&ana iva&ana AaiNa sausamskar yaamsaazi isaxanap`saar isaxanamahyai- Da^.baapUjaI saalumko Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha s Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor College (Arts, Commerce & Science ) Loni Kalbhor, Tal- Haveli, Dist-Pune, (Maharashtra). Pin Code 412201 Website :- www.sgkcollege.com Assessment and Re-accreditation Report RAR 2012-2013
&ana iva&ana AaiNa sausamskar yaamsaazi isaxanap`saar isaxanamahyai- Da^.baapUjaI saalumko Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha Kolhapur. THE MEANING OF THE EMBLEM AND EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT Water, Louts flower, Lamp Flame Light & Om have been incorporated in the emblem of the institution. WATER :-Water is life & it s waves means entrepreneurship. A LOTUS FLOWER :- A lotus flower is a symbol of Indian Culture. A louts flower stands for pure water, Every petal has the word Education on it. LAMP FLAME & LIGHT :- These are the symbols of Knowledge. A lamp lights another lamp in the same way education should be spread. There are two lamps on the two petals. Knowledge, Science & Inculcation these words have been written on the flame of the lamp. Knowledge & Science means education. ² :- From the light of the lamp divine words emerge. Where there is inculcation of good qualities, god is there.
To, Director, NAAC, Bangalore. Subject:- Submission of Assessment and Re-accreditation Report. Respected Sir, With reference to the above I am submitting herewith Five Copies of Assessment and Re-accreditation Report of this college, duly corrected in all respect, for your information and necessary perusal. Kindly acknowledge the receipt for the same. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Encl :- As above. (Dr.J.S.Deshmukh)
INDEX PARTS CONTENTS PAGE NO. A Preface of the Institution 1 B Executive Summary 2-5 C Profile of the Institution 6 17 D Criteria-wise Analytical Reports i. Criterion I Curricular Aspects ii. Criterion II Teaching Learning & Evaluation iii. Criterion III Research Consultancy And Extension iv. Criterion IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources v. Criterion V Students Support And Progression vi. Criterion VI Governance, Leadership And Management vii. Criterion VII - Innovations And Best Practices. 18 32 33 57 58-85 86 99 100 119 120 139 140 148
E Inputs of the Departments i. Department of English ii. Department of Marathi iii. Department of Hindi iv. Department of Economics v. Department of History vi. Department of Political Science vii. Department of Commerce 149 155 156-162 163 169 170 177 178 184 185 190 191 200
PREFACE It gives me a pleasure to submit this Assessment and Reaccreditation Report prepared by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of our college to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). We have tried our level best and made sincere efforts for preparing this AQAR. This report has been presented as per the guidelines framed by the NAAC. It is a matter of pride and privilege for our college to submit the same to the NAAC Bangalore. We have highlighted our qualities in this report. This year we have concentrated and made honest efforts to comply previous plans and proposals, as per directions given by NAAC, so that we can achieve our institution s motto. &ana iva&ana AaiNa sausamskar yaamsaazi isaxanap`saar Education for Knowledge, Science and Inculcation of Good Values We hope and believe that the same may be as per your expectations. Dr.Jaysingrao Deshmukh Principal S.G.K.College Loni Kalbhor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Parent Institution Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur was established in 1954 by a great educationist and foreseer, late Dr.Bapuji Salunkhe to open the door of education to the rural youth. His philosophy aimed at with the motto The Spread of Education for Knowledge, Scientific Attitude and Inculcation of Good Values has inspired thousands of students and teachers. For more than five decades the institution has been imparting knowledge and education through 369 branches, spread across fourteen major districts of Maharashtra namely Kolhapur, Sangali Satara, Pune and Raigad etc. There are a few branches even in Karnataka State. Late Dr.Bapuji a Vedic Scholar and a great admirer of Hindu Traditions based his educational philosophy on five principles namely Truth, Character, Honesty, Freedom from Exploitation, Sacrifice and Service. In the present scenario, with changing circumstances, the institution has adopted some progressive measures and has started schools and colleges with professional courses, so that our rural youth do not lag behind in this age of Science and Computer technology. Today the institution runs 369 Knowledge Centers, imparting education to the students in remote and tribal areas of Maharashtra. The institution runs Kindergartens, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Higher Secondary Schools, Senior Colleges, D.Ed, B,Ed, Law Colleges, Nursery, Engineering Colleges etc. The College - Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce & Science College, Loni Kalbhor was established in June 1984, to open the door of higher education to the rural youths, especially boys & girls of the farmers and farmworkers of and around Loni kalbhor. Late Shri Ganpatrao Kalbhor alias Mama and late Dr.Bapuji Salunkhe, the founder of Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur, along with some wellwishers of the Society, took initiative to establish this college. Loni Kalbhor is an agricultural village situated on the bank of the river Mula-Mutha. Loni Kalbhor is on the outskirts of Pune, the so called Seat of Education. The young boys and girls cannot afford to go
