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St. Vincent College of Commerce (Night), Pune -411001

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Part – A

1. 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:

020- 26351162

St. Vincent College of Commerce (Night)

2004 St. Vincent Street, Camp,

Pune – 411001

Pune

Maharashtra

411001

[email protected]

Dr. Anil Adsule

9890285869

020- 26351162

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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

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 CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle B ++ 82.25 2003 2004-2009

2 2nd Cycle

3 3rd Cycle

4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 AQAR for the year

2013 -14

www.svcpune.com

17/07/2013

[email protected]

http://www.svcpune.com/aqar

+91 8055208193

12-13 December, 2003

Prof. Joseph Panackal

http://www.svcpune.com/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.svcpune.com/aqar


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1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC

i. AQAR 24/03/2017 for Academic Year 2004-05

ii. AQAR 24/03/2017 for Academic Year 2005-06

iii. AQAR 24/03/2017 for Academic Year 2006-07

iv. AQAR 24/03/2017 for Academic Year 2007-08

v. AQAR 24/03/2017 for Academic Year 2008-09

vi. AQAR 24/03/2017 for Academic Year 2009-10

vii. AQAR 31/03/2017 for Academic Year 2010-11

viii. AQAR 31/03/2017 for Academic Year 2011-12

ix. AQAR 31/03/2017 for Academic Year 2012-13

1.10 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

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)

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1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

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

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

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2

2

2

1

2

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Savitribai Phule Pune University (earlier

known as University of Pune)

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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

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC (Annexure )

The IQAC decided to have a specific THEME for each Academic Year based on which all IQAC and

College activities would be organized

The IQAC has organized various seminars on academic and extracurricular activities to make students

more employable

IQAC undertook feedback from different stakeholders to improve the quality of education provided to

students

IQAC proposed maximum digitization of records to promote paper less approach.

The IQAC constituted the Theme of the Year as “Youth the Future of

India ” all activities in the year were based on the above theme as a

guideline under which the following sub themes were executed :

1. Consumer Rights

2. Devaluation of Rupee

3. Human Trafficking (State Level )

4. Leadership

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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

The theme for the yearly activities

was based on “Youth the Future of

India”

To conduct seminars to enhance

practical knowledge of the topics

To conduct leadership workshop

To conduct socially relevant state

level seminar

To organise talk on spirituality in

education and value addition in

learning

To encourage students to

participate in competitions and activities outside

Various seminars and guest lecturers were organised in the college

State level seminar on human

trafficking was organised

Talks on spirituality and value addition were organised

Students participated and won various

competitions and programmes outside

the college

Annexure (meeting reports, activity reports, competition results ...)

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

The AQAR was placed with the Local Management Committee , who

reviewed the report and encouraged the IQAC and the college to continue

the efforts and to aim for a continual all round improvement.

The Local Managing Committee suggested the IQAC to focus on conducting

programmes and activities for providing value based education

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Part – B

Criterion – 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

PG 1 0 1 0

UG 1 0 0 0

PG Diploma 1 1

Advanced Diploma

Diploma

Certificate 1 1

Others

Total 3 0 3 0

Interdisciplinary

Innovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options

(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)

***** IQAC intended to take online feedback however as the college serves the need of the

educationally, socially and economically marginalised sections , a major part of the stakeholders

were not technology savvy , in many cases digitally illiterate , hence to make the stakeholders

comfortable a manual method of feedback was adopted (Annexure)

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester

Trimester

Annual 2 (1 U.G. + 1 P.G. )

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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 Faculty International level National level State level

Attended

Seminars/

Workshops

02 02 Nil

Presented papers 01 02 Nil

Resource Persons Nil 02 02

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

6 6

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The college supplements the lecture method by organizing guest lectures by eminent

personalities from the industry and by the ex-students.

The faculty members used audio visual aids and analysis of practical situations in the class

and industrial visits are also arranged for students to give exposure to the industry, its

working & environment.

Extra lectures and remedial classes were organized to help weaker students

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Subject to the norms of the University of Pune – University has changed syllabus from

2013, applicable in F.Y.B.Com and other class in the consecutive years


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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by

the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,

Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

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 %

F.Y.B Com 99 9.09 11.11 23.23 47.47 90.91

S.Y.B Com 99 3.03 18.18 26.26 0.00 69.70

T.Y.B Com 86 6.98 24.42 30.23 0.00 61.63

M.Com 118 4.24 37.29 18.64 20.34 80.51

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

Objectives and theme of the year are given at the beginning of the year to orient all programmes and learning towards fulfilling them. Regular feedback obtained from staff and students to improve quality Meetings were conducted with Management, staff, parents and students

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme

HRD programmes

Orientation programmes 2

Faculty exchange programme

Staff training conducted by the university 1

Staff training conducted by other institutions 1

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.

Others

195 days

As per University

norms

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85 %

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2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of

Permanent Employees

Number of

Vacant Positions

Number of

permanent positions filled

during the Year

Number of

positions filled temporarily

Administrative Staff 7 1 2 0

Technical Staff N.A N.A N.A N.A

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number Nil Nil Nil Nil

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Nil Nil Nil Nil

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number Nil Nil Nil Nil

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Nil Nil Nil Nil

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals Nil 04 Nil

Non-Peer Review Journals Nil 01 Nil

e-Journals Nil Nil Nil

Conference proceedings Nil 01 Nil

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 Duration

Year

Name of the

funding Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects Nil Nil Nil Nil

Minor Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil

Interdisciplinary Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil

Research methodology workshop was organized

Faculty members were given financial support to attend seminars and conferences

M.Com students are given research based projects for their internal assessment


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Industry sponsored Nil Nil Nil Nil

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College Nil Nil Nil

Nil

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)

Nil Nil Nil Nil

Any other(Specify) Nil Nil Nil Nil

Total Nil Nil Nil Nil

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

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

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

Level International National State University College

Number Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Sponsoring

agencies

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

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0 0 0

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3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

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:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



Type of Patent Number

National Applied Nil

Granted Nil

International Applied Nil

Granted Nil

Commercialised Applied Nil

Granted Nil

Total International National State University Dist College

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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0

0 0 0 0

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

N.A

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3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social

Responsibility

Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created

Source of Fund

Total

Campus area 6.5 acres

including play ground

6.5

Class rooms 15

Laboratories N.A. N.A. N.A.

Seminar Halls 2

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

Value of the equipment purchased during

the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

More computers were added to the college computer lab. Online admission forms were

invited for admission.

Online uploading of marks were started by the university

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4.3 Library services:

Existing (2008-09) Newly added (2009-10) Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 2532 410238 920 108057 3452 518295

Reference Books 708 207678 28 8408 736 216086

e-Books NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

Journals 21 12883 1 3363 22 16246

e-Journals 151 5000 NIL NIL 151 5000

Digital Database NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

CD & Video NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

Others (specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 17 11 14 1 4 1 1

Added 0 0 0

Total 17 11 14 1 4 1 1

In Addition to the above computers the college also shares a well equipped computer lab with the

school

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs: (Campus and other maintenance charges are borne by

the Poona Jesuit Schools’ society as it is a shared campus)

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total:

Tally Erp 9.0 certification and Ms Word Certification courses were introduced for the students

Teaching and non teaching staff is encouraged to take up training for updating their computer

skills. Computer lab is equipped with internet browsing facility for students and staff.

The Teaching Faculty is provided with unlimited internet access to have upgraded knowledge

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

UG PG Ph. D. Others

310 142

No %

305 67.48 No %

147 32.52

The Teaching Faculty also being a member of the IQAC is in continual communication

with the students to educate them on the various student support services in the

college. The students are encouraged to avail the benefits from the various student

support services.

An official Handbook is give to the students at the beginning of the Academic year, the

handbook contains complete information of the various rules and regulation of the

college and the various student support services and mechanism in the college, it also

includes the annual schedule of all activities to be conducted.

Internet facility is provided to the students in the computer lab , the students are

encourage to use the internet facility to enhance their knowledge and as an aid to

education.

An Open Day is conducted after the Term End where the result of each student is

handed over to their respective Parents/ Guardians. The Teaching faculty has a one to

one communication with each Parent/Guardian to update them on the student’s

performance in academics, co-curricular and extra -curricular activities

The Parents/Guardians are encouraged to promote their students in extracurricular

and co-curricular activities for all round development and to keep continuous

communication with the teaching faculty to keep a track of the student’s progress

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Demand ratio = 1: 2 Dropout % = 7.03 %

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries

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

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

(The college is for the working youth, hence all students are employed before seeking admission to the

college )

On campus Off Campus

Number of Organizations

Visited

Number of Students Participated

Number of Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Last Year (2012– 13) This Year (2013 – 14)

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

332 39 19 390 363 51 2 36 452

St.Vincent College of Commerce caters to the needs of the students from socially

and economically marginalized sections of the society, hence counseling and

career guidance is a continual practice. The college environment is like that of a

family where the faculty of the college handles the role of a counselor &

motivator. Various experts are invited to the campus to interact with the students

on the various career opportunities available to them as commerce graduates

Skill Development, Personality Development and Leadership Development

programmes were conducted by MOTHER TERESA Vidyarthini Manch & AICUF to

promote women empowerment and develop self confidence.

