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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC 2014-2015
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Part – A 1. Details of the Institution1.1 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:
0466-2244382
N.S.S, COLLEGE, OTTAPALAM
Palappuram P O
Ottapalam, Palakkad District
Ottapalam
Kerala
670103
Dr. T. L. Remadevi
9447961273
0466-2244206
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of
AccreditationValidity Period
1 1st Cycle B++ 83.25 2007 2012
2 2nd Cycle3 3rd Cycle4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC:
www.nsscollegeottapalam.org
04/08/2008
www.nssottapalam.org/AQAR2014-15
Smt. Manju B L
9446975944
EC/41/02 dated 10.02.2007
1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)1.9 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 2010-11 submitted to NAAC on 24/03/2014
ii. AQAR 2011-12 submitted to NAAC on 24/05/2016
iii. AQAR 2012-13 submitted to NAAC on 24/05/2016
iv. AQAR 2013-14 submitted to NAAC on 24/05/2016
1.10 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing
1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phy.Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
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Calicut University, Malappuram Dt, Kerala
1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government - UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2
1
8
11
2
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
2.13Seminars 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
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 *
The IQAC streamlined the curricular and co-curricular activities of
the college through academic calendar
Unified teachers diary implemented
Feedback from students have collected and analyzed
Feedback from parents collected
Motivated the teaching faculty for more research output
Rs 3 lakhs
* Attached the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure-I.
2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Part – B
IQAC members prepared the AQAR and placed before college council and Management for verification and approval.
√ College Council
Plan of Action
Starting of new programmes in UG level
Effective implementation of feedback process
Conduct of the internal/ midsem/ model examinations centralized
Implementation of unified teacher’s diary
Motivation to the submission of minor/ major projects
To strengthen the social outreach activities
To continue the publication of multidisciplinary journal
To strengthen the departmental alumni activities
Achievements UG programme in History started Feedback on teachers and
department has been taken from all classes
Examinations are conducted centralized
Teacher’s diary introduced
More projects sanctioned
Activities for the community can be
increased
Published journal with more articles
More departments initiated to
conduct alumni meet
Criterion – I1. Curricular Aspects1.1 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
PhDPG 6UG 12 1PG DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaDiplomaCertificate 4 1 1Others 1 1
Total 23 2 2
InterdisciplinaryInnovative 1
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 6 PG + 13 UG
Trimester
Annual 8
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
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
Syllabus revised as per the guidelines of University of Calicut. Indirect grading
system implemented instead of direct grading system. Each course is evaluated by
marks. Grading pattern is used for the final evaluation.
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1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/
5 22 1Presented papers 4 13Resource Persons 1 7
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Started History UG programme with Economics and Tourism as the
complementary programmes
12
Preparation of academic calendar before the commencement of classes
Student centric learning is promoted
Class room transactions of the curriculum is supported by various assignments, quizzes ,
seminars etc
LCD projector installed in all final year PG classrooms
The library provides INFLIBINET
Remedial teaching conducted
Students are given opportunity to plan and implement extra- curricular activities in campus
Sports, games facilities are given to students for physical and mental fitness.
22
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
36 37 5
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
18 10 18 10
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, and Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring /revision /syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:
Title of the Programme
Total no. of students appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %BSc Maths 47 44.68 17.02 61.7BSc Physics 28 46.40 35.70 82BSc Chemistry 28 53.60 25 78.6BSc I.C 21 57 19 76BSc C.S 25 28 64 92BSc Botany 30 50 43 3 96BSc Zoology 28 78 11 89BA English 40 35 32.5 25 92.5BA Malayalam 24 4 62.5 20.8 87.3BA Hindi 22 18.20 68.20 86.4BA Economics 51 13.7 39.2 1.9 54.8B Com 52 46.15 46.15 1.93 94.2MSc Maths 20 10 50 15 75MSc Physics 12 33.30 58.30 8.4 100MA English 19 36.80 52.60 10.50 100MA Economics 16 37.50 56.25 6.25 100M Com 19 21.05 78.95 100
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
All curricular and co-curricular programmes are structured by incorporating in the academic calendar designed by IQAC well in advance of the commencement of classes
Head of the departments are entrusted to monitor the implementation of academic calendar The contact classes are enriched by learner centric processes like seminars/ assignments etc IQAC monitors the progress of the students through a process of continuous Internal
192
4
91.26
3 3
Assessment which is done through class tests, assignments, seminars etc Significant weightage is also given to the attendance of a student in all classes The Internal marks are published on the notice board before University examinations. Overall Analysis on the quality on teaching is done by IQAC Field Work Programmes, CSS Programmes and Study Tour are promoted by IQAC to
get exposure to students and teachers
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted
Refresher courses 2
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 2
HRD programmes 1
Orientation programmes 7
Faculty exchange programme 2
Staff training conducted by the university 2
Staff training conducted by other institutions
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.
