Poojya Doddappa Appaji

Mahadasoha Peethadhipati, Sharnbasveshwar Samsthan,

Kalaburagi

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Poojya Matoshri Godutai Doddappa Appa

Poojya Dr. Sharnbaswappa AppajiMahadasoha Peethadhipati, Sharnbasveshwar Samsthan,

President, Sharnbasveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha, Kalaburagi

1. Poojya Appaji's vision2. Vision and Mission of the Institution3. The campus

a. Facilities availableb. Teaching rooms and computer labsc. Mentor systemd. Grievances Celle. Counselling Cellf. Gardeng. Placement Cell

4. Ancillary facilitiesa. Libraryb. Internal Assessment Test and Tutorials.c. General Knowledge test d. Examination schedulee. Medical check upf. Cafeteria

5. Fee structure6. Educational Tours7. Co-curricular activities

a. Cultural and literary activitiesb. Sports activitiesc. NSS and NCC activities

8. Teaching and Non-teaching faculty list9. Subjects offered10. Details of MA Journalism and Mass communication

If we are not free, no one will respect us -A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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Establishment

The Salient Features of our College

Foresightedness and inner drive have made our Sangha to commit itself to the cause of

women's education. Realizing the urgent need of women and their importance to the enrichment of

family & society in all fabrics of life, Mahadevi Girls School was started way back in the year 1934.

Similarly, number of schools and colleges have been started for the emancipation of women, and

fostering and nurturing them.

Godutai Doddappa Appa Arts & Commerce College for Women, was started in June 1973

in fond memory of Matoshri Godutai and pay her deepest respects and obiscience by way of giving

higher education of par excellence to women, and empower them to live independently with

enlightenment and vocation to pursue.

The newly built imposing edifice of our college is connoisseur's delight and an architectural

extravaganza. When on stands and stares at it, every look is a revitalization of one's soul. You pay a

visit to it, it exults you. It stands depicting & extolling the eternal beauty and refined tastes of

Appaji's deep & profound quint essence of arts & culture. Being situated on a lake side, it has a

sprawling spiritual campus rendered with aesthetically laid lawns & flower bearing nurseries and

plants. It evokes a profound sense of contentment. It's serene and peaceful ambience arrests the

attention of on lookers. It is a gift of Appaji to the 21st Century women to elevate herself to highest

rungs and echelons of life. Come & join this college, dare to dream and dream to become a lady like

Godutai, the noble soul.

?The college has a standing of 41 years.

?Faculty strength of over 30.

?Spacious and well furnished class rooms.

?A sprawling campus with garden & play ground.

?Accredited with 'B' by NAAC.

?Offers graduate programs in Arts, Commerce, Fine Arts including vocational courses.

?In house departmental library.

?Regular assignments are given, corrected and returned the same day for the special development

of the students.

Excellence is a continuos process and not an accident - A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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1. POOJYA APPAJI'S VISION

By the blessings of Poojya Dr. Appaji, the Godutai Degree College of

Arts And Commerce for Women was started. It was inspired by the life and

teaching of Godutai and guided by Dr. Appaji's vision. It provides a

comprehensive education in arts and commerce degree courses. It is the

most cherished dream of Appaji that our lady students should be spiritually

guided, intellectually stimulated, and morally upright and they should be socially committed then

only we can dream of building an ideal society and the nation. Appaji pleads that higher education

does not mean mere acquisition of degrees, it is something more. Along with fostering our

traditional values and culture, it should enable them to face any challenges in life in this era of

globalisation.

Education Philosophy:“Teaching and Learning not only for the sake of livelihood but also for the welfare of

humanity, thinking that serving humanity is serving god, is Kayaka Dasoha Philosophy of

Education” - Poojya Dr. Appaji

Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in - Leonardo Da Vinci

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2. VISON AND MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION

VISION: Excellence and Service

The institution works on the DASOHA PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

1. TEACHING AND LEARNING for the sake of livelihood is an ordinary life

2. TEACHING AND LEARNING, not only for sake of livelihood but also for the welfare of

others, is a good cultured life

3. CULTURE GIVES WHILE VULTURE SNATCHES, Vulture is animalistic and culture

humanistic

4. TEACHING AND LEARNING – not only for the sake of livelihood but for the sake of the

welfare of humanity, thinking that serving humanity is serving god, is KAYAKA AND

DASOHA PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION.

MISSION:

The College is committed to its mission in all endeavors. Our institution is based on the life

and message of Lord Sharnbasveshwar. In our institution we have adopted innovative method of

teaching. The following are the innovative methods,

1. INDEPENDENT THINKING – It is adopted by discourse method

2. INDEPENDENT WRITING - We give daily assignments and evaluate and give them back

on the same day. Writing makes man perfect.

