SACRED HEART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AuroNOMOus)ghA,cADEMlc cOuNclL 2gh July zoi7 SACRED HEART COLLEGE ri++ EH Au[onomoiI{`, ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEETING Date: July 28, 2017 Friday 3 30 pin. Venue: Hadrial` Hall Mlnute§ Of the Mectlhg Princ:r.=1. in .rT.ba{ge rtsp.I .--. i' ~r^r`ous) SACRED HEART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AUTONOMOuS)gthACADEMIC COUNCIL 28th July 2017 SACRED HEART COLLEGE -AUTONOMOUS MEETING 01: THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL -July 28, 2017 Friday 3:30 PM. Venue: Hadrian Hall Minutes Of the Meeting ITEMNo. SUBJECT Remarks by the Chairman 1 Minutes of the meeting of Academic Council held on 31.01.2017& discussion on items arising out of the minutes. 2 Curriculum Revision and Development, UG, PG Programmes 2.1 Note of the Board of Studies in Aquaculture 2.2 Note of the Board of Studies in Botany 2.3 Note of the Board of Studies in Chemistry 2.4 Note of the Board of Studies in Computer Science 2.5 Note of the Board of Studies in Commerce 2.6 Note of the Board of Studies in Communication 2.7 Note of the Board of Studies in Economics 2.8 Note of the Board of Studies in English 2.9 Note of the Board of Studies in Environmental Science 2.10 Note of the Board of Studies in Hindi 2.11 Note of the Board of Studies in Mathematics 2.12 Note of the Board of studies in Physics 2.13 Note of the Board of Studies in Sociology 3 Examinations: Amendment to the Revaluation Regulation 4 Marginal increase in the number of Seats for various UG and PG programme 5 Introduction of Core course in Environmental Science, Human Rights and Constitution of India in the UG Programme 6 Other matters, if any, with the consent of the chair SACRED H FART coij.EGE, THEVARA (AuroNOMOus)grA,cADEMlc cOuNciL 2sh July 2Oi7 MINUTES 0F THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEETING, July 28th 2017 Venue Hadrian Ilall: Time 3 00 pin AC -9 July 28, Friday, 2017 Prayer Leave of absence Dr. Fr. George Pittappilly CMl, Arch. Sebastian Jose Chairman's remarks Chairman presented the status of autonomy at the end of 3 years: (i) UG curriculum revised in 2015 (ii) PG curriculum revised in 2016 (iii) Newprogrammes introduced-2015 M. Phil in commerce, Economics, Physics& M.A. in Sociology. 2016 -M.A. Digital Animation; M.Sc Environmental Science; BBA & BCA. (iv) Exams were held as scheduled and Results were brought out in time (v) New initiatives - first college to introduce the mandatory Environment Science Course; Introduced Service Learning as a mandatory additional course. A few departments introduced compulsory internships. (vi) Research deanery established and research at all levels made more rigorous. (vii) Newspaceforexam management developed. Constraints Faced - Severe constraints on account of lack of support from the university coupled with very many prohibitive and restrictive measures. The latest in the series has been that of not releasing the degree certificates of the students who have completed the UG & PG programme on the basis of not having informed of the minor adaptations the college had made to the regulations regarding the various programmes while adopting the university syllabus. This is being presented as a major deviation/error. The college has approached the court as there was no communication from the part of the university for almost 8 months since presenting the results. 3 SACRED H EART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AUTONOMOus)ghACADEMic cOuNaL 2gr July 2Oi7 ln the light of the presentation by the Principal (Chairman), it was decided that a resolution regarding the present crisis on account of not releasing the degree certificates be passed as below: The Academic Council which met on July 28, 2017 on being appraised of the crisis of degree certificates not being issued scrutinized its decisions in this regard. It was found that the first AC of Oct. 14, 2014 had resolved to adapt MGU syllabus and curriculum of 2009 (the one then available on the website), with adoption of the changed pattern of direct to indirect grading in UG programmes. It was further decided to have the same pattern applied to all PG (Master's programmes) as well. It has been appraised that the crisis is on account of the fact of not having intimated the University of these decisions. However, the AC is of the opinion that the changes introduced are neither substantial, nor drastic nor unfamiliar to the University as there are/were similar patterns existing at the university level. It also observes that the Autonomy Act (The University Laws - Third Amendment -Act, 2014) as such does not instruct that such changes are to be intimated to the university. Besides, the duly submitted exam manual of the autonomous college, subsequently approved by the University also provides for introduction of such changes to be within the powers of the AC of the college. Hence, Academic Council of Sacred Heart College, resolves to urge the university to issue the degree certificates