452

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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 of

students Amount

Financial support from institution 23 8,050

Financial support from government 12 19,667

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : 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: ______________________________________

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Mission: To Function as Night College providing quality commerce education to working youth who wish to pursue education while continuing to be employed Vision: St. Vincent College of Commerce is dedicated to Jesuit Hallmark of Value Based and High quality education to the working youth moulding them to be global citizens and Men and Women for others

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0 0 0

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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

As per the University Norms

Academic calendar act as road map to the faculties to frame teaching strategies well in

advance

Systematic lesson plan and lecture notes were prepared by individual faculty for their

respective subjects.

Teaching skills of the faculties are updated through orientation, refresher and short term

courses

Remedial classes and extra coaching are provided to underperforming students and pupil

with learning disabilities to develop their potential and do away with their problems in

learning

Examination conducted as per the norms and schedule laid by the University Examination

conducted on strict norms no cases of malpractice recorded during exams

Faculty members have participated and presented papers in various conferences and

seminars

A well Equipped Computer Lab with Internet Facility is provided

for the students, the faculty members are provided with computer

having unlimited internet access .The administration is well

connected computers of latest configuration and internet facility

Meetings of the teaching and non-teaching staff are conducted by the principal

Staff development activities were conducted by the college.

College also contributes to the professional growth of the staff by allowing them to participate for refresher, orientation and short term training courses.

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

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 Senior Auditor,

Higher Education

Grant, Pune Region

Administrative Yes Patankar

Associates

Yes C.A. Appointed by

Management

Teaching Provident fund , Group Insurance Scheme(GIS),

Housing

Loan, by the management Non teaching Provident fund , Group Insurance Scheme(GIS),

Housing

Loan, by the management Students Computer with Internet access, group Insurance

Industrial visit was organized for students. Since our students are working

students, examples from the work experience were discussed in the class

Often interaction with faculty and students were undertaken to solve work

related problem

The admission is open to those students who cannot attend a day College on

account of employment. This restriction is not applicable to ladies.

Preferences given to the students of the Minority Sections of the society and

Social and economically marginalised section of the society.

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6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

The ALUMNI help the needy students by providing them with scholarships. The Alumni members visit the college as experts for conducting various seminars to guide and enlighten the students and train them to meet the industry need. ALUMNI also function as visiting faculty for various subjects to assist the students. Alumni assist the students to avail various government scholarships by creating awareness on the scholarships and guiding them to avail the benefit of such scholarships

The members of the P.T.A. make frequent visits to the college to advice,

participate and conduct meeting and activities) academic, cocurricular

and extracurricular).

The P.T.A. conducts bi-annual meetings with the management & staff to

make provide valuable advice and guidance on quality improvement

aspects of the college.

Faculty Development Programmes are conducted and also the staff is taken for

an Annual outing where team building activities are conducted to promote the

spirit of unity, sports activities are organised for the staff members to promote

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6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

Criterion – VII

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.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the

beginning of the year

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Seminars and workshops on various socially relevant topics

Guest lectures and seminars to enhance class room learning

Intercollegiate football tournament to promote sports

Tharseo an intercollegiate commerce and business fest continue to get good response

Kirloskar Vasundhara association for Environmental Awareness

Digitisation was initiated to promote Paperless working a positive step towards

environment protection

State Level Seminar on Human Trafficking (World Human Rights day)

Extra Lectures are conducted for students for Accountancy and Mathematics

on the day prior to the exam for 5 hours during which refreshments were

offered to the students by the college FREE OF COST to enable them to sit for

longer hours

Tie up with Kirloskar Vasundhara an NGO working toward environment

protection and sustainability.

Our Faculty Prof .Gilbi John was awarded the best Eco Teacher Award for

Promoting Environmental Awareness among the students

The students of Post Graduation were taken to Kashid beach to conduct

cleanliness drive on the coastal area as a part of Environmental Awareness

A Cleanliness Drive was organised at the Lohgad Fort

Prof .Franklin Salvi was invited as a resource person for A Special Guidance

Scheme at Sanskar Madir's Arts & Commerce College on the topic of “GREEN

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7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

8. Plans of institution for next year

Name: Prof. Joseph Panackal ( Vice- Principal St.Vincent College

of Commerce)

Prof. Joseph Panackal Dr. Anil Adsule ( Current Principal St. Vincent

College of Commerce)

_______________________________ _______________________________

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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To Promote National Integration. Inter- Religious and Communal Harmony among the students

To expand on the activities for the students to encourage all round Development make them more competitive and market ready for better future prospects

To conduct a Green Audit

To promote the students to participate in Extra -curricular and Co curricular activities

S – Catering to the needs of the Economically and Socially Marginalised

Sections

W – Strength of the students

O - to extend the quality and value based education to the deprived sections

of the society

T - the BPO sector drawing the youth away from education by lucrative

Perk and the evening timings of the jobs

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ANNEXURE

IQAC and College Activities during the Academic Year 2013-14

Theme of the Year

“YOUTH THE FUTURE OF INDIA ”

F.Y.B.Com & Std. XI Orientations

F.Y.B.Com Classes commenced in full swing on 20th June, 2013 with a three-day Orientation

programme by Bro. Steven and Bro. Yesu from De Nobili College. The Orientation programme

for Std XI was conducted by Bro. Jerry and Bro. Patrick on 26 & 27 July. They conducted

different 'Ice Breaking' games to help the students to get to know each other well. During the

three days they dealt with many topics such as 'Time Management', 'Study Skills', 'Personality

Development' and 'Positive Thinking'. The sessions were very dynamic and interesting. The

orientation program set the tone for beginning the new academic year with gusto.

Talk on St. Ignatius of Loyola

31' July is not only a day Jesuits remember and cherish but all the Jesuit institutions look

forward to it. On the eve of the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Bro. Sandeep Jagtap, S.J., gave an

inspiring talk to the students of F.Y.B.Com on the life and the spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola and

the Jesuits. Students were inspired and amazed by the way the Jesuit organisation functions. On

this special occasion our College Handbook was released by our principal, Dr. Anil B. Adsule.

Students Body Inaugural Function

On 9 Aug, 2013 the various student bodies of St. Vincent College were inaugurated for the

academic year 2013-14. Dr. Anil Adsule, our principal conferred various portfolios of the

Student's Council, AICUF and M.T.V.M. to student representatives. Fr. James Selvaraj, S.J., the

Manager, Prof. Joseph Panackal, the Vice-Principal spoke on the importance of student body for

overall development of students in the College. The new Student's Council took pledge of

dedicated, committed and selfless service for the development and well-being of students and the

College. The management and staff promised their support to help make the students body more

active and vibrant. Our chief guest for the evening, C A Mukesh Kuwad, spoke on importance of

capital market and various job opportunities in the financial market. The programme concluded

with the vote of thanks by Mr. Martin Bhingare.

Patriotic Singing & Poster Competitions Competitions

for the academic year 2013-14 began with the Patriotic singing and poster competitions held on

14th August. Large number of students took part to show their patriotism in the form of patriotic

singing and poster making. The theme of the poster competition was Youth-future of India? The

posters prepared by the students spoke of their efforts and thoughts with regard to the Nation

Building. The posters were displayed on the corridors giving the college a colourful look. The

patriotic singing competition enthralled the audience. The competition was conducted in three

sessions for the different classes to enable the students to get a chance to come on stage. The


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students displayed an impressive and an outstanding performance. It was delightful to see and

hear our young budding singers make the audience tap their feet to songs. All in all, it was the

showcase of hidden talents of student and to exhibit love and appreciation to our nation and

national leaders. Judges for the events were Schs. Amit, S.J., Francis Lobo, S.J., Jesus, S.J., Mr.

Carlos Duprat, Mrs. Shaheen Sayed, Mr. Yogesh Mate and Mr. Francis if Souza. The judges also

sang patriotic songs and made all the students to sing with them.

College Placement Cell Placement & Training Cell in-charge

, Prof. Gilbi John organized placement drive for the current Graduates of 2012-13 batch on 2t

July, 2013, where two of our students got selected. Mr. Renson Vas and Ms. Freeda Sequiera

brought the H.R's of reputed Financial Services to conduct these interviews in our College

campus. The college would like to thank them for their efforts. Mr. Renson Vas has a total of 10

years experience in consulting houses like Tech Mahindra. Ms. Freeda Sequiera has 30 years

experience in corporate world. She is a certified Financial Planner & has worked with companies

like Thermax Honeywell. They both will train our students for facing interviews, soft skills, and

personality development and also on skills of writing a resume.

