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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
Annual Quality Assurance Report
For the Period 1st July 2013 to 30th June 2014
Of
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous),Rajagiri P.O., Kalamassery, Kerala 683104
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCILAQAR 2013-2014 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala Page 1
An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants CommissionP. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi,
Bangalore - 560 072 India
Date: 17/10/2014
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Table of Contents
Sl. No. Content Page no.
Part-A
1. Details of the Institution 3
2. IQAC Composition and Activities 6
Part – B
3. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects 8
4. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
10
5. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
13
6. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
18
7. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression
21
8. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management
25
9. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices
32
10. Annexure 36
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
For the Period 1st July, 2013 to 30th June, 2014
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kerala, Kochi 683 104
Part – A1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
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91-484-2555564 / 2911321
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Rajagiri P.O.
Kalamassery
Ernakulam
Kerala
683104
admin@rajagiri.edu
Dr. Joseph I. Injodey
9349262687
91-484-2555564
Dr. Mary Venus Joseph
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of
Accreditation
Validity Period
1 1st CycleFive star
20005 years
2 2nd Cycle A+ 2007 5 years 3 3rd Cycle A 3.70 2013 5 years4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC:
1.8 AQAR for the year
1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC
The last NAAC Assessment was done on March 2013. This is the latest AQAR.
1.10 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
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www.rajagiri.edu
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admin@rajagiri.edu
http://rcss.rajagiri.edu/aqar-report/
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Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University
1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
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Computer Applications, Library Science
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Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
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UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
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2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC : NIL
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
Student evaluation of staff
Self evaluation of staff
Alumni home coming day
Feedback from the employers
Academic review
2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action Achievements
Annual Academic Retreat for
the Staff
The retreat was done reviewing the
academic activities for the coming
year.
Weekly departmental meetings
for academic presentations by
the faculty members.
All the departments had their weekly
meetings.
Quarterly meeting of the
General Staff Council.
Four General Staff Council meetings
were held during the period.
Each department did their
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presentations on the activities done
till date.
Institutional preparation
exercises for Autonomy.
College was granted autonomy on
June 23, 2014.
NBA Accreditation It was accredited
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.
2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
It was approved by the Management Council.
Part – BCriterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the Programme
Number of existing
Programmes
Number of programmes
added during the year
Number of self-financing programmes
Number of value added / Career
Oriented programmes
PhD 2 1PG 4 2 22UG 2 1 9PG Diploma 1Advanced DiplomaDiplomaCertificateOthers
Total 9 3
Interdisciplinary 1
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Innovative
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS, Core, Elective option
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders*Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
Feedback from Stake holders: Parents
An annual parent-meeting called JANITHVA is conducted in order to facilitate a free discussion between students, parents and teachers. Beside this, parents are called in periodically on specific issues so that parents and teachers can jointly cooperate to ensure a better future for their wards.
Feedback from Stake holders: Alumni & Employers:
The placement cell is in charge of the ongoing contact and correspondence with alumni, which is done on a regular basis. Feedback on students is only taken in case an alumni is involved in a program with them. There are several alumni who come in for industrial interaction and guest lectures. They give an informal, oral feedback about the students to the faculty. The recruiters who come for placement are given a standardized feedback format. The recruiters rate the students on the basis of their performance. This is done during placement season.
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
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Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 7
Trimester
Annual
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of FacultyInternational
levelNational level State level
Attended Seminars/
20 65 19Presented papers
18 18Resource Persons
01 24
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Rajagiri Immersive Learning Experience. It is a pedagogical innovation of Rajagiri and this
methodology aims to develop the Rajagirians into a socially responsible manager. The
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Total Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
Professors Others
51 46 5 0
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Restructured MSW (2012-14) syllabus has been implemented during 2013-2014.
N.A.
immersive learning methodology is based on four dimensions. They are Conceptual
Learning, Experiential Engagement, Executive Modelling and Corporate Competency.
Class Review is done on every courses which primarily look into how far the course is
completed, the areas which the students need more explanation and how the Faculty could
improve the teaching method.
The unique ways of integrating learning to the live labs with live projects was a well
thought out process for promoting student centred learning. The school of social work
devotes 1/3rd time of the semester for field practicum for facilitating experiential learning of
the students
Innovative Lab is open to the students to implement novel ideas of their own.
