AQAR 16-17 Final · iv AQAR 2015-2016 28.08.2017 V AQAR 2016-2017 28.08.2017 1.9 Institutional Status University: State - Central - Deemed - Private - Affiliated College: Yes No Constituent

Internal Quality Assurance cell (IQAC)

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)

2016-2017

Alagappa Government Arts College (Accredited (Second cycle) with ‘B’ Grade by NAAC)

(Affiliated to Alagappa University)

Karaikudi – 630 003, Tamil Nadu.

Submitted to

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O. Box.

No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)-2016-2017

Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi – 630 003. (www.agacollege.in) Page 1

Part – A

AQAR for the year 2016-2017

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution Alagappa Government Arts College

1.2 Address Line 1 Alagappapuram

Address Line 2 Iluppakudi Village

City/Town Karaikudi

State Tamil Nadu

Pin Code 630003

Institution e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos. 04565 224521, 04565 227497

Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. S. Muthammai

Tel. No. with STD Code: 04565 224521

Mobile: 9443997919

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Dr. S. Latha

Mobile: 9994771133

IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID TNCOGN10160

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)

EC/49/RAR/17

15.06.2009

1.5 Website address: www.agacollege.in

Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.agacollege.in/aqar/AQAR%2016-17%20Final.pdf



1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl.

No. Cycle Grade CGPA

Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle Five Star - 2002 Five Years

2 2nd

Cycle B 2.77/4 2009 Five Years

3 3rd

Cycle -

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: 15.07.2002

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest

Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC

i AQAR 2012-2013 28.08.2017

ii AQAR 2013-2014 28.08.2017

iii AQAR 2014-2015 28.08.2017

iv AQAR 2015-2016 28.08.2017

V AQAR 2016-2017 28.08.2017

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

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI) Yes No �

Type of Institution: Co-

education � Men Women



Urban � Rural - Tribal -

Financial Status: Grant in

aid

UGC

2(f) �

UGC

12B �

Grant in –aid +

Self financing - Totally Self financing -

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts � Science � Commerce � Law - PEI

Phys Edu -

TEI (Edu) - Engineering - Health Sc - Management �

Others

(Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University: Alagappa University, Karaikudi- 630 003.

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 -

UGC-COP

Programmes -

Any others specify -



2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers : 05

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff : 03

2.3 No. of students : 02

2.4 No. of Management representatives : -

2.5 No. of Alumni : 01

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representative : -

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists : 02

2.8 No. of other External Experts : 01

2.9 Total No. of members : 14

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held : 6

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders

Total No 06

Faculty 02

Non-Teaching Staff 01

Students 01

Alumni 01

Others 01

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 - Institutional Level -

(ii) Theme: -

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

� Completed the Survey for Higher Education as required by MHRD for the last

five years.

� Promoting teachers to participate in Faculty Development Programmes

� Instrumental in enhancing the number of Ph.D registrants and awardees by

setting up R&D.

� To encourage faculty members to take-up research projects, research

guidance, consultancy and extension activities

� Maintenance of disciplined campus through Anti-ragging committee.

� Guiding and encouraging PG students and research scholars to take up GATE

and NET/SET examinations and apply for state and central government

fellowships such as Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, OBC, CSIR-JRF/SRF etc.

� Motivating students to take up competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC,

RRB, TNPSC, and all Banking recruitment examinations

2.15 Plan of action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action instigated by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards

quality enhancement and the outcomes achieved by the end of the year

Plan of Action Achievements

Motivation of students to secure University

Ranks

In all UG and PG courses students secured

University Ranks and medals

Students are encouraged to participate in

intra and inter college cultural and sports

Students participated in intra and inter

college cultural and sports and received

prizes

Students are advised for maximum

utilization of department and general

library

Students utilized library at the maximum

extent by accessing text and reference

books



Faculty members are encouraged

(i) To apply for Minor/Major research

projects in state/central government

agencies such as UGC, DST, CSIR, DAE,

TANSCHE etc.

