IQAC VISION MISSION SPOT-LIGHT. S.P. College. Monthly IQAC Newsletter. Minister visits college

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1 COMPILERS: Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Wani (Department of Botany) Dr. Humaira Qadri (Department of Environment and Water Management) Syed Imran (Layout Designer) College Newsletter Vol III Issue VI-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC S.P. College [For Internal circulation] SPOT-LIGHT Monthly IQAC Newsletter Minister visits college VISION To strive, to seek, to find out, not to yield MISSION To enable the students to think logically, analytically and critically in order to inculcate scientific temper among them; To realize ones potential for self development in terms of physical, emotional, intellectual and moral attainments through educational experience; To acquire a comparative capability to appreciate and imbibe the emerging values of contemporary times such as concern for ecology, equity, credibility, harmony and cultural pluralism.

2 2 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Mr. Mah- mood-ul- Ajaz Wani (Chief Lib r a r i a n ) participated in 5 days INFLIB- NET RE- G I O N A L TRAINING PROGRAMME IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION (IRTPLA) during 18th-22nd June, 2013 at Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir. Dr. Roohi Mushtaq (Assistant Professor, Biotechnology) attended four week UGC sponsored 62nd General Orientation Course conducted from 10th June, 2013 to 8th July, 2013 at Academic Staff College University of Kashmir. Prof. Roohi Jan Department of English attend a UGC Sponsored refresher course from 3rd to 24th June 2013 on Oriental, Classical and Modern Languages and Fine Art organized by the Academic Staff College Kashmir University. Prof. Nighat Hassan Department of Chemistry attended a workshop on Chemistry Popularization on 20th June 2013, catalyzed and supported by National Council for Science and Technology, DST, New Delhi in association with Association of Teachers, Homi Baba for Science and Education, TIFR, Mumbai. Student Laurels Muvvahid Rashid (1st year) participated in Inter-College Seerat Conference on the theme "Doray Hazir Mein Ikhlaq-e - Nabi (SAW) Ki Ahmeyat Wa Afadiyath at GDC boys Anantnag on 19th June, 2013 and secured 1st position Syed Rizwan Bukhari (2nd year) participated in a Naat competition on 8th July 2013 at GDC boys Pul-wama and secured 3rd position. Shahid (3rd year) participated in Inter College Debate on 31st of August 2013 titled "Uniform is Essential for College Students" at GDC Baramulla and secured 3rd position. Student Participation Younis Ahmad Kaloo (3rd year) participated in the symposium titled Disease caused by Smoking and Chewing of Ghutka at Govt College for Women, MA Road, Srinagar on 1st of June 2013 Younis Ahmad Kaloo (3rd Year), Shaheen Majeed Wani (2nd year) and Mehvish Jan (2nd year) participated in the Translators Orientation Programme organized by Centre for Sheikh-ul-Alam Studies, University of Kashmr on 3rd of June, Three P.G. Environmental Science students, Ms. Asma Qayoom and Seerat Sultan (1st Semester) and Ms. Birjees Hassan (3rd semester) participated in one day seminar on Think, Eat, Save: Reduce foodprints organised by P.G. Department of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir on 5th of June, Muhammad Syed Bhat (3rd year) participated in a seminar titled Moral Degradation Reasons and Remedies at GDC Tral on 22nd June 2013 Two students of NCC participated in different training programmes detailed below: Murtaza Hyder Farooq Durani regimental No: JKSD/12/10515 participated in Combined Annual Training Camp of NCC held at Tatto Ground Srinagar from 1st to 10th July Aqib Gul regimental No: JKSD/11/1051 attended Combined Annual Training Camp of National Cadet Corps. held at Leh during 16th - 25th August 2013.

