SESHADRIPURAM EVENING DEGREE COLLEGE

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1 SESHADRIPURAM EVENING DEGREE COLLEGE BANGALORE RE ACCREDITATION REPORT # 27, Nagappa Street, Seshadripuram, BANGALORE , KARNATAKA, INDIA Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 0

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3 Sl. No. CONTENTS Page No. 1 Covering Letter to NAAC 2 College Vision & Mission Statements Office Bearers of the Trust Governing Council of the College Executive Summary & SWOC Analysis Profile of the College Criterion 1 : Curricular Aspects Criterion 2 : Teaching Learning and Evaluation Criterion 3 : Research, Consultancy and Extension Criterion 4 : Infrastructure and Learning Resources Criterion 5 : Student Support & Progression Criterion 6 : Governance, Leadership and Management Criterion 7 : Innovations and Best Practices Evaluative Report of the Departments Post Accreditation Initiatives Declaration by the Head of the Institution 17 Undertaking by the Head of the Institution Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 2

4 VISION To ignite the minds of students to identify and develop their inner strength MISSION To promote holistic development of students by offering quality Education and making them selfreliant and progressive. OBJECTIVES Education for all Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 3

5 Office Bearers of the Trust Sri N.R. Panditharadhya President Sri T.S. Henjarappa Vice President Sri W.H. Anil Kumar Vice President Sri B.M. Parthasarathy Hon. Treasurer Dr. Wooday P. Krishna Hon. General Secretary Sri S. Sheshanarayana Hon. Joint Secretary Smt. Saroja K.M. Nanjappa Hon. Assistant Secretary Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 4

6 Governing Council of the College Prof. C.L. Basavarajaiah, Chairman Sri B.A. Anantharam Member Sri R.B. Mruthyunjaya Member Sri K.P. Narasimha Murthy Member Sri V. Narayanaswamy Member Sri G. Paramashivaiah, Member Sri N.P. Karthik Member Sri T.V. Sriramu Member Sri G.N. Somashekar Member Sri G.Srinivasan Member Prof. Chandrika Puranik Principal Prof. Gandhi D. Prabhu Head of the Department of Commerce Prof. B.R. Lakshman Head of the Department of Political Science Dr. K.Eresi Bangalore University Nominee Member Prof. H.T. Rathod, Bangalore University Nominee Member Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 5

7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS Executive summary of the College: Seshadripuram Education Trust is one of the oldest and premier education institutions in the state of Karnataka located at the central part of the capital city of Bangalore. The SET, since its inception in 1930, has been managed by the eminent educationists, distinguished personalities (such as Mr. Subbanna, Mr. Gopal Iyengar and many others) with a life commitment for education, who have laid solid foundation. Today, SET runs 26 institutions offering a variety of courses providing education to more than 20,000 students from Nursery to Post-Graduation. The trust is managed by a team of philanthropists with high social standing and professional eminence. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College, accredited in 2005 as one among the handful of colleges to do so, with B Grade, is now volunteering for the second cycle reaccreditation, submitting its RAR 2013, a landmark document that faithfully conforms to NAAC s guidelines and unerringly records its testament of beliefs and pursuits of excellence during the post accreditation period. The college established in 1971, is one of the affiliated college of Bangalore University. It is one of the leading evening colleges in the city of Bangalore, having "Commitment for Quality and Needy" as its mission. It serves the cause of needy students, who seek job at the early stage of their education to support their families and are interested to pursue their education. The college realizes that national development requires a strong human capital base to be produced through an education system which fosters thinking, creativity, social awareness and a strong sense of social responsibility. The college attempts to create a challenging teaching-learning environment which equips students with the knowledge and skills required to face the challenges of the globalised environment without sacrificing the core values of Indian culture. It prides itself in its cultivating of a warm, cordial and mutually-supportive relationship with all its stakeholders. Centrally located in the heart of the city, the college is situated in a campus of 2 ½ acres and, being surrounded on all four sides by roads, enjoys excellent natural lighting and ventilation. In the years since the first NAAC accreditation, and keeping in mind the recommendations of the Peer Team, the college has seen a steady and concerted improvement in infrastructure. During the post accreditation period, the flooring has been changed, fans and glass boards fitted in all classrooms, sliding windows have been installed, and new rooms for extension activities provided, a state-of-the-art seminar hall and audio-visual room constructed. The Management has been extremely supportive in bringing about these changes, realizing that to be competitive; adequate facilities and a comfortable environment for both staff and students are to be provided. The faculty of the college is a balanced combination of experience and youth. Working hand in hand with the senior aided teachers is a band of committed and enthusiastic teachers appointed by the management. It is heartening that the faculty served in this Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 6

8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS college includes many alumni as well as university rank holders in their various subjects. Many of them have qualifications beyond the mandatory post-graduation and have attained higher degrees like Ph.D, M. Phil and MBA. The faculty members are always eager to update their knowledge and regularly attend seminars, workshops and conferences. Their endeavor is encouraged by the Management who extend financial support. Faculty members are also active in presenting papers at academic events. Many of their articles are also published in reputed journals. The performance appraisal of the college is summarized below: 1. Curricular Aspects: The college always upholds the motto of Quality education at an affordable cost, in its graceful realization of the vision of liberation and empowerment of the weaker section in the society through knowledge and value based holistic instruction. The college offers 3 UG programmes affiliated to the University, under self-financing category as well as government grant-in-aid. New selffinanced UG programmes, B.Com, BA (Psychology, Journalism & Optional English) and B.Sc., with Computer Application, Statistics and Mathematics were introduced due to high demand. Faculty participation in orientation/refresher courses, involvement in workshops and seminars of Regional / National / International level, and special guidance on ICT teaching technology, have resulted in sufficient exposure to recent advances and changes of the curriculum innovative initiatives. 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 design. However, the college 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, such as preparing academic calendar for curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, preparing time table, teaching plans by individual teachers etc. It also includes evaluation, student centric methods of teaching and so on. There is freedom for the students in given framework to select a special subject at degree level. The syllabus is 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. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 7

9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS The college has developed feedback 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. 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation: The college ensures transparency and accountability in student admission processes by adopting first come first serve basis without conducting any entrance test. The students from all categories represent the admission process, ensuring equity. Most of the students studying in the college are from Karnataka and rural places. A few students from other states have also been admitted to the college. The students belonging to diverse economic and social backgrounds are admitted without any discrimination. The college has availed the girl students of opportunity to higher education. Teaching learning process has undergone significant changes in curriculum and evaluation process from the first accreditation. The college has introduced more and more students-centric teaching methods. The college has introduced a new course in B.A stream with Psychology, Journalism, Optional English, and the new stream B.Sc., (B.Sc., in evening college is now a reality) with Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science during the post accreditation period. In order to maintain teachers quality the college has undertaken various measures like encouraging the faculty to participate Faculty Development Programs. To make the teaching more meaningful and effective the college has arranged student enrichment programs like lecture series by eminent teachers and by organizing seminars and workshops for the faculty & the students. For the selection of faculty and the staff the college follows the guidelines & procedures laid down by the UGC, the Bangalore University and the state Government. The evaluation methods have also undergone significant changes since The pattern of evaluation has been introduced by the University. From the academic year , due to revision of syllabus of undergraduate courses, the university conducts annual examination of 100 marks and internal assessment marks system has been replaced by 3 point scale grading system. The college conducts pre-final examination of 90/100 Marks for each course. The marks obtained in the term examination are converted to the proportion of internal assessment marks / grades. In addition, assignments, practicals and projects are assigned to the students as per guidelines by the University. The students performance is assessed by the faculty individually and collectively and communicated to parents. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 8