The students are given opportunity to plan and implement academic and extracurricular
activities in the campus. Major part of the organization of study tour (10 days national study
tour of social work students), Social Sensitization Camp (10 days camp in a remote rural
area for the beginners of BLISc, MSW, BSW, MCA,PGDAHS, MHRM and MBA), IT
Fest, National and International Conferences are done by the students.
The innovative programmes like nature clubs, yoga and meditation centres, fitness centres,
sports and games facilities show the strides taken by the management to mould students to
be physically fit, mentally fit, and spiritually strong.
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution
Open book examinations
Creative article based examination
Quizzes on Moodle
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
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restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the Programme
Total no. of students appeared
Division
Distinction %
I % II % III % Pass %
MCA 45 22.7 61.3 88.63MSW 29 51.7 52MBA 113MHRM 39 89.7 88PGDAHS 2 100 100BSW 29BLISC 23 38.3 11.5 81.8
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
The Institution monitors the progress of the students through a process of continuous Internal Assessment which is done through Tests, Assignments, Seminars, Case Studies, Presentations, Class Participation and Attendance
The internal marks are announced to the students and published in the notice board
before the university examinations.
The Institution has the practice of communicating to the parents regarding the
evaluation outcome. Consolidated marks statement is published batch-wise.
Individual student report is also prepared and these reports are posted to the parents. The
parents return these forms with their comments.
The Institution also has the student mentoring program based on structured format to
monitor the progress of students
Field work programmes are monitored by the faculty supervisor and field work
coordinator. Faculty supervisor’s holds weekly field work conferences, visits the field
work organizations, interact with agency supervisors to monitor the student activities
during field work.
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Supportive and corrective actions are taken to enhance the growth of the students based
on the monitoring.
Overall Analysis on the quality on teaching is done by the IQAC and creates customised
Faculty Development Programmes to improve the programmes.
Comparative assessments by students are taken on the subjects. The trend is assessed
and due actions are taken.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted
Refresher courses 3
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme
HRD programmes 4
Orientation programmes 2
Faculty exchange programme 6 (International)
Staff training conducted by the university
Staff training conducted by other institutions
Summer / Winter schools
Others
Workshops 42
Conferences/ Seminars 19
Training 14
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of PermanentEmployees( Regular )
Number of Vacant
Positions
Number of permanent
positions filled during the Year
Number of positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 26
Technical Staff 7
Criterion – III
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3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
Development of Research and Publication policy.
Rajagiri Journal of Social Development is included in the electronic library products of the EBSCO Publishing Company, USA for international dissemination.
Encourages the faculty to take up major and minor projects.
The faculty is encouraged to register for PhD.
The DSpace Digital Repository is maintained to save, share and search resources like doctoral research thesis, UGC Major/Minor research reports, student dissertations, scholarly journal articles of Rajagiri faculties, News clippings, conference/seminars etc.
All the faculty members are provided with individual Desktop with internet access and the students have the access to Computer lab thirteen hours a day.
The entire campus has access to Wi-Fi.
The library provides separate carrels for doctoral scholars of the college, equipped with Wi-fi connectivity & computers to accommodate 12 research scholars at a time.
The library subscribes several databases & e-journals like; INFLIBNET NLIST, DELNET, Delnet-Proquest, EBSCO, JSTOR, IBID, J Gate, Questia, Capitaline etc.
Article review from latest journals at respective department meetings.
Encourages to present paper at national and international Conferences.
Faculty has to earn .5 EPU from research.
A+, A, B, C ranked journals has been identified and proportionate incentives are allocated in publishing articles.
Training for the Faculty on Statistical Package For Social Sciences.
A Faculty member is assigned with the duty as Mentor.
Fifteen days of Research Leave is available for the Faculty.
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber Nil 1 1Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - 8,49,600.00 8,85,000.00
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3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 6 1 6Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 4,36,275 80,000 3,50,000
3.4 Details on research publications
International National OthersPeer Review Journals 24 22Non-Peer Review Journals 1e-Journals 1Conference proceedings 12 12
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project DurationYear
Name of thefunding Agency
Total grantsanctioned
Received
Major projects 2014- 2016 ICSSR, UGC 23,34,600 4,80,000Minor Projects 2013-14 UGC 8,66,275 4,36,275Interdisciplinary ProjectsIndustry sponsoredProjects sponsored by the University/ CollegeStudents research projects(other than compulsory by the University)Any other(Specify)Total
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from : NA
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
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.32 - .50
2 3
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year: NIL
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year
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Level International
National State University College
Number 2 3 2 4Sponsoring agencies
College UGC KCBC,College
College
Type of Patent Number
National AppliedGranted
International AppliedGranted
Commercialised AppliedGranted
Total International National State University Dist College01
15,79,579.00
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Rajagiri Journal of Social Development is included in the electronic library products of the EBSCO Publishing Company, USA for international dissemination.
