AQAR - St John`s College, Anchal

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Annual Quality Assurance Report
(AQAR) of the IQAC
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION
COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
by
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE
ANCHAL
Year of Report: 2013-2014
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Part – A
1. Details of the Institution
1.1
Name of the Institution
St. John’s College
1.2 Address Line 1
Anchal
Address Line 2
Kollam
City/Town
Kollam
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Kerala
691306
[email protected]
Contact Nos.
0475-2273326/ 04752275326
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Rev. Fr. James Steephen
Tel. No. with STD Code:
0475-2273326
Mobile:
0944-746-2215
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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mr. Sooraj Kumar
Mobile:
09446908066
IQAC e-mail address:
[email protected]
1.3
NAAC Track ID(For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
KLCOGM 12405
1.4
NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom
of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.5
EC 36/053, 20-05-2005
Website address:
www.stjohns.ac.in
Web-link of the AQAR:
http://www.stjohns.ac.in/aqar
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc
1.6
Accreditation Details.
Sl. No.
Cycle
Grade
1
1st Cycle
B+
CGPA
Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
2005
5 years
nd
2
2 Cycle
3
3rd Cycle
4
4th Cycle
1.7
Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
01/06/2005
1.8
AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)
2013-2014
1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAACafterthe latest Assessment and Accreditation
by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2009-2010 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.
ii. AQAR 2010-2011 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.
iii. AQAR 2011-2012 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.
iv. AQAR 2012-2013 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.
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1.10 Institutional Status
University
State !
Affiliated College
Yes
Constituent College
Yes
No
!
Autonomous college of UGC
Yes
No
!
Central
Regulatory Agency approved Institution
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Yes
!
Women
!
Rural
Grant-in-aid
Tribal
!
UGC 2(f)
!
!
No
Men
Urban
Financial Status
Private
No
!
Type of Institution Co-education
Deemed
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing
UGC 12B
!
Totally Self-financing
1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts
!
TEI (Edu) -
Science
Engineering
Others (Specify)
Commerce
!
-
!
Health Science
Law -
-
PEI (PhysEdu)
-
Management
-
Nil
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
University of Kerala
1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence
N.A
UGC-CPE
Nil
DST Star Scheme
Nil
UGC-CE
Nil
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UGC-Special Assistance Programme
N.A
UGC-Innovative PG programmes
Nil
UGC-COP Programmes
Nil
Nil
DST-FIST
Any other (Specify)
Nil
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1
No. of Teachers
16
2.2
No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2
2.3
No. of students
1
2.4
No. of Management representatives
2
2.5
No. of Alumni
3
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
1
2.7
No. of Employers/ Industrialists
1
2.8
No. of other External Experts
1
2.9
Total No. of members
27
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
5
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders:
No.
11
Faculty
05
Non-Teaching Staff Students
Alumni
01
Others
02
03
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year?
Yes
No
!
N.A
If yes, mention the amount
2.13Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos.
3
International
Nil
National Nil
State Nil
Institution Level
3
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(ii) Themes
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Conducted a one-day seminar for the teachers to prepare proposals to
be submitted to the UGC and State Higher Education Council.
A two day orientation programme for the faculty, ‘CAREConsidering and Accepting the Reformations in the Education’.
A one day orientation programme for the parents of the first year
students.
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
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Published a compilation of research articles and conference proceedings of the
teachers belonging to various disciplines.
Shifted the computer lab to a more spacious building that can accommodate forty
students at a time.
Action initiated to begin the process for reaccreditation of the institution in the
following academic year.
Conducted a one-day meeting for the teachers to prepare proposals to be submitted to
the UGC and State Higher Education Council.
Provided financial assistance to buy new books and furniture for the new courses.
Laid a BSNL OFC cable solely for the institution for fast Internet access. (10mbps)
The institution is now a Wi-Fi campus.
Updated the already existing automated software installed in the institution.
Coordinated the activities of the three-day mega exhibition conducted with
cooperation from various national and state government departments and agencies.
Encouraged the faculty members to pursue research in their respective field of study.
Equipped the students of the college with the knowledge of the latest trends in their
respective field and to prepare them to meet the requirement of the competitive world.
Conducted remedial coaching for backward students to enhance their learning
capability.
Encourage the faculty members to contribute to a common charity fund to be utilised
for the deceased and indisposed members of the college community.
Initiated steps to construct house for the poor students with contributions from
students, teachers and alumni under the college housing project.
Encouraged the faculty members to include innovative practices for the peer group
teaching sessions.
The proposal of the IQAC was approved by the management and funds were
allocated for the beautification of the campus.
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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of
the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action
•
Achievements
To encourage all the department to conduct
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national seminars.
Mathematics department conducted a
UGC sponsored national seminar on the
topic ‘Applied Mathematics’.
•
The Department of Political Science
conducted a national seminar on the topic,
‘Human Rights and Women.’
•
Conducted
a
one-day
seminar
on
government auditing by Mr. Isaac Kutty,
Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General.
•
To constitute an ever rolling trophy for the
Golden
Jubilee
intercollegiate
•
quiz
The
Department
of
Mathematics
constituted an ever rolling trophy for the
competition in departments.
Golden
Jubilee
intercollegiate
quiz
competition.
•
•
To publish a compilation of research articles
•
Published a compilation of research
and conference proceedings of the teachers
articles and conference proceedings of the
belonging to various disciplines.
teachers belonging to various disciplines.
To
conduct
various
Golden
Jubilee
•
programmes.
Conducted a mass torch light procession
that sparked off the Golden Jubilee
celebrations of the College.
•
To conduct a mega exhibition as part of the
•
golden jubilee celebration of College.