(ii) To be recognized research supervisors

and to publish the research output in peer

reviewed national/international journals,

book chapters and file patents

(1) Major/minor projects were applied to

various funding agencies and successfully

received funds and some proposals are

under consideration

(2) Faculty members got recognition as a

research supervisor in University.

(3) Faculty members published articles in

reputed international and national peer

reviewed journals as well as book chpaters

Annexure I - Academic calendar of the year

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body

Yes � No -

Management - Syndicate - Any other body �

Provide the details of the action taken

-

The AQAR 2015-16 was placed before the college governing council. It recommended that

the same be sent to the NAAC office. The governing Council further directed the Principal to

execute all the plan of action proposed by the IQAC.



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 11 - - -

PG 12 - - -

UG 14 - - -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced Diploma - - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate 1 (CLP) - - -

Others 7 (M.Phil.) - - -

Total 45 - - -

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

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

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 44

Trimester -

Annual 1

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders

Alumni � Parents � Employers � Students �

On all aspects



Mode of feedback :

Online Manual � Co-operating schools (for

PEI) -

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their

salient aspects. Syllabus revision and updating is mandatory and carried out through academic

council of University once in three years. Already syllabus has been revised in the

years 2011, 2014 and going to be revised/updated in 2017.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details : No

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors Professors Others

95 77 18 - -

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D : 63

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

Asst. Professors Associate

Professors Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

- 42 - - - - - - - 42

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

Guest Faculty : Shift I : 36

Shift II : 37

Total: 73

Visiting Faculty

Temporary Faculty :



2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National

level State level

Attended

Seminars/ Workshops 35 40 18

Presented papers 43 95 30

Resource Persons 3 14 8

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

� Staff and students accessed E-resources provided by UGC-Inflibnet for

preparing teaching and study materials respectively

� All departments equipped with LCD projectors enabling ICT based teaching. It

also encourages peer teaching and enhances presentation skills.

� PG, M.Phil., Ph.D research scholars are encouraged to apply research projects

for funding at their levels by writing novel research proposals and thereby

developing innovative writing/research skills as well as stimulating them to use

E-resources and back volumes.

� During carryout the research projects students are encouraged to write research

articles/thesis and mandatory to learn/familiar with analytical

equipments/devices and thereby exploring their research potentials.

� Flipped Class Teaching methodology introduced in the Department of English.

� ‘Role play’ method adopted in departments of B.Com (C.S) and B.B.A.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year: 180 Days

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open

Book examination, Bar Coding Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple

Choice Questions)

� As per the University rules and regulations end-semester examinations and

valuations are conducted



2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus

development of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

22

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students: 91%

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the

Programme

Total no.

of students

appeared

Division

Distinction

&

Exemplary%

I % II % III% Pass %

UG 1092 10.3 34.4 17.4 8.2 70.5

PG 159 25.6 56.2 10.6 - 92.4

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

IQAC monitors and analyses the Teaching & Learning process in the

college and compares it with other bench marking institutions and advices necessary

changes to the system.

� Mandatory orientation courses for the faculty to scale up with newer and advanced

methods of imparting higher education.

� Sharing the ideas of successful faculty with all others faculty during common meeting

and sharing the knowledge and experience via presentation among staff.

� By providing necessary infrastructure and timely encouragement to materialize and

implement new methods of teaching.



2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff

Development Programmes

Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 13

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 7

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes 13

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university 5

Staff training conducted by other institutions 2

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 4

Others 1

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 24 22 - -

Technical

Staff 8 1 - -

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

� All departments are encouraged/advised to promote/continue as a research centers

thereby providing quality higher education, collaboration with higher educational

institutes/industries and peers.



� Faculties are encouraged to apply Major/Minor research projects and organize

seminars/workshops in state/national level in thrust research areas by receiving

funds from government and private agencies.

� Procuring major research equipments and establishing

research/computer/incubation/repository/data centers through research funding from

state and central government.

