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THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM
COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, SIVAKASI
(AUTONOMOUS)
(Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Re-accredited with ‘A’ GRADE by NAAC
College with Potential for Excellence by UGC)
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
2014 - 2015
To
The Director
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National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Bangalore – 560 010
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
(The AQAR period - Academic Year July1, 2014 to June 14, 2015)
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:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879): TNCOGN10170
04562-220389
The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women
Thiruthangal Road
Sivakasi
Tamilnadu
626123
Dr. D. Sasireka, Principal
94431 20389
O: 04562-220389 R: 04562-223089
Dr. K. Rajeswari
94437 16098
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1.4 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR201213.doc
1.5 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle Five Star - 15.05.2002 5 years
2 2nd Cycle A 3.31 16.09.2008 5 years
3 3rd Cycle A 3.36 21.02.2014 5 years
4 4th Cycle - - - -
1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY
1.7 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)
1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2013-14 submitted to NAAC on 07.08.2014 (DD/MM/YYYY) - Online
1.9 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
2014-2015
www.sfrcollege.org
21/01/2005
http://www/sfrcollege.org/IQAC/AQAR 2014-2015
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Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
1.12 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
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UGC
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Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai.
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2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
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
Facilitated with the proceedings and procedures for the upgradation of Physics
Department as a Research Department and introduction of B.Sc. Mathematics with
Computer Application and conversion of existing course M.A. Human Rights to
M.A.History and conversion of the UGC unspecified degree M.H.R.M to M.Com
(H.R.D).
Involved the faculty and students in Research and Development activities and
considerable increase in number of Ph.D registrants and awardees.
Invited month-wise teaching plans for the syllabus from the teachers for every
semester.
Deployed faculty, research scholars and post-graduate students to participate in
NAAC/UGC sponsored seminars in other institutions.
Motivated the faculty to present papers and attend seminars and conferences both
within and outside the country.
Co-ordinated submission of Major and Minor Research project applications to various
funding agencies.
Sensitized the students to ecological and environmental issues and each department
carried out eco- conscious activities.
3,00,000/-
Curriculum Designing
Project Proposal Preparation Techniques sponsored by TANSCHE
Examination Reforms
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Constantly developing and applying benchmarks/parameters of quality for various
academic and administrative activities of the institution which is done by SWOC
analysis and departmental review meeting was held with the Secretary of our college.
Instructed the Semester Monitoring Cell to collect Result analysis, Academic
Performance of the students and departments from the departments for both odd and
even semesters.
The Best Outgoing Student for the year 2014-2015 was scrutinized.
Ensured the role of Alumnae in promoting quality by arranging batch meets by the
departments.
Instructed the Industry Institute Interaction Cell to sign MoU with the Institute of
Language Management and BEC.
2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC at the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action Achievements
Curriculum Revision
Curriculum revision is made once in three years and the Board of
Studies meeting was conducted to approve the syllabus for all the
programmes.
E-learning
E-Content Cell Co-ordinator oriented the faculty on E-Content
preparation using Dream Weaver. Demonstration classes and
training sessions were conducted on Preparation of Video Lessons
thrice in a semester. E-content and Video lessons prepared by the
faculty create an atmosphere for e-learning.
Two faculty members participated in the UGC sponsored National
workshop on “E-Content Development for Effective Teaching and
Learning” at Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periakulam
on 11th September 2014.
Expertise Sharing
On invitation, the Principal Dr. D. Sasireka oriented the faculty for
NAAC Reaccreditation at Vivekananda College, Thiruvedakam,
Madurai on 15th December 2014.
Acted as a NAAC Peer team member in the Reaccreditation of
Nirmala College, Ranchi, Jharkhand from 9th Feb. to 11th Feb.2015.
Three faculty members participated in the deliberations of 14th
Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics held at National University
of Singapore, Singapore on 24th June 2014.
Two faculty members participated in the deliberations of NAAC
sponsored One Day National Seminar on “Impact of IQAC on
Quality Improvement & Sustenance of the Rural based Institutions at
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai on 13th March 2015.
One faculty member participated in the deliberations of two days
International Symposium on “Research Innovation for quality
Improvement in higher education” at Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore on 10th and 11th October 2014.
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Plan of Action Achievements
Two faculty members participated in the deliberations of NAAC
sponsored National Seminar on Innovations in Student – Centered
Teaching – Learning process in 21st Century at St. Xavier’s
College, Palayamkottai on 29th & 30th January 2015.
Innovation in Testing and
Evaluation
Online examination was conducted for one elective, one extra
credit course, EVS and Career Guidance courses.
Results are published online within a month of the semester
examination
The office of Controller of Examinations issued Provisional marks
statements to enable the students to pursue higher studies
Vibrant Research activities
The Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India,
under the DST-FIST 2014 program sanctioned 80,00,000/- to
strengthen Teaching and Research facilities in all the Science
Departments of the college.
Seven Staff members were awarded the Doctoral Degree in their
respective disciplines.
Public Viva-voce examination was conducted for three candidates
in the Research Centre of Commerce and for one candidate in the
Research Centre of Tamil.
Twelve members of the teaching faculty have received grants for
Minor Research Projects.
Skill enhancement -
Communication and
Vocational Skills
The teachers handling Soft Skill Enhancement Course attended a
workshop on “Kinesics and Soft Skills” by
Dr. Muktha Manoj Jacob, Associate Professor and Head,
Department of English and Business Communication, Narsee
Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, on 19th
February 2015.
Special training in Communication Skills was provided by ILM,
Bangaluru for all the UG and PG students.
50 students participated in the B 1 Level Business English
Certificate course conducted in our campus.
Skill enhancement courses offered to women students visualize
increasing the employability skills.
To increase the employability skills 170 students attended the Long
term courses -Type writing, Hindi and Tailoring and this will.
To enhance the existing talents, 797 students attended short term
courses - embroidery, painting, jewel making, mahenthi and paper
quilling.
Building up NCC
activities
49 Cadets cleared the ‘B’ Certificate Examination 2014.
4 Cadets attended the RDC Training Camp at Nagercoil and one
cadet Army Attachment Training Camp at Ooty.
4 cadets appeared and cleared ‘C’ Certificate examinations 2014.
Strengthening Career
Guidance and Placement
Cell
A workshop on “ENERZIA” for all the II UG students was
organised.
Workshop on Goal Setting and Career Planning, Positive Attitude
and Character Building for all the I UG students was orgnaised.
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Plan of Action Achievements
Special Coaching Classes were arranged for the students who
appeared in IBPS and AXIS Bank Examinations.
Placement Training Programme was given to all the final year UG
and PG Students by Innovative Services, Coimbatore.
The Career Guidance & Placement Cell actively promotes on-
campus, off – campus interviews and issue recommendation letters
to schools and colleges for recruitment of teaching staff. 65
students have been recruited
38 students passed EMC2 International Certificate Examination on
Cloud Services and Infrastructure and 40 students passed the
certification on Java.
Support services 51 students benefited from Free-noon Meals scheme
7 students benefited from Earn While You Learn Scheme.
Strengthen the
Entrepreneurship
Development Cell
Financial assistance was received from ICT Academy of Tamilnadu
and three Skill Development Programmes are being carried out.
Engaging the students in
community services
113 units of blood was donated by students.
Extension Activity (STIRR) has received a Recognition Award
from the Lions Club of Sivakasi Cracker City on 13.12.2014, in
appreciation of the untiring and countless hours of service rendered
during the year 2014-2015.