3. INDEPENDENT SPEAKING - It is adopted by debating and discourse method.

4. INDEPENDENT LIVING – We teach value based education (Discipline, Sincerity and

Hard work) to face the challenges in the life, to serve not only her family, but also the whole

nation and mankind

– Poojya Dr. Appaji

Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever - Mahatma Gandhi

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3. THE CAMPUS:

The college is situated near Sharnbasveshwar Temple. There is an excellent access to go by autos and city buses

fly frequently. The college building is located in spacious site and there are well equipped classrooms. Hostel

facility is also available.

1. Facilities available in the campus

a. Well equipped infrastructure

b. Computer Lab

c. Sports and Gym Facility

d. Bank Service

e. Parking facility

f. Bus pass counter

g. Well equipped library

h. NSS and NCC units

i. Canteen facility

j. Drinking water facility

2. Class rooms and laboratories

We have computer laboratories for staff and students. More than 25 up dated computers with high speed

network are available. All can access internet free of charge within the library. We have well equipped

classrooms with smart boards.

3. Mentor System has been introduced in our college.

4. Grievance cell is functioning in our college.

5. Counselling, Red Cross Unit, Anti-ragging cell are functioning in our college.

6. Garden – The college has flowered with lush green meadows and gardens

7. Placement Cell – The College is in touch with local recruitment agencies to find suitable employment

opportunities for our students.

8. Coaching classes:

We conduct Yoga training camp for two weeks, sports coaching classes, remedial classes for weak students

and coaching classes for commerce students.

9. Workshops:

We conduct workshops on First Aid, Arthritis, Spoken English, and Personality Development etc.

The biggest Guru-Mantra is, never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you - Chanikya

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4. ANCILLARY FACILITIES

5. FEE STRUCTURE.-

6. EDUCATIONAL TOURS-

1. Library- A spacious reading room is available with reference books, internet facilities. The

facilities are available to the students, morning till the evening. Two UGC books are issued to

each student. The Book bank scheme is available for SC, ST, Minority and poor students.

Reference books and magazines cannot be loaned out. It is the duty of every student to return

the library books on time without causing any damage to them “NO DUE “form or clearance

certificate is essential before the annual examination. During the exam time library timings

will be extended.

Library with over 21537 Books, 36 Journals & periodicals, 6000 ejournals & 97000 ebooks.

2. Internal Assessment Tests and Tutorials, General Knowledge Tests will be conducted

regularly as per the schedule. As per the guidelines of Karnataka State women's university

Bijapur two internal assessment tests to be conducted in every semester. Class tests, tutorials,

General knowledge tests, seminar, assignments are part of teaching and learning process.

Poojya Dr. Appaji, the President of Sharnbasveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha, has given

instructions to give home assignments to students so that they can develop the art of writing.

The members of the teaching faculty follow it scrupulously.

3. Health Awareness programmes, medical check up will be conducted in our college.

4. Cafeteria- Separate refreshment rooms are set up for staff and students. Students are allowed

to visit to cafeteria during leisure time and consume healthy food.

Admission schedule and fees structure are followed in accordance with the guidelines given by

Karnataka State Women's University Bijapur.

Note-If there is any change that would be brought to the notice of the students

Students have to get permission from their parents in written form to undertake Educational

Tours and members of the staff will accompany the students in tour. The Industrial tour is the part

of curriculum. Students have to maintain discipline in tours.

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world - Malala Yousafzai

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7. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1. CULTURAL AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES

We encourage and support the students to bring out the hidden talents through various cultural

and literary activities. Cultural activities like dance, songs, skit, mime, drama, Fine arts, like

poster making, painting, rangoli, clay modelling, collage etc .will be held in the college.

Literary activities like debate, elocution, essay writing, quiz are organised in order to create

awareness and awakening among students of our tradition, customs and festivals of the region.

We organize “AVVA CULTURAL FESTIVAL” to sensitize students regarding the cultural

heritage of our region.

2. SPORTS

Gym facility is available in the college, coaching in different events of sports like Yoga,

Chess, Basket Ball, Volley ball and athletics etc. are offered. We encourage students to

participate intercollegiate and inter university tournaments held at different venues. Students

also take part in inter class and institutional competition.

3. NSS

We have two units A & B, students participate in NSS regular activities, annual special camp,

rallies, leadership camps, health awareness programs etc.

4. NCC

The students have the option to join the NCC to quench their young and enthusiastic spirit of

adventure. They can participate in number of activities as scheduled by NCC battalion. Our

NCC cadets get selected to participate in Republic Day parade held in New Delhi.

