The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC 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) 1. Details of the Institution Part A 1.1 Name of the Institution Dr. AMBEDKAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 1.2 Address Line 1 # 168, 60 Feet Road, Opposite K E B office Address Line 2 KURUBARAHALLI, J. C. NAGAR City/Town BANGALORE State KARNATAKA Pin Code 560086 Institution e-mail address drace80@yahoo.co.in Contact Nos. 080 23492503 Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. A. SOMASHEKARA MURTHY Tel. No. with STD Code: 080 23492503 Mobile: 098452 57643 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 1
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: D.N. NANJUNDASWAMY Mobile: 94802 58298 IQAC e-mail address: drace80@yahoo.co.in 1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) 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/56/RAR/52 1.5 Website address: http://www.dracebangalore.org.in Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.dracebangalore.org.in/aqar2013-14.pdf 1.6 Accreditation Details Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period 1 1 st Cycle B+ 76.50 2005 27/02/2010 2 2 nd Cycle A 3.09 2011 16/09/2016 3 3 rd Cycle 4 4 th Cycle 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 07/07/2005 1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11) 2013-14 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 2
1.9 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 2009-10--------16/02/2010 (DD/MM/YYYY) ii. AQAR 2010-11--------13/2/2011 (DD/MM/YYYY) iii. AQAR 2011-12--------16/2/2012 (DD/MM/YYYY) iv. AQAR 2012-13-------24/12/2013 (DD/MM/YYYY) 1.10 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, NCTE) 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 1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu) TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management Others (Specify) Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 3
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) BANGALORE UNIVERSITY 1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University -N A- University with Potential for Excellence -N A- UGC-CPE -N A- DST Star Scheme -N A- UGC-CE -N A- UGC-Special Assistance Programme -N A- DST-FIST -N A- UGC-Innovative PG programmes -N A- Any other (Specify) -N A- UGC-COP Programmes -N A- 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 2.1 No. of Teachers 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 2.3 No. of students 2.4 No. of Management representatives 2.5 No. of Alumni 2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives 2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 07 01 04 01 04 02 01 2.8 No. of other External Experts 2.9 Total No. of members 01 21 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 4
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 04 Per Year 2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty 04 Non-Teaching Staff Students 01 Alumni 01 Others 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No If yes, mention the amount Rs.3,00,000/ - 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC Total Nos. 3 International National State 1 Institution Level 2 (ii) Themes Issues & Challenges of Teacher education in Knowledge Society 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC Organizing Seminars & Workshops for Quality improvement of Teacher Education 2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year * Plan of Action Seminar on Teacher education Achievements Organised Successfully * 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 Provide the details of the action taken Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 5
Criterion I 1. Curricular Aspects Part B 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Programme Number of existing Programmes PhD PG UG 01 PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Total 01 Interdisciplinary Innovative Number of programmes added during the year Number of self-financing programmes Number of value added / Career Oriented programmes 1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options: C B C S B.Ed. Curriculum (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes Semester 01 Trimester 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. YES CBCS Curriculum from 2014-15 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. No Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 6
Criterion II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others 08 03 04 01 2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 05 2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total R V R V R V R V R V 02 02 2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended 03 03 08 Seminars/ Presented papers 02 02 02 Resource Persons 01 04 05 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: Mentoring introduced from 2014-15 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 216 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) Double Valuation 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum 0 0 restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop 6 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 98% Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 7
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage : Title of the Programme Total no. of students appeared Division Distinction % I % II % III % Pass % B.Ed. 75 80% 20% 2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes : IQAC organises Guest Lectures, Seminars & Workshops for quality improvement of Teaching Learning Process 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Refresher courses UGC Faculty Improvement Programme HRD programmes Number of faculty benefitted Orientation programmes 1 Faculty exchange programme 1 Staff training conducted by the university 1 Staff training conducted by other institutions 2 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 2 Others 3 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 9 2 Technical Staff Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 8
Criterion III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution Staff members are encouraged to take up Minor Research Projects sponsored by U G C 3.2 Details regarding major projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.3 Details regarding minor projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 01 01 02 01 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Rs.3,00,000/ Rs. 1,30,000/- 80,000/- 3.4 Details on research publications International National Others Peer Review Journals Non-Peer Review Journals e-journals Conference proceedings 01 01 02 3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Nature of the Project Duration Name of the Total grant Received Year funding Agency sanctioned Major projects 2008 N C E R T Rs.3,00,000/- Rs.3,00,000/- Minor Projects 2014 U G C Rs. 1,30,000/- Rs. 80,000/- Interdisciplinary Projects Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(specify) Total 2 4,30,000/- 3,80,000/- Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 9
