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ST. ANTHONY’S COLLEGE
SHILLONG
ST ANTHONY’S COLLEGE
SHILLONG 793 001
MEGHALAYA – INDIA
Phones: (0364) 2222558/2223558
Fax: 2229558
A Don Bosco Institution (Estd. 1934)
E-mail: [email protected]
Re-Accredited Grade “A” - 3.60/4 (2009)
website:www.anthonys.ac.in
College with Potential for Excellence (awarded by UGC)
Dated: 19th December 2013
Principal
PREFACE
The contents of this Self Study Report and the Evaluative Report of the
Departments for Cycle 3 for St. Anthony’s College, Shillong Meghalaya, are a
true reflection of the institutional growth and progress since the last
assessment and Re-Accreditation. I declare that all these reports have been
prepared in-house.
I am aware that the peer team will validate the information provided in this
SSR during the peer team visit.
Sd/Place : Shillong
Bro. A L Dkhar (SDB)
Principal
CONTENTS
1.
Executive Summary –
SWOC Analysis
S: 1 – 10
2.
Institutional Report
S: 11 – 22
3.
Criteria-wise Report
Criterion I
Curricular Aspects
S: 23 – 43
Criterion II
Teaching - Learning and
Evaluation
S: 44 – 67
Criterion III
Research, Consultancy
and Extension
S: 68 – 124
Criterion IV
Infrastructure and
L earning Resources
S: 125 – 142
Criterion V
Student Support and
Progression
S: 143 – 174
Criterion VI
Governance, Leadership
and Management
S: 175 – 191
Criterion VII
Innovations and Best
Practices
S: 192 – 205
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SWOC ANALYSIS
Self Study Report
Executive Summary – SWOC Analysis of the College
After a comprehensive self-study of the institution on the basis of the
criteria prescribed in the self-study report, we, as an institution, have
decided to present our executive summary in the form of a SWOC
analysis, on a criterion-wise basis.
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
Strengths:
Clearly stated mission and vision statements.
Action plans for deploying and implementing the curriculum in
the institution are comprehensive and effective. They include
both short term as well as long term measures.
Institution is proactive in enhancing and improving the skills of
its faculty by appropriate training and adoption of newer
technologies.
Usage of a variety of methods for enhancing the learning
environment.
Faculty members are also members of the different Boards of
undergraduate studies which develop the curriculum. In fact,
for a few departments, the curriculum has been fully developed
by the faculty members from the institution.
Curriculum for courses initiated by the different departments,
but which are not available in the university, have been
designed and implemented by specific departments.
Availability of other courses [certificate, diploma, global
certification, etc.] gives the students more academic flexibility.
Weakness:
Interactions with the industry, needs to be enhanced. Situated in
a state where heavy industry is absent, the interactions is
mostly concentrated with the service industry.
At present, no twinning or dual degree, since the affiliating
university does not have such a facility.
Lateral mobility is not permissible under the present University
framework.
Opportunities:
Introduce courses that will impact not just its student
community but also the society at large.
Further develop on the value education course and make it a
model that can be introduced in the university as well as
schools.
St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, NAAC Cycle – 3, 2013
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Challenges:
Since the college is affiliated to North Eastern Hill University,
it does not have the full academic freedom in designing and
implementing curriculum and courses that are crucial for the
development of the whole person.
Space and financial constraints has to be addressed in more
innovative ways as the institution seeks to grow and make a
difference in the society, in line with its stated mission and
vision.
TEACHING, LEARNING, EVALUATION
Strengths:
Transparency in the admission process. Criteria for admission
to various programmes are very clearly defined.
There is pooling of both human and infrastructural resources by
the departments.
Students are sensitized towards issues related to gender,
environment, less privileged, etc.
A well-defined academic calendar, in the form of a college
handbook, which is available to all students as well as staff.
Leadership role and initiatives taken by the IQAC in activities
during the year.
Usage of newer technologies in the classroom to enhance the
learning process.
Career and personal counselling offered through a dedicated
staff.
Regular assessment of student performance through tests,
assignments, projects, attendance, etc.
Competent faculty for all courses conducted by the college.
Measures for holistic development of the student, is always a
priority to the institution.
Evaluation of internal assessment is fully transparent. Students
are always shown their answer scripts, assignments, etc. with
comments for better performance.
Performance of the college students in the university
examinations is higher than the university percentage.
Weakness:
Strengthening of library resources in some departmental
libraries as well as the central library.
Campus placements of the college, needs to be addressed. Due
to its location, numerous firms find it difficult to come to the
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North East for recruitment. Despite this, a few have ventured to
come, and our students have been placed in these organisations.
Opportunities:
The private sector, in the form of service firms are starting to
enhance their presence in the market in the state and region.
This is an opportunity for our students who have a better edge
[through extra skills gained during their years in the college], to
get a preferred placement.
Special courses for hospitality and adventure tourism can be
initiated to take advantage for the growing tourism industry.
Making smart classrooms a norm rather than an exception in
the institution.
As more institutions of higher learning have been set up in the
state [viz. IIM, NIT, NIFT, IIHM, etc.], more interactions
between the students and staff of the college can be arranged
with such institutions, to share knowledge and expertise in
different areas of interest.
Challenges:
Constraints on space and finance inhibits the colleges‟ desire to
cater to all of the aspirations of the teaching and student
community.
RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
Strengths:
Despite being an Under-Graduate Institution, the College
possesses a very good infra-structure as well as human
resource, to carry out high quality research in Humanities,
Social Sciences, Management, Basic and Life Sciences.
Some of the faculty members of the College have both
theoretical and practical know-hows of carrying out
independent and collaborative research work with National and
International Institutions and Agencies of Repute.
Substantial number of extension activities through various
department, associations and clubs within the institution.
Weaknesses:
Only a small number of the faculty are involved in active
research and consultancy at the moment.
Activities contributing to research still needs enhancement.
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Opportunities:
Funds are available from National and International Agencies
for undertaking research. The Government of India is
particularly emphasizing on the development and expansion of
original research activities in North East India.
North eastern Region is largely untapped in terms of its vast
resources.
Challenges:
Finding ways and means to motivate and train the faculty in
various fundamental research methodologies and make them
aware about the trends in research in different fields at the
world stage.
Arranging the curricula and academic routine to give adequate
time and space to the faculty to carry out research and do
proper justice to it.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Strength:
The infrastructure is compact and well-knit. This allows for
easier access to centrally maintained facilities available in the
College which are shared by different departments.
The Library is kept open for longer hours on all working days
for the convenience of the faculty and students.
The library is largely automated with adequate and satisfactory
softwares.
The College makes the computers, Internet and Wi-Fi facility
easily accessible to all the departments and students of the
college to conduct their research and perform academic related
tasks.
Classrooms are equipped with ICTs for training and classroom
lecturing purposes. Research facilities like Bio-informatics lab,
Institutional Biotech hub, Cancer and tumour Immunology Lab,
Bio-chemical genetics Lab, Nano-Chemistry Lab, Genetic
Population Labs etc. are centrally used.
The College has a Botanical garden and rich greenery in and
around the Campus.
Weakness:
With the installation of new infrastructures, there is now a need
for more space, which includes parking space and other
additional infrastructure which are required.
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The Library is yet to be equipped with modern and advanced
technology, such as RFID.
Opportunity:
The College is exploring the possibility of opening PG courses
to be run in shifts for many students who have otherwise no
chances of getting admission in the affiliating university.
The College is also keen on networking and collaborating with
other academic institutions in designing and teaching of
curriculum and on the possibility of sharing e-resources of the
library.
The College is working on introducing more relevant
technologies and e-content management to further upgrade and
enhance the learning–teaching process.
Challenges:
There are areas where the departments are yet to make optimal
use of the facilities of the college for its stake holders.
The College has to constantly encourage and guide it students
in their use of the library facilities and the need to engage in
academic research and study. This is something that the
students are yet to become used to in spite of having all the
facilities and resources within arms‟ reach.
The College is determined to make every student of the
institution IT-literate by the time they graduate;
To make the computer systems and networks more secure, and
to use FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) at a broader
level.
The College is also working on ways to modernize the library
infrastructure and technology.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
Strengths:
Mosaic of cultures – The College has students representing
over 95 tribes mainly from North East, the rest of the country
and a number of foreign students from neighbouring countries
add to a unique mix of cultures and ideas which add to cultural
plurality and national integration.
The College has implemented education beyond a curriculum
with Competitive coaching programmes, Soft Skills and
Communication Skills, IT skills, Global certifications,
personality development programmes adding to the value and
abilities of our graduates.
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The college is actively involved in students‟ counselling and
mentoring imparted by both the counsellor and faculty.
The College nurtures budding literary talents by providing
multiple platforms for showcasing their talents.
Politically independent students‟ body - the College
Association which has representation from every department
and involves faculty members in an advisory role.
The Alumni association is strong and active and provides
feedback.
Weaknesses:
Few active members in the Alumni association.
Not enough literary publications by students.
Inadequate campus placement of students after graduation.
No mechanism in place to keep track of the alumni other than
through the Alumni Association.
Lack of a universal institutionalized feedback mechanism.
Opportunities:
Taking advantage of the proficiency of the students in the
English language for better employability
Translating the goodwill and affinity of the students for the
college into active alumni membership and involvement.
To further encourage students‟ literary activities by initiating
new publications.
Strengthen leadership training for graduates of the college and
groom them into leadership roles.
To improve sports, games and gymnasium facilities for holistic
students development.
Challenges:
Increasing the membership of the alumni association.
To impress upon students the need to complete the extracourses for enhancing their employability.
Increasing the number of students employed through campus
placement.
To raise the bar in the quality of sportsmanship.
To increase the number of freeships and scholarships awarded
to deserving students.
To boost the confidence level and improve communication and
language skills of students from rural and under-privileged
backgrounds.
To mould graduates who are intellectually competent, morally
upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired persons
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capable of building a more human social order within the
context of the nation‟s plurality of religions and diversity of
cultures.
Inspiring and inculcating the value and reward of hard work in
all students.
GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Strengths:
Clear Vision and Mission
Dynamic and motivated leadership
Supportive and active Governing Body
Participative management in decision making
Qualified and dedicated external members in the IQAC
Qualified, dynamic and dedicated faculty
Low rate of staff turnover
Diverse groups of students learning in harmony
The college has recognition and status from accrediting bodies
(NAAC, UGC)
Weaknesses:
Inadequate documentation of activities.
Inadequate funds for implementation of programmes and
activities
Lack of research opportunities and industry interactions
Opportunities:
Dedicated Alumni
Availability of various educational projects
Presence of Post-Graduate departments
Availability of academic resources within the College and in
neighbouring prestigious institutions
Challenges:
Changing trends of values and preferences among the youth
Preparing students for immediate employability and placement
Untimely release of funds from the Government
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INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES
Strengths:
Environmental Consciousness:
o The College has made significant progress in the area of
energy conservation and maintenance of forest cover. In
this regard, the buildings are designed keeping in mind the
scope for use of natural light for conducting daily
classroom lectures and other academic activities except in
departments where the use of artificial light is absolutely
necessary.
o The use of energy for running ICTs and other electronic
equipment has been kept to a bare minimum to avoid
unnecessary waste of energy.
o A few select departments have taken the initiative to
manage, maintain and survey the plants and vegetation in
and around the College Campus to ensure that the green
cover is preserved and conserved properly. It has also taken
concrete measures to counter the production of waste and
emission of carbon in order to create a healthy environment
and atmosphere for the faculty, students and visitors to the
College.
o Generators used by the College for emergencies are
switched on at the beginning of the working day and
switched off at the end of the day to prevent the waste of
fuel and also unnecessary emissions.
Innovations:
o Expansion and reorganization of space as per requirement.
o Stationery adequately provided for departments in their
budgets.
o Safety and hygiene adequately addressed.
o Medical First Aid room available in case of emergencies.
o One faculty per department is trained in First-Aid.
o Food available at two canteens and a Coffee shop within the
campus.
o Drinkable Water provided by a recently installed Reverse
Osmosis Plant.
Extension Activities:
All fields of extension activities are covered to different extents
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Weaknesses:
o The College is yet to receive Green Audit Certifications of
the campus from external agencies but it has initiated
appropriate and concrete steps towards this end.
o The water recycling capability of the College Campus is at
present not fully realized.
o All departments with water distillation units are yet to
modify their units to facilitate the recycling of used water.
o Departments are currently provided with „Non-Duplex‟
printers and this contributes significantly to the large
amount of paper waste.
o As of now, the College does not have „Alternative Clean
Energy Source(s)‟ to meet its energy requirements.
Innovations:
o Absence of a Disaster Management team in the campus.
o Absence of a full time Doctor or Nurse due to certain
regulatory prohibitions.
o Not all departments have adequate space and furniture.
o Some Departments are yet to make full use of the resources
provided by the college for the development of a proper
department library.
Opportunities:
o The vermicomposting units can be enhanced to supply the
compost needs of local growers.
o Life Science departments can network with local authorities
in spreading awareness on environmental issues and
collaborate with them in various relevant activities
including Waste management, Energy Conservation, Water
harvesting and recycling, reduction of Carbon Footprint etc.
Innovations:
o Organization of Disaster Preparedness Programmes
o Strengthen departmental libraries
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Challenges:
o The College has initiated steps towards achieving “Green
Campus” certification by sending letters of intent to the
Meghalaya Pollution Control Board and Department of
Social Forestry to send their experts for conducting the
required evaluations. However, the evaluations of these
agencies are only on two areas, that is Ambient Air Quality
and Survey of Tree species which is not comprehensive in
nature.
o Installation of „Alternative Clean Energy Sources‟ and
Water Recycling system will incur considerable amount of
financial investment and unavoidable infrastructural
modifications which could hamper regular College
activities.
Innovations:
Disaster Preparedness
expertise.
Programmes
require
outsourced
Need for more creative ways of tapping latent potential and
channelling available resources
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INSTITUTIONAL REPORT
Self Study Report
Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College:
1. Name and Address of the College:
Name:
St. Anthony’s College
Address:
Bomfyle Road
City:
Shillong – 793001
Website:
www.anthonys.ac.in
State: Meghalaya
2. For Communication:
Designation
Name
Telephone with
STD code
Mobile
Principal
Br. Albert
Longley Dkhar,
SDB
O: (0364) 2223558
R: (0364) 2222558
+91 94361 (0364)
10437
2500061
principal@
anthonys.ac.in
Fax
Email
Vice Principal
Fr. Joby Joseph,
SDB
O: (0364) 2223558
R: (0364) 2222558
+91 94363 (0364)
37168
2500061
joby@anthonys.
ac.in
jobymj@hotmail.
com
Steering
Committee
Co-ordinator
Prof. Frederick
Arnold Lamare
O: (0364) 2223558
R: (0364) 2501059
+91 98560 (0364)
30525
2500061
fred5lamare@
yahoo.com
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 recognized minority institution?
Yes
No

If yes specify the minority status
(Religious / linguistic / any other) and
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provide documentary evidence
6. Sources of funding:
Government

Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 13th June 1934 (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. University to which the college is affiliated / and
or which governs the college (if it is a
constituent
college)
North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section
i. 2 (f)
Date, Month & Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Remarks (If any)
01-12-1978
ii. 12 (B)
01-10-1984
(Enclose the certificate of recognition u / s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) – Annexure - 1
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC
(AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc)
Under
Section/Clause
Regulations
notified by the
Council Vide F.
No. 37-3/Legal
/2004 dated
14th Sept. 2006
Recognition/Approval
details Institution /
Department Programme
AICTE Approval for
MCA Programme
And Extension of
Approvals
Day, Month
and Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Validity
20-07-2007
2007-2008
22-05-2008
2008-2009
06-06-2009
2009-2010
05-07-2010
2010-2011
01-09-2011
2011-2012
10-05-2012
2012-2013
Remarks
19-03-2013
2013-2014
(Enclose the recognition / approval letters) - Annexure – 2
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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?
Yes

No
9. Is the College recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes

No
If yes, date of recognition: 01-06-2006 (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes
No

If yes, date of recognition: _____________(dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts.:
Location*
Urban, Tribal
Campus area in sq. mts.
17788.11 sq.mtrs.
Extension Campus
Built up area in sq. mts. 9738.6 sq.mtrs.
Extension Campus
(*Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)
14.70 Acre
3,906 sq. mtrs
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

- Sport facilities
* Play ground

*Gymnasium

* Swimming pool
-
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- Hostel
* Boys’ Hostel
i.
Number of hostel
1
ii. Number of inmates
207 ( Hosteller – 200, Staff – 02, Support Staff – 05 )
iii. Facilities (mention
available facilities) …
Play grounds: Volley ball, Basketball, Football, Tennis,
Badminton, Gymnasium, Chapel, Computer , Internet and Wi-Fi
Facility, Medical Facilities, Library Facility, Recreational
Facilities: Staff Quarters and Guest rooms, Pure Drinking water
and general Water Supply, Security
* Girls’ Hostel
i.
Number of hostel
1
ii. Number of inmates
134 ( Hosteller – 125, Staff – 03, Support Staff – 03, Security
Guard – 03 )
iii. Facilities (mention
Rooms furnished with individual tables and chairs, cupboard,
computer lab with 10 computers, library, recreation room cum
T.V. room, chapel, two guest room for parents and guests, games
and recreation facilities (volleyball, carom board, chinese
shakers, badminton, football), good and safe drinking water with
uv filter, mobile plug points in every floor, 24 x 7 watchmen,
drying cum ironing room, sewing machines, special drying
facilities on the terrace, parlour, newspaper, periodic
* Working Women Hostel –
i. Number of inmates
ii. Facilities (mention
- Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching
staff (give numbers available – cadre-wise) …
Teaching – 8
Non-Teaching – 3
- Cafeteria
2
- Health centre – first aid, inpatient, outpatient,
emergency care facilities
First aid centre and an MOU with
Nazareth Hospital, one ambulance
- Health centre staff Qualified doctor
Full Time
-
Part time
-
Qualified nurse
Full Time
-
Part time
-
- Facilities like banking, post office, book shops
- Transport facilities to cater to the needs of student
and staff
- Animal house mention area and capacity
- Biological waste disposal:
Bank – Central Bank of India,
ATMs – 2 Nos. (CBI & SBI)
Bus – 01 (30 seater)
Mahindra Jeep – 01, Bolero – 01
01, Area – 801 sq.ft.
Managed at the department level
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- Generator or other facility for
management/regulation of electricity and voltage
- Solid waste management facility:
- Waste water management:
- Water harvesting :
Two Generator, 160 KVA and 82
KVA
One solid waste disposal unit
426,000 litres
12. Details of programmes offered by the College (Give data for current academic year):
Sl.
No.
Programme
Level
Sanctioned/
approved
Student
Strength
Number
of
students
admitted
Botany
90
79
Biotechnology
90
88
Biochemistry
90
78
Chemistry
90
65
60
42
75
71
120
79
Physics
75
69
Fishery Sc.
75
59
Statistics
60
27
Zoology
75
73
75
72
75
55
Music
60
45
English
150
125
150
124
150
137
135
121
Political Science
180
173
Khasi
90
79
Name of the
Programme/ Course
Duration
Entry
Qualification
Medium of
instruction
B.Sc
Computer Science
Geology
3 Years
Mathematics
i)
Undergraduate
Higher
Secondary
(Sc)
English
B.A.
Media Technologies
Mass Communication
3 Years
Higher
Secondary
Economics
History
English
3 Years
Philosophy
Higher
Secondary
(Arts)
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B.Com
Accounting & Fin.
Management
Marketing
Higher
Secondary
(Commerce)
3 Years
English
Banking & Insurance
380
369
150
120
150
94
30
25
B.B.A
Postgraduate
ii)
iii)
M.Phil
iv)
Ph. D.
Certificate
Courses
v)
Finance
Marketing
Human Resource
3 Years
Higher
Secondary
English
90
64
M.Sc Biotechnology
2 Years
B.Sc
(Life Sciences)
English
48
34
M.C.A
3 Years
Graduation
English
90
76
-
-
10
06
Fishery Sc.,
Biotechnology
-
-
-
Masters
OCA
3 months
CCNA
1 year
RHCT, RHCE
3 months
Music
2 months
vi)
UG Diploma
vii)
PG Diploma PGDCA
-
English
35
Higher
Secondary
English
60
130
26
06
-
-
1 Year
(Part
Time)
Graduation
-
English
-
-
50
30
Introduction to IT
viii)
Any Other
(specify
and provide
details)
Photoshop
Tally
206
16
1 month
X passed
Java
English
97
400
08
PC Assembly
1 week
20
DTP
3 months
21
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes

No
If yes, how many?
7
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes

No
Number
-
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 .)
Faculty
Departments
UG
PG
Science
Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Botany,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology,
Research
02
11
02
(Fishery Science
& Biotechnology)
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Arts
Commerce
Any Other
(Specify)
Mathematics, Fishery Science (formerly known
as Pisciculture), Physics, Statistics, Zoology
English, Economics, History, Mass
Communication & Video Production and
Media Technologies, Philosophy, Political
Science, Khasi
Commerce
Business Administration, Music
08
-
-
01
-
-
02
-
-
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSC, MA,
M.Com…)
a.
Annual system
05
b.
Semester system
03
c.
Trimester system
-
17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System?
-
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach?
c. Any other (specify and provide details)
15
-
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) ……NA… (dd/mm/yyyy) and
number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……… NA ……………
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 programmes in Physical Education?
Yes
No

If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the Programme(s) NA……… (dd/mm/yyyy) and
number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No: ……… NA ……………………………
Date……………NA………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
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Validity ……………………..
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education
Programme separately?
Yes

No
20. Number of teaching and non teaching positions in the Institution:
Teaching Faculty
Positions
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Non-teaching
staff
Technical
staff
*M
*F
*M
*F
*M
*F
*M
*F
*M
*F
Sanctioned by the
UGC / University /
State Government
Recruited
-
-
27
14
31
27
28
03
01
-
Yet to recruit
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sanctioned by the
Management /
society or other
authorized bodies
Recruited
-
-
-
-
16
21
09
04
01
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Yet to recruit
*M – Male *F – Female
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21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest
qualification
Associate
Professor
Professor
Male
Assistant
Professor
Total
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Permanent Teachers
D.Sc / D. Litt.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ph.D.
-
-
14
07
07
10
38
M.Phil
-
-
01
01
01
02
05
PG
-
-
12
06
40
35
95
Temporary teachers
Ph.D.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
M.Phil
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PG
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ph.D.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
M.Phil
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PG
-
-
-
-
02
05
07
Part-time Teachers
22.
Number of Visiting Faculty / Guest Faculty engaged with the
College ?
----
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic
years.
Categories
2009
Male
2010
Female
Male
2011
Female
Male
2012
Female
Male
Female
SC
12
06
07
02
06
05
31
17
ST
858
432
855
471
1046
587
1094
745
OBC
02
02
04
01
03
02
12
08
General
330
244
396
221
210
166
528
309
Others
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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24. Details on students enrollment in the College during the current academic year:
Type of students
UG
PG
Ph.D.
Total
02
2009
Students from the same state
where the college is located
1965
42
Students from other states of
India
937
13
-
950
NRI students
-
-
-
-
14
01
-
2916
56
Foreign students
Total
Categories
M
32
16
ST
1120
912
OBC
16
12
Gen
512
354
-
02
2974
F
SC
Others
15
-
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG
22.15 %
PG
-
26. Unit Cost of Education?
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of
students enrolled)
a.
Including the salary component
`.38,849.19
b.
Excluding the salary component
`.4,452.56
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
Yes

No
b. Name of the University which has granted such registration
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c. Number of programmes offered
d. Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council
Yes

No
28. Provide teacher – student ratio for each of the programme / course offered
29. Is the College applying for
Accreditation
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Cycle 3