to Pune for higher education. This college has availed the opportunity of higher education to these rural youths. Today our college is 28 years old and has created a distinct place in the minds of the citizens. The college has two faculties Arts and Commerce. The students of Arts Faculty can offer English, Marathi, Hindi, History, Politics and Economics as Special subject at degree level and the students of the Commerce can faculty offer Accountancy and Costing and Marketing as Special Subjects at degree level. In the past the college had Science faculty too. Unfortunately the Science faculty was closed due to the lack of the sufficient number of students. The college has well-equipped three storied building, a huge playground, a well tendered garden. The facilities for indoor and outdoor games are available in the college Gymkhana. The library has been enriched by the text books and reference books and other reading materials. The college has started Post Graduate Degree Programs M.Com in the academic year 2008.2009 and M.A. Economics since2012-2013. The college also runs a Study Center of Y.C.M.O.U, Nashik. The students can obtain B.A, B.Com & M.B.A Degrees through distance mode of learning. The college also runs a computer technology center of T.M.C. Mumbai. The college has been recently included in the list 2(f)/12(B) of the UGC. Our college imparts the quality education guided by the goals and objectives set by our mother institution. Our students have been successfully working in the various fields like teaching, police department, politics, business and industry etc. Some of our faculty members have been members of the university examination committees like Vigilance Committee, Examiners, Moderators, Paper Setters and so on. Some of them have written text books and others have been guides to research students. Some of Faculty members have registered their names for Ph.D and others have submitted Minor and Major projects to the B.C.U.D of University of Pune. One of our staff members has been elected as a member of Board of Studies of Business Management and Faculty member of Commerce Faculty of Pune university We are trying to shape the all round personality of our students through extra curricular activities and co-curricular activities. We are
trying to equip our students with necessary skills so that they will have bright future. In addition to this we make efforts to develop such habits and inculcate virtues as to help them become responsible citizens. SWOC Analysis of the Institution - Strength :- i ii iii iv v vi vii viii 2f/12B Recognition College Website Computerization of the library P.G. Courses M.Com, M.A.Economics Enhancement of Infrastructure Rise in Student Strength Women Empowerment Cell, NSS Good Academic Potential in the Department of Marathi, Hindi,History, Economics and Commerce ix x xi xii xiii Students Participation in Administration through Student Council Donation of books from students Strong Cultural Department Good Research Cultural Number of creative Writers xiv Efficient Librarian, her certain Innovative Practices. Weaknesses of the Collegei. Not Sufficient use of ICT by Faculty ii. More Major/Minor Research Projects to be submitted to iii. iv. No Primary Health Center No Canteen v. No Separate Departments
Opportunities of the College.- i. Number of News paper can be increased in library ii. iii. iv. To reinstate Science faculty To increase Computer literacy among faculty To provide separate reading room v. To procure funds from the University/UGC vi. Enhancing further Research Culture. Challenges to the College i. Participation of Girls students in Gymkhana ii. To fulfill increasing need of infrastructure iii. To get funds from UGC Future Plans of the Institution i. Separate Department Rooms ii. A Recreation Hall iii. Separate Center Library iv. Reinstatement of Science faculty v. PG Courses in Marathi, Hindi etc vi. Ladies Hostel vii. A Multi-purpose Hall
B. Profile of the Affiliated /Constituent College 1. Name and address of the college :- Name : Samajbhushan Ganpatrao Kalbhor Arts, Commerce and Science College, Loni Kalbhor Address : A/P- Loni Kalbhor, Tal Haveli, Dist - Pune City : Loni Kalbhor Pin : 412201 State : Maharashtra Website : www.sgkcollege.com 2. For communication : Designation Name Telephone with STD code Mobile Fax Email Principal Dr.Jaysingrao O: 020-26913846 9423269832 020-26913846 sgkcolleg S. Deshmukh R: 020-26913846 eloni@g mail.com Vice Principal -- O: -- R: -- -- -- Steering Committee Coordinator Shri.Popat K. Chand O: 02026913846 R: 020-26911045 9822679149 020-26913846 chandpo pat@yah ho.in 3. Status of the of Institution : Affiliated College Õ Constituent College Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution : a. By Gender i.for Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education Õ b. By shift i. Regular Õ ii. Day iii. Evening 5. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes No Õ If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. 6. Source of funding : Government Grant-in-aid Õ Self-financing Any other 7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 15/06/1984 (dd/mm/yyyy) b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) University of Pune c. Details of UGC recognition:- Under Section Date, Month & Year (dd-mm-yyyy) Remarks (If any) i. 2 (f) 16.03.2012 -- ii. 12 (B) 16.03.2012 -- (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) Under Recognition/Approval Day, Month Validity Remarks Section/clause details and Year Institution/Department/ (dd-mm- Programme yyyy) i. ii. N.A iii. iv. (Enclose the recognition/approval letter) 8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? Yes No Õ If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? Yes No 9. Is the college recognized. a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes No Õ If yes, date of recognition: (dd/mm/yyyy) b. for its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No Õ If yes, Name of the agency and Date of recognition: (dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts: Location * Campus area in sq. mts. Built up area in sq. mts. Rural 2.32 hector 16.483 Sq.mts (* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify) 11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement. Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities - Yes Sports facilities play ground - Yes swimming pool Nil gymnasium - Yes Hostel - Boys hostel Nil i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) Girls hostel - Nil i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) Working women s hostel - Nil i. Number of inmates ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available -- cadre wise) - Nil Cafeteria -- - Nil Health centre Yes (There is a Primary Health Centre in front of the college) First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance. Health centre staff Qualified doctor Full time Part-time Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time Facilities like banking, post office, book shops - Nil Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff - Nil Animal house - Nil Biological waste disposal - Yes Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage - Yes Solid waste management facility - Yes Waste water management - Yes Water harvesting Yes
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year) Sr. Programme Name of the Duration Entry Medium Sanctio No. of No. Level Programme/ Qualifica of ned/app studen Course tion instructi roved ts on Student admitt strength ed 1 Under- Graduate B.A-I,II,III B.Com- I,II,III 3 years H.S.C Marathi English 120 Per Class 624 2 Post-Graduate M.A Eco M.Com. 2 years B.A.(Eco) B.Com Marathi English 120 Per Class 30 3 Integrated Programmes PG -- -- -- -- -- -- 4 Ph.D. -- -- -- -- -- -- 5 M.Phil. -- -- -- -- -- -- 6 Ph. D. -- -- -- -- -- -- 7 Certificate courses -- -- -- -- -- -- 8 UG Diploma -- -- -- -- -- -- 9 PG Diploma -- -- -- -- -- -- 10 Any Other (specify and provide details) YCMOU B.A.-I,II,III B.Com- I,II,III M.B.A- I,II 3 years 3 years 2 years Any graduate Marathi English English 100 100 40 25
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes Õ No If yes, how many? 05 14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any? Yes Õ No Number 08 15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.) Particulars UG PG Research Science -- -- -- Arts Õ Õ -- Commerce Õ Õ -- Any Other not covered above -- -- -- 16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc,MA,M.Com ) a. annual system Õ b. semester system Õ c. trimester system 17. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Based Credit System - b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach 04 c. Any other ( specify and provide details) -
18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education? Yes No Õ If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s). (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:.. c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately? Yes No Õ 19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education? Yes No Õ If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s). (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity: c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education Programme separately? Yes No
20.Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution Positions Teaching faculty Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Non-teaching staff Technical staff *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC / University / State Government 1-5 1 7 2 12 - - - Recruited Yet to recruit - - - - 4-5 - - - Sanctioned by the Management/society or other authorized bodies - - - - - - - - - - Recruited Yet to recruit - - - - - - - - - - *M-Male *F-Female 21. Qualifications of the teaching staff : Highest qualification Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. 01-01 - 01-03 M.Phil. - - 02 00 00 01 03 PG - - 02 01-02 01 06 Temporary teachers Ph.D. M.Phil. PG 01 03 04 Part-time teachers Ph.D. M.Phil. PG