Conducted a three day mega exhibition
‘Johnsia Expo 2014’ with pavilions from
Central and State government departments
and various agencies along with all the
departments of the College.
•
Encourage the faculty members to
•
Faculty members participated in Inter-
participate in various Inter-University
University Shuttle Badminton tournament
games tournaments.
held at Christian College, Chengannur and
Cricket
Thevara.
tournament
at
SH
College,
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To put forward an application to release an
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Released an India posts cover and stamp
India Posts cover and stamp of the college
of the College in a mega event. The stamp
as part of Golden Jubilee celebrations to the
was released by Mr. Lourdraj IPS.
India Posts department.
•
To
encourage
the
faculty
members
•
participate in refresher/orientation courses.
•
To apply for add-on courses in various
Faculty
members
participated
in
refresher/orientation courses.
•
departments.
UGC sanctioned Rs. 700000/- for a course
on
‘IT
enabled
English
Language
Development.’
•
To encourage various departments to apply
•
for major and minor projects.
•
To conduct a civil service orientation
Various departments have submitted their
proposals for major and minor projects.
•
programme for the college students.
The Department of political science
conducted a civil service orientation
programme by Dr. T. P. Srinivasan,
former Ambassador and presently ViceChairman, Kerala State Higher Education
Council.
•
To encourage the various departments to
•
The Department of Political Science
conduct invited talks by experts from
conducted invited talks by:
respective field.
o Dr. ShajiVarkey, Head, Department of
Political Science, University of Kerala.
o Dr.
Ramu
Department
Manivannan
of
Political
Head,
Science,
University of Madras.
o Dr. G. Gopakumar, Emeritus Professor,
Department
of
Political
Science,
University of Kerala.
o Dr. Joseph Antony, Asso. Prof. Head,
Department
of
Political
Science,
University of Kerala.
o Dr. Rose Mary George Asst. Prof.
School
of
Distance
Education,
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University of Kerala.
o Dr. Bushra Beegum, Asst. Prof. Dept.
of Sociology, University of Kerala.
o Dr. Leni V. Asso. Prof., Dept of
Economics, St. Gregorios College,
Kottarakkara, Kollam, Kerala.
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To institute a best teacher award in every
•
academic year.
Conducted a programme to honour the
best teacher with the ‘Gurushresta’ award.
The pioneering award was conferred to
Dr. Abraham Mathew former HOD,
Political Science Department.
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To encourage the students to participate in
•
Students actively participated in the
the college, university, state and national
college, university, state and national level
level sports and games events.
sports and games events and bagged
several medals and awards.
•
To encourage various clubs of the college to
conduct
activities
with
•
considerable
numerous
participation from the students.
•
To provide expert athletic coaching and to
Various clubs of the college conducted
activities
with
maximum
participation from the students.
•
conduct summer coaching camps.
Expert athletic coaching is provided to the
sports enthusiasts from the nearby schools
by Mr. Abraham Mathew, SAF Gold
medal Winner. The programme is titled,
‘Munnettam’.
•
To encourage the PG department of
•
The PG department of Environmental
Environmental Science and Bhoomitrasena
Science and Bhoomitrasena club of the
club of the college to conduct a programme
college
to celebrate Environmental Day’ a month
celebrate Environmental Day’-a month
long
long
lecture
series
Paristhikam-2013,
involving experts from Environmental field.
conducted
lecture
series
a
programme
to
Paristhikam-2013,
involving experts from Environmental
field.
•
To encourage the students and faculty
•
The Department of English encouraged
members to contribute generously to the
the students and faculty members to
charity fund.
contribute generously to the charity fund
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and handed over the money to the poorhome.
•
To request the management to allocate fund
•
for the beautification of the campus.
•
•
•
•
The management allocated fund for the
beautification of the campus.
To shift the computer lab to a more spacious
•
Shifted the computer lab to a more
building that can accommodate 40 students
spacious building that can accommodate
at a time.
40 students at a time.
To encourage the teachers and non-teaching
•
The teachers and non-teaching staff
staff to participate in the election to various
actively
University bodies.
conducted to various University bodies.
To encourage the students to participate in
•
participated
in
the
election
The students participated in the cultural
the cultural events organised by leading
events organised by leading electronic
electronic media.
media.
To float tenders for the renovation of NAAC
•
Renovated the NAAC room.
room.
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body
Management
!
Syndicate
Nil
Yes
!
No
Any other body
-
Nil
Provide the details of the action taken
•
The management approved the plan of action and gave consent to implement
them.
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Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes added
during the year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
PhD
PG
UG
PG Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Certificate
Others
Total
4
10
14
1
1
-
-
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
-
Interdisciplinary
Innovative
10
-
-
-
-
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern
Number of programmes
Semester
14
Trimester
-
Annual
-
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback
:
Online
!
-
Parents !
Manual
!
Employers -
Students !
Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
Syllabus as per the University of Kerala
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12
1.5 Any new Department/Centre/Course introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
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•
Started M.Sc. Chemistry (semester)
Received sanction from the University to start B. A. Economics (semester).
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty
Total
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
45
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63
-
7
17
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited
(R) and Vacant (V) during the year
Professors Others
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors
Others
R
R
V
R
V
R
-
-
-
V
12
7
-
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
7
-
7
Total
V
-
R
V
19
-
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty
Attended
Seminars/ papers
Presented
Resource Persons
International level
2
National level
State level
13
5
2
18
-
9
5
-
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
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Conducted a three day mega exhibition in the college including pavilions from central,
state government departments and various agencies along with all the departments of
the college.
