The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC Page 1 All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013) Part A AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14) 2015-16 1. Details of the Institution 1.1 Name of the Institution Government College (autonomous) 1.2 Address Line 1 B M Road, Mandya 571401 Address Line 2 City/Town Mandya State Karnataka Pin Code 571401 Institution e-mail address principalgcam@gmail.com Contact Nos. 08232220039 1
Name of the Head of the Institution: Prof. A B Shankar Page 2 Tel. No. with STD Code: 08232-220039 Mobile: 9164065392 Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Anil Kumar R J Mobile: 9886267773 IQAC e-mail address: iqacgcam@gmail.com 1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) KACOGN10373 OR 1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: (For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution s Accreditation Certificate) EC/PCRAR/52/043 Dated 28/03/2010 1.5 Website address: www.gcm.ac.in www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/mandya/ Web-link of the AQAR: www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/mandya/iqac-report-2015-16 1.6 Accreditation Details For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/aqar2012-13.doc Year of Validity Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation Period 1 1 st Cycle B+ -- Jan 2003 5 Years 2 2 nd Cycle A 3.11 March 2010 5 Years 3 3 rd Cycle 2
4 4 th Cycle 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 16/6/2003 Page 3 1.8 Details of the previous year s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011) i. AQAR 2011-12 19/02/2013 ii. AQAR 2012-13 15/04/2014 iii. AQAR 2013-14 11/03/2015 iv. AQAR 2014-15 08/09/2015 v. AQAR 2015-16 18/08/2016 1.9 Institutional Status University State Central Deemed Private Affiliated College Yes No Constituent College Yes No Autonomous college of UGC Yes No Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No (eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI) Type of Institution Co-education Men Women Urban Rural Tribal Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu) 3
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management Others (Specify) Management Page 4 1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) University of Mysore 1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University State, UGC & University University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE DST Star Scheme UGC-CE UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify) UGC-COP Programmes 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 2.1 No. of Teachers 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 2.3 No. of students 05 01 00 2.4 No. of Management representatives 2.5 No. of Alumni 01 4
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives 2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 01 01 Page 5 2.8 No. of other External Experts 2.9 Total No. of members 2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 01 10 02 2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 2 Faculty 2 Non-Teaching Staff Students 01 Alumni 1 Others 2 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No If yes, mention the amount 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC Total Nos. International National State 1 Institution Level 2 (ii) Themes 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC Preparation of Self Study Report for NAAC accreditations, proposal sent to UGC for General develop grant and Seminars 2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome Achieving Academic Excellence in Autonomous Colleges 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 * 5
Page 6 Plan of Action 1. Apply for BVoc courses 2. Preparation for NACC accreditation III cycle. 3. To conduct more number of Seminar / conference/workshops from various departments. 4. Student Enrichment programs 5. Construction of Outdoor Stadium 6. Construct new class rooms 7. Upgradation of laboratories 8. Upgradation of e-governance system 9. To apply for UGC sponsored major and minor research projects. 10. To increase number of placement activities. 11. To increase number of extension activities 12. Bar-coding system for coding of answer scripts. 13. Upgradation of computerization to Library. 14. Purchase of library books for placement and civil service examinations. 15. Increase of Installation of water purifiers 16. Applying for upgradation to University under RUSA. Achievements 1. Initiatives have been taken. 2. SSR submitted in Sep 2015. 3. Conducted two state level seminars. 4. More than 30 student enrichment activities were conducted 5. Grants yet to release from UGC 6. New library, auditorium and class rooms construction work in progress. 7. 30 computers were purchased for internet and other laboratories. 8. Implementation of online admission system and upgradation of examination software. 9. Many of the faculty members were applied, one get sectioned. 10. More than 45 students get selected in various placement activites. 11. One refresher courses for High school teachers and two IT training for High school students were conducted. 12. Bar-coding system is implemented. 13. Library is fully computerized 14. About 2.5 Lakhs books were Purchase of library books for placement and civil service 15. Water purifiers were installed in various places. 16. MHRD has accepted the proposal for the upgradation to University. * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. 2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No Management Syndicate Any other body 6
Page 7 Provide the details of the action taken 1. Initiatives have been taken for BVOc cources. 2. SSR submitted in Sep 2015 expecting NAAC team in Aug 2016 3. Conducted two state level seminars. Part B 4. More than 30 student enrichment activities were conducted 5. Grants yet to release from UGC 6. New library, auditorium and class rooms construction work in progress. 7. 30 computers were purchased for internet and other laboratories. 8. Implementation of online admission system and upgradation of examination software. 9. Many of the faculty members were applied, one get sectioned. 10. More than 45 students get selected in various placement activites. 11. One refresher courses for High school teachers and two IT training for High school students were conducted. 12. Bar-coding system is implemented. 13. Library is fully computerized 14. About 2.5 Lakhs books were Purchase of library books for placement and civil service 15. Water purifiers were installed in various places. 16. MHRD has accepted the proposal for the upgradation to University Criterion I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Programme Number of existing Programmes PhD PG 05 01 UG 05 PG Diploma Advanced Diploma 02 Number of programmes added during the year Number of self-financing programmes Number of value added / Career Oriented programmes 7
Diploma 02 Certificate 02 Others Total 16 01 Page 8 Interdisciplinary Innovative 1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: Elective option (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Semester 15 Trimester Number of programmes Annual 1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects) Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI) *Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. CBCS pattern adopted to UG programs 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. PG History Criterion II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others 61 50 17 04 2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 19 Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total 8
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year R V R V R V R V R V Page 9 2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 80 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended 12 62 80 Seminars/ Presented papers 08 25 8 Resource Persons 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: IQAC of the college organizes seminars and special lectures for the students and faculty members. The College also organizes interactions with the experts frequently. Experts from our College and University of Mysore were involved in designing and implementing the programmes. 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 182 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) Bar code system for coding and decoding answer scripts. Online Results declaration Online document Verification 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum 55 restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 76% 9
2.11 Course / Programme wise distribution of pass percentage: Page 10 Total no. Division of Distinction % I % II % III % Pass Title of the students % Programme appeared BA 229 6 2.62 96 41.92 79 34.49 19 8.29 58.1 BSc 172 13 7.558 46 26.74 58 33.72 17 9.88 76.8 BBM 130 8 6.154 54 41.53 29 22.30 14 10.76 81.4 BCOM 155 17 10.97 75 48.38 34 21.93 4 2.58 84.5 BCA 32 12 37.5 15 46.87 5 15.6 4 12.5 100 MSC Phy 32 8 25 24 75 NIL NIL NIL NIL MA Pol SC 28 8 28.57 18 64.28 NIL NIL NIL NIL 100 100 MCOM 51 3 5.88 46 90.19 NIL NIL NIL NIL 100 MSc CS 13 3 23.08 10 76.92 NIL NIL NIL NIL 100 MSc maths 15 7 46.67 7 46.66 NIL NIL NIL NIL 100 2.12 How does IQAC Contribute / Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes: Planning : By Conducting Regular meeting. Monitor : By taking Feedback at all levels. Evaluate : Result analyses. 2.13 No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended 12 62 80 Seminars/ Presented papers 08 25 8 Resource Persons Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development 01 Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Refresher courses 07 Number of faculty benefitted 10
UGC Faculty Improvement Programme 01 Page 11 HRD programmes Orientation programmes 01 Faculty exchange programme Staff training conducted by the university Staff training conducted by other institutions 03 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 16 Others 04 2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff Category Number of Permanent Employees Number of Vacant Positions Number of permanent positions filled during the Year Number of positions filled temporarily Administrative Staff 16 Technical Staff Nil Criterion III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution 1. Encouraging and assisting faculty to apply for MRP. 2. Supporting Departments to organise seminars/conference. 3. Supporting for Infrastructure development using various grants Intimating the faculty regarding the call for MRP. Assisting the faculty for applying to MRP. Assisting Departments in preparing proposals for organizing Seminars / Conferences. Applied for 12 th plan grants from UGC for various activities. 3.2 Details regarding major projects NIL Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted 3.3 Details regarding minor projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted 11
Number 02 7 01 12 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3 5.5 13.5 3.4 Details on research publications Page 12 International National Others Peer Review Journals 40 20 - Non-Peer Review Journals - 10 - e-journals - - - Conference proceedings 08 25 02 3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Range 0-5 Average 01 h-index 5 Nos. in Google Scholar 52 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Nature of the Project Duration Year Name of the funding Agency Total grant sanctioned Received Major projects Minor Projects 2 yrs UGC 5.5 5.5 Interdisciplinary Projects Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(specify) Total 5.5 5.5 3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 08 Chapters in Edited Books 02 ii) Without ISBN No. 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from 00 UGC-SAP 0 CAS 0 DST-FIST DPE 0 DBT Scheme/funds 0 0 3.9 For colleges Autonomy Yes CPE DBT Star Scheme INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify) Nil 12
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy Nil Page 13 3.11 No. of conferences Organized by the Institution Level International National State University College Number 01 02 Sponsoring agencies UGC State Govt 3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 05 3.13 No. of collaborations International 00 National 01 Any other 02 3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 01 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : From funding agency Total 5.5lakh From Management of University/College 00 5.5 lakh 3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent National International Commercialised 3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year Applied Granted Applied Granted Applied Granted Number NIL Total International National State University Dist 04 01 00 01 College 3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 05 10 3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 00 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF 00 SRF 00 Project Fellows 00 Any other 00 13
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: Page 14 University level National level 09 State level 03 International level 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: University level National level 54 State level 10 12 International level 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level National level 0 State level 0 0 International level 0 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level National level 0 State level 0 0 International level 0 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized University forum College forum 03 NCC NSS 03 Any other 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Blood donations by students - Organized blood donation camp; 82 number of units were donated to blood bank. Awareness Programs Aids awareness, Blood donation, etc. 14
