L.D.ARTS COLLEGE SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE-ACCREDITATION 2ND CYCLE (SEPTEMBER – 2014) L.D.ARTS COLLEGE (ESTABLISHED: 1937) HARGOVANDAS CAMPUS, COMMERCE SIX ROADS, NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, PIN - 380 009. MANAGED BY AHMEDABAD EDUCATION SOCIETY SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE- ACCREDITATION 2nd cycle TEL.: 079-26302260, 079-26306619 FAX: 079-26302260 Web: www.ldarts.org Email: [email protected] Page No. Table of Contents A. Executive Summary 1 B. Profile of the College 4 C. Criteria-wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 15 1.2 Academic Flexibility 21 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 25 1.4 Feedback System 35 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Admission Process, Student Enrolment And Profile 37 2.2 Catering student Diversity 42 2.3 Teaching Learning process 47 2.4 Teaching Quality 57 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 70 2.6 Student performance and learning outcomes 76 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and extension 3.1 Promotion of Research 83 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 89 3.3 Research Facilities 94 3.4 Research Publications and Awards 96 3.5 Consultancy 101 3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social 102 Responsibility (ISR) 3.7 Collaboration 111 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning resources 4.1 Physical Facilities 117 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 124 4.3 IT Infrastructure 131 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 134 Criterion V: Student Support and progression 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 137 5.2 Student Progression 149 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 151 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 160 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 164 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 170 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 172 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 176 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best practices 7.1 Environment Consciousness 181 7.2 Innovations 182 7.3 Best Practices 182 Evaluative Report of the Departments 1. Department of Psychology I 2. Department of English X 3. Department of Economics XVII 4. Department of Political Science XXIV 5. Department of Sociology XXX 6. Department of History XXXVI 7. Department of Geography XLII 8. Department of Gujarati XLVII 9. Department of Hindi LII 10. Department of Sanskrit LVIII 11. Department of Statistics LXIV 12. Department of Computer Science LXX Post accreditation initiatives Declaration by the Head of the Institution Appendices : Annexure - I Certificates of recognition U/s 2(f) and 12(B) Annexure – II Copy of accreditation certificate and peer team report of 2007 Annexure – III Institute Prospectus 2014-15 Annexure – IV Specimen copy of Internal Mark sheet Annexure – V Feedback Form Annexure – VI Institute Master Plan Annexure – VII Configuration of Hardware and Software Annexure – VIII Copy of Audited Accounts for Last Four Years EXECUTIVE SUMMARY-THE SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE INSTITUTION L.D.Arts College, which was established by the Ahmedabad Education Society in 1937, with the efforts of The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha Shri G.V.Mavlankar and the renowned Industrialist and Philanthropist Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai , completes 78 years of unstinting contribution to education. It was started during the British rule to instil the spirit of nationalism and humanism among the youth and help them attain a combination of character and academic excellence. Even in the changed academic milieu of today, the institution continues to be guided by the traditions and the goals set by the founding fathers. The college aims at shaping the youth into remarkable individuals who can undertake their roles in society with responsibility and commitment and can be called educated in every sense of the term. It combines theoretical formalism with practical learning. Along with a wide range of academic courses conducted under the guidance of experienced and dedicated faculty, the institution strives for all round personality development, character building, and service to society, humanitarian orientation and self-reliance. The Institution is known for its stress on discipline as is reflected in the general dress code, regularity in attendance and emphasis on punctuality for students as well as the faculty members and the administrative staff. It endeavours to impart quality education through a unique curriculum incorporating continuously internal assessment and evaluation. Knowledge combined by all round development and character building is the hallmark of this Institute. Strengths One of the oldest and prestigious Arts College of Gujarat An excellent infrastructure , spread over an area of 11 acres One of the greenest eco – friendly campus of Gujarat An extremely supportive management Strictly merit based admissions Well-equipped library One of the first Institutes selected by the Government of Gujarat for DELL (Digital Education Learning Laboratory) project. An active Placement Cell The only Arts Institute under Gujarat University imparting education in both the mediums, English and Gujarati. Encourages student’s participation in extra - curricular activities all throughout the year. Student centric and interactive teaching learning process Page 1 of 283 Highly qualified faculty Very high success rates in the University examinations. Excellent sports facilities and achievements by the students A very active NSS wing A highly disciplined NCC unit An active CWDC ( Collegiate Women’s Development Committee ) The only Institute under Gujarat University admitting foreign students One of the biggest study centres of IGNOU and BAOU (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University ) One of the very few grant-in-aid Institutes which offers Hostel facilities for both girls and boys. Safe and secure campus environment Spiritual upliftment through daily morning prayers Weakness Staff deficiency Less marketability for some of the courses Library yet to be completely modernised Some of the courses are not offered in English medium No formal linkages with professional institutes Opportunities: Many job opportunities in Public , Private and Government sectors Locational advantage of the Institute Research Potential in all the subjects Wide range of courses Students interaction with eminent personalities round the year Cosmopolitan Culture enriches learning experience Encourages rural students to be a part of modern education Good ambience for students appearing in various competitive examinations Provides platform for the students to bring out and develop their organizational skills Students have an option of studying multiple courses at the same time through IGNOU and BAOU Students get many chances to serve the society by participating in various Social activities through the NSS unit Challenges: Completion of the syllabus in time under the CBCS system Page 2 of 283 Bridging the Rural – Urban gap of the students Depleting strength of the students in the Arts faculty Increasing trend towards Science and Professional courses Sustenance of some courses due to change in the recent scenario Good job opportunities for certain courses To develop communication skills amongst rural students Balancing multidimensional activities Lack of permanent faculty due to government policies Overdependence on ad hoc visiting faculties Increasing number of Deemed and Self-Financed Institutes Page 3 of 283 SECTION – B PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 1. Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College 1. Name and Address of the College: Name : L.D.Arts College Address : Near Commerce Six Roads, Navrangpura City : Ahmedabad Pin : 380009 State : Gujarat Website : www.ldarts.org 2. For Communication: Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email with STD code Principal Dr. M.D.Chavda O: 26302260 9879799060 26302260 chavda.m.d R: @gmail.com Vice Principal There is no designated post of Vice Principal. In absence of the Principal, the senior-most faculty functions as the in-charge of the Institute. Steering Prof. Jenny O: 26306619 9825940703 26302260 Jennyrathod Committee Rathod R:26463621 @yahoo.com Coordinator 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 Page 4 of 283 b. By Shift i. Regular ii. Day iii. Evening 5. It is a recognized minority institution? Yes No If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. 6. Sources of funding: Government Grant-in-aid Self-financing Any other 7. a. Date of establishment of the college: June – 1937 b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) Gujarat University, Ahmedabad c. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.): Not applicable 8. Details of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any) (dd-mm-yyyy) i. 2 (f) As the Institute is about 78 years old, the exact date of recognition is not known. However a certificate dated 20th April 2007, clearly states that the college Page 5 of 283 ii. 12 (B) has been recognized by UGC under 2(f) & 12(B). The Institute regularly receives UGC grants under various plans. Please refer Annexure – I. 1. 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