DIOCESAN SOCIETY OF EDUCATION’S
Rosary College of Commerce & Arts
Navelim, Salcete, GoaRe-accredited by NAAC with Grade 'A' CGPA Score of 3.21 on a 4 point
scale(Minority Institution under Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution)
TheAnnual Quality Assurance
Report of
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
For the Academic Year 2015—2016
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC[2015–2016]
Part – A1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
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0832–2736864 / 2701564
Rosary College of Commerce and Arts
Navelim
Salcete
Goa
403707
Rev. Dr. Simão R. Diniz
http://www.rosarycollege.org/AQAR2015-16.doc
99201538
EC/PCRAR/56/81; dated 16–09–2011
12045
Asst. Prof Alison Dias e Quadros
9822124121
0832–2736864 / 2701564
www.rosarycollege.org
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period1 1st Cycle B+ – 2005 5 years2 2nd Cycle A 3.21 2011 5 years3 3rd Cycle4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY
1.8 AQAR for the year
1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC
i. AQAR 2011-12 submitted to NAAC on 18.12.2013
ii. AQAR 2012-13 submitted to NAAC on 11.01.2014
iii. AQAR 2013-14 submitted to NAAC on 02.03.2015
iv. AQAR 2014-15 submitted to NAAC on 21.12.2015
1.10 Institutional StatusUniversity State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution 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
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12/07/2007
2015-2016
1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
* UG and PG^ Business Administration and Business Administration (Travel & Tourism)
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University
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
*Applied and was shortlisted among 243 colleges in India for presentation at UGC, New Delhi, in January 2016.
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 ^Including Principal and Administrator
2.5 No. of Alumni
2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives
3
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Computer Applications
*
*
1
1
4
7
Goa University
3^
1
2.7 No. of Employers / Industrialist
2.8 No. of other External Experts *Same as at item 2.7
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff /Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
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Two Half Day Seminars on the theme Innovations and Best Practices in the context of NAAC Parameters on 8th and 9th October, 2015.
One Day Faculty Development Programme on the theme ‘PBAS/API/CAS and NAAC Re-accreditation’.
One Day Staff Enrichment Programme (for teaching and non-teaching staff) on the theme ‘Towards Excellence and Good Health’
1*
1
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3
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18
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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
Plan of Action Achievements
Details provided in Annexure I Details provided in Annexure I
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
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Monitored ongoing/new academic/curricular/extracurricular activities of the College.
Monitored administrative activities. Introduced quality-checks and reforms. Helped make campus disabled friendly. Monitored the use of infrastructure for the purpose of securing optimisation. Facilitated upkeep of infrastructure. Organised Faculty Enrichment Programme for teaching staff. Organised Staff Enrichment Programme for teaching and non-teaching staff. Facilitated the conduct of induction and orientation programmes (on examinations
and Project Paper etc.) for new faculty members. Prepared AQAR for 2015–16, besides preparing a Tentative Plan for 2016–17. Prepared Action-Taken / Compliance Report in terms of the Plan of Action
submitted by the IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. Had a Interactive meeting with International Students of the College as well as from
other colleges in Goa. Organized a mock Fire Drill for students to acquaint them with the use of fire
extinguishers. Organised for the staff seminars / programmes (see item at Sr. No. 2.13).
Report was placed before the Management. Details of action taken for the previous
year have been made available in Annexure I.
Part – BCriterion – I1. 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
PhDPG 1 5# 1UG 5 3 2*PG DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaDiplomaCertificate 3 1## 3 4Others 2 2 2
Total 11 6 9 8
Interdisciplinary 3^ 3^ 3^Innovative
# Started PG programmes in Economics, Sociology, History, Computer Application (MCA) and Tourism Management (MTM) through Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) with effect from July 2015.## Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) through IGNOU.* BBA (Travel & Tourism) and BCA^ BBA, BBA (T&T) and BCA are the programmes considered as interdisciplinary since they both involve papers / subjects belonging to two or more domains.
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open optionsFull flexibility with regards to curriculum in case of BBA and BBA (T&T) programmes and in two elective papers in the BCA programme; for other programmes limited flexibility on account of mandatory guidelines/statutes of Goa University.
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
*Including two which are on ‘Term’ basis.
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI) *See Annexure II.
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Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 6*
Trimester –
Annual –
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
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While there was no revision / updation of syllabi in the self-financed programmes, there were also no changes introduced in the aided programmes (Arts and Commerce) since changes were deferred by a year by Goa University on account of the proposed introduction of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
Yes; (i) Received permission from Goa University for establishment of a Research Centre in Economics from 2016-17.(ii)Received permission from IGNOU for the setting up of Study Centre in the College to carry on PG programmes in Economics, Sociology and History, besides MCA and MTM, in addition to a Certificate course in Tourism Studies(CTS) with effect from the July 2015 cycle.
