracurricular and
administrative activities in consultation with the Heads of the departments and administrative staff. The class rooms have spacious seating for 65 students and many of them are equipped with LCD/smart boards for technology enhanced learning. The classes are provided white board, and Public address system. Public address system doubles up as student college radio – ‘Awaaz’. The students have also got a club in collaboration with Ahalia Radio 90.4 FM. Fully equipped conference hall and seminar hall is available for the conduct of academic seminars and other programmes. Auditorium with a seating capacity of 2000 caters to large host large public meetings. An excellent Front office functions in the Main Block.
The laboratory of science departments are DST-FIST funded. The College has three Computer labs with latest configuration and software with 30MBPS Wi-Fi connection. A Meshilogic –TCS has been installed for entering Student details, attendance, Internal marks and activity reports of the departments. Generator and UPS ensure uninterrupted power supply to the laboratories and classrooms. A Language lab and virtual animation lab is also in place in the campus. IT Park in the campus is utilized by the students which has facilities for animation video production and editing. Fully automated Library ensures N-LIST and DELNET access. Plagiarism check software, URKUND, is available for students to check their dissertations. Software to help the visually challenged students to access books and study materials is installed in one desktop. A Media center operates adjacent to the Reading room of the library. Book Bank facility and reading room with a seating capacity of 120 is provided to the students in the library. Well planned layout of the infrastructure facilitates excellent student support. Common Visiting Room , Students Common room, Counseling center, Mercy Alumnae Association building with Ladies Tailoring room , home sciences classroom, typewriting room, computer classes , NSS room and NCC room. Canteen facility, Cooperative store, safe drinking water facility, a well maintained water purification system and Hostel for women are also provided. Camera surveillance and service of security personnel are provided to ensure safety of students. Health and hygiene is ensured by Doctor on Call facility, Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine, incinerators and a Sick room. First Aid boxes are available in all departments. Ramps and other amenities are at the support to differently abled students. A well -equipped Health and Yoga club facilitates the fitness of the students. A creche, Prayer hall and ample parking facility are made available to both staff and students. Solar panels to meet a power requirement of 6KVA have been installed in various blocks of the campus.
4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor),gymnasium, yoga centre etc., and cultural activities
Response:
Page 50/129 23-01-2020 02:44:29 Mercy College’s Sport Centre offers a wide range of facilities and activities for both students and faculties. Within the 25 acres of campus we have almost 4 acres space for sports and games. The Sports Centre boasts a multitude of state-of-the-art facilities, from badminton courts to a 400 meter – 8 lane track. The Sports Center offers ample space for varsity competitions (hosted varsity meets), PE classes, club sport practices, and open recreation users.Towards a well fit body a multi stationed fitness centre has been attached to the Physical Education Department. Music System has also been installed in the centre. At the yoga centre, a yoga teacher offer yoga classes weekly. Amongst other practices they offer Hatha yoga posture (yoga asana) classes in the following styles and traditions: Ashtanga yoga (also known as AstangaVinyasa yoga), Hatha (Iyengar) yoga as well as Meditation. From time to time classes in breath awareness (pranayama), yoga meditation (dharana) and yoga philosophy are also held.
S.No. Facility Year of Establishment Size/Area 1 Auditorium 1978 1104 sq m 2 Seminar Hall 1 1987 578 sq m 3 Seminar Hall 2 2017 630 sq m 4 Yoga centre 2017 189.248 sq.m 5 Fitness Centre 2006 98.105 sq.m 6 Indoor facility 2018 520 sq.m
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4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc
Response: 23.19
4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities
Response: 16
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4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years.
Response: 2.23
4.1.4.1 Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
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2.51 29.40 5.26 0 0
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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
Response:
The institution`s Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System ( ILMS).
The Name of the ILMS Software used in our Institution is – Book Magic .
Book Magic is one of the leading Windows based Library Automation Software. It`s possibility of constant technical up gradation, easy accessibility to the user and timely service make it a delight for librarians across the world to work with it.
Book Magic, having separate software on Client Server and as Web application, allows the user to access and administer the library anywhere from the globe. The highly secure system ensures each user gets the right information and functions they require. With its three different versions, Book Magic offers flexibility to the clients in technical and monetary terms. Proper planning and technically perfect implementation of Book Magic eases the functioning of any library
Integrated Library Management System is suited for managing small and school libraries. It`s available as Client Server and Online versions. It is designed to automate the following activities of our library:
a. The OPAC (public interface for users)
b. Cataloging (classifying and indexing materials)
c. Circulation (lending materials to patrons and receiving them back)
d. Stock verification
The system provides an extensive reporting facility in all modules. The administration module manages all master files, member/patron information and other authority files. System supports MARC 21 and ISO 2709 formats. Most of the features available in advanced version for the above modules are also available
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Nature of automation: Fully Version : 2.0 Year of Automation: 2000
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4.2.2 Collection of rare books, manuscripts, special reports or any other knowledge resources for library enrichment
Response:
Rare Books List
Horizon, American Horizon: Joseph J, 1959 Geeta govind in basholi school of Indian painting : Oxford Book & Stationary ,1967 New India Directorate of Commercial:Shourie,1970 Indias contribution to world thought and culture,Vivekanantha rock memorial committee,1970 Crucible of Christianity: Judaism, Hellenism and the historical background tothe Christian faith, Thames and Hudson, Toynbee Arnold,1969 Compositions: C. Arthur Pearson Ltd, Toynbee Arnold ,1956 Dance dialects of India: Ragini Devi,Vikas Publishers,1972 Flower arranging in colour,The Hamlyn, Massingham Betty, 1968 Complete book of handicrafts Octopus Books Ltd: Blake,Jill,1973 Great museums of the World: Ragghianti,Carlo Ludovic, Hamlyn Publishing,1970 Great museums of the world, Hamlyn Publishing, Ragghianti, Carlo1970 Science fiction moves, Octopus Books,Strick,Philip,1976 Western European painting in the hermitage, Aurora Art Publishers,1978. Great artists: Their lives, works and inspiration, Marshall Cavendish Ltd.,Lely,Peter,1986. Great artists: Their lives, works and inspiration, Marshall Cavendish Ltd,Poussin,Nicolas,1985 Great artists: Their lives, works and inspiration, Marshall Cavendish Part works Ltd,Giovanni,Bellini,1985. Great artists: Their lives ,works and inspiration ,Marshall Cavendish Ltd,Weyden,Van Der,1985. Guide to interior decorations, H.M.S.O Bregenzer C.E,1977. Port of Land on, Manorama Publishing House,1976. Iron age catalogue of American exports, Iron age Publishing Company,Bregenzer C.E, 1920 Monuments of civilization: India, Macmillan Publishing Company,1977. Whole world stamp catalogue: Current stamps and postal items from over 200 countries and where to buy them, Pan Books,West,Richard,1981. Guide to places of the world, Reader`s Digest,1987. Raja Ravi Varma: The Government of Kerala, India, Venniyoor E.M.J,1981. Family creative workshop, Plenary Publications International,1974.
Page 53/129 23-01-2020 02:44:30 Family creative workshop, Plenary Publications International, 1975.. Family creative workshop, Plenary Publications International,1976. Family creative workshop, Plenary Publications International,1976. Orchid Spring Books an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group PLC, Hunt P Francise,1987. Fifty years of movies, The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, Pascall,1981. Bible in stamps, Cherry books,Cheriyan,Poonolly,1993. Srishti: Creativity in nature, Via Media International, Patra Kalyan,1997. Architectural Draftsman`s reference handbook ,Prentice Hall Inc. ,Lewis Jack,1982. Ethnic jewellery from Africa ,Asia and Pacific island ,Pepin press, Strokmans, Michiel Elsevter,2004.
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4.2.3 Does the institution have the following:
1.e-journals 2.e-ShodhSindhu 3.Shodhganga Membership 4.e-books 5.Databases
A. Any 4 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: A. Any 4 of the above
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4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 3.87
4.2.4.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INR
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
2.25 2.45 3.56 5.98 5.09
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4.2.5 Availability of remote access to e-resources of the library
Response: Yes
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4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students
Response: 25.87
4.2.6.1 Average number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Response: 550
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4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi
Response:
The Post accreditation period has witnessed an upscale of the ICT infrastructure of the campus.
There are 12 LCD projectors and 3 LCD TVs installed in seminar hall, conference hall and at entry point of the college campus to transform the nature and process of the learning environment. Three sophisticated, instructional Computer labs with state-of-the-art computers connected to the campus network, Language Lab further fortification of learning experience. A Studio floor, facility for dubbing with acoustics and E- content development has been built recently for the development of e contents.
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A Network resource center assists the students to access internet and e-resources. NPTEL video tutorials and study materials are available in the library for student’s access. Access to e-journals and e-books are provided by the N-LIST and DELNET digital repositories. A Plagiarism checking facility, URKUND, is also available in the Library. Fully Structured Networking including Optical Fiber connectivity and 30MBPS Wi-Fi connection is available in various blocks of the campus. The institution is equipped with 220 computers and 12 laptops including powerful Servers. Power supply is ensured by 22 Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) and two generators of 128KVA and 82KVA respectively. Server room has 42URack, HP core switch and software support with firewall facility.
Peripheral devices like printers, photo copiers and scanners greatly help the students, teachers and office staff in managing the e-resources. Video production and animation is supported by a high-end SLR digital camera. A fully equipped room facility with internet, duplex high-speed printer and photocopier with camera surveillance functions to centrally manage the conduct of university examinations.
Seventy five Campus surveillance cameras (CP Dome, 2MP, 3.6mm) have been installed in the campus since December 2014 as a part of examination reforms of the affiliated University. This facility is part of recent reforms in the conduct of examinations by the University of Calicut to download question paper from the Examination portal. Ladies Hostel has internet access to PG students.
Biometric attendance system is followed for the staff members. Meshilogic TCS software introduced in February 2018 facilitates automated student management, attendance, timetable, internal marks preparation, staff profiling and performance evaluation, parent portal, student portal, SMS alert, hostel management and transportation. UTP cables are upgraded.
The digital ecosystem in the institution promotes the conduct of Faculty Development Programmes, workshops, On the Job Trainings, digital literacy programmes, IT fests, exhibitions, film screening, video production and software development in addition to the regular academic activities.
4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio
Response: 9.87
4.3.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line) >=50 MBPS
35-50 MBPS
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5-20 MBPS
Response: 5-20 MBPS
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4.3.4 Facilities for e-content development such as Media Centre, Recording facility, Lecture Capturing System (LCS)
Response: No
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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years
Response: 53.6
4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
33.46 109.08 60.14 45.74 57.04
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4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
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A system of procedures has evolved over the years for the maintenance and optimal utilisation of infrastructure. Management has constituted a subcommittee for infrastructure maintenance and regularly holds consultation with College Planning Forum constituted of the Principal, IQAC Coordinator, Office Superintendent and senior faculty members. Rules and regulations of the labs and library are displayed and given in the College website and calendar. Bursar assisted by support staff is in charge of campus maintenance. Class rooms and campus cleanliness, campus maintenance are ensured by the support staff. Security staff provides safety to the students.
