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1 INSTITUTIONAL BASIC INFORMATION 1.1 Institutional Identity Name of the Institution : University College of Technology Is the Institute AICTE approved? : Yes Furnish AICTE approval No. : F. No (E) / ET / 97 Type of Institute : Autonomous Name of Head of the Institution (Full time appointee) : Prof. T. Sankarshana Name of Head of Institution and Project Nodal Officers Title of the Officer Name Phone Number Mobile No. Fax Id Number Head of the Institution Prof. T. Sankarshana (040) Principal_uct@osmania ac.in (Full time appointee) TEQIP Coordinator Prof. A. Ravinder Nath (040) dranisetti@yahoo.co.in Project Nodal Officers Academic Activities Prof. V.V. Basava Rao (040) Civil Works including Environment Management Procurement 040- profbasavarao_1964 Prof. E. Nagabhushan (040) enaaaga@yahoo.com Prof. D. Jaya Prakash (040) Financial aspects Prof. Ch. Sailu Monitoring & Evaluation including Implementation Plan Prof. J. Hayavadana 040- jpdodle@yahoo.com (040) csailu@yahoo.com (040) hayaguru@gmail.com Fund Accounts Name of the Bank TYPE OF FUND State Bank of Hyderabad, O.U. Campus, Hyd Bank Account No. AMOUNT in Rs: (Millions) CORPUS MAINTAINENCE DEPRECIATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT Principal s Signature 1

2 1.2 Academic Information Engineering UG and PG programmes offered in Academic year S. NO Title of Program Discipline 1 B.Tech Chemical Engineering 2 B.Tech Food Technology UG B.Tech Textile Technology UG M.Tech Chemical Engineering PG M.Tech Chemical Technology PG M.Tech Bio Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology PG Ph.D., (Full Time) Chemical Engineering Ph.D 3 4 years Ph.D., Chemical (Part Time) Engineering Pharmaceutic al Sciences Ph.D 3 4 years 3 4 years Integrated Chemical M.S. Ph.D Engineering M.S.Ph.D 3 4 years Level Duration Year of AICTE (UG, PG, (Years) starting sanctioned PhD) annual Intake UG Ph.D Total student strength 60 Accreditation Status of UG programmes: (ANNEXURE VII) Title of UG programmes being offered Whether eligible for accreditation or not? Whether accredited as on 31st March 2010? B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) Yes NAAC B.Tech (Food Technology) Yes NAAC B.Tech (Textile Technology) Yes NAAC Whether Applied for as on 31st March 2010? Principal s Signature 2

3 Accreditation Status of PG programmes: Title of PG programmes being offered Whether eligible for accreditation or not? Whether accredited as on 31st March 2010? M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) Yes NAAC M.Tech (Chemical Technology) Yes NAAC M.Tech (Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology) Yes NAAC Whether Applied for as on 31st March 2010? C R C R C R C R C R C Prof Asso Prof Asst Prof Lec Total = ( ) 16= (2 15) 17-10* * 4 13 Total Number of contract faculty in Position R 1 Total Vacancies Other Disciplines Disciplines Engineering Bachelor Degree Disciplines Other Engineering Disciplines Disciplines Masters Degree Other Disciplines Doctoral Degree Engineering Rank by Highest Qualification Posts Faculty No. of Sanctioned Regular Present Status : Number in Position Total Number of regular faculty in Position 1.3 Faculty Status (Regular/On Contract Faculty as on March 31st, 2010) 17= ( ) Prof = Professor, Asso Prof = Associate Professor, Asst Prof = Assistant Professor, Lec=Lecturer, R=Regular, C=Contract * Associate Professor upgraded to CAS Professor Principal s Signature 3

4 1.4 Baseline Data (all data given for the following parameters must be restricted to engineering disciplines/fields only) No Parameters 1 Total strength of students in all programmes and all years of study in the year Total women students in all programmes and all years of study in the year Total SC students in all programmes and all years of study in the year Total ST students in all programmes and all years of study in the year Total OBC students in all programmes and all years of study in the year Number of fully functional P 4 and above level computers available for students in the year Total number of text books and reference books available in library for UG and PG students in the year % of UG students placed through campus interviews in the year % of PG students placed through campus interviews in the year % of high quality undergraduates (>75% marks) passed out in the year % of high quality postgraduates (>75% marks) passed out in the year Number of research publications in Indian refereed journals in the year Number of research publications in International refereed journals in the year Number of patents obtained in the year Nil 15 Number of patents filed in the year Nil 16 Number of sponsored research projects completed in the year The transition rate of students in percentage from 1st year to 2nd year in the year for : (i) all students (ii) SC (iii) ST (iv) OBC , IRG from students' fee and other charges in the year (Rs. In lakh) IRG from externally funded R&D projects, consultancies in the year (Rs. In lakh) Total IRG in the year (Rs. in lakh) Total annual recurring expenditure of the applicant entity in the year (Rs. In lakh) Number of Joint publications with National authors in the year Number of Joint publications with International authors in the year Number of R&D products commercialized in the year Number of joint M.Tech programmes with institutions undertaken in the year Number of joint M.Tech programmes with Industry undertaken in the year Number of joint PhD with institutions undertaken in the year Number of joint PhD with Industry undertaken in the year Number of joint consultancies undertaken with institutions in the year Number of joint consultancies undertaken with Industry in the year Nil Principal s Signature 4

5 1.5 Benchmarks for Institutions to Qualify for Sub component 1.2 S. Attainment Parameters Benchmark Institution s values response No. (Yes/No) 1. Does the institution agree to implement all academic and nonacademic reforms given as below: Implementation of curricular reforms Yes Exercise of autonomies Establishment of Corpus Fund, Faculty Development Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund and Maintenance Fund Generation, retention and utilization of revenue generated through variety of activities Institutions to fill-up all existing teaching and staff vacancies Delegation of decision making powers to senior functionaries with accountability Improve student performance evaluation Improvement performance appraisal of faculty by students Provide faculty incentive for Continuing Education (CE), consultancy and R&D Obtaining accreditation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Availability of academic autonomy as recognized by UGC for both UG and PG programs (ANNEXURE VIII) Yes Yes 3 Presence of Board of Governors with an eminent academician or industrialist as the Chairperson (ANNEXURE IX) Yes Yes 4 Percentage of eligible UG programs accredited or applied for 60% Yes 100% 5 Percentage of eligible PG programmes accredited or applied for 40% Yes 100% 6 Cumulative number of PhDs produced in the last three academic years ( , and ) (ANNEXURE I) or Cumulative number of M.Tech. s produced in the last three academic years ( , and ) (ANNEXURE III) 5 Yes 5 50 Yes - 52 Faculty positions filled on regular full time basis as percentage of total faculty positions sanctioned in accordance with the AICTE prescribed student to faculty ratio Percentage of regular faculty with PhD in engineering* as percentage of total faculty(annexure IV) 65% Yes 62% 15% Yes 80% 7 8 * For Special Category States, the desired levels is faculty with PhD in Engineering and Sciences disciplines as percentage of total faculty. Principal s Signature 5

6 2. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL (IDP) 2.1 Executive Summary The College established in the year 1969 is one of the oldest institutions in the state offering the courses in manufacturing sector in the areas of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Science & Technology, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Food Technology and Textile Technology. The college has already been functioning as an autonomous college with academic autonomy since the year 1995 under the Osmania University. Further it has been granted financial, managerial and administrative autonomy since The college has established various statutory committees such as Board of Governors, Academic Council, Board of Studies, Finance Committee, Anti Ragging Committee, Civil Works Committee, Purchase committee, Grievance redressal committee, etc., in addition to various supporting functional units. The college has been following the practice of annual budget, auditing of accounts and decentralized management for long time and further it is strengthened through automation of certain services during the TEQIP I Phase. The institution proposes to utilize the opportunity provided under TEQIP II to scaling up of Post Graduate Education and Demand Driven Research & Development and Innovation with an initiative to enhance the existing capacities and capabilities to respond for challenges of rapid economic and technological developments taking place at Local, Regional, State, National and International levels. The long term objective of the institution is to identify itself as a Center of Excellence Progressing through Innovation imparting the technical education of highest standards on par with the institutions that are known for intellectual property gains for conducting high end research and developing appropriate technologies involving the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Science and Technology, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Basic Engineering Disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering) and Basic Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry). The college is proposing to start three PG programs in the areas of environment, energy and nano technology with a scope for offering integrated Ph.D., programs in association with the National Laboratories and Industry. These programs have social relevance, contribute for the economic development and meet the emerging needs. The faculty has necessary knowledge, acquired training and established laboratories with basic equipment, developed contacts and acquired minimal training for the faculty during TEQIP I, and would like to continue established collaborations with Industry and Institutes in the country and abroad. This proposal presents challenges and opportunities for scaling up PG education, while promoting the demand driven research and innovation to promote national priorities, community needs, economic opportunities, scientific interests, technological potential, production capabilities, acquiring skills and recognition of limits in integrating technology into the practice, which provides an option to choose the expertise offered from the different resources. An effective TNA has been carried out for faculty and staff to improve their capabilities and consolidate their strengths in pedagogy, subject/domain knowledge, enhancing qualifications, research advancement, industry exposure and management capacity building. Principal s Signature 6

7 Further to enhance the capabilities of faculty and staff, the college will enter into formal and non-formal networking with National and International Institutions in order to promote the sharing of resources and expertise. The collaborations and joint activities will be established specifically with R&D institutions, Specialized Laboratories, Eminent Educational Institutions, Industries, Government and NonGovernmental Organizations through Industry Institute Interaction Cell. 1. Sharing of Expertise and Resources: 1. Faculty Exchange 2. Curricular Activities (Library / Laboratory etc.,) 2. Collaborations and Joint Activities: 1. Academic Programs 5. Workshops /Training programs /Seminars 2. Consultancy activities 6. Projects, Technical Study and Report 3. Co-authoring of books 7. Research or Collaborative or Customized 4. Publication of Technical Paper An Equity Action Plan is envisaged to ensure the equal opportunity for students, staff and faculty in general and to provide increased support to disadvantaged groups in particular by identifying their specific problems related to subject, communication, soft skills, provision of amenities etc., and facilitate to finding solutions for them. The college will follow and adhere to the norms of environment and disclosure management framework to ensure the environment compliance, accountability and transparency in project implementation and recording its achievements. The college has prepared an action plan for finishing school concept to enhance the passing rate of weak students through self, interactive, cooperative and remedial learning support and help the student to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for employability. By the end of the First Year the necessary infrastructure for starting the PG programs will be completed, while strengthening the existing PG programs by enhancing the intake. About 25% of the faculty and staff associated with the new PG programs will be sent for the advanced training to improve their capabilities. The Contract/Adjunct Faculty will be identified and recruitment process will be initiated. By the end of the second year, the procurement for research is initiated and research admissions will be completed and fellowships will be awarded. At the end of the third year at least 20 research fellowships on the rolls and 75% of the faculty completes their advance training subject and domain knowledge of the new programs. The remaining period shall have an outcome in the form of publications, patents, technology transfer and graduating man power with employable and entrepreneurship skills. Further the college will be conducting continuing education programs and organizing workshops for the benefit of industry and institute and also to market itself in developing IRG. In order achieve the proposed objectives of the TEQIP II program the following financial requirement is being sought Rs Millions Rs Millions Rs Millions Rs Millions Rs Millions Principal s Signature 7

8 2.2 Details of SWOT analysis Methodology: A detailed SWOT analysis has been conducted by collecting the feed back Data from various reliable sources and adopting the two methodologies (i) answering the questions provided in the questionnaires and (ii) interviewing & chatting with alumni through internet. The following are the sources from which the data have been collected; Students feedback (Sample Format is given in Annexure) Faculty Self Appraisal Forms (Sample format is given in Annexure) NAAC Peer Team Report (Annexure) TEQIP I Audit Report (Annexure) STRENGTHS The college has been functioning as an autonomous institution and has four decades of expertise in technical education at UG, PG and Ph.D., levels and pursuing R & D activities of relevance to process industries. The institution is accredited with five stars by NAAC in the year 2002 and then with Grade A in the year The college has upgraded its facilities during TEQIP I Phase and being subjected to accreditation regularly. Established four funds as per the requirements of TEQIP, and swell the financial status to a satisfactory level for its sustenance. Academic: The college is placed among top five engineering institutions that were subjected to academic audit and grading by APSCHE (Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education), Government of Andhra Pradesh. 1. Well qualified and experienced faculty a. Sufficient number Permanent Faculty (17 Professors + 10 Associate Professors + 04Assistant Professor ) Contract Faculty (18 Academic Consultants) b. Excellent academic backgrounds 80% of the permanent faculty possesses Ph.D. degrees and some of them pursued Post Doctoral Fellowships in esteemed foreign universities and IITs. c. A strong professional component The faculty is pursing research in advanced thrust areas and some of them acquired training abroad in the proposed areas of PG programs and Research. They participated in national and international conferences to present papers and chair the sessions. Some of the faculty has been honored with prestigious awards of state, national and international reputation. 2. A well balanced curriculum designed to meet both local needs and international standards a. Strong engineering science component Curriculum is composed 60-80% of engineering component, 20 40% of science component making the outcome of graduates with knowledge and skills of relevance to process industries. Principal s Signature 8

9 b. Availability of a good variety of courses catering the manufacturing sector The college offers versatile courses in chemical, biotech, material science, pharmacy, textile and food technologies. Capacity to offer add on courses to supplement the finishing school needs. Introduced Self learning concept at PG level through Web based learning equivalent to 2 credits in each semester. Follows the Credit and Grade based evaluation to get equate with the International Practices. c. A well structured laboratory with GLP norms The college has state of art equipment in the central analytical facility laboratory to conduct advanced research work in chemical engineering, chemical technology, biotechnology, materials science, pharmacy, textile and food technology and their allied areas. d. Teaching improvement The faculty use new teaching aids apart from chalk and talk. Periodic Guest Lectures are arranged with expert from outside the institution. The students are encouraged for research and industry training as a part of summer internship. Handouts and Manuals are provided for students carryout UG research. Research and Consultancy: 1. Adequate funding The college has been securing assistance in the form of grants to the tune of Rs crores from various funding agencies such as MHRD, MFP, UGC (Special Assistance Program, Innovative Program), DST (FIST Program), DBT and AICTE The college has signed MOU with IICT, Hyderabad under which 10 students have been registered for integrated MS PhD program. A well structured Sponsored Research and Consultancy Cell is functioning to spin off the research atmosphere for collaborative research and industry-institute-interaction promotion and generated revenue to the tune of Rs lakhs in the last three years from Consultancy and Testing Services. 2. Hiring adequate human resources As a campus college of Osmania University, it can utilize the expertise of the sister departments for inter disciplinary programs and has access to the central facilities of the university. Alumni employed in industries, R & D and academic institutions in India and abroad developed expertise in frontier areas are sharing with their Alma matter. 3. Location Advantage The city of Hyderabad has several CSIR and Defence laboratories with whom in the past the institution has developed strong academic and R & D network, whereby projects of National importance can be pursued Principal s Signature 9