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the Õ College. 23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. Categories 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Mal e Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Fema le Mal e Fema le Mal e Fema le Mal SC 32 30 34 25 42 35 60 35 ST 01 01 02 01 04 03 02 02 OBC 40 35 35 24 30 26 50 22 General 160 101 205 140 200 119 220 201 Others 14 10 20 20 26 20 35 27 e Fema le 24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year: Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same state 624 30 - - 654 where the college is located Students from other states of India - - - - - NRI students - - - - - Foreign students - - - - - Total 624 30 654 25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) 2011-12 UG B.A 11.54 B.Com- 10.71 PG 20.00 26. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled ) (a) including the salary component (b) excluding the salary component Rs.30807.53 Rs.8298.29
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? Yes Õ No If yes, a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University Yes Õ No b) Name of the University which has granted such registration. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik c) Number of programmes offered 03 d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council. Yes Õ No 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the rogramme/course offered B.A-I - 1:32 M.A 1:5 B.Com 1:50 M.Com 1:10 29. Is the college applying for Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Õ Cycle 3 Re-Assessment: Õ (Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-accreditation) 30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only) Cycle 1: 04-11-2004 (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result.. Cycle 2: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result.. Cycle 3: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result.. * Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year. 297 days 32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 241 days 33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC. 01-12-2004 (dd/mm/yyyy). 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC 21-9-2012. AQAR (i) 21-09-2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (ii) 21-09-2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iii) 21-09-2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iv) 21-09-2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (v) 21-09-2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) 35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information).
CRITERION - I CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders. &ana iva&ana AaiNa sausamskar yaasaazi isaxana p`saar isaxanamahyai- Da^.baapUjaI saalumko To dedicate itself sanstha adopted this motto representing its goals as- To bring about a social change in common man s life through spread of education. To inculcate the basic values in life, truth, honesty, character, love social service, sacrifice and to do away with exploitation, being the aim of our sanstha. To provide primary, secondary and higher education in Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Social Science, Technical, Law, Education and professional education etc. thereby effecting cultural growth of the society at large. To produce model and devoted social workers whose aptitude is desire to bring about social development. The management lays emphasis on the purity of thought, action and word There shall be no discrimination on grounds of caste, creed, religion or colour in the society and in all its branches. The management shall keep itself aloof from politics Following the model of the ancient Gurukul system teachercum-worker shall act as an ideal educator and thereby give rise to new educational system, which will lay stress on sacrifice, honesty, truth, equality and brotherhood.
The visions and goals of the institution are communicated to i) The students through the prospectus ii) To the faculty, to the staff at the time of appointment and interactions with the management iii) To the stakeholders during various meets, functions, celebrations etc. 1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s). The institution develops and deploys action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum. In following ways The college has fixed the plan of action to achieve the progressive global standard of a quality through new modalities in teaching and learning and other activities and tried to improve the competence of the students. i) Calendar of the Academic year We prepare a date wise and month wise Calendar for every year for the different programs academic, extra co-curricular, curricula activities to be carried out during every academic year. Its very essential to form working committees and department to carry out daily routine work of college as well as co-curricular and allied activities. ii) By preparing timetable, teaching plans by the individual teaches iii) We organize seminars in different subjects, Quality Improvement Programs, Special Guidance Program for the weake student in the subjects Commerce, English, Economics Accountancy and Business Economics iv) Additional Academic Development. We organize a Lecture Series with help of University of Pune. We arrange study tours.