Cycle 4
Re-assessment:
(Cycle 1 refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re – accreditation)
30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only)
Cycle 1: 20.09.2000 (dd / mm / yyyy ) Accreditation Outcome / Result: Five Star Level
Cycle 2: 29.01.2009 (dd / mm / yyyy ) Accreditation Outcome / Result: A Grade
Cycle 3: A/F__ (dd / mm / yyyy ) Accreditation Outcome / Result: ____-____
* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an
annexure –
Enclosed as Annexure - 3
31.
Number of working days during the last academic year
288
32.
Number of teaching days during the last academic year
193
(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examinations days)
33.
Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC
28/11/2005 (dd / mm / yyyy)
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34.
Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to
NAAC
AQAR (i) August 2008 to September 2009 on 31/03/2010 (dd / mm / yyyy)
AQAR (ii) August 2009 to September 2010 on 21/12/2010 (dd / mm / yyyy)
AQAR (iii) October 2010 to September 2011 on 02/03/2011 (dd / mm / yyyy)
AQAR (iv) October 2011 to September 2012 on 11/04/2013 (dd / mm / yyyy)
35.
Any other relevant data (not covered above) the College would like to include (Do
not include explanatory / descriptive information)
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CRITERION WISE
Self Study Report
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1
Curriculum 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
stakeholders.
Our Vision is
“Providing holistic and quality education within the reach of all"
Our Mission is
"To mould intellectually competent, morally upright,
socially committed and spiritually inspired persons
capable of building a more human social order
within the context of the nation's plurality of
religions and diversity of cultures"
The vision and mission statement of the College is prominently
displayed at the main entrance of the college. Apart from this it is also
included in all the important publicity material like College web site,
College handbook, prospectus, college magazine, pamphlets and
others.
Every programme undertaken contributes towards translating the
vision into reality.
1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective
implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and
substantiate through specific example(s).
The Class routine is prepared centrally by the Vice-Principal after due
consultation with the Heads of Department as and when required. At
the beginning of each academic session, the teachers in the department
meet to distribute the curriculum according to their expertise and
experience.
In order to ensure a focused and comprehensive approach in the
implementation of the curriculum the institution undertakes the
following practices:
At the department level, the units to be covered for the terminal
test and the selection test are specified and communicated to
the staff and students.
Regular departmental meetings are held to review the progress
made in the implementation of the curriculum. Before the end
of the academic session, a final review meeting is held to
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ensure that the syllabus has been covered. In case of incomplete
syllabus coverage extra classes are arranged.
The question paper pattern of the university and other
competitive examinations are taken into consideration while
developing teaching materials, holding discussions and
conducting tests.
Results of the terminal tests are used to identify the below
average students and remedial classes are held.
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 institution is proactive in its approach for enhancing the skills of
the teachers to effectively translate the curriculum and improve their
teaching skills by providing them with the latest technology in the field
of education.
Workshops on ICT are organized from time to time by the
Computer Science department to bring proficiency in the use of
ICT for classroom teaching.
Annual staff development programmes with external experts as
resource persons on topics like – “Reconceptualization of
Education and examination of pedagogy”, “Training on Research
and research methodologies”, “Workshop on basic safety
procedures for laboratory assistants”, “Workshop on Biological
techniques and tools”, “Publication of research articles in top tier
journal”.
The Teachers‟ Association, the Meghalaya College Teachers
Association (MCTA) unit of the college, organizes relevant
workshops on subjects such as “Examination Reforms”, “Question
paper setting” and “Methods of Evaluation”.
The college also has a Leadership Transformational Center Siloam, where training in counseling, personality development etc.,
are provided to the staff to enhance their interactive and counseling
skills.
Apart from these in-house programmes, the institution also sends
staff members to seminars, conferences, workshops and training
programmes to various institutes of the country.
For Field trips, student projects and research work which are part
of the curriculum, adequate facilities in the form of laboratory
space, adequate laboratory staff, equipment and consumables,
transport etc.,are provided.
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The College has acquired interactive boards and the faculties from
various departments have attended Training Sessions and are using
the new technology.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives 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.
Some of the initiatives taken up by the institution are:
Conventional chalk-and-blackboard is used to augment lectures
and notes.
Preparing worksheets, evaluation procedures, peer-evaluation,
PowerPoint Presentations, poster presentations, interactive sessions
and computer based information.
Student seminars are organized where the students are allowed to
make presentation on topics of their interest which are related to
the curriculum.
Multimedia resources, OHP slides, animations, video and online
resources are used in the classrooms to make the classes more
effective.
Videos of text- related subjects are screened for the benefit of the
students.
For topics which have experimental components students are given
practical demonstrations.
Departments of English, Mass Media and Music make
presentations on reenactment of text through musicals,
performances and audio-visuals. They also conduct performances
at different for a including village performances, city squares and
other public places. The Department of Music has also performed
outside the state and abroad.
Other student-oriented programmes conducted include seminars,
guest lectures by eminent professors, quiz and debates, hands-on
training, institutional and industry visits, specimen collection.
Project work, assignments, self-learning through video tutorials,
dramatics, shared folders/Drop box for worksheets, library work.
1.1.5
How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as
industry, research bodies and the university in effective
operationalization of the curriculum?
The institution through different departments networks and interacts
with different agencies in the following ways:
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Educational tours to Instrumentation Facilities Centres such as
SAIF, NEHU, ICAR, and Water Treatment Plants (PHE) are
conducted by individual departments.
The students undertake minor and major projects in various
organizations like NIC, NEEPCO, Software Development
companies, Govt. Undertakings etc. in Meghalaya as well as other
states.
Invited
lectures
at
international
and
national
conference/workshops/seminars/tutorials are organised annually.
Guest lectures, popular talks involving experts, scientists and
eminent scholars are regularly conducted by various departments.
Individual departments maintain official as well as personal
interactions with various research bodies, industries, NGOs and
Industries through the alumni.
1.1.6
What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members
to the development of the curriculum by the University?(number of
staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student
feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific
suggestions etc.
Faculty members of all departments are represented in the Board of
Under-Graduate Studies (BUGS) N.E.H.U which is involved in
many aspects of curricula development including but not limited to
Syllabus Development, Moderation, Question Paper Setting and
evaluation.
The syllabi for B.A (Mass Communication, Media Technologies,
and Music) have been framed by faculty members of the
institution.
Some faculty members of the college are in Meghalaya Board of
School Education (MBOSE) Syllabus Committee, question paper
setting and evaluation.
Faculty of the departments of Computer Science and
Biotechnology are involved in framing the syllabi for MCA, MSc.
Biotechnology and PGDCA.
Feedback is sought from students regarding the different aspects of
the syllabus.
Feedback is also sought from experts from other institutions such
as IITs and industry.
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
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has been developed
.
Yes. The details are listed as follows:
The department of Chemistry has developed curricular in Green
Chemistry and also in Semi-micro Analysis, which is in addition to
the course offered by NEHU.
The Computer Science department develops and offers IT-literacy
courses for other departments. Such courses include MS-Word
MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint and Introduction to Internet use.
The faculty of the Computer Science also framed the syllabi for the
Application courses such as PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, and
Adobe Audition for the departments of Mass Communication,
Media Technologies and Music.
The department of Value Education has developed its own syllabus
and methodology for inculcating values to the student community.
This was done in consonance with the stated mission of the
institution.
1.1.8
How does the institution analyze / ensure that the stated objectives of
curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation?
In order to ensure that the objectives of the curriculum are achieved
in the course of implementation, the institution adopts short term as
well as long term measures:
Short Term Measures
The departments stress on imparting the basics of the subject rather
than the details of all information – hence, teachers ensure that the
speed and pace of teaching fit with the absorption capacity of
students. Once a firm foundation has been laid, the pace is picked
up in the final months of the academic year.
Each department ensures proper and equal distribution of syllabi,
regular assessment of students and adequate progress.
The departments hold department meetings at regular intervals to
take stock of the course completion to enable them to take the
necessary steps to remedy any lapses.
Students are evaluated on a regular basis through assignments and
class tests to assess whether they have achieved the short term
objectives of learning their subject matter. Based on their
performance, remedial measures are adopted.
Hands-on experiments are repeated to ensure that students properly
learn the methodology and techniques involved.
Tutorials (wherever necessary) are given after class hours.
Field Trips and Institutional visits are also conducted by
departments as per curricular requirements.
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Long Term Measures
The long term objectives of the institution aim at students
progressing towards Post Graduation or employment. To this end,
question papers from competitive exams, entrance tests from
different universities and institutions are collected and discussed in
the Final year.
The student seminars help to enhance their oratory skills and self
confidence. Personal contacts with faculty from other institutions
and timely assistance from alumni play a part in the actual process
of enrollment into an institution after students pass out from the
college.
A counseling-mentoring and informal feedback system also exists
within the work schedule of some departments for following up on
the growth and progress of the student.
Parents and teachers meetings are organized to update the parents
with the welfare of the students as well as to seek their cooperation
in the process.
To ensure that students make adequate and satisfactory progress,
the college conducts two main examinations – viz., a Terminal and
Selection tests, besides the regular class tests, assignments and
project work.
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.
The institution offers a variety of courses ranging from skill
development to certification and diploma.
Name of the
Type of
Course
course
Oracle
Certified Certificate
Associate [OCA]
Red Hat Certified Certificate
Engineer. [RHCE]
Goals / Objectives
This is a Workforce Development
Program (WDP) in Oracle. The trainees
are extensively taught the skills of
creating, maintaining and managing
databases and their role as database
administrators.
Allows students to gain expertise in the
knowledge, skill and ability required of
system administrators responsible for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
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Name of the
Type of
Course
course
Cisco
Network Associate
[CCNA]
Hardware and PC Certificate
Assembly
Certified Course
Page-Maker
Certified Course
Certificate
Flash Photoshop Certificate
Certified Course
Tally.ERP-9
Certificate
Certificate Course
Tally
Course
Programming
in Certificate
Java
Certified
Course
Flash
Course
Goals / Objectives
This course is aimed at giving a
foundation in apprenticeship of
networking to trainees such that they
will be able to efficiently install,
configure and operate Local Area
Networks, Wide Area Networks and
dial access services for small networks
using various protocols.
This course enables students to
understand the basics of computer. It
gives them hands-on practice to
assemble and disassemble systems,
together with installation of operating
systems and application software.
This course will enable students to be
able to create and design layout pages
using the software. This helps in
designing posters, brochure amongst
other things
The course enables the students to learn
about image editing.
This short term course has been
certified by The Tally Solutions Ltd.
This is the only college to be directly
certified
by
the
company.
Employability quotient of the student is
enhanced.
The objective is to offer a structured,
sustainable framework and impart skills
to students that meet the changing
needs of the accounting community and
the economy.
The objective of the course is to
introduce programming and its
importance in the world of computers.
Learning Java programming language
will also help not only in how to
understand and write programs but also
introduces
the
Object-Oriented
Programming paradigm.
The course brings to the students the
world of multimedia through this
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Name of the
Course
Type of
course
Goals / Objectives
application software. It provides a
platform to build the creative talents of
students
through
interesting
presentations, animations, flash movies
and many more.
Desk Top
Publishing
Certificate
Develops competence in the area of
Illustration, Image Editing and Page
Layout using software packages such as
CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop and
Adobe PageMaker.
Basics
of Skill
photography skills development
course
To provide the beneficiaries with basic
idea of still photography like
composition, lighting, aperture setting,
indoor and outdoor shoot and different
kinds of photography.
Short term course Certificate
in music.
Course
To give the basic knowledge of music
in different instruments like Tabla,
Indian Classical vocal, Duitara,
Ksingshynrang, Guitar, Keyboard etc.
To create spaces of sharing in each
zone which brings about an interest
which can be enhanced.
1.2.2
Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning or dual
degree? If „yes‟, give details.
The institution does not offer programmes that facilitate twinning or
dual degree.
1.2.3
Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference
to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms
of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher
studies and improved 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
The range of core/ elective options offered by the college is the
same as that of the affiliating university.
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Choice Based Credit System [CBCS] and range of subject options
The CBCS is currently being implemented by the Departments of
Biotechnology and Computer Science for their Post-graduate
courses.
Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes
and courses
Lateral mobility is not permissible under the present University
framework; however, vertical mobility takes place as a natural
course of promotion from one year to the next.
Enrichment courses
 Communications Skills Development Programmes are
organised by the Student Development Cell of the College.
 Transformational Leadership Training is offered by the
college at its extended campus at Siloam, Umiam.
 Value Education is regularly conducted by the department
of Value Education of the college.
 Environmental Ethics is included in the curriculum so as to
create a much healthier appreciation of the environment.
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
admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.
The departments of Music and Value Education are self financed.
Admission to the Department of Music is through an aptitude test
conducted by the faculty of the department. The curriculum was
designed by the department faculty while fee structure is similar to that
offered to other courses in Arts. The curriculum for Value Education is
internally developed and the course is offered to all students of the
institution. Faculty recruitment to these departments is as per norms
and salary is according to the standard college posts.
1.2.5
Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes,
relevant to regional and global employment markets? If „yes‟ provide
details of such programme and the beneficiaries.
Yes, the college does provide several skill oriented programmes that
are relevant to both regional and global employment markets.
Name of the
Type of
Course
course
Oracle
Associate [OCA]
Goals /
Objectives
This
is
Workforce
Outcomes and
Beneficiaries
a This
Global
Certification course
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Name of the
Course
Type of
course
Goals /
Objectives
Development
Program (WDP)
in Oracle. The
trainees
are
extensively taught
the
skills
of
creating,
maintaining and
managing
databases
and
their
role
as
database
administrators.
Red Hat Certified Certificate
Engineer. [RHCE]
Allows students to
gain expertise in
the
knowledge,
skill and ability
required of system
administrators
responsible
for
Red
Hat
Enterprise Linux
systems
Cisco
Network Associate
[CCNA]
This course is
aimed at giving a
foundation
in
apprenticeship of
networking
to
trainees such that
they will be able
to
efficiently
install, configure
and operate Local
Area Networks,
Wide
Area
Networks and dial
Outcomes and
Beneficiaries
has provided the
students with an
edge over others in
the job market.
Many
students
having completed
these courses have
attained
employment
in
various
sectors.
This course is most
suitable for people
with a computer
background.
This
Global
has provided the
students with an
edge over others in
the job market.
Many
students
having completed
these courses have
attained
employment
in
various
sectors.
This course is most
suitable for people
with a computer
background.
This
Global
has provided the
students with an
edge over others in
the job market.
Many
students
having completed
these courses have
attained
employment
in
various
sectors.
This course is most
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Name of the
Course
Type of
course
Hardware and PC Certificate
Assembly
Certified Course
Page-Maker
Certified Course
Certificate
Flash Photoshop Certificate
Certified Course
Tally.ERP-9
Certificate Course
Certificate
Goals /
Objectives
access services for
small
networks
using
various
protocols.
This
course
enables students
to understand the
basics
of
computer. It gives
them
hands-on
practice
to
assemble
and
disassemble
systems, together
with installation
of
operating
systems
and
application
software.
Outcomes and
Beneficiaries
suitable for people
with a computer
background.
This course will
enable students to
be able to create
and design layout
of pages using the
software.
This
helps in designing
posters, brochure
among
other
things.
The
course
enables
the
students to learn
about
image
editing.
This short term
course has been
certified by The
Tally
Solutions
Ltd. This is the
only college to be
directly certified
by the company.
Students
and
working
people
from
other
backgrounds have
benefited from the
course.
Students
and
working
people
from
other
backgrounds have
benefited from the
course.
Students and people
from
other
backgrounds have
benefited from the
course.
Students of the
college.
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Name of the
Course
Tally
Course
Type of
course
Programming
in Certificate
Java
Certified
Course
Flash
Course
Goals /
Objectives
Employability
quotient of the
student
is
enhanced.
The objective is to
offer a structured,
sustainable
framework
and
impart skills to
students that meet
the
changing
needs
of
the
accounting
community
and
the economy.
The objective of
the course is to
introduce
programming and
its importance in
the
world
of
computers.
Learning
Java
programming
language will also
help not only in
understanding and
writing programs
but
also
in
introducing
Object-Oriented
Programming
paradigm.
The course brings
to the students the
world
of
multimedia
through
this
application
software.
It
provides
a
platform to build
the creative talents
Outcomes and
Beneficiaries
This course is open
to all.
This course is open
to those with a
basic
computer
background.
This course is open
to those with a
basic
computer
background.
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Name of the
Course
Type of
course
Goals /
Outcomes and
Objectives
Beneficiaries
of
students
through
interesting
presentations,
animations, flash
movies and many
more.
Desk Top
Publishing
Certificate
Develops
This course is open
competence in the for all.
area
of
Illustration, Image
Editing and Page
Layout
using
software packages
such
as
CorelDraw,
Adobe Photoshop
and
Adobe
PageMaker.
Basics
of Skill
photography skills development
course
To provide the
beneficiaries with
basic idea of still
photography like
composition,
lighting, aperture
setting, indoor and
outdoor shoot and
different kinds of
photography.
This course was
imparted to 25
school children in
and
around
Shillong, in 2011.
The registration fee
was very nominal.
Achievement of the
program :
This workshop was
conducted by the
third year students
and teachers of the
department. Their
achievements
are
twofold.
Firstly, it proved
that our students
were
able
to
effectively impart
the knowledge and
skills they had
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Name of the
Course
Type of
course
Short term course Certificate
in music.
Course
1.2.6
Goals /
Objectives
Outcomes and
Beneficiaries
learned.
Secondly,
the
school
students
learned
and
developed
an
interest. Some of
them later joined
the department to
pursue
their
bachelor degree.
To give the basic Open to people
knowledge
of with an interest in
musicin different
music.
instruments like
Tabla,
Indian
Classical
vocal,
Duitara,
Ksingshynrang,
Guitar, Keyboard
etc.
To create spaces
of sharing in each
zone which brings
about an interest
which can be
honed.
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
students?
The university does not provide the flexibility of combining the
conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education. Thus the
college has no such option to offer the students.
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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.
Besides teaching the curriculum, the various departments engage
its students in Literary Quiz, Debates, Creative Writing, Classroom
Seminar Presentations, Peer learning, Poster Presentations, and
Interaction with scholars from other colleges and universities and
discussions.
Commemorative occasions such as World Environment Day,
International AIDS Day, Anti-Tobacco Day, International
Women‟s Day, Earth Day etc. are celebrated to create awareness
amongst the students.
Students are encouraged to enrol in Global Certification courses,
Add-on courses and participate in Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars,
Invited lectures, Video tutorials and Animation modules for a
better all round development.
Some departments organize Field Trips, Institutional and Industrial
trips, Hands-on Training on experiments that have not been
included in the syllabus.
Soft Skills, Computer Skills, and Communication skills are
imparted. Such activities help keep the objectives of the institution
in providing holistic education.
The College organized a National Film festival where 12 films,
nationally and internationally recognized, were screened. Panel
discussions and workshops were also conducted by film makers,
journalists and social activists.
Exhibitions on topics related to course material are held regularly
by various departments of the college.
Corporate selling initiatives are made by departments linked to
commerce and business management.
Awareness for more usage of the Hindi language locally and
nationally is undertaken by the Hindi Department through various
programmes.
1.3.2
What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the
curriculum to enhance experiences of the students so as to cope with
the
needs
of
the
dynamic
employment
market?
Faculty members in the different Board of Undergraduate Studies
[BUGS] make necessary changes in the curriculum to adapt to
dynamics of the employment market.
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Student Development Services [SDS] which runs a placement cell
offers career guidance and invites companies for campus
placement.
The departments consciously provide the students with important
literary and communicative skills that will increase their
employability in the job market.
All students are required to have basic computer knowledge in
terms of office management tools and basic IT skills.
With the objective of enhancing the efficacy of the students in
different spheres of life, sessions are held on Self Awareness,
developing Positive Attitudes, Character Building, Conflict
management, Time management and Stress Management.
1.3.3
Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross
issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education,
Human Rights, ICT, etc. into its curriculum.
The institution has strived to introduce and sensitize its student
community to various cross cutting issues through different
approaches.
Gender Issues :
 This is addressed by offering Value and Ethical Education as part
of the curriculum.
 The Women‟s Cell of the college also dealt with this issue.
Different programmes were conducted where both students and
teachers have been sensitized.
 Women empowerment undertaken as an activity under the aegis of
the IQAC.
Climate change:
 Environmental Studies, which is compulsory in the third year of
every course also deals amongst other issues with the relevance of
climate change.
 Climate change awareness programmes were organized through
poster competitions and quiz.
 Some members of the faculty have attended and participated as
resource persons at state-sponsored Pollution, Disaster
Management and Earthquake awareness programs such as the
National Green Tribunal Workshops on Public Rights.
Environmental education:
 Environmental Studies, which is compulsory in the final year of
every course, deals with issues pertaining to Environment
Education.
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 Every year the college invites resource persons during World
Environment Day to sensitize students to issues related to
Environment Conservation.
 A tree plantation programme is also conducted every year in the
college Botanical Garden.
Human rights:
 Seminars and workshops on Human Rights issues have been
organized by the Women‟s Cell.
 Students and teachers have attended inter-college seminars on
Human Rights.
 3rd National Weeklong RTI Convention was attended by students
and Faculty members of the college.
Information Technology:
 The college conducts IT awareness and IT introduction programme
which is compulsory for every student before graduating from the
college.
 Bioinformatics is included in the syllabus for students of
biochemistry and biotechnology.
1.3.4
What are the various value-added courses/enrichment
programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students?
Moral and ethical values
 Value education is offered as a compulsory course which helps
in addressing moral and ethical concerns of society and
individual needs.
Employable and life skills
 Soft Skills, Computer Skills, Communication skills and life
skills such as Time Management, Conflict Management and
Goal Setting are imparted. Such activities help achieve the
objectives of the institution to provide holistic education.
Better career options:
 Different department takes the students for Institutional and
industrial visits which enables them to broaden their
perspectives thereby giving them an insight on their
(academic/career) options.
 A number of departments maintain a departmental wall
magazine where students compile news articles on research
findings, events and diverse themes related to the subject.
Advertisements/ Newspaper clippings/ jobs opportunities and
career guidance information are also displayed.
 The Student Development Services (SDS) assists students in
discovering career options after graduation. It has organized
campus interviews as well as career awareness programmes.
Community orientation:
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 As part of their cyber club activities, students of computer
science conduct regular short term courses for the less
privileged of society. Students also undertake projects to
develop software for the physically challenged.There is also a
sincere attempt to bridge the digital divide by conducting IT
classes for non-computer science students, IT classes for
working children and IT classes in rural areas.
 Students of Business Administration have spent 3 weeks
helping and spending time with senior citizens in old people‟s
homes, orphans in Orphanage, physically challenged students
at Jyoti Sroat School and Bethany Society among others.
 The college also observes Independence Day and
commemorates the martyrdom of Capt. Clifford K. Nongrum (a
Kargil martyr and an Anthonian).
 The college also observes and commemorates the birth and
death anniversaries of local patriots such as U Tirot Singh, Pa
Togan Sangma and U Soso Tham.
 Other activities/outreach programs are organized by
o The National Service Scheme
o National Cadet Corps
o The Anthonian Youth Club wherein students are
members who actively participate in all programs. The
club also conducts yearly programmes in remote
villages.
o Rangers and Rovers has been started in the College with
a view to providing students with ample opportunities
for personal development and avenues for meaningful
involvement in outreach programmes and also conducts
similar programmes.
Other activities undertaken for holistic development:
 Third year students of the college have taken the initiative to
collect and dispose all biodegradable waste in the
vermicomposting units located in the college campus.
 A group of students of the college took over traffic control
every evening at the busiest and most congested areas of the
city when the city was reeling under the burden of traffic
congestion.
1.3.5
Citing a few examples, enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback
from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
The parent –teacher meets, meets of Alumni Associations are a
regular feature which offer rich feedback and fresh initiatives.
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The corridors have suggestion boxes which are open for soliciting
the comments from students, faculty and non-teaching staff etc.,
serve as an excellent source of fresh ideas and insights
Students‟ feedback and suggestions were considered during the
process of curriculum enhancement. For examples, topics such as
time management, conflict management and goal setting were
added as per the suggestions of the students.
A formal feedback is obtained in the form of questionnaire from
the parents.
Informal feedback from students takes place in the form of
questions asked by faculty members.
A suggestion box is also kept in the departments where students
can anonymously give feedback which is then discussed in
departmental meetings.
Some departments held brainstorming sessions with faculty from
other colleges. The interaction brought about new ideas and
suggestions to help formulate a curriculum which is at par with
recent trends in the field.
Some departments maintain a visitor‟s book for visitors to fill up.
1.3.6
How do you monitor and evaluate the quality of your enrichment
programmes?
 A pivotal role is played in this institution by the IQAC in translating
the Vision and Mission of the college into a practical reality. The
IQAC also ensures that the gender concerns of society, environmental
sustainability and inclusiveness of the form of education imparted in
the institution and its courses are all incorporated. It does so by
gathering feedback and inputs from various bodies such as - Grievance
Redressal Cell, Library Committee, Student Development Services
(SDS), Research Cell, Publications Committee, College Unit of the
MCTA, St. Anthony‟s College Shillong Alumni Association
(SACSAA), Siloam (Extended Campus for Counseling). The
suggestions made by them are collated by the IQAC and the associated
faculties and bodies are intimated about the effectiveness of their
courses and endeavors.
In the final analysis, the IQAC reports to the Governing Body (GB) of
the college for institutional redressal or support whichever necessary.
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?
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Feedback accumulated over an academic year is reflected in the
design and development of curriculum of the university through
faculties who are members of the different Board of UnderGraduate Studies (BUGS).
Faculties have also attended workshops and seminars on
curriculum development.
The College recommends the suggestions of its faculty to the
University on a regular basis.
The suggestion of the college to hold central evaluation for the
University Examinations 2013 to bring about a systematic and
transparent evaluation within a specified time frame so that results
could be declared on time was implemented by the North Eastern
Hill University with positive results.
Every department of the college was actively involved in the
designing and development of the new syllabi for various courses
for the implementation of the semester system of the university to
be operational from 2014.
1.4.2
Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and
stake holders on Curriculum? If „yes‟, how is it communicated to
the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment
and introducing changes/new programmes?
Faculty of various disciplines note down the drawbacks of the
curriculum that they are teaching and the same is discussed in
departmental meetings. When the opportunity arises, members who
are part of the different Boards of Under-Graduate Studies carry
forward the feedback and make the necessary changes.
Feedback is also obtained through various mechanisms such as
parent-teacher meet, questionnaires and interactions with alumni.
The general staff meetings, the college unit of the teachers‟
association and the alumni association are also utilized for taking
up relevant issues pertaining to the curriculum.
In addition, the institution has taken a proactive role in character
formation and personality development by teaching the students
value education to provide for a balanced and wholesome
development of the student.
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution
during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new
courses /programmes?)
Department of Environmental Science:
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A full-fledged Department of Environmental Science was launched by
the College to provide for intensive study of environmental issues and
to educate students on the ways to preserve and conserve the
environment.
Department of Value education:
The Department of Value Education was launched by the College to
deal with the need for character formation and personality
development by teaching the students values, ethics, and personality
traits that will stand in good stead in the future.
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE):
RHCE is a one year globally certified course which caters to the Open
Source and Linux System Administration. Students who attend this
course will have an edge when they apply for employment related to
computer applications and system administration.
Tally ERP 9.0:
Tally ERP 9.0 is a one year globally certified accounting package
which is widely used in the South-Asian Countries. This course is
geared towards equipping Commerce and Management students with a
very significant tool that will increase their employability level.
Communication Skills:
The need for specialized training in Communication Skills is felt the
world over. It is the one factor that can influence a person‟s
employability level at the job market to a great extent. Such training,
however, are made available by other institutions at a very high price.
The College provides the same training for its students free of course
and for others at a very reasonable fee.
1.5
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the
college would like to include.
The introduction of the DBT Star scheme, The CPE (Phase I & II),
DST support, DBT Hub and the research programmes have
altogether greatly enhanced the infra-structural facilities in the
different departments of the institution. This has allowed the
department to execute the curriculum with greater efficiency and
effectiveness. Both the students and the faculty have greatly
benefited from this scheme. Besides the normal curriculum many
other subject-related experiments and activities could be performed
through the assistance received under this scheme.
The college, through the concerned departments has tied up with
the Tally Company where two faculty members have been trained
by the company and are at present imparting knowledge and
training to the students.
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CRITERION II: TEACHING – LEARNING AND EVALUATION
Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1
How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the
admission process?
The college ensures maximum publicity for the admission to its
courses through the following means:
College Website
Advertisements in the News Papers of the state and the region
– both English and vernacular dailies
Handouts distributed to prospective students in the Higher
secondary schools of the city
Hoardings put out in prominent locations in the State and other
North Eastern capitals
Presentations and talks by the faculty to schools and colleges in
the urban and rural areas.
Advertisements through the FM radio channels.
Promotion by word of mouth by our students and faculty
Advertisement in popular educational websites and magazines
Social networking sites and groups
For the professional Under-Graduate courses, aptitude tests are taken
and marks obtained at the X and XII are considered before admission.
The marks and other eligibility criteria are already specified in the
prospectus of the college. Since several staff members are actively
involved in different capacities, the admission process is very
transparent.
Before a student buys an application form, the help desk, which is
manned by teachers from different departments, guides the candidate
as to the most suitable subject and choice of electives that he/she can
opt for. Once the help desk is satisfied about the eligibility of the
candidate, they are requested to purchase a form and prospectus. All
other details about the admission are clearly stated in the prospectus.
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 agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit,
entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the
Institution.
Once the results of different examination Boards are declared, the
admission process is started. Care is also taken to ensure that students
belonging to SC/ST/OBC etc., physically challenged and those who
have participated in regional/national sports events are given ample
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opportunity to be admitted into the college. This being a coeducational institution, both sexes have equal opportunity for
admission.
Details pertaining to the criteria adopted in the process of admission
are presented in the following table.
Course
UG
Professional
UG
Non
Professional
Details
Merit
Meritorious students who are rank holders and those
with high percentages (80% and above) in a
qualifying examination are given spot admission to
such courses.
Entrance Tests
Admission to UG courses like BA English, BA
Economics , BBA, BA Music, Mass Media,
Computer Science, Biotechnology are done on the
basis of a common entrance test. The minimum
qualifying percentage to such courses are 55% as
prescribed by the affiliating university. A qualified
list of students along with the few in the wait-list are
published.
Interviews
In courses where personal interests and talent matter a
lot viz., degree courses in Music, Media etc,
interviews are held to check the aptitude of the
candidate.
Merit
Rank holders and those with high percentages (75 %
above) are admitted on spot admission basis to such
courses.
The minimum marks required at the qualifying exam
is 51% and care is taken to cater to economically
poor, rural and international students to the college.
PG Courses and Entrance Tests and PI
Global
In the case of the Master‟s Degree courses admission
Certifications
is done on the basis of the entrance tests and those
qualified in the test are again asked to appear before a
panel for PI.
In addition to the above, the placement cell and student service cell are
available on the days of admission to provide career oriented
counselling. In addition a faculty from each department is also available
at the common help desk for clarifying subject related options.
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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.
Sl
No
1.
Course
UG
Professional
55%
90%
2.
UG
Non
Professional
PG Courses
MCA,
M.Sc.
(Biotech.)
51%
80%
55%
92%
Global
Certifications
50%
80%
3.
4.
Minimum Maximum
Other College
Lesser in other
colleges of the
city
Lesser in other
colleges of the
city
Course not held in
other affiliating
colleges of the
city
Course not held in
other affiliating
colleges of the
city
In addition, during the first day of the admission process, the college is
usually flooded with application forms of students who have obtained
much more than what is specified as minimum in the prospectus. As a
result, the majority of students selected for admission are the ones
having a first class at their qualifying examination.
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 different committees like Admission Committee,
Entrance Test committee, Interview Committee etc. to see to the
process of the publicity, admission, entrance tests, personal interviews
and the selection.
The committees meet every year to plan and fix dates of the entrance
tests much in advance. Meetings are held prior to the dates of
announcement of results by the boards, to plan out the selection
process. Review meetings are held every year after the admissions to
take corrective measures where required.
These committees and their role has made the admission process more
streamlined, fast and above all the college is able to attract and admit
the most deserving students. Separate help desks are put up to manage
the admission process along with software automation to select and
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sort students on merit basis.
It has always been the desire of the institution to make the admission
process as least stressful and more student friendly as possible. The
Feedback from the team, that takes care of the helpdesk, office staff,
forms scrutiny, publicity, etc. is analysed and has been taken and
necessary changes made in the subsequent years. As a result of all
these feedbacks, the process of admission is made smoother – from the
time the student steps in, they are directed to the help desk who assists
them in the different courses they can apply as well as their eligibility.
Forms are given only if the student is eligible. The help desk has
internet connectivity and printing facilities, so that students can
download their marksheets online and print it for a very nominal fee.
Normally, three lists of selected candidates are put up at different times
every day during the admission process.
2.1.5
Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for
following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission
policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect
the National commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The college, while providing equal opportunities for all, yet also
subscribes to the reservation policies of the government. Thus students
from SC/ST/OBC are amply represented. Female students comprise
almost 50% of the total student community in the college. The college
has always been positive to differently-abled students. Once the
economic status of a deserving student is confirmed, the institution has
always stood by the needs and requirements of such students.
Sl.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2.1.6
Category
Male
Scheduled Cast (SC)
32
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
1129
OBC
16
Total Number
1177
Differently Abled
3
Minority (Muslims)
38
Other
States
(Outside 557
Meghalaya)
International Students
7
*Data belongs to admissions 2013
Female
Total
16
921
12
949
2
26
404
48
2050
28
2128
5
64
961
7
14
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.
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Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Programmes : UG, PG and Diploma
Number of
Number of students Demand Ratio
applications
admitted
3316
1886
1 : 1.75
3548
1987
1 : 1.78
3825
2015
1 : 1.89
5267
2744
1 : 1.91
5823
2974
1 : 1.95
There is a slight continuous increase in the demand for admission into
the college during the last five years.
2.2
Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1
How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students
and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
The College has had only a few cases of differently abled students
applying for admission. In spite of this, the College has made
significant changes to its infrastructure to make the college building
more accessible to these students by installing a lift which is dedicated
to their travel up and down the main building of the college. Special
pathways for wheel chairs have also been laid out adjacent to the lift,
ground floor of the building and the access to the library.
Besides these infrastructural changes, the College as a whole and the
Departments in particular take extra care to extend all the necessary
assistance that they require in order to enable them to be at par with
other students. Some of the measures include extensive use of teaching
aids such as LCD projectors and slide presentations, use of audiovisuals, counselling for specific issues raised or noticed, and extra
classes after college hours when they are asked for.
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.
Yes. The College ensures that the faculty of different departments are
available to respond to prospective students‟ queries and to clarify their
doubts concerning the nature and scope of the subject they wish to
apply for. This process allows the department concerned to assess and
preview the needs of the students in general which helps them to
address the learning needs of the new students when they join/attend to
their classes.
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There are specific departments like the departments of Computer
Science, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Mass Media, Music,
English and the Economics, which conducts entrance/aptitude tests for
prospective candidates. These tests are held as part of the selection
process. They provide a window into the level of exposure, skills,
understanding and grasp, proficiency in the concerned subject of every
candidate applying for admission to these departments. These aspects
are noted by the departments and are used as reference points in the
preparation of lectures for the new students.
The College also includes faculty from different departments in the
Admission Committee to help in the assessment and evaluation of the
application of prospective candidates. This ensures to a certain extent
that candidates are guided to select their honours as per their strengths
and selected on the basis of their ability to grasp the subject.
2.2.3
What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the
knowledge gap of the enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Addon/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to enable them to cope with the
programme of their choice?
The different departments of the College have devised their own ways
of bridging the knowledge gap that exists between the new students
and the course content. Science departments normally conduct handson training sessions in their laboratories along with tutorials, whenever
required.