10 Infrastructure: 1. Well equipped Library and IT facilities The college has a Seminar Library equipped with around 19,205 books (Including text and reference books) and is currently subscribing to around 24 journals relating to chemical engineering, chemical technology, biotechnology, materials science, pharmacy, food and textile technologies. Further, additional reference facilities are available at University Library situated on the campus. The Seminar Library is further strengthening by procuring the latest books on the thrust areas. College has been networked with 24 X 7 internet facility with an access to online journals through AICTE-INDEST and UGC - INFLIBNET 2. Maintaining and upgrading facilities, The college has created more than 1500 Sq. M additional area to house library and central analytical facility with a state of art equipment during TEQIP I Phase. All the class rooms were equipped with modern gadgets of teaching, especially LCD projectors, OHP s etc., An e- class room is established with Virtual Learning facility. Being partially residential campus the resources can be used for longer time. Developed adequate base during TEQIP I Phase in terms of infrastructure to increase the intake in existing PG and Doctoral programs. WEAKNESSES 1. Deficiencies in certain outcomes in graduating students a. Communication and soft skills b. Problem based learning for real world applications 2. Quality and quantity of current students (Undergraduate and Post Graduate) a. The lack of motivation to excel b. The culture of being spoon-fed c. Inadequate preparation and training in critical or analytical thinking d. Insufficient number of full-time PG students 3. Selective use of modern tools of teaching a. Insufficient exposure to advanced learning resources b. Inadequate classroom assessment c. Increasing proportion of new faculty with limited teaching experience d. changing mix of urban and non-urban background of students without corresponding modifications/orientation of educational methods contributing to the detriment of the non- urban element; 4. Large proportion of faculty with limited industrial and applied research exposure 5. Limited Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy only in selected areas 6. Retiring of senior faculty and knowledge gap between requirement and existence 7. Inadequate merit based incentives for promoting excellence 8. Inconsistencies in the quality of support staff Principal s Signature 10

11 OPPORTUNITIES 1. Autonomy, Alumni and Scope for enhanced Intake a. The flexibility to incorporate local needs into educational objectives through academic reforms. b. Large Alumni base in industry, research and academia around the globe. c. Increased output of UG students of private colleges contributing to a steady and higher quality input of students for PG programs 2. Available faculty development opportunities a. Sufficient funding b. Institutional support for sabbaticals, travels etc c. Availability of international workshops, seminars etc d. Possibility of utilizing local expertise for teaching and research 3. Location a. Hyderabad s location with an easy access to all Indian and Foreigners b. Potential of being a research, trade and industrial hub c. A good pool of potential students can be involved in sponsored projects. 4. Emerging Knowledge based technologies and industries have a great potential and are poised for spectacular growth. 5. New trends in multi-disciplinary professional education and new teaching methods a. Curricular Development in tune with the industrial needs. b. Possibility of utilizing e-learning and distance education c. Readiness to accept changes in teaching, learning and evaluation 6. Access to Resources and Industrial consultancy a. Skilled Man Power from Industry and R & D institutions b. Interaction with sister departments in the same campus c. IRG through Sponsored research and consultancy THREATS 1. Competition (local, regional and global) a. Mushrooming local and regional private colleges, which might take away the faculty, students by offering attractive terms. b. Accessibility of international schools via distance education c. Fast pace of developments in technology (e.g. IT, emerging new fields) 2. Declining enrollment (interest) in engineering a. Reluctant to join PG programs as good opportunities exists in the form of job immediately after B.Tech., b. Lack of sufficient number of quality students with strong interest in engineering c. No special attraction in the form of job opportunity for fresh M.Tech.,/Ph.D s 3. Quality of incoming students (language, analytical thinking, motivation) a. Admission to the course by chance rather than choice. b. lack of necessary aptitude for the course among the concerned students; c. Sustaining the quality of education compare with NITs and IITs 4. Rapid technological developments and tie-ups a. Results in faster obsolescence b. Delays in implementing efficient decisions. c. Faster tie-up of other institutions with foreign universities. Principal s Signature 11

12 2.4.2 Strategic Plan for institutional development. After a careful review of SWOT analysis, following strategic objectives have been established to address the weaknesses and threats identified and specific actions are developed which exploits the strengths and opportunities. 1. Strengthening of existing programs through curricular reforms, flexibility and wide choices for electives by enhancing the intake in PG programs. 2. Introduction of new PG programs that addresses the regional, national and global needs. 3. Starting flexible integrated PG and Ph.D., programs. 4. Develop bridge / add on courses to meet the industry needs. 5. Improve teaching, learning and evaluation through continuous trainings. 6. Promote research and consultation that address the immediate and long-term needs of the society and establish a strong relationship with industry 7. Strengthening the Industry-Institute Interaction through student projects, summer internship, sponsored projects, consultancy and testing services. 8. Continue to develop and maintain adequate assets in terms of tangible and intangible forms. 9. Transmit the gains and experience to sister institutes through e- network medium and video conferencing. 10. Establish and strengthen the network with international institutes for academic and research activities through MoU s. 11. Conduct workshops/seminars to highlight on the dissemination of information on technological advancement and relevance of interdisciplinary approach for the development of clean, productive and efficient technologies. 12. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell will be entrusted to monitor the compliance of the project objectives in respect of Equity Action Plan, Environment and Disclosure Management Framework by the institution. The College will focus on the objectives of transformation to improve the quality and standards of technical education using its tangible and intangible assets of resources and expertise developed through TEQIP I for furthering the learning outcomes to provide an enabling environment for research, development and innovation. - Main challenges for implementation of the strategic plan 1. Motivate, Admit, Nurture and Retain outstanding students. 2. Attract, Recruit, Nurture and Retain outstanding faculty and staff. 3. Promote a strong sense of community, collegiality and team work concept among the students, faculty, staff and alumni. 4. Create and sustain strong relationship with society in particular with industry to cooperate in the advancement of the country s economy. 5. Continue to develop and maintain an adequate infrastructure. 6. Diversification of research activities of interdisciplinary nature. Principal s Signature 12

13 2.4.3 Linkage of Proposed Key Activities based on the SWOT Analysis results The college has necessary expertise and facilities to start the proposed key activities: 1. Faculty: Faculty were involved in teaching, undergone training and performed research activities in relevant areas 2. Research: Institute and Departments were involved in sponsored research and consultancy activities in the proposed areas of new PG programs. 3. Equipment: Adequate equipment is available and procured during TEQIP I Phase and also from the projects supported by different funding agencies 4. Curriculum: The programs proposed are either part of core or elective courses of existing programs at UG and PG levels. No. Key Activities Linkage based on SWOT Analysis 1. Strengthening of The existing programs need to be strengthened with Existing Programs curricular reforms with flexibility for more options of electives in terms of choosing the career of academics, research and industry. Also to make courses more attractive in terms of knowledge and skills up-gradation to meet the employer needs. 2. Starting of New PG These programs conceived based on the faculty expertise, Programs research projects completed, equipment availability, trainings acquired, linkages established with industryinstitutes in India and abroad. Also based on the demand, social relevance, economic development, emerging needs and national priorities. 3. Introduction of Joint To strengthen the established collaborations and extend the Masters and network among research institutions and industry with Doctoral Programs scope for optimum utilization of resources in the form of expertise and infrastructure and also to enhance the quality of outcome in terms of training inputs and competency. 4. Promotion of 80% of the faculty posses Doctorate degrees and some of Demand Driven them have Post Doctoral experience and the institution is Research known for its research excellence having secured large quantum of funds for research activities from various funding agencies. Laboratories are equipped with the state of art instruments. 5. Enhancing the To strengthen the networking activities and collaborations Quality & Relevance with industry and institute, promote the innovation and of Creativity & creative ideas of talented pool of students admitted in the Innovation institution. 6. Initiating Finishing To enhance the employability and passing rate of the School Concept students with innovative practices of learning and use of modern teaching aids as a supplements in developing knowledge and skills in the subject and domain areas in addition to communication and soft skills. The required infrastructure is procured during TEQIP - I Principal s Signature 13