of the various UG, PG and M. Phil programmes without delay, without hampering the progression of eligible students. Agenda Item No.1 Approval of minutes (already circulated) The minutes were approved, Agenda Item No.2 Curriculum Development (UG & PG Curriculum Revision) SACRED HEART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AuroNOMOus)9thACADEMlc cOuNclL 2gh July 2017 Agenda Item 2.1 Note of the Board of Studies in Aquaculture - Presentation by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Aquaculture, S H College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi, Note to the Academic Council The decisions of BoS of Aquaculture meeting held on 22.07.2017 are as follows: 1. Cage Culture: lt was resolved to send the post graduate students to Pizhala Matsyagramam to familiarize with the culture practices, both construction and operation of cages. 2. Awareness on certification programmes like Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) may be made available to the students by conducting invited lecturers by specialists of SGS, WWF marine wing. The board members have offered assistance in identifying proper experts. This will enable the students to apply for online certification courses that qualify them to become certified assessors. 3. Necessity of incorporating rules and regulations on aquaculture and quality control of aquatic products was emphasized. 4. Revision of syllabus: ln the third semester paper entitled P3AQCTO9 Culture of Fin fishes, Molluscs and Sea Cucumbers, the title was renamed as ``Culture of Inland and Marine Fin fishes, Molluscs and Sea Cucumbers." The contents of the paper were also rearranged. Submitted to the Academic Council for Approval and Ratification. Item no. 2 could be done as an add-on programme. Details of such certification may be submitted to the AC. Item no. 3 & 4 could be introduced in the next revision. Item no. 3 shall be introduced and the area be made part of continuous (internal) assessment, so that the students are not deprived of such vital areas. SACRED HEART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AUTONOMOuS)9hACADEMIC COUNCIL 28th July 2017 Agenda Item 2,2 Note of the Board of Studies in Botany -Presentation by the Chairman Board of Studies in Botany, S H College, Thevara, Kochi, (Autonomous) BoS in Botany at its meeting held on 2207-2017 took the following decisions 1. The Board of studies in Botany met on 22ndJuly 2017 made detailed discussions mainly on the need and possibilities and challenges of revising the UG syllabus in light of completion of three years after the revision of BSc syllabus. The BoS compared and discussed over the revised syllabus of MG University (effective from 2017 admissions) with that of the BSc Botany, SH college (Autonomous), Thevara (effective from 2015 admissions). BoS is of the suggestion that the existing syllabus of B.Sc. Botany Programme should be revised with effect from 2018 admissions onwards and entrusted various course teachers to come up with suggestions and new modifications on the existing syllabus in comparison with MGU syllabus. 2. The BoS unanimously resolved to suggest a marginal increase in the sanctioned strength by 20% for the UG programme (2018 admissions). 1. Dr. M.S. Francis Best lnvestigatory project Award Dr. M.S. Francis was a faculty member and Head of the Department of Botany of this college. He served and enriched the College and the department with genuine zeal and sincere commitment. Being the first research centre of the college, Dr.Francis' contribution in the field of research was commendable. In recognition of his love for the institution, the department and research, his research scholars and his family members intend to institute an award in his name. The purpose of the award is to promote quality research among the final year M.Sc. Botany students. It shall be awarded to the best M.Sc. Botany Project every year. The award shall carry a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.2,500/-(Rupees two thousand and five hundred only) during the college day. The corpus fund consists of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty thousand only). SACRED HEART COLLEGE, THEVARA (AUTONOMOus)grACADEMlc cOuNclL 28th July 2Oi7 Rules (i) The name of the award shall be "Dr. M.S. Francis Best lnvestigatory Project Award''. (ii) The award shall be given to the Best M.Sc. Project every year. The award shall carry a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.2,500/- and be given every year during the College Day. (iii) The awardee shall be determined by a committee consisting of Two External evaluators and the Head of the Department/ his delegate Submitted to the Academic Council for Approval and Ratification. Decision: AC approved the proposals, Agenda Item 2.3 Note of the Board Of Studies in Chemistry - Presentation by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Chemistry, S H College, Thevara, Kochi, (Autonomous) The BoS in Chemistry at its meeting held on 09-03-2017 took the following decisions 1.