•
Compiled articles and conference proceedings published in the various international,
national and state-level journals and books by the faculty members of the college
belonging to various disciplines.
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•
Constructed a model aquarium in the Department of Zoology.
•
Students were allowed to participate in a state-level nature camp conducted at
Shenduruni Wild Life sanctuary, Thenmala, Kerala.
•
Conducted various debate, elocution, quiz, group discussion competitions.
•
Conducted study tours for giving the pupils first-hand experience in their respective
disciplines.
•
Using language lab to enhance communicative skills.
•
ICT enabled teaching -learning process.
•
Constructed a model aquarium in the Department of Zoology.
•
ARSH programme by NHRM, Dept of Health, Arogyakeralam programme and NSS.
•
Training to students onPain and Palliative care was imparted by St Joseph's hospital,
Anchal, Kollam, Kerala.
Additional Skill Acquisition Programmme(ASAP) benefitted students to acquire self-
•
confidence and better communicative skill to pursue a bright career.
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days
during this academic year
180
Examinations
conducted as per
University rules
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by
the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,
Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
3
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
-
-
90.2
2.11 Course/Programme wisedistribution of pass percentage:
Title of the
Programme
UG
PG
Total no. of
students
appeared
326
27
Division
Distinction %
19.57
28.57
I%
41.28
32.14
II %
4.58
14.28
III %
8.86
Nil
Pass %
74.31
75
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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
Department level monitoring committee submits reports to the college level monitoring
committee and remedial measures are taken accordingly. Feedback from the students,
parents and others are obtained at regular intervals and later IQAC meets to resolve the
problems stated if any.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Number of faculty
benefitted
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes
Refresher courses
2
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme
-
HRD programmes
-
Orientation programmes
1
Faculty exchange programme
-
Staff training conducted by the university
1
Staff training conducted by other institutions
5
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.
9
Others
2
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category
Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff
7
-
-
-
Technical Staff
Library/Lab/ LGS
2/2/10/4
1
1
-
15
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
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3.2
24x7 Internet facility available in the college making it a Wi-Fi campus.
Permission granted to teachers to present papers in international, national and statelevel seminars and conferences.
Details regarding major projects
Number
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs
3.3
Ongoing
1
17
Sanctioned
-
Submitted
-
Sanctioned
6
1.85
2.00
1.00
0.3
0.25
0.105
Submitted
Details regarding minor projects
Number
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs
3.4
Completed
1
12.188
Completed
1
0.10
Ongoing
6
1.50
1.50
0.10
2.00
0.11
0.15
0.25
2
0.10
0.15
Details on research publications
International
Peer Review Journals
Non-Peer Review Journals
e-Journals
Conference proceedings
5
National
30
-
1
2
10
Others
-
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range
1-2
Average
!
h-index
-
Nos. in SCOPUS
-
16
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations
Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Major projects
-
-
-
-
Minor Projects
2
2
1
1
2
1
UGC
UGC
UGC
UGC
UGC
185000/150000/30000/25000/200000/100000/-
185000/150000/30000/25000/200000/100000/-
-
-
Nature of the Project
-
KSHEC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 months
-
KCSSTE
-
10500/700500/-
10500/700500/-
Chapters in Edited Books
40
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects
(other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify)
Total
Received
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No.
2
2
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP Nil
3.9 For colleges
DPE
Nil
Autonomy
Nil
INSPIRE
Nil
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences
organized by the Institution
Level
Number
Sponsoring
agencies
CAS
CPE
CE
DST-FIST
Nil
DBT Scheme/funds
Nil
Nil
DBT Star Scheme
Nil
Nil
Any Other (specify)
Nil
Nil
4700/-
International National State
2
2
KSCSTE NHRC
University College
-
7
-
KSCSTE
17
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
6
3.13 No. of collaborations
4
International
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
Nil National
Any other
6
3
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From Funding agency
Total
700500/-
From Management of University/College
Nil
700500/-
3.16 No. of patents received this year
Type of Patent
National
International
Commercialized
Number
Applied
Granted
Applied
Granted
Applied
Granted
Nil
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year
Total International National State University Dist. College
Nil
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution
who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
02
05
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
2
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF
Nil
SRF
Nil
Project Fellows
Any other
1
Nil
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level
23
State level
National level
Nil
International level
Nil
Nil
18
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level
National level
Nil
11
State level
International level
15
Nil
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level
Nil
State level
Nil
National level
Nil
International level
Nil
University level
Nil
State level
Nil
National level
Nil
International level
Nil
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum
Nil
College forum
Nil
NCC
Nil
NSS
Nil
Any other
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3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
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Expert athletic coaching is provided to the sports enthusiasts from the nearby schools
by Mr. Abraham Mathew, SAF Gold medal Winner. The programme is titled,
‘Munnettam’.
Faculty members collected a huge charity fund for the deceased and indisposed
members of the college community.
Department of Environmental Science has renewed its licence from the Commercial
Category Lab for water quality analysis approved by the Kerala State Pollution
Control Board.
Financial assistance with contribution from students was forwarded to persons who
contacted the college with relevant medical records.
Consultancy service provide to the local community for waste management through
vermin and bacterial composting.
Pre- recruitment training was given to candidates from the local community for
Defence, Forest, and Fire Force.
Service Selection Board (SSB) coaching is given to the aspiring candidates.
Faculty members collected a huge charity fund for the deceased and indisposed
members of the college community.
Department of Environmental Science has renewed its licence from the Commercial
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Category Lab for water quality analysis approved by the Kerala State Pollution
Control Board.
Financial assistance with contribution from students was forwarded to persons who
contacted the college with relevant medical records.