14 2.2.4 Vision, Mission and Values of the Institution Institutional Vision To develop into a nodal institution of technical education and to cater to the needs of all sections of society with access and equity by integrating theory and practice through interdisciplinary academics, research, consultancy and extension activities Institutional Mission To train the budding technocrats by imparting quality technical education of highest standards in attaining knowledge, skills and competence, specially for those with a spirit of enquiry and a flair for innovation for the progress and promotion of research and extension activities. We aim at developing a desire for a life long learning to empower themselves as leaders in improving the quality of life of impoverished million of the society Institutional Values Introduces a unique kind of education and learning style that encourages a student to be Responsive, Constructive, Creative and Independent and ability to respond to challenges and tackle them with effective problem solving strategies and adopt professional ethics to meet the evaluation practices for manpower development of the nation. Institutional Values are the important component for its sustenance, which mainly depends on the Best Practices adopted by an institution. Benchmarking of syllabus with that of leading national and international institutions to find the gaps and taking appropriate corrective measures. Academic Audit by qualified assessors to find the areas for further improvements Setting up Definite Goals in line with vision and mission statements of the Institution; ensuring that these are understood by all stakeholders. Use of e-network medium, video conferencing and other Audio Visuals for delivering quality lectures to more students. Adequate computing infrastructure in terms of PCs, LAN, Internet etc. for use by faculty and students. Compulsory Orientation Program for newly admitted Students especially for SC/ST/OBC s/ Women conducted by senior faculty members. Code of conduct for students and faculty, including professional ethics and social responsibilities. Feedback Assessment from students on the performance of faculty. Web based Learning (2-Credits) at P.G. Level through Self Access and Interactive Learning. Recognizing the Faculty and Staff Performance and awarding the Incentives on the basis of Self Appraisal Joint Faculty /Adjunct Faculty concept for promoting interdisciplinary activities and industry-institute interaction. Automation at Student and Faculty Level to reduce delays on matters like Adhering to the Equity Action, Environment and Disclosure Management Framework policies as the best practice of the Institution. Principal s Signature 14

15 2.3 Specific Objectives: To start demand-driven and socially relevant PG courses in Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering and Nanotechnology to address the needs of the nation in general and the region in particular. To promote the flow of new ideas and concepts in the development of new tools for research, new processes for manufacturing and innovative business models. To facilitate the availability of scientific and technical human resource in all disciplines relevant to these programs and utilize its core strength to the best possible extent to create an effective interface across disciplines. To identify itself as a Center of Excellence Progressing through Innovation imparting the technical education of highest standards on par with the institutions that known for intellectual property gains for conducting high end research and developing appropriate technologies and establishes incubation facilities to promote creativity and innovation. To develop an effective Industry Institute interaction, it is envisaged, to expand the frontiers of knowledge base, to device newer and more efficient methods of solving problems of the society. To strengthen the academic and physical infrastructure for achieving excellence in teaching, learning, research and governance; Outcomes: A result oriented framework is developed for achieving the expected results and would like to excel in the areas that contribute for economic development, emerging and social needs. Introduce flexible credit based modular curricular practices and a whole range of innovations in academics, research and governance system currently accepted across the world; Disseminate scientific information, knowledge and technical know-how through public awareness programs, seminars, symposia, conferences, workshops, trainings etc., Provide required man power in emerging areas of technology that contribute for innovations, development, creative solutions to the industrial problems and needs. Principal s Signature 15

16 Justification for Institution s participation: Technical Education is expanding as a consequence of Universal trend for young generation opting careers of Engineering and Professional Education and improved income opportunities for those with better educational credentials may attract the talent pool to extend their student life in an institution, which has long history of offering courses relevant to the society and maintains a legacy of quality standards. The institution has already acquired required strengths during TEQIP I Phase to exploit he opportunity during TEQIP II Phase to strengthen itself further with demand driven research and innovation activities. Under globalization the local industry which historically employed non technical graduates is now recruiting more technical persons having knowledge, skills, competency and values in the areas of emerging and clean development technologies that contribute for the economic growth of the country. The micro, small and medium industry is also giving more importance to quality and better technologies in their processes. Being a campus college of Osmania University, the institution has an advantage of availing the resources from sister departments for interdisciplinary activities and have an access and potential to the surrounded moderate industrial and national research environment to draw upon the expertise and providing solutions to industrial problems and research needs. Based on the following strengths the college would like to propose three new PG programs in areas of national relevance and regional significance. 1. M.Tech., (Environmental Engineering) 2. M. Tech., (Energy Engineering) 3. M.Tech., (Nanotechnology) In addition to above it is being planned to start integrated PG and Ph.D., programs in collaboration with National Research Laboratories (CSIR, ICMR and Defence Research) and Industry R & D organizations. The college has already have an MoU with IICT, Hyderabad under which every year 10 students will be registering for integrated M.S., Ph.D., programs. The above proposal will substantiated with following strengths. Well qualified and trained faculty with specialized/ expertise knowledge in varied thrust areas. Reasonably well equipped laboratories and has the ability to tune to the Emerging Trends due to exposure of the faculty to foreign studies. Surrounded by moderate industrial and research environment Institution is part of top ten Universities in the country. Having large alumni base employed and occupying key positions in industries, R & D institutions, Academic Institutions around the globe. College has been securing the grants from various funding agencies. Industrial training as partial requirement for UG/PG programs through summer internship. Experts from industry / academia deliver lectures on periodical basis. Principal s Signature 16

17 M. Tech., (Environmental Engineering) Program: Program Coordinator : Dr. V.V. Basava Rao Nodal Department : Chemical Engineering, Participating Departments : Chemical Technology, Material Science Technology Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology and Basic Sciences Networking Departments & & : Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Objective: To cater the requirements of industry and society, while meeting the emerging needs for a clean and green environment and to sustain consultancy and sponsored research. Scope: This course is designed to learn a variety of chemical, physical, biological treatment processes related to industrial pollution control, the main concepts of pollution prevention which minimize wastes and prevent pollution. This course also deals risk assessment, environmental standards, and regulatory loading limits and help the students learn key treatment processes that are central to industrial pollution control. Students will be asked to design treatment schemes based on unit processes, carry out their study of these processes with information from lectures and through literature research. This course presents the pollution prevention and waste minimization concepts, life cycle impacts, and management strategies. The course introduces available remediation techniques for industrial pollution control and prevention and examines specific applications to industries including biological, chemical, physical, and thermal techniques. Strength: Availability of well qualified and trained faculty with established research, publications and consultancy activities and also identified as resource persons for number of institutions. Successfully carried out projects sponsored by MHRD, UGC, AICTE and other funding agencies Produced 2 Ph.D s and 8 M. Tech s in the relevant area. Courses are being offered under UG and PG programs. Moderately useful equipments and facilities to run the Environmental Laboratory. Strategy: Support long-term environmental science and engineering research leading to fundamental discoveries of novel phenomena, process, and tools with the available expertise among the disciplines within the institution and across the institutions within and outside the University. Improve institutional structures so as to foster and nourish developments by extending collaborations with Institutes, Industry and Laboratories within India and abroad. Principal s Signature 17

18 Encourage the type of trans-disciplinary and multi-institutional cooperation through joint activities and MoU s. Provide new types of educational opportunities to train the environmentalist and entrepreneurs of the future. Create the physical infrastructure to enable first-class basic research, exploration of applications, development of new industries, and rapid commercialization of innovations by expanding the horizons of knowledge base through Center for Environment, Health and Safety. Action Plan: The curriculum is interdisciplinary, innovative and intensive has necessitated drawing faculty expertise from other departments (8) in curriculum development and providing the students with the breadth of relevant course offerings. There are two-core faculty members, who teach the majority of the courses, advise students, and actively participate in the progress of course work. They are enthused about the program and its relevance and have worked selflessly in offering the program. Additional faculty members are associated with the program serve as mentors for post-graduate research students and teach some of the courses offered by curricula. To involve the industry personal in designing the course. To establish well equipped environmental laboratory. To offer two specializations with Industrial Ecology and Urban Ecology. Establishment of Center for Environment, Health and Safety Outcome: At that the end of the Program, the postgraduates should be able to: Apply Environmental Engineering principles for problem identification, formulation and solution. Apply in-depth technical knowledge to analyze, interpret, evaluate and improve system performance in one of the specialized areas like industrial environmental engineering, process plant engineering, gas and petrochemical engineering, process analysis and control and petroleum engineering. Design process plants and improve performance by incorporating the concept of sustainable development. Collaborating Institutions and Industry in India and Abroad: India: Environmental Protection Training and Research Institute, Hyderabad National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Regional Center, Hyderabad National Mineral Development Corporation, R & D Center, Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Hyderabad Team Labs & Consultants, Hyderabad Abroad: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, CANADA Center for Environment, Health & Safety, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA Center for Solid Waste Technology & Management, Widener University, Philadelphia, PA, USA Environmental International Consultants, Dubai, U.A.E., Principal s Signature 18