Free Tuition Service and Computer Literacy Programme were
rendered by the volunteers to students of Panchayat Union Primary
School, Maraneri.
To sensitize students to
ecological and
environmental issues
Botany major students powdered the Neem seeds and sprayed
pesticide for plants in the college campus.
The Department of Chemistry celebrated Science day as Tree
Plantation Day and saplings donated by the students were planted
in the campus.
The Department of Physics conducted an awareness programme on
“Solar energy and Eco Friendly House” to plus two school students
of Government School using models.
The Department of Commerce collaborated with Lions Club,
Sivakasi and offered Herbal drink to all the students of SFRC to
prevent them against Dengue fever.
To conduct Academic
Audit
IQAC members assessed all the departments and submitted the
report of academic audit to the departments.
Academic and Administrative Audit was done in the Controller of
Examination office by an external expert.
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure – Available in the College
website: [email protected]
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2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Has been approved by the meeting of the Governing Body held on 15.12. 2015. The
plans of the IQAC are placed in the Management meetings for further implementation.
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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 2 - - -
M.Phil 4 1 - -
PG 13 - - -
UG 15 - - -
PG Diploma 2 - - -
Advanced Diploma 4 2 - -
Diploma 12 - - -
Certificate 20 4 - -
Others - - - -
Total 72 7
Interdisciplinary 3 - - -
Innovative 1 - - -
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)
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure – I
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester All the Programmes
Trimester -
Annual -
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
The revised Syllabi for all programmes was approved in the Academic Council meeting
conducted on 16.06.14.
Introduced the innovative certificate courses viz Forensic Science, Data
Communication, Cloud Computing and Library Information Science.
Implemented the following changes in the UG Part-IV Non-major courses from the
academic year 2014-15:
2 Contact hours per week with 2 credits for all the Part-IV Non-major courses.
To conduct end semester examination for 2 hours with 50 marks instead of 3 hours
with 75 marks and changed the question pattern with only section A & B.
Section A – Objective Type – 20 × 1 - 20 Marks
Section – B – Either or Pattern – 5 × 6 - 30 Marks
Implemented the following changes in the PG Elective course from the academic year
2014-15:
I & IV Semester – Core electives will be offered by the parent department with
options.
II & III Semesters – Non-major Elective courses with open choice to move to any
other department as per students’ choice.
Introduced M.Phil Physics.
Restructured the programme M.Sc. Biotechnology to M.Sc. Microbiology.
Proposal has been submitted to Madurai Kamaraj University for the conversion of M.A.
Human Rights to M.A. History from the academic year 2015-16.
As per the notification of the official gazette by UGC the Post Graduate programme
MHRM has been planned to restructure as M.Com (HRD) from the academic year
2015-16.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details - Nil
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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 8 16 29
Presented papers 18 50 4
Resource Persons - 5 10
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Mind Maps
Video Lessons
Programming Skill Tests
Online Assignments and Quiz
Literary Movies
Spoken Tutorial based Education and Learning through Free FOSS study
Micro Projects
Interactive and Visual Dissection of Frog using Digital Frog Software
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)
Term Tests and End Semester Examinations of Environmental Studies Course are
conducted online for all the first year UG students.
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
159 119 29 - 11
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
20 12 - - - - - 1 20 13
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Central Valuation is adopted for Part I –Tamil, Part II – English, Part IV – Non Major
Elective, PG Elective and some core courses.
Online Assignments and Quizzes
Online assignments are given to the students and each student is assigned a separate
topic by the course teacher. The assignments can be submitted through mail and it is
assessed easily by the staff members.
Online Quizzes are conducted by faculty to award the marks instantly.
Photocopy/revaluation of Answer Sheets
Students can appeal for revaluation or get the photocopy of the answer scripts or
both within 5 days from the date of publication of results. Revaluation of answer
scripts is done by the external examiner appointed by the Controller of
Examinations. All students can opt for revaluation in the End Semester
Examinations, irrespective of whether they have failed or passed.
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 Pass %
I % II % III %
B.A. Tamil 54 37 15 1 98
B.A. English (R) 62 45 16 1 100
B.A. English (SF) 68 17 46 4 99
B.A. History 46 9 32 5 100
B.B.A. 56 26 28 - 96
B.Com. General (R) 44 28 16 - 100
B.Com. General (SF) 52 18 26 8 100
B.Com. C.A., (R) 38 35 3 - 100
B.Com. C.A., (SF) 77 73 3 - 99
B.Sc. Mathematics 68 63 3 - 97
B.Sc. Physics 39 34 5 - 100
B.Sc. Chemistry 39 39 - - 100
B.Sc. Botany with Specialization in Plant Biotechnology
34 33 1 - 100
B.Sc. Microbiology 36 22 10 - 89
B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics 8 8 - - 100
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159 159
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Title of the Programme Total no. of
students appeared
Division Pass %
I % II % III %
B.Sc. Costume Design & Fashion 17 16 - - 94
B.Sc. Computer Science 41 38 3 - 100
B.Sc. Information Technology 64 64 - - 100
B.C.A. 60 50 7 - 95
M.A. Tamil 5 5 - - 100
M.A. English 44 43 1 - 100
M.A. Human Rights 6 5 1 - 100
M.H.R.M. 13 13 - - 100
M.Com. Computer Applications 25 25 - - 100
M.Com. Banking Technology 24 20 1 - 88
M.Sc. Mathematics 25 23 - - 92
M.Sc. Physics 19 17 - - 89
M.Sc. Chemistry 18 17 - - 94
M.Sc. Botany with Specialization in Plant Biotechnology
1 1 - - 100
M.Sc. Biotechnology 4 4 - - 100
M.Sc. Computer Science and Information Technology
22 22 - - 100
M.C.A. 24 24 - - 100
M.Phil. Tamil 7 7 - - 100
M.Phil. English 14 14 - - 100
M.Phil. Commerce 12 12 - - 100
M.Phil. Chemistry 6 6 - - 100
M.Phil. Physics 4 4 - - 100
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
Each department is asked to prepare and submit the Proforma for Annual Quality
Assurance to IQAC. The Internal Academic Audit is conducted by the members of IQAC.
The Audit members visit the Departments to verify the various records related to Teaching
and Learning.
Students Feedback Mechanism is administered to monitor the teaching quality.
Workshop on “Framing of Objectives” was organised to impart training on the preparation
of learning objectives in the syllabus which could reflect the learners’ outcome.
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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 3
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 1
HRD programmes 4
Orientation programmes 6
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university 2
Staff training conducted by other institutions 6
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 17
Training on E-Content Development 45
Seminar on “National Funding Agencies” 159
Workshop on Framing of Objectives” 159
TANSCHE sponsored state level seminar on
“Preparation of Project Proposal” 45
UGC/CSIR/NET/SET 11
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 128 16 - -
Technical Staff - - - -
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
Enhances faculty and students participation in research activities with the help of the
Research Cell and get published their research outcome in local, regional, national and
international circulation through refereed journals, symposia and fora.
It tracks down the schemes of the UGC and other agencies like AICTE, CSIR,
CICT, DST, ICSSR, TNSCST, etc. for getting funded projects.
As instructed by IQAC, three research colloquiums were organized at Inter-
departmental levels.