� All faculties are advised to get recognition as research supervisor in University and

to guide research students and transforming theoretical and analytical ideas into

development projects to the benefit of student community as well as society.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - 2 - 2

Outlay in

Rs. Lakhs - 35.85 -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 2 1 - 1

Outlay in Rs.

Lakhs 0 .3 Lakhs 2 Lakhs 2.5 Lakhs -

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 60 28 3

Non-Peer Review

Journals - 1 -

e-Journals 7 - -

Conference proceedings 5 1 1



3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 0.7 -5 Average 2.5 h-index 1 to 14 Nos. in

SCOPUS 36

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

other organizations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

(Rs. )

Received

(Rs.)

Major projects 2016-2019 DST 35.85 Lakhs 12.65

Lakhs

Minor Projects 2016-2017 CICT 2.5 Lakhs 2 Lakhs

2016-2018 UGC 1.15 Lakhs -

Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -

Industry sponsored - - - -

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College - - - -

Students research projects 2016-2017 TANSCHE 0.3 Lakhs 0.3 Lakhs

(other than compulsory by

the University) - - - -

Any other(Specify) - - - -

Total 39.65

Lakhs

38.50

Lakhs

3.7 No. of books published

i) With ISBN No. 6 Chapters in Edited Books 1

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP -

DST-FIST -

CAS -

DPE -

DBT Scheme/funds -

3.9 For colleges



Autonomy - CPE - DBT Star Scheme -

Inspire -

- Any other

(Specify) -

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy : NIL

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University College

Number - - - - -

Sponsoring

agencies - - - - -

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons : 18

3.13 No. of collaborations

International 2 National 2 Any other -

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year : NIL

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding

agency 38.50

From Management of

University/College -

Total 38.50

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Type of Patent Number

National Applied 1

Granted NIL

International Applied NIL

Granted NIL

Commercialised Applied NIL

Granted NIL



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

institute in the year

Total Internatio

nal National State University Dist College

- - - - - - -

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 42

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 17

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

JRF - SRF - Project Fellows 1 Any other 4

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 192 State level -

National level - International Level -

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level - State level 2


3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level 1 State level -

National level - International Level -w

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC

and No. of students registered under them 32



University level - State level 2


3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University Forum - College Forum -

NCC - NSS 5

Any other 14

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

Institutional Social Responsibility

� Road safety awareness campaign was organized.

� ‘Quit Tobacco’ awareness campaign was conducted.

� A seminar was conducted on women empowerment.

� Created awareness on environmental pollution.

� Created awareness on computers and their uses

� Conducted campaign against the extensive use of plastics

� Biodiversity conservation

� Tree plantation

� Waste water Management

� Solid waste Management

� Blood donation camps were organized in the campus.



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 13.5 Acre - - 13.5

Acre

Class rooms 73 - - 73

Laboratories 16 - - 16

Seminar Halls 2 - - 2

No. of important equipments

purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the

current year.

1

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) - -

Others - - - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library:

�� MHRD survey data base is regularly updated

�� The scholarships particulars of the students are uploaded directly in official

website.

�� In student admission application process was computerized.

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 83373 3224729 612 158238 83985 3382967

Reference Books 2675 806182 69 39560 2744 845742

e-Books N-List

Journals

e-Journals N-List

Digital Database

CD & Video

Others (specify)



4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Comp

uters

Comp

uter

Labs

Internet

Brows

ing

Centr

es

Comp

uter

Centr

es

Office Depart

-ments

Other

s

Existing 100 72

14

(Connect

ions)

- - 4 22 2

Added - - - - - - - -

Total 100 72

4 22 2

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other

programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

� Inflibnet, free access to the college computer centre during working hours

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT 6.85

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities -

iii) Equipments 3.75

iv) Others -

Total 10.6

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

� IQAC conducts an Orientation program for First year students during the

beginning of every semester to instruct them about examination system,

Infrastructure available in the campus, scholarship, health center, sports

facilities, meeting with department heads, Office and evaluation procedure.

� Student members of the IQAC are encouraged to come out with their views

and suggestions for the enhancement of quality of the institution.