19 M. Tech., (Energy Engineering) Program: Program Coordinator : Dr. Ch. Sailu Nodal Department : Chemical Engineering, Participating Departments : Chemical Technology, Material Science Technology Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology and Basic Sciences Networking Departments & & : Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Objective: To strengthen the existing collaborations and expertise and also to cater the national needs in general and regional needs in particular. Scope: Energy is the basic requirement for economic growth, equity and human well being. The country progress is assessed based on growing consumption of energy in agriculture, manufacture and service sectors. The demand and supply of energy in the country has necessitated the creation of a sustainable path of energy security and development through conservation, alternate sources and environmental friendliness. Likely to address the scientific and technological challenges related energy that can reap social and economic benefits. Strength: College has a sponsored center for non conventional energy resources supported by NEDCAP, Government of Andhra Pradesh and also has established linkages with the Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad a Government of India Enterprise. Successfully executed the project sanctioned by MHRD in Energy Enineering. Offering the course electives of Energy Engineering, Nuclear Engineering and Petrochemical Engineering at UG and PG levels. Produced one Ph.D. and few M.Tech s in energy related areas Faculty has undergone training in related area during TEQIP I Phase and also summer schools conducted by ISTE and AICTE. Scope for collaborations within the country and abroad. Strategy: To strengthen the existing collaborations and use of alumni expertise. To make the existing center as a nodal center for promoting energy conservation, auditing and environment friendly generation. To make the PG program relevant for Industry and Society. Action Plan: Use the expertise available within the department and across the institutions. Identify the thrust areas of energy as scope for viable projects for PG students and for securing grants from funding agencies. Principal s Signature 19

20 At least two faculty members from the institute will be made responsible to support the curricular inputs of teaching and research. Utilize the industry expertise as adjunct faculty for effective running of the program. Outcome: At that the end of the Program, the postgraduates should be able to: Apply Energy Engineering knowledge for clean production, conservation and auditing of energy for the industry and society. Apply in-depth technical knowledge to analyze, interpret, evaluate and improve system performance in one of the specialized areas like conservation, distribution and production from alternate sources. Design energy plants and improve performance by incorporating the concept of sustainable development. Collaborating Institutions and Industry in India and Abroad: India: Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad Tata Energy Research Institute, New Delhi Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad Abroad: University of Ontario, Toronto, CANADA ARAMCO, Saudi Arabia Fuel Cell Energy, Connecticut, U.S.A., Dept. of Energy Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, PA, U.S.A., Principal s Signature 20

21 M. Tech., (Nanotechnology) Program: Program Coordinator : Dr. K.S.K. Rao Patnaik / Dr. E. Nagabhushan Nodal Department : Material Science & Technology Participating Department : Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology Objective: To seize the nascent opportunities available in this field, stimulating domestic job growth and strengthening competitiveness in international markets. To advance the knowledge leading to fundamental scientific breakthroughs and technological paradigm changes in the ways materials, devices, and systems are understood and created. Scope: Nanotechnology is the creation and utilization of materials, devices, and systems through the control of matter on the nanometer-length scale, at which atoms, molecules, and supra-molecular structures helpful to underpin innovation and progress in most industries, in the economy, in health and environmental management, in quality of life, and in national security. The innovative integrated interdisciplinary program in nanotechnology aims to give students a thorough grounding in the knowledge, skills necessary for a technicallybased career in the new high-tech industries. Strength: One of the oldest departments of the college having collaborations with number of research institutions having established linkages of research activities. Successfully carried out research project funded by MHRD. Produced no. of Ph.D s and M.Tech s in the related and broad areas. Qualified and Experienced faculty in relevant discipline Six of the faculty from 3 departments acquired training in the related areas during the TEQIP I. Offering core and elective courses in Chemical Engineering, Material Science and Technology and Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology at UG and PG levels. Strategy: To synergize the interdisciplinary connections among the departments of biology, chemistry, engineering, materials, mathematics, and physics. To derive new applications for existing tools and techniques by harnessing new substance properties at nano-scale for improving the efficiency and productivity To nurture young talent for all scientific research work and to hone skills of youth at the graduate, post-graduate and Ph.D levels. 1. Engage in nanotech Research and Development 2. Create novel techniques for surface modifications and molecular level construction methods Principal s Signature 21

22 3. Develop and characterize Nanotech Products 4. Use of Nanotech Processes in the Manufacturing Action Plan: Establish long-term support in nano-science and engineering research leading to fundamental discoveries of novel phenomena, process, and tools. Improve institutional structures so as to foster and nourish developments through networking, collaborations and MoU s. Involve the faculty having expertise and training in TEQIP I Phase Encourage the type of trans-disciplinary and multi-institutional cooperation required in this new area. Provide new types of educational opportunities to train the nanotechnologists and entrepreneurs of the future. Create the physical infrastructure to enable first-class basic research, exploration of applications, development of new industries, and rapid commercialization of innovations. Outcome: At that the end of the Program, the postgraduates should be able to: Be prepared to work in a high tech work force or pursue further higher research studies in nanotechnology. Apply in-depth technical knowledge to analyze, interpret, evaluate and improve system performance in one of the specialized areas like miniaturization, fabrication, development characterization and application. Develop teamwork and interpersonal skills for testing and characterization procedures for materials, thin films, components and packaged devices. Follow the protocols for proper experimental design, tracking and documentation procedures. Be able to apply the latest techniques and theories; have a sound knowledge in multidisciplinary areas of nano science and technology; Able to pursue careers in a diverse range of industries including chemical, automotive, aerospace, biotech, cosmetics and pharmaceutical etc., Scope for the need for continuing professional development; Collaborating Institutions and Industry in India and Abroad: India: Nanotechnology Center, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad Center for Electronics Materials Technology, Hyderabad Abroad: Dept. of Chemical & Metallurgical Engineering, State University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Al, U.S.A., Dept. of Material Science Engineering, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, U.S.A., University of Surrey, Surrey, U.K. Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, University of Louisville, USA Principal s Signature 22

23 Integrated M.S. Ph.D., (Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology) Program: Program Coordinator : Dr. A. Ravinder Nath Nodal Department : Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology Participating Departments : Chemical Engineering,Chemical Technology, Material Science & Technology and Basic Sciences Networking Departments : IICT and CCMB, Hyderabad Objective: - - To Stimulate Innovation in Research and Teaching by balancing between advancement, quality and accountability. To promote Industry Institute Interaction. For better understanding, controlling, manipulating and engineering of biological systems for the production of well defined industrial chemicals through well balanced utilization of sustainable resources for ecological advantage. To understand the numerous interactions between the eco-sphere (nature as the supplier of raw materials and energy), techno-sphere (knowledge for production and processing) and the socio-sphere (products use and consumer behavior) for production of industrial chemicals. Scope: To provide necessary education and training to prepare professionals in the many facets of the biotech field to meet the required human resources for present and future needs. 1. Establish biotech Research and Development. 2. Engage in Bio-Process Design and Analysis 3. Create Novel Techniques and Tools. 4. Develop Biotech Products 5. Use of Biotech Processes in the Manufacturing Sector Strength: College has Center for Biotechnology supported by various funding agencies with numerous projects and also has established linkages with the CCMB, IICT, Bharat Biotech, Shantha Biotech, Indian Immunologicals, Biological Evan s, DRL, Hyderabad. Successfully executed the project sanctioned by MHRD, DBT, AICTE, UGC and Other funding Agencies. Offering the course electives of Biochemical Engineering and Food Biotechnology at UG and a regular PG program in M.Tech., (Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology). Produced one Ph.D. and few M.Tech s in Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology related areas Faculty has undergone training in related area during TEQIP I Phase and also summer schools conducted by ISTE and AICTE. Scope for collaborations within the country and abroad. Principal s Signature 23