The Research Cell co-ordinators circulated the communications and intimations
received from University Grants Commission and other Research Funding
Agencies among the faculty and initiated them to apply for the minor/major
projects and to organize seminars, workshops and conferences, etc.
Minor research project proposals submitted by 5 staff members were approved by
UGC, Hyderabad and 3 proposals approved by CICT for their project/seminar/
workshop.
Motivation for research publication resulted in 111 research papers being
published in National and International Journals. Organized 8 National
conferences, seminars and one State Level seminar.
Progress on research work from the faculty who have registered for Ph.D was
obtained.
Seven staff members were awarded Ph.D, two have submitted their thesis and two
staff members have registered for Ph.D.
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number - 1 - -
Outlay in Lakhs - 4,71,100 7,36,000 - 7
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 2 12 14 -
Outlay in Lakhs 2,39,904 20,74,500 30,97,000 -
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3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 65 4 -
Non-Peer Review Journals - 1 -
e-Journals 11 - -
Conference proceedings 16 13 -
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 (2013-14)
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned Received
Major projects 2 Year UGC 7,36,000 4,71,100
Minor Projects 1 Year UGC, CICT,
TNSIST 30,97,000 23,14,404
Interdisciplinary Projects - - -
Industry sponsored - - -
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College - - -
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
1 Year TNSCST 7,500 7,500
Any other (Specify) - - -
Total - - 38,40,500 27,93,004
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
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1,48,580/-
0.231-5.09
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20 Lakhs - -
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3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
Level International National State University College
Number - 8 1 - 6
Sponsoring
agencies -
UGC – 4; CICT – 3;
TANSCST – 1 TANSCHE
Management
& Inner
Wheel Club
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute
in the year.
Research award – 1
Total International National State University Dist College
1 - - 1 - - -
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
Type of Patent Number
National Applied -
Granted 1 (Copyright)
International Applied -
Granted -
Commercialised Applied -
Granted -
1 2
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15 Lakhs 60 Lakhs
75 Lakhs
8
27
4
1 - 1 1
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3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
Training Programmes were conducted for various group of beneficiaries:
Differently abled people (Hearing and speech Impaired) - 4
Self Help Group Women - 5
School Children - 8
Swachh Bharath Campaign and Rallies were conducted at Camp sites and College
premises.
Regular visits were made and donations were offered to Old Age Homes, Orphanages,
School for Special Children (Mentally Retarded) and Centre for HIV Positive Patients.
Student Volunteers served as Scribes for Visually Challenged school children.
Free tuitions were given to under privileged children regularly on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Blood Donation Camp was organized twice. 113 Units of blood was donated to Sivakasi
Govt. Hospital & Madurai Meenakshi Mission Hospital.
Organized Leprosy Identification Programme (A Field Survey) in collaboration with
Medical Services (Leprosy), Govt. Head Quarters Hospital, Virudhunagar.
Breast Cancer Awareness was given Physical Assessment Programme was conducted and
Dental Camp was organized.
49 Cadets appeared and cleared the ‘B’ Certificate Examinations in 2014 and 4 Cadets
appeared and cleared the ‘C’ Certificate Examinations in 2014.
NCC Cadets took part in the Annual Training Camps, National Integration Camps and
RDC selection Camps.
Two cadets received Tamilnadu Government Scholarship of 2000/- each.
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly
created Source of Funds Total
Campus area 25 acres - - 25 acres
Class rooms 74 1 Management
75
Laboratories 24 2 26
Seminar Halls 4 - - 4
No. of important equipment
purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during
the current year. 36 7
UGC XII Plan,
Autonomy, CPE,
MRP - Minor
Project, UGC -
M.Com Banking
Technology
43
Value of the equipment
purchased during the year
(Rs. in Lakhs) 2,35,47,937 9,37,945 2,44,85,882
Others - - - -
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
N-computing device (ONE SERVER + 10 nodes) have been installed in the Library.
Wi-fi facility in the entire campus.
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 36833 3001287 1042 326238 37875 3327525
Reference Books 19215 4983169 489 190597 19704 5173766
e-Books 152 - 264 - 416 -
Journals 62 154667 63 114856 63 269523
e-Journals 2705 5000 2705 5000 2705 5000
Digital Database 2 11500 2 11500 2 11500
CD & Video 1575 - 21 - 1596 -
Others (specify) - - - - - -
4.4 Technology upgradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart-
ments Others
Existing 564 406
(8 Labs) 31
39 (3
Centres) 1
28 (4 Office)
75 (16 Dept.)
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Added 16 12 - - - 1 3 -
Total 580 418 31 39 1 29 78 32
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4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for
technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.).
Training to Teachers:
Two faculty members have attended E-Content development for effective teaching and
learning at Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periakulam.
One faculty from Computer Application department has attended Bigdata and Cloud:
Converging Technologies at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
One faculty from Computer Application department has attended Database Design and
Programming with SQL at Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti.
Hands on training on SPSS Package and MAPLE Software Training were given to the
teachers and students of Mathematics and Commerce.
Two faculty members from each department attended a training programme on e-content
material preparation, movie maker, video-lesson and animation twice in a semester from
1.15 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. at the S.F.R. College for Women, Sivakasi.
Two faculty members from each department have attended Flair orientation at SFRC.
Training to Students:
Mock Exam training was given to all the I UG students for online exam on EVS.
III B.Com. (SF) Students were given training on 2-D & 3-D Animation Techniques.
Workshop on MATLAB was conducted to IT, BCA, BSc. Computer Science Students.
Department of Computer Applications conducted an Inter-Collegiate Workshop on 2D, 3D
animation for B.Com, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry students.
All the First UG students attended an orientation at SFRC library on E-resources
Information –INFLIBNET, DELNET.
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others (Vehicle & Electrical Items)
Total :
9,95,243
22,61,858
14,87,497
7,98,524
55,43,122
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
Encouraged the faculty members to organise Alumnae batch meet to strengthen their
relationship.
Helplines were provided to enable the students (register) book their complaints through it.
Persuaded the economically deprived students to benefit from the Free Noon Meal/Earn.
Monitor the deserving students to apply for scholarships and fellowships.
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
All the Departments maintain a register for recording the progress of students. Whenever
the alumni visit the department their details regarding enrolment in higher studies is
recorded.
Batch meets and Fresh Graduates meet on Graduation Day paves way for the departments
to track their progress.
Alumni Association and Placement cell keeps regular contact with the alumni.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio - UG - 4:1 Dropout % - UG – 18%
PG – 2:1% PG – 7 %
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
UGC-CSIR NET, UGC NET and SLET coaching was conducted by the respective faculty
to the staff members, Research Scholars and Post Graduate students.
Entry in Service Cell gave coaching for IBPS Examination and 110 students got benefited.
UG PG M.Phil Ph. D. Others
2897 479 46 1 47
No %
- -
No %
- -
Last Year (2013 – 14) This Year (2014-15)
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total General SC ST OBC
Physically
Challenged Total
938 510 1 1840 13 3302 969 519 - 1926 10 3424
5
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Courses offered by the departments as a support mechanism for coaching competitive
exam-Tamil for Competitive exams, Physics for Competitive exams, Maths for
competitive exams, IBPS content incorporated in elective course, GK and career guidance
for all UG outgoing students.
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
Counselling Cell of our college organised a seminar on “Basic counselling and
Psychotherapy skills for problem solving and progress” and “Everyday practices for holistic health
and excellence” to all the II year UG students on 20.06.14.