� Monitoring and ensuring the Scholarships provided to students in various

scheme



� Students’ feedback was collected and necessary corrective measures were

implemented.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

� Providing awareness for progression of higher studies and training for career

opportunity.

� Student performance is monitored through assessment tests. Periodical tests,

assignments, model exam conducted

� Suggestions posted in the suggestion boxes are discussed and appropriate action

is taken on them.

� Student counselling is assured through Faculty Advisors (FAs) who are allotted

a small number of about 15 students each. The FAs counsel their wards

periodically and the information is recorded in the report.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

UG PG Ph. D. Others

3213 392 32 104 (M.Phil)

(b) No. of students outside the state -

(c) No. of International Students -

d) Men No % Women No %

910 24.32 2831 75.67

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC

Physicall

y

Challeng

ed

Total General SC ST OBC

Physic

ally

Challe

nged

Total

46 881 4 2680 20 3631 53 910 5 2748 25 3741

Demand ratio 1:6 Dropout( %) 1.3%



5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations

(If any)

� Conducted Coaching Classes for Civil Service examinations and NET/SET

Examinations.

(c) No. of students beneficiaries 271

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET - SET/SLET - Gate -

IAS/IPS etc -- State PSC - UPSC -

CAT - Others 12

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

� Appointment of Class Counselors

� Effective employability skills and competitive examination skills are trained

through Non-major elective (NME) subjects present in the curriculum.

� The circulars regarding the campus interviews are posted in the notice board.

� Career Guidance Cell for enabling students to prepare for Placements

� Faculty Advisors in each department conduct regular counselling sessions for

students on a one-to-one basis.

� Counselling sessions and motivational talks are arranged

No. of students benefitted 1158

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

6 144 19 -



5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

� Special lectures were arranged to create awareness on gender equality and

women empowerment.

� Special events and competitions were conducted to exhibit their innovative

talents.

� Every year Women’s day celebrated as women development programme by

creating awareness on women empowerment and their welfare schemes.

5.9 Students Activities

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

State/University

Level 24

National

Level 07 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 27 National Level 10 International Level -

Cultural:

State/University

Level - National Level - International Level -

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

Amount students

Financial support from institution

Financial support from government 2321 Rs. 5552690

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions



5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs

State/University


Exhibition

State/University


5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

� Parking facilities have been improved and systematized

� Pure RO drinking water provided to the students

� Rest rooms/Toilets have been renovated

� Reading room provided in the modernized library

� Table tennis court and wash room facilities for sport persons have been provided

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

OUR VISION

Contributing to national development, serving the cause of social justice, ensuring

equity, increasing access to higher education, catering to the needs of students of different

backgrounds and abilities and creating an egalitarian society.

Our Mission

Providing high quality higher education to the students of backward districts of Tamil

Nadu at an affordable cost and capacity building of students to cater to the needs of the

economy, society and the country at a whole.

No. of students benefitted -

5.12 No of social initiatives undertaken by the students 6



6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System: No

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

� Monitoring and conducting periodical review on syllabus, and necessary

modifications are suggested to the University through board of study members.

� Curriculum designed to suit the emerging trends in the job markets with the

introduction of more application oriented subjects.

� Skill-based subjects are often revised to cater to the needs of the students.

� Feedback from alumni, visiting faculties obtained and necessary modifications in

the curriculum carried out accordingly.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Lecture, group discussion, quiz, demonstration, drill and practice, case studies,

tutorials, team teaching, cooperative learning, seminar, internship, projects/surveys, computer

lab, simulation, field / factory visits, games and role play methods are generally followed in

teaching and learning.

Feedback from stakeholders obtained and followed up

� Followed student-centric teaching

� Emphasized using ICT

� Advised to take up job-oriented and skill-developing certificate courses

� Remedial Classes for weak students

� Encourage the habit of book reading in Library

� Conduct of Seminars/Workshops

� Faculty Development Programme encouraged

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

� Reforms initiated in the Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) for better

quality

� The CIE question papers set by the internal faculty and scrutinized by the

Head of the department concerned.