Consultancy service provide to the local community for waste management through
vermin and bacterial composting.
Pre- recruitment training was given to candidates from the local community for
Defence, Forest, and Fire Force.
Service Selection Board (SSB) coaching is given to the aspiring candidates.
NSS camps were conducted to foster social responsibility amongst students.
Infrastructural facilities of the college are extended to the local community for
conducting programmes in connection with Panchayat and Block levels.
NCC cadets were selected to be sent to various state level and national level camps.
The college’s infrastructural facility was provided to the Police Department for
training sessions.
‘Ente Maram’ project was initiated in which the student volunteers were distributed
about1000 saplings from the Kerala Forest Department.
The college’s games and sports facility was extended to impart training to the school
children from the nearby schools.
Epidemic Preventive awareness programme was conducted including street plays and
rallies with the help of the Local Self Government Department.
Noon meal programme extended to the St. Joseph’s hospital.
Programmes are conducted for maintaining communal harmony.
Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities
Existing
Newly created
Total
-
Source of
Fund
-
Campus area
25 acres
Class rooms
34
1
Management
27000/-
Laboratories
8
-
-
Seminar Halls
1
-
-
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
Value of the equipment purchased
during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
Others
2
-
KSCSTE
-
8 Lakh
-
-
8 Lakh
-
-
-
-
20
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
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A new server room was built with state-of-the-art facilities.
The existing automated software is upgraded to meet the challenges of the day-to-day
technical activities.
4.3 Library services:
Existing
No.
Value
61397
2856328
2465
59251
32
49(J)+12
23893
(P)= 61
Text Books
Reference Books
e-Books
Journals
e-Journals
Digital Database
CD & Video
Others (specify) News
Papers (7)
*J- Journal, P-Periodical.
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INFLIB
NET
200
-
5000
Newly added
No.
Value
623
223615
233
27560
34+10=4 10466+7
4
896=183
62
-
3700
-
17
21048
Total
No.
Value
62020
3079943
2698
86811
32
34+10=44
18362
14
INFLIBN
ET
200
17
5000
3700
21048
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs
Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres
Office
Departments
Others
Existing
46
1
3
-
-
1
17
1
Added
5
0
-
-
-
0
0
0
Total
51
1
2
-
-
1
17
1
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
•
•
•
Wi-Fi campus.
State- of- the- art automation software has immensely improved the quality of the
documentation process.
ICT enabled teaching learning process.
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4.6
Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT
Nil
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
3,60,000/-
iii) Equipments
19,897/-
iv) Others
1,18,619/-
Total:
4,98,516/-
Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
•
•
•
•
Letters
SMS
Notice boards
Public address system
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
•
Alumni association to have at least one meeting in an academic year.
UG
1100
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
PG
77
Nil
(c) No. of international students
1
No
No
Men
%
323 27.46
Women
Ph. D.
-
%
854 72.55
Others
-
22
Last Year
General
SC
ST OBC
487
182
9
This Year
Physically
Challenged
Total
General
2
1174
496
494
Demand ratio- 346: -*
SC
ST OBC Physically Total
Challenged
178 9 490
4
1177
Dropout % 3.74
*data is not available as the admission to the UG and PG programmes are conducted online by the
University itself.
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
•
•
Coaching classes for NET and SET examinations conducted by the PG
departments.
JAM and JEST coaching classes conducted by the Department of Physics.
No. of students beneficiaries
14
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET 5
IAS/IPS etc. Nil
SET/SLET
State PSC
12
GATE
Nil
CAT
12
UPSC
-
Others 30
Nil
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
•
•
Counselling is provided to the students who are identified by the teachers during
class hours.
Follow- up procedures are initiated to achieve desired results.
No. of students benefitted
36
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5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus
Number of
Organizations Visited
Off Campus
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
Nil
74
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
•
•
•
•
Conducted a medical camp for the female students by Dr. Lola Paulose and Dr.
Ancelet. Medicines for general diseases were distributed free of cost.
Awareness camps were conducted for the female students on the topic ‘Health and
Hygiene’.
Women’s Day was celebrated under the guidance and supervision of the Women’s
Cell of the College.
A mass rally was conducted on ‘Women’s Rights’.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1
No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level
88
National level
6
International level
Nil
Nil
International level
Nil
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level
5.9.2
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National level
No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level
12
National level
Nil
International level
Nil
Cultural: State/ University level
2
National level
Nil
International level
Nil
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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students
Amount
103
67450/-
176 ( R) +552
(KPCR+OBC)
540635 (R) +1462465
(claimed amount but
not yet received)
Financial support from other sources (Individual
Endowments)
7
38500/-
Number of students who received International/
National recognitions
-
-
Financial support from institution (PTA)
Financial support from government (KPCR,
OBC, OEC fund not received)
5.11 Student organized / initiatives
: State/ University level
Nil
National level
Nil
International level Nil
Exhibition: State/ University level
Nil
National level
1
International level
Fairs
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
Nil
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5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
•
•
More number of benches and desks were purchased to solve the seating problem
of the students in the Language classes.
Men’s Toilet facilities refurbished.
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Vision
To illumine generations with insights to eradicate the darkness of ignorance, poverty,
evils and effect their holistic growth.
Mission
Transformation and empowerment of students and the local community through cocurricular and extra- curricular initiatives.
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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
Yes
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Curriculum is planned by the University. The college implements it in strict
accordance with the existing rules and norms.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
•
•
•
ICT enabled teaching.
Demo based teaching.
Coaching classes conducted to hone the communicative skills of the
students.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
•
•
Internal Examinations are conducted as per the instructions of the
University. (Academic calendar attached).