10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS 3. Research, Consultancy & Extension: Growth and development of higher level research has invariably become one of the major focuses of the college in recent years. The college provides opportunities to the staff members to attend and to present papers in national and international conference. The Sister Institution of the college is conducting Global M.B.A Courses of International University to promote research activities. Free consultancy to tax payers of the college staff and to senior citizens is provided by the Department of Commerce. Other Departments also provide free consultancy, such as counseling etc. Extension activities such as organization of Blood Donation Camp every year, women Empowerment activities and NCC camps for trekking and NSS Camps and Rural camps are also being conducted. 4. Infrastructure & Learning Resources: The college has adequate infrastructure facilities to meet the needs of student, teacher and staff. There are sufficient classrooms are, and indoor hall, and open Air Auditorium, Conference Hall, Closed Auditorium, Principal Office, Administrative office, Library, Physical Education Department, Gymnasium, N.S.S. room, Examination Room and Canteen. In addition to these, the college has a Ladies Rest Room, The play-ground though not owned by the college for outdoor games and required facilities for indoor games are available. The library holds books, Journals and other learning material to enable the student and the faculty to acquire information, knowledge and reference skills and INFLIBNET. The college intends to expand those facilities in the future to meet, future development. ICT facilities are available for the faculty and the students. The community has free access to the library facilities. Sufficient seating arrangements have been made for the students in the library. There is ample place for parking of vehicles. In future the college aims to have separate reading room for the faculties, the students and the community. 5. Student Support & Progression: The faculty members of the college try their level best to achieve good results, by supporting the students to achieve their goals. The college supports its students by providing various scholarships, freeships and financial assistance, specific support services, providing entrepreneurial skills, providing facilities to participate in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, training to take up competitive exams, counseling services, career guidance and placement, addressing the grievances through grievance redressal cell, prevention of Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 9

11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS harassment through anti-sexual harassment committee and anti-ragging committee, serving the needs of senior students of the college through alumni association etc. The college is an evening college, and all the students are employed either part time or full time. Hence, the progression of students to higher education is very minimal. However, necessary guidance is provided by the faculty members to the students who decided to go for higher education. Campus interviews are being arranged for the students of final year courses, not only in the campus but also in the campus of sister institutions of the college. A few of the students are appointed through campus interviews. Though the college is an evening college, the college is organizing sport activities to the students. To provide a showcase to the hidden talents of the students cultural competitions are also conducted by the college. Students of the college have also provided with the facility to participate in NSS & NCC activities. Magazines published by various departments and by the college and by the trust provide an opportunity to the upcoming writers among the students. The outstanding students who won the trophies in inter-collegiate, inter-university, district, state and national level tournaments are given merit certificates, mementoes, sports kits and cash awards. Besides they are provided with additional special training by the physical director by providing diet in the physical fitness camps in their free hours every year, the college conducts Intramurals for boys and girls and the winners and runners are given prizes on the College Day celebrations. 6. Governance, Leadership & Management: The college has been working to sustain the motto Quality education at an affordable cost, for over all development of the students and to develop the gross enrollment for the student to provide quality education, to promote scientific temper and to inculcate cultural values. The college is keen about regular update of the teacher s knowledge and skills. To encourage and depute to participate in conference, seminars, workshop and refresher courses aimed at enhancing skill. Major efforts are taken to monitor effective and efficient financial resources to be availed as internal and external audit. Some major resources of institutional funding are fees, Scholarship of SC/ST s, and Management Assistance etc. Various Committees are constituted every year for the effective functioning of the College. The Convener and members of the each committee are nominated by the Principal from the staff and the members from the Management are Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 10

12 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS nominated by the Chairman, Managing Committee. Staff Council consisting of all the Heads of the Departments is the central organizational unit which meets frequently and takes decisions on the issues that matter into the way of functioning of the college. The Meetings of the Managing Committee and College Committees are held regularly. There is a flexible time schedule for conducting meetings to discuss the items of significant that matter the situations from time to time. The Staff Council Meetings are frequently held regularly and the agenda pertaining to the items: Coverage of syllabus, Conduct of Examinations, Student s Attendance, Library Books, Students and Staff Grievances and Redressal, Staff Service matters, Financial matters, Performance of the students, Participation of students and staff in extension activities are discussed. The college has established IQAC to assure the quality of the college. The IQAC is the highest authority to make the policy and the monitor the implement of it. The IQAC communicates internal and external to stakeholders at appropriate opportunities. 7. Innovations & Best Practices: The college has made efforts to make the college campus eco-friendly. The college has conducted the activities like rain water harvesting, and tree plantation. Since the Evening College is meant for working students the innovative scheme like earn while learn is best adopted. Renovation of the entire building like front elevation, construction of compound wall, parking slot, classrooms flooring, new fiber boards, quadrangle granite flooring, renovation of closed auditorium, open air auditorium and newly constructed seminar hall has been done. The college has organized workshops for the faculty as a part of development program. Health check-up and Mega Blood Donation camps are being conducted in the college for the benefit of the students, parents and the society at large. Career guidance and counselling centre provide necessary guidance to the students, to overcome their inferiority complex, etc., ipomo campus mobile learning, a system of utilizing the technology at the maximum, are some of the best practices of the college. The college constituted Internal Quality Assurance Cell as per the guidelines of NAAC for quality assurance within the existing academic and administrative systems. The function of IQAC is to fulfil the suggestions made by the Peer Team during the previous assessment. Keeping in view of the suggestions made by the Peer Team, the IQAC monitors the academic, administrative and developmental activities regularly. The IQAC prepares the annual plan and Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 11