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 01 Chapters in Edited Books ii) Without ISBN No. 01 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST DPE DBT Scheme/funds 3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify) 3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution Level International National State University College Number 01 01 Sponsoring U G C agencies U G C 3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 04 3.13 No. of collaborations International 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 : Rs. 1.3 Lakhs From Funding agency Total U G C Rs. 50,000/- From Management of University/College 3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent National International Commercialised Applied Granted Applied Granted Applied Granted Number Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 10
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year Total International National State University Dist College 01 3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 03 05 3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 06 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other 3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level State level National level International level 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: University level State level National level International level 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level National level International level 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level State level National level International level Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 11
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized University forum College forum 01 02 NCC NSS Any other 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Health awareness Programme Free Health Check up Programme Criterion IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources Dr. Ambedkar Essay Writing Competition 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Campus area Renovated Class rooms 07 07 Laboratories 04 04 Seminar Halls 02 Renovated 02 Total No. of important equipments purchased ( 1-0 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 35 19 54 Rs.2,66,709/- U G C Rs.2,66,709/- Ladies Toilet Constructed 4.2 Computerization of administration and library Library is Computerized with Easylib Software for Issue of Books & Stock verification Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 12
4.3 Library services: Existing Newly added Total No. Value in Rs. No. Value in Rs No. Value in Rs Text Books 11421 1420732 329 1,17,033 11750 15,37,765 Reference Books 500 50 550 e-books Journals 25 25000 25 25000/- e-journals Digital Database 1 6000/- CD & Video 195 195000/- Others (specify) 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Total Computers Computer Labs Internet Browsing Centres Computer Centres Office Departments Others Existing 35 01 05 01 01 01 08 01 Added 15 01 01 01 01 01 02 01 Total 50 02 06 02 02 02 10 02 4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-governance etc.) All teachers & students are trained in using Computers. Internet access is available to all teachers & students 4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs : i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others Total : 80,000/- 1,00,000/- 30,000/- 1,00,000/- 3,10,000/- Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 13
Criterion V 5. Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services I Q A C has been the guiding spirit to the placement cell of the institution. 5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression The placement cell keeps track of the progress of students with regard to recruitment and pursuit of higher education of Alumni students 5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others (b) No. of students outside the state 01 (c) No. of international students Nil Men No % 24 23.52% Women No % 74 72.52% Last Year General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged This Year Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged 03 29 03 63 98 08 22 08 57 02 97 Total Demand ratio Dropout % 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) The library is equipped with essential books for Competitive examinations. Staff members guide students whenever they approach for guidance. No. of students beneficiaries 60 Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 14
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET 08 SET/SLET 10 GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 10 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance Dr. Vijayalaxmi Manu, the head of the Placement cell extends career guidance to students and organizes on Campus recruitment facilities for students. No. of students benefitted 70 5.7 Details of campus placement Number of Organizations Visited On campus Number of Students Participated Number of Students Placed Off Campus Number of Students Placed 08 83 70 20 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes Seminar on Women Empowerment & Human Rights Education organized 5.9 Students Activities 5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events 16 State/ University level National level International level No. of students participated in cultural events 25 State/ University level National level International level Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 15
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events 02 Sports : State/ University level National level International level 06 Cultural: State/ University level National level International level 5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of students Amount Financial support from institution Nil Nil Financial support from government 20 Rs.2,22,600/- Financial support from other sources Nil Nil Number of students who received International/ National recognitions Nil Nil 5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs : State/ University level National level International level Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level 5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Criterion VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution VISION: To provide state of the art infrastructure facilities and programs essential for offering world class Teacher Education, Training, Consultancy, Research and Development activities and to provide for Curricular and Co-curricular activities necessary for development of overall personality of our students. MISSION: To be an excellent College of Education providing world class Teachers who can handle the ever changing society effectively. More importantly to instill amongst our students good character, human values and other attributes which enable them to become good citizens. 6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System The institution is in the process of implementing Management Information System Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 16