1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices? Our institute provides support immensely both is procedural and practical ways to the teacher for effectively translating the curriculum and in proving teaching practices. Various initiatives towards faculty development are adopted successfully. Eminent teachers are invited to deliver lectures to faculty. Teacher are encouraged to attend and participate in refresher courses, seminar Work shops etc. for upgrading themselves and adapt themselves for current dynamic trends of education.the teachers have participated in seminars workshop conference, paper presentation at sate level national level. Eminent subject teachers from the other colleges and University are invited to address the students, Sufficient infrastructure, good library facility. 1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other Statutory agency. Innovations in curriculum design and transition - The lecture method is followed for most of the course. The audio visual aids like television are used in the teaching. To make the learning process more interactive, the practices like pre-reading activates in languages and literature courses, competition, question- answer,oral presentation seminars posters preparation are used in teaching. The teaching session begin with warming up of questions on relevant topic for more participation and session gears up with deeper information with its application day to day life Practical and oral tests are conducted for some course like functional English and Commerce. Field and Industrial visits are organized by Economics, Commerce, History,Political Science departments. The seminars /workshops /Academic Expert Lectures are organized every year by the respective departments and the staff and the students are involved in the activities. The Project Based Learning takes place in as a part of curriculum for the subjects, Economics, Commerce and Environment Science. For
degree course in the commerce course Business Correspondence the Computers concepts is compulsory in learning process. The students are provided with all the amenities to acquire the computer skills, they are expected to acquire. The institution has established a linkages with the following establishments and cooperative organization since the previous assessment- i) Sadhana Co-Operative Bank. Ltd., Hadapsar, Loni Kalbhor. ii) iii) iv) Vishay Comp, Ltd, Loni kalbhor Rama Krushi Rasayan, Loni kalbhor Shivajirao Bhosale Co- Operative Bank, Ltd, Loni kalbhor. 1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? The Institution interacts activetly with various stakeholders, beneficiaries in effective operationalization of the curriculum. These include dignitaries from industry, seniors from research bodies domain experts, subject matter experts are invited for sharing their vast knowledge and experience with students. This activity helps students to mould, remold themselves towards the currents expectations of the industry. The Institution also provides placement services to the students and there by offers career counseling to them. All the major career opportunities are brought to the notice of the students by the placement officer. The experts from university, research bodies provide personal counseling, information and offer guidance for personality development and enrichment of communication skills. Thus institution maintains and nurtures cordial and long term relationship with the external stakeholders.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc. The contribution of the institution to the development of curriculum of the University. i) Some members of the staff represent the Board of the Studies. ii) The students during the classroom teaching and after the examination results are declared. iv) The teachers attend various seminars on revising restructuring of the curriculum. some of the faculty members are question paper setters examiners moderators, they convey their feedback on this various forum The institutional organizes seminars workshops on the curriculum when it is revised the suggestion are made and conveyed to the Board of studies. 1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university)by it? If yes, give details on the process ( Needs Assessment, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed. The University develops curriculum for the courses like B.A, B.Com, M.Com and M.A. So the institution follows the curriculum prescribed by the university. The institution has developed self financed, job oriented, IT Diploma and U.G. Courses in collaboration with T.M.C. Mumbai. 1.1.8 How does institution analyze /ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? The college has fixed the plan of action to analyze the stated objectives of curriculum which are achieved in course implementation.
1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. The college offers wide range of U.G and certificate programme. Degree courses, under graduate degree programmas include B.A degree course with six courses specialization. B.Com with two specialization As listed in table below. Arts faculty Commerce faculty B.A B.Com English ( C )Special General Cost and works Accounting Hindi - Special - General Marketing Management Marathi - Special - General II B.A./B.Com Economics -Special - General History - Special - General Political Science - Special General Environmental science M.A I.T. Courses B.A. / B.Com I Y.C.M.O.U M.B.A. B.C.A and B.B.A. Of T.M.C. The learner has two options to select a degree course i.e B.A and B.Com But while selecting subjects of his / her choice she / he has sufficient options. 1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If Yes', give details. Yes the college offers B.A / B.Com and M.Com / M.A P.G courses Along with these courses student can join Diploma or P.G Diploma courses. in Information Technology offered by Technology Center established by the college.