The lab assistants maintain the labs and periodically check the lab equipments and facilities. A Stock and Maintenance register kept in all the labs are verified by the Heads of the departments and the Principal. Annual maintenance contract ensures the upkeep of important equipment. UPS is provided to power sensitive equipment and computers. Air-conditioner is provided for sensitive installations. The optimum utilisation of the lab is ensured by providing additional lab hours for student projects and for research activities. Lab is also extended to higher secondary students of nearby schools and for conduct of workshops to students and teachers. IT resources are supported by UPS/automatic switch over generators. Solar panels have been installed to support computer labs. There is a computer lab available in the library for the students to facilitate internet access and a reprographic Unit. The computer assistants are in charge of TCS software, website, computer maintenance and camera surveillance. Computers are monitored by the technical assistants and sensitive computers are provided anti-virus software. Design of brochures, banners and Newsletters are made by the faculty in charge and students. The students snap pictures using the SLR camera which helps the documentation of the programme of the college. IT resources are used for film screening and review etc. Public address system of the college is used by the students to form a campus Radio AWAZ. Library is fully automated. It hosts a separate website; Walk-ins and Log in registers are kept. Stock verification is carried out every year.
Sports amenities in the campus are maintained by the support staff. Hostel facility is provided to the students in sports quota in association with Kerala Sports council. College Play ground is available for hosting university championships and for the conduct of various sports activities of neighbouring schools on request. The school students of neighbourhood use the ground for training and schools for /colleges for the conduct of sports day. Auditorium, Seminar and Conference Hall are extensively used for the conduct of academic and cultural programmes. Water purification plant, sanitary pad vending machines and incinerators are routinely serviced. Biogas plants manage Solid waste disposal, Rain water harvesting tanks help in collection, storage and proper usage of water.
Page 58/129 23-01-2020 02:44:34 Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years
Response: 54.8
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1077 1160 1071 902 790
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5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the institution besides government schemes during the last five years
Response: 0.2
5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution besides government schemes year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 2 3 4 5
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5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –
1.For competitive examinations 2.Career counselling 3.Soft skill development
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A. 7 or more of the above
B. Any 6 of the above
C. Any 5 of the above
D. Any 4 of the above
Response: A. 7 or more of the above
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5.1.4 Average percentage of student benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the last five years
Response: 51.4
5.1.4.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1635 956 986 587 624
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5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) during the last five years
Page 60/129 23-01-2020 02:44:36 Response: 0
5.1.5.1 Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
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5.1.6 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases
Response: Yes
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5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
Response: 15.62
5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
169 70 52 111 56
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Page 61/129 23-01-2020 02:44:38 5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)
Response: 35.93
5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education
Response: 249
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5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)
Response: 11.97
5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 3 3 7 4
5.2.3.2 Number of students who have appeared for the exams year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
62 45 59 48 23
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5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national
Page 62/129 23-01-2020 02:44:39 / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years.
Response: 6
5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 0 2 1 2
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5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution
Response:
College union council is constituted as per the rule of University of Calicut. The selection procedure of the College Union is parliamentary. The College Union constitutes the following office bearers-Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, Fine Arts Secretary, Student Editor, University Union Council members and General Captain. The Student’s Union is very active; it organizes seminars, awareness classes, cultural activities and various competitions. An elected Student Union is the main student body which represents the student community. The Union which has representatives from all the programmes interacts with the students regularly and puts forth the concerns of the student community to the Staff Advisor and Principal. Student Union is also responsible for conducting cultural events, intra and intercollegiate activities under the guidance of the Staff Advisor.
There are several cells and committees with student representation. They include:
1.IQAC 2.Anti Ragging Cell 3.Library advisory Committee 4.Student council 5.Fine Arts Association 6.Associations of each department 7.All extension activities have student representatives
Page 63/129 23-01-2020 02:44:39 The 13 department associations, various clubs,/committees and forums , which are headed by student secretaries along with the Student Union are spearheading the campus activities.
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/ competitions organised at the institution level per year
Response: 21.6
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
19 30 22 27 10
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5.4 Alumni Engagement 5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and non financial means during the last five years
Response:
A tree is valued for the fruits it bears year after year. An educational institution is valued for the quality of the students who pass out every year and the Alma Mater shines in the glory of the achievements of its alumni.
For fifty year, Mercy College Palakkad has nurtured hundreds of young women, empowering them to take up diverse roles in the society. From internationally acclaimed sports icons like P.T Usha, M.D Valsamma, Mercy Mathew to homemakers, mothers, dedicated social workers, teachers, doctors, engineers, singers, dancers, actresses, judges and so on, Mercians have achieved acclaim in all fields of society. Fifty four batches of students who have been blessed with the nurture and grace of Mother Mercy join hands in paying respects to their beloved Alma Mater.
Page 64/129 23-01-2020 02:44:40 The Alumnae Association of Mercy College is the forum for all former students to be in touch with the Alma Mater. The association can track back its birth to an informal gathering that took place in 1971. Sensing the desire of the old students to visit the Alma Mater, Sr.Ezechiel and Sr.Leena Jose took the initiative to start the association. This initiative was further strengthened by the late Ms.Vimala Menon and the late Sr. Vitus and the Alumnae Association became a registered unit under the society Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 24th of June 1993.Earnestly following the steps of these pioneers, Ms. Dhanalakshmy C, former faculty of the Department of Botany continues to be at the helm, co-ordinating the activities of the association.
The association holds two general body meetings every year. The first general body meeting held on the second Saturday of July elects a 20 member executive. The association has its own premises within the campus with an office room, four class rooms and a kitchen area. The association runs an Instant Coffee booth, ISD/STD Booth and a fax facility in the campus. Several skill development classes are held as part of the Home Science Centre run by the association. Students, former students and women from the nearby locality attend classes on stitching, tailoring, embroidery, glass painting, umbrella making, cooking soft toy making etc. The association also holds coaching classes for CPT Exam. For a few years, the association functioned as a recognized centre for CA exams conducted by ICAI. The association has extended support to the Alma Mater as and when needed. The elegant gateway at the entrance of the college, the pavement of the approach road, several garbage bins in the campus are some of the contributions made by the association.
The Alumnae Association is always willing to stretch a helping hand to the needy. Students from poor financial background are helped to pursue their studies. As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, a new initiative called Edu-Health Project has been started with the objective of helping students to overcome sudden health crisis and unexpected financial difficulty.
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5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) ? 5 Lakhs
4 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs
3 Lakhs - 4 Lakhs
1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs
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5.4.3 Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings held during the last five years
Response: 15
5.4.3.1 Number of Alumni Association /Chapters meetings held year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 3 3 3 3
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Page 66/129 23-01-2020 02:44:41 Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the institution
Response:
Motto
Dare and Hope
Vision:
Academic excellence, development of skills and character formation based on love of God and service of man as modelled in Jesus Christ. The College also aims at training women for the service of God and humanity.
Mission
To become a centre par excellence. To provide value- based education. To promote quality education aimed at global competence. To ensure an integrated development of individuals. To empower women through education.
Striving for academic excellence:
The departments provide workshops, talks, and seminars to supplement the regular classes. Use of audio- visual aid to enhance the teaching-learning process. Industry interface also provided. Bridge / remedial course is also provided by some departments.
Value - based education and character formation:
As a part of the vision and mission of the Institution, emphasis is laid on value-based education. To strive towards this end, the Institution, in association with the Chair for Christian Studies and Research, University of Calicut, a three-year certificate programme was envisioned and implemented in the Institution. University of Calicut prepared syllabus, provided study materials and conducted exams for each year. At the end of the three-year programme students’ marks were sent to the University and they received their graded certificate. Orientation classes are conducted on a regular basis. Several matters of social relevance, and important day’s related to environmental ethics, cultural significance, national and historical importance are all showcased by the departments from time to time.
Training for empowerment of Women:
Page 67/129 23-01-2020 02:44:42 Skill development programmes as Driving classes, self-defence classes, classes in typewriting and computers, tailoring, instrumental music, photography classes, umbrella making, glass painting, doll making, embroidery, fabric painting, mat making , cooking classes etc. are conducted to empower women students. Trainings in sericulture, mushrooms cultivation and windrow/vermin compost is also given to women students and self help groups (SHG`s) of neighbouring locality. This helps in women entrepreneurship.
Inculcating Employability skills:
Bank coaching, PSC coaching, NET coaching, sales Tax certificate course, Tally certificate course, certificate course, diploma and advanced diploma in Bio- Informatics are conducted to inculcate employability skills in women students.
How is it put into practice?
The Principal steers all activities of the Institution. Regular meetings with the IQAC, PTA, Student Council, Staff Council, Alumnae Association etc. are ensured to enhance inclusive participation of different stakeholders in the implementation of plans. All departments and co-ordinators of extension activities submit tentative action plans for the academic year. This is monitored by the IQAC. The activities are then steered by the Principal.
Participation of teachers in decision making bodies
Governing body and Management Committee of our college includes representatives from teaching staff. Teachers are members and coordinators of the various committees that are constituted for the smooth functioning of the college. Some of these committees are Academic Council, Examination Committee, Research forum, Admission Committee, Library Committee, Parent teachers Association, etc. Being the office bearers of these bodies, teachers are able to contribute in a significant way to uphold the vision and mission of the institution.
6.1.2 The institution practices decentralization and participative management
Response:
All the councils in the Institution have senior faculty members as members who plan, implement and evaluate various academic activities of the College. Council meetings are held twice every month and staff meetings once in a month. Such meetings enable the Management to discuss, suggest and interact with the faculty fruitfully thus promoting a culture of participative management.
The Institution provides operational autonomy to departments:
1.Departments formulate their own annual action plans at the beginning of each academic year
Page 68/129 23-01-2020 02:44:42 keeping with the vision and mission of the College and implements activities with the help of the faculty and students of the department. 2.Each faculty member is entrusted with the role of tutoring students on issues related to curricular, extra - curricular and psychological issues. Mentoring issues, if unresolved by the faculty, is be taken up at the departmental or the College level. 3.The departments are also given full freedom to host seminars, workshops and association related activities etc.
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6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Perspective/Strategic plan and Deployment documents are available in the institution
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Our college follows a systematic strategic plan for development
· In order to strive for excellence in academics we plan and introduce new UG and PG courses which are of high demand in the society.
· Advance through establishment of new Research Centers
· Adopt methods to impart value based education to students
· Extension of available area through construction of new buildings to find space for running new courses and laboratories
· Demolition of old staff quarters and construction of new hostel.
· Building a new and compact mess hall.
· Construction of parking shed for two wheeler.
· Providing sufficient drinking water facilities and washrooms for students.
· Opting for non conventional energy sources, especially solar panels and bio gas plant.
· Replacement of incandescent bulb and resistor regulators of fan with energy efficient device like LED lamp, electronic choke,etc
· Applying and procuring financial aid from government and non government agencies like FIST and RUSA
Page 69/129 23-01-2020 02:44:42 · Advancement in administration through the purchase of administrative software and modules.
· Advancement in the field of sports by introducing improved fitness center and coaching for new games and event
· Arranging for driving classes within the campus for the convenience of students
· Ramp construction for physically handicapped.
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6.2.2 Organizational structure of the institution including governing body, administrative setup, and functions of various bodies, service rules, procedures, recruitment, promotional policies as well as grievance redressal mechanism
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Mercy College, administered by Jai Christo CMC Educational Agency has a governing body and Management Committee, that comprises of the Provincial Superior and Manager, the Education Councillor, the Local Manager, the Principal and management representatives from teaching and non-teaching staff and a secretary-cum-treasurer. The finance related issues are taken care of by the Finance Committee, comprising of the Manager, Education Councillor, Local Manager, Principal and management representatives from teaching and non-teaching staff, a senior in-charge and Bursar. The College Council includes Principal, two elected Secretaries from the staff, Heads of all Departments, Librarian and Superintendent. The Planning Committee includes Principal, Heads of all Departments, Librarian and Superintendent and Bursar. IQAC, UGC Cell, Anti-ragging Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell and Anti-Drug Cell have been established as per statutory stipulation. Besides, Kerala Government Higher Education initiatives and co-curricular activities organised by various cells, forums, clubs are carried out in the institution. The supporting organisations include PTA, Old Students Association and Souhridha Association of Mercy. Associations are an integral part of curricular activities. Each Department under the leadership of the Heads organize and plan activities along with the faculty and students.
Recruitment, Service rules, Procedures, Promotional policies
The vacant Aided posts are advertised in leading dailies and eligible candidates are selected by an interview panel consisting of Principal, Manager, Government nominee, external subject expert. The selection of members through interview is ratified by the University of Calicut and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Trivandrum. All the aided permanent faculty members are subject to Kerala Service rules and procedures. Adhoc teachers are recruited as and when needed in the retirement vacancies. The vacancies are advertised in leading dailies and eligible candidates are selected by an interview panel consisting of Principal, Bursar, and Head/subject experts from the concerned disciplines. The selection
Page 70/129 23-01-2020 02:44:43 procedure is also subject to Kerala Service rules and procedures. In the self-financing courses, faculty is directly recruited by the management on a yearly contract. The vacancies are notified in dailies and applications are invited from suitable candidates. A committee comprising of the Principal, Head of the Department and a representative from the management conducts interview to select candidates. The candidate so appointed gets increment in their salary annually if they continue to serve the college.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
At the institutional level, Grievance Redressal Committee monitors the suggestions and grievances of students. A suggestion box has been kept in every department and in common places of the college. The suggestions and grievances are looked into by Heads of the Departments and action is taken on it. An Anti- Ragging Cell and Anti- drug cell has been formed in the campus. Department of Police has placed a complaint box in the college which is periodically monitored by them. Grievance Redressal with reference to teacher evaluation takes place at the departmental and institutional level. The grievances of students are addressed by Heads of Departments to the concerned teacher,, grievances are cross checked and verified by other members of the department and corrective measures are adopted.
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6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation
1.Planning and Development 2.Administration 3.Finance and Accounts 4.Student Admission and Support 5.Examination
A. All 5 of the above
B. Any 4 of the above
C. Any 3 of the above
D. Any 2 of the above
Response: D. Any 2 of the above
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6.2.4 Effectiveness of various bodies/cells/committees is evident through minutes of meetings and implementation of their resolutions
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The various cell and committees that plan their action and implement their resolutions are:
• Staff council
(Designs, regulates and implement various academic activities)
• Parent teachers Association
(Supports various academic and co- curricular activities of the college)
• Students Union
(take care of all students activities)
• Anti-Ragging Cell
(Prevents incidences of ragging)
• Grievance Redressal Cell
(Attend to all kind of grievances of students)
• Anti-Drug Cell
(Prevent the use of drugs in the campus)
• Career Guidance and Counseling
(Takes care of higher studies and various placement opportunities)
• Women's Cell
(Take initiates on women empowerment)
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(Preserves and protects nature)
• Cine Forum
(Arrange entertainment programs connected with film and film artists)
All the above cell/committees meet at regular intervals and maintain minutes of meeting and execute their plans. They also prepare the annual reports.
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6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff
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A number of welfare measures are available in the college for the teachers and non-teaching staff.
Major Welfare Schemes for Faculty & Staff
1.On- campus hostel facility for staff. 2.Wards of all teaching and non-teaching faculty granted admission to courses at the Institution. 3.Cash given to augment medical emergencies for non-teaching staff. 4.Crèche facility for faculty and non-teaching staff. 5.Onam ,Christmas and Vishu allowances to Non-teaching staff and adhoc/ guest faculty. 6.Non-teaching staff revolving fund. 7.Management pays advance to departments /committees to host seminars/workshops and awareness programmes etc 8.Advance is also given for students educational visits to the department 9.Separate car parking facility for staff members
1.Canteen facilities at subsidized rates 2.Doctors’ Consultation facility 3.Counselling facility 4.Celebration of festivals like Onam, Christmas, etc
Page 73/129 23-01-2020 02:44:44 5.Staff tour and Staff Day celebrations 6.Staff club 7.Emergency medical aid 8.Honouring of the Staff at the time of retirement 9.Honouring of teachers acquiring higher academic qualifications by PTA and Management 10.Uniform for security guards 11.spacious and well maintained bathrooms and toilets for staff. 12.Financial support is provided for construction of houses and to meet medical expenses. 13.Support is provided to children of non-teaching staff who are economically challenged
6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
Response: 5.16
6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 5 2 1 5
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6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years
Response: 1.6
6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 2 1 3 1
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6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last five years
Response: 11.12
6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
9 13 9 3 15
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6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff
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Students’ evaluation of teachers: Teachers are assessed by the students usually at the end of each semester. Recently we have computerized this feedback procedure. This was introduced by IQAC to evaluate the performance of faculty. Students’ feedbacks are collected in the prescribed format both online and manually. The received feedbacks are systematically analysed and the report is discussed in the college council, and remedial measures are taken, if necessary. Or the Principal analyses the final evaluation report and hands over the report to the concerned teacher. During the PTA meetings attended by the principal, heads of the departments and the faculty members, parents are given opportunities to pass their critical remarks on the teachers as well as administrative staff.
Self-Appraisal Form for teachers: It is compulsory for every teacher to furnish the self-appraisal form for
Page 75/129 23-01-2020 02:44:46 API score under the UGC CAS scheme. The teachers have to prepare and submit self appraisal report related to their performance in teaching, participation in academic and extension activities, co-curricular activities etc. for the purpose of gaining API scores prescribed by the UGC. This include curricular, co- curricular and extracurricular as well as research activities of every year. The Self-appraisal form is then reviewed by the Principal and IQAC before presenting before the screening committee for CAS purpose. Appraisal is taken for teachers due for promotion to a higher grade by a Screening Committee constituted for the same with two University nominees, based on their PBAS Proforma. The occasion is utilized to evaluate the overall performance of the teachers concerned and suggestions for improvement are given.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Response:
The members of the Management Committee plan the allotment of finance to various Heads and periodically monitor the effective use of the allotted financial resources. Apart from this, the Institution has a two-tier system of monitoring the effective and efficient use of available financial resources. They are: Internal Audit- Auditors are appointed by the Mother Superior of the congregation (Top head of the Management)
External Audit is conducted by Indian Audit and Accounts Department, Thiruvananthapuram and Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Thrissur.
The Institution has a transparent and well planned financial management system in which Government and Management are the main source of funds. The institution has mechanisms of external and internal audit for both Government and Management accounts separately
Financial audits of grants and funds sanctioned by Government/UGC
These are the levels of audit for the funds sanctioned by the Government. They are as follows
Chartered Accountant-After a stipulated period of time, the accounts for all the grants and funds sanctioned by the Government/UGC are initially submitted to an external Chartered Accountant. The audit report issued by the auditor with utilization certificate and all necessary ratified accounts are submitted to the concerned sanctioned authorities.
Page 76/129 23-01-2020 02:44:46 Directorate of Collegiate Education-At the time of annual audits by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, the audit team verifies all the financial documents related to the public funds utilized by College. After hearing the clarifications and corrections, the final accounts are settled.
Accountant General, Kerala-The Accountant General, Kerala also conducts their periodic verification of all the accounts sanctioned by the Government. Their suggestions and directions are also incorporated in the further utilization of the funds.
Financial Audits of grants and funds sanctioned by Management
The institution has a strong financial advisory board for Management of accounts and all the accounts sanctioned are audited internally as well as externally. On behalf of the Management, all daily transactions are verified by the financial advisor of the college. The internal audit of Management accounts is done by the Treasurer/Bursar of Mercy College periodically. They verify all financial transactions and submit a detailed report of observations. Based on the observations given by internal auditor the financial advisor of the college modifies the statements of accounts. The Management has appointed Ms. Abraham & Jose, CA, Mission Quarters Road, Thrissur-680001 as the external auditor of the Management accounts. At the end of every financial year they prepare annual financial statements and audit reports.
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 14.45
6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3.30 0 0 3.93 7.22
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6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
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Page 77/129 23-01-2020 02:44:47 Major sources of income for the college are from the following streams:
College receives financial support from UGC/ DST/ DNRS/ICSSR and KSCSTE/RUSA for research projects and academic programmes. Grant in aid from the Government Fees collected from self-financing courses Hostel fees Endowments and Scholarships from state government and UGC Central/State Government funding for NSS and NCC Funding for various innovative programmes as SSP,ASAP,WWS etc from KSHEC
PTA and Alumni support the various projects of the College as per the plan designed by departments and organizations of the College Management contributes by way of scholarships the payment of term fees to needy students, salary to self-financing staff, financing of the construction of buildings, maintenance and infrastructural development of the College.
Income from Self Financing Courses is also used for College development Aid from philanthropists Contributions from staff
UGC is one of the major sources of funding for developmental activities, renovations, academic resources such as books and journals, infrastructure such as lab equipment, computers and sports facilities. According to the notifications of UGC, College Planning Board designs various projects, proposes budgets and submits to the UGC. For research purposes, teachers receive Major and Minor Research Project Grants and Travel Grants from UGC.
The College has availed funds from UGC / Higher Education department to run academic
Programmes. Such programmes include (ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme), WWS (Walk with Scholar) and SSP (Student Support Programme).
Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (DST- FIST) :Our college received the FIST support for 5 years (sanction No: SR/FST/Collge-237/2014) in the year 2015. The sanctioned amount was Rs. 90,00,000/ and the first installment of Rs.72,00,000/ was received. The received amount was utilised for purchase of equipment and networking. There is a FIST committee that caters to all the requirements of purchase, installation and maintenance.
Budget Heads Amount Sanctioned a. Equipment 72,00,000 b. Infrastructure 8,00,000 c. Networking 7,00,000
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Optimal utilization of resources with proper monitoring
The financial resources are effectively monitored by the following Cells and Committees:
Financial advisory body Planning Forum Library Advisory Committee UGC Cell PTA
Proper accounts and utilization are ensured through financial auditing at the end of each financial year. Institution maintains an internal-external audit for the effective and efficient utilization of available financial resources.
Resource mobilization policy
Each year the Institution mobilises funds from different Governmental agencies- both at the State and national level. Agencies include: UGC/ DST / DNRS/ICSSR/ DAE at the national level, and the Kerala State Higher Education Council, KSCSTE and RUSA at the State Government level.
The IQAC look out for call for proposals from these agencies and informs the concerned departments to submit their proposals for the year. These proposals are later collated and reviewed by the Staff Council, IQAC and RAC. When the funds are allocated they are utilized for upgrading infrastructure, to purchase equipment, chemicals, to organize paper presentation contests, seminars, workshops and conferences etc.
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6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes
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Two major thrust areas taken up by the IQAC in the past 5 years was infrastructure development and strengthening the appraisal mechanism.