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: 6.3.1 Curriculum Development Members of Staff are involved in revision of B.Ed. Curriculum- C B C S 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning Smart Boards are used in Three Lecture Halls 6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation Tests, Seminars, Practical activities & Assignments are valued internally 6.3.4 Research and Development The institution encourages staff to undertake Research Projects. Two members of staff have registered for Ph. D. in Education. Three teachers are recognised Research Guides of Bangalore University 6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation There are 11,750 Books, 50 Computers with LAN facility, Language Laboratory with 10 Computers, 3 Smart Boards, 4 O H Ps, 3 LED TVs, Two Public address systems, One Conference hall/ Board room Public address system 6.3.6 Human Resource Management Guest lectures are organised by eminent personalities. Subject experts are invited to the Institution 6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment Two Staff members were appointed in 2014. Requested the State Govt. to permit filling up of vacant posts 6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration Institution has collaboration with Lions Club, University, CBR network (South Asia) and Practice in teaching Schools 6.3.9 Admission of Students 25% of students under Management Quota are selected on Merit basis. 75% of the seats are filled up by the State Govt. on Merit Cum Reservation Basis Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 17
6.4 Welfare schemes Teaching Non teaching Students Awards to Teachers for pursuing research Loan facility and study leave Hostel facility, Book bank, computer training, Language development Programme, Scholarship facility 6.5 Total corpus fund generated 10 Lakhs 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 University YES Principal Administrative YES D C E, C P I, Management YES General Secretary of K P E Society 6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days? For UG Programmes Yes No For PG Programmes Yes No 6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? CBCS introduced from 2014-15 by the University 6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges? Not Applicable 6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association Alumni students organise Inaugural function, Teachers Day celebration, extend all possible support to organise seminars & workshops. Celebration of International Women s day Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 18
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent Teacher Association Parents attend the Parents Meet and give guidance & moral support to all the academic activities of the institution 6.13 Development programmes for support staff Leave facility, Encouragement for higher studies, Organizing training programs 6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly Campus is kept clean by placing dustbins in all corners of the building. E- waste material is sent for recycling. Planting of Trees, Pot culture 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. The IQAC undertook the initiative to organize Seminars and Workshops by getting sponsorship from University Grants Commission. Under the guidance of IQAC two programs were organized. Also IQAC made recommendations for enhancement of equipments to make teaching learning more effective--purchase of ICT equipments, training to staff to use the LCD, Interactive Board/ Smart Board 7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year Arranged Induction program to students. Framing of Annual calendar of events. Work distribution to staff. Constitution of Subject Clubs & Committees 7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals) Morning College prayer Buddha Vandana, Subject club activities, organising Seminars are the best practices of the institution. News reading session in English & Kannada. Biometric System of Attendance. Maintenance of Work Diary, Encouragement to Research Activities, Research projects *Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii) Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 19
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection Guest lectures are organized to create awareness among students to conserve our environment. Tree Plantation in the Campus was undertaken. 7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No 7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis) Constructed Ladies Hostel. The institution has potential to run P G Course & is awaiting sanction from NCTE. Institution is placed as number One institution by Academic Audit Committee of Bangalore university with CGPA 96% 8. Plans of institution for next year P G Course in Education and Research Centre in Education planned FROM 2015-16 Name: D N Nanjundaswamy Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Name: Dr. A. Somashekara Murthy Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC *** Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 20
ANNEXURE Dr. AMBEDKAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, J.C.NAGAR, BANGALORE-086 NAAC Accredited : A Grade PROVISIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF B.Ed. I SEMESTER 2013-14 DATE NAME OF THE EVENT 03/02/2014 Commencement of B.Ed. I Semester Lecture Classes 20/02/2014 Talents Day 26/02/2014 Inaugural Function of B.Ed. Course and Club Activities 03/03/2014 To Communication Skills Programme 06/03/2014 03/04/2014 To Community Living Camp 05/04/2014 07/04/2014 To Seminar presentation in all Papers 26/04/2014 14/04/2014 Dr. Ambedkar Jayanthi Celebration 21/04/2014 To Micro-Teaching Programme 26/04/2014 03/05/2014 Last day for submission of Seminar Papers & Practical Activities 08/05/2014 To Test in all Papers 10/05/2014 24/05/2014 Last Working Day of B.Ed. I Semester 02/06/2014 Commencement of B.Ed. I Semester Theory Examination 30/06/2014 Re-Opening of College for B.Ed. II Semester Lecturer Classes Date: 03/02/2014 (Dr. A. Somashekara Murthy) Professor & Principal Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 21
Dr. AMBEDKAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BANGALORE. NAAC Accredited: A Grade PROVISIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF B.Ed. II SEMESTER 2013-14 DATE NAME OF THE EVENT 14/07/2014 Re-opening Day of Second Semester Classes 16/07/2014 to Workshop on Lesson Planning 18/07/2014 21/07/2014 Founder s Day Celebration 22/07/2014 & Demonstration Lessons I Series in all Subjects 23/07/2014 24/07/2014 Commencement of Practice in Teaching Session 07/08/2014 Demonstration Lessons II Series 22/08/2014 Demonstration Lessons III Series 10 /09/2014 to Criticism Lessons 20/09/2014 22/09/2014 Lecture Classes as per Time-table onwards 02/10/2014 Gandhi Jayanthi Celebration 10/11/2014 to B.Ed. Practical Examinations 18/11/2014 24/11/2014 Last Day for submission of Class Records and Assignments 01/12/2014 to Tests in all Papers 03/12/2014 06/12/2014 Homage to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar 10/12/2014 to 13/12/2014 Educational Excursion 24/12/2014 Last Working Day of Second Semester 31/12/2014 onwards Commencement of II Semester Theory Examinations Date: 12/07/2014 (Dr. A. Somashekara Murthy) Professor & Principal Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 22
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