CENTRES, SOCIETIES, DIRECTORATES AND CELLS

1. Bhubaneswar Behera Central Library

2. Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC)

3. Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education (DDCE)

4. Private Examination Cell

5. E-Governance Cell

6. NSS Bureau

7. Dr N.K. Sahu Museum

8. University Scientific Instrumentation Center

9. Sports Council

10. Internal Quality Assurance Cell

11. IT Infrastructure Facility (SUIIT)

12. Students Grievance Cell

13. SC/ST Special Cell

14. Anti-Ragging Cell

15. RTI Cell

16. Complaint Committee for Violence and Sexual Harassment against Women

17. Placement Cell

18. Students Advisory Cell

19. NET /GATE Coaching Cell

20. IAS Coaching Cell

21. UGC Coaching Center For SC,ST & Minorities Students

22. Cultural Society

23. Odisha Environmental Consciousness Society (OECS)

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BHUBANESWAR BEHERA CENTRAL LIBRARY

Established in the year 1968, Prof.Bhubaneswar Behera Central Library aims at selecting,

acquiring, storing, retrieving and disseminating information for the benefit of academic

community of Sambalpur University. The library has in its stock books, national and

international periodicals, reports and theses etc . It caters to the academic needs of the students,

researchers and teachers.

The Central Library has a Circulation Unit, Computer Centre, Internet-based Information

Facility, E-Journals‟ Unit, General Reference Books & PhD Theses Unit, Photocopying Unit,

and separate Reading Rooms for books, journals and back volumes Photocopying

The library has a holding of about 136811 books and access to over 5500 e-journals

through UGC - INFONET E-Journal Consortium . It has a stock of 16000 bound volumes and

2543 PhD dissertations besides about 200 CDs. It subscribes to 13 newspapers.

The Library has partially computerized its resources with the help of user-friendly library

software called SOUL. Bibliographic data for about 53000 books have already been entered into

the computerized database, and SOUL 2.0, the upgraded version of SOUL , has been installed.

The Library coordinates production of books and journals published by Sambalpur

University. Twenty volumes on local literature and culture in Odia,Sambalpuri-Kosali and

English have been brought out with the help of the library. It also helps the University in

bringing out Saptarshi an Odia literary quarterly .

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (HRDC)

The National Policy on Education (NPE) 1986 recognized the need for improving quality

of teaching at higher education through enhancing the motivation skills and knowledge of

teachers. In order to meet these objectives, the University Grants Commission (UGC) established

Academic Staff Colleges (ASCs) in various state and central universities of the country.

Accordingly, the Academic Staff College of Sambalpur University was established in the

year 2000. The UGC- Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University has been renamed as UGC

Human Resource Development Centre (UGC- HRDC), Sambalpur University, with effect from

1st April, 2015. It has successfully organized Refresher Courses, Orientation Programmes,

Short-term courses, Principals‟ conferences, etc.

The UGC- HRDC, Sambalpur University is run by the Director, with the assistance of a

Deputy Director and four secretarial staff. The HRDC, Sambalpur University, has well

developed infrastructure and a HRDC hostel with a capacity of 60 furnished rooms.

During the period 2010-11 to 2014-15, the UGC- HRDC, Sambalpur University has

conducted 50 Refresher Courses, 08 Orientation Programme, 02 Summer and Winter Special

Courses, 08 Short Term Programmes and one principal conference.

The UGC- HRDC,Sambalpur University also has introduced various innovative modules

in its programmes, such as classes on Yoga, pedagogy on improvement of undergraduate

teaching, value education, academic administration, research methodology, SPSS workshops,

environment management, restructure of course curriculum at under graduate level, ICT

components, seminar presentation, project work and evaluating best three participants, etc.

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DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

(DDCE)

Sambalpur University has established a Directorate of Distance and Continuing

Education (DDCE), headed by a Professor as Director, 4 Course Coordinators and an office with

17 ministerial staff. Established in 1998, the DDCE has a provision of 13 on- campus and 06 off-

campus courses, the details of which are given below.