Department of Computer Applications organised “Career Opportunities Programme
towards IT field” to final year Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, B.Com (CA) and I PG Elective
students.
Orientation to online jobs was given by the Department of Physics and 165 students
benefited from it.
Department of Commerce organized four Career Opportunities Programmes regarding for
bank and insurance entrance exams and NET/SET exam. Counselling programme on Boost Your
Self was also organised by the department.
Guest lecture on “Fellowship opportunities for students to continue their higher
studies” was organized by the Department of Botany to PG science students and
M.Phil.scholars.
Department of IT organized seven Career Opportunities Programmes to III UG, II PG and
MCA students.
Annexure - II
5.7 Details of campus placement
On Campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed Number of Students Placed
1 145 42 17
334
1
-
- (Tam -
-
-
-
15
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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
Date Guest Speaker Programme Beneficiaries
08.08.14
Dr. V. Kathiravan, MBBS., D.C.H.,
Chairman, Kathiravan Hospital, Sivakasi. Breast Feeding
Week Celebration
907 students
Dr. K. Venkadasubramaniyan, M.D.,D.C.H.,
Annai Nursing Home, Sivakasi.
12.03.15
1. Mrs. S. Sridevi, M.A., M.B.A,
Visiting Faculty in CBI Training
Academy, Madurai.
2. Mr. S.M. Naina Mohammed, President,
Rotary Club of Sivakasi.
“Teen Care” 285 students
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports: State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students Amount
Financial support from institution 15 63,380
Financial support from government 1498 40,54,863
Financial support from other sources 205 4,17,902
Number of students who received International/
National recognitions 18 6,31,327
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
8/35
1
18 -
- 8 -
- - 4/28
- 2 -
-
- -
- -
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5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
Nature of Grievances Action taken
Communication skills of the students to be
improved
More efforts are taken to enhance the
communication skill of the students by ILM.
EAS – Enriching vocabulary.
Hostel students asked for visitor’s day
once in a month
Hostel students are permitted to go home
once in every month.
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Vision:
To emerge as a premier institution offering need-based, value-conscious and career –
oriented quality education to empower rural women.
Mission:
To develop human resources of high caliber with moral ethics and employability potential.
To empower rural women with
Academic excellence and Communicative Competence
Entrepreneurial Skills and Eco-consciousness
Evolving Technologies
To promote research culture.
To produce wholesome citizens to contribute towards nation building.
6.2 Does the Institution has a Management Information System
Yes, the Institution has a Management Information System.
Flair Automation System is installed in the college office, office of the Controller of
Examinations and in the Information Resource Centre.
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
The Deans of Curriculum Design and Development Cell, Deans of Academic Affairs and
Controller of Examination conduct frequent meetings for developing the curriculum and
the syllabi is revised once in three years. The young faculty were oriented on Formulation
of Objectives.
Catering to the need of the students and considering their feedback, Board of Studies
Meeting was conducted for conversion of M.A. (Human Rights) into M.A. (History)
and M.H.R.M into M.Com (Human Resource and Management).
To meet the demands of the students B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications (Self
Finance) was planned and proposal for the same submitted to the Parent University.
Students’ feedback on Curriculum is collected and due consideration is given for the
continual development in curriculum.
The faculty members are constantly being recharged in their own discipline and on general
professional competence through training programmes both inside and outside the college.
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Depending upon the need of the hour, Certificate course in Forensic Science was offered.
A Certificate course on Data Communication and a Certificate course on Cloud
Computing were introduced.
AICTE approval was received for continuing the MCA Programme (2014-2015) has been
received and the students are admitted accordingly.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
ICT facility is enhanced by the purchase of smart TV.
The faculty members are constantly being recharged in their own discipline and on general
professional competence through training programmes both inside and outside the college.
The slow learners and the advanced learners are given due attention. Special coaching
classes are arranged for the slow learners. The Remedial Coaching Cell, financially
assisted by UGC has undertaken the coaching of slow learners. During the year 2014-
2015, 2483 students were benefited.
The potentials and the hidden talents of the advanced learners are identified and they are
encouraged to take part in College Union elections, to take us leadership roles, to present
papers and to co-ordinate the team members to participate in inter-collegiate competitions.
All the PG Departments are motivated to conduct UGC NET / SET Coaching classes.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
In order to ensure quick and accurate services and to maintain strict confidentiality,
the Controller of Examination’s office is totally computerised.
At the end of each semester, the College conducts End Semester Examinations for
UG, PG, M.Phil., Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes. Subject
viva-voce is conducted for III UG, II PG students and M.Phil scholars.
The performance of students is analyzed in the Awards Committee and Governing
Body meetings.
Online entrance examinations for M.Phil programmes and online exams for selective
core, elective and Part-V courses are conducted.
Central Valuation is carried out.
The results are published online and the details regarding the repeat examination and
revaluation can be viewed from the College Website. Revaluation of Exam papers on
request is done and photocopy of answer sheets of End Semester Examination are
provided to the students. Repeat examination is conducted for final year students.
Details regarding the publication of results are intimated to the final year students
through SMS.
Mark statements are issued to the students and rank list is prepared for each
programme and sent to the departments.
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6.3.4 Research and Development
Management felicitates the staff members for their contribution to research activities
during College day function. Cash award of 96,000/- was contributed by the
Management to 91 Staff members for their active participation in research.
4 Faculty members have presented research papers at the International Conferences held
abroad.
Participation of students in Inter-departmental collaborative research programmes
provide a platform for exhibiting their excellence in research.
The M.Phil/Ph.D Scholars are boosted up as they take part in Pre-submission viva-voce
and Public viva-voce Examination conducted at the research centres.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
Library:
For the enhancement of the Digital Library, N- Computing Device, a new server is
installed in the library with which 10 computers are connected. 3 computers are added
with the already existing 20 computers this year. A new classroom is allotted for the
conduct of Certificate course in Library and Information Science.
ICT:
The wi-fi enabled campus helps the facilitator and the learner in accessing the
information much faster.
Physical Infrastructure:
Indoor Sports Training Facility Building and a Multi-purpose Hall were constructed.
Science Instrumentation Centre:
Science Instrumentation Centre is upgraded with modern and sophisticated instruments.
This year 1825 samples were tested and 215 researchers benefited.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
The College Management Committee and the Governing Body are the key decision
makers for the effective functioning of the institution. The College Council takes initiatives
in executing the decisions. Departments and the various cells implement the plans into
actions.
The College Union functions with the Principal as the head and it involves the
combined effort of the Staff members, Student President, Vice-President, Secretary, Joint-
Secretary and Student members. The welfare of the students are given prime importance
and their grievances, suggestions and appreciations are frequently discussed with the
Principal.
Participatory management system is adopted and the allotted duties are discharged by
the Staff members effectively.
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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
Meritorious and deserving candidates are appointed under the aided stream according
to the reservation system allotted by the State government and as per the UGC norms. One
staff member was appointed under the aided stream this year. The self-funded faculties are
appointed purely on merit basis. In the year 2014-2015, ninety eight staff members were
appointed.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
In order to share the expertise and experience between institutions and industries, MoUs
are signed by the departments, exposing the students to new technologies and
methodologies.
Eleven MoUs are signed with the local industries for Job oriented and Career-oriented
courses.
Suggestions by Industrial experts’ are incorporated in the curriculum design.
