SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

SELF STUDY REPORT

2017

For submission to NAAC, Bangalore-560072,India.

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Name of the Principal : Dr. Sudhanath Chattopadhyay.

Name of the Institution : Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya.

City : Ashoknagar.

Pin Code : 743223

Accredited Status : Not Yet Accredited.

Work Phone : (03216) 236735

Fax : (03216) 231438

Website : www.nsmashoknagar.ac.in.

Email : [email protected] Mobile : 9775106871

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CONTENTS

SECTIONS PAGE NUMBER

COVERING LETTER OF THE PRINCIPAL 5 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 2. PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 14 3. CRITERION WISE REPORTS 30 3.I CURRICULAR ASPECTS 31 3.II TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION 47 3.III RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 113 3.IV INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 135 3.V STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 150 3.VI GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP 164 3.VII INNOVATIVE PRACTICES 182 4. PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENTS 192 4.I BENGALI 193 4.II EDUCATION 207 4.III ENGLISH 216 4.IV GEOGRAPHY 225 4.V HISTORY 240 4.VI MUSIC 251 4.VII POLITICAL SCIENCE 262 4.VIII SANSKRIT 273 4.IX SOCIOLOGY 280

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4.X DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS:A SHORT REPORT 290 4.XI JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION: A SHORT REPORT 293 4.XII PHYSICAL EDUCATION: A SHORT REPORT 297 4.XIII SPECIAL MENTION: DOEACC 305 5. ENCLOSURES, SITE PLAN & PHOTOS 306 6. DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION 319 7. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 320

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At this moment of presenting our Self Study Report (SSR) to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in connection with the maiden Accreditation of Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya, Shahidbag, P.O. Haripur, 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal, in the 1st Cycle, we would like to make a retrospection into the past, into the initiation of the College: from the beginning to the present of our College, which would surely reveal the roadmap ahead of an all-comprehensive development of our institution.

The Beginning

During the World War II, in the early forties after the Pearl Harbour incident, the Allied Forces set up an advanced air-base taking over around 750 acres of farmland from the three mouzas of Sherpur, Baigachi and Tahaberia in the district of North 24 Parganas,West Bengal.

Once the World War II was over, the air-base fell out of use. But the erstwhile farmland could never be reclaimed. In 1947, India became independent, suffering the pangs of partition preceded by violent communal riots. As a fall-out of it, huge numbers of people got uprooted from their soil - land, home, and the like - and started to come to the eastern part of the divided Bengal, re-christened as West Bengal. They were known (and somewhat frowned at then) as the refugees. The then Chief Minister of West Bengal, the late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, seeing the plight of these people started the process of getting compensation from the Allied Forces' headquarters. After a lot of efforts put in both by Dr. Roy and Jawaharlal Nehru the desired compensation was released. Dr. Roy was obstinate that the money received had to be spent building a new township for the refugees in the place where the air-base once was. He finally got his way and the desired township started to be built by the military contractors who once built the air-base.

Ashoknagar, the small town some twenty five kilometres from Barasat and 48 kms from Kolkata, came into being a couple of years after the independence and started to be filled with the people, 'refugees' from erstwhile East Bengal or East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

These people were mostly gentlemanly folk -admirers of education, art, theatre and the like. They first initiated the process of setting up schools, both primary and

6 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA secondary, in Ashoknagar for the academic betterment of their progeny. In a couple of decades, a good number of schools came up, both for boys and girls. But the want still was of a degree college to provide university level education in various subjects.

The College: the inception

The establishment of the college, Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya, was fulfilment of a dream long cherished by the eminent personalities and educationists of the township cutting across political divides and all barriers. In tune with the local thirst for education which resulted in the emergence of a sizeable number of Secondary and Higher Secondary schools in the Ashoknagar-Kalyangarh area, many eminent persons at that time, particularly those who happened to be the torch-bearers of the Refugee Rehabilitation Movement, led by the late Nani Kar, Dr.Sadhan Sen and Keshab Chandra Bhattacharya felt the need of a degree college to be set up in the area. The late Nani Kar was then an MLA. He was kind of a dreamer and an educationist himself and a teacher by profession. He had the magnetism in his personality to draw together a good number of eminent local persons, teachers, social- workers, politicians and educationists. The other colleges in the vicinity could hardly accommodate the increasing demand and number of higher education-seekers from far and near. The forerunners of the efforts to get a degree college established, led by men like the late Nani Kar, could make others see the dream. It can also be put in a little different way that it was the well-timed convergence of well-meaning people of all walks and divisions.

Then, after many a discussion and negotiations, came the day - 14th May, 1997- when a convention was held at the town hall of Ashokngar, Sahid Sadan. In this convention, local intelligentsia spearheaded by men like the late Nani Kar resolved to set up a degree college at Ashoknagar-Kalyangarh area and, thereby, assured the 'go ahead' for a long-standing local demand. That year coincided with the birth centenary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. So, it was quite unanimity of opinion that the name would be NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA. It was decided to be a co-educational institution, a general degree college.

Ashoknagar-Kalyangarh Municipality whose the then Chairperson, Smt. Sharmistha Dutta, was included among the first few members of the Preparatory/Organising Committee (Prastuti Committee) of the college, and she came forward to provide the

7 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA initial fund of Rs. 2,00,000/ and the late Chitta Basu, the then MP of Barasat, was chosen to head the said Committee as the President which responsibility he held till his death some years later. The late Nani Kar was selected the Secretary of that Committee.

Haripur Sanskriti Sangha, an established local club for many years, was of enormous help to get an area of 12.4 bighas for building the college. Local people enthusiastic about it donated money and organised blood donation camps to raise funds. Small personal donations also poured in.

The journey ahead

Affiliation from the University of Calcutta arrived on 8th December, 2000, and the much-awaited teaching-learning process took off at the adjacent Sanskriti Sangha Girls' School in the morning shift on & from 15th January, 2001. The college owes a lot of thanks to the Sanskriti Sangha Girls' School authority for providing the basics for the beginning. At the outset only 35 students were enrolled. The present two-storey building of the college was underway very soon. Funds or financial help either from the Government of West Bengal or India was a far cry in those days. MP LADS and MLA LADS funds were the only financial resource. When Nani Kar died suddenly of heart attack, his eldest son, Sri Babul (Sabyasachi) Kar, took over where his father left and carried on the tough task of raising the college. The present building was finally built with only five class rooms and one office room and was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of West Bengal, (now late) Jyoti Basu, accompanied by the then MIC of Higher Education,Prof. Satya Sadhan Chakraborty on 2nd June, 2002.

From such humble start, the college initiated its journey, stretching over sixteen years. The college now has an impressive two-storey building comprising 36 rooms and 17 class rooms, including specific rooms allotted to each Honours Departments and the Department of Physical Education, which like the Department of Music is a useful addition to the institution. The college has two ICT, one projector fitted Seminar Room and two large rooms with audio-systems and LCD projectors. There is also one virtual classroom. Our central Library has a well-furnished reading room meant for both Teachers and students. The campus of the college is fully Wi-Fi enabled.

Meanwhile, West Bengal State University was established in 2008 at Barasat and

8 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA the affiliation of all of the 57 colleges in the district of North 24 Parganas under the University of Calcutta were shifted to the new university by an act of the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal.

In 2008 the first Governing Body of the college was formed with Sri Babul (Sabyasachi) Kar as the 1st President. As per the Calcutta University Statutes there were four Teacher Representatives elected/nominated from among and by the sub- stantive teachers of the college excluding the Principal, who remained as the ex-officio Secretary of the Governing Body; two Representatives of the Substantive Non- teaching Staff were selected by them to be sent to the Governing Body; two Nominees each of the university and the Director of Public Instruction were sent to the Governing Body; the Chairperson of the Municipality of the area and one Representative of regular students of the college, normally, the General Secretary of the duly elected Students' Union, became a member of the GB. It took over from the erstwhile Prastuti (Organising) Committee which managed the affairs since the inception.

The number of students getting enrolled in the college has been increasing steadily. To date the roll strength of college now stands nearly at three thousands. The reason behind this steady rise is not too difficult to figure out. The teaching-learning- evaluation infrastructure of the college is conducive to academic upliftment. It has struck an exemplary chord among the neighbouring schools and colleges. The results of university examinations speak for our attainment despite being saddled with shortage of funds, manpower and infrastructure.

The college has earned a name among the higher education-seekers so much so that boys and girls from far-flung areas, village backwaters, from among minority and under-privileged sections of the population crowd up the college counters during the admission period to get into the 1st year class of BA & BSc. The minority and backward class students comprise the larger portion of the roll-strength.

At the moment honours courses in nine subjects are offered to the new-entrants to the college - both in BA and B.Sc. The subjects are Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Education, Sanskrit and Music. Thirteen subjects are there for General courses -- Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Music, Physical Education, Education, Sanskrit, Economics, Mathematics and Journalism and Mass Communication. At different points of time, these subjects have been introduced, mainly on demand from the students and parents 9 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA in general. Bengali, Sociology and Music in BA and Geography in BSc are the subjects in which some students have made excellent results over the years. Students in other subjects are no mean achievers though. The curricula and syllabi are ever since formulated by the Board of Studies (BOS) of the affiliating university, WBSU.

The regular UG Courses are of three years, which a student must complete within a maximum span of five years as per the WBSU regulations.UGC Students enjoy freedom to switch over to a new subject or stream within three months from the date of admission, according to Merit List and subject to vacancy. They are admitted to Honours Courses purely on the basis of results in the Higher Secondary and equivalent examinations. Seats are reserved for the students from SC/ST/OBC background as per rule. Since 2014-15, we have switched to the online admission system. From the academic session, 2015-16, by an order of the Govt. of west Bengal, online admission system has become compulsory for all colleges in West Bengal.

The College has a decent stock of valuable reference as well as text books, kept in the College Library and in the Departmental Libraries. The only science department so far is Geography. It is well-equipped with scientific instruments. All the depart- ments have their computers with internet facilities. The students also enjoy the facilities of ICT classrooms. The departments also avail this facility jointly. A detailed academic calendar, showing the allotment and workload, time frame and internal examinations schedule, is made at the beginning of each session. Class-room teaching is supplemented by (i) occasional holding of internal seminar-lectures on particular topics; (ii) arrangement of lectures through PPT; (iii) publication of wall-magazines ;(iv) educational tours; and (v) special lectures by eminent teachers of universities and other colleges. The College also follows the RTI Act, and has set up a Public Information Cell. Some other Cells that need special mentioning are: a) Sexual Harassment Cell; b) Anti-Ragging Cell; c) Career Counselling Cell; and d) Women's Cell which are clubbed under the Internal Complaints Committee.

The college library, now fully computerised, is regularly enriched with books on different subjects and cross-references, journals and magazines. Presently the number of books available in the college library is 8629. The computerised cataloguing of books has been undertaken and net-browsing facility is made available to the students who come to the reading room. This facility is equally available to the faculty too. The newly added Encyclopedia Britannica also provides easy access to information in various fields.

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The college has a recently modernised canteen adjacent to the main building, just beside the newly constructed Boys' Common Room & the Students' Union Room. The canteen offers tea, coffee, snacks, and wholesome food to the students and teachers at a reasonable rate. There is a committee to monitor the functioning of the canteen.

The Students' Union was for the first time formed in 2007. Since then every year, with one or two exceptions, elections of the representatives to the Students' Union are regularly held every end-January. Its General Secretary is tenured to be a member of the college Governing Body for one year.

The sanctioned full-time Teaching posts of the college are 19 at the moment of which 15 posts/vacancies are filled as per the reservation rules (100-point Roster) formulated by the Govt. of West Bengal. There are fourteen sanctioned full-time Non- teaching posts in the college of which twelve are filled. There are eight sanctioned Part Time Teachers in various subjects. They are an indispensable part of the college faculty. There are 8 Guest Teachers in different subjects. They also provide very useful academic manpower in times of need. The college also has a post of full-time Librarian which has been filled two years ago with recommendation from the West Bengal College Service Commission, a stipulated body for such purpose. With the help of two other staff, the librarian is working hard under the guidance of the designated authority to update and upgrade the college library to make it up to the mark.

The college has sixteen ad-hoc casual Non-teaching staff to bolster the deficiency of manpower in different sections.

The tenure of a college Governing Body is four years as per the statutes of the affiliating university. So, after the tenure of the 1st GB was over, came the time of re-constitution of the GB. After the change of guards at the Writer's Buildings of West Bengal in 2011, the two DPI nominees were changed--- the newly elected MLA of Ashoknagar assembly constituency and a councillor of the Municipality were sent in as the new nominees. The new GB, the 2nd one of the college, was formed with Sri Dhiman Roy as the President. He has been the DPI nominee since 2011. There is no provision of retaining the Chairperson of the local Municipality now in the 1st Statute of the West Bengal State University.

The college got its maiden recognition under section 2(f) & 12(B) vide the UGC

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Act, 1956, in the financial year of 2011 - 12. However, as the affiliating university, the WBSU, was yet to receive 12(B) status, our 12(B) statuses as well as all grants were withdrawn from the college in early 2013, after the initial disbursement of some funds by the UGC. In 2015, the WBSU was finally accorded 12(B) status. The college duly got back its 12(B) status on 15th March,2016.

Recently we have signed a number of MOUs with i) the local Municipality- managed hospital, Matri Sadan, for providing medical help, check-up, etc. to the staff and students; ii) the Municipal Multi-gym both for boys and girls; iii) the local public library for extending free reading-room facility to our students; iv) We have collabo- rated with DOEACC for providing basic computer education and v) we are planning to initiate a spoken English course at a subsidised rate for our students.

The college is enrolled with the Students' Health Home which undertakes some health programmes and provide medical assistance to the college students.

The National Social Service Unit of the college was introduced in the year 2014. It has already undertaken a good number of programmes like Blood Donation Camp and other awareness programmes at the college and in the local areas in collaboration with the Students' Health Home. Initiatives are also taken to open the NCC unit of the college.

Our students have been participating and performing excellently at different Sports Meets/Tournaments at the district, state and inter-university levels. In sports events like football, cricket, Volley ball, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi and Badminton the students of the college have made their mark by winning medals and trophies for the college. The Physical Education department is doing its best giving them guidelines.

Ever since the start of the programme of Youth Parliament & Quiz Competition, the College Team has been performing well. In 2012 the College Team won the 2nd prize in the Youth Parliament programme and came 2nd in the Quiz Competition at the state level. Such excellence certainly speaks of commendable activity other than the curricular one. In 2013, the college team won the 1st prize in Youth Parliament and went on to participate in the upper levels.

Netaji Subhas Open University has been approached for opening a PG study centre at the college. The authority of that university has been kind to accept our appeal and has proposed to visit our college for inspection into the status of the present

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We facilitate annually three meritorious students with medals/awards. In memory of the late Dr.Sadhan Sen, one of the founders of the college, two prizes are awarded by his son, Dr.Sujit Kumar Sen, to two students obtaining the highest marks in Honours and in General Part III (final) Examinations, 2015.The other award is in memory of the late Tanmay Kundu, a meritorious ex-student of the college who, unfortunately, committed suicide. This award is conferred to the student obtaining the highest marks in Bengali Honours. We have awarded the college toppers both in individual Honours & General papers at the same time. The ceremony for this takes place in mid-January every year.

One hundred and fifty students of our college belonging to the minority com- munity are going to get free job-oriented training under the aegis of the Aliah University of Kolkata, West Bengal soon.

The college has so far been given two grants from the Govt. of West Bengal - a SAAC grant of Rs. 8.5 lakh in 2010 and a building grant of Rs.12 lakh. The state government has also allowed Rs. 3 lakh to create a virtual classroom in the college. It is very sincerely expected that the future of the college is bright with the prospect of introduction of new subjects both in BA & BSc. We are looking forward to getting two more full time teachers in different subjects in 2016-17. These are the vacancies for which requisitions have long been sent to the West Bengal College Service Commission.

There is no denying that the college is heading for excellence. The lacunae of the college are mainly in the dire want of funds. Our sincerest efforts get stuck at that. But, we are reasonably hopeful to get over it in future. Such a prospect seems to be within sight only when all concerned - the GB, faculty, office staff and students start to work hard to that goal.

In short, our idea of academic excellence seeks to be all-comprehensive. This sig- nifies that we introspect into our own performances continually as to what ensures excellence in education. We won't stoop to limit ourselves to covering the prescribed syllabus only in the chalk and talk methodology and no laxity is entertained in this respect. But, looking ahead of the precincts of the syllabi, we also continually search what education in a holistic format should involve and what are the best ways to attain it.

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In the concluding part, we firmly assert our belief in an all-round development of our students. We encourage them to seriously take up co-curricular and extracur- ricular activities along with academic curricula. We presently have no playground of our own. We manage by getting permission from the adjacent club to use its playground. Besides, there is a gymnasium built within the main building of the college. We also provide separate indoor games facilities like carrom and table tennis for boys and girls. The elected Students' Union organises, with the guidance of teachers and staff of the College, annual sports, cultural programmes and various social welfare activities, and helps to develop and maintain ideal and healthy student-teacher- administration relations. 1. Profile of the Affiliated/Constituent College

1. Name and Address of the College:

Name NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA Address Sahidbag, P.O: Haripur P.S. Ashoknagar, North 24 Parganas 743223 City Ashoknagar State: West Bengal Website www.nsmashoknagar.ac.in

2. For Communication:

Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax e-mail with STD code Principal Dr. Sudhanath (O): 03216-236735 9775106871 03216- info@nsmashok Chattopadhyay (R): 03216- 221505 231438 nagar.ac.in Vice- N.A. N.A N.A N.A N.A Principal Steering Sri Jayanta (O): 03216-236735 9153218475 03216- jayantarana@ Committee Rana 231438 yahoo.co.in Co- ordinator(s) Smt.Mahua (O): 03216-236735 9830500473 03216- mahua_4400@ Bardhan 231438 gmail.com

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3. Status of the Institution:

Affiliated College √

Constituent College

Any Other (Specify)

4. Type of Institution

a. By Gender

i. For Men

ii. For Women

iii. Co-Education √

b. By Shift

i. Regular √

ii. Day

iii. Evening

5. It is a recognised minority Institution?

Yes

No √

6. Source of Funding

Government

Grant-in-Aid √

Self-Financing

Any Other

7. a. Date of establishment of the College: 08.12.2000

b. University to which the College is affiliated/or which governs the college (If it is a Constituent College):

West Bengal State University, Barasat.

c. Details of UGC Recognition:

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Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks (If any) (dd-mm-yyyy) i. 2f 31.10.2011 ii. 12(b) 15.03.2016 (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)

d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.):N.A.

8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes

No √

If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status: N.A.

9. Is the college recognized

a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

Yes

No √

If yes, date of recognition: N.A.

b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes

No √

If yes, Name of the agency: N.A.

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:

Location * SEMI - URBAN

Campus area in sq. mts. 16713.39 sqm

Built up area in sq. mts. 3572.4 sqm

(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

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

Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities √

Sports facilities

l play ground √

l swimming pool

l gymnasium √

Hostel

l Boys' hostel

l Girls' hostel

l Working Women's hostel

l Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching

staff (give numbers available - cadre wise)

Cafeteria √

Health Centre

l First aid √

l Inpatient √

l Outpatient √

l Emergency care facility √

l Ambulance √

l Health centre staff

o Qualified Doctor √

o Qualified Nurse √

Banking

Post Office Cheap store √

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Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff

Animal House

Biological Waste Disposal

Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage √

Solid waste management facility

Waste water management

Water harvesting

Weather Station

12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year(2016-17, First Year)

SI Programme Name of the Dura- Entry Medium Sanctioned No. of . Level Programme/ tion Qualification of / students N Course instruction approved admitted o. Student Strength 1a. Under- Bengali 3yrs a. 50% in total Bengali 120 88 Graduate Honours and 45% in subject OR b. 55% in subject b. Under- Education 3 Yrs a. a. 50% in Bengali 25 24 Graduate Honours total and 45% in subject OR b. 55% in subject c. Under- English 3yrs a. 50% in total English 70 53 Graduate Honours and 45% in subject OR b. 55% in subject d. Under- Geography 3yrs a. 50% in total English 70 70 Graduate Honours and 45% in & subject Bengali OR b) 55% in subject

18 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA e. Under- History 3yrs a. 50% in total English 70 23 Graduate Honours and 45% in & subject Bengali OR b. 55% in subject f. Under- Music 3yrs a. 50% in total Bengali 25 10 Graduate Honours and 45% in subject OR b. 55% in subject g. Under- Political 3yrs a. 50% in total English 50 04 Graduate Science and 45% in & Honours subject Bengali OR b. 55% in subject h.. Under- Sanskrit 3 Yrs a. 50% in Bengali 25 15 Graduate Honours total and 45% in subject OR b.55% in subject i. Under- Sociology 3yrs a. 50% in total English 25 02 Graduate Honours and 45% in & subject Bengali OR b. 55% in subject j. Under- B.A. 3yrs a. 50% in total Bengali 1200 1164 Graduate General and 45% in subject OR b. 55% in subject k. Under- B.Sc 3yrs a. 50% in total English 30 4 Graduate General and 45% in & subject Bengali OR b. 55% in subject

Post- Graduate

Integrated Programme s PG

Ph.D.

M.Phil.

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Ph.D Certificate courses

UG Diploma

PG Diploma

Any Other (specify and provide details)

13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? No

If yes, how many? N.A.

14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years, if any:

Yes √ No Number 7

Academic Year Programme Level Number of Courses Name of Programme 2011 - 12 B.A. (Honours) 1 Honours in Sociology 2013 - 14 B.A. (General) 1 General in Sanskrit 2014 - 15 B.A. (General) 1 General in Economics 2015 - 16 B.A. (General) 2 1. General in Journalism and Mass Communication 2. General in Mathematics 2016-17 B.A. (Honours) 2 1. Honours in Education 2. Honours in Sanskrit

15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)

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Faculty Departments UG PG Research Hons Gen Science Geography √√ Mathematics √ Arts Bengali √√ Economics √ Education √√ English √√ History √√ Journalism & Mass Communication √ Music √√ Physical Education √ Political Science √√ Sanskrit √√ Sociology √√ Commerce Any Other (Specify)

16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com…)

a. Annual System 3 (1+1+1)

b. Semester System

c. Trimester System

17. Number of Programmes with

a. Choice Based Credit System NIL

b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach NIL

c. Any other ( specify and provide details) NIL

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18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?

Yes No √

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s) and number of batches that completed the programme

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.: ------

Date: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

Validity:………………………..

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately?

Yes No √

19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

Yes √ (UG General) No

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme: 2002

and number of batches that completed the programme: 12

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) : N.A.

Notification No.: ………………………

Date: ……………………………

Validity:……………………

d. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education Programme separately?

Yes No √

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20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution Positions Teaching faculty Non- Technical Professor Associate Assistant Teaching Staff Professor Professor Staff *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned 1 1 5 9 11 1 1 by the UGC / University / State Government Recruited Yet to recruit 4 2 Govt. 2 6 Approved P.T.T. Sanctioned 8 11 12 2 2 0 by the Management/ society or other authorized bodies Recruited

*M-Male *F-Female

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21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Highest Professor Associate Assistant qualification Professor Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. 1 1 1 3 M.Phil. 2 2 PG 5 6 11 Temporary teachers Ph.D. 01 01 M.Phil. PG 08 11 19 Part-time teachers Ph.D. 1 1 M.Phil. 1 1 2 PG 1 4 5

22. Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty engaged with the College: 19

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years.(FIRST YEAR) Categories 2013 -14 2014 -15 2015 -16 2016-17 M F M F M F M F SC 264 121 212 109 217 131 212 109 ST 20 07 09 02 13 08 09 02 OBC A 71 58 108 86 65 64 95 86 OBC B 82 27 77 49 97 66 77 49 General 748 447 411 370 402 351 411 370

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2016

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24. Details on students enrolment in the college during the current academic year: 2016-17(First Year)

Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same state where 1420 ------1420 the college is located Students from other states of India 0 ------00 NRI students 0 ------00 Foreign students 0 ------00 Total 1420 ------1420

25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)

2013 -14 2014 -15 2015-16 2016-17

UG About 15% About 17% 7.2% 6.52%

PG ------

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26. Unit Cost of Education 2014-2015 (Last Audited Year)

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

a. Including salary component Rs.4417

b. Excluding salary component Rs.2178

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

Yes No √

If yes, a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University: N.A. b) Name of the University which has granted such registration: N.A c) Number of programmes offered: N.A d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.: N.A 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered(First year):

Course Ratio

B.Sc Honours 38.25:1

B.A. Honours 11.02:1

B.A. General 59.3:1

B,Sc GENERAL 1:1

29. Is the college applying for

Accreditation: Cycle 1 √ Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

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

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

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

Cycle 2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……

Cycle 3: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……

* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure.

31. Number of working days during the last academic year:

251 (2015-16)

32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year:

175 (2015-16)

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

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell

(IQAC)IQAC 20.12.2015 (dd/mm/yyyy)

34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports

(AQAR) to NAAC. : N.A.

AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (ii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iii)...... (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iv)...... (dd/mm/yyyy)

35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. NIL

(Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)

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CRITERION-WISE ANALYTICAL REPORT

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CRITERION - I CURRICULAR ASPECTS

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Curricular Planning and Implementation

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

Vision:

Since the beginning the focus of the college has been to inculcate collegiate (degree-level) education among the economically challenged and minority community students of the area from where students throng to get admitted into this college. This vision demands introduction of modern subjects, job-oriented courses commensurate with the needs of the day along with conventional subjects of study. The college tries to impart quality knowledge and promote all-round personality development of the students, by class-room teaching and simultaneously creating awareness about their social and cultural milieu. The college has ever since remained true to its goal of developing disciplined individuals who would be at once global in outlook, national in ethos and respectful to local duties and commitments. The motto of the college is to impart true education that dreamers like Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda once envisioned.

Mission Statement:

l Spread of degree-level education among the economically challenged and minority community.

l To provide quality higher education to the students of a mofassil locality who cannot easily avail of a city college/urban educational facility in general.

l Introduction of job-oriented and modern subjects to cope with the needs of the day along with the conventional subjects.

l Ensuring proper and adequate academic and physical infrastructure of learning.

l Ensuring financial assistance to the economically challenged students.

l Personality development of the students on an all-round basis, developing their knowledge base and social awareness.

l Promotion of cultural activities and encouraging regular programmes to make the students conscious of the huge cultural heritage of our country.

l Adopt welfare measures for the staff and students.

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Objectives:

l Imparting holistic education to students to help them grow to be better citizens of the future.

l Bringing the first generation learners into the ambit of higher education.

l Imparting inclusive education irrespective of caste, creed and community.

l Spread of degree-level education among the economically challenged and minority community students including girl students.

l Introduction of job-oriented curriculum and modern subjects to cope with the needs of the day along with the conventional subjects of study.

l Organising health camps for mental and physical wellness of students in general.

l Setting up a system of assistance to the economically challenged students.

l Making them socially aware by encouraging them to take part in different NSS activities.

l Planning to introduce lab-based science subjects in coming years and PG course in Bengali.

l Arranging campus interviews to facilitate better career opportunities.

The objectives of the college speak of the mission and the vision that worked behind the creation of such an institution. These objectives are communicated to all the stakeholders of college through the website, the college e-prospectus, the dedicated faculty, parent-teachers' meetings, different programmes organised by the college like Freshers’ Welcome, through the addresses of the Principal and the teachers at the Teachers' day celebrations, organised by the Students Union of the college, the Annual Social programme, prize distribution ceremony and other interactions, which tell of the commitment of the college to its mission.

1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substan- tiate through specific example(s).

The college is fully conducted by the curriculum pattern of West Bengal State University. At the beginning of each session, the prospectus and academic calendar

33 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA are published. These contain information about all the internal and university exami- nations. The Academic Sub-Committee of the college plans periodical strategies for effective implementation and dissemination of curricular matters. For example, at the beginning of each session, the academic calendar is laid out, classes are set in routine and specific details like class tests etc. are worked out. The Academic Sub-Committee also decides the norms of evaluation, and addresses the particular problems of the departments like want of sufficient academic staff. This Sub-Committee interacts with the Principal and the Governing Body as and when such needs arise.

Each department holds periodic departmental meetings to sort out various issues including class and syllabus allotment, library books, departmental programmes and special presentations to back up the normal academic activity. The teachers always take utmost efforts to complete the syllabus within time and take extra classes if that is necessary.

For academically backward students, there is the provision of special as well as remedial classes. Even for the relatively advanced students, teachers give them expert guidance in the form of special classes.

1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices?

The parent/affiliating University (WBSU) communicates to the college about changes or modifications adopted in the syllabus, preparation of Question Bank, special workshops etc. for academic upgradation of teachers. The faculty participate in syllabus workshops organised by the University. For the improvement of teaching practice, the faculty participate in the Orientation/Refresher Courses organised by the Academic Staff College of Calcutta University, Jadavpur University and other Universities of India.

At the start of each session, the academic calendar is published, containing information about all the internal examinations. The West Bengal State University communicates to the college about the dates and schedules of the examinations to be conducted each year. The Principal informs it all to the Academic Sub-Committee (a body formed by the Governing Body of the college). Any change in these schedules reaches the concerned sub-committee immediately.

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There is also a Whatsapp group formed with the teaching staff of the college and it is quite effective in imparting notifications related to the academics or institutional procedures to the members instantly.

The departments prepare from time to time lists of books for the main as well as the departmental library. The college sanctions funds according to its capacity to buy such books. Departments with laboratories periodically place requisitions for lab equipment which are met with college funds. Apart from these, each faculty member can make use of computers, internet facility, photo-copiers, scanner, camera and ICT classrooms as and when required. White boards are used as classroom teaching-aids. All the departments have their dedicated computers with internet facility. As the college is Wi-Fi enabled internet accessibility is readily available. In the ICT class- rooms, audio-visual presentations are regularly made for the students.

The faculty of the college get leaves to attend and present papers at seminars, and they also get duty leaves to participate in the Orientation and Refresher courses, University workshops and class routine is adjusted for the teachers attending Course Work for PhD programmes.

The IQAC and the Research Committee of the college have decided to allow travel grants of Rs.15000 each or the actual cost to two teachers every financial year for paper presentation outside the state from the session 2016-2017. It has also been proposed to allow research grants of Rs. 20000 each to four teachers every year.

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

For effective curriculum delivery at the start of each session all students are informed of the detailed programme of academic plan along with the syllabus provided by the university. The academic calendar also provides tentative dates of college examinations and publication of results. Regular meets of all departments, as well as the Academic Sub-Committee, ensure close monitoring of effective curricular development. Curricular progress is regularly scrutinised and evaluated through class tests. Selection tests are regularly held before university examinations.

Along with classroom interactions, continuous evaluation is carried out. Tutorial classes are also arranged to cover certain critical topics of the syllabus.

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Apart from regular teaching-learning methods, faculty members use the mixed medium of chalk-and-talk and audio-visual modes with the help of ICT classrooms. Students' seminars, special lectures by the college faculty as well as the teachers from other institutions and the parent university help as back up for the syllabus. Educa- tional excursions are also undertaken by the departments including Dept.of Geog- raphy, are provided to supplement to regular teaching. 1.1.5. How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? As the college is not affiliated to teach commerce course, we have no scope of making visits of Commerce and Business Organisations. As part of the Youth Parliament programme, our teachers-in-charge take the college team to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly as an excursion effort. The department of Geography regularly undertakes educational tours as supplement of classroom teaching which is also required by the university syllabus. Guest lecture sessions are regularly arranged in which eminent teachers of the university and other colleges are invited to deliver lectures. 1.1.6. What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the development of the Curriculum of the University? (Number of staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feed- back, teacher feedback, and stakeholder feedback provided, specific sug- gestions, etc.) The college cannot design the curriculum, being an affiliated college. The cur- ricula are framed by the UG Board of Studies of different subjects and approved by the Academic Council/Executive Council of the University. The institution has to abide by and follow verbatim the curriculum designed by the University. Some members of the faculty of our college are selected as members of such University committees. For instance,

l Dr.Sudhanath Chattopadhyay, Principal, Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya, is a member of the Court of The University, the highest decision-making body of the University.

l Dr.Virvikram Roy (on lien), Associate Professor in English and erstwhile Head of the Department of English, has been a member of the Board of Studies for UG course in English.

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l Prof.Anindya Dey, Assistant Professor (Sr.) in Sociology and Head of the Department, is a member of the Board of Studies for UG course in Sociology. He is also involved in academic matters of some other university and autono- mous institutions

l Dr. Papri Chakrabarti, assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Music, is a member of the Board of Studies for UG course in Music.

l Teachers of many departments attend workshops and meetings on syllabus change and provide their suggestions there.

l Prof. Dipesh Chaudhuri,Asst.Prof. in Physical Education and Head of the Dept.,is a member of WBSU Sports Board and also a member of the board of studies for UG course in Physical Education.

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

The college does not enjoy the autonomy to formulate curriculum for any of the courses offered by the parent university. The college does not offer any certificate or diploma courses in any formal or informal subjects so far.

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

Feedback data are taken from the 3rd, i.e., final year students on the faculty and the academic atmosphere of the institution. Parent-teacher meets are arranged annually to brief the parents about the performance of their wards and to invite their feedbacks for the betterment of the institution. These steps have ensured better performance of the students in general, even academically deficient students show considerable progress. A good number of our students come from under-privileged families and have to work to supplement their family income side by side with their pursuit of regular curricular study. Such students have to be specially taken care of to ensure their academic betterment.

The Academic Sub-Committee holds meeting with the Principal regarding the performance of the students and measures to be taken to improve it.

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1.2 Academic Flexibility

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

A computer training course with DOEACC has been introduced from this aca- demic session for all the first year students of the college. Plans are in the offing to start a spoken English courses in collaboration with an NGO.

1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twining/dual degree? If 'yes', give details.

NA.

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to aca- demic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and im- provement potential for employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:

Range of Core/Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college:--

l The college has core options at the UG level in Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Education, Sanskrit and Music Honours in Arts/ Humanities, along with Bengali, English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Music, Physical Education, Education, Sanskrit, and Journalism as General subjects in Arts; Geography honours and General and Mathematics and Eco- nomics as General in Science. We have plans to open pure science, bio-science and computer science courses at the UG level. But the present predicament is financial insufficiency at the moment.

l We have also plans to open in near future various vocational courses.

l We are going to open a PG study centre (distance learning) under the aegis of Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, West Bengal, once the go-ahead from NSOU comes to us. The necessary inspection from NSOU is already done.

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SUBJECT LIST WITH COMBINATIONS, CODES AND FEE STRUCTURE, 2016-17

TOTAL HONS-7+2=9

CODE SUBJECT(H) GENERAL B.A. GENERAL B.SC FEE

GWP 2070 1. BNGG-SANG-PEDG 1.GEOG-ECOG-PLSG 2. GEOG-HISG-PLSG 2.GEOG-ECOG-HISG 3.MTMG-ECOG-GEOG 3. EDCG-ENGG-MUCG 4. MTMG-EDCG-GEOG 4. EDCG-JORG-BNGG 5. GEOG-ECOG-SOCG 5. ENGG-JORG-PLSG 6. BNGG-HISG-JORG 7. BNGG-HISG-PEDG 8. MUCG-BNGG-HISG 9. ENGG-SOCG-JORG 10. JORG-SOCG-PLSG 11. HISG-SOCG-JORG 12.BNGG-SOCG-PEDG GWPP 2100 1. JORG-PEDG-HISG 1. GEOG-PEDG-ECOG 2. JORG-PEDG-BNGG 3. JORG-PEDG-SOCG 4. GEOG-PEDG-HISG

GWTP 1. HISG-BNGG-PLSG 1. ENGG-MTMG-ECOG 2040 2. EDCG-HISG-PLSG 2. MTMG-ECOG-SOCG

3. ECOG-SOCG-PLSG

4. HISG-SOCG-ECOG

5. SOCG-HISG-PLSG

HWP MUCA BNGG EDCG 2290 BNGG HISG HISG EDCG GEOA MTMG PLSG (B.SC) ECOG PLSG ECOG MTMG SOCA HISG EDCG PLSG HISG PLSG EDCG HWTP BNGA EDCG SANG 2240

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HWTP BNGA EDCG SANG 2240 HISG EDCG HISG SANG ENGA HISG PLSG

HISA BNGG PLSG BNGG EDCG PLSG EDCG

HISG SOCG PLSA

EDCA HISG SANG HISG BNGG BNGG SANG BNGG EDCG SANA EDCG HISG

HISG BNGG HWTPP ENGA JORG HISG 2270 JORG PLSG PLSA HISG JORG SOCG JORG

CODES:

GWP- general with 1 practical

GWPP- GENERAL WITH 2 PRACTICAL SUBJECTS

GWTP- GENERAL WITHOUT ANY PRACTICAL

HWP- PRACTICAL HONS SUBJECT

HWTP - HONS WITHOUT PRACTICAL

HWTPP- HONS WITHOUT PRACTICAL BUT 1 GENERAL PRACTICAL

l Choice Based Credit system and range of subject options :

The college is affiliated to the West Bengal State University which does not permit choice-based credit system.

l Courses offered in modular form :

The affiliating university (WBSU) has modularised syllabus in some subjects which are adhered to by the college. For facilitating knowledge-transfer among

40 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA students, they are thoroughly assessed about the lesson-plan followed by many departments where syllabus is not yet modularised.

l Credit transfer and accumulation facility :

There is no such facility in practice in the West Bengal State University to which the college is affiliated. WBSU is moving towards carrying over marks in a particular paper and reappearing in rest from 1st year exams to be held in 2017.

l Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses :

The college is affiliated to the West Bengal State University where there is little or no scope for academic flexibility or mobility. At the time of admission into the college the applicants choose their Honours and General subjects. The college offers a number of options in terms of subject combination both in Honours and General course as per their preference. There is a window opened by the affiliating university to change subject combinations within a certain date after admission.

l Enrichment courses :

Counselling sessions are held to create job-oriented awareness among the stu- dents.

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

No.

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

The institution has introduced Basic computer course for its first year students and a spoken English course is also planned in next academic session.

1.2.6.Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice? If 'yes', how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of the students?

Such a system is still not in place at WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY.

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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1. Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University's Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution's goals and objectives are integrated.

Since the beginning the mission of the college has been to inculcate collegiate (degree-level) education among the economically challenged and minority community students of the area from where students throng to get admitted into this college. This vision demands introduction of modern subjects, job-oriented courses commensurate with the needs of the day side by side with conventional subjects of study. The college tries to impart quality knowledge and promote all-round personality development of the students, by class-room teaching and creating awareness about their social and cultural milieu. The college has ever since remained true to its goal of developing disciplined individuals who would be at once global in outlook, national in ethos and respectful to social duties and commitments:

l Regular classes along with the blend of teaching-learning techniques and ICT- based approach are adopted.

l To develop articulation and promptness, seminars are organised in the form of micro-teaching and power-point presentations.

l Students are encouraged to publish their articles in the wall-magazines to develop critical acumen and writing skills. These are put up in the depart- mental wall-magazines as well as in the Students' Union Magazine.

l Quiz competitions and exhibitions are organised by different departments to enhance their knowledge skills and general awareness.

l Guest lecture sessions are held by involving the teachers and experts from other colleges and experts from the parent university to enlighten the students with new ideas and concepts.

l Interdisciplinary lectures by teachers of the college as well as those from other colleges are organised by some departments to highlight various aspects of the curricular topics to help the students broaden their thought-boundaries.

l Curriculum-based field work, particularly undertaken by the department of Geography, are regularly organised under the guidance of the faculty of the department.

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l Career-counselling sessions are periodically held for our students. 1.3.2. What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organise the curriculum to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic employment market?

Students of the college, particularly in their Third Year, are counselled and guided by teachers for their future course of study, career options and employment possi- bilities. Teachers usually share their feedback about their involvement in different examination-related activities so as to enrich the students' knowledge and aptitude.

In some cases, teachers personally encourage the ex-students to avail the library resources. Communication over the phone or through emails remains another process through which the teacher-student interactions continue.

The library has a good collection of books and periodicals for preparation for different competitive examinations, which students can browse within college hours.

With the computers available at the library they can also access different websites and online journals.

From this academic session, the college has arranged for a number of career- counselling workshops in collaboration with different organisations.

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

The college recognises that for all-round development of students, the need is that they should be aware of the major issues concerning the present day world. During regular interactions, teachers highlight the different issues like Gender-sensitisation to eliminate gender-based prejudice and thereby change stereotyped working cultures as regards to the roles and abilities of women and men, including attitude towards women in leadership positions, The emphasis is also put on Social Inclusivity, Climate Change related issues, Ecological Issues, Human Rights etc. In addition to classroom discussion a more comprehensive approach is made by mixing the regular curricula with these issues, so that the students become cognizant of these, during student life and afterwards.

Here is a select list of different programmes held at the college:

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l Thalassemia awareness and detection camps at the college.

l Voluntary Blood Donation camps organised by the NSS Unit of the college in collaboration with the Students' Health Home and the Students' Union of the college.

l National AIDS Day was celebrated with NSS.

l Awareness programme on female foeticide "Save the Girl Child" in collabo- ration with an NGO.

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

l In line with the noble mission of holistic education for students pursued ever since by the college, a number of initiatives have been adopted for instilling human values and a positive outlook towards life among the students.

l Tutorial classes not only for the underprivileged but also for the more advanced students are in practice in the college.

l The library has a good collection of books and periodicals along with internet connectivity for preparation of different examinations, university and competi- tive alike.

l Community Orientation: The students of the college have a tradition of standing by the community, in distress and in need. Blood Donation camps have been organised in the past. Festivals like Saraswati Puja, Basanta Utsav, Rakhi festival and Eid-ul-Fitr are also celebrated with equal gaiety and fervour.

For developing a community orientation more effectively, the NSS Unit of the college was set up to plan and implement programmes of social awareness. Very recently the NSS Unit has undertaken a programme of distributing writing materials to school children of a locality struck by poverty for some time. NSS volunteers donate blood and participate in such social awareness programmes.

Tree plantation is another programme for which the Department of Environment of Govt. of West Bengal has provided a fund of some twenty thousand Rupees. We have planted a good number of saplings with that money. Recently, a herbal garden has been put in place near the entrance of the main building.

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1.3.5. Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? The final year students participate in feedback mechanism, and the college authorities take suitable action based on their feedback, whether academic or infrastructural. Students:

l On the basis of students' feedback, the time allotted for each paper (Honours & General) in the Selection Test was first reduced by 30 minutes to accelerate their writing speed. However, later on, on students' feedback again, the time- limit was reverted to its normal tenure.

l On another occasion, students' request for more books for preparation for competitive examinations as well as more books in departmental library was heeded to and appropriately addressed.

l Guest lecturers were appointed in many departments on the basis of students' feedback and many guest teachers were replaced where students felt their interests were not served.

l A full time librarian was appointed in 2014 through the West Bengal College Service Commissions who is working hard to systematise the library so that the students can avail library resources.

l In practical based subject like Geography, field visits and day excursions to different places are carried on regularly. Parents: The outcomes of Parent- Teachers' meetings are also discussed by teachers in Academic Sub-Committee meetings, and their suggestions are incorporated. Teachers: Finally, the teachers' feedback on students through the different meetings reaches the Governing Body through the Principal and curriculum-related matters are dis- cussed, deliberated and decided upon. For instance, request of teachers to take special classes for academic benefit of students and purchase of more books and study materials for their department was duly granted. 1.3.6. How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes? The Principal of the college arranges regular meetings with members of the IQAC and with the various committees and takes steps accordingly for the smooth admin- 45 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA istration of the different programmes of the college. Moreover, students also offer their feedback about the different enrichment programmes. 1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1. What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University? The College cannot design its own curriculum, as it is an affiliated college under the West Bengal State University. The curricula are framed by the UG Boards of Studies of different subjects and approved by the Executive Council of the University. As an affiliated college, the institution has to abide by and follow the curriculum designed by the University. However, assessment and development of the syllabi is possible with participation of the faculty members from the affiliated colleges in the decision-making bodies of the University. Some teachers of the College take active part in framing and modifying and the implementation of the university syllabi of the degree courses as members of the Board of Studies. 1.4.2. Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If 'yes', how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and intro- ducing changes/new programmes? Yes, there is a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from the 3rd year students pertaining to different academic issues. The Academic sub-committee holds a meeting with the Principal to discuss the issues that have arisen in the feedback forms and remedial measures are taken accordingly.

l A brief account is discussed in 1.3.5 above. 1.4.3. How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last three years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes? New programmes such as introduction of subjects like Sanskrit, Economics, Mathematics and Journalism and Mass communication at the General course level and Honours courses in Education and Sanskrit have been introduced on demand of the students and parents in general, filling the need to expand the ambit of higher studies at the college. WBSU permission to introduce Hons. in Journalism has already been received. Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like to include -- No.

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CRITERION II

TEACHING- LEARNING AND EVALUATION

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STUDENT ENROLMENT AND PROFILE

2.1.1 How does the College ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?

Publicity in the admission process

The college publishes the Admission Notice on the college Notice Board. In addition to that the notification is displayed in the college website www.nsmashoknagar.ac.in containing information regarding availability of admis- sion forms, eligibility criteria, and seats with reservation provision as per rule, procedures, fees structures, option for courses and all other information pertaining to the admission criteria. The college introduced online admissions from the session 2014-15.The technical aspects of this online admission process are taken care of by an agency under the direct control of the college authority. The college prospectus comes out with necessary details relating to admissions and various other information including the syllabi of the 1st yr Hons. and General courses.

Transparency in the Admission Process

The college is very transparent in its admission process, ensuring that the Merit Score of all the applicants in descending order is displayed for public viewing. The institutional website also carries the same List. This transparency along with the increase in the number of courses on offer has been a key feature of this year's admission.

Students in B.A. General courses get straight entry as per the intake capacity and subject combinations of different general subjects. All along the Admission Sub- Committee supervises the admission process maintaining transparency all through.

Merit Score is prepared as per norms and regulations of the Government of West Bengal, Ministry of Higher Education and The West Bengal State University. Both the aggregate marks and the marks obtained in the subject the student intends to

48 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA major are taken into account while preparing the Merit list. Reservation provision as per rules is maintained at all stages. Again, candidates seeking admission in Honours courses are invited to counselling sessions as per the merit list published for that purpose. The counselling in various Honours subjects are done in presence of the students, parents, and teachers. The entire process follows the university guidelines and the selection is based strictly on merit.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agen- cies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the Institution.

The institution follows the criteria stipulated in the UG Admission Regulation of WBSU. For admission in Honours subjects, aggregate marks are calculated by adding the marks of top four subjects obtained by a candidate at the H.S. level (+2 level) exam.

For Honours courses, a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% marks in the subject or related subject should be obtained by the candidate in the previous qualifying examination. Alternatively for Honours course, 55% marks in the subject or related subject should be obtained at the 10+2 level.

On the other hand, SC or ST candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in the subject or related subject at +2 levels for admission in Honours courses. For admission in General courses in B. A., B. Sc. and B. Com.,

49 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA a candidate should have passed H. S. (10+2) level examination with a paper in English of not less than 100 marks. However, no candidate is allowed admission after a lapse of 3 years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination, unless special permission is given to the effect by WBSU.

Reservation provision as per rules is maintained at all stages.

2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the College and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/ district.

Merit List was generated for Honours courses according to the following formula:

Best of Four (except ENVS) + Related Subject in the academic years 2013-14, 2014-15.

From 2015-16 academic sessions, however, the list is prepared by adding up the scores in the best of the four subjects.

HIGHEST AND LOWEST MERIT SCORE

Academic Year Course

2013 - 14 2014 - 15 2015-16 2016-17

BENGALI 409/211 334/166 337/175 411/247 HONOURS

ENGLISH 432/213 313/164 364/201 420/240 HONOURS

EDUCATION ------430/217 HONOURS

HISTORY 408/222 295/170 322/188 431/217 HONOURS

GEOGRAPHY 431/261 339/174 364/200 452/278 HONOURS

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Academic Year Course

2013 - 14 2014 - 15 2015-16 2016-17

POL SCIENCE 359/258 298/171 327/167 380/258 HONOURS

SANSKRIT ------419/205 HONOURS

SOCIOLOGY 359/270 259/182 289/210 354/322 HONOURS

MUSIC 351/217 278/144 351/135 422/188 HONOURS

Minimum percentage of Marks according to University Criteria.

SC /ST Course Aggregate Subject

40% in Aggregate Honours Course 50% 45%

Pass marks 55% 40% in related subject.

N/A General Course Pass N/A

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

Yes, the college has an Admission Committee that reviews the Admission process to the last detail. The same body also reviews the students' profile annually. It is also reviewed by the respective departments and duly communicated to the admission sub- committee. Modified cut-off marks are also affected if that's necessary in a given situ- ation.

For more transparency and efficient management of the admission process, the Admission Committee had decided to start On-line Admission System from the 2014- 15 academic sessions. This has resulted in less cumbersome admission process with the students getting to fill up the forms without coming to the campus. The college has roped in The State Bank of India to facilitate online payments.

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for follow- ing categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National com- mitment to diversity and inclusion.

The institution believes in inclusive model of education with participation from dif- ferent communities belonging to different economic standings. This is attempted keep- ing in mind the National ideals of unity in diversity.

In the admission process the college keeps seats reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per norms specified by the Higher Education Department, W. B. Govt. and WBSU. Proper notification is done to ensure that 22% SEATS for SC, 6% SEATS FOR ST, 10% seats for OBC A, 7% SEATS for OBC-B and 3% seats for differently- abled candidates are duly reserved .Moreover, concessions in admission fees are made for PH students. Fees concessions is provided across all categories with weak financial background if they can furnish proper documents.

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Social Profile:

Course General S. C. S. T. OBC A OBC B Total (B. A.) 2013-14 2770 955 59 240 256 4280 2014-15 2624 972 51 372 267 4286 2015-16 1992 840 45 346 313 3536 2016-17 1572 714 30 344 262 2922

Again, although, there is no specific reservation for female students, the institution does what it can to facilitate women's education. A Girls' hostel is also planned in coming years to ensure better participation of women from the remote parts of the district. This hostel would take care of their accommodation, travelling woes and other related issues.

Gender Profile:

Course(B.A.) M F Total 2013-14 2632 1648 4280 2014-15 2576 1752 4286 2015-16 1956 1580 3536 2016-17 1514 1478 2922

As reflected in the above data, the college has seen a steady rise in the percentage of female candidates admitted in the last four years which may indicate, together with a rising social awareness towards educating a girl child and the effects of the Kanyashree Prakalpa, the wholehearted efforts of our college towards gender sensitisation and imple- mentation of different policies towards empowerment of women.

2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution during the last four years and comment on the trends i.e. reasons for increase/decrease and actions initiated for improvement. Overall trend in admission:

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Student Strength in last Five Years

2016-17 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

2854 4539 4280 4286 3536 2922

Different programmes offered in the last Four years

U. G. Demand Ratio No. of Applications No. of student admitted Level

15 2014- 2013- 14 2013- 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2016-17 2015 2015 -16

Bengali 155 177 411 245 87 56 111 88 1.8:1 3.2:1 3.7:1 2:1 honours

Education ------72 ------24 ------2.8:1 HONS.

English 86 51 162 143 46 08 46 53 1.9:1 6.4:1 3.5:1 2:1 honours Pol sc 10 14 85 17 02 04 36 04 5:1 3.5:1 2.4:1 0.34:1 HONS Sanskrit 46 15 1.84:1 HONS. Sociology 08 07 06 03 04 03 06 02 2:1 2.3:1 1:1 0.12:1 HONS History 60 51 75 67 34 25 22 23 1.8:1 2:1 3.4:1 1:1 HONS Geography 202 253 135 187 67 73 58 71 3:1 3.5:1 2.3:1 2.6:1 HONS Music 11 16 22 19 11 09 12 9 1:1 1.8:1 1.8:1 0.76:1 HONS B. A. – 1890 1721 2055 1680 1578 1152 1135 1264 1.2:1 1.5:1 1.8:1 1.3:1 General

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2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?

As has already been mentioned, there is a provision for 3% reservation for differently-abled students as per West Bengal Government Ministry of Higher Education and West Bengal State University norms.PH certificates with proper authentication by competent authority are duly accepted to determine the degree of disability in a candidate. There are a few Braille Books for a visually handicapped student admitted in Bengali (Hons.). Sensitisation on these issues is a continuous process and in the classrooms, the teachers and students work together to strengthen the inclusive model of education.

There's a ramp at the main entrance and special provision for accessing library books on the ground floor for the orthopedically handicapped students.

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

In the beginning of an academic session, teachers look into the students' needs in terms of knowledge and skills on the basis of their results in the qualifying examination. There is a counselling system too at the college that advises the students at the time of Admission. While admission to the Honours Course is strictly based on the Merit score of the student, the counselling process is helpful in guiding the students in their choice of Elective Subjects keeping in mind also the university rules and the subject combinations on offer in our institution. Assessment of the requirements of the students is, however, a continuous process. Teachers interact with the students regularly and maintain a friendly teacher-student bond. Often students talk to teachers about their financial difficulties, and the teachers try to address the situations through institutional assistance.

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

In order to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students and to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice, the college has drawn and deployed the following strategies - There is no provision for formal Bridge Course ; still the college has some informal mechanisms to ensure that the new students are able to cope up with the programmes they have selected. The tutorial classes are provided to the disad- vantaged and weaker students. A few introductory classes are allotted at the beginning of the course to make the students aware of the syllabus. They are also given information on the learning resources available in the college like books in the Central library. The digital material can be accessed through Wi-Fi enabled devices inside the campus. Oral tests and group discussions are also a regular feature of the academic activities.

2.2.4 How does the College sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.?

It is a significant piece of data if we remember that over 48% of our students are girls in the academic session 2016-17.On the other hand, there has never been any gender bias in the appointment of teachers of all capacities in our institution. In our institution, Sexual Harassment Cell is in place, of which Prof. Papri Chakraborty is the convener. In the meetings with staff of all capacities, Gender sensitization is also a regular area of discussion. A complaint and suggestion box has also been made available so that any gender-related issue may be reported. On the other hand, the number of girl students in the College is pretty consistent. The college authority also ensures that eligible girl students receive the Kanyashree scholarship of the W.B. Government in due course.

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The NSS wing of the college works to build up environment related awareness among the students. Different activities of NSS as well as inclusion of Environmental Studies in the Curriculum have made the college students as well the local people aware of the environmental issues. The college has also installed a Solar Panel photo-voltaic system on the roof top of the college building. Moreover, the college campus is now declared as No Plastic Zone. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the campus except in restrooms or in specific places. There is a herbal garden inside the campus and there is a water body just outside the campus. Aprilan automatic Weather Station is to be installed soon for monitoring and recording daily weather data for many purposes.

There is a healthy relationship across the genders among students and staff and no serious issues related to a violation of that has ever been recorded.

The college authority also encourages the teaching and Non-teaching staff as well as the students to take part in socio-cultural activities and programmes.

Sensitisation on these issues is a continuous process and in the classrooms, the teachers and students work together to strengthen the inclusive model of education.

There's a ramp at the main entrance and special provision for accessing library books on the ground floor for the orthopedically handicapped students.

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NSS PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED BY THE COLLEGE UNIT IN THE SESSION 2015-16 & 2016-17. Date urpose Event/P students Of No. expert l /Externa Internal discussio Topic of on/ descripti Event

01/04/2015 NSS 250 Internal 1. Formation of Awareness 1. Prof. Basudha NSS unit (100) programme Biswas members. report 2. Dr. Sudhanath 2. Inspiring the Chattopadhyay students to join 3. Dr. Virvikram the NSS unit. Roy 3. Motivate all college students to get involved into some amount of social work. Celebration 281 External 07/04/2015 of World 1. Dr. Anup Roy 1. Oral Cancer Health Day 2. Asit Biswas 2. Some do’s and Fund In- dont’s for good Charge(Student health. s’ Health Home, Habra) 1. Food Safety 2. Vector bourne Internal diseases. 1. Prof. Mahua Bardhan 2. Prof. Subrata Mitra

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22/04/2015 Celebrating 50 Internal Cleaning the World Earth Prof Basudha college campus: Day Biswas The members were divided into three groups. The first and the second group cleaned the college premises while the third group cleaned all the rooms. 23/04/2015 World Book 40 Internal A visit to the Day ‘Bhagyolaxmi 1.Prof Basudha Prathamik Biswas Vidyalaya’ to 2. Prof. Krishna distribute some Mitra books, pencils, and biscuit packs among the financially backward students. 14/05/2015 Tree 45 Internal Planting Prof Basudha Planting trees in Biswas ( the college programme officer) campus.

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18/08/15 Blood 55 NSS, Students’ Medical assistance Donation (F: 10 Union, Students’ from the Maniktala Camp M: Health Home of the Central Blood 45) college. Bank.

01/12/2015 Celebration of 200 NSS unit, Netaji Speaker: Prof. World Aids Satabarshiki Mahua Bardhan. Day Mahavidyalaya, Ashoknagar. 30/5/16 to Special 60 NSS unit, Netaji 5/6/16 Camping Satabarshiki Programme at Mahavidyalaya, Puntia- Ashoknagar. Bhatchhala village. 1/6/16 Health Camp 100 NSS unit, Netaji under Satabarshiki supervision of Mahavidyalaya, Dr. Aparna Ashoknagar. Bhattacharya. 3/6/16- Free coaching 50 NSS unit, Netaji 4/6/16 camp Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya, Ashoknagar. 5/6/16 Tree NSS unit, Netaji planting(World Satabarshiki Environment Mahavidyalaya, Day) Ashoknagar. 24.9.16 Overall 100 NSS unit, Netaji campus clean Satabarshiki up related Mahavidyalaya, activities Ashoknagar.

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21.12.16 Workshop on 60 NSS unit, Netaji cleanliness Satabarshiki and Mahavidyalaya, environmental Ashoknagar. awareness 9.1.17 Ground work 50 NSS unit, Netaji done on the Satabarshiki Herbal garden Mahavidyalaya, in the campus Ashoknagar.

2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/ learning needs of advanced learners?

Advanced learners are encouraged by the teachers to upgrade themselves with better learning resources. There are tutorial classes assigned in the routine catering to the special requirements of the students. Moreover, making e-learning resource available to them in the library, books in the departmental libraries, introduction of audio-visual method of presentation in classes take care of the learning needs of advanced students. This also results in making the college more learner-friendly.

2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.) ?

To keep pace with the model of inclusive education, constant monitoring of students from socially and economically challenged sections are done by the teachers. Special financial incentives are provided to the poor students. The institution takes initiative that the SC and miority students may get Govt. scholarship to continue their study. On the other hand, slow learners are given special attention by teachers so that they may improve. The departmental records of the students are duly preserved and parent teacher meetings are periodically held to address the issues.

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2.3 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

2.3.1 How does the College plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)?

Teaching-learning and evaluation remain the two most important activities of an Educational institution. At the beginning of every year, Academic Sub-Committee prepares an institutional Academic Calendar. Then each department sets up separate Academic Calendars on the basis of the main structure.

The calendar includes - (i) Detailed break-up of syllabus. (ii) Number of classes allotted for each paper. (iii) Time schedule for tutorial classes. (iv) Probable dates of class tests, college examinations, and university examinations. (v) List of Holidays and vacations, etc.

The evaluation process is structured by the affiliating university and sent to the college, which is followed by the respective departments of the college. The detailed breakup of marks, question pattern, probable date of examination etc. is communicated to the students at the beginning of the academic session.

The Exam schedules and the results are regularly notified to the students. The University exam schedule is conveyed to the students through the notice board and the college website whenever it is announced by the University authority.

The WBSU's Controller of Examination decides the method and modality of the evaluation of the answer scripts of the final examinations.

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

The college has established the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (1QAC) on 20.12.2015 Since its initiation, the IQAC has been a functioning unit, supervising the teaching-learning process of the institution. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell contributes to the improvement of the Teaching - learning process in the following ways:

1. By evaluating the quality of teaching -learning and taking up such issues as

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regularity and punctuality of students and teachers. 2 By monitoring and evaluating the quality of the teaching programmes. 3. By acting as quality checks of curriculum implementation. 4. By effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the affiliating Uni- versity. 5. By planning for new courses at Undergraduate level and resolving to open a Postgraduate arm 6. To plan the teaching learning process in an innovative way 7. To initiate seminar and workshop related activities in the relevant subjects. 8. To make use of internet facility to access study materials and other academic sites. 9. To encourage the teachers to take part in various Faculty development programmes and research activities. 10. By maintaining the Self-Appraisal Report of the Faculty Members.

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

Student-centric learning - Students are the chief beneficiaries of the teaching-learning process conducted by the institution. Along with the old -fashioned lecture method, the teachers have adapted themselves to new methods of imparting information through ICT to inculcate greater interest in the subject. These methods help to make the courses more interactive, collaborative and research- centric. Along with these the following provisions are also there in place:

• Students are allowed to provide feedback to the departmental teachers about the curriculum and teaching-learning process. • Students are provided the facility of accessing study materials through internet. • Weaker students are given special attention through tutorials by teachers. • Departmental wall-magazines are regularly published. • The college also publishes an annual magazine, Uttarsuri. Collaborative Learning is encouraged through Field trips and college excur-

63 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA sions. Students are also encouraged to study in groups and make group presentations. Besides these, participation in College competitions, seminars, workshops, social awareness programmes and cultural functions, wall-magazines, games and sports etc. contribute to a great extent in collaborative learning.

Independent Learning is strengthened through the Central Library and departmental libraries. Moreover, students are constantly encouraged to write in their own words during tutorial classes. Wi-Fi internet facility in the campus is also a positive step towards independent learning. They are also encouraged by the teachers to get memberships from the local libraries and the city libraries like BCL, USIS, NL etc.

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

Students are encouraged to ask questions and advance their opinions within the classrooms to make the teaching-learning process interactive. Moreover, Students' seminars and exhibitions, in various departments, are regularly conducted to inculcate independent critical thinking. For example, an exhibition-cum-competition was organised by the dept. of Geography titled "Through the lenses of Young Geographers" in the year 2016.

The NSS unit of our organize programmes on different social issues and take part in extension activities and in a way all these result in instilling confidence and better understanding of our times and its problems. Students are also encouraged to contribute in the college magazine, departmental publications, wall magazines etc. In addition, teachers repeatedly advise the students to avoid rote learning and using ready-made notes and instead write their own answers.

2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for effective teaching? Example, Virtual laboratories, e-learning -- re- sources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc.

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Over a period of time, steps have been taken to make the learning process student centric by making it simpler to the students. This has meant an attempt to get away from the age-old lecture method and put in place interactive learning mechanisms that encourage a student to be an equal participant in the learning process. Different teaching styles like audio recordings, films, web data as well as group discussions, seminars, field trips, lab exercises, projects etc are also used.

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

There are avenues for the teachers and students to keep pace with new devel- opments in their subjects:

Seminars are organized periodically by the departments to upgrade the knowledge of the students. This helps them gather information about the latest developments in their fields. Prominent scholars are invited to share their knowledge for the benefit of the students.

Students are assigned various creative tasks, such as writing articles and other critical matter for wall magazine and college magazine, interacting with resource persons during seminars, workshops etc. They also learn through interactions which are mutually beneficial to the students and the faculty. On the other hand, Dept. of Geography, History and Bengali organize study excursions to acquaint the students with the changes taking place.

The College library has subscribed to fifteen journals related to different subjects. In addition to this, books and magazines are purchased by the College on a regular basis for knowledge up-gradation. Newspapers and Internet are used on daily basis to keep track of the latest advancements in a particular field.

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CENTRAL LIBRARY BOOKS DATA

Sl. No. Subjects No. of Books 1. Bengali 1774 2. Geography 569 3. Political Science 787 4. History 729 5. Physical Education 361 6. English 671 7. Sociology 332 8. Music 2426 9. Education 301 10. Economics 61 11. Sanskrit 264 12. Journalism and Mass Comunications 33 13. Mathematics 26 11. Reference Books 61 12. Miscellaneous(Journals/Magazines) 231 Total = 8629

The faculty keeps pace with recent developments in their disciplines participating in national and international seminars, workshops, summer schools, refresher courses and orientation programmes.

These interactions strengthen the involvement of teachers in curricular activities, the benefits of which are passed on to the students ultimately.

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Continuous involvement in research work along with teaching helps the faculty to keep pace with the recent developments in their specific subjects. Some of the teachers of this college are invited as guest lecturers to other institutes for P. G. teaching. The teachers are reaching out to students with the modern multimedia enabled methods of teaching.

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

Given below is detail on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services provided to students:

• Academic support is provided to students by advising them to choose stream. Providing them tutorial classes.

• Academic support is also provided to the students who appeared before the Admission Committee.

Personal and psycho-social support is provided to students by:

• Addressing & sorting out their problems by the senior teachers. Providing them with financial help in a few cases.

• Career and Counselling Cell lends a helping hand to the students so that they can cope better with the demands and pressures of increasingly competitive surroundings. Psycho-counselling sessions are to start from March.

Guidance services are provided to students by:

Giving them counselling /mentoring/ advice to participate in sports and cultural and co-academic activities at university, state & national levels.

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

Lessons are illustrated through examples or experiments, particularly by science

67 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA teachers. Project-based learning and experiential learning like field work, socio- economic surveys, health survey & organizing student seminars based on the curricu- lum are regularly undertaken.

Interactive method, audio-visual mode of teaching & computer-assisted learning are encouraged at the institutional level.

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

N The College library has subscribed to various e-journals and different hard-copy journals related to different subjects.

N Books and magazines are purchased by the College on regular basis for knowledge up-gradation.

N Newspapers and Internet are used on daily basis to keep track of the latest advancements in a particular field.

N A separate periodical section has been created in the library.

N Special help is rendered to students preparing for competitions.

N Old question papers of midterm, tests and final exams in all the subjects are made available to the students.

N Copies of syllabi prescribed by the university, with question-wise division of marks etc. are also available to students for ready reference.

N The library staff keep the faculty and the students updated regarding the latest acquisitions.

N The new titles are displayed on the display board inside the library.

N Almost all the departments have Departmental Libraries for the benefit of faculty and students.

2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If 'yes', elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these.

Due to shortage of staff, the departments face problems in completing the syllabi. The institution has recruited part-time and guest teachers to meet the staff shortage to some extent and thus help to complete the syllabi in time. However, in this academic

68 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA session, four new substantive teachers have joined the institution through the College Service Commission recommendations and this must improve the situation in the next session.

To develop skills and holistic personality of its students, the institution encourages them to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and the faculty members take special classes to complete the curriculum in time.

The institution faces problem in the case of slow learners. By providing them tutorial classes and counselling the institution attempts to overcome the problem.

2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?

The institute monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching learning through IQAC which collects feedback from all stakeholders and on the basis of such feedback, monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching-learning. These analyzed and evaluated, reports are perused by the Principal. In turn the outcome of the feedback analysis is informed to each teacher for future improvement and encouragement. The outcome of the evaluation and its analysis are intimated to the individual teachers to understand their strength and weaknesses, leading to overall improvement of the teaching-learning process.

The Principal also regularly meets the Heads of Departments and takes stock of the teaching-learning progress of each department.

Besides, the College Grievance Redressal Mechanism also takes stock of the quality of teaching-learning related suggestions and complaints.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum

As and when vacancy arises due to superannuation or transfer of a teacher, a requisition is made to the West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC) for appointing a teacher against the vacant post. 100 point Roster is duly maintained.

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Upon receiving recommendation from the WBCSC, appointment letter is issued to the candidate after resolving the same in the Governing Body meeting. The recom- mendations by WBCSC are in compliance with UGC norms. Relevant documents are then sent to the DPI. The college has appointed 10 teachers through WBCSC during the last seven years. In addition there are 8 Part Time Teachers sanctioned by the Government. Responding to the need of the students in different subjects, 19 Guest Lecturers have been recruited by the college for undergraduate courses and 9 teachers have completed PhD Course work from different universities and have successfully registered for PhD.

Details of the Educational qualification of the Faculty

Highest Professor Associate Assistant qualification Professor Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. 1(Principal) 01 01 03 M.Phil. 02 02 PG 05 06 11 PURSUING Ph.D 04 06 10

Temporary teachers Ph.D. 01 01 M.Phil. PG 7 10 17 Part-time teachers Ph.D. 1 1 M.Phil. 1 1 2 PG 1 4 5

Librarian: Highest Qualification Sanctioned post Appointed Contractual basis M.Lis 01 01 0

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

There is no Science stream in our institution as yet but Mathematics as a General subject is taught at the UG Level. The College has introduced 6 Undergraduate courses in the last 3 years.

These are General courses in- • Sanskrit • Economics • Mathematics • Journalism and Mass Communication Two Honours courses in Education and Sanskrit are also introduced from this academic session.

2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality. a) Nomination to staff development programmes

Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty Nominated

Refresher courses 09

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes 04

Staff training conducted by the university 01

Staff training conducted by other institutions 01

Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc. 10

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Almost all the teachers attended the workshops organized by WBSU on new syllabus introduced in 2010. Details of Faculty Development programmes attended by teachers (in the last 4 yrs)-

Sessions Department Name Refresher Orientation Staff training Summer / winter Of the faculty courses programmes conducted by schools, (substantive) the workshops, etc university/inst Bengali Basudha Biswas √(winter School) √ (Soft skill 2012- development & Jan.2017 stress management) [workshop] Antara Choudhury √ Teaching methodology in Bengali Literature. English Dr Virvikram Roy Prama Bhattacharjee √ √( Short term course) Crosscutting research in social science Jayanta Rana √ √ (workshop) Feminist Research Methodology workshop Geography Mahua Bardhan √ √ √ (short term course) Understanding QGIS. History Pradip Kumar Mandal √ √ Music Dr Papri Chakrobarti √(summer school) √(workshop) 1.Classical and light classical music. 2.On classical music. 3.On Stress Management

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Physical Dipesh Choudhury √ √ √ Workshop on the education Diabled: Issues and Perspectives.(RCI, Govt of India.) Political Milinda Majumder √ √ (Soft skill Science development & stress management) & Free and open source software[workshop s] Sociology Anindya Dey √ √ (Soft skill development & stress management) & Free and open source software.[worksho ps] LIBRARY Smt. Moutusi Basak Roy √(workshop) D- space and KOHA- open source software. BENGALI SMT ANTARA √(kh) YEARWISE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (Refresher and Orientation programme):

NAME 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Basudha Biswas √ Prama √ Bhattacharjee Jayanta Rana √ Mahua Bardhan √ √ Pradip Kumar √ √ Mandal Dr Papri √ Chakrobarti Dipesh √ √ Choudhary Milinda √ Majumdar Anindya Dey √ √

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I. The College management encourages all initiatives related to the development of its staff and faculty. Teachers are given duty leave as per statute for attending national or international conferences/seminars/workshops and presenting research papers in such conferences, and seminars, duty leave for faculty retraining programmes, refresher courses, orientation programmes organized by Academic Staff College and different Universities.

II. The teachers can access the journals of NLIST with their personal login ID cre- ated by the college librarian.

III. Some collaborative research work has been carried out by teachers of the institu- tion. Collaborative seminars had been arranged by the department of Political science and Sociology.

IV. Nine teachers are pursuing PhDs from different Universities in and outside West Bengal. All of them have completed the course work. The list is given below-

SL NAME OF THE REGISTERED COURSE WORK NO FACULTY UNIVERSITY DONE(YEAR)

1. Mahua Bardhan University of Calcutta 2010

2. Pradip kr Mondal Kalyani University 2011

3. Moutushi Basak Roy Jadavpur University 2013

4. Biswabandhu Nayek West Bengal State University 2016

5. Antara Choudhury Jadavpur University 2012 (M.Phil)

6. Dipesh Choudhury Jharkhand Rai University 2015

7. Swapnadeepa Gandhi Visvabharati University 2015

8. Jitendra Nath Burman Jharkhand Rai University 2014

9. Shree Chatterjee Calcutta University 2015

10. Prama Bhattacharjee Kalyani University 2013

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6 SMT. Visva-Bharati Rabindro Jibotkale Aug. 2015(registration) SWAPNADEEPA Robindroganer GANDHI Prochare Thakurbarir Bairer Mohilader Bhumika 7 SMT. SHREE CALCUTTA Moral judgement 2015(registration) CHATTERJEE UNIVERSITY and Environmental Attitude of Student teachers

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Sl.no NAME University Title Date /Year of registration SRI. JITENDRA NATH Women 8 Jharkhand Rai 20142014 (registration) BURMAN University Empowerment and Self-Help Groups: A socio- economic study in north 24 parganas district, West Bengal c) Guest Lecturers

Sl.No. NAME University Title Date /Year of registration 9 SRI. BISWABANDHU West Bengal Determination 2016(registration) NAYEK State University and comparison on Haematological Variables and Lipid Profile from Preparation to Competitive Period of Middle Distance Runner a) Faculty Training programmes are organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning.

On different issues like handling new curriculum, content management ,develop- ment and enrichment of new materials, selection and use, heads of the depart- ments provide informal orientation to their newly recruited staff. In Practical based subjects like Geography and Journalism & Mass Communication, training for using new Softwares is taken by faculty with the cooperation of college from University or other institution for coping up with the changing curriculum. b) On academic issues such as dealing with new curriculum, content/knowledge man- agement, selection, development and use of enrichment materials, assessment, teaching learning material development, their selection and use, Heads of depart- ments provide informal orientation to their newly-recruited staff. Regarding the 76 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

use of audio visual aids etc, technical assistance is provided by the College to operate ICT tools. c) Percentage of faculty

• Invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies - 80%.

• Participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies - 100%

• Presented papers in Workshops / Seminars /Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies -90%

Workshops attended by substantive, Govt.approved PTTs and Guest faculty as participants and paper presenters (A select List).

Sl. NAME O.P./R.C./Work Venue Date Topic no. -Shops /Short- term Courses 1. SRI.ANINDYA Work-Shop Prabhu 1/08/16- Free & Open DEY(Assistant Jagatbandhu 11/08/16 Source Professor) College , Andul Software Work-Shop A.P.C. College 22/08/16- Soft Skill 29/08/16 Development and Stress Management 2. SMT.BASUDHA Work-Shop A.P.C. College 22/08/16- Soft Skill BISWAS(Assistant 29/08/16 Development Professor) and Stress Management

Work-Shop Sarojini Naidu 04/02/17- Emotional College for 10/02/17 Intelligence , Women Soft Skill Development and Stress Management 3. SRI. MILINDA Work-Shop Prabhu 1/08/16- Free & Open MAJUMDAR(Assistant Jagatbandhu 11/08/16 Source Professor) College , Andul Software Work-Shop A.P.C. College 22/08/16- Soft Skill 29/08/16 Development and Stress Management

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Work-Shop Sarojini Naidu 04/02/17- Emotional College for 10/02/17 Intelligence , Women Soft Skill Development and Stress Management 4. DR. PAPRI 1.Work- Lok Sanskriti 27/08/16 Classical , CHAKRABORTI(Assist Shop(as Bikash Light- ant Professor) Resource Parishad Classical Person ) Sangitnatak Music Academy 2.Work- Gobardanga 31/08/16 On Classical Shop(as Hindu College Music Resource Person )

Work-Shop Sarojini Naidu 04/02/17- Emotional College for 10/02/17 Intelligence , Women Soft Skill Developed and Stress Management 5. SMT. PRAMA Short-term Calcutta 08/03/16- Cross Cutting BHATTACHARJEE Course University. 14/03/16 Research in (Assistant Professor) Social Science 6. SMT. MAHUA Short-term Netaji 21/1/16 – Understanding BARDHAN(Assistant Course Satabarshiky 6/05/16 QGIS – A Professor) Mahavidyalaya Hands on Training Course for the aspiring Geographers 7. SRI. JAYANTA Short-term Jadavpur (6th -17th Feminist RANA(Assistant Course University April 2016) Research Professor) Women’s studies Methodology and Sachetana. workshop.

