proposal for connectivity to swami ramanand teerth marathwada university, nanded ( m.s.) &...

Proposal for Connectivity to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded ( M.S.)

&Affiliated Colleges

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

7th November, 2009

Presentation by : Prin. Dr. G. N. Shinde

The Mission Statement: “Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University pledges itself to uphold zealously its mission of promoting acquisition and dissemination of knowledge through fearless and sustained pursuit of excellence aimed at moulding personalities of students entering its portals to grow with an upright character filled with enlightenment and to be the value adhering members of a just and humane society”.

Vision: Enlightened Student: A Source of Immense Power

General Enrollment Ratio (GER)National Target :18-23%National : 11.6 %Regional : 9 %

Conventional colleges fail to fill up 45 % seats

External Education is supposed to be terminated

For improvement in GER ::

1. ODE- Open Distance Learning : Tribal and Remote Area , BPL & Minorities 2. Use of ICT- Information and Communication Technology 3. Strengthening of regular courses through ICT4. Cyclonic spread of globalization 5. Implementation of this proposal –” National Mission on Education through

ICT ( NME-ICT) “

Some Highlights

Location : Marathwada Region of Maharashtra Districts : Nanded, Latur, Parbhani and Hingoli

• Establishment: 17th Sept 1994• Area: 525 Acres• No. of U.G. Courses: 28• No. of U.G. Subjects: 231• No. of P.G. Courses: 49• No. of P.G. Subjects: 176• No. of U.G. Students: 49314• No. of P.G. Students: 46236• No. of Schools in the University along with sub-center:

15• No. of departments in the University along with sub-center:

37• No. of affiliated Colleges within University:

363• No. of Colleges having U.G.C. 12B Status within University:

71

I. University at a Glance

Accreditated by NAAC – B grade

Open Distance Learning Center : Grants received 15 Lakhs by DEC , Delhi

UGC sanctioned 13 Crore under UGC XI th Plan

MoU with Seven Foreign Universities and reputed National Institutions.

Funds generated through projects:- 3 crore

Grants for minor research projects (Through University Funds):- 0.50 crore

Grants from FIST(DST) :- 1 crore

II. Achievements

III. Collaborations and MoU

National Level National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad Integrated Geo Instrumentation Services, Pvt. Ltd. Groundwater Survey & Development Agency, Govt. of Maharashtra. YASHADA, Pune Commerce & Industry Cell, Nanded (Industry)

International Level Asian Research Network, Seoul, Korea King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok Thailand Galilee College , Israel University of Nigeria , Jakarta Philippines Normal University , Philippines Nortan University , Cambodia Universitat Gorontalo , Indonesia

India envisions the transformation of the Indian Society into a fully developed, values-based, knowledge-driven society by the year 2020.

several major strategic e-learning, ICT initiatives will be introduced , which is one of them - National Mission on Education through Information & Communication Technology [ICT]

This proposal aims to set a primary working group at some of the affiliated Colleges having U. G. C.12B status for the area of integrating intelligence into virtual / online learning systems.

To build intelligent, virtual learning environment to support the educational process.

To design tutors and student modeling systems.

To acculturate learner to ICT, enabling them to maximize the benefit of ICT applications.

To develop e-learning resources by the teaching staff and make them available for all UG / PG students.

To establish networking with in the University campus and affiliated colleges.

IV. Objectives of the Proposal

1. E-contents generation : UG and PG courses

2. Establishment of Networking & Connectivity

3. Infrastructure Development : Virtual Classrooms and Labs Computing Laboratory

V. Proposal Outlook

1. Any-time availability of desired knowledge at appropriate levels of comprehension to all for self paced learning .

2. Platform for sharing of ideas and techniques and pooling of knowledge resources.

3. Use of e-learning as an effort multiplier for providing access, quality and equality in the sphere of providing education to every learner in the country. Curriculum delivery models FAQs and guidelines Interactive learning resources Teacher observation toolkit Learner response analysis

4. Provision for Connectivity & access devices, content generation, personalization & mentoring, testing & certification and encouragement of talent. Connectivity – full duplex, broadband, DTH, IPTV, and EDUSAT Access devices – Camera, L.C.D Content generation Personalization and mentoring Testing and Certification

5. Providing e-books & e-journals, utilizing the repository of contents generated so far.

VI. Objective wise Work plan

Contd..