24 Strategy: To strengthen the existing collaborations and use of alumni expertise. To make the existing center as a nodal center for promoting Biotechnology Education and Research and Organize Continuing Education Programs. To make the Integrated program relevant for Research Organizations, Industry and Society. Action Plan: Use the expertise available within the department and across the institutions. Identify the application areas for Biotechnology as scope for viable projects for PG students and for securing grants from funding agencies. At least two faculty members from the institute will be made responsible to support the curricular inputs of teaching and research. Utilize the industry expertise as adjunct faculty for effective running of the program. Outcome: At that the end of the Program, the postgraduates should be able to: Since all knowledge is inter-disciplinary this program will promote the collaborations and interactions among the faculty and researchers of different disciplines and stimulate innovation in the following areas. Healthcare Biotechnology - To produce new medicines and safer vaccines - To diagnose and treat diseases Agricultural Biotechnology - To increase the crop yields and decrease the production costs - To improve food nutritional value and enhance the shelf life Environmental Biotechnology - To develop bio-control agents - To mitigate and minimize the pollution effects Industrial Biotechnology - To develop novel products - To manufacture biodegradable plastics Energy Biotechnology - To produce alternate to fossil fuels - To develop new technologies for energy conservation Collaborating Institutions and Industry in India and Abroad: India: Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad Abroad: State University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A., Rutgers State University of New Jersey, NJ, U.S.A., Asian Institute of Technology, Bang kok, Thailand. George Washington University, Washington D.C., U.S.A., Principal s Signature 24

25 2.4 Action Plan for scaling-up enrollment into Masters and Doctoral programs: To support on going efforts of TEQIP, it is being proposed to enhance the existing capacities of institution by scaling-up enrollment into Masters and doctoral programs. The College has been offering 6 M.Tech, 2 M. Pharm and 3 Ph. D., programs for the past 4 decades and is proposing to offer 3 new academic programs leading to M.Tech., degree and an integrated Ph. D., program in Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology in aphased manner. The proposed new M.Tech., programs has social relevance, contribute for economic development and technological innovations. These programs are based on the interdisciplinary nature and sound engineering principles, that can translate the industrial topography in terms of scientific and technological advancement. Master's Degree and Doctorate Degree programs are more useful for those who have higher level academic achievements and also for under taking research and development activities in engineering and technology. Department Chemical Engineering Program Existing Intake M.Tech. Chemical Reaction Engineering 5 M.Tech. Process Dynamics and Control 4 M.Tech. Plant Design 5 M.S. Ph.D. CRE/PDC/PD 10 M.Tech. Environmental Engineering M.Tech. Energy Engineering M.Tech. Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals 9 Chemical Technology Material ScienceM.Tech. & Technology M.Tech. Biochem. EnggM.Tech. & Biotech M.S. Ph.D. Course Materials Science & Technology 3 Nanotechnology Biochemical Engineering & 18 Biotechnology Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology Enhance d Intake The following will be the requirement Name of the Justification Proposed Program and Annual Coordinator Intake M.Tech., Hyderabad is being the hub of Industrial Proposed Year of Starting Environmental Engineering and Urbanized activities has relevance to start the program in the context of Climate Prof.V.V.Basava Rao change as priority area of the country s progressive agenda and also availability inter disciplinary expertise in the University campus M.Tech., Energy security is the priority area of the Energy Engineering country s economic agenda and has significance in the context of rapid growth Prof. Ch. Sailu Principal s Signature 25

26 M.Tech., Nanotechnology Prof. K.S.K. Rao Patnaik M.S., Ph.D., Biochem. Engg. & Biotechnology Prof. A. Ravinder Nath One of the emerging technologies has wider applications in variety of industries. Availability expertise and facilities in interdisciplinary areas and strength of the existing faculty To develop man power requirements in 6 this emerging area, utilizing the interdisciplinary strengths and capabilities of the faculty and participating departments Bar Chart for starting and completion of the key activities related to the Project 1. Strengthening of Existing PG Programs Starting of New PG Programs Introduction of Joint Masters and Doctoral Programs Initiate the Demand Driven Research Promotion Enhancing the Quality and Relevance of Creativity & Innovation Improving the employability through Finishing School Concept Measures to Attract Qualified Students Maintain the legacy of quality standards for imparting education and training to develop the knowledge, skills and competency for employability. Offer the fellowships/assistance ships and subsidize student loans for pursuing higher studies, while providing an opportunity for industry exposure. Offering Industry sponsored programs to guarantee the employment Enhancing Quality and Relevance The quality of Education largely depends on its Relevance. Quality is measured based on the components of education offering various academic programs, which enable the stake holders to express a positive opinion over the tangible and intangible assets developed over a period of time. Relevance is relatively viewed as the state of appropriateness concerned to the society. Creation of necessary infrastructure to provide class room environment and ambience for imparting the training. Promoting Creativity and Innovation through Research activities. Recruiting the Qualified Faculty and providing training in Emerging areas. Principal s Signature Project Months No.Key Activities

27 Motivating the faculty, staff and students to address the community needs through participatory development approach. Adhering to the norms of statutory bodies Enhancing the Demand Driven Research & Development and Innovation: University College of Technology is located on the campus of Osmania University in Hyderabad. The Hyderabad city is surrounded by number of micro, small, medium and large scale industries like BHEL, BDL, ECIL, HAL, Dr. Reddy s Labs, Matrix Labs, Hetero drugs, Asian Paints, HFCL, Indian Immunologicals etc., CSIR labs such as Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Centre for DNA Finger printing and Diagnostics (CDFD). CFTRI and CMAP regional centres are located nearer to the OU Campus. In addition to the above ICMR institution National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and Defence Laboratories such as DMRL, DRDO and DLRL are located in Hyderabad. The College has collaborations with experts in research and development work and has opportunity to continue industry institute interaction. Also it is attracting the consultancy from the industry and has opportunity to sustain. Further, the College of Technology is equipped with advance instruments for the analysis in its Central Analytical Facility Lab. The College is planning to strengthen the existing PG courses in Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology by doubling the existing intake and start new PG courses in Environmental, Energy and Nanotechnology to strengthen the college with the best student in the areas of chemical engineering and its allied areas under TEQIP-II phase. Therefore, it overcomes it weakness in attracting the best students in these areas. The Training Need Analysis (TNA) of the faculty indicates that they are undergoing for the training in the areas to enhance the skills in conducting the advanced research in the proposed chemical engineering and its allied areas. The faculty can be able to tackle the threats from other organizations and attract the collaborative and consultancy works from Industry and R & D organizations. Keeping the above points in mind the following areas have been planned to undertake in proposed demand driven Research & Development and Innovations Programme. 1. Environmental Engineering 2. Energy Engineering 3. Nano Technology 4. Innovative Processes The proposed activities will be facilitated with the help of Sponsored Research and Consultancy Cell and Industry Institute Interaction Cell. Theses cells will identify the requirements of industry and encourage the teacher to take up consultancy activity. The existing research facilities will be upgraded further for the benefit of faculty and industry and also promotes for the establishment of incubator facilities to promote industrial R & D. Principal s Signature 27

28 2.5 Action plan for improving collaboration with Industry. The college has established Sponsored Research and Consultancy Cell and Entrepreneurship Development Cell for improving collaboration with industry during TEQIP I Phase. It has established non formal linkages with industry during the earlier period, and now it will be formalized through MoU s and periodic meetings during TEQIP II Phase. As per the guidelines of the TEQIP II Phase, a new Industry Institute Interaction Cell will be created. The curricula will be regularly upgraded / revised to meet the industrial need. Testing and Library facilities will be extended to local industries who had an MoU with the institution at subsidized rates. Summer internships will be arranged for the students in the industry through Placement and Training Cell. Faculty will be encouraged to undergo short term training in industries for acquaintance and industrial problems and environment. Experts from industry will be invited to interact with teachers to discuss & enlighten the problems of their interest. Personnel from industry are included in governing body, academic council, board of studies in order to seek their suggestions and guidance in the preparation of curricula, courses etc., Organize Continuing Education Programs for Industry personnel. Provide Activity Bar Chart for collaborations in the areas of research, consultancy, commercialization of innovation and Joint PG programs Research Consultancy Joint Masters Programs Continuing Education Programs Commercialization of Innovation 2.6 Action Plan for Research Research is an important component of higher education and needs to be addressed to promote creativity, innovation and intellectual property that empower the nation. A specific Action Plan is prepared to strengthen the research activities in the institution. It includes creation of research fund, provision of support for the faculty and students to take up minor research projects and facilitate the research through sponsored research and consultancy cell. Extend collaborations and joint activities to enhance the research publications, patents etc., Principal s Signature Project Months No.Key Activities