The industrial visits orient the students on industrial disciplines and bridge the gap
between industry and the academic institute.
Two UGC sponsored National Conferences and a State level workshop were organised by
collaborating with external agencies.
In collaboration with the Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay funded by National
Mission in Education through ICT, MHRD, Government of India, FOSS Training on
JAVA was conducted for 47 students and an online exam was conducted remotely from
IIT Bombay on March 20, 2015. 39 students passed the exam.
The institution, in a Memorandum of Understanding with ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu,
conducted a short term skill training on “Banking Financial Services and Insurance”
(BFSI) to 60 unemployed graduates in association with Tamilnadu Skill Development
Corporation, for 150 hours during the months of November and December 2014. Online
Exam was conducted for the trainees during January 2015 and course completion
certificate was issued to all the trainees.
The institution, at present has signed an MoU with EBEK Language Laboratories Private
Limited, Chennai that offers Business English Certificate (BEC).
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, in collaboration with Kongunad Hospital (P) Ltd,
Coimbatore conducted Internship Training Programme to the students.
Department of Commerce has linkage with banks and the students to undergo institutional
training.
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6.3.9 Admission of Students
Strategy to increase the strength of the students
A Steering Committee is constituted to ensure transparent and effective admission process
The notifications for admissions are published in the leading newspapers.
A majestic and an eye-catching flex banner put up at the college entrance depicts the
courses offered in the college.
Application forms can be downloaded from the College Website.
The prospectus highlighting the details of the college, courses offered, admission
procedures and fees structure is given along with the application form.
An LCD TV placed in the Administrative Block Lobby screens the infrastructure
facility, achievements and activities that have taken place in the campus.
Admissions of students are purely on merit basis.
Rule of reservation of the government of Tamil Nadu is strictly followed.
An overall rank list of the candidates is prepared for each programme. After the
verification of the Steering Committee, a selection list is put up on the notice board
and uploaded in the college website for the students’ reference.
Students admitted for the year 2014-2015
S.No. Course OC BC BCM MBC SC SCA ST Total
1. UG Aided 13 245 21 147 105 7 - 538
2. PG Aided - 68 8 34 33 1 - 144
3. UG (SF) 14 322 8 128 51 4 - 527
4. PG (SF) 1 62 - 27 13 - - 103
5. M.Phil - 28 - 9 9 1 - 47
Total 28 725 37 345 211 13 - 1359
6.4 Welfare schemes for
Teaching
50% of the Research fee is paid for the self-funded faculty. 12,250 was
paid as research fees to 3 self-funded Staff members.
Staff members who have completed Ph.D/ Major/ Minor Research
Projects and who have published books and articles in the reputed
journals are felicitated during the College Annual day.
Day Care Centre functions to nurture the babies of the faculty members.
Non teaching
Interest free Loan - 171000/- 13 members
Festival advance - 162000/- 54 members
Diwali bonus - 74950/- 112 members
Pongal bonus - 120600/- 120 members
Uniforms free of Cost - 78074 - 51 members
(sweepers, scavengers and drivers)
Tour sponsorship – 10000/-
Day care Centre facility to nurture the babies of support staff.
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Students
Free Noon Meal scheme - 43 students
Earn While You Learn Scheme - 7 students
Student Aid Fund - 16 students
Common Good Fund - 54 students
Student Welfare Fund (Sports) - 1 student
Staff club fund - 20 students
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
Office of Controller of
Examination by
Dr. Selvam, COE in
Bharathiyar University,
Coimbatore.
Yes Members of the IQAC
Administrative Yes
Mr. S.B. Hareendra,
Charted Accountant,
Madurai.
Yes
Mr. S.B. Hareendra,
Charted Accountant, Madurai
& Auditors from JDC, Madurai
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?
www.coesfrcollege.in is a separate domain hosted for the Controller Office section that
helps in the quick accession of the End Semester Examination. Dates, results,
procedures for applying revaluation and dates for the repeat examination can be
accessed.
Central Valuation system is carried out for the quick publication of results.
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent
colleges?
The university provides all necessary support to the college
Extends autonomy to design our own curriculum.
Approves Innovative programmes and courses which are introduced to meet the
challenges in the career market.
Nil
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The Dean and CDC of the University recommends the plan proposals which are
submitted by seeking financial assistance from UGC.
Gives autonomy to submit proposals seeking financial assistance to various agencies.
Encourages and gives feedback at every stage to the college to take up activities to
enhance quality in all the following aspects – admissions, curriculum design,
teaching- learning, research, student support activities, etc., - during inspections,
interactions in BOS meetings, Academic Council meeting, Governing Body
meeting, personal interactions with the management.
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
The Alumnae Association conducted Alumnae batch meets with a view of providing a
platform to renew friendship and a forum to exchange views and ideas relating to the
college. The ideas and suggestions of the Alumnae for the progress of the institution are
always given due consideration. 12 departments conducted Alumnae Batch Meet this year.
The alumnae conducted exhibition cum sale of sarees, handbags, health care and personal
care products and masala products. Profit and sponsored amount goes to the Alumnae
fund.
Alumnae delivered
Guest lectures and conduct orientation programmes to the students. They extended their
helping hands to pay tuition fees to the deserving students.
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
A Parent-Teacher meeting is organized for the parents of the freshers every year
on the very first day of the college. Every year, on 26th January, Parents-Teachers Meeting is
conducted for the parents of all the students. Feedback is collected from the parents and is
considered. The suggestions of the parents are given due weightage. The parents discuss
with the HODs and tutors the personal and academic growth of their wards.
The contribution of the parents to the development of the institution is immense.
Parents deliver guest lectures, contribute stationeries and banners during Conferences and
Inter-collegiate Meets, donate plants for tree plantation and also pay fees for the needy
students.
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
In order to increase the efficiency of the performance of the Support Staff, to
develop unity of purpose and improve their morale, a Development programme for the
support Staff was conducted on 12.02.2015. Dr. M. Rajasekaran, Dean, Students Support
Service, A.J. College, Sivakasi delivered guest lectures on the topics “Inter-Personal Skills”
and “Performance Management”.
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6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
As per the Clean India Mission Campaign, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, students of
the Computer Science Department undertook the cleaning work of the college cycle shed,
classrooms and laboratories. Mimes were performed by the students of the Department of
English on Swacch Bharat Campus. Campus cleaning was undertaken by involving all the
students.
Every Department conducted essay writing, model display, quiz, poster-making,
art from waste, chart display, short animation movie competitions in order to create
ecological awareness among the students. Students were encouraged to maintain indoor
potted plants, plant saplings and are motivated to monitor the saplings planted by the students
of the previous academic year.
The Department of Tamil encouraged the students to submit e-assignments in
order to reduce paper consumption. Training sessions to prepare paper bags were conducted
to the final year Tamil Dept UG students to reduce the usage of polythene bags.
To create awareness about the hazards of E-waste and to promote the
consciousness on safe E-waste disposal methods, an E-Waste Management Exhibition was
conducted by the Computer Applications Department from 26.02.2015 to 28.02.2015. Nearly
500 students, including alumnae and students from other colleges visited the exhibition.
Students exhibited their creativity with their preparation of wall hangings, working models,
robots using waste CDs, cassettes, wires and many electric and electronic items.
In order to reduce the pollution in air, the Department of Chemistry adopted micro
scale experiments in the laboratory to reduce the liberation of gases during practical sessions.