University Examinations are conducted as per the norms and regulations of
the University of Kerala.
6.3.4 Research and Development
•
•
•
•
•
Published a compilation of research articles and conference proceedings of
the teachers belonging to various disciplines.
Classes are engaged with the help of smart class room, multi-media
classroom and audio visual theatre.
Automation software implemented to augment academic audit.
Teachers are encouraged to write in national and international journals and
books.
Teachers are encouraged to pursue research degrees.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
•
•
Books were bought for the new courses commencing from this academic
year.
ICT enabled teaching.
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6.3.6 Human Resource Management
•
•
One teacher for one subject in one class has been maintained throughout the
academic year (1:1:1). However, more teachers are entrusted with the
responsibility of sharing one paper owing to vast syllabus.
Teachers are given additional charges for various extra-curricular and cocurricular activities.
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
Faculty and staff recruitments are done as per the rules and regulations of the
University of Kerala and vide the statutory orders of the Government of Kerala.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Political Science department is in collaboration with Institute of
Parliamentary Affairs, Kerala.
Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with the Oil palm
India Ltd.
Political Science department is in collaboration with Institute of
Management in Government (IMG), Trivandrum.
Physics department is in collaboration with NIIST, Trivandrum.
Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with Environmental
Science Department, M.G University, Kottayam.
Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with Rehabilitation
Plantations Ltd, Punalur.
Political Science department is in collaboration with C. Achutha Menon
foundation, Trivandrum.
Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with the
Environmental Science Department, University of Kerala.
Political Science department is in collaboration with the Kerala Police
Department.
6.3.9 Admission of Students
•
•
•
•
Admission conducted as per the University norms and government orders.
Admission for both UG and PG is done by the University. (Online
registration).
Admission to Management and Community seats are also done as per the
University norms.
Strict transparency and admission rules are adhered to by the College.
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6.4 Welfare schemes for
Teaching
•
Non-teaching
•
Students
•
There is a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Anchal
for first aid treatment during class hours.
There is a Co-operative bank in the college that
caters to the financial needs of the teaching and
non-teaching staff.
There is a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Anchal
for first aid treatment during class hours.
6,23,000/-
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done
Yes
!
No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type
External
Internal
Yes/No
Agency
Yes/No
Authority
Academic
-
-
Y
Principal
Administrative
-
-
Y
Principal
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes
Yes
No
!
For PG Programmes
Yes
No
!
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
•
Examinations are conducted as per the University norms and regulations.
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
N.A
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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
•
•
•
•
The alumni association of the college works hand-in-hand with the PTA and the
college management.
It extends whole hearted support to all the proposals put forwarded by the college
management meant for the development of the institution.
The college alumni association is known by the name ASCOSA. There are two
chapters for the ASCOSA- the Trivandrum chapter and the UAE chapter.
The UAE chapter provides financial assistance to those students who excel in
their academic pursuits.
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
•
•
•
•
The Parent-Teacher Association of the College provides active support for the
academic and physical development of the college.
Awards are conferred to the winners of the cultural events participated in the
University and state-level.
All departments conduct class wise open forums after internal examinations.
The Proficiency awards and Scholarships given by the PTA every year, helped to
generate a healthy competition among the students and enthuse them to excel in
studies.
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
•
A recreational club has been instituted for both the faculty and the non-teaching
members of the college.
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
•
•
•
•
•
•
‘Ente Maram’ project was initiated in which the student volunteers were
distributed about1000 saplings from the Kerala Forest Department.
Refurbishing the Plant house and creating a Plant conservatory.
Training is imparted to the students to make eco-friendly paper bags.
Green clean campus drive is continuing to make the campus eco-friendly.
Various awareness programmes relating to environmental protection has been
conducted.
A one day programme was conducted to show the nuances of the preparation of
vegetable garden at home.
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Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the
functioning of the institution. Give details.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Classes are engaged with the help of smart class room, multi-media classroom
and audio visual theatre.
The aforementioned facilities are appropriately shared among the departments.
Automation software implemented to augment academic audit.
Additional Skill Acquisition Programmme (ASAP) benefitted students to acquire
self-confidence and better communicative skill to pursue a bright career.
Athletic coaching is given to students from nearby schools.
Training is imparted to the students in jewellery making.
Training is imparted to the students in making eco-friendly paper bags.
E-brary and E-journals- INFLIBNET, J-gate, N-list, Open Source Journals.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
•
•
The plan of action conceived during the beginning of the academic year has been
successfully initiated and completed accordingly.
Plan to build the Golden Jubilee memorial block has been delayed due to
financial crunch.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
•
•
Rain water harvesting unit with a capacity of 150000 L.
Mushroom Cultivation for Sustainable Livelihood.
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)
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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The college possesses a Plant conservatory to ensure the protection of the local
plant bio-diversity.
The PG department of Environmental Science and ‘Bhoomitrasena’ club of the
college conducted a month long lecture series Paristhikam-2013, involving
experts from Environmental field.
Awareness programmes are conducted regarding social forestry.
Distribution of seedlings to the local community and students by the Department
of Botany in collaboration with the Forest Department.
‘Laboratory for Systematics and Conservation’ in the Zoology Department
contains rare specimens of endangered freshwater fishes endemic to Kerala
region.
Students participated in a state level nature camp conducted at Shenduruni Wild
Life sanctuary, Thenmala, Kerala.
Conducted a programme titled ‘Save Energy’ in connection with World Earth
Day.
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted?
Yes
!
No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
Strength
•
Parents teachers Association (PTA).
•
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP).
•
Permanent appointments conducted regularly to fill the vacant positions.
•
Easy accessibility to college.