On- Campus Courses (1)P.G. Diploma in Environmental Education and Management,

(2) P.G. Diploma in Industrial Safety and Health (3) MBA-3 years (4) P.G. Diploma in Remote

Sensing and GIS (5) P.G. Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism (6) P.G. Diploma in

Library Automation and Networking (7) P.G. Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management (8)

P.G. Diploma in Manuscript and Heritage Management (9) Certificate Course in Heritage in

Manuscript (10) P.G. Diploma in Industrial Chemistry (11) P.G. Diploma in Social Work and

HRD (12) P.G. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and (13) P.G. Diploma in Women Studies.

Off- Campus courses: (1) Bachelor in Computer Application (2) Master in Computer

Application (3) P.G. Diploma in Computer Application (4) Master in Business Administration –

2 Years (5) B.A. (Pass and Hons) – Under Semester System (6) B.Com (Pass and Hons)- Under

Semester System

PRIVATE EXAMINATION CELL

Only a small fraction of our population has the privilege of getting formal higher

education. Young people belonging to economically weaker section of the society are often

deprived of the opportunities of formal education. The University has established the private

examination Cell for such people and conducts for them examinations. The courses offered

through the Private cell are B.A. (Pass), B.Com (Pass), M.A. and M.Com.

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E-GOVERNANCE CELL

The e-Governance Cell of Sambalpur University has been running successfully since

2007. It comprises hardware, networking, software and internet provisions under the NMEICT

project. The University has networking of Star topology which involves networking of academic

buildings, administration block, hostels and residences The Hostels have Wi-Fi facilities as well.

Internet Connectivity has been provided to the academic and administrative areas,

including the hostels through 1gbps lease line connectivity through NMEICT project. .It uses a

University Management Software(UMS) having 6 modules , namely (i) FAS/ERP-Financial

Accounting System module , (ii) Payroll module, (iii) FAMS-Fixed Assets Management System

module, (iv) Admission Module , (v) Hostel module and (vi) The Module HRMS (Human

Resource Management System). All these modules are run by CYBEROAM.

The University has its own official website which has been hosted as www.sunv.ac.in. The

activities carried out by it are as follows:

On line filling up of forms for PG, M. Phil. and PhD

Online Registration of alumni

Online grievances and their solution

Online recruitment in non-teaching posts

E-tendering portal in the pipe line

Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN)

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NSS BEAUREAU

The NSS Bureau, Sambalpur University, operates in 143 affiliated colleges. It has 12300

volunteers in 246 units. It runs Regular Camping Programmes and Special Camping

Programmes, especially during vacation time.

The mission of National Service Scheme is to add a dimension of extension services to

the higher education system by orienting the students towards community service. The objectives

of the NSS Bureau are:

understand the community in which they work

understand themselves in relation to their community

identify the needs and problems of the communities and involve them in problem-solving

develop a sense of social and civic responsibility

find practical solution to individual and community problems

develop competence and learning to share responsibilities

gain skills in mobilizing community participation

acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude

develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters and practice national

integration and social harmony

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Dr. N.K. SAHU MUSEUM

The Department of History, which specializes in ancient history of Odisha, has a

Museum named after Dr Nabin Kumar Sahu,the then Professor of History in Sambalpur

University and famous historian. This Museum was founded by Dr N.K. Sahu in 1970, and since

then it has steadily increased its stock of invaluable ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, coins,

terracotta and brass artifacts, potteries, 19th

century armory , musical instruments, prehistoric

tools etc. Archeological specimens excavated from different parts of Odisha and Assam is also

part of its collection.The objectives of the museum are to (i)preserve and display the antiquities

representing the history and culture of Orissa, especially of Western Odisha,(ii) facilitate

research on History and Culture of Odisha (iii) provide teaching aid to the students and

researchers at the Department of History.

The University Museum comprises galleries for Archaeology (100nos), Epigraphy (23

nos.), Numismatics (678 nos.), Icons and Sculpture (245 nos.), Armory(43 nos.), Art &

craft(259 nos.), Portrait(64 nos.),. Tribal musical instruments (18 nos.), Palm leaf Manuscripts

(2500 nos.), Archival records (650 nos.)

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UNIVERSITY SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTATION CENTER

Sambalpur University has a University Scientific Instrumentation Centre (USIC), headed

by a Professor –in- Charge and run by technical staff. It provides effective and economical

services in the repair and maintenance of scientific/ electronic instruments of various laboratories

and electrical appliances of academic as well as administrative units.

SPORTS COUNCIL

Sambalpur University has a Sports Council to promote sporting culture among students

and help them stay physically healthy and fit. All hostels on Jyoti Vihar campus have various

recreational facilities of indoor games, and games like badminton and volley-ball etc. The Gents‟

hostels have a common ground for football and cricket. The Sports Council of the University

organizes sporting events among various colleges affiliated to the University. Under the aegis of

the Sports Council, the University conducts every year Inter-College and Intra-University

Tournaments of Athletics (Track and Field), Football Voleyball, Hockey, Judo,

Cricket, Badminton, Boxing, Kabaddi, Chess, Khokho, Archery, Swimming.

The following is the details of Sambalpur University players who have represented India

and made us proud.

1. Amit Rohidas : Junior India and Senior India Men Team

2. Susant Tiekey : Junior India and Senior India Men Team

3. Subod Kujur : Junior India Men Team

4. Sushil Xalxo : Junior India Men Team

5. Lilima Minz : Senior India Women Team

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INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

Sambalpur University has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell ( IQAC) in accordance with

the UGC guidelines for National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This Cell

ensures sustenance and enhancement of the quality of academic and administrative functioning

of the University. The primary objectives of IQAC are to conduct audit of the academic and

administrative performances at the micro and macro levels with a view to catalyzing reforms and

implementing various directives by the regulative educational agencies at the national and State

levels for proper academic growth of the University. The IQAC reviews the teaching and

research of individual teachers as well as the functioning of the Departments. It also takes into

account the students‟ feedback as to the performance of the teachers and functioning of the

Departments and the University as a whole while conducting the annual audits.

The IQAC has three external members on its committees. They have made valuable suggestions

from time to time. A few important are:

Emphasizing contacts to be made with some distinguished alumni and involving them in

the decision-making process of the University in various fields.

Encouraging young faculty members to apply for more number of Research Projects, to

apply for foreign fellowships/scholarships and improve their academic profiles.

Exploring new areas of university-industries interface

Intensifying efforts to preserve the bio-diversity of the region and promoting vigorously

its cultural heritage.

STUDENTS GRIEVANCE CELL

Sambalpur University has a Students‟ Grievance Redressal Cell ( SGC), which has been

constituted of six members ( 4 faculty members + Registrar, Sambalpur University and Advisor,

Students‟ Union. The SGC meets at least once in a month. Its functions are:

Listen to genuine grievances of the students / scholars and and transmit the same

to the respective university authority/ section for redressal.

Monitor action taken by the concerned authority/department on the

complaints/grievances

The University is planning to develop a web link of the SGC containing all

relevant information about its objectives and functioning.

SC/ST SPECIAL CELL

The University has a SC/ST Cell to facilitate disbursal of scholarships, free studentship to

various students of the socially and economically disadvantaged categories. The Cell keeps

liaison with the various departments of the University and also with the P.G. Council to ensure

that these special categories of students do not face any academic problem.

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ANTI-RAGGING CELL

The University has an Anti-Ragging Cell, which is constituted every year at the

beginning of the academic session. It comprises teachers from various Departments, officials

from the University Administration, Students‟ Representatives from all Departments as well as

all Hostels. This cell has its squad to prevent as well as examine cases of ragging in the

Departments and Hostels, and recommend appropriate disciplinary action against students guilty

of ragging.

RTI CELL

The University has formed a RTI Cell to deal queries and complaints about non-

compliance of queries under the Right to Information Act. The Cell has the Appellate Authority,

which is vested in a senior professor. The Cell has also a Public Information Officer (PIO) and

office staff. The RTI cell has dealt with as many as 1754 queries under Right to Information in

the last 5 years.

COMPLAINT COMMITTEE FOR VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL

HARASSMENT AGAINST WOMEN

The University has formed a Complaint Committee for Violence and Sexual Harassment

Against Women to stop gender-related oppression, and has created a special provision for the

victims of sexual oppression to lodge complaints electronically. The Committee as well as the

Departments sensitize the students towards gender discrimination and raise consciousness of the

students regarding sexual harassment at workplace. The Cell follows the students the Vishakha

guidelines in disposing of complaints relating to sexual harassment.

