IEC UNIVERSITY 3RD ANNUAL REPORT ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-15 INDEX Particulars Page No. Governance at IEC University 1 University Organogram 3 Constitution of Sponsoring Body 4 Governing Body 5 Board of Management 8 Academic Council 10 Planning Board 12 Finance Committee 12 Approvals 14 Schools of the University 17 Scholarship 24 Hostel 28 Result Summary 29 Grade Cards Issued 33 Examination Procedure 36 Changes in Ordinances 38 Board of Studies 39 New Labs 40 All Labs 41 New Constructions / Purchases 45 New technologies 46 Library 48 Anti Ragging Measures 49 Student Training and Placement 52 Faculty 68 Research Papers Published 69 Awards Received 72 Activity Report 73 Important News and Information 79 Financial Disclosures 112 Auditor's Report 119 Balance Sheet and related Schedules 122 List of policies 136 List of Holidays 137 Annexures List 138 GOVERNANCE AT IEC UNIVERSITY The term “governance” is used to describe all those structures, processes and activities that are involved in the planning and direction of the institutions and people working in tertiary education. As the demand for higher education continues to grow and as governments acknowledge their role in promoting economic development, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that higher education systems are managed in an effective way. Higher education systems are also getting more complex due to the growth in the number of public and private institutions, so that the task of managing and monitoring the sector is becoming more specialized and demanding. Everyone agrees that the expansion of the higher education to cope up with the escalating demand is possible only if substantial participation of the private sector is encouraged. In such a case the private investor has the right and responsibility to ensure that the investment is properly managed. However the degree of control sought to be exercised, in most cases, is degenerating towards securing positions of power and prestige for the family members (howsoever they be unqualified) and more regrettably engaging in profiteering through all sorts of unacceptable financial manipulations. There seem to be a high degree of national consensus that such systems of governance will not be acceptable as legitimate practices when exposed to global assessment of quality. At IEC University we believe to apply governance practices in the manner that can be reflected in: - Integrity in appointments at all levels, both external and internal - Strong leadership and management skills in all of the places where they are needed - Processes in place for monitoring the quality of teaching and learning, and within institutions for improving that quality with appropriate student involvement - Processes in place to deliver improvements in research quality (assuming that there is significant research activity) - Lean and competent administration - Robust and transparent financial systems, not least on procurement, and strong internal and external audit - Effective and transparent mechanisms to determine remuneration at all levels - Strong human resources processes, for example on appraisal, development and dealing with poor performance - Effective student support arrangements - Student participation in management and governance at all levels. Good governance also benefits and contributes to effective partnerships that are crucial to the success of high achieving institutions. Strengthening links with industry and local communities can also support a range of development opportunities for courses, faculty and most importantly the student experience and education and research outcomes. Good governance arrangements play an important part in the way that institutions are held accountable to the 1 government and the public interest. They can also help institutions to ensure a coherent strategy and a sustainable development path. Governing bodies ensure compliance with the statutes, ordinances and provisions regulating the institution, and, subject to these, takes all final decisions on matters of fundamental concern to the institution. From experience in India and elsewhere effective governance is most likely to be prevalent when it is an integral part of the acts and statutes that considers autonomy and accountability - mandated by the very foundations of these acts and statutes. The Transparency Principle: At IEC University as a general principle applies that students and staff of the institution should have appropriate access to information about the proceedings of a Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic Council. Agendas, draft minutes, if cleared by the chair, and the signed minutes of Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic Council meetings, together with the papers considered at meetings, should generally be available for inspection by staff and students. The same are regularly updated at the website of the University viz: www.iecuniversity.com. There may, however, be matters covered in standing orders where it is necessary to observe confidentiality. Such matters are likely to concern individuals or have commercial sensitivity. Good practice for all institutions might include placing copies of the the aforesaid authority’s minutes on the University’s intranet and in its library, reporting on decisions in a newsletter, and ensuring that the annual report and accounts are circulated to academic departments and any student representatives. As a good Governance practice, the details of meetings of Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic Council are disclosed through Annual Report of the University. The University’s annual report and audited financial statements are made widely available outside the institution through website of the University. It is universally recognized that a good governance system helps to create a stimulating ecosystem in the development and performance of universities and colleges. 2 IEC UNIVERSITY ORGANOGRAM R&D CELL 3 CONSTITUTION OF SPONSORING BODY VOCAITONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION NAME DESIGNATION Navin Gupta President Shalini Gupta Secretary Sagarrika Gupta Treasurer Ajay Jain Member Pardeep Kumar Member Raman Kumar Srivastava Member Parveen Goyal Member 4 AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY GOVERNING BODY COMPOSITION OF GOVERNING BODY (as on 30.09.2015) S.No. Name of Member Category 1. Dr. A.K. Khare Chancellor 2. Dr. Mahavir Singh Vice Chancellor 3. Dr. A.K. Khare Nominated by VEF 4. Dr. Girish Narang Nominated by VEF 5. Mr. M.L. Gupta Nominated by VEF 6. Mr. O.P. Sharma Registrar 7. Mr. Karan Singh M.L.A. Banjar, H.P. 8. Mr. Pawan Kajal M.L.A. Kangra 9. Mr. Dev Raj Chaudhary Chief Engineer (Retd.), Member nominated by State Govt. 10. Dr. Rakesh Laktu Member nominated by State Govt. DETAILS OF MEETINGS OF GOVERNING BODY From 01.10.2015 upto 30.09.2015, Meeting of Governing Body was held for times on 16.10.2014, 21.02.2015, 03.03.2015 and 07.09.2015. The details pertaining to same are mentioned here below: Details of Meeting of Governing Body Name of Date of Meeting S.No. Designation Member 16.10.2014 21.02.2015 03.03.2015 07.09.2015 1 Mr. R L Gupta Chancellor P LOA LOA - Dr. Navin 2 Gupta Pro Chancellor - P P P Dr. A.K. Khare w.e.f. August 3 2015 Chancellor - - - P Dr. Bhanu B.P.S. Sagar 4 upto 03.03.2015 Vice Chancellor P P P - Dr. Mahavir Singh w.e.f. 5 01.04.2015 Vice Chancellor - - - P Mr. Vijay 6 Aggarwal Member, OSD P P P P 5 Mr.Girish Member, Mangement Expert, Nominated 7 Narang by Sponsoring Body P P P - Prof. Member, CEO, Pratap University, 8 A.K.Khare Nominated by Sponsoring Body LOA LOA LOA P Dr. M.L. Gupta 9 Member, Nominated by Sponsoring Body LOA LOA LOA LOA Mr. Karan 10 Singh Member, Nominated by State Govt. P LOA LOA LOA Mr. Pawan 11 Kajal M.L.A. Kangra LOA LOA LOA LOA Mr. Dev Raj Chief Engineer (Retd.), Member nominated 12 Chaudhary by State Govt. LOA LOA LOA LOA Dr. Rakesh 13 Laktu Member nominated by State Govt. LOA LOA LOA LOA Mr. KSR Murthy 14 upto May, 2015 Registrar, IEC University P P P - Mr. O.P. Sharma 15 w.e.f. May, 2015 Registrar, - - - P H.P. Government by their letter no. EDN-A-Ka- (4)-8/2012 dated 15.07.2014 have nominated Mr. Karan Singh (M.L.A. Banjar, H.P.) Mr. Pawan Kajal (M.L.A. Kangra), Mr. Dev Raj Chaudhary (Chief Engineer (Retd.), Member nominated by State Govt.) and Dr. Rakesh Laktu (Member nominated by State Govt.) to the Governing body of the University. The term of office of Governing Body members namely, Dr. A.K. Khare, Dr. M.L. Gupta and Mr. Girish Narang was expiring on October 06, 2014. However the Governing Body at their Meeting held on 28.06.2014 has reappointed Dr. A.K. Khare, Dr. M.L. Gupta and Mr. Girish Narang for a further period of two years starting from October 07, 2014 until October 06, 2016. Major decisions taken by Governing Body • Implementation of various administrative reforms • Re-nomination of members nominated by sponsoring body for two years from 10.10.2014 • Approval of nomination of Mr. Girish Narang by chancellor into Governing Body. • Confirmation of resignation of Dr. B.P.S. Sagar as Vice Chancellor of the University nd • Approval of 2 Annual Report of the University • Approval of appointment of Dr. Mahavir Singh as Vice Chancellor of the University • Approval of Selections made by Selection Committee 6 • Approval of Grants to faculty of the University for research • Approval of Academic Consortium with MNIT Jaipur. 7 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (as on 30.09.2015) S.no. Name of Member Category 1. Dr. Mahavir Singh Vice chancellor, Chairperson 2. Dr. S.S. Bedi Dean of Academic Affairs, Member 3. Dr. Vinay Maitry Nominated by VEF, eminent educationist, Member 4. Dr. A.K. Khare Nominated by VEF, eminent educationist, Member 5. Dr. Geetika Sood Assistant Professor, Member 6. Dr. Preet Kawal Assistant Professor, Member 7.