1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. Elective option Students have the option to select the subjects from the for Degree courses Undergraduate program options Arts faculty F.Y.B.A - Student can chose any five subjects out of the remaining optional Subject :- Compulsory English Optional Subject :- i) Marathi/ Add. English ii) Hindi iii) Politics iv) Economics v) History S.Y.B.A - Total Seven subjects are to be offered i) Compulsory English ii) Environmental Science iii) General Papers :2,. iv) Special papers : 2 ( G2,S1, S2) Program Options i) English ii) Marathi iii) Hindi iv) Politics v) Economics vi) History N.B : A General Subject selected at F.Y.B.A level can be continued with General and Special
T.Y.B.A : - In total Six Subjects are to be taken i) Compulsory English ii) Special Subjects : G3, S3, S4 iii) General Subject : 2 Subjects N.B : Subjects chosen as Special Subjects at S.Y.B.A. level are to be continued in T.Y.B.A. Class. Commerce faculty F.Y.B.Com :- i) Functional English ii) Financial Accounting iii) Business Economics(MICRO) iv) Computer Concepts and programming v) Office Management vi) Marketing and Salesmanship vii) Add. Marathi / Add. Hindi N.B Minimum six practical for practical subjects to be held in the year. S.Y.B.Com. i) Business Communication ii) Corporate Accounting iii) Business Economics (II: macro ) iv) Business Management v) Corporate Law vi) Environmental Science (Comp) Choose any one as special subject vii) (a)cost & work Accounting (b) Marketing Management NB : Minimum Six practical for practical subjects to be held in the year.
T.Y.B.Com. Compulsory Group i) Business Regularly Frame Work ii) Advanced Accountancy iii) International Economics iv) Auditing and Taxation v) Special Subject Paper II, III any one of the followingas per selected at S.Y.B.Com. a) Cost and works Accounting Paper II and III b) Marketing Management Paper II and III N.B- Minimum Six practical for practical subjects to be held in the year. 1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc. Yes, Self Financed courses offered by the institution- Sr.No Name of the coerce Duration Medium I Diploma in 6 months English Computer IT (DCIT) Ii Higher Diploma in 1 years English Computer IT (HDCIT) iii Master Diploma in 18 months English Computer IT (MDCIT)
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If yes provide details of such program and the beneficiaries. Yes, the college has provided additional skill oriented programs as follows. Sr.No Name of the coerce Duration Medium I Diploma in Computer IT (DCIT) 6 months English Ii Higher Diploma in 1 years English Computer IT (HDCIT) Iii Master Diploma in 18 months English Computer IT (MDCIT) 1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice If yes, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students? Our college is affiliated to University of Pune offering undergraduate and P.G. courses B.A,/B.COM and M.A./M.COM. We do not have any distance Mode courses of the university of the Pune. However we run the Study Centers of the YCMOU Nasik B.A./B.COM, MBA and TMU of Pune offering BBA & BCA Courses respectively
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University s Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution s goals and objectives are integrated? To supplement university curriculum the institution makes the following efforts to integrate the academic programs and institution s course i) We organize seminars workshops etc. ii) The institutions encourages the faculty to participate faculty development programs iii) The institution organizes a Lecture Series by the Eminent Teachers for the weaker students. We arrange some study tours,industrial visits,socio Surveys of the villages etc. 1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs of the dynamic employment market? We not only give lectures in the classrooms but also arrange visit to Gramsabha Sansad and various Companies for the project work of the students. We conduct oral test practical according to the syllabus to cater to the needs of the dynamic employment market. We arrange historical tours and field works for the students.
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum? The institution has undertaken, the following activities to integrate the above mentioned issues. i) Our college has various committees to deal with issues like Anti -sexual Harassment, Women Empowerment and human rights. ii) Similarly education regarding environmental conservation like planting a trees, water harvesting and project writing activity on environmental related issues. iii) Experts and professionals like doctors, advocates, officers, Police dept. are invited to guide the students. persons of NGO s (Non Govt. Organization) are called to enlighten the students regarding social responsibility and duties like blood donation, anti dowry issues and traffic rules 1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students? The following enrichment programs to ensure holistic development of the student. i) Moral and ethical values-n.s.s. ii) iii) iv) Employable and life skills- cultural programmes, social activities. Better career options parent teacher meeting. Community orientation- quarrel free village program.