3 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 3 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 CAREER COUNSELLING PROGRAMME Udaan Project SPC NEWS DESK To enhance skill development among the youth under Udaan Project an interactive session was held on 3rd of June 2013 in Saif-ud-Din memorial Hall. Speaking on the occasion Dr.Yaseen Ahmad Shah (Principal) highlighted the importance of Udaan project and stressed upon the students to develop taste for such initiatives which are all aimed to create self-reliance among youth of J&K State. Earlier Bint Abbas a representative of the National Skill Development Corporation Government of India (NSDC) made a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Udaan project. She highlighted various avenues and opportunities available to J&K youth through Udaan and sensitized the students about the same. During this interaction students showed keen interest and raised many queries which were satisfactorily answered by resource person. The programme was organized by career counselling cell of the college.

4 4 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter CAREER COUNSELLING BANK HOLDS AWARENESS CAMP Students Participate in seminar on art of success Centre for Career Planning & Counselling (CCPC), Kashmir University, in collaboration with Chanakya IAS Academy, New Delhi organised a seminar Art of Success on 5th June at Convocation Hall, KU. The seminar was aimed at motivating and guiding the civil/provincial services aspirants and enhancing their skill sets. 45 students from the college participated in the programme and got sensitized about the strategies to crack civil service examination, pattern of preparation, selection of optional and other aspects of preparation. Workshop on Civil Services held A one day orientation program at SKICC for aspirants of All India Services (IAS,IPS,IFS etc) was organized by ASCENT GROUP, an umbrella organization for human capital development in J&K at SKICC on 7th of June, This seminar-cum-workshop titled How to Cope with the Changes in the Pattern of Civil Services (UPSC) Examination?, saw 55 enthusiastic boys and girls of the college participating and interacting with academicians and experts as well as icons from J&K who have already cracked Civil Services including Civil Service Topper Dr Shah Faisal besides others. The students of the college interacted at length with the dignitaries and experts present in the Seminar and were impressed with the intellect we have in the state. J&K Bank conducted an awareness programme at S P College, main Auditorium on 12th of June, 2013 Students, teaching and non-teaching staff of the college participated in the programme. Incharge Marketing Altaf Mehboob Gani, Assistant Vice President, JK Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, and principal SP College Dr Yaseen Ahmad Shah were present. Speaking on the occasion, the worthy Principal hailed contribution of the bank in the economic development of the State and impressed upon the Bank authorities that the loan waiver availed by the bank employees should also be extended to the student community. The participants were provided with detailed information regarding the services and products offered by the bank. The students were counselled regarding various government sponsored self-employment schemes and the role played by J&K Bank in delivering them to the aspiring youth. The participants interacted with the bank officials and inquired about various schemes of the bank. Career Launcher Seminar The Career Counselling Cell in collaboration with Career Launcher Rajbagh Srinagar organized a seminar on 27th August 2013 in Saif-ud-Din Memorial Conference Hall. The seminar was aimed to sensitize the IAS, KAS, Bank Service Aspirants. The Principal of the College Dr. Yaseen Ahmad Shah welcomed and introduced the resource person Rohit Mishra, CL Educate Srinagar and also highlighted the importance of such programmes in the college. The resource person interacted with the audience and deliberated at length about the strategies to be adopted to crack such examinations. Dr. Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi and Prof. Shaista Masarat on behalf of the College Career Counselling Cell thanked the resource person for such a fruitful deliberation.

5 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 5 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 Mehfil-e-Naat Competition SPC NEWS DESK An inter college Mehfil- e-na'at competition was organized by College Debating Committee in the main auditorium on 19th June Mr. Nasir Aslam wani (MLA Amira Kadal) was the Chief Guest while Er. Farooq Ahmad Shah (District development Commissioner Srinagar) was the guest of honour. Prof.Zahoor Ahmad Chat, Principal, GDC (Boys), Anantnag, Prof. Tasleem Peer, Principal GDC for Women Nawakadal, Broadcaster Shamshad Kralwari and others were also present on the occasion. The jury comprised of Ghulam Hassan Gamgeen, Prof. Mumtaz Ali Andrabi (Principal, GDC Kellam) and Prof. A. R. Bhat (Department of Geography, SP College). The programme was initiated with the recitation of Holy Quranic verses by a student of the college followed by recitation of Na'at by Ghulam Hassan Gamgeen. Dr.Yaseen Ahmad Shah (Principal) in his welcome address laid much emphasis on the importance of moral education for the overall development of youth. Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani (MLA) and an alumnus of this institution turned nostalgic while narrating his memorable days spent in this college as a student during his graduation. He hailed the college administration for holding such spiritual events and assured all possible help in the forthcoming District Board meeting especially highlighting the need for construction of state of art auditorium in...contd. ON PAGE 6