� Heads of the Departments appointed as Chairpersons of the respective

subject boards.



� For the practical courses the evaluation is done by a panel of external and

internal examiners.

� Segregation of foil cards in Double Valuation (Internal/External) for

better confidentiality.

� The final year students are provided with the offer of writing

supplementary examination.

6.3.4 Research and Development

� Five ongoing major/minor research projects funded by UGC and DST.

� Faculty members are encouraged to carry out research in thrust and

societal important areas.

� Faculties are encouraged to publish their research work in peer-reviewed

journals, book chapters and to file patents.

� In-house projects are encouraged and guided by faculty and facility

available at college.

� Research collaboration with higher educational institutes in terms of

sharing knowledge, utilizing instrumental facilities and training students

are encouraged.

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

The Central Library of the college is a repository of a vast number of learning

resources including textbooks, reference books, national and international journals,

digital resources, online journals, all of which are enriched every year, and software for

tracking resource availability and an automated system for book/journal transactions.

Additionally, there are departmental libraries to provide easy and quick access of

resources to students.

� Free internet services made available

� CC TV surveillance services installed

Physical infrastructure / instrumentation:

Adequate number of seminar halls and conference halls with air-

conditioning and audio-visual facilities, video-conferencing facility, classrooms

equipped with audio-visual and lecture-capture facilities, computer labs, well equipped

laboratories fulfilling academic and research needs. An auditorium, central library,



sports centre, yoga centre, DTP centre, cafeteria, adequate vehicle parking space for

students and staff are major aspects of our infrastructure.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

� Faculty details are computerized and updated.

� Faculty profiles are updated regularly.

� Permission to avail various leaves (OD/RH etc.) granted.

� Study leave for faculties pursuing research degree (FIP) granted.

� Faculties are motivated to upgrade their qualification, to acquire newer

skills and to enrich the subject knowledge and proficiency.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

� Retirement vacancies are filled up as early as possible.

� Well qualified faculty and staff recruited as per requirement and norms.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

� Campus interviews are organized which facilitates the industry

interaction and student employment.

� Opportunities extended to the students to enable them to get exposure to

the latest technology during internship training.

� Industry experts are invited to conduct workshops

� “Alumni Meet” is conducted every year.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

� Students are admitted to various courses on the basis of merit

� Transparency is maintained in the admission of students

� Preference is given to first generation learners and students from minority

� communities

� Preference is given to sport persons in admissions

� Equal opportunities are given to students from other communities



6.4 Welfare schemes for

� Festival Loan to Staff

� The Career Guidance Cell provides training for students to enhance their

employability, in addition to providing information on job availability.

� A professional counsellor is available on campus full time.

� Orientation programmes are organised for students.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated Nil

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 -

Administrative - - - -

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?

Not applicable

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the

affiliated/constituent colleges?

Not applicable

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

At periodical intervals the association arranges for meeting and supports the institution

by providing



� Financial support to the deprived students

� Development and renovation of Infrastructures

� Books to the Library

� Conduct academic programmes and competitions.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

On the opening day conducted once in a semester and as and when necessary, the

feedback obtained from the parent helps the college to take necessary corrective measures

towards the improvement of education, performance of students and infrastructure of the

college.

Regular conduct of Parent-Teacher Meet facilitates the interaction that enables in

building a rapport and co-operation between them. During the meeting the feedback of the

parents are reviewed and used for nurturing the students. Parents meet whenever students run

short of attendance. Parents and local guardians are invited to the college to discuss the

necessary action to be implemented for the progress of the student.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

� The support staffs are provided with necessary training to carry out the day to day

activities with the help of computers. Selected support staff are given permission to

take up the higher studies.

� Every year the Human Resource Department organizes development programmes for

the support staff. They are also encouraged to attend suitable training programmes and

developmental programs at institutions outside.

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

� A number of initiatives have been put in place to promote the concept of ‘reduce, reuse

and recycle. The college re affirms to contribute its mite to protect the environment.

