THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) OF THE IQAC

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1 THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) OF THE IQAC Name of the Institution: Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. (Mrs.) Sucharita Sharma Ph. No. Office: Residence: Mobile: Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Mrs. Sunit Kaur Ph. No. Office: Residence: Mobile: All accredited institutions shall submit the AQAR to the NAAC by the end of every academic year with emphasis on the following key result areas: Year of Report: Part A: 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. To initiate Cultural Exchange Programme with the Stanford University, U.S.A. The delegation would visit in this session. Special Coaching and Remedial classes for weak and meritorious students will be arranged to improve results. The college aims at ensuring that every student secures quality results. To extend the department of Sculpture and Design. Parking area for the cars of the staff of the college is to be extended. Live performances will be organized in the college by various artists from the field of Music. Part: B 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution: 103 University ranks at UG and PG level.

2 Apeejay has been instrumental in procuring first position for GNDU, Amritsar by bagging the top position in 8 items in which it represented the university at Inter Varsity Youth Festival. The college was visited by Ms. Amar Nur and Mrs. Francina Lozado Nur the delegates from Stanford University, U.S.A. on October 29, Awestruck by the quality and achievements of the institution, they have recommended a Cultural Exchange Programme between Apeejay and Stanford University. Talent Hunt was organized for the new entrants. Competitions were organized viz. Fine Arts, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental, Rangoli, Dry and Fresh Flower Arrangement, Quiz etc. Industrial visits for the students of different classes of Commerce, Computers and Multimedia were organized for their practical exposure viz. Cremica Food Industry, Phillaur: Nestle India Ltd; Ludhiana Stock Exchange; HMT, Haryana; and Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Sangrur, Mysore, Ajanta-Ellora. A number of live performances, workshops and interactions sessions were organized for the students of Music, Art and Dance. 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG): B.Com. (Honours) Computer Science as a subject for B.A. students 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction: The curricular design and syllabus for various classes is prepared by the Board of Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. A number of faculty members of our college are members of the Board of Studies of their respective departments. In that capacity they have played a vital role in the preparation and modification of the syllabi according to the changing requirements of the subject and their career prospects. 4. Inter-disciplinary Programmes started: The Department of Computers helped the students of the Department of Economics in understanding the avenues related with computers. The Department of Psychology provided counselling services-both academics and personal to the college students.

3 Inter-department Seminars are open to all the students. 5. Examination reforms implemented: 32 page answer sheets were introduced for house examination, as per University guidelines. In-house Flying squads were formed for maintaining discipline and keeping a check on UMCs during house examination. 6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc. Examination No. of Students Qualified NET 1 CAT 59 Civil Services 1 Defence Services 4 MAC Entrance Test 12 Other Services 3 7. Initiative towards faculty development programmes: (A) Campus Orientation An orientation lecture was delivered by Dr. D.R. Vij on Classroom Teaching in July Dr. Vij has retired as Principal, Government College for Education, Jalandhar, and is an eminent speaker and motivator. An interface on Filing of Income Tax was organized with Mr. Ravi Sharma, C.A. as the resource person on August 18, (B) Opportunities to faculty for Academic Development. Ms. Geeta Dutt, Head of the Department of Music Instrumental Her article Sangeet Sadhna was incorporated in Kala Magazine published in Benaras. Ms. Sushma, Head of the Department of Fine Arts Particpated in Workshop-cum-Exhibition in World Punjabi Conference held at Punjabi University, Patiala in December 2004.

4 Mr. Basudeb Biswas, Head of the Department of Sculpture a) He was invited as a resource person in the National Seminar held under the auspices of UGC at Ludhiana from 4 to 6 November b) Participated in a 25-day National Stone Carving Camp under the City Industrial Development Corporation of Maharasthra, New Mumbai from 25 December 2004 to 20 January Ms. Vandana Gautam, Head of the Department of Commerce and Management and Ms. Niti Soni, Lecturer in Commerce and Management Presented their papers on Knowledge Management in the National Seminar at Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar Mr. Shabnamjit Singh, Lecturer in Economics a) Presented a paper on Environmental Non Tariff Barriers and Developing Countries in New Regime of TRIPS at the International Conference organized by Business and Economic Society International, U.S.A. held in Rhodes Island, Greece from 19 to 25 July He was adjudged the best participant b) Invited as a resource person in the National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights organized by HMV, Jalandhar under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. c) He presented his research paper at Punjab Science Congress held at Punjabi University, Patiala and also a paper at National Seminar held in G.N.D.U. Amritsar. Ms. Richa Batra, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Ms. Ramandeep Kaur, Lecturer in Computer Science a) Presented research Paper at Punjab Science Congress, Patiala b) Research paper was accepted for the National Conference organized by IASTED, United States of America. c) Presented a paper in the National Seminar held under the aegis of UGC at Doaba College, Jalandhar. d) One of their papers was selected for the International Exhibition held at Thakur Singh Art Gallery Amritsar from 6 to 21 May 2004.

5 Dr. (Mrs.) Anjana, Head of the Department of Hindi Got her book entitled Sahityak Pathbhasha Vigyan Sidhant Aur Vyavhar published. Many of her poems and articles were published in different magazines and newspapers viz. Saropama, Punjab Saurabh, Dainik Jagran. Ms. Monica Mogla, Lecturer in Management and Commerce Presented her papers at GNDU, Amritsar and Talwandi Sabo Regional Campus Punjabi University, Patiala. 8. Total Number of Seminars/Guest Lectures/Workshops conducted: Date Activity Resource Person May, Day Workshop on Mr. Kapil, Director, All India Personality Development Radio 17 July, 2004 Dr. Santosh Kumar Nahar Violin Concert 23 July, 2004 Sufi Singer Hans Raj Hans Live Performance 26 July, 2004 Sufi Vocalist Sh. Puran Punjabi Folk Heer Chand Wadali 3 August, 2004 Prem Raza Fateh Ali Khan Performed Musical feats from Semi Classical, Light and Folk to Classical 7 August, 2004 Ms. Anuradha Thakur Dance Concert 14 August, 2004 Guest Lecture on Recent Dr. Balwinder Singh Reader- Capital Market Reforms Department of Commerce, GNDU, Amritsar 15 August, 2004 ETC Channel Independence Day, Celebration, Under weekly Programme Excuse Me With Satinder Satti as the Anchor. 16 August, 2004 Renowned Singer Shanker Live Performance Sawhney 19 August, 2004 Ms. Amelia Willaims- Demonstrations on the use of Painter & Sculptor water colours with Chinese techniques.

6 26 August, 2004 Panel Discussion on Department of Economics, Budget Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalnadhar 13 September, Lecture on How to Live Mr. Vikas Malkani-an 2004 Life Godsize and achieve internationally acclaimed your Dreams spiritual teacher 14 September, Lecture on Functioning of Mr. H.S. Sandhu, Executive 2004 Stock Exchange Director, Stock Exchange, Ludhaina 18 September, Seminar on Effective Mr. Surinder Seth 2004 Public Speaking through Body Language 19 October, 2004 Guest Lecture on Mr. Pramod Batra Management 11 December, Lecture on Living Longer Dr. Achintya Moulcik renowned 2004 Cardiac Surgeon and Chairman, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Fortis Heart Institute, Mohali 1-2 February, Demonstration on Food Experts from Department of 2005 Preservation Horticulture, Punjab February, 2-Day National Seminar on Experts were from the field of 2005 Service Marketing in design, marketing, Design Industry advertisement, media and alike 26 February, Tech Fest 2005 Department of Computer 2005 Science of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar 28 February, Sitarist Ustaad Rayees Live Performance 2005 Khan

7 9. Research Projects: a) New Implemented: Nil b) Completed: Students of BBA II, B.Com (Prof.) II, BCA II, BCA III and B.D. Sem VII have completed their research projects related to their course curriculum and the same have been submitted to the University for assessment. 10. Patents generated, if any: Not Applicable (N.A.) 11 New Collaborative Research Programmes: Not Applicable (N.A.) 12. Research grants received from various agencies: Nil 13. Details of Research Scholars: Ms. Amita Mishra, Head of the Department of Music Vocal, Ms. Anita Oberoi, Department of Music Inst. and Ms. Sushma Shair, Head of the Department of Punjabi, successfully completed their doctoral and were conferred Ph.d. Degrees. Ms. Santosh Vyas, Head of the Department of Dance, and Ms. Geeta Dutt, Head of the Department of Music Instrument are pursuing their doctoral studies. Ms. Simkee Dev, Lecturer in Economics, Ms. Payal Arora and Ms. Aarti Verma, Lecturers in Commerce got enrolled for M. Phil. 14. Citation Index of faculty members and impact factor: Nil 15. Honours and Awards to the faculty: Mr. Basu, Head Department of Sculpture was conferred with State Award by Punjab Lalit Kala Academy, Chandigarh for his work Joy in Bronze. Mr. Basu also received Merit Award from Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar for his work FEMINA in Bronze.

8 16. Internal Resources Generated: Collection through Physiotherapy Rs. 17, OPD Coaching/Hobby Classes Rs. 46, Contribution of Staff Members for P.M. Relief Fund for Tsunami Victims Rs. 49, Grand Total Rs. 1,13, Details of Departments getting SAP/COS/ST/DST/FIST etc. UGC Grants for College 18. Community Services: The Youth Club organized workshops of Art and Craft for the disabled students of Red Cross School on December 23, The Youth Club extended financial aid to the students of Andh Vidyalaya. The Student Welfare Association, the Central body of the students in the college, celebrated International Citizens Day on October 2, 2004 with the inmates of Tyagamurti Old Age Home, Ladhewali, Jalandhar. 19. Teachers and officers newly recruited: 39 teachers in various departments were recruited in the current session on temporary/adhoc basis. 20. Teaching/Non Teaching Staff Ratio: 94: Improvements in the Library Services: New steel shelves for newspapers were purchased. Reference section was renovated. 22. New Book/Journals subscribed and their cost: 484 new books were purchased worth Rs. 2,22, New journals and magazines purchased worth Rs. 62, Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback: Student assessment of teachers has been introduced in B.Com and BCA classes. The feedback has been forwarded to the Principal.

9 24. Unit Cost of Education: Total amount spent during : Rs. 3,29,22, Total students enrolled in : 1437 Per student cost of education: Rs. 22, Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issues of certificates: Computerization of administration is in process. College has its own website, which is updated for the convenience of the users. College has its own ID for timeless and convenient communication with students, parents and other stakeholders. 26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities: One New Qualis 6,53, Air Conditioning of depts. Of Commerce and Computer 76, Purchase of Computer hardware 10,89, Purchase of Computer software 23, New coolers 10, Fans for the newly built block 29, Fire fighting equipment 20, Furnishing of reception and general office 76, Furniture 6,24, Library books/magazines/journals 2,84, New magnetic chart boards 28, Musical Instruments 2,39, Purchase of equipment for Physics Lab 72, Purchases of equipment for Physiotherapy Lab 35, Water Cooler for new block 36, Expenditure on other Labs 46, Technology Upgradation: The college consistently updates technology. The college purchased various items related to hardware and software for the purpose:

10 Hardware Computers 4 CD Writer 1 OHP 2 Software Autodesk3D s Max 28. Computer and Internet access and training to teachers and students: All the systems in the college are enabled with P-3 with Internet access There is a centralized computer lab for all the teachers and students. 29. Financial aid to students: Scholarship for SC/BC students 16, Cash Awards to the students winning Youth Festival at Inter Zonal and National Level 52, Cash scholarship for University Position 54, Holders Purchase of books for toppers of house 35, examinations Total 1,58, Support from the Alumni Association and its activities: The annual meeting of Alumni Association was held in December 2004 in which more than 50 alumni participated. Various suggestions were put forth by the alumni for the improvement of placements which were well received and implemented. In-house placement by WIPRO was organized by the alumni. 31. Support from the Parent-Teacher Association and its activities: There is no Parent-Teacher Association. However, parents are regularly informed about the attendance and performance of their wards through mail.

11 32. Health Services: The college has a well established Department of Physiotherapy which also provides Health Services to both teachers and students. The department also provides OPD services to the general public also. First aid facility is provided Testing of Blood Group and HB. 33. Performance in Sports Activities: Annual Athletic Meet promotes sports activities among the students Special Coaching is provided to the students in various sports viz. Badminton, Cricket, Chess, Table Tennis and Basket Ball. Inter-class matches are arranged so that students use their energy positively and learn to appreciate team work. Inter College Sports Competitions ( ) Inter College Chess Championship Doaba College, Jalandhar Badminton (Women) Hindu College, Amritsar Lawn Tennis D.A.V College, Jalandhar, and GNDU Amritsar Power Lifting (Men ) DAV College, Nakodar Basket Ball Volley Ball (Men) Govt. College, Jalandhar Cricket (Men) Govt. College, Kala Afgana 34. Incentives to outstanding sports person: Prizes and Certificates are awarded to the sports persons on Sports Day. This year Best Male and Female Athletes were awarded on the Annual Day. Special Classes were organized for sportspersons.

12 35. Student awards and achievements: Awards: Sr. No. Award Gross Amount 1 Seth Stya Paul Award Rs. 5, Cash prize for University position Rs. 54, holders 3 Books awarded to toppers of Rs. 35, House Examination 4 Cash awards for the students Rs. 52, winning at Inter Zonal and National Level Youth Festival 5 Scholarship for SC/BC students Rs. 16, Academic Achievements: Classwise Comparative Statement of Result of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar ( ) Sr. Class No. of Students Passed University Positions No. Appeared 1 B.A. I ,28,70,123,138,147,191,2 06,283,284,310 2 B.A. II ,29,40,56 3 B.A. III ,7,10,13,14,16,22,24 4 B.Com I ,7,9,13,14,16,22,24 5 B.Com II ,6,21,21 6 B.Com III ,12,15,16 7 B.B.A. II B.B.A. III B.C.A I ,10 10 B.C.A II B.C.A III ,4