6. Improving teachers’ training and course curriculum.Planning and guiding the development of a region wide / state wide / nation

wide network of teachers conducting online orientation courses, refresher courses, STTP,

workshops Exploring reforms and innovation in teachers’ education with the

application of ICT.

7. Benefits:Support learners through the use of interactive online resources Enrich learning and teaching through the use of mobile technology Extend the role of e-learning through blended curriculum delivery models Support teaching staff through an e-supported peer observation scheme

Contd..

8. Providing e-Learning support to every higher education institution for technology assisted learning.

Research to Identify the Learning needs in the chosen pilot target areas

Creation of Learning Objects Development of Knowledge sharing mechanism using web 2.0 Dissemination Mechanisms of Knowledge through web/face-to-face and

other methods for life long learning.

8. Preparation of metadata and timed index preparation for educational video / audio content on tape or other media.

9. Credit based flexible module formulation for openness to qualifications and easy transfer of credits from one programme / course to another.

10. Setting up virtual labs and lab centers and finishing schools for quality enhancement.

There is utmost need to link large number of students with vast knowledge base considering the global scenario. The overall Management includes,

1.The participation of colleges through Learning Management System (LMS), collaboration tools, groupware, digital library and e-publishing facilities.

2. University coordinates with Industry and Research Centers

3. There will be a monitoring Agency : a body of academicians, experts and key officials such as Directors, Deans , Peer review of members, Discussion Group Members , etc

4.Digital library support and pedagogically effective management will be set over Intranet for distributed courses

VII. Justification of the Proposal

For U.G. and P.G. Classes

The process of content development will have a well-organized skeletal structure for E-Courseware within a module.

Ensuring of Course management and Teachers’ mentoring processes .1. Syllabus, prerequisites, target learners group, learning objectives,

and formal credits attached to the course.2. Module will consists of number of lectures, tutorial, practical, group

work, self-study, etc. and their sequencing related to each module.3. Teacher’s material, power point presentations, approach to the topic,

highlighting key concepts and their explanations.4. Online quiz or test for the module.5. Associated Module / Course-specific Portal with Digital Library and

external links 6. Interactive modular structures among students and teachers through

TV and Video Conferencing Programs.7. Building the database / Archival8. Popularization of ICT based education for masses at large

VIII. Proposal – A. Content Generation

Priority Areas for the e- Content development: 1. Industrial Engineering & Management2. English, Mathematics, Economics and Literature3. Total Quality Management4. Advanced Chemical Technology 5. Non-Conventional Energy6. Life sciences and soft tissue7. Bio-informatics8. Computer Soft-wares9. Nano Materials and Nano Technology

Pilot phase:

PG Classes: (49 Courses with 176 subjects) (10 Courses are selected)UG Classes: (28 Courses with 231 subjects) (10 Subjects are selected)

Content Generation

i) Provision of e-books and e-journals free to the learners

Development of Central Repository for better support learning activities in certain subjects like business, law, computer science where information is structured in relatively discrete blocks and where a high premium is placed on currency. Such facility has provision for direct learner support, concurrent usages, cost effectiveness, resource discovery, and usage statistics .

ii) Standardization of quality assurance of contents & Certification / automation of certification

Solo classroom Graded courses - grading by remote centers Graded courses - grading by Prime Institutions like IIT Dynamic courses set by Industry Experts

iii) Developing suitable pedagogical methods for various classes, intellectual calibers and research in e-learning

Learning methods Participation E-Learning

Content Generation

iv) Development of language converter and translation tool kit

Since the medium of understanding of audience will vary from region to region, conversion of available content into various regional languages is a must. Hence there is necessity of translator and dubbing tools with all language supports , for which funding is required

v) Development and realization of Virtual Reality Laboratories and supporting facilities for e-learning