For courses where students from Arts, Science and Commerce are
admitted, the initial weeks of the course is always used for teaching the
basics of the each paper, so that, in due time, all the students can
understand what each paper/subject is all about and catch up with
others who may have had some exposure to such papers/subjects in
their previous schools. This ensures that before the end of the academic
year, all students are on a level playing field.
2.2.4
How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as
gender inclusion, environment etc.?
The College has always strived to ensure that both males and females,
whether faculty or students, are well represented in the decision
making process, as members of the college association and the
different committees. Apart from this, there are several other ways that
the College addresses such issues.
One of them is obviously highlighting and focusing the students‟
attention on such issues in the course of teaching the syllabus.
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During the election of the Department representative(DR) and
Assistant department representative(ADR) for the College Association
it is made mandatory that one of them should be a male and the other is
a female. This step ensures equal representation of students from both
genders.
Seminars and workshops on gender issues and inclusion have been
conducted by the women‟s cell of the college from time to time.
Students of third year commerce were taken to orphanages and schools
for the differently-abled children in the city. Another noteworthy
venture was embarked upon by the Department of Mass Media by
hosting a fund raising event for disabled children organised in
collaboration with other departments. Members of the department went
to the extent of inviting an international musician to perform at the
event.
Students of business administration, under the club „Minnova‟ have
also raised funds through selling of old newspapers/magazines and
used the sum collected to buy 2 complete computer systems for the
children of an orphanage.
In some departments, students have formed teams and gone to help and
spend time [playing games, learning skills, etc.] with children and
senior citizens who are in special schools like Jyoti Sroat, Bethany
Society, and old people‟s homes (Mercy Home).
Final year students have taken the initiative to provide waste disposal
bins all around the campus, in addition to those already present, which
shows their care and concern for a clean and healthy environment.
Programmes on tree plantation, blood donation, tobacco consumption,
etc. have been spearheaded by the student community through the
NSS, Anthonian Youth Club, environment club, etc. with some
assistance from faculty members.
2.2.5
How does the institution identify and respond to special
educational/learning needs of advanced learners?
The faculty identifies such students when they interact and engage in
discussions with them inside and outside of their class rooms as well as
their performance in tests, assignments, etc..
Such students are asked to go beyond their texts, in terms of their
assignments as well as projects, so that they can have more challenges
as well as broaden their knowledge. Furthermore, they are also
encouraged to go for additional courses provided by the college or
other institutions, like company secretary, chartered accountant, etc.
The college provides a platform for students to showcase their
performing skills during different events. Guidance and necessary
information is then shared in terms of further studies, scholarships,
institutions, etc. with such students, so that they have a much more
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clearer picture of what they want to be as well as where they can go, to
hone their skills further.
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. who may discontinue
their studies if some sort of support is not provided)?
The different departments keep track of such students through
feedbacks received from their faculty, test performances, assignments,
and their attendance. When any student is found to be weak or fails to
attend classes regularly, the departments carries out
background
checks on the student to gather information on what might be the
factors affecting his or her studies. This is done in one-on-one
meetings or in some cases, with the presence of the parents, so as to get
a better understanding of the situation and thence to formulate a better
course of remedial measure/s.
In case of financial assistance to economically weaker students, the
institution has exempted full fees, especially for those who have shown
a sincere urge to learn. The Don Bosco Society of the College provides
a total of Rs. 50,000/- as scholarships. The Alumni association of the
College (SACSAA) has a Scholarship Fund of Rs. 1,00,000/- per
academic year which also provides scholarships and aid to such
students.
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.)
The overall academic calendar is prepared by the college after due
consultation with the departments and different committees, with
respect to the events that the college and the departments would
conduct during the academic year. A much more detailed academic
calendar is then prepared by the departments that include dates for
conduct of tests, projects, assignment, etc. All these activities are
integrated into the college handbook, which is made available to all the
teachers and students.
Different departments work out their teaching plans for the year after
their departmental meetings, where the teaching assignments for
different papers have been uniformly distributed. In the course of this
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planning process, the methods to be used for evaluating the progress of
the students are invariably integrated.
2.3.2
How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching–learning process?
The IQAC has organised several seminars and workshops to enhance
the teaching and learning process for both the students and teachers.
For all the committees in the college, the coordinator of the IQAC is
the ex-officio member and activities are routed through the IQAC so
that the focus of such events is focused towards better learning
outcomes.
The IQAC has conducted ICT training programmes for the college
staff. In pursuance of the mandate given to the IQAC, decisions such
as introduction of smart boards and LCD projectors in classrooms,
better laboratory equipment, library upgradation, etc., were introduced.
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 interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent
learning among the students?
The faculty of the departments allow room for students to question and
engage in interactions and discussions during classroom lectures.
Students are also asked to give presentations and paper presentations in
the class on select topics.
Classroom seminar by students on relevant topics are organised in
most departments during the academic year. These seminars are done
individually or in groups which help the students at the individual level
and in collaborative learning. In a number of departments these
seminars are made mandatory and are graded. Feedback on their
performances is always given during the process.
Library and home assignments are also given to students that help in
honing independent learning skills. Students are encouraged to read
certain books and articles in addition to their library work as they carry
out their research in the library.
The Departments that have implemented the DBT Star College
Scheme have introduced a number of hands-on training programmes
which are not part of the syllabus but techniques that would be useful
for their future career in higher education and research. Students are
also assigned small projects under the guidance of the faculty. These
departments also organise workshops, industrial and institutional visits
and field trips. All these activities are conducted with the sole purpose
to enhance their skills in the subject, encourage them to take up career
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in basic sciences and to provide them with technological and
knowledge edge in a competitive world.
In all these assignments, students are sometimes asked to work on their
own while at other times they are put in teams of 3 or 4. This helps
them understand their individual strengths as well as fosters a team
spirit which is necessary in all group work.
Besides this, the departments makes extensive use of equipment such
as OHP, LCD projectors, the Edu-Sat room and Conference Room and
the library with internet facility to provide the students with additional
resources for their studies.
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?
The departments encourage and mould its students through seminars,
departmental newsletters, assignments and paper presentations in the
class. This helps in developing the critical faculty in them while
instilling in them the ability to interpret texts with situations that are
relevant to real life situations.
In addition, case studies and analysis gives the students the opportunity
to look at a situation from different perspectives thereby awakening
and nurturing their inherent creative and scientific temper.
Departments also make journals and research papers easily accessible
to the students for their references.
These practices force a student to analyse the situation and not readily
accept everything they read without applying reasonable logic and
critical thinking to the text that they are reading.
2.3.5
What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the
faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced
Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education
through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc.
The faculty in different departments make extensive use of the
facilities provided by the college to them. This includes screening
films, making powerpoint presentations, using the facilities present in
their respective laboratories and access to print and online journals.
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Specifically the College has access to online journals from
INFLIBNET, IEEE Xplore, Springer, Knimbus, Indest consortium of
AICTE and Delcon of DBT.
2.3.6
How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of
knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars,
workshops etc.)?
The institution, through the IQAC and specific departments as a part of
student enrichment programme, organises seminars, workshops and
special lectures where eminent external resource persons/experts share
their learning experiences, as well as new areas of research in specific
subjects.
The students are also encouraged to attend the various academic events
organised by different departments of the college which broadens their
knowledge base. Some departments also organise student‟s seminars
where the students themselves have animated as resource persons.
The institutional visits to institutions of repute (like CSIR institutes
etc.) have helped the students get an exposure to recent advances in
their respective fields.
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?
Counselling is a process that focuses on enhancing the psychological
well-being of the person, such that the individual is then able to reach
their full potential. This is achieved by the counsellor facilitating
personal growth, development, and self-understanding, which in turn
empowers an individual to adopt more constructive life practices.
To augment the personal guidance given to the students by faculty
members [whenever required], the college has a Students Development
Services Cell which offers additional guidance and advice. The
counselling offered is both for personal as well as career. Furthermore,
all students get the opportunity to be part of 2-3 days personal
development programme which is conducted at Siloam, the extension
campus for Transformational Leadership of the college, which is
located on the banks of the Umiam lake.
The process that is followed during the counselling sessions differs
according to the need of the client. However a standard clinical
interview is taken in the initial sessions which further helps in
temporary diagnosis (According to DSM-IV-TR/ DSM-V) and
referrals.
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Number of students who came for counselling:
Year
Total number of students Male
2010
2011
2012
2013
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2.3.8
32
39
40
52
Academic
counselling
7
3
9
5
22
18
16
15
Personal
counselling
18
21
28
38
Female
10
21
24
28
Psychosocial
counselling
7
15
3
9
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?
The faculty of the departments engages in classroom debates,
discussions, case analysis, open book exams, literature reviews,
interactions and organises seminars, lectures, presentations, hands-on
training, tutorial and remedial classes, besides using ICTs in the
classroom in order to help the students understand the course content.
As a result the students have become more enthusiastic about the
subject, pro-active in their interactions in the classroom and more
focused in their manner of approach to the texts.
2.3.9
How are library resources used to augment the teaching- learning
process?
The faculty of the departments makes extensive use of both
departmental and the main library to prepare notes, lectures and to
refer to critical material on the prescribed texts as well as on relevant
topics or issues encountered in the texts.
The usage of the library resources is also encouraged among the
student community through assignments related to research and student
projects, literature review, presentation on select topics for seminars,
etc.
2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the
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curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If „yes‟,
elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional
approaches to overcome these.
Till date the faculty of the College has been able to complete the
courses assigned to them on time. However, occasionally when the
course content is not covered by the end of the session due to
unforeseen events like bandhs, curfews or unscheduled holidays, the
faculty arrange for additional classes to complete the course
requirement.
On the other hand, several faculty members make it a practice to take
extra lectures from the beginning of the academic session in
anticipation of such unforeseen events causing a problem to their
course completion.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching
learning?
This is done through student feedbacks, periodical tests, terminal and
selection exams, assessments, and interactions with the faculty
members as well as the interactions of faculty and students.
Furthermore, suggestion boxes which have been placed around the
campus are sources for receiving anonymous suggestion or feedback
from the student community in relation to the quality of teaching and
learning.
2.4
2.4.1
Teacher Quality
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.
Highest
qualification
Permanent teacher
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Part Time teacher
PG
Associate professor
Male
14
1
12
Female
7
1
6
-
-
Assistant
professor
Male
Female
7
10
1
2
40
35
2
5
Total
38
5
95
7
The college, through the local media publicises its intentions for
recruitment of qualified and competent teachers whenever there is a
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need or a vacancy. The concerned departments perform a well-defined
description of the job requirements as well as the desired qualities of
the potential candidate, so that they are clear about the person who will
be a future colleague. This is in addition to the stipulated UGC norms
which are mandatory.
For deficit posts, the college is able to mostly retain the talent. In case
of those who are directly remunerated by the college, the institution
has, over the years, enhanced the package so as to retain the teachers.
In addition, the work environment is healthy and congenial which
makes most personnel want to remain.
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.
To augment their classroom lectures and to equip their faculty with the
latest developments in relevant fields of studies, some departments
meet the need by organising special lectures, guest lectures, talks and
workshops at the local, regional and national seminars/conferences and
workshops are also organised to provide for more intensive exploration
of select themes.
Since the institution was a pioneer in the region in terms of introducing
courses like biotechnology, computer science, etc., a substantial chunk
of their faculty members have remained and thus have the experience
and the qualification to handle these subjects effectively. Furthermore,
the presence of such faculty helps towards mentoring the more junior
faculty members giving them the much needed direction they need in
the subject.
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
Number of faculty
Programmes
nominated
2009 2010
2011 2012 2013
Refresher courses
3
7
6
7
13
Orientation programmes
3
3
7
2
1
Staff training conducted by the university
1
1
-
-
1
Staff training conducted by other
institutions
-
-
1
-
5
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Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc.
1
4
1
1
5
As a strategy to continuously upgrade the skill set and
knowledge of its faculty, the institution organises annual staff
development programmes on emerging areas of higher
education by external experts.
Besides these, teachers are regularly sent for training in other
areas, for example:
o Counselling skills at Siloam, the transformational
leadership centre at Umiam, in 2011 and 2012.
o National workshop on learning how to teach for new
college teachers, at Christ University, Bangalore, in
August 2013.
o Faculty development programme for Christian colleges
in India, in October 2013, by the All India Christian
Higher Education, New Delhi.
o International workshop on administration of higher
education, at Christ University, Bangalore, in 2010
b)
Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to
empower and enable the
use of
various tools and
technology for improved teaching-learning
Teaching learning methods/approaches:
Some of the programmes conducted by the institution are as
follows:
o One day workshop for the faculties entitled as „Procedures
of Evaluation‟ on 16th November 2013 by the St. Anthony‟s
College Unit of the Meghalaya College Teachers
Association.
o National Workshop on Maintenance of Opto-Analytical
Instruments (NWMOAI)-2013 by the Department of
Chemistry.
o Guest Lecture „Cold Water Fisheries‟ for the faculties and
students in August 2013 by Dr. D. Sarma, Principal
scientist, DCFR, Bhimtal
o Training programme on Laboratory Practices in Biological
Sciences for the Lab Assistants on March 4, 2013 by the
Department of Bio - Chemistry.
o Workshop on Reconceptualization of Education and
Reconstruction of Pedagogy for 21st Century on 16th
February 2013 by the Research Cell
o Intensive Workshop on Question Paper Setting on
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November 19, 2012 by the St. Anthony‟s College Unit of
the Meghalaya College Teacher‟s Association.
o Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Workshop for the
faculty in March 2012 by the Department of Business
Administration in collaboration with ISI, Bengaluru
o Education beyond curriculum, a 3-day workshop for heads
of departments for innovation in teaching, at Christ
University, Bengaluru.
Cross cutting issues
o Symposium on Women‟s Health Issues on 12th October,
2012 by the Women‟s Cell.
o One day seminar on “Women‟s Health” on 11th September
2012 by the Women‟s Cell.
o Panel Discussion on Social, Political and Economic Agenda
for the Meghalaya Government on July 31, 2013 by the
Research Cell in collaboration with the Departments of
Political Science and Economics with financial support
from the ICSSR – NERC, Shillong
o One day seminar on “The Environment and Us: A Synergy”
on 22nd June 2011 by the Women‟s Cell.
o Panel Discussion on “Women: A Value Concept” on 10th
December 2010 to celebrate World Human Rights Day by
the Women‟s Cell
o One faculty member from each department was nominated
for attending a training programme for administering firstaid at Nazareth Hospital in March 2013.
Audio Visual Aids/multimedia
o The IQAC regularly conducts training programmes for the
faculty in the usage of audio visual aids/ multimedia
whenever there is an upgradation of technology. The most
recent training programme was for the usage of smart
boards, which has been installed in many of the classrooms
and laboratories.
c)
Percentage of faculty
Invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars /
Conferences organized by external professional agencies
Approximately 20%
Participated in external Workshops / Seminars /
Conferences recognized by national/ international
professional bodies
More than 90%
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Presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
conducted or recognized by professional agencies
Approximately 20%
2.4.4
What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg:
providing research grants, study leave, support for research and
academic publications teaching experience in other national
institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)
As per UGC guidelines, study leaves or lien are granted to faculty
members who are undergoing research for the duration of their research
work as well as teaching assignments in other institutions within the
country and abroad. Furthermore, the college provides „seed money‟ for
initiating research. Classes of faculty who are undergoing such
activities are adjusted within the department so that department
functions smoothly and the concerned faculty can concentrate on
his/her research work.
In order to encourage and support faculty to undertake more research
publication of their work, the college has a peer reviewed journal
„Spectrum’, separately for social sciences and physical and life
sciences.
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
contributed
to
such
performance/achievement of the faculty.
The institution does not have any of its faculty members receiving any
award for excellence in teaching. However, in recognition of their
contribution in teaching, one faculty members have received Fulbright
Scholarship, while two others have received DBT overseas associateship in Virginia Tech and North Carolina state university.
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, in some of its programmes and courses, have used the
process of evaluation of its infrastructure, material and teaching
methodology by students. This has resulted in better formulation of the
course content and the duration of the course as well as pedagogy.
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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?
At the beginning of the academic session, the teachers inform the
students about the schedule of tests, assignments, projects, etc. that will
be expected during the course of the year. These arrangements have
already been discussed at the departmental as well as college level. In
that sense, both the teacher and the taught are aware of what is to be
done. This information is also available in the College Handbook.
In addition, the department discusses question papers, exam pattern
and model answers in the classroom to enable the students to be
familiar with the university evaluation process.
Answer scripts for class tests and terminal tests are given to students
for their perusal after they are evaluated [along with necessary
comments from the evaluator], so that the student may see the positives
and negatives of their responses to the questions asked of them.
The faculty of the different departments have attended workshops on
Examination Reforms, Question Paper Setting and Evaluation of
Scripts organised by the IQAC and the College.
2.5.2
What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the
institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the
institution on its own?
The affiliating university has not had any major evaluation reforms for
several years. On its own initiative, the institution has been adopting
the following approaches:
o Internally, the departments hold class tests, give assignments
and engage in question and answer sessions with the students as
part of the evaluation process.
o The college also conducts Terminal Tests and Selection Tests
which involves all students and teachers.
o In addition, the institution also includes evaluation through
seminars, class participation, projects, assignments and
presentations.
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?
Whenever the university introduces any evaluation reforms, the college
is able to implement the reforms without any difficulty. Reforms
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initiated and introduced by the college are also implemented in letter
and spirit by all members of the faculty. Besides the workshops on
Examination Reforms, Question Paper Setting and Evaluation of
Scripts have benefited all faculty members and also contributed to
effective implementation of the reforms.
2.5.4
Provide details on the formative and summative assessment
approaches adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few
examples which have positively impacted the system.
In terms of formative approach for developing a student, the
departments use several methods. Class interactions and individual as
well as group assignments help a student learn to cope by themselves
as well as interact and cooperate with others. Feedback on their
performance in such practices helps a student understand themselves
better in terms of what they have achieved with respect to analytical
prowess, communication and presentation skills, self confidence as
well as team dynamics.
In terms of summative assessment, other measures like tests, projects,
class attendance, etc. are used. Regular feedback on such measures
helps students know where they stand at different times of the
academic year.
2.5.5
Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring
transparency in the internal assessment during the last four
weightages assigned for the overall development of
(weightage for behavioural aspects, independent
communication skills etc.)
rigor and
years and
students
learning,
Corrected answer scripts of terminal tests and class tests as well as
assignments and projects have been shown to students with comments
for improvement as well as well as personal interaction, whenever
needed. Thus, the student would have an early assessment of how
he/she is doing and make the necessary adjustment/ changes.
In several departments, internal assessment weightages of 10 – 30
marks are given covering the areas of knowledge, behaviour,
presentation, communication skills, etc.
2.5.6 What are the graduates attributes specified by the college/
affiliating university? How does the college ensure the
attainment of these by the students?
The college desires that its graduates develop academically as well in
other areas for overall development – it desires its students to come up
to the measure of its stated mission.
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In terms of academics, the teaching, tests, case studies, assignments,
seminars, projects etc., are usually used as measures for developing
cognitive ability.
In terms of soft skills and social skills, the college have several
programmes where students can take part. These include skill oriented
programmes in Information technology, communication, personality
development as well as sports and cultural events, visiting, spending
time and helping the less privileged/ neglected of society, such as
orphanages, old age homes and schools for special education, etc..
Field trips and treks also have helped students develop a questioning
attitude and leadership qualities along with a respect for each other.
2.5.7
What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with
reference to evaluation both at the college and University level?
At the College Level departments streamline the internal marks on
criteria involving performance, attendance and co-curricular
participation of each student. In general, all the departments of the
College always take the cumulative performances of the students in the
class tests, assignments, presentations in the class, Terminal Test and
Selections to come up with a reliable and consistent picture of the
students‟ potential and performance. This assures objectivity in
evaluation. Normally, the matter of grievance related to evaluation is
resolved to the satisfaction of student and teacher alike, at the level of
the department. Cases which are referred to the principal constitute a
very small minority.
At the university level, grievances for evaluation are handled by the
examinations department. Re-assessment or re-evaluation is handled
by this authority with due consideration for sanctity and security of
examiners and following the norms stipulated in the rule and
regulations of the university. To carry out this exercise the university
charges a certain fee per paper to be re-evaluated.
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?
It is the endeavour of the institution that every student who goes
through its educational process would develop a well rounded
personality. In that respect, we desire a student who is intellectually
competent, morally and socially capable, a citizen who can contribute
to nation building, a person who is sensitive to the needs of others.
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This desire of what should be the learning outcome is communicated to
faculty members in general meetings as well as in one-on-one sessions
with the management and through the orientation programme
conducted by the IQAC for the staff of the College. The younger
generation faculty are also given orientation and training at Siloam- the
transformational centre of the college on counselling skills and to
imbibe the mission of the college.
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.
The institution puts up the performance of the students with respect to
their tests, attendance, assignments, etc. on the respective notice boards
of different departments. This helps the students to be aware of the
rewards of their efforts and the requirement for extra effort in the case
of others.
A review of the performance of our students in the university
examinations in the last four years clearly indicates how effective the
system has been in leading to desirable results.
Stream
Year
B.Sc.
2010
2011
2012
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
2010
2011
2012
2013
Year
BA
B.Com
BBA
PG courses
No. of university
toppers from the
college
40
49
58
54
45
42
44
45
4
5
4
8
6
9
7
9
First class
College
%
University
%
90.82
99.16
97.76
95.17
96.29
96.39
95.01
90.94
86.51
93.61
85.25
92.70
100
100
100
100
College
%
94.59
95.56
94.56
91.86
86.36
91.05
96.41
94.49
92.53
91.50
83.09
91.41
91.67
93.05
88.82
97.50
University
%
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Madhusudan Saha
Asem Satyapati
Devi
2.6.3
14
18
10
11
10
25
24
21
Subject
Chemistry
2010
2011
2012
2013
MCA
2010
2011
2012
2013
Research for Ph.D.
Name
Location
of
research
Milan C Dutta
Organic Lab, St. Anthony‟s College, Shillong
M.Sc.
Biotechnology
100
100
84.21
78.94
83.33
96.15
100
84
100
100
90
86.48
83.33
96.15
100
84
Topic
Result
dated
Synthesis of
1,2,3,4 –
tetra hydropyrimidine
analogoues
from active
methylene
compounds
Green
synthetic
approach to
octohydroqu
eenozolines
of their
biological
activities
Green
approach to
synthesis of
Nhetrocycles
via
formylated
active
methylene
compounds
12
July
2010
18
Nov,
2011
22
May,
2012
How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the
institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended
learning outcomes?
Throughout the academic year the institution keeps a tab on the
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progress and performance of the students through various measures
like tests, assignments, projects, attendance, class participation as well
as issues related to personal discipline and behaviour of the student.
Departments conduct regular class tests. A terminal test is conducted in
mid-session and the selection test at the end of the academic session.
Regular assignments are given to students by the departments which
are graded. Internal tests which are graded and contribute to the overall
marking are conducted by a number of departments.
Classroom seminars, case studies and projects are conducted by most
departments and are graded.
As a result, the students have performed above the university average
in all years, while in some departments students have secured ranks
and first classes as well as 100% pass percentage.
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?
The college through its placement officer attached to the Students
Development Services arranges for campus placements of different
organisations. In addition, the placement officer also regularly puts up
job vacancies and competitive exams for job vacancies in both private
and public sector organisations in the Placement Notice Board.
The topic of entrepreneurship is already integrated into several courses
such as commerce, business administration, MCA, etc. where students
are taught not just theories of entrepreneurship but also given a push
towards understanding their environment and how to grasp such
opportunities through entrepreneurial activities.
To encourage innovation and research aptitude a number of
departments require their students to present seminars on select topics,
and/or project work and/or hands-on training.
2.6.5
How does the institution collect and analyze data on student
performance and learning outcomes and use it for planning and
overcoming barriers of learning?
The institution has in place a system of terminal tests and selection test
with weightage of 40% and 60% respectively and the results from
these are used to evaluate their performance. In addition, departments
conduct class tests, assignments, projects, etc. which further augments
the effort of the institution to analyse the performance of the student.
In cases where students have not performed to the level expected, oneon-one interactions are held with the respective faculty or department
to gauge reasons for under performance and find out ways and means
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to overcome them.
It has been observed that there is a positive correlation between
attendance and performance of the student. In this light, the institution
emphasises 75% as the minimum required attendance for eligibility to
appear in the university or college examinations.
2.6.6
How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of
learning outcomes?
To monitor and ensure the achievement of its learning outcomes the
college depends mainly on the evidence of results obtained in the
regularly conducted class test, internal examinations and university
examinations. Internal Assessments, Project work and assignments
assessed and evaluated by departments also contribute to the results
obtained. The institution is developing newer technologies to handle
and monitor the vast amounts of data generated.
Mandatory courses in basic IT, communications skills and the equal
emphasis placed on value education and ethics will ensure learning
outcomes are not only achieved but also surpassed.
2.6.7
Does the institution and individual teachers 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.
Yes, the institution uses the outcomes as indicators to gauge the
performance of the students.
In relation to academics, this is primarily measured with respect to
class attendance, performance in various tests, assignments, group
activity and presentations.
However we have not used these outcomes as the only indicators of
growth in life of the students.
In terms of how the person has developed socially and morally, how
sensitive and tolerant they are to others who are different from
themselves, the measures are a bit difficult to be quantified.
Nonetheless, the participation of the individual in class and various
programmes, the soft skills they have added on to their personality, etc.
are indicators of how they have developed as a person.
Interviews and feedback from students after they have gone through
any of the other measures gives us a better picture with respect to the
changes that the student has undergone internally.
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY
AND EXTENSION
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 Department of Chemistry has a recognized Organic
Chemistry Research Laboratory by NEHU, Shillong.
The Department of Fishery Science is recognized by the
Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati as a nodal research
agency.
The Cancer and Tumour Immunology Research Laboratory are
also recognized by the Assam Don Bosco University,
Guwahati.
The Bio-Informatics Facility sponsored by the DBT, is also
recognized by the DBT, Govt. of India as a centre of research.
The Institutional Bio-Tech Hub is also sponsored and
recognized as a centre of research by the DBT, Govt. of India.
3.1.2
Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and
address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition?
Mention a few recommendations made by the committee for
implementation and their impact.
The College does have a Research Cell.
Composition: It is comprised of 18 internal members
representing various departments of the College and 3 external
members having significant research experience. The Research
Cell is presently headed by the Br. Albert L. Dkhar (Principal)
as the Chairman and Dr. Kishor S. Rajput of the Department of
Economics as the Coordinator.
Recommendations: Following are the major recommendations
made by the Research Cell:
(a) Organizing a series of faculty and student development
programmes
(b) Encouraging and motivating the staff of the College to
undertake research, extension and consultancy activities
(c) Publishing two peer reviewed journals (Print as well as
Online)
(d) Providing the staff e-mail IDs at the domain of the College
website.
Impact: The College could successfully organize a series of
faculty and student development programmes. Many faculty
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members have been motivated and undertaken research and
extension services. E-mail IDs in College website domain have
already been provided to the staff. The College is likely to
have the first issue of the two Peer Reviewed Journals by May
2014, one for the Humanities, Social Sciences and
Management and the second one for Science and Technology.
3.1.3
What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate
smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/
projects?
The College is committed to facilitate its faculty to undertake
quality research projects and lead them to their logical
conclusions. In this regard, the College ensures:
i. Autonomy to the Principal Investigator (P.I.)
The College provides complete autonomy to the Principal
Investigator (P.I.) as it believes in the honesty, integrity and
sense of responsibility of the staff.
ii. Timely availability or release of resources
The College has the tradition of prompt release of funds to
the P.I. as soon as it is released to the institution by the
sponsoring agency.
iii. Adequate infrastructure and human resources
The College has adequate infrastructure and human
resources to carry out research in subjects taught in the
College and most of the areas of specialization of the
faculty.
iv. Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to
teachers
In case of genuine and urgent needs, the researchers
particularly those pursuing Ph.D, are extended help at the
departmental level and College level with regard to the
provisions of reducing teaching load and providing extra
leave to carry out his or her research.
v. Support in terms of technology and information needs
As far as the IT needs are concerned, the College has one of
the best infrastructure in place for the benefits of the
researchers. All the departments are provided round the
clock internet access. The College also subscribes to many
print and e-journals / online journals through INFLIBNET
(NLIST), Delcon, IEEE journals, etc.to keep abreast the
researchers of the latest developments in the subject(s) of
their interest.
vi. Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization
certificate to the funding authorities
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Proper auditing is performed by the competent authority
and utilization certificates are submitted in time to the
funding agencies.
vii. Any other
Faculty members are always encouraged to carry out
independent and collaborative research. The College also,
under the initiatives of the Research Cell, has been
encouraging its staff to avail the benefits and advantages of
various doctoral and post-doctoral schemes and research
funds available from various institutions and organizations.
If need arises, the College provides funds to buy equipment
and to set up basic infrastructure for research in the
department.
3.1.4
What are the efforts made by the institution in developing
scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among
students?
The College carries out the following activities and
programmes to develop and inculcate scientific aptitude,
temper and research culture among students:
Seminars, Workshops, Conferences and Invited Talks on
current and relevant research topics.
Hands-on Training on experiments, not part of the syllabi,
for the students of science disciplines.
Industrial and Institutional visits.
Students‟ involvement in the projects carried out by the
faculty.
Besides these, the Department of Computer Science has the
IEEE Student Branch which provides the platform for
developing scientific aptitude, temper and culture. Students‟
Projects which are part of their curricula also help in achieving
the same goals.
3.1. 5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research
(Guiding student research, leading Research Projects, engaged
in individual/collaborative research activity, etc.
Dr. U. Sengupta of the Department of Zoology is having a
DBT sponsored twinning project in collaboration with the
Directorate of Cold Fisheries Research, ICAR, Bhimtal
entitled
“Development
and
Characterization
of
Microsatellite Markers and Assessment of Genetic
Diversity of Schistura sikimaiensis from North East India.”
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Dr. U. Sengupta of the Department of Zoology is currently
undertaking a Major Project entitled “Molecular
Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Biochemical
Characterization of Honey Bee Species (Apis) from the
North Eastern Region of India”, funded by DBT, Govt. of
India.
Dr. U. Sengupta of the Department of Zoology is also
carrying out a major research project, in collaboration with
NBFGR, Lucknow, entitled “Participatory Programme on
Exploration and Characterization of Fish Germplasm
Resources and Indigenous Knowledge in North-Eastern
Region of India.”
The Department of Zoology, under the leadership of Dr. U.
Sengupta, has also undertaken a commendable initiative to
establish Institutional Biotech Hubs (IBT Hubs), funded by
the DBT, to facilitate future research by both faculty and
students. Currently research projects and training for faculty
and students are carried out at the Hub.
Dr. Sanku Dey of the Department of Statistics submitted the
final report of the major research project on “A Study of
Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Slum
Population in Shillong City, Meghalaya”, funded by the
UGC, New Delhi in 2013.
Dr. S. Dey is also carrying out collaborative research works
with Visva Bharati University, Indian Statistical Institute,
Kolkata, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, The
William Mary College, Virginia, USA, Mashad University,
Iran, Clemson University, USA, and the Connecticut State
University, USA which have led to high quality
publications.
Dr. L. I. Singha of the Department of Biochemistry is
carrying out a twinning project, sponsored by DBT, in
collaboration with the Chemical Science Division of the
Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati entitled as
“Design Synthesis and Biological Properties of Novel
Adamantinetetrahydropyrimidine/Quinazoline Hydrid.”
Dr. R. N. Bhuyan of the Department of Fishery Science is a
recognized Research Guide of Assam Don Bosco
University, Guwahati. Two (2) scholars are currently
working under him for their Ph D.
Dr. R. N. Bhuyan is also the Principal investigator of an
ongoing major research project on “Exploration and
Artificial
Propagation
of
Chocolate
Mahseer
(Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) and its conservation at
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Shillong and other selected areas of Meghalaya” , funded
by the UGC, New Delhi.
Dr. Bhuyan is currently having another Major Research
Project on “Assessment of Population Structure and
Genetic Diversity of Chocolate Mahseer (Neolissochilus
hexagonolepis) in Selected Water Bodies of Meghalaya.”
sponsored by the Government of Meghalaya.
Dr. Anjan Das of the Department of Computer Science is
currently pursuing one UGC Minor Project entitled “ A
Study of Using Association Rule Mining in Wireless
Censor Networks”. He is also currently guiding two Ph.D
students, registered under Assam Don Bosco University,
Guwahati.
Dr. L. I. Singha of the Department of Biotechnology is a
recognized Research Guide of Assam Don Bosco
University, Guwahati. Four (4) scholars are enrolled under
her for their Ph D.
Prof. D. Kharkongor of the Department of Physics is
pursuing his Ph.D under NEHU.
Dr. S. Saikia, Department of Physics has an ongoing Minor
Research Project on “Ratchet Effect and Stochastic
Resonance in Under Damped Periodic Potential System”
funded by UGC, NERO.
Prof. D. Lyngdoh of the Department of Zoology is
currently pursuing his Ph.D.
Dr. S. Saikia, Dr. S. Chutia and Prof. D Kharkongor of the
Department of Physics have submitted a project entitled as
“Study of the Electro-pollution levels in the city of
Shillong, Meghalaya” to SERB-DST.
Prof. Probidita Roychoudhury of the Department of
Computer Science is currently pursuing her Ph.D from NIT
Shillong.
Prof. Medari J. Tham of the Department of Computer
Science is currently pursuing her Ph.D from Assam Don
Bosco University, respectively.
Fr. J. Joseph, Head of the Department of Computer Science,
is pursuing his Ph D.
Prof. K. K. Singh, Prof. G. D. Pyrtuh, Prof. C. M. Swer and
Prof. G. Marwein of the Department of Economics are
currently pursuing their Ph.D under NEHU.
Dr. Kishor Singh Rajput, Department of Economics is
already empaneled as a Research Guide in Assam Don
Bosco University, Guwahati.
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Prof. R. Nath, Department of Fishery Science, has
successfully completed one Minor Research Project on
“Traditional Fishing Techniques in Khasi and Jaintia hills”,
funded by the UGC-NERO, Guwahati in 2012.
Dr. Y. Satya of the Department of Commerce also guided
the following research projects for MBA degree under
IGNOU, New Delhi:
(a) “Need-based Diversities in Formal and Informal
Capacity Systems in East Khasi Hills District of
Meghalaya” of D. Amrita in 2012.
(b) “Product-Based Multi-value Systems in Jaintia Hills of
Meghalaya” of Ibanlumlang Mary Marboh in 2012.
(c) “A Study on Information Communication Technology
Services of Directorate of Agriculture, Meghalaya” of
Canning S. Shabong in 2011.
Dr. J. N. Viswakarma (Retd Prof. of the Department of
Chemistry) successfully carried out a Major Research
Project on “Green Approach to Organic Synthesis via
Formylated Active Proton Compounds”, funded by the
UGC, New Delhi in 2011.
Dr. Y. Satya, Department of Commerce completed a Major
Research Project, funded by the UGC, entitled as “Resource
Protective and Producible Modes: Understanding the
Perspective and Transitions in North-eastern States” in
2011.
Dr. Y. Satya completed another Major Research Project,
funded by the Indian Council for Social Science Research
(ICSSR) entitled “Transit Market Synchronizations:
Reinforcing Strategic Intent in North East” in 2011.
Dr. Bashida Massar of the Department of Zoology
successfully completed a Minor Research project, funded
by the UGC, on “Ultra-structural and Other Analytical
Studies to Assess the Possible Impact of Some Pollutants
on Common Carp Inhabiting Umiam Lake” in 2011.
Dr. Y. Satya, Department of Commerce has been currently
pursuing another Major Research Project, funded by the
Planning Commission entitled as “Skills Development in
Meghalaya: An Appraisal” since 2011.
Dr. J. N. Viswakarma (Retd Prof. of the Department of
Chemistry) guided two candidates, namely Dr. Madhusudan
Saha and Dr. Asem Satyapati Devi to their Ph D degrees
under NEHU between 2009 and 2011.
Dr. K. S. Rajput of the Department of Economics
completed one minor research project on “An Analytical
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Study of the Problem of HIV/AIDS in the Context of
Sexual Health Behaviour of College Students of Shillong”
funded by the UGC, NERO, Guwahati in 2011.
Dr. S. Chutia, Department of Physics, completed one minor
Research project on “A Study of Certain Properties of
Superfluid Helium-4 Using Macro-Orbital Theory”, funded
by the UGC, in 2010.
Prof. R. K. Purkayastha, Department of Political Science,
had a Minor Research Project entitled “Political Behaviour
of the Tribal Youth of Meghalaya: A Case Study of Youths
in Colleges of Shillong”, from UGC-NERO in 2009.
Dr. M.A. Laskar, Head, Department of Biotechnology,
guided successfully one research scholar to his M.Phil
degree in 2009.
Dr. Y. Satya completed a Major Research Project, funded
by the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR),
entitled as “Assessment and Mapping of Feminine
Modalities Towards Occupational Preferences and
Selectivities” in 2009.
3.1.6
Give details of workshops/ training programmes/
sensitization programmes conducted/organized by the
institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research