Others
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 37 4 1
Technical Staff 6
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed On-going Sanctioned SubmittedNumberOutlay in Rs. Lakhs
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed On-going Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 12 1Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 23.55 10.75L 1.2
3.4 Details on research publications
International National OthersPeer Review Journals 3 4 3Non-Peer Review Journalse-JournalsConference proceedings
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project DurationYear
Name of thefunding Agency
Total grantsanctioned
Received
Major projects 2 UGC 562400 562400 Minor Projects 2 UGC 2925000 1200000Interdisciplinary ProjectsIndustry sponsoredProjects sponsored by the University/ CollegeStudents research projects(other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify)
1.4- 2.7
Encourages the faculty to take up minor and major research projects
The faculty is encouraged to register PhD All departments are provided with desktop with internet access and
all the students have the access to computer lab and digital library Research cell and IQAC promote quality in academic research Departments are motivated to conduct workshops and national
seminars by availing financial assistance from various funding agencies
Total
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences
Organized by the
Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
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
5
11
2 3 1
4
10.447
10.447
4 10
Level International
National State University College
Number 1 2 5Sponsoring agencies
PTA
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 1Granted
International AppliedGranted
CommercialisedAppliedGranted
3.18No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
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
7 32
3
1 1
27
13
6
Total
International
National
State
University
Dist.
