ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN ALUVA-683 101, KERALA SELF STUDY REPORT Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL For REACCREDITATION CYCLE IV April 2017 Reaccredited at A level Website: www.stxaviersaluva.ac.in E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0484 2623240, 2631201, Fax: 0484 2628840 PREFACE St. Xavier’s College for Women on the banks of river Periyar has come a long way as an institution of higher learning, since its inception in the year 1964. Over the last five decades it has evolved into an important centre for learning, catering specifically to the needs of minority communities of the state. Recognized by National Minority Commission and functioning under the management of the Congregation of Teresian Carmelites, the college had been accredited with four star status by NAAC in 1999. The institution has grown remarkably through the subsequent re-accreditations in 2006 and 2012 with B++ and A grade respectively. The college celebrated its golden jubilee in 2014 and it was graced by the presence of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India and Sri. Oommen Chandy, the then Chief Minister of Kerala. It was a year marked by numerous endeavours that asserted the cardinal role of St. Xavier’s among its stakeholders with good academic support, responsible community outreach programmes, health care services and meaningful women empowerment activities. The college assures state-of-the-art academic and co-academic facilities to its students and faculty.The institution is supported by the DST-FIST Programme, DBT Star College Scheme, KSCSTE and ICSSR apart from University Grants Commission. Faculty members with outstanding profiles and academic records including Young Scientist Awards, international exposure and research projects form the major driving force of the institution. Quality based infrastructure facilities, innovative academic programmes and high-tech learning ambience are some of its key features. New platforms in innovative teaching techniques and research are part of the recent initiatives in the institution. The college is committed in offering its services and expertise to the society through various social outreach programmes like blood and hair donation and construction of houses to the needy. The extension and outreach programmes play a vital role in the holistic growth of the student community and in developing an attitude of social commitment and responsibility. The NSS unit of the institution has bagged several coveted awards instituted by Mahatma Gandhi University and Government of Kerala. An extremely supportive PTA adds to the sheen of our activities. At present, the institution has a strength of 1882 students, 98 teachers, 19 departments, 14 UG programmes, 6 PG programmes, one M. Phil programme and a research centre. The institution offers Degree programmes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Zoology (Model II), Economics, Malayalam, English Literature, Communication Studies and Commerce. The institution also offers Post Graduate Programmes in Commerce, Physics, English, Malayalam and Microbiology. Engaged in constant re-invention of itself, St. Xavier’s envisions an intensely research based academic ambience in the campus, with the establishment of more research centres and skill based career oriented programmes catering to the changing demands of the global society and thus developing the institution to a modern learning hub. CONTENTS Preface Executive Summary ------------------------------------------------------------ 1-8 SWOC Analysis ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9-10 Profile of the Institution ---------------------------------------------------- 11-19 CRITERIA-WISE ANALYTICAL REPORT Criterion I: Curricular Aspects --------------------------------------- 21-42 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation ------------------ 43-76 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ------------ 77-132 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources -------- 133-155 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression ---------------- 157-188 Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership ------------------------ 189-212 Criterion VII: Innovative and Best Practices ---------------------- 213-223 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce ------------ 225-236 Post Graduate Department of English --------------------------------- 237-250 Post Graduate Department of Malayalam ----------------------------- 251-265 Post Graduate Department of Physics --------------------------------- 267-280 Department of Botany ---------------------------------------------------- 281-289 Department of Chemistry ----------------------------------------------- 291-301 Department of Economics ----------------------------------------------- 303-314 Department of Mathematics --------------------------------------------- 315-324 Department of Zoology -------------------------------------------------- 325-336 Department of Biochemistry -------------------------------------------- 337-342 Department of Hindi-- ---------------------------------------------------- 343-346 Department of Microbiology -------------------------------------------- 347-360 Department of Physical Education ------------------------------------ 361-368 Department of Political Science ---------------------------------------- 369-374 Department of Sanskrit -------------------------------------------------- 375-379 Department of Statistics ------------------------------------------------- 381-386 Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce (SF) ------ 387-398 Post Graduate Department of Microbiology (SF) ------------------- 399-411 Department of Communicative English (SF) ------------------------- 413-423 Post Accreditation Initiatives ----------------------------------------------- 425-426 Declaration by the Head of the Institution ------------------------------------- 427 Compliance Certificate ------------------------------------------------------------ 429 Appendix 1. Minority Institution Certificate ---------------------------- 431 2. UGC 2(f) and 12(B) Recognition Certificates ---------- 433 3. NAAC Accreditation Certificate ------------------------- 436 4. NAAC Accreditation Peer Team Report ----------------- 437 5. Latest UGC General Development Grant Letter -------- 446 6. AISHE Certificates ------------------------------------------ 448 LIST OF TABLES 1.1 Needs assessment, design, development and planning of curriculum 1.2 Add on Courses/Career Oriented Programmes 1.3 ASAP courses and the number of beneficiaries 1.4 Programmes/courses conducted at the skill centres 1.5 UG Programmes 1.6 PG Programmes 1.7 Choice Based Course for UG Programmes 1.8 Open Courses 1.9 Self-Financing Programmes 1.10 Fee structure of Self-Financing Programmes 1.11 Additional skill oriented programmes 1.12 Gender awareness programmes 1.13 Awareness programmes on climate change 1.14 Courses on Environmental Education in the curriculum 1.15 Environmental awareness programmes 1.16 Awareness programmes on Human Rights/ICT 2.1 Criteria for admission 2.2 Minimum and maximum percentage of marks at entry level (UG) 2.3 Minimum and maximum percentage of marks at entry level (PG) 2.4 Student profile 2.5 Demand Ratio in various UG programmes 2.6 Demand Ratio in various PG programmes 2.7 Bridge courses offered 2.8 Enrichment Programmes organized 2.9 Paper presentations by students 2.10 Programmes organized under the auspices of WWS 2.11 Training Programmes 2.12 Schemes and number of beneficiaries for academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services 2.13 Innovative teaching methods and their impact 2.14 Teacher quality of the institution 2.15 Faculty nomination to Academic Staff Development Programmes 2.16 Study material/e-content prepared by faculty members 2.17 Attendance evaluation scheme 2.18 Grading Scheme based on CGPA 2.19 Components for evaluation of seminar 2.20 Programme wise results for last four years 2.21 University examination toppers 3.1 Details of faculty guiding student research 3.2 List of major and minor research projects 3.3 List of student projects 3.4 Details of faculty involved in collaborative research 3.5 International seminar/workshop organized 3.6 National seminars/workshops organized 3.7 List of State / Regional seminars and workshops 3.8 Research expertise available with the institution 3.9 List of faculty availed leave for FDP 3.10 List of faculty availed special leave 3.11 Faculty as resource person in awareness programmes 3.12 Allocation and utilization of funds for research 3.13 Funding for student projects from KSCSTE 3.14 Financial assistance to students for seminar participation /presentation 3.15 Special grants from the industry/beneficiary agency 3.16 Details of grants received for research projects 3.17 Research facilities in the campus 3.18 Extension of institutional research facilities 3.19 Publications of faculty in Science 3.20 Publications of faculty in Arts and Commerce 3.21 Publications of faculty and students in peer reviewed journals 3.22 Publications listed in International Database 3.23 Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers 3.24 Budgetary details of extension and outreach programmes 3.25 Expected outcomes of the extension activities 3.26 Outreach programmes with community participation 3.27 Awards received for extension activities 3.28 Eminent scientists who contributed to International conferences 3.29 Eminent scientists/participants who contributed to National seminars 4.1 Infrastructure facilities for