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Upgradation of Infrastructure:
1.MP and MLA funded Computer Lab with Back- up and internet connectivity set up. 2.Renovation of Academic Blocks -- Avila Block and Euphrasia Block 3.Renovation of Heritage Museum. 4.Initiation of new BCA lab. 5.Inter departmental networking and purchase of 20 desktop computers was done with DST-FIST fund 6.Sewage Management System was also installed in the College canteen. 7.CCTV/Front camera near gate 8.Web cameras in Exam Hall 9.Online Examinations
ICT in Teaching learning process/ Appraisal Mechanism/ Administration:
1.Upgradation of science and technology infrastucture through DST-FIST fund. Equipment worth 72 lakh rupee was purchased during this period. 2.11 classrooms upgraded with Smart Class facilities. 3.Online feedback system by the students, PTA and OSA initiated. 4.Access to INFLIBNET and EDU-SAT programmes at the Library. 5.Campus (Old Blocks) made Wi-fi friendly . 6.E-learning resources added to the library. 7.Automation of office by TCS of Meshilogic. 8.Introduced NPTEL/Swayam/Coursera courses. 9.Every student of the college was insured for compensation for accidental injury or death. Even the parents life was insured against accidental deaths
6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms
Response:
The college gives prime importance in the academic outcome of every student. IQAC has initiated several measures to review teaching, learning process and has implemented several reforms to evaluate student’s learning outcome.
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Academic audit: The institution reviews its teaching learning process regularly by a comprehensive process operated at three different levels through the structures formulated by the institution, which ultimately culminates into an academic audit at the end of each semester. IQAC plays a key role in the process at the level of Institution, Department and Faculty member/Tutor.
Institution Level: The staff coordinators of various academic bodies are decided annually in a rotational basis. The Principal will announce the strategies to be deployed in the academic year . Result analysis and other academic matters are discussed in the Staff council and HOD meetings. Teacher feedback is collected at the end of every year by the IQAC chairperson. Department Level: Departments prepare Action Plan for the year based on the guidelines of IQAC.
Academic process based on the monthly report prepared by the faculty members is reviewed in departmental meetings. Head of the departments represent the progress of academic activities in the college council and in general staff meetings.
Faculty/Tutor Level: Teaching plan, teaching schedule and monthly reports are prepared by every faculty. The learning outcome of the student is analysed at teacher level. Tutors will monitor and evaluate the result of each student under his/her group. The result of continuous evaluation is informed by the tutor in PTA meetings conducted in each semester. Students’ feedback is obtained by the IQAC on teaching process for review and evaluation. The thrust area of Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the college was given to innovations in teaching, learning and evaluation. The points assessed include: transmission of knowledge use of ICT resources initiatives on effective curriculum delivery innovative TLE strategies of the department special educational/learning needs of advanced learners and slow learners innovative method to assure student centric learning and its impact study enrichment courses/programmes Examination reforms introduced.
The IQAC identifies the strength and weakness of the department and gives suggestions for improvement. The IQAC audit facilitated by the IQAC was instrumental in teaching innovations like KSCSTE sponsored student research projects, enrolment of students and faculty members in online courses, participation of students in student support programmes, internships and Inter disciplinary knowledge sharing programmes.
Reforms initiated by IQAC:
Implementation of e-assessment as part of the internal examination.
Page 81/129 23-01-2020 02:44:48 Encouragement to online submission of assignments. Smart classrooms to augment the teaching-learning process. Introduced NPTEL and other MOOC courses. Skill enhancement courses were started. Students’ exposure enhanced through seminars, guest lectures and field visits. Online Feedback system introduced Information Management System implemented Green Practices undertaken and internal green audit made formal
6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year
Response: 8.2
6.5.3.1 Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 4 6 12 15
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6.5.4 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:
1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2.Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow up action 3.Participation in NIRF 4.ISO Certification 5.NBA or any other quality audit
A. Any 4 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
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6.5.5 Incremental improvements made during the preceding five years (in case of first cycle) Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles)
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Introduction of new course - M.Sc Botany, BCA and M.Com Finance New department of Social Work was introduced All science departments got assistance from DST-FIST. Utilized 79.5 lakhs out of the sanctioned 90 lakh rupees. Life Insurance policy was introduced to all students and their parents by PTA The whole campus has wi-fi connectivity Automation of office initiated through TCS of Meshilogic Introduced new skill development courses. 11 skill development courses are in progress. Tailoring classes are conducted as part of the ‘Chavara darsan’ programme SC/ST students are given special coaching classes for Bank tests and PSC tests as a part of SC Empowerment Programme. Introduced online feedback system for students and alumni Faculties encouraged to apply for research projects. Many minor and major projects were granted. Some of the faculties developed E-content through EMMRC of Calicut to NEC. All faculties were given introduction to E- content development through workshop organized by IQAC Students and faculties encouraged to do NPTEL online courses Initiated online learning management system by training faculty on MOODLE Surveillance through CCTV in examination halls and laboratories to ensure utmost transparency. 24 hour CCTV recording with 4 cameras at the entrance gates, with 4 week backup of data for security purpose. Compulsory display of the consolidated internal assessment statement (CIA) on the department notice board to ensure transparency. Signatures of students are ensured in CIA sheet before uploading to University portal. 4 research scholars were awarded Ph.D from the Research Dept. of English Workshop and Seminars relating to IPR was conducted. Strengthened Social Outreach activities of the institution. Flood relief activities undertaken by NSS students were really appreciated. 10 computers separately installed to access INFLIBNET and EDU-SAT programmes E-learning resources added to the library 11 classrooms were upgraded with smart class facility A separate computer lab was set up for BCA Campus Placements drives increased many folds. Frequent Career Guidance Classes are conducted. Programme like Walk with Scholar (WWS), Scholar Support Programme (SSP) and ASAP are given encouragement Applied for NIRF and was ranked 48 among colleges in India in 2016; in 101 band-150 in 2017
Page 83/129 23-01-2020 02:44:49 and 150-200 in 2018. The institution also participated in ARIIA Ranking. A report for Swatch Bharath Ranking of college campus was submitted to Govt. of India Govt. of Kerala certified Professional Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering was conducted. Opportunity for students to learn 2 wheeler and 4 wheeler driving was introduced in the campus.
Campus was made eco-friendly. Green audit was made formal.
Various energy conservation measures were initiated in the campus. Especially biogas plant and solar modules were installed Initiation of Organic Farming & Biodiversity Park. Plant saplings distributed to students. Awareness talks on Gender Sensitization. Self defense classes organized by Physical Education department and social work department. Friday afternoon break was allotted for cleaning activities as a part of compulsory social services. Each department was allotted an area of land for beautification and maintenance. Shade Garden was initiated. Fests on eco-friendly food, many other exhibitions, blood donation camps, eye camps etc were conducted. Ozone day celebrations, Wetland Day celebrations, Environment Day Celebrations, Energy Conservation Day Celebrations were organized. Awareness programmes on Solid Waste Management done.
Page 84/129 23-01-2020 02:44:49 Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five years
Response: 28
7.1.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
12 2 3 2 9
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7.1.2
1.Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as: 1.Safety and Security 2.Counselling 3.Common Room
Response:
The institution gives high thrust to provide facilities relating to gender sensitivity in the campus.
Safety and Security
The college has 24 hour security guard to ensure the safety of the day scholars and the hostel inmates. Security cameras are also installed at strategic locations. Entry is restricted for visitors both within the college and the hostel. Students can leave the campus with the written consent of the class tutor and the Principal. In the event of security concerns, eve teasing or complaints regarding non compliance of safety measures by bus operators, the Principal informs Police department and issues are sorted out.
There is a Health Care Centre with basic facilities that ensures safety in case of medical emergencies. The PTA has introduced a medical accidental insurance to students and parents. The college has anti-ragging cell which ensures strict compliance of anti ragging measure. Helpline numbers against ragging are displayed on notice boards. Training programme in self defense—Taekwondo (physical education), Karate (MSW) have been imparted to the students.
Page 85/129 23-01-2020 02:44:50 Service Providing Centre provides legal aid, counseling sessions and assistance to approach courts for relief and rehabilitation under Protection of women against domestic violence Act. Suggestions boxes are placed at various places in the campus to inform the grievances of the students.
Counselling
Psychosocial Counseling:
The Family Counselling Centre (FCC) which is a part of SSL , has two full time professionally qualified women psychological counselors for the effective management of problems and challenges faced by girls .They address common student concerns ranging from anxiety , stress, fear of change, academic worries, home sickness etc. Dr.Sr.Gisala George, who is in-charge of Sports Yoga and Meditation, also counsels girls to help overcome stress and anxiety. As a part of fitness drive of the students and staff, multi gym and a fitness centre is attached to the Physical Education Department.
Academic Counselling:
The class tutors acts as Teacher Counsellors, who takes special care of students especially their safety and ethical conduct in the campus and society. Tutors also coordinate with wardens of the hostel and exchange personal details, academic performances and behavioural patterns of the hostel inmates. The students’ performances are also informed during the PTA meetings. Programmes like SSP, WWS, ASAP and Remedial coaching is also conducted to slow and advanced learners.
Career Counselling:
Career Guidance and Counselling Cell and Entrepreneurship Development Cell arranges career guidance classes, skill development training , talks and interactive sessions with successful entrepreneurs, professionals etc. to develop communicative skills, develop personality, time management, facing interviews and also to develop leadership skills. Various departments and also clubs encourage students to take up competitive exams and provides coaching classes for NET,SET, GATE,TOEFL etc.
Common Room
A Common room is located in the Alphonsa Block, which has access to Sick room that is provided with beds, first aids and toilet is prevalent in the campus.
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7.1.3 Alternate Energy initiatives such as:
1.Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energy sources
Response: 19.9
Page 86/129 23-01-2020 02:44:50 7.1.3.1 Annual power requirement met by the renewable energy sources (in KWH)
Response: 25080
7.1.3.2 Total annual power requirement (in KWH)
Response: 126000
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7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs
Response: 4.49
7.1.4.1 Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH)
Response: 204
7.1.4.2 Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH)
Response: 4548
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7.1.5 Waste Management steps including: • Solid waste management • Liquid waste management • E-waste management
Response:
The College has Nature Club, Seed Club, NSS, NCC etc that give emphasis on reducing the generation of waste and proper disposal of waste in the campus. The waste in the campus is sorted into solid, liquid and E-waste .The wastes are effectively disposed to make the campus clean and healthy. The college adopts various ways to manage wastes.
Solid Waste Management:
The major solid waste materials generated includes food waste, leaf litters, plastic and papers. The food, plastic and paper wastes are collected by placing waste bins at various locations in the campus. Waste bins
Page 87/129 23-01-2020 02:44:51 are kept in all class rooms and staff rooms. The waste from hostel kitchen is deposited to the Biogas plant which has 200kg capacity.
The faculty of Department of Zoology acts as a consultant for solid waste management in the neighbourhood. As part of this, Dr.S.Jayasree, Dept of Zoology has carried out an intensive hand on training on “Windrow Composting technique, an eco-friendly solid waste management approach to Self Help Group (SHG)”.
The 4Rs: Refuse, Reuse, Reduce and Recycle are the only way to fight plastic pollution. The non biodegradable plastic wastes in the campus was disposed with the help of Mathrubhumi, a leading daily of Kerala. The nature club identified a plastic recycling unit functioning at Erode who makes mat, pot and other utensils from waste plastic. As a part of plastic free campus college discourages the use of flex boards. Paper usage is minimized by promoting online systems and by printing on both sides. One side papers are also reused for printing. The paper usage is also minimized in the college by promoting automation and e-governance. To promote the principles of reuse and recycle, used clothes were recycled into finished mats by the students of Department of History.
The fumes, gases and wastes produced during chemical reactions in chemistry lab are reduced by the conduct of awareness, eco-friendly experiments and greener approaches in chemistry lab.
The Harmony Club of department of Zoology uses waste papers (Brochures, invitation cards etc) to make eco-friendly pens and decorative / value added pieces.
ASAP students also recycle paper wastes to paper pens and even conducted “Anokhi Fest”- an exhibition cum sale of Paper pens.