6 6 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter...CONTD. FROM PAGE 5 the college. The chief guest also sanctioned facelift of College Main gate under his constituency development fund. Speaking on the occasion Er. Farooq Ahmad Shah expressed pleasure for being a part of this soul penetrating function and underlined the need of morality and ethics for peaceful existence of the human beings. On the occasion monthly IQAC newsletter for the month of August was also released by the dignitaries. Students hailing from different colleges recited soul warming and spiritually awakening Naats which mesmerized the audience. An atmosphere of intense love and respect for Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was generated and audience got carried away into the innermost realms of spirituality. Finally prizes and certificates were distributed among the winners and the participants. Miss Nelofar Maqbool (GDC Dooru ), Aqib Asad (Amar Singh College) and Mahpara Akhtar (SAM Degree College, Budgam) won the first, second and third prizes respectively. The proceedings of the Mehfil were conducted by Dr.Bashir Ahmad Mir (Department of Geography).

7 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 7 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 Inter-college Debate Competition An Inter-College Debate on the proposition e-comm u n i c a t i o n has actually dwindled family ties was organized in the College A u d i t o r i u m on 3rd of July, Twenty colleges of the Valley participated in the competition. The Hon ble Minister for Higher Education, Jenab M u h a m m a d Akbar Lone was the Chief Guest of the function, Mr. K. B. Agarwal Principal Secretary to Government, Department of Higher Education was the Guest of Honour, Prof. Nalini Kohili Director Colleges and Mr. Z.G. Mu hammad, the famous C o l u m n i s t were Special Guests. Principals from different colleges of hailed the dynamic leadership of worthy Minister and the efforts of the Principal Secretary and other officials for creating a new history of developing, expanding and consolidating the valley and some former P r i n c i p a l s graced the occasion by their presence. The Principal of the college formally welcomed the guests and the audience. He the works in the college. On behalf of the college he thanked Hon ble Minister and his staff for the special attention being given to S. P. College, Srinagar. The Minister while presenting his observations on the occasion expressed extreme happiness over the current and relevant topics being debated by young minds. E x p r e s s i n g himself on the topic, he cited in detail both the positive and negative aspects of e- communication in our lives and stressed on the fact to maintain a healthy balance in adopting the technology. He further laid stress on extra-curricular activities especially sports for enhancing physical and mental health of children in today s times. Mr. Z. G. Muhammad while speaking on the occasion stated that it is not technology that dwindles family ties but economic interests which give rise to long...contd. ON PAGE 8

8 8 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter...CONTD. FROM PAGE 7 distances between family members. He deliberated at length on how optimum use of technology can help enrich our lives. Prof. G. M. Dar, former Principal, A. S. College and Prof. A. R. Wani, former faculty member of S. P. College also spoke on the occasion. Prof. Aijaz Hussain Rabbani former Principal, Prof. B. A. Rather Principal GDC Kulgam, Prof. Shameem Ahmad, CEO Vishwa Bharati College and Prof. Mairaj-ud-Din Sheikh, Head Department of Geography were the members on Jury, who gave their valuable judgment for the awards. The outstanding speakers namely Mehraj-ud-Din of GDC (Boys) Sopore, Syed Sumreena Geelani of Govt. College of Education, Makhdoomi Azra Mehraj of GDC for Women Nawakadal were awarded the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes of subscription to Readers Digest for four years, three years, and two years, respectively. Two more consolation prizes of one years subscription to Readers Digest, were given to Anjum Fayaz of GDC Sopore (Girls) and Sanna Mattoo of S. P. College Srinagar. All the participants were given Certificates of Participation. The proceedings were conducted by Prof. Zahida Naseem, Head Department of English and Prof. Jan Mohammad Department of English and recorded by Prof. (Dr.) Misbah Zahoor Department of Chemistry. Vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Nadia Shah Department of English.