and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.
Industry Oriented Training Programme and Certification
Workshop on “Enterprise Data Analytics and Business
Modeling” for the students during September 23 - 28, 2013,
organized by the Research Cell in collaboration with the
Departments of Business Administration, Commerce and
Economics and with New Delhi Institute of Management as
the Knowledge Partner.
Students‟ Workshop on “Computational Statistics” was
held on September 12, 2013, organized by the Department
of Statistics.
Faculty enrichment programme entitled as “Workshop on
Publishing Research Articles in Top Tier Social Science
Journals: An Experiential Perspective” by Dr. D. Dutta of
University of New Hampshire of the USA, organized by the
Research Cell on August 16, 2013.
Workshop on “Biological Techniques and Tools for
College Teachers” on July 9 -25, 2013, organized by the
Department of Biotechnology / Biochemistry
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National Workshop on “Particle Physics” on March 21-23,
2013, organized by the Department of Physics.
Faculty Enrichment Programme entitled as “Training in
Research Techniques and Applications” on March 20-21,
2013, organized by the Research Cell.
National Workshop on “Social Science Research
Methodology for SC / ST Candidates” during March 4 – 13,
2013, funded by the ICSSR, New Delhi and organized by
the Department of Economics.
National Workshop on the “Use of SPSS in Social Science
Research” during November 30 – December 6, 2012,
funded by the NEC and ICSSR-NERC and organized by the
Department of Economics
Training programme on “Bioinformatics Tools for Protein
and DNA analysis” for the faculties and students on March
31, 2012, organized by the Department of Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
National Workshop on the “Use of Statistical Tools through
SPSS in Social Science Research: Theoretical and Practical
Orientations” during November 14 – 19, 2011, funded by
the NEC and ICSSR-NERC and organized by the
Department of Economics
National Workshop on “Emerging Trends in Nano
Chemistry (NWETNC)-2011”, organized by the
Department of Chemistry.
Talk on “Computer Aided Bioprocess Engineering” for the
faculties and students on May 28, 2011, organized by the
Talk on “Bioinformatics in Cancer Research” for the
faculties and students on May 21, 2011, organized by the
Students‟ Workshop on “Introduction to Bioinformatics and
Drug Design” on May 6 – 7, 2011, organized by the
Training Programme on “Biological Databases and
Sequence Analysis” for the students on April 9 -7, 2011,
organized by the Department of Biotechnology/
Biochemistry
Training programme on “Basic Aspects of Bioinformatics
for the Students on March 18, 2011, organized by the
National Seminar on “Global Trends in Modern Chemistry
(NSGTMC-10)-2010”, organized by the Department of
Chemistry.
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National Workshop on “Embedded Systems” on November
12 – 13, 2010, organized by the Department of Computer
Science.
Training programme on “Docking and In silico Screening”
for the faculties and students on November 6 -16, 2010,
Biochemistry.
Platinum Jubilee Seminar on “Recent Trends in Green
Chemistry - Its Prospects & Challenges – 2009”, organized
by the Department of Chemistry.
Workshop on “FOSS (Free and Open Source Software)” for
the faculties and students on November 13 – 14, 2009,
organized by the Department of Computer Science in
partnership with Meghalaya Information Technology
Society & RedHat India Pvt. Ltd.
One Day Workshop on “BOSS” for the faculties and
students on October 23, 2009, organized by the Department
of Computer Science.
Training programme on “Introduction to Immunology and
Microbiology using Online and Offline Multimedia Tools”
for the faculties and students on October 19 - 31, 2009,
Biochemistry.
Faculty Empowerment Programme entitled as “Basic Issues
in Research Methodology” in September 2009, organized
by the Research Cell.
3.1.7
Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise
available with the institution.
Name of the
Faculty
Department
Prof. S. Dey
Statistics
Prof. E.
Shangpliang
Music
Prof. K. K. Das
Music
Prof. B. P. Shadap
Music
Research Area
and Expertise
Bayesian
Inference
Reliability
Theory
Biostatistics and
Record Data
Analysis
Western music
Indian Classical
music
Regional music
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Prof. M. A. Laskar
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. H. G.
Lyngdoh
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. L. I. Singha
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. V. M. Wann
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. P. Warjri
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. A. M. Susngi
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. C. E. Sawian
Biotechnology /
Biochemistry
Prof. K. K. Singh
Economics
Prof. K. S. Rajput
Economics
Molecular
Biology, Plant
Tissue Culture,
Bioinformatics
ProteinChemistry
and
Enzymmology
Tumor
Immunology,
Inflammation
and Cancer,
Antiinflammation
and Anti-cancer
drug discovery
Animal Cell
Culture,
Microbiology,
Bioprocess
Engineering and
Food
Biochemistry,
medicinal plants,
diabetology, free
radicals and
antioxidant
Molecular
Biology,
Molecular
Genetics
Malaria
immunology,
Molecular
Biology,
Immunology
Energy and
agricultural
issues of North
East India
Reproductive
health and
gender issues
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Prof. R. N. Bhuyan
Fishery Science
Prof. D. Ghosh
Prof. S. Kharbuli
Prof. R. Nath
Fishery Science
Fishery Science
Fishery Science
Prof. S. Chutia
Physics
Prof. S. Saikia
Physics
Prof. U. Sengupta
Zoology
Prof. B. Massar
Zoology
Prof. F. Marbaniang
Hindi
Prof. M. Lyngdoh
Philosophy
Prof. A.
Chakraborty
Philosophy
Prof.R. K.
Purkayastha
Political
Science
Prof. K.H. Shen
Prof. A. Das
Political
Science
Comp. Science
Fish Physiology
and
Biochemistry,
Fish Biology,
Capture
fisheries,
Aquaculture
Limnology
Limnology
Aquaculture
Low
Temperature
Physics, in
general, and
Superfluid
Helium, in
particular
Stochastic
Processes and
Nonlinear
phenomenon
Biotechnology
and Genetics
Environmental
Sciences and
Electron
Microscopy
Comparative
Study on
Folklore
Philosophy of
Religion
Western
Philosophy and
Indian
Philosophy
Research on
coalitional
politics in India
Regional Parties
in Meghalaya
Data Mining
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Prof. Y. Satya
Prof. J. N.
Viswakarma
Prof. C. K.
Kharsiing
3.1.8
Commerce
Chemistry
Mass Media
Marketing and
Skill
Development
Organic
chemistry
Structuralism
Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers
of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and
students?
The College has developed a network with scholars of
eminence who visit the campus and interact with the teachers
and students. The efforts of the various departments and cells
of the College in attracting scholars of repute to deliver their
lectures are as under:
The Department of Statistics invited Shri A. Marbaniang,
Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of
Meghalaya, Shillong to deliver a lecture on the “Official
Statistics of Meghalaya” in November 2013.
The Department of Zoology organized lectures:
o In collaboration with INSA/ISCA Shillong chapter to
mark 100 years of ISCA in India on October 30, 2012.
The eminent speakers were Prof. S. K. Saidapur (FNA,
FNASc, FASc.) and Prof. B. A. Shanbhag (FNA,
FNASc, FASc.)
o Dr. Umesh Mishra, Scientific Adviser to NEC and
Scientist, Paleontology Division, GSI, Shillong on
“Paleontology in Meghalaya” in 2010.
o Shri Bryan Kharpran, Secretary Meghalaya Adventure
Association on “Caving and fauna in Caves of
Meghalaya” in 2010.
o Prof.
Anupam
Chatterjee,
Department
of
Biotechnology, NEHU, on “Human Genome”, and
Prof. N. Saha, Department of Zoology, NEHU, on
“Liver Cholestasis” in 2010.
The Department of Fishery Science organized a guest
lecture, on “Cold Water Fisheries” delivered by Dr. D.
Sarma, Principal Scientist, DCFR, Bhimtal in August 2013.
The Department of Botany invited:
o Prof. B. D. Sharma of Jodhpur University to deliver a
lecture on Paleobotany in 2010.
o Sri. R. Nainamalai, DFO, Research and Development
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Wing of Govt. of Meghalaya, IFS delivered a lecture
on “Forest of Meghalaya” in 2013.
The Department of Biochemistry/Biotechnology jointly
invited Dr. V. Ramasubramanian, Prof. of Physics, Nuclear
and Medical Physics Division, School of Advanced
Sciences, VIT University, Vellore, and
DR. K.
Mahalingam, Associate Prof. and Chair, Division of
Biomolecules and Genetics, School of Bio Sciences and
Technology, VIT University, Vellore, delivered lectures to
the faculty and students on March 19, 2013 on “Recent
Trends in Research Methods in Biotechnology ”
The Department of Commerce invited Prof. I.C. Gupta a
Management Expert from Indore and experts of Financial
Services from SEBI, Guwahati to address the Commerce
Students.
The Department of Economics invited the following
eminent persons for different lectures:
o Dr. Deepak Mohanty (Executive Director, RBI,
Mumbai), Dr. B. K. Bhoi (Adviser, MPD, RBI,
Mumbai), Ms. Sangeeta Das (Director, DoC, RBI,
Mumbai) and Shri P. K. Jena (Regional Director, RBI,
Guwahati) visited the College on June 7, 2013 to
interact with the faculty and students of Economics,
Commerce and Business Administration departments.
o Shri Paul Lyngdoh, MLA, Meghalaya, Shri Toki Blah,
Retd. IAS officer, Shri David Laitflang, President,
Shillong Press Club and Smt. Angela Rangad, an NGO
activist visited the College, as experts of a panel
discussion, to interact with the faculty and students on
July 31 2013.
o Prof. Devkamal Dutta, Associate Professor of Strategic
Management and Entrepreneurship, University of New
Hampshire, USA interacted with the students of
Economics, Commerce and Business Administration
departments on August 14, 2013.
o Dr. Dutta also interacted with the faculty members on
August 16, 2013.
o Prof. Sumanta Biswas of New Delhi Institute of
Management trained around 40 students of the
departments of Economics, Commerce and Business
Administration departments on “Business Data
Analysis” during September 23 – 28, 2013.
The Department of Mizo invited Prof. Dr. C. Nunthara,
Professor Emeritus and Prof. K. Donaghue, Professor of
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Mass Communication of NEHU, Shillong to interact with
the students of the department.
The Department of Hindi invited Prof. D. K. Chaubey,
Head of the Department of Hindi, NEHU and Dr. S.
Pandey, Head, Department of Hindi, Shillong College to
interact with the students of the department.
The Department of Music invited the following experts
and academicians to interact with the faculty and students
of the department:
o Prof. Dr. Ravindra Bharali from Tripura Central
University.
o Prof. (Mrs) Dr.Helen Giri, retd Professor, NEHU
o Prof. (L) Pascal Malngiang Political Science, NEHU
o Prof. (Mrs) L. Syiem, Department of Creative and
Culture Studies.
o Prof. Desmond Kharmawphlang, Department of
Creative and Culture Studies.
The Department of Political Science invited:
o Mr. Naveen Chawla, Former Election Commissioner of
India to deliver lecture on “Election Reforms in India.”
o Prof. Peter Pozefsky, an Expert on Russian History,
College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, USA, to deliver a
lecture on “Russian Modern History”
o Dr. Gwen Schuggs, Medical Anthropologist,
Appalachian State University, Boone, USA, to lecture
on “Research Opportunities in Social Anthropology”
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?
Sabbatical leave was granted to two faculty members of
Department of Biotechnology/Biochemistry. This has helped
them to carry out their research in a thorough and in-depth
manner and as a result, the horizons of their understanding of
the subjects also expanded. This provision has motivated other
faculty in the College to take up Major Research Projects and
to avail this leave facility to do justice with the projects.
3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in
creating awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of
research of the institution and elsewhere to students and
community (lab to land).
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The various departments of the College have made efforts to
generate awareness and transfer the research findings to
students and community in the following ways:
The Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
published an article in the TIMES OF INDIA on 7th Nov
2013 to highlight its research findings on anti-cancer drug
discovery. A survey in relation to the incidence of oral
cancer among indigenous people of Shillong and
surrounding villages was conducted as part of a student
dissertation project.
The Department of Fishery Science, based on their
research outcomes, organized an awareness programmes on
issues concerning conservation of indigenous fishes in the
local rivers and streams of Meghalaya.
Dr. Sanku Dey of the Department of Statistics authored a
book based on his research findings, entitled “Study of
Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Slums
of Shillong City” published by LapLambert Academic
Publishing, Germany, for the dissemination of the outcome
among the researchers, academicians and planners.
Dr. Y. Satya of the Department of Commerce authored the
ICSSR sponsored research report as a book entitled
“Occupational Inclinations of Tribal Women in Meghalaya”
published by Concept Publishing Company (P) Ltd., New
Delhi, for the wider dissemination of the findings.
Dr. Y. Satya also authored another book based on her
research findings, entitled “Development Scenario of
North-East India” published by DVS Publishers, Guwahati.
Dr. K. S. Rajput of the Department of Economics
authored the ICSSR sponsored research report as a book
entitled as “Fertility and Health Behaviour Among Hindu
and Muslim Women in Assam” published by Concept
Publishing Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
Dr. F. Marbaniang of the Department of Hindi published
some of her important academic pieces, relating to Khasi
folktales, in Meghalaya Darpan, (March 2010), Prantaswar
(November 2011) and NEHU Journal (2011).
Prof. E. Shangpliang of the Department of Music has
published some of his important academic works related to
music which include a music book arranged with tonicsolfa, and staff notation entitled “Synrop Lynti Bneng”
(2012) and a song book complete with music, lyrics, staff
notation and guitar parts entitled “Ki Sur Na Dohnud”
(2012) which is self-composed.
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3.2
Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1
What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research?
Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation
and actual utilization.
The College at present does not have an exclusive budget for
research. However to run the activities of the Research Cell an
amount of `.1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh) is allocated
annually. Likewise the College also provides a reasonable
amount of fund annually to the departments which they are free
to utilize for research related activities.
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 College provides seed money for the initiation of projects
at the department level. If need arises, the College also provides
funds to buy equipment and to set up basic infrastructure for
research in the department. Equipment required for Students
Research Projects are also purchased by the College.
Approximately 15 percent of the faculty has availed this
facility.
3.2.3
What are the financial provisions made available to support
student research projects by students?
The financial provisions for the students‟ research projects vary
from department to department. In Biochemistry and
Biotechnology Departments, the financing is done from the
departmental budgets. The Departments under the DBT Star
College Scheme provide necessary support to students for
undertaking small projects which are not under the curriculum.
The DBT Star College Scheme also has financial allocation for
organising hands-on trainings for the students.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute
interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite
examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in
organizing interdisciplinary research.
The faculty members of the College discuss about the possibility
of having interdisciplinary projects with their colleagues of other
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departments at an informal level in the beginning. Subsequently,
the proposals are placed and discussed at a meeting of the
research cell and accordingly decisions are taken.
The Departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology carried out
research work in different fields of Biotechnology by sharing the
expertise with Departments of Chemistry and Fishery Science.
These collaborations through the projects “Assessment of
Population Genetic Structure of Chocolate Mahseer
(Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) in Selected River Bodies of
Meghalaya” and “Green Approach to Organic Synthesis via
Formylated Active Proton Compounds”, have led to publications
in journals of repute.
3.2.5
How does the institution ensure optimal use of various
equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff
and students?
It has been a practice in the College to share expensive research
equipment among departments. The inter-departmental
collaborations also allow for optimal use of the resources.
Facilities like Bio-informatics facility and the Institutional
Biotech Hub are centrally located and are easily accessible for
research work by all interested faculty and students. These
facilities have also been utilized for training of the faculty and
students and in some cases for extension services.
For optimal and efficient uses, the institution also works in the
areas of capability enhancement of the staff and the student
through the various capacity development programmes.
Some departments even maintain log books for every
equipment that is used, to keep track of their usage and wear
and tear. To minimize the wear and tear of the equipment and
machineries, the College has a very good system in place for
their proper maintenance.
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 College has received grants from a number of agencies that
have helped to develop research facilities.
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These grants include the following:
Funding
Agency
Purpose
AICTE
Setting up of Institutional Biotech
Hub
DBT Star College Scheme for
enhancement of Laboratories
Expansion and up-gradation of
infrastructure including research
infrastructure and subscription of
journals both print and electronic.
Subscription of journals
DST, GoI
Up-gradation of Equipment
DBT, GoI
Setting up of Cancer and Tumour
Immunology Laboratory
DBT, GoI
DBT, GoI
UGC CPE
Phase II
Amount
received (`)
19 lakhs
54 lakhs
25 lakhs
Only
Instruments
12.87 lakhs
The Department of Computer Science received grants for
acquisition of computer machines from UGC and also grants
for subscription of e-Journals of Springer, etc from the UGC
(CPE) and AICTE.
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 completed
projects and grants received during the last four years.
Details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received
in the last four years are provided as follows:
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Minor Projects
Nature
of the
Project
Name of
the
Department
Duration
Year
From-To
Fishery
Science
2011-12
Computer
Science
2011-13
Physics
2008-10
Physics
2013-till
date
Zoology
2010-11
Economics
2008-10
Political
Science
2009-11
Name of
the
Title of the project
funding
agency
Traditional Fishing techniques in
UGC,
Khasi and Jaintia hills, Meghalaya
NERO
Study on Association Rule Mining
UGC,
Algorithms in WSN (Wireless
NERO
Sensor Network)
A Study of Certain properties of
UGC,
Superfluid Helium-4 using MacroNERO
orbital theory
Ratchet Effect and Stochastic
UGC,
Resonance in Under damped
NERO
Inhomogeneous periodic systems
Ultra-structural
and
other
analytical studies to assess the
UGC,
possible impact of some pollutants
NERO
on common carp inhabiting
Umiam Lake
HIV/AIDS and sexual behavior of
UGC,
College students of Shillong,
NERO
Meghalaya
Political Behaviour of the Tribal
Youths of Meghalaya:A Case
UGC,
Study of the Youths of The
NERO
Colleges in Shillong
Total Grant (`)
Sanctioned Received
Total
Received
(`)
1.12,500/-
1.12,500/-
1.12,500/-
1,61,000/-
1,61,000/-
1,61,000/-
80,000/-
80,000/-
80,000/-
1,75,000/-
1,75,000/-
1,75,000/-
2,00,000/-
2,00,000/-
2,00,000/-
87,000/-
87,000/-
87,000/-
95,000/-
95,000/-
95,000/-
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Nature
of the
Project
Name of
the
Department
Major Projects
Statistics
Name of
the
funding
agency
Received
Total
Received
(`)
4,25,000/-
4,00,000/-
4,00,000/-
8,00,000/-
1,51,000/-
1,51,000/-
UGC, New
Delhi
6,08,300/-
6,08,300/-
6,08,300/-
ICSSR,
New Delhi
5,81,575/-
5,81,575/-
5,81,575/-
3,84,850/-
3,84,850/-
3,84,850/-
Duration
Year
From-To
2010-13
A Study of socio-economic an
demographic characteristics of
slum population in Shillong city,
Meghalaya
UGC, New
Delhi
2011- till
date
Skills
Development
Meghalaya: An Appraisal
Planning
Commission
New Delhi
2008-11
Commerce
2008-11
2007-09
in
Resource
protective
and
producible
Modes:
Understanding the Perspective
and Transitions in North-eastern
States
Transit
Market
Synchronizations: Reinforcing
Strategic Intent in North East
Assessment and Mapping of
Feminine modalities towards
Occupational preferences and
Selectivity
ICSSR,
New Delhi
Total Grant (`)
Sanctioned
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Biotechnology
/ Biochemistry
2011- till
date
2009-12
Fishery
Science
2011-till
date
Chemistry
2009-11
2009-12
Zoology
2011-till
date
Design, Synthesis & Biological
Properties
of
Novel
Adamantanetetrahydropyrimidine
/quinazoline hybrids
Bioinformatics Infrastructure
Facility for Biology Teaching
& Research
Exploration
and
artificial
propagation
of
Chocolate
Mahseer
(Neolissochilus
hexagonolepis)
and
its
conservation at Shillong and
other selected
areas
of
Meghalaya.
Green approach to Organic
Synthesis
via formylated active proton
compounds
Molecular
Assessment
of
Genetic
Diversity
and
Biochemical Characterization
of honey bee species (Apis)
from the North Eastern Region
of India.
Establishment of Institutional
Biotech Hubs (IBTHubs)
DBT, Govt.
of India
12,87,000/-
6,08,000/-
6,08,000/-
DBT, Govt.
of India
32,00,000/-
32,00,000/-
32,00,000/-
UGC, New
Delhi
8,05,800/-
5,00,500/-
5,00,500/-
UGC, New
Delhi
7,00,000/-
7,00,000/-
7,00,000/-
DST-SERB
39,13,000/-
39,13,000/-
39,13,000/-
DBT
19,00,000/-
19,00,000/-
19,00,000/-
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Nature of the
Project
InterDisciplinary
Projects
Name of
the
Department
Fishery
Science and
Biotechnology
Duration
Year
From-To
2010-13
Assessment of Population Genetic
Structure of Chocolate Mahseer
(Neolissochilushexagonolepis) in
Selected
River
Bodies
of
Meghalaya
Name of
the
funding
agency
Department
of
Fishery Sc.,
Govt. of
Meghalaya
Total Grant (`)
Sanctioned
Received
Total
Received
(`)
6,05,000/-
6,05,000/-
6,05,000/-
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3.3
Research Facilities
3.3.1
What are the research facilities available to the students and
research scholars within the campus?
The Department of Botany has Mini Research Lab with inoculation
chamber.
The Department of Zoology has well equipped laboratories in
terms of infrastructure including instruments, uninterrupted power
supply, continuous water supply, internet access and reference
books. It also has two research laboratories - the Biochemical
Genetics Laboratory and the Population Genetics Laboratory.
The Department of Chemistry has a Green Chemistry Laboratory
and a Nano Chemistry Laboratory.
The Department of Computer Science has state-of-the-art computer
labs with internet facilities. Also the department has e-subscription
to IEEE, Springer, KNimbus and NLIST journals.
The Departments of Biotechnology and Biochemistry have lab and
research facilities viz., Biochemistry Lab, Animal Cell Culture
Facility, Plant Tissue Culture, General Purpose Lab, Microbiology
Culture Room & Transfer Area, Microbiology Media Preparation
Area, Molecular Biology Lab cum Seminar Room, Cell Biology,
Biochemical Analysis Lab, Protein Chemistry Lab, Immunology
Lab, Orchidarium, Ornamental Plants Enclosure. These labs are
also well equipped.
The Department of Fishery Science also has a well equipped
research laboratory.
The College also has an Institutional Biotech Hub, sponsored by
the DBT, GoI, which is equipped with State- of the Art equipment
and instruments.
The College also has a Bio-Informatics Facility (BIF), sponsored
by the DBT, and e-Journal access through the DELCON
Consortium.
The College also possesses a sophisticated language lab.
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 areas of research?
The College upgrades the basic infrastructure required for research in
terms of creating space and basic equipment. The College also
allocated funds to departments from special assistance fund like the
UGC-CPE fund and the DST. The departments are encouraged to also
apply for minor and major research projects through which equipment
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required in the emerging areas of research are acquired. Committees
are formed at the departmental level to look into the above issues.
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 Institution receives grants from a number of funding agencies like
the UGC-CPE, DBT, DST, AICTE and Ministry of DONER.
Some of the instruments purchased and facilities created are as
follows:
Instruments and Equipment:
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Spectrophotometer visible range,
Thermal Cycler, ELISA Reader, Benchtop fermenter, CO2
incubator, Compound Microscopes, Inverted Microscopes,
Fluorescence Microscopes with photography attachment, Table
top centrifuge, Refrigerated High Speed Centrifuge, Vertical gel
electrophoresis systems, Horizontal gel electrophoresis systems,
Gel Rocker, Gel Documentations, UV Transilluminators,
Electrotransfer System, Dry Baths, Water Baths, Cryo Cans, BOD
incubators, Incubators, Incubator Shaker, Electronic Balances,
Pristaltic Pump, Fraction Collector, pH meters, Polarimeter,
Variable volume Micropipettes, Ultra pure water system, Double
Distillation Units, Autoclaves, Tissue Homogenizers, Vaccum
pump, Hot Plates, Cyclomixers, Magnetic Stirrers, Hot Air Oven,
BOD Incubator, Rotary Flask Shaker, Projection Microscope, and
Water Bath Shaker, Thermal Cyclers, Stereo Zoom Microscopes
with photography attachment, Rotovapour, Laminar floors, GPSs,
Research purpose telescope, Computer systems, Firewall machines
etc.
Facilities created:
Institutional Biotech Hub, Bioinformatics Facility(BIF), Cancer
and Tumour Immunology Laboratory, Computer Laboratory.
3.3.4
What are the research facilities made available to the students and
research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories?
The students, research scholars and the faculties of the Department
of Fishery Science are in constant interaction with various
Universities and Laboratories in the country e.g. NEHU, GU,
ICAR institutes like CIFA, CIFE, CIFRI, DCFR, KVKs and state
fisheries depts. of Meghalaya and Assam
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The Bioinformatics facility and the Institutional Biotech Hub of the
College also provide research facilities to scholars of various
departments.
The research scholars and faculty involved in the twinning research
programmes visit these collaborating institutes for using their
facilities.
3.3.5
Provide details on the library/information resource center or any
other facilities available specifically for the researchers?
The College has e-Subscription to IEEE, Springer, KNimbus,
INFLIBNET, and NLIST journals and journals available through
DELCON consortium, to meet the information needs of the
researchers. The College also subscribes to many print peer-reviewed
journals.
The departments of the College have access to Bio-Informatics facility
and Language Labs.
3.3.6
What are the collaborative research facilities developed/created
by the research institutes in the College? For ex. Laboratories,
library, instruments, computers, new technology etc.
At this point of time the College does not have facilities created with
the help of collaborating institutes.
3.4
Research Publications 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): There are no
patents that have been filed by the faculty.
Original research contributing to product improvement: So far the
research endeavor of the researchers in the College has been more
on the theoretical and basic research.
Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or
improving the services:
The following are some of the research conducted by the faculty
which has benefited the community:
o The Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
conducted a survey in relation to oral cancer among
indigenous people of Shillong and surrounding villages. The
findings provided information on different aspects of oral
cancer.
o The Department of Fishery Science, based on their research
experiences, has been regularly organizing outreach
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
3.4.2
programmes for village communities to give them the basic
knowledge of modern practices of fish culture and create
awareness about the importance of conservation of fish
diversity.
The findings emanating from the survey on Slum Population
by Dr. Sanku Dey of the Department of Statistics helped to
provide certain concrete suggestions which were of immense
benefit to the planners to address various issues affecting the
slum population of Shillong city.
The study on sexual health behaviour of the College students
of Shillong by Dr. K. S. Rajput have shown that many students
are exposed to the threat of getting infected with HIV / AIDS
and other sexually transmitted diseases and Teen age
pregnancy. As per the finding, these social issues need urgent
attention of the policy makers and health administrators.
The research by the faculty of departments of Biochemistry
and Biotechnology on the assessment of the water quality of
the Wahumkhrah River will provide information about water
quality and health risks to the population living alongside the
river upon exposure to water from the river.
The research work by Dr. B. Massar assessment of the
possible impact of some pollutants on common carp inhabiting
Umiam Lake provide information on the health status of the
lake and the fish population which led to the awareness of the
pollution level in the lake.
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social
development
Research on drug discovery against cancer and inflammation
by the faculty of departments of Biochemistry and
Biotechnology is aimed at better treatment of the medical
conditions.
The department of fishery science developed a fish hatchery at
Rtiang village of Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya to produce fish
seed.
Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research
journal(s)? If „yes‟, indicate the composition of the editorial board,
publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any
international database?
The College published a research journal entitled Spectrum in the year
2009. In continuation, the College has decided to publish two double
blind peer reviewed journals in the month of May 2014 with the
following names:
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Spectrum: Humanities, Social Sciences and Management
Spectrum: Science and Technology
The composition of the Editorial Board members of Spectrum: Humanities,
Social Sciences and Management are:
Managing Editor
Rev. Br. A. L. Dkhar, Principal
Chief Editor
Dr. R. Purkayastha, Head of the Dept. of Political Sc.
Editors
Dr. K.S. Rajput, Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. R. Wankhar, Assistant Professor of Khasi
Prof. B.S. Lynghdoh, Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Y. Satya, Associate Professor of Commerce
Members
Dr. C. K. Kharshing
Prof. J. Shylla
Dr. A. Chakraborty
The composition of the Editorial Board members of Spectrum: Science and
Technology are:
Managing Editor
Rev. Br. A. L. Dkhar, Principal
Chief Editor
Dr. M. A. Laskar, Head, Department of Biotechnology
Editors
Fr. J. Joseph, Vice Principal and Head, Department of
Computer Science
Dr. H.G. Lyngdoh, Head, Department of Biochemistry
Dr. C.S. Rao, Head, Department of Botany
Dr. R.N. Bhuyan, Head, Department of Fishery Science
Members
Dr. E. Karim, Dr. L. I. Singha, Dr. T. Challam, Dr. J.
Sharma, Prof. S. Diamai, Dr. S. Kharbuli, Dr. A. Das,
Dr. S. Chutia, Dr. J. J. Dickie, Dr. P. Bhattacharjee, Dr.
U. Sengupta
3.4.3
Give details of publications by the faculty and students:
Publication per faculty
Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer
reviewed journals (national / international)
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
Chapter in Books
Books Edited
Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers, Citation
Index, SNIP, SJR, Impact factor, h-index.
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The following are the publication of the Faculty and Students of the
College:
Dey, S. (2013). Study of Socio-economic and Demographic
Characteristics of Slums of Shillong City. LapLambert Academic
Publishing, Germany. (ISBN:978-3-659-44580-4)
Dey, S., Dey, T. and Maiti, S. S. (2013). Bayesian Estimation and
Prediction Intervals for a Maxwell Distribution under Conjugate
Prior. Model Assisted Statistics and Applications (In Press). (ISSN:
1574-1699)
Dey, S., Goswami, S. & Dey, T. (2013). Identifying the Predictors
of Child Anemia in North- East India, Journal of Health,
Population and Nutrition (In Press). (ISSN: 1606-0997)
Dey, S., Dey, T, Mahdi, S. & Ahmadi, Z. (2013). Bayesian
Inference for Generalized Exponential Distribution Based on
Lower Record Values, American Journal of Mathematical and
Management Science (To Appear).(ISSN: 0196-6324)
Dey, S. & Pradhan B. (2013).Generalized Inverted Exponential
Distribution Under Hybrid Censoring, Statistical Methodology (In
Press).(ISSN: 1572-3127) IF: 0.73
Dey, S. & Dey, T. (2013). Bayesian and Classical Inference for the
Rayleigh Distribution using Progressive Type-II Censoring with
binomial removals, Applied Mathematical Modelling (In Press).
(ISSN: 0307-904X), IF: 1.71
Dey, T., Dey, S, & Kundu, D. (2013).Bayesian Inference for the
two parameters Rayleigh Distribution in Presence of Progressive
Type-II Censoring, Communication in Statistics Computation and
Simulation (In Press). (ISSN:0361-0918), IF : 0.56
Saha, M. & Vishwakarma, J. N. (2013). A facile one-pot synthesis
of
novel
1,1'-(Alkanediyl)bis(5-oxo-3-alkyl/aralkyl/aryl1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazolines and their anti-bacterial
activities., Heterocyclic Letters, 3(2), 155-162.
Chhangte, L., Chutia, S. & Jain, Y. S. (2013). A study of Phase
diagram of Liquid Helium mixtures, Indian Journal of Science and
Technology, 6(S3).
Chutia, S. & Chhangte, L. (2013). Theories of Liquid Helium-4,
Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 6 (S3)
Massar, B., Dey, S. & Dutta, K. (2013). Electron Microscopy of
Fish Gill Ultra-Structure
with reference to Water Pollution by
Municipal Wastes. Advanced Microscopy Research, 7, 1-7,
(EISSN: 2156-7581), Proquest, IF:1.633
Marbaniang, F. (2013). Khasi Lokkathayen, U Klew, Ka Tiew
Lalyngi, Samanvaya Poorvoter, April- June, 158. (ISSN: 22316132).
Baruah, C., Laskar, M.A. & Sharma, D.K. (2013). Inter-simple
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sequence repeat (ISSR) polymorphism-based analysis of diversity
in freshwater turtle genus Pangshura. African Journal of
Biotechnology, 12, 238-248, IF-0.6
S.D. Lourembam, C.E. Sawian & S. Baruah. (2013). Dysregulation
of cytokines expression in complicated falciparum malaria with
increased TGF-β and IFN-γ and decreased IL-2 and IL-12.
Cytokine, 64(2), 503-508
Syiem, D. & Warjri, P. (2013). The effect of aqueous extract
of Smilax perfoliata on blood glucose, lipids and selected hepatic
enzymes of alloxan-induced diabetic mice. 4(2), 945-955. (Scopus,
Embase, Scirus)
Devi, A. S., Helissey, P., Nongkhlaw, R. L. & Vishwakarma, J. N.
(2013). KHSO4-Assisted Michael addition-elimination reactions of
indoles with 3-dimethylamino-1-phenylprop-2en-1-ones in aqueous
media: An environment friendly synthesis of novel 3-indolyl
chalcones.Synthetic, Communications, 43 (12), 1653-1660.
Sawian, C.E., Lourembam, S.D., Banerjee, A. & Baruah, S. (2013).
Polymorphisms and expression of TLR4 and 9 in malaria in two
ethnic groups of Assam, northeast India, Innate Immunity 19(2),
174-183
D. Syiem, W. Lyngdoh, P. Warjri, D. Tariang, A. Dkhar and
A.M.R. Diengdoh (2012). Prevalence of Diabetes amongst the
Khasi and Jaintia Population of Meghalaya, The NEHU Journal,
10(1), 73-80 (ISSN.0972-8406)
Dey, T., Dey, Sanku & Kundu, Debasis. (2013).Bayesian Inference
for the two parameters Rayleigh Distribution in Presence of
Progressive Type-II Censoring, Communication in Statistics
Computation and Simulation (In Press). (ISSN:0361-0918), IF :
0.56
Joseph, J., Venkateswaran, C. J. & Clementking, A. (2012).
Virtualization in Grid Computing Through Event Based
Architecture, International Journal of Grid Computing and Multi
Agent Systems (ISSN: 0975-8135)
Dey, S. (2012). Efficiency of two risk functions of the parameter
and reliability function of Inverse Rayleigh distribution, Malaysian
Journal of Mathematical Sciences 6(1),113-124.(ISSN:1823-8343)
Dey, S. (2012).A Study of Demographic Profile of Meghalaya.,
Frontier Anthropology, Vol.1, 21-27. (ISSN: 2319-5835)
Dey, S. & Dey, T. (2012). Bayesian Estimation of the Parameter
and Reliability of a Rayleigh Distribution Using Records, Model
Assisted Statistics and Applications, 7(2),81-90. (ISSN: 15741699)
Dey, S. & Dey, T. (2012). On Bayesian Estimation and Prediction
Intervals for a Rayleigh Distribution under Conjugate prior.
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Journal of Statistics Computation and Simulation, 82(11), 16511660. (ISSN: 1563-5163)
Satya, Y. (2012). Occupational Inclinations of Tribal Women in
Meghalaya. Concept Publishing Co (P) Ltd, New Delhi.
(ISBN:13:978-81-8069-770-8)
Dey, S. & Maiti, S. S. (2012). Bayesian Estimation of the
Parameter of Rayleigh Distribution under the Extended Jeffreys
prior. Electron. Journal of Applied Statistical Analysis, Vol. 5,
Issue 1, 44 59. (EISSN:2070-5948)
Dey, S. (2012). Delivery Practices among Women in Slum Areas
of Shillong City. Health and Populations Perspective and Issues
(To appear). (ISSN: 0253-6803)
Saha, M., Karim, E., Vishwakarma, J. N. & Nongkhlaw, R. (2012).
A facile microwave assisted one-pot strategy for the synthesis of
bis-hexahydroquinazolin-5(6H)-ones. Journal of Indian Chemical
Society, 89(1), 117-120.
Das, R. (2012). Reducing Redundancy From Sensor Activity Sets
For Sensor Association Rule Mining. International Journal of
Network and Mobile Technologies, 3(2), 47-50. (ISSN: 2230-8903)
Saha, M., Karim E., Vishwakarma, J. N. & Nongkhlaw, R. (2012).
Microwave assisted one-pot synthesis of novel 1phenylethylhexahydroquinazolin-5(6H)-ones
and
bis-1phenylethylhexahydroquinazolin-5(6H)-ones. Chemical Sciences
Journal, CSJ-43.
Massar, B., Dey, S., Barua, R. & Dutta, K (2012). Microscopy and
Microanalysis of hematological parameters in common carp,
Cyprinus carpio, inhabiting a polluted lake in North East India.
Microscopy and Microanalysis, 18, 1077-1087, (ISSN 1431-9276).
Web of Science, Medline, IF: 2.495
Devi, A.S., Baruah, R.R., Laskar M.A., & Vishwakarma, J.N.
(2012). Ach inhibiting properties of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines:
synthesis and in silico studies. Chemical Sciences Journal, CSJ39. IF-3.6
Bhuyan, R. N. (2012). ITK in Fisheries from Meghalaya. In a book
(in Assamese Language) published by College Fisheries, Raha
Assam. ISBN-978-93-81694-39-8.
Rajput, K. S. (2012). Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Among the
Married Women. Mezangkari, I (1), 34 - 39. (ISSN: 2278 – 604X).
Rajput, K. S. (2011). Fertility and Health Behaviour Among Hindu
and Muslim Women in Assam, Concept Publishing Company (P)
Ltd., New Delhi, 1 – 150. (ISBN: 81 – 8069 – 780 – 0).
Rajput, K. S. & Pradhan, S. K. (2011). The Need to See the Issue
of Reproductive Empowerment of Women in their Socio Cultural
Context. In Dutta, M. K. & S. Borbora (ed) Governance Issues
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and Gender Aspects in Development: A North East India
Perspective. (ISBN: 978-93-81287-12-5)
Kharbuli, S. M. (2011). Electron Microscopy and related studies
on a hill stream fish. LAP LAMBERT Publishing Academy,
Germany
Massar, B., Dey, S. & Dutta, K. (2011). An Electron Microscopic
Analysis on the Ultra Structural Abnormalities in Sperm of the
Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio L. Inhabiting a Polluted Lake,
Umiam (Meghalaya, India). Microscopy Research and Technique,
74(11), 998–1005, (ISSN: 1097-0029), Proquest, IF:-1.79.
Devi, A. S., Helissey, P. & Vishwakarma, J. N. (2011). Synthesis
of novel bis-enaminones by KHSO4-assisted facile Michael
addition-elimination reaction of 3-dimethylamino-1-phenyl-prop-2en-1-ones with diamines in water. Green and Sustainable
Chemistry, Vol. 1, 32-34.
Devi, A. S., R. Baruah, M. A. Laskar & J. N. Vishwakarma (2011)
AChR inhibiting properties of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines:
Synthesis and In-silico studies. Chemical Sciences Journal, CSJ39.
Dey, S. & Dey, T. (2011). A note on Bayesian analysis of
decapitated generalized Poisson distribution under different loss
functions. Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research,
VII(2), 157-168.(ISSN: 1816-2711)
Dey, S., Dey, T. & Leemis, L. (2011). Bayesian estimation of the
parameter of a generalized geometric series distribution under
different priors and loss functions. Model Assisted Statistics and
Applications, Vol. 6(2), 111-119. (ISSN: 1574-1699)
Syiem, D. & Warjri, P. (2011). Hypoglycemic and
antihyperglycemic effects of aqueous extract of Ixerisgracilis DC
on normal and alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Diabetol Croat,
40(3), 89-95. (ISSN 0351-0042)
Dey, S. (2011). Comparison of relative risk functions of the
Rayleigh Distribution under type II censored samples: Bayesian
Approach. Jordan Journal of Mathematics & Statistics, Vol.4(1),
61-78. (ISSN:2075-7905)
Haq, A. & Dey, S. (2011). Bayesian Estimation of Erlang
Distribution Under Different Prior Distributions. Journal of
Reliability and Statistical Studies, 4(1),1-30. (ISSN:0974-8024)
Konwarh R., Gogoi, B., Philip, R., Laskar, M. A. & Karak, N.
(2011). Biomimetric preparation of Polymer-supported free radical
scavenging, cytocompatible and antimicrobial “green” silver
nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Citrus sinensis peel.
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 84, 338 – 345 IF-3.6
Lourembam, S.D., Sawian, C.E. & Baruah, S. (2011).
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Differential association of KIR gene loci to risk of malaria in
ethnic groups of Assam, Northeast India. Infection, Genetics and
Evolution , 11(8), 1921–1928
Kumar, V. Sawian, C. E., Mohanta, D., Baruah, S. & Islam, S.
(2011). Physical and Biophysical Characteristics of Nanoscale
Tungsten Oxide Particles and their interaction with Human
Genomic DNA. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 11.
Dey, S. & Dey, T. (2011). Rayleigh Distribution Revisited Via
Extension of Jeffreys Prior Information and New Loss Function.
REVSTAT, 9(3), 1-14.(ISSN:1645-6726), IF: 0.733
Dey, S. & Maiti, S. S. (2011).Bayesian Inference on the Shape
Parameter and Future Observation of Exponential Family of
Distributions.
Journal
of
Probability
&
Statistics,
doi:10.1155/2011/457472. (ISSN:1687-952X)
Dey, S. & Dey, T. (2011). Bayesian estimation and prediction on
Inverse Rayleigh distribution. International Journal of Information
and Management Sciences, 22(4), 343-356. (ISSN: 1017-1819)
Marbaniang, F. (2011). Hindi Tatha Khasi Ki Samajparak
Lokkataon Ka Vivechan. The NEHU Journal, Vol. IX (1), 117.
(ISSN. 0972-8406)
Marbaniang, F. (2011). Khasi Jaintia Ke Pramukh Lokotsava.
Samanvaya Poorvater, Jan – March, 304. (ISSN. 2231-6132).
Marbaniang, F. (2011). Khasi Lokkathaon Ka Vaishishtya,
„Prantswar‟. NEI Network for Academic Discourse, Vol. 1, Nov.,
121.( ISSN. 2231-6760)
Jain, Y. S., Chhangte , L., Chutia, S. & Dey, S. (2011). On the
origin of Stark effect of Rotons in Helium-II and existence of p=0
condensate. Current Science, India, 101, 769-775, (ISSN: 00113891), Scopus, IF: 0.935
Saikia, S., Jayannavar, A. M. & Mahato, M. C. (2011). Stochastic
Resonance in Periodic Potentials. Physical Review E, Vol. 83.
Saikia, S. & Mahato, M. C. (2010). Deterministic Inhomogeneous
ratchets. Physica A, Vol. 389.
Devi, A.S., Dutta, M.C., Nongkhlaw, R.L. & Vishwakarma, J.N.
(2010). KHSO4 Assisted Michael-Elimination Reactions of
Formylated Acetophenones in Water: A Facile General Green
Synthetic
Route
to
3-(Alkyl/Aralkyl/Aryl)
amino-1arylpropenones. Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 87, 739-742.
Dutta,M. C., Chanda, K. and Vishwakarma, J. N. (2010). A Facile
One-pot Synthetic Route to Tetrahydropyrimidines: Part 61:
Synthesis
of
Bis-(1-phenyl-5-oxo-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahy
droquinazolinyl) alkanes & benzene and Bis-(1-phenyl-7,7dimethyl-5-oxo-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroquinazolinyl)alkanes &
benzene. E-Journal of Chemistry, 7 (1), 281-286.
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Das, A., & Bhattacharyya, D. K. (2010). FSC: Feature Selection
using Clustering Technique. International Journal of Electrical
Systems and Control, 3(2), 55-58. (ISSN: 0975-3508)
Rajput, K. S. (2010). Antenatal Care, Institutional Delivery and
Human Development in Meghalaya. In Nayak, P. (ed.) Growth and
Human Development in North East India. Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, pp. 244 - 256. (ISBN 13:978-0-19-806363-6)
Marbaniang, F. (2010). Khasi Lokathaon Ka Mahatva. Meghalaya
Darpan, Pg. No. 35,
Satya, Y. (2010). Initiatives and Communications: Understanding
Markets for Participants (M4P) – a Case of East Khasi Hills
District of Meghalaya. In Development Scenario of North-East
India, DVS Publishers, New Delhi. (ISBN-978-81-86307-25-0)
Tumtin, S., Phuko, I. T.,
Nongpiur, A., Nongrum, R.,
Vishwakarma, J.N., Myrboh, B. & Nongkhlaw, R. (2010). One-pot
synthesis of [1,3]-Oxazine and [1,3]-Thiazine derivatives under
thermal and Microwave conditions. Journal of Heterocyclic
Chemistry, 47, 125-130.
Saha, M., Karim, E., Helissey, P., Vishwakarma, J. N. and
Nongkhlaw, R. (2010). A facile microwave assisted one-pot
synthesis of novel 1-methyl-hexahydroquinazolin-5(6H)-ones and
bis-1-methyl-hexahydroquinazolin-5(6H)-ones.
Orbital:
The
Electronic Journal of Chemistry, 3(2), 263-270
Marak, C. & Laskar, M.A.
(2010). Analysis of phenetic
relationship between Citrus indica Tanaka and a few Commercially
important citrus species by ISSR markers. Scientia Horticulturae ,
124, 345 – 348.
Singha, L. I. (2010). Cancer and the Immune System: A Basic Idea.
Zoologica, 1(1), 41-42. ( ISBN 978-81-910147-2-3)
Konwarh, R., Karak, N., Sawian, C.E., Baruah S. & Mandal, M.
(2010). Effect of sonication and aging on the templating attribute
of starch for green silver nanoparticles and their interactions at biointerface. Carbohydrate Polymers.
Dey, S & Maiti, S. S. (2010). Bayesian Estimation of the Parameter
of MaxwellDistribution under Different Loss Functions. Journal of
Statistical Theory and Practice, 4(2), 279-287.(ISSN: 1559-8608)
Dey, S. & Goswami, S. (2010). Prevalence of Anemia in Women
of Reproductive Ages in Meghalaya: A Logistic Regression
Analysis. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 40(5), 783789.(ISSN1300-0144), IF: 0.45
Dey, S. (2010). Efficiency of the Shape Parameter of the
Generalized Exponential Distribution Under Different Loss
Functions. Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operation Research,
VI(2), 163-174.(ISSN: 1816-2711)
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Dey, S. (2010). Identifying Factors for Fertility in Slum Areas of
Shillong City in Meghalaya, India. Health and PopulationPerspectives and Issues, 33(4), 205-216. (ISSN: 0253-6803)
Nath, R, & Bhuyan.R.N. (2010). Water Birds at Aquaculture
facilities in Assam: A Study. Fishing Chimes, 30(1), 114-116.
Nath, R. (2010). The current status and strategies for sustainable
Development of Fisheries Sector in Meghalaya. Coldwater
Fisheries Management, DCFR, ICAR, Bhimtal,
Nath. R. (2010). Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Fisheries of
NE India. A chapter in the Resource Book (ISBN), CIFE (ICAR),
Mumbai.
Bhuyan, R. N. (2010). ITK from Meghalaya. In Indigenous
Technical knowledge (ITK) in Fisheries of North East India- A
Resource Book, CIFE, Mumbai.
Dey, S. & Goswami, S. (2009). Fertility Pattern and its Correlates
in North East India. Journal of Human Ecology, 26(2), 14552.(ISSN: 0970-9274)
Dey, S. (2009). Comparison of Bayes Estimators of the Parameter
and Reliability Function for Rayleigh Distribution under Different
Loss Functions. Malaysian journal of Mathematical Sciences, 3(2),
247-264.(ISSN:1823-8343)
Dey, S. (2009). Bayesian Estimation of a Complex Repairable
System Under Different Loss Functions. International
Transactions in Mathematical Sciences and Computer, 2(1), 83-92.
(ISSN: 0974-5068)
Dey, S. & Goswami, S. (2009). A Multinomial Logistic regression
analysis of Anemia among North East Indian Women. Asian
Profile, 37(6), 572-557. (ISSN: 0304-8675)
Vishwakarma, J. N., Dutta, M. C., Chanda, K., Das,B., Laskar,
M.A. & Nongkhlaw, R.L. (2009). Synthesis & Antibacterial
Activities of Novel 5-Isonicotinoyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines
& Bis-(5-Isonicotinoyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines. Arkivoc,
(xiii), 131-141
Joseph, J. & Clementking, A. (2009). Event Driven Hardware for
the Event Driven Architecture through Nano Computing Models.
International Journal of Advance in Communication Engineering,