•
Women's Development Centre.
•
ASCOSA- alumni association.
•
Safety and security for hostel inmates.
•
Infrastructural facilities of the college extended to the local community as a service.
•
Women friendly campus.
•
Eco-friendly campus.
•
Active participation of students in club activities.
•
Updated library software.
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Weakness
•
Lack of interest for higher studies.
•
Drop-out rate of female students owing to marital reasons.
Opportunities
•
To form a placement cell with the help of ASCOSA- alumni Association for jobs
abroad.
•
Support financially weak deserving students.
•
Take keen interest in the welfare of the PWD students.
•
Guidance for interested and deserving students for jobs and higher education.
Threats
•
Family problems leading to drop out of students.
•
Financially backward students and subsequent drop-outs.
•
Lack of finance to pursue higher education.
•
Lack of adequate campus placement.
8. Plans of institution for next year
•
Applications are forwarded to the University of Kerala to start new courses in M.A
Literature, MSc Physics and BSc Geology, BSc Psychology.
•
To request the management to appoint permanent faculty is the sanctioned posts.
•
To buy a new generator for uninterrupted power supply.
•
To build a Golden Jubilee memorial block in connection with the Golden Jubilee
celebration.
•
To renovate the existing staff quarters.
•
Initiate steps to enhance the teaching –learning process with the help of the
feedback received from the students.
•
To modernize the existing language lab with the latest state- of- the -art facilities.
•
To extend the service of the automated software to other possible vistas.
•
To conduct a programme to honour the alumni who are medal recipients at the
national and state-level.
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•
To begin coaching centre for IELTS and TOEFL by the Department of English.
•
To publish a Golden Jubilee souvenir.
•
To conduct a book fair involving renowned publishers of both national and statestate
level.
•
To initiate an accident claim and medical reimbursement policy for the students in
collaboration with the Department of Student Services of the University of Kerala.
•
To apply for DELNET.
•
To complete the housing project initiated by the college as part of the Golden
Jubilee celebration.
Mr. Sooraj Kumar
Fr. James Steepheen
_______________________________
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC
_______________________________
Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
_______***_______
Annexure
Part A - 2.15 Academic Calendar
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
CALENDAR SHOWING ACADEMIC EVENTS OF FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES UNDER CBCS
SYSTEM -2012 ADMISSIONS
FOURTH SEMESTER
01
13
15
27
03
10
15
17
24
28
02
03
07
01 2014
01 2014
01 2014
01 2014
02 2014
TO
02 2014
02 2014
02 2014
03 2014
TO
03 2014
06 2014
06 2014
06 2014
10 06 2014
12 06 2014
13 06 2014
15 06 2014
20 06 2014
18 06 2014
TO
30 06 2014
30 06 2014
COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES
LAST DATE FOR ALLOTTING TOPICS OF ASSIGNMENTS/CONDUCT OF SEMINARS
LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE COURSES
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS/CONDUCT OF SEMINARS
CONDUCT OF FIRST SET OF TEST PAPERS
LAST DATE FOR SENDING THE LIST OF REGISTERED STUDENTS TO THE UNIVERSITY
PUBLICATION OF RESULTS OF FIRST SET OF TEST PAPERS
CONDUCT OF SECOND SET OF TEST PAPERS
PUBLICATION OF RESULTS OF SECOND SET O TEST PAPERS
PUBLICATION OF NOTIFICATION FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS (ESE)
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS WITHOUT
FINE
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS WITH
FINE
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS WITH
SUPER FINE
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESULTS OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (CE) BY
TEACHERS TO THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENTS
DISPLAY OF RESULTS OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION(CE)
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLAINTS IF ANY, BY STUDENTS TO THE HEAD OF
THE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING CONTINUOUS EVALUATION(CE)
END SEMESTER EVALUATION(ESE)
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (CE) RESULTS BY THE
CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS.
Note:
In each semester, classes are to be engaged for 90 teaching days or for 450 hours. Any deficiency in this shall be
made good either by conducting classes on holidays/Saturdays or engaging extra classes on working days so that
the minimum teaching hours shall be completed.
If any of the dates, prescribed in the calendar happens to be a holiday, the next working day shall be the
prescribed date for the academic event noted against it.
Sd/
University buildings
REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
CALENDAR SHOWING ACADEMIC EVENTS OF FIRST DEGREE
PROGRAMMES UNDER CBCS SYSTEM -2013 ADMISSIONS
SECOND SEMESTER
27 01 2014
14 02 2014
28 02 2014
31
02
02
04
03 2014
06 2014
06 2014
06 2014
TO
11 06 2014
13 06 2014
20 06 2014
25 06 2014
18 06 2014
23 06 2014
25 06 2014
30 06 2014
01 07 2014
To
15 07 2014
15 07 2014
COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES
LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION OF THE COURSES
LAST DATE FOR SENDING THE LIST OF REGISTERED STUDENTS TO THE
UNIVERSITY
LAST DATE FOR ALLOTTING TOPICS OF ASSIGNMENTS/CONDUCT OF SEMINARS
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS/CONDUCT OF SEMINARS
PUBLICATION OF NOTIFICATION FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION(ESE)
CONDUCT OF TEST PAPERS
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
WITHOUT FINE
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
WITH FINE
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
WITH SUPER FINE
PUBLICATION OF RESULTS OF TEST PAPERS
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESULTS OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (CE)
BY TEACHERS TO THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENTS
DISPLAY OF RESULTS OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION(CE)
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF COMPLAINTS IF ANY, BY STUDENTS TO THE
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING CONTINUOUS EVALUATION(CE)
END SEMESTER EVALUATION(ESE)
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF CONTINUOUS EVALUATION (CE) RESULTS BY THE
CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS
Note:
In each semester, classes are to be engaged for 90 teaching days or for 450 hours. Any
deficiency in this shall be made good either by conducting classes on holidays/Saturdays or
engaging extra classes on working days so that the minimum teaching hours shall be
completed.