8. SMT. MOUTUSHI Work-Shop Heritage 3/2/16 D-Space and BASAK Institute of Koha – Open ROY(Librarian) Technology Source 9. SMT. ANTARA Work-Shop Jadavpur 20/01/17- Methodology CHOWDHURY(Assista University 26/01/17 of Teaching nt Professor) Bengali Literature at College / University 10. SHREE Work-Shop DEPARTMENT OF 7-8 APRIL, CHILD SEXUAL CHATTERJEE(Assistant EDUCATION, 2016 ABUSE Professor) (J.U) & RAHI FOUNDATION, KOLKATA

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DEPARTMENT OF 23RD EDUCATION, NOVEM- DIFFERENT (C.U) BER APPROACHES & IN ALL INDIA OF EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH RESEARCH (WB CHAPTER) 11. Sharmistha Work-Shop VIVEKANANDA 3.10.2015 OPEN SOURCE COLLEGE, TO 7. 10 . GIS Chatterjee(P.T.T.) MADHYAMGRA 2015 SOFTWARE M. IN (QGIS) COLLABORATION WITH WBSU 12. Krishna Mitra(P.T.T.) Work-Shop LOK BIKASH 28.08.15- Lecture SANSAD 30.08.15 Demonstration on Bangla Gaan

Lecture Work-Shop LOK BIKASH 26.08.16- Demonstration SANSAD 28.08.16 on Bangla Gaan

1313. SULAGNASEN(PTT)SULAGNA SEN(P.T.T.) WOWORK-SHOP K SHO WW.B.S.U. B S U 2424.01.14 01 14 PEDAGOGY AND PATTERN OF QUESTION OF B.A. PART - 1(Hons) and GENERAL

COURSE

WORK-SHOP EAST CALCUTTA 27.03.14 B.A. (PART-II) GIRL COLLEGE HONS. & GENERAL SYLLABUS IN EDUCATION

DEROZIO 29.05.15 – B.A. (PART-III) MEMORIAL 30.05.15 HONS. & COLLEGE GENERAL SYLLABUS IN

EDUCATION RAMKRISHNA 15.09.16 B.A. (PART-III) SARADA HONS. MISSION SYLLABUS IN VIVEKANANDA EDUCATION VIDYABHAVAN

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14. Raju WORK-SHOP Paschimbanga 30th Kritan Sarkar(Accompanist.) Rajya Sangeet August – rd Academy 03 September 2008

WORK-SHOP Lok Bikash 28th to 30th Tabla Sansad in August, collaboration 2015 with State Academy

WORK-SHOP Lok Bikash 26th to 28th Tabla Sansad in August, collaboration 2016 with sangeet Natak Akademi

15. AMAL WORK-SHOP Banipup Art 29/03/08- Dhrupad CHAKRABORTY(.Accom Society and 30/03/08 panist) Institute of Culture 16. DR. ABHIRUP WORK-SHOP Agricultural and 16th – 17th Workshop on DATTA(GUEST Ecological September R LECTURER) Research Unit, 2014 Programming Indian Statistical for Institute, Kolkata Researchers and Students 17. ARINDAM WORK-SHOP Ramakrishna 18 and 19 National MUKHERJEE(GUEST Mission August Seminar on LECTURER) Vivekananda 2015 Vedanta University 18. Arpita Ghosh (Guest Short-term Habra Kamini 12.08.05 – Health Lecturer) Courses Kumar Girls High 20.08.05 Education School along with some ineurabl fatal maladies

Habra Kamini 2005 - The Computer Kumar Girls High 2006 Literacy School Program, Government of West Bengal ,

Habra High April 2007 Information School – March Technology 2008 Application

West Bengal 28 th Methods of State University March Social Inquiry 2012

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WORK-SHOPS Department of 24th – 25th Gender Law & Sociology, March Society w.b.s.u 2011

th Department of 20 The Under – Sociology, November Graduate w.b.s.u 2015 Faculty Workshop on the New Part II Syllabus

19. Arup Maity (Guest WORK-SHOPS Bijoy Krishna 14.09.11 Basic aspects Lecturer) Girls’ College, to of Howrah 16.09.11 Manuscriptolo gy

Department Of 25.03.14 Inference in Sanskrit, to Nyaya- Serampore 27.03.14 Vaisesika College system with special reference to Tarkasamgrah a 20. Kajal Kumar Short-term Netaji 21/1/16 – Understanding Sikdar(Guest Lecturer) Course Satabarshiki 6/05/16 QGIS – A Mahavidyalaya Hands on Training Course for the aspiring Geographers 21. Sanchayita WORK-SHOPS West Bengal 24th Pedagogy and Biswas(Guest Lecturer) State University January, Pattern of 2014 Question of B.A. (Part-1) Honours and General Course in Education

West Bengal 08/04/13 Development State University – of Youth in the 12/04/13 Context of Globalisation and the role of NSS 22. Subrata Mitra(Guest Short-term Netaji 21/1/16 – Understanding Lecturer) Course Satabarshiki 6/05/16 QGIS – A Mahavidyalaya Hands on Training Course for the aspiring Geographers

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A selected list of Seminars attended by substantive teachers as participants and paper presenters. 1. SMT. BASUDHA BISWAS (Assistant Professor in Bengali)

Sl Name of the Date Level Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 The Vishnupur 15.03.11- State Level U.G.C. Gharana of 16.03.11 Classical music & its impact on Bengali Songs 2. Philosophical 22.11.13 – National U.G.C. Philosophical perspective of 23.11.13 level aspects found in music : Theory presentation of & Practice classical music by few musicians of different gharanas 3. Changes in 25.3.13 National U.G.C Indian level Instrumental Music 4. Kolkata style 12.3.15 – National U.G.C.- Kolkatay Shastrio looking into 13.3.15 level D.R.S. Asarer Abadan Indian Classical Music 5. Trends and 26.3.15 National U.G.C. Banglar Rag- ragini Changing Styles level Charchay Bideshi of Instrumental Vadya – jantrer Music Anuprabesh O Tar Provab 6. Influence of 27.03.15 National R.B.U. Instrumental level Music on Human mind and society 7. Spiritual as 14.07.16- International R.B.U. Bharatiya Raga reflected in the 15.7.16 level Sangite content of Addhatmikata O North Indian Dharmanirapekshata Music

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2. DR. PAPRI CHAKRABORTI (Assistant Professor in Music)

Sl Name of the Date Level Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 The Vishnupur 15.03.11- State Level U.G.C. Gharana of 16.03.11 Classical music & its impact on Bengali Songs 2. Philosophical 22.11.13 – National U.G.C. Philosophical perspective of 23.11.13 level aspects found in music : Theory presentation of & Practice classical music by few musicians of different gharanas 3. Changes in 25.3.13 National U.G.C Indian level Instrumental Music 4. Kolkata style 12.3.15 – National U.G.C.- Kolkatay Shastrio looking into 13.3.15 level D.R.S. Asarer Abadan Indian Classical Music 5. Trends and 26.3.15 National U.G.C. Banglar Rag- ragini Changing Styles level Charchay Bideshi of Instrumental Vadya – jantrer Music Anuprabesh O Tar Provab 6. Influence of 27.03.15 National R.B.U. Instrumental level Music on Human mind and society 7. Spiritual as 14.07.16- International R.B.U. Bharatiya Raga reflected in the 15.7.16 level Sangite content of Addhatmikata O North Indian Dharmanirapekshata Music

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3. SRI. PRADIP KUMAR MANDAL (Assistant Professor in History)

Sl Name of the Date Level Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1. The 12th 19th Feb, Interna- The 12th ITIHAS Sundar- Inter- 2016 tional International ACADEMY, baner national Conference of DHAKA at Lokbhasha Conference History & the National of History Heritage Academy for & Heritage 2016, by – Educational 2016 ITIHAS Management ACADEMY, (NAEM DHAKA at the National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2 Global National 22nd - 24th Paschim Banga Self Biswa Warming UGC Janu, 2015. Itihas Samsad. Ushayan Rodhe Sundarban. 3 National UGC An unholy th nexus : 27 March, Sponsored one UGC Unnayanshil Corruption 2012. day State Level Desh O Naitik in Seminar, Bkriti : developling organized by Prekshapat countries the Dept. of Bharatbarsha Sociology & . Pol. Science, Netaji Sata- barshiki Maha- vidyalaya, Ashoknagar. 4 20th March, National UGC Bangla Bangla 2012. Sponsored one UGC Loknatak : natoke day State Level Prekshapat loknatyer Seminar, Sundarban.* prabhav organized by the Dept. of [*Being processed 5Bengali, with ISBN] Netaji Satabarshiki Maha- vidyalaya, Ashoknagar.

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5 Annual 24th – 26th National Paschim Banga Self conference Janu, 2012. Itihas Samsad. 6 Annual 24th – 26th National Paschim Banga Self conference Janu, 2011. Itihas Samsad. 7 *Dt. – 6-7 Corpus `Child March, International Corpus Research Labour in 2015 Conference Research Institute, India : Institute, Kolkata. Historical Kolkata. Perspective` .

8 `Caste in *Dt. – 1st The Dept. of West Bengal Colonial March, International History, West State India: 2016 Conference Bengal State University. Histories, University. Politics and the Politics of Histories`.

. 9 Junior *Dt. – 23rd Institute of Institute of Research Sept. 2015. State Level Historical Historical Scholar`s Seminar Studies , Studies , Seminar. Kolkata. Kolkata.

10 Special Dt. 9th Jan. Bhangar Bhangar Lecture – 2016. College Level Mahavidyalaya Maha- delivered by Seminar , vidyalaya Prof. South 24 Geraldine Parganas. Forbes, Dept. of History, State University of New York.

11 Religion and Dt. – 18th The Dept. of University of Society in Jan. 2011 National Ancient Indian Calcutta. India` Seminar History & Culture, University of Calcutta.

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4. SMT. PRAMA BHATTACHARJEE (Assistant Professor in English)

Sl Name of the Seminars Date LEVEL Funding Topic no Authority (if paper presented ) 1. RE-READING INDIAN 5-6 NATIONAL UGC, WBSU _____ ENGLISH LITERATURE DECEMBER, 2011 2. TAGORE AND WOMAN 12-13 NATIONAL UGC _____ JANUARY, 2012 3. RE-WRITING CULTURE, 9-10 STATE UGC RETELLING FEBRUARY, ______NARRATIVES:GENDER 2012 AND THE POLITICS OF REPRESENTATION 4. BANGLA NATOK E 20 MARCH STATE UGC LOKNATYER PROBHAB 2012 ______5. WORLD CINEMA 3-4 NATIONAL UGC NOVEMBER, ______2016

5. SMT. MAHUA BARDHAN (Assistant Professor in Geography)

Sl Name of the Date Level Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Urbanisation 28.1.16- International Calcutta Regional Geo and Regional 30.1.16 University Science Hydrdogical Sustainability Association Condition of Urban Wetlands and its Management – A Case Study of Saltlake Township , West Bengal 2 National 17.03.16 National W.B.S.U W.B.S.U The Gloomy Conference on – Side of an Development 18.03.16 Upcoming and Smart City – Environment An Appraisal of Bidhannagar 3 Geospatial 27.03.16 International Osmania XI Deccan Intra – urban Solutions to – University , Geographical Dichotomy in Urban and 29.03.16 Hyderabad -7 Society Bidhannagar Regional Environmental Issues

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4 Climate 27.6.16 International Dusit Thani Hotel , PRSCO Significance of Change and – Thailand Mangrove sustainable 29.6.16 Reforestation regional through Development Community Participation in Sundarban , India – A Sustainable Approach 5. Urban 18.11.16 National PCM UGC Urban Geography – COLLEGE,KOLKATA Morphological 19.11.16 Structure of Bidhannagar – A planned township of West Bengal

6. SRI. JAYANTA RANA (Assistant Professor in English)

Sl Name of the Date Level Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1. Rereading 8th & 9th International Aliah Aliah Twelfth night as a Shakespeare Jan.2017 university university teen sport film 2. Gender and 16 & 17th International BKGC UGC Male hegemonic empowerment Dec.2016 ,HOWRAH sport and the female athlete in Koni.

7. SMT. MOUTUSHI BASAK ROY (Librarian)

Sl Name of the Date Level Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Modern Indian 21.12.12 State Chandrakona U.G.C. ----- College Library Vidyasagar : Trends 2 Role of Library 13.1.12- National Maynaguri U.G.C. ------in Local History 14.1.12 College Collection 3 Research in 27.03.14 National Jadavpur U.G.C. ------Library and University Information Studies 4. Challenges in 24.02.12 – National Indian U.G.C. ------Library 25.02.12 Association Management for the System Cultivation of Science

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8. SMT. ANTARA CHOWDHURY(Assistant Professor in Bengali)

Sl Name of the Date Level Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authorit (if paper presented ) y 1 Sahitto Bicharer 8.12 National Dinabandhu U.G.C. Robindra Chotogolpe Poribesh .11 – Andrews Poribesh Kendrik Kendrik 9.12 College Dristibhongi Dristibhongi .11

2 Analokito 4.3. National Dhrubachan U.G.C. Upendrakishorer Upendrakishor- 13- d Haldar ‘Tuntunirboi`-er Nibir Sardhosotobarsh 5.3. College,Dak er aloke 13 shin path Barasat,

3 Bengali Fiction : 15.3 Internati Rabindra U.G.C. Haraprasad Shastrir Sahityik 19th – 20th .16- onal Bharati Mononer Anusandhan Century 16.3 University. .16

4 Bijan Bhattacryay 26.9 National Fakir Chand U.G.C. Bijan Bhattacharyayer : Ekush Shatoke .16 – College Natoke Ancholik Bhasar Phire Dekha 27.9 Proyog – Devigarjan .16 Natoker Prekshite

5 Swadhinata 8.11 Internati Daimand U.G.C. ‘Dhonrai Chorit Manas` Parabarty Dui .16- onal Harbour Upanyasher Ancholikata Banglar Ancholik 9.11 Mahila Sahityacharcha .16 Bishwavidya laya

9. SMT. SWAPNADEEPA GANDHI (Assistant Professor in Music)

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Sufism and Indian Visva- 23/3/16- National Indian Spiritual Traditions Bharati 24/3/16 Council of : Sustaining the University Philosophical Education of Art Research , New Delhi

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10. SMT. SHREE CHATTERJEE (Assistant Professor in Education) Sl no Name of the Seminars Date Funding Topic Authority (if paper presented ) 1. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: 21-22 MARCH, UGC (NATIONAL) POLICY, PRACTICE AND 2015 PROSPECTS

2. WORLD THINKERS’ AND 27- 31 ISISAR Swamiji,s views WRITERS, PEACE MEET, DECEMBER, 2015 (INTERNATIONAL) on inculcating peace and harmony through education 3. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER : 26TH FEBRUARY PAILAN GROUP SWAMIJI’S IDEAS INCLUSIVENESS AND HUMAN 2016 OF INSTITUTIONS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR)

4. CHALLANGES IN INDIAN 30-31 MARCH, ICSSR (NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION IN 21ST CENTURY 2016 SEMINAR) ATTITUDE OF STUDENT TEACHERS

11. SUKANYA SOM (Assistant Professor in History)

Sl no Name of the Seminars Date Type Funding Topic Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Indian History Congress, 27th-29th National Indian History Greater India 76th session December, Level Congress Society : The 2015 Seminar beginning 0f a Journey in Indo-centric Historiography in the First Half of 20th Century through the eyes of Bengali Intelligentsia 2. Paschimbanga Itihas 24th-26th State Level Paschimbanga Dakshin – Samsad January, 2016 Seminar Itihas Samsad Purba Asia : Ancholik Parichitir Utsha Anusandhan 3 Itihas Academy Dhaka 19th February, International Itihas Academy Brihattaro 2016 level Dhaka Bharat Athoba Seminar Dakshin – Purba Asia : Itihas Charchar ek Bishes Bitarko

4 Paschimbanga Ancholik 2nd-3rd April, Annual Paschimbanga Unish Sotoker Itihas O Loksanskriti 2016 National Ancholik Itihas Ditiardho Charcha Kendra, 2nd Conference O Loksanskriti Theke Bingsho Conference Charcha Sotoker Kendra Prothomardhe Bangio Buddhigibi Mohole ‘Brihattaro Bharat Chetona` 89 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

Seminars attended by PTT and Guest Faculty as participants and paper pre- senters (A select List). 1. DEBABRATA GHOSH (P.T.T in History)

Sl Name of the Date Type Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Mahabidroher 29/09/2007 Netaji College Uttaradhikar – Satobarshiki Fund Itihas Charcha O Mahavidyalaya Sahitya Charcha

2. KRISHNA MITRA (P.T.T in Bengali)

Sl Name of the Date Type Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Epic: From The 18/03/2005- State Level Gobardanga U.G.C. Traditional & 19/03/2005 Hindu College Contemporary Perspective 2 Bangla Natoke 20/03/2012 State Level Netaji U.G.C. Lokonattyer Satobarshiki Provab Mahavidyalaya 3 Samprotik 22/2/17 International Barakpur U.G.C Debigarjoner Bangla Bhasha O Rastroguru Bhasha : Sangskriti Surendranath Protibader College Bhasha

3. SIMA BHATTACHARYA (P.T.T in Music)

Sl Name of the Date Venue Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Mahabidroher 29/09/2007 Netaji College Fund Uttaradhikar – Satobarshiki Itihas Charcha O Mahavidyalaya Sahitya Charcha 2 Kothaye Sure 23/8/2013 Women’s U.G.C. Rabindra Sangit College 3 Kolkata Style : 12/03/15- Rabindra U.G.C. Looking into Indian 13/03/15 Bharaty Classical Music University ,Jorashako Campus 4 Trends & Changing 26/03/15 Rabindra U.G.C. Robindra- Forms of Bharaty Songeete Instrumental Music University Jantro ,Jorashako Anusango Campus 5. Influence of 27/03/15 Rabindra R.B.U. Instrumental Music Bharaty Academic on Human Mind University, National and Society Jorashako Seminars,2015 Campus

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4. MANASHI GHOSHDOSTIDAR (P.T.T in Music)

Sl Name of the Date Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1. Bhaisnav 26/11/15 NSM College NSM College Padmabali and Kirttan 2. Bangla Ganer 18/12/15 Nohata Nohata Bibartan Jogendranath Jogendranath Smriti Smriti Mahavidyalaya Mahavidyalaya 5. DR. SULAGNA SEN (P.T.T in Education)

Sl Name of the Date Type Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1. Non Academic 20/09/2006 State Gandhi U.G.C ------Role of Teacher Level Centenary B.T. College Habra 2. Reality & Practices 22/09/2011- National Kalyani CTE Scheme Inclusion of of NCTE 23/09/2011 University of MHRD Conservation Curriculum through of Bio- Framework – 2009 Government diversity in in the light of of West the National Bengal Curriculum Curriculum Framework - 2005 3 Bangla Natoke 20/03/2012 State Netaji U.G.C. ----- Lokonattyer Level Satobarshiki Provab Mahavidyalaya 6. JITENDRANATH BARMAN (P.T.T in Political Science)

Sl Name of the Date Type Venue Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Mahabidroher 29/9/2007 College Netaji College Participated Uttaradhikar:Itihas Level Satabarshiki Charcha o Sahitya Mahavidyalaya Charcha 2 An Unholy Nexus: 27/03/2012 State Netaji UGC Unholy Corruption and Level Satabarshiki Nexus: Developing Mahavidyalaya corruption in Countries Indian politics 3 Bangla Natoke 20/3/2012 State Netaji UGC Uttarbanger Lokonatter Provab Level Satabarshiki Lokonatake Mahavidyalaya Lokonatter Provab

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7. SARMISTHA CHATTERJEE (P.T.T in Geography)

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1. MAHABIDROHER N.S.M 29.09.2007 N.S.M UTTARADHIKAR: COLLEGE COLLEGE ITIHAS CHARCHA O SAHITYA CHARCHA 2. BANGLA NATOKE N.S.M 20.03.2012 U.G.C LOKNATYER COLLEGE PROVAB

8. MUNMUN RAY (P.T.T in Music)

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic (if paper no Seminars Authority presented ) 1 Report Of Yashpal Darbhanga Hall, 5th WBCUTA Committee on University of Decem Higher Education Calcutta ber 2009 2 The Vishnupur Indumati 15th & U.G.C. Gharana of Classical Sabhagriha of 16th Music and its Impact Jadavpur March on Bengali Songs University 2011 Campus 3 Changes in Indian Emerald Bower 25th U.G.C. Instrumental Music Campus, March Styles Rabindra Bharati 2013 Uneversity, Kolkata 4 Philosophical Seminar Hall, 22nd & U.G.C. Philosophical Perspectives of Mugberia 23rd presence in Music: Theory & Gangadhar Novem Rabindra Sangeet Practice Mahavidyalaya ber 2013 5 Impacts of Jorasanko 25th & U.G.C. Globalization on Campus, 26th Indian Music Rabindra Bharati March University 2014 6 Kolkata Style: Jorasanko 12th & U.G.C. Kolkatar Ucchanga Looking into Indian Campus, 13th SAP-DRS Sangeet Classical Music Rabindra Bharati March Charchaaye University 2015 Shamashya O Sambhabona 7 Trends & Changing Jorasanko 26th U.G.C. Boidutin Projuktite Styles of Campus, March Adhunik Instrumental Music Rabindra Bharati 2015 Badyajantrer University Shafalotomo Pryog 8 Influence of Jorasanko 27th R.B.U. Instrumental Music Campus, March on Human Mind and Rabindra Bharati 2015 Society University

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Seminars attended by Guest Faculty as participants and paper presenters (A select List). 1. NAME: DR. ABHIRUP DATTA DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS DESIGNATION: GUEST LECTURER List of Seminars

Sl. Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic No Seminars Authority (if paper . presented) 01. International Departmen 11th - 14th Inter- Conference on t of January, national Dynamical Mathemati 2012 System: cs, Theory and Jadavpur Applications University, 2012 (ICDS Kolkata 2012) 02. Conference in Departmen 12th -14th National NBHM, Number t of December, DST, Theory Mathemati 2012 DRDO, cs, UGC & Jadavpur Jadavpur University, University Kolkata 03. National Departmen 27th - 28th National Conference on t of February, Emerging Mathemati 2013 Trends in cs, Physics of Jadavpur Fluids and University, Solids 2013 Kolkata (NCETPFS 2013) 05. National Calcutta 6th - 8th National Seminar to Mathemati September, Commemorate cal Society, 2013 the Kolkata Sesquicentenni al Birth Anniversary of SIR ASUTOS MOOKERJEE (1864-1924) (NSAM - 2013) 06. International Graphic 24th - 25th Inter- DST, CSIR, Effect of Half- Conference on Era October, national Uttarakhan Saturation in Mathematical University, 2013 d State Psoriatic Techniques in Dehradun Council for Pathogenesis Engineering Science and using Applications Technology Fractional 2013 (ICMTEA Derivative: A 2013) Mathematical Study th th 93 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

07. National Departmen 9th - 10th National UGC-DRS Conference on t of January, Programme Non-Linear Mathemati 2014 Dynamics, cs, Analysis and Jadavpur Optimization University, 2014 (NDAO Kolkata 2014) 08. International Departmen 14th - 15th Internati Seminar on t of Life February, onal Molecular Science and 2014 Biology and its Biotechnolo applications gy, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 09. National Departmen 20th - 21st National Mathematical Conference on t of February, Avenues to Mathematical Mathemati 2014 Control the and cs, Chronic Skin Theoretical Jadavpur Disease Biology University, Psoriasis (NCMTB 2014) Kolkata

10. National Depart- 12th March, National Seminar on ment of 2014 Recent Pure Developments Mathemati in Mathematics cs, and its University Applications of Calcutta (RDMA 2014) 11. International Chitkara 20th - 22nd Inter- Drug Therapy Conference On School of March, national between T- Mathematics & Applied 2014 Cells and DCs Engineering Sciences, reduces the Sciences 2014 Chitkara Excess (ICMES - University, Production of 2014) Himachal Keratinocytes: Pradesh Causal Effect of Psoriasis 12. International Department 16th - 18th Inter- Conference on of Mathe- October, national Geometry and matics, 2014 its Applications Jadavpur (ICGA 2014) University, Kolkata 13. International Darjeeling 01st - 03rd Internatio Effect of CD4+ Conference on Government November, nal T-Cells and Nonlinear College, 2014 CD8+ T-Cells Dynamics and Darjeeling on its Applications Immunopathoge in Physical and nic Mechanism Biological of Psoriasis: A Sciences Mathematical (CNDAPBS - Study 14)

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14. International Department 17th - 19th Internatio Mathematical Conference on of November, nal Modeling with Dynamical Mathematic 2014 Half-Saturation Systems and s, Jadavpur Approach in Mathematical University, Psoriatic Biology Kolkata Pathogenesis (ICDSMB using Fractional 2014) Derivative 15. India Agricultural 21st – 23rd Internatio Biodiversity and November, nal Meet 2014 Ecological 2014 (IBM 2014) Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

16. International Department 30th January Inter- Mathematical Conference on of - 1st national Study on Emerging Areas Mathematic February, Immunopathoge of Mathematics s, Punjabi 2015 nic Mechanism for Science and University, of Psoriasis in Technology Patiala, Presence of (ICEAMST Punjab CD4+ T-Cells 2015) and CD8+ T- Cells 17. Recent Trends The 24th April, National The Half- in Applicable Bhawanipur 2015 Saturation Mathematics Education Effect with Society Fractional College, Derivative in Kolkata Psoriasis: A Memory Based Mathematical Study 18. National Department 19th – 20th National Insight of Half- Conference on of November, Saturation Mathematical Mathematic 2015 Constant in and Theoretical s, Jadavpur Psoriatic Biology University, Mechanism: A (NCMTB 2015) Kolkata Mathematical Perceptive 19. International Department 9th – 11th Inter- Mathematical Conference on of Mathe- December. national Framework on Nonlinear matics, 2015 T-Cell Dynamics, Jadavpur Proliferation Analysis and University, with Negative Optimization Kolkata Feedback (ICNDAO Approach 2015) towards Psoriatic System 20. International Department 29thh – 31st Inter- A Control Conference of August, national Based On Mathematic 2016 Mathematical Mathematical s, Institute Framework on Modeling and of Science, Fractional- Simulation Banaras Order (ICMMS 2016) Hindu Model of University, Psoriasis Varanasi 95 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

2. NAME - ARINDAM MUKHERJEE DEPARTMENT - SANSKRIT Designation..Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl no Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1. National Seminar Ramakrishna 18 and 19 Deeper Ramakrishna on Vedanta Mission August study of Mission Vivekananda 2015 Vedanta in Vivekananda University all its University aspects

3. NAME - Arpita Ghosh DEPARTMENT - Sociology Designation - Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented) 1. Rabindranath at Maharani 21 – 22 National UGC 150:Contempory Kasiswari march 2011 Perspectives and College Representative Forms 4. NAME - Arup Maity DEPARTMENT - Sanskrit Designation - Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl Name of the Seminars Venue Date Type Funding no Authority

1 Contribution of the Ramakrishna 17.02.2011 National UGC Paninian School in the Mission - arena of Sanskrit studies Vidyamandira, 18.02.2011 Belur Math 2 Sri Ramakrishna’s Idea and Ramakrishna 19.01.2012 International UGC Our Times Mission to Vidyamandira, 21.01.2012 Belur Math

3 Shastreshu West Bengal 20.03.2013 National West Bengal Duruhasthalaparishkaraha State State University University

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4 Aanandatattwamimangsa West Bengal 03.03.2016 National West Bengal State - State University 04.03.2016 University

5 Shastranam West Bengal 21.03.2016 National West Bengal Shastrantarapekhitwam State - State University 22.03.2016 University

5. NAME - DEBANJALI BOSE DEPARTMENT - SANSKRIT Designation - GUEST LECTURER List of Seminars

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Sanskritoboibhom West 14/05/12 , National West Bengal Bengal 15/05/12 State State ,16/05/12 University University 2. Shastreshu Duruho West 20/03/13 State West Bengal Sthaloporiskar Bengal State State University University

6. NAME - Himadri Sekhar Ghosh DEPARTMENT - Sanskrit Designation - Guest Lecturer List of Seminars ( as participant )

Sl Name of the Seminars Venue Date Type Funding no. Authority 1. Sanaskritabaybhabam West Bengal 14.05.2012 National West Bengal State State University University 2. Shastreshu West Bengal 20.03.2013 National West Bengal Duruhasthalaparishkaraha State State University University

3. Aanandatattwamimangsa West Bengal 03.03.2016 National West Bengal State - State University 04.03.2016 University

4. Shastranam West Bengal 21.03.2016 National West Bengal Shastrantarapekhitwam State - State University 22.03.2016 University

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7. NAME...Kajal Kumar Sikdar DEPARTMENT.....Geography. Designation...... Guest Lecturer

Sl no Name of the Date Venue Funding Type Topic Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Greening the 19th Seminar International Participate world: Literature Aug,20012 hall, through eco- WBSU criticism

8. NAME-ROSHONA KHATUN DEPARTMENT-JOURNALISM Designation-GUEST TEACHER List of Seminars

Sl no Name of the Seminars Date Funding Authority Topic (if paper presented ) 1. International Conference of 19-20 November Department of the Department of Mass 2014 Mass Communication Communication, The University Of Burdwan 2. NAAC Sponsored National 8th February, Barrackpore Seminar On Quality 2016 Rastraguru Enhancement and Sustenance Surendranath of Teaching & Learning College

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9. NAME...Subrata Mitra DEPARTMENT.....Geography. Designation...... Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl Name of the Date Venue Funding Type Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Xxv National 22nd Allahabad Allahabad National Application of Silver Jubilee December University University Remote Sensing Conference of to 24th Technique to Indian Institute December, Identify Fluvio- of 2012 Geomorphologic Geomorphologi al changes and sts (IGI) Bank Line shifting Upgrading of river Technologies Bhagirathi-Hugli and Degrading in and around Earth’s Mayapur- Environment: Nabadwip Area, Reality or Myth District Nadia, West Bengal 2 World Science 28th Jadavpur National National Participate Congress February University Science to 1st Congress March, 2015 3 Changing 25th Barrackpore Barrackpore National Participate Environmental November Rastraguru Rastraguru Scenario of to 26th Surendranat Surendranat Indian November h College h College Subcontinent : A Geographical Appraisal 4 Vivek Smriti 4th Vivekananda National State Level Participate Utsav February, Hall, Service National 2016 Ramkrishna Scheme Integration Mission Pro- Institution of gramme Culture 5. Earthquake 30th Jadavpur National National Participate Resistant March,201 University Service Structure: 6 Scheme Different Aspects

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10. NAME - SUMITA CHAKRABORTY DEPARTMENT - Political Science Designation - Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 An Unholy Nexus : Netaji 27/3/12 State U.G.C. Corruption and Satabarshiki Level Developing Mahavidyalaya Countries

11. NAME...... Susmita Bhattacharjee DEPARTMENT...... Economics Designation...Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl Name of the Venue Date Type Funding Topic no Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Two-Day National West March 1-2, National WBSU Seminar on Bengal 2016 Seminar Contemporary State Development Issues University of Indian Economy.

12. NAME - TIMPAI DAS DEPARTMENT - SOCIOLOGY Designation - Guest Lecturer List of Seminars

Sl no Name of the Date Venue Funding Type Topic Seminars Authority (if paper presented ) 1 Knowing The Social 2/03/10– West West Bengal National : Research & 3/03/10 Bengal State Method in State University Sociology University

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2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic publica- tions teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)

I. The college encourages all types of research work among teachers and students .It also grants duty leaves to attend national and international seminars regarding pa- per presentation or work as resource persons.

II. Though the college authority is not directly able to support any research publica- tion, it encourages faculty to publish seminar proceedings from different publica- tion and sponsors college magazines in different departments like Bengali, Geog- raphy.

III. Adjustments are made in their time table and they are exempted from duty in the college for their professional development.

IV. A book of research articles (Different Strokes: A book of Essays) with ISSN 978- 81-295-2709-7 number is recently published with contributions from the teaching faculty. V. The IQAC and the Research Committee have decided to allow travel grants of Rs.15000 each or the actual cost to two teachers every financial year for paper presentation outside the state from the session 2016-2017. It has also been pro- posed to allow research grants of Rs. 20000 each to four teachers every year. 2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment con- tributed to such performance/achievement of the faculty.

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

The college has introduced an evaluation system by students in form of question- naire to 3rd year students partially to assess their departmental teachers. Both formal and informal feedback is collected from them.

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The data is analyzed and shared with the faculty, reports are perused by the Princi- pal. Teachers are informed of the feedback analysis for future improvement. It also helps them to overcome weakness and understanding their strength. Evaluation of teachers is also done by the experts from the University and officials sent by the Dept of Higher Education, Govt of West Bengal at the time of their promo- tion.

2.5 EVALUATION PROCESS AND REFORMS

2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes?

● The University has an annual system of evaluation i.e. Part I,II and III. A meeting of the Academic subcommittee is generally held before each exam regarding the man- agement etc. It also decides the internal assessment system of the college. ● Detailed information of the evaluation methods and the examination schedule is given in the prospectus from the time of their admission. ● It is also displayed in the college notice board before the exams and simultaneously put up in the college website. ● Teachers communicate this verbally to the students.

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

The college is affiliated to WBSU and the examination reforms are I+I+I System introduced in the university in 2008.The Syllabus changed in 2010 and afterwards. The examination for each degree (part I,II ,III) for 3 years degree course is now held after completion of each year. From time to time syllabi of several subjects have been changed and question pattern have been altered accordingly. The college has at different times extended its faculty as members of several Board of Studies to make such changes. The college also adopted various reforms regarding teaching and evaluation-

● Class tests and final test exam. ● Tutorial classes. ● Counselling programme for students entering the college. ● Group discussions and classroom seminars by students. ● Interactive sessions.

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● Special lectures by external experts from other departments and other college and institutions. ● Internal seminars in collaboration with other colleges ● Field based learning activities (in Practical based subject like Geography). ● Collaborative excursion has been done by department of Bengali and History in Chandraketugarh. ● Department of Geography has arranged an educational tour in collaboration with OPSIS-AVIYA company in Bandel for GPS and water testing hand in hand training.Another excursion was organised by the same dept. To Sunderban in 2015 and data relating to the socio-economic life of the region.It was followed by an- other educational tour by Geography dept. in 2016 to Lava-Lolegaon-Rishop. ● Workshop and training for students (proposed QGIS Software training for Geogra- phy Honours students to fulfil their curriculum and future prospect and enhancing job opportunity.) ● Using smart class rooms to impart knowledge in more effective ways.

2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own

● The institution follows the evaluation system and makes internal assessment as test exam before the final exam and also takes class test and midterm exams. ● On the basis of the marks of the test exams especially in 3rd year tutorial classes are arranged by the departments. Tutorial is held for all students whereas remedial is done for weak students. Special attention is also given to poor and meritorious students ● Parent- teacher meeting is held after test exam and before final exams to make parents aware of the weakness of the students.

2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative assessment approaches adapted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system. The College has regular system of class tests and Annual tests. Along with these, students are encouraged to take active part in group discussions, project work, field works and surveys. The college has to send the results of the test exams. to the affiliat- ing university, WBSU. These measures have helped in students having a more serious approch to their studies. 103 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and trans- parency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc. ● The college monitors the progress and the performance of the students regularly throughout the programme through class tests, test exam, classroom lecture and internal assessment (in practical subjects) ● Attendance of students are strictly maintained, attendance register is checked regu- larly, parents are informed for poor attendance through guardian call ● Class performance and class attendance are given priority in internal assessment beside marks obtained by the students ● Participation in co curricular and extracurricular activities are also encouraged.

2.5.6 What is the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating univer- sity? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students? The college has the following graduate attributes- ● The college tries to transform the students into better global citizens ● Enhance their communication skills ● Encourage them to participate in NSS, Sports, Excursions, Cultural activities like quiz competitions, Youth parliament etc. The college rewards them by certificates and prizes annually in both academic and sports performances.

2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and University level COLLEGE LEVEL i. Methods of evaluation in the college are very transparent and hence there is hardly any scope for grievances from the students. Still the students are given the opportu- nity to speak on their behalf and they are shown the answer scripts regularly and if any dispute occurs it is immediately cleared through discussion. ii. The students can also evaluate the teacher's performance through Feedback forms. iii. The parents express their views about their wards' performance and the college through parent-teacher meeting. UNIVERSITY LEVEL i. For the University examinations in each year of the degree course(Part I,II,III) the students can apply for review of their marks if not satisfied by the assessment. ii. For further enquiry they can apply under RTI act in which photocopies of their

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answer scripts are sent to them. To do this the students have to fill up proper appli- cation forms prescribed by the University. 2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If 'yes' give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? Yes, the college has stated the learning outcomes in the prospectus clearly. It is the overall development of the students- i.e. personality development, excellence in ex- amination, participation in NSS and other co curricular activities, cultural develop- ment, being physically and mentally fit and fit for professional competence. The staff and students are made aware of these through notice boards, college magazines, pro- spectus, college website etc. 2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements (Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered. After publication of the result of the university, a thorough analysis gets done and comes up for further discussion in the Academic Sub-committee. Part III results for the last 5 years are given below along with other relevant details.

UNIVERSITY RESULTS OF THE STUDENTS IN LAST 5 YEARS

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Students' performance in BA Hons exam in last 5 years:-

TOTAL Year STUDENTS 1ST CLASS QH QG FAILED

2016 114 3 88 13 13 2015 143 5 115 20 3

2014 182 2 151 21 8

2013 141 3 111 22 5

2012 153 2 130 17 4

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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Students' performance in BA General Exam.

YR COURSE Total 1ST QG QG(X) FAILED students class appeared 2016 B.A(GEN) 811 ---- 269 425 117 2015 B.A(GEN) 1067 2 542 194 149 2014 B.A(GEN) 819 1 432 151 146 2013 B.A(GEN) 828 2 477 133 95 2012 B.A(GEN) 666 --- 382 87 81

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RANK OF STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 SUB

BNGA

ENGA

PLSA 1st, 7th SOCA 1ST GEOA 2nd,3rd. 1st 1st 1st MUCA

HISA

It is clear from the ranking position of students in the university exam that Music department has been continually scoring 1st class 1st rank in the university since last three years. Geography has given the 1st class 1st in the university in 2015.Student of Sociology also ranked first in the university in 2014.

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

N Lecture method, conventional chalk and blackboard system, audio-visual method, interaction method, power-point presentation

N Field visit and excursion N Internal seminar and special lecture N Department of Geography and Journalism & mass communication use different softwares, chart, model, maps, photographs to illustrate lecture. Assessment strategies-

N A regular system of tutorials, class tests, remedial classes N Class attendance and performance N Internal assessment N Contribution in Wall magazine, and college magazine N Classroom debate,quiz,group discussion N Attending classroom seminars

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

This college has taken many initiatives to enhance the social and economic devel- opment of the students. The institution provides counselling at the time of admission on course options. The teachers also give advice regarding the future prospect of each subject before and during the course. The other initiatives are-

N Providing separate laboratory and computer facility for practical based subjects like Geography and Journalism & Mass Communication.