With the motto, “Go Green and Make our Campus Clean”, the students of the
department of Microbiology, the members of Eco club wore a Green Badge engraved “Go
Green”.
Regarding the energy conservation, the institution insists the Staff and students to
switch off the fans, lights, air conditioners and other electronic and electrical equipments
when not in use. Energy consumption is minimised by the usage of solar lamps and compact
fluorescent lamps. Students are constantly educated about the need of energy conservation
during the ward meetings. Bio-Degradable and non-biodegradable wastes are disposed in
separate dustbins.
Outgoing students of Commerce and English Departments donated plant pots.
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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.
M.Phil Programme in Physics was introduced to promote research culture among the
students of Physics.
Online Diploma Course on Aptitude for Competitive Examination and an add-on course
Physics for Competitive Examination introduced would enable the students to appear for
competitive examinations and to get a designated job.
Certificate Course in Library Information Services was introduced to facilitate the students
to acquaint with required knowledge to become Library Assistants.
New Elective Courses like Medical Physics, Micro Controller, and Nano Physics were
introduced to promote active learning.
Some Novel Courses such as Cloud, Android Application Development Software, Quality
Management and M-commerce were introduced by the Department of Computer Science
to meet current corporate needs.
Online Diploma Course on Aptitude for Competitive Examinations and an Add-on Course
“Physics for Competitive Examination”, Certificate Course on “Library Information
Services”, Elective Courses like “Medical Physics”, “Micro controller” and “Nano
Physics” were also introduced.
As per the nomenclature specified by UGC in official Gazette, MHRM Course has been
identified as the unspecified course. Hence Proposal has been submitted to restructure as
M.Com (Human Resource Development).
To design students focused objectives, Special workshop to faculty was organized on
“Formulation of Programme and Course Objectives”.
Wi-fi connectivity is provided throughout the college campus.
Free coaching is given by the faculty to PG & M. Phil. students to improve their
performance in SET/NET/ CSIR Examinations.
Dept. of English and Mathematics have organized a five day UGC funded SET/NET/
CSIR coaching to their PG & M. Phil. students during vacation.
Online feedback system introduced would help to enhance the quality of teaching-learning
process.
Conduct of training programme for the faculty by e-content development cell is a regular
feature.
Student-faculty interaction is strengthened by extending the tutorial meeting for one hour
twice in a month.
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For the holistic development of the freshers, Personality Development cell organized a two
day workshop on “Goal setting and Career Planning” and “Positive Attitude and Character
Building”.
Counselling programme organized develop inter and intra personal relationship among the
students.
Special programme organised to non-teaching faculty on “Interpersonal skills and
performance management” would enable them to improve their performance.
Alumnae provided financial assistance to economically backward students to pay tuition
fees, examination fees and application fee for competitive examinations.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
Plan of Action Action Taken
Curriculum
To introduce B.Sc. Maths under self-
financed scheme
Submitted proposal for B.Sc. Mathematics (Computer
Applications) to the University for approval, Syllabus
framed for the programme and awaiting for approval.
To introduce In plant Training in Temple
Arts
The students of Temple Arts were sent for In plant
training during summer to Azhagiapandiapuram,
Ukrankottai - ‘Agalvaivu’ and Sankaranarayanar
Temple, Sankarankoil.
To restructure the programme
M.A.Human Rights as M.A.History and
MHRM as M.Com (HRD)
Submitted proposal for the same to the University for
approval and framed the syllabus. Commission
members visited for approval of the same.
Teaching
To organize development programmes
for faculty and support staff
Workshop to young faculty on “Formulation of
Programme and Course Objectives” was organized by
Deans of Academic Affairs on 26-11-2014.
Department of Commerce has organised Hands on
Training Programme on SPSS to improve the
analytical skill of the faculty.
Workshop on Kinesics and Soft Skills has been
organized by Department of English to enhance the
competency level of teachers handling soft skill.
Workshop on Professional Ethics was organized on
17-06-2014 for all the staff members.
TANSCHE Sponsored State Level Seminar on Project
Proposal Preparation Techniques was conducted on
20th February 2015 for the staff members.
Workshop on “Competency Building and Industry
Expectation” was held on 06-09-2014 to the faculty.
Workshop on “Interpersonal skills and performance
management” was conducted on 12-02-2015 for the
support staff members.
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Plan of Action Action Taken
Workshop on “Fitness” was conducted on
21-02-2015 to faculty to insist the need for
maintaining health.
Research
To motivate the self-financed faculty to
apply for minor/major projects from
funding agencies other than UGC
Maximum drive has been given by Research cell due to
which, 15 staff members have applied for minor and
major projects and 12 were awarded minor projects
during this academic year.
To encourage the teachers to publish
their research papers in peer reviewed
national and international journals with
impact factor
93 staff members had their research papers published
in peer reviewed National and International journals
with impact factor and they were felicitated and
awarded with a cash prize in the College Day.
Zero level support under the Scheme
“Fund for Improvement of S & T
Infrastructure (FIST)” from the Dept. of
Science & Technology (DST),
Government of India to be received
The support Level – 0 has been approved to provide
infrastructure facilities for post-graduate teaching and
research for 80 lakhs.
Consultancy services to be enhanced Consultancy services are done by Science
Instrumentation centre at our college.
To motivate the faculty to apply for
research guides
Initiatives were taken through Research cell and three
faculty members have applied for guideship.
Alumnae Association
To celebrate Alumnae day by inviting
renowned alumni as resource persons
Batch meet was organised by the departments
individually. The alumnae cherished their memories.
Self-employed alumnae were permitted to exhibit
and sell their products like dress materials, jute
bags. Jewellery items, herbal products etc.
Alumnae were invited to give guest lectures to
instill confidence in the minds of the present
students.
Department of Commerce organised a training to
unemployed graduates in collaboration with
ICTACT Academy, Chennai in order to increase the
scope for employment opportunities in banking and
financial sectors.
Extension
To conduct obesity awareness
programme
Workshop on "Fitness" was conducted for all the staff
members on 21.02.2015.
To create awareness on donation of
Human organs
Eye donation awareness camp was conducted on
16.02.2015 at our college campus and 46 pairs of eye
were donated by the public.
To organize empowerment programmes
for economically backward rural women
in and around Sivakasi
Workshop on "Saree Painting and Dyeing" and
"Mushroom cultivation" was conducted by Dept of
Costume Design and Fashion and Dept of Botany
respectively for the Self Help Group of Sivakasi.
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Plan of Action Action Taken
Examination Reforms
To implement on-line examinations
On-line examinations have been implemented for the
courses - Aptitude for Banking, Mathematics for
competitive examinations and EVS.
Students Support and Progression
To conduct seminars and workshop in
collaboration with CICT
Department of Tamil Organised CICT sponsored
A three day Seminar from 06.01.2015 to 08.01.2015.
A one day Workshop on 12.01.2015.
A ten day workshop from 19.01.2015 to 29.01.2015
To organize state level workshop in
“Recent techniques in Plant Sciences”
Two Day Regional level workshop Sponsored by
TNSCST, Chennai & NCSTC, New Delhi on “Recent
techniques in Plant Sciences” for Science teachers in
Higher Secondary Schools on 03.07.14 & 04.07.14.
Workshop gave in-depth knowledge to school teachers
about the various advanced techniques in Plant
Sciences and it also helps to disseminate their
knowledge to school children.