29 2.6.1 Quantitatively increasing and qualitatively improving research by the faculty individually, jointly and collaboratively No. Research Activities 1. Individual 2. Joint 3. Collaborative % 20% 10% 30% 30% 10% 40% 40% 10% 50% 30% 20% 50% 30% 20% Provision of Incentives to faculty and students: College at its Governing Body Meeting has taken decision to award incentives for faculty based on annual self appraisal reports. Students also offered partially subsidized with travel and registration fee for presentation of technical papers at national and international seminars, symposia and conferences. Securing sponsored projects: Faculty is encouraged to secure sponsored projects by writing proposals to the funding agencies immediately after return from training or attending conferences abroad. Enhance citations and patents: There is considerable enhancement in publications during TEQIP I Phase and some of the papers received awards at national level and some of them have citations. Promote publications in refereed journals: The college will reimburse the expenditure on the publication of a paper in a refereed journal having impact factor 1 and above. Provide wide exposure to faculty to front line research within India and abroad: 95% of the faculty provided with wide exposure to travel abroad in the form of training or attending conferences or workshops during the TEQIP I Phase. Further it is proposed to encourage the faculty develop linkages with the institutions abroad to have joint and/or collaborative academic and research activities Developing research interest among undergraduate students UG students are encouraged to be part of the research activities of the institution. The young talent and ignited minds do deliver very high productive results in the form of intellectual property gains for the institution. They will be motivated with organization of annual events of science day (28 February) and technology day (11 May) and it will be used as a platform for inculcating research interest among the UG students by arranging the lectures delivered by eminent personalities in the science and technology fields. In addition to the above following activities can be performed to develop research interest among UG students. Principal s Signature 29

30 Creation of Research Fund: The Governing Body has taken a decision to create a Research Fund from the IRG to support and encourage undergraduate research. Participation in sponsored research activities: Some students encouraged to be part of Sponsored Research Projects. Organizing Research Day in the Institution: January 9th of every year is celebrated as Research Day at the college on the occasion of its Foundation Day. Establishing Research Awards: Students with creative ideas will get Rs. 10,000/- from APCOST through State Level Technical Backup Unit located College. Teachers also supported with research awards on getting any sponsored research project Collaborating with Indian and foreign institutions in academic and research area through MoUs (See Annexure) Establish MoU s with Research Institutions and Industries College has identified for the scope of collaborations with foreign universities based on the training and contacts of the faculty with respective institutions. College has already entered into non-formal networking with CSIR, ICMR and Defence Laboratories in addition to number of industries. Student credit recognition and mobility, networking joint programs Based on the recommendations on the workshop on Academic Reforms among Networking Institutions, Academic Council has constituted a sub committee look at the possibility of credit transfer, mobility and joint programs. Joint research projects, researchers mobility and international network Some of the faculty of the college has already established contacts with international institutes for carrying out joint research and also share the resources through researchers mobility in the form of secondment or short term training. Principal s Signature 30

31 2.7 Summary of Training Needs Analysis (Enclose a Copy). Faculty and Staff information is collected based on the previous training and subsequently based on the priorities of the institution considered in addition to involvement and interest of the faculty and staff and also their qualifications expertise will be taken into account while deciding by the institution by a committee constituted for this purpose under the supervision of the Dean of the Faculty in coordination with the Nodal Officer (Academic). The needs are classified into six broad areas as suggested in TEQIP I and II 1. Pedagogy and Learning Resources Development 2. Subject/Domain Knowledge 3. Exposure for Advancement of Knowledge in the relevant Areas by attending Conferences/Seminars/Symposia/workshops 4. Improving the Qualifications 5. Enhancing the Research expertise 6. Gaining of Industrial Experience Further the Faculty and Staff Training needs are evaluated especially considering the provisions of the IDP. The training needs are being assessed based on the priorities of felt needs, age, experience and qualification and also on nature of appointment. Following are the felt needs 1. The restructured contents, 2. If new courses are to be started, 3. In teaching and usage of new laboratories; 4. In implementation of Reforms envisaged in the Project. 5. To undergo training in pedagogy for new and young faculty 6. Special training Programs on Motivation and Attitudinal Change to create an enabling mind set of Faculty and Staff 7. Up-gradation of Qualifications of the permanent and contract faculty The above are based on the Institutional Development proposed under TEQIP-II. The felt needs of 1, 2 and 3 covers the Subject, Learning Resources, Research and Industry. The felt needs 4 and 6 signify the Capability enhancement. Age is one of the important criteria for efficiency and quality improvement to strengthen the capacity in skills, knowledge and competence Age Group Training Needs Pedagogy, LR s, Subject and Research Industry, LR s, Subject and Research/Management Management, Industry, LR s, Subject and Research Management Experience and Qualification are the criteria for choosing particular felt need in which faculty has the lacunae. Principal s Signature 31

32 Such trainings also can be planned and organized in house by inviting experts keeping in view the institutional visions and priorities set therein, which could be matched with the training needs of the departments, individual needs of the faculty and staff. The following areas were identified for training programs for the promotion of innovative and value added courses and research activities in emerging areas of technology. 1. Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology 2. Computational Fluid Dynamics and Fluidization Engineering 3. Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis 4. Energy Engineering 5. Environmental Engineering & Management Studies 6. Instrumentation and Process Control Systems 7. Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials 8. Management Capacity Development 9. e-learning Resources Development 10. Pedagogy and Research Methodology for Young Teachers Chemical Engineering, Material Science & Technology and Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology as Nodal Departments are proposing to offer 3 Post-Graduate and integrated Research Programs. It has been identified that 1-7 as the priority areas under subject advancement. In TEQIP Phase- II 3 New PG Programs were identified to scaleup PG Education, which also require the advanced training in subject areas. The teachers holding administrative positions such HoD, Dean, Director and Principal etc., were preferred to have training in the areas mentioned 8. The young teachers preferred to have training in 9 and 10. Further the above training is also used in designing value added courses for resource development and promotion of innovation and creativity. The faculty is encouraged to provide faculty development plan to achieve improved competence, especially in enhancing the domain knowledge and subject advancement. The priority is being given to faculty who would like to improve the qualifications and research capabilities. The ad-hoc faculty was encouraged to undergo basic pedagogy training and also develop competence in new areas of subject Basic and Advanced Pedagogy Training The basic pedagogy training is mainly adopted for training the Young and newly recruited permanent and contract Faculty. The advanced pedagogy, which includes the learning resources development are being used by even the senior faculty Subject / Domain knowledge enhancement Specific areas identified and priorities has been classified accordingly the faculty who are associated with the new programs are being given priority to complete the training in relevant area. Both permanent and contract faculty are being chosen for this training Attendance in Activities such as Workshops, Seminars, etc. Teachers are encouraged to attend the Conferences, Seminars, Symposia and Workshops to up-grade their knowledge in the relevant areas. Principal s Signature 32