1(1), 39-42. (ISSN: 0975-6094)
Nandi, G. & Das, A. (2009). A Survey of Feature Selection
Algorithms. International Journal of Advance in Communication
Engineering, 1, 43-48. (ISSN 0975-6094).
Saikia, S. & Mahato, M. C. (2009). Dispersionless motion and
ratchet effect in a square-wave driven inertial periodic potential
system. Journal of Physics: Condensed matter, 21
Saikia, S. & Mahato, M. C. (2009). Dispersionless motion in a
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rocked periodic potential. Physical Review E, Vol. 80.
Chutia, S. & Jain, Y. S. (2009). Surface tension and surface
thickness of Liquid Heliu-4. Asian Journal of Physics, 18, 299304.(ISSN:0971-3093)
Chutia, S. & Jain, Y. S. (2009). Logarithmic singularities of
Specific heat and related properties of Liquid Helium-4 near
lambda point. Asian Journal of Physics, 18, 305-312. (ISSN: 09713093).
Nath.R, Kalita.K & Bhuyan, R.N. (2009). Fish Marketing in
Assam. Fishing Chimes, 28(10/11), 28-30.
Bhuyan, R. N., Ghosh, D. & Sarma, D. (Eds.). (2009). Fish and
Fisheries in North East India, Recent advances and Rebuilding. 1284. ISBN 81-90 2028-5-5.
Bhuyan, R. N. (2009). Histological studies of gonads of Labeo
gonius with reference to induced breeding, at mid-altitude area of
Shillong, Meghalaya. In Fish and Fisheries in North East India,
Recent advances and Rebuilding. ISBN 81-90 2028-5-5.
Bhuyan, R. N. (2009). Development of hill aquaculture in North Eastern India. In Coldwater Fisheries Management, Directorate of
Cold water Fisheries Research (ICAR), Bhimtal.
Vishwakarma, J.N., Dutta, M.C., Chandra, K., Das B., Laskar,
M.A., & Nongkhlaw, R.L. (2009). Synthesis and anti-Bacterial
activities of ovel5-isonicotinoyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines and
bis-(5-isoni cotinoyl -1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidines). ARKIVOC,
XIII, 131 – 141.
Baruah, S., Lourembam, S.D., Sawian, C.E., Baruah, I. &
Goswami, D.
(2009). Temporal and Spatial variation in
MSP1clonal composition of Plasmodium falciparum in districts of
Assam, Northeast India. Infection, Genetics and Evolution , 9, 853859
3.4.4
Provide details (if any) of
Research awards received by the faculty: So far the faculty of the
College has not received any award.
Recognition received by the faculty from reputed
professional bodies and agencies, nationally and
internationally:
o Dr. R.K. Purkayastha, Head of the Department of Political
Science received the prestigious Fulbright – Nehru
Fellowship as visiting faculty to the College of Wooster,
Wooster, OH, USA in 2011.
o Dr. M. A. Laskar, Head, Department of Biotechnology, was
granted the DBT Overseas Associateship to Virginia Tech,
Virginia, USA, 2012.
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o Dr. U. Sengupta has been awarded DBT Overseas
Associateship to North Carolina State University, NC, USA,
2013.
o As recognition, Dr. Sanku Dey, of the Department of Statistics
is the Secretary, of the prestigious The Indian Chapter of
International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA)
o Editorial Activities of Dr. Sanku Dey:
- Associate Editor of the American Journal of Mathematical
and Management Sciences
- Associate Editor of Journal of Statistics and Mathematics
- Member of the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of
Mathematics and Statistics.
- Member of the Editorial Board of the Trends in Applied
Sciences Research.
- Member of the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of
Applied Sciences.
- Member of the Editorial Board of the InterStat.
- Associate Editor of Journal of Statistics and Mathematics.
o Dr. Sanku Dey as a Reviewer of the following journals:
a) Opsearch b) Metron c) American Journal of Mathematical
and Management Science d) Journal of Applied Statistics e)
Pakistan Journal of Statistics f) Communication in StatisticsSimulation and Computation. g) Scientific Journal International
h) Asian Journal of Scientific Research i) Asia Pacific Journal
of Health Research. j) Pakistan Journal of Statistics and
Operation Research. h) Electronic Journal of Applied Statistical
Analysis i) Journal of Statistical Research j) Hacettepe Journal
of Mathematics and Statistics k) Journal of Reliability and
Statistical Studies. l) Journal of Applied Stochastic Models and
Business industries
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o Faculty members of the Departments of Biochemistry and
Biotechnology:
- Served in the publication committee of the “ProceedingsNational Seminar on Global Trends in Modern Chemistry”,
December, 2010.
- Acting as Reviewer for Elsevier Journal and Editorial
Board of Asian Journal of Conservation Biology.
- Serving as Editorial Board members of College Journal.
o Dr. Simanta Chutia of the Department of Physics is a member
of the executive committee of the Physics Academy of
Northeast (PANE).
o Prof. K. K. Singh of the Department of Economics is the Vice
President of the Meghalaya Economic Association (MEA).
o Dr. K. S. Rajput of the Department of Economics is a member
of the executive committee of the North East Economic
Association (NEEA).
o Some of the faculty members of the Department of Computer
Science are Reviewers of all the National Conferences and
International Conference conducted by the Department. Some
of the faculty members are also the members of the Editorial
Board of the College Research Journal.
Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and
international recognitions for research contributions: The College
is yet to initiate such incentives.
3.5
Consultancy
3.5.1
Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing
institute-industry interface?
The College has initiated the process to establish institute-industry
linkages by getting departments to be involve in such activity.
The following departments have established such linkages.
The Department of Computer Science has department-industry
linkages with CISCO, RedHat, Oracle, Tally Academy Department
of IT Meghalaya.
The Department of Mass Communication has tie ups with event
management companies like Ten Sports, and football clubs like
Shillong Lajong football club, to provide media services from time
to time.
3.5.2
What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy?
How is the available expertise advocated and publicized?
Significant activities of the College are reported by the local media in
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both print and electronic, which allows the community to know about
the fields of expertise available in the College.
3.5.3
3.5.4
How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise
and available facilities for consultancy services?
The College encourages the staff to explore the opportunities available
from different sources and then formalize them into concrete
agreements like signing of MOUs with the beneficiaries. Some
departments like the Departments of Business Administration and the
Computer Science are offering consultancy to the state government
departments and private agencies.
.
List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the
institution and the revenue generated during the last four years.
The consultancy services offered by the faculty of the College include:
The Department of Business Administration, at present, is
extending a consultancy service to the Border Area Department,
Govt. of Meghalaya and is getting an annual revenue of
`.8,00,000/- (Rupees Eight lakhs) only. The consultancy service
started in August 2012.
The Department of Computer Science provides PC acquisition and
their maintenance, ICT-enabled consultancy, Internet connectivity
and troubleshooting, WIFI connectivity and troubleshooting and
DTP works for the College and various departments. It allowed the
College to save around 10 percent of the expenses that would
otherwise have to be incurred.
The Department of Computer Science had collaboration with the
Department of Information Technology, Government of
Meghalaya to organize MEGHABYTES 2011 on the 8th and 9th
September 2011. It was an event where corporates, bureaucrats,
scholars and social activists converge and discuss on the theme:
Community Empowerment in North East India through ICT. The
department received a consultancy fee of `. 2,00,000/- (Rupees
Two lakhs) only for organizing the event.
Dr. Bashida Massar of the Department of Zoology did a
consultancy work with DBCIC Museum, Mawlai on the State
Animals, Birds and Plants of the North-Eastern States of India,
2009.
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income
generated through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use
for institutional development?
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The income generated through consultancy services offered by the
faculty of the College normally goes as remuneration to the faculty
involved, travelling and lodging expenses and partly as institutional
overhead.
3.6
Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1
How does the institution promote institution-neighborhoodcommunity network and student engagement, contributing to good
citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students?
As part of the effort of the College to translate the vision of holistic
education in to reality, the College encourages the active involvement
and participation of the faculty and students in activities that
contribute to nation building, good citizenship and social service. The
College has a number of associations/clubs that augment these
services, by organising various activities in and outside the College
campus. Some of these programmes are listed below:
The NCC and NSS wings of the College have officially adopted
the immediate surroundings of the College which Bomfyle road,
Hopkinson Road, to ensure cleanliness in these places. The
BOTANIC CLUB of the Department of Botany and Anthonian
Youth Club (AYC) also actively support in this endeavor.
Martyr‟s Day is observed annually on Kargil Divas on the 26th
July, to remember the sacrifice of Martyrs of the Kargil War which
also include the Late Captain K. Clifford Nongrum, Mahavir
Chakra, an alumnus of the College.
The NSS wing of the College conducts Blood Donation Camp
every year to help the humanity at large. The students of the Boys
hostel are regular blood donors to persons in need.
The NSS has also adopted a village, Rtiang in Ri Bhoi District to
provide community services in the village.
The Anthonian Youth Club (AYC) of the College organized an
Anti-Tobacco Rally in 2013 to create awareness about the health
hazards of tobacco consumption where around 2000 students of the
College participated.
The CYBER CLUB of the College conducts annual IT courses for
the students of the College not in the computer science department,
the under privileged school students and for evening school
students in the city.
The students of the departments of the College also visit different
centres like the SOS Children‟s Village, Mother Theresa
Orphanage and other such charitable organizations to extend help.
The Department of Fishery Science conducts training programme
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for farmers and rural youth on fish cultivation and other related
issues.
The Department of Mass Communication conducted a Photography
classes for inmates of Juvenile Jail of Shillong in 2011. The
students of the department are also the members of Project
Shillong which promotes citizens‟ involvement in social issues. For
example, in 2009, the students assisted the traffic police of Shillong
in their duties.
The Department of Music organized concerts in different schools
and Colleges to learn music appreciation.
The Students Club-Minnova of the Department of Business
Administration donated 2 computers to the orphanage at
Sahsniang, Jaintia Hills in 2011. The students of the department
also organize sensitization programmes in old-age homes,
orphanages, to sensitize students on the needs of the senior citizens
and orphans.
Some of the students are members of charitable organizations like
Ramakrishna Mission and others to extend their services for the
cause of the humanity.
The students of the College organized street plays:
o To create awareness on “voting and enrollment” organized by
the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills,
Shillong.
o Every year to create awareness and sensitize people on many
other socio-political issues.
3.6.2
What is the Institutional mechanism to track students‟ involvement in
various social movements/activities which promote citizenship roles?
The College keeps record of the students enrolled as members in
Cyber Club, NCC, NSS, AYC, and Prayer Groups of the College and
monitors their performance.
The Students‟ Development Services (SDS), along with the Office of
the Principal, and supported by the Office of the Rector, keeps track of
the students‟ involvement in various activities conducted under the
initiatives of various departments, associations and clubs of the
College. Last but not the least, some students of the College are
members of active non-governmental organizations and pressure
groups like the KSU, FKGJP, RBYF, CSWO, ICYM, Alumni
Associations of various schools etc. who are serving the society in
different capacities.
3.6.3
How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall
performance and quality of the institution?
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It is mainly done through the Parents-Teachers meetings organized
every year at two levels- one at the department level and the other at
the College level. The College encourages the parents and guardians
to meet the concerned department of their ward as and when deemed
necessary. Some departments like the Department of Physics maintain
a visitor‟s book wherein comments from the visitors (including
parents and guardians) are recorded and necessary corrective actions
are taken whenever necessary.
The Alumni Association of the College namely St. Anthony‟s College
Shillong Alumni Association (SACSAA) which include a large
section of parents, educators and eminent personalities are actively
involved in the all-round development of the College through their
active participation. Besides their views are reflected in the decisions
of the College as they also are the members of the IQAC.
Some departments have formal feedback system and some others take
informal feedbacks to overcome inadequacies, if any, of various
aspects of teaching-learning and other programmes related activities.
The College also obtains continuous feedback and opinion of the
students through the Suggestions Box which are placed at different
locations in the College campus. Departments such as Business
Administration and Mass Media receive feedback about the students
through their department - industry interactions.
3.6.4
How does the institution plan and organize its extension and
outreach programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four
years, list the major extension and outreach programmes and their
impact on the overall development of students.
The planning and organization of the extension programmes is done at
the department level or at the executive meeting of the
association/clubs. Some programmes are planned at the institutional
level. All programmes are sanctioned by the office of the Principal, in
consultation with the IQAC, departments and Research Cell of the
College. Programmes are planned before the beginning of the year and
accordingly the programmes are then earmarked in the College
calendar. The following is the list of only some of the programmes
conducted.
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Name of the
Department
Year
Computer Science
2013
2012
2011
2010
Name of the Programme
Cyber Club class for Non-Computer
Students: In-house
Cyber Club for Evening Working
Children
Reach out Programmes - Outside
Students: In-house
Children
Students: In-house
Children
Students: In-house
Children
Approx.
Budget
(`.)
Impact
12,700/9,000/40,000/12,500/The beneficiaries got the impetus to
8,500/- learn and gain knowledge with regard to
Information technology and the know
35,000/how to work with computers.
6,000/- Besides the students of the Cyber Club
greatly benefit
8,000/32,000/6,000/7,200/29,800/-
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2009
2011
Physics
2013
Zoology
Chemistry
2013
2012
Students: In-house
Children
Reach out Programmes -Outside
Visit to schools in connection with
International Year of Chemistry
Physics Reach out to Schools
5,000/7,000/29,500/10,000/- Very Positive
Students were highly motivated to take
15,000/- up Basic Sciences in their higher
studies.
Hands-on Training for students of St.
Francis Xavier Secondary School,
Mawdiangdiang on:
Action of Salivary amylase on Starch
Identification of Blood Groups from
Humans
Opening and Closing of Stomata
Study of Photosynthesis
Hands-on Training for the less
privileged students of St. John Women‟s
Evening School, Laban on the Uses of
Microscope and Study of Cells.
5,000/Created interests in basic biological
sciences and led to student joining
getting an exposure.
5,000/-
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2013
2011
2010
Economics
2009
2011
Mass
Communication
2012
Hands-on Training on Centrifugation
Hands-on
Training
on
PCR,
Chromatography, Spectrophotometry
for students of :
o St. Anthony‟s Higher Secondary
School, Laitumkhrah
o Seven Set Higher Secondary
School, Malki
o Holy Child Higher Secondary
School, Demthring
Awareness
Programme
on
Environmental Education at Nongtraw
Village, near Sohra
Trekking and Cleaning Drive in David
Scott
Road:
„Sohra-Rim‟
to
„Mawphlang‟
Trekking and Cleaning Drive in
Maitilang & Elephant‟s Falls in East
Khasi Hill
Photography Training for the school
students of Shillong city
Street Play on “Meghalaya Health
Insurance
Scheme”
to
generate
awareness on availability and benefits of
the scheme for BPL families.
10,000/-
It was effective in promoting the
20,000/- importance of Education in general and
Environmental Education in particular.
Developing the sense of adventurism
8,000/- and also love and obligation towards
mother nature
Developing the sense of adventurism
10,000/- and also love and obligation towards
mother nature
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5,000/- Very effective
The programmes were successful to
aware the public. The students also had
8000/the opportunity to showcase their
talents.
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Value
Education
&
AYC
2013
Street play on “Darkling Resonance” to
generate awareness on Discrimination
against Women
2013
Anti Tobacco Campaign and Cancer
Awareness Rally
It had successful impact in the minds of
4000/- large number of students to bring about
positive attitudinal changes in them.
Succeeded in Sensitizing large number
of students and the general public on the
evils of tobacco and its relation to
25,000/Cancer.
The rally was highly appreciated by
different quarters of the public.
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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?
The students are encouraged to join the different Associations/Clubs
in the College.
To ensure that the students take part in various extension programmes
the participating students are given:
Special leave of absence, relaxation in attendance and internal
examinations.
Motivational Talks and Leadership Training to carry out extension
activities.
3.6.6
Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any)
undertaken by the College to ensure social justice and empower
students from under-privileged and vulnerable sections of
society?
Programme on Introduction to IT for the city‟s working children
of the Evening School (Twice in each Academic Year).
Out-reach programme on Computer Education in the remote
villages (Twice in each Academic Year).
Engagements with Charitable Organisations like Ferrando Speech
and Hearing Centre, SOS Children‟s Village, Mother Theresa
Orphanage, Jyoti Sroat (Blind) School, etc.
The Anthonian Youth Club (AYC) have been conducting
extension programmes to villages like Smit and Wahmihthied to
provide material and financial help to economically weaker
families.
Low-end computers and used furniture have been donated to
schools and institutions located in the remote areas that cater to the
needs of the under-privileged and vulnerable sections of the
society.
3.6.7
Reflecting on 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.
The activities have helped the students to:
Acquire the spirit of extending a helping-hand to the socioeconomically deprived section of the society. They have become
more aware of the difficulties of such groups and the need to
intervene in order to improve their living conditions.
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Develop traits like leadership skills, organizing skills,
communication skills, team spirit, humility, love for humanity, etc.
Understand better rural India and hence empathize with them.
Become socially responsible citizens.
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?
Before executing and implementing its various outreach activities, the
College arrange for a meeting with the local Headmen/Dorbars, and
local MLAs/MDCs to understand the needs of the community. The
mode of implementation and the time is jointly decided in the
presence of stakeholders. In this manner, the involvement of the
beneficiaries and the authorities in the village is solicited. Some of
these initiatives are given below:
The Department of Fishery Science for its extension activity at Rtiang
Village, Ri-Bhoi District, started in 2009, had to, first of all, initiate
confidence building measures with the villagers and the village
authority. Once this was accomplished, the extension programme for
fish farmers took-off and finally became a successful project for the
village and the department.
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.
The constructive relationships forged by the College with other
institutions/departments/agencies on extension programmes are listed
below:
With the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills
District Govt. of Meghalaya for organising Outreach programmes
like the Anti-Tobacco and Cancer Awareness Rally, 2013.
With the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR),
Meghalaya, for organising “INDIE 8”, the Regional Film Festival
2013.
With the Department of Information Technology, Government of
Meghalaya for organising “MEGHABYTES 2011” – a State IT
Summit.
With the Meghalaya Information Technology Society (MITS) for
conducting Cyber Club IT Outreach Programmes.
With the MACS and NRHM for conducting Health Awareness
Programmes, HIV and AIDS Awareness Programmes.
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With State Women‟s Commission, Government of Meghalaya for
organising Street Plays on “Gender Issues”.
With the Various Dorbars of the villages in which extension
programmes are done.
With Shillong Lajong Football club for media publicity.
With Department of Art & Culture, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of
Meghalaya for organising and popularizing Regional Music.
With the State Council for Science and Technology Education for
conducting IT Reach-out Programmes.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension
activities and/contributions to the social/community
development during the last four years.
Davida Paswett was awarded the Best National Volunteer. She
was also awarded the Best Volunteer University Level and
represented India at the Indo-China Exchange Programme in 2012.
Pushpita Das, Santosh Laishram, Sapam Ratan and Kaushik
Bhuyan participated in a Film Competition organised in Shillong
in November 2009. Their film entitled “Future at risk” was
adjudged as the Best Film.
Dondor Lyngdoh directed and acted in a film entitled “19/87”.
This film was adjudged as the Best Film. He was also adjudged as
the Best Director at the Guwahati International Film Festival2011.
Dr. Cherry Kharshiing was awarded with the “Maitshaphrang
Excellent Award” for her contribution to the growth of Khasi
Cultural Knowledge in the form of an extensive research on the
“Iing Sad of the Khasis”, the first of its kind. It was awarded on
2nd October 2012, by the Khasi Student Union (KSU).
Jefforson Lyngkhoi of the Department of Commerce received the
following awards for his participation in various extension
activities and contributions to the community development:
o Awarded with Best NSS Volunteer 2013 by NEHU, Shillong
o Outstanding Leader, 2013 by SAC, Shillong
o Best Youth Icon, 2012 by Meghalaya Bharat Scouts and Guide
o Best Camper, 2012 by NSS Unit, SAC, Shillong
3.7
Collaboration
3.7.1
How does the institution collaborate and interact with research
laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite
examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborative
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scholarships etc.
The College has taken initiatives, both at the Department and
Institution level, to interact with Research Laboratories, Institutes and
Industry for research activities.
The initiatives have so far resulted in the signing of MoUs with the
following institutions:
Don Bosco Technical College, Phillipines.
John Abbott College, Canada.
Salesian University of Santiago, Chile.
College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio, USA.
Assam Don Bosco University, Azara, Guwahati.
Directorate of Cold Water Fisheries Research[DCFR], ICAR,
Bhimtal.
The Collaborations that have resulted from the initiatives are given
below:
The Departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology have carried
out research collaborations with Assam Don Bosco University,
Guahati University and Tezpur University.
The Department of Fishery Science has a tie-up with NBFGR,
Lucknow; CIFA, Bhubaneswar; DCFR, Bhimtal; Department of
Zoology, Gauhati University and Assam Don Bosco University,
Guwahati.
The Department of Statistics, under the initiative of Dr. Sanku
Dey, is carrying out collaborative research work with the faculty
of institutions such as Gauhati University; North Eastern Hill
University; Nagaland Agricultural University; Visva-Bharati
University, Santiniketan; The College of William & Mary,
Virginia, USA; Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan; Indian
Institute of Technology, Kanpur; Indian Statistical Institute,
Kolkata; Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran ; University of
Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran; Conneticut State University,USA; Clemson
University, USA; Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Brazil.
The Department of Zoology has collaborative research with
NBFGR, Lucknow; DCFR, Bhimtal; SERB, Department of
Zoology, NEHU.
An example of the outcome of the collaborations is given below:
In the collaboration between the departments of Biochemistry and
Biotechnology with Chemical Division of Assam Don Bosco
University, the Synthesis of Novel Compounds is being carried
out in Assam Don Bosco University while the testing of their
biological activity is being carried out in the Department of
Biotechnology, St. Anthony‟s College.
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3.7.2
Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any)
with
institutions of national importance/other universities/
industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have
contributed to the development of the institution.
The MoU signed with College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio, USA
involves Student and faculty exchange between the two.
The scope of the signed MoU with Don Bosco Technical College,
Phillipines
include
collaborative
research,
curriculum
development and faculty exchange.
The MoU signed with John Abbott College, Canada entails the
Sharing of expertise on Skill Based Courses and Programmes.
The MoU signed between the College and Assam Don Bosco
University, Guwahati involves Research Guidance by faculty,
Research Collaboration, Twinning Programmes, Faculty and
Student Exchange and Extension Programmes.
The MoU signed with Salesian University of Santiago, Chile
envisage Student Exchange Programmes between the two
Institutions.
The scope of MoU with Path Servicez, Ghaziabad in 2013 is to
provide training to the staff and the students of the College in the
areas of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).
The MoU signed between the College and the Department of
Border Area Development, Govt. of Meghalaya specifies that the
College will provide consultancy service related to border
development issues in Meghalaya.
The MoU signed between the College and Western Regional
Instrumentation Center (WRIC) and Department of Life Sciences,
University of Mumbai, Mumbai stipulates that Expertise towards
maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment be
undertaken by WRIC, Mumbai.
The College has MoUs signed with Global Certificate Providers
like CISCO, RedHat, ORACLE, PEARSON VUE and Tally
Academy to provide industry related certifications.
The College has MoUs signed with Microsoft and ADOBE for
campus licenses of software.
3.7.3
Give details (if any) on the
industry-institution-community
interactions that have contributed to the establishment/creation/upgradation of academic facilities, student and staff support,
infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/
new technology /placement services etc.
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establishment of the following facilities:
CISCO Laboratory for networking through the collaboration with
CISCO Inc.
Linux Laboratory through the collaboration with RedHat Inc.
Tally Certification Centre with Tally Academy Pvt. Ltd.
Oracle 10g software laboratory in collaboration with Oracle Inc.
Spoken Tutorial Laboratory in collaboration with IIT, Mumbai.
3.7.4
Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants, who
contributed to the events, provide details of national and
international conferences organized by the College during the last
four years.
The Department of Computer Science organized an
International Conference on Emerging Trends and
Applications in Computer Science (ICETACS), Technically
Sponsored by IEEE on 13th & 14th September, 2013.
The following is the list of Resource Persons who delivered talks
in the Conference:
o Dr. Brian Subirana, Affiliate Professor, MIT, Field Intelligence
Laboratory.
o Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Professor, Department of Computer
Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology,
Bombay
o Dr. Raghu Krishnapuram, Associate Director, IBM Research
India
o Dr. Sandhya Chintala, Executive Director, NASSCOM
The Department of Physics organised a National Workshop on
“Particle Physics” from the 21st to 23rd of March, 2013.
in the Workshop:
o Prof. Soumitra Sengupta, IACS, Kolkata
o Prof. Nimai Singh, Gauhati University, Guwahati
o Prof. K. D. Krori, Prof. Emeritus, Retired Professor Cotton
College, Guwahati.
o Prof. P. K. Patra, Associate Professor, NEHU Shillong
o Prof P. N. Pandita, Professor and Former Head, Department of
Physics, NEHU, Shillong
o Dr. Poulose Poulose, Associate Professor, IIT Guwahati
o Dr. P. K. Saharia, Associate Professor, Cotton College.
Guwahati
o Dr. Arunansu Sil, Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati
o Dr. Soumitra Nandi, Assistant Professor, IIT Guwahati
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The Department of Economics and Department of Political
Science organised a Panel Discussion on “Social, Political and
Economic Agenda” for the Meghalaya Government (ICSSR,
NERC sponsored), held on 31st July 2013.
in the panel discussion:
o Shri. Paul Lyngdoh, MLA, Meghalaya
o Shri. Toki Blah, Retd. IAS Officer
o Shri. David Laitflang, President, Shillong Press Club
o Smti. Angela Rangad, a renowned NGO Activist
The Department of Economics, Department of Commerce and
Department of Business Administration organised a Students’
Workshop on “Business Data Analysis” from 23rd to 28th
September, 2013.
The Resource Person was Prof. Sumanta Biswas, New Delhi
Institute of Management.
The Department of Economics, Department of Commerce and
Department of Business Administration organised a Panel
Discussion on “Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy
2013”.
The following is the list of resource persons who delivered talks in
the Panel Discussion:
o Dr. Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, RBI, Mumbai
o Dr. B. K. Bhoi, Adviser,
MPD, RBI, Mumbai
o Ms. Sangeeta Das, Director, DoC, RBI, Mumbai
o Shri. P. K. Jena, Regional Director, RBI, Guwahati
The Department of Economics organised National Workshop
on “Social Science Research Methodology”, funded by the
ICSSR, New Delhi, at St. Anthony‟s College, Shillong from 4th to
13th March, 2013.
The following is the list of resource persons who delivered talks in the
Workshop:
o Prof. M. P. Bezbaruah, Department of Economics, Gauhati
University
o Prof. M. K. Dutta, Department of HSS, IIT, Guwahati
o Prof. Saurabh Agarwal, HBTI, Kanpur
o Dr. Biswamitra Sahu, IIPH, Bangalore
o Dr. Sandip Mitra, ISI, Kolkata
o Dr. Amit Choudhury, Department of Statistics, Gauhati
University
o Dr. S. Umdor, Department of Economics, NEHU, Shillong
The Department of Computer Science organised Third
National Conference on Emerging Trends and Applications in
Computer Science (NCETACS), Technically Sponsored by
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IEEE, on 30th - 31st March, 2012.
the Conference:
o Dr. Rajib Mall, Professor, Department of Computer Science
and Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (Keynote Speaker)
o Dr. Shivashankar B. Nair, Associate Professor, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati
o Dr. Jaydip Sen, Senior Scientist, Wireless and Multimedia
Innovation Lab, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
o Dr. Hemangee K. Kapoor, Department of CSE, IIT Guwahati
o Dr. Manish Gupta, IBM Research, India.
on “The Use of SPSS in Social Science Research”, funded by
the NEC and ICSSR-NERC, at St. Anthony‟s College, Shillong
from 30th November to 6th December 2012.
the Workshop:
o Prof. Sumanta Biswas, New Delhi Institute of Management
on “The Use of Statistical Tools through SPSS in Social
Science Research: Theoretical and Practical Orientations”,
funded by the NEC and ICSSR-NERC, at St. Anthony‟s College,
Shillong from 14th to 19th November 2011.
the Workshop:
o Prof. K. K. Das, Department of Statistics, Gauhati University
o Prof. N. P. Goyal, Department of ACE, NEHU, Shillong
o Dr. Sanku Dey, Department of Statistics, St. Anthony‟s
College, Shillong
o Shri. Naveen Kharade, SPSS, Bangalore
The Department of Computer Science organised Second
National Conference on Emerging Trends and Applications in
Computer Science (NCETACS), Technically Sponsored by
IEEE on 4th - 5th March, 2011.
the conference:
o Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (Keynote
Speaker)
o Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharya, Professor, Department of Computer
Science and Engineering, IIT Mumbai
o Prof. Kannan M Moudgalya, Professor, IIT Mumbai, Member
SciLab Consortium
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o Dr. S. Nandi, Professor, Department of Computer Science and
Engineering, IIT, Guwahati.
o Prof. Ravi Mokashi Punekar, Head, Department of Design IIT
Guwahati
The Department of Computer Science organised First National
Conference on Emerging Trends and Applications in
Computer Science (NCETACS) on 9th - 10th April, 2010.
the Conference:
o Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharya, Professor, Department of Computer
Science and Engineering, IIT Mumbai (Keynote Speaker)
o Dr. Shivashankar B. Nair, Associate Professor, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati
o Dr. Jaydip Sen, Senior Scientist, Wireless and Multimedia
Innovation Lab, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
The Department of Philosophy organised National Conference
on “Practical Vedanta of Swami Vivekananda”.
the Conference:
o Swami Atmashraddhanji, Editor, Vedanta Ramakrishna
Mission Chennai.
o Prof. David H Syiemlieh, Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi
University, Itanagar and Member of UPSC.
o Dr. Navarayan Bandopaddhyaya, Director, Vedic Studies,
Rabindra Bharati University, West Bengal.
o Dr. Raghunath Ghosh, Department of Philosophy, North
Bengal University.
o Dr. S. K. Chakraborty, Professor Emeritus, Rabindranath
Tagore Centre for Human Excellence.
o Fr. Joseph Puthenpurackal, Director, Don Bosco Centre for
Indigenous Cultures, Shillong.
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 facilitatedThe College has established a number of linkages with Industries and
Institutions. At present, about 16 MoUs have been signed between the
College and the various institutes/ organisations. The following are
some of the enhancements received through these linkages.
a) Curriculum development/enrichment
The College follows the curricula provided by the affiliating
university. At present the linkages have not made much on an
impact in the curricula. However, the collaboration of some
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
departments with the Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, has
resulted in the registration of Ph.D scholars under the guideship of
some faculty of the College. Collaborations with MNCs like
CISCO Inc., RedHat, Oracle Inc., and Tally, have allowed students
to equip themselves with technical skills with a high market value,
apart from the ones given in the curricula.
Internship/ On-the-job training
In collaboration with CISCO the College provides job-oriented
trainings to the students.
Summer placement
There are no summer placements at this point of time. However,
the JRF from the College involved in the Twinning programme
between the College and Directorate of Cold Water Fisheries,
Bhimtal has gone to the latter institute for hands-on training in the
latest research techniques which has augmented the research
capability of the participant.
Faculty exchange and professional development
Faculty exchange and professional development have resulted
through the collaborations with Assam Don Bosco University, Don
Bosco Technical College, Phillipines and RedHat.
Research
The Department of Biochemistry is engaged in research in the field
of Cancer and Tumor Immunology in collaboration with Chemical
Division of the Assam Don Bosco University.
The Department of Zoology through its collaboration:
With the Directorate of Cold Fisheries Research, ICAR,
Bhimtal is involved in research on “Development and
Characterization of Microsatellite Markers and Assessment of
Genetic Diversity of Schistura sikimaiensis from North East
India.”
With the Department of Zoology NEHU, is currently working
on “Molecular Assessment of Genetic Diversity and
Biochemical Characterization of honey bee species (Apis) from
the North Eastern Region of India”.
With NBFGR, Lucknow, is working on “Participatory
Programme on Exploration and Characterization of Fish
Germplasm Resources and Indigenous Knowledge in NorthEastern Region of India.”
Consultancy
The Department of Computer Science provided its consultancy
services to the event “MEGHABYTES 2011”, organized by the
Department of Information Technology, Government of
Meghalaya.
Extension
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h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
3.7.6
supported by Department of Information Technology, Government
of Meghalaya and State Council of Science, Technology and
Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya.
Publication
The collaborative work with the Guwahati University and Tezpur
University has led to the publications of papers by Dr. M.A. Laskar
of the Department of Biotechnology.
Student Placement
Students who have completed CISCO and REDHAT courses have
been placed in a good number of organizations.
Twinning programmes
The Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Zoology
each have a DBT sponsored Twinning Project. The College is the
parent institution in these twinning projects.
Introduction of new courses
The following are the Add-on courses that have been introduced in
the College:
CCNA Course in-collaboration with CISCO Inc.
RedHat Certified Engineer Course (RHCE) in-collaboration
with RedHat Linux.
Oracle Certified Administrator (OCA) course in collaboration
with Oracle Inc.
Tally Accounting Certificate in collaboration with Tally
Academy Pvt. Ltd.
Student exchange
For the past two years (2012 and 2013), students from the College
of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio, USA, have attended a two credit
summer course in the College as part of the Student Exchange
Programme.
Any other
The College has had Faculty Exchange Programmes in some
departments.
Dr. Carole Anne Barret of University of Mary, Bismark, North
Dakota, was affiliated to the department of Mass Media to
teach courses in Society and Culture and Communicative
English in the College from 15th July to 15th December 2012.
Dr. R. K. Purkayastha, Department of Political Science, visited
College of Wooster, Wooster, USA, under the Fulbright-Nehru
Scholarship in the year 2010 to as a Guest Faculty.
Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning,
establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/
collaborations.
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The College has taken keen interest in establishing linkages and
collaborations with Institutions and Industries. As part of its effort,
the College has signed MoUs with different organizations to further
Research Collaborations and Industrial Linkages.
The Conferences, Seminars and Workshops organized by the College
are also aimed to bring eminent scholars and experts from Industries
to enable faculty to interact with them which may lead to
collaborative works in the future.
Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and
Extension which the College would like to include.
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, visited the
College on 6th March 2013, to address students of the College and
Schools of Shillong, to encourage them and ignite their minds into
science and excellence.
Col. Edward Michael Fincke, the NASA Astronaut and Commander
of Expedition 18 to International Space Station (ISS), visited the
College on 9th September 2009 to interact with the students and
faculty of the College. Prior to this, when Col. Fincke was on duty, at
the ISS, the students of the College also had an opportunity to talk and
interact with him via satellite, which enhanced their curiosity about
space and space missions.
Rev. Fr. Pacual V. Chavez, SDB, the Rector Major of the Don Bosco
Society, Rome visited the College on 9th November 2011 on the
occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of the College to interact with staff,
students and parents.
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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
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?
The Institution makes a study of the need for infrastructural
innovations followed by upgradation through a stream-lined process.
Requirements are first discussed in departmental staff meetings or in
other central committees of the college and then forwarded to the
finance committee for deliberation. Proper study, review and
consultations are done before proceeding with renovation. Facilities
are upgraded and the latest technology available is incorporated as and
when required in order to improve teaching and learning.
4.1.2
Detail the facilities available for
a)
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 etc.
a. Details of facilities available
Sl.
No
1.
2.
3.
Facility
Lecture Halls
ICT Enabled
Classrooms
Classes with
Interactive boards
4.
Laboratories
5.
Video Conferencing
6.
Language Lab
7.
Musical Instruments
Features
These are purely chalk & Board
enabled
These are lecture halls that have
LCD projectors installed
These classes/labs have digital
interactive boards installed
Each department has labs with all
the required equipment. Some are
centrally shared by all departments.
The project was under the UGCCPE grant that allows on-line
sessions and invited lectures.
It allows IT enabled learning for
Communication skills
Western, Indian and Regional
musical instruments are available
for curricular and co-curricular use
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8.
Seminar Halls
9.
Auditorium
10. Research Labs
Bio-informatics
11. Facility (DBT
Sponsored)
Institutional Biotech
12. Hub (DBT
Sponsored)
13. AV Studios
14. Botanical Garden
15. Animal House
16. Special Equipments
b)
Larger capacity rooms with ICT
and AV facilities
1500+ capacity for largefunctions
Biochemical
Genetics,
NanoChemistry,
Green
Chemistry,
Tumour
and
Immuno-Cancer
Biology and Population Genetics
Research labs are available
Central facility used by the life
science departments in particular
and other departments in general
Central facility used by the life
science departments in particular
and other departments in general
The department of Mass Media has
sound and visual studios that help
creation, editing and broadcast of
content.
Area of 2.5 acres in the campus of
the college; rich in flora and trees.
Housing and care for experimental
animals used in laboratories.
Departments have provided a list of
some of the special equipments in
their respective laboratories.
Extra–curricular activities–sports, outdoor and indoor games,
gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public
speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and
hygiene etc.
Sl.
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
Facility
Features
Used by the students of the college,
hostels, days-scholars and youth of
the neighbourhood.
Basketball courts
hostels, days-scholars and youth of
the neighbourhood.
Lawn Tennis courts hostels, days-scholars and youth of
the neighbourhood.
Football Field (St. Used with permission of St.
Anthony‟s Higher Anthony‟s Higher secondary School
Volley ball courts
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5.
6.
Secondary School)
Cricket practice
batting pitch
Table Tennis
boards
7.
Gymnasium
8.
Auditorium
9.
NSS
10.
NCC
11.
Cyber Club
12.
Anthonian Youth
Club
13. Cultural Activities
4.1.3
14.
Communication
Skills
15.
Prayer Groups
Used by the college
Separate tables in the boys‟ and
girls‟ common rooms
Area of 14x35 sq.ft. used by the
members of the college
1500+ capacity for large functions
Have a total number of 42 active
members and a total of 250
registered students.
Have a total no of 50 Boys and 25
girls in the NCC Battalion of the
college
Members are from Computer
Science Department; they share their
knowledge with the less privileged,
both in and out of campus
Comprising
students
of
St.
Anthony‟s College led by Faculty
Members. The club stands by the
motto “United we strive to serve
society”. The main initiative of this
club is to help create awareness of
education and health among the
people in the rural areas.
Annual college week celebration
comprising
various
events.
Individual departments also organize
programmes for their in-house
functions
Every student has to attend a module
in Communication skills before the
final year examination
A common prayer room is available
and students come together to pray
and share.
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 (Enclose
the Master Plan of the Institution / campus and indicate the existing
physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any).
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Master plan of the institution is enclosed as Annexure.
The institution builds and maintains infrastructure in keeping with
academic requirements. Annually the different committees of the
institution and other stake holders come together to see that the
institution is in line with the academic requirements of the community
we serve.
List of facilities developed in the last four years
Sl No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Facility
Features
An additional canteen in the
campus has been constructed
Coffee shop and
Student stationery items and
Stationery
coffee are available
To house all animals used in
Animal House
bio-labs
2-storey block to house the
Fishery Science Block department –partially funded
by the Govt. of Meghalaya
Classes and Labs fitted with
Up gradation to ICT
ICT facilities
The hub has instruments
Institutional Biotech
funded by DBT, used
Hub
centrally by life science
departments
Digital interactive boards
Interactive Boards
installed
To house 120 UG and PG
Mamma Margaret :
students funded by DONER
Girls Hostel
and UGC
Additional100KW
For use of small loads from
Generator
UGC funds
Reverse Osmosis drinking
Pure Drinking Water
water plant centrally installed
Rain water harvesting in the
Water harvesting
Hostel – funded by the State
Govt.
A first aid room with an
Medical Room
attendant
The Nano-Chemistry;
Research Labs
Tumour, Immuno and Cancer
Canteen
Amount
(`.)
20.0 Lakh
7.00 Lakh
15.0 Lakh
60.0 Lakh
5.00 Lakh
5.0 Lakh
4.5 Lakh
6.0 Crore
6.00 Lakh
7.00 lakh
1.00 Lakh
1.5 Lakh
10.0 Lakh
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14
Gymnasium
15
CCTV Set up
16
Waste Management
17
Campus Modification
18
Leased Line
Connectivity
19
Glass Blowing Unit
20
Video Conferencing
Biology;
Population Genetic Research;
The college gymnasium for
the staff and students.
CCTV installed in the library
and ground floor of College.
Different waste bins for
plastic,
bio-degradable,
recycle, toxic and e-waste
Entrance gate, driveway and
parking lot were renovated
Three leased line connections
of 2 Mbps, 5 Mbps and 10
Mbps each
The unit set up by the
Chemistry department allows
the damaged glass equipments
or instruments to be repaired,
redesigned or re-used.
The project was under the
UGC-CPE grant that allows
on-line sessions and invited
lectures.
8.0 Lakh
2.00 Lakh
2.5 Lakh
35.75
Lakh
4.0 Lakh
annually
0.42 Lakh
2.0 Lakh
To ensure optimal use of the facilities, classes are held in different
shifts – morning, day and evening; laboratories and other learning
facilities are centrally shared, faculty and other learning resources are
shared inter departmentally. Outside the regular class timings and
academic sessions, facilities are made available to other parties and to
the neighbourhood.
4.1.4
How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet
the requirements of students with physical disabilities?
The design of the college building is such that it is user-friendly to the
physically challenged. Besides, the main building of the college has an
elevator. Gently sloping ramps are also available at the main entrance
and at the entrance to the library block for the easy movement on
wheel chairs. A wheel chair is also available for use at the ground floor
of the building. The restrooms are also made disabled-friendly.
4.1.5
Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available
within them:
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The residential facilities are:
Sl.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Facility
Features
Stephen Hall: Boys‟
Hostel
Mamma Margaret
Hall: Girls‟ Hostel
Play grounds: Volley
ball, Basketball,
Football, Tennis,
Badminton
Gymnasium
In-Campus hostel for the UG and PG
students with capacity of 200
In-Campus Hostel for the UG and PG
Students with capacity of 125
These are available in the college campus
and are open to the hostel inmates.
A gym is also available in the boys hostel
Prayers are held daily and Common praise &
5.
Chapel
worship services are held weekly.
Common Computers are kept available for
Computer , Internet
the hostel inmates with leased line
6.
and Wi-Fi Facility
connectivity shared from the college along
with Wi-Fi access.
First aid provisions are kept in the hostels
and they have MOUs signed with Nazareth
7.
Medical Facilities
Hospital, Shillong for medical care of the
inmates. The College ambulance is available
in-campus for emergency assistance.
Both the hostels have in house library for the
8.
Library Facility
use of the inmates.
Common Pool Room, AV Rooms, TV with
Satellite links, Indoor Recreations like
9. Recreational Facilities:
Billiards, Footballino, Chess, Caroms etc.
are available
Staff Quarters and
There are in-campus quarters for the
10.
Guest rooms
teaching staff and visiting faculty.
The hostels have water purifying system for
Pure Drinking water
drinking. Bore-wells, external water supply
11.
and general Water
and rain water harvesting facilities are
Supply
installed for common use.
The hostels, the staff quarters and the
12.
Security
campus have 24x7 security support.
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 Health care facilities are:
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Sl.
No.
Facility
1.
First Aid Room
2.
First Aid Training
3.
Ambulance
4.
MOU with Hospital
Feature
The college has a first aid room with a trained
attendant having all essential facilities
(stretcher, wheel chair etc.)
One member of each department is trained in
administering first aid by Nazareth Hospital.
The College has an ambulance and driver
ready 24x7 for any medical emergency.
The college has a standing MOU with
Nazareth Hospital, Shillong to attend to the
medical needs of the students and staff.
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, Counselling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit,
Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe
drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.
Sl.
No.
1.
Facility
Features
IQAC office
2.
3.
Grievance Redressal
Office
Women‟s Cell office
4.
Counselling Cell office
5.
Student Development
Service (SDS) Office
6.
Health Centre,
Ambulance, First Aid
training and MOU with
Hospital
7.
Canteens and coffee
shop
The college has a functional IQAC with an
office in the campus
The College has a functional Redressal
Cell and shares its office with the IQAC
The college has an active Women‟s Cell
with office bearers and has a shared office.
The college has a full time counsellor in a
separate office in the campus
The college has a Student Development
Services office (SDS) which houses the
career guidance cell that caters to incampus career guidance needs and a
placement unit with a full time placement
officer.
The college has a medical room with a
trained attendance and a 24x7 ambulance
service. In addition one faculty from every
department is also trained in administering
first aid.
The college has two canteens and a coffeeshop in the campus that caters to the
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nutritional needs of the students and staff.
Stationery Shop
The Coffee shop also provides stationery
items.
Recreational Spaces
There are separate departmental staff
rooms and another common staff room
with Billiards table.
The students have separate common rooms
for boys and girls with TT boards.
Pure Drinking Water
The college has supply of pure drinking
water installed supplying Reverse Osmosis
water. A certificate to this effect has been
provided by the company „Zeolite Pvt.
Ltd.‟ that installed the plant.
Auditorium
1500+ capacity hall for large functions
Conference Hall; Edusat 200+ capacity halls for various functions
centre;
and seminars
Siloam-Leadership
It is an Extension centre of the college
Transformation Centre
providing transformational leadership
training to staff of the college and staff of
governments and NGOs. The centre also
provides training in leadership skills and
personality development to students of the
college.
Chapel
and
Prayer The college has a chapel and a common
Room
prayer room used by students for spiritual
meetings.
Gymnasium
A common gym in the college for staff and
students
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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?
The Library has a library advisory Committee which is headed by the
Librarian. The composition of the committee is given below:
Sl.
No
1.
2.
Name
Designation
Br. Albert L Dkhar, SDB
Fr. Saji Stephen, SDB
Principal
Rector
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fr. Joby Joseph, SDB
Fr.Paul D Passah, SDB
Smti. Ellerene Mukhim
Prof. Frederick Lamare
Prof. Jennifer J. Wahlang
Prof. Albert S. Kharbuli
9. Prof. Morning Lyngdoh
10. Shri. Pherbak Shadap
Vice Principal
Administrator
Librarian
Co-ordinator
Staff Representative, Science Stream
Staff Representative,
Commerce/Management Stream
Staff Representative, Arts Stream
Library staff representative
The committee regularly meets to address issues of concern to staff
and students. Change and extension of timings, addition of staff,
augmenting of services like print, scanner etc. are some of the
initiatives proposed and implemented by the committee.
4.2.2
Provide details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq.Mts.): 540.14 sq. mtrs
Total seating capacity: 100 in one seating
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before
examination days, during examination days, during vacation):
o On working days – 8:00 am -8:00 pm
o On State and National Holidays – Closed
o Examination days - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
o During Vacation – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Layout of the library:
o Individual reading carrels – 16
o Lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading – 36
o IT zone for accessing e-resources–45 terminals
o CD Servers -2
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 demand for new and relevant materials is reported to the library
co-coordinator by the departmental library in-charge. The coordinator
along with the librarian places orders keeping the demand and
relevance of the materials asked for. Different publishers and
catalogues are consulted to ensure minimum expenditure and
maximizing volumes when orders are placed.
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2009
Library
holdings
No.
2010
Total
Cost (`)
No.
2011
Total
Cost (`) No.
2012
Total
Cost (`) No.
Total
Cost (`)
2013
No.
Textbooks
2208 1022989/- 1138 776509/- 1666 952613/- 1731 1210321/- 1528
&Reference Books
Journals/
Periodicals
Total Subscribed = 43, Total Cost = `. 94,780.00
e-resources
E-Journals
Subscribed = 4, Total Cost = `.4,00,000.00 (Annually)
IEEE Xplore, Springer, Knimbus, Inflibnet etc.
4.2.4
Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide
maximum access to the library collection?
OPAC: The college library uses the SOUL 2.0 software
which has an OPAC module which allows online browsing
of the library collection.
Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals:
This facility has not been implemented yet.
Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple
databases: This facility has not been implemented yet.
Library Website: the following is the website of the college
library http://library.anthonys.ac.in
In-house/remote access to e-publications: This facility has
not been implemented yet.
Library automation: Library is Automated and is running
the SOUL 2.0 software from INFLIBNET
Total number of computers for public access: 45 terminals
Total numbers of printers for public access: 2
Internet bandwidth/speed: 10 mbps/5 Mbps (Switched and
Firewalled)
Institutional Repository: This facility has not been
implemented yet.
Content management system for e-learning: This facility
has not been implemented yet.
Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like
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Cost (`)
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Inflibnet): INFLIBNET of UGC, Indest consortium from
AICTE, DELCON Consortium of DBT allows online
browsing of both free and subscribed e-journals.
4.2.5
Provide details on the following items:
Average number of walk-ins:
Year
Number
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
3954 per 4101 per 4713 per 5020 per 6212 per
month
month
month
month
month
Average number of books issued/returned:
Year
2009
2010
2011
Number of books 975/88 2521/1952 2252/1479
Issued/Returned 6 per per month per month
month
2012
3378/2132
per month
Ratio of library books to students enrolled: 16:1
Average number of books added during last three years:
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
206
1439
731
Number
of 567
books Added
2013
4325/4022
per month
2013
1528
Average number of login to opac(OPAC): approx. 17 users per day.
Average number of login to e-resources: 20 per day
Average number of e-resources downloaded /printed: 15 per day
Number of information literacy trainings organized: This facility is not
implemented at present.
Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials: Books are weeded
out as and when required keeping in mind obsolescence, non-inclusion in
syllabi, irreparable damage etc.
4.2.6
Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
Manuscripts: This facility is not implemented at present.
Reference: Reference section is regularly maintained and updated
Reprography: Two Photocopiers are available in the Library
ILL (Inter Library Loan Service): We have not implemented such services
Information deployment and notification:
Download: Users can download materials over 45 systems.
Printing: Both colour and B/W printing facilities are available
Reading list/Bibliography compilation: This facility is not implemented at
present.
In-house/remote access to e-resources: This facility is available
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User Orientation and awareness: The orientation is done at the beginning of
the academic session briefing them about the library resources, service
provided and the rules to be observed.
Assistance in searching Databases: A dedicated Student terminal is available
for searching.
INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: This facility is available
4.2.7
Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students
and teachers of the college.
The library staff provide the following services to users:
Searching of books, finding articles from Journals, providing
computer related services, Reprography, Scanning of documents,
Lamination of documents, E-Resource Management using CD Servers
and Online Journals-IP based access.
4.2.8
What are the special facilities offered by the library to the
visually/physically challenged persons? Give details.
The entrance to the library is provided with a ramp for ease of
movement of the wheel chairs and the physically challenged
individuals. There is ample space for the movement of wheel chairs
within the reading section of the library.
4.2.9
Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it
analyzed and used for improving the library services.(What strategies
are deployed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is the
feedback analyzed and used for further improvement of the library
services?)
Library has Suggestion boxes placed inside the Library and these are
collected frequently and discussed in the library committee meetings.
The Committee takes decisions on each suggestion and tries to serve
the student community better. The library also addresses the grievances
that come via the college grievance redressal cell.
4.3
IT Infrastructure
4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and
software) at the institution.
The Hardware Configuration of the Computer systems in the college is
detailed below:
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Sl. No System
1.
Acer Laptops
(Stand Alone)
No
40
2.
HP Netbooks
(Stand Alone)
15
3.
Dept.
Desk 40
Tops
(Stand Alone)
4.
UG Computer 132
Labs
(Stand Alone)
5.
Red Hat Lab
(Linux Lan)
25
6.
Computer
Centre
(Stand Alone)
MCA Labs
(Windows
LAN)
Bio-Informatics
Lab (Windows
LAN)
Windows Server
(Windows
LAN)
Proxy Server
(Windows
LAN)
All-in-one PCs
(Stand alone)
5
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
70
25
3
2
40
Language Lab
36
(Windows
LAN)
ICT
Support 15
PCs
(Stand alone)
Configuration
Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo Processor/2GB
Memory/160GB
HDD/DVD
Writer/Bluetooth/Web Camera/
Intel ® Atom ™ Cpu N2600 @ 1.60 GHz
Processor/300GB
HDD/2GB
Memory/Web Camera
Asus M5A78L-MLXV2 MoBo/AMD
FX4300 3.8 GHz 8.0MB Total Cache
Processor/4GB
Memory/500GB
HDD/DVD Writer
Asus
M4A78LT-MLF
MoBo/AMD
Phenom II X2 555, 3.2GHz True Dual
Core 7.0MB Total Cahe Processor/4GB
Memory/500GB HDD
Asus M4A78LT-MLE MoBo/AMD X2
2.7GHz True Dual Core 3.0MB Total
Cache Processor/2GB Memory/80GB
HDD/ DVD Writer
Asus P5B-MX WiFi AP MoBo/Intel ®
Core ™ 6300 @ 1.86 GHZ Processor/2GB
Memory/80GB HDD/ DVD Writer
Asus M5A 78L-MLX MoBo/AMD
FX4100 3.6 GHz 12.0 MB Total Cache
Processor/4GB Memory/500GB HDD
Intel DG31PR MoBo/ Intel Core2 Duo
Processor/2GB
Memory/
80GB
HDD/DVD Writer
Asus Server KGPE-D16 MoBo/
Intel DG31PR MoBo/ Intel Core2 Duo
Processor/2GB
Memory/
80GB
HDD/DVD Writer
Intel ® Atom ™ CPU D525 @ 1.80 GHz
Processor/2GB
Memory/500GB
HDD/DVD Writer/ Web Camera
Asus M2N-MX SE Plus MoBo/AMD X2
Dual Core 4200+ 2.2GHz Processor/2GB
Memory/80GB HDD
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Sl. No System
No
14.
Print
Service 4
Server
(Windows
LAN)
Configuration
15.
Asus KFN4-DRE MoBo/AMD Opteron
2214x2 Processor/ECC REG 667 1GBx4
Memory/160GBx4 HDD/DVD Writer
Intel DH55TC MoBo/Intel Core i3
Processor/2GB
Memory/160GB
HDD/DVD Writer
2.7GHz, 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz) with
4MB L3 cache
Available to students : 388 nos.
16.
17.
Total
SQL Servers
(Windows
LAN)
Offices
(Windows
LAN)
Mac Pro 27”
(Stand alone)
3
20
3
478
Computer Student ratio:
The computer to student ratio is (388: 2700): 1: 7
LAN and Wi-Fi Facility:
The LAN facility in the college is supported by the 5Mbps and
10Mbps leased lines shared over the FortiNEt firewall device,
supporting the campus and the hostels. The College campus is also
Wi-Fi enabled besides the above LAN facility.
Number of Nodes with Internet:
The departmental PC systems which include 40 computers are all
provided with wired Internet facility and the campus is also Wi-Fi
enabled. There are 45 machines that are fully dedicated for the use
of the students to access the net in the library. All computer labs
have the provision for net connectivity, if required.
Licensed Software:
The following is the list of the software available in the college.
Sl. No Software
1. MS Windows Campus
License
2. MS Office under Campus
License
3. MS Server 2003 R3
4. MS Visual Studio
License/User
Multi user licensed Operating System
for the Campus
Multi user licensed software for MS
Office
Multi User licensed Server software
Multi User Licensed software for Visual
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Sl. No Software
5.
6.
Adobe Creative
CS5.5
Tally ERP 9.0
7.
8.
Red Hat Linux 6
Oracle 11.G
9.
Sibelius
10. Cakewalk Sonar
11. Final Cut Studio
12. FlexX 1.3.0
13. Pose View v 1.3.0
14. CORINA 3.2
License/User
Studio
Suite Multi User Licensed software for Adobe
package
Multi user licensed software for Tally
Certification
Free Multi User Linux Server SoftwareLicensed 100 user Oracle software for
OCA Certification and Class
Licensed 10 user Software for Music
Students
Licensed Multi-User software for Music
Students.
Licensed Software used for AV editing
by the Media
Licensed software for Bio-informatics
with lifetime warranty
Any Other:
The department of Computer Science manages in-house the decision of
purchase, assembly, installation and maintenance of all computer
systems of the college. The service is provided as a consultancy
service free of charge.
4.3.2
Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the
faculty and students on the campus and off-campus?
Each department of the college has a desktop system with LASER
printer in addition to laptops and projectors. These systems are Internet
connected and Wi-Fi enabled. Students are allowed to have Wi-Fi
access on laptops and there are also 45 machines solely dedicated for
Net use in the library. These facilities are also made available to the
hostels inmates. Scanner and print facilities are also available to
students and faculty.
4.3.3
What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and
upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
The IT infrastructure and facilities are made available to both faculty
and students. Such facilities are provided both centrally and
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department-wise. Faculty are trained in new IT technologies and
students are required to be IT literate prior to passing out of the
college. Up gradation and innovations are implemented based on the
annual budget allotted.
4.3.4
Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for
procurement, upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the
computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last
four years)
Year
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
4.3.5
Up
gradation
Amount
(Rs. lakh)
2.25
2.00
2.00
1.75
1.50
Maintenance
Amount
(Rs.in lakh)
5.00
5.00
4.50
4.50
4.00
Procurement
Amount
(Rs. In lakh)
6.00
7.00
9.00
6.50
8.25
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?
Each department has LCD projectors and Laptops. Most classrooms of
the college are ICT enabled and few have Interactive boards installed.
Faculty are trained on ICT and interactive boards in sessions organised
by the IQAC. These involve training in hardware and software usage.
The faculty use AV animations, Presentations, Spoken Tutorials,
Content Management through Moodle for delivery of content. Students
are also encouraged to use such facilities through seminars,
assignments and presentations.
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.
The college policy requires that every student be IT literate prior to
passing out of the college. To achieve this goal add on courses and
hands-on training are provided under the aegis of the IQAC to faculty
and students depending on need. Students are asked to do assignments,
projects, seminars and presentations making use of the ICT
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component. Students have also done projects to create Software tools
in ICT and Spoken tutorials.
4.3.7
Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network
connectivity directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what
are the services availed of?
The college approached the Affiliating University for the NKN
connectivity but was informed that the University Policy does not
extend such facility to Degree Colleges.
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 up keep of
the following facilities (substantiate your statements by providing
details of budget allocated during last four years)?
The college in its annual allocation of funds ensures that minimum
required amounts are allotted to such facilities. In case of unavoidable
need the finance committee of the college allocates the amount
required as and when required.
Sl.
No
Facility
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
4.4.2
Building
Furniture
Equipment
Computers
Vehicles
HR training
2013
(Rs.)
2789476/514439/2315823/1177733/193582/136465/-
2012
(Rs.)
794233/858579/746074/977549/207958/589392/-
2011
(Rs.)
567302/324209/1514007/861390/160308/202750/-
2010
(Rs.)
368319/542533/954338/8415946/216829/401308/-
2009
(Rs.)
1828321/410295/646398/740395/204872/646267/-
What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of
the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
The college has different committees working under the direction of
the finance committee that look into the following areas and oversee
the maintenance and upkeep of the campus facilities.
Sl. No
1.
2.
Facility
Infrastructure
Vehicles
Institutional Mechanism
Support staff and cleaning staff ensure daily
maintenance
and
cleanliness.
Annual
maintenance is taken up during vacations.
The college has dedicated drivers and a
mechanic to look into the care of the vehicles.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
4.4.3
Facility
Lab Equipment
Institutional Mechanism
Laboratory technicians of the departments take
care of equipment maintenance. The
technicians are periodically trained by external
agencies like WRIC, Mumbai for maintenance.
Annual stock taking is done in each department
and Research Labs of the college enabling
upgradation and maintenance when required
Computers
All the computer systems of the college are
managed and maintained in-house by the
computer science department.
Electricity and The college has a trained electrician and care is
Power devices
taken to maintain safety and ensure economical
use of power
Furniture
The college has able support staff that
frequently check and maintain repairs if and
when needed
Campus
The college has gardeners and cleaning staff to
keep up the beauty and cleanliness of the
campus
How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration
and other precision measures for the equipment/ instruments?
The process is managed by the concerned departments either annually
or as and when required. The technicians in the lab are trained by
external agencies (Western Regional Instrumentation Centre, Mumbai)
for calibration and precision measurements. Suppliers and technical
experts of costly equipment provide training to departments at the time
of installation. Towards the end of the session, stock taking of all
instruments is performed.
4.4.4
What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and
maintenance of sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant
supply of water etc.)?
The college has appointed security guards and installed CCTV cameras
on a 24x7 basis to ensure physical security. Sensitive instruments are
installed in safe areas in consultation with technical experts.
Continuous power supply is ensured by two auto-on generators. In
addition, sensitive systems are provided continuous power in
emergency situations by standalone UPS. Proper water supply is
provided by having a centralized Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant.
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1
5.1.1
Student Mentoring and Support
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
accountability?
The College updates and publishes the prospectus (UG & PG) and
handbook annually. The prospectus is very detailed. It highlights all
the course options, subject combinations, course structure for every
subject, fees structure and all other co-curricular activities and facilities
available to a student on admission. The hostels for boys and girls as
well as the extension centre Siloam - A transformational leadership
centre at Umiam, have their own brochures.
The handbook also provides general information about the College, the
names of the faculty in various departments and members of different
bodies in the College, the annual calendar and general norms of the
College.
The institution ensures its commitment through the participation of all
the departments.
All the departments contribute by way of
suggestions, correction and review of the prospectus and handbook
from time to time. The students are made conscious of the general
rules and regulations through the orientation programme conducted at
the beginning of the session and special sessions taken in the value
education class.
5.1.2. Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships/
freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether
the financial aid was available and disbursed on time?
Apart from the government scholarships, the institution felicitates and
gives monetary awards to all the 1st rank holders of the College at the
university examination. The College also awards scholarships (fee
waiver) to those who secure the highest marks in each class during
their study in the College. The Don Bosco Society of the College gives
`.50,000/- as a scholarship to the poor students. Besides these, the
College assists economically weak students on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Zoology has instituted a departmental cash award
of `.2000/ each for outstanding students of each class. The
Department of Physics also felicitates the College topper with a cash
prize. The cash prizes for the above are contributed by the faculty of
the departments.
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5.1.3. What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state
government, central government and other national agencies?
The number of students who received the government scholarships is
given in the table.
Total number of Students availing Scholarship for the year
2009-10
to 2012-13.
Sl
Year
Type of
Total
Type of Scholarship
Total
No
Scholarship
No
(Central)
No
(State)
1
2009-10 Post Matric
1148 Stipend & Book-Grant
30
Scholarship
Scholarship
Border Areas
47
2009-10 Total =1363
i.e total of 72.27%
Book Grant
113
Free Studentship
25
Post Matric
2
15
Scholarship
Scholarship
11
Border Areas
55
2010-11 Total = 1625
i.e total of 80.04%
Book Grant
221
Free Studentship
09
3
2011- Post Matric
25
Scholarship
Scholarship
12
Border Areas
24
2011-12 Total = 1410
i.e total of 69.63%
Book Grant
169
Free Studentship
50
4
2012- Post Matric
54
Scholarship
Scholarship
13
Border Areas
28
2012-13 Total = 1612
i.e total of 58.75%
Book Grant
190
Free Studentship
31
5.1.4. What are the specific support services/facilities available for:
Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections:
The students from these categories receive a variety of government and
College scholarships and book grants. The College conducts various
academic and soft skill programmes at very nominal rates, e.g.,
Introduction to IT, Communication Skills, Personality Development,
etc. which empower the students. Whenever required the College also
waives the courses fee for deserving students.
Students with physical disabilities
The College provides facilities such as ramps to the main building and
the library, elevators to move to different floors of the main building,
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and a wheel chair to make movements more comfortable for the
differently abled. The wash rooms are also made disabled-friendly.
Overseas students
The College welcomes overseas students. The overseas students are
mainly from the SAARC countries like Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal,
Bangladesh etc. They are also given hostel accommodation. The fee
structure for these students is the same as for others.
Students to participate in various competitions/ National and
International
The College encourages students to participate in various competitions
(Sports & games, literary events, etc.) at all levels by providing them
concessions in terms of attendance and flexibility in the evaluation
process, coaching and also by bearing the financial expenses as
required.
Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.
The College has a one bed health centre fully equipped for any first aid
needs. This is manned by a trained person available throughout the
College timings. The College has also signed an MOU with Nazareth
Hospital which is only 500 meters away from the College and a vehicle
or an ambulance is always available to take the sick or injured to the
hospital.
Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams
The Student Development Services (SDS) organizes a 5 month
coaching class for competitive exams with special focus on CAT and
MAT for the final year students from June to October. A nominal
course fee of `.3, 000/- is charged including a caution deposit of
`.500/- which is returned if the student achieves 98% attendance. Such
courses anywhere else would cost between `.18,000/- to `.20,000/-.
Skill development (spoken English, Computer Literacy etc.)
It is mandatory for the students to complete a course on
communication skills, computer literacy and a two-day programme at
Siloam on personality development. All these are offered at very
nominal rates. Introduction to IT and communication skills @ `.300/-;
personality development @ `.500/-. Equivalent courses would cost
`.4000/-, `.5000/-, and `.5000/- respectively at other places. The
College also has a language lab where spoken English is taught.
Support for slow learners
Slow learners are given special support through remedial classes
conducted by faculty of the different departments.
Frequent
assignments and class tests are conducted to assess the students‟
understanding and progress.
Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/corporate
/business house etc.
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o The Departments of the College organizes international and
national seminars, study tours, field trips and industrial and
institutional visits within and outside the state.
o Eminent resource persons from different fields are invited to
deliver lectures to students on select subjects and themes
relevant to their course of studies and interests to generate
interest in higher studies and research.
o Various certification courses with Global recognition such as
CCNA, ORACLE and RHCE are provided to enhance the skills
of the students to make them more employable.
o Students of the College also participate in various international
Student Exchange Programmes. To cite a few examples, our
students have participated in Student Exchange Programmes
with Japan, China, and Sri Lanka while in the last two years
two batches of students from College of Wooster, Wooster,
USA, have come to the College to complete a 2 credit course
on Environment and Indian democracy: Politics and History
since 1948.
Publication of student magazines
o The College publishes an annual magazine titled „MOSAIC‟ where
students are given the opportunity to contribute their creative
writing abilities.
o The students of the Department of Mizo along with other students
of the community publish a monthly newspaper called „The
Anthonian Times‟.
o The students of Media Technologies and Mass Communication
bring out an annual newspaper which is a part of their departmental
work.
o The Department of English publishes an Annual Newsletter titled
„Echoes of Literature‟ which is completely edited and managed by
students of the department.
o In other departments, such inputs are encouraged through wall
magazines and charts which contain information relevant to that
department and are of interest to the student community at large. In
some cases, these wall magazines are rated by staff members.
5.1.5
Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial
skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts.
A paper on entrepreneurship is part of the curriculum for courses like
MCA, Mass Communication and Video Production, Media
Technologies, BBA and B.Com. The students of Mass Communication
hold events such as photo exhibition, film festival, radio programmes,
making a documentary/movie as part of the project, etc. which help
them to be entrepreneurs later on in life. The department of BBA has
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projects on any of the business houses/ products/industries etc.
Students doing MCA have to take up real time projects under the
supervision of the faculty in their 6th semester.
The College conducts courses such as Desk Top Publishing, Tally,
courses on Video Editing and Photography, International certification
courses such as Oracle, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA). These help to inculcate
entrepreneurial skill of the students.
Other efforts made by the College are: industrial visits organised by
departments and popular talks given by successful entrepreneurs
[which is organised by the Alumni Association (SACSAA) of the
College].
To assess a student‟s aptitude for entrepreneurship free counselling is
given by a professional counsellor.
Though the College maintains no official record of students who have
become entrepreneurs, personal and informal information suggest that
the entrepreneurship programmes do have the desired impact.
5.1.6
Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which
promote participation of students in extracurricular and cocurricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions,
debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.
The College encourages participation of students in the various extracurricular and co- curricular activities by providing the participating
students with the following incentives:
Special admission in the sports quota for sportspersons
Relaxation in the attendance;
Organising special remedial classes;
Using alternative methods of evaluation of the student in their
examination.
Providing participants with financial support.
Providing professional coaching in sports and literary events
Special dietary requirements are also met by the College for all
students during the coaching and events.
Organising Inter-College sports meets such as football, basketball,
cricket, badminton etc.
All the uniforms expenses for team events are met by the College.
Equipment for various games is also provided by the College.
The College also encourages various departments to organise
Inter-College debates, quizzes and cultural events.
Further, the College also enthusiastically encourages students to
join the NCC and NSS units of the College and participate in
events that are conducted by them.
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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, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL /
GMAT / Central /State services, Defence, Civil Services, etc.
The Student Development Services (SDS) organizes a 5-month
coaching class from June to October for competitive examinations.
Completing a 20-hour course in Communication Skills is
mandatory for every student before graduation.
A 28-hours “Basic Course on IT” is also made mandatory for
students before graduation.
Special coaching for the interview is conducted by a retired
Brigadier of the Indian Army for students who clear the CDS.
The College conducts NET coaching for MSc and MCA students.
The UGC-CSIR-NET and UGC-NET are applicable only to the two
PG courses that the College has namely MCA and MScBiotechnology. The College does not have the complete figures of all
those who appear for other competitive examinations since they appear
for those exams only after leaving the College.
The College does not have an effective system to keep track of every
graduate after graduation due to the sheer volume of graduates.
Exam
Qualified
CSIR-NET
15(MSc) + 3 (MCA)
Gate
1
Others
25
CDS
7
5.1.8
What type of counselling services are made available to the
students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.)
The College provides counselling in the following areas:
The College has one full time professional counsellor and two parttime counsellors. Students are also encouraged to attend counselling
sessions at Siloam. In addition, 20 faculty members have been trained
in basic counselling.
Personal Counselling on family issues, relationship difficulties,
communication problems, peer pressure, self-esteem, selfdevelopment, personality development, grief and bereavement
counselling, etc. are held as and when required.
The career counselling is done by the Placement Co-ordinator. Faculty
members are also very actively involved in one-to-one mentoring
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which involves interaction and guidance. Departments also impart
career counselling by conducting lectures and talks by resource
persons from different fields.
Psychosocial counselling on issues such as adjustment difficulties, at
risk behaviour- suicidal, addiction, aggressive behaviour, depression,
anxiety, stress and trauma etc. are also held whenever the need arises.
The College has made mandatory for students to attend a two-day
psycho-social personality development programme at the extension
centre of the College at Siloam every year.
Academic counselling is made available to the student right from the
time of admission. A number of teachers sit at the help desk in order to
guide the students into different streams and subjects. The students
who need further help are referred to the placement officer. Once
admitted, the departments conduct introductory programmes to
familiarise the students with the subject, its scope, applications etc.
During the academic sessions the students can approach the counsellor
or placement officer for information and guidance for career
development at any time.
Services are also provided for students with difficulties in learning
such as Dyslexia, Slow learners etc.
Students who have shortage of attendance and difficulties in their
academic performance are also sent for counselling.
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).
The College has a structured mechanism for career guidance and
placement of its students. The Campus Recruitment programme is
initiated in the following ways:
The Placement Officer contacts companies with requirements for manpower in various positions. Since students are mostly interested in
opportunities in the IT, finance and related fields, such companies are
given preference.
The Placement Officer also contacts established placement agencies,
for instance StepUp Pvt. Ltd., in Kolkata, Cocubes in New Delhi, Jobs
Deal in Shillong for obtaining information about companies with
„bulk‟ vacancies. Such companies are mostly from the ITES and
private banking sectors.
Interested companies also contact the College authorities for obtaining
candidates for niche positions, for instance, Lowe Lintas from Mumbai
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recruited Junior Advertising Executives from the Mass Media
Department of the College.
In order to assist students in this area, comprehensive Career Counselling
programmes are carried out in a three-pronged way:
The Placement Office along with the Student Development Services
Cell organizes Career Awareness Programmes for students in all
streams of the College.
The Placement Officer is also involved in a one-to-one Career
Guidance sessions with students throughout the academic year.
To enable students to make the optimal career decision, the College
Counsellor administers specific personality based tests to students and
engages in one-to-one Career Guidance sessions with them.
Over the years, the College has witnessed Campus recruitment activities from
different companies across diverse sectors. These companies can be grouped
in to three main categories:
Sl. No. Type
Percentage of students hired
1.
ITES - BPOs
56%
2.
IT
35%
3.
Others
9%
In general, most of these are out-station companies, and local firms and
business organisations comprise less than 5% of the total companies involved
in the Campus Recruitment process of the College.
CAMPUS RECRUITMENTS 2013
Sl.No.
Name of the
Company
Date of visit
1.
FINO PAYTECH,
Shillong
March 2013
2.
Mahindra
Technologies
May 2013
4.
WIPRO BPO
May 2013
Customer Care Executives
5.
IBM DAKSH BPO
June 2013
None
6.
Vodafone, Shillong
July 2013
Verification Officer
None
7.
ICICI Prudential,
Shillong
Aug. 2013
Financial Advisor
2
8.
SS Net Com, Shillong
Aug. 2013
Technical Support
None
9.
Bhavnagar Food
Products, Gujarat
Aug. 2013
Food Inspector
None
10.
WIPRO BPO
Nov. 2013
7
11.
StepUp Pvt. Ltd.,
Kolkata
Nov. 2013
Various positions
Under
process
Positions offered
Technical Support
Executives/ Back Office
Operations
Trainee Software
Developers
No.
Selected
2
9
1
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12.
Zaloni Tech, Guwahati
Dec. 2013
Technical Experts
Under
process
CAMPUS RECRUITMENTS 2012-13
Sl.
No
..
1.
Name of the Company
Date of visit
Positions offered
No.
Selected
WIPRO Technologies
March 2012
WASE & WISTA
Programs
None
2.
Tata Consultancy
Services
March 2012
TCS Ignite
3.
Mahindra Satyam
Oct. 2012
4.
WIPRO BPO
Dec. 2012
5.
GENPACT
Dec. 2012
6.
ICICI Bank, Shillong
Dec. 2012
1
Trainee Software
Developers
Customer Care
Executives
Customer Care
Executives
5
6
None
Financial Advisors
None
CAMPUS RECRUITMENTS 2011-12
S.
No
1.
2.
Name of the Company
Date of visit
Positions offered
WIPRO Technologies
March, 2011
WASE
HCL Technologies &
BPO
24th Sept.2011
Lowe Lintas, Mumbai
27th & 28th
Sept.. 2011
EXL Services, Noida
22nd October
2011
6th Dec. 2011
Trainee Software
Developers, Customer
Care Executives
Apprenticeship
Program for Trainee
Advertising
Executives
Customer Service
Executives
Customer Service
Executives
3.
4.
5.
GENPACT, Siliguri
No.
Selected
2
9
12
0
2
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Wipro BPO, Kolkata
8th Dec. 2011
Mahindra Satyam
Technologies,
Hyderabad
WIPRO Technologies
14th Dec. 2011
Tata Consultancy
Services
March 2012
March 2012
Technical Support
Executives
Program Trainees
Content Creator
4
WASE & WISTA
Programs
TCS Ignite
2
3
1
5
CAMPUS RECRUITMENT 2010-11
S.No.
Name of the
Company
Date of
visit
1.
GENPACT
Sept. 2010
2.
WIPRO BPO,
Kolkata
Sept. 2010
3.
HCL BPO
Oct. 2010
43
4.
Google, Hyderabad
Nov. 2010
Ad Words Representatives
1
Dec. 2010
Management Trainees
3
Dec. 2010
Teachers
None
March 2011
Trainee Software
Developers
2
5.
6.
7.
Kingfisher Training
Academy
Tarang School of
Western Music,
Kolkata
Wipro Technology,
Kolkata
Positions offered
Customer Care
Executives
Customer Care
Executives
No.
Selected
8
18
Campus Recruitment in 2009 – 2010
S.No.
1.
Name of the
Company
HSBC, Vizag
Date of
visit
Mar. 2009
2.
WIPRO BPO, Kolkata Apr. 2009
Positions offered
Customer Service
Executives
Campus Ambassador
No.
Selected
4
1
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Aricent,
New Delhi
Corporation Bank
May, 2009
South Indian Bank
AT&T (American
Telegraph and
Telecom Company),
Bangalore
WIPRO BPO, Kolkata
Aug 2009
September
2009
July 2009
September
2009
Reliance Telecom,
November
Shillong
2009
WIPRO BPO, Kolkata December
2009
EXL Services,
14th , 15th
Gurgaon
December
2009
Union Bank of India,
22nd Feb.
Guwahati
2010
Hardware and Networks
Personnel
Bank Probationary
Officers
Bank Clerks
Business Development
Managers
0
Customer Service
Executives
Area Sales Executives
12
Customer Service
Executives
Customer Service
Executives
1
Clerical Cadre
12
6
0
3
2
5
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.
The institution has a Grievance Redressal Cell headed by a senior
member of the faculty. The students write their grievances on slips of
paper and drop them in suggestion boxes placed at appropriate
locations in the College Campus. The Grievance Redressal Cell
actively interacts with the students to help them sort out their
grievances. It attends to both written and verbal grievances of the
students. Students are also free to share their grievances with their
teachers and the Principal. Necessary action is taken after issues have
been discussed in the concerned cell.
The following suggestions/complaints and redressals are listed below:
Complaint
Redressal
1. Library timings regarding lending section.
Time increased
2. Long queue for photocopying in library.
Time increased
3. Request for starting foreign language courses.
Talks are on to start
a French language
course
4. Request for chairs in canteen.
Chairs
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removed due to
variety of reasons
5. Slow internet speed.
Problem has been
addressed
6. Hole in ceiling of room 35.
Repairs undertaken
7. Request for ceiling fans in some classrooms.
Yet to address
8. Philosophy honours textbooks in library are very old Being looked into
and less in number.
9. Request to take attendance at end of period.
No action to be
taken
10. To hold ramp walk for girls during College week.
No action to be
taken
11. To divide third year BA into two sections. Too Matter is being
many students. No place to sit.
studied
12. Textbooks for Zoology in the library are torn.
Being looked into
13. Anti-tobacco campaign was good but very long.
No action to be
taken
14. Request for vegetarian dishes for vegetarians.
Informed
the
canteen
15. Slamming of door of boy‟s toilet near room 37 Action taken
disturbs the class.
16. Hall 11 and 13 too small for Zoology pass class.
Matter is being
studied
17. No dustbin in NSS office.
Dustbin placed
18. Request for break for morning section.
Matter is being
studied
19. Interesting Value education classes.
Informed
the
teachers concerned
20. Room for 2nd year BSc too small. Want bigger Matter is being
room.
studied
21. No roof in the part for ordering food in the Fr. Noel Requested
the
Kenny canteen. Getting wet in the rains.
canteen to make
necessary changes
22. Request to extend date for refund of fees because No action to be
still awaiting result for courses applied.
taken
23. Students taking tobacco and gutka outside the Use of tobacco
College campus because of shops selling these things.
products banned in
the campus.
24. Request for a hygienic kennel for dogs. (From Being looked into.
Biotech student)
25. Request for a gymnasium.
Action taken
26. To have photocopying facility in every floor.
No action to be
taken
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5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues
pertaining to sexual harassment?
The College resolves the issues pertaining to sexual harassment
through the following committees:
1. The Grievance Cell
2. The Women‟s cell
3. The teaching faculty who are trained in resolving issues related to
sexual harassment
4. The College Management.
In the event that any complaints are made by students, these are to be
taken up by the Women‟s Cell and resolved in co-ordination with the
other committees. In the event of emergencies, a three member
committee is formed, headed by the chairperson of the women cell,
this committee then investigates the complaint and formulates a
resolution. The privacy of the whole process is strictly maintained.
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?
The College has a 13-member anti-ragging cell, whose members are
given below:
Br. Albert L. Dkhar sdb
Principal
Fr. Saji Stephen
Rector
Fr. Joby Joseph sdb
Vice Principal
Fr. George Palamattam sdb
Counsellor
Prof. O. Shanpru
Co-ordinator
Prof. Lydia Bang
Asst. Co-ordinator, Women Cell
Prof. Arlene Kharnongrum
College Counsellor
Dr. Anjan Das
Director, PG Course
Prof. Indira L Singha
Member
Prof. Aiusha V Hujoon
Member
Dr. A. Ahmed
Member
Adv. Kalid Khan
Legal Expert
Prof. Kerma S Lyngdoh
Rtd. Pro-VC, NEHU
However, ragging rarely happens in the city of Shillong and there has
been no incident of ragging in the College in the last four years.
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5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the
institution.
The College has many welfare schemes. It felicitates and gives
scholarships to all the 1st rank holders of the College in the university
examinations. The College also gives scholarships to those who secure
the highest marks in each class. The Don Bosco society of the College
gives `.50,000/- as scholarship to underprivileged students. Besides
these, the College assists economically weak students on a case-bycase basis.
The schemes outlined above are awarded in addition to scholarships
and schemes offered by the state and central governments.
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?
The College has an Alumni association which has its own constitution
and elected office bearers. The first meeting of the Alumni was held in
2003. As a result, in the following years 2004-05, the constitution was
drafted, the motto was deliberated on and a logo for the association
was also designed. Thus was birthed the St. Anthony‟s College
Shillong, Alumni Association (SACSAA). Its motto is „Make a
Difference‟. The Executive Committee of the association was elected
at the 1st Annual General Assembly (AGA) held in St. Anthony‟s
College, Shillong on the 4th of October, 2005. This AGA approved the
constitution of the Alumni.
The different activities of the association in the last four years are as
follows:
Organised a felicitation programme for members of the
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly who are alumni of the
College in 2009.
Organised a variety show „Anthonian viva la more‟ in Nov.2009
Farewell to the outgoing students of the College in Nov 2010.
Sponsored a certified Basic Course in IT in Oct 2010 for the
underprivileged children.
Represented in the Federation of Don Bosco Institutes Alumni
Association in Guwahati, Assam on 27th Nov.2011
Organised „Meeting Minds and Guiding Lives – IV‟ a career
counselling programme for the students of the College in Aug
2011
Organised an AGA in Dec 2011.
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Organised an AGA and election of new office bearers in Dec
2012.
Farewell to the outgoing students of the College in Dec. 2012.
Brig. William Sturgeon (Retd.) the president of the Association
helped the NCC unit of the College by procuring 10 air rifles as
a subsided rate and regularly monitors the shooting practice of
the NCC Cadets of the College.
Brig. William Sturgeon (Retd.) also gives free coaching for the
students of the College to appear for the NDA and CDS exams
and interviews.
Organised „Meeting Minds and Guiding Lives – For First
Years‟ a career counselling programme for the students of the
College in Aug 2012.
Sponsored students of the College who are members of the
Meghalaya Shooting and Rifle Association.
Farewell to the outgoing students of the College in Dec. 2013.
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.
Student Progression
UG to PG
PG to MPhil.
PG to Ph.D.
MSc
MCA
Employed
Campus Selection
MSc.
MCA
Other than campus recruitment
Percentage
80%
NA
60%
1%
40%
17%
All are employed.
Most of the UG students would like to go for higher studies even if
they get employment.
Even though very few corporates/companies come for campus
recruitment due to the geographical location, the distance and the
political scenario, most of the graduates are suitably employed.
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 university)? Furnish programme-wise details in
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comparison with that of the previous performance of the same
institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university
within the city/district.
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
5.2.3
Programme
BSc
BBA
BA
BCom
MSc.
MCA
BSc
BBA
BA
BCom
MSc.
MCA
College
pass University pass No. Ranks
percentage
percentage
90.82 (99/109)
94.59
40
100
(23/23)
91.67
06
96.29 (234/243)
86.36
45
86.51 (154/178)
92.53
04
100
(14/14)
100
02
83.33 (10/12)
83.33
10
99.16 (103/104)
95.56
49
100
(24/24)
93.05
09
96.39 (214/222)
91.05
42
93.61 (132/141)
91.50
05
100
(20/20)
100
05
96.15 (25/26)
96.15
10
BSc
BBA
BA
BCom
MSc.
MCA
BSc
BBA
BA
BCom
MSc.
MCA
97.76
100
95.01
85.25
84.21
100
95.17
100
90.94
92.70
78.94
84
(175/179)
(17/17)
(248/261)
(133/156)
(16/19)
(24/24)
(118/124)
(23/23)
(231/254)
(254/274)
(15/19)
(21/24)
94.56
88.82
96.41
83.09
83
100
91.86
97.50
94.49
91.41
84.6
84
58
07
44
04
02
10
54
09
45
08
03
10
How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of
education and/or towards employment?
The institution facilitates student progression to higher level of
education through the regular and systematic classes which help our
students to appear for entrance examinations in institutions of higher
learning. The proof of good teaching-learning practices is evident in
the pass percentages and the number of ranks secured by the College in
the university examinations.
The brochures of institutions of higher learning as well as examination
dates of common competitive examinations such as CAT, MAT, JAM
etc. are displayed on the notice boards. These practices keep the
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students well informed on the choices and options that are open to
them.
The Campus Placement Co-ordinator works towards the employment
of the students through carrier guidance programmes and is available
for career counselling every day. The Co-ordinator works not only
with the industries and corporate sectors but also with the schools in
and outside the state for recruitment as teachers.
The Alumni Association (SACSAA) also conducts career guidance
once a year. The institution also conducts various programmes such as
communication skills, personality development programmes, soft skills
and basic IT education and through relevant short term courses which
enhances the employability of the students.
5.2.4
Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk
of failure and drop out?
The College tries to ensure that the drop out and failure rate is kept to a
bare minimum. Various measures have been formulated by the College
to provide support to students who are at risk of failure and dropout.
These are:
Identification of weak students through performances in tests.
Remedial classes are taken.
Personal counselling by the faculty or the counsellor is given to
encourage such students.
More assignments, tests and library work are assigned to such
students.
Previous years question papers are made available to them and
solutions to these papers are to be prepared.
Financial support is provided to those students who are in need.
5.3
Student Participation and activities
5.3.1
List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular
activities available to students. Provide details of participation and
program calendar.
The College week is an annual event that provides the opportunity and
platform for all the students to show case their talents in sports, games,
cultural and other extracurricular activities. The Programme Calendar
of the College week 2013 and details of participation are as follows:
Outdoor sports (Convenor: O.Shanpru Commerce Department)
Activities
STAFF ADVISORS
Student-in-charge
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1. Football
2. Cricket
3. Basketball
4. Volleyball
5. Arm
wrestling
6. Tug of war
V.Khongwir (in-charge Physics
Deptt.), G.Marwein, T. Lynshing,
D.Kharkongor, S.F.Kynta,
S. Thabah (in-charge Biotechnology
Deptt.), M. M. Lyngwi, V. M. Wann,
I. K.Pyngrope, W.B.K.Khyllep
D. Lyngdoh (in-charge Zoology
Deptt.), F. A. Lamare,
G.Kharumnuid,
S. Diamai
R. Nath (in-charge Fishery Science
Deptt.), M. Barua, C. S. Rao,
V. M. Wann (in-charge
Biochemistry Deptt.), R. N. Bhuyan,
P. L. Nongbri
F. A. Lamare (in-charge Zoology
Deptt.), A.B.Chakroborty, N.C.Bharali
Khrawkupar (Fishery)
Balajied (Mathematics)
Pratik (Biotech)
Damian (BBA)
Kinelang (Biochemistry)
Daffi Chelsea (Maths)
Matthew (English)
Daphishisha (Physics)
Bravewell (Economics)
Vanisha (Commerce)
Synshar (Botany) –
8014139386
Akash (Geology) –
9402543964
A. Ahmed (in-charge Geology Deptt.),
All department
J. J. Dickie, B. L. Marwein, F.Diengdoh,
representatives
A. I. Sahayaraj
Banrikupar (Commerce)
– 9774944730
Mitoo (Chemistry) –
9856194757
Clarissa (Biotech) –
S. M. Syiemlieh (in-charge Botany
8. Decathlon
Deptt.), D.Bokolial
8794466579
Jonathan (Media Tech) –
9862573299
June (Comp.Sc) –
8974424674
Cultural events (Convenor: D. F. Marbaniang management department)
Activities
Staff advisors
Student-in-charge
1. Music
Music Department
a. Solo
students
b. Duet
Rocky (Music) –
D. F. Marbaniang (in-charge BBA
c. Group
Deptt.), K. K. Das, B. P. Shadap, H.
9862873952
d. Instrumenta Syiem
Fenny (Music) –
l
Damut Skhem (Music) –
E. Shangpliang (in-charge Music
(western /
Deptt.) M. P. Borah
8014675984 Sis
regional)
Kreshita (Music) –
9774584154
2. Drama &
G. W. Syiemiong (in-charge BBA
Massmedia
skit
Deptt.), A. Hujon,J.wahlang,
departmentstudents
7. Cross
country
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E.saiborne
3. Dance
&fancy
dress
M. Kharkongor (in-charge Physics
deptt.), S. Nongrum, J.khongwir,
R.S.Wankhar
4. Inaugural
function
(1st oct.
2013)
D. Lyngdoh (in-charge Zoology
Deptt.)
5. Final day
function
F. Lamare (in-charge Zoology
Deptt.)B.P.shadap, D.lyngdoh,
A.D.Marbaniang,
6. Live wire
concert
D. F. Marbaniang (in-charge BBA
Deptt.),W.B. Khyllep
7. Stage
arrangemen
G. Zirsangliani (in-charge
t (Final
Philosophy Deptt.),N.Majaw
Day
function)
Other activities
Activities
Staff advisors
H.syiem (in-charge political science
1. Disciplin
deptt.), H.G.Lyngdoh, A. L. Warjri,
e
G. Kharumnuid, K. L Syiemiong,
2. Publicity
C. Kharshiing (in-charge Mass Media
Deptt.), D. E. Dkhar
3. Juke Box
A.A.L.Nongpiur (in-charge commerce
Deptt.), A.S.Malngiang, R. Chyne, M.
Pyngrope.
4. SAC Dares
A. D. Marbaniang (in-charge Zoology
Geraldine Mass Media) –
9774975360
Heimon (Mass Media) –
8014965642
Harom (History) –
9856644074
Ritika (Commerce) –
9612104529
Anthonian Youth Club.
Rocky (Music) –
9862873952
Meshach (Philosophy) –
9774942484
Chelsea Momin –
9089710162
Jonathan (MCVP) –
9774575121
All Department
Representatives
Student-in-charge
All deparment
representatives
Nibir (MSc) –
9436383917
Grace (Zoology) –
9862131027
Geraldine (Mass Media)
– 99774975360
Banrikupar (Commerce)
– 9774944730
Brandon (Zoology) –
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Deptt.), T. A. Challam
5. Antaksh
ari
D. Ghosh (in-charge Fishery Deptt.),
I Boiss, L. I. Singha
6. Food fest
S. M. Kharbuli (in-charge Fishery
Deptt.) B. Massar, C. Saiborne
7. Floral
J. Sharma (in-charge Botany Deptt.)
arrangemen
E. Nongbri, A. M. Susngi
t
8. Rangoli
A. Chakraborty (in-charge
Philosophy Deptt.) P. Roychoudhury,
P. Dutta
9. Face
painting
C. Kharshiing (in-charge Mass Media
Deptt.) D. E. Dkhar
10. Talent
show
R. M. Ishorari (in-charge Mass Media
deptt.), V. Diengdoh
11. Prize
distribution
A.k. das (in-charge botany deptt.)
I. M. Basaiawmoit, L. John, I.
Nongrum, P. Kharbuli, K. R. Mihsil
12. Refresh
ment
3rd – 8th
October
W Nongbsap (in-charge Mathematics
Deptt.) G. Swett, R. K. Purkayastha,
C.E.Sawain. A. Kharnongrum,
F.Marbaniang, B.Mawkhiew, L. Bang,
P. Lynser
13. Refreshme
nt
on 9th
October
H.G.Lyngdoh, D.Marbaniang,
W.Khyllep, F.Iawphniaw, M mlyngwi,
S. Thabah, R. S Wankhar
8794169686 Kaikho
(Pol.sc) – 9615083891
Richard (Commerce) –
9774026219 Listina
(Khasi) – 8794142957
Daphi Kharhunai
(Fishery) – 9089970249
Calvin (Zoology) –
8794412675
Rose (Commerce) –
9089918098
Gloria (Pol. Sc) –
7308753643
Bharati (MSc Biotech) 9856407094
Monica Thapa
(Commerce) 9862359321
Clarissa(Biotech) 8794466579
Hunkiman (Comp.Sc) 9615961186
Daphi Kharmujai
(English) – 9774468960
Lahari (BBA) –
8794316334
Synshar (Botany) –
8014139386
Akash (Geology) –
9402543964
Tennyson (Economics) –
Barihun (Pol. Sc) –
8014984704
Jefferson (Commerce) –
9774073387
Iohborlang (Physics) –
9774477071
Sujang (Geology) –
9615920606
Stephenians, Mamma
Margaret & All
Department
Representatives
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5.3.2
Furnish the details of major student achievements in cocurricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels:
University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. for the
previous four years.
International
Banpynkhrawnam Nongkhlaw represented the Tata Tea Jaggo Re
Inter Milan Soccer Stars Team in the International Youth Football
Tournament in Milan, Italy in September 2012
Jeffery Asher Lyngdoh represented India in the „Asia Pacific
Regional Scout Youth Forum‟ held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in
November 2012.
Four students along with a teacher accompanied the Band „Cross
Roads‟ to Thimphu, Bhutan in June 2013.
Eleven students took part in the „Jenesys 2.0‟ programme by the
Government of Japan at Tokyo, in May 2013.
Joshua Rayner completed his studies with Generosity of spirit
Caux Artists Program at Caus, Switzerland, in July 2013.
National / Inter-University
Academic
Heisnam Manikumar Singh presented a paper on “LASERs, Plasmas
and Electron beams for cleaner and environment and sustainability” at
the Department of Atomic Energy, Government Of India, in Mumbai,
2012.
Maibam Asha Kiran Devi – wrote a paper –“Radioisotopes and its
application for the welfare of human society in the fields of medicine
agriculture manufacture and processing.” - which was accepted for
presentation by Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India,
in Mumbai, 2013.
Eborlang Kharnaior participated and presented a paper in the 1st
student‟s Research Convention on Innovations in Fisheries, organized
by CIFE, Mumbai and PGSSU in 2013.
John Henry Kumar participated and presented a paper in the 1st
students‟ Research Convention on Innovations in Fisheries, organized
by CIFE, Mumbai and PGSSU in 2013
Samchina Balsri G. Momin participated and presented a paper in the
1st students‟ Research Convention on Innovations in Fisheries,
organized by CIFE, Mumbai and PGSSU in 2013
Eborlang Kharnaior participated and presented a paper in the 1st
students‟ Convention on Innovations in Fisheries, organized by CIFE,
Mumbai and PGSSU in 2013
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Daphishisha Kharhunai participated and presented a paper in the 1st
students‟ Research Convention on Innovations in Fisheries, organized
by CIFE, Mumbai and PGSSU in 2013
V Summinlun participated and presented a paper in the 1st students‟
Research Convention on Innovations in Fisheries, organized by CIFE,
Mumbai and PGSSU in 2013
Sports and Games
Mebalari Lyngdoh represented the State in the 61st Junior National
Basketball Championship at Vashi, Navi, Mumbai in 2010.
Anderson Rapsang represented the state in the North East Zone
Interstate Badminton Championship at Kohima, Nagaland in 2010.
Anderson Rapsang represented the state in the 35th Junior National
Badminton championship at Yanam, Pondicheri in 2010.
Baiamonlang Lyngdoh represented SAI Guwahati region in the All
India Inter SAI regional competition in Karate at Jabalpur Madhya
Pradesh in 2011.
Anderson Rapsang represented the state in the North East Zone Inter
State Badminton Championship at Agartala, Tripura in 2011.
4 students (Kerionald Pyngrope, Fabian R.Thangkhiew, P. C.
Lalrindika and Gilbert E. Diengdoh) represented NEHU in the East
Zone Interuniversity Football (Men) Tournament at Burdwan
University, West Bengal -2012.
Anderson Rapsang represented Meghalaya in the Junior National
Badminton Championship in Imphal, Manipur -2012.
Thangzamoun Simte represented Meghalaya in the North East Zone
Taekwondo Championship -2012.
Nikita Biswakarma represented the University in Table Tennis in the
East Zone Interuniversity Table Tennis Tournament at Calcutta -2013.
Issac Lalnunpuia and R. Lalruattlunga represented the NEHU in the
East Zone Interuniversity Badminton Tournament at Ranchi,
Jharkhand -2013.
GeofferyMassar represented Meghalaya in the „B.C. Roy Football
Tournament‟ at Ranchi, Jharkhand -2013.
Raymond Kurbah represented Meghalaya in the National Karate
Championship at New Delhi -2013.
Pynhunlang Kharbuli, Dameshwa Rani and Baiamonlang Lyngdoh
represented the state in the North East Zone National Karate
Championship -2013.
Cultural
Khushboo Singhania - 1st in the Intercollege Poster Making
Competition by National Institute of Media and Communication,
Kolkata in 2009.
Pryanku Kaushik 1st in the Intercollege Debate Competition by
National Institute of Media and Communication, Kolkata in 2009.
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Aitihun Mary Sumer runners-up in the Intercollege National Debate
organised by the Lady Keane College in 2010.
Filia Myllienngap - 1st prize Meghalaya region in the Essay
Competition by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at New
Delhi -2013.
University/State
Sports and Games
College
Champions in the Intercollege Table Tennis Championship (Men)
organised by NEHU -2012.
Champions in the Intercollege Table Tennis Championship
(Women) organised by NEHU -2012.
Runner‟s up in the Intercollege Badminton Championship (Men)
organised by NEHU-2012.
Runners –up in the Intercollege Swimming competition for men
organised by UCC College -2012.
Champions
in
the
Intercollege
Basketball
Championship(Men)organised by NEHU – 2013.
2nd
runners-up
in
the
Intercollege
Basketball
Championship(Women) organised by NEHU – 2013.
Overall champions in the Intercollege Table Tennis
Championship(Men) organised by NEHU -2013.
Overall champions in the Intercollege Table Tennis Championship
(Women) organised by NEHU -2013.
Overall champions in the Intercollege Badminton Championship
(Men) organised by NEHU -2013.
Overall champions in the Intercollege Chess Championship
organised by NEHU -2013.
Runners-up in the Intercollege Cricket Championship organised by
NEHU-2013.
Runners-up in the Intercollege Basketball Tournament organised
by St. Mary‟s College -2013.
Runners-up in the J.Arokiasamy Memorial Intercollege Football
Championship Organised by St. Anthony‟s College – 2013.
Individual prizes
Debraj Das - Winner (Men) in Table Tennis in the Intercollege Table
Tennis organised by NEHU -2012.
Payal Gupta - Winner (Women) in Table Tennis in the Intercollege
Table Tennis organised by NEHU -2012.
Kajal Gupta - Winner (Women) in Table Tennis in the Intercollege
Table Tennis organised by NEHU -2012.
Dourangbam J. Singh - Winner (Men) in Table Tennis in the
Intercollege Table Tennis organised by NEHU -2012.
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John Kalvin - Winner (Men) in Table Tennis in the Intercollege Table
Tennis organised by NEHU -2012.
Nikita Biswakarma - Winner (women) in Table Tennis in the
Intercollege Table Tennis organised by NEHU 2012.
Jamphel Tashi - 1st in the 30M Freestyle Swimming Competition
Wanglen Kongkham - 3rd in the Freestyle Swimming Competition
Subodh Ray 2nd in the 60 M Freestyle Swimming Competition
Robert LianminsangSimte 3rd in the 60M Freestyle Swimming
Competition organised by UCC College -2012.
Subodh Kumar Ray 3rd in the 30M Breast-Stroke swimming
competition organised by UCC College -2012.
PranjalSaikia in the 60M Breast-Stroke Swimming Competition
Aakash Boral - 1st in the 30M Back-Stroke Swimming Competition
AAkash Boral - 2nd in the 60M Back-Stroke swimming competition
Robert LianminsangSimte - 3rd in the 60M Back-Stroke swimming
competition organised by UCC College -2012.
Wanglen Kongkham - 2nd in the 30M Butterfly-Stroke Swimming
H. Sanglianmawia - 3rd in the 30M Butterfly-Stroke Swimming
H. Sanglianmawia 2nd in the 60M Butterfly-Stroke Swimming
Runners-up in the Freestyle Relay Swimming Competition by UCC
College -2012.
2nd Runners-up in the Medely Relay Swimming Competition organised
by UCC College -2012.
Dameshwa Rani - 1st Prize in the Intercollege Karate Tournament
organised by the Meghalaya Karate-Do Association -2013.
Raymond Kurbah - 2nd prize in the Intercollege Karate Tournament
Sweetylin Nongdhar - 3rd Prize in the Intercollege Karate Tournament
Pynhunlang Kharbuli - 3rd Prize in the Intercollege Karate Tournament
Kimbretta Khongwir - 3rd Prize in the Intercollege Karate Tournament
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Cultural
Aitihun Mary Sumer - 3rd Prize in the Intercollege Debate
Competition organised by the Khasi Students Union in 2009.
Brinda Das - 1st Prize in the Intercollege Debate Competition
organised by Zenith Jubelieth Club -2010.
Aitihun Mary Sumer - Best Speaker Prize in the Intercollege
Debate Competition organised by Zenith Jubelieth Club -2010.
Ashmita Roy - Runners-Up Prize in the „P.N. Chaurasia Memorial
Intercollege Debate Competition‟ organised by St. Anthony‟s
College -2010.
Bipasha Bhattacharjee - Runners-Up Prize in the Intercollege
Debate Competition organized by NEEPCO -2010.
Pryanku Kaushik - 1st Prize in the Intercollege Debate Competition
by the Election Commission of India in 2010.
Deepak Kumar - 2nd Runners-Up Prize in the „Euphoria‟
Intercollege Quiz Competition organized by NEIGRIMS in 2011.
Danelle Cliff Sohlang - 2nd Prize runners-up in the Intercollege
Dancing Competition organised by FKJGP in 2011.
Priyanku Kaushic
- Best Actor Prize in Intercollege skit
competition organised by Lady Keen College -2011
Priyanku K. Sarmah - 2nd Prize in short film making competition
„Vista ‟11‟ organised by Department of Mass Communication and
Journalism -2011
Priyanku Sarma - Best Speaker Prize in „Vistas ‟11‟ organised by
the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism -2011
Audreyna Mary Kurbah - 1st Prize runners-up in Intercollege
Dance Competition organised by Federation of Khasi Jaintia and
Garo People -2011
Priynaku Sarmah - 1st and Best Speaker Prizes in the „Dr.M.M.
Das Memorial Inter College Debate‟ organised by Zenith Jubilee
Club -2011
Asmita Roy -2nd Prize in „Euphorja -2011‟ Inter College Dance
competition organised by NEIGRIHMS -2011
Priyanku Sarma - 2nd Prize in „Euphorja -2011‟ Inter College
Debate competition organised by NEIGRIHMS -2011
Priyanku Sarma -1st Prize in the „National press Day‟ Debate
Competition organised by the Shillong Press Club and Meghalaya
Information and Public relations -2011.
Subhajit Paul &Anuradha Gautam - Runners-Up Prize team in the
Intercollege Debate competition organised by the GEETALI -2011
Vivek Das - Most Humorous Debater Prize in R.R. Thomas
memorial Intercollege Debate Competition organised by the
Meghalaya College Teachers‟ Association -2011
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Bipasha Bhattacharjee and Vivek Das - Champion Team Prize in
„R.R. Thomas memorial Intercollege Debate Competition‟
organised by the Meghalaya College Teachers‟ Association -2011
Bipasha Bhattacharjee - 1st Prize in the „R.R. Thomas memorial
Intercollege Debate Competition‟ completion in 2012.
VoldenPariat 1st in solo vocal in the „Euphoria‟ Intercollege
Musical Competition organized by NEIGRIMS in 2013.
Irilang Lyngdoh Mawlong - 2nd Prize in the „CORAL Jubilee
Celebration 2012‟ Debate Competition organised by Khasi Jaintia
Welfare Association-2012
Vivek Das -2nd Prize in the „World Mental Health Day-2012‟
Intercollege Debate Competition organised by Martin Luther
Christian University, SAN-KER, and Meghalaya Mental Health
Forum – 2012.
Subhajit Paul and Irilang Lyngdoh - Best Team Prize in the „World
Food Day-2012‟ organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra East Khasi
Hills District -2012
Tyngshain L. Mawphalang and Darilin Jovita Masharing – 2nd
(Group) Prize in the Traditional Khasi Singing Competition
organised by Sankardev College -2012
Darilin Jovita Masharing - 1st (solo) Prize in the Traditional Khasi
Singing Competition organised by Sankardev College -2012
Tyngshain L. Mawphalang, Darilin Jovita Masharing - 1st (Group)
Prize in the Traditional Singing Competition organised by K.L.
Bajoria College -2012
Asmita Roy - 2nd Prize in the „Undergraduate Intercollege Debate
Competition‟ organised by St. Edmund‟s College -2012
Asmita Roy - 3rd Best Debater Prize in the Intercollege Debate
Competition organised by the Seng Khasi College -2012
Gregory Ford Nongrum - 1st Prize in the Debate Competition
organised by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of
Meghalaya. -2013
Veveane Sayo - 3rd Prize in the Intercollege Debate Competition
organised by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of
Meghalaya. -2013
Deiti B. Syiemlieh -Top-5 in the Kingdom Talent Hunt singing
competition -2013
James Mark Kerr 2nd prize in the „All Meghalaya Debating
Competition‟ organized by Zenith Jubelieth Club in 2013.
Champion Team Prize in „R.R. Thomas memorial Intercollege
Debate Competition‟ organised by the Meghalaya College
Teachers‟ Association -2013
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Nangiaisan Kharluki – 1st Best Speaker Prize in „R.R. Thomas
memorial Intercollege Debate Competition‟ organised by the
DaphineLyngdoh – 2nd Best Speaker Prize in „R.R. Thomas
memorial Intercollege Debate Competition‟ organised by the
NSS Awards
National
Davida Paswett „Indira Gandhi National Award‟ for Best NSS
Volunteer -2010
University
Best unit award -2009
Prof. S. R. Kynta „Best Programme Officer‟ -2009
Davida Paswett, „Best NSS volunteer‟ -2009
Davida Paswett, „Best NSS volunteer‟ -2010
Dr. R.S. Wankhar „Best Programme Officer -2012
Jefferson Lyngkhoi „Best NSS Volunteer‟ -2013
Banshanmiki Langbang, „Best NSS Volunteer‟ -2013
NCC Awards
International
Mr.Navraj Poudel represented India in the „NCC Youth Exchange
Programme at Colombo, Sri Lanka in October 2013.
National
John Ralph Wanbok Nongrang participated in the Republic Day Camp
at New Delhi -2009
NabanYadi participated in the National Integration camp at Agartala,
Tripura -2009
Prakash Thapa participated in the Pre-Republic Day camp at Guwahati,
Assam -2009
PrakashThapa participated in the Republic Day Camp at New Delhi 2010
Sanjay Thapa and Darelle Cliff Sohlang participated in the Special
National Integration camp at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan -2010
Amar Jyoti Changmai and Athikho Thorii participated in the PreRepublic Day camp at Diphu, Assam -2010
Amar Jyoti Changmai and Athikho Thorii participated in the Republic
Day camp at New Delhi -2011
Shanskem Lyngkhoi Thorii participated in the Special National
Integration camp at Sainik School Punglwa, Nagaland -2011
K. LajiRidzii participated in the National Integration camp at Indian
Military Academy, Dehradun -2011
JohnElisaa Kumar participated in the SSB Screening Course at
Officers Training Academy, Kamptee, Maharashtra -2011
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NolibarMarboh participated in the National Integration camp at
Hailakandi, Assam -2011
BijoyPariyar, SaljagringMarak, Prem k Subha, Dinesh Thapa, Rajeev
Balmiki and Amar JyotiChangmai participated in the Basic
mountaineering Course at Manali -2011
Darelle Cliff Sohlang and Ajay Deka participated in the Amarnath
Trekking at Anupur, Madya Pradesh -2011
Toning Lapang, L. Haominlin, Manish Sharma and UditBaidya
participated in the CATC-CUM-RDC-NER at Guwahati, Assam -2011
L. Haominlin participated in the Republic Day Camp at New Delhi 2012
Anil Rai and Toning Lapang participated in the National Integration
camp at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep -2012
L.Haominlin and PausuanlianTungnung participate in the Mavlankar
Shooting Competition at M.D. College Narayanpur, Lakhimpur,
Assam -2012
Siddhartha Narzary and Manish Sharma participated in the ThalSainik
Camp at Durgoan, Jorhat, Assam -2012
Wandajop D. Sympli, John Henry Kumar and AnkurNath participated
in the National Integration Camp at Colaba, Maharashtra -2012
8 Senior Cadets participated in the CAT-CUM-RD Selection Camp at
Umroi, Meghalaya -2012
Manish Sharma, M. Pausuansang, NavrajPoudal, AdaniHriipuni and
Thotrinchan participated in the CATA-CUM-PRE RDC CAMP at
Umroi, Meghalaya -2012
Manish Sharma, NavrajPoudel and AdaniHriipuni participated in the
Republic Day Camp at New Delhi -2013.
Seema Bora and Jesika Dung Dung (Girls) participated in the Republic
Day Camp at New Delhi -2013
AdaniHriipuni, BetorianWanroi, PH Victor Paomei, A.KafojiKharsi,
FavouritesonWanniang, PuniiLuckyson participated in the National
Integration Camp held at Raipur, Madhya Pradesh -2013
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?
Informal feedback systems are in place to get feedback from graduates,
industry and employers. The College through the departments get
required inputs through the alumni association and personal contact.
Alumni are members of the IQAC and are often invited for interactions
with management, faculty and students which help the College to
evolve policies and decisions with regards to improving performance
and the quality of education in step with the changing times.
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Some departments, such as the Department of Computer Science, have
collaborations with MNCs such as Oracle, Tally, Red Hat and CISCO
for conducting global certification courses which allow the College to
also obtain a formal feedback regarding the relevance and
effectiveness of these courses.
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.
Most departments maintain wall magazines which are updated at regular
intervals. Such wall magazines encourage the expression of creative and
innovative ideas by students. In some department, these wall magazines
are rated by faculty members.
Some of the wall magazines published by departments are listed below
Name of the Wall Magazine
Department
Helica Dunamis
Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Botanaceae
Botany
Money Matters
Commerce
Bits and Bytes
Computer Science
Chronomics
Economics
Writer‟s Page
English
Collage
History
The Lens
Mass Media
Prism
Physics
Zufilia
Zoology
The literary publications brought out by students in the last four years
are listed below:
Year
of Name of Publication
Department
Publication
2009
The Anthonian Times
Mizo
(a monthly newspaper)
2009
Echoes Of Literature
English
2009
Mosaic
College
2009
The Voice of Truth
Mass Media
2010
The Anthonian Times
Mizo
2010
English
2010
Mosaic
College
2010
Zoologica
Zoology
ISBN-978-81-910147-2-3
2010
Thinkers Today
Mass Media
2011
The Anthonian Times
Mizo
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2011
2011
2011
2012
2012
2012
2012
2013
2013
2013
2013
Mosaic
Citizens Today
The Anthonian Times
Mosaic
Media Jigsaw
The Anthonian Times
Mosaic
Media Echo
English
College
Mass Media
Mizo
English
College
Mass Media
Mizo
English
College
Mass Media
List of students‟ articles and publications in publications other than
College -sponsored publications
Year
of Article
Name
of Author
Publication
Publication
2012
Life‟s
Sentinel‟s
Ruptrishna Nath
Challenges
Sunday
and
supplement
Expectstions „Melange‟
2012
Wrong
Sentinel
Ruptrishna Nath
notions about
North East in
the Mainland
2013
Sketches
Assam Tribune
Angshumita Deka
from a rainy
2nd BSc Comp. Sc.
noon.
2013
Never Give Meghalaya Times Lucky Star Lamin
up On your
Dream
2013
Umsiengiong Meghalaya Times Haimantee Dutta
– a hidden
treasure 2013
Kareng Ghar Meghalaya Times Priyanku K. Sarmah
2013
It
was Meghalaya Times Priyanku K. Sarmah
destined to
happen
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 a very effective practice of constituting a College
Association comprising both teachers and elected student members. St.
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Anthony‟s College practices election of class representatives to form
the College Association for a period of one year.
Every department is represented by two members in the association
whose role it is to coordinate programmes of the department as well as
events in the College. It is also their role to act as voices of the student
community and bring grievances to the attention of the departments
and College Association.
Before these department representatives are elected, each department
briefs its students on the role and functions of the department
representatives in the association. This is usually followed by elections
of candidates through secret ballot. The College appoints a team of
teachers who take charge of the electoral process. Elections are held in
the classrooms itself without disrupting the classes in other parts of the
College. The entire electoral process is completed in a matter of two
hours. This election ensures appropriate representation of both males
and females. The elections to the College Association have been
smoothly conducted over the years with no untoward incidents.
Furthermore, there is no political interference/political affiliation in the
College Association. The College Association is autonomous and is
answerable only to the College Management.
5.3.6
Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have
student representatives on them.
The students are members of many committees in the College. The
College association is part and parcel of every committee during the
College week and in fact every event is coordinated and managed by
the students‟ representatives.
They are part of :
Canteen Committee
Mosaic committee (College Magazine)
Cyber Club (This Club organises IT related courses and events
in the campus as well as outside the campus.)
Student Branch of IEEE
Anthonian Youth Club (An initiative by students to reach out to
less privileged students in and outside the city of Shillong.)
5.3.7
How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni
and former faculty of the Institution.
The Alumni Association organises an event in which they invite all
graduating students to become permanent members of the Alumni.
The association has its website – http://alumni.anthonys.ac.in - through
which all the information is disseminated. The departments make an
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effort to keep in touch with its alumni. They are invited from time to
time to address the students in their respective departments.
Former faculty members continue to closely associate with the College
through the departmental activities as well as College get-togethers in
which they are special invitees.
Any other relevant information regarding Student Support and progression
which the College would like to include.
1. Every event or meeting begins and ends by soliciting the blessings of
God.
2. Each new batch of students is required to attend the Orientation
Programme soon after the commencement of classes. This is a unique
and healthy practice since it does not only make new students feel
welcomed but it also allows the inculcation of good values in life.
3. The College examinations are very smooth and malpractices are
minimised. During the examination time, the students are not allowed
to take toilet breaks except in the case of emergency. This has
eliminated the possibility of students resorting to unfair means.
4. The Department of Mass Communication enacts street plays
concerning burning issues and also popularise certain government
schemes in the College campus as well as on the streets and villages.
5. The hostellers are involved in splitting, loading and unloading of
firewood on a regular basis. This not only reduces the recurring cost
but also teaches dignity of labour.
6. „Holiday Earnings‟ is a new programme of the College in which the
students who want to earn can do manual work like painting, cleaning,
splitting of firewood etc. in the College and are paid. Sixty students
were paid `. 3,00,000/- (Three Lakhs) for painting the interior of the
College.
7. Poor students are given part time jobs in the College.
8. The St. Anthony‟s College unit of Meghalaya College Teachers
Association took initiative to organise workshop on three important
issues - semester system, question paper setting and evaluation of
answer scripts.
9. The College does not discriminate the youth from the neighbourhood.
The existing sports facilities (basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis,
table-tennis etc.) are also used by students from other institutions who
would otherwise not have access to such facilities.
10. A piggery is maintained from the daily leftover from the two hostels.
Ideas such as this help the hostellers to be entrepreneurs and more
creative.
11. The hostels have rain water harvesting plants. Rain water harvesting
teaches the students the judicious use of water.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
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 student it seeks to serve,
institution’s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.?
Vision:
Providing holistic and quality education
Within the reach of everyone.
Mission:
To mould intellectually competent, morally upright,
socially committed and spiritually inspired persons
capable of building a more human social order
within the context of the nation’s plurality of
religions and diversity of cultures.
St. Anthony’s College came into existence out of a conviction that
education liberates an individual and everyone has the possibility of being
liberated. Hence, the College aims at providing equal opportunity for access
to good education. With this end in view, the College has left no stone
unturned to ensure that students have the best of facilities for their
intellectual and spiritual growth, thereby, leading to their becoming
responsible and committed citizens. While in pursuit of academic
excellence, the College has never slackened in its efforts to foster
friendship, unity and communal harmony among the staff and students
within and outside the campus. Over the years, this focus has brought out
Anthonians who have excelled in their professional life and have
contributed a great deal to the development of the society at large.
The various academic and co-curricular activities carried out by the College
have the objective of bringing out the best in every student in an atmosphere
of love and understanding. The thrust of the College has always been
‘education plus character’. The various academic courses and personality
development programmes in the College are geared up towards this end.
6.1.2
What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and
implementation of its quality policy and plans?
The Management, the Principal and the faculty members work in tandem for
the implementation of the policy and plans of the College. Management
receives feedback from various departmental meetings, general staff
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meetings and meetings with Heads of Departments, the Admission
Committee, Examination Committee and various other committees of the
College and these are then taken up at the Governing Body meetings for
policy decisions. The Governing Body is represented by the various
stakeholders. This is the forum for policy making decisions for all the
endeavours of the College. The Principal, together with the faculty, carries
out the day-to-day academic and co-curricular affairs of the College.
Decisions and suggestions of the Governing Body are informed to the
Heads of Departments (HoDs) and Staff during the HoD and Staff meetings.
Such meetings provide a platform for sharing of ideas and presentation of
views aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of all that is done in the College.
6.1.3
What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring
The policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated
mission
Formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation
of the same into the institutional strategic plan.
Interaction with stake-holders.
Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis,
research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders
Reinforcing the culture of excellence
Champion organizational change
Though the leadership is at the helm of affairs of the administration of the
College, the staff members have well defined roles and responsibilities
which they carry out with sincerity and passion. In the process of
implementation of all academic and co-curricular activities, the College has
its vision and mission at the forefront.
All major plans are made and decisions taken through consultations at
various levels and in different committees and associations, keeping in mind
the interest and welfare of the students.
The leadership ensures that the students and other stakeholders are kept
informed and notified of any policy change or plans made for the betterment
and progress of the College.
The various cells, associations and committees created in the College
provide suitable platform and ample opportunities to the staff and students
to put forth their suggestions and views for improving the functioning of the
College.
True to its motto of ‘Ever More, Better Ever’, the College never loses its
focus on excellence. The regularity and seriousness with which the classes
are taken and the variety of co-curricular activities and socio-spiritual
programmes carried out in the College bear testimony to this fact.
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The College leadership is proactive in taking prompt and appropriate
measures aimed at enhancing its effectiveness and relevance. Appointment
of faculty, introduction of a number of new courses and departments,
empowerment of staff in decision making – all add up to bringing about a
positive change in the College.
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
improvement from time to time?
Apart from the regular Governing Body meeting for policy decisions and
the staff meeting for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and
activities, the College has a healthy practice of holding review and feedback
meetings of the committees in charge of events and functions. Feedback and
suggestions are documented for future references and the same are
communicated to all stakeholders in writing or in meetings.
6.1.5
Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top
management?
The top management provides full support and encouragement to the faculty
of the College. Regular capacity building programmes, opportunities for
academic up-gradation and involvement in study and research as well as the
respect and recognition accorded to the faculty by the management is
exemplary. This enhances the congenial atmosphere in the College.
6.1.6
How does the College groom leadership at various levels?
The College provides scope for leadership to each and every staff who
heads or coordinates various committees of the College. Animation and
moderation of various programmes are spearheaded by the faculty with the
active involvement of the students. The students too have an opportunity to
take up various leadership roles as department representatives, assistant
department representatives, leaders of various clubs and associations. The
College provides platform for leadership development to its staff through
seminars and workshops, both within and outside the College. The regular
student development programmes and activities help improve the students’
personality and leadership abilities.
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?
Apart from the Principal, the Heads of Departments (HoDs) play very
crucial leadership roles. They have the mandate for taking various decisions
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pertaining to their departments for the betterment of the students in
consultation with the Principal. The staff in charge of projects, programmes
and activities is given a free hand to take decisions within the ambit of the
vision and mission of the College.
6.1.8
Does the College promote a culture of participative management? If
‘yes’, indicate the levels of participative management.
One of the most remarkable features of the College is the participation of
staff in the decision making processes. All plans and decisions are made and
taken through consultations at meetings and other forum for interactions.
The Heads of Departments (HoDs) are taken into confidence while taking
decisions on major College matters. The Departments are invited to place
their annual budgets for different departmental projects and activities which
are then assessed and sanctioned by the College Finance Committee.
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 College is committed to ensure quality in every aspect of the services
rendered to the student community and therefore, to the society. The quality
aspects are developed through dialogue with all the stakeholders of the
College. The issues and suggestions put forth by the student community,
past pupils, parents and guardians, committees / cells of the College,
educationists and others are discussed at length within the IQAC and then
taken up for deliberations at the Council of Heads of Departments and
through them to all the departments and again discussed in the general staff
meets and later taken to the Governing Body of the College for the final
approval. The management is committed to fulfilling everything possible for
the welfare of the students by ensuring quality in the academic and
administrative aspects and enhance the involvement of the students in
achieving their varied talents and abilities with the organization of coacademic events for their growth. All efforts are taken to expose the student
community to the latest developments in their respective subjects of study
and in addition to the regular course. The members of the management are
always available and monitor every activity of the College.
New decisions / decisions for improvement taken are implemented by the
management, committees / cells and departments which are reviewed by
IQAC on a continuous basis and necessary suggestions and comments are
filtered horizontally and vertically.
6.2.2
Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the
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aspects considered for inclusion in the plan.
The College has perspective plans for development on a continuous basis.
The areas that are included in the perspective plans are development of new
infrastructure, introduction / upgradation of courses, implementation of
innovative activities and training of staff and students in terms of expertise
and personal development.
6.2.3
Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making
processes.
St Anthony’s College is an educational institution of the Catholic Church,
belonging to and managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco Educational
Society (registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1890: No.
SR/SAC-227/91 of 1991). The ultimate authority in the management of the
College is its Governing Body. It has the Superior of the Salesians of
Guwahati province, termed as Provincial, as the ex-officio President and the
Principal of the College as the Secretary. The other ex-officio members are:
the Economer of the Province of Guwahati, the Vice-Principal, the Hostel
Warden, the Principal of St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, the
Director of Don Bosco Technical School and two members of the Salesian
Society serving in the College. The other members are the Most Rev.
Dominic Jala, Archbishop, Shillong Archdiocese, two nominated
representatives from the North-Eastern Hill University, one representative
from the Government of Meghalaya and two elected representatives from
the Faculty of the College. Next in the organizational structure come the
Vice-Principals and the Heads of Departments.
All policy decisions are taken at the Governing Body level, through formal
meetings and consultations. Decisions for implementing the day-to-day
programmes and activities of the College are taken at the HoD meetings and
General Staff meeting. In consultations with the Principal, the various
departments and committee heads/coordinator also take decisions for
matters pertaining to their respective departments/committees.
6.2.4
Give abroad description of the quality improvement strategies of the
institution for each of the following:
Teaching and Learning
The management takes adequate steps to enhance the ICT enabled teaching
– learning process through extension of library hours, strengthening the
resources in the library and following up on the students’ performance in
attendance and terminal examinations / tests, are some of the strategies
taken up by the College. Since the opportunity for industrial experience is
minimum or non-existent in many cases, guest lectures by invited experts
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are organized on a regular basis by various departments in order to keep the
faculty and the students updated on the developments in the field.
Research & Development
The College always encourages research activities and has made available
all the resources of the library, laboratories and computers for encouraging
research activities. The College also sanctions leave for the faculty for
attending programmes and undertaking field works / research activities. The
College organizes workshops and seminars in several fields with
participation from teachers and experts from within the North East and
outside. In this regard, the College has formally signed MoUs for
collaborative research projects with leading institutions within and outside
the country.
Community engagement
The College keeps in touch and gets involved with the community through
the field trips undertaken by various departments. Some examples of
community engagement are regular awareness programmes, street plays,
panel discussions, computer literacy and similar activities for public
awareness on socio-economic and education related issues. The village
adoption programme at Nongjri village, Ri-Bhoi District, undertaken by the
NSS unit of College is much appreciated. The College infrastructure and
facilities are also made available for Government activities such as UPSC /
SSC Examination, election related trainings organized by the District
Administration, accommodation of security personnel during elections,
Sunday activities for spiritual and value based programmes for different
tribal and ethnic groups in the city, opening of the sport facilities for
organizing events to the clubs and organisations in the city, providing the
auditorium facilities to the schools for the underprivileged and differently
abled for free for organizing activities for moral, spiritual and social
development of the community are a few of the ways that the College has
been able to engage with and contribute to the community.
Human resource management
The College strongly believes in the necessity for human resource
management and development for nation building. Seminars and workshops
by educationists and other participants are regularly organized. Holding of
panel discussions and film festival go towards creating awareness and
generating valuable information in various areas. All efforts are taken to
instill in the students and the community the importance of preserving one’s
cultural heritage in the midst of modernization. The College deputes
faculties to different schools for providing assistance in quality aspects of
the Institution by training the teachers and students. The different clubs of
the College are encouraged to take up visits and organize development
camps in remote villages during vacations. The College has a dedicated
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Student Development Service Cell and a full time Placement Officer who
caters to the need of the students for guidance, information and training for
improving their employability opportunities.
Industry interaction
Though the scope for industry interaction is very limited, the College
encourages all departments to undertake industry interaction whenever and
wherever possible. Resources and facilities for the same are provided as and
when required. Cement factories, fishery departments, food processing
units, dairy farms and other industrial units are regularly visited by the
departments concerned to broaden the outlook of the students. In addition,
projects with existing organizations from hospitality, telecommunications,
banking, etc. are also initiated to some degree for industry interaction. In
order to meet the need for qualified personnel for related industries, Industry
Certified Courses have been introduced by the College.
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
management and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the
institution?
The Principal, being the Secretary of the Governing Body, channelizes
relevant information for decision making and quality assurance of the
College. The feedback received from the students, parents / guardians,
alumni, members of the society are shared with the members of the staff in
appreciation or seeking / providing suggestions for improvement and those
requiring policy decisions are taken up to the Governing Body and the
Salesians of Don Bosco, an active body in the College for speedy decisions.
Those requiring the attention of the students and parents / guardians are
disseminated through the departments.
6.2.6
How does the management encourage and support involvement of the
staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional
processes?
The management is very much interested in the welfare of the student
community and is aware of the importance of the contribution of all the staff
towards the effective and efficient running of the College. All academic and
co-academic activities are carried out with this end in view. The staff
concerned is given autonomy in the organization of various events and