To motivate the Science post graduate
students to appear for CSIR
examinations
Free coaching classes were conducted to all the science
post graduate students to enable them to appear for
CSIR examinations.
To organize “Food mela” in our college Food mela was conducted on 28-01-15 by Department
of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Skill Enhancement
To start short term course Art and Craft
and long term course Bharathanatiyam
Started the course Art and Craft. For the long term
course Bharathanatiyam, announcements were given
but students didn't respond to it.
Information Resource Centre
To improve the Automation of Library
with Library Software Automation Library Software is installed.
To progress towards Digital Library The Digital Library Process is continuing.
Placement
To inform the students about job
opportunities through e-mail and phone
calls
The students are informed.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii, iii)
(i) Boosting Communication Skills of the Learners
(ii) The Tech Savvy Examination and Evaluation
[Annexure – III]
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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
In order to create awareness about the hazards of e-waste and to instil the consciousness
about safe e-waste disposal methods, E-Waste Management Competition was conducted
on 18.10.2014 to all BCA & MCA students.
E-waste Management Exhibition was held between 26th and 28th February 2015 in
Microprocessor lab and nearly 500 students visited including alumnae and other college
students.
Competitions entitled “Art from Waste” were conducted by Departments of Botany,
Chemistry, Nutrition-Dietetics, Business administration, and Costume Design and Fashion
to make students understand about the waste management.
Dept of Physics has conducted a Model display competition on Eco friendly house model
to create environmental awareness.
The importance of medicinal plants were insisted by planting medicinal plants by the
Department of Botany.
Fireless organic Delight was conducted to create awareness about organic foods by the
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and a course on traditional food preparation was
conducted on 21-09-2014 by Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
Tree sapling were planted by the Department of Chemistry on 28-2-15 as a part of Science
Day celebration.
Young minds were given awareness regarding “Rain water harvesting” by the Department
of History to face the problem of water scarcity.
Making the campus green and clean was insisted in every ward meeting and mass campus
cleaning was done by the Communal Harmony and National Integration Cell on 20-02-
2015 in the college by all the students.
Department of Botany applied cattle manure and neem cake to the plants in the college
campus as an eco conscious activity.
As per the clean India mission (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) B.Sc Computer Science students
took up the cleaning work of the college cycle shed, class rooms and Laboratory on
25.02.2015 and planned to continue the same.
Eco club members were initiated by all the departments as a part of eco-conscious activity.
Plants were donated by outgoing students from the department of English and Commerce.
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add (for example SWOT Analysis)
Strengths:
An institution graded with autonomous and College with Potential for Excellence
status.
Only Women Institution in the nearby vicinity.
Impart Need Based Curriculum and regular updation of curriculum to meet current
trends.
Wide choice of Undergraduate and Post Graduate programmes to satisfy local and
regional needs.
The transparency of recruitment based purely on merit has succeeded in creating a
team of faculty who are highly qualified, motivated and innovative.
ICT enabled SMART classrooms and teachers develop e-content learning resources.
Regular conduct of student centric activities through various associations, cells and
forums.
As a part of social responsibility, the college has adopted villages, under its Extension
activities wing.
Generous Management ever ready to upgrade the institution by extending full support
for introduction of programmes and faculty research.
Support to students with Government scholarships and freeship sponsored by the
institution.
Eco friendly campus.
Weaknesses:
Lack of national and international level academic and industry linkage.
Lack of state Government assistance and scholarships to students enrolled in self-
funded programmes.
Opportunities:
Diversification of programmes and courses to provide vertical and horizontal mobility
Science Instrumentation Centres to provide consultancy service to the academic
community and industries.
Being located in the industrial town having linkage with local industries and service
sectors, ample training and placement opportunities are available.
Regular conduct of Mentoring, tutoring and remedial sessions to ensure the holistic
development of rural women.
Challenges:
Training rural students who lack in communication skills to compete at the national
level.
Attracting students towards post graduate courses.
Creating awareness among women students to appear for competitive examinations.
Making the parents aware of the opportunities provided by the College for Student’s
career and overall development.
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8. Plans of institution for next year
Curriculum
To introduce one more Core Elective course in the IV semester PG Curriculum based on
UGC/CSIR - NET/SET qualifying examinations.
To include the latest course curriculum in M.Phil programmes.
Teaching and Learning
Establish Learning Management System.
Research and Development
To increase the number of patents and publications in National, International journals.
To motivate more number of faculty to apply for minor and major research projects.
Examination Cell
To issue mark statement with colour photograph of the candidate.
To conduct on-line examination for Tamil Competitive Examination-I.
Industry-Institute Interaction
Memoranda of Understanding between the Institute and Industries.
Industrial visits.
Extension
First aid training programme to the workers of fireworks.
Yoga Training Programme to Police officials.
Information Resource Centre
Online Public access and electronic gate to be made student friendly.
Counselling Cell
Intent on signing an MoU with M.S. Chellamuthu Institute of Mental Health and
Rehabilitation, Madurai.
Periodic counselling sessions during general meetings and Tutor – ward meetings.
Infrastructure Development
To complete the construction of PG Hostel II Floor.
To construct a Hostel Kitchen with modern facilities.
To lay paver block road within the College campus.
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Annexure - I
ANALYSIS OF THE FEEDBACK
ALUMNAE
During the academic year 2014-15, instead of convening “Alumnae Meet” on 2nd
October, “Batch Meet” was organized by 12 Departments during the months of December
2014 and January 2015. The following are the appreciation and suggestions received from the
alumnae.
Appreciation
The alumnae appreciated and admired the remarkable changes and development in
the college infrastructure and programmes.
Appreciated the opportunities given through Skill Enhancement Courses,
Certificate and Diploma Programmes and motivation for career development.
Appreciated the practice of Remedial Coaching for slow learners.
Appreciated the lab facilities.
Personality Development Programmes were a boon for self – development.
UG programme is a strong foundation for higher studies.
Appreciated the seminar classes in the UG programmes.
Welcomed the idea of sponsoring a medal for proficiency.
Job Oriented courses which paved the way for employment opportunities.
Stated that Entrepreneurship skills were homed in college.
Suggestion
The alumnae requested to organize a Batch Meet every year and to intimate the
alumnae through leaflets or notices.
Alumnae expressed willingness to train students in various skill enhancement
courses like Spoken English, Cooking, Jewellery Making, Meganti and Garment
Designing.
Suggested PG programme in Nutrition & Dietetics and Costume Design and
Fashion.
PARENTS
PTA meeting is conducted twice a year.
On the re-opening day for the parents of I year students.
On 26th January, for the parents of all the students.
The following are the appreciation and suggestions from the parents:
Parents appreciated the disciplinary measures followed in the college.
Parents are happy with the infrastructure facilities, bus and water facilities
available in the college.
They well-regarded the parental care given by the faculty to their children.
To improve the academic performance through remedial coaching classes.
To allot one hour for library from I year onwards.
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To arrange more industrial visits.
To provide a shed with seating facility for the parents at the entrance.
To put up speed breaker in front of the main gate and to post traffic police to
regulate the traffic.
To educate traffic rules and regulations to the students.
To provide separate lunch hall for day scholars.
To send end semester examination results to parents.
To provide lunch at nominal rate in the canteen.
To give assistance to the students for getting placements.
To give practice to the students in communication skills.
To introduce PG Programme in Nutrition and Dietetics.
To arrange a Hindi teacher for students who opt for Hindi as Part-I language.