Criterion – II2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
35 22 13 --- ---
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
*Including the Principal
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
Professors Others(on lecture
basis)Total
R V R V R V R V R V
28 --- --- --- --- --- 12 --- 40 ---
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
* Inclusive of In-House visiting faculty.
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:*
No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/
5 6 32Presented papers 4 3 --Resource Persons -- 1 3
*Including Consultations, Seminars and Workshops.
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
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The College has adopted a number of processes to make teaching-learning student-centric. Some of the initiatives taken include the following:
Computer Assisted Learning. Conduct of Aptitude tests (BCA/BBA) to assess ability of students to pursue courses. Live streaming/screening of Union Budget presentation; debate on the same thereof. Provided free copies of Union Budget edition of national daily The Times of India to
each student or class. This helped students to know the finer nuances of the Union Budget.
To bridge the knowledge gap of students and enable them to know more than the syllabi, introduced additional programmes and courses like SAP (ERP).
Conduct of Orientation on Project Paper for the newly appointed faculty and Third Year students of B.A., B.Com and BCA programmes.
Conduct of Orientation Programme on scheme of exams for all FY-BA/BCom/BCA students.
48* 28
6*
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
With effect from the academic year 2014–15, 100% of the assessed answer books were re-checked instead of 50% done earlier.
Conduct of class-wise Orientation Programme on the Examination Pattern for the students of B.A/B.Com/BCA programmes.
Conduct of Orientation Programme on the Scheme of Examinations for newly appointed faculty.
To ensure quality, question papers of Intra-Semester Assessment and Semester End Examination of the B.A./B.Com./BCA/M.Com programmes, scrutinized first by the respective HOD, followed by the Examination Committee and IQAC.
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Organisation of seminars including students’ seminars/workshops (27 students’ seminars/workshops were organised during the year).
Initiative of ‘My Job, My Hobby’ wherein an alumnus who is doing well is invited to the College to share experiences with the students on job prospects and market requirements.
External faculty, experts and personnel from the industry are invited to deliver guest lectures.
Organisation of field trips and study tours, within and outside the state to places and institutions of importance to get first hand knowledge (example: visit to RBI & BSE).
Audio facility (with speakers) was made available in class-rooms of self-financed programmes
Audio-video facility provided for private study in the library. Students were exposed to experiential learning through Case Studies and industry
internships. Learning was also enhanced through videos, films and evidence based data. Deputing students to participate in academic events organised at the state and national
level added to their learning potential. Organising/participating in various entrepreneurship promotion workshops/training
sessions/competitions for students. Organising book exhibitions (03) wherein faculty/students, besides being exposed to
various publications were also encouraged to select books for purchase. Catalogues of books are made available so that teachers and students on going though
the same can submit their requirements for purchase. College has 11 in-house publications which provide a platform for students to express
their thoughts and improve their writing skills. Results of supplementary exams were declared before commencement of classes so
that students do not miss lectures.
Conduct of Special/Remedial classes for students. Timely declaration of results. Conduct of online ISA by the Department of Computer Applications. Immediate conduct of Supplementary Examination in the month of May 2016 for students
having backlog papers and desirous of seeking admission to the Vth Semester. FYBBA and FYBBA (T&T) students were provided orientation on continuous evaluation
in the beginning of the academic year.
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop*Members on Boards of Studies**Syllabus revision^One faculty was member of the Academic Council
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students* Calculated on the basis of total lectures attended to total lectures engaged.
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:
Title of the Programme
Total no. of
students appeared
Division
Distinction I II III Pass %
Commerce 263 23 107 95 26 95.44%Arts 119 28 52 29 6 96.64%Computer Application 61 21 19 17 01 95.08%
Business Administration 48Grade B: 39Grade C: 04Grade D: 02
91.66%
Business Administration – Travel & Tourism
26Grade B: 20Grade C: 01
80.76%
M.Com 32
Outstanding: -A : 10B : 17C : 03
93.75%
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
Student-Teacher Evaluation. Organising training sessions/seminars/workshops. Teaching Plans Syllabus Completion Reports. Rechecking of Project Paper reports and Question Papers (and making corrections
thereof if necessary).
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86.29 % *
7* 2** 1^
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted
Refresher courses ---
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme ---
HRD programmes ---
Orientation programmes 04
Faculty exchange programme ---
Staff training conducted by the university ---
Staff training conducted by other institutions 02
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. ---
Others (conducted at the College level) : 170
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 18 1 01* 8
Technical Staff --- --- --- 2*Post of Librarian
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber --- --- --- ---Outlay in Rs. Lakhs --- --- --- ---
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted(i.e. proposal
submitted to UGC)Number 1 --- --- 2*Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 95,000/- ^ --- --- 3,55,000/-
*Proposal forwarded for two minor research projects to UGC; response awaited^Actual expenditure incurredRs.55,964/-
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Publication of in-house multi-disciplinary peer reviewed research journal GYANA –Vol. X(1) with ISSN number.
