DON BOSCO COLLEGE
College Profile (2013-2014)
(Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University)
Guezou Nagar, Yelagiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, INDIA – 635 853
About College
• Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills (DBCY)
– Arts and Science college – Affiliated Thiruvalluvar University
• Minority Institution – Salesians of Don Bosco (Chennai
Province)
• 15 Years of Experience – Innovative educational pedagogy – Industrial expertise in computer
education
Our Inspiration – St John Bosco
Birth Date: August 16, 1815
Birth Place: Becchi, Piedmont, Italy
Ordained Priest: 1841
Founder: Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)
Educative Mission Educating the target youth with qualitative knowledge, practice and experience to become integrated persons for career and life. In pursuit of this, we offer programs and services of best-in-class standards.
Reason, Religion and Loving kindness Loving those to whom he dedicated his life Caring as a father Doing everything possible for their welfare
Educative Principles – The Preventive System
"If there ever existed, a method of education adapted to inspire confidence and love; it is the method of Don Bosco.” - Joseph Zoppi, Swiss educationist
Source: www.sdb.org
Founder - Fr Francis Guezou, SDB
His Mission
• Educating poor, tribal and rural youth in South India
• Patronizing BICS InfoTech (BIIT, BOSCO ITS and Arivagam)
His Collaborators
• Mr Leon Duhayon, French industrialist, and
• Association of Friends of Father Guezou in France
French Salesian Missionary and Founder of Don Bosco Centre, Yelagiri (in1962) To India: 1952 Ordination: 1953 (Tirupattur) Ministries: Yercaud, Kochi and Yelagiri Hills Death: January 29, 2009 (at Yelagiri Hills)
Vision and Mission
A temple of Higher Education, nurturing integrated persons,
inspired by Gospel Values.
VISION
Educating the target youth with qualitative knowledge, practice and experience to become integrated persons for career and life.
In pursuit of this, we offer programmes and services of best-in-class standards.
MISSION
College Charter
To educate and train at certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, professionals of outstanding ability with integral values.
To facilitate all-round formation through multiple, integrated programmes and activities.
To develop students as true agents of social transformation in their specific settings.
To promote research and development in cutting-edge information technology and its applications.
To partner with social and educational institutes that promotes development of rural India.
To develop economic programmes for the sustainability and scalability of the institute.
Charter
Our Values and Uniqueness
• Primacy for God in Life
• Integral Formation
• Commitment to Nation-building
• Quality Service
VALUES
Affordable education fee
Indigenous system to acquire communication and English language skills
Qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty members
Industrial exposure and opportunities to work on live projects
Better job opportunities in IT and IT-enabled organizations
UNIQUENESS
College Emblem
The College emblem has four quadrants and
a Cross.
1. The top-left quadrant depicts Don Bosco, his charism and pedagogy.
2. The top-right quadrant focuses on our students from rural areas.
3. The bottom-left quadrant identifies ICT as a strategic instrument to empower the Youth.
4. The bottom-right quadrant presents Don Bosco College as an elevation of erstwhile BICS InfoTech.
5. The Cross denotes that Jesus Christ is our Divine Lord and Master.
Meaning… 1
4 3
2
5
College Motto
“To Look Up”
With Faith, Hope and Love,
In every moment of Life. This College Motto is the motto given by Fr Francis Guezou SDB for BICS InfoTech in 1998.
Logo snippet
College Anthem
DON BOSCO unites High and Low
That all Men on Earth may be One
To look-up with Hope to the future
To build a World of Love and Service.
DON BOSCO Symbol of Love
Don Bosco Home of Excellence
A College with a Difference
Empowering the Youth with Values.
DON BOSCO moves with Science & Times
Entwining Knowledge and Skill
The Portal of True Progress
Don Bosco leads to the future.
College History…
[1998]
BICS Inception
[1998]
BIIT & BOSCO ITS
[1999]
CDAC
[1999]
IGNOU Study Center
[1999-2011]
BIIT Professional
Education
(13 years)
[2012]
Don Bosco
College
BICS InfoTech
BIIT BOSCO ITS ARIVAGAM
Education Technology Knowledge
The beginning…
College Inauguration, 2014
College Organization Structure
Boards and Committees
o Management Board
o College Council
o Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
o Students Grievance Redressal Committee
o Student Welfare Committee
o Media & Publication Committee
o Technology for Education (T4E) Committee
o Teaching Staff
o Administrative Staff
o Hostel Committee
o Co-Curricular Associations
Campus Culture
God Centred
Faith in God
Love
Spirituality
Morality
Self-Driven
Self-Driven
Self-Reliance
Time-Consciousnes
s
Health Awareness
Greener
Nature-Friendly
Nature Responsible
Life of Simplicity
Nature Sensitive
Trust-filled &
Free
Trust-Filled
Group Activities
Sense of Respect
Sense of Fellowship
Socially Conscious
Socially Conscious
Gender-Sensitivity
Disciplined Life
Sense of Equality
Educative Pastoral Plan [EPP]
Province-level Mandatory Pastoral Framework
Center of Excellence
Professional training wing of Don Bosco College
Offers Diploma and Certificate Programmes (skill-oriented)
As per NSD through DBTech Network.
TechTalk Software Development Trainings
Organizer BIIT
Collaboration BoscoSoft
Programme Outcome Students can opt to join BoscoSoft Technologies as trainees.
Bosco Institute of Information Technology (BIIT)
Center of Excellence
Technology Incubation and Software Service Provider
Delivering reliable and customer-driven IT Services
Service and Commercial ventures.
ISO Certified
BOSCO ITS Service Spectrum…
Application Dev. Microsoft and Java
Web Solution LAMP
Multimedia Dev. Adobe Creatives, etc.
Data Processing XML, Forms, OCR processing…
Bosco InfoTech Services (BOSCO ITS)
Center of Excellence
An Environment for…
o Learning (self, peer, and expert)
o Knowledge Exchanges
o Training (Human and Competency Development)
o Repository Infrastructure (of knowledge resources)
Arivagam units are…
• Print Library Over 1000 titles powered by eBLIS
• Digital Library Over 10,000+ titles powered by Dspace
• Corporate Training Centre Hosting TechTalk, CSR, Conferences, etc.
• Learning Resource Centre Resources on Moodle, Dspace, eBLIS
• Knowledge Bank Under development: (R&D by BOSCO ITS)
• Virtual Museum Under development: Guezou, DBC, SDB
Knowledge Resource Centre (Arivagam)
Academic Departments
Department of Foundation Studies
Department of Computer Science and Applications
Department of Commerce and Management Studies
Department of Mathematics
Department of Language (Tamil)
Department of English
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Department of Foundation Studies
Objective Offering Foundation Courses (as per Thiruvalluvar University): 1) Environmental Studies 2) Value Education 3) Soft Skills (by Department of English)
Co-curricular Activities
Nil
Extension Activities
That students appreciate their religion and nature to practice them meaningfully.
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Department of Computer Science and Applications
Objective Prepares students as software professionals with fundamentals of IT and lead them to numerous specializations by adopting a self-learning mechanism.
Co-curricular Activities
Students@IT Association
Peer Learning to enhance technical knowledge and Information Literacy.
Extension Activities
• BIIT
• IVDP Computer Academy
• FreedomSoft Club (Open Source Technologies)
• DANY Club (Young Digital Artists Network)
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Department of Commerce and Management Studies
Objective Moulding students to be Commerce and/or Management professional through academic activities, such as seminars, workshops, projects and other related activities.
Co-curricular Activities
Commerce Association
(to develop managerial, communication and business skills as part of Information Literacy)
Extension Activities
Financial Literacy Drive
(collaborative venture with DBSARC, Tirupattur)
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Department of Mathematics
Objective To enable students to develop analytical and logical ability to be employed in any field of study and life.
Co-curricular Activities
Nil
Extension Activities
Nil
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Department of Language (Tamil)
Objective திருவள்ளுவர் பல்கலைக்கழகம் வகுத்தளித்துள்ள பாடப்பகுதிகலள மாணவர்களுக்குப் பயிற்றுவித்து அவர்கலளப் பருவ இறுதித் ததர்வுகளுக்குத் தயார்ப்படுத்துவதாகும்.
Co-curricular Activities
Tamil Mandarm (Association)
Extension Activities
தமிழ் மன்றச் செயல்பாடுகள் மூைம் தமிழ் இைக்கண, இைக்கிய, பண்பாட்டு அறிவில் மாணவர்களுக்குக் கூடுதல் அறிலவப் புகட்டுவதும், மாணவர்களின் பலடப்பாற்றலைத் தூண்டி வளர்ப்பதும் தாக்கமாகும்.
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Department of English
Objective Preparing students to become effective communicators in English for employment and career growth.
Co-curricular Activities
English Literary Association
(to improve communicative English through peer learning and guidance)
Extension Activities
Language Lab
(to promote English as campus language to prepare students for job market)
• FSS
• CSA
• CMS
• MAT
• TAM
• ENG
DEPARTMENT
Certificate Programmes
CSR, ACSR, ECSR
Diploma Programmes
PGDIT, TechTalks, D.C.A.
Academic Programmes
Degree Programmes
– Thiruvalluvar University
B.Sc. (CS), B.C.A., B.Com. (CA), and B.B.A.
– IGNOU
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Academic Programmes - Degree
Thiruvalluvar University • B.Sc. (Computer Science) • B.C.A. (Computer Applications) • B.Com. (Computer Applications) • B.B.A. (Business Administration)
IGNOU • M.C.A. (Computer Applications) • B.C.A. (Computer Applications)
Academic Programmes - Diploma
• PG Diploma in Information Technology PGDIT
(3 years)
• Software Development: Microsoft • Software Development: Java • Software Development: LAMP
TechTalk
(3 months)
• In Graphics and Multimedia • In Web Design and Maintenance • In Hardware and Networking
Diploma
(3 months)
• In Computer Applications DCA
(1 year)
Academic Programmes - Certificate
Need-based certificate programs
(through BIIT).
• Computing Skills for All (6 days) CSR
• Advanced Computing Skills for All (6; 14; 30; 60 days)
ACSR
• English for Religious (30; 60 days) ECSR
Best Practices
• Communication Lab Every Saturday for 2 hours
• Reading Practice Daily, 30 minutes in the morning
• Campus Language Language card to instil communication skill
• Peer Learning Through student associations as information literacy venture
• Time Management Time Budget, Time Record and Time Analysis of academic activities
• Programming Skill Development
Lab Course Planning, Student’s Preparation for an Exercise, Attending Lab Session and Continuous Assessment
• Collaborative Learning Forums
Students@IT Association, Commerce Association, Tamil Mandram, English Literary Association
• Morning Assemblies Scripture reading, Message, Daily News and Announcements (All working days)
Quality Paradigm
Quality Policy
To improve quality of service continuously,
With updated technologies and systems,
In compliance with NAAC criteria,
To realize the core values and mission of the College.
Quality System
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Industry-Institute Interface
BoscoSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Technology Incubator Industrial Placement Research and Development Corporate Partnership
BoscoSoft-College Interface
Corporate Bodies, Education, Healthcare, Social & NGO, and Government Organizations.
Clientele
Software Development
Web Design & Development
Multimedia Production
Technical and Instructional Writing
Data processing
Hardware & Network Administration
Services
Industry-Institute Interface
Don Bosco India - Higher Education Network
Subsidiary of Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA)
To offer,
The general guidelines enabling each academic community to draw up its own cultural, scientific, technological, educative, pastoral, Salesian project.
IUS Common Programme: Defining the identity of IUS
Reflection, Sharing and Coordination
Involvement in all Don Bosco institutions of Higher Education
Network Purpose
IUS – Salesian Higher Education Network
Industry-Institute Interface
Alumni Federation
Network of Alumni from Don Bosco College, Centres of
Excellence (BIIT, BOSCO ITS, Arivagam)
Objective Creating a community of persons involved in the well-being of one another and the society at large.
Members as,
Corporate Ambassadors Carriers of mission and Values of DBCY Towards social responsibilities Knowledge sharing and Resource mobilization Placement Opportunities for peers & fresher
Rector (President), Vice-Rector (Principal), Alumni Secretary, Alumni Joint Secretaries, Batch Coordinators
Alumni Committee Structure
Extension Activities
Study Centre signed-up in 1999
Support for IGNOU Distance Education Programmes (BCA and MCA)
Conducts contact classes (weekend) for MCA students
IGNOU Study Centre (Code: 2544D)
Extension Activities
Authorized Training Centre (of Don Bosco College / BICS InfoTech)
Offers,
DCA (to IVDP SHG members & their children)
Placement Services
Monitoring Services (by DBCY Faculty members)
IVDP Computer Academy
Extension Activities
Youth Groups
Bosco Volunteers
Bosco NSS
Bosco Fine Arts
Jesus Youth
Media Forum
Green Hills Club Newman
Club
Literacy Club
Sports Club
Blue Cross
Red Cross
AICUF
Promoting global, national or dimensional awareness. e.g. sports, social awareness, voluntarism, spirituality, Biblical studies, etc.
Co-Curricular
Associations
Extension Activities
Bosco Academic Success Initiative Series
Academic Mentoring and Coaching (by Faculty Members)
• A process for successful academic performances.
To provide,
Basic Academic Skills
Services (Vocabulary Notebooks | Handwriting Practices, Study Skills | Memorization Techniques | Gyan Darshan)
Class Quality Circles (CQC) to help weaker students
BASIS
Student Facilities
Scholarship
National Merit Scholarship
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Hindus & Christians
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST Securing above 1000 marks (cut-off to be fixed by Govt.)
Political Sufferers, Defence Personnel / Ex-Service Men’s Children Scholarship
Scholarship to Children of Freedom Fighters
National Loan Scholarship
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students
List of Government Scholarships
Student Facilities
Teaching and Learning Environment
Computer-based Education Environment for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
Web-based, personalized, blended eLearning environment
Campus-wide Accessibility (educational resources, services, computing devices and software)
Lab-wide Wi-Fi Connectivity
CEETLE
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Student Facilities
Student Counselling Service
College offers,
Free
Confidential
Professional Counselling Services
On Students’ request
By Qualified faculty members
Part-Time Counseling
Student Facilities
Christ the Redeemer Chapel
Dedicated in 1977 to Christ the Redeemer
Architectural landmark at Don Bosco Centre
Evoking tranquillity and inner feeling for God’s presence
Having Fr. Francis Gueouz’s mortal remains (since, January 30, 2009)
Student Facilities
Library (Arivagam)
Learning and Sharing Environment Students, Associates and DBCY Stakeholders Learning Outcome, Work Experiences and Corporate Strategies
Arivagam Constituents: • Print Library (powered by eBLIS) • Digital Library (powered by DSpace) • Learning Resource Centre • Corporate Training Centre • Knowledge Bank • Media Services • Virtual Museum
Student Facilities
Safe Drinking Water
Donated by IVDP, (NGO in Krishnagiri)
Providing safe drinking water in College campus
RO Drinking Water Plant
Student Facilities
Sports and Games
Basketball
Volley ball
Football
Trekking opportunity in Yelagiri Hills.
Open Playgrounds (for girls and boys)
Student Facilities
Computing Resource Centre
Support for regular Lab Activities
Use of Students Laptops (as per college norms)
Computer Lab
Human Resource: Staff
DEPARTMENT
STAFF
TOTAL Teaching Non-Teaching
Foundation Studies 3 3
English and Communication 2 2
Language (Tamil) 2 2
Mathematics 2 2
Computer Science & Applications 7 7
Commerce & Management 2 2
Librarian 2 2
Administrative Staff 8 8
Total 20 8 28
Academic Year: 2013-2014
Current Students
PROGRAMME YEAR BOYS GIRLS TOTAL
PGDIT / BCA III 45 31 76
BCA II 25 13 38
B.COM. (CA) II 9 8 17
BSC (CS) II 21 12 33
BBA I 11 8 19
BCA I 27 26 53
B.COM. (CA) I 33 20 53
BCS (CS) I 29 25 54
Total 200 143 343
Academic Year: 2013-2014
Medals and Awards
Medal Name Awarded To
Josephine Guezou Medal B.Sc. (C.S.) Student
Joacquim Guezou Medal B.C.A. Student
Fr Guezou Diamond Jubilee Medal B.Com. (C.A.) Student
Fr Varghese Menacherry SDB Medal PGDIT Student
Fr Louis Panikulangara SDB Medal PGDIT Student
Archbishop Louis Matthias SDB Medal PGDIT Diploma Holder
Papa Duhayon Medal B.C.A. Graduate
Fr Guezou Golden Jubilee Medal M.C.A. Graduate
Principal
Don Bosco College
Guezou Nagar, Yelagiri Hills
Vellore District, Tamil Nadu
INDIA – 635 853
Office: (04179) 295443, 245239 (office hours only)
Mobile: (+91) 9786000439
www.dbcyelagiri.edu.in
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