Jr. College Fresher's Party 16 August, 2013

was marked as a memorable day in the life of every Junior College Fresher. The Fresher's day

celebration was filled with excitement, joy, music, enthusiasm, laughter and happiness. The

celebration started at 5.00 pm with an opening prayer. The dress code for the Fresher's day was

'Traditional'. The seniors put up various performances like dancing, singing etc., to entertain the

juniors. The programme was well conducted by Ms. Daphne Vas and Ms. Simran Manik. Ms.

Stella Mendonca (Std. XI) Traditional and Fresher's Day On Saturday, 17 Aug, 2013 the senior

college celebrated Traditional Day at Oesch Hall. It was a wonderful experience to see so many

beautiful dresses representing different culture and tradition. On the same day the College

celebrated fresher's day to welcome the students of F.Y.B.Com. Our Vice Principal Prof. Joseph

Panackal gave a welcome speech and encouraged the freshers to excel in studies as well as

extracurricular activities. Mr. Ningreiso Malue (Koko), Mr. Rainy Pagare and Ms. Venessa

Mendis welcomed the students with a melodious song. Mr. Uves Shaikh and Mr. Rohit Tiwari

performed a skit which entertained the entire audience. Mr. Harshal Sathe and group performed

a beautiful dance. Mr. Rainy Pagare and Mr. Mario Maduram mesmerized the audience with a

beautiful song 'Chahu mein ya naa'. The program ended with a sumptuous dinner served to all. It

was indeed a pleasant surprise for the freshers which shall always be remembered by them.

Jun-Sep 2013 Diploma Convocation Ceremony

On 24th August 2013, our college organised the convocation ceremony of the first batch of

diploma students which passed out in 2012-2013 with flying colours. The ceremony was graced

with the presence of our Principal, Dr. Anil B. Adsule who gave away the certificates. Vice

Principal, Prof. Joseph Panackal, and Manager, Fr. James Selvaraj SJ also graced the auspicious

occasion. Students of senior college entertained the gathering with mesmerizing melodies.


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Snacks were served after the ceremony to mark the happiness and joy. Congratulations to all the

diploma students ! Mr. Blesson Varghese (M.Com - II) Talent Hunt Competition A talent hunt

competition was held on 30th August, 2013 at the Oeash Hall. The purpose of this competition

was to realize the students' hidden potential and to explore their horizons. The competition was

divided into 3 sections of Junior, Senior and M .Com. The judges for the competition were Bro.

Francis, Bro. Jesus and Mr. Denzil. A large number of students took part in different events like

solo and group singing, solo and group dances, skits etc. The programme left both the judges and

audience enthralled. The programme concluded with the declaration of winners. Mr. Harshit

Negandhi (S.Y.B.Com) M.Com Fresher's Day The students of M.Com II organized the fresher's

party to welcome the Diploma and M.Com - Part I students on 315t August, 2013. The function

was planned meticulously by the seniors. Mr. Blesson Varghese and Ms. Narissa Robin who

were the Masters of Ceremony carried the show in a pleasant manner with lots fun and humor. A

small Power Point Presentation was prepared by Ms. Puja Salve to introduce the professors to

the students. Some delightful songs were sung by Mr. Ningreiso (Koko) and Ms. Varsha Bhagat.

A special dance by Mr. Harshal Sathe and group stole the show. To add some fun to the evening

a few games were organized by Mr. Ginish and Ms. Puja. The party ended with a delicious

dinner. A special thanks to our co-ordinator Fr. James Selvaraj for all his support to us.

Teacher's Day

The student's council celebrated teacher's day on 10 Sep, 2013. A few dances and songs were put

up in gratitude to our teachers. Some heart-touching poems were also recited for our teachers. A

couple of games were organized to add to the entertainment. Towards the end prizes were

distributed to the winners of the talent hunt competition, Mehendi competition and the national

level winners at St. Xavier's college. The teachers were also given gifts as a token of our

appreciation and gratitude towards them. The memorable evening ended with tasty snacks

served to all the students and staff.

Inter-College Competition

Impulse 2013 at Christ College An inter-college competition, 'Impulse -13' was held at Christ

College, Pune on the 13 - 14 Sep, 2013. A total of 27 colleges took part in the event. There were

various events like singing, dancing, Quiz, business plan, power point presentation, street play

etc., and about 40 students participated in the event. Once again our students brought laurels to

the college by winning five prizes (four second prizes and one third prize). They secured second

prize in the following events: Street Play, Group Dance, Business Plan and Quiz and a third

prize in Group Song. Hats Off ! to the participants.

Vidyarthini Manch - Mehendi Competition

Mehendi symbolizes the beauty of a girl. Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch had organized a

Mehendi Competition on 4 September, 2013. Students from junior college, senior college and

M.Com participated in this competition in large numbers. Students' hands were decorated with

Arabic and Indian designs of mehendi. All the students enthusiastically participated in the

competition and enjoyed themselves. Judges for the Mehendi Competition were Mrs. Waheeda


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Sayyed and Mrs Shamin Khan. Thanks to Mrs. Shaheen Sayed, Ms. Neha, Ms. Jennifer, Ms.

Rashmi, Ms. Meenakshi and Ms. Shrinija for organizing the event.

Vidyarthini Manch - Skill Development Programme

On 19 September 2013, an innovative workshop was organized by Mother Teresa Vidyarthini

Manch for the girl students to develop their skills in preparing paper flowers and designs. Bro.

Francis Lobo SJ was the resource person. He showed the students a PPT presentation on creating

decorative articles like flowers and photo frames. The participants were then taught to make

lovely colourful flowers out of tissue paper and ribbons. He also shared various tips on

creativity. The students enjoyed the session and were very eager to learn more. The seminar

helped to develop the creative ideas within the students and to bring out their hidden talents.

Guest Lectures and Workshops

Personality Development Seminar On the 24th of August 2013 Mother Teresa Vidyarthini

Manch organized a personality development class for our college girls. It was held by Hindustan

Unileaver Ltd. During the session we were taught how to take care of our skin, hair and body.

There was also a small inspirational video shown to us. They discussed about the various

products available for different types of skin to prevent it from pollution, dust etc. Overall the

programme was entertaining and beneficial to all of us. We look forward to participating in more

such programmes.

Workshop on Cost and Works Accounting

On 11 Sep, 2013 we were privileged to have Dr. Suhas Mahaj an, distinguished author of the

book 'Cost and Works and Accounting'. Our Principal, Dr. Anil Adsule extended a warm well

come to Dr. Mahajan. The topic for the workshop was 'Importance of cost accounting'. Dr.

Mahajan began his talk with a beautiful statement "to teach is to change the life forever". He

supported each line with a practical example of daily life. He connected the importance of cost

accounting to competitive world appealing to day today's life. His simplicity created an

atmosphere of demand for cost accounting in daily life. A good number of S.Y. and T.Y B.Com

students attended the talk and enjoyed the talk immensely.

Investment and Portfolio Management Workshop

On 16 Sep, 2013 more than 100 students attended a workshop on investment and portfolio

management. Prof. S. Kulkarni enlightened the students about various financial and investment

options. He explained the art of saving and investment. It was an interactive session wherein he

patiently answered all questions and cleared all doubts of the students. At the end he made sure

that the students understood the worth and meaning of increasing wealth by the means of

investing it vigilantly. Ms. Shireen Francis (S.Y.B.Com) AICUF Leadership Seminar On 1st

September 2013 an AICUF Awareness and Leadership programme was organized at JDV Hall

in Ramwadi for the members of AICUF. It was successfully conducted by Jesuit Scholastics

Maneesh S.J., Sharath S.J., Melwyn S.J. and Patrick S.J. They conducted the programme with


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lots of games and activities. The sessions made us realise our unique identity and reflect on who

we really are. We also discussed and suggested different ways in which we could make a

difference as an AICUF group. As we took a step forward to work together we could feel the fire

of leadership had been enkindled in our hearts. The seminar was really encouraging, inspiring

and it helped us to know ourselves better. Thanks to Prof. Gilbi John for organizing the seminar.

AICUF Panel Discussion

On 6th September, 2013 AICUF organized a Panel Discussion on the topic, "Impact of the

Falling Rupee on Common People". The speaker for this session was Mr. Abhijit A.M. from

Lokayat, the N.G.O. working for social cause. He spoke about the Food Security Bill and also

explained the graphs which showed the country's rupee value in the past and explained how it

has fallen till date. He briefly explained the causes of the rupee fall and also how it is affecting

common man. He mentioned some of the ways in which we can contribute to saving the

environment and also save our economy. After the session our students expressed their views

and raised few questions. The program ended with a vote of thanks. We thank Lokayat and the

college AICUF team for organizing such a discussion and look forward to more in the future.

AICUF 25th National Council The 25th AICUF National Council was held from 21st August

to 25th August at AICUF House, Chennai. Two of our students, Mr. Franklin Fernandes and Mr.

Conrad Lestourgeon attended the Council. It began with the inauguration followed by an ice

breaking session which helped us know the names of the members of different states to help us

interact with them. During the council our state report was presented before the nationals and

also Mr. Franklin Fernandes gave away his post as the National Convener after completing his

tenure and Mr. Conrad Lestourgeon was elected as the National Council Member and Vice

President of Pune unit. Since it was the 25th National Council we also presented 25 years

milestones of our state. Various meetings were held where we discussed various issues and also

found solutions to them. The National Council Members also discussed various activities which

could be held in their state for the present year. We also had sessions which helped us know the

history of AICUF and the constitution. The council ended with a valedictory mass and

felicitation of all the members. We thank the college for their support and motivation. Mr.

Conrad Lestourgeon (S.Y.B.Com)

Leadership and Net-working Initiative

On 21 Sep, 2013 we had a leadership program by Ms. Marina D' Costa, an Ex AICUF member

and now an I.C.M.I.C.A. volunteer. All the student body leaders, treasurers, secretaries, class

representatives and assistant class representatives were invited for this guest lecture on

leadership. The theme of the talk was to be organic, the speaker spoke about various aspects of

life and also shared her personal experience she made us aware that in today's world we should

have good networking i.e. basically make good contacts and interact with people. She also spoke

about her recent venture i.e. DIALOGUE a project to make people aware that it is very

important to make right decisions, think before acting or reacting and also speaking politely. She

also gave us an example of a friend making us aware that in life to be a leader it is very

necessary to lead by example. It was a very helpful talk that gave us a lot of insight on

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AICUF Trekking to Malavali (innovative way to Promote Environmental Awareness ) On

29 September, 2013 AICUF organized a trek to Malavali, Lonavla in which 130 students of our

college participated. On 29th morning, we gathered at Pune Railway Station where snacks were

distributed to us prepared by Prof. Gilbi John after which we began our journey by the local train

to Lonavala. The students were put into groups so that no injuries took place and we get to know

each other too. After enjoying the scenic view during the journey we began walking towards the

hill while the students enjoyed the waterfalls along the route. Thanks to Prof. Franklin Salvi

without whom we would not have reached our destination. The rain, fog and the beautiful

scenery added to the excitement of the trek. While climbing we took breaks and students were

eagerly waiting to reach the Lohagad Fort where we conducted a Cleanliness Drive on the fort

which was polluted with plastic and other garbage by the other picnickers following which the

students had a fellowship lunch. After a group photo, we began our journey down the hill and

finally reached back to Malavali Station without anything going the wrong way. Thanks to Prof.

Gilbi John and Prof. Franklin Salvi planning such an innovative means of conducting a PICNIC

FOR A CAUSE

Sports News

University - Inter Collegiate Football Tournament Our College participated in the Inter-

Collegiate Football Tournament organized by University of Pune and hosted by Poona College

of Arts, Science & Commerce. The tournament started on 30th August 2013.

1. We faced S.P College on 2nd August 2013 in the first round and won the match in a Tie

Breaker. We took lead in the first half through Ashley Nathan via Penalty. S.P. College brought

the equalizer in the second half and the match went into Tie Breaker. The final score was 2-1 in

the sudden death.

2. Our second match was against Abeda Inamdar College on 3rd August 2013. Initially we were

down by 2 goals, then Sameer Chandekar and Harshal Sathe scored to equalize. The match once

again went into tie breaker and ended in 5-4 in our favour. The scorers were Salman Shaikh,

Sameer Chandekar, Nazareth Bonny, Cleofus Anthony and Sathe Harshal.

3. The Third round was a Quarter Final match and we were to face Modern College on 5th

August 2013. This was the third time in the recent past that we entered the quarter finals. Our

opponent took lead in the first half. We were down but not out. We came back in the dying

minutes of the game and Sameer Chandekar scored one to equalize. Once again we had to face a

tie-breaker. This time we were defeated to a score of 4-3. The scorers were Sameer Chandekar,

Shaikh Salman, Nazareth Bonny and Rakesh.

University - Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament Our College participated in the Inter-

Collegiate Cricket Tournament organized by University of Pune at Wadia College Grounds. We

played our first match on 4th September 2013 against PVG College. After winning the toss we

elected to field. Fine bowling performances from Uvez Shiakh, Tilekar Abhishek and Venkat

Katari restricted the opponents to a score of 107 all out in 18 overs. Our batting started with

brisk scoring from Akash Totekar who hit 3 boundaries in the 2nd over. Mr. Harshit Negandghi

was the top scorer with 40 runs. With just 2 wickets lost, we won the match in just 10 overs.


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Venkat Katari displayed an all round performance and was very instrumental in the victory. The

second match was played against S.P. College on 5th September 2013. The match was disrupted

several times by rain and when the play resumed we were defeated by the strong S.P. College

team.

St. Vincent Rolling Trophy - Season Two

The second season of St. Vincent Rolling Trophy was organized on 25-26 Sep, 2013 at St.

Vincent School Ground. Eight Catholic Junior Colleges participated in this tournament. Fr.

Bhausaheb Sansare, S.J., Chairman & Provincial inaugurated the tournament. The Principal,

Staff and many students witnessed the two day event. The matches were very competitive.

Loyola High School & Junior College won the Championship for the second time in succession.

Don Bosco Jr. College was the first runner-up. Our team secured the third place. Fr. Mario

Fernandes. S.J. the principal of Loyola Jr. College, Mr. Parag Khandagale, Principal, St. Joseph

Tech. Institute, Dr. Anil Adsule and Prof. Joseph Panackal gave away the Trophies. The entire

event was organized under the guidance of our Manager and sports coordinator, Fr. James

Selvaraj, S.J. Mr. Ignatius Peter planned and executed the details to make it a grand success. All

our staff and volunteer students joined hands together to conduct the tournament in a smooth

manner.

Staff Development Programme

Staff development programme was organized on 14-15 June, 2013. On 14th evening Dr.

Shridhar Kadvekar with his vast experience in teaching and administration addressed the staff on

the importance innovative teaching and threw light on the choice-based credit system for

M.Com. On 15th morning the staff gathered at Mount Carmel Junior college, Pune. Our senior

and junior college staff were present for the programme. The programme gave an opportunity to

develop and strengthen the bond of unity among the staff. One could see great enthusiasm and

zeal among the staff taking part in all the indoor and outdoor games. The intense football match

was won by Mr. Rudy and team. Staff meeting and planning for the academic year was also

undertaken as part of the prgoramme. We are grateful to Sr. Supreeta, Sister in charge of the

Junior College, for the hospitality.

JHEASA Meeting

at Mangalore Jesuit Higher Education Association for South Asia (JHEASA) secretary, and

Principal of St. Aloysius College, Fr. Swebert D'Silva SJ convened a meeting on 18th Sep at St.

Aloysius College, Mangalore. The meeting focused on the best practices of higher education in

all our colleges in South Asia region and the various challenges and concerns were also taken up

for discussion. Fr. Swebert requested that all the colleges should send their principals for the

meeting scheduled from 7-10 Nov, 2013 at Loyola College, Trivandrum. Fr. James Selvaraj

represented St. Vincent College for the meeting in Mangalore.

Workshop on "Training Leadership through Collaboration"

A two day workshop was organized on the 21st & 22nd September, 2013, at Vinayalaya,

Andheri (East), Mumbai. The workshop was a step initiated towards understanding the


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importance and need for "Lay Collaboration", to develop and encourage the spirit of Jesuit

Leadership, to design the strategies, modules, programmes and workshops to enable the

successful implementation of the Jesuit Lay Collaboration to achieve the goals of a Shared

Vision and common objectives of social justice and social upliftment through equal contribution,

shared joint responsibility and efforts. The workshop was organized by the joint efforts of 4

Jesuit Provinces (Pune, Mumbai, Goa & Gujarat), 24 participants attended the workshop

comprising of 17 Religious & 7 Laity. Prof. Franklin Salvi from St. Vincent College of

Commerce represented Pune Province. Rev. Fr. Buahusaheb Sansare SJ, the Provincial of Pune

Jesuit Province and the Chairman of the college, was also present for the workshop.

National Level Champions - A Dream Comes True

Our students have won the 'Best College Trophy' in the Junior and Senior College Category at

the National Level Inter-Collegiate Competition 'SITARE 2013'. It is indeed an honour to Pune

City and Pune University as the competition had many entries across the nation. 'Sitare - Stars of

Night', a national level inter-collegiate competition for night college students across the country

was organized by St. Xavier's College (Commerce Section) Mumbai on Teacher's Day 5 Sep,

2013. The competition included events such as power point presentation (PPT), elocution, quiz,

folk dance, solo singing, carom (Doubles) and chess. In this competition, more than 200 students

studying in 21 Degree Night Colleges and 32 Junior Colleges from various parts of the country

participated. The topic for power point presentation was, 'Impact of television on youngsters'.

The students also displayed great enthusiasm during elocution. They had the option to choose

between 'Social Networking' and 'Gender Discrimination'. 37 Colleges participated in the singing

competition and St. Vincent College bagged the Second Prize in both Jr. and Sr. Category. In

carom contest, students from 16 colleges participated. It was the dance competition that stole the

whole show.

Enthralling dances like Lavani, Bhangra, Bharatnatayam and Jogvaa were performed by the

students. More than 38 Colleges participated in the competition.

The programme was co-ordinated by Prof. Jotiram Gaikwad. Principal of St. Xavier's College,

Dr. (Fr.) Frazer Mascarenhas SJ and Vice-Principal Fr. Errol Fernandes SJ gave away the

trophies. A team of 11 students from our College participated in various competitions and won

the 'Best College Trophy'. Fr. James Selvaraj and Mr. VoFsh Mate accompanied our students. St.

Vincent College secured Two 1" Prizes, Three r Prizes and a Third Prize to secure the Best

College Award. The College also won cash prize of Rs. 9500. * Elocution - First Prize (Ms.

Rashmi More - S.Y.B.Com) * Group PPT - First Prize (Ms. Akansha Jain & Mr. Ashley Nathan

- T.Y.B.Com) * Jr. Category Solo Singing - Second Prize (Mr. Razik M. - Std.XI) * Sr.

Category Solo Singing - Second Prize (Mr. Rainy Pagare - T.Y.B.Com) * Chess - Second Prize

(Mr. Kadir Shaikh - F.Y.B.Com) * Carom Doubles - Third Prize (Mr. Harshal Sathe & Mr.

Sylvester Francis - T.Y.B.Com) St Xavier's College has been organizing the competition since

2010. Students from Mumbra College of Arts and Commerce (night), T K Tope College of Arts

and Commerce, Parel, Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Parel, St Joseph's

Night College, Bangalore and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Night College, New Delhi, and other

colleges participated in the competitions.


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Vidyarthini Manch Canteen Week – A small humble approach towards a Noble Cause

Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch organized the Canteen week from 1-12 October to help the

poor and needy. All the students and staff participated wholeheartedly in the event. Each day one

class set up the stalls of delicious and mouth watering dishes like biryani, pastries, idlies,

sandwiches, cold drink etc. The collection from the proceeds was given to the needy as a

token of love from St. Vincent family.

A.D. Shroff Elocution Competition

49th A.D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition (sponsored by the Forum of Free Enterprises,

Mumbai) was organized for the Senior College students on 19 Nov, 2013. The judges for the

competition were Dr. Shashwati Soumya, Prof. ,Rahul Jain and Mr. Francis D' Souza. Ms.

Mariam Sayyed was the master of the ceremony. The topics for the competition were 'White

Collar Crimes and Economic Safety of Women', 'Importance of Water Conservation', 'Role of

Civil Society in Ensuring Safety of Women and Good Governance Is the Need of the Hour'. The

participants with their enthusiasm left the judges and audience amazed.

Cookery Competition Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch had organized cookery competition on

21 Nov, 2013 for the Junior and Senior College students. The judges for the event were Bro.

Francis Lobo, Bro. Jesus Vivian and Ms. Ruby Phumale. All the students participated with great

enthusiasm. On 4 Dec, 2013 the cookery competition was held for the P.G. Students. The

competition was held for two categories of dishes, namely, Main Course and Dessert. Attractive

cash prizes were announced for the winners. The participants made delicious dishes and

displayed variety. The judges for the event were Mrs. Monica Gilbi and Mrs. Madhuri Maduram.

The dishes were judged on the basis of nutrients, taste and presentation. Congratulations to all

the participants and thanks to Ms. Neha Shendge, Ms. Jennifer Paul, Ms. Meenakshi Mondal,

Ms. Antonetta Anthony, Ms. Prachi Waghmare Mrs. Shaheen Sayed and the organizing team.

The prizes for the winners were as follows: 1StPrize: Rs.250, 2nd Prize: Rs.200, 3rd Prize:

Rs.150, 1st Consolation: Rs.100

Social Gathering

We celebrated the annual social gathering on Saturday 21 Dec, 2013. The programme started

with some melodious carol singing by our college choir. Santa Clause also made a special

appearance and joined the carol singing and distributed sweets. The students of the Senior

College & M.Com put up a wonderful shadow skit of the Nativity. The skit was a great mixture

of creativity, good performances and crisp narration which not only enthralled everyone but also

spread the message of Christmas in a very unique way. It turned out to be a memorable skit for

everyone. After the skit, the winners of various Inter-College competitions were awarded with

certificates and cash prizes. The junior college put up a solo dance performance which won the

applause of everyone present for the evening.


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The students of M.Com too put up a wonderful dance coupled with foot tapping music. The

Students' Council conducted party games and gave away three special spot prizes. The

programme concluded with a delicious meal to mark the celebration of Christmas.

INTER-COLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS

State Level Debate Competition - IDFC On 30 Sep, 2013 Industrial Development Finance

Corporation (IDFC) organized 'In Our Hands 2013', an inter-collegiate State Level Debate

competition at Symbiosis College, SB Road Campus. Ms. Akansha Jain and Mr. Prashant

Mhaske won the second prize.

PAI International - KALOTSAV

A team of about 40 students participated in the inter-collegiate events organized by PAI

International at Azam Campus from 1-3 Oct, 2013. Our students won the following events: 1st

Prize: Mad Ad (Senior College) 1st Prize: Tug-of-War (Senior College) rt Prize: 1 Minute Game

(Senior College) 2nd Prize: Carrom (Senior College) 1st Prize: Solo Dance (Junior College) 1st

Prize: Tug-of-War (Junior College) 2nd Prize: 1 Minute Game (Junior College) 2nd Prize: Mad

Ad (Junior College) Mr. Mistry Burzin (M.Com)

Olympiad - DCRC, UoP

The Department of the Commerce & Research Centre, University of Pune had organized an

inter-collegiate competition from 9-11 Oct, 2013. About 30 Colleges participated in this

competition and there were six events, namely, X-word, Creatrix, Trouble Hunt, Headship

Combat, Selling an idea for profit making and Entrepreneurship. The unique feature of these

competitions was that all the topics were impromptu. This led to a lot of initiative, creativity and

enthusiasm among the participants leaving them with ample of practical knowledge. The topics

for each event were very relevant and related to Commerce Discipline and covered all our

subjects like Accounts, Marketing, Business Entrepreneurship, Economics etc. Our students won

prizes in four out of the six events. Headship Combat 1st Prize -Ms. Akansha Jain & Ms.

Shrinija NR Trouble Hunt: lstPrize - Ms. Akansha Jain & Ms. Rashmi More X-Word 3rd Prize-

Mr. Prashant Mhaske Creatrix 3rd Prize -Ms. Akansha Jain & Ms. Rashmi More

Inter-College Competition by Red FM

Our students Harshal Sathe and Bonny Nazareth participated in the RED FM inter-college

competition and won the Unique Performance award and cash prize of rupees two thousand. The

event was held on 12 Oct, 2013 at Inorbit Mall, Wadgaon Sheri, Pune and fifteen colleges from

the city participated.

LITT - FEST

by Abeda Inamdar College A team of six students participated in the Litt-Fest inter-college event

organized by Abeda Inamdar College on 12-13 Dec, 2013. They brought joy to the college by

winning Second Prize in Mad Ad and Third Prize in Literature Quiz.


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Anti-Dowry State Level Competitions

Anti-Dowry Movement, Mumbai conducted a State Level Inter-College Short Story Writing

Competition on the topic 'Atrocities on Women due to various evils such as Dowry in the male

dominated society'. Ms. Akansha Jain participated in the event on 24 Dec, 2013 and won 7h

Prize and a Merit Certificate. A State Level Inter-collegiate Elocution Competition was held on

28 Dec, 2013 at Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Commerce. Ms. Akansha Jain from our

College participated in the event and won 5th Prize. About 50 colleges participated in the

competition. Akansha spoke on 'Effects of Dowry Custom on Women's life'. Ms. Merlyn Baptist

Analysis of PMC Budget

On 11 Oct, 2013 AICUF organized a guest lecture on the Analysis of the PMC Budget. The

resource person for the evening was Mr. Abhijeet A. M. a member of Lokayat. More than 80

students from the Senior College attended this lecture. He highlighted various aspects like the

way a budget is made, sources of revenue to the P.M.C, the decrease in the PMC budget and the

problems faced by the common man due to the inappropriate use of funds available. The

students enjoyed the interactive session and this session was an eye opener for all the students.

State Level Seminar on Human Trafficking (World Human Rights day)

is celebrated on 10 Dec, 2013 across the globe. Our college celebrated world human rights day

by hosting a State Level Seminar on 'Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour' on 8th December,

2013. All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) Pune unit and Mumbai Unit at St.

Xavier's College, joined hands together to create awareness on the evil of human trafficking and

bonded labour. Staff and Students from well-known colleges in Pune such as Symbiosis SCMS,

Christ College, Wadia College, S.P. College and St. Xavier's College, Mumbai participated in

the seminar. There were about 120 participants. Chairman of Poona Jesuit Schools' Society, Fr.

Bhausaheb Sansare, inaugurated the seminar and delivered the key note address emphasizing

that there is goodness in all of us and all our religions teach to us love everyone. Principal, Dr.

Anil Adsule and Fr. James Selvaraj were also present for the seminar. Five resource persons

from the NGO, Oasis from Mumbai who are engaged in the rehabilitation of trafficked victims,

gave input on the nature, extent and the gravity of human trafficking. There were short videos,

plays, group discussions, which boosted up the youth of Pune and Mumbai. There was a sharing

of real life experience by Ms. Usha who was the victim of this human trafficking. The interactive

question answer session was very fruitful as many issues concerning human trafficking were

clarified. The seminar was well planned by Prof. Gilbi John, the AICUF Animator of Pune

Region. Thanks to AICUF team and all the volunteers. Mr. Jaspreet Singh Matharu (F.Y.B.Com)

PLACEMENT CELL REPORT

On 19 Dec, 2013 Teleminds InfoTech Pvt Ltd, conducted interview for an Australian Process.

The H.R., Mr. Deepak Kshatriya who conducted the interview is an ex-student of our college.

Out of the twenty students from Senior & M.Com six were selected and have already joined the

company after the successful completion of training. Mr. Prashant Mhaske & Ms. Himanshi

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THARSEO III

Tharseo III, the annual inter-collegiate competition was hosted on 17-18 Dec, 2013. Chief Guest,

Dr. Sanjay S. Kaptan, Head, Faculty of Commerce, University of Pune and Guest of Honour,

Rev. Fr. Sony Chundattu, Principal of Christ College inaugurated Tharseo III in the presence

about 150 participants representing 53 colleges from Pune and Mumbai. Dr. Anil Adsule while

addressing the participants exhorted them to look at the competition in healthy manner as a

learning experience and exchange of new ideas. Students from 30 senior colleges contested in

Carom and 20 Colleges participated in Power Point Presentation on the topic 'Declining Sex

Ratio is a serious concern for India'. 17 colleges debated on the topic 'Whether autonomous

colleges will improve the quality of education'. In the Junior College section 15 colleges

participated in Elocution on the topic 'Action Plan for the Safety of Women' and 20 colleges

participated in chess competition. On the concluding day the Event Sponsor, Loyola Institute of

Business Administration's Deputy Director, Fr. Emmanuel Arockiam SJ, and Dr. M.D.

Lawrence, Principal of MMCC gave away the Trophies and Cash Prizes. It wasn't easy for any

single college to win all the events as the competition was qualitatively high. Sinhgad Jr. College

of Arts, Science and Commerce Ambegaon bagged the Junior College Championship Trophy,

while Garware College of Commerce lifted the Senior College Championship Trophy. The

efforts of the Junior College won many events for Ness Wadia College making them the overall

champions of Tharseo III. In PPT in the senior college category Symbiosis College of Arts and

Commerce stood first followed by Arihant College of Education. In Debate competition

Garware College of Commerce secured the first position while B.J. Medical College and

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies stood second and third respectively. Chess was

dominated by MMCC while DES Law College and VIT secured the second and third positions.

In Carrom Allana Institute of Management took the first prize followed by Dr. Ambedkar

College Yerwada and NBN Sinhgad School of Computer studies. In the junior college group

Fergusson College won the Elocution competition, followed by Army Public school and Ness

Wadia. In the Collage Making event Symbiosis Jr. College of Arts and Commerce emerged

winner while Fergusson College and Mt Carmel Jr. College secured second and third positions.

In Carrom Sinhgad College of Arts Science and Commerce stood first, followed by St. Vincent

Jr. College and Don Bosco Jr. College. In Chess Sinhgad College of Arts Science emerged

winner and Ness Wadia Jr. College and St. Vincent Jr. College secured the second and third

positions. All in all 53 Colleges participated and 30 Colleges won various events which made

THARSEO III a memorable event. Thanks to Prof. Gilbi John, the Students Council, the

volunteers and all the staff for the wonderful event. Thanks also to the masters of ceremony, Ms.

Merlyn Baptist and Mr. Naveen Kerketta for the smooth conduct of Tharseo III.

Annual Sports Week

The Annual sports week of our college was organized from 12 - 15 Dec, 2013. The sports week

started with box cricket and table tennis for the Jr & Sr. Sections. Table tennis, box-cricket,

volley ball and throw ball events were held at the campus of St. Joseph Technical Institute. All

other events such as basket ball, football, badminton, kho-kho, carrom, chess, long jump, shot-

put were held at the college campus. On 15 December all the athletic events were organized.

CA. Ronald Rozario was the chief guest for the prize distribution function. The overall


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championship trophy for the Senior Section was won by M.Com and the Junior Section by Std

XII. Thanks to Fr. James Selvaraj, the sports coordinator, Mr. Ignatius Peter and all our staff and

the sports committee for the support and encouragement.

Basket Ball Match

On 13 Dec, 2013 the Junior College girls participated in the Carmel Basket Ball Rolling Trophy

organized by Mount Carmel Jr. College. In the first half of the game our students gave a good

fight to S.M. Choksey Jr. College but eventually lost the match by six baskets. It was an

enriching experience. Thanks to Mount Carmel Junior College for inviting us to participate in

the tournament.

OFFICIAL

TRIPLE JUBILEE CELEBRATION

This year is a memorable year for all the Jesuits especially the Jesuits who work in Pune

Province. This year the Pune Jesuits celebrate the Triple Jubilee - 200th year of restoration of

Society of Jesus, 160 years of German Jesuit presence in Western India and 20 Years of Pune

Jesuit Province. The celebration commenced on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Our College

conducted the Novena to St. Francis Xavier on 2 Dec, 2013. We organized the liturgy and put up

a cultural program to mark the jubilee celebrations. Fr. James Selvaraj SJ, the Manager of our

college, current students and ex-students who are priests celebrated the holy mass. Thanks to our

ex-students, Fr. Dominic Adams and Fr. Ramesh Tribhuvan SJ celebrating the mass. The

Eucharistic celebration was followed by cultural fiesta .The hosts for this program were Ms.

Merlyn Baptist and Ms. Clare Fernandes. The cultural program started with a prayer dance by

the M.Com students. Fr. James then delivered a power point presentation about St. Vincent

College. The audience were greatly entertained by the Tamil dance and the Gujarati dance that

was put up by the students. Mr. Jinto Thomas and Mr. Ningreiso Malue mesmerized the

audience with their songs. Thanks to Mr. Ningreiso (Ko-Ko), Mr. Harshal Sathe and Mr.

Sylvester Francis for staging meaningful skits which won the applause of one and all.

Scholarship and Help by Alumni (Ex-Students)

Thanks to Mr. Praphulla Gaikwad for sponsoring educational scholarship to FIVE deserving

students. God Bless You ! Our students are grateful to Mr. Praphulla Gaikwad for helping them

to get the Minority Scholarships from the Govt through the online applications. Many students

have received the scholarships with the timely help of Mr. Praphulla Gaikwad.

International Film Festival

The eighth edition of the Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival on environment,

energy, air and water in association with Lokayat, Maharashatra Forest Department, Pugmarks

and Go Wild was held from 17 - 25 Jan, 2014. S.Y.B.Com students attended this programme as

part of their EVS Project. The opening ceremony on 19 Jan, 2014 was held at Balgandhary Rang

Mandir while the closing ceremony took place in our college on 25 January, 2014. For the rest of

the days the venue was the National Film Archive of India. Mr. Atul Kirloskar, the event


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convener inaugurated the film festival by symbolic watering of a banyan tree sapling. The events

that took place focused on 'Preserve, Protect and Save the Earth's Environment' which

showcased various movies on the harmful effects of plastic, pollution, deforestation, importance

of saving electricity, planting trees in our neighbourhood etc. This was done to promote the idea

'Small Effort, Big Difference'. The students who watched these movies gained a lot of

knowledge and realised the urgent need to start saving our planet earth. Thanks to Prof. Gilbi

John for taking the initiative to organize the film festival at our college.

Visit to Isha Prem Niketan

On Tuesday, 28 Jan, 2014 M.T.V.M. in co-ordination with AICUF organized a visit to Isha

Prem Niketan, an orphanage for the poor, mentally retarded senior citizens and needy children.

About 40 students from Std. XI to M.Com were part of this visit and were accompanied by some

of our staff. Our students interacted with the inmates and made them happy by singing songs and

giving some necessary articles, sweets, toys, chocolates, etc. It was indeed a wonderful

experience spending time with the small kids and elderly people who longed for love and

enjoyed our company. Thanks to Vincent's Family for giving us this special experience. Thanks

to Mrs. Shaheen Sayed, MTVM Co-ordinator, Prof. Gilbi John, AICUF Animator, Fr. James

Selvaraj, AICUF Advisor and all the office bearers of AICUF and MTVM for organizing this

visit.

Farewell to Std. XII

It is always hard to bid farewell to the outgoing batch but saying good-bye does not mean that

the journey stops right here. Farewell implies the beginning of new opportunities being opened

to them. On 13 Feb, 2014 the farewell party for Std. XII was orgainzed by the students of Std.

XI. The function started with prayer followed by cultural programme and Quizer. A sizzling

dance was performed by Steffi Chinappa, Avinash Kanar and the group which added spice to the

dance floor. Thanks to Mr. Francis D' Souza, Mr. Ignatius Peter, the staff and students for

making the function meaningful. It will be cherished by the out-going batch. The enthusiastic

evening ended with laughter, dance and a lovely dinner

Workshop at Abeda Inamdar College

Abeda Inamder Senior College had organized a One-Day-Workshop, 'Self Employment

Generating Activity for College Girls' under Quality Improvement Programme Cluster 1(A) on

Saturday, 15th Feb, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Training was of Making Paper Bags,

Cardboard Files, Envelopes, Candle and Decorative Items. The Training Programme was

attended by Vidyarthini Manch President, Ms. Neha Shendge from T.Y.B.Com. The Art and

Craft material was provided by the College. Certificate of University of Pune Quality

Improvement Programme Cluster 1(A) was given to Ms. Neha Shendge.

M.Com Picnic – A Cause through fun

The Student Council of M.Com organized a picnic for M.Com I & II on 15 Feb, 2014 to Kashid

Beach. There were a total of 47 students who were accompanied by five staff members. During

the journey there was plenty of entertainment by way of music, dance and various games played


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by the students as well as active participation of teachers. A few showers of rain did add to the

fun at the beach and it enriched the view of the beach and nature. On reaching Kashid beach the

students spent One and Half Hour cleaning the beach of all waste and garbage following which

Lunch was served at the beach itself and it was an energizing meal. After lunch students enjoyed

the waves again and many of them captured these wonderful memories in their cameras. In the

evening we started our journey back to Pune. Thanks to all the teachers who accompanied us. A

special thanks to M.Com co-ordinator, Fr. James Selvaraj, without whose support the picnic

would have not have been possible.

T.Y.B.Com Farewell

4 March, 2014 was an auspicious day as we bade farewell to T.Y. B.Com students. It was well

organized by F.Y. S.Y. Students. Mr. Owais Shaikh was the overall co-ordinator for the

programme while Mr. Prashant Mhaske and Ms. Prajakta Tribhvan, conducted the programme

smoothly. It was a moment of sadness as well as of joy; sad because they were leaving us and

joyful because they were stepping into a new future. The programme started with a prayer song.

Our Principal, Dr. Anil Adsule wished the students a bright future. To make the farewell

function a little more enthusiastic, cultural programme as well as games were conducted for

T.Y.B.Com students. There was also time for sharing where all the professors shared their past

and present experiences with the students. It was very inspiring and motivating. T.Y. B.Com

students also shared their experiences about how they felt being at St. Vincent College of

Commerce. All T.Y. students were given mementos of the college. After that a farewell song

was presented by F.Y and S.Y students. The programme ended with a prayer led by Fr. James

Selvaraj. A delicious dinner was served in honour of the out-going batch. All of us shared the

fellowship dinner together as one family of Vincentians.

Women's Day Celebration

On 8 March, 2014 Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch (MTVM) celebrated Women's Day in our

college. They arranged a guest lecture for all the girl students. The talk was given by Mrs. Priti

Sanghvi of Infinitheism, which works for the needy and helpless in the society irrespective of

their caste, creed, religion and race. She gave an hour talk which gave a lifetime lesson, teaching

and inspiration to our girls. Many girl students were present for the session. Her inspiring words

made us believe how women can empower the world. Through her stories and examples she

taught us some values which are applicable not just to the girls but to the whole human race.

Thanks to Mrs. Shaheen Sayed, MTVM coordinator and Ms. Neha Shendge, MTVM President,

for inviting such a vibrant and enthusiastic personality to celebrate Women's Day.

M.Com Farewell

M.Com Part I students organized a farewell party on 10 May, 2014 with a beautiful message

'NEVER SAY GOODBYE'. The evening started with great excitement as all the M.Com

students dressed up to their glamorous best and arrived for the farewell party. Mr. Kamlesh

Godse and Ms. Preeti Ginelu were the Masters of Ceremony for the programme. They welcomed

the outgoing students of M.Com Part II. Some spectacular cultural programmes were put up by

the Part I students. They presented an entertaining group dance, solo dance and solo song


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performances. Some exciting games were also arranged for the students. The students had fun as

they enjoyed every moment with their best buddies. The Principal, Vice Principal and the

Manager in their speech wished good luck to the students of M.Com II for their future. Some

M.Com Part II students too shared their experience in Vincent family. They thanked the teachers

for their endearing efforts in shaping up their destiny and for being there when it mattered.

Thereafter, Part I students presented mementoes to all the M.Com students as a token of love.

The party ended with a delicious meal. When the party ended, everyone was reluctant to leave.

After all, for many students, this would be their last official function in the college before the

term ends. Thanks to Mr. Allwyn, Ms. Aishwarya, Mr. Rahul and all the volunteers who made

the farewell party a memorable one.

PLACEMENT CELL REPORT

Workshop on Resume Writing

On 8 March, 2014 Prof. Gilbi John, the Placement Cell Co-ordinator organized a workshop on

'Resume Writing' for S.Y.B.Com students. The resource person for the day was Mr. Bishal

Sharma, an ex-student of our college. He has been working in various well known government

organizations and has conducted many interviews for the prestigious position holders. He

explained to the students how to prepare an effective resume, which can draw magnetic attention

of the interviewers. He encouraged the students to have a strong and clear career objective. The

session was very interactive and the students actively participated.

INTER-COLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS

At Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies

organised a National Level Competition `Sympuise 2014' from 15 - 19 Jan, 2014. Many colleges

from all over the country participated in this competition. The event was categorised in four

major competition heads namely Symulate, Ananya, Simunc and Sprint. Our college participated

in various events like cricket and group dance in the Ananya category; and Best entrepreneur,

manager and financer competitions in the Symulate category. Ms. Merlyn Baptist and Mr.

Martin Bhingare stood 4th in the Best Financer Competition (after a series of 8 rounds spread

over 3 days). We were the only college from Pune to finish among the top four in the Finance

Competition. Thanks to all our professors and our co-ordinator Prof. Gilbi John for their constant

support and encouragement.

NIEM - Event Manager of the Year

The National Institute of Event Management (NIEM) held its 'Annual Event Manager Award'

ceremony on Friday 31 Jan, 2014 at the Nehru Memorial Hall, Camp. The programme began

with the felicitation of the Principals of each college followed by a cultural dance programme.

Around 18 colleges competed with each other for the prestigious super event manager of the

year award. Each college had two representatives who were called on the stage and asked a

question based on business trends or social issues in India. The points were calculated on the

basis of the judges' score and voting from the audience. Ms. Akansha Jain and Mr. Martin

Bhingare walked away with the Super Event Manager of the year award. After an eventful year


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at various inter-college competitions, it was another feather in the cap for our college. Thanks to

our principal Dr. Anil Adsule, Vice principal, Prof. Joseph Panackal, Fr. James Selvaraj, Prof.

Gilbi John, Mr. Ignatius Peter and all our professors and students present at the venue for their

kind support and encouragement.

BOCA Football

IFB Industries Ltd in association with BOCA Juniors Football Club of Argentina continued their

search for talented footballers from schools and colleges in Pune. The matches were played at

Agashe College football ground on 31 Jan, 2014. About 24 colleges from Pune participated in

the tournament for the trophy. Our college students played against the following: 1st Match

against Poona Education Society's College 2nd Match against Bishops College Quarter Final

against Agashe College Semi Final against Vidya Bhavan College of Commerce Final against

Spicer College Spicer College beat St Vincent College of Commerce in the final match. It was

hard fought match which was deadlocked at the end of normal time. Spicer College are now

Pune Champions of IFB Boca Juniors Football Champs and we are placed in the second

position.

Allana Football Trophy

Our senior college football team brought laurels to the college by winning the Allana Football

Trophy organised by Allana Institute of Management in February 2014. This is the third time

that our college has won the championship trophy during the academic year. Out team defeated

D.Y. Patil , College, Abeda Inamdar and Azam Sport Club etc. To clinch the title. Both Ashley

Nathan and Harsh Tanani played well against all the teams and won the trophy. Congratulations

to the football team and the coach, Mr. Ignatius Peter.

At M.E.S. Garware College of Commerce

M.E.S. Garware College of Commerce hosted an inter-college competition on 4th & 5th Feb,

2014. A team of four students led by Ms. Akansha Jain enthusiastically participated and won

many events. Congrtulations to the winners ! First Prize in Debate: Ms. Akansha Jain

(T.Y.B.Com) Second Prize in Corporate: Ms. Stella Mendonca (Std.XI) & Ms. Akansha Jain

(T.Y.B.Com) Second Prize in PPT: Ms. Rashmi More (S.Y.B.Com) & Ms. Akansha Jain

(T.Y.B.Com) Best Individual Award: Ms. Akansha Jain (T.Y.B.Com)

At Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Management Studies

Sadhu Vaswani Institute of Management Studies organized inter-college competitions on 7th &

nth Feb, 2014. The final year B.Com students brought laurels to the college by winning the

Third Prize in Dance and Second Prize in Taboo. Third Prize in Dance: Harshal Sathe, Ashley

Nathan, Istiyak Shaikh, Rainy Pagare, Sylvester Francis, William Fernandes (All T.Y.B.Com

Students). Second Prize Taboo: Mr. Harshal Sathe (T.Y.B.Com).


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Commsearch 2014 - D.C.R.C .,

University of Pune From 10-13 Feb, 2014 Department of Commerce & Research Centre,

University of Pune, organized an inter-collegiate competition named 'Commsearch 2014'. The

winners of the events are as follows: Third Prize: Moving image of Hero (Values learnt from

movie PPT): Ms. Rashmi More( S.Y.B.Com) & Ms. Akansha Jain (T.Y.B.Com) First Prize:

Solve it your way(Essay Writing on the spot topic): Ms. Akansha Jain (T.Y.B.Com) First Prize:

In the Search of Achiever (Group Dicussion on business icons): Ms. Akansha Jain (T.Y.B.Com)

Second Prize: Scrap Book Competition: Mr. Ningappa Koli (S.Y.B.Com) & Ms. Akansha Jain

(T.Y.B.Com)

At St. Mira's College of Commerce

St. Mira's College of Commerce organized inter-college competitions from 12-14 Feb, 2014.

The event was named "Mera Week " . The winners of the events are as follows: First Prize in

Brand Masti: Mr. Sylvester Francis (T.Y.B.Com), Mr. Alok Kamble (S.Y.B.Com), Ms. Stella

Mendonca (Std. XI) and Ms. Steffi Chinappa (Std. XI) First Prize in Marketing Quiz (Senior):

Mr. Jaspreet Singh (F.Y.B.Com) Second Prize in Marketing Quiz (Junior): Ms. Stella Mendonca

(Std. XI)

AICUF NEWS

AICUF Day St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

AICUF Day was held at St Xavier's College, Mumbai, on 19th and 20th Jan, 2014. The theme

for the day was "Displacement of Tribals". The sessions were conducted by Mr. Bipin Jojo and

Fr. Anthony Dias SJ. During the seminar we were told about the difficulties faced by tribals.

They comprise a substantial indigenous minority of the population of India and are the ones who

are troubled and tortured the most. Adivasi societies are particularly extensive in Andhra

Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha,

Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, some north-eastern states and the Andaman and Nicobar

Islands. Short video clips, group discussions, and ways and means to curb exploitation of both

adivasis and snake charmers were discussed.

Seminar on Leadership for Change

An inspirational talk was given by Fr. Brian Pereira SJ on "Transformation of an Individual"

on 18 Feb, 2014. Fr. James Selvaraj SJ, the Manager of our college introduced Fr. Brian Pereira

S.J.

A large number of F.Y., S.Y and Junior college students participated actively in the session. Fr.

Brian elaborated on the various Do's and Don'ts of being a "good AICUFer". He also stressed

on the importance of having basic enthusiasm to do something different and unique for society

and instilling in the minds of people awareness of the different kinds of injustice to both men

and women.

He highlighted how as an AICUFer one needs to be vibrant. He touched upon the topic through a

game and some video clips. One hour session passed just like a minute and it was indeed a very


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productive session.

AICUF 90th Anniversary

90th anniversary of the AICUF was held at the national level at AICUF House, Chennai,

on 15th & 16th Feb, 2014. Three AICUFers from our college, Mr. Ningreiso Malve (M.Com-I),

Mr. Imraan Premji (M.Com-I) and Bro. Naveen Kerketta (F.Y.B.Com) actively participated in

the programme. The theme of the event was "Marching with the Marginalised". The ceremony

was inaugurated with a brief history of the 90 years journey of the AICUF. Then followed some

ice-breaking sessions for us to get to know other AICUFers from various states. Various

competitions such as street plays, cultural dances, collages, essay and poem-writing were held.

In these competitions we tried to present the work done by AICUFers. We also got an

opportunity to listen to the experiences of our senior AICUFers.

OFFICIAL

Prof. Franklin Salvi has completed his Orientation Programme at the 148th Orientation

Programme from 3 - 30 Oct, 2013 organised by the Academic Staff College, University of Pune.

Prof. Yogesh Mate (Librarian) has completed Refresher Course in 'Library and Information

Science for College Teachers' from 25 Nov, 2013 to 15 Dec, 2013 in the Department of Library

and Information Science, University of Pune.

Prof. James Selvaraj SJ has completed Refresher Course in Disaster Management (Inter-

Disciplinary) from 10 - 30 March, 2014 at the UGC Academic Staff College, Gauhati

University, Guwahati, Assam.

Seminar on Interview Skills

On 24 Jan, 2014 two most distinguished guests gave the talk on 'Interview Skills'. They were

none other than H.R., Mr. Swapnic Ramesh Deolay, working in Opulent Auto Care Pvt. Ltd as a

Manager and H.R., Ms. Shamin Peter Susainaden working in BML Consultancy Service Pvt Ltd

Company. Both the H.R. managers shared their views and experiences with the students. It was a

mind-sharpening experience for the students. They focused on how one needs to be prepared for

an interview in the competitive world. They stressed on personal discipline which is the

hallmark of the interview skills. They projected how to develop a positive attitude in our life.

Students profited a lot from the session. It was a very lively and fruitful session for one and all.

Seminar Day On 14 Feb, 2014 a series of guest lectures were organized for the F.Y.B.Com and

S.Y.B.Com students on 'Telecommunication Problems and Issues'. The resource person for the

evening was Mr. Dinesh Bhandare. Placement Cell co-ordinator, Prof. Gilbi John extended a

warm welcome to Mr. Dinesh Bhandare on behalf of the college. He explained to the students

the history of telecommunication, how it has been developed and has covered the entire world


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with its presence. He told the values of data and how it is helping us in our life. At the same time

he asked us to be aware of the excessive use and the side effects of mobile radiation. It was an

eye opening session for the students. Mr. Dinesh Bhandare and his team highlighted the rights

and duties of consumers and gave valuable information on Consumer Redressal Forum. He

urged us to be informed consumers and become aware of the selling practices of retailers. The

session was very fruitful.

After the break we had inputs on various topics such as 'Financial Literacy', 'Avenue

Investment' and Stock Market Operation'. A good number of students took part in the

session. The resource person, Mr. Stephen Fernandez, CFA, Trainer, and BSE Institute in

Mumbai, was a dynamic person and he focused on various aspects of economics and the need to

save money. He gave examples of keeping a high goal for the saving and investment. He

explained the process and the goal of saving money and where we can invest and get higher

returns. The students eagerly listened and interacted with him from time to time. It was an eye

opening session for the students.

Talk on Finding God in All Things

On 28 Feb, 2014 we were very privileged to have a very distinguished and well known

personality, Fr. Jerry Rosario S.J. from Madurai Jesuit Province in our midst. Fr. Jerry is a

dynamic person and he is a visiting professor in many colleges across the world. He started his

talk with a simple question, "Do you believe in God?" He talked about three different words,

'Inspiration, Integration and Imagination'. He connected these three words with the life of former

President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who is the ex-student of St. Joseph College, Trichi. Students

were fully drawn by the way of his presentation. Fr. Jerry integrated Dr. Kalam's scientific life in

a simple way. He made the session very much alive and interesting.

Annual Day Celebration

Our College celebrated its Annual Day (Prize Distribution) on 1St Feb, 2014. The chief guest for

the evening was Mr. Allen C.A. Pereira, the former Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of

Maharashtra and the former director of NIBM. The guest of honour was Mr Rahul

Chandawarkar, the resident editor of Sakal Times. The program began with the felicitation and

warm welcome of chief guest, guest of honour, special guests and all the invitees. It was

followed by the prize distribution where the students' hard-work and dedication was appreciated

with certificates and trophies. The theme for our Annual Day was "Youth the future of India".

Our students with varied cultural programme relating to the theme filled the heart of the parents,

teachers and students with joy and happiness. A special thanks to the teaching and non-teaching

staff, co-ordinators and students for their support in making the day a memorable one.

Feedback received from the various stakeholders stated that they were satisfied with the

approach of the college, the staff in providing value based education, some employers and

external experts suggested a change in the current syllabus to match the industry needs

(this authority vested with the university) , however seminars and programmes were

conducted to prepare the students for the needs of the industry as per the suggestions by

the employers and external experts.

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