v) Our college arranges for the various values added courses like NSS in which the students are taught to stay away from home and work for the society. It also covers issues like anti drugs movements, quarrel free village clean village, save the girl child, anti-ragging,tree plantation etc. vi) We also arrange parents- teacher meets in which we interact with parents, understand each others problems and issues and give solutions of the problem. vii) We also call experts to guide the students for better career options of their study and jobs. 1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? At end of academic years we collect feedback samples from the students. Parents meeting are called at the time of admission result declaration. Different committees visit The college give suggestions, discussion with Principal,teaching and non- teaching staff. The committees give direction to related members. At same time different committees reports, audit, compliance by the various departments. 1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes? The institution implement the following enrichment programs. Our college monitors and evaluates the various programmes conducted for the students. Competitions in rangoli, drawing, painting, poetry, debating etc. are held for the students. Similarly inter-college sports and drama and singing competitions are also held. The winners are awarded with prizes and certificates. All efforts are made to boost up the students talent.
1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University? The college has laid down policies and guidance s regarding syllabus given by the university. The college does not have any scope to make any changes in this curriculums; but various suggestions verbal and written given by the faculty are considered and implemented if possible at different forms in the university for the example seminars on restructuring of curriculum and paper setting, examiners, moderates etc. 1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If yes, how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes? Students interact and discuss the curriculum and the studies during the daily lectures. Parents take interest to meet the teachers and take a review of their children s progress. Importance issues are discussed in the staff meeting at the college level. 1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?) The institution has introduced following new courses during the last four years- Self financed courses offered by the institution- Sr. No Name of the coerce Duration Medium i Diploma in Computer IT (DCIT) 6 months English ii Iii Higher Diploma in Computer IT (HDCIT) Master Diploma in Computer IT (MDCIT) 1 years English 18 months English
Similarly institution introduced following new courses also like BBA/ BCA, IT computer courses are conducted by the IT centre and MBA of YCMOU, Nasik. M.COM/MA of the Pune University also run by the institution.
Summery of Criterion - I Curricular Aspects The University designs the curriculum and the constituent college has to implement it as per the guide lines. Term wise division of it the college does not play any role in curriculum desire The Institution makes efforts to realize goals and missions of its own by effectively implementing designed by the University. For the effective planning implementation of the curriculum. The college undertakes various measures for planning and implementation of it like preparing academic calendar for curricular and extra curricular activities preparing time table teaching plans by individual teachers etc. It also include evaluation student centric methods of teaching and so on. There is freedom for the students in given framework to elect a special subject at degree level and some journal courses. The syllabus are completed as per the expectations of the University and to the satisfaction of the students for effective transaction of the curriculum the college organizes student enrichment programs. The college has developed feed back system by the stakeholders. The feedback from the student is obtained both orally and in written formats and other stakes holders communicate their feedbacks at appropriate meetings.
CRITERION - II TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? Immediately after declaration of H.S.C. results the college makes wide publicity of the admission process in some regional newspapers. In the advertisement, the college highlights the courses offered, subjects taught, various amenities and facilities which single out the college from other colleges of the city. Along with advertisement, prospectus is also one of the best means which ensures wide publicity to the admission process. The prospectus proclaims all the required information to the students and parents like fee structure, college rules and regulations, various subjects that students can offer, scholarships, library and gymnasium facilities etc. The college has website and students can get information about admission process on logging the website The college has setup admission committees to ensure transparency in the admission process. The committee guides students to fill in admission forms, to select subjects.admission forms are received by them on stipulated date. In admission process, the college strictly adhere to rules and regulations laid down by Govt. of Maharashtra and the University of Pune. The admission is given on the basis of first come.the list of selected students are displayed on the notice board. 2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test
and interview (iv) any other) to various programs of the Institution As for now the college does not conduct any common test, or entrance test. However we interview every students at time of admission. The student are advised when they opt. for special subject B.A, B.Com programs 2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district. The admission is given on first come first serve basis. University and U.G.C. rules are followed. The cut off percentage of admission for B.Com I and B.A I it is 35 % for all categories. The highest percentage of marks for admission of entry level each of the programs is above sixty percentage. The minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission are similar of this college. 2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If yes what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process? Yes, there is a mechanism in the institution to revive the admission process and student profile annually. The outcome of such efforts have contributed to rise in the of students strength. Some post graduate departments have been introduced.