PLACEMENT CELL

The Department of Business Administration and Sambalpur University Institute of

Information Technology (SUIIT) have their Placement Cells. Both cells are run by the teachers-

in-charge and some students doing the liaison work between the departments and the recruiting

agencies. These cells take steps to conduct campus interviews of students of their and other

disciplines from time to time. SUIIT conducts Pre-placement training programmes. The Cells

have helped students get jobs in many companies/firms/banks etc. Some of them are, namely

Tech Mahindra, Infosys, IBM India, Wipro, India Infoline, L & T Ltd., ICICI Prudential, ING

Kotak, Yes Bank, HDFC Bank, other Nationalized Banks, Genpact, L&T Finance, Orissa

Mining Corporation, Action Iron & Steel, Jindal Steel, Arati Steel, ACC Cement, etc.

STUDENTS ADVISORY CELL

The Chairman, PG Council of Sambalpur University, constitutes the Students‟ Advisory

Cell by nominating a Professor as Advisor and an Assistant Advisor of the Students‟ Union. The

various students‟ bodies like Dramatic Society, Athletic Society, Students‟ Magazine, Debating

Society etc. are the constituents of the Cell, and each of these is headed Vice Presidents and

Associate Vice Presidents. The Students‟ Advisory Cell and its constituent units coordinate and

supervise the extra-curricular activities of the students.

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NET /GATE COACHING CELL

Sambalpur University helps the students acquire competitive edge in examinations

relating to professional and career pursuits. It has formed a NET/GATE Cell to offer coaching to

students preparing for the NET/GATE tests. 243 students have qualified for NET/GATE

examinations in the last four years.

IAS COACHING CELL

The University has also formed a Cell formed for IAS coaching. During the past five

years around 80 students have qualified UPSC, OPSC and other competitive examinations.

UGC COACHING CENTER FOR SC, ST & MINORITIES STUDENTS

Sambalpur university has a UGC Coaching Center for SC, ST & Minorities Students

headed by one Coordinator. The centre offers coaching to the students concerned in respect of

competitive examinations. Over 130 sessions of coaching have been conducted in 11 disciplines,

with participation level of students to the tune of 75%. Some sessions have been devoted to

Remedial Teaching in various subjects on case-to-case basis.

IT INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY (SUIIT)

Sambalpur University Institute of Information Technology (SUIIT) is the platform of IT

infrastructure of the University.

It has Computing and Networking Labs with CISCO equipment, Oracle programming

with SUN JAVA system.

The Labs are run by SUNFIRE X2250 servers, high configured systems, dedicated 24X7

broad band connection and many open source as well as commercial softwares.

SUIIT has virtual laboratories like MATLAB, SCI-LAB and LABVIEW are used in

SUIIT.

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CULTURAL SOCIETY

Sambalpur University has a Cultural Society that plays a major role in promoting the

cultural activities of the students by organizing events and competitions of dance, song and

drama at the inter-department, inter-college and inter-university levels every year. The Cultural

Society organizes the „Natya Jyoti Mahotsav‟ ( One-act play completion among the Postgraduate

Departments of Sambalpur university and also the affiliated colleges ) every year on the Jyoti

Vihar Campus. It has sent troupes to participate in the East Zone Theatre Festivals held in

Kolkata and to participate in Glory Fest at Puri.

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ODISHA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS SOCIETY (OECS)

A voluntary organization called Odisha Environmental Consciousness Society (OECS)

has been in existence in Sambalpur University since 1982 with its headquarters at the School of

Life Sciences and Society Registration Number SBL,174-10581-82. It has a broad-based

membership cutting across disciplinary boundaries. This Society has been actively engaged in

plantation, environment conservation, solid waste management, climate change, biodiversity and

eco-development related activities in schools, colleges and villages of the region.

The Society has published a good number of articles and books on different aspects of

environment such as air, water, soil, forest, flood and drought etc. It is worth mentioning that a

book titled Selected Topics on Environment, written in simple and lucid English for intermediate

level, has been published by this society. In addition, a book in Odia titled Pakshi Nirikshana

Pustak (The Bird-watching Handbook) has also been brought out. Two more volumes on

“Biodiversity” and Climate change are also in the pipeline.