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education - Albert Einstein

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8. TEACHING STAFF AND NON TEACHING STAFF

TEACHING STAFFName Qualification Designation Department

GUEST FACULTY

Shri K.S. Naik M.A. Principal KannadaDr. N.S. Patil M.A. Ph.D Associate Professor EnglishSmt. Renuka S M.A. Associate Professor EnglishSmt. Savitri Jambaldinni M.A. M.Phil Associate Professor EnglishShri. Shridevi Harwal M.A. M.Phil Associate Professor EconomicsDr. Siddamma Guded M.Com Ph.D Associate Professor CommerceDr. Neelambika Sherikar M.A. Ph.D Associate Professor KannadaSmt. Mahananda D M.A Associate Professor KannadaSmt. Shantala B Appa M.A. Assistant Professor Fine ArtsShri. N.S. Hugar M.A. M.Phil Assistant Professor Political ScienceSmt. Uma Maheshwari M.Sc, PGDC Associate Professor StatisticsShri. Sureshkumar Nandagaon M.A. Assistant Professor HistoryDr. Seema Patil M.A. Ph.D Assistant Professor MusicShri. Revayya Vastradmath M.A. Assistant Professor MusicSmt. Janaki Hosur M.P.Ed Associate Professor Physical EducationSmt. Shashikala Purvant M.Lib Science Associate Professor Library

Smt. Sangeeta Gangane M.A. Lecturer Fine ArtsSmt. Veena Math M.A. Lecturer Fine ArtsMiss. Dimple Mehta M.B.A Lecturer CommerceSmt. Deesha Mehta M.Com Lecturer CommerceShri Iranna Swadi M.B.A Lecturer CommerceSmt. Sudha Lagshetty M.C.A. Lecturer CommerceMiss. Shashikala N M.A. Lecturer EconomicsShri. Siddalinga Reddy M.A. Lecturer EconomicsSmt. Shakuntala K M.A. Lecturer EnglishShri Revanasiddappa Hugar M.A. Lecturer MusicShri. Sangappa B M.A. M.COM LLM Lecturer Political scienceMiss Mahananda G M.A. Lecturer EcommerceShri. Krupa Sagar Gobbur M.A. Journalism Lecturer PG Journalism

Education is not received it is achieved - Albert Einstein

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Non Teaching Staff

Full Time

Part- Time

1, Smt. Vidya Reshmi, Superintendent

2, Sri. D.V. Anakal, Typist

3, Sri. R.S. Palekar, FDA

4, Smt. Meenakshi P Math, FDA

1, Smt.Anasuya Badiger, Computer Operator

2, Smt. Shashikala Para, Assistant Librarian

3, Sri. Hanmanth Kanni, Peon

4, Smt. Jayashree N, Peon

5, Smt. Savitri B Patil, Peon

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Educate a boy you educate an individual. Educate a girl you educate a community - Greg Mortenson

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9. SUBJECTS OFFERED

Languages

1. English

2. Kannada

3. Hindi

4. Additional English

Combination of subjects

Arts:

1. Economics, English, Political science

2. History Kannada Music

3. History Kannada Fine Arts

Commerce:

1. Financial Accounting I/II, Retailing Management, Enterprise Development Programme,

Economics,

2. Financial Accounting III/IV, Indian Financial System, Advertising, Modern Banking,

Computers in Business III/IV, Business Statistics, Insurance, Economics

3. Financial Management/Management Accounting, Income Tax, Cost Accounting, Principals &

Practice of HRM, Auditing, Economics, Business Law

Compulsory subjects for both commerce and arts I and II semester students

1. Indian Constitution/ Human Rights and Environmental Science.

Compulsory subjects for arts III and IV Semester

1. Personality Development and Communication Skills/Communicative English

The roots of education is bitter but the fruit is sweet - Aristotle

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10. M.A. JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Achievements of the Department

The media has undergone major changes in

the modern world. The growth of electronic and

print media is so rapid and fast expanding that the

world has become smaller and global village

concept has become reality. The department was

started in the year 2009-10 which is affiliated to

Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur.

Our students have secured cent percent

result from last four years. During 2010-11 Kum. th thAshwini B Reddy and Kum. Sunita B Patil have secured 4 and 5 rank respectively Kum. Asharani.

rdB Sulekar reaped 3 rank in the year 2011-12.

Most of the students who have completed PG course are serving in print and electronic media

as lecturers and also as PRO in different organizations.

A well equipped library consisting of leading regional and national news papers magazines

and various reference books is setup. We have TV studio with latest editing software. Our students

do participate in various inter collegiate sports competition. Two of our students represented inter

university chess tournament held at Kanpur and Vellore. The PG. Department has dedicated and

experienced staff.

Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom - George Washington Carver

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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela

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Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey