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St. Paul’s College, KalamasseryThe Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

2013-14

Part – A1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution ST . PAUL’S COLLEGE   1.2 Address Line 1    HMT Colony P.O. Kalamassery  

City/Town Ernakulam State   KeralaPin Code 683503Institution e-mail address   

paulscollege@ymail.com

Contact Nos. 0484 2555572

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Dr.Edwin Xavier

Tel. No. with STD Code: 0484-2559722

Mobile: 9447577196 Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:   

Dr. Reena J.Andrews   

Mobile: 9847355730

IQAC e-mail address: iqacstpauls@gmail.com1.3 NAAC Track ID 096791.4 NAAC Executive

Committee No. & Date: EC/52/RAR/95 dated March 28, 2010

1.5 Website address: www.stpauls.ac.inWeb-link of the AQAR: http://www.stpauls.ac.in/downloads.aspx

1.6 Accreditation DetailsSl. No.

Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation

Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B+     

75-80%  

 

2004      Till 2010     

2 2nd Cycle B     

2.8     

2010         Till March 2015  

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3 3rd Cycle      

                 

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : 23/11/20041.8 AQAR for the year 2013-141.9 Details of the previous year’s

AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC

AQAR 2010-11 on 20/04/2012 AQAR 2011-12 on 28/09/2012 AQAR 2012-13 on 25/09/2013

1.10 Institutional StatusUniversity    State  /     Central /       Deemed  /   

PrivateAffiliated College        Yes √               

Constituent College Yes                NoAutonomous college of UGC Yes                NoRegulatory Agency approved Institution

Yes                No

Type of Institution Co-education√               Men           Women  Urban                    Rural √        Tribal    

 Financial Status       Grant-in-aid  UGC 2(f)√         UGC 12B    √    Grant-in-aid + Self Financing√           Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts√                  Science√ Commerce√                                      

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, KOTTAYAM

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / UniversityUniversity with Potential for ExcellenceUGC-CPEDST Star SchemeUGC-CEUGC-Special Assistance Program √DST-FISTUGC-Innovative PG programmes

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UGC-COP Programmes  √Any other (Specify)

                                2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers   102.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff  22.3 No. of students  12.4 No. of Management representatives 12.5 No. of Alumni  12. 6  No. of any other stakeholder and       

community representatives   2

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 02.8  No. of other External Experts 32.9 Total No. of members            202.10 No. of IQAC meetings held                162.11 No. of meetings with various

stakeholders: Faculty 8 Non-Teaching Staff Students   3Alumni 3Others (Parents) 2

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year?

No   √

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

Total Nos. 7 

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

International 0National 0 State : 1Institution Level : 6

(ii) Themes : Teacher Orientation Parent Orientation 1Student Orientation Training for NonTeaching Staff

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC 1. Teacher’s Diary distributed for documenting teacher activities2. Academic Calendar for schedule of college activities3. Department Academic calendar for schedule of department activities4. Teaching Plan collected from teachers every semester

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5. Purchase of equipments for ICT enabled teaching and Power Point Presentation

Guidance for the conduct of international/ national /regional/ intercollegiate seminars and workshops on topics of academic relevance

Guidance for the formulation of syllabus of new Add on Course in Economics

Personality development and Skill development Programmes Encouraging use of Language lab Implemented INFLIBNET Recommended constructing a new library building Recommended computerisation of the library Monitors the conduct of Add-on course in English to improve

Communication Skills Arranged orientation programmes for teachers Arranged orientation programmes for Students Introduced value education classes Teacher evaluation is done annually and the feedback is made use of

to enhance teacher quality Feedback about facilities is collected from students and parents and

recommendations for improvement are made to the management Brings out the biannual newsletter to showcase college activities and

motivate staff and student achievements Mentoring is a powerful means of students-teacher interaction and

primary counseling, both personal and academic, is done by the mentor. The IQAC directs and coordinates the mentoring activities of the college

Various club activities being organised in the colleges are also under the auspices of the IQAC

Academic audit that is carried out annually analyses the results and verifies the files kept in the departments

Encourages conducting surveys about socially relevant issues and follow-up action based on the findings

Encourages the downloading and storing of e-journals so that the latest information is made useful to the students

Plans to conduct a seminar on ICT based learning to familiarize the faculty on the latest trends

The Self-Appraisal and performance appraisal of the teacher is evaluated by the Principal and the Manager.

A Results Review Committee has been introduced to monitor and evaluate the performance of the students in the internal assessment and University exams which would reflect the quality of teaching and learning.

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Proposes the introduction of new courses Recommended to the management to motivate faculty to take up

innovative and challenging research assignments Encouraged faculty to apply for the Minor and Major research projects

of the UGC Research Committee formed under the auspices of the IQAC Proposed the implementation of short term courses Proposed the implementation of the New Initiatives in Higher

Education Programme of the State Government Encourages the conduct of outreach programmes by the departments The installation of viable environment friendly devices for water

harvesting, generation of solar energy, waste management etc. strongly recommended.

Recommended renovating the canteen, improving lab facilities etc

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 Need-based new courses

proposed 2 courses (BCom & BA

English) sanctioned

Training for administrative staff State level training programme conducted

Orientation for teachers 6 programmes conducted Website to be updated Renewed and updated NAAC sponsored seminar

planned Application sent to NAAC

Multi-disciplinary journal proposed

Journal Published

Feedback from students Collected and analysed Orientation for students 2 programmes conducted Orientation for parents Conducted Publication of College

Newsletter Done biannually

Faculty to attend quality related seminars/ conferences

4 teachers attended IQAC sponsored seminars

Applications to be sent for UGC add-on courses

Applications were sent for 4 courses. 1 course (Economics)

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was sanctioned. Applications for MRPs to be

sent Applications for major and

minor research projects were sent. 4 Minor research projects sanctioned.

Need for new library conveyed to the management.

New library inaugurated

Computerisation of the library planned

Work is in progress

Recommended various ecofriendly initiatives

Assurance given by the management that various such measures like harnessing solar power, water harvesting, etc will be initiated immediately

Research initiatives to be strengthened

Research committee arranges presentation of research papers by faculty.

In connection with the Golden Jubilee celebrations, the IQAC has recommended the conduct of Exhibitions, Seminars, Inter-collegiate competitions, outreach activities etc.

Science exhibition, Philately exhibition, Handloom Exhibition, National Seminar in English organised. More programmes will be organised in 2014-15.

The Academic Calendar of the year is attached as Annexure. 1

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body

        Yes                

Management√   Syndicate               Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

1.Advised strengthening of Mentoring2.Assurance given that infrastructure improvement will be expedited3.Expressed willingness to take up eco-friendly initiatives

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

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2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

 

2.2 No. of

permanent faculty with Ph.D.: 16

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year       

Asst. Professors Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

6 1 - - - - - - 6 1

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

19 - -    2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:   

No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/ Workshops  2   34 4Presented papers 3 11 -Resource Persons - 2 1

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:1. College has keen interest in sending faculty to seminars, workshops,

symposia etc.2. Faculty is interested in upgrading their academic quality by studying new

courses.3. The different departments conduct seminars and workshops at the

international, national and state levels on a regular basis.4. The research wing holds PhD. thesis presentations in front of a select

audience which includes PG students and faculty to promote inter disciplinary research activities.

Total Asst. Professors

Associate Professors Professors Others

  49   

     22      24    -   3

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5. The college holds invited talks on relevant topics of academic importance in emerging areas.

6. The institution aids the conduct of various academic seminars in the college.

7. New books and journals have been purchased. 8. INFLIBNET and e-journals have been subscribed to enhance improved

teaching-learning. 9. A class on the use of INFLIBNET and Knowledge Retrieval was

conducted for the faculty and students. 10.Eminent scientists/academicians/ social workers are invited to the campus

which will inspire the students in improving their critical thinking and scientific temper

11.The seminars and workshops conducted by the departments are on topics aimed at nurturing critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper of the students.

12.All the students are initiated into life-long learning and research through the projects they are expected to do in the last semester.

13.The add-on courses conducted by the departments are meant to arouse the curiosity and creativity of the students in the particular area

14.Intra and Inter-departmental debates, quiz and other competitions are conducted by several departments which nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper.

15.Students are encouraged to take part in intercollegiate seminars, workshops and debates and competitions on these topics.

16.PG students are encouraged to do their projects and field work in collaboration with the industry.

17.The department magazines, documentaries, short films and the college magazine are sources to nurture creativity of the students.

18. The study tours and industry visits conducted by the departments enhance the critical thinking and scientific temper of the students.

2.7   Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year  : 190      2.8   Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)    :  Nil              

2.9   No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development  workshop

3 - -

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2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students : 90%

     2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :                         

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction %

I %

II %

III %

Pass %

M.A. Economics 15 73 20 6 93M.A. English 10 70 10 - 80M.Com. 18 83 - - 83M.Sc. Mathematics 13 85 - - - 85M.Sc. Physics 14 50 - - 50M.Sc.Chemistry 23 74 - - 74B.A. Economics 53 24 30 20 11 85B.A. English 24 5 29 16 25 74B.Com. 59 46 36 12 3 97B.Sc. Mathematics 26 26 11 37 3 77B.Sc. Physics 32 22 24 38 - 84B.Sc.Chemistry 19 32 32 36 - 100

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

Teacher’s Diary distributed for documenting teacher activities Academic Calendar for schedule of college activities Department Academic calendar for schedule of department activities Teaching Plan collected from teachers every semester to ensure timely

completion of syllabus Encourages ICT enabled teaching Guidance for the conduct of international/ national /regional/

intercollegiate seminars and workshops on topics of academic relevance Guidance for the formulation of syllabus of new Add on Course in

Economics Personality development and Skill development Programmes organised Encouraging use of Language lab for enhancing communication skills Implemented INFLIBNET Monitors the conduct of Add-on course in English to improve

Communication Skills

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Arranged orientation programmes for teachers Arranged orientation programmes for Students Introduced value education classes Teacher evaluation is done annually and the feedback is made use of to

enhance teacher quality Feedback about facilities is collected from students and parents and

recommendations for improvement are made to the management Brings out the biannual newsletter to showcase college activities and

motivate staff and student achievements Mentoring is a powerful means of students-teacher interaction and

primary counseling, both personal and academic, is done by the mentor. The IQAC directs and coordinates the mentoring activities of the college

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development                 

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted

Refresher courses 3UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 1HRD programmes 2Orientation programmes 4Faculty exchange programme -Staff training conducted by the university 5Staff training conducted by other institutions -Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 9Others 4

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of PermanentEmployees

Number of Vacant

Positions

Number of permanent

positions filled during the Year

Number of positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff

18 3 - -

Technical Staff 1 - - -

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

IQAC promotes research and motivates the faculty to apply for Minor/ Major Research Projects funded by various agencies. It motivates the research committee to organize classes by various faculty members to discuss their research findings and therby develop an interdisciplinary research culture among the staff and students of the College.

3.2    Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber Nil Nil Nil NilOutlay in Rs. Lakhs

3.3    Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber Nil 8 6 NilOutlay in Rs. Lakhs

1000000 740000

3.4    Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 4 8Non-Peer Review Journalse-JournalsConference proceedings

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 1.7-2.39 Average 2.045       h-index     2.39 Nos. in SCOPUS: nil

   

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

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Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of the

funding Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects Nil     

                 

Minor Projects 2 years  

   

UGC      100000     

740000     

Interdisciplinary Projects Nil     

                 

Industry sponsored Nil                      Projects sponsored by the University/ College

Nil     

                 

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

 Nil    

                 

Any other(Specify) Nil     

                 

Total                        

3.7 No. of books publishedi) With ISBN No.ii) Chapters in Edited Books

00

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

NA

3.9 For colleges                   NoAutonomy   No CPE                          NoDBT Star Scheme NoINSPIRE   NoCE                  No

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

Nil    

3.11 No. of conferences/seminars/workshops organized by the Institution  

3

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

8

3.13 No. of collaborations Nil 3.14 No. of linkages created during this

year2Department of Chemistry has

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linkage with Cochin University of Science & Technology – School of Engineering consultancy

Department of Commerce has academic collaboration with Kerala Management Association

                       3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : NA

     Type of Patent

Number

National Applied 1Granted

International Applied NilGranted

Commercialised

Applied Nil

Granted

3.16No. of patents received this year

Nil

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

Ni

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

2

and students registered under them 63.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the

InstitutionNil

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones): 1JRF

1 (JRF)

3.21 No. of students Participated in NS S events University level 5 State level 0 National level 2 International level 0

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3.22 No.  of students participated in NCC events University level 0 State level   0                                                                                              National level 1  International level- 0

3.23 No.  of Awards won in NSS Nil3.24 No.  of Awards won in NCC Nil3.25 No. of Extension activities organized 9

University forum: 0 College forum : 7          NCC: 0 NSS: 2 Any other : 1  

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

Department of Economics visited a village called Moolampilly and they provide help for the agricultural growth there. Organized a workshop on agriculture, distributed seeds, fertilizers etc.

Department of Physics and Chemistry organized a science exhibition and it was open to the public free of cost. The high school students from various institutions were benefited by the knowledge shared.                                                        

Department of English a)conducted two-week-long classes at the Palilamkara L. P. School for the children of migrant labourers b) Has an ongoing extension initiative at Valsalyam Orphanage, extending help when needed, spending time with the little children and teaching them dance and music.    

Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly Source Total

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created of FundCampus area 15.73acres

     nil      15.73acres

     Class rooms   35    3      38     

Laboratories    11   nil      11     

Seminar Halls   1          1     

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh)  during the current year.

               

Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

      20,000     

UGC      

Others                  

4.2 Computerization of administration and library: Newly constructed computerised library. Digitalisation in progress

4.3   Library services:

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Existing Newly added

No. Value No. Value No.

Total books

Text Books 2500 78 12,511 2578

Reference Books

2300 573 1,44,342 2873

e-Books

Journals 94 60,121 0 94

e-Journals nil

Digital Database yes

CD & Video 150 20 170

Others (specify)

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Total Compute

rs

Computer Labs

Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres

Office

Depart-

ments

Others

Existing

38 1 Yes 1 1 8 25 6(library)

Added 45 1 1 0 0 10 35

Total 83 2 2 1 8 35 41

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.) : Internet access enabled in the departments, library, and seminar hall. INFLIBNET user name and password created for every PG students and teachers.

4.6  Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :     

ICT Campus Infrastructure and facilities

Equipments

Others

1 12 1 14                                                      Total :     28 lakhs

Criterion V

Student Support & Progression

5.1 Contributions of IQAC in enhancing awareness about student support services

Orientation for parents Orientation for students about the student support services Awareness given by mentors Conducts personality and skill development programmes A teacher is given charge of apprising students of the various

scholarships available

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5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Details of progression to higher studies or employment of the students are maintained by each dept. Details are collected when alumni visit the institution and through the social media

5.3 a) Total No. of Students as on 1-1-2014

UG PG Ph.D Others Total742 218 2 - 962

b) No. of Students outside the State : Nil

c) No. of international Students : Nil

Gender wise Classification

UG No. % PG No. % Ph.D Others TotalMen 346 47 Men 40 18 - - 386Women 396 53 Wome

n178 82 2 576

Total 742 100 Total 218 100 962

Category wise classification of students Students

2012-13 2013-14General

SC

ST

OBC

Phy.C

Total

General

SC

ST

OBC

Phy.C

Total

UG

111 73 6 457 2 647 106 79 4 537 1 726

PG 65 12 2 144 0 221 62 16 3 136 217868 168 95 7 673 943

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive exams

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NET coaching classes to PG students by various depts..

Entry into services for PSC tests, Bank tests etc.

5.5 No of students qualified in these examinations

NET: 8 SET: GATE: CAT:17 IAS: PSC: UPSC OTHERS

5.6 Details of Student Counselling and career guidance

Personal Counselling Tutorial System Orientation Classes Career Guidance & Placement cell Academic Guidance Mentoring

No. of students benefitted: 270

5.7 Details of Campus Placement

On Campus Off CampusNo. of Organizations Visited

No.of Students Participated

No.of Students Placed

7 300 35 150

Career Guidance and Placement Cell

Career Guidance and Counselling Cell in collaboration with Employment Information and Guidance Bureau, Mahatma Gandhi University organized “Build Your Career Path” - A Training Programme for Final Year UG and PG Students on Personality Development on Feb 20th 2014.

Career Cell organized a Campus Recruitment Drive- “Job Fair 2014” with St Paul’s College as the venue on 8.4.2014. There were 8 participating companies. More than 300 students from different colleges participated. 75 students got placements in different companies.

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List of employers and the no. of students selected last year in the on campus recruitment drive.

Year --2013- 14

Name of firm/ employer No. of students selected

Volkswagen 40Vertex 5First sours 5UA Exchange 6Eureka Forbes 4Muthoot Fincorp 5Noveaulux 4PNB Met Life 6

Total 75

5.8 Details of gender sensitization Programmes

Women Empowerment Cell Activities

In Excellentia, the Intercollegiate competition conducted by the

Women Empowerment Cell of St. Xavier’s college, Aluva on 12/12/2013

students participated and bagged many prizes to become the overall champions.

In association with the PTA, the cell organized a seminar based

on the topic “Feminine Hygiene” on 13/12/2013. The speaker of the day was

Mr. Jinoj. K.

Driving classes were organised for the female students of our college at a

discounted rate in association with a reputed Driving School.T

The cell organized a Women’s day celebrations titled ‘Aparajitha’ on

12th March in association with International Women’s Day celebrations.

5.9 Student Activities

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5.9.1 No. of Students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University Level National Level International Level50 10 1

No. of Students participated in cultural events

State/ University Level National Level International Level20

5.9.1 No. of medals/awards won by students in sports, Games and other events

State/ University Level National Level International Level3 3 1

Cultural events

State/ University Level National Level International Level1

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Items No. of Students Amount Rs.Financial Support from institution

29 30,000

Financial Support from Govt.Central & State

347 22,45500

Financial Support from other sources a)Fee Concession

b) Stipend from Harijan Welfare Dept.

397

119

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5,35500

No. of Students who received International/National recognitions

5.11 Student organised/initiatives

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Fairs State Level 1 (Handloom Fair)Exhibitions State Level 2 (Science Exhibition,

Philately Exhibition)

5.12.No. of Social initiatives undertaken by the students: 6 (Extension and outreach programmes of various depts )

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5.13 Major Grievances of Students re dressed:

a) Drinking Water availability: Water filters installed at strategic places

b)Toilet facilities: Improvements made

c) Canteen facilities: Canteen to be shifted to new premises

Criterion – VI 6.  Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

The vision and mission of St Paul’s College are : Vision:

The college exists to impart higher education to all, especially the marginalized communities, and consistently maintains a vision to develop an integrated personality in students, so as to enable them to face the challenging needs of the changing times and be effective and responsible citizens of the country.

Mission:

To impart excellence in higher education and give value based training for the integrated development of the individual.

To uplift the poor and underprivileged sections of society. To inculcate in students a comprehensive outlook of life To instil in them a spirit of social sensibility To encourage unity n diversity and thereby a sense of belonging to a

worthy national community

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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System i. MIS has been implemented partially – in the admission process,

attendance maintenance, student stipends & scholarship.ii. Steps are being taken to make applications to community quota seats

and teaching posts online from the next academic year on.6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the

following:

6.3.1   Curriculum Development i. Teachers are members in the Board of Studies

ii. Bridge courses ( outside the syllabus prescribed by the affiliating University) arranged for First Year students

iii. Value Education Classes incorporated into regular time tableiv. Teachers take part in curriculum development workshops

6.3.2   Teaching and Learning

i. Orientation Class for teachers on modified CBCSSii. Science Exhibition organized to train students & to promote awareness

among the Publiciii. Teacher Evaluation carried out scientifically and results discussed with

concerned staff to help them improve.iv. Add-on courses to supplement curriculumv. ICT enabled teaching

6.3.3   Examination and Evaluation

i. Internal Exams , including Model Exams conducted regularly for both UG & PG Classes

ii. All teachers actively involved in valuation of University Exam Papersiii. Seminars and assignments for studentsiv. On-the-job training for BA English and B. Sc. Chemistry

6.3.4   Research and Development

During the academic year 2013-14,

i. Research Committee was formed.i. Research journal was published

ii. Four teachers registered for their Ph Ds iii. One teacher availed of FIP under XI Plan of UGCiv. One teacher was awarded Ph Dv. Five teachers were awarded Minor Research Projects

6.3.5   Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

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i. State of the art computerised Library inaugurated in January 2014—Digitalization in progress

ii. College is now a Wi Fi Zoneiii. Updated website launched in June 2014iv. Computer access for students in Library

6.3.6   Human Resource Management

i. Staff and students given charge of extra curricular and co curricular activities

ii. Orientation/Motivational Programmes for staff & studentsiii. Active Placement Celliv. Active NCC & NSS Cellsv. Club activities

vi. Extension activities

6.3.7   Faculty and Staff recruitment

i. Recruitments in strict adherence to government normsii. Recruitments merit based.

iii. Five teachers were appointed in various departments

6.3.8   Industry Interaction / Collaboration

i. Talks by eminent personalities in various fields were arranged for students

ii. The Chemistry Department collaborates with BPCL, Spices Board etc;

6.3.9   Admission of Students

i. Through CAP for merit quota seatsii. On merit basis for community/management seats

6.4 Welfare schemes for   

Teaching i. All teachers contribute to GIS, SLI schemesii. All teachers are members of the Staff Club, which donates

regulary to needy staff/studentsiii. Co Operative Society functions actively

Non teaching

i. All staff contribute to GIS, SLI, FBS schemesii. Co Operative Society functions actively

Students i. Students avail of several Central/State Scholarshipsii. Vincent De Paul Society Unit formed to assist financially

backward students

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iii. Staff donation funded the treatment of a cancer ridden student

iv. Staff donation contributed to the travel expenses of a student member of the National Tenniquoit team

v. Staff donated generously to the ‘Breakfast for Every Child’ Scheme of the Govt LP School in vicinity

6.5 Total corpus fund generated: Rs. 20,0000/-

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done        Yes                    

                                     

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External InternalYes/No Agenc

yYes/No Authority

Academic No     

      Yes     

IQAC     

Administrative No     

      No     

     

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares 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?

(i) The semester system has been implemented with the CBCSS

(ii) Efforts are made to publish results at the earliest possible.

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

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(i) The Government invited applications from eligible colleges (as per UGC Norms) for autonomous status during the academic year 2013 – 14,

(ii) Our college is aiming at fulfilling the conditions to be met so as to pave the way for autonomy.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

i. Alumni Association of every Department met this yearii. Met frequently this year in a gesture of support for the Jubilee

Celebrations

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

i. PTA Meetings conducted in every class twice a yearii. Helped conduct Orientation Programmes for freshers

iii. Funded installation of Water Coolersiv. Contributed to Campus Beautification

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

i. The Fr Raphael Olattupuram Memorial Lectureii. One Day Seminar on SPARK & Related Issues in January 2014

iii. Teacher orientation programmes

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

i. Nature club organized talks for students on the evils of deforestation and pollution

ii. Trees were planted and adopted by students on World Environment Dayiii. Efforts on to segregate and manage wasteiv. Efforts on to put up rain water harvesting units and solar energy panels

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.

1. These days organ replacement and thereby lifesaving measures are done in many high end hospitals in the city. In a view to support this in collaboration

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with the Lion’s Club International the college organized an organ donation drive on 14-3-2014, which formed an eye-opener for the students on the importance of organ donation.

2. The college has formed a Forum of Researchers. The Forum includes all the Ph.D holders among the faculty. It conducts regular meetings to chalk out a plan to encourage research aptitude among students and other faculties.

3.The college has started value education programme for the development of personality of the students. Classes are arranged according to a regular time-table and the syllabus is prepared by the Value Education Programme Committee.

4. Four high quality machines are installed for providing purified drinking water for students and teachers in collaboration with PTA.

5. Three Napkin Vending Machines are installed for girl students with the help of PTA.

6. ‘Fly High’ a counseling programme was conducted by the Mentoring and Counselling Cell . The interactive counseling programme strived to make awareness among students about themselves and the problems they confront.

7. The Women Empowerment Cell in association with a reputed driving school arranged driving classes for girl students at a reasonable rate. The programme provided a good opportunity for many girls to obtain two-wheeler and four-wheeler licenses.

8.The Women Empowerment Cell arranged classes on beautician course, glass painting and jewel making in order to empower girls in area other than academics.

9. Two new academic programmes namely B.A English Language and Literature and B.Com Computer Applications were introduced in the college to meet the growing number of aspirants for the respective courses.

10. The library has been shifted to a more spacious and serene building and has been updated with new technological advancements like digital facilities.

11. A survey to identify dyslexia in students was conducted and counselling given to students who were found to be dyslexic.

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7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year

All the programmes cited in 7.1 have been effectively implemented.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

1. Formation of research forum

2. Value education programme

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness/protection

1. About thousand varieties of saplings were planted in the campus this year. Students are encouraged to protect and grow plants which done efficiently through department wise activities. Forest department authorities visited the college to educate the students.

2. In connection with the World Wildlife Day a programme was organized by the nature club in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department. The talks by Sri. Winston Suiting IFS, Add Principal Chief Conservator of Forests , Sri. D. Rajendran, Dy. Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry, Ernakulam and Sri Unnikrishnan, Dy Conservator of Forests greatly motivated the students to protect the nature.

3. 31 members of Nature Club participated in a nature camp organized by Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department at Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary from 6th-8th December, 2013. The camp stands distinguished as the students got the rare chance to meet the snake expert Mr. Xavier Elathuruth who took a class on different types of snakes and how to treat snake bites.

4. Plastic wastes are collected separately and disposed with the help of municipality.

5. Used acids and alkalies are diluted with water and neutralized with weak alkalies and disposed of f into pits.

6. E-waste from various departments, labs and office are collected and resold without harming the environment.

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7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted?

Yes. The need for green initiatives like rainwater harvesting, waste management, solar energy panels etc. were highlighted

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

1. A Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition based on the theme ‘India’s Struggle for Freedom’ was conducted in connection with Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The exhibition was open to public and was commendable in developing an interest in philately among the students and public.

2. A Handloom exhibition was organized by the college in collaboration with the handloom and weaving sectors of Kerala which triggered in the students an interest towards handloom.

              

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Annexure 2

STUDENT FEEDBACK ANALYSIS

In a survey conducted on a scale of 1-4, the rating by students was as follows

1 Teacher quality 4

2 Infrastructure (Overall) 3

3 Auditorium 3

4 Library 4

5 Playground 4

6 Seminar Hall 3

7 Toilets 3

8 Canteen 3

9 Classrooms 3

10 Labs 3

11 Maintenance 3

12 Cleanliness 3

13 Sports & Games 3

14 Extracurricular activities 3

11 Campus 4

Excellent=4; Good=3; Satisfactory=2 and Not satisfactory=1