If any of the dates, prescribed in the calendar happens to be a holiday, the next working day
shall be the prescribed date for the academic event noted against it.
University Buildings ,
REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
THE CALENDAR SHOWING ACADEMIC EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2013 RELATING
TO M.A/M.Sc/M.Com/MTA/MSW/MPA DEGREE COURSES (THIRD SEMESTER- 2012
ADMISSION) IN AFFILIATED COLLEGES
THIRD SEMESTER
AUGUST 2013
08.08.2013
(Thursday)
Commencement of Third Semester
16.08.2013
(Friday)
Last date for allotment of topic of Assignments (I&II)
conduct of Seminars (I&II)
26.08.2013
(Monday)
Last date for submission of 1st set of Assignments/
conduct of Seminars.
SEPTEMBER 2013
23.09.2013
(Monday)
to
26.09.2013
(Thursday)
Conduct of 1st set of Test papers
OCTOBER 2013
03.10.2013
(Thursday)
Publication of results of 1st set of Test papers
04.10.2013
(Friday)
Last date for allotment of topics for dissertation
15.10.2013
(Tuesday)
to
21.10.2013
(Monday)
30.10.2013
(Wednesday)
Dates for the conduct of 2nd set of Test Papers
Last date for submission of 2nd set of Assignments/Conduct of
Seminars
NOVEMBER 2013
04.11.2013
(Monday)
Publication of results of 2nd set of Test papers.
18.11.2013
(Monday)
Date of Notification for University Exams
26.11.2013
(Tuesday)
Last date for submission of results of CA by
Teachers to the Heads of the Departments
26.11.2013
(Tuesday)
Last date for receipt of application for University
Exam (ESA) without fine
29.11.2013
(Friday)
Display of results of CA marks
29.11.2013
(Friday)
Last date for receipt of application for University
Exam (ESA) with fine
DECEMBER 2013
05.12.2013
(Thursday)
Last date for submission of complaints if any, regarding CA, by
students to the Heads of the Departments
05.12.2013
(Thursday)
Last date for receipt of application for University
Exam (ESA) with Superfine
10.12.2013
(Tuesday)
Last date of receipt of results of CA by the Controller of
Examinations
11.12.2013
(Wednesday)
13.12.2013
(Friday)
16.12.2013
(Monday)
18.12.2013
(Wednesday)
20.12.2013
(Friday)
01.01.2014
(Wednesday)
University Examinations (ESA)-III Semester.
Commencement of IV Semester
Note:
1) In each Semester, classes are to be engaged at least for 90 teaching days or for 450
hours. Any deficiency in this shall be made good either by conducting classes on
holidays/Saturdays or engaging extra classes on working days so that the minimum teaching hours
(450hours) shall be completed.
2) If any of the dates prescribed in the calendar happens to be a holiday, the next working
day shall be the prescribed date for the academic event notified.
University Buildings,
Date:15.02.2013.
Sd/DIRECTOR
COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Annexure
Part B – 1.3 Feedback from Students 2013-2014
Sl
No.
Question
Excellent
(%)
Very
Good (%)
Good
(%)
Satisfactory
(%)
Poor
(%)
1
Knowledge of the teacher in the subject
he/she is teaching
82.97
12.76
2.10
1.50
0
2
Explanation of the teacher on the total
syllabus and the time schedule of
completing them.
61.70
32.97
4.04
0.69
0
3
Communication skill
76.59
20.21
2.03
0
0
4
Appreciation on the coverage of portion as
per time schedule
48.93
41.48
8.02
1
0
5
Commitment to his /her profession
90.42
7.07
1.02
0.62
0
6
Is the teaching sufficiently student oriented
55.30
34.04
6.06
3.58
0
7
Ability of the teacher to present the topic
scientifically and attractively
59.57
32.97
6.03
0
0
8
Relationship with the students
51.91
33.61
14.08
0.06
0
9
How do you asses him/her as a person?
52.12
43.61
4.04
0
0
10
Interest generated by the teacher in the
subject
50
42.55
5.97
1.03
0
11
Ability to integrate course material with
other issues to provide a broader
perspective
38.29
43.61
4.54
3.29
1.05
12
Ability of the teacher to design and
conduct test papers, projects, assignments,
exams etc.
54.25
31.11
7.08
4.12
0
!
13
Accessibility of the teacher in and out of
the class (includes availability of the
teacher to motivate outside class
discussion)
48.29
34.04
9.12
5.41
0
14
Remedial coaching conducted by the
teacher
52.78
39.36
5.20
1.07
0.03
15
Contribution of the teacher to the onward
progression of the students
52.12
35.78
10.02
0.03
0
Annexure
Part B – 7.3 Best Practices
1. Rain Water Harvesting with a capacity of 1.5 lakh litres
Goal:
To recharge the groundwater level with rainwater by building a rainwater
harvesting facility of high capacity.
The Context:
The college is situated near Punalur which experiences extreme harsh weather
during the summer season. The college also faces scarcity of water during summer
season. In order to overcome the scarcity of water college has built a rainwater harvesting
system that could hold up to 1.5 lakh litres of water. The rainwater thus harvested is
utilised during the summer season and also plays a significant role in ceasing the drying
up of water resources of the college and the nearby surroundings.