Liquid Waste Management
The main source of liquid waste includes effluents from toilets and laboratories which are collected into separate septic tanks .Such effluent pits are not located near the water bodies. The unstored liquid chemical wastes are discharged to effluents. Well constructed drainage systems leading to the closed collection tanks are located in the campus. The tanks are regularly cleaned to avoid stagnation of water.
E-waste Management
Page 88/129 23-01-2020 02:44:51 The electrical and electronic devices that are beyond redemption are disposed of to e-waste recycling unit functioning at Erode, Tamil Nadu. Periodic checking ensures proper disposal of non-working electronic items.
The Harmony Club of department of Zoology used old CDs for making decorative and value added pieces.
7.1.6 Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus
Response:
The college takes all possible efforts for rain water harvesting and effective utilization in the campus. A Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is available in the campus to collect, store and reuse rain water as the department is in need of enormous quantities of water for laboratory purpose. A rain water harvesting system comprises components of various stages- transporting rain water through pipes or drains, filtration and storage in tanks for reuse or recharge. During the rainy season, the rain water from the open terraces directly flows to the system of rain harvesting pipeline and reaches the tank directly. The accumulated water fulfils the required water resources of the institution throughout the year. Rain water collected from the roof of the institution make a major contribution to the availability of water. The implementation of rain water harvesting plant relieved the issues associated with the scarcity of water in the laboratory.
The other rain water collecting structures available in the college campus are a. deep pond behind the main block and b. a collection tank in front of the college, which currently is used to collect the runoff water during rainy season.
The college also has a deep well in the campus which is a source of clean water. These collection sites are connected to a motor that facilitates drawing out water to distribution pipelines.
Plants that could retain water for long period are promoted in campus as xerophytes. Water recharge pits are constructed in the campus for infiltration of rain water to increase ground water table. The advantage of rain water storage and harvesting in the campus is that the natural water level of wells in the neighbourhood remains substantially increased in all seasons.
Dr. Liji KT of Department of Economics has carried out a project entitled “Economics of Rain Water Harvesting in Kerala with special reference to Palakkad district’ with financial assistance from UGC under Minor research Project Scheme. The objective of the project includes was to examine the extent of water stress and the significance of roof top rain water harvesting in recharging the background water level, investigate the impact of rain harvesting to eliminate the problem of water scarcity, know about various methods of rain water harvesting, understand the role of government and non-governmental organization, know the expenditure pattern of rain water harvesting.
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• Students, staff using
Bicycles
Public Transport
Pedestrian Friendly Roads
• Plastic free campus
• Paperless office
• Green landscaping with trees and plants
Green Practices
Means of Transport Percentage of usage among staff and students Public transport 72.46 % Vehicle Pooling 4.21% Two Wheeler 7.67% Four Wheeler 2.5% Pedestrians 13.13% Bicycles 0%
Public transport:
More than 72% of the students use public transport facility for their journey. Even more than 50% of the staff use public transport for their to and fro journey to college. The students and staff use car-pooling system which helps to lower carbon emissions.
Pedestrian friendly roads:
There is enough parking facility in the college premises. All vehicles are not permitted into the college
Page 90/129 23-01-2020 02:44:51 campus which is strictly monitored by security in the entrance, making the road inside the campus pedestrian friendly. From the college entrance gate a tar road is provided for pedestrians to reach the college office without any traffic. The various blocks in the campus are connected with well planned roads. Road side plantations are also done for pedestrian roads.
Plastic free campus:
The college encourages the policy of minimizing the use of plastics in the college premises. Paper cups are used in the college canteen and also during the conduct of various workshops/seminars/programmes etc. In the college hostel, plastic utensils are replaced by plastic free/stainless steel utensils. Awareness programmes relating to creation of a plastic free campus is also conducted for the students.
Paperless office:
Efforts are made in providing study materials to students in soft copy through whats app, email and MOODLE (Just in the initial stage). Certain departments practice online examinations to reduce paper use. As an initiative towards paperless office, college has a Total Campus Solution, an Information Management System which has made administrative work partly paperless. Attendance marking, internal assessment, question papers etc are made online. The library is computerized with OPAC system. E- resources as INFLIBNET (Nlist) are available in the library. Blackboards in front of the visitors room, public announcement system and communication through emails, whats app etc between teachers and office are initiatives towards paperless office.
Green landscaping with Trees and Plants:
The college has a lush green campus by implementing green landscaping, tree plantations all around, thus attaining carbon neutrality. The College takes care to maintain a green campus. There are well-maintained gardens such as Herbal garden, medicinal garden and two vegetable gardens within the campus. Apart from this, there are coconut groves, banana plantations, seasonal fruit bearing trees etc. within the premises. There are about 115 species of trees in the campus. Shanthisthal ( Hortus Clementia), a Biodiversity park established by the Department of Botany is monitored by Kerala State Biodiversity Board , is a natural laboratory for Bio-diversity studies in flora. The Clementia specimen park also aims to provide a refuge to rare, endangered plant species. A Nakshatravanam has been established inside the specimen park with twenty seven medicinal plants. A shade garden and a herbal garden is also established in the campus.
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7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component during the last five years
Response: 3.22
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:
1.Physical facilities 2.Provision for lift 3.Ramp / Rails 4.Braille Software/facilities 5.Rest Rooms 6.Scribes for examination 7.Special skill development for differently abled students 8.Any other similar facility (Specify)
A. 7 and more of the above
B. At least 6 of the above
C. At least 4 of the above
D. At least 2 of the above
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7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during the last five years
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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7.1.11 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community during the last five years (Not addressed elsewhere)
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7.1.11.1 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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7.1.12 Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers, governing body, administration including Vice Chancellor / Director / Principal /Officials and support staff
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Page 93/129 23-01-2020 02:44:54 7.1.13 Display of core values in the institution and on its website
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7.1.14 The institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness about national identities and symbols; Fundamental Duties and Rights of Indian citizens and other constitutional obligations
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7.1.15 The institution offers a course on Human Values and professional ethics
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7.1.16 The institution functioning is as per professional code of prescribed / suggested by statutory bodies / regulatory authorities for different professions
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7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties during the last five years
Response: 33
7.1.17.1 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years
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7.1.18 Institution organizes national festivals and birth / death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities
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College regularly celebrates National festivals, Observance of Days to commemorate National personalities.
Republic day is celebrated every year with patriotic fervor. Cultural programmes related to patriotism and national integration is organized. Principal of the college hoists the national flag and receives the Guard of Honor of NCC. NCC Cadets participate in the parade and Republic Day programme at Fort Maidan Palakkad.
Independence Day: The students, teachers and non-teaching staff celebrate Independence Day. The Principal of the college hoists the Flag. NCC Cadets participate in the parade and Independence Day programme at Fort Maidan Palakkad. Elocution competition, Patriotic Song competition and Intercollegiate quiz competition are regularly been organized.
Teachers Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan by honoring teachers. Various programmes like teaching by final year and P G students, cultural programmes by final year degree students are organized in this regard. Students also give gifts to teachers and seek blessings from the department teachers.
National Mathematics Day is celebrated as an honour to Sreenivasa Ramanujan for his contribution to Mathematics. The day is observed by conducting seminars, talks by eminent personalities in the field of Mathematics and exhibitions.
Student`s Day is observed as a tribute to Late President APJ Abdul Kalam. The day is observed by conducting exhibition and quiz related to the life and mission of Dr.Kalam
Page 95/129 23-01-2020 02:44:56 Gandhi Jayanthi: Quiz competition is organized by PG Department of Commerce in connection with Gandhi Jayanthi on 2nd October. NSS unit engages in cleaning of the campus in connection with Swachh Bharath Abhiyan.
National Science Day is celebrated to mark the discovery of Raman Effect. College regularly observes National Science Day by conducting science seminars; quiz competitions etc. associating to the theme of National Science Day of every year. Programmes sponsored by KSCSTE are also conducted by various science departments.
Reader’s Week (Vayanapakshacharanam) Day: The departments of the institution observed “Reading week Celebration” as a mark of respect in the death anniversary of P N Panicker, the father figure of Library and Literacy Movement in Kerala on 19th June every year by conducting poster/debate /book exhibitions/Quiz etc. MSW department could set a department library with so many subject related books and inaugurated on 19th June.
International Yoga Day is observed by conducting practical session and Demonstration of yoga organized by the Department of Physical Education on 21st June. NCC unit also celebrates the Yoga day by demonstration classes.
NCC Day is celebrated with a variety of programme by the NCC cadet. They also visit orphanages and old age home.
Onam, Christmas, Kerala Piravi, and festivals of National importance are celebrated by conducting cultural fest, competitions, games etc.
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7.1.19 The institution maintains complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative and auxiliary functions
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The institution maintains transparency in financial, academic, administration and auxiliary functions. The office superintendent, Head Accountant and other related office staff conducts the internal audit and
Page 96/129 23-01-2020 02:44:56 financial reports are prepared. The auditing is done in association with Abraham Jose and Sons, which is a certified chartered accounting firm at Thrissur. All financial information and reports are prepared with complete accuracy and the finalized report is send to the concerned authority and periodic inspections are carried out by officials from the Department of Higher Education. The college has strong a Alumnae Association and they kind heartedly contribute towards supporting financially various academic and non- academic activities in the college. The accounts of alumnae association are prepared and maintained efficiently. Separate accounts and reports are maintained for funded programmes (Day Celebrations, Major /Minor/Students research projects), UGC Cell, Kerala Higher Education Council sponsored programme like WWS, SSP, ASAP, seminars and conferences. The above mentioned accounts and reports are thoroughly audited on a regular basis. Authorized personnel from the government conducts audit to make sure the proper and effective utilization of funds. Since the Institution is a nonprofit organization, each account undergo a three tier auditing which include internal audit, external audit and auditing conducted by government authorities. The college follows resource mobilization policy which focuses on achieving the goals and target thereby ensuring accountability and transparency. Thus, a learner centric ecosystem is promoted by the governing body by coordinating and monitoring the optimal utilization of the funds.
The institution follows the guidelines of Right to Information Act and the institution has an Appellate authority, RTI officer and Assistant RTI officer.
At the commencement of every academic year, each department tentatively formulates an academic and non-academic action plan based on the university academic calendar, which is strictly adhered to. Matters pertaining to internal assessment and other related aspects are briefed to the first year degree students and their parents at the very beginning of the first semester itself. Each department conducts class PTA every semester for students, which creates a platform for interaction between faculty members and parents wherein details regarding internal marks, attendance report, and other academic related information are shared. Attendance report and internal marks are published in the notice board. Administrative activities are conducted by maintaining good level of transparency. Staff council makes decisions pertaining to administrative practices which are then shared with teachers for constructive feedback and suggestions.
The institution makes sure the involvement of student union members while execution of various activities and also encourage active functioning of various student clubs. Students play a pivotal role in various clubs and committees in the college. They enthusiastically perform the responsibilities assigned to them under the guidance of faculty members. This way the institution always upholds complete transparency in all activities.
7.2 Best Practices 7.2.1 Describe at least two institutional best practices (as per NAAC Format)
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1.Title of the Practice---- SPORTS--- Believe It , Achieve It 2.Objectives of the Practice 3.To identify talented sportswomen at school level throughout the state of Kerala and provide them with admission in the college. 4.To upgrade the competence of selected sports students by supporting them in terms of concessions regarding fees, food, accommodation etc. 5.To provide them with a congenial atmosphere in the sports hostel so as to enable them to concentrate on their sports training. 6.To hone the skills of the sports women through excellent coaches selected in consultation with Kerala State Sports Council. 7.To mould and perfect the talents of the selected sports students so as to make them globally competent. 8.Providing the selected sportswomen with training in additional life skills such as typewriting, stitching and computer courses etc., for the all round development of the individual. 9.To secure optimum employment for these students through achievements in field and track events.