College
1 1
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
1. River Bhavani : A Survey In Attapadi (English Dept)
2. Survey On Energy Conservation (Physics Dept)
3. Exhibition La-Fisica- Learning Bazar (Physics Dept)
4. Survey On Radiation Expossure in College (Physics Dept)
5. Awareness Programme on Mobile Radiation Among Teachers And Students (Physics Dept)
6. Survey On Usage of Thermal cookers among teachers and staffs in college
7. Awareness Programme On Advantage of Hot Box made by Parishath as thermal cookers and its possible modifications
8. Testing of Household drinking water in nearby Village (Chemistry Dept)
9. Quality Evaluation of the Rubber Latex collected in Local Plantations (Chemistry Dept)
10. A Blood donation camp was organised along with HDFC Bank Ottapalam ( Zoology Dept)
11. Motivation Classes to members of Balsabha (Commerce Dept)
12. Awareness classes to Educated Youth about government and bank schemes to promote entrepreneurship (Commerce Dept)
13. Sopanam( Malayalam dept.)
14. Awareness classes for N.S.S volunteers
15. Aids day observation(in association with red ribbon club)
16. Rally for promoting national integration.
17. Awareness programme on aids to equip the participants to interact with aids patients
and to develop positive thinking among them
18. National youth day celebration
19. Collection and composting of degradable food waste(daily group activity)
Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created
Source of Fund
Total
Campus area 10.67 acre 10.67 acre
Class rooms 34 2 36
Laboratories 9 9
Seminar Halls 1 1
No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
24 UGC 24
Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
23.367L
6.150L
UGC
PD 29.517L
Others
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books Reference Books
47152 3919927.60 1162 377277 13907 4927204.60
e-Books 25 25 50Journals 22 1500 1 23 1500e-JournalsDigital DatabaseCD & Video 68 6 74
Office automation is partially carried out. Scholarships and fee concessions are online A new software is installed in the office having features like---- Admissions are carrying out under centralized admission process Internal assessment marks are done and uploaded online Digital library with internet access is provided to all students N- list on line journal facility made available Library provides multimedia search centre for browsing the e- data base and e-journals THE INTERNET AND INTRANET facility are available for users in Common computer
lab and Library
Others (specify)Wi fi + Router + LAN Wireless
351500
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total Computers
Computer Labs Internet Browsing
CentresComputer Centres Office Depart-
ments Others
Existing 134 4 Labs 29 2 2 12 104 43
Added 13 13 1
Total 147 4 29 2 2 12 117 44
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total:
Administrative office partially automated Internet access to all departments, computer lab and library Students are promoted to use ICT for learning process
91826
91826
Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Students are informed about the scholarships, fee concessions etc in weekly tutorial meetings
Financial assistance extended to economically weaker students Details of various endowments are given in the college calendar Mock Interviews and grooming sessions are conducted Peer classes are arranged for needy students. Mentoring by tutors is practiced The Institution publishes its updated prospectus and college calendars annually with all
relevant data Parent teacher meetings were conducted for each year in UG programme to make them
aware of the resources of the institution
Monitoring the mid semester and model examination results Internal assessment test results are sent to parents Faculty guidance provided to students in dissertations, project works, field works etc to
help them to get admissions in reputed institutions Feedback is taken from students after each semester Career guidance and Placement cell conducts training programmes for students and
campus interviews are arranged
UG PG Ph. D. Others1438 178
No %305 19
No %1311
81
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC OEC Physically Challenged
Total
1040 301 5 241 9 1596 1003 324 8 272 9 1616
Demand ratio Dropout %
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/ SLET GATE CAT
IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of Organizations
Visited
Number of Students Participated
Number of Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
2 5 1 14
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
Coaching for Entry in services UGC financial assistance for “coaching for entry in services” availed and conducted the coaching for Bank, Railway and PSC tests.The students of each class are given an introductory class and bridge course to make aware of the prospects of the course. Carrier guidance cellProgrammes on personality development and communication skills by competent resource persons were organized for final year UG students. They were made aware of the various career options available.
Counselling cellTeachers in charge of the cell conducts the interactive sessions of the students and professional counsellors. Classes and sessions are held regularly in relieving stress and emotional problems. Relaxation techniques, stress relieving methods are elaborated. Nearly 20 students have benefitted from-personal counsellingCareer guidance cellCell enhances the communication skills and personality development of students. Classes were conducted to equip the students for campus recruitment and for competitive exams.Facilities were provided in the college for campus recruitments. MNCs like Infosys, Wipro, TCS etc have selected students from our institution. Additional web based support were provided to them in the form of profiles of MNC, GD topics, and interview questions for practise.
College has constituted women's cell which functions with a motto of ''ear n while you learn"
Women’s day was observed on 8th march. Legal awareness classes and self-defence classes was organized by women’s cell
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2 11
6
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 ofstudents Amount
Financial support from institution 8 5450
Financial support from government 62 50000
Financial support from other sources 4 16400
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions
nil
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
3
7
1
4
The college has a huge Campus with scattered blocks. Since I and II year students have no fixed class, they found difficulty in moving for general classes.
Students demanded the extension of library hours and have done.
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Vision Thamasoma JyothirgamayaMission Social emancipation
Being affiliated to Calicut University, the college follows the syllabus set by the universityTwo faculty members are Academic Council members of Calicut University and one in Kannur University.One faculty member is a member Faculty of Calicut universityTwo faculty members are Senate members of Calicut University and one in Kannur UniversityTwo faculty members are the Board of studies members in Kannur University,one in Calicut university and one in autonomous College.One faculty member is in the Syndicate of Kannur University.