33 2.7.4 Improvement in Faculty Qualifications Priority is being given to the Permanent faculty to improve their qualifications and encouraged to enroll for Ph.D., degree with the collaborating/networking institutions having common areas of academic and research interest. Even the contract faculty are also encouraged to be part of this activity Enhancing Research and Management capabilities The entire permanent faculty encouraged to enhance their research and management capabilities, preferably with collaborating and networked institution in the prioritized areas of interest. Young Ph.D s encouraged for short/long term commandment with the host institution to do Post-Doctoral studies and for Joint Research and Publications. The teachers holding administrative positions were encouraged to undergo management capacity building training in specialized institutions to adopt best practices in the institution Gaining Industrial Experience Further both permanent and contract faculty were encourage to gain the industrial experience along with the summer internship of the students, so as supervise, learn and find solutions for the industrial problems. 2.8 Action plan for training technical and other staff in functional areas. Both permanent and contract employees were identified for the purpose developing skills in functional as recommended by the respective HoD s. Except the administrative staff, all other requires customized training to suit individual capabilities and priorities of the institution Training of Technical staff Training of Technical staff in laboratories and workshops for operation and maintenance of equipments and research related relevant activities. Further, the technical staff working in laboratories and workshop are identified to send for training on need basis in the areas of equipment fabrication, glass blowing, chemicals and glassware handling, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments, lab safety, analytical methods of chemicals etc., The same has been included in the Annexure Training of Administrative staff Training of Administrative staff in the use of modern office gadgets, software and automation and maintenance of records and procedures and an in-house training will be carried out for the entire administrative staff on computer software for office applications. Principal s Signature 33

34 2.9 Relevance and Coherence of Institutional Development Proposal with State s/ National Industrial / Economic Development Plan. The proposal in some measure should conform to the government s objective of technical education and align with the states and regional economic development plan. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world is being empowered through highly qualified man power. The Development of technical education has given ample proof of its viability over the years and of its ability to change and to induce change and progress in society. Owing to the scope and pace of change, society has become increasingly knowledge-based so that higher learning and research now act as essential components of cultural, socio-economic growth, equity, environmentally sustainable development and well being of individuals, communities and nations. Our society, which is currently undergoing a profound crisis of values, can transcend mere economic considerations and incorporate deeper dimensions of morality and spirituality. Technical Education provides students with opportunities for solving problems, designing, making and doing, and addressing current trends and issues, also enables students to explore their ideas, gain practical experiences, and work through thinking processes in a safe and supportive environment. The areas that has been chosen for the scaling up of PG education and demand driven research & development and innovation are in conform with the government s objective of technical education. Action plan to ensure the economic growth and social cohesion: Organizing Techno Fairs once in two years under the banner of TECHNOMANIA with the support industry or the active participation of CII / FAPCI and Research Institutions to show case the technological developments. The programs developed or curricular changes adopted based on the recommendations of professional bodies and deliberations at various workshops. The programs offered effectively uses the collaboration with industry-institute interaction and establish collaborations and joint activities for industrial development. Industrial tours are planned for students once in every year and summer internship made mandatory for all the programs. The main objective the proposal is to cater to the requirement of the region so that the technology inputs from the institution could benefit the region s economic growth. Strengthens the functioning of various cells to achieve the targets envisaged Introduction of Add on Course Organizing Continuing Education Programs Increased Involvement of Alumni for strengthening and Improvements of infrastructure and quality education To develop tie up with various NGO S, social organizations and industrial communities for effective implementation of services to community and economy Improved relations with R & D Institutions for effective non-formal networking Activities. Establishing more contacts with Industry for Sponsored Research and Consultancy Activities Marketing of Expertise and Facilities Principal s Signature 34

35 The Interaction with people at National and International levels largely changed the mindset of teachers. Improved Documentation and Reports generation etc Setting up of Functional units with Directors/Nodal Officers to implement the proposals systematically There should be continuous interaction with faculty abroad in respective field to have advanced knowledge and introduce the contents in our syllabi and research projects. There should be exchange of faculty and students between the institutions to enhance the knowledge and also interact in programs of mutual interest Participation of departments/faculty in the proposal preparation and implementation. Department Name of the Faculty Designation Chemical Engineering Prof. T. Sankarshana Principal Prof. K.S.K. Rao Patnaik Prof. V.V. Basava Rao Prof. Ch. Sailu Prof. D. Jaya Praksh Chemical Technology Dr. S. Ram Mohan Rao Dr. V. Ramesh Kumar Prof. P. Amareshwer Prof. R. Shyamsunder Mrs. P. Shashikala Materials Science Prof. E. Nagabhushan & Technology Mr. B. Rajam Biochemical Prof. A. Ravinder Nath Engineering & Biotechnology Sri. P. Raja Rao Basic Prof. P. Laxminarayana Engineering Basic Sciences Prof. V. Manaiah Prof. J. Shiva Kumar Coordinator Dean Nano technology Nodal Officer (Academic) Environmental Engineering Nodal Officer (Finance) Energy Engineering Nodal Officer (Procurement) Director, IIIC Coordinator, IQAC Professor of Technology Director, EAC Nodal Officer (Civil Works) Coordinator TEQIP - II Biotechnology Director, PTC Vice- Principal Head, Basic Sciences Professor of Physics Principal s Signature 35

36 2.11 Institutional Project Implementation Arrangements. The college has already been functioning as an autonomous college with full academic autonomy since 1995 and enjoys other forms of autonomy since The college has applied for UGC autonomy and established various committees in accordance with the UGC/AICTE guidelines. The college has structural organization and decentralized management for effective functioning in achieving academic excellence. The College has Governing Body headed by an Industrialist and constituted as per UGC/AICTE guidelines by the University. Reorganizing the TEQIP Implementation Unit with following Organizational Structure and establishment of various cells for effective functioning and implementation of the Project. Project Implementation Setup Governing Body PRINCIPAL Asst. Registrar Vice-Principal Institutional TEQIP Unit (ITU) Coordinator Academic Financial Procurement Infrastructure Quality Assurance Monitoring Principal s Signature 36

37 Institution Development Setup Institutional Cells Curriculum Development Cell Industry-Institute - Interaction Cell Scholarships & Tracer Studies Cell Placement & Training Cell Infrastructure Development Cell Entrepreneurship Development Cell Procurement & Instrumentation Cell Sponsored Research & Consultancy Cell Internal Quality Assurance Cell Academic Excellence Group headed by Nodal Officer (Academic) is entrusted with the responsibilities of Academic Reforms and Faculty & Staff Development Programs. Introduction of New PG Programs Restructuring of UG and PG Programs Initiated the Joint Authoring of Book entitled Introduction to Chemical Engineering Preparation of Lab Manuals in association with Networking Institutions Preparing a Proposals for Joint Research Activities with Networking Institutions Prepare common curriculum among formal network institutions based on the suggestions of core group on Academic and Evaluation Reforms Prepare Training Need Analysis Financial Management Group headed by Nodal Officer (Finance) is entrusted to formalize the rationalization of funds allocated for various activities envisaged as per the Institutional Development Proposal. He is also responsible for identifying the financial resource development. Civil Works Committee is responsible for the construction of New Building and take up various refurbishment works with respect to amenities, administrative and instructional areas among the available funds allocated for civil works and other institutional development funds specifically allocated to creation and strengthening of facilities for new proposed labs from IRG and other resources such as O & M funds. Procurement Group headed by Nodal Officer (Procurement) is responsible for the preparation of procurement plan for at least 18 months in advance and adhering to the procurement guidelines based on the requisition, needs and justification for goods and services. Principal s Signature 37

38 Quality Assurance Monitoring Group headed by Nodal Officer (QAM) is entrusted with the documenting and monitoring of the TEQIP activities in the institution and also responsible for Management Capacity building, Automation of Student Services and Equity Assurance etc., Coordinator will liaison with the various groups and functional units on the progress of the Institutional Development Activities and facilitate the implementation of the project in association with the Principal and Governing Body. Principal will monitor and supervise the Institutional Development Activities as envisaged in the Institutional Project Proposal and he will appraise to the Governing Body on its progress. An Institutional Development setup is established with various functional units and entrusted with the responsibilities to achieve the objectives of the project and also overall development of the institution. Institutional Governance Setup INSTITUTIONAL SETUP Governing Body Heads of the Department PRINCIPAL Examinations Hostels & Messes Chairman BoS Purchase Assistant Registrar Library Principal s Signature 38