Criterion IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Page 15 Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund Campus area 31.6 31.6 acres acres Class rooms 37 02 State Govt 39 Laboratories 21 01 22 Seminar Halls 02 02 No. of important equipments purchased ( 1-10 lakh) during the current year. List enclosed Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 4.2 Computerization of administration and library Online admission process Library Computerised Examination system computerised HRMS System computerised 4.3 Library services: Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 44102 6624396 3256 636960 47358 7261356 Reference Books 18586 332 619 20000 19205 3526214 e-books 135000 5750 135000 5750 Journals 20 14140 4 9600 24 23740 e-journals 6000 6000 Digital Database CD & Video 280 280 Others (specify) Under NList 15
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Total Computers Computer Labs Internet Browsing Centres Computer Centres Office Departments Others Page 16 Existing 190 6 5 MBPS one line 512 KBPS 10 02 02 8 PCs 15 Depare ments Added 20 1 1 Total 210 7 3 2 8 15 4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-governance etc.) Computers with internet available. Governances through Exam Software, HRMS payroll and DCE web based application 4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs : i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others 0.60 0.85 0.65 1.0 Total : 3.10 Criterion V 5. Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services Organising one day orientation program for first year student Introducing Mentor system Organising State level seminar 16
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression Result analyses Page 17 Performance Evaluation Career and personal Counselling 5.3 (a) Total Number of students (b) No. of students outside the state UG PG Ph. D. Others 2473 344 0 (c) No. of international students 0 Men No % 1556 55 Women No % 1262 45 Last Year (2014-15) This Year (2015-16) General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged 103 615 40 2030 2 2788 90 589 31 2107 2 2817 Total Demand ratio 1:1.5 Dropout 1.5% 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) Latest Placement Related Book for competitive exams, Civil service exams and NET/ SLET exams materials provided in Library and reference room, Students are provided internet facility to access information, District Employment office provides necessary service to students. No. of students beneficiaries 150 5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET SET/SLET 05 GATE 01 CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 17
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance Page 18 Soft skill and employability program conducted under NSDC program No. of students benefitted 120 18
5.7 Details of campus placement Page 19 Number of Organizations Visited On campus Number of Students Participated Number of Students Placed Off Campus Number of Students Placed 02 250 40 30 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes Various activities are conducted by Women grievance redressal cell. 5.9 Students Activities 5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level 186 National level 11 International level 1 No. of students participated in cultural events State/ University level National level International level 5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events Sports : State/ University level 90 National level 1 International level Cultural: State/ University level National level International level 19
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Page 20 Financial support from institution Number of students Amount Financial support from government 1397 3380719 Financial support from other sources UOM 03 6660 Number of students who received International/ National recognitions 5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs : State/ University level 1 National level International level Exhibition: State/ University level 1 National level International level 5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 5 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: NIL Criterion VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution The Vision of the College is: Providing Education to achieve excellence in all walks of life Our Mission is to: To equip the individuals who are knowledgeable, employable and responsible citizens who are useful to the society. 6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System Yes, Various web based software for Student information, Employee information and Payroll software are used by the Office, Examination system is fully computerised with online results and IA marks entry. 6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: 20
6.3.1 Curriculum Development Initiatiatives taken to extend CBCS to UG courses Page 21 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning Seminars, Presentation, ICT based learning, 6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation Examination system is fully computerised with online results and IA marks entry, Online verification system introduced. 6.3.4 Research and Development Applied for UGC MRP. Encouragement to faculty to publish research papers. Few faculty members awarded Phd. 6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation Computers are added to various departments, Internet facility is provided to all computers, Library is partially computerised. 6.3.6 Human Resource Management Managed through HRMS software and EMIS software 6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment Through transfer, deputation and redeployment on need basis 6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration Industry visit, interaction during campus interview. One member from industry /corporate sector in BOS 21
6.3.9 Admission of Students Admission procedure as per the Government and University guidelines, Strictly roaster system followed Page 22 6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Non teaching Students Govt Welfare schemes Govt Welfare schemes 6.5 Total corpus fund generated NIL 6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No 6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic YES URC YES IAAC Administrative YES State Govt 6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days? For UG Programmes Yes Yes No For PG Programmes Yes Yes No 6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? Results declared with in 10 days of exam completion Results available in website. Online verifications system introduced 6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges? University provides experts for BOS, AC, GB Support research activities. 6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association Annual Meeting and feedback. 22