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them
The Center for Doctoral Research is recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (Ac.A II-1/504/87. dt.6-5-1988) to facilitate Research Scholars (Full time and Part time) registered for Ph.D. to carry out Research on the subject approved by the University leading to the Ph.D. degree.
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
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3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
Below given are the LIVE LABS, Training Division and Research Institute in the college which works very closely with the community in and around the district. There are very many activities arranged/organised and run constantly for the welfare of the people.
Rajagiri OutReach
State Adoption Resource Agency
CHILDLINE Kochi
Rajagiri Family Counselling Centre
Empanelled Training Institution for NSS
Middle Level Training Centre for ICDS Supervisors
Rajagiri Research Institute
ICSW Kerala State Branch
Rajagiri Free Drug Cell
Rajagiri Transcend
Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created
Source of Fund
Total
Campus area 28.56 28.56Class rooms 16 16
Laboratories 5 5
Seminar Halls 6 1 College 7
No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
295.64
Others
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
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The Library is fully automated in Auto Lib Software with Multi-user LAN version 6.0
allowing functions like OPAC, Circulation, E-gate register and availability assessment of
books, journals, periodicals and generate various types of reports. Barcode technology is used
for circulation of documents. The library provides multimedia search centre for browsing the e-
database & e-journals. The library provides separate carrels for doctoral scholars of the college,
equipped with Wi-fi connectivity & computers to accommodate 12 research scholars at a time.
Our library subscribes several databases & e-journals like; INFLIBNET NLIST, DELNET,
Delnet-Proquest, EBSCO, JSTOR, IBID, J Gate, Questia, Capitaline etc. These database
packages subscribed directly which provides us thousands of full text peer reviewed journals
and books. The DSpace Digital Repository is maintained to save, share and search resources
like doctoral research thesis, UGC Major/Minor research reports, student dissertations,
scholarly journal articles of Rajagiri faculties, previous question papers, News clippings,
conference/seminars etc. The intranet and internet facility are available for the users. The entire
campus has access to Wi-Fi.
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 42709 --- 1271 7,87,879 43980 ---Reference Books 3591 --- 77 1,68,327 3668 ---e-BooksJournals 171 --- 5 --- 176 ---e-Journals 2500 5000 130 59500 2630 64500Digital Database 7 9,80,661 --- --- --- 980661CD & Video 876 --- 127 --- 1003 ---Others (specify)
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total Computer
s
Computer Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer Centres
Office
Depart-
ments
Others ( Lecture
Hall and
Library)
Existing 249 94 1) 6 Mbps 2) 55 Mbps
(leased
Two Centres
1 21 87 26
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line)
Added 50 49 - - - - 1 -
Total 299 143 - 2 - 21 87 26
Hardware Up gradation:
1.Replaced 62 old computers in the lab with new HP i5 computers with Windows 8 OS and MS
Office 2013.
2.Purchased two Servers for Pariman and CCTV Backup purpose.
3 Replaced old WiFi Access points with 15 new Netgear WiFi access points.
Software Up gradation:
1. Pariman - Question Bank Software.
2. Plagiarism checker X - Palgiarism checking software.
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
College is a Wi-Fi enabled campus which helps management, staff and students to
extensively use the internet for their various purposes. The college has one digital
library where students are allowed to browse for the academic requirements. Training
was given to teachers on the software “PARIMAN” (Question Bank Software).
Teacher’s performance is evaluated at the end of each semester, by getting periodic
appraisals done with the help of Academic ERP Software Campus Dimensions. The
teachers and students were given training on the software “MOODLE” and all
assignments and objective type tests are done using MOODLE. All the students are
given compulsory training on MS Office, Tally, SPSS and Windows. All the faculty
members are provided with individual Desktop with internet access and the students
have the access to Computer lab thirteen hours a day. The entire campus has access to
Wi-Fi.
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
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i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others
Total :
Criterion – V5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
Induction for all the batches were done in which the student support activities were
made aware to the students
Financial assistance extended to economically weaker students and personal mentoring
given by the teachers
Add on courses for development of soft skills are offered
Mock Interviews and grooming sessions are conducted at the departmental level for
final year students
The institution publishes its updated prospectus and handbooks annually. The
information content was disseminated to students at the beginning of academic year.
The course facilitators discussed about the course objectives and course plan at the
beginning of academic year in each class
Parent teacher meeting was conducted at the start of academic year for all the PG
Programmes and the same was conducted after each year of completion in UG
programme
Departmental level alumni meetings are conducted for discussing student support
activities
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
Mentoring files are updated by the departments
Online Feedback is taken from students after each semester
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2,74,58,338.00
2,95,64,977.00
9,81,850.00
8,23,50,853.00
Faculty guidance provided to students in dissertation/project work/field practicum as
well as industry exposures
Open house conducted by all the departments after each semesters
The Placement Cell conducts training programmes for students and arranges job fair in
collaboration with employers.
Add on courses help students to get them updated and have more employment
opportunities.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio Dropout % - 2.84
The admission process is done through Centralised Allotment Process by M.G. University, Kottayam.
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
Coaching for competitive exams offered to students.
Coaching for NET/SET for SC/ST/OBC and Minorities
Coaching classes in colleges for Entry in Services (for students belonging to SC/ST,
OBC and Minorities communities
Remedial Coaching classes for students belonging to SC/ST, OBC and Minorities
communities
No. of students beneficiaries
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UG PG Ph. D. Others140 528 42 ---
No %267 39.97
No %401 60.02
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC
Physically Challenged
Total General
SC ST OBC
Physically
Challenged
Total
553 56 08 08 01 625 491 50 07 120 01 668
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5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT
IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
Regular mentoring by the faculty members for the students
Organised career orientation classes for the students
Functional placement cell in the campus coordinate grooming sessions for the students
which was done department wise.
Regular alumni interaction was organised for the students in all the departments.
Counselors of the Rajagiri Family Counseling Centre is made available to the female
students of the College.
Leading social work practitioners in the live labs are also made available to the female
students through interactive sessions and awareness classes.
The legal advisor of the Family Counselling Centre gives guidance to the female
students through awareness classes and interactive sessions.
Internal and External Training for pre-placement.
No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
100 257 182 44
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
At the beginning of every academic year all students are given an orientation on gender sensitization along with other areas of concern. The college has an Equal Opportunity Cell which organises different programmes for Girl Students.
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National Girl Child Day was celebrated on 9th October 2013 with various competitions held for the students.
Women’s day was observed on 8th March 2014.
A session on ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013’ was organised.
College has constituted a women Cell which looks after the grievances on any facilities in the campus and hostels.
At least one female Faculty member accompanies in the excursion with every group of students.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number ofstudents Amount
Financial support from institution 22 340201
Financial support from government 68 4217683
Financial support from other sources 63550
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
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225
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Fair: State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: None
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Vision: To become a centre par excellence of learning, unique in experience, value based in approach, and pioneering in efforts for enriching and fulfilling life.
Mission: To facilitate comprehensive and integrated development of individuals to be imbued with righteousness and courage of conviction, so as to effectively function as social beings.
6.2 Does the Institution has a Management Information System
Yes. The college had introduced software called Campus Dimensions during the period http://172.16.0.4/RAIMS
The annual academic planning was conducted.
College conducts monthly staff council meeting where the various departments presents their monthly activities including students progression, faculty achievements, activities conducted etc
All the departments conduct weekly faculty meeting on Tuesdays to evaluate the week as well as to plan for the coming week.
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
The value added programmes provided ensures coverage beyond the curriculum. All the
value addition programmes offered in concerned departments are made compulsory for
the students
Faculty members are in BoS of the concerned subjects in the parent Univeristy as well as
in other universities.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
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ICT Enabled class rooms
Moodle is used as teaching learning software by all the departments where different
methodologies in teaching learning is adopted
Detailed course plan is made for all the courses by the respective teachers and discussed
in the classrooms
Students researches are presented as papers in the National/International conferences
organised by respective departments
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Continuous Internal Assessment process is followed in all the courses as per the
university guidelines
Internal Exam results are published within 10 days of the conduct of the exams and the
grievances are addressed through the committee consisting of Head of the department as
well as the concerned course teacher
6.3.4 Research and Development
During the period the institution undertook major research projects (sponsored by UGC
and other agencies) as well as minor research projects from UGC. Articles were published
in various National/International journals by the faculty members. Research scholars are
doing research in the Rajgairi Doctoral centre under MG University. The faculty members
also took various consultancy projects (State/National/International) during the period.
Research papers were also presented in National as well as International conferences.
For the student research the input sessions were given at various points of progress. The
students were also made to present before Research committee from the synopsis
preparation stage itself
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
The college has two storied well maintained computerized and networked library with
self contained reading facilities for the students both at Hill Campus & Valley
Campus .There is a total collection of 42675 books comprising textbooks, reference
books, and research reports and data compilations. The library subscribes to 253 journals
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and periodicals on current topics and issues. The books and journals are drawn from the
various disciplines of Management, Social Sciences and Computer Science.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
A training on using Moodle software was conducted on April 9,2013 for all the faculty members.
10 Faculty members also went for overseas visits to different universities.
Faculty members took various consultancy projects for Govt departments/ international and national organizations during the period
Faculty members were encouraged to be the members of various international associations like IASSW
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
All recruitments of teaching staff are made by the Governing Body/state government in
accordance with the policies laid down by the UGC and State Government.
The recruitment of faculty is purely based on competence
The non-teaching staffs are also appointed as per the need. Once the need for staff
recruitment is assessed, a job profile is prepared. The candidates are identified and
recruited through both personal contacts and through standard procedures of
advertisements and interviews
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
The college strongly supports collaborative research activities with various
organizations
Tie-up with reputed agencies and government departments for joint programs
Tie-up with various departments/agencies through the live labs of the college
Industrial visits/ Field visits/study tours and interaction programmes to sensitize
student to various fields
Interaction with subject experts and industrialists, eminent personalities
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6.3.9 Admission of Students
The College issues an updated prospectus to prospective students highlighting
the facilities and pedagogies followed in the college
All admission related details are presented in the website for the prospective
students and parents
Advertisement regarding the courses is widely published in reputed newspapers
across India
Common Entrance Test
Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic - - Yes Board of Directors
Administrative -- -- Yes Management Committee
(Academic Audit discussions were held with the Alumni of MSW, BSW and MCA independently on Saturday, 22nd March 2014. The sessions really served purpose of curriculum revision and preparation for the job placement.)
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
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Teaching 2Non teaching
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Students 1
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For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
The Institution monitors the progress of the students through a process of Continuous
Internal Assessment which is done through Tests, Assignments, Seminars, Case Studies,
Presentations, Class Participation, and Attendance.
These functions are coordinated by an Internal Controller of Examinations and the Batch
Coordinator. The ratio between methods of summative terminal assessment (including the
final examination) and formative continuous internal assessment are reflected in the
annual examination mark sheets.
The internal marks are announced to the students and published on the notice board
before the university examinations.
The Institution has the practice of communicating to the parents regarding the evaluation
outcome. Consolidated marks statement is published batch-wise. Individual student report
is also prepared and these reports are posted to the parents. The parents return these forms
with their comments.
The department also has the student mentoring program based on structured format to
monitor the progress of students.
Field work programmes are monitored by the Faculty Supervisor and Field Work
Coordinator. Faculty Supervisors hold weekly field work conferences, visit the field work
organizations and interact with agency supervisors to monitor the student activities during
field work.
Supportive and corrective actions are taken to enhance the development of the students
based on the monitoring.
All marks are published on the notice board and in case of errors students may report the
same, within a period of three days, to the Internal Controller of Examination. The
Internal Controller of Examination in consultation with the respective course faculty and
the batch coordinator would take appropriate remedial measures.
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The affiliated university introduced a comprehensive Viva Voce for MSW IV semester
students in the place of semester-wise theory viva conducted.
The college has established closed circuit TV surveillance in the examination hall for
effective monitoring of the internal and external examinations.
Several innovations have been introduced in the internal examinations including open
book examinations, creative article based examinations etc.
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
The autonomy review committee from the university provides insights on areas of
concern to the college. It enabled the college to attain autonomy at the end of this
academic year.
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
OYSTER Day 2014 was conducted at Rajagiri Hill Campus, Kalamassery on 26th
January 2014. Honouring Golden Jubilee batch (1964) and DSS, MA-PM & IR,MSW
silver Jubilee batches (1989) were held
The college has active alumni chapters with strong institutional linkage both international
and national.
Interactions with the students are arranged for experience sharing and to discuss on the
new developments in the field.
Close association with the alumni takes place in the conferences organised by the college.
Medical assistance to alumnus by the association
Organised workshop on Employment Laws in the IT Sector: Myth and Rerality.
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
The college has an active parent’s forum which meets thrice in a year to support the
management with various suggestions and feedback
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
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Staff Welfare Association takes care of the development of the support staff. They are
sent for trainings in their relevant area. Induction programmes are given in their
respective departments.
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
College has a well maintained Eco Friendly Policy and the campus itself is a model for
Sustainable Environment Education.
The college has a vibrant Encon Club which arranges various activities on the topics
related to environment protection. Every year the college plants trees on the occasion of
environment day in collaboration with BPCL.
The college has beautiful Butterfly Gardens which attracts butterflies. Mist sprinklers
are fixed to create apt climate for the butterflies to survive.
A team of housekeeping staff are actively engaged in keeping the campus clean.
The college has a unique and environment friendly waste management system.
The college has well maintained Rock garden and Herbal garden with medicinal plants.
The college has adopted a ‘zero waste’ plan through segregation at the source, refusing
use of avoidable plastic (plastic disposables for parties, avoidable plastic wrappers)
reducing plastic usage (limiting usage to reusable plastics only), reducing paper usage
by making use of one side-used paper for draft print outs, and depending more on
electronic communication and promoting recycling of plastic waste, and organic waste.
The college has a 10 point environment protection programme, which is to be borne in
mind when any programme is being organised at the college.
The college has planted rare species of trees and plants which are found in forests.
College has installed rainwater harvesting system. College is also a recognised centre
for the construction of water harvesting and waste management units by various
government departments/schemes.
Criterion – VII
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7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.
Development of Research and Publication policy. It was widely discussed with the Faculty members and consensus assured.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year
There were various programmes of seminars, workshops and national conferences which were conducted at the department and college level as planned at the beginning of the academic year.
The college has taken a serious effort to motivate students to come in large numbers for various special programmes like coaching classes for Civil Service and UGC NET/JRF.
The college has initiated various actions on issues related to infrastructure, academic, extension and research and the action taken report was also presented at the time of General Staff Council.
Evaluation meetings are organised at the end of various college programmes to analyze and find out areas of improvement. It helps the college to organise various events of the college with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
Bodhi
General Staff Council Meetings
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Rajagiri, in its pursuit of excellence has identified strongly with the environment movement,
and has a policy of promoting environment friendly living. Its hill campus is a dedicated
‘Sustainable Environment Education Campus’. The valley campus is in the process of building
up this aspect. Our commitment to preserve the planet earth, the home of life, comes from our
vision statement of ‘enriching and fulfilling LIFE’. We promote bio-diversity. The campuses
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are being elevated to the level of botanical gardens. There are scientific efforts to document,
preserve and enrich bio-diversity of the flora and fauna of the campuses.
As practical measures, the college adopted a ‘zero waste’ plan through segregation at the
source, refusing use of avoidable plastic (plastic disposables for parties, avoidable plastic
wrappers) reducing plastic usage (limiting usage to reusable plastics only), reducing paper
usage by making use of one side-used paper for draft print outs, and depending more on
electronic communication and promoting recycling of plastic waste, and organic waste. Waste
Management models introduced by college have won accolades from various corners. College
is also a recognised centre for the construction of water harvesting and waste management units
by various government departments/schemes. This work is undertaken by one of its livelabs –
Rajagiri outREACH Service Society.
The college has a 10 point environment protection programme, which is to be borne in mind
when any programme is being organised at the college. All programmes organised by the
College and its various units or organised at the College campus have to strictly adhere by the
‘NO PLASTIC’ rule in the programmes. The Nature Club (ENCON) and Environment
Monitoring Committee take active part in implementing college environment policy. The
students at various levels and through street plays give awareness to the public on environment
protection
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
Rajagiri College is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, which is a
statutory autonomous institution of Government of Kerala, India. Further, the college is
aided by the State Government viz: Govt. of Kerala. The college is recognized by the
University Grants Commission and is included under section 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC
Act. The identification number assigned to our college by the UGC is KLMG054.
Our College was accredited with FIVE STAR status from the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC), Govt. of India in 2000, re-accredited in 2007 with A+ and
in 2013 with A grade. Our college is also a registered institution under the Societies
Registration Act XII of 1955 with Reg.No.ER/359/82 of 15.12.1982 and holds a Certificate
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under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs,
Govt. of India.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has been awarded the “Green College of Kerala” for
the year 2009 by the State Biodiversity Board. The college was selected for this award on
account of its contribution towards preservation of biodiversity.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences was elected as the Best College for the Year 2009-
2010 by Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, for the outstanding performance in the
campus, for the development of Christian values and for the promotion of overall spiritual
growth.
Rajagiri is a United Nations Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management
Education (PRME). College has completed its National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
Process.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has been conferred with Autonomous Status by
University Grants Commission, New Delhi with effect from June 13, 2014 and from the
academic year 2014 onwards for a period of six years with effect from 2014-15 to 2019 –
2020.
8. Plans of institution for next year
1. Introduction of Three U.G. programmes, Two P.G. programmes and M. Phil. Programme.
2. Introduction of Integrated Master of Computer Applications programme.
3. Establishment of Doctoral centre for Computer Applications and Library Science.
4. Syllabus revision of all programmes will be done through a series of workshops.
5. Installation of software for Plagiarism.
6. Establishment of Centre for Mental Health Social Research in collaboration with York University, U.K.
7. Establishment of Child Mental Health Resource Centre.
8. Establishment of Centre for Social Action named DYUTI. The centre would be conducting International and National Conferences with relevant themes. It will also
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house planning and monitoring cell which would take up issue based community interventions.
9. Establishment of new academic block.
10. To construct a swimming pool and student facility centre.
11. To construct International Guest House.
12. To increase in International mix of Faculty.
13. To increase in international tie-ups.
14. To air Quiz programmes in CNN-IBN.
15. To become Centre of Excellence for Human Resource Management with SHRM tie up.
16. To go for ACBSP (Accreditation Council For Business Schools and Programs) International Accreditation.
Dr. Mary Venus Joseph Dr. Joseph I. Injodey
Coordinator, IQAC Chairperson, IQAC
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Annexure I
Abbreviations:
CAS - Career Advanced Scheme
CAT - Common Admission Test
CBCS - Choice Based Credit System
CE - Centre for Excellence
COP - Career Oriented Programme
CPE - College with Potential for Excellence
DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence
GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test
NET - National Eligibility Test
PEI - Physical Education Institution
SAP - Special Assistance Programme
SF - Self Financing
SLET - State Level Eligibility Test
TEI - Teacher Education Institution
UPE - University with Potential Excellence
UPSC - Union Public Service Commission
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Annexure
BEST PRACTICES
Bodhi : The Annual Academic Retreat is a unique practice adopted by
the college for the past two decades as an occasion for the various schools to revise and finalize
their planning strategies with regard to policies, activities and calendar for the new academic
year.
Regular General Staff Council Meetings: The College conducts regular
monthly faculty council meetings (every first Tuesday of the month in either of the two
campuses) during which all the schools present a report of the progress of the faculty and the
students during that particular month. Live Lab Heads and Faculty members of both campuses
come together for the General Council Meeting. Decisions of importance pertaining to issues
common to all schools are taken during this occasion. A report of the month is also presented
by each school at this meeting.
Feedback from Stake holders: Students
Faculty Feedback Report 2013 – 14:
Two evaluations are taken during a semester from students based on various criteria. Students
have to rate the teachers on these criteria on a scale between 1 & 6. They are also encouraged to
write qualitative comments on each faculty’s performance. The final faculty appraisal gives
strong emphasis to this evaluation. There is also a class review taken from the students to assess
the quality of the Teaching Learning process. This is also taken twice in a semester and assesses
whether the course has gone according to the course plan, whether the students have understood
what was taught, the quality of the assignment given and the mode of class participation. On the
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basis of these any discrepancies noticed are directly conveyed to the faculty in the form of a
note from the Principal and its rectification is monitored. This is taken in hard copy.
Scores Number of Faculty Overall Percentage
Above 90 19 51%
80 - 90 18 49%
Below 80 0 0%
Total 37 100%
Out of 37 faculty members, 51% come in above 90% and the rest come in above 80%. On the
basis of their performance, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college has
created a system of internal Faculty Development Programme wherein the best rated faculty
conduct workshop in classroom teaching and demonstration, for those faculty who need
improvement as well as the new faculty who have joined with less experience. These FDP are
of 20 – 30 hours duration depending on the number of trainees. The trainees are also required to
take demonstration classes on the basis of the workshop input. Another quality input is the
practice of asking freshers to initially attend some classes on their subject -area which are taken
by tenured faculty before they begin their classes.
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