STUDENTS
Every semester, the Semester Monitoring and Evaluation Cell collects feedback from
the students for all the programmes offered. Feedback is collected through online from a
sample of ten students representing each class. For the odd and even semesters of the
academic year 2014-15, the feedback was collected at the end of the semesters.
For the odd semester, feedback was collected on 17.10.2014 and 18.10.2014 and for the
even semester on 30.3.2015 at three different venues-New Lab, Web Lab and I-Smart Lab.
The students’ feedback reveals that the syllabus laid a very good foundation to pursue Higher
education and it was career -oriented.
Further the feedback shows that 90% of the students were very much satisfied with the
teaching and the study materials provided for them. They also express through their feedback
that the work plan was communicated to them well ahead of time and the syllabus was covered
on time.
Yet, 10% of the students feel that for some papers, the syllabus was not covered on time,
and the study material provided for some other papers was insufficient. The Principal, Deans
of Curriculum and Heads of the Departments advised the course teachers to rectify their
mistakes in future.
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Annexure – II
Student counselling and career guidance
S.No. Date Topic Resource person No.of
Beneficiaries
Counselling cell
1 20.06.14 Basic counselling and
Psychotherapy skills for problem solving and progress
Dr. B. Ananthavalli,
Director, The Valliammal Institute, Madurai.
II UG students
2 20.06.14 Every day practices for
Holistic Health and Excellence
Dr.Baby Khamer Naz,
Yoga Master, ESI hospital,
Madurai.
II UG students
Department of Computer Applications
3 24.02.15 Career opportunity
programme towards IT field - 2D and 3D Animation Techniques.
Mr. R. Vinknesh and
Mr. A. Vembar,
V. Media Solutions and Systems, Sivakasi.
III UG Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry
4 25.02.15 B.Com (CA), I PG elective students
Department of Physics
5 17.12.14 Orientation on On-line jobs
Mrs. S. Mahalakshmi and Mr. R. Ramesh Kannan,
Trainer, Pavanasam.
165 students
Department of Commerce
6 18.06.14 Career awareness in Insurance
A.S.L. Vignesh kumar,
Sales Manager, Reliance Life Insurance, Sivakasi.
II and III B.Com. students
7 20.02.15 Tips to prepare for NET/SET exams in Commerce
Dr. G. Simson Thattil
and Mr.Arun Lawrence,
University of Kerala,
Trivandrum.
135 students
8
16.03.15
and 17.03.15
Mock test to appear for Federal Bank Entrance Exam
S. Radhika, IBPS Trainer,
Vilampatti.
64 I and II M.Com. students
9 22.11.15-24.12.15
(150 hours)
BFSI – Training sponsored by ICT ACT
Dr. N. Rajathilagam
Dr. K.J. Sunmista
Dr. M. Jegadeeswari
Ms. K. Balamani, Assistant Professors, SFRC, Sivakasi.
60 students
10 24.02.15 Guest lecture on Boost
Yourself
Mr. K.C. Gurusamy,
KC Plasts Packs,
SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Virudhunagar.
80 students
Department of information Technology
11 18.09.14 Motivation towards Career
Ms. J. Bsharathi, ILM
Faculty, Alumnae of Dept. of IT, SFRC, Sivakasi
III B.Sc (IT)
12 10.10.14 Career Guidance
R. Nirmalalaksmi M.Sc (CS
& IT) Assistant Professor of Dept of Computer Applications, Kaleeswari
College, Sivakasi, Alumnae of Department of IT, SFRC, Sivakasi
II M.Sc (CS &IT)
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S.No. Date Topic Resource person No.of
Beneficiaries
13 19.02.15 How to Learn by Ourselves
Ms.N.Priyadharshini, M.C.A,
(Final Year), Alumnae of
Dept. of IT, SFRC, Sivakasi
III B.Sc (IT)
14
26.02.15
and
&.02.15
Hardware & Laptop Servicing
Ms. N. Priyadharshini,
M.C.A,(Final Year), MEPCO
Schlink Engineering college,
Alumnae of Dept. of IT,
SFRC, Sivakasi
III B.Sc (IT)
15 27.02.15 Online Job
Ms. A. Raja Nandhini, M.Sc
(CS &IT), Alumnae of Dept.
of IT, SFRC, Sivakasi
III B.Sc (IT)
16 2014-15 Online Training &
Examination
SELF - IIT – B Spoken
Tutorial Training for JAVA
21 students from III
B.Sc IT
17 2014-15
International Certification by
EMC2 corporation on “Cloud
Infrastructure And Services ”
Organized in collaboration
with ICTACT, TamilNadu. 86 students
Department of Botany
18 07.01.15
Fellowship opportunities for
students to continue their
higher studies.
Mr. D. Sankar Ganesh,
Post-Doctoral Researcher,
Dept. Envtl. Biotechnolgy,
Bharathidasn University,
Trichy.
PG Botany,
Mirobiology,
Chemistry, Physics
and M.Phil Physics
and Chemistry.
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Annexure - III
BEST PRACTICES
(i) Boosting Communication Skills of the Learners
Objectives:
To enhance effective vocabulary learning which is aimed at task oriented fluency.
To develop the necessary language skills for effective communication.
To make the students industry ready by the time they graduate.
To cultivate an environment which fosters and promote skills to achieve success in
competitive examinations.
Practice:
Vocabulary training is given to all the students by their tutors during EAS with the
support of English department.
Spoken English session to all PG students by ILM.
Free CSIR/NET/SET coaching is given to final year PG & M.Phil students by the
concerned department after college hours
Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma programs in Functional English are conducted
for advanced learners to improve the academic achievement in basic skill to facilitate
them to acquire employability skills.
Bridge course by English department to all UG students.
Difficulties:
Deficit vocabulary and language skills in students as they hail from Tamil medium
schools.
Communicative Apprehension exists in students.
Rural background female students have limited access to essential facilities like internet,
libraries etc.
Evidences of success
A high degree of success is achieved in getting placement in various industries and
educational institutions.
Students are able to extend and enrich their knowledge through participation in Intra and
Inter collegiate competitions.
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(ii) The Tech Savvy Examination and Evaluation
Objectives:
To get rid of stress and anxiety of the students while appearing for online competitive
examinations.
To minimize the utilization of resources for obtaining feed back from the students.
To ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the functioning of examination cell.
Practice:
In order to get rid of the stress and anxiety which often builds up during online
competitive examinations, students are given training through the conduct of examination
of Part IV courses through online.
To strengthen the e-governance, intimation of examination results is given as bulk SMS
to all the final year UG, PG and MPhil students.
Environmental friendly paperless process is adopted by getting feedbacks from students
online. Time and energy is also conserved.
In order to facilitate quick publications of results, central valuation of Exam papers is
extended to Part – I, Part- II, NME, Elective and a few Commerce papers.
Admission for MPhil courses is made easier by introducing online entrance examination.
As they are machine marked very quick results are possible.
Question bank, Model question and previous year summative question papers are
available in Green Stone Digital Library.
Difficulties
No proper intimation from the students regarding the change of mobile numbers.
Updating of software installed in the COE Office to meet the requirements of parent
University.
Technical problems- troubleshooting PC problems due to maximum usage.
Evidence of success
Students submitted their assignments online.
Quick publication of results facilitated the students to continue higher studies.
Publication of end semester results through SMS has quickened the process of revaluation
and repeat examination.
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