13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS monitors the implementation of the plan. A master plan for five years is also prepared by the IQAC in consultation with various Departments and College Management. Review meetings are conducted to review the progress of the activities. Keeping in view the socio-economic environment changes, the college expanded its physical and academic facilities for the inclusive growth of the students during the post accreditation period. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 12

14 SWOC Analysis: Strengths : EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS 1. The College is located in the area of 2 ½ Acres of land in the heart of the City with south facing entrance, being surrounded on all four sides by roads, enjoys excellent natural lighting and ventilation. 2. The College has well experienced, highly qualified and dedicated faculty members. The Alumni students of the college are well settled in their profession and some of them in Media, national level sportsmen and in Government administrative post. 3. Alumni of this college are Academicians, Politicians, Teachers, Lecturers, Management members of educational institutions and public servants in various departments. Some of the present faculty members are IQAC Coordinator are former students of this college. 4. The College has well equipped Computer science laboratory for Science subjects and laboratories for Psychology and Commerce. 5. The College has well established library consists of 17,482 reference books and text books. 6. The quadrangle of the college has well developed and open air auditorium with Sodium vapor Lights and beautiful greenery. 7. The College has a sports room with a qualified Physical Director for indoor and outdoor games for practicing Body building and weight Lifting sports. 8. The college installed a reverse osmosis water plant to provide safe drinking water to the students and staff members with and Good cafeteria to quench the taste buds of the students. 9. A separate ladies room with all amenities is provided. 10. The College has an NCC wing, including a girls wing. 11. The College has NSS units including a girls unit. 12. The College is provided with two generators to avoid power interruption. 13. The Campus is under CCTV surveillance Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 13

15 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS Additional strengths College website, enhancement of infrastructure, rise in student strength, Women Empowerment Cell, SC/ST Cell, Primary Health Centre, good academic potential in the Department of Commerce. Weaknesses: 1. The college is an Evening College which is meant for working students hence the students can attend only for the lecture class, extra activities for students or any program for students is necessarily has to be done during Sundays or on holidays. 2. As a large number of students are working and commuters of Public transport and Bicycle and most of them depend on transport facility, the students are not able to concentrate on their studies and showing less interest in extracurricular and cocurricular activities: NSS, NCC, Games & Sports, Literary and Cultural activities. Additional Weakness: Not Sufficient use of ICT by faculty, No major / minor research projects to be submitted, No individual Departments for Faculties. Opportunities : 1. As the college has a large campus area, there is a wide scope for constructing new buildings for Library, Sports Wing, NSS, NCC and recreation for staff and students. 2. The College has opportunities to start new for add-on courses in UG and certificate courses. 3. The college has scope to motivate for research aspirations for the faculties. Additional Oppurtunities: To increase computer literacy among faculty. To provide bigger space for Library reading room. To procure assistance from the University/UGC under Sec. 12B and 2(f) of the UGC Act, Challenges : 1. To start new add-on course and certificate courses. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 14

16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SWOC ANALYSIS 2. Motivating and encouraging the students to participate in Extra and Co-curricular activities. 3. Imparting training in communication computer skills as most of the Arts students is from rural and backward area. Additional Challenges: Separate Department Rooms Add-on or certificate courses Research Projects Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 15

17 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 1. Name and address of the college : Name : Seshadripuram Evening Degree College, Address : # 27, Nagappa Street, Seshadripuram, City : BANGALORE. Pin : State : Karnataka Website : puarnikprincipal@.gmail.com 2. For Communication : Telephone Name & Designation STD code a. Office b. Residence Fax Principal: Prof. Chandrika Puranik, puranikprincipal@ gmail.com Vice Principal: Prof. Gandhi D. Prabhu, gdprabhu@rediff mail.com Steering Committee Co ordinator: Prof. Mallikarjuna BN, mallikbn.65@gma il.com 3. Status of the of Institution : Affiliated College Constituent College Any other (specify) Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 16

18 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 4. Type of Institution: a) By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education b) By Shift i. Regular ii. Day iii. Evening 5. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes No 6. Source of funding: Government Grant-in-aid Self-financing Any other 7. a. Date of establishment of the college: Date Month Year 9 th July 1971 Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 17

19 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE b. University to which the college is affiliated / or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) Bangalore University (Copy of permanent affiliation from the university enclosed) c. Details of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any) i. 2 (f) 2 nd August 2013 ii. 12 (B) 2 nd August 2013 (Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956 enclosed) d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) Under Section / clause Recognition / Approval details Institution / Department / Programme Day, Month and Year Validity Remarks i. ii. iii. Not Applicable 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 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)? Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 18

20 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Yes No If yes, date of recognition: Not Applicable b) for its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No If yes, Name of the agency and Date of recognition: Not Applicable 10. Location of the campus and area in sq. mts: Location * Campus area in sq. mts. Urban 5, Sq. mts Built up area in sq. mts. 11, 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 Sports facilities play ground swimming pool X gymnasium Hostel Boys hostel X i. Number of hostels X ii. Number of inmates X iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) X Girls hostel i. Number of hostels 01 ii. Number of inmates NIL Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 19

21 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Facilities (mention available facilities) X Working women s hostel X i. Number of inmates X ii. Facilities (mention available facilities) X Residential facilities for teaching and nonteaching staff (give numbers available cadre wise) Cafeteria Health Centre First aid, Inpatient, X Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance X Health Centre Staff i. Qualified Doctor - Full time Part-time X ii. Qualified Nurse - Full time X Part-time X Facilities like banking, post office, book shops Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff Animal house X Biological waste disposal X Generator or other facility for management /regulation of electricity and voltage Solid waste management facility X Waste water management X Water harvesting Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 20

22 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 12. Details of programmes offered by the college(give data for current academic year): Sl. No. Programme Level Name of the Programme/ Course Duration Entry Qualification Medium of instruction Sanctioned/ approved Student strength No. of students admitted 1 Under- Graduate B.A, Kannada B.Com, Years English B.Sc., English Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No If yes, How many? New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any? Yes No -- Number 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.) Commerce: Arts: Particulars UG PG Research Department of Commerce Department of History Department of Economics Department of Political Science Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 21

23 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Department of Sociology Department of Kannada Department of English Department of Journalism Department of Psychology Science: Department of Computer Science Department of Mathematics Department of Statistics Any Other not covered above Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com,) a) Annual System -- b) Semester System 03 c) Trimester System Number of Programmes with a) Choice Based Credit System -- b) Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach -- c) Any other (specify and provide details) Does the college offer UG and / or PG programmes in Teacher Education? Yes No If yes, a) Year of Introduction of the programme(s)and number of batches that completed the programme Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 22

24 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Not Applicable b) NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No. : Date : Validity : Not Applicable c) Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately? Not Applicable 19. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Physical Education? Yes No If yes, a) Year of Introduction of the programme(s) and number of batches that completed the programme Not Applicable b) NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No. Date Validity Not Applicable : : : c) Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately? Not Applicable 20. Number of teaching and non teaching positions in the Institution: Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 23

25 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE a) Teaching Staff: Positions Sanctioned by the UGC / University / State Government Professor Teaching faculty Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total M F M F M F M F Recruited Yet to recruit Sanctioned by the Management/society or other authorized bodies Recruited Yet to recruit b) Non Teaching & Technical Staff: Positions Sanctioned by the UGC / University / State Government Non Teaching Staff Technical Staff Total M F M F M F Recruited Yet to recruit Sanctioned by the Management / society or other authorized bodies Recruited Yet to recruit M Male;F Female Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 24