13 12 B.M.M. I B.M.M. II B.M.M. III 7 6 1,2 15 B.M.M. IV B.P.A I B.P.A. II B.F.A I ,2,3 19 B.F.A II 7 5 1,12 20 B.P.T I ,2,6 21 B.P.T II ,5 22 B.D. I ,4,5,7,8,10 23 B.D. II ,2,4,9,10 24 B.D. III ,7 25 B.D. IV ,2,3,4,5,7,8 26 M.A. (M.V) I ,2 27 M.A. (I) II M.A. (F.A) I ,3,5 29 M.A. (F.A) II ,3,5 30 M.A. (D) I M.A. (D) II M.Com. I M.Com. II M.Sc. I.T. II Commercial Arts ,2,3 Co-Curricular Achievements: Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar is the only institution in the whole country which has emerged as a National Champion in the National Youth Festival for five times in succession where 57 Universities from all over the country were competing for the champion s trophy.

14 At Inter Varsity Youth Festival, our students have been instrumental in procuring the First Position for Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar by bagging top position in 8 items in which it represented the University. The students of Apeejay College has also won the over all Championship at the Zonal and Final GNDU Youth Festival for the fifth time in succession. Position at Zonal Youth Festival ( ): I II III Boys Girls Apart from Youth Festival, our students are regularly participating and winning in various competitions viz. Quiz, debate, Declamation etc. held at Inter College Level, organized by different organization viz. Red Cross Society, Rotary Club, Lions Club to name a few. 36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling Cell: Receiving suggestions and complaints from the students and providing their appropriate solution. Creating a congenial and conducive atmosphere and complacency among students. Teachers visit various schools for career counselling. Personal attention to all students under 1:10 (Teacher-Student ratio) scheme. Regular counselling session by Psychology experts. Identification of slow and advanced learners and special coaching for them. Interaction with Student Welfare Association. 37. Placement Services provided to students: Well established Placement Cell. Special coaching for final year students for preparation of interviews. Group Discussions and Mock Interviews were held by the Placement Officer. Teachers and the Placement Officer accompany the students in the college bus for participation in job fairs.

15 In-house placements-our students are placed in the most prestigious organizations in different parts of the country viz. Reliance Group, Tata InfoTech, IDBI, Lord Krishna Bank, Spice Telecom, ICICI Bank, Architects Kapre & Mathur Associates, Jet Airways, Balaji Telefilms, Indian Army, Duke Fashion etc. 38. Development Programmes for Non Teaching Staff: General Orientation Programmes as well as Computer Programmes were held for the non teaching members of the staff. Apeejay Education Society conduct programme for all the non teaching members of all its local institutions. 39. Best Practices: 1:10 Teacher-Student Ratio scheme ensures conducive teacher-taught relationship Independent and well established Placement Cell. Special classes for weak as well as meritorious students. State-of-art Art Gallery. Effective Counselling and Grievance Redressal Cell. Promotes freedom of expression. Interdisciplinary approach. Visit by artists of renown. Industrial visits. 40. Linkages developed with National/International/Academic Research Bodies: Organization Collaborative Activities Local Bodies Civil Hospital, Jalandhar Blood Donation Camp in October 2004 State Bank of India Celebration of Hindi Diwas on Sept. 14, 2004 Local Clubs and College Various Competitions on regular basis International Stanford University, USA Cultural Exchange Programme on October 29, 2004

16 41. Any Other relevant information: A 125-member Pakistani Delegation visited the College on November 19, The delegation consisted of renowned actors, singers, poets, administrators, and media personalities from across the border. The college was visited by representatives of different countries from around the globe on January 28, A Cultural Evening was organized in their honour. Some of our students and alumni have emerged as celebrities namely: Jasbir Jassi has evolved as internationally renowned Punjabi Singer. Namneet had the privilege of assisting designers like Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and is now working at RAVISSANT, a popular design house in Delhi. Gunjan Walia has carved a niche for herself in popular tele serials being aired at small screen.

17 Part C: Detail the plans of the institution for the next year ( ) Promotion of research-more and more teachers will be facilitated to apply for various minor and major projects sponsored by UGC. Teachers will be pursued to enroll for M. Phil. & Ph.D. degrees. Subscription of Online British Library Infrastructural Enhancement : The plan for the forthcoming session lays thrust on: a) Purchase of 25 seater bus b) Air Conditioning of Auditorium c) Xerox Machine for the Library d) Construction of an Audio Production and Recording and Audio Visual Sound Studio for the department of Music and Performing Arts. e) Installation of Main Distribution Panel of Electricity for uninterrupted Power Supply. f) Purchase of Additional Computers, Printers, a Scanner, a CD Writer and a Vacuum Cleaner g) Installation of White Board in Labs and a few classroom. h) Promotion of Community Services Coordinator, IQAC Ms. Sunit Kaur Head, Department of English Chairperson, IQAC Dr. Sucharita Sharma Principal