1.The Context:
The college is in a semi-urban locality. Therefore it is very difficult for the students to develop their sports skills. The mission of the college is to empower women both academically and physically and the institution strives to keep this up. The college has played a great role in producing Olympian participants like M.D.Valsamma, P.T. Usha and Mercy Kuttan. The College was adjudged the “Best College In Sports And Games” under the University of Calicut in Women`s section in 2015-16 and 2018-19, the “Second Best College in Sports and Games” in 2014-15 and 2017-18 and “Third Best College in Sports and Games” for its overall outstanding performances in various sports disciplines.(details in the table below).
The sports students in games such as Kho- Kho, Ball Badminton, Soft Ball and Athletics have also been adjudged as Champions .
The Institution was the first to initiate a Kerala State Sports Council sponsored hostel in Sports and games. The unique feature of the sports hostel is that it is situated inside the campus facilitating easy access to the
Page 98/129 23-01-2020 02:44:57 sports ground and the academic blocks. As a result of such excellent performance in sports, the students have been suitably placed at the Central Government offices (Railways, LIC, CRPF, CISF) State Government offices ,PSUs etc.
1.The Practice
The Institution follows a systematic process in grooming women with sports skills. They are:
Identifying sportswomen at school level. Providing training in summer camps and Sports Council selection trials. Segregation of such women as per their potential. Providing free hostel, University fee concession. Honing their skills through rigorous coaching. Making them job-competent by providing them with job-oriented training and life-skill training.
Such a system is rigorously followed which is in line with the mission and Vision of the College. The Department of Physical Education has provided impetus to skill development by initiating an extension activity titled “Catch them Young”. As a part of this programme, the Institution aims at nurturing sports women with potential by:
1.Hosting and sponsoring the ‘Chavara Sports Meet for Girls’ of the financially backward schools of the neighbourhood. 2.Making ground facilities available on request to the neighbouring schools, PSU’s, alumnae, government organizations etc. 3. Extending the services of the Institution’s athletic coach to the neighboring schools. 4.College conducts a certificate in college Fitness (COFE) for the sports students to make them physically fit for the various sports events
1.Evidence of Success
The following charts are testimony to the success rate of our sportswomen at University, Inter University, National and International level:
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Awards won by the College for outstanding performance in Sports
Position/ Title Of TheDescription Of Award Award 1. Second Best CollegeInstituted by the University of Calicut Overall outstanding performance in Award various sports disciplines among all affiliated colleges. 1. Best College Award Instituted by the University of Calicut for overall performance in various sports events in the Women’s section. 1. Third Best CollegeInstituted by the University of Calicut Overall outstanding performance in Award’ various sports disciplines among all affiliated colleges. 1. First Best CollegeInstituted by the University of Calicut for overall performance in various sports Award events in the Women’s section. Second Best CollegeInstituted by the University of Calicut for overall performance in various sports Award events in the Women’s section.
Awards won by the Students for outstanding performance in Sports
Name Of TheTitle Of The Award Candidate 1. Sandhya K.K Star of Kerala Keral Senior State Ball Badminton Championship. Greeshma S. Star of Kerala Keral Senior State Ball Badminton Championship. 1. Mintu P.R. Star of Kerala Kerala State Junior ball badminton Championship. Sreethu V. S. Star of Kerala Kerala State Junior Ball Badminton Championship. 1. Best Player South Zone Inter varsity Kho-Kho Tournament Best Player South Zone Senior National Softball Tournament Sreethu P.S. Star of Kerala Senior State Ball Badminton Championship
NEW MEET RECORDS
Year Name Of The Candidate Event Category 2014-15 Thara M.D. 10,000m race Inter zone Athletic Meet. Rajna H Javelin Throw Inter zone Athletic Meet. 2015-16 Thara M.D. 10,000m race College Meet Rajna H Javelin Throw Inter zone Athletic Meet
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Jyothi Krishna 100 m hurdles Kerala State Senior Inter- District Championship 2018-19 Sophia M. Shaju Discus Throw Calicut University Interzone Athletic Meet
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
YEAR NAME OF THE CANDIDATE EVENT PARTICIPATED PLACE 2014-15 Jisha V.V Junior World Athletic Championship USA. 2015-16 Nijeesha M South Asian Federation Games Guwahati, India 2016-17 Varsha S Asian Championship Indore, India 2017-18 Sreya S Tennis Volleyball Team Asian Championship Sri Lanka Rahna R Asian Championship Sri Lanka 2018-19 Varsha S International Kho-Kho Championship London Kalaivani K International Kho-Kho Championship London BEST PRACTICE 2
1. Title of the Practice : Green Canopy: Growing a Greener World
2. Objectives of the Practice
As environmental sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for the world, the role of institutions of higher education in relation to environmental sustainability initiatives is becoming more and more prevalent. Colleges have a right and a duty to indicate where problems exist and they should also look for, find and create tools to solve those problems.
In this context, we the Zoology Dept. , Botany Dept., NSS, MSW etc of Mercy College took efforts in creating a healthy environment and conservation of natural resources under the practice, “Green Canopy: Growing a Greener World”.
Under this practice we look forward to establish a sustainable development through following aspects:
1. Environmental Education
2. Extension & Outreach
3. Research
3. The Context
The world in 21st Century is developing at an alarming rate while on the other hand heavy destruction of natural resources is going on too. Efforts to meet the needs of a growing population are interconnected. But unequal and human-dominated world are ignoring the Earth’s essential life-support systems (Kofi Annan, 2000). Today, the human society is facing severe environmental problems like climate change, greenhouse effect, energy crisis, depletion of natural resources, biodiversity loss, pollution of air, water, soil, etc. The
Page 101/129 23-01-2020 02:44:57 scope of the problems is from local level to global level. Higher educational institutions can be the best option to solve this situation because; environmentally responsible citizens accept responsibility for what happens in their community – not only environmentally but also politically, and socio-economically. If it is the role of colleges to educate members of society, then they must be actively instrumental in the sustainability movement.
Every college is unique and has its own traditions, culture and geographical area. They are familiar with their surroundings. They can use their existing knowledge and trained man power to address problems and issues concerned at the local level, as well as related to the national and global community.
4. The Practice
1.Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: A primary educational mission has been adopted to teach students to make them able to influence public decisions where environmental issues are extremely important.
1.Biodiversity Education to Schools
To provide biodiversity education through collaborative efforts with nearby schools, annual visits to our Biodiversity Museum are arranged where students will get acquainted with various biological specimens representing different taxonomical categories.
1.Field Projects to Degree Students
To provide an insight regarding environmental issues faced by common people and remedial measures that has to be opted; degree students are encouraged to take up issues mostly related to solid waste management (Household Solid Waste especially Plastic Waste).
1.Nature Camps
We strongly believe that nature is the quintessential teacher. By making our students to participate in Nature camps; we hope to inculcate appreciation and curiosity for the environment in them.
1.Nature Photography Exhibition
To advocate conservation outcomes, a Nature Photography Exhibition was arranged inspiring our students as wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts.
1.People Make the Difference
We highlight stories of people making a difference in their communities and organize an interactive session with those dignitaries for the students to get motivated.
1.Extension & Outreach: 2.Tree Planting Drive: It is told that the Creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn; hence a target of planting 1000 trees around the college campus has been set for the upcoming years while the practice started in 2011. 3.Medicinal Garden: To popularize the usefulness of commonly available and frequently used ethno
Page 102/129 23-01-2020 02:44:57 botanically important plants among students and to conserve the associated traditional knowledge for future generations, a medicinal garden has been set up inside the campus. 4.Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — three great ways to eliminate waste and protect our environment!
When earth is literally drowning in plastic, e-waste and other Solid wastes, the only way out is to reduce, reuse and recycle. A move to say NO to PLASTIC and to manage e-waste the 3 R`s programme which was initiated in 2017 in the campus. As an eco-friendly alternative to open dumping and open burning of solid wastes produced from various sources within the campus, a Vermi Compost unit and a Windrow Composting unit has been established.
1.Hands on training on Windrow Composting technique to women SHGs:
During 2016, under the sponsorship of KSCSTE, a hands on training cum demonstration of solid waste recycling through Windrow composting technique was arranged for 50 Self Help Group (SHG) members of Kallikad Panchayat, Palakkad District.
1.Rain Water Harvesting:
The college takes all possible efforts for rain water harvesting and effective utilization in the campus. A Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is available in the campus to collect, store and reuse rain water as the department the department is in need of enormous quantities of water for laboratory purpose. Dr. Liji KT of Dept. of Economics has carried out a project entitled “Economics of Rain Water Harvesting in Kerala with special reference to Palakkad district “with financial assistance from UGC under Minor research Project Scheme.
1.Research:
1.Student Project:
Plastic biodegradation: prospecting foliar fungal endophytes for their ability to degrade LDPE funded by KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala.
1.Faculty Project:
Evaluation of Phytoremediation potential of Pepperomiapellucida for organophosphorus pesticides -Quinalphos an cytogenotoxic assessment of degraded metabolites was funded by UGC, Govt. of India.
A project undertaken by Dr.Liji KT by conducting surveys on the efficiency of WHU`s in Palakkad Districts was very useful , and the results of the survey has been presented to local public and also in international seminars.
5. Evidence of Success
Provide evidence of success such as performance against targets and benchmarks, review results. What do these results indicate? Describe in about 200 words.
Page 103/129 23-01-2020 02:44:57 1.Sensitized 240+90 students from 4+2 nearby schools regarding the importance of biodiversity by acquainting them with various biological specimens representing different taxonomical categories. 2.Using field projects on Solid Waste-- almost 600 individuals representing 135 households in various parts of the District were made conscious of the negative impacts of inappropriate solid waste disposal. Almost 69% of the surveys are encouraged to participate in home composting through compost bins, biogas plant, incinerators and manure pits. The data also showed that all income groups use plastics and monthly percapita plastic waste generation ranged from 368 gm to 1265 gm and this has a lot to do with lifestyle, accessibility to resources and income status of the family. 3.During a nature camp in Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala that was organized jointly with Kerala Forest Department for 3 days, 34 students explored nature and its wilderness in its natural state and assured to work for its conservation. 4.A Nature Photography Exhibition arranged in collaboration with LEAP Nature Foundations, Palakkad, an NGO witnessed nature at its most dramatic, graceful and unexpected ways celebrating our natural heritage and inspired our students as wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts. 5.Experience shared by Ms. Arya Vinod on Bird Watching and Mr. Shyam Kumar on his endeavors as environmentalist, oriented our students on a mission towards sustainable utilization of natural produces and nature conservation. 6.As an eco-friendly alternative to open dumping and open burning of solid wastes a Vermi Compost unit and a Windrow Composting unit has been established within the campus, that can handle 0.5 tone solid waste /week from which 150kg compost is produced. 7.Through intensive hands on training on Windrow Composting technique, 50 Self Help Group (SHG) members of Kallikad Panchayat, Palakkad District extended an eco-friendly solid waste management approach and also created an increased entrepreneurial acumen. 8.To make the students aware on the extent of plastic and e-waste consumption and pollution, a campaign to reduce, reuse and recycle plastic and e-waste has been initiated. Around 1 tonne e- waste from various departments of the college and 2 tonnes of plastic waste has been collected and transferred to a recycler in Erode, Tamil Nadu. More than 100 students and 20 faculty members supported the programme. 9.Started planting tree saplings to meet the target of 1000 trees and a medicinal garden has been set up inside the campus to popularize the usefulness of commonly available and frequently used ethno botanically important plants among students and to conserve the associated traditional knowledge for future generations. 10.Research grants were mobilized from UGC, Govt. of India as well as from KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala to undertake projects on phytoremediation and plastic biodegradation respectively.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Constraints in Fund from agencies Unexpected natural calamities
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In tune with the Vision of the institution based on Love of God and service to mankind, the Social Service League of Mercy College was registered in 1970 under the aegis of Kerala State Social Welfare Board. Its aim is to work for the general welfare of the women and children of the locality. The President, Secretary and representatives from each department form the governing body.