26 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 21. Qualifications of the teaching staff: Highest qualification Permanent Teachers Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total M F M F M F M F D.Sc. / D.Litt Ph.D M.Phil PG Temporary Teachers Ph.D M.Phil PG Part Time Teachers Ph.D M.Phil PG M Male;F Female 22. Number of Visiting Faculty / Guest Faculty engaged with the College Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. Categories M F T M F T M F T M F T SC ST Others Total Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 25

27 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Categories M F T M F T M F T M F T SC ST Others Total M Male;F Female; T Total 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 where the college is located Students from other states of India NRI students Foreign students Total Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) a) UG 12% b) PG Not Applicable 26. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled) Aided Un-aided a) including the salary component `. 26,346/- `. 26,914/- b) excluding the salary component `. 8,528/- `. 11,863/- 27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? Yes No Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 26

28 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE If yes, a) is it a registered Centre for offering distance education programmes of another University Not Applicable b) Name of the University which has granted such registration. Not Applicable c) Number of programmes offered Not Applicable d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council. Not Applicable 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered Programme / Course Teachers No. of Students Ratio B.Com, : 47 B.A, : 20 B.Sc., : Is the college applying for Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Re-Assessment : (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 reassessment only) Cycle Accreditation Outcome/Result B Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 27

29 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE Cycle Accreditation Outcome/Result Cycle 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. 286 Days 32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 180 Days 33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. AQAR (i) AQAR (ii) AQAR (iii) AQAR (iv) AQAR (v) AQAR (vi) AQAR (vii) Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information) Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 28

30 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders. Vision Mission : To ignite the minds of students to identify and develop their inner strength. : To promote holistic development of students by offering quality education and making them self-reliant and progressive. The vision and mission statements are communicated to students and parents through the college website, prospectus, induction programme, departmental newsletters and annual college magazine. These statements are also displayed at prominent places of the college premises 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 mission and goal of the college is to make the relevant and quality education affordable to every individual from each strata of society, especially to those whose priority in life is to earn for their livelihood, but wish to learn while they earn. The college 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 to improve the competence of the students. To provide more benefits to the students of the college, the curriculum of each stream is allotted to the teachers based on their experience, knowledge and skills. Based on the academic calendar of the university, a comprehensive curricular and co-curricular calendar will be prepared by the college. Various working committees are formed to function accordingly. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 29

31 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS A master time table is prepared for the entire college, based on which teaching plans are done by the individual teachers. However, the time table is modified on case to case basis, so as to make the students are more benefited with additional classes, etc., Innovative techniques such as class room seminars, project reports, LCD presentations, case study, group discussions, special lectures on current issues and field study are being vastly used by the teachers, thereby inculcating self-confidence and the ability to think independently among the students. The college organizes seminars in different subjects such as Quality Improvement Programs, Special Guidance Program for the weak students in the respective subjects. ipomo Mobile attendance for students, and online subject tests through mobiles, are being implemented 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? The college provides support immensely both in 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. The teaching staffs of the college are given opportunities to participate in Orientation Programs, Refresher Courses, training programs that are being conducted by the UGC academic staff colleges of various universities across the country, for upgrading and adapt themselves for current dynamic trends of education. The teachers are also encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars and conferences at State level, National level and International level, conducted by various academic organizations, to enhance their skills and effective implementation of the skills in discharging their duties. As per the prevailing policy, the management of the college is generous to sponsor / reimburse the expenses of participation of Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 30

32 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS such workshops, seminars and conferences at national & international level. Eminent subject teachers from the other colleges and University are invited to address the students, on specific subject, current affairs, etc., to enrich the knowledge of the students 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. To make the curriculum effective, lessons are prepared in advance and communicated to the students in the class rooms. The lecture method is followed for most of the course. The audio visual aids like Power Point Presentations 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 etc., 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 in day to day life. Practical tests through ipomo 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 & language 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 stream Business Correspondence & the Computers concepts are compulsory in learning process. The students are provided with all the amenities to acquire the computer skills, they are expected to acquire How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 31

33 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS The college interacts actively with various stakeholders, beneficiaries in effective operationalization of the curriculum. Dignitaries from industry, research bodies, domain experts, subject experts are invited to share their vast knowledge and experience with students. The college 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, the college maintains and nurtures cordial and long term relationship with the external stakeholders 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. i) Some members of the staff represent the Board of the Studies. ii) iii) The students are allowed to express their feedback during the classroom teaching and after the examination results are declared. 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 in various forums 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. Since the college is an affiliated institution, the flexibility in curriculum design is limited. However, a considerable number of faculty members are closely associated with revision and re-structuring of the university Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 32

34 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS syllabus and thus contribute to curriculum design. Many of our faculties are members of BOS and BOE and other academic bodies How does institution analyses/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? 1.2. Academic Flexibility The college has fixed the plan of action to analyze the stated objectives of curriculum which are achieved in the course of implementation Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. The sister institution of the college conducts short term courses for the benefit of the students of SET. However, the college proposes to introduce the certificate course in tally, as a pilot project. Based on the outcome, the college plans to implement the same in association with tally partners Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If yes', give details. The college is offering only 3 years undergraduate program. However, the students joining the college are working in day time, and completing their courses in the evening. Students opted for professional courses such CA, ICWA, ACS, are permitted to pursue professional course along with the undergraduate program run by the college, thereby facilitating the students to get the graduation from the college and the professional degree from the concerned professional bodies 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 Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college Being an affiliated college, the college has to abide by the courses and the time frame stipulated by the university. However, within this framework, efforts are made to provide some element of flexibility. The college offers wide range of Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 33

35 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS U.G degree courses. These programs include B.A degree course with four specializations, B.Com with two specializations and B.Sc, with Computer Science as specialization. Elective options: The college makes all efforts to provide a range of options in subjects, particularly in the B.A. & B.Sc. courses. The college endeavors to introduce new electives, particularly those with strong career prospects. While B.A. & B.Sc. students are given a choice of combination, B.Com students are given a choice of Electives. First year B.Com students can choose between Business Mathematics and Company Law and Secretarial Practice. Final year B.Com students can choose among Finance and Accounting. Students are thus enabled to pursue an option that best suits their interest. The electives options available to students are as listed in table below: COURSE Electives B.Com Accounting Group Advanced Financial Accounting Auditing I Auditing II Accounting Information System Finance Group Advanced Financial Management Financial Markets Corporate Financial Policy Financial Services B.A Political Science Sociology Kannada English Journalism Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 34

36 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS Psychology B.Sc., Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options Courses offered in modular form Credit transfer and accumulation facility Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses Enrichment courses As the college is an affiliated college, the limitation applicable to an affiliated college is applicable in case of this college also 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. The college offer self-financed programs to the students of the college. The self-financed programs offered by the college are : B.Com. B.A (H.E.K) B.A (P.J.E) B.Sc., (M.S.C) The admission process, curriculum and teacher qualifications are as prescribed by the University norms. The fee structure is decided by the management of the college and the salaries to the staff of self-financed stream are as per the SET pay scales Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If yes provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries. The college has an informal arrangement with some corporate organisations that provide skill oriented programs and encourages the students to join the program Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 35

37 CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS 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? The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, offered only undergraduate courses in B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc. We do not have any distance mode courses of the Bangalore University. The sister Institution under the SET management runs KSOU courses through distance mode Curriculum Enrichment 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 college makes efforts to integrate the academic programs and the courses run by the college, by encouraging the faculty to participate in faculty development programs. For the benefit of weaker students the college organises seminars, workshops and lecture series by eminent teachers. It also arranges and conducts study tours, industrial visits, socio economic surveys of the villages etc 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? In the college, the teachers not only give lectures in the classrooms but also arrange visit to industries and various companies for the project work of the students. Oral & practical tests are conducted according to the syllabus to cater to the needs of the dynamic employment market. Tours to historical places and field-works are also organised for the benefit of students 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 college has various committees to address the above mentioned issues. Seshadripuram Evening Degree College Page 36