� The institution has extensively implemented ecological practices in water and energy

conservation and waste management on the campus. The institution has a green

environment with full-grown trees to maintain the ecology of the place

RO plants supply potable water in the college

Rain harvesting system is under process

Safe disposal of laboratory wastes



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.

Laboratory-integrated theory courses are included in the curriculum to enhance the

practical skills of the students

Innovative pedagogical strategies to enhance teaching-learning process like problem

solving, case studies, project-based learning and peer-teaching.

“Power point based teaching” was adopted for creating better teaching learning effect

and was found to be successful as it was appreciated by the students. The audio visual

method of instruction makes the teaching and learning process effective.

Women’s Day and other days of national importance are celebrated for creating social

responsibility and national integration.

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

at the beginning of the year

IQAC planned the objectives for current year (2016-17) and its progress was

monitored through action taken reports from all concerned persons. In the meeting these

action reports were discussed and corrections were done appropriately wherever required.

Monitor student performance and counsel

each student individually

About 15 students are assigned a Faculty

Advisor who counsels and monitors the

performance, behaviour, attitude and

conduct of the student and motivates them.

Organise extra-curricular activities through

NCC, NSS, YRC

NCC, NSS and YRC Camps organized and

conducted successfully

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

� VALUE ADDED COURSE

� COMMUNITY SERVICE Annexure III

*(Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii, iii)

.



7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

The Institution organizes campaigns every year for spreading awareness on evils of

smoking, use of plastics, burning of tyres and disposing garbage in public places in the

neighboring areas. Eco-friendly practices in the campus are adopted.

� Use of renewable energy

� Dense Plantation and Landscaping on the campus

� Eco-friendly paper used for documentation

� R-and-D focusing on preserving the environment

� Rain water harvesting

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? No

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

Analysis)

Strength

Esteemed institution in this region

Renowned for discipline and academics

Augmenting students’ strength

Launch of new/additional courses catering to the social needs

Innovations in administrative and academic/research activities

Prevalence of student friendly academic environment in the campus

Updated and modified syllabus based on current needs.

Weakness

Many traditional class rooms.

Centralized finance management.

Less number of research projects and research guidance

Lack of modern research equipment as a centralized facility

Opportunities

Students can take up all leading courses at low fees as fixed by state government

Introduction of application oriented subjects in the syllabi

Improvement of communication skills through use of modernized language labs

Offer opportunities to students seeking employment in competitive job market.

Challenges





Annexure I

Academic calendar for the year 2016-2017

Odd semesters

16.06.2016 Thursday College reopens after summer vacation

07.07.2016 Thursday Ramalan Holiday

15.08.2016 Monday Independance day Holiday

16.08.2016 Tuesday First Internal Exam starts

21.08.2016 Sunday Mid Semester Holiday Begins

29.08.2016 Monday

College reopens after Mid semester

Holidays

05.09.2016 Monday Teachers day/ Vinayagar chadurthi Holiday

13.09.2016 Tuesday Bakrid Holiday

03.10.2016 Monday Second Internal Exam starts

10.10.2016 Monday Saraswathi pooja Holiday

11.10.2016 Tuesday Vijayadasami Holiday

12.10.2016 Wednesday Moharam Holiday

29.10.2016 Saturday Deepavali Holiday

31.10.2016 Monday Practical exam begins

03.11.2016 Thursday Odd Semester Last working day

Even semesters

01.12.2016 Thursday College reopens after winter vacation

13.12.2016 Tuesday Miladinabi Holiday

25.12.2016 Sunday Christmas Holiday

01.01.2017 Sunday New Year Holiday

13.01.2017 Friday Bohi festival Holiday

14.01.2017 Saturday Thamizhar Thirunal Holiday

15.01.2017 Tuesday Pongal Thirunal Holiday

16.01.2017 Monday Uzhavar thirunal Holiday

26.01.2017 Thursday Republic day Holiday

30.01.2017 Tuesday First Internal Exam starts

13.03.2017 Monday Second Internal Exam starts

08.03.2017 Wednesday Womens day

21.03.2017 Tuesday Practical exam begins

06.04.2017 Thursday

Founders Day/Even Semester Last

working day

11.04.2017 Tuesday Semester examination starts



Annexure – II

STUDENTS FEEDBACK ON QUALITY ASSURANCE

Parameters Very

Good

(%)