N College library and departmental library are upgraded. N The college NSS wing engages students in social works and extension activities. N Different seminars, project work, field work N College magazines to express their views and creative thinking N Compulsory Basic computer training N e-library with journals and e-books N Participation in Youth parliament, quiz competitions,debate,group discussion at the state and national levels.

N Participation in Sports competition at district and state level N Vocational training to willing students N Health checkups in discount in nearby hospital N Career counselling workshops by different agencies 2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyse data on student performance and learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? The departmental teachers collect the data regarding students' performance and analyse it. A student's performance is monitored by the academic score in class tests, test and final exam as well as his/her participation in class lectures, sports and extracurricular activities etc. To find the advanced and slow learners different strategies are adopted. Tutorial classes are arranged for slow learners whereas extra care and attention is given to advanced students. The college is strict about the attendance of the students in class.75% attendance is must for all. No student is allowed to sit in the University examinations unless University criteria are fulfilled.

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

The institute monitors the learning outcome regularly by classroom interaction, results of the examination and identify advanced and slow learner. This is done in various ways-

N Checking attendance registers. N Internal assessments. N Surprise tests/class tests. N Participation in co curricular activities like posters and wall magazine, field work, project work etc

N Participation in extra-curricular activities like NSS, Sports, Quiz, Debate etc N Remedial and tutorial classes. N Parent- teacher meetings. N Departmental meetings

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

Evaluation is considered as an indicator of students' performance. The institution and individual teachers use assessment outcomes as a criterion to evaluate student's performance. It is done by a. Extra/special classes b. Lending books from departmental library c. Giving facility of internet, e-journals and e books and varied web resources. d. Using presentation or illustration methods in teaching to engage the students. e. Audio- Visual aids for better understanding. f. Offer help at a personal level by checking their notes and answers and adding suggestions. g. If necessary providing help to the students by extended discussions.

2.6.8 Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning and Evalu- ation which the college would like to include.

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CRITERION - III RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

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3.1 PROMOTION OF RESEARCH

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

The Institution does not have any research centre recognized by the affiliating university or any other agency / organization. But in order to promote research activity, we have made research a priority in college and framed broad parameters of con- ducting research activity in college, urging teachers to increasingly take up research activities as well as persuading the authorities to make allowances for teachers with research interest in the form of MRPs and PhDs. And, then, keeping the constraints of the college resources in mind we plan to mobilize UGC and other external agencies for funds and assistance.

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

The Institution has a Research Committee with IQAC chairman, two faculty members, one non-teaching staff alongwith the principal as members to encourage an environment of academic thinking and focused research among the faculty. The IQAC and the Research Committee have decided to allow travel grants of Rs.15000 each or the actual cost to two teachers every financial year for paper presentation outside the state from the session 2016-2017. It has also been proposed to allow research grants of Rs. 20000 each to four teachers every year. It initiates talks on various research related activities and also tries to promote linkages with other colleges and institutions of research. In that regard institutional membership has been taken of NLIST and Kolkata based libraries like British Council Library and American Central Library. Research journals are also subscribed to avail new developments in various research areas. The Research Committee also been successful to introduce a multi-disciplinary journal for the faculty and is now in the process of creating a physical and also e-repository of published research works of teachers and visiting faculty.

IQAC, on the other hand, also provides valuable suggestions and insights and thus, promotes and monitors the quality of research. It also encourages the faculty members to participate in state level, national and international level seminars and to present papers on various theoretical and empirical aspects on the concerned subjects. Various departments usually take initiative to organize seminars/ workshops/ 114 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA special lectures to create interest in the relevant areas among the students.

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

l Individual departments are encouraged to submit proposals for Seminars/ conferences/workshops.

l Teachers are encouraged to submit proposals for MRPs.

l Infrastructural and human resources to the extent possible.

l Reduced work-load, special leave etc to teachers.

l Support in terms of technology and relevant data.

l Teachers carrying out Ph.D. under UGC regulation are also sanctioned flexible workload during Course Works.

Being an undergraduate college, the institution hardly has any provision for research by the students. But the faculty members are encouraged to get involved in research. The college has modern equipments, updated library resources and subscrip- tions to research journals to improve the quality of research. Research projects in the form of Ph.Ds have been going on, in the college for the last few years but without the UGC affiliation teachers could not apply for the major or minor research programmes. That is also the reason why more seminars with UGC funding could not be organized. But with 12B status restored, fresh attempts are now being made to avail UGC funded research programmes.

3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students?

At the undergraduate level, the institution tries to motivate the students for higher education. Various departments of the college organize UGC funded and self- funded seminars to create interest among students some of whom present papers in such seminars. Students also avail the opportunity to meet the distinguished academics as and when they visit our institution. They get an opportunity to interact with them to update the information they already have through the university syllabi. The students have full access to the library, reference books, and the websites in our Wi-Fi campus.

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Students also undertake survey and field work under the supervision of their respective departments and the faculty.

Availability of rich research resources through subscribed journals is also an opportunity for the students to upgrade themselves.

Classrooms and seminar rooms are fitted with LCD projectors; Wi-Fi connec- tivity and exposure to ICT enabled modern technological aids attract the interest of the students.

Different awareness generation programmes are organized throughout the year to instil scientific temper among the students as well as awareness of social equity. The IQAC is always there to generate awareness on issues related to community health, Gender discrimination among others.

3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active (guiding student research, leading research projects, engaged in individual/ collaborative research activity, etc.)

Four of our Faculty members have already completed their Ph.D. and other

Faculty members are involved in active research activities. Here are the details: a) Substantive Teachers

Sl.no NAME University Title Date /Year of registration 1 DR. SUDHANATH RABINDRA SOCIAL REALISM 2002(Awarded ) CHATTOPADHYAY(Principal) BHARATI IN SEAN UNIVERSITY O’CASEY’S THREE DUBLIN PLAYS 2 DR. VIR VIKRAM ROY VIDYASAGAR A Critical Survey of 2004 (awarded) UNIVERSITY The Plays of Girish Karnad 3 DR. PAPRI CHAKRABARTI RABINDRA Uttar Bharotio 7.05.2003(Awarded ) BHARATI Sastrio Songite UNIVERSITY Ebong Khealer Nandanik Tatporjo Bisleson 4 SRI.DIPESH CHOUDHARY Jharkhand Rai Relationship 2014(registration) University motor abilities of state level Football players with total Football playing ability 5 SRI.PRADIP KUMAR Kalyani Sundarbaner SUBMITTED THESIS MANDAL University Janajati o Lokosanskritir Itihase Akty Natun Drishtikon

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6 SMT. MAHUA BARDHAN Calcutta Changing urban 31/12/2010(registration) University Environment and developmental scenario of planned city : Comparative study of Bidhannagar & Kalyani 7 SMT. MOUTUSHI BASAK Jadavpur Quantitative study 18/08/2013(registration) ROY University of Earth Science thesis in Universities of West-Bengal 8 SMT. ANTARA CHOWDHURY Jadavpur Banglabhasar SUBMITTED THESIS University Byakorangoto Roop(Grammatical Morph)-er Rupotattwik Bisleshon

9 SMT. SWAPNADEEPA Visva-Bharaty Rabindro Jibotkale Aug. 2015(registration) GANDHI Robindroganer Prochare Thakurbarir Bairer Mohilader Bhumika 10 SMT. SHREE CHATTERJEE CALCUTTA Moral judgement 2015(registration) UNIVERSITY and Environmental Attitude of b) Part-Time Teachers

Sl.no NAME University Title Date /Year of registration

1. Dr. SULAGNA SEN Kalyani University Impact of 2016 (Awarded ) Education on conservation of biodiversity

2. SRI. JITENDRA NATH Jharkhand Rai University Women 2014(registration) BURMAN Empowerment and Self-Help Groups: A socio- economic study in north 24 parganas district, West Bengal

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Sl.no NAME University Title Date /Year of registration 1. SRI. BISWABANDHU NAYEK West Bengal State Determination 2016 University and comparison (registration) on Haematological Variables and Lipid Profile from Preparation to Competitive Period of Middle Distance Runner

2 DR. ABHIRUP DATTA Jadavpur Mathematical 18/04/2016 University modelling on the (Awarded) cytokine Regulatory effect in psoriasis : control based mathematical study

** Two substantive teachers have already submitted their thesis.

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

Apart from UGC sponsored seminars, workshops/training programmes/sensitiza- tion programmes are organized by our college on a regular basis.

UGC SPONSORED SEMINARS

DEPARTMENT TITLE DATE BENGALI Bangla Natoke Loknatyer 20/03/2012 Probhab POLITICAL Unholy Nexus: Corruption and 27/03/2012 SCIENCE Developing Countries.

& SOCIOLOGY

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WORKSHOPS

DEPARTMENT THRUST AREAS SESSION MUSIC Dhrupad Gaaner Gayan Riti 2013-14 MUSIC Banglar Kirtan Gaan 2014-15 GEOGRAPHY Career Opportunity In RS_GIS 2016-17

3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the institution.

Institutional encouragement in the form of seminars organized by the College is a regular exercise.

3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of emi- nence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?

Despite its unavailability of a research centre, the faculty members usually organize seminars in which teachers of different departments visit other departments to discuss on important areas of research in a truly multi-disciplinary mode. In this connection, distinguished scholars are also invited to participate in the seminars. This provides a platform for the students to exchange ideas with the resource persons. Though the college is located in a relatively semi-rural area and serves mostly the backward minority community, it makes sincere efforts in inviting eminent scholars, researchers and teachers to interact with staff and students in order to bring about holistic development among the students of the college. NSS Programmes are also conducted regularly to bring about awareness on different social issues.

SELECTED INTER-DEPARTMENTAL SEMINARS

Organising Name Of Resource Topic Date/Session Department Person Music Dr. Pradip Kumar Ghosh, Importance Of 2015-16 Executive Member, State Musicology In Music Academy (Govt. Of Learning Music W.B)

Geography Prof Sibnath Saha,Dept Of Geotectonic And 2015-16 Geography,Nahata Jnms Development Of College Earth Surface

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Geography Prof Pradip Kr Mandal, Victim s O f 2015-16 Dept Of History,Nsm Hazards In Indian Sunderban History M r. Swapan Kumar A New Look On 2015-16 Mandal, Asst. Professor, Indus Valley Dept. Of History, Civilisation. Bongaon Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya. Bengali Damayanti Singh, Katha Sahitte 2007-08 Amiya Dev Manik Bandyapadhya O Budhadeb Basur Janmo Satabarsha Udjapan Bengali Dr.Mohini M ohan Sardar , Satabarshe Bijan 2015-16 Dept Of Bengali,W BSU Bhattacharya – Phiredekha Political 2013-14 Anindya Dey, NSM. Political Socialisation &

Science Political Com m unication English Antara Choudhury,Bengali Women’s 2015-16 Dept.Nsm Liberation Movement In 19th Century Bengal(1801- 1900) Bengali Jayanta Rana Is Kedar a soft 2015-16 m ale in D adar Kirti? Bengali Anindya Dey Partition and the 2016-17 identity Crisis Bengali Jayanta Rana Chander Pahar 2016-17 and Bengali Childrens Literature History Papri Chakrabarti Sant Kabir and 2016-17 his bhakti songs

N.B. For a detailed list of special lectures please refer to the departmental profiles.

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

The faculty involved in research has been permitted to enjoy a limited number of leaves for research activities since there is no provision for Sabbatical as per government rules. All the teachers pursuing their PhDs are given flexible workload for the course work, and field work required for their enrolment and progression in the doctoral programme. The college gives the teachers the adequate space and time to work in the campus itself. Teachers usually visit the libraries of various research institutions during the leave. Along with these, the teachers can also make use of Study Leaves, Preparatory Days, vacations, etc.

3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating awareness/ advocating/ transfer of relative finding of research of the in- stitution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to land). The awareness about the latest research findings is usually shared among the faculty members and students of the concerned departments. They are informed officially in a class assembly or departmental seminars, and they become aware about the applicability of the latest findings. Students of the Geography department have carried out project works on different areas. 3.2 RESOURCE MOBILISATION FOR RESEARCH 3.2.1 What percentage of total budget is ear marked for research? Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. The Institution has a Research Committee to encourage an environment of academic thinking and focused research among the faculty. The IQAC and the Research Committee have decided to allow travel grants of Rs.15000 each or the actual cost to two teachers every financial year for paper presentation outside the state from the session 2016-2017. It has also been proposed to allow research grants of Rs. 20000 each to four teachers every year. 3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four years?

The institution has no provision to provide seed money to the faculty members for research.

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

As per university syllabi/ curriculum, the students of Geography honours and general, and Physical Education have to submit projects and survey reports under the supervision of the respective faculty members, but they do not receive any grant or funding from any other organization. Sometimes the college arranges for funding of the field study, survey and travel regarding the said purpose from the college fund itself.

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

As the college has only undergraduate courses, there is no provision for research work for the students. Faculty members of different departments frequently interact among themselves to enhance the quality of research. Frequently the departments collaborate with each other and initiate inter- departmental seminars.

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

Basic research facility is available in the Laboratory based departments. The concerned departments have well-equipped laboratories with modern instruments having compatibility with the UG syllabus as recommended by the affiliated Univer- sity. The department of Geography and Journalism and Mass Communication is fitted with updated software needed for the teaching of various experiments and information in the classroom. The institution has made available several projectors, Laptops for the faculty, a number of computers in the departments and office and laboratories, Wi-Fi connection in the departments, the office and library. All these equipments are used in the departments regularly for classroom teaching and projects by students and faculty, making the classes interactive and informative. The department of Physical Education is also well fitted with modern equipments and a multi-gym. The Library has a decent number of books and journals which the students can easily access. It is partially digitized too with the library catalogue now being accessed via the computers(OPAC). Interested students are always motivated to avail the instruments in laboratories during the practice session and beyond it if required.

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

The institute has never received any grant from the Industry. Being a college in the semi- rural area of Bengal, the college does, however, receive grants from the MP and MLA LAD Schemes, and the State Government at times to improve on the infrastructure and build more classrooms for students. The State Government has granted Rs. 3 lakh for a virtual classroom in the college.

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

None

3.3 RESEARCH FACILITIES

3.3.1 What are the research facility available to the students and research scholars within the campus?

Being an undergraduate college, curriculum of the courses prescribed in the syllabus does not offer much scope for research. Laboratory based subjects have some orientation to run different experiments. Students analyze the results of the experi- ments. Moreover, the Geography department has intensive field work where students are required to hold survey and extensive study of the data to write their papers.

SAMPLE FIELD WORK DATA

Year Title of the project (Project done jointly by the students)

2011 - 2012 A Geographical study of a village along backwater-Case study of Mulavukad, Eranakulam, Kerala

2012 - 2013 Physical, environmental and societal scenario of village Kumbhaga,Koraput,Orissa

2013 - 2014 An analytical approach of a semi planned township (demog- raphy)-Ashoknagar-Kalyangarh municipality,North 24 Pgs

2014 - 2015 An environmental and socio-economic appraisal of Bongaon municipality(ward no 17), West Bengal

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2015-16 Community initiative to save Sunderban forest and ecosys- tem-a case study of Chargheri Village,S 24 Pgs

2016-17 Ethno-community study and impact of globalisation on the vulnerable tribe Lepcha in the hilly tribal village of Lava and Lolegaon (Kalimpong Block,Darjeeling).

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

The basic infrastructure available for the students is more or less sufficient for the undergraduate students. Yet the institution continuously upgrades itself in terms of infrastructure, material production, and technology supported classroom teaching etc. to give optimum support to the students most of whom come from an under- privileged section of the society. Students have full access to utilize the available resources in a systematic way. Recently, a cheap store has been made available to the students inside the campus.

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

The college has never received any special grants / finances from the Industry but has received grants from the State Government, MP and MLA LADS funds to build classrooms and other infrastructure in order to carry out the research work properly.

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

The college does not arrange for any research facilities in other research centres or Laboratories, but the student scholars or teachers can arrange for any appropriate facilities or research centres to carry out their individual researches. The college has also institutional membership of the United States Information Service (USIS).

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

l The Central Library, the core Learning and Teaching Resource Centre of the

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l Facilities like the use of reference books and accessing internet facilities are also extended to students and researchers. The library uses various ICT tools like computers, photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc. to help them.

l The library also has Wi-Fi connection and is part of the N-LIST programme (conducted by INFLIBNET. ) to access 6,000 + e- journals and 90,000 + e books.

l Books and magazines are purchased by the College on regular basis for knowledge up- gradation. The information regarding new arrivals is also given through the Library notice board.

l A separate periodical section has been created in the library. The library is fully computerized and has installed library software KOHA . This has helped in better management of acquisition data, circulation, cataloguing, book reservations, bibliog- raphy services, etc,.

l Six Computers have been made available in the library with internet and LAN facilities. Newspapers are also available.

3.3.6 What are the collaborate research facilities developed/ created by the research institutes in the college. For e.g. Laboratories, Library, instru- ments, computers, new technology etc.

There is no collaborative research facility developed and created by the research institutes in the college. Though collaboration with different colleges, Universities and other agencies have been significantly done to facilitate research and advanced learning.

3.4 RESEARCH PUBLICATION AND AWARDS:

3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of Patents obtained and filed (process and product)

NIL

Original research contributing to product improvement

NIL

Research studies and Surveys benefitting the community or improving the services.

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Department of Geography has been undertaking projects relating to community development. Here are the details :

l Local canal survey by the department and environmental awareness raising to rejuvenate the canal.

l Community development programme through local village survey for analysis of poverty, literacy and sanitation level and collaboration with NSS unit for providing assistance to the villagers.

l Participation in Social work and Welfare programme in 2016 at Ashoknagar to help the unprivileged children and train them in preparation of handicrafts like making cover files, envelopes etc.

l An automatic Weather Station is to be installed soon to monitor and record daily weather data for various purposes.

Apart from that the NSS unit of the college along with the students' union arrange the community works regularly keeping their priorities in mind.

Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development

NIL

3.4.2 Does the institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If "Yes", indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication poli- cies and whether such publication is listed in any international database?

The institute has published one research journal named Different Strokes: A Collection of Essays (2016) with ISSN number (978-81-929234-7-5) and it has articles contributed by faculty of the college. The institute also encourages the publication of wall -magazines consistently where teachers and students contribute.

3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:

For the faculty research related publication is a priority. For all the details relating to publications in books and journals please refer to the departmental profiles.

Research awards received by the faculty, recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally

NIL

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Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recog- nitions for research contributions

NIL

3.5 CONSULTANCY

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

Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya is in the process of evolving a mechanism for establishing institute-industry interface.

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

There is no formal policy as such in place but the college welcomes any initiative by any staff in his/her individual capacity to offer consultancy services.

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

The IQAC and the Research Committee of the institution always encourage the faculties to extend consultancy services. Invited lectures from other institutes are also encouraged.

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

NIL

3.6 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSI- BILITY

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

To promote institution-neighbourhood-community interaction, the college orga- nizes various programmes throughout the year. The NSS unit is involved in various community works throughout the year. Volunteers of the Students' Union are also involved in different community services contributing to the holistic development of students.

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Besides, people from the neighbouring community, students from different school are invited to the college in different programmes to make a strong attachment with the college.

The enrolled students of the NSS unit also participate in and observe different activities and campaigns as part of its regular activities.

The Departments of Geography, Bengali and History regularly organize Study Tours to promote Institution- Community network and community services. Here follows a list of selected study tours undertaken by these departments:

DEPT PLACE SESSION BENGALI & 2015-16 Chandraketu Garh College Museum. HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY Sunderban forest and its ecosystem, 2015-16 South 24 Paganas. GEOGRAPHY Lava-Lolegaon-Rishap in Darjeeling. 2016-17

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

The college encourages the students to get involved in various social movements/ activities through participation in numerous activities organized by NSS. Regular activities and annual special camps are organized by the NSS unit wherein they learn to take up social responsibilities and become responsible citizens of the country.

Different departments, committees, units and wings organize seminars, discussions, workshops and also celebrate days of national and international impor- tance all the year round.

3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholders' perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution?

The participation of the stakeholders in academic audit remains an important part of the institution's working mechanism. The institutional structure allows different stakeholders a proactive and determining role in the running of the institution. The Alumni Association, the Parents-Teachers Association and the Students' Union rep- resent some of the most important sections of the stakeholders. The college authority

128 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA not only takes note of the opinions expressed by all these bodies but also ensures implementation of the proposals put forward through such bodies.

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

Our institution provides strong support to plan and organize various extensions and outreach programmes. Students are encouraged to make communication with people, to serve the society and are trained to be responsible citizens. Teachers are intimately involved in the coordination of different programmes.

However, the college does not have any separate budgetary fund for the extension and outreach programmes. The expenses are paid from the College General Fund, as and when the need arises. Again, though no budgetary allocation is made but still the supplementary funds are released to the NSS for its activities. Also the proposed weather station may act as an important guide to the people.

The college has already planned to conduct a series of awareness programmes on relevant issues like Gender Equality, Climate Change, Human Rights and Ethics involving the neighbouring schools and local community.

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

Students are always encouraged by our teachers to join NSS service. The students' representatives of our Students' Union campaign in the classrooms to voluntarily join the social services. A substantive faculty member acts as Coordinator of NSS unit and always communicates with the students to ensure their greater involvement. Teachers are also motivated by the Principal to join the NSS camps and make the extension activities meaningful. Teachers are encouraged by the Principal to give free service to the poor students of the neighbourhood. Our students regularly take part in extension activities whether or not it is part of the syllabi.

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The institution ensures participation in extension activities including the NSS following the steps mentioned below:

1. By disseminating Information regarding the N.S.S. units and their different activities through the college prospectus.

2. By organizing an Orientation programme of the first year students where the Principal and the NSS Programme officers dwell at length not only on the benefits that they can avail by joining N.S.S. for their future but also on the need to play a participatory role in community development as a social obligation for each of us including the students.

3. By expediting the enrolment process to the various units of NSS by putting up an official notice with necessary details soon after the orientation programme.

4. By the NSS Programme officers holding regular interactions with the students so as to motivate them towards good citizenship, community belongingness and social responsibility.

5. By the institutional authority providing all kinds of infrastructural support including class rooms, grounds and other facilities for organizing camps, classes etc.

6. Through Grievance Redressal cell, anti-ragging committee and Sexual Harass- ment cell the grievances of students are addressed.

7. There is also an RTI cell formed with substantive teachers to look into the grievances more serious in nature.

3.6.7 Reflect on the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students' academic learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.

Along with academic learning, students are encouraged to participate actively in the extension activities organized by the different units of the college. The NSS activities under the guidance of the college provide diversified opportunities to students to develop their personality through community service. These activities help to inculcate in them awareness about social responsibilities.

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Environmental Awareness:

l The World Environment Day on the 5th of June, is observed every year. As part of their aforestation campaign, saplings of various seasonal flowers have been planted by NSS volunteers in the college campus and the surrounding areas of the College.

Social Awareness:

l The institution is aware of its social responsibility and reaches out to the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society. Different projects in collaboration with the NSS are executed in the local underprivileged areas.

3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? The emphasis is clearly on the "development of the personality of students through community service". The extension activities other than building the character of the students also create a positive mood amongst the community towards the College. Following are the few activities undertaken by the college to ensure the involve- ment of the local people:

l A blood donation camp is organised yearly. The donor cards are then used to offer blood packets whenever required to local residents in need of blood.

l A general health check-up camp is also organized for the local residents as well as the students of the institution.

l Projects in the local primary schools in the rural areas. 3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities. Our college works in close association with the educational institutions and the local bodies of the region including a Blood bank and a local library, Sahid Pathagar, and the local hospital, Matri Sadan.

3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/or contributions to the social/ community development during the last four years.

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Name of Academic Body Institution Position/Nature Period/ Year the of Assignment Faculty

Pradip Prof-in-Charge, Department of Prof-in-Charge/ 2011- Kumar Youth Parliament Parliamentary Trainer of the – 12,Venue– Mandal, Com petition & Affairs, Govt. Hiralal i) 2nd Prize Asst. Quiz Contest, of West Majumder winner* Team Professor, N etaji Satabarshiki Bengal. Memorial & Dept. of M ahavidyalaya. Womens History. individual prizes College, in the quiz Dakshineswar, contest Kolkata.

Pradip Prof-in-Charge, Dept. of Prof-in-Charge/ 2012-13, Kumar Youth Parliament Parliamentary Trainer of the – Venue – Dum Mandal, Com petition & Affairs, Govt. Dum M otijheel ii) 1st Prize Asst. Quiz Contest, of West College, Winning Team Professor, N etaji Satabarshiki Bengal. Kolkata. of Netaji Dept. of M ahavidyalaya. Satabarshiki History. M ahavidyalaya. Prama Bhattacha rjee,Dept of English

Pradip Prof-in-Charge, Dept. of Profs.-in-Charge 2013-14 Kumar Youth Parliament Parliamentary Individual prizes Nahata JNM Mandal, Com petition & Affairs, Govt. in the Youth College. Asst. Quiz Contest, of West Parliament & Professor, N etaji Satabarshiki Bengal. Quiz Dept. of M ahavidyalaya. Com petition History

Prama Bhattacha rjee,Dept of English

3.7 COLLABORATION 3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laborato- ries, institutes and industry for research activities? Cite examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborations, research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc.

At present the college has no official collaborations with research laboratories and industry for research activities. Some faculty members, being the research scholars 132 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA of other universities, get support to use the institutes of other universities. The faculty members are also free to apply for research scholarships individually to different funding agencies. 3.7.2 Provide details on the MOUs/ Collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of national importance/ other universities/ industries/ corporate entities etc and how they have contributed to the development of the institution. There are no MOUs or official collaborative arrangements of the college with Institutions of national importance/ other universities/ industries or corporate entities. But MOUs with a local Gym, a local library,Sahid Pathagar and a hospital, Matri Sadan are in place. The faculties on their part as well as the Departments interact frequently with other research institutes in order to upgrade themselves academically through exchange of different ideas and thoughts in their subjects. 3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution -community interactions that have contributed to the establishment /creation/ up gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz., laboratories/ library /new technology/ placement services etc. MOUs with a local Gym, a local library, (Sahid Pathagar) and a hospital, Matri Sadan are in place to upgrade and support the existing infrastructural and student- support facilities of the college. 3.7.4 Highlight the names of eminent scientists/ participants who contributed to the events, provide details of national and international conferences orga- nized by the college during the last four years. Over a period of time a few eminent scholars and academicians have visited our institution to interact and enrich the faculty as well as the students. Here is a select list of the academicians who came to our college:

DEPARTMENT Name of Affiliation year academician BENGALI Sankha Ghosh Jnanpith winning 2010 Bengali poet. BENGALI Pabitra Sarkar Former Vice- 2012 chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University Political Science Prof. Swapan FormerEx-VC,Vidyasagar VC, Vidyasagar 2011- Pramanik University 12

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Prof. Tapati EX-VC,Former VC, Sidho-Kanho- Sidho-Kanho- 2010- Mukherjee Birsha UniversityUniversity. 11 Bengali Prof. Amiya Dev EX-VC,Former VC, Vidyasagar Vidyasagar 2006- University 07 Prof.Subimal Sen Chairman, 2010- Westbengal Council 11 of Higher Education. HISTORY Prof. Swapan Bongaon Dinabandhu 2015 Kumar Mandal, Mahavidyalaya POL.SCIENCE Prof.Sanat kumar Gobardanga Hindu 2014 Das, College POL.SCIENCE Prof.Sanchita Das APC College 2014 Gupta

GEOGRAPHY Prof. Biswajit Nahata 2015 Mandal Mahavidyalaya GEOGRAPHY Prof. Raja Bongaon Dinabandhu 2015 Majumder Mahavidyalaya GEOGRAPHY Prof.Sibnath Nahata 2015 Sarkar. Mahavidyalaya

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

MoUs have been signed with the town library, a local gymnasium and the hospital of the Municipality. Students and staff equally benefit from such understandings.

3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages / collaborations.

The college has not, as yet, established any linkages / collaborations in exchange of academic expertise and research activities.

3.7.7 Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college would like to include

Nil

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CRITERION IV

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

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4.1 PHYSICAL FACILITIES

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

Since its inception, the College has been depending mainly on the fees received from the students as a source of infrastructure building. Initial grants were received from the Municipality during the foundation of the College. Funds from MLAs and MP have also been received from time to time. The College also received grants from the UGC for a short while before 12(b) was withdrawn due to the fact that our affiliating University didn't have the 12(b) status. But 12(b) status was given back on 15.3.2016. Efforts are now being made to mobilise UGC funding. At the moment, the College authorities use most of its own fund for infrastructural development with the sanction of the Governing Body.

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

The college campus consists of the main building along with huge area for expansion. Plans have been drawn up to construct a science building in the vacant space as soon as substantial financial aid is received from relevant quarters. The present building has 17 classrooms along with two separate ICT rooms and one virtual classroom. The seminar room has fixed ICT facility, whereas a few projectors are available to cater to various needs in case of any demand. The Honours departments are given a small separate departmental space for student -teacher interaction as well as Tutorial classes.

The Geography Department, which happens to be the only science department at the Honours level in this institution has 14 computers at its disposal along with other necessary instruments in its laboratory.

Most departments have a rudimentary seminar library and the central library mainly caters to the needs of the students. The library gives access to several online books and journals. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. The library has acquired KOHA

136 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA software and complete computerisation and digitalisation of the library is under process. Apart from this the library has subscription for different hard copy and e- journals and periodicals.

There is a common room each for boys and girls with indoor game facilities like table tennis, carrom. A canteen for serving refreshment to the students and staff is available. The college has a Physical Education Department. The departmental teachers take active initiative in organizing several sports events and many students are often selected for representing the University and even the State. The college also has a gymnasium and separate space for Yoga and meditation classes.

Cultural Activities: The College celebrates its foundation day and birthdays of icons like Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhas Chandra Basu and Rabindranath Tagore are also celebrated each year. Different programmes are organised with active par- ticipation from students and staff members, especially of the Music department.

Socio-cultural activities and extension programmes:

The NSS wing of the college works to build up environment related awareness among the students. Different activities of NSS includes awareness drives on Aids and other health-hygiene related issues. In that regard, a napkin vending machine is also installed inside the campus to provide low-cost sanitary pads. The inclusion of Environmental Studies in the Curriculum have made the college students as well as the local people aware of the environmental issues. The college has also installed a Solar Panel photo-voltaic system on the roof top of the college building. Moreover, the college campus is now declared as No Plastic Zone. The college authority also encourages the teaching and Non-teaching staff as well as the students to take part in socio-cultural activities and programmes.

4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available Infrastructure is in line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years.

The college started functioning in 2001 from the premises of an adjacent school and soon shifted to its present place with 6 rooms.

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2011-2016.

Sl. No. Head Amount 1 Building 12,926,479/- 2 Furniture 2,010,982/- 3 Equipment 1,599,096/- 4 Books 1,604,971/- 5 Computer and Accessories 2,943,932/- 6 CCTV & WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 1,55,217

4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities?

There is a ramp at the entrance of the main building for students who suffer from motor disabilities. They can access the library facilities from a particular cubicle in the staff room and provisions are there for supplying the necessary books to the students on the ground floor. The new building which is due to be constructed on adjacent land will have provisions for a ramp till the top floor. Plans are made to shift the library to that building in due course of time. In case visually handicapped students take admissions, special care is taken to see that they receive all sorts of physical and educational help required for their blossoming.

4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them:

Hostel Facility -

Accommodation available Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga centre, etc Computer facility includ- ing access to internet in hostel Facilities for medical emergencies Library facility in the hostels Internet and Wi-Fi facility Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipments

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Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy Constant supply of safe drinking water Security Hostel facility is currently not available, but negotiations are being made with the local Municipality to provide necessary land nearby so that the process can be undertaken.

4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on the campus and off the campus?

The College has regular contacts with local medical practitioners who spare their valuable time in case any person requires medical attention. There is a provision for first aid in the college campus to meet minor accidents. The students pay a nominal fee of Rs 10/- to enrol under the Students' Health Home scheme. Moreover a MoU has been signed with 'Matrisadan'- a hospital run by the Municipality to ensure that students and staff of the College are provided with discount in case of treatment and priority be given to them as well in urgent situations.

In a sign of increasing sensitivity to the needs of women, our institution has set up a sanitary napkin vending machine in the women's common room. This will empower our girl students and save them the trouble of asking from their friends every now and then when they need it.

4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus-spaces for special units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women's Cell, Coun- selling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.

The number of rooms in the college is insufficient and so separate rooms for all these cannot be provided. The IQAC functions from the Meeting Room. The college has a new canteen which caters to the need of the students and staff alike. Recreational facilities are available in the Boys and Girls Common Room with Carrom and Table Tennis boards. The Staff room has a new recreational room too.

Provision for safe and cold drinking water has been made for the students and staff with the installation of Aqua guard and chillers.

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For the benefit of the students, the office staff and the teachers a Cycle Garage for the safe-placement of the vehicles, has been newly built by the college. A waiting room for the guests is also planned in near future.

4.2. LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE

4.2.1. Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library, student / user friendly? Yes, the college has a Library Advisory Committee comprising teachers of different departments as members, Principal of the College as Chairman and Librarian as Convener, one student as co-opted member. Library Committee comprises of the following members: 1. Dr. Sudhanath Chattopadhyay, Principal and Chairman 2. Smt Moutusi Basak, Librarian and Convener 3. Smt. Prama Bhattacharjee, Assistant Professor 4. Smt. Antara. Choudhary, Assistant Professor 5. Sri Debranjan Bhattacharya, Library Staff 6. Smt. Sarmin Akhtar, Student Representative. The Committee considers the development proposals of the library and budget allo- cations and policy decisions. As per the decision of the Committee, the following significant aspects have been implemented to make the library user-friendly:

N Timing of the library has become effective for users ;

N A spacious reading room for the readers;

N Six computers with internet facilities for the readers;

N A magazine rack displays the current issues;

N New books are purchased keeping in mind the effectiveness of collection development ;

N Cataloguing of library books and journals are being computerized ;

N Internet facilities are being provided to users;

N Teachers and students can access e-resources via NLIST;

N Online access of catalogue(OPAC) ;

N AC is installed in the Stack Room to maintain it well;

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4.2.2. Provide details of the following: Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) 167.23 sq.mts. Total seating capacity 20 for Students and 6 for Teachers Working hours Monday to Friday: 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Saturday: 10.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. During Examination: As required Vacation: As required. Layout of the library (individual reading The library has the specified areas for carrels, lounge area for browsing and effective learning and knowledge building relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing process like areas for browsing, reading e-resources) & IT zone for accessing e-resources for students and teachers through NLIST and web-based resources.

4.2.3. How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years.

The collection of the library is totally need-based to its users. After analyzing both expressed and unexpressed demands of the users through statistics relating to books circulated from and consulted in the library and suggestions from the library staff working in the circulation counter and also from the students and teachers, the books and other printed materials are purchased. The librarian prepares a list of these demands. After purchase order delivered by the principal, quotations are invited from the standing vendors/suppliers when fund permits.

SESSION 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-17(As estimated)

NO. COST NO COST NO COST NO. COST NO. COST Library . . (RS.) Holdings (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)

Text & 1672 2,47,310 Reference 5442 12,66,419 - - 41 8020 192 28135 Books

Journals/Perio Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9 20000 14 27980 dicals

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Newspapers/Ma ------7 772 7 3088 gazines

(Career Related) e-resources ------1 5750

CDs/DVDs Nil Nil Nil Nil 2 2400

4.2.4. Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection?

OPAC Yes, there are OPAC facility through KOHA database

Electronic Resource Management No package for e-journals

Federated searching tools to search No such tool has been deployed articles in multiple database

Library website The College website has a link to the Library of the College

In-house/remote access to e-publications There is in-house access to e-publications

Library automation Library automation has been done partially through KOHA software

Total number of computers for public 7 access

Total number of printers for public access 1

Internet band width/speed 2 mbps

Institutional repository None

Current management system for e- None learning

Participation in resource sharing NLIST (INFLIBNET) networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET) MEMBER,USIS(KOLKATA)

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4.2.5. Provide details on the following items:

Average number of walk-ins 25 (Daily)

Average number of books issued/returned 15 (Daily)

Ratio of library books to students enrolled 2.8:1

Average number of books added during last three 635 years

Average number of login to OPAC 22 (Monthly)

Average number of login to e-resources 914 (Yearly)

Average number of e-resources 35 (Monthly) downloaded/printed

Number of information literacy training organized one

Details of “weeding out” of books and other 243 books are lost and 160 books are materials withdrawn as per stock verification on 13/08/2015 for the period of 2015-2016

4.2.6. Give details of the specialized services provided by the library

Manuscript No

Reference Reference services provided on demand

Reprography No

ILL(Inter Library Loan Service) No

Information deployment and notification Yes download

Printing Yes (For special cases only)

Reading list/Bibliography compilation Yes, book cataloguing facility available

In-house/remote access to e-resources YES

User orientation and awareness Done

Assistance in searching databases Available

INFLIBNET/IUC facilities YES

Special/Extension Service MOU between College and Local Public Library (Shahid Smriti Pathagar) for the use of free library reading room for every valid college student after college hours.

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4.2.7. Enumerate on the support provided by the Library Staff to the Students and Teachers of the college.

The support provided by the library staff to the students and teachers of the college is in the form of:

l Computers, Internet facility ;

l Library staff to help readers trace the books ;

l Providing reading room facilities for students and a separate study corner for faculties and staff ;

l Display of new arrivals are arranged to encourage readers to use existing and new arrivals ;

l The new additions to the library are informed to the Departments ;

l The library has a collection of special & reference books stored separately

l Maintaining peaceful and academic environment ;

l Keeping records of all registered members of all categories-students, staff, teachers and others ;

l Issuing and returning of documents ;

l Keeping book reservation data ;

l Displaying career related magazines and Newspapers to help students and other users for career development;

l Collecting fine for overdue documents ;

l Maintaining a statistics of issue and return of documents ;

l Providing question papers (current & previous years) and University's Question Booklets ;

l Providing information services ;

l Readers' guidance as and when necessary ;

l Rendering instructional services ;

l Processing works for new books and journals are done expeditiously to get them accessible to the users within a very short period of time after purchase;

l Other services for the readers. (ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA)

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4.2.8. What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/ physically challenged persons? Give details.

There are no special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged persons but library books are issued to the physically challenged via the departmental teachers as and when such situations occur. E-resources are also shared at the departmental rooms with the students in line with the idea of taking the library beyond the campus. A few Braille Books have recently been accessed after a visually handicapped student got admited in bengali department.

4.2.9. Future Plan

l Initiate more students-centric activities, projects and strengthen library re- sources based on Student's feedback data.

l Reprography facility. 4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE

4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution. Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact configuration of each available system)

Computer-student ratio Stand alone facility LAN facility Wi-Fi facility Licensed software Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility Any other The students, staff and faculty members are provided with computer facility through various computer systems and accessories. Internet connectivity along with Wi-Fi facility is available in the campus. Students have access to the internet from the Library under the guidance of the Library staff. Each Honours department is given a computer for its functioning. The physical education department, though a general degree department, is also equipped with a computer as the activity of the department is widespread.

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Sl No Model RAM Mother H.D.D Total No Board 1. Computer 2 GB Core i3 250 GB 60 2. Computer 4 GB Dual Core 500 GB 9 3. Computer 2 GB Core i3 500 GB 3 4 Laptop 2GB Core i3 500 GB 12 5. Computer 1 GB Core2Duo 80 GB 3

Facilities Details Computer-Student ratio 1:6.32 (for Honours students) Computer-Student ratio 1: 27.26 (for General students) Stand-alone facility Yes Lan Yes Wi-fi Yes Licensed Software Yes like COSA, KOHA, OS, Antivirus Quark express Server Yes (IBM) Internet facility WI-FI CAMPUS

4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on the campus and off-campus

l Students have access to the designated computers in the campus, mostly in the library or in the Geography laboratory. The computers in the library have access to internet facility. When the students are required to complete any project on behalf of the college, they are given access to internet facility on other computers as well. Outside the campus, if need arises they are given modems to work with.

l Among the staff, all departments as well as the office are provided with computers. Laptops are provided to the Principal, Teachers' Council secretary, Convenors - UGC subcommittees, Head Clerk, Accountant and head of the Students' section. Off campus they are provided with internet modems when they have to do official work.

l Broadband internet connectivity is made available in each department.

Reliance JIO has established free Wi-Fi facility for all students.

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4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?

The existing IT facilities in the college are not adequate in comparison to the growing needs of the time. New course like Journalism and Mass Communication have been introduced which require greater use of IT infrastructure. A lab for Journalism is soon going to be available for the use of the students.

The College needs to procure more computers and accessories and increase the internet speed as well. In search of better connectivity, internet facility from other providers besides BSNL like Reliance JIO and other local agencies are roped in by the college authority. We have upgraded the customised Student System Management and NSM Accounts Management software in office for efficient data processing.

ICT enabling in most of the classrooms is being envisaged in the near future. The college website is also getting upgraded to cater to the need of the students for meeting their information needs relating to courses announcements or other relevant data as well as providing a database for all the stakeholders.

4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, up gradation, deployment and maintenance of the com- puters and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years).

Provision made in the annual budget for procurement, up gradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years)

Year Amount Allotted 2013-14 Rs. 1,00,000/- 2014-15 Rs. 2,00,000/- 2015-16 Rs. 5,19,589/- 2016-17 Rs. 1,116,047/-

4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and students?

The college has provided separate computers/laptop to almost all the departments

147 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA with internet facility. Internet facility is used by the staff and the students for referring study materials, online journals and publications. Use of Power Point presentations have been introduced to make the students grasp difficult topics and give presentations on different modules. There is also a plan to upload some study materials in the forms of videos, audios and documents etc on the college website so that our students can access the resources even beyond the campus.

4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the centre of teaching- learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher.

Students and teachers are encouraged to use power point presentations while discussing topics in class as ICT is now an integral part of teaching-learning processes. Students are further encouraged to make presentations and get familiar with comput- ers. The students can use the departmental computers and internet connection to prepare PPT on different topics of their syllabi with the help of teachers to get accustomed with computers and internets.

4.4 MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES

4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following fa- cilities (substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)

The College has constituted a Purchase Committee to supervise all the purchases of the college. The Finance committee goes through the proposals submitted to the authority by various departments and sanctions the requisite amount. In absence of grants coming from the UGC, available fund at the disposal of the college is quite meagre. After recurring costs are allocated the rest amount is divided according to the needs of the time for development.

16 CCTVs are already installed in the campus which are typically used by the authority for surveillance in areas frequented by the students and staff that need monitoring. We have resorted to the use of CCTVs to keep the students safe in a campus and away from possible damages to institutional property.

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4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the College?

Computers, printers, server system, air-conditioners, water purifying machines, generator and other electrical items are under annual maintenance contract. Related reputed companies are given the job to look after the maintenance of such equipment. Technicians are engaged to keep a check and maintain the electrical and water works of the college. Recently, the entire connection points have been re-laid to avoid fire or any other hazards. A few fire extinguishers have been made available in the campus. Students of the NSS also take active part in maintaining the greenery in and around the college. 4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and precision measures for the equipment/ instruments? The College takes up calibration and precision measures for the equipments (2bl space) on a regular basis on the advice of departments related to them. Laboratories are maintained by the NTS under the supervision of their respective HODs. The Technical staff are engaged for maintenance of computers and its networking through AMCs. 4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipments (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)? The College has formed a separate maintenance committee which keeps a check on the maintenance and smooth running of the College equipment and facilities. A state of the art electrical panel has been installed to make sure that electrical risk is kept at a minimum. Annual maintenance contracts have been given to responsible companies for maintaining generators and drinking water facilities. Computers are updated with anti-virus software to protect them from malicious viruses. Open and free software is being installed and we are moving towards replacing the existing operating systems with Linux based ones. The college provides purified drinking water through water purifiers of reputed companies along with chillers in the campus. CCTVs have also been installed at important locations, in the campus, to curb untoward incidents.

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CRITERION V

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

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5.1 STUDENT PROGRESSION AND SUPPORT

5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If "yes?, what is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the institution ensure its commitment and ac- countability?

The college publishes and updates its prospectus annually at the time of admission to first year. This year (Academic year 2016-17),as there was provision for online admission, the students were provided with the prospectus at the time of physical submission of forms in the college. It has information on the vision and mission of the college along with a short introduction to the history of the institution. A complete list of faculty and non-teaching staff are also provided in it. Detailed syllabi of all subjects (for the first year only) along with holiday list are provided to students who might opt for changing the subject of study after admission. Again, Subject combi- nations along with fee structure are a crucial feature of the prospectus. The facilities and resources available in the college are also briefly enlisted in the prospectus while the college website has added relevant resources including the academic calendar.

5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of in stitutional scholarships/ freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and disbursed on time?

There is a provision of collecting Rs. 50 from each student every year as Students’ Aid Fund. The proceeds are used to give concessions against tuition fees to the economically weaker sections of the students. This is basically conducted by the teachers and non-teaching staff through a process of interview and scrutiny of documents. In all cases the policy of merit cum means is applied.

There are instances of teachers often clearing the dues of their students personally as well. These concessions are generally given at the end of the academic year when the students need to fill up forms for the university examinations.

5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state govern- ment, central government and other national agencies?

All the reserved category students like SC, ST and OBCs receive financial assistance from the state government directly. Till recently (2013 -14) the minority

151 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA students applied for financial assistance through the college and cheques were sent to the college for disbursal. However, from 2014 -15 session such amount is directly credited to the bank accounts of the students.

Under the Kanyasree Prakalpa of the State Government unmarried female students receive substantial economic assistance till the age of 18 for pursuing higher edu- cation. Once they attain that age, they receive Rs 25,000 as one time assistance. The students apply through the college for this scheme and the amount is transferred directly to their mentioned account numbers. Some help, albeit little is offered to the bidi sramiks(Bidi Workers) as well.

5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections Students with physical disabilities Overseas students Students to participate in various competitions/National and International Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc. Organizing coaching classes for com- petitive exams Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,) Support for "slow learners" Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/business house etc. Publication of student magazines l Students from S.C / S.T, OBC and economically weaker sections

The reservation rules are applied as per governmental norms. As per government order provisions are made to accommodate requisite number of OBC 'A' and OBC 'B' candidates by the year 2018. These students are eligible to apply for scholarship.

With 12B affiliation from UGC, efforts are now being made to mobilise funds to hold remedial/special classes for these students. l Students with physical disabilities

The college has a ramp near the entrance of the main building so that wheel-chair bound students do not face any problem in coming to the college. Library books are issued to the physically challenged via the departmental teachers as and when such situations occur. E-resources are also shared at the departmental rooms with the students in line with the idea of taking the library beyond the campus. With one blind student admitted in bengali department, a few Braille Books are made available.

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No overseas student has ever been enrolled. l Support to Students to participate in various competitions / National and International

The students participate in various competitions within the state and even nation- ally in the fields of sports, Youth Parliament, quiz competition and musical compe- titions. A team of teachers and staff always accompany the students to the venues and offer support in a given situation. They are provided with financial assistance in the form of T.A and D.A. Accessories like shoes and jerseys are provided to the students if required. To give an example, Dept.Of Geography took their students to Sunderban in Nov, 2015 for a field tour which also included a survey on the socio- economic life of the villagers. On the other hand,Dept. Of Physical Education takes its students to different parts of West Bengal and to other states for various state and national meet. Infact, eight students of the department went to Dibrugarh,Assam as part of the WBSU team along with the teachers in 2016.Again,in the same year, four more students went to Jaunpur,UP to take part in the east zone Kabaddi champion- ships. l Medical assistance to students: Health centre, health insurance etc

Students pay an annual fee of Rs 10.00 and automatically become members of Students Health Home Scheme. They can avail the benefits of the facilities provided at a nominal cost.

Moreover, a MoU has been signed with the health service of the Municipality that would provide preferential treatment to the members of the institution. l Organizing coaching classes for competitive examinations

The college plans to open such classes soon with the financial aid from UGC. l Skill development (Spoken English, Computer literacy etc.):

The college is undergoing the process of signing a MoU with a NGO for such skill development programme. Necessary permission from the GB has been obtained in this regard. A basic computer course with DOEACC has been initiated and made compulsory for the all first year students. A language lab based course is also planned in near future. 153 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA l Support for slow learner:

â The Academic sub-committee has left enough scope to the departments for conducting Remedial classes.

â Tutorial classes for giving personal care to the students are also opted for by some of the departments which have few students.

â Regular Class tests are held to evaluate the progress of students. l Publication of student magazines:

The students of different departments put up wall magazines.The Wall magazine of our Music department is aptly named Gandharvi which includes contributions on life sketches of eminent musicians, structure and function of musical instruments, pictures of South Indian musical instruments and topics relating to Indian History of music among others. Bengali department, on the other hand, has named its wall- magazine as Jagari with its emphasis on fiction, analytical pieces, biographical notes of authors and college related experiences of the students. Geography department has also duly published a wall magazine named Geo Explorer in the month of January 2016.In this annual magazine, the students of 1st year and the teachers are involved. It has some regular features like Geo-Quiz, Geo-Wonders, Environment related issues and other features of Geography.

5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts.

The college is organising various programmes which students are encouraged to attend. This gives them an update of the recent developments in the state and nation. Attempts are made to encourage the students to attend some basic skill programmes in the college like computer literacy. Students are routinely encouraged to write articles and publish wall magazines. Vocational and handicraft training for students are also planned.

5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation of students in extracurricular and co- curricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.

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Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials

Any other.

The college authority encourages the students to participate in the extracurricular activities like sports, Youth Parliament and Quiz programme, NSS and musical programmes along with competitions and workshops related activities. They are pro- vided with TA, DA and reserved car facilities to the venue when needed. A group of Teachers-in-charge train them specially and accompany them to the venue. Along with this in case the participants need to understand the topics taught in class during their absence, they are free to approach the teachers who take efforts to help them. In case of students participating in higher level sports they are also helped with practice facilities.

5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, GATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT/Central /State services, Defence, Civil Services, etc.

Though there is no formal support structure for conducting such activities, yet the teachers help the ex-students to the best of their ability. There are instances of ex- students having qualified for West Bengal Civil Services Examination and School Services Examination after consulting with the teachers on a regular basis.

5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc?)

Again, there is no formal structure of counselling services; but teachers often counsel the honours students on academic issues - their strengths and weaknesses during the tutorial classes. The bonding between the teachers and students are so close that at times they have been involved in counselling over personal issues as well. A few sessions with the experts of different fields relating to students' varied need are also organised in the college premises. Counselling on stress management (psycho- social) is due to start from March 2017 after initial counselling is done by the teachers of the institutution themselves.

The dept. of Geography arranged a career counselling on GIS and Remote Sensing as career option after Graduation (2016) while Dept. of Journalism and mass com- 155 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA munications arranged an interactive session with the career counsellors of "DRISHYAKALPA" on 27th September 2016 for all the college students. The main objective of this programme was to provide the career related information relating to the professional world of journalism. In another interesting development, The George Telegraph Training Institute, an affiliated training partner of NSDC(National Skilled Development corporation) took part in Awareness Programme for our college students. This was done to energise and integrate our students with the skill devel- opment related objectives of India in the new millennium. A reputed organization, RICE, recently held a carrer counselling workshop in our campus.

5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of its students? If "yes?, detail on the services provided to help students identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes).

No, there is no structured mechanism for career guidance but teachers help out with their resources and career information. The college also chips in by organising some interactive sessions between the college students and the professional career counsellors/experts with enough work experiences.

5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance Redressal cell? If yes, list (if any) the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.

Yes, the institution has a Grievance Redressal Cell, headed by Prof. Papri Chakrabarti. This deals with issues of possible misbehaviours or biased behaviour on part of the students and staff alike. The cell looks into the complaints that are lodged and tries to devise a solution which is acceptable to all. Fortunately, no such complain has been lodged over the last few years that bear a testimony to the harmonious and smooth relation between the students and staff.

5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment?

As per UGC guidelines the college has a cell dealing with issues of sexual harassment under the guidance of Dr. Papri Chakrabarti, one of the senior most faculties. The cell has not received any formal complaint till date.

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The cell has undertaken awareness programmes to enlighten the students and staff relating to the provisions that have been made for their benefit.

5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these?

There is an anti-ragging committee. But no such events have been reported as yet.

5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution.

The institution has provisions for:

l Tutorial classes for those who are unable to meet the pace

l Flexibility in duration for payment of fees

l Concessions being given over tuition fees

l Benefits of Student Health Home

l Facilities of Gymnasium

5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If "yes?, what are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure development?

No. The college is yet to have a registered Alumni Association but work is in progress to set up such an association. However, the institution remains in constant touch with its ex-students. A number of our former students work in the college itself as part of the teaching faculty and non-teaching staff.

5.2. STUDENT PROGRESSION:

5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.

The college does not have any formal mechanism to record the progression to higher studies. Therefore, the numbers are likely to be much higher than stated as many students opt for studying PG after obtaining their UG degrees. Some of our former students, after acquiring the PG degree are working as Guest Lecturers in different colleges including this one.A few of the ex-students of our college have joined Police Service,Govt.-aided schools and several private institutions. A number of pass-out students are also self-employed with their own enterprise.

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5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the univer- sity)? Furnish programme- wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.

Data in comparison to other colleges is not possible without their active participation.

University Result Data (Last four years)

Sl Subject Percentage Qualified (in final examination) No. (Honours) 2013 - 2014 - 2015-16 2016-17 14 15 1 Bengali 86.2 91.3 65.2 78

2 English 92.3 67 44.4 62.5

3 Geography 97.1 93.1 64.8 80

4 History 94.6 100 76.6 68.7

5 Music 100 100 80 100

6 Political 54.5 100 75 50 Science 7 Sociology 100 100 50 -----

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5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education and/or towards employment?

Students are encouraged by the teachers to progress to higher level of education. However, keeping in mind their economic background, they are also encouraged to search for a job after graduation. The teachers often guide the students towards the type of job best suited to them with individual inputs as well as formal counselling sessions and workshops. The college also gives emphasis on computer education, conversation in English inside the classrooms and other vocational activities to support self- employment for the students.

5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop out?

The students are given Tutorial classes to cope with the risk of failure. In case any meritorious student drops out due to financial constraints, the college aims to track him/her and try to persuade him/her to complete the course. The college is also showcasing government schemes like Kanyasree, SC/ST and minority scholarship which may encourage students and their families to complete studies. 159 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

College Status Report Kanyashree Scheme

Sanctioned financial Year Number of beneficiaries Amount 2013-14 118 Rs.25,000 each 2014-15 187 Rs.25,000 each 2015-16 199 Rs.25,000 each

5.3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES

5.3.1 Details of the achievements of Games and Sports of the students during last four years (Inter college/ Inter-University/ Inter-District/Inter-State/ National Level)

Achievement of Games and Sports By The Students During Last Five Years

YEAR EVENT EAST ZONE A.I.U NO. OF PARTICIPANT MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 2012 KHO-KHO 07 04 07 04 11 2012 KABADDI 02 03 - - 05 2012 FOOTBALL 02 04 - 04 06 2012 CRICKET 02 - - - 02 2013 KHO-KHO 06 03 06 03 09 2013 KABADDI 03 04 - - 07 2013 FOOTBALL 01 04 - 04 05 2013 CRICKET 01 - - - 01 2014 KHO-KHO 04 04 04 04 08 2014 KABADDI 01 01 - - 02 2014 FOOTBALL 01 05 - 05 06 2014 ATHLETICS 01 - -01 - 01 2015 ATHLETICS 04 - 04 - 04 2016 KHO-KHO 02 02 --- -- 04 2016 ATHLETICS -- --- 01 01 02 2016 FOOTBALL 02 08 10 2016 KABADDI 04 04 04 2017 YOGA ------02 02

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5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co- curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. for the previous four years.

3 The college has done well regularly in Youth Parliament and Quiz competition at the district level. 3 The college team secured 2nd position in 2012 and 1st position in 2013 at the district level Youth Parliament. 3 Runners up in the Inter college Kho-Kho, Kabaddi and Athletics champion- ships in 2016. 3 Eight girls selected in WBSU Football Team for the National meet, Assam, 2016. 3 Champion in Football competitions at Inter-college district meet, 2017.

3 Individual prizes in Youth Parliament Quiz competition, 2017.

5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?

Feedback system in place from session 2016-17 for 3rd year pass outs and feedback is also taken at a personal level. These are discussed at policy making meetings.

5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/ materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions.

The students are encouraged to write in the wall magazines on various issues published by some of the departments, though not on a regular basis. They also contribute to the college magazine, Uttarsuri.

Geography department has published a wall magazine named GEO-EXPLORER in the month of January, 2017. It is the annual magazine of the department (digitised) in which the students of 1st year and the teachers are involved. It has some regular features like - "GEO-QUIZ", "GEO-WONDERS", "ENVIRONMENT" and other

161 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA features of Geography written by the students. It is a collaborative effort of both faculties and students to make it attractive and better in near future as well as to popularise the subject among the students and encourage them in creative and independent writing apart from the syllabi.

Department of Bengali has named its wall magazine Jagori which includes contributions from students on lives of writers, non-fictional write-ups along with their own experiences in the campus. Gandharvi, on the other hand, is duly put on the wall by the Music department with contributions from students on life sketches of eminent musicians, structure and function of musical instruments and topics regarding Indian history of music.

5.3.5. Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding.

The college has an elected Students' Union. Each year election procedure is carried out in accordance with the orders from Government quarters. The college has an elected Students' Union. Class representatives are elected by single non transferable vote and there is one class representative per 45 students.

The Governing Body of the college constitutes Election Committee. The Principal is the President of the committee.

The Students' Union acts as a liaison between administration and the students. They look after the interests of students and communicate to the authority any demand or suggestion that comes from students' quarters. The funding comes through the union fees collected at the time of admission. The various activities are annual Sports, annual magazine publication, Fresher's welcome, Saraswati Puja, Annual Fest, Basanta Utsav, Cultural programme etc. These are college activities but active participation of the Students' union is found in its functioning.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them.

The students have representation in most of the committees of the college, especially those pertaining to student issues. They are represented by the General Secretary in the highest decision making body - the GB. They also have representatives in committees like admission, library, student welfare etc.

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5.3.7. How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty of the Institution?

The networking with alumni and former faculty is mainly on personal basis now. Efforts are underway to bring the system under a proper integrated structure. This being a relatively new institution, we don't have any retired faculty. Some of the teachers have relocated themselves to other institutions within the country and abroad. They are in fairly cordial relationship with the college and share their expertise in a given situation.

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CRITERION VI

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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6.1 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP

6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission statement defines the institution's distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution's traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.?

Education is at the centre of development of any Nation. This is even truer in case of a developing country like India with many of its maladies. It is believed that only proper education can build a country like India.

Under the scenario, the Vision of the Institution remains to create a stronger India through Value based education.

In this respect the Mission of the Institution is to create an atmosphere where the weaker sections of the society find a congenial atmosphere to pursue their ambition to complete higher education. It is a sincere effort on the part of the Institution to cater to the underprivileged section of the society which has been in search of a distinctive identity through education ever since being rendered rootless due to partition of the country.

In this process the Institution aims to impart value based education. The college has also introduced the first generation learners to the basic computer knowledge. It also seeks to bring out the innate leadership qualities among the students, who will in due course of time become the torch bearers of the society.

6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation of its quality policy and plans?

According to the rules that are laid down, the Governing Body is at the top of the management structure of the Government aided colleges in West Bengal. Under the Statute, it comprises of the Principal (ex-officio secretary), three government nominees, and three University nominees, four representatives of the Teachers and two members of the Non-Teaching Staff besides a Student representative. The President of the GB is elected/selected in the first meeting from among the members or from outside.

The GB divides the affairs of the college into a few committees. The Finance committee looks into the financial aspects, whereas the Academic committee branches

165 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA out into many sub-committees and takes care of admission, library, examination etc. Presently, Women's Grievance Cell and Anti-Ragging Cell have also been formed to address issues that come up. There is also the existence of Building committee and Purchase committee to look into matters of construction or purchase.

Though the position of Vice-Principal has been discontinued by governmental dictate, yet there is the provision of a Bursar to help the Principal in financial matters. The GB is also empowered to select Non-Teaching Staff of the college as well as casual teachers. The substantive teachers are appointed by the GB but on the recommendation of the West Bengal College Service Commission. IQAC was set up in the year 2015 to ensure academic and administrative discipline and commitment and the creation of a post of Vice-Principal is now under serious consideration of the Higher Education department of West Bengal government in order to lessen the administrative burden of the college principal.

6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring the following—

(A) The policy statements and action plans for the fulfilment of the stated mission: The Governing Body resolutions are implemented by the Principal. It is the duty of the Principal to see that the decisions taken by the management are complied with. The Principal is responsible for academic and administrative affairs of the college under normal circumstances and there are various Sub-Committees to bring to his notice various issues relating to teaching-learning and administration.

(B) Formulation of action plans for all activities of the institution and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan:

Every year at the start of the session the planners sit down to formulate a policy for the coming year. It demarcates areas where more attention need to be given to determine the thrust areas of the college. This is an important aspect of the policy formulation in this institution. At the beginning of every financial year, academic and infrastructural requirements are given to the Bursar and the finance subcommittee to formulate a budget.

(C) Interaction with stakeholders:

There is provision of the guardians meeting the teachers as and when required. In case the teachers wish to meet the parents, they are notified through mail and

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(D) Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders:

Policy and planning is done after discussions with stakeholders - mainly the students and the local intelligentsia. It is expected that such sections are in the proper know of the demands of the society. The alumnus of the college also plays an important part in this process. In the past decisions have been taken after keeping in mind local sentiments too.

(E) Reinforcing the culture of excellence:

The teachers and students are encouraged to participate in seminars and work- shops which would lead to their enhancement of knowledge. Moreover, students are exposed to modern ways of teaching and e-resources that would make them feel free to present their views in future platforms. Organising of seminars with external experts also enlighten the students to a great degree.

(F) Champion organizational change:

The Leadership aims to equip the students with the needs of time. With this motive, computers along with new books are being purchased and e-journals are being subscribed to in spite of acute shortage of fund. New subjects are being opened both at the General and Honours levels that are modern or have an impact on the job market.

6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and plans of the institution for effective implementation and im- provement from time to time?

The IQAC reviews the functioning of the college and different committees. Its proposals are placed before the GB for discussion.

6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management?

The Principal is aided by different committees which have teachers as convenors. Committees like Admission Committee helps the Principal to look into matters of admission, whereas the Academic committee prepares the academic calendar, looks into routine formation etc.

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6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?

The Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff of the college are members of several important administrative and academic committees which ensure smooth functioning of the institution. There is also a mixture of seniors and juniors in each Committee so that the elders can guide the new entrants. At the student level leadership generally comes from the senior students who are part of many committees including the GB.

6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system?

The departments are mostly free to conduct the classes according to their convenience within the framework of the master routine. They are allowed to demarcate classes of their choice as tutorial classes or practical classes. They are also free to determine dates of seminars or extension lectures within the broad framework. In every academic year, an amount of money is disbursed to the departments for purchasing necessary teaching aids and books. They are free to use this money the ways they think it is suitable and as per the individual requirements of the departments.

6.1.8 Does the e college promote a culture of participative management? If "yes?, indicate the levels of participative management. Yes. To promote participative management, several committees have been formed where teachers, non-teaching staff and students are members. Their views are extremely important in the process of decision making.

COMMITTEE FUNCTION

IQAC To encourage quality, transparency and commitment among the staff of the institution. Academic Committee To monitor the academic affairs and suggest measures for Improvement of the same. SC/ST WELFARE Welfare of the SC/ST students.

Routine Sub-Committee Preparation of routine.

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COMMITTEE FUNCTION

Finance Committee Any major decision having financial implica tion needs to be deliberated in the finance sub- committee. Its members must be chosen from the GB members only.

Building Committee To monitor building and other constructions.

Anti-ragging Sub- To ensure that the freshers feel safe and secure Committee in the college.

Library Advisory To take administrative decisions to ensure ef Committee ficient library services to users.Also provides suggestions regarding purchase of books and journals.

Cultural and Magazine To organize cultural programmes and publish Sub-Committee college magazine.

Examination Committee To ensure smooth conduct of College and University examinations.

Purchase Committee To take decisions on purchase of various equip ments, furniture and other necessary items.

Sports and Gymnasium To promote games and sports. Committee

Social & cultural committee To organise social and cultural programmes.and orient students towards a better cultural awareness.

Co-operative society To provide small term financial support to staff.

RTI & ICC To address the complaints of the staff and students.

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6.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT.

6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed, driven, deployed and reviewed?

The goals of the college are mentioned in the vision and mission of the institution. The Principal plays an important role in maintaining the standards and goal that has been set. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell works towards maintaining and improving the quality of education. It keeps an eye on the fact that everyone connected with the institution strive to achieve a higher goal.

6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan.

The most important issue that needs to be addressed at this point of time is the increasing load on general courses as a result of high number of pass-outs in the previous qualifying examination. On the other hand, there is a decrease in the number of students enrolling for honours courses. Hence, the capacity of the classes for general course needs to be extended. Also career-oriented courses are planned to cater to the need of the hour. Students are being familiarized with the computers through the newly implemented computer courses.

The college is advancing towards opening the Science stream and General course in Mathematics and in Economics are already on offer to the students.

6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making pro- cesses. The college management has the GB at the helm and the Principal plays the role of the Chief Executive Officer of the organization. Teachers' Council, on its part, aims to achieve planned and coordinated academic and holistic development of the students by focusing on disciplined teaching, a professional approach to the different need of the students as well as by encouraging team-work among the faculty. In matters of academic administration he often depends on these two structures for consultation. In financial matters, he is supported by the Bursar and the accountant. 6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each of the following

Teaching and Learning:

Teaching and learning is facilitated through the use of ICT. Modern approaches

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Research and development:

The non-availability of 12(b) had been a deterrent in the path of research activities as teachers are not being able to apply for any research grant including FDP.But that problem has been sorted out now. Teachers who are doing their course works as part of Ph.D are being encouraged to do so by adjusting the classes in the routine in a way that they are able to attend such courses.

Community engagement

The college has an NSS unit which is engaged round the year in a number of activities like blood donation camp, spreading awareness against AIDS, distribution of books among the poor and planting of trees. They also make a sincere effort in keeping the campus clean. The students' union also actively participates in blood donation camps and other such community services. The participation in the Youth Parliament Programme also increases the level of awareness among the young people about the parliamentary procedures.

Human Resource Management

The college has 19 Teaching and one Librarian post along with 8 government approved part timers. They are supplemented by 19 guest lecturers who are appointed by the college authorities. Besides the 12 full time non-teaching posts, 16 casual staff is also employed to carry out daily activities smoothly.

6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top man- agement and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?

The Principal discusses the feedback data at different committee meetings and at the GB meeting as well. The views of the guardians and alumni are also presented to the decision-making bodies as and when the situation demands.

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6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?

Quite a few committees are appointed to ensure the smooth running of the institution. The sub-committees like sports, students' welfare, cultural activities and canteen are formed with active participation of the staff. These sub-committees ensure the active involvement in maintaining efficiency. The meetings are held regularly and the resolutions adopted are placed to the Principal for implementation who makes necessary discussions in the Governing Body.

6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions.

Quite a few important resolutions have been taken during the last year in the GB meetings and they have been carried out:

l Introduction of total online system in admission, even at the 2nd and 3rd year levels.

l Request to the State Government to create new teaching and non-teaching posts.

l Application for NAAC accreditation.

l Application for introduction of new subjects.

l Online Registration for students.

l Extending the college building with new classrooms and staff room.

l Introduction of Honours courses in Journalism and Mass Communications, Education & Sanskrit.

l Signing of MoUs with various organizations to increase facilities of library, gymnasium, and medical facilities to students and staff.

6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of autonomy to an affiliated institution? If "yes?, what are the efforts made by the institution in obtaining autonomy?

The question of autonomy does not arise as the affiliating university is yet to grant such status to any college.

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6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyze the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship?

There is a Grievance Redressal cell, Sexual Harassment cell and Anti-Ragging cell in the college. However, till date no formal complaint has been received. Regular Parent-Teacher meet is also held to take stock of the students' progress as also to maintain greater transparency in the functioning and assessments of the students 'performance along with the faculty. Moreover, the students' representatives in the different administrative bodies ensure that the interests and requirements of the students are given primary importance.

6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these?

The college was a party to the court case filed by Sri Tapash Pal seeking ratification of his appointment to the post of Accountant by the college and not ratified by the DPI. However, last year, he has withdrawn the case and a new accountant has been appointed by the college and subsequently ratified by the DPI.

6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If "yes?, what was the outcome and response of the institution to such an effort?

Yes, the system of formal feedback is in place from this academic session. Our students have been encouraged to respond to this feedback mechanism on a regular basis. The college authority then takes up the issues raised by the students with the Governing Body members, teachers and other stakeholders of the institution.

6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching and non teaching staff?

To enhance the professional development of the teaching staff the following steps are taken:

â Encouraging the teachers to attend Orientation and Refresher Courses.

â Encouraging teachers to attend workshops and seminars, short term courses, summer and winter school etc.

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â Efforts are on to mobilise UGC funding in various fields of Teaching - learning and infrastructural development

â The college has introduced a fund to organise seminars and workshops.

â Departmental computers and internet facility has been provided to pursue search for knowledge.

â Non-teaching staff have been given a basic course in computer orientation and special emphasis was given to the operation of the software that has been installed in the office.

6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empow- erment through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they perform?

The faculty is motivated to undergo refresher courses and orientation programmes, short-term courses, Summer &Winter schools to update themselves. They also are encouraged to participate in seminars and workshops held at different colleges and universities. Extension lectures have been organized with faculty from other colleges. Workshops for Non-Teaching Staff are also planned by the college.

6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for better appraisal.

Under the current system, all teachers are required to fill up a self-appraisal form and submit it to the IQAC for counter signature. Verbal student feedback is received by the Principal and discussions are held with the faculty regularly.

The Principal and Bursar meet with the office in due intervals to take a stock of their work.

6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the management and the major decisions taken? How are they commu- nicated to the appropriate stakeholders?

The performance appraisal and the Academic Performance Index are evaluated by the Principal and in case of any major shortfall, he speaks to the concerned faculty. These reports are also essential for Career Advancement.

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6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?

With the growth of the college a few welfare schemes for teaching and non- teaching staff are being envisaged. A few of them are already in place whereas a few are on the anvil:

l A co-operative credit society has been planned and its formal registration would be done. This society will enable the staff to take loans easily and at a lesser rate to meet exigencies.

l The staff has access to gymnasium facilities in the college.

l They can also get access to medical facilities at Matri sadan (a local hospital) for their families as and when required on a preferential basis.

l Salary is disbursed on a regular basis even in case of non-receipt of funds from the government.

l A group insurance scheme is planned and negotiations are being held with appropriate companies.

l Cash advances are given on festive occasions to the staff.

6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?

The college does not have any autonomy in selecting permanent faculty or is not in a position to retain them by giving added benefits. However, the environment is such warm and friendly that a few of the teaching staff have forgone opportunities at different organizations to stay here and contribute to the development of the institution.

6.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resources?

The departments initially list their requirements and place them to the Principal. The Principal, with the aid of the bursar and Finance Committee of the college prepares the annual budget where allocation to every sphere is made. This budget

175 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA is placed in the Governing Body for approval. The Accounts department maintains all records of the purchases. The bills submitted are verified by the Accountant and the Bursar and then placed before the Principal for approval.

6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance.

The government appoints external auditors to audit books and accounts of the College.

Though there was initially substantial delay in auditing accounts due to a problem over the appointment of the accountant, yet the accounts have now been audited up to the financial year 2014-15.

Major Audit Objections:

1. The College is not maintaining Manual P.F.Register containing the details of all individuals separately.

2. The college has made the provision of Depreciation on Fixed Assets on Opening Balance only on Written down Value Method.Addition/(Deletion) in Fixed Assets during the year has not beenconsidered for depreciation purpose.

3. The Land is not registered in the name of college till date,the matter is under follow up at Ashoknagar,Kalyangarh Municipality.

4. The college has not filed any Professional Tax Return till date.

6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any.

The college receives salary grants from the state government for the substantive staff as well as the government approved part-timers. Besides these, there are also provisions for special grants to augment teaching and learning facilities. Special grants for maintenance are also received irregularly. Financial grant from UGC, which happens to be a major source of fund for most is unavailable to the college as the affiliating university has just been given 12(b) status. One hopes that now the college 176 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA is duly covered under 12(b), grants can be mobilised now. Under these circumstances, funds from the students during admission are the main source of income for the institution. However, 50% of the tuition fees are remitted to the government as per rule.

6.5 INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (IQAS)

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell? If "yes", what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance process?

Yes, the institution has an established Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in December, 2015 as per NAAC guideline. The IQAC has become an integral part of the institution's quality enhancement and sustenance mechanism, channelizing all efforts and measures towards achieving academic excellence. The IQAC has been entrusted with the overall development as well as holistic quality improvement in the overall functioning of the institution. b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management/ authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually imple- mented?

Since our institution, and the IQAC, as well, believe in participative approach in decision making, it becomes easier to implement those decisions. All proposals put forward by the IQAC have been approved by the governing body. The institution is trying to implement the long term plan as approved by the governing body. Quite a good number of such plans have already been implemented or are in the process of being implemented. c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any significant contribution made by them.

Yes, the IQAC has external members on its committee. At present the composition of the IQAC is as follows:

Chairperson: Principal of the college

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Administrative staff: 01 Faculty: 05 External community representatives: 02 Coordinator: Faculty member d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?

The students play an important role in helping the systems to serve their needs and requirements. They make suggestions regarding improvement in teaching-learning process, examination system, day-to-day facilities like library services, leisure or canteen services etc. On a regular basis students are also informed about the decisions taken or policies made by IQAC and the Governing Body for their welfare through notices & announcements etc. As far as the alumni of the college are concerned, IQAC takes initiatives to involve them in the college programme and varied academic exercises.

e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the institution?

The I. Q. A. C. engages staff from different constituents by notifying them and by interacting with them on a regular basis.

6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If "yes?, give details on its operationalisation.

'Yes'. The details are charted out below:

l Strategies have been adopted by institutions to satisfy the needs of the students from diverse backgrounds including socio-economic backward communities in compliance with the norms of the Government.

l Mechanisms to adopt Learner-centric education model, academic planning, improvement and use of modern teaching-learning aids and application of ICT resources to make the curriculum interesting and effective for the students.

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l Mechanism to promote research culture & professional development of faculty members for quality enhancement of the teaching community.

l Mechanism to participate in community services through extension Programmes to develop innovative, creative, value-based education for inculcating social responsibilities and good citizenry amongst its student community.

l Mechanism for participation of the students in various cultural and sports activities to foster holistic personality development of students.

l Facilitating mechanisms like Career and Counselling Cell, Tutorial Classes for socio-economically backward students, Grievance Redressal cell and other welfare measures to support students.

6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the quality assurance procedures? If "yes?, give details enumerating its impact.

The college organises seminars and workshops which are attended by all the staff. Teachers are encouraged to attend orientation programmes, refresher courses, and off-the-campus workshops and seminars as well. Job related computer training programme has also been started for non teaching employees. These trainings and seminars/workshops enable both teaching and non teaching staff to perform better.

6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the academic provisions? If "yes?, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional activities?

l Peer review: the college has evolved a mechanism of peer review annually. The IQAC and members of other departments conduct academic audit of the departments and the reports are placed in the academic sub-committee meeting for consideration. The college has started doing this work very recently.

l Teachers' performance appraisal: Teachers annually fill up their perfor- mance appraisal forms with all the necessary data. It is submitted to the principal through IQAC periodically for assessment.

l Feedback: Feedback from students and guardians are taken and analyzed

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at the IQAC meeting. Corrective measures are taken where there is scope of improvement.

l Academic audit by IQAC, governing body and academic sub-committee: There are six external members in the governing body including the president of the governing body. Independent assessments of academic activities are made by them. They also suggest ways and means to improve academic performance. Similarly, in the IQAC meeting and academic subcommittee meeting, academic performance appraisals are taken up.

6.5.5 How is the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the require- ments of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory au- thorities?

The governing body and IQAC of the institution comply with the regulatory requirement of external quality assurance agencies such as U.G.C, Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal and West Bengal State University, the affiliating university.

6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of the structure, methodology of operations and outcome?

There is a Teachers' Council and IQAC to review the teaching-learning process from time to time.

The academic sub-committee sees to it that there is no deviation in curriculum delivery from the academic plan that has been drawn at the start of the session, unless it is specifically required. Periodical assessment of academic plan is done in the academic sub- committee meeting.

Extension Lectures and workshops are arranged in consultation with the IQAC.

The system is heavily reliant on the performance indicators provided by the NAAC.

Prospects for improvement in teaching and learning, requirement for facility augmentation, additional manpower requirement etc. for the departments, are well studied by Academic subcommittee, IQAC, Finance Committee and Teachers' Coun- cil.

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6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stake- holders?

The communication about the quality assurance policies is carried out through the: College Website, Prospectus, personal interaction, Notice board, at the assembly of 1st Year students at the beginning of the session, class teachers, IQAC contact persons, discussions, talks, seminars and through sms and e-mails collected from the student data base.

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CRITERION - VII

INNOVATION & BEST PRACTICES

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7.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUSNESS:

Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya, Ashoknagar, is situated in a semi-urban, green campus, surrounded by trees, bushes and shrubs that is the natural habitat of a large variety of birds, small animals such as squirrels, reptiles, insects and butterflies. Construction work at some parts in the college is being carried out, keeping in mind - as far as practicable - the least damage or harm to the natural surroundings and bio- diversity of the area. Ever since its foundation, the college has stayed committed to its belief of 'Nurture Nature', and embraced a holistic developmental programme that ensured sustainable growth in synchrony with natural surroundings to foster natural talent, immanent in the teachers as well as the taught. The college's aim for embracing inclusivity and multi-culturalism in all facets of its activities is based on "Vasudhaivakutumbakam"- the Mahopanishad shloka that teaches "The world is one family" and has steered the college to contribute to its vocation of environmental sustenance. We have stayed away from creating an artificial, planned garden out of our surrounding greenery. The little rainwater pond near the college campus is also home to a lot of fishes, birds, reptiles and the pond hasn't been given a concrete boundary because of the adverse effect on its ecosystem. We have already set up a herbal garden near the entrance of the institution. On the other hand, tree planting and nurturing of the saplings is a regular duty of the NSS unit members. But so far we have stayed away from planting trees like Eucalyptus or other decorative trees which are alien to our natural eco-system.

There is zero tolerance towards plastic and use of paper-cups and plates in canteens are encouraged. Living in a digital age where computers and electronic gadgets have become an integral part of our daily lives, students and staff are apprised about e-waste management and the hazards of indiscriminate e-waste littering.

The college has been gifted a solar power plant of 5 KW capacity by the Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal. The college is in the process of fully utilising the facility and is in talks with WBSEDCL for necessary net-meter installation.

The college has 12.4 bighas, i.e., 4.13 acres of land in its possession on which the built up area is 3572.4 sqm.

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7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?

Not yet.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco- friendly?

In keeping with the agenda for sustainable and eco-friendly holistic growth, the college has committed itself to maintain cleanliness and greenery of the campus, and promote active participation of all staff and students in the environment initiatives. The national policy of "Swachh Bharat" has been embraced by combining it with "Swasthha Bharat" - that is combining cleanliness with the benefits of nature and the natural products to form a better, brighter tomorrow for all. The NSS unit of the college is committed to the cause of environment and organises regular programmes. Since environmental sustenance is a multipronged programme that requires constant and consistent participation, the college organises different activities throughout the year.

Energy Conservation:

h Most of the classrooms of the college enjoy cross-ventilation and plenty of natural sunlight throughout the day thereby reducing necessity and hence, use of electricity.

h Students and staff are vigilant towards minimising electricity use and costs and they switch off lights and fans when not in use.

h The college has installed energy-efficient electrical gadgets such as CFL lamps instead of fluorescent lights, ACs and refrigerators with five-star ratings that are energy- conserving and cost-effective, wherever possible.

h MCP points have been installed at strategic locations to check electricity hazards.

h Air-conditioner units are used sparingly, and utmost care has been taken to make the rooms heat-insulated to minimise electrical load. Heavy curtains and vinyl flooring for the same purpose are also in place.

h Regular maintenance of electrical gadgets and prompt repair/ replacement of faulty ones minimise electrical spillage and help energy conservation.

h The college has been gifted a solar power plant of 5 KVA capacity by the

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Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal recently. It has been installed by the WBREDA.The college is in the process of fully utilising the facility and is in talks with WBSEDCL for necessary net-meter installation.

Use of Renewable Energy:

h Use of cooking gas in canteens is strictly controlled and rationed and micro- wave ovens are used for sundry heating purposes.

h Most students and many staff members use cycles or walk to college, both for health as well as to cut down on the use of fossil fuels.

h Solar panels will significantly lower present energy costs.

Water Harvesting:

Not yet put in place. The department of Geography is in the process of making a comprehensive plan to this effect.

Check dam construction:

This is beyond the purview of the institution.

Efforts for Carbon neutrality:

h Since there is a significant green cover in the college, the hazard of toxic carbon fumes is practically nil as there is no such industry in the vicinity.

h Most students and many staff use cycle or walk their way to and from the college, thereby minimising carbon emission.

h Vehicles used by staff and students abide by pollution-control norms and minimise carbon-emission.

h Use of LPG in canteen for both teachers and students in place of traditional fuel also cuts down carbon emission.

h Minimal use of air conditioners and optimal use of refrigerators/ electrical gadgets.

Plantation:

Every year, the college organises Tree Plantation Day, usually in August or September. Plantation programmes are also organised to commemorate special occasions such as birth or death anniversaries of eminent personalities. For instance,

185 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA in 2012, the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, a tree plantation ceremony was held, along with a small cultural programme to mark "Baishey Shrabon"- the death anniversary of the bard. In other years, the programme is usually held in the monsoon season with active cooperation from the Students' Union, Ashoknagar-Kalyangarh Municipality who provide saplings. A retired school teacher, Sri Bankim Chakraborty, has enormously helped us by supplying some saplings from his own reserve. Recently, a herbal garden has been grown in the college campus Planting a herbal garden is a wonderful way to enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of a wide variety of plants. With all these activities, we are trying to create greater human-nature coordination. The NSS Unit actively participate in these programmes where flowering and non-flowering plants, trees and medicinal shrubs and herbs are planted. The students and staff are committed to the maintenance of greenery in campus.

Hazardous waste management:

As the college is yet to have a Chemistry department and laboratory, the risk of hazardous waste is minimal. Till now, there is no such threat of it. But, we have plans to put in place such a management once we introduce Chemistry and other laboratory based subjects which may produce such stuff.

E-waste management:

In the present age, the use of computers and electronic gadgets has increased exponentially and, consequently, an unprecedented amount of electronic waste or e- waste is also generated. Just as bio-degradable and non-biodegradable waste need to be segregated and dealt appropriately, similarly e-waste management has emerged as a key area for all kinds of establishments. In our college, while minimising the use of paper, stress has been laid on use of web-based data through computers. It has also become imperative to treat the different computers and electronic peripherals that go out of use. Electronic goods that are no longer useful such as CFL bulbs, old switches, meter boards, wires are grouped, coded and segregated into boxes for appropriate disposal in future. Old computers are either sold as scrap to dealers or are stored for proper disposal, but not in a piecemeal manner. The printing of papers is also kept at minimum and use of e-resources is encouraged.

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7.2 INNOVATIONS:

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last three years which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the college.

Despite innumerable constraints and bottlenecks, the college has succeeded in introducing and implementing a number of innovations that have slowly but steadily ushered in positive results in all curricular and extra-curricular aspects.

h Introduction and implementation of ICT in teaching-learning: Besides having access to computer-enabled teaching-learning in the laboratory of the department of Geography and Journalism & Mass Communication, a digital classroom is used by teachers and students of most departments, such as English, Bengali, History, Political Science, Sociology and others. Beside regular classes in the digital room, special invited lectures, guest lectures by eminent academicians are also organised along with film shows. Students are also encouraged to prepare PowerPoint presentations on different topics and present them in class.

h Blended learning: For students who have been only exposed to traditional pedagogical learning in their secondary and higher secondary levels, only ICT- based teaching-learning becomes difficult to adapt and adopt. Hence, blended learning techniques, combining both traditional and ICT-based teaching-learn- ing resources, have been adopted with extremely satisfactory results. Teachers, too, feel comfortable in using blended learning strategies.

h Inter-disciplinary approach involving teachers of different departments ad- dressing students on various topics, seminars at college-level, on various topics relevant to the syllabi of the departments take place. Such college- sponsored seminars are organised by the departments of Bengali and also in collaboration with English, History, Geography, Music, Sociology and political Science involving teachers of Bengali, English and Political Science depart- ments and faculty from other institutions.

h Departmental seminars: Departmental seminars involving teachers of neighbouring colleges and even teachers of other departments address students and enlighten them on various topics. These are extremely thought-stimulating sessions and students' participation is interactive and enthusiastic.

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h Two days educational tour to GSI for hands on training of rocks and Mineral identification was arranged by the Dept. of Geography in March, 2016.

h An exhibition titled "Through the lenses of Young Geographers" was organised by dept of Geography and the dept. also took part in a poster competition titled "QGIS: important open source software in Geo-spatial analysis at a college in Hoogly district.

h Introduction of a basic computer course compulsory for all first year students.

h Quiz competitions are often organised impromptu and often with prior inti- mation to assess students' general proficiency and knowledge in the subject concerned as well in general. Our students regularly participate in the State and district-level Youth Parliament and Quiz Competitions. The designated teacher-in-charge and the support team train the students for the quiz com- petition every year.

h Birthdays of eminent personalities, days of national and international impor- tance as well as some community festivals such as Milad, Saraswati Puja are organised to instil a sense of patriotism, oneness with the community and communal harmony.

h Self learning by students is encouraged and faculty members suggest reading lists for students. Students can access books either from Central library, Departmental library, the internet or from American Library (USIS) with which we have a yearly tie-up. Through N list students and faculty can avail e- resources even beyond the campus.

h Students' seminars are organised by departments to inculcate research aptitude, linguistic proficiency and pedagogic skills. Students sometimes present their topic with the help of ICT(PPT) to enhance their academic skill in computer and internet.

h Health awareness camps are held every year to promote health consciousness and healthy lifestyle among students. Awareness programmes on Cancer, AIDS, and Thalassaemia have been organised mainly with the initiative of the NSS Unit of the college.

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Stress Management Workshops: Not done yet but three of our teachers have recently completed a workshop on stress management and they plan to offer help to our students. Negotiations are in place to organise such workshops for teaching and non-teaching staff of the college. Student achievers in Youth Parliament Competition h To instil a sense of parliamentary governance, students are encouraged to participate in Youth Parliament Competitions and Quiz programmes. Students of the college have been extremely successful and have won First Prize in State level Youth Parliament Programme and came 2nd in the Quiz compe- titions and represented the district competition, beside many prizes at the sports events both at University and national levels. Community Development h The students of the college regularly participate in community development programme as part of academic outreach initiative, as well as NSS activities. Blood donation camps, collection and distribution of old, unused clothes among the needy, distribution of writing materials among local primary school children are some such initiatives that students participate in. h The NSS Unit of the college organizes many programmes such as Clean Campus-Green Campus programme, sapling plantation programme, Special Camp for 'Swachh Bharat' awareness camps on lifestyle diseases etc. BEST PRACTICES: 7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices, which have contributed to the achieve- ment of the Institutional Objectives and / or contributed to the Quality improvement of the core activities of the college. The college has initiated a number of practices of academic, administrative and extra-curricular nature, to bring about a positive change in the comprehensive envi- ronment of the college, keeping in mind the mission and vision of the college, as well as to inculcate positive life-values in the students and immediate surroundings. A number of such practices have been successfully implemented with extremely rewarding outcomes. The practice of holding departmental and even inter-departmental seminars has increased the outlook of the students. Gender sensitisation and women empowerment programmes have focussed on empowering girl-students of all communities as well as sensitising all students about the gender discrimination rampant in society. The Annual Parents-Teachers meetings held every year is a platform for meeting

189 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA a group of very important stakeholders of the college, namely the parents and guardians and an interaction with them happens for their wards' academic perfor- mance. Monthly Heath check-up camps are also held to ensure comprehensive health welfare of students. We are in agreement with a hospital managed by the local municipality to do such check-ups regularly. There is also the Students' Health Home which is ready to provide medical help to the college students. Optimisation of use of paper in the college has been practised for the past four or five years to minimise environmental destruction and promote awareness among students about reducing use of plant based resources for ecological prosperity. Two of the best practices of the institution that has left positive impact on the students as well as the college as a whole are enumerated below: 1) Blended teaching: Merging ICT techniques with traditional pedagogical method i) Goal: To make our students who are mostly first-generation learners for the future with the latest, most user-friendly and convenient technological trends by blending ICT-enabled learning with traditional pedagogical means. E-learning allows higher and more effective participation and greater interaction. At the same time, for students who have been only familiar with the classical or traditional modes of learning, latest technology may be resistant to change and so, a combination of multiple approaches is employed for dissemination of knowledge. ii) Context: In the present information-oriented society, people need to access knowledge via ICT-enabled medium to keep pace with the latest developments in all walks of life. Various ICT tools, such as e-content in the form of e-books, online journals, digital libraries, emails, multimedia, internet, online interactive learning sites are in used extensively to enhance learning skills, introduce flexibility and options to be customized to cater to all kinds of learners and reach a large cross-section of students. iii) Practice: Blended learning is the merging of direct learning, where a teacher delivers instruction to a classroom that is merged with self-paced learning where learners read specific texts, attend film/online adaptations of such content, browse the internet and read articles referred to by faculty members. Often, classes take place at the digital classroom where the teacher uses Power Point presentations to let students understand the nitty-gritty of a topic in a structured way. Often, students are provided with downloaded materials and given useful links which they can browse, and learn. The college also has institutional membership with American Center Library where students have unlimited access to internet for their academic enrichment. A very interesting outcome of the practice is that the use of ICT techniques in

190 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA classrooms breaks the traditional teacher-taught paradigm by making both the teacher and the taught sharers of knowledge, instead of being givers and takers. In a post- modern world where hierarchies are repositioned and re-validated, the students who come from marginalized sections of society, including girl-students, become empow- ered and adept in using new technology very quickly and classroom discussions become more interactive. Besides enhancing technological skills, blended learning also promotes independent rational thought and improves communication skills and team-spirit. iv) Evidence of success: With television and mobile technology infiltrating every household in the country, students who are exposed to blended learning in the college become more empowered in IT skills which help them substantially in the job market that is mostly IT-driven. As teachers in later life, our students also successfully inspire their students in modern pedagogical techniques. v) Problems encountered and resources required: Since students hail from marginalized and economically-deprived sections, they are often hesitant and resistant to use the modern gadgets themselves. The ICT equipments are also steeply priced and need constant maintenance and upkeep by experts. 2. Title of the Practice: Health Check-up camps and awareness Programmes Target: In an effort to raise awareness among the students about health and hygiene and about deadly diseases such as cancer, AIDS and Thalassaemia, health camps and health awareness programmes are regularly conducted by the college. It aims at providing primary health-related advice to students, and through them to reach out to the community at large. The Context: The College organises health awareness programmes and health check-ups for students at regular intervals, in association with the Students Health Home and a semi-hospital managed by the local municipality with which we have a tie-up for such purposes. Many of the students are not aware of the health related issues, and hence, they and their families suffer from various diseases, keeping them away from college. Moreover, these problems are increasing due to changing life style of the current generation. It is important to create awareness among the students so that they take good care of their health. Not only physical health, but mental health of students is also a major cause of concern for all in the present age, and students are sensitized about stress-related issues both within and outside the classrooms by teachers. The Practice: The College is in the process of establishing the exact frame-work for such practices. For General and mental health check-ups the Students' Health Home is of immense help while Matri Sadan, a local hospital, managed by the local municipality, is always approached in times of need.

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PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENTS

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BENGALI

1. Name of the department - Bengali 2. Year of Establishment -Bengali General-2001. Bengali Honours-2002. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) - UG (Bengali Honours and Bengali General Course) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved - N.A. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Annual Examinations: Part-I , Part-II , Part-III 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

Departments - i) Bengali is offered as a general subject for the following Honours subjects -Sanskrit, History, Education, Music

ii) Bengali along with any two of the below mentioned subjects is offered as a combination in general course: History, Sociology, Music, Political Science, Physical Education, Sanskrit, Journalism & Mass Communication.

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - N.A.

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - Compulsory Bengali was discontinued by West Bengal State University in 2012-2013.

9. Number of Teaching posts:

Teaching Posts Sanctioned Filled

Professors N.A. N.A.

Associate Professors N.A. N.A.

Asst. Professors 04 02

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt. /Ph.D./ M.Phil.etc.,)

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of Ph.D. of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years

Basudha M.A. Assistant Medieval 14+years N.A. Biswas Professor Literature

Antara M.A. , MPhil, Assistant Linguistics 2+ years N.A. Chowdhury (Regd for Professor PhD in 2013)

Krishna M.A. Gov. approved Folk 15+ years N.A. Mitra B.Ed. Part Time Literature Teacher

11. List of senior visiting faculty - N.A.

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty:

Academ Name of Designa Prog. ic Total No Total No Percentage of temporary tion Hons Session of classes of classes lecture Taught faculty in the taught by delivered + with Dept temporary Qualificati Gen Routine faculty(Pe on (Per r Week) Week)

H G T H G T

Krishna Gov. 2014- 3 1 4 1 0 1 29.5% Mitra approve 2015 2 2 4 0 3 3 d P.T.T 2015- 3 1 4 0 0 1 24.5% 2016 3 2 5 8 3 1

2016-17 3 1 4 0 0 0 14.89% 5 2 7 3 4 7

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13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Level of Study Ratio Session-2014-15 B.A.(Hon.)(Only 27:1 1st year) Session-2015-2016 B.A.(Hon.)(Only 41:1 1st year) Session-2016-2017 B.A.(Hon.)(Only 30:1 1st year)

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanc- tioned and filled - N.A.

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. Name Qualification Basudha Biswas M. A. Antara Chowdhury M. A., M.Phil ,Ph.D (Regd in 2013) Krishna Mitra M. A. , B.Ed

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received - Nil. 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. And total grants received - Nil. 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University - N.A. 19. Publications: a. Publication per faculty : b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - Inter- national Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) d. Monographs : e. Chapter in Books

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f. Books Edited : g. Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS : h. Citation Index : CitationRange i. SPINRange j. SJRRange k. Impact factor l. H-index Faculty a b 1 b 2 C d e f g h i j k l Basudha 8 0 0 0 05 03 0 0 0 0 0

Biswas Antara Chowdhury 14 09 0 0 0 04 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 Krishna Mitra 02 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Publication Details i.) Papers published in journals

Name of teacher Title Name of ISSN year journals no. Antara Chowdhury a) Rabindra Chotogolpe ‘Naribhasa`: ‘Samajtottya` ISSN09 Dec. Golpoguccho Abolombone Vol- 17, 75- 2011 9980 b) Amar Atit Jibon Ek Antopurikar ‘Tothyasutra` ISSN22 Jul. Jibonkotha 17year, 78- 2012 1stsngkha, 5922 1419/2012 c) Unobinsho Sotabdir Narimukti Andolon ‘Samajtottya` ISSN09 Jan. Vol- 18, 75- 2012 June2012 9980 d) Robindra Godya Sahittye Sadhu o ‘Tothyasutra` ISSN22 Feb. Choliter Binyas 17year, 78- 2013 2ndsngkha, 5922 1419/2013 e) Somajtotter Aloke Manik ‘Mon` ISSN22 Jan. Bondyapadhyer Kotha Sahitto 5th year , 79- 2013 1stsangkha , 0136 1419/0136 f) Sardhosotobarshe Vibekannder Krititer ‘Samajtottya` ISSN09 Jun. Analokit Ekti Dik Vol- 19, 75- 2013 June2013 9980

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ii) Chapters published in Books

Name of Title Name of Books Yea teachers ISB r N no. Basudha a) Rabindra Sardhasatabarshe ISB Dec. Biswas Chotogalpe Rabindranath O N- 201 Nimnobarger Gorar Satobarsho 978- 1 Abasthan 81- 922 961- 2-8 b) Bangla natoke Bangla ISB Jan. lokonatyer provab: natokelokonatyerpr N:9 201 Bijan Bhattacharyer ovab 78- 3 JionKannya 93- 801 97- 72-2

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Name of Title Name of Books Year teachers ISBN no. Basudha a) Rabindra Sardhasatabarshe ISBN- Dec. Biswas Chotogalpe Rabindranath O 978-81- 2011 Nimnobarger Gorar 922961- Abasthan Satobarsho 2-8 b) Bangla natoke Bangla ISBN:97 Jan. lokonatyer provab: natokelokonatyer 8-93- 2013 Bijan provab 80197- Bhattacharyer 72-2 JionKannya c) Bangla Analokito ISBN- Oct. lokokataher Itihase Upendrakishor 978-93- 2013 Upendra Kishorer Sardhosotobarsh 82623- Abadan eraloke 17-5 d) Deshbhag : Mantor Deshbha ISBN- Feb. Galpe Narider ger 978-93- 2014 Abasthan Sahitya; 82112- SmritiSat 11-2 tar Uttaradhi kar e) ‘Goheen Gang’ Different Strokes ISBN- Nov. Uponyase : A Collection of 978-81- 2015 Nimnobarger Essays 929234- Chalchitro 7-5 Antara a) Chuti Robindra- ISBN:97 May, Chowdhury chotogolper 8-93- 2013 ruprekha 80973- 21-0 b) Robindra Sahitto Bicharer ISBN:81- Jan. Chotogolpe Poribesh 8817- 2013 Poribesh Kendrik Kendrik 193-4 Dristibhongi Dristibhongi

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Antara a) Chuti Robindra- ISBN:97 May, Chowdhury chotogolper 8-93- 2013 ruprekha 80973- 21-0 b) Robindra Sahitto Bicharer ISBN:81- Jan. Chotogolpe Poribesh 8817- 2013 Poribesh Kendrik Kendrik 193-4 Dristibhongi Dristibhongi c) Upendrakishorer Analokito ISBN- Oct. ‘Tuntunirboi`-er Upendrakishor- 978-93- 2013 Nibir path Sardhosotobarsh 82623- er aloke 17-5 d) Sotyi Biplobee Different Strokes ISBN- Nov. Hoe Othar : A Collection of 978-81- 2015 Bhashyo Essays 929234- 7-5 Krishna Nildarpan Natoke Bangla natoke ISBN:97 Jan. Mitra loknatyer Probhab lokonatyer 8-93- 2013 provab 80197- 72-2 b. “Galpoguchher Different Strokes ISBN- Nov. Panch Bidhoba : A Collection of 978-81- 2015 Naree Essays 929234- 7-5

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Name of Name of Books Details of Publishers Year teachers ISBN no. Basudha a. Bangla Natoke Abhijan ISBN:978 Jan 2013 Biswas Lokonatyer probhab -93- 80197-72- 2 b. Tomar Payer Pata Pakhir Akash ISBN:- Nov 2015 Sabkhane Pata ''Rabindra Prokashani 978-81- Nathke Nibedito dui 929234-5- banglar kabider Kabita 1 c. Different Strokes : A Pakhir Akash Prokashani ISBN- Nov. 2015 Collection of Essays 978-81- 929234-7-5 iv) iv) Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS

Name of teachers Name of Book Details of Year Publishers ISBN no. Antara Chowdhury Bangla Dhonwatok Books & ISBN:978- March Sobder Ruptattik Books 81- 2013 Bisleson B.M/2 922744-3- Jangra 0 Ghoshpara, kol-59

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20. Areas of consultancy and income generated -N.A. 21. Faculty as members in - a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Nil. 22. Student projects - b) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter depart- mental/programme Inter departmental/programme

Date Title of the project (Project done jointly by the 1st year students)

20.12.16 BanglaBhasa O Tar Ancholik Upobhasha

20.01.17 Mangalkabya

20.2.17 Bangla Godyer Bikash(1800-1872) b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies ---- Nil.

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students - a) Tanmay Kundu - Ph.D award received by student b) Sarmin Akter - 2nd Prize for Extempore Contest (District Level) in Choitannya Mahavidyalaye , Habra . .

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department

Dignitary Status

a) Sankha Ghosh Famous Poet

b) Pabitra Sarkar Former Vice-chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University

c) Usha Prasanna Assistant Professor, Gobardanga Hindu College Mukhopadhyay

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25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National b) International

Seminars

Topic & Date source of funding

a) Bangla Natoke Lokonatter U.G.C. Pravab - 20/03/2012

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass *M *F Course/programme received percentage U.G.-BNGA:2014-15 1st year-177 1st year-56 24 32 3rd year- 91.3%

U.G.-BNGA:2015-16 1st year-411 1st year-111 29 82 3rd year-78.72%

U.G.-BNGA:2016-17 1st year-245 1st year-84 17 67 3rd year 78%

*M = Male *F = Female 27. Diversity of Students

% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad B.A. 100 0 0

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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations suchas NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc.?

Name of the Competitive Examination No of students passed NET 05(Data Incomplete) School Service Commission 15(data incomplete) Defence 15 Kolkata Police 10

29. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 80 PG to M.Phil. Data not available PG to Ph.D. Data not available Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Data not available Employed Data not available •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Data not available

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library - Central library -1774

Seminar Library -70

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students - Yes.

c) Class rooms with ICT facility-4 (2 rooms permanently fitted with projectors and other facilities. Other rooms are having the facility of using portable projectors.)

d) Laboratories - N.A.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies-

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All the S.C./S.T. Students and minority students receive reimbursement from the Government . A few other students receive partial concession against tuition fees. The Government also provide funds under Kanyashree scheme for selected girl students. 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts Seminar

Date Theme of the lecture Name of the Resource Person 24/09/2008 Katha sahitte Manik Damayanti Singh, Bandyapadhya O Budhadeb Amiya Dev (Ex-V.C. of Basur Janmo Satabarsha Vidyasagar University), Udjapan Saroj Mahan Mitra (Ex-Asst. Prof. of Chaitanya Mahavidyalaya) Special lectures:

Date Title of the Lecture Name of the Resource Person 26/11/15 Rabi Thakurer Chena Ganer Dr.Papri Chackrabarty, Achena Katha Music dept. of N.S.M. 8/12/15 Dadar-kirtir kedar sahitye ebng Jayanta Rana, colochitre ki adou ‘Soft Male`? Dept. English of N.S.M. 10/12/15 Desh-bivag, Utbastu Samasyar Debabrata Ghosh, Nirikhe Sahittya- Dept. Of History N.S.M. Sanskrity 14/12/15 Satabarshe Bijan Bhattacharya – Dr. Mohini Mohan Phire Dekha Sardar , Dept of Bengali of WBSU Jan.2017 Bangla Sishu Sahitya O Jayanta Rana, Bibuhtibhusan Bandyopadhay. Dept. English of N.S.M Feb 2017 Partition and the crisis of Anindya Dey, identity Dept. of Sociology N.S.M

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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning - a) Traditional lecture method: . Class room teaching with Conventional 'Chalk and Talk` method. b) Class-Tests for first year students are being frequently arranged. c) Special lectures with internal and visiting faculty are arranged from time to time. d) Educational tours are arranged at neighbouring places which have historical and literary significance.

Total no of Total no of Percentage Date Institution/Place the 1st year participant of the Hons participant Student 111 10 9% 30/11/2015 1. ChandraketuGarh College Museum 2. Chandraketu Garh – A Historical Place of Ancient Indian History & Culture

e) Special Quiz competition for departmental students are arranged from time to time

Date Topic Students 2015 Bengali Syllabus 1st Year (Session 2015-16) 2016 Bengali Syllabus 1st Year (Session 2016-17)

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities- Students of Bengali Dept. take part in programmes of NSS and the Students' Union. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strength a) All the teachers are competent and enthusiastic. b) The student -teacher relationship is extremely cordial. c) This college has Internet facilities for teachers and students. d) The students are provided with texts and reference books in library. e) After graduation, the student qualify for various National and state .level competitive exams like NET, School Service Commission, Defence jobs etc.

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Weakness: a. There is space problem for departmental activities. b. There is inadequate number of full-time faculty with respect to large number of students. c. Students are mostly first generation learners and from economically weak background. So it becomes difficult for them to continue higher education in this subject.

Opportunities a. The teachers provide opportunities to students to pursue intellectual activities. b. The students learn to face the challenges of competitive exam with confidence. c. Students of Bengali can opt for teaching the subject at various levels as the subject is taught at several levels in the State.

Challenges a) Despite many students opting for Bengali Honours, it remains a challenge for the department to motivate students to pursue the course. b) Many students are first generation learners. c) It is challenging to track irregular students and draw them to class.

Future Plans: a) Separate departmental building with smart- class facilities. b) Departmental journal with ISSN. c) Work- shops and career-counselling for students' participation in performing arts (Recitation, Theatre etc.). d) To organize more tutorial classes, special classes or seminars with external experts. e) To develop a lab- based linguistic interdisciplinary course between English and Bengali.

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1. Name of the department: Education

2. Year of establishment - General - 2005 Honours - 2016

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) - UG (Education Honours and General Course)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved - Nil.

5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - B.A. Education (Honours): Annual Examinations: Part I, Part II, Part III

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other Depart- ments -

Education is offered as a general subject for the following Honours subjects - Music, Sociology, Bengali, History, and Sanskrit.

It is also offered as part of combination in the General Course along with English, Music, Journalism, Bengali, Mathematics, History, and Political Science.

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign insti- tutions, etc. -

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - Nil.

9. Number of teaching posts

Sanctioned Filled

Professors N.A. N.A.

Associate Professors Nil Nil

Asst. Professors 01 01

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

Name No. of Years No. of Ph.D. Qualification Designation Specialization of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Shree M.A., B.Ed, Assistant a.)Environmental 3 Month N.A Chatterjee (Regd for Professor Education PhD in 2015) b.) Education of children with diverse needs. Dr. Sulagna MA. Government Mental Hygiene 11yrs+ N.A. Sen (Education), approved Part & History of B. Ed, Ph.D Time Teacher Education

11. List of senior visiting faculty-

Name Institution Year of Visit

NIL ------

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : Name of Designation Prog. Academic Total No of Total No of Percentage temporary Hons Session classes in classes of lecture faculty with + Taught the Dept taught by delivered Qualification Gen Routine temporary (Per Week) faculty(Per Week)

H G T H G T Dr. Sulagna Government 2014- 12 12 12 12 100% Sen (MSc. approved 2015 (Education), Part Time 2015- 12 12 12 12 100%

B. Ed,,Ph.D) Teacher 2016 2016-17 3 4 7 35% Sanchaita Guest 2016-17 1 2 3 15% Biswas Lecturer

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13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

All Three Years

Student-Teacher Ratio Level of Study Ratio (programme wise): SESSION : 2014-2015 B.A. GENERAL 1223:1 SESSION : 2015-2016 B.A. GENERAL 837:1 SESSION : 2016-2017 B.A. HONOURS 8:1 B.A. GENERAL 283:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled- N.A.

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSC/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

PG- 2, Ph.D- 1

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) Interna- tional funding agencies and grants received- N.A.

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received- N.A.

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University - N.A.

19. Publications:

o Publication per faculty :

o Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) :

o Number of publications listed in International Database (for E.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - Inter- national Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc):

o Monographs :

o Chapter in Books

o Books Edited :

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o Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS :

o Citation Index : Citation Range

o SPIN Range

o SJR Range

o Impact factor

o H-index Faculty a b 1 b 2 c d e f g H i j k l Shree Chatterjee 01 01 Dr. Sulagna Sen 01 01 Sanchaita Biswas

Publication Details

o Paper in Journals

Name of teacher Name of the Edition Title of the paper ISSN no Journals Shree Chatterjee Indian Journal of 5th issue, Moral Judgement 2277-3819 Educational Volume 5, of Student Research March 2016 Teachers in Kolkata Colleges o Chapters published in Book Name of teacher Title Name of Book Publisher ISBN no. Dr.Sulagna Sen Role of Different Pakhir Akash 978-81- Education in Strokes: : A Prokashani,Kolkata 929234-7-5 conservation Collection of (November, of Essays. 2015) Biodiversity

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated- Nil.

21. Faculty as members in- Nil.

a) National committees

b) International Committees

c) Editorial Boards

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22. Student projects-

a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: Nil.

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies:

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students - Nil.

24. List of eminent academicians and/ visitors to the department:

1. Dr. Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Prof, Kalyani University.

2. Dr. Indrani Nath, Assistant Prof, Sarsuna College.

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding- Nil.

a) National Seminar -

b) International -

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)

U.G.-EDCA:2016-2017 72 25 9 16 Not yet passed

27. Diversity of Students

% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students

Course from the States from same state abroad U.G.(B.A.) 100 0 0 B.A. General 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive exami- nations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc.?

Data not available

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29. Student progression:

Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG Data not available PG to M.Phil. Data not available

PG to Ph.D. Data not available

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed Data not available •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Data not available

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities:

a) Library - Central library - (No. of Education books-301)

Seminar library - 50

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students -YES

c) Class rooms with ICT facility - 04 (2 rooms permanently fitted with projectors and other facilities. Other rooms are having the facility of using portable projectors.)

d) Laboratories - N.A

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies - All the SC/ST students and minority students:

All the SC/ST students and minority student do receive grants from the govern- ment.

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops/ seminar) with external experts:

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Special lecture 2016-17 Education for Self Aninda Dey, Asst Prof, empowerment financed NSM Special lecture 2016-17 Education for Self Mahua Bardhan, Asst Sustainable financed Prof, NSM Development Special lecture 2016-17 Teaching - Learning Self Dr. Indrani Nath, Asst of 3 Rs and 3 H financed Prof, Sarsuna College Special lecture 2015-16 Vidyasagar as an Self Krishna Mitra , Dept. Educational financed Of Bengali, NSM Reformer

Workshops: NIL

Seminars: NIL

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning-

a) Apart from conventional method of 'Chalk and Talk' audio-visual aids are also used.

b) Tutorial classes are arranged as and when required.

c) Special lectures with internal speakers are arranged time to time.

d) Continuous evaluation through class tests.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities-

l Students of Education Department take part in programmes of NSS, Youth Parliament and the Student's Union organized socio-cultural activities.

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strength

A) Students come from all corners of this district and adjacent districts to study education in this college.

B) Good academic result.

C) All the teachers are competent and enthusiastic.

D) The student- teacher relationship is extremely cordial.

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E) The students are provided with text and reference books from the library.

Weakness

A) Shortage of regular full time teachers.

B) Lack of books in the departmental library.

C) Lack of computer facility at the department.

D) There is a space problem for departmental activities.

E) Students are mostly first generation learners and from weak economic background

F) Lack of education books written in Bengali due to which the students face problems as they all have Bengali medium background.

Opportunities

A) The subject, Education, gives a detailed idea about the education system prevailing in the country and a great opportunity for creating future capable teachers for the country.

B) Excellent performance of our ex-students in distance education and different competitive examinations for job, especially in School Service Commission.

Challenges

1) To make the department well developed for teaching Honours course, which has commenced in this session (2016-2017)

2) Many students are first generation learners. So it is a challenge to encourage them to pursue higher studies.

3) To cope with the competitive world, it is challenging to arrange annual workshop in the department to address issues like stress management, time management and their personal problems, affecting their studies.

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Future Plans:

A) To set up a better departmental library.

B) To arrange extra classes for weak students.

C) To arrange workshops in the department.

D) Organize more seminars and workshops with external experts and arrange faculty exchange programmes with other institutions.

E.) Increasing number of faculty and more interaction with guardians.

F) Publish an annual Departmental magazine.

G) Enhancing E-Technology in the department for better learning procedure.

H) Analysis of Gender Gap in Literacy in urban slums (A collaborative approach with the department of Geography)

.

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1. Name of the department - Department of English

2. Year of Establishment - 2001 (GEN), 2007( HONS.).

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) -

UG (English Honours and English General Course)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved- Nil.

5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Annual System

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other

Departments -

English is offered as part of general combinations along with subjects like Education, Music, Sanskrit, Economics, Sociology, Journalism, Mathematics and Political Science.

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign Institu- tions, etc. - N.A.

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons

Compulsory English was discontinued by WBSU from 2012-13 academic Sessions.

9. Number of teaching posts:

Category Sanctioned Filled

Professors N.A. N.A.

Associate Professors 01 01(on lien)

Asst. Professors 02 02

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt./Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

No. of No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years Students of guided for Experi thelast 4 years ence Dr. Sudhanath M.A. Ph.D Principal European 28+ N.A. Chattopadhyay Drama years Dr. Virvikram Roy M.A. Ph.D Associate Indian English 26+ N.A. on lien) professor Drama years

Prama M.A. Assistant European 6+ N.A. Bhattacharjee Professor Drama years Indian literature in English and in translation.

Jayanta Rana M.A. Assistant American 14+ N.A. Professor Literature years (senior) Indian literature in English and in translation.

11. List of senior visiting faculty: Nil

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil

13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):

SESSION B.A. HONS B.A. GENERAL

2014-15 3:1 1.2:1

2015-16 12:1 3:1

2016-17 15:1 2.5:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanc- tioned and filled: N.A.

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

PG - 2 Ph.D - 2

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16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received:

Dr Vir Vikram Roy received approval for a Minor Research Programme in the year 2012 -- focusing on Indian English Drama but later it was withdrawn due to UGC affiliation related (12b) issues of WBSU.

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: N.A.

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: N.A.

19. Publications:

a. Publication per faculty : b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) d. Monographs : e. Chapter in Books f. Books Edited : g. Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS : h. Citation Index : CitationRange i. SPINRange j. SJRRange k. Impact factor H-index

Faculty a b 1 b 2 c d e f g H i j k l Dr..Sudhanath 2 2 Chattopadhyay Dr..Vir Vikram Roy 3 3 Jayanta Rana 8 4 4

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Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students: 04

Sl Name Title Journal ISSN NO. Year No. 1 Jayanta Gendered Home in short The Criterion, 0976-8165 2014 Rana stories of Shashi Feb.2014.vol.5 Deshpande. issue 1. 2 Exploration of English The Criterion, 0976-8165 2014 as the ‘power’ language April 2014, in M.R.Anand’s Early Vol.5 Issue 2. Novels 3 Jayanta Female Subalterns in Research 2320-6101 2014 Rana three novels of Mulk Raj Scholar, Anand May 2014, Vol.2, Issue2. 4. Performing Dissent: The Criterion, 0976-8165 2016 Rape Narratives in Vol. 7, Issue. Manjula Padmanabhan’s II (April 2016) Lights Out! (1984)

Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)

Monographs: Nil

Chapter in Books 09

Sl Name Title Publication details ISBN NO. Year No. 1 Dr..Sudhanath Short story in A Booksway,Kolkata 81-89293- 2006 Chattopadhyay textbook of creative ,2006 08-7 writing. 2 Dr..Sudhanath Marlowe’s Edward-II : Cosmomath ISBN- 2002 Chattopadhyay A Clash Betwwen Magazine, 978-81- Two Sides in a Netajinagar 929234-7- Powergame ? College,Kolkata 5 3. Dr..Vir Antithesis as Authors’ Press, 81-7273- 2006 Vikram Roy Structural Pattern in New Delhi. 281-3 ‘The Fire and The Rain’ ” published in “An Anthology of World Literature”,

4. Dr.Vir Vikram “The Ironic Icon” Avenel Press, 978- 2012 Roy published in “Indian Kolkata 80761-03- Drama- Crossroads of 9 Thoughts”,

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5 Dr.Vir Vikram “Politics of Violence Papyrus,New Delhi. 978-93- 2014 Roy in the plays of Girish 81287-40-8 Karnad” published in “Unmasking Power, Subjectivity and Resistance in Indian Drama in English”,

6. Jayanta Rana DISABILITY Authors’ Press,New 978- 2015 STUDIES IN THE Delhi 9352071227 CLASSROOMS: A LITERARY APPROACH in Inclusive Education. 7. Jayanta Rana Curry Western: Three Pakhir Akash 978-81- 2016 Indian Films Prokashani,Kolkata 929234-7-5 SHOLAY (1975), JAGIR (1984) QUICK GUN MURUGAN (2009) 8. Jayanta Rana Multiculturalism in Dey’s 978-81- crisis: Publications,Kolkata 295-2709-7 2014 Selected Food writings of Bulbul Sharma and Chitrita Banerji. 9. Jayanta Rana 'The Spatial Politics of Author’s Press,New 978-1- 2016 Home in Shashi Delhi 4828- Deshpande's That 7188-3- Long Silence' in Essays in Feminism edited by Lilac Biswas

Books Edited Nil. 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: N.A. 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. N.A. 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: N.A. b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies: N.A. 23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students: NONE 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NONE 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: 220 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

a) National: NIL

b) International: NIL

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass SESSION Course/programme Selected received *M *F Percentage (refer question no. 4) (3rd year) 2014-15 B.A. HONS. 51 08 07 01 60% (only 1st year) 2015-16 B.A. HONS. 162 46 22 24 44.4% (only 1st year) 2016-17 B.A HONS. 143 61 27 34 62.5 (only 1st year)

27. Diversity of Students

SESSION % of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad

2016-17 B.A. HONS. 100 0 0 B.A.GENERAL 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc. No data available

29. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 60% PG to M.Phil. ---- PG to Ph.D. ---- Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral ----- Employed DATA NOT AVAILABLE •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment DATA NOT AVAILABLE

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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library: Central Library has 671 books

Departmental Library has at present 60 Books and DVDs.

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: The department has one Wi-Fi enabled computer of its own.

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Some classes are taken using ICT

methods in two ICT enabled class-rooms. These two rooms are permanently fitted with projectors, microphones, AC, special seminar chairs and other facilities.

d) Laboratories: N.A.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: All of the students belonging to SC/ST, MINORITY communities receive financial assistance from WB govt. The govt also provides fund under Kanyashree scheme for selected girl students.

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts:

SPECIAL LECTURES

DATE TITLE RESOURCE PERSON

8.12.2015 WOMEN’S LIBERATION MOVEMENT ANTARA IN 19TH CENTURY BENGAL(1801-1900) CHOUDHURY,BENGALI DEPT.NSM

19.12.2015 MACBETH: A REINTERPRETATION. DR.SUDHANATH CHATTOPADHYAY, SHAKESPEARE AND ROMAN POLANSKI PRINCIPAL, NSM.

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:

We have been making an attempt to get away from the tried and tested chalk and talk method that reduces students to passive listeners and put in place interactive learning mechanisms that encourage a student to be a participant in the process. Different teaching styles like readings, special lectures when necessary, group dis- cussions, seminars, teaching with multimedia (PPTs and online academic lectures and

222 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA films) etc. are also made use of. The emphasis is put on a multidisciplinary approach by situating the literary texts with the socio-economic background. Regular class assessments are also held to track the progress of the students.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:

The Students and the Faculty members regularly participate in the Institutional Social Responsibility and Extension activities organised by the college NSS Units and the Student Union of the College. They participate in State Youth Parliament and Quiz Competition too.

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

Strengths

1. A decent student-teacher ratio.

2. Healthy relationship between the teachers and the students.

3. Satisfactory success-rate considering our semi-rural location and the background of the students many of whom are first-generation learners who have to help their family in agricultural and other household activities.

4. Students enthusiastic about using advanced technologies related to education.

Weaknesses

1. Most of our students are financially weak who need to support their family and, thus, are unable to concentrate solely on studies.

2. As most of our students are groomed in Bengali medium schools, they find it difficult in the initial stages to get accustomed both with the medium of instruction (English) and the syllabus at hand.

3. Lack of original thinking among students and its reflection in their answer scripts.

4. Departmental library needs to be strengthened.

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Opportunities

1. Use of ICT enabled teaching methods and stress on interaction to make Teaching-learning an enjoyable experience.

2. Making use of Remedial Course to support slow- learners and students belonging to disadvantaged sections of society.

3. Film versions of literary texts are regularly screened in addition to the classroom discussions.

Challenges

1. To encourage students to communicate in English in and outside the class- rooms. 2. To develop and strengthen the infrastructural facilities of the department. 3. To improve the language skills required in various job opportunities. 4. To encourage students to think out of the box in matters of career. 5. To encourage the students to make use of the online resources including ebrary.

Future Plans:

1. Developing a culture of using e-technology in teaching-learning and other academic activities both among teachers and students. 2. Strengthening the e-resources of the department. 3. Developing a sort of a Bridge course at the beginning of first year so that the initial difficulties a student in the Department faces is taken care of. 4. Putting in place an efficient placement mechanism as part of the general Career Counselling Cell of the college. 5. Publishing a Departmental journal that will contain information about Departmental activities and initiatives along with being a platform for the students' creativity. 5. A Language Lab is also envisioned. A customised plan is already chalked out with necessary software and professional trainers from a leading company.

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

1. Name of the department : DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY 2. Year of Establishment : General Course : 2002 Honours Course: 2006 3. Names of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Mas- ters; Integrated Ph.D. etc.) UG: Geography Honours and Geography General 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: B. Sc. - Honours & B. A. - General 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (Programme wise): Annual system (Part I,Part II,Part III) 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Geography is offered with the following subjects- General - History, Economics, Political Science, Maths, Education, Sociology, Physi- cal Education 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: N. A. 9. Number of teaching posts

Teaching Posts Sanctioned Filled

Professors NA NA

Associate Professor NA NA

Asst. Professor 02 01

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D. Sc./ D. Litt./Ph. D. / M. Phil. Etc.)

No. of No. of M. Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of Phil /Ph. D. Experience Students Current full time faculty Mahua M. Sc, B.Ed, Assistant Industrial and 7 years Nil Bardhan Pursuing Professor Urban Ph.D from (H.O.D) Geography University of Calcutta Current part time faculty Sharmistha M.A, M.Phil Govt Cartography 9 years Nil Chatterjee approved PTT And Agricultural geography Subrata Mitra M. Sc, B.Ed Guest Teacher Fluvial 2 years Nil Geomorphology Kajal kr M. Sc, B.Ed Guest Teacher Micro Regional 2 years Nil Sikdar * Planning Taniya M. Sc Guest Teacher Regional 1 month Nil Debnath Planning

*HE HAS LEFT THE COLLEGE IN NOVEMBER, 2016

11. List of senior visiting faculty: N. A.

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty:

1st year Theory 65%, 2nd year 70% Theory and 60% Practical and for 3rd year Theory 70% and Practical 62.5% .

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Name of Designation Academic Total No. of classes in Percentage of temporary Session the Departmental lectures delivered faculty Taught Routine (weekly) (weekly) with Qualification Ho Gen. Total Ho Gen. Total ns. ns. Smt. Govt. 2016-17 10 04 14+ 2 21. 25.00 23.72 Sarmistha approved 73 Chatterjee PTT Sri. Subrata Guest 2016-17 09 04 13+1 19. 25.00 22.03 Mitra Lecturer 57 Sri. Kajal Kr Guest 2016-17 07 03 10 15. 18.75 16.95 Sikdar Lecturer 22

Name of Designati Acade Total No. of classes in Percentage of lectures temporary on mic the Departmental delivered (weekly) faculty Session Routine (weekly) with Taught Qualification Hons. Gen. Total Hons. Gen. Total

Smt. Govt. 2015- 10 04 14+2 24.39 23.53 24.13 Sarmistha approved 16 Chatterjee PTT Sri. Subrata Guest 2015- 09 03 12+1 21.95 17.65 20.69 Mitra Lecturer 16 Sri. Kajal Guest 2015- 08 04 12 19.51 23.53 20.69 Kr Sikdar Lecturer 16

l Classes shown as + indicate Remedial and Tutorial Classes

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13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):

Academic Programme No. of No. of Teachers Student: Session (1st yr Honours) Students (at the Teacher beginning of Ratio Session) 2014-15 U.G Hons 73 4 18:1 2015-16 U.G Hons 58 4 15:1 2016-17 U.G Hons 72 4 18:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Group D (lab atendent)- sanctioned 1 and filled 1.

Faculty Designation Qualification Abhijit Laboratory B.A Bakshi Attendent

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph.D./ MPhil./PG.:, Qualification of teaching faculty : PG- 4 M.Phil- l

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NA

17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NA

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil.

19. Publications:

Total No. of Publications of the Department (2010-15): 20 Mahua Bardhan- 18 Paper : 12 Chapter in Book : 6 Edited Book : 0

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Sharmistha Chatterjee- 01 Subrata Mitra- 01 a : Publication per faculty : Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) Monographs: Chapter in Books: Books Edited: Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS: No. : Citation Index : SNIP SJR Impact factor H-index

Faculty a b 1 b 2 C d e f g h i j k l Mahua Bardhan 18 12 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sarmishtha Chatterjee 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Subrata Mitra 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i) Chapters in Journals Mahua Bardhan

no Title Name of the journal ISSN No Year

Tourism as a bloom in Indian Journal of Landscape 2012 Kashmir” - A case study of System and Ecological Studies (0971-4170) Pahalgam Cloud Burst Bhugol O Poribesh (2321-4694) 2014

Management of extended area Practicing Geographer,A (0975-3850) 2012 of colonial planned town-case journal of Indian Geographical study of urban renewal of Foundation Chandernagar municipal corporation Origin of Monsoon and role of Yojana (Bengali) (0971-8400) 2012 Monex

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Information technology- Yojana (Bengali) (0971-8400) 2013 present and future in India Demography and tribal Yojana (Bengali) (0971-8400) 2013 society of Nagaland-a minute study Present scenario of a tribal Asian Studies-A journal of 0970-7301 2014 community in West Bengal - A Netaji Inst. of Asian Studies case study of endangered primitive tribe Toto Tourism in Arunachal Practicing Geographer,A (0975-3850) 2013 Pradesh: A glorious prospect journal of Indian Geographical in North-East Foundation National mission for fighting Yojana (Bengali) (0971-8400) 2013 climate change

Liveihood pattern and Eastern Geographer (Utkal 2014 changing socio-economic University) (0973-7642) scenario of coastal population in Sunderban - Case study of Sagar Island, S 24 pgs,WB Smart city: need, perspective, Yojana (Bengali) (0971-8435) 2015 problem & implementation

Urban planning – problem & Yojana (Bengali) (0971-8397) 2015 changing pattern

ii) Chapter in books 1. Mahua Bardhan

Sl Title Name of the ISBN No Publisher Year no book 1 Unplanned growth and Environmental Edited volume B.R.S 2012 environmental changes in College,W.B mismanagement of a Indian ISBN : 978- planned town-A case Subcontinent : 81-921808-3-0 study of Salt lake A Geographical Perspective

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2 Prediction of Indian Climate ISBN : 978- Touch the 2014 Monsoon: An Change: 93-5126-569-6 earth observation Direction & direction 3 Urban land use pattern Land, water & ISBN 978-93- Associated 2015 and sustainable urban renewable 81778-36-4 Publishing development strategies energy for House in planned town-case sustainable study of Kalyani, West development Bengal 4 Development conflicts Development & ISBN Mitram 2015 of planned Conflicts 93-80036-75-2 urbanisation-Case study of W.B 5 Depletion of water level Neo–thinking ISBN 978-3- Springer 2016 & environmental threat on Ganges- 319-26442-4 in urban areas: A case Brahmaputra study of Kolkata & Salt basin lake city,W.B Geomorphology 6 Urban morphological Environment & Edited volume J.B Books 2016 structure of Sustainability-a ISBN : 978- Bidhannagar- A geographical 93-83010-29-5 planned satellite perspective township of Kolkata,W.B

2. Sharmistha Chatterjee

Sl no Title Name of the ISBN No Year book 1 Bharatiyo samaje kanya Different 978-81-929234- bhruno hatta o Strokes-a 7-5 2016 kromorashman linganupat collection of essays

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3. Subrata Mitra Sl no Title Name of the ISBN No Year book 1 Issues in wasteland Different 978-81-929234- management in India Strokes-a 7-5 2016 collection of essays

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated:

ã Community Development Programme through local village survey for analysis of poverty and literacy collaboration with NSS cell for providing assistance to the villagers

ã Social Area Development Programme (Socially Useful Productive Work) for local school children arranged in local club(Teaching-Learning, Training of handicrafts)and helping them handra

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Board: NA

22. Student projects:

Year Title of the project (Project done jointly by the students)

2011 - 2012 A Geographical study of a village along backwater - Case study of Mulavukad, Eranakulam District, Kerala

2012 - 2013 Physical, environmental and societal scenario of village Kumbhaga, Koraput District, Odisha

2013 - 2014 An analytical approach of a semi-planned township (demog raphy) -Ashoknagar-Kalyangarh Municipality, North 24 Pgs.

2014 - 2015 An environmental and socio-economic appraisal of Bongaon Municipality (ward no 17), North 24 Pgs., West Bengal

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2015-16 Community Initiative to save Sundarban mangrove forest and ecosystem - A case study of Chargheri Village, Satjelia Mouza, South 24 Pgs.

2016-17 Community and cultural study of the Lepcha society in Beong village-Lolegaon,West Bengal

a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental / programme: 100%

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil

23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Students:

1. The students of 3rd year stood 2nd in inter-college poster competition, 2017(In a national level seminar arranged by Bhadreswar College) 2. Subhankar Paul, 1st class first in West Bengal State University, 2015 3. Srinjoy Ghosh, 3rd in district level Youth Festival (Quiz Competition), 2014-15 4. Pabitra Kundu, 2nd in Youth Parliament and Quiz Competition, 2012-13

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: NIL 25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: Seminars -a) National: NA b) International: NA Workshop-

Training cum 2015-16 Subject-Open Fund- In Participation of more workshop(Ce source Self collaboration than 20 students and rtificate software QGIS Financed with WEBEL- teachers course for 3 OPSIS months)

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Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received percentage (1st yr) *M *F (part III)

B.Sc Hons 2016-17 187 72 46 26 NA B.Sc Hons 2015-16 135 58 38 20 97.06 B.Sc Hons 2014-15 175 73 40 33 93.1

*M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students

Name of the % of students from % of students % of students from abroad Course the same state from other States B. Sc. (Hons.) 100 0 --- B. A. (Gen) 100 0 ---

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc.?

Name of the exam/service No of students passed NET/SET 5 (Data inadequate) SCHOOL SERVICE/OTHER STATE 15 (Data inadequate) GOVT SERVICE

29. Student progression:

Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 60%(Data inadequate) PG to M. Phil. NA PG to Ph. D. NA Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral NA Employed NA Campus selection Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Data inadequate

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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Central library (569) and Departmental seminar library(160 books). b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Wi-fi campus c) Class rooms with ICT facility: four(two permanently fitted for ICT and others have the facility of using potable projector) d) Laboratories: One RS_GIS lab

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: â SC/ST and Minority students receive Govt. Stipend. â Economically week students get concession in admission fee â The girl students receive Scholarship called "KANYASHREE" from Govt of West Bengal

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/ seminar) with external experts:

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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:

a) Lecture method b) Demonstration method-Use of Charts, models ,Maps c) Interactive method d) Practical classes e) Survey and field work f) Remedial and tutorial classes g) Power point presentation through LCD Projectors h) Extracurricular activity and practical knowledge based teaching i) Facility of "Encyclopaedia Britannica 2015 Ultimate Edition" in the depart- mental computer for knowledge enhancement and quick access of information. j) Providing brief description and individual module wise study materials k) Demonstrating Video and documentary clips related to different topics l) Free Wi-fi facility is available for the students for educational purpose

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: â Departmental students participated in NSS, youth parliament and Student Union programmes. â Local area Development and Environmental awareness Programme â Students participate in departmental seminar,contribute in college magazine and wall magazine-"Geo-Explorer" â Participation in teaching campaign and Socially Productive work by the department â Contribution of teaching learning materials to deprived students during field study 237 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

Strength: 1. All the teachers are competent and energetic and qualified. 2. Honours students are sincere and studious. 3. The students are provided text and reference books in library (569 approx) and departmental library 160(approx) 4. Student-teacher's relation is very easy and cordial. 5. Faculty exchange programme with neighbouring college

Weakness:

1. Lack of departmental space. 2. Inadequate number of Full time faculty(only one). 3. Students are mostly first generation learner and from weak economic back- ground to continue higher education in this subject 4. Inadequate fund for improvement of laboratory with modern equipments.

Opportunities:

1. It is a subject in demand due to different academic job opportunities like in schools and colleges 2. Prospect of jobs in GIS/RS field. 3. Research and awareness programme by the students in Ashoknagar and surrounding areas to improve the socio-economic condition of the BPL people 4. Geography Students can face any competitive examination related to admin- istrative service.

Challenges:

1. Faculty strength is to be increased-only one full time faculty in the department 2. student-teacher ratio is high. 3. Huge funding is required for the computer lab and purchasing GIS/RS software. 4. It is a challenge to track irregular students and draw them to classroom.

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Future Plans:

1. Organize more seminars and workshops with external experts and arrange faculty exchange programmes with other institutions. 2. Open a RS-GIS software training course in the department with placement option. 3. Organizing state/national level seminar/symposium funded by UGC. 4. Improvement of laboratory and infrastructure facility. 5. Increasing no of faculty and more interaction with guardians. 6. Publish an annual Departmental magazine . 7. Enhancing E-Technology in the department for better learning procedure. 8. Installation of Digital Automatic Weather Station(approved by IMD) in the premises(already in progress). 9. Collaborative field survey and project on "Literacy gap in slums" with the dept of education. 10. Inter college quiz competition in collaboration with Bhugol-O-Poribesh(NGO) 11. Educational visit to planetarium and BIT museum . 12. An excursion to soil and land use survey office, GOI for soil characteristics identification.

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY.

1. Name of the department - History. 2. Year of Establishment - General (2001). Honours (2004). 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) - UG (History Hons. and General Course). 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved- Nil. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - Annual Examinations : Part-I , Part-II , Part-III 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments - History is offered as a general Subject for the following Hon`s subjects - Bengali, Political Science, Education. It is also offered as part of combination in the general course along with Bengali, Political Science, Education, Physical Education, Music, Journalism, Geography, and Sociology. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - Nil. 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - Nil. 9. Number of Teaching posts

Teaching Posts Sanctioned Filled

Professors N.A. N.A.

Associate Professors Nil Nil

Asst. Professors 03 03

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

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No. of Years No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designat Specialization of Students ion Experience guided for the last 4 years

Pradip M.A., B.Ed. Asst. 18th Century 7 years None Kumar Professor Indian Mandal History Sukanya M.A. B.Ed, Asst. South East 1 month NONE. Som M.phil. Professor Asia in colonial and postcolonial period. Swastika M.A. B.Ed. Asst. History of 1 month None Biswas Professor USA

Debabrata M.A., M.Phil. Govt. Mughal Rule Sixteen Years None Ghosh approved (approx.). P.T.T. Piyali M.A.,B.Ed. Guest 19th Century Six months. None Majumder Lecturer Social and Cultural History of India & South –East Asia.

11. List of senior visiting Faculty : Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty:

Name of the Qualificatio Designatio Class Allotted Total % of Faculty n n Weekly (July to Class taken June) Take classe n s

Debabrata M.A.,M.Phil. Govt. Session H P Ghosh Approved 2014-15 11 04 15 34.09 PTT. % 2015-16 10 03 13 29.54 2016-17 12 03 15 %

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Kinkar M.A.,B.Ed. GL(Ex.) Session H P Bhattacharyya *

2014-15 04 03 07 15.90 %

2015-16 06 03 09 20.45 %

Piyali M.A.,B.Ed. Guest 2016-17 06 03 8 18.18 Majumder * Lecturer(E % x.)

*THEY HAVE LEFT THE COLLEGE IN JULY, 2016 & AND JAN 2017. 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):

Total Student(1st yr. Total Teacher Ratio Hon`s)

2014-15 = 25 4 8 : 1

2015-16 = 22 3 7 : 1

2016-17 = 23 4 5.75 : 1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: None.

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. :

Teaching Designation Qualification Remarks Faculty

Pradip Kumar Asst. Professor. M.A.,B.Ed. & Regd. PG Mandal for Ph.D. work under the Dept. of History of Kalyani University.

Sukanya Som Asst. Professor. M.A. B.Ed, M.phil. PG & M.Phil.

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Swastika Biswas Asst. Professor. M.A. B.Ed. PG

Debabrata Govt. Approved M.A.,M.Phil. PG & M.Phil. Ghosh PTT.

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : None.

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : N.A.

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: N.A.

19. Publications:

a. Publication per faculty : b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) d. Monographs : e. Chapter in Books f. Books Edited : g. Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS : h. Citation Index : CitationRange i. SPINRange j. SJRRange k. Impact factor l. H-index

Faculty a b 1 b 2 C d e f g h i j k l

Pradip Kumar 03 01 0 0 0 02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mandal

Sukanya Som 04 03 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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â iii) Publication per Faculty:

Name of Title of the Paper Name of the Non- ISBN/ISSN the Peer refereed Number Faculty Reviewed* Journals / Journals & periodicals & Year Yr.

i) Auponibeshik O Itihas Auponibeshikottor Anusandhan – Pradip Yuge Sundarbane Volume 29, _ ISBN : Kumar Abad Patton O 2015 (PEER- Mandal , Sashantantrik REVIEWED) , 978-81- Asst. Kramabinyaser Itihas. [30th annual 910874-5-1. Professor conference of in Paschimbanga History. Itihas Samsad]

ii) Sundarbaner ‘Atm asakti’ ISSN : Palaparban o Locachare Patrika , 2015. Samanwayee Sanskriti. _ 2321-5062

iii) Bangla Lokenatak : Prekshapot Sundarban. Bangla _ Natoke ISBN : 978- Lokenatyer 93-80197- Prabhab,2015. 72-2. ( Sem inar p roceeding s )

Sukanya i) Kalidas Nag's NAKSHATRA : A ISSN 2230- Som, per spective on Hindu BI-LINGUAL PEER- 8377 Asst. Colonialism in the 20th REVIEWED Professor cen t u r y: an al t er n at i ve RESEARCH in concept of nationalist Journal History. thought. ISSN 2394- 2537

ITIHAS O ii)The' Greater India' SANSKRITI (in Discourse from the Bengali) Second half of the 19th Century to the first half of 20th century in the Bengali intellectual Eshona ISSN 2349- ar en a. 0985 Annual research

pub. Gurudas College, 2015

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iii)Rise and Growth of ISBN 978-81- Economic nationalism in Itihas 910874-8-2 19th century India and anusandhyan related debate. Reply Reply to Al l For ward Mor e

IV) South-East Asia: Origin of its regional identity.

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: N.A. 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards… Nil. 22. Student projects:- a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter depart- mental programme: Nil b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies: Nil.

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students :

Name of Academ ic Body Institution Position/ Period/ Year the Nature of Faculty Assignment

Pradip Prof-in-Charge, Department Prof-in-Charge/ 2011-12, Kumar Youth of Trainer of the Venue– Mandal, Parliam ent Parliam entary participating Hiralal Asst. Com petition & Affairs, Govt. students. Majumder Professor, Quiz Contest, of West 2nd Prize Memorial Dept. of Netaji Bengal. w inner Team Womens History. Satabarshiki & College, Mahavidyalaya Dakshineswar, Kolkata.

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Dept. of Prof-in-Charge/ 2012-13, Parliam entary Trainer of the Venue – Dum Affairs, Govt. participating Dum of West students. Motijheel Bengal. College, Kolkata. 1st Prize Winner Team of Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya.

*Most of the participants were the student of the department of History & one of the Co-trainers (Debabrata Ghosh, Govt. approved PTT) was a Teacher of the same department.

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: i) Prof. Gouri Sankar Dey, Historian, visited as a guest lecturer.

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of Funding:-

a) National - NIL

b) International - NIL

c) Local/State Level - NIL

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Application Enrolled Selected Pass Course/program m e s *M *F Percentage(3rd (refer question no. 4) received year)

U.G./B.A.(Hons.)/ 2014- 51 25 13 12 15 (1st yr.) 75.67% U.G./B.A.(Hons.)/1st yr. 75 22 13 09 2015-16 (1st yr.) 76.66%

U.G./B.A.(Hons.)/1st yr. 67 23 13 10 68.75% 2016 -17 (1st yr.)

*M = Male *F = Female

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27. Diversity of Students :

% of % of students % of Name of the students fro m other stu d en ts Course fro m th e States fro m sam e state ab road

U .G./B.A.(H o n ’s) 100 0 0

U G/BA (General) 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc. ?

Name of the Competitive Number of candidates Remarks with name of the Examination/Programme (our students) students passed/qualified/serving NET/SET(SLET) Nil - Civil Service Nil - Defence Service Many, but data - insufficient. WB Police /Kolkata Police Many, but data - insufficient. School Service Many, but data They are serving at insufficient. Primary Schools/ High Schools. Law Service One candidate Practices at Barasat Judges’ Court. Library Service One candidate Has been serving at National Library. Other Academic service One candidate Serving in a project under the Archaeological Survey of India

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29. Student progression

Student p rogression A gainst % enrolled

UG to PG More than 80% PG to M.Phil. One ex-student obtained M.Phil. degree from Calcutta University, data not available PG to Ph.D. None Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral None Em ployed N.A. •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment As far known some current students and ex- students are self-employed* but data insufficient.

* For example, Kousik Das, our ex-student has undertaken training in beautician course and now he has established a modern beauty parlour himself. 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities: a) Library: Central Library (Number of books 729) b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Available. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 4 (Four), Two rooms permanently fitted with projector and other facilities. Other rooms are having the facilities of using portable projectors. d) Laboratories: N.A. 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies:

SC, ST & Minority Students of our college are receiving scholarship (financial assistance) from government. The girl students are also receiving the scholarship, named KANYASREE from the West Bengal Govt. A large number of students, who belong to general category but are financially weak, get concession from the college to pay their tuition fees.

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32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures* / workshops / seminar) with external experts: -

Topic External Expert Date & Remark Duration

A New Look on Mr. Swapan Kumar On The expert imparted Indus Valley Mandal, Asst. 24/11/2015 his lesson with the Civilisation. Professor, Dept. of & Duration help of Power-Point History, Bongaon – one day. Presentation. Dinabandhu Mahavidyalaya.

* Student enrichment programme (Special Lecture) with external expert:

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : i) We follow lecture method, with the help of conventional teaching method which is called - Chalk and Talk. ii) We use the Teaching Aids like - Maps, Charts, Power-Point Presentations etc. iii) We follow Inter-active methods with our students. iv) We try to arrange excursion at neighbouring historical places and museum. v) We always try to remain friend, philosopher and guide for our students.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Students of the Dept. of History act as volunteers in NSS programme, Youth Parliament & Quiz Contest Programmes and participate in Student Union programmes too. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

Strength: i) Faculty strength is now enough. ii) The teachers are dedicated, punctual, sincere and enthusiastic. iii) Student-Teacher relationship is cordial. iv) Both Teachers and Students can enjoy Internet facilities at the College. v) The central library of the College try to provides most of the text and reference books prescribed by the Department.

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Weakness: i) Total no. of students in General course is enormous. ii) Space problem for Departmental activities. iii) Students are mostly first generation learners. They are economically very weak. So, they face difficulties in attending the classes daily.

Opportunities: i) History is an important and relevant subject in the present world. ii) History students can face any competitive examination related to administrative service. iii) As a subject, History is taught in almost all educational institutions and, therefore, teaching jobs are easily available. iv) There are enormous facilities to work for research in history in the whole world.

Challenges: i) Huge funding is required in purchasing more computers and reference books for the departmental library. ii) It is a challenge to track back those students who are irregular.

Future Plans: i) To organise more seminars with external experts. ii) To organise educational tours every year. iii) Increase student-teacher-guardian interactions. iv) To organise state/national/international level seminars funded by UGC. v) To establish a departmental library and collect more reference books.

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

1. Name of the department: Department of Music 2. Year of Establishment: 2003 (Hons.), 2001(Gen.) 3. Names of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters, Integrated Ph.D, etc.): UG (Music Hons. And Gen course) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:B.A. (Hons. And Gen.) 5. Annual/ semester / choice based credit system (programme wise):Annual system. 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Music is offered as a part of general combination alongwith subjects like - Bengali, History and Education. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : N.A 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons :N.A 9. Number of teaching posts:

Sanctioned Filled Professors N.A. N.A. Associate NIL NIL Professors Asst. professors 02 02

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc. /D.Litt. /Ph.D/M.Phil. etc.):

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of of Ph.D Experience students guided for the last 4 years 1.Dr. Papri M.A., Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Classical 10 years N.A Chakrabarti Music (current full time (Khayal) faculty) 2. Swapnadeepa M.A. Asst. Prof. Rabindra 01 years N.A Gandhi sangeet 3.Sima M.A., B.Ed Govt. Rabindra 16 years N.A. Bhattacharya(no. Approved sangeet 3, 4, 5 current Ptt temporary faculty) 4.Manasi Ghosh M.A., B.Ed Do Bengali song 15 years Dastider 5.Munmun Ray M.A. Do Classical 14 years Music (Khayal)

11. List of senior visiting faculty: N.A 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty:

1st year Hons. Theory 25% Practical 75%, 2nd year Hons. Theory 25% Practical 75%, 3rd year Hons. Theory 50% Practical 50%

1st year Gen. Theory 100% Practical nil, 2nd year Gen. Practical 100% Theory nil,3rd year Gen. Practical 100% Theory nil

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13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise):

Academic Programme No. of No. of Student session Student Teachers (all :Teacher over year)

2014-15 Hons. 14 4 4:1

Gen. 07 4 2:1

2015-16 Hons. 12 4 3:1

Gen. 10 4 3:1

2016-17 Hons. 11 5 2:1

Gen. 2 5 1:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff ; sanctioned and filled: Technical Staff-02

SL. NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION NO.

1 RAJU SARKAR ACCOMPANIST M.A.

2 AMAL ACCOMPANIST B.Com., CHAKRABORTY SANGEET BHASKAR from Chandigarh University (equivalent to P.G. in Music)

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15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Lit/Ph.D/MPhil/PG: Ph.D.- 01, PG-05 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b)International funding agencies and grants revived: N.A 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST:UGC,DBT,ICSSR, etc and total grants received: N.A 18. Research centre/faculty/recognized by the University: N.A 19. Publications: Total number of publication of the department (2006-2016): 05 Dr. Papri Chakrabarti: 04 Paper: 01 Chapters in book: 03 Edited book: 00 Munmun Ray: 02 Paper: 01 Chapters in book: 01 a: Publication per faculty: b:Numbers of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b1: National /b2: International): c:Number of publications listed in international database (For eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare database - International Social Science Directory. EBSCO host, etc.) d: Monographs: e: Chapters in Books: f: Books Edited: g: Books with ISBN/ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS: h: Citation Index: Citation Range i: SNIP j: SJR k: Impact factor l: H-index

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Fac ulty a b 1 b c d e f g h i j k l 2

Dr. Papri 04 03 1 Chakrabarti

Munmun Ray 02 1 1

Chapters in book:

1. Dr Papri Chakrabarti

Sl.no Title Name of The ISBN book

1. Manasar Palagaaner Bangla Natake ISBN:978- Bibortoney Loknatyer 93-80197- Loknatyer Probhab Probhab 72-2

2. Uttar Bharatiya Different ISBN:978- Hinduttyovadi Bhakti Strokes: A 81- Andolaner Itihase Collection of 929234-7- Bhajan Sangeet Essays 5 Dharar Bhoomika

3. Khayal Shaily O Tar Philosophical ISBN:978- Nandanik Bikashe Perspectives of 93-82623- Gharana Thata Music Theory & 28-1 Byakti Satantrer Practice Probhab

2. Munmun Ray

SL.no Title Name of the ISBN Book 1. Sangeet o Different ISBN:978-81- Bigyan Strokes: A 929234-7-5 Collection of Essays

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Books with ISBN/ISSN no. with details of publishers.

1. Dr. Papri Chakrabarti:

Sl. Name of the Details of Publisher ISBN NO. No Book

1. Nandanik Pakhir Akash Prakashani ISBN:978- Bhabnay 81-929234- Bharatiya 21, Eni Sarani, Eni park, 9-9 Joka, Kol-104 Shastriya Sangeet

2. Munmun Ray

Sl. Name of the Details of Publisher ISBN NO. No Book

1. Bramha Vasha Sangsad ISBN: 978- Chetanay 81-909254- Rabi 1-9

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: N.A 21. Faculty as members in: N.A a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards...... : N.A 22. Student projects : N.A

Year Title of the in house project Done by the Students

2014-15 Tanpura and its Tuning Methods

2015-16 Structure and Development of Tabla, Pakhawaz, ShreeKhol

2016-17 Biography and Musical Contribution of Kazi Nazrul Islam, MeeraBai, Pdt. Rabishankar

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23. Awards /Recognitions received by faculty and students: Students:Awarded first and third prize in State Youth Festival (2012-2013). From 2008 faculty representing university topper till 2015.

Faculty: Dr. Papri Chakrabarti, 1st class 1st in M.A.(Vocal Music), Rabindra Bharati University, 1994, Ph.D. Rabindra Bharati University, 2003

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department :Dr. Pradip Kumar Ghosh, EX member of executive committee State Music Academy W.B.

25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding :

a) National: N.A

b) International: N.A

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)

UG, MUCA 2013-14 11 11 01 10 100%

UG, MUCA 2014-15 16 14 03 11 100%

UG, MUCA 2015-16 22 12 00 12 100%

UG, MUCA 2016-17 19 11 01 10 100%

*M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students:

Name of the % of % of students from % of students students other states from abroad Course from the same state

UG, B.A.- MUCA 100 00 00

UG, B.A.- MUCG 100 00 00

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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc.?:

Name of the exam/service No. of students passed

NET/SET 0

School Service and Other 05(Data Inadequate) Govt.Services

AIR B-High Artist 04(Data inadequate)

29. Student progression:

Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 65 PG to M.Phil nil PG to Ph.D nil Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral nil Employed N.A • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment Self-recruitment 10

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities: a) Library:Books-2426 (Central), Seminar library-100 b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Available c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 1 room with ICT facility. d) Laboratories: Music lab with instruments in department.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, gov- ernment or other agencies: Govt. Assistance for all SC, ST and Minority students and financial assistance for needy students. Government assistance is available for all SC, ST and minority students and finan- cial assistance for needy students. The Government also provide funds under Kanyashree Scheme for selected girl students.

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32. Student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/seminar) with external experts: Workshops (data not available)

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:

Lecture method, interaction session, interdepartmental seminars, practical classes, class tests (both theory and prac.), power presentation, documentary showing, stage performance with the knowledge of using microphone and other instru- ments.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activi- ties:

Participation in NSS from the department

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35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

STRENGTHS

1. All the teachers are energetic, qualified and competent. 2. Hons. Students are sincere, laborious and studious. 3. Students are provided texts as well as reference books in library.

WEAKNESSES

1. Lack of departmental space 2. Inadequate number of full-time faculty. 3. Students come mostly from very rural areas and have economically weak background to continue further study in this subject. 4. Inadequate fund for running music lab with modern equipments and recording system.

OPPORTUNITIES

1. This subject has created job opportunities in schools and colleges. 2. Awareness programme through various lectures, workshops and college programmes organised by the department has improved the cultural environ- ment in and arround Ashoknagar.

FUTURE PLANS

1. Improvement of laboratory and instruments as well as library with a seminar library. 2. Improvement of infrastructure. 3. To organize more workshops, seminars with external experts. 4. To organize state/national level seminars.

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

1. Name of the department - Political Science 2. Year of Establishment - 2001 (General) & 2003 (Honours) 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; .Integrated Ph.D., etc.) -

UG Honours & General

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved - Nil. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) -

COURSE PATTERN B.A. Honours Annual Examinations : Part-I , Part-II , Part-III B.A. General Annual Examinations : Part-I , Part-II , Part-III

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments - Political Science is offered as a general subject for the following Honours sub- jects - Bengali, English, Geography, History, Sociology. As part of three subjects one can choose in general course PLSG is offered along with Bengali, History, Sociology, Physical education, Geography, San- skrit, Education, & Journalism. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.- Nil. 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - N.A.

9. Number of Teaching posts

Grade SANCTIONED FILLED

PROFESSORS N.A N.A ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS NIL NIL ASST. PROFESSORS 02 01

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt./Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

No. of Years No. of Ph.D Name Qualification Designation Specialization of Students Experience guided for th last 4 years

Milinda M.A. Assistant Contemporary 13+ years N.A Majumdar Professor (Sr.) Indian Society & Politics

Jitendra Nath M.A. B.Ed., Govt. Cultural 10+ years N.A Barman MLIS, approved Politics Regd for PhD P.T.T in 2014

Sumita M.A. Guest Public 4+ years N.A Chakraborty Lecturer Administration

Nawaz M.A. B.Ed. Guest Lecturer Politics and 1 Month N.A Mondal Governance in Contemporary West Bengal

11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty:

Designation Prog. Academic Total No of Total No Percentage Name of Hons Session classes in of classes of lecture temporary Taught the Dept taught by delivered faculty with + Routine temporary Qualification Gen (Per Week) faculty(Per

Week)

PTT 2014-2015 H G T H G T Jitendra Nath 32 12 44 9 6 15 34.1% Barman 2015-2016 32 14 46 10 5 15 32.6%

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2016-2017 32 12 44 10 5 15 32.6%

Sumita Guest 2014-2015 32 12 44 6 3 09 20.45% Chakraborty Lecturer 2015-2016 32 14 46 7 6 13 28.26%

2016-2017 32 12 44 5 4 09 20.45%

13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Level of Study Ratio SESSION : 2014-2015 Honours 2:1 General 164:1 SESSION : 2015-2016 Honours 12:1 General 178:1 SESSION : 2016-2017 Honours 5:4 General 101:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled - N.A.