Peer teaching and remedial teaching practisedVideo aids are used for making learning process more attractive.Bridge and introductory classes were conducted to first semester UG& PG studentsPG classrooms are set for ICT learning
Regular internal tests are conducted as stipulated by the University.Students present research paper, seminars and submit assignments.Mock viva and surprise tests are also conducted.Students also submit their project thesis before external examinations.Internal evaluations are done transparently and displayed on the notice board before submission to University.
Yes.
6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
6.3.9 Admission of Students
12 minor projects are progressing
3 PhDs were produced
11 faculty members participated as experts/resource persons/chairpersons in international and national seminars/workshops
7 faculty members are research guides and 32 scholars are doing research under them 6 Collaborations, Linkages 4
Digital library with intranet and INFLIBINET services availablee- books 50 and e-journals 23All departments provide with desktops, laptops, internet facilities, printers, and LCD projectors ICT enabled class rooms for all PG class and white & green boards are provided in all UG and PG classes.Well equipped common computer lab with internet facility and digital library with internet access
Faculty and administrative staffs are filled with UGC/ state Govt. norms of the Calicut
University. When there is delay in filling the staff members, guest faculties are recruited by the
management. Faculty members, especially newly appointed staffs are given orientation classes on
teaching methods, evaluation etc
The institution follows the UGC norms for staff recruitment. The institution also follows the rules
regarding the recruitment as given by the Govt. of Kerala. Vacancies are published in leading
news papers and prescribed norms are strictly adhered to.
Linkages- 4 institutional and 17 industrial
Collaborations 6
Admissions are done according to government rules and University norms. The procedures are
strictly followed regarding the admission of students. Transparency in admission is ensured by the
admission committee which includes Principal and all head of the teaching departments.
Centralized admission process is followed for merit seats.
6.4 Welfare schemes for
Ladies hostel is provided for girl students and ladies staff.Health centre and playground is available for all staff and students.Canteen facility is arranged within the campus.Students can avail various scholarships and can enjoy fee concessions and endowments.
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) have been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic No --- Yes Principal and IQAC
Administrative Yes Government Yes Principal
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
33, 31,462
University has changed the evaluation to indirect grading for UG and PG classes.
The decision to endorse autonomy to various colleges is decided by the government.
Alumni are the most precious stake holder of any institution. Many of our alumni are working with reputed organisations and are holding prestigious socio economic political positions. Their valuable suggestions are taken into account for ensuring better future to the existing students.
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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
The PTA meetings are held regularly class wise to interact with the parents and their needs are
addressed at the earliest. The academic progress of their ward is also discussed.
The PTA fund is utilized for student welfare and for the development of the departments.
The salary of the guest faculty members are given from PTA fund.
PTA also felicitates the top scorers in University examinations, sports personalities and artists
who bring laurels to the college.
The support staffs are given orientation classes to improve efficiency. Special training is given in
handling computer software in admission process, examination seating arrangements, attendance
tabulation, uploading internal marks etc
College campus is the midst of lush greenery with endangered trees which supports a rich bio- diversity
Rain water harvesting Maintenance of botanical garden and Mannam garden Observation of world environment day, biodiversity day etc An all Kerala inter collegiate quiz on environment is conducted every year. Students are made of aware of hazards of plastic waste and its management through
effective tutorial system Nature club and Bhoomithrasena clubs are functioning effectively
Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
The higher education council initiatives ASAP, WWS and SSP were introduced2 NSS units started with nearly 100 studentsNew reading room in the library constructed using PTA fund
History UG Programme startedPreparation of the AQAR for 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 startedApplied for National seminars in Physics, History, English, Malayalam, ZoologyRenovation work is started in the campus buildingsThe linkages and collaborative ventures have increasedMultidisciplinary research magazine publishedDigital library started functioning
1. The rural outreach programme in which all the 14 departments are participated. The awareness programmes for local community include women laws, self-employment schemes environment awareness, water harvesting and drip irrigation methods.
2. The college encourages co-curricular activities of the students providing platforms to show their skills. Their artistic and literary talents are encouraged by the support of the staff. The effectiveness of the practice has proven in the inter zone Calicut university festival.