Objectives
1.To provide optimal support for the development and welfare of women and children of all age groups 2.To conduct awareness programmes for economically backward women and children of the locality. 3.To provide job-oriented courses to women of the locality to eradicate social evils such as superstitious beliefs through proper awareness programmes. 4. To establish linkages with governmental organizations in order to empower women of the locality. 5.To reach out to the most marginalized children of Palakkad district and provide interventions in terms of shelter, medical aid, repatriation, rescue, sponsorship and emotional support.
The Social Service League of Mercy College functions with various social service units as
MERCY HOME
Mercy Home, Home for Aged and Destitute women arose as an offshoot of Mercy College since the Social Service League of the College desired to give love and care to the deserted and aged women of the state. Established in 1980`s, it is lodging 25 senior citizens who are above 60 yrs age , who lead a life of love and peace. Viomitran Palliative care provides additional facilities available are dormitory, recreational hall, sick room, chapel and parlour. Additional facilities include Vermi compost unit and biogas plant. Some the activities that inmates involve include organic farming, nurturing fresh water fish and rearing domestic animals.
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Anupam Day Care Centre is a Help Age Centre with free day care facility to senior women who are aged above 60. Women engage in candles, broom making, making paper bags, paper covers, book binding and agriculture. The day care centre has basic facilities such as spacious hall, recreation room with a TV.
FAMILY COUNSELING CENTRE
FCC offers counseling, referral and rehabilitation services to women victims. We offer free legal aid to needy women. The kind of cases range from dowry demands to marital maladjustments due to alcohol /drug addiction and extra marital relations. Efforts are made to resolve cases at the community level. The qualified staff at the centre constantly network with lawyers, counselors and psychiatrists to provide holistic solutions to the problems ranging from harassment by husband and in – laws and other problems encountered by teenagers and students.
Awareness programmes are conducted on issues related to adolescent problems, family issues, suicide prevention, exam phobia, alcoholism and drug abuse, marital problem etc. Regular subcommittee meetings are conducted once in three months. A variety of seminars and workshops are conducted to help women become aware of their legal rights and legal resources available to them.
SUCCESS RATE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTRE
Year Total Cases Follow-up Cases No.of Beneficiaries No.of Success Cases
2014 109 100 88 91 2015 140 122 132 102 2016 227 221 224 103 2017 426 418 422 384 2018 291 266 293 247
CHILDLINE
Childline of Mercy College functions as a Nodal Organisation in collaboration with Childline India Foundation, a Central Government scheme concerning Women and Child Welfare. It provides shelter, medical aid, rescue, restoration, and sponsorship to homeless destitute and abused children. Childline operates with a co-ordinator and an assistant.
SUCCESS RATE -CHILDLINE CASE 2014-15 2015-16 2017-18 Medical 10 24 17 Shelter 75 111 63 Rescue from abuse 115 199 177 Missing 55 36 35 Restoration 66 21 7 Sponsorship 5 32 140
Page 106/129 23-01-2020 02:44:57 Child in conflict with law 2 3 Unclassified 32 58 30 Referral 97 51 39 CRECHE
Creche provides maximum facility for children below five years of age of socially and economically backward women and working mothers of the locality at subsidized rates. Children are provided with health check-up, are given nutritious food free of cost. Two support staff takes care to improve the academic, communicative and social skills of children.
TYPEWRITING AND TAILORING CENTRE
The centre provides students of the Institution and local women from poor families basic facilities for Tailoring and Typewriting through trainings and courses at an affordable cost. This helps them get equipped in basic skills and also earn their livelihood.
SERVICE PROVIDING CENTRE
SPC started functioning according to “Domestic Violence Act 2005” aided by the Kerala State Social Welfare Board, Thiruvananthapuram. An experienced advocate works as Legal Counsellor. SPC has a Subcommittee which meets quarterly to evaluate the functioning. District Protection Officer, District Probation Officer, Police Officials, Lawyers and Ward Councilors are included in subcommittee. Apart from the awareness classes, free legal, psychological aid and medical aids, various outreach programmes are also provided.
SUCCESS RATE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTRE
Year Total No. of Cases Handled Follow-up Settled 2014 64 94 30 48 2015 75 103 28 39 2016 73 111 38 60 2017 80 120 40 35 2018 83 112 29 55
STUDENT SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
A student’s wing is formed under Social Service League to create social awareness to the students. Students visit orphanages, short stay homes, and old age homes frequently and distribute stationary items and cloths. Different occasions are celebrated with inmates of these homes.
Challenging Issues:
Delay in release of funds by the funding agency and lack of adequate financial support for infrastructural development. Inability to appoint experienced and qualified counselors, lawyers, teachers due to inadequate funding. Delay in processing domestic violence cases filed by Legal Service Providing Centre, Mercy
Page 107/129 23-01-2020 02:44:57 College, at the law courts. No conveyance facilities to the Daycare due to lack of funds. Since the computer has replaced typewriter there is a need to accommodate more computers in Typewriting Centre.
Challenges are overcome by:
Amount advanced by the Management. Infrastructural benefits provided by the Management. Measures adopted by the concerned staff for the speedy redressal of legal cases. Efforts taken to include computers in the Typewriting Centre.
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Additional Information :
The institution has A+, A grade holders and University toppers in the university examinations in every academic year. The institution has organized three international seminars, 80 National /State level seminars and workshops in the post accreditation period.The college promotes skill based programmes, gender equity programmes and entrepreneurship /empowerment activities that help in the overall development of the wards in the institution.
Concluding Remarks :
Mercy College, established in the year 1964 with a stated Vision and Mission has the key objective to execute a strategic plan in developing the college into a Centre of Excellence with Autonomous status by the year 2022. The college has taken all possible steps to bring quality initiatives in the Post accreditation period which has enormously been reflected in all the spheres of activities of the institution. Four new programmes were introduced. Academic blocks, ICT enabled teaching learning ecosystem, DST-FIST grant for the ScienceDepartments, UGC/KSCSTE funded major/minor /student projects, MoUs and Linkages, Entrepreneurship promotion, numerous extension and outreach programmes, Library e-resources, TCS software, many career guidance programmes and placement drives, International and National achievements in sports,and several green initiatives are the major highlights witnessed by the institution in the post accreditation period.The institution aspires to bring about a proper balance between traditional human/ethical values and emerging modern trends in all fields of knowledge thereby equipping women to face the future with immense will and perseverance.
Page 109/129 23-01-2020 02:44:58 6.ANNEXURE
1.Metrics Level Deviations Metric ID Sub Questions and Answers before and after DVV Verification 1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years
1.1.2.1. Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 7 8 12 12
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 5 5 8 11
Remark : The below mentioned have been removed:- 2018-19 Alankara beautician course is VET. Pre Marital course is not as per the guidelines of certificate/diploma programs 2017-18 Karate class- FORTRESS is not as per the guidelines of certificate/diploma programs Driving Class- No documentation attached 2015-16 Certificate course on Basic ideas for Architecture-course is not as per the guidelines of certificate/diploma programs.
1.1.3 Percentage of participation of full time teachers in various bodies of the Universities/ Autonomous Colleges/ Other Colleges, such as BoS and Academic Council during the last five years
1.1.3.1. Number of teachers participating in various bodies of the Institution, such as BoS and Academic Council year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 3 0 0 0
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 3 0 0 0
1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs offered during last five years
1.2.1.1. How many new courses are introduced within the last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 391 Answer after DVV Verification: 433
Page 110/129 23-01-2020 02:44:58 Remark : The HEI has again included practicals and project work and same have been removed such as THREE WEEKS PROJECT AND VIVA-VOCE,GENERAL PHYSICS PRACTICAL I,ELECTRONICS PRACTICAL II etc.
1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system has been implemented
1.2.2.1. Number of programmes in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented. Answer before DVV Verification : 22 Answer after DVV Verification: 21
1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
1.3.2.1. Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 45 Answer after DVV Verification: 0
Remark : The HEI has again provided the certificate/diploma programs again for value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills.
1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships
1.3.3.1. Number of students undertaking field projects or internships Answer before DVV Verification : 352 Answer after DVV Verification: 276
1.4.1 Structured feedback received from
1) Students, 2)Teachers, 3)Employers, 4)Alumni and 5)Parents for design and review of syllabus- Semester wise/ year-wise Answer before DVV Verification : B.Any 3 of the above Answer After DVV Verification: E.None of the above Remark : Opted out by HEI
1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows:
Answer before DVV Verification : A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website Answer After DVV Verification: C. Feedback collected and analysed Remark : The Input updated based on Feedback collected and analysed. No action taken report is submitted. Input updated based on documents received through IMS Query.
2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years
2.1.3.1. Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last five years
Page 111/129 23-01-2020 02:44:59 Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
99 101 114 100 99
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
410 0386 377 357 292
Remark : The input updated for Ay 2017-18 as actual students admitted from the reserved categories seats are only to be counted
2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls
2.2.3.1. Number of differently abled students on rolls Answer before DVV Verification : 12 Answer after DVV Verification: 8
2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc.
2.3.2.1. Number of teachers using ICT Answer before DVV Verification : 73 Answer after DVV Verification: 73
2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues
2.3.3.1. Number of mentors Answer before DVV Verification : 77 Answer after DVV Verification: 77
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years
2.4.2.1. Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
28 25 27 30 22
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
27 25 27 30 22
Remark : in AY 2018-19 , Dr.Priya Varma C has been removed as award of PhD degree is in Ay 2019-20 as per certificate attached.
Page 112/129 23-01-2020 02:44:59 2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years
2.4.3.1. Total experience of full-time teachers Answer before DVV Verification : 941 years Answer after DVV Verification: 569 years
2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years
2.4.4.1. Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
6 3 0 1 3
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 0 0 0 0
Remark : Only award to Mrs. M Lakshmi for AY 2018-19 is considered. The awarding institute is national level and the award is annual. All the other are not awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies and the level as demanded in the metric. The HEI as claimed entries of Best paper inm conferences and Selection of examiner, interviewer, speaker , research , Paper presentation, celebration of Women day etc. These are not considered awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies and are not eligible to be considered in this metric.
2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during the last five years
2.4.5.1. Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
11 11 9 9 7
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
31 31 30 27 22
2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students
2.6.3.1. Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution. Answer before DVV Verification : 586
Page 113/129 23-01-2020 02:44:59 Answer after DVV Verification: 608 2.6.3.2. Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution Answer before DVV Verification : 687 Answer after DVV Verification: 693
Remark : The HEI input updated as per attached self declaration.