Good

(%)

Satisfactor

y (%)

Unsatisfac

tory (%)

Subject Knowledge of the Teacher 63.6 28.4 6.1 1.9

Teaching Skills 64.1 28.6 5.7 1.6

Interest created by the Teacher 66.8 24.7 8.5 -

Ability to explain the concepts clearly 65.3 31.2 3 -

Punctuality 62.1 22.2 12.9 2.8

Providing study material for the students 60.4 23.6 13.3 2.7

Ability to complete the syllabus on time 66.1 21.4 4.7 7.8

Evaluation of CIA/Projects/Seminars objectively 63.2 24.6 12.2 -

Giving individual attention to weak students 61.9 25.2 11.4 1.5

Availability of the teacher in and outside the class 66.9 20.5 10.1 2.5

Teacher comes with preparation to the class 68.3 24.6 4.1 3

Teacher treats the students impartially 69.9 17.4 11.2 1.5

Teacher's communication ability through English 63.1 20.7 10.3 5.9

The Teacher is a role model to me 62.8 23.6 8.2 5.4

Overall rating about the college 60.1 30.6 5.1 4.2

Buildings and classrooms 53.2 34.9 7.6 4.3

Library – Books –Journals accessibility 48.6 35.2 9.4 6.8

Basic Amenities –Drinking water, Toilets etc. 50.1 31.2 12.2 6.5

Students welfare –Cooperative stores, Canteen, etc. 46.4 39.8 11.3 2.5

College office student support services- like

scholarships, Certificates etc. 57.8 29.2 7.1 5.9



Annexure III

VALUE ADDED COURSES

1. Objective of the Practice To provide an opportunity to students to develop inter-disciplinary knowledge base and

to improve students’ employability skills

2. Need Addressed and the Context

The strategy adopted tries to bridge the perceived technical competency gaps of

students by providing training in employability enhancing technical subjects through

courses of 40 hours duration as a part of the curriculum. The value added courses

thus offered not only help the students to possess interdisciplinary skills but also

augment (promote; assist for) better employability prospects of graduates

3. The Practice

The duration of the each course is 40 hours and the classes are conducted after

the regular working hours of the college. Syllabus is prepared to cater the above said

objectives and is duely approved by experts from the industry. Need based Industry

oriented courses are conducted by various departments of the college and focus is on

developing the skill and employability of the Students. The students are evaluated

by Theory and Practical examination at the end of the program. Certificates are

given with the grade on successful completion of the Examination.

4. Evidence of Success

Number of Students placed through campus interviews has increased gradually

by the enhancement of their inter-personal skills and technical skills other than any

other Arts and Science Colleges in Erode district.

5. Resources

The exclusive study materials prepared by our faculty members. Students also gain

knowledge through practical classes and various other sources as per the guidance

given by the course co-ordinators.



Annexure III

Best Practices – COMMUNITY SERVICE

1. Objectives: The College aims at creating an awareness of social responsibility

amongst students to ensure that they become the proactive members of future India.

2. Need Addressed and the Context

The College has integrated community service work-study into the institution's overall

civic engagement mission and programs. It has established community service work-

study as an important component of campus community service programs and efforts.

3. The Practice

This practice has been made mandatory, a compulsory component of the curriculum.

Students are graded for the level of involvement and contribution. This can support

other campus service efforts as site coordinators, volunteer coordinators or assistants

in service-learning courses.

4. Evidence of success

Psychological benefits: life satisfaction, feeling good about oneself, and decreases

stress and depression. Social benefits: Engages students with the community, creates

special bonds with the population served, as well as increased social responsibility.

Cognitive benefits: Helps students to enhance their knowledge, earn new experiences,

and develop new skills.

5. Problem encountered and resources required

Financial resources : No separate funds are available to implement this practice.

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