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. P.G- 4. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received - Nil. 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received - Nil.

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University - N.A.

19. Publications:

a. Publication per faculty : b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc)

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d. Monographs : e. Chapter in Books f. Books Edited : g. Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS : h. Citation Index : Citation Range i. SPIN Range j. SJR Range k. Impact factor l. H-index

Faculty a b 1 b 2 C d e f g h i j k L Milinda Majumdar 3 2 1 Jitendra Nath 4 1 3 Barman Sumita Chakrobarty Nawaz Mondal

Publication Details. B2. International Paper NAME Name of Article Name of Book Publisher ISBN/ISSN JITENDRA Human Bhasha Bhasha o ISSN: 2395- NATH Development: o Sanskriti 1842, BARMAN Women Sanskriti Gabesana June 2016 Empowerment Parishad, and the Role of June,2016 Self-Help Groups

E. Chapters in Books

NAME Name of Article Name of Book Publisher ISBN/ISSN MILINDA Tagore’s Rabindranather Prativash 978-93- MAJUMDAR Thoughts On Swadeshik Chetana: 2016 85393-50-1 Nationalism: Onya Rabindranath The Other Rabindranath

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MILINDA Multiculturalism Through A Dey’s 978-81-295- MAJUMDAR and Indian Multicultural Lens Publishing; 2709-7 Politics: 2014 Doctrine of Toleration Uttarbanger Bangla Natoke Abhijan 978-93- JITENDRA Lokonatake Lokonatyer Provab 80197-72-2 NATH Lokonattyer BARMAN provab JITENDRA Sahisnuta o Different Strokes : A Pakhir Akash ISBN- NATH Asahisnuta Collection of Essays Prokashani 978-81- BARMAN Manuser Rockte 929234-7-5

JITENDRA Women Mahatma Gandhi UGC Sponsored ISBN:978-81- NATH Empowerment: National Rural National 925349-5-4 BARMAN Through The Employment Seminar, Impact of Guarantee Act and its department of Mahatma Impact on Rural sociology, Gandhi National Society in India Khejuri college, Rural December,2016 Employment Guarantee Act

F. Books Edited

NAME Name of Book Publisher ISBN/ISSN MILINDA Through A Dey’s Publishing; 978-81-295- MAJUMDAR Multicultural Lens 2014 2709-7

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated -N.A. 21. Faculty as members in - a) National committees - Nil b) International Committees -Nil c) Editorial Boards - Nil 22. Student projects - Every year, a sizeable number of our students take part in youth parliament and Quiz competitions. 266 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme -Nil. b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies -Nil.

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students - NIL

24. List of eminent academicians and / visitors to the department:

Dignitary Status

a) Dr. Aniruddha Chowdhury Associate Professor (Retd.) of Sociology, HMMC for Women

b) Dr. Tapati Mukherjee Former Vice-chancellor of Sidho-Kanu University

c) Dr. Shibaji Pratim Basu Professor of Political Science, Vidyasagar University

d) Dr. Swapan Kumar Pramanik Ex- Vice-chancellor of Vidyasagar University

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding - Yes

a) National Seminar -01 (one)

b) International - No

Topic & Date Source of funding

Unholy Nexus: Corruption and U.G.C. Developing Countries 27/03/2012

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26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Name of the Applications Enrolled PASS Selected PERCENTA Course/programme received RD (refer question no. 4) GE(3 YEAR) *M *F

U.G.-PLSA:2014-15 14 05 (1st 04 01 45.6% year)

U.G.-PLSA:2015-16 85 36 (1st 23 13 75% year)

U.G.-PLSA:2016-17 17 07(1st 05 00 50% year)

*M = Male *F = Female

27. Diversity of Students

% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad

B.A. Honours 100 0 0 B.A. General 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defence services, etc.?

Name of the Competitive Examination No. of students passed NET None School Service Commission 5 Defence 10 Kolkata Police 3

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29. Student progression :

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 50% PG to M.Phil. Data not available PG to Ph.D. Data not available Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Data not available Employed N.A •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment N.A

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities : a) Library - Central library (no. of Political Science books-787 ) b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students -YES c) Class rooms with ICT facility - 2 rooms with fixed facilities & in 3 more rooms portable once are ready for use. d) Laboratories - N.A.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,government or other agencies-

All the SC/ST students and minority students receive reimbursement from the Government. Many other students receive partial concession against tution fees. The Government also provide funds under Kanyashree scheme for selected girl students.

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32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops seminar) with external experts :

Special lectures :

YEAR TOPIC NAME OF R.P 2014-2015 Political Socialisation & Anindya Dey Political Communication Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya Nationalism in the colonial Pradip Kumar Mondal, world Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya International Terrorism Debabrata Ghosh, Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya

Antonio Gramsci’s Theory Anindya Dey , on Hegemony 2015-2016 Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya Role of Women in Indian Molly Ghosh Politics BRS College 2016-2017 Historical Materialism Mahua Basu Banipur Mahila Mahavidyalaya Self- Help Groups in West Biswanath Sarkar Bengal Sree Chaitanya College Nature & Scope of Molly Ghosh International Relations BRS College

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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning - a) Traditional lecture method. b) Visual and Audio-visual aids are used to ensure effective learning. c) Tutorial classes are being taken to encourage critical and analytical thinking of the students. d) Special lectures by both internal and external visiting faculties have been arranged. e) Frequent class tests for the assessment of students. f) Presentations by the students on various topics 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities- Students of Political Science Department. take part in programme of NSS and Youth Parliament. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength a) All the teachers are young and enthusiastic. b) The student -teacher relationship is extremely favourable. c) The college has Internet facilities for teachers and students. d) The students are provided texts and reference books from central and depart- mental library. Weakness a. There is space problem for departmental activity. b. There is inadequate number of faculty with respect to large number of students in General classes. c. Students are mostly first generation learners and from economically weak back- ground .It's tough for these students to continue higher education in this subject. Opportunities a) A graduation level study in Political Science helps the students to prepare for competitive exams with more confidence and provides a base for them. b) The teachers provide opportunities to pursue intellectual activities. c) They are encouraged to use Internet facilities and be updated about World Politics through use of free Wi-Fi. d) Students are exposed to the Parliamentary procedures through active partici- pation in Youth Parliament Programme.

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Challenges a. Most of the students belong to semi-rural areas and they do not possess sufficient social, cultural and academic resources. b. Students don't consider this subject as their first choice. Naturally, they are less interested in the subject. c. Due to insufficient funds, academic activities do suffer to an extent. d. Many students are first generation learners. So it is a challenge to encourage them to pursue higher studies.

Future Plans a. To organize more tutorial classes, special classes or seminars with external experts. b. Work- shops and career-counselling for students. c. Separate departmental building with smart- class facilities. d. Strengthening the e-resources of the department.

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT 1. Name of the department : Sanskrit 2. Year of establishment - General - 2014 Honours - 2016 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., IntegratedMasters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) -UG (Sanskrit Honours and General course) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved -N.A 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - B.A Sanskrit (Honours):Annual Examination: Part-I,Part-II,Part-III 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments - Sanskrit is offered as a general subject with the following Honours subject-Bengali, Education, History It is also offered as part of combination in the General Course along with- Bengali, Physical Education.

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - N.A

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - N.A. 9. Number of Teaching posts

Sanctioned Filled

Professors N.A N.A

Associate Professors N.A N.A

Asst. Professors N.A

N.A

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

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No. of No. of Years of Ph.D.Stu Name Qualification Designation Specialization dents Experience guided forthe Himadri Sekhar M.A Guest Sahitya 18 Month N.A Ghosh Lecturer Arup Maity M.A Guest Nyaya- 18 Month N.A Lecturer Vaisheshika Debashis Das M.A Guest Sahitya 6 months N.A Lecturer Gouranga Shaw M.A Guest Sahitya 6 Months N.A Lecturer

Debanjali Bose M.A Guest Vyakarana 6 Months N.A Lecturer

Arindam M.A Guest Nyaya- 3 months N.A Mukherjee Lecturer Vaisheshika

11. List of senior visiting faculty

Name Institution Year of Visit Dr. Shaikh Sabir Ali West Bengal State University 2016

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: All three years- theory 100%

Name of Designation Academic Total No. of classes Percentage of lectures temporary Session in the Departmental delivered faculty Taught Routine with Qualification Hons Gen. Total Hons. Gen. Total .

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HimadriSek Guest 2016-17 3 4 7 37.50 33.33 35.41 harGhosh Lecturer M.A. Arup Maity Guest 2016-17 1 3 4 12.50 25.00 18.75 M.A Lecturer Debasis Das Guest 2016-17 1 1 2 12.50 8.33 10.41 M.A. Lecturer Gouranga Guest 2016-17 1 1 2 12.50 8.33 10.41 Shaw M.A. Lecturer Debanjali Guest 2016-17 1 1 2 12.50 8.33 10.41 Bose M.A. Lecturer Arindam Guest 2016-17 1 2 3 12.50 16.66 14.58 Mukherjee Lecturer M.A.

13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) Student-Teacher Ratio Level of Study Ratio (programme wise): SESSION : 2016-2017 B.A Honours 3:1 SESSION : 2016-2017 B.A. General 60:1

SESSION : 2015-2016 B.A General 80:1

SESSION : 2014-2015 B.A. General 120:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanc- tioned and filled- N.A. 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

Name Qualification Himadri Sekhar Ghosh M.A Arup Maity M.A Debashis Das M.A Gouranga Shaw M.A Debanjali Bose M.A Arindam Mukherjee M.A

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16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received- N.A 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received- N.A 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University - N.A 19. Publications: NIL

a. Publication per faculty : b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) d. Monographs : e. Chapter in Books f. Books Edited : g. Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS : h. Citation Index : Citation Range i. SPIN Range j. SJR Range k. Impact factor l. H-index

Faculty a b 1 b 2 c d e f g H i j k l

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated- N.A 21. Faculty as members in- Nil a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards

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22. Student projects- Nil a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/ programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students - Nil

24. List of eminent academicians and/ visitors to the department: Nil

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding - Nil a) National Seminar - Nil b) International - Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise :

Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) U.G. SANA 16-17 46 19 6 13 Yet to pass

*M = Male *F = Female 27. Diversity of Students

% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad U.G.(B.A.) 100 0 0 B.A. General 100 0 0

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations suchas NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? Data not available.

29. Student progression:

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Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed N.A. •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities: a) Library - Central library 264 b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students - yes c) Class rooms with ICT facility - 5(shared with other depts.) d) Laboratories - N.A.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies - All the SC/ST students and minority students:

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops/ seminar) with external experts:

Special lectures are often organised with senior visiting faculties and academicians from other departments also.

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning-

a) Lecture method b) Interactive method c) Power point presentation through LCD Projectors d) Demonstrating Video and documentary clips related to different topics 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activi- ties-

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

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Strength 1 All the teachers are energetic, qualified and competent. 2. Hons. Students are sincere, laborious and studious. 3. Students are provided text as well as reference books in library.

Weakness 1. Lack of departmental space. 2. No full-time faculty. 3. Students come mostly from rural areas and have too economically weak a background.

Opportunities

1. This subject has created job opportunities in schools and colleges. 2. A co-operative and interactive relation between teacher and student facilitate the academic interest of the institution. 3. The teachers provide opportunities to pursue intellectual activities. 4. They are encouraged to use Internet facilities and be updated about recent academic developments.

Challenges

1. Most of the students belong to semi-rural areas and they do not possess sufficient social, cultural and academic resources. 2. Students don't consider this subject as their first choice. Naturally, they are less interested in the subject. 3. Due to insufficient funds, academic activities do suffer to an extent. 4. Many students are first generation learners. So it is a challenge to encourage them to pursue higher studies

Future Plans: 1. To organize more tutorial classes, special classes or seminars with external experts. 2. Workshops and career-counselling for students. 3. Separate departmental building with smart- class facilities. 4. Strengthening the e-resources of the department.

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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

1. Name of the department: Sociology 2. Year of establishment - General - 2001 Honours - 2011 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) - UG (Sociology Honours. and General Course) 4 Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved - N.A. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) - B. A. Sociology (Honours): Annual Examinations : Part-I, Part-II, Part-III 6 Participation of the department in the courses offered by other Departments - Sociology is offered as a general subject for the following Honours subjects - History, Political Science, Bengali, English It is also offered as part of combination in the General Course along with Geography, Economics, History, Physical Education, Political Science, Education. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - N.A. 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - N.A. 9. Number of teaching posts Sanctioned Filled Professors N.A N.A Associate Professors N.A N.A Asst. Professors 01 01

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Students Years of guided for the Experience last 4 years Anindya Dey M.A. Sr. Assistant Industrial 15 years + N.A Professor Sociology, Urban Sociology

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Timpai Das M.A. Guest Media 4 years + N.A Lecturer Arpita Ghosh M.A. Guest 3 years + N.A Lecturer

11. List of senior visiting faculty- NIL

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty:

Name of Designation Prog. Academic Total No of Total No of Percentage temporary Hons Session classes in classes of lecture faculty with + Taught the Dept taught by delivered Qualification Gen Routine temporary (Per Week) faculty(Per Week)

H G T H G T Timpai Das, Guest 2014- 32 15 47 6 6 14 29.78 M.A. Lecturer 2015 2015- 32 15 47 8 7 15 31.91 2016 2016- 34 12 46 7 6 13 28.26 2017 Arpita Guest 2014- 32 15 47 7 6 13 27.66 Ghosh, Lecturer 2015 M.A. 2015- 32 15 47 6 6 12 25.53 2016 2016- 34 12 46 10 3 13 28.26 2017

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13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

Student-Teacher Ratio Level of Study Ratio (programme wise): SESSION : 2014-2015 B.A.(HONOURS) 1:1

SESSION : 2015-2016 B.A.(HONOURS) 2:1

SESSION : 2016-2017 B.A.(HONOURS) 2:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanc- tioned and filled- N.A.

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

Qualifications of teaching faculty- PG- 3

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received- N.A.

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received- N.A.

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University - N.A.

19. Publications: FOUR

a. Publication per faculty : b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b 1 : national / b 2 : international) : c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Science Directory, EBSCO host, etc) d. Monographs : e. Chapter in Books f. Books Edited : g. Books with ISBN / ISSN NUMBER WITH DETAILS OF PUBLISHERS: h. Citation Index : Citation Range i. SPIN Range 282 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

j. H-index k. SJR Range l. Impact factor

Faculty a b 1 b 2 c d e f g H i j k l Anindya Dey 04 3 1

Publication Details a) i) Chapters published in Books

Name of Title Name of Book Publisher ISBN year teacher no. Self- Geo- K.P. ISBN 2009 Anindya representation Political Bagchi No.- Dey of the East- Implications 978-81- Bengalee of Partition 7074- Refugees in W est 321-7 after Bengal Partition: A Claim to Victimhood Loknatya : Bangla natoke Abhijan ISBN: 2013 Prosenium lokonatyer provab 978-93- Theatre: Ekti 80197- Sam ajtattik 72-2 Jatra Impact of Different Pakhir ISBN- 2015 Social Strokes : A Akash 978-81- Environment Collection Prokashani 929234- on Human of Essays 7-5 Lives: An Analytical Overview

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II) Book Edited

Name of Name of Book Publisher ISBN no. year teacher Anindya Dey Different Pakhir ISBN- 2015 Strokes : A Akash 978-81- Collection of Prokashani 929234-7-5 Essays

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated- N.A. 21. Faculty as members in- None

a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards

22. Student projects- N.A.

a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/ programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students - Ph.D award received Jaya Dutta stood first in the University in the year 2014.

24. List of eminent academicians and/ visitors to the department :

Dignitary Status

a) Dr. Swapan kumar Pramanik Ex-Vice-chancellor of Vidyasagar University

b) Dr. Tapati Mukherjee Former Vice-chancellor of Sidu-Kanhu University

c) Dr. Aniruddha Chowdhury Associate Professor, HMMC for Women

d) Dr. Shibaji Pratim Basu Assistant Professor, Sri Chaitanya College

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25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding - Yes a) National Seminar -01 (one) b) International - No

Topic & Date Source of funding

b) Unholy Nexus: Corruption U.G.C. and Developing Countries 27/03/2012

26. Student profile programme/course wise :

Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme Received *M *F Percentage (refer question no. 4) (1st Yr) (3rd year)

U.G.-SOCA:2014-15 07 03 01 02 80%

U.G.-SOCA:2015-16 06 06 01 05 50%

U.G.-SOCA:2016-17 05 02 00 02 ------

*M = Male *F = Female

27. Diversity of Students

% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad U.G.(B.A.) 100 0 0 B.A. General 100 0 0

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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? Name of the Competitive No. of students passed Examination NET Data Incomplete School Service Commission Data Incomplete Defence Data Incomplete Kolkata Police Data Incomplete

* This being a new Department, the first batch is only completing their PG.

29. Student progression:

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 50% PG to M.Phil. N.A PG to Ph.D. N.A Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral N.A Employed N.A •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment N.A

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities: a) Library - Central library ( no of Sociology books-332) b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students -YES c) Class rooms with ICT facility - 04(shared with other departments) d) Laboratories - N.A.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies - All the SC/ST students and minority students: Data Inadequete

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32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops/ seminar) with external experts.

Special lectures :

YEAR TOPIC NAME Designation 2014 Sociology of Dr.Aniruddha Associate M.N.Srinivas Chowdhury Professor,Hiralal Majumder College. 2014 Ethno-methodology Dr. Piyali Sur Assistant Professor,Jadabpur University 2014 Role of Statistics in Dr.Jyotiprasad Associate Social Science Research Chatterjee Prof.Rastraguru Surendranath College. 2015 Marxian Sociology Milinda Majumdar Assistant Professor,Dept.of Political Science,NSM 2015 Functionalism Dr.Aniruddha Associate Chowdhury Professor,Hiralal Majumder College. 2015 Women and Society Dr. Piyali Sur Assistant Professor,Jadabpur University. 2016 Backrounds of Feminist Dr. Piyali Sur Assistant Movement Professor,Jadabpur University.

Workshops: NIL

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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning- a) Traditional lecture method. b) Apart from conventional method of 'Chalk and Talk` audio-visual aids are also used. c) Remedial classes are arranged as and when required.. d) Special lectures with internal and external speakers are arranged time to time. e) Continuous evaluation through class tests. f) Enhancing student involvement through group discussion method.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activi- ties- Students of Sociology Department takes part in programme of NSS, Youth Parliament and the Students' Union.

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strength

a) All the teachers are competent and enthusiastic. b) The student -teacher relationship is extremely cordial. c) This college have Internet facilities for teachers and students. d) The students are provided text and reference books from the library. e) Because numbers of students are very few in the honours courses, it is possible to provide personal care and attention.

Weakness

a) There is space problem for departmental activity. b) There is inadequate number of full-time faculty. c) Students are mostly first generation learner and from weak economically background to continue higher education in this subject. d) Number of quality publication in Bengali is very few which is a problematic area for the students as they are all from Bengali medium background.

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Opportunities a) Learning Sociology creates a world vision which helps students cope better. b) Once one passes out there are lot of avenues for the students of Sociology. c) The teachers provide opportunities to pursue intellectual activities.

Challenges a) To encourage the students to read more and more books in English this also helps to strengthen their grip over the language. b) Many students are first generation learners; it is a challenge to encourage them to pursue higher education. c) It is challenging to track irregular students and bring them back to class.

Future Plans: a) To organise seminars and workshops on a more regular basis. b) To motivate students to contribute to academic journals. c) To engage students in projects related to the syllabus. d) To organize debate, group discussion, presentation by students on a regular basis.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: A Short Report

INTRODUCTION:

Economic relations are at the root of any social structure. Economics is the study of how societies, Governments, Business, Households and individuals allocate their scarce re- sources. The study of Economics can also provide valuable data in making decisions in everyday life.

A degree in Economics can be used in many areas including public policy, labor markets and in getting a job in individual companies. Economics students learn to gather, organize and interpret data, using Mathematical formulas and statistics to make their calculations.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT The Economics department is among the newest department of Netaji Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya that started functioning from 2014 - 2015 session. From that time, UG course under the curriculum of the West Bengal State University has been offered for the students by the College. Students can take this subject in combination with Honours and General subjects.

THE FACULTY:

Now the deparment is running successfully with the two Guest Lecturers, Smt. Shampa Ghosh (M.A) and Smt. Susmita Bhattcharjee (M.Sc). The students are also contributing in their own ways in teaching-learning exercises.

FACULTY PROFILE WITH NAME, QUALIFICATION & DESIGNATION:

Nam e Qualification Designation Experience Smt Shampa Ghosh M.A Guest Lecturer 2 years 2 months. Smt Susmita M. Sc Guest Lecturer 6 months Bhattacharjee

PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT IN THE COURSE OFFERED BY THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS:

1) Economics is offered as a General subject with a single Honours subject- Geography. 2) Economics is offered as a general subject in combination with these Elective subjects

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- Geography, Political Science, Mathematics, Sociology, History, English, and Physical Education. Present Student Profile:

Session TOTAL STUDENTS MALE/FEMALE

2014-15 55 30 / 25

2015-16 112 63 /49

2016-17 163 89 /74

FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT & LIBRARY: The department has a spacious room of its own with Internet enabled computer. The faculty and students can used free Wi-Fi facilities of the college for educational purposes. Our central library has enough books for the students and faculty. TEACHING PROCEDURE: The departmental faculty provides PPTs and lecture-notes along with verbal lectures which help the students to understand the diverse aspects of the topics. Class tests are also regularly conducted to evaluate the students. Sometimes interactive sessions are conducted between teachers and students during the presentation given by the students. Tutorial classes are conducted by the department. JOB PROSPECT: B.Sc /B.A with Economics:

1) Job in Banking sector With B. Ed M. Sc /M.A

2) Job in Insurance service 1) SSC M. Phil

3) Manufacturing firms School Teaching P. HD

4) Nor profit organization NET/SET

5) Chartered Accountant College/University

6) Financial risk analyst Teaching and other jobs

7) Investment analyst

8) Statistician

9) Stock broker 291 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE DEPARTMENT & FUTURE PLANS:

STRENGTH: 1) The teachers are competent and enthusiastic. 2) The department has Internet facility for teachers & students. 3) The students are provided with texts, reference books and study materials from the library. 4) Numbers of students are few and thus it's possible to provide personal care and attention.

WEAKNESSES:

1) In this subject, most of the students don't have clear concept about job prospects. 2) Number of quality publication in Bengali is very limited which a problematic area for the students as they are all come with Bengali medium background. 3) Department needs a separate computer room. At present our students have to share the computer facilities with the department of Journalism.

OPPORTUNITIES:

1) To make the subject more interesting, the department gives more emphasis on e-learning. 2) The teachers encourage students to pursue intellectual activities beyond the syllabus. 3) Economics provides wide job opportunity in Government sector, private sector, financial institution etc.

CHALLENGES:

1) Since few students opt for Economics Elective course, it is the challenge of the department to motivate students to pursue the course. 2) It is challenging to track irregular students and bring them back to class.

FUTURE PLANS:

1) To increase the number of teachers as early as possible. 2) To introduce Honours curriculum in near future. 3) To organize seminars on a regular basis. 4) To motivate students for writing in journals.

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DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION: A SHORT REPORT

Introduction: Journalism and Mass Communication, as a course of study, and as a career choice, has become quite important.. Mass Communication is not limited to journalism alone. A great change can be observed in the concept of people working in mass media. Careers in Mass Communication are not only well-paying but also bring in a great deal of job satisfaction and creative satisfaction. Students with good communication skills and a degree in literature are considered fit for journalism and other areas of mass communication. All professions related to mass communication now require skilled professionals who work fast and efficiently send across the reports to a whole range of audience.

With the increase in the number of television sets, news channels, radio stations and advertising agencies, the field seems to be experiencing an unmatched growth and along with it the option of its pursuers to have a dynamic career. The students after pursuing this course have skill and efficiency to build a career in Journalism and other mass communication related fields. l Brief history about department:

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is a newly introduced department of the college that started functioning from 2015-2016 sessions. At present, the department offers the UG course under the curriculum of the West Bengal State University. The subject can be taken up as a general subject with other Honours/ General subjects offered by the college. The subject is enormously popular among the students for its practical-based curriculum and its job prospects in various professions.

â About the Faculty:

The department, at present, has two guest lecturers, Prof. Rosona Khatun and Prof. Moumita Sarkar, two young enthusiasts in close, friendly relationship with the students.

293 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA l Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation:

Name Qualification Designation No. of Years of

Rosona Khatun MA Guest Lecturer 1 year 7 months

Moumita Sarkar MA Guest Lecturer 7 months

â Brief history of the department:

Journalism and Mass Communication as a general subject is quite popular among students mainly in female students of our college. In the academic session 2015- 2016, a total of 37 students took up the subject. In the session 2016-2017 there were 92 students in total. In our college Journalism and Mass Communication will be offered as an honours subject approved by West Bengal State University curriculum. All these students are enthusiastic about attending the practical classes held in the computer laboratory as well as the theoretical classes.

â Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: l Offered with Honours subjects: English and Political Science. l Offered with General subject as a combination: Education, Bengali, English, Political Science, History, Sociology, and Physical Education.

â Facilities of the department: l Facility of Central and seminar Library:

Seminar library contains books relating to Journalism and Mass Communication encompassing the entire syllabus for under graduate course. It also contains journals and study materials of repute thereby encouraging students to get firsthand knowledge of various topics, enabling them to further their knowledge. We have 33 books in the central library right now which will soon increase. l Computer Laboratory:

The departmental laboratory has provision for computers which provides opportunities to students to develop their skill and knowledge by giving them a kind of scope to make use of these equipments in the presence and guidance of faculty which has necessary expertise. In computer laboratory, software like Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, and Page Maker are available. These software give practical experiences to the students about how media houses/organizations work in day to day aspects. 294 SELF STUDY REPORT: NETAJI SATABARSHIKI MAHAVIDYALAYA

â Teaching procedure: The department faculty provides study materials besides using lecture method to make students understand the diverse aspects of the syllabus.

â Job prospect :

â SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

Strength:

1. All the teachers are competent and enthusiastic. 2. The department has Internet facilities for teachers and students for better informatics study. 3. The students are provided text and reference books and study materials from the library. 4. In the department, numbers of students are few in this course; it is possible to provide personal care and attention.

Weakness:

1. There is space problem for departmental activity. 2. Number of quality publication in Bengali is very few which is a problematic area for the students as they are all from Bengali medium background. 3. In this subject, most of students don't have clear concepts about job aspects. 4. The department can't provide internship for the students.

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Opportunities:

1. Learning Journalism and Mass Communication create a world vision which helps students in getting employed. 2. Once one passes out there are lot of avenues for the students of Journalism and Mass Communication. 3. The teachers provide opportunities to pursue intellectual activities.

Challenges:

1. To encourage the students to read more newspaper in daily basis, this also helps them to understand about writing style and analytical views of the newspaper organizations. 2. To encourage the students to read more and more books in English. This also helps to strengthen their grip over the language. 3. It is challenging to track irregular students and bring them back to class.

Future plans:

1. To organize seminars and workshops on a regular basis. 2. To provide training/ internship to the pass out students. 3. To improve the computer laboratory with ICT programme. 4. To introduce fully equipped departmental computer laboratory.

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A SPECIAL MENTION: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTRODUCTION

Physical education is a course that focuses on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day-to-day physical activities with ease. It aims to develop students' physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety, and their ability to use these to perform in a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle. It also develops students' confidence and generic skills, especially those of collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking and aesthetic appreciation. These, together with the nurturing of positive values and attitudes in Physical Education provide a good foundation for students' lifelong and life-wide learning.

Physical education classes teach the health benefits of regular exercise and healthy food choices along with the risks of inactivity and poor diet. Students of all ages might be asked to dedicate themselves to making a few small improvements in diet and exercise for a period of six weeks. They would be expected to keep a record of how they feel during the process and reflect on how these changes affect performance and mood.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Physical Education is among the earliest departments of the college that started functioning from the academic session 2002-2003. Physical Education remains one of the most sought after subjects in the college till date. At present the department offers the UG course under the curriculum of the West Bengal State University and the subject can be taken up as a general subject with other honours/general subjects offered by the college. The subject is immensely popular among the students for its practical- based curriculum and its prospects in various professions. Hence the department has a large number of enrolments every year.

ABOUT THE FACULTY

The department, at present, has one sanctioned post of an Assistant Professor which is efficiently adorned by Prof. Dipesh Choudhary, H.O.D. The faculty also consists of other experienced guest lecturers, Prof. Biswabandhu Nayek and Prof. Taniya Parvin, two young enthusiasts in close, warm relationship with the students.

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Faculty profile with name, Qualification, Designation

Name Qualification Designation No. of Years of Dipesh Choudhary M.P.Ed, Regd Asst. Professor 10 Years for Ph.D in 2014 Biswabandhu Nayek M.P.Ed, Regd Guest Lecturer 2 Years for PhD in 2016 Taniya Parvin M.P.Ed Guest Lecturer 1 month

Student Profile (1st year)

Session Total No Students Male Female 2013-2014 1086 825 261 2014-2015 773 622 151 2015-2016 719 493 226 2016-2017 916 506 410

Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments as general with the following - Bengali, Political Science, History, English, Sociology.

FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT

The department has a spacious room of its own with an internet- enabled computer and a gymnasium. The faculty and students aptly use the free Wi-Fi facility of the college for educational purposes. They avail themselves of the 361 books on the subject at the central library.

The department still has further ambitious plans, a part of which is already in the progress of actualisation. We are on our way to get our own ICT enabled classroom and an enriched departmental library. We plan to acquire a ground facility with a 200 meter track and a better equipped 6- station gym. We are also about to introduce scientific coaching programmes.

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TEACHING PROCEDURE

Together with the usual classroom teaching in the conventional methods and the outdoor practical classes. Tutorial classes and class-test for first year are frequently arranged, too. The department is very particular about class attendance and the attendance in the class tests.

Special lectures by external experts, held regularly, and different workshops in the ICT enabled classrooms of our college is a part of our student enrichment programme. The department has recently arranged a seminar in the college campus with the active participations from the students of all departments. In addition, special lectures are also invited from the teachers belonging to the other departments of the college.

SEMINAR

Activity Date Topic College level seminar 18/12/2015 Sports Medicine College level seminar 18/12/2015 Health Education College level seminar 27/2/2017 First Aid & its Management

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Job/Exam No of Students School Service Commission 40 Defence jobs 20 Kolkata Police 10 Indian Railways 05 P.G Degree 25 N.E.T 07 Ph.D 04

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SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS The students of this department hold prestigious positions in the State level and Inter- college sports meets. They win trophies and titles regularly both in the individual sections and in the team events in athletics, Kho-Kho, Kabbadi, Football etc.Our students also represent the University (WBSU) team in the Eastern Zone Sports Meet, held annually in different cities. These trophies and certificates also help them gaining different government jobs in future. In Govt/Non Govt Inter College District Championship, held in 2017, the Men's college team won the winner's trophy and qualified for the state level meet.In athletics,four of our students also achieved the state level participation.

Student Participation and Activities

Details of the achievements of Games and Sports of the students during last four years (Inter college/ Inter-University/ Inter-District/Inter-State/ National Level) Achieve- ment of Games and Sports by the Students during Last Five Years

YEAR EVENT EAST ZONE A.I.U NO. OF PARICIPANT MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 2012 KHO-KHO 07 04 07 04 11 2012 KABADDI 02 03 - - 05 2012 FOOTBALL 02 04 - 04 06 2012 CRICKET 02 - - - 02

2013 KHO-KHO 06 03 06 03 09 2013 KABADDI 03 04 - - 07 2013 FOOTBALL 01 04 - 04 05 2013 CRICKET 01 - - - 01

2014 KHO-KHO 04 04 04 04 08 2014 KABADDI 01 01 - - 02 2014 FOOTBALL 01 05 - 05 06 2014 ATHLETICS 01 - 01 - 01 2015 ATHLETICS 04 - 04 - 04 2016 FOOTBALL 02 08 - - 10 2016 KABADDI 04 - - - 04 2016 ATHLETICS - - 01 01 02 2016 KHO-KHO 03 02 - - 05 2017 YOGA - - - 02 02

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

The students of the department take an active and enthusiastic part in the ventures of the college NSS unit, different social service programmes and the Students' Union organized social initiatives. These activities include Blood Donation Camps at the college campus, seminars and street campaigns on The World Aids Day, The World Literacy Day, and The Earth Day etc. They make the Annual Sports Day of the college a spectacular event. Name of job Nature of Activity

o Prepares and delivers instructional Physical Education lessons Physical education teacher o Promotes student and community wellbeing

o Involved in the co-curricular life of a school

o Teaches students concrete skills such as navigation and outdoor survival

o Develops students understanding of the Outdoor education teacher environment and conservation

o Organizes and manages field trips and camps

o Develops and manages school sport and fitness programmers School sports director o Promotes high participation

o Motivates and coaches students to enhance sporting achievement

o Supports professional, community or school sportspeople and groups to improve performance Sports coach o Plans and provides training programmers

o Ensures the health and safety of clients

o Organizes and manages recreational activities for a range of organizations and groups Recreational programmer o Develop schedules for activities

o Ensures the safety and maintenance of equipment and facilities

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o Develops goals and fitness/strength plans with clients Personal trainer o Provides lifestyle and diet advice

o Works with a client during training sessions

o Conducts research

o Provides policy advice to council and local boards

Policy analyst - recreation o Assists in the design and provision of sports and recreation facilities and services

o Provides sporting opportunities throughout a community Sports development officer o Assists in addressing issues such as health, crime and social inclusion

o Provides and markets sports classes and events

o Plans and choreographs exercise classes e.g. aerobics, dance, strength training or yoga

Group exercise instructor o Leads and monitors groups during exercise classes

o Ensures classes are at an appropriate level, being challenging, motivating and enjoyable

o Uses structured sports and recreational activities to divert young people from anti-social behaviour Youth worker and crime

o Aims to increase young people's self-esteem and social skills through sports activities

Adaptive Physical Education o Design and implement an Adaptive Physical Education program for school-age children Teacher

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SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND FUTURE PLANS

We prepare future Physical Education teachers/instructors by inculcating values such as dignity of labour, equality of genders, protection of environment, respect for tradition and cultural heritage. We attempt to orient the learners with the latest technology-based teaching methodology for promotion of creative excellence.

Strength

a. All the teachers are competent and enthusiastic. b. The student -teacher relationship is extremely cordial. c. The Dept. has its own departmental library. d. Sufficient playground for individual Game e. Highly qualified and dedicated faculty f. Well-equipped and well maintained Gym.

Weakness:

a. Full time Faculty/Substantive Teacher is just one. b. Total no. of students in General course is enormous c. Space problem for departmental activities and Indore Activity

Opportunities:

a. Physical Education is an important and relevant subject in the present world. b. Physical Education students can face any competitive examination related to administrative service and Defense service. c. As a subject, Physical Education is taught in almost all educational institutions and, therefore, teaching jobs are easily available. d. There are enormous facilities to work for research in Physical Education and Sports science in the whole world. e. Poor and meritorious local students need not go to the metropolitan cities for higher education.

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Challenges: a. Faculty strength is to be increased. b. Huge funding is required in purchasing more sports equipment and reference books for the departmental library. c. It is a challenge to track back those students who are irregular. d. Due to lack of more fulltime faculty, i.e. post creation is yet to be done, the Department of Physical Education has to encounter severe problems.

Future Plans:

â To establish a departmental library and collect more reference books â To organise more seminars with external experts. â To organise educational tours every year. â Increase student-teacher-guardian interactions. â To organise state/national/international level seminars funded by UGC. â Start a departmental journal â Coaching Camp by Specialist Coach â Coaching programme-Game wise

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The DOEACC Centre at the campus

The College has made collaborative arrangement with National Institute of Electronics

& Information Technology (NIELIT) accredited center namely DATA-Q a Centre under

Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India, approved by AICTE, located in the 1st floor of the College building to impart compulsory Basic Training in computers for all the students and non-teaching staff in the College at a very subsidized cost. With a view to let every student avail of the basic computer skills from a reputed institution with a valid certificate at a minimal course fee, the college has collaborated with the

DOEACC and has arranged a compulsory computer course for every student who got admitted in the first year. The college has provided a room in the main building for the course. It is a spacious, air-conditioned room with ICT facilities and 24 computers at present. The classes (of which 80 percent are practical and 20 percent theoretical) are taken by two efficient teachers alternatively. The entire course is of 36 hours which is conveniently divided into a 45 minute class each week for each student. At the end of the completion of those 36 hours the candidates have to write an exam organised at the national level, to acquire of the award. A completion certificate is also issued by the course teacher.

The total number of students is divided into groups of 45 students and their classes are accommodated into the main routine of the college. Their attendance is strictly monitored as is their progress by the college authority itself. The students who finish the course successfully have a brighter prospect in the job market. .

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Celebration of Worlds AIDS Day with NSS team

Career Counselling Programme-conducted by George Telegraph

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Rocks and Minerals gallery of Dept. of Geography

DOEACC- Computer training centre of the college

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Wall magazine of Bengali dept.

Central Library

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The Reading room with the magazine/journals section

Cleaning & Tree plantation programme by NSS team

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Local Area Development programme by dept. of Geography

"UTTARSURI;'-the Annual college magazine

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Students performing in college Annual Sports

Excursion(field work) of the dept. of Geography

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CAREER COUNSELLING WORKSHOP

CAREER COUNSELLING WORKSHOP

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AN INTER-DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR

ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY

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UGC-SPONSORED STATE LEVEL SEMINAR

OBSERVATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY

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