2.1.5. Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion. Category Academic Year 2008.09,2009.10,2010.11,2011.12 i. SC/ST 67 64 62 84 ii. OBC 25 75 59 56 iii. Women 188 158 189 198 iv. Differently abled v. Economically weaker section - - - - 302 388 343 392 vi. Minority 07 12 20 23 The number of students from these categories seeking admission is on the rise which reflects the national commitment to inclusion of diversity.
2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered Programmes UG 1. B.A. 2. B.COM by the institution during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement. 2008-2009 to2011-2012 Number of applications 250, 230, 225, 200 80, 195, 180, 170 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 Number of students admitted 200, 218, 200, 195 174, 188,174, 162 2008.2009. 2010.2011 Demand Ratio 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 PG 1.M.COM 2.M.A.(ECO) Diploma 1HDCIT 2DCIT 50 40 15, 14, 07 11 50 40 PG Diploma 1MDCIT 50 50 15, 14, 07 11 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 Any other 1B.A.,B.Com (YCMOU) 2MBA 3BBA, BCA(TMU) 140 / 8 20 2009-10 - 20 2010-11 - 20 2011-12 - 20 The college has been situated in the vicinity of Pune the so called Seat of education Industries and business. IT hub around Pune are fast growing. The demand for the IT experts and MBA students is also growing. So during last four years we have introduced M.Com and M.A Economics of University of Pune. And MBA of YCMOU and BBA & BCA of TMOU. We also run TMC that imparts various courses In IT technology. B.A & B.Com of YCMOU for the students who are left out of the main stream of education and MBA, BBA & BCA of YCMOU.
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students 2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard? The college has setup admission committees to ensure transparency in the admission process. The committee guides students to fill in admission forms, select subjects admission forms received by them on stipulated date. In admission process, the college strictly adhere to rules and regulations laid down by Govt. of Maharashtra and the University. The college has set-up working committees. The committees arrange various academic programs throughout the year. In order to keep pace with recent developments in the world the college has made available internet facility to the students. The debating contest, multiple choice tests are also organized, specially for catering to the needs of differently - abled students. Care of the physically handicapped students is taken while making classroom allotments. The library also provides special services to such learners by allotting suitable space in study room and reference section. 2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the program If yes, give details on the process. Yes. There is a provision for assessing the student s knowledge and skills before the commencement of the program. The students whose names figure in the merit list of the admission are required to take signature of teacher on admission form. While making signature the teacher conduct a personal interview with the students and garner useful information about the personal needs of the students. In the
course of conducting discussion, the teacher ask questions to the student and assess his knowledge and skill. If teachers find particular student is weak in basics then the teaching strategies are chalked out. Generally four to five day interaction program with the students is conducted. At the end of the program oral tests are carried out for evaluation. The evaluation result shows that, most of the students get well acquainted with fundamentals. In this way teacher bridges the knowledge gap of the incoming students to enable them to cope with the subject. For the rest of the cases, the teacher in charge opts for informal personal tutoring. 2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programe of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc. To bridge the knowledge gap the teachers asses the performance of the student in previous examinations, we chalk out the strategies. The areas the students are found weak are identified in subject like English, Accountancy, Economics. Some teaching hours are devoted in beginning of the academic year. 2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? The college arranges the following activities such as Parent Teachers Meets, Rakshabandhan, National Days, Tree Plantation, Water Management programs, Waste Management programs, Clean Village programs etc. to sensitize the staff and the students on the issues like gender, and environment. 2.2.5. How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners? As soon as the new academics year begins, the performance of the students in their previous examinations is assessed and the advance learners are Identified. The Institution responds to the needs of this learners by taking the following measures.
For advanced learners reference books are made available. Teachers encourage such students to go through articles published in newspapers, journals and periodicals. Moreover, the teachers motivate such students to participate in the seminars and M.C.Q tests. 2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programs duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.)? The institution takes following measures to collect data of students who are at risk of drop out i)by maintaining daily Presence Reports ii)by assessing the students attendance and performance both in internal and external examinations. These are intimated to them by communicating them and their parents of the consequences. Various schemes.i.e. Book Bank, Earn and Learn Scheme, Bridge Courses etc. are implemented to attract them. 2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.) Academic calendar The college has a detailed academic calendar. The academic calendar contains, various Optional & Special subjects available for students and examination schedule, various activities to be carried out during the year..