3.1.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by government/non government sources such as industry ,corporate houses, international bodies, endowment, chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
3.1.1.1. Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0.40 0.37 2.75 16.35 29.9
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0.40 0.18 0.37 2.75 40.47
Remark : The HEI input updated as per DVV verification of Excel sheet and supporting documents. The Projects sanctioned in Ay 2012-13 and 2013-14 have been removed.
3.1.2 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides at present
3.1.2.1. Number of teachers recognised as research guides Answer before DVV Verification : 7 Answer after DVV Verification: 7
3.1.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies, during the last five year
3.1.3.1. Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 27 Answer after DVV Verification: 22 3.1.3.2. Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years Answer before DVV Verification : 455 Answer after DVV Verification: 205
Remark : 3.1.3.1 - Updated as per comments in 3.1.1
Page 114/129 23-01-2020 02:44:59 3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices during the last five years
3.2.2.1. Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
5 9 9 2 7
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 00 00 00 00
3.3.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research
Answer before DVV Verification : Yes Answer After DVV Verification: No Remark : No stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research is provided by HEI in PDF or on its website.
3.3.3 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years
3.3.3.1. How many Ph.Ds awarded within last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 7 Answer after DVV Verification: 05 3.3.3.2. Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 7 Answer after DVV Verification: 7
Remark : 3.3.3.1- 5 certificates of students have been provided in Assessment period Ay 2014-15 to 2018-19. The PhD awarded in Ay 2019-20 not to be considered
3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
3.3.4.1. Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
11 14 20 22 27
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
Page 115/129 23-01-2020 02:45:00 04 01 03 01 01
Remark : The HEI was advised that it had not provided ugc-care website link. The HEI was advised that a large number of links provided in its data were found to have invalid ugc-care website address. The HEI was requested to clean up its data and provide only authenticated and complete information in the NAAC prescribed format with ugc-care website details in Excel file in the form The HEI has attached blank in the link data and as ISBN/ISSN details of the conference proceedings. Only cases of Sciencedirect journals and those claimed to be on the ugc approved list by Sr. No. are considered.
3.3.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/international conference proceedings per teacher during the last five years
3.3.5.1. Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers in national/international conference-proceedings year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
13 25 10 24 4
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 25 10 16 2
3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years
3.4.2.1. Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 1 5 1 1
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 1 1 0
3.4.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years
3.4.4.1. Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids
Page 116/129 23-01-2020 02:45:00 Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1792 1740 1192 1251 1362
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
600 134 80 248 282
Remark : The HEI has given number of student more than total strength of students in HEI. It was advised to count one student once and not in every activity, It has again included many NSS activities, Mass Campus Cleaning is not considered in this metric as extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations are only considered. Out of the large number of entries given by HEI, following have been considered 2018 - Awareness program on Issues related ot child labour 2018 - Skit and flashmob 2018 - Cleaned the houses at the flood affected Sundaran colony area, Palakkad . 2018 - Cleaned the camp premises at Koonammavu, Ernakulam 2018 - Participated in the Run for Unity Marathon as a part of RashtriyaEkta Divas 2018 - Participated in a Green Protocol Rally for a plastic free Kalpathi Car Festival 2018 - As a part of World AIDS Day, volunteers participated in an awareness rally from District Hospital, Palakkad 2018 - Run for Unity 2018 - Campus cleaning 2018 - Green Protocol Rally at Kalpathy 2018 - Organic farming promotion to NSS volunteers by aVisit to Kanikkamatha Convent for participating in harvesting 2018 - National Eco fest at Attapadi 2017 - Blind walk seminar and flashmob 2017 - Flash mobon he theme stop violence against children 2017 - Seminar on suicide prevention 2017 - Planting tree saplings through sides of the roads in Sreenivasa Gardens Residential Area, Kallikkad, Palakkad 2016 - Palliative Care 2016 - Mass Mobilisation to make Kerala Liquor free and drug free 2015 - Training and Nutritional food kit supply 2015 - International seminar on violence against women 2015 - Day observation on AIDS and support to patients 2015 - Bus Exhibition on child abuse 2015 - Cleaning of the Pirayiri Panchayat KalyanaMandapam (Auditorium) 2015 - Cleaned the waste dumped on the sidewalks of the locality and also Govt. UP School, Pallipuram, Palakkad 2014 - 3 activities
3.5.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc during the last five years
3.5.1.1. Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the- job training, research, etc year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
11 7 4 8 2
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
Page 117/129 23-01-2020 02:45:00 Remark : The HEI given entries are not linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research. these are orders for training/ career counselling and certificate courses.
3.5.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, Other Institutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
3.5.2.1. Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 3 3 6 1
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
01 02 01 03 1
Remark : As per the HEI statement in the response dialogue box and the attached data with the Metric in response.
4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc
4.1.3.1. Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities Answer before DVV Verification : 30 Answer after DVV Verification: 16
Remark : As per the documents received in IMS query, DDVV could identify 16 number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc, accordingly input updated
4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years.
4.1.4.1. Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
285.18 29.40 23.70 28.87 0
Answer After DVV Verification :
Page 118/129 23-01-2020 02:45:00 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
2.51 29.40 5.26 0 0
Remark : The DVV has input values from Financial statements for AY 2018-19 to 2016-17 for infrastructure augmentation. Financial statement for AY 2015-16 and 2016-17 is same . The CA certificate values are not as per subject of metric.
4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
4.2.4.1. Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
385690 610613 524793 343703 348647
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
2.25 2.45 3.56 5.98 5.09
4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students
4.2.6.1. Average number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year Answer before DVV Verification : 550 Answer after DVV Verification: 550
4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years
4.4.1.1. Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
341.88 36.14 53.93 64.27 34.6
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
33.46 109.08 60.14 45.74 57.04
5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the institution besides government schemes during the last five years
Page 119/129 23-01-2020 02:45:00 5.1.2.1. Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution besides government schemes year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
241 232 231 208 192
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 2 3 4 5
Remark : The HEI input updated to students whose supporting documents have been provided by HEI ie CHRISANTA TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –
1. For competitive examinations
2. Career counselling
3. Soft skill development
4. Remedial coaching
5. Language lab
6. Bridge courses
7. Yoga and meditation
8. Personal Counselling
Answer before DVV Verification : A. 7 or more of the above Answer After DVV Verification: A. 7 or more of the above 5.1.4 Average percentage of student benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the last five years
5.1.4.1. Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1635 956 986 587 624
Answer After DVV Verification :
Page 120/129 23-01-2020 02:45:00 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1635 956 986 587 624
5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) during the last five years
5.1.5.1. Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
494 691 238 565 289
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
5.2.1.1. Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
180 151 81 153 78
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
169 70 52 111 56
Remark : The HEI input updated as per attached document
5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)
5.2.3.1. Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
26 24 28 3 10
Answer After DVV Verification :
Page 121/129 23-01-2020 02:45:01 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 3 3 7 4 5.2.3.2. Number of students who have appeared for the exams year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
62 45 59 48 23
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
62 45 59 48 23
Remark : The HEI has given more numbers of students qualified than Number of students who have appeared. More that data in on google drive can as suggested by NAAC SOP DVV cannot verify the data on google drives.
5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years.
5.3.1.1. Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
26 19 16 12 16
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1 0 2 1 2
Remark : The Inter university and college level certificates have not been considered.Some certificates are not readable and DVV is not permitted to check the certificates on google drive. Accordingly those readable and checked have been updated as mentioned below 2018-19 1.First Position in the International Kho-Kho Championship held at London. 2016-17 1.KHO KHO 2. Ball badminton 2015-16 1. KHO-KHO Reveena 2014-15 1.Ball Badminton National- greeshma. S 2. Kho -Kho Versha
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/ competitions organised at the institution level per year
5.3.3.1. Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wise during the last five years
Page 122/129 23-01-2020 02:45:01 Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
40 46 38 37 20
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
19 30 22 27 10
5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)
Answer before DVV Verification : ? 5 Lakhs Answer After DVV Verification: ? 5 Lakhs 6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
6.3.2.1. Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
24 7 8 1 14
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 5 2 1 5
Remark : Based on the supporting document of financial support provided, the DVV has updated the number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years
6.3.3.1. Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
2 3 1 4 2
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
Page 123/129 23-01-2020 02:45:01 1 2 1 3 1
Remark : The HEI input updated as per attached report/supporting document for number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years
6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last five years
6.3.4.1. Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
9 13 9 10 9
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
9 13 9 3 15
Remark : The HEI input verified as supporting certificates have been provided.
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)
6.4.2.1. Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3.305 0.01 0 3.938 7.227
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3.30 0 0 3.93 7.22
Remark : The Input updated but no document is provided for AY 2017-18 Top in Town Funds / Grants received
6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year
6.5.3.1. Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five
Page 124/129 23-01-2020 02:45:01 years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7 3 5 12 16
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 4 6 12 15
7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five years
7.1.1.1. Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
16 2 4 3 11
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
12 2 3 2 9
7.1.3 Alternate Energy initiatives such as:
1. Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energy sources
7.1.3.1. Annual power requirement met by the renewable energy sources (in KWH) Answer before DVV Verification : 2910 Answer after DVV Verification: 25080 7.1.3.2. Total annual power requirement (in KWH) Answer before DVV Verification : 10500 Answer after DVV Verification: 126000
7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs
7.1.4.1. Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH) Answer before DVV Verification : 27 Answer after DVV Verification: 204 7.1.4.2. Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH) Answer before DVV Verification : 268 Answer after DVV Verification: 4548
Page 125/129 23-01-2020 02:45:01 7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component during the last five years
7.1.8.1. Total expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
25.093 2.998 7.166 2.49 1.694
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
5.92 15.02 2.13 2.57 2.08
7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:
1. Physical facilities 2. Provision for lift 3. Ramp / Rails 4. Braille Software/facilities 5. Rest Rooms 6. Scribes for examination 7. Special skill development for differently abled students 8. Any other similar facility (Specify)
Answer before DVV Verification : B. At least 6 of the above Answer After DVV Verification: C. At least 4 of the above Remark : The Following have been considered 1.Physical facilities 2.Ramp / Rails 3.Rest Rooms 4. Scribes for examination
7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during the last five years 7.1.10.1. Number of specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
32 35 35 34 31
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
Remark : The HEI has not mentioned any specific initiative instead provided NSS activities, extension activities of 3.4.3 and 3.4.4. Some initiatives have been started since 2011 and HEI is mentioning them in this metric.
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7.1.11.1. Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
11 10 9 10 10
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
0 0 0 0 0
Remark : The HEI has not mentioned any specific initiative instead provided NSS activities, extension activities of 3.4.3 and 3.4.4. Some initiatives have been started since 2011 and HEI is mentioning them in this metric.
7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties during the last five years
7.1.17.1. Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
13 5 15 6 6
Answer After DVV Verification : 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 7 15 5 3
2.Extended Profile Deviations ID Extended Questions 1.1 Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 512 Answer after DVV Verification : 475
1.2 Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
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Answer After DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 21 21 21 21 19
2.1 Number of students year-wise during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2034 1970 1865 1664 1563
Answer After DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2034 1970 1865 1664 1563
2.2 Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 421 388 382 392 361
Answer After DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 421 386 392 392 361
2.3 Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 727 644 590 534 544
Answer After DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 693 605 554 515 500
3.1 Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
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Answer After DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 92 92 92 88 81
4.1 Total number of classrooms and seminar halls Answer before DVV Verification : 86 Answer after DVV Verification : 69
4.2 Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
Answer before DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 711.7 665.4 409.9 247.2 57.17
Answer After DVV Verification: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 172.58 537.43 123.92 57.17 57.17
4.3 Number of computers Answer before DVV Verification : 206 Answer after DVV Verification : 208
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