programmes within as well as outside the College.
6.2.7
Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last
year and the status of implementation of such resolutions.
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The resolutions on regular staff matters and on the functioning of the
College are always implemented; in addition to that, the following are some
of the details of the resolutions of the Governing Body in the last year:
Sl. No.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
6.2.8
Details of Resolution
Enhancement of College Allowance for the
staff on College Posts
Construction of New / Additional Canteen
Presentation of highlights of co-curricular
activities to the members of the Governing
Body
Construction of separate Block for
Department of Fishery Science
Setting up of drinking water treatment plant
Construction of Animal House for Life
Science Departments
Furnishing of professors common room and
the main lobby
Painting and refurbishing of the campus
Installing of Solar street light
Providing fire safeguards and extinguishers
around the campus
Upgrading of computer systems for all the
departments
Sending faculty and students for FDP and
SDP in different organization in the country
Quarter allotment for staff
Assisting neighbouring institutions by
providing the resource personnel from the
College
Status
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
implemented
Implemented
Implemented
Implemented
implemented
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?
No, the affiliating university does not make provision for according the
status of autonomy to the College.
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?
The College has an active Grievance Redressal Cell comprising members of
the management, teaching and non-teaching staff and students. Matters of
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immediate attention are reported to the Principal or member(s) of the Cell
and an emergency meeting is called to redress the issue(s). There are
suggestion boxes kept in strategic locations in the College. The contents are
collected once in a month and the complaints / suggestions are analysed and
those needing attention are resolved within the limitations of the facilities
available in the College.
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?
A court case was filed by the Institution against a neighbor who was
constructing a building which prevented the flow of water from an outlet of
the College. The College raised objections and requested the party to
dismantle the construction over the drainage. As our concerns have not been
addressed adequately, a stay order has been taken on the construction. The
case is pending in the District and Sessions Court, Shillong.
6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance? If ‘yes’, what was the out come and response of
the institution to such an effort?
There are departmental feedback being taken at the end of every academic
year which is analysed in the department and those that require the attention
of the management and administration are brought to the notice through
departmental meetings attended by the Principal and / or notified by the
head of the department to the Principal. The management takes adequate
steps within the limited resources available. Further, the departments
themselves act upon those areas needing improvement in discussion with
the members of the department and in consultation with the Principal.
6.3
Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1
What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional
development of its teaching and non-teaching staff?
The management takes keen interest in the professional development of its
staff. Orientation programmes are organized annually for teaching and nonteaching staff of the College respectively. There are departments which
have taken the initiatives to organize their own orientation programmes for
the faculty and support staff prior to the commencement of the academic
session. The staff is regularly deputed to attend developmental programmes
in different parts of the country with the College bearing all the expenses.
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The teaching staffs are encouraged to undertake research activities and to
avail the facilities of the College such as laboratory, library resources,
computers and internet facilities and stationery for their research work. As
and when necessary the Governing Body sanctions leave for the purpose.
The teaching staffs are sanctioned leave to attend Orientation Programmes
and Refresher Courses organized by the UGC-Academic Staff College of
the affiliating university and other universities.
Guest Lectures by acclaimed academicians are organized by the IQAC of
the College for the professional growth of the teaching staff on an interdisciplinary basis.
The librarian and other library staffs are sent for professional enhancement
programmes organized by the affiliating university and other academic
institutions.
All the Lab-Assistants of the College are trained in calibration and
maintenance of sensitive equipment.
The administrative staff is sent to undergo computer education and other
programmes for providing quality services to the students. The Department
of Computer Science of the College has facilitated this endeavour.
6.3.2
What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment
through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and
responsibility they perform?
All opportunities are readily availed to empower the faculty by deputing
them to attend training programmes, orientation / refresher courses within
the region and outside while other members of the faculty are ever ready to
make sacrifices to ensure the smooth conduct of the teaching – learning
process. The College also organises training programmes for the faculty on
specific issues. A healthy discussion and sharing of knowledge and ideas are
encouraged during these events. The faculty in the College are also
facilitators and are encouraged to contribute innovative ideas and
suggestions for the development of the student community.
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.
The UGC implemented API Score system is introduced in the College and
the process is duly followed for scrutinizing of the same with subject
experts from the University by the IQAC. All the departments have a
documentation coordinator who is responsible not only for recording the
departmental events but also all the activities of the faculty members and
report the same to the Documentation Cell of the College. Further, the selfappraisal report of every faculty provides the Principal with the opportunity
for interaction with the faculty.
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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
communicated to the appropriate stakeholders?
The Management disseminates the major decisions which are outcomes of
the performance appraisal reports to particular departments, cells /
committees through the Principal and asks the coordinators / heads of
departments to see to the implementation / improvement required. The same
are regularly reviewed by / reported to the Principal.
The heads of departments / coordinators communicate to the concerned
stakeholders. Those requiring policy decisions are taken up by the Principal
to the Governing Body or Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco which is
the head of the sponsoring body of the College.
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?
The teaching and non-teaching staffs that are under the deficit grant-in-aid
enjoy the benefits of UGC Salary and CPF and Gratuity facilities of the
Government of Meghalaya. The staff in the College post is being provided
with CPF and Gratuity facilities. The College post becomes the springboard
for entry into the deficit grant-in-aid post as and when vacancy arises.
Residential facilities are provided for the teaching and non-teaching staff of
the College according to seniority of service or need based.
The College facilitates two cooperative societies for the teaching and nonteaching staff and Insurance Schemes.
The tuition fees of the children of teaching and non-teaching staff are
waived off.
6.3.6
What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining
eminent faculty?
The deficit grant-in-aid system does attract and retain eminent faculty.
However, the reputation and efficient administrative management of the
College over the years has enabled the College to attract and retain good
talents.
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 limited financial resource compels the College to be very judicious in
its usage. All departments are asked to prepare a budget for all their needs.
The Secretary cum Principal prepares the budget for the general need of the
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College, integrating the budgets of the departments. The same is approved
by the Provincial and his council. All efforts are made to stick to the budget
provisions. The Head of the department places the procurement order in
consultation with the Principal and on supply of goods and presentation of
bills, the Principal directs the accountant to make the payments. The
Provincial and Provincial Economer who are President and member of the
Governing Body respectively, monitor the regular utilization of the funds.
The deficit grant-in-aid is independently prepared by the office staff. Every
month, the salary statement of all the staff approved under grant-in-aid is
prepared and submitted to the Directorate of Higher and Technical
Education, Government of Meghalaya which approves and makes sanctions.
As and when the Government takes time to release the grant-in-aid, the
College is expected to maintain adequate fund for the payment of staff
salary for at least three months which is a strain on its limited resource.
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 internal audit is carried out by the Provincial and Provincial Economer
who are also President and member of the Governing Body respectively
during their regular visit to the College. The external audit has two parts –
audit by the Chartered Accountants appointed by the College and by the
auditors appointed by the Office of the Examiner of Local Audit,
Government of Meghalaya.
The last audits carried out by the Chartered Accounts for the financial year
2012-13 are dated May 31, 2013 and June 6, 2013. There are no major audit
objections.
The last audit carried out by the party appointed by the Examiner of Local
Audit, Government of Meghalaya was from financial year 2002-2003 to
2006-07 and the report was presented on August 29, 2013. There are
objections relating to disbursal of deficit grant-in-aid, gratuity, scholarship
to students and loan and advances and the clarifications have been given to
the Examiner of Local Audit explaining the current status of the same.
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 there
serve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any.
The major sources of institutional receipts / funding are Deficit Grant-in-aid
from Government of Meghalaya and Tuition and College Fees. The deficit,
if any, is managed from the balance of the previous years.
The audited statements from 2009-10 to 2012-13 of the Chartered
Accountants is enclosed in Audit Report (Annexure).
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6.4.4
Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional
funding and the utilization of the same (if any).
The College makes sincere efforts to procure funds from government
agencies and other organizations supporting higher education like the UGC,
DBT, DST-FIST, NEC, AICTE, NEEPCO and Central and State
Governments. The grant-in-aid under the Plan Periods and for CPE are
received from the UGC and utilized for the purposes for which they are
sanctioned and timely utilization certificates are submitted. The College has
received funding from DONER Ministry, Government of India for
construction of the girls’ hostel, purchase of equipment and books for
Music, Computer Science and Biotechnology Departments. Some grants are
yet to be released.
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
(IQAC)? If ‘yes’, what is the institutional policy with regard to quality
assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality
assurance processes?
Yes, the IQAC was established in October 2006.Among other
things, the IQAC has immensely contributed in the following
manner:
Enhance the general and academic discipline in the College
Admission of students to various programmes
Ensure conduct of regular classes and laboratory works
Undertake checks on students attendance and performances
Monitor and evaluate students’ and staff’s programmes
Enhance the soft and professional skills of students
Co-ordinate Departmental activities
Ensure smooth conduct of Internal Examinations (Terminal and
Class Tests)
Coordinate the Academic Calendar
Provide forum for airing students’ grievances
Encourage and coordinate co-curricular activities (sports etc.)
Receive, Evaluate and Adopt Corrective Measures on feedback
Since its inception, the IQAC has become one of the pillars for
academic excellence of the College. It has enhanced the academic
atmosphere in the College, creating a conducive environment for
learning and holistic growth of the students and faculty alike.
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b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the
management/authorities for implementation and how many of them were
actually implemented?
The recommendations of the IQAC have always been deliberated upon
at length by the management. Practically, all decisions pertaining to
6.5.1 above have been implemented by the College authorities.
c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention
any significant contribution made by them.
Yes, the IQAC have external members on its committee, as detailed
below:
Members representing the Government(Shri. L. Roy, IAS- from
2006 till 2011 and Shri. D. Nongrum Lecturer DERT from 2011 till
date)
NEHU (Dr. D. Syiem from 2006 till 2011 and Dr. S. R. Joshi from
2011 till date)
IIM, Shillong (Dr. B. Roychoudhury till date)
IIT Guwahati (Dr. A. Barua till date)
Member Alumni Association (Brigadier W. Sturgeon) and
Locality Headman (Shri S.B. Nongdhar)
The presence of the external members in the IQAC committee has been
a great boon to the College. Their experiences in various fields have
given impetus to the implementation of a lot of programmes and
activities in the College over the years.
d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of
the IQAC?
The presence of distinguished alumni in the IQAC, such as Dr. S.R.
Joshi and Brig. W. Sturgeon (Alumni President) has immensely
contributed to the functioning of the IQAC. Through their assistance
career guidance programmes are regularly provided to the students,
thereby enhancing students’ prospects for career and employment. The
students, through the student coordinator and class representatives, give
regular feedback to the IQAC for introduction of relevant programmes
and activities.
e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different
constituents of the institution?
The IQAC comprises of members from various committees such as the
Library Committee, the Examination Committee, SDS Cell, the Support
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Staff, and the Teachers’ representatives. The decisions of the IQAC are
communicated accordingly to the various constituents of the College
through these representatives.
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
operationalization.
The IQAC has the mandate of assuring academic and administrative quality
of the College. Accordingly, the various committees and cells of the
College, namely, the Library committee, Students Development Services,
Examination cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Research cell, Campus Waste
Management Cell, College Association and Canteen Committee – all
function under the aegis and supervision of the IQAC.
6.5.3
Does the institution provide training to its staff or effective implementation
of the Quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details enumerating its
impact.
Yes, in order to ensure effective implementation of the quality assurance
procedures, a number of trainings have been provided to the staff, as
detailed below:
ICT programmes
Research Methodologies
Workshops and Seminars etc.
In addition, the institution has also undertaken the following for the benefit
of students and faculty:
Sponsorship for orientation, training programmes
Provide opportunity to participate in conferences and seminars
Encouraged to apply for DBT-STAR Projects for departments which
are not Members
These interventions have resulted in better proficiency among the teaching
faculty and increased the motivation of the students in general. This can be
gauged from the wonderful academic and co-curricular achievements of the
College in the recent years.
6.5.4
Does the institution undertake Academic Auditor other external review of the
academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to improve the
institutional activities?
Academic audit is a regular feature in the College, aimed at continuous
monitoring of the students’ academic performance. Academic audit is
undertaken through:
Monitoring of students’ attendance
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Internal Exam Marks
Semester Internal Marks
Semester and Exam Marks
Semester wise performance and comparison with other University
affiliated Colleges.
Such an audit provides the institution with insights to usher in improvement
measures from time to time with regards to the academic and other
institutional activities.
6.5.5
How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the
requirements of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory
authorities?
The internal quality assurance mechanisms are aligned with the
requirements of the quality assurance agencies like AQAR, NAAC
guidelines, UGC, AICTE, DBT, DST and DHTE. The IQAC functions
within the parameters and according to the guidelines of these agencies and
institutions.
6.5.6
What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the
teaching learning process? Give detail so fits structure, methodologies of
operations and outcome?
The institution through its various departments regularly collects
students’ feedback, evaluates the teaching ability of faculty and provides
guidance and encouragement for better performance.
The Head of the department separately evaluates the performance of the
faculty.
Performance of the students is continuously evaluated by the concerned
department.
Separate students’ counseling cell [career and personal] is available
which is utilized by the students.
Parent-teacher meetings are also platforms where the progress of the
students is reviewed.
The Principal also meets students who have performed poorly and
assigns additional library work based on the suggestion of the respective
department that the student belongs to.
Detailed subject-wise lecture notes are prepared by each faculty
member.
Lab manuals are prepared by the institution and made available to the
students
6.5.7
How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies,
mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
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The institution regularly communicate its quality assurance policies,
mechanisms and outcomes through Notices on boards and flexes, website,
magazine (Mosaic), meetings and deliberations.
Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and
Management which the College would like to include.
The College takes pride of the fact that there is close collaboration and team
work among all stakeholders of the College. This cordiality and cooperation
of all concerned has been instrumental in creating a congenial environment
where learning takes place in a joyous and homely atmosphere. We
envisage that this will stand us in good stead as we continue our journey of
imparting holistic education to our young people.
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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1
Environmental Consciousness
7.1.1
Does the institute conduct a Green Audit of its Campus and Facilities?
The College has taken the initiatives to network with different
governmental agencies to conduct a series of tests to evaluate its forest
cover (survey of the species of the flora and fauna), energy
conservation and carbon emission and pollution level to ensure that the
environment and atmosphere in the campus is clean and healthy for all
the stakeholders and visitors. The Meghalaya Pollution Control Board
has been invited to evaluate the ambience air quality of the College.
The certification is yet to be received.
7.1.2
What are the initiatives taken up by the college to make the campus
eco-friendly?
On matters relating to Energy Conservation:
The College conducts its own in-house awareness programmes
and adopts measures to ensure that energy is conserved
wherever possible.
Every department follows a policy of switching on power only
when required and switching off when not in use. In addition,
all the departments have a checklist of “end of day tasks” to be
performed which includes switching off all unneeded power.
The buildings of the College are designed to allow for the
maximum use of natural lighting for use during the day. TubeLights and CFL‟s are used instead of the usual bulbs sparingly
and only in places where natural light is not sufficient enough.
All the newly constructed buildings (for e.g. the Fishery
Science Block) have electrical installations that are designed to
conserve energy.
Almost all the computer monitors in use are either LCD or TFT
types to ensure minimum usage of electricity and also to reduce
the level of radiation.
On matters relating to Water Conservation:
At present most departments with water distillation units have
been retrofitted with modified plumbing wherein the water used
as coolant is recollected for further use.
The Stephan Hall Boys Hostel of the College has a proper rainwater harvesting plant with a storage capacity of 26,000 litres
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at any given time, while the Mamma Margaret Hall has a plant
with the capacity to store approximately 400,000 litres.
On matters relating to Plantations:
The Botanical Garden of the College, which measures
approximately 2.5 acres, has a total of 125 distinct species of
angiosperms and gymnosperms as well as an assorted
collection of bamboos, ferns, mosses etc. Some of the rare plant
species endemic to the region such as Nepenthes khasiana,
Venus flytrap, orchids such as blue and yellow vanda, ladies
slippers etc. can also be found in the Garden of the College. In
addition, microbial diversity such as industrially important
fungi, actinomycetes, bacterial species etc. are also present.
According to a preliminary study by the Department of
Biotechnology, it is estimated that there are approximately five
to six million bacterial strains. This abundant green cover
contributes significantly to the reduction of carbon footprint in
the Campus and is, therefore, an environmental asset to the
College.
The Department of Botany is actively involved in the proper
maintenance of the Botanical Garden. Survey of the trees is
carried out to assess the health of the trees and to update the
data on the type of species and number of trees available at
present in the Garden.
There are two Vermicomposting units maintained by the
Departments of Botany and Biotechnology respectively. The
College segregates and recycle biodegradable material which is
then used in the Campus for growing decorative and
ornamental plants. The orchidarium maintained by the
Department of Biotechnology heavily depends on the regular
supply of the vermin-compost produced in-house.
The Department of Botany conducts tree plantation
programmes in the College Campus annually on the occasion
of World Environment Day. This is preceded by one or two
talks by eminent environmental activists and scholars of the
field on the need to preserve and conserve green cover. The
NSS (College Unit) and other departments/college associations
organize and conduct tree plantations outside the college
campus especially at adopted villages. It also conducts cleaning
drives and awareness programmes at regular intervals in the
College and in the localities outside the campus.
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On matters relating to Waste Disposal:
The daily waste output (both bio-degradable and non-biodegradable) is collected in colour coded waste bins, green for
bio-degradable and blue for non-bio-degradable, placed at
appropriate locations in and around the College Campus. The
segregated wastes are then sealed into bags and kept in the
waste collection area. The bio-degradable waste is transferred
to the vermicomposting units while the non-bio-degradable
waste is taken care of by the Shillong Municipal Board Waste
Disposal Unit, which collects the waste every alternate day.
Hazardous wastes are meticulously and properly disposed off in
the following manner:
o Toxic wastes: There is a properly constructed Toxic
Waste Disposal Pit within the college campus where
these are disposed off following the appropriate
procedures.
o Pathogenic: Sterilization is performed by autoclaving
and then the remaining wastes are properly disposed
off, in accordance with standard waste disposal norms.
o Dead remains of specimens: These are properly
wrapped in old newspapers and then sealed before
disposal by incineration or collected of by the Shillong
Municipal Board Waste Disposal Unit.
Recycling:
Paper printed only on one side is used for rough work, handouts, assignments etc. by both teachers and students.
Printer Cartridges are refilled and not disposed.
Other paper waste is used as packaging material, etc.
Excess paper waste is sold off to vendors who send it for
recycling.
Computers in satisfactory working condition are usually
donated to deserving institutions and charitable organizations.
Similarly, computer parts and peripherals are reused in other
systems.
All damaged or non-functioning electronic material (e-waste)is
returned to the manufacturer.
UPS batteries in working condition are either donated to other
institutes or reused in other systems. In other cases they are also
returned to vendors.
The College has organized extensive and intensive workshops
and training programmes for laboratory assistants on
“Maintenance and repair of Laboratory Equipment and
Electronics” to cater to the maintenance need of departments
with laboratory apparatus and to minimize waste production.
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7.2
Innovations
7.2.1
Details of innovations introduced within the last 4 years
Working Environment:
SPACE: Numerous remodelling and infrastructure extension
projects have been undertaken within different departments
with the objective of either increasing space availability and/or
making more effective use of the space available.
FURNITURE: More than100 pairs of desks and benches and
about 100 writing tablet chairs have been replaced with new
ones. The old furniture have been donated to village-schools.
Other furniture were either repaired or replaced whenever
required.
STATIONERY: College provides each department with
Computers, Printers, printing paper and cartridges.
OTHERS: Attendance of Non-teaching Staff is recorded via a
fingerprint recognition system installed within the main
College building. The College provides secured WI-FI access
for both students and staff within the campus. Recently the WIFI capabilities have been upgraded.
Basic Amenities:
SAFETY:
o INFRASTRUCTURE: The main building has multiple
entry and exit points with wide staircases. Fire
extinguishers are strategically placed at multiple
locations on all floors.
o DISASTER MANAGEMENT: NCC cadets and NSS
volunteers have participated in Disaster Management
exercises.
HEALTH and HYGIENE :
o The college has a First Aid Room with a Teacher in
Charge of its maintenance and Upkeep.
o Some selected teaching faculty has undergone training
on “Medical First Aid” at Nazareth Hospital, Shillong.
o New cleaner staffs have been appointed for day to day
cleaning of the college premises.
FOOD and WATER :
o The college has two Canteens and a Coffee/Snack shop.
o A Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Plant has been
installed which caters to the drinking water
requirements of all concerned.
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Leisure and Entertainment:
College has a common staff room with pool table.
A Gym with access for both students and staff is undergoing
renovation at present.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Academic
o The College Library and Departmental Libraries are
continuously being enhanced.
o The college is currently involved in several student
exchange programmes.
o MoU‟s have been signed between different departments
and various National/International Organizations
/Institutions/ Agencies with specific objectives.
o All departments have been provided with at least one
laptop and a desktop and one or more portable and/or
fixed location ceiling LCD/LED Projectors along with
Projector White Boards newly installed in their
classrooms.
o Several Departments have new “INTERACTIVE
BOARDS” installed in their classrooms.
o The Music Department has recently acquired 4 new
Digital weighted Keys YAMAHA CLAVINOVA
PIANOS to enhance their instrument collection.
o The college has started the practice of setting up “HELP
Desks” manned by teaching faculty at the time of
admission as well as instructing all HOD‟s to designate
one faculty member each per day for the duration of the
admissions process to function as a departmental
counsellor.
o Some departments have organized and conducted “Inter
College Teacher Workshops on Semester System
Syllabus” for their respective disciplines and their
recommendations have been forwarded to the various
Boards of Under Graduate Syllabus in NEHU to aid in
formal preparation of the semester syllabus.
o The Meghalaya College Teachers Association (St.
Anthony‟s College Unit) has organized and conducted
two well received and well attended workshops on
“Question Paper Setting” and “Procedures of
Evaluation” aimed at improving the skills of faculty in
these two extremely significant but usually neglected
areas.
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Student Career Advancement
o The college organizes and conducts Campus
recruitment programmes for students with several
companies like Google, Wipro etc.
o Appointment of a Full time Career Guidance
Counsellor cum Placement Officer in charge of the
Students Development Services
Co/Extra Curricular Activities
o Orientation programmes are held for all students at the
beginning of the academic session
o “Communication Skills” programme organized for
students on a regular basis under the guidance of a full
time “Communication Skills” trainer.
o Mass Media Department organized “Indie 8”; a national
level movie screening festival which was well attended
by eminent experts in the field and appreciated by the
audience.
o The college in association with Rotary Club, Shillong
Chapter, organized “ANTI TOBACCO” programmes
including Poster Competition and quiz competition in
2012 and in 2013 the same programme was organized
by the Department of Value Education. The college also
organized an “ANTI TOBACCO” Public Rally in 2013
organised by AYC and NSS.
o Different departments at different times and on various
occasions organize departmental Quizzes, Debates,
Seminars, Workshops, etc. for students and teachers.
o Some departments have organized and conducted InterCollege Student Seminar Competitions.
o Some departments have conducted hands-on training on
advance laboratory techniques that are in addition to the
curriculum.
o Some departments have organized industry visits for
students to improve exposure and experience in their
related fields.
o Some departments have conducted laboratory
demonstrations of experiments for visiting school
students.
o Some departments have taken part in school outreach
programmes for less privileged students.
o Several student clubs/groups like Anthonian Youth
Club, Cyber Club, Prayer group etc. have been
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o
o
o
o
instrumental in harnessing various talents of students
for constructive purposes.
Several
Departments
have
started
“WALL
MAGAZINES” which are maintained by their students
and teacher(s) in charge for the purpose of
disseminating information to interested readers.
Department of “Value Education” has been setup to
address student personal growth in other areas in
addition to academics.
A “WINTER SCHOOL‟ entitled Workshop on Basic
Sciences is organized every year for the last two years
in the first week of December after Selection
examinations for 1st Year degree Students of Science
sponsored by DBT Star College Scheme.
Initiation of a “Introduction to IT” for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
year BA, B.Com students to augment their skill set.
Non Academic
o The college makes available its premises for use by
local bodies etc. whenever possible.
o The College makes available its computing facilities to
various organizations like Merit Track, NIIT, EVRON,
CAT, SMU, CAG India, etc. for online examinations
and workshops.
o Other facilities of the college are also made available
for conduct of Entrance Tests, Competitive
Examinations. Summer Training Programmes etc.
Others
o The College Web-site has undergone a significant
visual and structural overhaul to cater to its intended
audience.
o The Photography of Staff and Students for the College
magazine “MOSAIC” which was earlier undertaken by
paid professional photographers is now done completely
„in-house‟ by the faculty and students of the Mass
Media department.
o The annual Parent-Teacher meet which earlier was
entirely a College affair has now been separated into a
two part programme wherein the Parents attend one part
of the programme in the auditorium where they are
given an overview of the institution and the second part
in the different departments where there is improved
interaction between parents and teachers concerned.
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o CCTV security cameras have been installed at strategic
locations and monitored continuously as part of security
enhancement of the premises.
o The College has the following functional cells:
 Women‟s Cell
 Grievance Cell
 Anti-ragging Cell
7.3
Best Practices
7.3.1
Elaborate on any two best practices
The College has choosen the following as two of the best practices –
Value Education
Employees Mutual Benefit Co-operative Society
Justification:
The practices selected are on the basis of their impact on
the
student
and
teaching
and
non-teaching
staff.
In a short span, Value Education as a practice has contributed in
enhancing and sustaining the quality of the learning outcomes as
envisaged in the stated mission and vision statement of the Institution.
Financial planning and benefits are integral to providing more security
to employees. The Co-operative society of the college has played a
very crucial role in ameliorating the emergent and other financial
requirements of the Staff in different types of situations like medical,
education of children, marriage, etc. In addition, it is also able to
provide decent returns on investments for all its members.
Best Practice No. 1
1.
Title of the Practice
Holistic development of the student through the inculcation of values and
ethics
2.
Goal
Since inception, several batches of students have passed out from the
college after completing the various courses and syllabi prescribed.
Though the college was forming intellectually competent persons there
was a lacuna in two other aspects of its mission which are „moral
uprightness and social commitment‟. It may be noted that such issues are
not addressed by the university syllabi. Therefore, in 2009 the college
made a conscious decision to initiate and address these pressing issues.
Initially, in 2010 the college informally started some value based sessions
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social responsibility, integrity, appreciation of life etc. Seeing the positive
impact that the programme was having on the student community, the
college decided to make such sessions available for all students.
Subsequently the department of value education was started in 2011.
3.
The Context
The college was fully alive to the burning issues that plague the
individuals, families and the society as a whole. The whole country has
been grappling with instances of corruption, insensitivity to the poor and
marginalized, loss of respect and concern for women and children,
dwindling family values, conflicts arising out of ethnic diversity, varied
religious persuasions and preferences etc. Young people are particularly
vulnerable to a lot of vices, allurements and unhealthy influences.
The challenges in implementing such a practice require commitment,
faculty, curriculum, infrastructure, finance and aligning the course with
the existing curriculum that is already a burden to the student community.
Furthermore, since this course is not linked with the academic
performance, there is a greater challenge to motivate the students to reap
the benefits offered by this course.
4.
The Practice:
The curriculum for this course was developed internally by the
department as there was no standard for such a course in the university or
neighbouring institutions. The department decided to focus on three
crucial areas that it felt were necessary for developing the person of the
student during the course of their study.
In the first year the focus is on Character building. Coming from a
different environment in schools, there is a tendency to be influenced by
a lot of undesirable forces.
In the second year, the crucial area introduced is Life and relationships.
Here the focus in relationship in covers topics of love, sex and relation
with family members, respect and concern for others, appreciating life in
its totality, etc.
In the final year, the third crucial area introduced is on Understanding the
self and social responsibility. This dwells on topics such as complexes of
the person, ego, personalities, self and society etc.
At the time of framing the college routine, classes for value education are
assigned. Apart from the fact that attendance in value education sessions
being compulsory, the college ensures that the students do not merely
attend the classes but also participate in discussions and sharing on
pertinent and pressing issues.
The department was started with only 1 full-fledged faculty while the
expertise‟s of personnel in other departments were utilized as adjunct
faculty.
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A unique feature of this course is that it has no examination component.
However, each student is expected to attend classes aggregating at least
15 hours in an academic year.
Counseling and follow-up programmes form part and parcel of the
curriculum in value education. The sessions are made lively, interesting
and participative through video clips, power point presentations, case
studies and group discussions. A platform is provided wherein students
have the opportunity to ask questions and clarify doubts pertaining to
their personal life, relationship and other issues of concern.
One of the unique interventions of the department is the orientation and
interactive programme it conducts for students of all departments at the
Transformational and Leadership Centre of the college at Siloam. This
programme has provided an opportunity for self awareness, bonding and
fellowship among the students.
5.
Evidence of Success
Measuring changes in behavior and approach to life is highly qualitative.
In addition, the course is still in a nascent stage. However, the immediate
positive impact that this course has had on the lives of the student can be
gauged from the feedback obtained from the students at the end of the
course. For example, we gather that several students have benefitted a
great deal from the various sessions and interactions. Many have
mentioned that they have been enthused and re-energized in their
approach to their studies and day-to-day life; several students have
improved their relationship with their peers and family members
especially the parents. Many have learnt to handle stress especially
during exams. Some have expressed that they are able to cope up with
depressions in their life. It has been very encouraging to learn that
several students have become aware that there is something more to life
besides the academic qualification and expertise.
There is a tangible improvement in the college environment marked by
cordiality, gaiety and responsibility. Moving through the college campus,
one can experience a sense of security and warmth and smiling and
respectful countenances can be observed all around.
6.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Being a unique venture of the college, the department had its fair share of
teething problems.
It required full time faculties for proper
implementation of the course. However, realising the value of the course
the management gave the department the top priority and finance and
personnel was pooled from other sources.
In the initial period, the department made use of the existing
infrastructure space offered by the conference hall, audio visual room and
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the college auditorium for the classes. However, at present the college
has allotted a fully ICT equipped class room to the department
Another challenge was finding people with experience and knowledge
who can handle the course. In this regard, the college has been utilizing
the services of its councilor while the other faculties were provided
necessary training.
Since there was no standard curriculum available, designing it was
another challenge. A significant amount of effort had to be invested to
make the course relevant, informative and interesting.
For some classes, the number of students is too large for effective
learning and interaction.
7.
Notes
A clear vision and mission as well as a supportive and forward looking
management is the single most important factor in this venture.
Committed, motivated and trained faculty members are the basic
requirement for initiating such courses since it has the added
responsibility and mandate to cater to the emotional, social and spiritual
aspects of the students. Patience and approachability is required to
encourage students to talk about their problems and experiences. Basic
counseling skills would be an added advantage to enable the teacher
interacts with the students, particularly those who have problems, more
effectively.
Best Practice No. 2
1.
Title of the Practice
Financial inclusion and welfare through the St. Anthony‟s College
Employees‟ Mutual Benefit Co-operative Society Ltd. Shillong
(SACEMB).
2.
Goal
The human capital has a significant impact on the quality of output of
higher educational institution. The standard of services provided to a
large extent depends on both monetary and non-monetary benefits. The
employees of the deficit grants–in – aid Colleges do not enjoy the
perquisites and superannuation benefits which make them vulnerable in
case of unforeseen financial emergencies. Faced with this reality, the
employee of the college along with the management felt that ‘mutual
help‟ was the only way to overcome this situation to a considerable
extent. This led to the formation of the St. Anthony‟s College
Employees‟ Mutual Benefit Co-operative Society Ltd. Shillong
(SACEMB) on the 22nd July 1980 with the objectives to encourage thrift,
self-help and cooperation among the members.
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3.
The Context
The co-operative movement in the north east India during the 1980‟s
was still in the nascent stage and it was the foresightedness of a few
teachers who convinced their colleagues (teaching and non-teaching)
about the financial viability of starting a mutual benefit cooperative
society. However, in the absence of a bench mark, a sub-committee
was formed to look into the various apprehensions of the faculty and
draft the bye laws as per the State Co-operative Act. This was
subsequently adopted in the convention of the promoters. Lack of
expertise in financial management and accounting was more than
made up by the self-less services of its members, particularly the office
bearers.
4.
The Practice
The Membership is open to all full-time employees of the college on
payment of one time membership fee. The fund is augmented through
subscription of share (face value `.100/- subject to the maximum of
100 shares) and monthly deposit of member (subject to maximum of
`.1,000/- per member per month).
The affairs of the Society is managed by the committee of
management consisting of president, vice-president, secretary,
treasurer and 5 directors elected at the annual general body meeting of
members. However, the management of the college is represented in
the SACEMB in the person of the Principal who is the patron of the
society.
An interest rate margin of 0.5% between deposit and loan advanced is
maintained for meeting the recurring expenses, pay bonus and
dividend to the members and honorarium to the office bearers.
Prudential norms prescribed by the Society Act in terms of Reserve
Fund, Bad and Doubtful Debt Reserve and Development Fund are
strictly adhered to.
The committee of management meets once a month to consider the
general and Emergency loan applications, share applications as well
as new membership. The emergency loan, subject to a maximum of
`.20,000, is forwarded at the discretion of the secretary and later
ratified in the meeting of the committee of management. For general
loan exceeding one month‟s salary, security in the form of pledging of
gratuity, Group Saving‟s Link Insurance Policy and surety of one
member are taken into consideration. In cases where there is
inadequacy of funds due to higher demand, as a matter of convention,
medical and educational needs are given higher priority over other
purposes.
The repayment of loans is done in instalments and the loanee is given
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the flexibility of deciding the number of instalments subject to the
maximum limit of 120 instalments.
The member is eligible for the second loan after he/she has repaid
50% of the first loan.
Over the years the number of college post employees (both teaching
and non-teaching) has increased considerably. Because of practical
problems pertaining to their service conditions, they are denied the
benefits of „mutual help‟ and this makes them vulnerable in times of
emergency pertaining to health and finance. In spite of this limitation,
the SACEMB is seriously finding out ways and means by which this
group can also avail the benefits of the co-operative society.
In the past, there have been instances when the surplus working
capital of the co-operative society has remained idle which results in
interest costs to the co-operative society. In such situations, the
committee of management invests the funds in short term securities.
5.
Evidence of Success
i.
Membership:
Since its inception in 1980, the membership now stands at 116
compared to 57 members at the beginning. Keeping in line with the
goal of SACEMB, the co-operative society is able to extend this
mutual help to almost all the employees of St. Anthony‟s College. The
ease with which loans can be availed along with the availability of
flexible repayment options has attracted members to make the society
as the preferred source of funds.
ii. Financial Indicators:
The financial statement of the SACEMB over the last 3
decades has achieved high degree of financial soundness.
Some of the important indicators are shown below:
Particulars
1981
2013
Share Capital
`. 10,026/`. 10,25,600/Members‟ Deposits
`. 7,922/`. 2,15,27,229/Working Capital
`. 19,550/`. 2,17,33,400/Loan Advanced
`. 18,750/`. 1,03,18,000/The society has achieved 100% loan recovery and therefore, there
is no incidence of bad debts.
iii. Services rendered:
Advancement of loan is the primary objective and function of
the SACEMB. Members have availed loans for various
purposes over the past many years like medical expenses,
children‟s education, marriage, construction/acquisition of
property, etc.
Thus the SACEMB has become a part and parcel of members
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who have been benefited greatly, especially in times of
emergent need.
6.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
It has always been the aim of the SACEMB to extend help to all the
employees of the college. However, the employees recruited under the
college post are denied of the benefits due to practical difficulties
pertaining to the service rules of this particular group of employees.
The members‟ deposits and salary is used to compute the ceiling on
the amount of loan that can be advanced. Hence, judicious use of
available funds is a constant challenge. But, at present the committee
of management is able to meet these challenges with great success.
With increase in membership and magnitude of funds, the functioning
of the SACEMB is becoming more complex. However, the
functioning of the society has been greatly streamlined in the recent
years, which makes it much more easier to manage.
6. Notes
i.
The management can enhance the infrastructural facilities by
providing adequate space and furniture so as to facilitate
smooth and proper functioning of the co-operative society.
ii. Cooperation of the management in the case of recovery of loan
from gratuity of defaulting members is of utmost importance.
iii. The team to manage and operate the thrift society must be a
cohesive group with uncompromised integrity, competence,
vision and commitment.
7. Contact Details
Bro. Albert. L. Dkhar (Principal)
St. Anthony‟s College Shillong
Shillong: 793001
Re-Accredited Status: A
Phone:
Office : (0364)2222558/2223558
Fax: (0364)2229558
Website: www.anthonys.ac.in
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: 9436110437
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