The Practice
The college authorities took serious note of the adverse situation in which the
students were unable to attend classes during the summer season. Due to reasons
attributed to climatic changes, even the state that boasts to be the ‘Chirapunji’ of the
South, was finding it difficult to run classes during the hot summer season. In order to
overcome such a hostile condition the college management decided to take steps towards
harvesting rainwater so that it can be utilised during the summer season. A rain
harvesting system with a capacity of 1.5 lakh litres of water is built into which water is
collected and stored from in and around the surroundings of the campus that can later be
used during the summer season. The rain harvesting system makes use of state-of-the-art
technology and caters to fulfill the needs of staff and students of the college.
Evidence of Success:
The college was unable to conduct classes during the months of March and April
due to the scarcity of drinking water. However, with the implementation of the rainwater
harvesting system the college now finds it quite easy to run classes during the months of
extreme temperature. The college is able to provide ample and adequate supply of fresh
water to the teachers and students along with the non-teaching staff.
Problem encountered and Resources required
Appropriate maintenance measures are adopted to facilitate the supply of fresh
water even during summer season. It requires both human and financial support for the
system to run appropriately in order to facilitate incessant supply of fresh water. The
management spends approximately Rs.10,000/- per annum against the maintenance cost
except electricity. It also requires constant human attention to foresee any impingements
in the rainwater harvesting system in order to ensure functional ability.
Notes
The rainwater harvesting system implemented in the college campus has attracted
wide public attention. Global warming is showing its adverse face in the form of scarcity
of water in God’s own country. The people of the local community who were hitherto
safe from the most violent form of scarcity are now subjected to the same owing to
drastic climatic and weather changes. The college sees it as a great opportunity to serve
the local community and thereby the society by giving a divine message “Save WaterThe Elixir of Life.” It provides free consultation to the people who come to the college to
visit the rain harvesting system and urges them to take steps to ensure storage of rain
water that can later be utilized during the summer season.
Contact Details:
Name of the Principal: Rev. Fr. James Steephen Olikal.
Name of the Institution: St. Johns College, Anchal.
City: Kollam.
Pin code: 691306.
Accredited status: B+.
Work phone: 0475-2273326.
Website: www.stjohns.ac.in
Mobile: 0944-746-2215
Fax: 0475-2275326
Email: [email protected]
2. Mushroom Cultivation for Sustainable Livelihood
Goal:
To create an awareness among students in mushroom cultivation techniques and to foster
practice of sustainable livelihood management.
The Context:
The course is intended to inculcate into students a healthy habit of cultivating edible
mushrooms within the available space provided. It also intends to develop a culture of
self-empowerment during the course of study that will enable the students to find a
profitable way to meet their expenses without pressurizing their parents. It also enables
the students to develop a sense of responsibility and cooperation. Moreover, the practice
is also extended to the local community thereby enhancing the scope of mushroom
cultivation and marketing of its products. Farmers and interested members of the local
community are given free consultation and services related to mushroom cultivation and
at times are provided expert guidance from experts from respective field.
The Practice:
The students of the college find it difficult to engage in part-time vocation as a course and
timetable do not allow them the required flexibility and freedom. Most of the students of
the college belong to the weaker section of the society that finds it difficult to meet both
ends. Hence it is difficult for the parents and guardians to sustain the ever rising cost of
education. So the college has come out with a unique experiment in the field of higher
education thereby making arrangements for the students to learn and imbibe a vocational
skill along with the normal course of study. The college provides infrastructure and other
facilities to the students as well as to the local community to learn the subtle nuances of
mushroom cultivation. Experts in the respective field are invited to the college and they
share their expertise with them. It also provides opportunity to market the products
obtained by mushroom cultivation in the nearby shops and bakeries. At regular intervals,
the college conducts ‘Mushroom Fest’ that enables the students as well as the local
community to get familiarize with various products that can be made from mushrooms.
Evidence of Success:
The lessons imparted through the mushroom cultivation has enabled the students
interested in the field to generate an income to meet their education expenses.
‘Mushroom Fest’ conducted by the college has been an instant success with both the
students and the local community. It has familiarized the participants with a number of
delicious products made from fresh mushrooms. Mushrooms stew, mushroom omlette,
mushroom cutlet, mushroom sandwich and various other delicious dishes were
introduced to them which have become an instant hit in nearby bakeries. The students are
receiving ample orders from the nearby shops to supply them delicious dishes made of
fresh homegrown mushrooms. It has become an excellent example of self-empowerment
and practice that can be emulated by the interested persons in future.
Problems encountered and resources required:
At first it was difficult to find an adequate space suitable for mushroom cultivation. The
limited infrastructure facilities were a hindrance at the beginning for the smooth
functioning of the course. However the college managed to find a suitable place for the
smooth conduct of the course. Later, another difficulty for the college was to find experts
in the mushroom cultivation field. It was with great difficulty that the college found the
services of experts in the relative field. The college also met with financial constraints,
which was later, resolved with the wholehearted support of the staff and the students. The
coordinators are also finding it difficult to find quality spawn for the mushroom
cultivation.
Notes
The practice of mushroom cultivation empowers the students as well as the local
community members to ensure a stable financial means, which can be developed with
limited resources and skill. It enables the students to find a financial source for
themselves and the local community a much broader canvas for self-empowerment.
Contact Details:
Name of the Principal: Rev. Fr. James Steephen Olikal
Name of the Institution: St. Johns College, Anchal
City: Kollam
Pin code: 691306
Accredited status: B+
Work phone: 0475-2273326
Website: www.stjohns.ac.in
Mobile: 0944-746-2215
Fax: 0475-2275326
Email: [email protected]