Eco friendly practises were implemented in the campus like reduction in the use of plastics and paper.Promotion of rain water harvesting and drip irrigation technique through awareness classes to local people by studentsObservance of World environment day, Ozone day and Hiroshima dayTree plantation by NSS, Bhumithrasena etc
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (For example SWOT Analysis)
8. Plans of institution for next year
Name: Manju B.L. Name: Dr. T.L. Remadevi
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
Strengths:Location of the college is in the high way connecting Palakkad and Shornur.Our college is the only arts and Science College in Ottapalam Taluk.
Weakness:Lack of infrastructure like seminar halls, examination rooms etcPolitically sensitized campus
Preparation for NAAC accreditation Introduction of more activities in the academic calendar Optimal utilization of renovated buildings Updation of College website Strengthening of ICT enabled teaching methods Research methodology classes in all disciplines Competence development programmes for students and teachers Publication of multidisciplinary journal with more articles and to achieve ISSN
number Strengthening of tutorial system Strengthening of more co-curricular activities by forming departmental clubs Effective documentation of all events Extension activity by each department Enhance the participation of students in co-curricular and extra -curricular activities
Annexure
N S S College, OttapalamAcademic calendar 2014-15
Month Activity Tentative week/dateJune ’14 Reopening 02.06.14
College Council meeting 04.06.14Departmental meeting 04.06.14World environment day celebrations 05.06.14Staff meeting 06.06.14I Sem admission As per University
scheduleJuly ’14 IQAC meeting First week
Orientation to teachers (IQAC) Second weekClass PTA (III & V Sem) 07.07.14Dept. meeting 12.07.14Dept. level / Club programmes Third weekCollege Council meeting 21.07.14IQAC meeting-result evaluation 28.07.14Merit fest (PTA) 30.07.14
Aug ’14 Orientation to freshers (IQAC) First weekDiscipline wise meeting Second weekCollege council meeting 04.08.14Mid sem exam (Dept. level) Third weekValuation camp As per University
scheduleSubmission of mid sem mark list 22.08.14
Sept’14 Onam celebrations 05.09.14Council meeting 19.09.14Departmental meeting 22.09.14College Union election As per College union
scheduleRevision and model exam (centrally arranged)
Last week
IQAC meeting 30.09.14Oct ’14 Extension/ CSS activity by depts First week
APC for V sem 18.10.14Submission of model exam mark list 18.10.14APC for III sem 25.10.14Uty exam for V Sem Fourth weekUty exam for III Sem Fifth weekClass PTA I sem 31.10.14
Nov ’14 APC for I sem 07.11.14Uty exam for I Sem As per University
scheduleCouncil meeting 07.11.14Last date to upload internals V sem 21.10.14
Last date to upload internals III sem 28.10.14Submission of odd sem & tutorial report to Principal
28.10.14
Dec.’14 College Council 02.12.14Departmental meeting 03.12.14Staff meeting 05.12.14Last date to upload internals I sem 17.12.14X’mas celebrations 19.12.15
Jan ’15 Class PTA- VI sem 09.12.15Class PTA- IV sem 12.12.15Dept. level/Club programmes- css etc Second week
Feb’15 College Council 10.02.15Departmental meeting 10.02.15Class PTA- II sem 16.02.15Dept. level/Club programmes Second weekAPC for VI sem 27.02.15Arts fest Fourth week
March’15 Mid sem exam ( dept. level) First weekCollege day celebrations As per College union
scheduleGeneral body PTA As decided by PTA
executiveAPC for IV sem 11.03.15Uty exam for VI Sem As per University
scheduleSubmission of mid sem mark list 27.03.15APC for II sem 31.03.15Submission of even sem & tutorial report to Principal
30.03.15
April.’16 University exam for IV Sem As per University schedule
University Exam for II sem As per University schedule
Last date to upload internals VI sem 05.04.15May ‘16 Last date to upload internals IV sem 01.05.15
Last date to upload internals II sem 15.05.15College council meeting 20.05.15IQAC meeting 21.05.15