Virtual Science Laboratory will comprise of

access to learning management system through web

Slides, practical assignments, tutorials, exam questions and their solutions

Discussion forum among participating institutions

Whole nation can become a large classroom

vi) Spread Digital Literacy for Teacher Empowerment.

vii) Talk to a teacher to provide a substitute for coaching for the economically poor students

viii) Development of software controlled hardware programming for robotics & other crucial areas

ix) Experimentation and Development of ultra low cost access devices for wide Coverage of learners & their field trials

x) Adaptation & deployment of open source simulation packages equivalent to MATLAB, ORCAD etc.

Content Generation

Tribal area Remote areaRural and underserved communities including natives Urban PoorWomenYouthDifferently abled persons / community Senior CitizensSmall and Medium Enterprises

VIII. Possible Beneficiary

Working within the framework. Developing a prototype first. Having a specific community and facilitate the participation of that

community Designing for the ICT infrastructure realities. Building effective smart partnerships. Emphasizing ICT awareness and training Having a sustainability plan. Horizontal Expansion

IX. Work plan and Methodology

X. Financial Disclosure –I

PG Classes: (49 Courses with 176 subjects) (10 Courses are selected)UG Classes: (28 Courses with 231 subjects) (10 Subjects are selected)

UG Classes: Number of papers for each subject Arts : 7Annual pattern (7x2=14 for Semester)Social Sciences : 7Annual pattern (7x2=14 for Semester)Science : 11Annual pattern (11x2=22 for Semester)Comm & Mgmt : 7Annual pattern (7x2=14 Semester)

Approximately for Each Subject = 14 papers Annual = 14x2 =28 Semester

@ Rs. 7 Lacks/Course , One subject= 28x7=Rs. 196 LacksUG Classes:

For 15 subjects from 2 courses,15 Subjects x Rs. 196 Lacks=Rs. 2940 Lacks

PG Classes:For 40 subjects from 5 courses,40 Subjects x Rs. 196Lacks=Rs. 7840 Lacks

X. Financial Disclosure –II

Phase I:Proposed for XI th plane:UG Classes:

For 5 subjects from 2 courses,5 Subjects x Rs. 196 Lacks=Rs. 980 Lacks

PG Classes:For 10 subjects from 5 courses,10 Subjects x Rs. 196 Lacks=Rs. 1960 Lacks

Phase II:Proposed for XII th plane:UG Classes:

For 10 subjects from 5 courses,10 Subjects x Rs. 196Lacks=Rs. 1960 Lacks

PG Classes:For 30 subjects from 15 courses,30 Subjects x Rs. 196 Lacks=Rs. 5880 Lacks

Virtual Laboratory & Media Centre at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Virtual Classroom at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University and other selected colleges

Computing Lab facility at networked affiliated Colleges

XI. Infrastructure System setup

SN Item Cost (Lakhs)

1 High resolution Video recording camera setup 12.00

2 Sun Workstations (2 No.s) 10.00

3 Multimedia PC (20 Nos) 14.00

4 Video recording & Editing software, Animation s/w 11.00

5 CISCO Router , Internet connectivity thr’ switch 03.60

6 LCD Projector 01.00

7 Audio System 01.00

8 DTH/EDUSAT Complete Setup 20.00

9 Video Conference Unit 03.30

10 UPS, printer, scanner and other sundry items 10.00

11 Furniture 20.90

12 Electrification, AC, Installation charges 06.00

Total 112.80

XI-A. Virtual Laboratory and Media Centre Infrastructure



2 CISCO Router 2.50

3 Internet connectivity thr’ switch 0.70

4 LCD Projector 0.70

5 Audio System 0.20

6 DTH/EDUSAT Complete set up 20.00

7 Video Conference Unit 3.00

8 UPS and other sundry items 2.00

9 Furniture, Installation charges 1.90

Total 32.00

XI-B. Virtual Classroom Infrastructure



2 CISCO Router 02.50

3 Internet connectivity thr’ switch 0.70

4 UPS, printer and other sundry items 2.00

5 OS and other Softwares 3.00

6 Furniture, Installation charges 3.80

Total 21.00

XI-C. Computing Laboratory


1.BSNL Broad band connectivity charges including MODEM etc.

thr’ 512KBPS for every college nodes for one year 00.90

2. BSNL 20 MBPS Leased Line charges for one year 50.00

3.Development of MIS for other student’s academic

data maintenance purpose (This is one time development

charges for software to be developed with private software

consultant according University and college requirement) 50.00

Total 100.90

XI-D. Connectivity and other charges


1 Virtual Laboratory & Media Centre 112.80

2 Virtual Classroom at University 032.00

3 Computing Laboratory 021.00

4 BSNL Lease Line charges per year 050.00

5 Development of MIS software for academic purpose 055.00

6 Subscription to e-journals, eBooks, 050.00

Sub-total 321.80

7 Virtual Classrooms at each college

(71Colleges@20 Lakh) 1420.00

8. Computing Lab Facility at each college (71 @Rs21 Lakh) 1491.00

9 BSNL Broadband Charges([email protected]) 0071.00

10 Training, Maintenance and other charges ([email protected]) 0071.00

Sub-total 3053.00

Total 3374.80

XI-E. Total Requirement

mailto:[email protected]

Sr. No Items Financial Projection 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

A. Content Generation1

1. PG Classes (10/49 subjects) 19.60 00 14.60 3.002.00

2. UG Classes (10/213 subjects) 9.80 00 5.80 3.001.00

3. Video content digitization 5.00 00 3.00 1.001.00

4. Provision of e-books/ journals 0.50 00 0.40 0.100.00

5. Standardization of quality 5.00 00 3.00 1.001.00

6. Developing pedagogical std 10.00 00 5.00 3.002.00

7. Development of language converter kit 2.00 00 1.50 0.50 0.00

8. Development and Virtual Reality Lab 10.00 00 5.00 3.00 2.00

9. Spread Digital Literacy for Teachers 5.00 00 2.00 2.00 1.00

10. Development of ultra low cost devices 3.00 00 1.50 1.500.00

11. Coaching for the economically poor students 5.00 00 3.00 1.500.50

12. Development Robotics & other crucial areas 5.00 00 3.00 1.001.00

13. Adaptation of open source simulation 3.00 00 2.00 1.000.00

Sub-Total 82.90 00 49.8 21.611.5

XI-F. Financial Requirements Physical Activities in three parts

Sr. No Items Financial Projection 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

B. Connectivity

1. bulk storage servers at 100 institutions 1.00 00 1.00 0.000.00

2. One EduSAT hub at 100 Institutions 0.60 00 0.60 0.000.00

3. 20 EduSAT Satellite Interactive Terminals 0.50 00 0.50 0.000.00

4. 2000 nodes for 1 Gbps connectivity 5.00 00 3.00 1.00 1.00

5. EduSAT Interactive Terminal at each Inst. 0.42 00 0.32 0.100.00

6. 15-20 nodes for 7.5-10 Mbps connectivity 12.78 00 6.00 4.782.00

7. Provision of 1000 DTH Channels 0.07 00 0.07 0.00 0.00

8. Provision of 100 PC @ 1 per faculty member 0.10 00 0.06 0.040.00

Sub-Total 20.47 00 11.55 5.923.00

Total (A+B) 103.37 00 61.35 27.5214.5

XI-F. Financial Requirements Physical Activities in three parts

XII-A . Phase wise Expenditure-I

Financial requirement for Content Generation : Rs.88.97 CorersFinancial requirement for Connectivity : Rs.30.47 Corers

Total: Rs. 119.44 Corers

Phase I (XI Plane Period):Financial requirement for Content Generation : Rs.82.90 CorersFinancial requirement for Connectivity : Rs.20.47 Corers


Phase II (XII Plane Period):Financial requirement for Content Generation : Rs.6.07 CorersFinancial requirement for Connectivity : Rs.10 Corers


XII-B. Year wise Expenditure-II

Part I: Year 2009-10 :Financial requirement for Content Generation : Rs.49.80 CorersFinancial requirement for Connectivity : Rs.11.55 Corers


Part II: Year 20010-11Financial requirement for Content Generation : Rs.21.60 CorersFinancial requirement for Connectivity : Rs. 5.92 Corers


Part III: Year 20011-12:Financial requirement for Content Generation : Rs.11.50 CorersFinancial requirement for Connectivity : Rs. 3.00 Corers


Hon. Dr. S. B. Nimse,Vice Chancellor, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Principal DR. G. N. Shinde, Member Management Council, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Director, B. C. U. D., Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Prof. R.D. Kaplay ,Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Principal Dr. More P.L. ,D. S. M. College, Parbhani

XIII-A. Discussion Group Members

Principal G. N. Shinde, Indira Gandhi College, Nanded

Prof. Khairnar R. S. ,Director, School of Physical Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

Prof. S. N. Talbar, Department of Electronics & Computer Sciences.S. G. G. S. College of Engineering & Technology , Nanded

Mr. Parag Bhalchandra , Asst. Prof. School of Computational Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

XIII-B. List of Experts

Hon. Dr. S. B. Nimse, Vice Chancellor, S. R. T. M. U., Nanded

Dr. Pandit Vidyasagar, Director, B. C. U. D. Pune University, Pune

Dr. N. Raja ,Sr. Scientist ,T. I. F. R. ,Mumbai

Dr. Deepak Shikarpur, Pune

XIII-C. List of Peer Review

1. Coordinator: Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded , 431605 (MS)

2. Connectivity to Affiliated Colleges: 71 Affiliated Colleges having U.G.C. 12B Status

Includes: 1. Remote Area College: Master Dinanath Mageshkar College, Aurad

Shahajani Dist. Latur2. Minorities College such as Azad College, Ausa and Dist. Latur

3. Tribal & Remote area College such as Baliram Patil College & Saraswati Vidya Mandir College, Kinwat Dist .Nanded

XIV. Place of Work

Thanks for anticipation

Research Output

Projects

8 17.648

353

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396.55

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No. of Projects Outlay

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2008

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Total Funds Generated => 396.55 + 60 (FIST) = 456.55

Completed & On-going Projects

27

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42

282.12

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Completed projects Outlay (Completed) On-Going Projects Outlay (on-going)

In addition to this Exam Section generated funds of Rs.18 lakhs through consultancy

Patents, Consultancy, Collaborations & MoU

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02

14.57

25

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3

15.98

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35

Patents Consultancy Collaborations MoU

2001

2008

2009

Rise

MoU with Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Korea

MoU with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok

MoU with YASHADA

Publications and Seminars

Research Papers, Books & Seminars

146

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67

8

452

37

476

54

528

45

507

64

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Research Papers Books Published Seminars Attended Seminars Organised

2001

2008

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Infrastructure

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Schools withindependentnew building

No. of ClassRooms

No.of Labs.

Infrastructure & Learning Resources - I

2001

2008

Teaching Aids

6

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17

22

4 43

20

23

8 89

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5

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25

OHP LCD TV DVD White MarkerBoards

200120082009

Computational Facilities

360 10

377

1250

384

17

98

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450

Computers Internet Facility Softwares

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2009

Students support & Progression

Student Progression

68 24 2

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17891

1636

312

112

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Employment Further Studies NET/SET

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Governance and Leadership

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Directors Head (Subject) AdministrativeStaff

Governance & Leadership

2001

2008

University has implemented > 45% of the recommendations of the Audit Committee in 4 months

Compliances on Remarks of Academic Audit Achieved in %

52.63

46.15 44.44

60.0055.56

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Curriculum Infrastructure Research Faculty Administration

Administrative Employees

Administrative Employees Classification

Permanent46%

Daily Wages6%

Contract basis18%

Temporary30%

Managing Bodies

• Academic Council

• Management Council

• Senate

Affiliated Colleges

• 315 Affiliated Colleges

• 58 colleges are NAAC accredited

• 3 colleges with CPE Status

Essential Amenities

• Water Supply to the university is through: Dug Wells (14), Bore Wells (08)

• In addition to this there is a Lake and 2 Bandharas on campus

• Un-interrupted electric supply though feeder line

• University has 4 Generators• Solar Street Lights (15)

• Boys Hostel & Girls Hostel

• Guest Houses

• Canteen

• Employees Quarters

• Health Centre

• Sports Ground

Expansion of Buildings

2635.5 2710

1357.25

765.95 884

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Infrastructure growth in sq.mtrs.

Funds Generated• UGC Funds

• State Govt. Funds

• Fees (Tuition, Ph.D., etc.)

• Entrance Exam Fees

• Project Funds

Expenditure of Funds

2008-09

23%

39%3%

10%

24%

1%Salary of teaching

salary of nonteaching

Books

Equipments

Construction

Recurring

Examination

• Internal & External Components

• Central Assessment

• Time bound declaration of Results: More than 75% of the results are declared within the stipulated time limit of 45 days.

• Copy of answer books is provided on demand

Contribution of University in regional development

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EXAMINATION

CHART SHOWING TOTAL PASSING DETAILS FOR S.C. CATEGORY

FEMALE

MALE

Incremental growth in % of passes from backward category

671

270

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EXAMINATION

CHART SHOWING TOTAL PASSING DETAILS FOR S.T. CATEGORY

FEMALE

MALE

363

133

516

174

430

176

475

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EXAMINATION

CHART SHOWING TOTAL PASSING DETAILS FOR N.T.1 CATEGORY

FEMALE

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Library

Library Progress

32529

28367

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41619

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Circulation of books total number of books

2001 2008

NSS

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Training and Orientation Programs

TrainingOrientation

Sports

• Organisation of : Ashwamedh,

• West Zone Inter University Tournaments of Kabaddi (M)

• All India Inter University Kabaddi Tournament (M)

Students Welfare• Participation in

i) Cultural programme

ii) Youth Festival

iii) Avishkar

iv) Indradhanushya

v) Avhan

vi) Ashwamedh

vii) Women’s Day Celebrations

Achievements during last year

I - Curricular Aspects Introduction of New Schools

• On campus

School of Mathematics

School of Fine & Performing Arts

• On Sub campus

School of Social Science

School of Technology

Certificate Courses:

Foreign Languages ( German)

Foreign Languages (Chinese)

Dramatics

Folk Dance

Diploma courses :

Geoinformatics

Introduction of New Courses

• PG programs: M.Sc. (Zoology) M.Sc. (Mathematics) M.Sc. (Applied Physics)

M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) M.Sc. (ICT) M.A. (Economics)

Certificate Courses in ‘Chinese’ & ‘German’• Research programs (M.Phil) Education (Regular & Vocational Mode)Languages & Literature ( Marathi & English)

Introduction of New Courses

• Anti-terrorism and peace education

• Research Methodology at PG Level

Introduction of New Papers

• Academic autonomy is bestowed to all schools with following features

• Independent Ad-hoc Board for each School

• School/Subject(s) Board with various committees looking after different activities of the school

Academic Flexibility

II - Teaching-Learning and Evaluation process

• Classrooms are equipped with High Quality white marker board

• LCD projectors

• Credit Exchange : NGRI and School of Earth Sciences

Teaching-Learning and Evaluation process

• Recruitment of qualified teachers :

Professors: 13

Readers: 29

Lecturers: 38

• Adjunct Faculty are pooled from various esteemed organisations (Like NGRI & GSDA) and Universities of National repute.

III - Research, Consultancy and Extension work

• Funds generated through projects:- 43.55 lakhs

• Grants for minor research projects (Through

University Funds):- 30 lakhs• Encouragement for SAP: 02 proposals

submitted

• Encouragement for FIST: 04 proposals submitted (one short listed for presentation)

• Abroad Visits of Faculty : Prof. B.C. Baric, Dr. Kumbharkhane, Dr. Sagar, Dr. D.M. Khandare, Dr. K. Vijaykumar, Dr. Pushpeshkumar, Dr. Suresh Chandra and Dr. M.K. Patil.

Collaborations and MoU• National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad

• Integrated Geo Instrumentation Services, Pvt. Ltd.

• Asian Research Network, Seoul, Korea

• Groundwater Survey & Development Agency, Govt. of Maharashtra.

• King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok Thailand

• YASHADA, Pune

• Commerce & Industry Cell, Nanded (Industry)

IV - Infrastructure & Learning Resources

Construction of new buildings for :

• School of Pharmacy

• School of Languages & Literature

• School of Media Studies

• School of Educational Sciences

• School of fine & Performing Arts

• Sub campus

• Central Library

• Canteen

• Extension of Boys’ & Girls’ Hostel

• Health centre

Infrastructure & Learning Resources

• Laying down of roads

• Plantation

• Water supply pipeline from Godavari river

• Uninterrupted Electric supply

• Bus service ( City to Campus)

Infrastructure & Learning Resources

V - Student Support & Progression

• Strengthening of ‘Earn and Learn Scheme’

• Scholarships for PG students (Toppers) & research students

• Formation of Guidance & Placement Cell

• Increase in Intake Capacity for all the courses on campus

• Seat allotment for students from other state & abroad

VI - Governance & Leadership• Appointment of statutory officers (FAO,

Registrar & BCUD)

• Appointment of Professors

• Appointment of full-fledged Directors for: School of Earth Sciences, Chemical sciences, Educational sciences, Media Studies, Languages & Literature, Sub Campus

Formation of new cells & Centers International Students Centre

Women Grievance Cell

UGC Cell

Foreign Language Cell

Student Facilitation Centre

Open & Distance Education Cell

VII - Innovative Practices

• Innovative programs in Geoinformatics short listed for presentation

• Ad-hoc Board of Studies for School

• Exam Reforms

• Semester pattern for affiliated colleges

• YASHADA- training centre for government personals, Administrators

• Pre-IAS coaching centreNew Chairs in the name of

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Guru Govind Singh Shankarrao Chavan Swami Ramanand Teerth

• International School of Technology

Innovative Practices

• Vibrant Ph.D. guidelines

• Academic Audit

• Academic Performance Indicators

• Perspective Plan

• Vision Document: Vision 2020


• Seminars/ workshops for Teachers, Principals and College Management

• Separate budgetary provision for teachers training

• Separate budgetary provision for Adjunct Faculty in each School

• Budgetary provision for Campus Development• Separate budgetary provision for Training to

Non-Teaching Staff


• Prof. Arun Nigvekar, Ex-Chairman, UGC

• Prof. K. B. Powar, Ex-VC & Secretary General, AIU

• Prin. Dr. Pratap Borade, Vidya Pratishthan college of

Engineering, Baramati

• Prof. Vijaykumar Khole, VC, Mumbai University

• Dr. M.G. Takawale, Ex-VC, Shivji University, Kolhapur

• Dr. J.M. Waghmare, Founder VC, Member of Parliament

• Dr. R.S. Deshpande, Director, ISEC, Banglore

• Shri. Ashok Joshi, Director, Ind-Search, Pune

• Dr. Maya Pandit Pro-VC, UEFL, Hyderabad

Coordinator

Dr. S.B. Nimse

Vice Chancellor

Formation

of

Committee

ExpansionLearningResearchCollaborationExtension services, Excellence with Equity

Vision - 2020 : SummaryRecommendations by NKC & Yashpal Committee

Formation

of

Committee

Recommendations by NKC & Yashpal Committee

• Prof. Arun Nigvekar, Ex-Chairman, UGC

• Prof. K. B. Powar, Ex-VC & Secretary General, AIU

• Prin. Dr. Pratap Borade, Vidya Pratishthan college of

Engineering, Baramati

• Prof. Vijaykumar Khole, VC, Mumbai University

• Dr. M.G. Takawale, Ex-VC, Shivji University, Kolhapur

• Dr. J.M. Waghmare, Founder VC, Member of Parliament

• Dr. R.S. Deshpande, Director, ISEC, Banglore

• Shri. Ashok Joshi, Director, Ind-Search, Pune

• Dr. Maya Pandit Pro-VC, UEFL, Hyderabad

Coordinator

Dr. S.B. Nimse

Vice Chancellor

Formation

of

Committee

Recommendations by NKC & Yashpal Committee

Background Analysis &

Consultation

Strategy formulation

Identification of Potential

Proposal for CENTRAL FACILITIES under

UGC XI Plan

• Library• Upgradation of computer facility• Campus Development• Sports Facilities• Students Amenities• Guest House• Publication Bureau• Sophisticated Instruments Centre• University Networking/Internet Lab

Achievements of XI Plan

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X plan XI Plan

UGC Grants (Crores)

• Despite low faculty strength the University have achieved good Publication, Teaching and Human Resource development

• The University staff is found to be quite competitive and learned

• All Schools must be made autonomous both academically and administratively

• ICT should be used to integrate administration, Examinations, Finance and BCUD

• Schools should increase outreach activities

UGC XI plan committees compliments and Suggestions

Global Outreach

Visit to Outcomes

United StatesMay 2009

Interaction with NAFSA participants

MalaysiaJune 2009

Interaction with ACU Vice-Chancellors

ThailandAugust 2009

MoU with 2 UniversitiesKing Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.Bangkok University (private)

Comments & Compliance (NAAC-2001)

Comments Compliance

No course in Mathematics

School of Mathematics established

Curriculum enhancement

CGPA pattern

Faculty Development Programme-moderate

Separate funds for Teachers Training

Comments Compliance

Less no. of Ph.D. staff 55 Teachers with Ph.D. (68%)

Exam system is partially computarised

All the results are declared using indigenous software

Large no. of drop outs Drop out rate has gone down to 2.5%

Comments Compliance

Central Library Books less

Figure has gone up by more than 10000

No Separate building for Library

Library is housed in spacious building, construction of building is in progress

Women’s representation among staff is moderate

Women’s representation has gone up by 3 in Teachers Cadre

Comments Compliance

Vacant position needs to be filled

Teachers posts have gone up to 80, posts are advertised regularly (4 times in last 8 months)

No permanent staff in Languages

Six permanent staff

Faculty has published 70 papers

More than 500 papers are published

Comments Compliance

Four Ph.D. awarded & 60 are registered

107 Ph.D.’s awarded & 241 registered

Only few funded research projects

69 Research Projects with about 4 Crores of outlay

Moderate Consultancy Services

Rs.15 lakhs are generated through consultancy (+18 lakhs from Exam Section)

Comments Compliance

Moderate Collaborations 29 collaborations & 7 MoU’s

School of Earth Sciences should deepen its focus on Seismotectonics

Three Seismometers, collaborative studies with corporation, more than 6 publications in seismic studies & a project

Temporary building inadequate

Permanent building for 7 schools, sub-campus, construction of 5 buildings is in progress

Comments Compliance

More equipments needs to be purchased

Many sophisticated instruments are purchased

Sports facilities needs to be improved

Eleven sports fields are prepared

Co-curricular activities needs to be encouraged

Students won more than 60 awards

Comments Compliance

Computer centre should be developed

Each school has separate computer lab in addition to central computer facility

Most of the computers are outdated

More than 350 latest version computers are available

Need for Health Centre Health Centre is established Doctor & nurses appointed on contract basis ( Fulltime doctor’s post is appointed )

Comments Compliance

Need for Instrumentation Centre

Under this ICP-AES is purchased, separate building is planned to be constructed

Need for Placement Cell Placement Cell is functioning in each school which is co-ordinated by central Placement Cell

Examination Guidance Cell (NET/SET)

Examination Guidance Cell is established, Pre-IAS Coaching Centre is also established

Budget allocation to schools should be enhanced

Budget is enhanced

proposal for connectivity to swami ramanand teerth marathwada university, nanded ( m.s.) &...

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