9 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 9 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 DST-Innovative Award Function in the College On 21st of June, the Minister for Science Technology and Information Technology Feroz Ahmad Khan, presented J&K Innovative Science and Technology Awards-2012 to 8 Science Teachers belonging to various colleges and schools of the State besides distributing cheques worth Rs lakh as scholarship and certificates among 75 meritorious students of Kashmir Division pursuing science subjects under the scheme for Development of Human Resources at an impressive function organized by State Council for Science and Technology in the college Main Auditorium. Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that the objective of the Development of human resources being implemented by the Science and Technology Department aims to provide incentives in the form of scholarships to the students during their academics at post-matric, graduation and postgraduation level, so that they may pursue and continue science subjects. The Hon ble Minister said that the incentives being provided to the budding students in cash will encourage the students to fully exploit their scientific talent in a more organized manner, adding that this will help the state to produce better scientists and researchers in future. Stressing on the students to concentrate on their education, the Minister said that human resource potential constitutes the main wealth of any nation along with other natural resources. Quoting the example of Japan, the Minister said that its physical resources are very little and the second world war had shattered the economy of the country to such an extent that no one could have imagined that Country would survive the greatest calamity and today we see Japan as one of the highest per capita income generating country in the world because of competent scientific man power with highly advanced technological and intellectual competence. Giving details of the programmes Joint Director Science and Technology, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad said that under the scheme 55 meritorious students including 25 each from Jammu and Kashmir provinces besides 5 from Ladakh region who secure 60% and above marks are being provided scholarships of Rs. 300, Rs. 500 and Rs. 700 per month at Post matric, Graduation and Post-graduation level respectively with aim to promote and develop human resources in the State. Dr. Mushtaq said that the selection of the students is being made from the eligible candidates on the basis of academic merit obtained, aggregate higher percentage of marks obtained at each level by the students in respective Board/University examinations. He said the cash award is being provided to the talented students as a token of appreciation and encouragement in two equal instalments per annum. Director Colleges, Prof Nalini Kohli and Principal SP College Srinagar, Dr. Yaseen Ahmad also spoke on the occasion and appreciated the efforts being made by the Science Technology Department for the budding students. On the occasion the faculty members, teachers from various schools and colleges, large number of students and their parents, besides the senior officers of Science and Technology department were present. The vote of thanks was presented by Prof. Bashir Ahmad Mir. The event was hosted by the college and proceedings of the function were regulated by Dr. Humaira Qadri.

10 10 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter World Environment Day A visit to leper colony To inculcate philanthropic sense among the students department of Environment and Water Management, PG Department of Environmental Science in collaboration with College NSS unit visited Leper Colony Behrar on 4th of June Few years before Leper colony has been adopted by college Green Club for environmental awareness & socio-economic upliftment. On the eve of the World Environment Day the volunteers distributed food items and household items among the colony residents. The volunteers also created awareness among the residents regarding nutritive value of food and methods to minimize wastage of food. To entertain the residents of the colony mesmerizing Kashmiri songs were sung by budding college singer and guitarist. The colony residents welcomed this step and were over-whelmed by the presence and activities of volunteers within the colony. The volunteers were accompanied by Dr.Yaseen Ahmad Shah (Principal), Prof. Mairajud-Din Sheikh, Dr.Zubida, Dr Humaira Qadri, Prof. Shahid, Prof.Javid Naqi and Prof. Javid Hassan Sheikh.

11 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 11 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 NSS IN ACTION BLOOD DONATION CAMP SPC NEWS DESK A blood donation camp was organized by the NSS wing of the College in collaboration with the department of Hematology & Blood transfusion GMC Srinagar on 8th of July The camp was inaugurated by the worthy principal prof (Dr) Yaseen Ahmad Shah. More than 50 students and faculty members generously donated their precious blood towards the noble Couse. While visiting the camp District Development Commissioner Er.Farooq Ahmad Shah hailed the students for donating blood which saves precious human lives during medical emergencies. The program me was jointly coordinated by two NSS programme officers namely Prof.Javid Hassan Sheikh and Prof. Javid Iqbal. NSS Orientation Programme One day Orientation programme for Volunteers was organized by NSS unit of the college on 12th July 2013 in the Conference Hall. About 100 volunteers actively participated in the event. The aim was to orient NSS volunteers regarding goals and objectives of NSS, its inception, history and scope. Speaking on the occasion worthy principal Prof (Dr) Yaseen Ahmad Shah congratulated the college NSS unit for becoming the first NSS unit in the country to team up with United Nations global survey as outreach partner. Principal also deliberated in detail on the practical implications of NSS at college level.the event was also attended by P rof.mai raj-ud- din Sheikh, Prof Farooq Ahmad Mir, Prof. Mohammad Altaf and NSS programme officers Prof.Javaid Hassan Sheikh & Prof. Javid Iqbal. On the occasion the dignitaries shared their valuable experience and assured complete support and guidance. The introductory session and afternoon session was conducted respectively by Prof. Javid Iqbal & Prof. Javid Hassan Sheikh. At the end volunteers were administered oath by the Principal for giving their best in both academics and National Social service.

12 12 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter Scholarship Distribution Function A simple but impressive Noor-u-Din me- Morial Scholarship function was organized in the college auditorium on 6th of June Dr. Ashrafa Jeelani presided over the function and distributed scholarships among meritorious students of the college. Earlier giving the genesis of this scholarship Prof. Asiya Siddiqui (Dean Students Welfare) lauded the role played by Late Prof. Noor-ud- Din towards spreading education among the students and appreciated Dr.Ashrafa Jeelani and her family for generously donating an amount of Rs 5 Lac last year for creating Noor-ud- Din Memorial Chair in this institution. The amount was deposited in the J&K Bank and the annual interest of the capital amount is being On the spot essay writing competition distributed among the meritorious students. Scholarships were given to four meritorious students namely Syed Muhammad Ashraf (B. Sc. 1st Year), Amarah (B.Sc. 2nd Year), Firdous Hassan (B.Sc. 3rd Year) and Younis Ahmad Kaloo (B.Sc.3rd Year). While speaking on the occasion worthy Principal Dr. Yaseen Ahmad Shah hailed the initiative taken by the family and college administration towards this endeavor. Budding Researchers at Work The department of Zoology took an initiative to develop research temper among under graduate students. In this connection the students of B.Sc final year (Zoology) successfully carried out a minor project on rearing of silkworm under the supervision of Prof. Shaista, Dr. B. A. Masoodi, Dr. M. F. Mir. In the ensuing project the students produced silk producing cocoons in the lab and expressed a sense of achievement. An intra-college on the spot writing competition in Urdu and Kashmiri was held on 19th of June, 2013 in the college auditorium. This innovative idea was floated by the worthy principal, Dr. Yaseen Ahmad Shah. The main aim behind this concept is to encourage and inculcate writing habit among students especially for vernacular languages which are fast loosing their popularity. There was an over-whelming response from the students. Total of 22 candidates participated in Kashmiri writing and 28 in Urdu writing. It was decided that three prizes and 5 consolation awards in each language be given for the best write ups.

13 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 13 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 NATURE EXPEDITIONS samples from the area. They were accompanied by Prof. Shahid A. Wani, Dr. Sameer Farooq and Dr. Tasadoq Hussain. For the purpose of conducting some field practicals, the students of B.Sc 1st year, of Environment and Water management visited Pari Mahal, Botanical Garden and Dal lake on 2nd July, 2013 for the purpose of collecting some plant (Aquatic/Terrestrial) and some plankton samples for preservation, identification and further study. The students were accompanied by Dr. Khursheed A. Parray (Department of Geology), Ms. Shazia Habib (Teacher Incharge, B.Sc 1st yr, EWM) and Ms. Tabasum (LFE). The students of B.Sc 2nd year, of Environment and Water Management visited Verinag Spring on 4th of July, 2013 for the purpose of the assessment of the chemical and biological parameters of the spring. The students were accompanied by Dr. Humaira Qadri, Ms. Shaheena (Teacher Incharge, B.Sc 2nd year, EWM), Ms. Muzahib (Teacher Incharge, B.G 2nd year, EVS) and Mr. Asrar (Sr. Lab. Assistant). Department of Geology organized a joint geological field trip for the students of B.Sc. First and Second Year to Wamgath-Naranag, Manasbal on 8th June During this nature expedition students were exposed to various geological aspects prevailing in the area. They recorded field observations using various instruments like Bruntun and Clinometer compasses. They also collected myriad samples of various lithologies in and around specified area. The students were accompanied by Prof. Ashaq Hussain Bhat and Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Parry of Geology Department. The field trip was accomplished successfully and students were highly satisfied with their tour performance. Department of Zoology organized one day field trip to fisheries farm located at Manasbal for B.Sc. first year students on 29th of June On arrival Mr. Bashir Ahmad (Farm Manager) gave a brief introduction of the farm and guided all students to various sections of the farm used for rearing carp fishes. Later Prof. Noor Mohammad Malik acquainted students to various species of carp and their farming. A practical session was conducted by Prof. Afzal to make students aware about induced breeding and its implication on fish production in the valley. Finally a question answer session was held by Prof.Javid Hassan Sheikh in which queries raised by students were satisfactorily answered by accompanying subject experts. The students were all satisfied with the arrangements made by the department and were highly impressed by innovative interactions all along the trip. A field trip to Gulmarg and Tangmarg was organised by P.G. Environmental Science and Department of Environment and Water Management for the students of M.Sc 1st year and B.Sc 3rd year respectively on 9th July, The students collected various medicinal plants both exotic as well as endemic from the area. The students also visited weather station at Gulamarg in order to study various meteorological parameters and to have knowledge of various meteorological devices. The students were accompanied by Prof. Shahid A. Wani, Dr. Tasadoq, Mr. Reyaz (Teacher Incharge, B.Sc 3rd yr, EWM) and Mr. Asrar (Sr. Lab. Assistant). As a part of their project work, the 3rd semester P.G. Environmental Science students visited Hirpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Shopian on 24th June, Students collected project

14 14 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter EXAMINATION AT GLANCE SPC NEWS DESK Sir Pratap College being centrally located is called for conducting various examinations invariably on Sundays by various prestigious agencies like UPSC, PSC, SSRB, Universities, Banks etc. The examinations conducted during the current year are listed below. CBSC conducted JEE examination on 7th April 2013 for 480 candidates which is a gateway to admission to various prestigious IIT s of India. Aligarh Muslim University conducted B.Tech and SSC examinations for 870 and 432 candidates on 27th of April and 12th May 2013 respectively. UPSC conducted IAS Preliminary Examination 2013 on 26th of May for 450 candidates. It was a daylong examination held in two sessions. BOPEE conducted Polytechnic examination on 9th of July 2013 for 599 candidates. It was a single paper examination of 3 hour duration. 75 staff members were engaged for the conduct of the examination. UGC with Kashmir University as Coordinating Agency conducted National Entrance Test (NET) 2013 on 30th of June for 600 candidates. It was a daylong examination conduct in two sessions; Morning Session from 9:30 am to 12 Noon and Afternoon Session from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. 50 staff members were engaged for the conduct of the examination. SKAUST-K for the first time conducted University Entrance Test (UET) 2013 on 7th of July for 723 candidates. It was a four hour duration examination from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. 80 staff members were engaged for the conduct of the test. BOPEE conducted, Common Entrance Test (CET) on 27th & 28th July On 27th in the morning session the test was conducted for Physics paper and in the afternoon session the test was conducted for Chemistry paper. On morning session of 28th of July the test was conducted for Biology paper. 550 candidate appear in the test and 65 staff members were engaged for the conduct of the examination. Canara Bank conducted screening test for training candidates under (UDAAN Programme) on 25th of August 2013 for 400 candidates. It was a 2 hour duration examination and 30 staff members were engaged for the said purpose. Kashmir University conducted the State Eligibility Test (SET) for lecturer ship on 1st of September 2013 for 800 candidates. The test was conducted in two sessions; morning session from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and in the afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 50 staff members were engaged for the said purpose. IGNOU Steaming ahead IGNOU is the name of an effort, an endeavour to bring quality higher education to the doorsteps of a learner, wherever he or she resides. The convenience of distance mode in place of the formal full time scholarship, the facility to study at one s own pace and the flexibility of choosing ones time for test has made IGNOU into the largest university of the World, in terms of enrolment and geographical spread. We at S.P College study centre are doing our bit to fit into the scheme of this ever expanding effort of bridging the gap left by the formal education. And we have not failed. From 1850 candidates registered at the centre during 2012 session. Our enrolment has touched 3400 in Jan 2013, an increase of staggering 86%.Not only this, the programmes offered at the centre have risen from 12(2012) to 18 (2013 Jan),a clean jump of 50%. Catering to the needs of learners of 18 different programmes is a challenge which our centre has faced successfully. From instructing the learners about the assignments sending them to expert evaluators consolidating the award rolls in a proper way for onward transmission to regional centre and above all arranging the most competent counsellor and conducting the counselling sessions on Sundays to the satisfaction of learners, has been done in a smooth, hassle free manner at the centre. We consider this to be a huge achievement. A special challenge was posed by P.G programme of Psychology for which the Lab sessions had to be conducted along with the now routine counselling sessions. This was possible because of the untiring effort of the parttime staff (which increased from 9 to 19 on account of the enhanced enrolment). A special feature of the centre has been the conduct of all types of Exams. Besides TEE s of Dec and June (incidentally June 2013 saw a record 7500 candidates appearing), the centre conducted a variety of entrance examinations. The entrance test for enrolment to B.Ed, M.Ed and B.Sc Nursing were conducted in Feb 2013 and Sep 2013.Open Mat, M. Phil distance education. Ph.D English, Agriculture extension, Education Entrance test, were conducted in Sep All in all, the story of Sri Pratap College IGNOU Study Centre is a story of growth, dedication and excellence in all its facets.

15 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 15 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 SPORTSMEN IN ACTION College Football Team Scores a win The college Football team participated in Kashmir Football Festival on of June They won the match against Nawakadal club by 4-2. Bilal Ahamad Bhat of B.Sc. Fist year scored 2 goals while Wajed & Dawood Ahmad of B.Sc. 2nd year scored one goal each for the team. The college Football team participated B-Division football league tournament organized by J&K Football Association. They played matches against KSA Towheed Club of Soura and Young Club of Qamarwari. Both the matches ended in a draw. Principal Dr. Yaseen Ahmad Shah congratulated the young and energetic players for their excellent performance and appreciated the efforts put in by College Physical Director. He also assured college Sports Board for all possible assistance essential for promotion and revival of football in this institution. College Cricket team scores a win College cricket team beat Mars cricket club by 27 runs on 21th of June 2013 in the Fazil Kanth Memorial T20 Knock out cricket tournament played at Showkat Ali Stadium Baramulla. The tournament is organized by Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. Batting first SP College put a score of 131 for the loss of seven wickets on the board. Ishfaq with 36 and Wasim scoring a quick 35 runs from 21 balls including half a dozen boundaries were the top run scorers for their side. In reply MCC were bundled out for 104 runs. Middle order batsman Aman with 24 and Adil Ahmad with 23 were the highest run scorers for their side. For College Ajaz took two wickets. In the ongoing 8th Prof. Yousuf Memorial Cricket Cup SP College defeated Caset College of Education in a close contest by two wickets at Islamia College on Friday. Batting first Caset College of Education scored 157 runs in allotted 30 overs. For Caset College Ashiq scored 36 runs and Nadeem scored 17 runs. For SP College Adnan and Ishfaq took one wicket each. Chasing the target of 158 runs SP College achieved required target in 27.4 overs. Ovais scored 27 runs while as Aijaz scored 17. Ovais of SP College was adjudged as man of the match.

16 16 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 IQAC Monthly Newsletter DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Development, both infrastructural as well as academic, is a continuous process with no end-goad. We can never, for example, say that we have achieved all and there is nothing more to achieve. However, the endeavor of the developmental process is to reach closer to the goal of perfection. The session 2013 was special for the development committee for two reasonsthe year is NAAC inspection year and the new administrator, with new vision, took over the college reigns in March 2013, setting out a calendar for achieving the developmental goals in time bound manner. Till date, a lot of progress has been made in the path infrastructural development. The highlight of the works was the laying of macadam on the internal college roads as well as the main approach road. From a dusty, irritating environment, the institution is now presenting a green, clean, dust free ambience. Purchase of furniture (through SICOP) for the prestigious conference hall and the departmental staff rooms was another highlight of the on-going development works. In addition to these, laying of a concrete path from the college western gate to new block, the total renovation of the dilapidated NATURE JAUNT washroom of the library. a concrete badminton court near the Canteen block, white painting of the walls of new block after about 13 years and restoration of the fountain were the other works successfully completed within the 1st half of the session. The creation of a high-tech drinking water facility for students near the main building is the crowning glory of the developmental works of the session. SPC NEWS DESK A daylong excursion was organized by the college on 6th of July, 2013 for all undergraduate students to two destinations. The female students and staff (both teaching and non-teaching) visited Gulmarg while the male students and staff visited Yusmarg. Both the groups enjoyed this extensive nature trip and were revived by the serenity of these destinations. The Principal, of the college accompanied the female students and expressed his satisfaction over the conduct of such nature trips. The students were highly satisfied with the arrangements made by the college Administration for this nature trip.

17 IQAC Monthly Newsletter 17 Vol III Issue V-VIII Jun-Aug 2013 INNOVATIVE PRACTICES 1. Under spiritual lab a variety of moral/ value based programmes were organized from time to time in order to affect a positive change in the behavior of students. 2. Department wise extension lectures were organized with a view to substantiate the teaching-learning process besides the regular transaction in the class room and laboratories. 3. Mentorship of students was encouraged when the Principal and faculty visited library. Canteen, Parks, Play Fields and Hostel to interact with the students on the subjects other than the prescribed syllabi. 4. Experience sharing sessions were organized for the benefit of faculty to be abreast with the latest trends in the world of knowledge by engaging the faculty that participated in Refresher/Orientation programmes, presented papers in the conferences, participated in different academic and social event within and outside the state. 5. Function for Distribution of Certificates was organized to issue certificates of appreciation to the students, faculty and department for their participation in and organizing different activities within the campus and outside in order to maintain a differentiation between performers and underperformers. 6. The college has been engaged in the celebration of National Years like National Year of Chemistry 2011, National Year of Mathematics 2012 by organizing seminars, workshops. Quiz Programmes, Presentations, and Invited Talks etc. 7. Alumni of college have been invited to contribute towards creation of certain infrastructural facilities like round table for the Saif Ud Din Memorial Conference Hall and Instituting Professor Noor Ud Din Memorial Scholarship for Orphans and best students in Mathematics. 8. Besides regular transaction in the laboratories and the class rooms, Conference sessions have been organized for the students and the faculty in the conference Hall equipped with the required equipment. 9. Monthly IQAC newsletter has been published for the internal circulation in order to assess the per formance of the events in accordance with the institutional calendar Published in the college prospectus. 10. Publication of proceedings of events in the local media in order to make public aware of the activities carried on the campus besides regular transaction of the syllabi. 11. New trends have been setup to boost the morale of boarders of the college Hostel when Honourable Minister for the Higher Education, Labour and Employment had a one to one interaction with them after college hours. 12. The students are sensitized towards the problems of the society as such the Green Club student members visit the Leper Colony, Bahrar from time to time to address some of their issues. 13. The students are trained to impart awareness among the masses and in this context schools are visited by the Green Club members and various activities are organized in the school for environmental awareness.