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent Teacher Association Regular visit and feedback Page 23 6.13 Development programmes for support staff Computer Training and TQM programs 6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly Gardening, green house maintenance, Rain water harvesting, vermi-composting by decomposable wastage, Recycling the plastic waste through municipality, Maintaining sanitation. Criterion VII 7. Innovations and Best Practices 7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details. 1. ICT enabled class rooms. 2. All computers are provided Internet Facility through LAN/Wi-Fi. 3. Web based information system 4. State-of- the-art Digital Library Server and use of e-resources. 23
Page 24 7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year 1. SSR Submitted and expecting NAAC Peer team visit 2. Attended UGC interface meeting for CPE at new Delhi. 3. Construction of Indoor Stadium is in progress. 4. One Day seminar by Physics, Sociology department and One State level by IQAC of the college 5. Guiding new Government Autonomous colleges to execute autonomous 6. Special lectures in various department 7. Continuation of Spoken English classes. 8. Some faculty members Applied to UGC research projects by faculty members 9. Many faculty members presented papers at National and International Level 10. Few Faculty members awarded PhD. 11. Students attending campus interviews and are getting placed to companies. 12. MHRD accepted the RUSA proposal for conversion of college to University under 7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals) Given in Annexure I *Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii) 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection Promoting the spirit of Ecological Consciousness. Educating the students about sustainable livelihood practices (Reduce, reuse and recycle). Preparing the students as ambassadors of eco-consciousness. 7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No 24
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOC Analysis) SWOC Analysis STRENGTHS Page 25 1. Highly dedicated faculty members, well equipped laboratories and hard working students are the strengths of the department. 2. State-of-the-art infrastructure facilities to keep pace with growing technological and scientific needs. 3. The College is catering to the needs of students from rural areas and economically weaker sections of the society. 4. Healthy teacher-student relationship facilitates smooth teaching-learning. 5. Focus on student-centric learning, participatory and interactive learning through assignments, seminars, projects etc. WEAKNESSES 1. Students from rural and poor economic background, lacking motivation, focus and quality and with poor communicative skills in both Kannada and English, get admitted to BSc course, as better students head for professional courses. 2. In spite of good academic records, poor knowledge base and weak language skills pose a great challenge since it takes away the precious time meant to transact the present curriculum. 3. More number of guest faculty. 4. Shortage of laboratory technical staff. OPPORTUNITIES 1. The College has opportunities to establish linkages with institutes of prominence within and outside the country. 2. To conduct Civil service training programs 3. Enthusiastic young teachers with research aptitude can promote research culture among students and an enquiry-based learning approach. 4. Staff and student exchange programmes between institutions need to be explored to achieve greater excellence and innovation. 5. Strengthening of alumni network and linkages with industries will create more possibilities for increasing the percentage of campus placement. CHALLENGES 25
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Annexure I Page 27 Best Practices 1. Give details of any two best practices which have contributed to better academic and administrative functioning of the college. The college has been constantly pursuing ways and means of introducing unique and healthy practices that are in tune with the mission and vision of the college. 1. Title of the Practice: Liberal Policy Objectives of the Practice The College has created conducive learning atmosphere with experienced teaching and non-teaching faculty who are given freedom to carry out academic and administrative activities. The Authority of the college encourages the faculty and staff to undertake various activities like organising seminars, conferences, workshops with accountability. Enunciating Rabindranath Tagore s principle where the mind is without fear and the head is held high, The college ensures and encourages liberal intellectual environment. Enhance Research productivity and encourage participation in seminars, conferences, workshops and symposia at State/National/International level. The Context Since Government College (Autonomous) Mandya, is a teaching and learning Institute, there is a lot of encouragement to the faculty for conducting quality research and its publication which enhances the quality of teaching and learning. The Practice The faculty and students participate and present their latest research in seminars, workshops, symposia. 27
Page 28 The faculty members are obtaining the research grants from UGC and students are encouraged for their project works to the research publication level. The staff and students are encouraged to be associated with various organizations, associations and society related to their area of interest, so that their research output gets maximum exposure at National and International levels. Faculty members deliver special lectures in other Institutes. The field based research of this college is always combined with community programmes and social development. Students are given open access to books and Inflibnet facility under NLIST. Evidence of Success As a result of this policy some of the staff members were able to get research projects and some of the students published their project work in reputed International / National Journals. So far 15 MRP have been sanctioned to the faculty members and 255 research articles have been published in various journals during the assessment period. Problems encountered and resources required The facilities and obtained grants for the research are limited. A research center with research grade equipments is required. Motivation is still required to improve research activities in life science and humanities departments.. 28
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