Assisting aspiring writers and researchers with research design, analysis, style-sheets etc.
Conducted orientation sessions for faculty members, TYBA/BCom/BCA students (9th
and 10th July 2015) on how to prepare good [research oriented] Project Reports. Purchase of additional research books and journals for the Library including
international journals. Deputing faculty to attend seminars / workshops on research, research methodology,
research tools, research statistical packages etc. Conducting special training sessions with hands-on experience primarily for Third
Year students on ‘Basic Uses and Applications of the Statistical Package SPSS’ from 28th to 30th September, 2015.
To promote research, while at the same time giving incentive to researchers, complimentary copies of College publications / publications of faculty members were handed to institutions / libraries.
Organised book exhibitions (03 in number) to provide exposure to faculty/students, and to purchase copies for library on the basis of their recommendations.
Support was provided to students / researchers from other institutions as well in terms of access to library books and/or collecting data (for purposes like preparation/submission of dissertation).
Provision of seed money for publication of research papers in peer reviewed journals. Reimbursement of travel expenses for research presentations made outside the state. Payment of registration fees to attend research oriented seminars and programmes
(and also programmes where research presentations were made).
3.4 Details on research publications
International National OthersPeer Review Journals 10 05 ---Non-Peer Review Journals --- --- ---e-Journals 02 --- ---Conference proceedings 01 01 ---
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
*h-index in the context of an individual (Dr. Savio P. Falleiro) as provided by Google Scholar.
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
* The College has spent Rs. 30,379 towards expenses for publishing the ISSN numbered peer reviewed research journal GYANA, XI(1).
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No. * Including one paper/article in an ISBN numbered book.
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)
*Applied and was shortlisted among 243 colleges in India called for publication at UGC, New Delhi, in January, 2016.
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Nature of the Project DurationYear
Name of thefunding Agency
Total grantsanctioned
Received
Major projectsMinor ProjectsInterdisciplinary ProjectsIndustry sponsoredProjects sponsored by the University/ College
*
Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)
Any other (Specify)Total
---
0.183–9.228
---
3.7001 2* 2
---
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*
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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution*
*Inclusive of full day Workshops /Seminars/Events^One workshop sponsored by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Goa.
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations * International National Any other * Including those to host entrance tests
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 College
Total
* Though the College does not keep any fixed budget, it nevertheless provides whatever financial assistance that may be needed to promote research. Accordingly, the College provides seed money to publish papers in peer reviewed journals, besides reimbursing registration fees and travel expenses (outside state) for presenting research papers. The figure shown of amount spent on research includes amount spent on the publication of the research journal GYANA.
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.
^ Both pertain to Dr. Savio P. Falleiro, (i) Two research papers were listed among the ‘Most widely read research papers of the month’ by SAGE Journal of Health Management and SAGE Journal of Developing Societies; and (ii) Book published and distributed internationally was rated as No 1 Bestseller in its category by Amazon.
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them
*No students were registered as permission was received only at the end of the year for the setting up of Research Centre in Economics
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
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Level International National State University CollegeNumber --- 3 4 --- ---Sponsoring agencies --- 1^ --- --- ---
Type of Patent Number
National Applied ---Granted
International Applied ---Granted
Commercialised Applied ---Granted
Total International
National State University Dist College
2 1^ 1^ --- --- --- ---
5
--- 0.85*
0.85
2
*
Not applicable
Rs. 0.4 lakhs
3
1 58
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3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)*
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
* College has five Research Scholars; during the year 2015–16 none were receiving Fellowships. Seed money was made available by the College to the Research Scholars.
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
^ Figures pertain to total participation in different events..* Figures pertain to total participation in different events; of these students, while 1participated in 8 events, 1 participated in 7 events and 1 in 6 events The number of students participating is less due to the fact that F.Y. students were not allowed to attend camps in 2015-16.
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
* The Mahila Panchayat Award for outstanding contribution to Swacch Bharat Mission.
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
* Ms. Deeksha Borkar was awarded the Best Cadet in Goa for the year 2015.
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Organised various drives/rallies in the community including ‘Basic Commodity’ drive. Organised various environment protection and waste management related activities
including: (i) tree plantation drive, (ii) empty milk packets collection drive, (iii) plastic collection drive, and (iv) beach cleaning drive (v) poster and essay competitions
Providing computer laboratory and infrastructure facilities to students of Nano Nagle school (a school in the locality primarily catering to the needs of economically underprivileged and marginalised students – slum students). This initiative has provided practical and hands-on experience to 25 students.
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The NSS Unit organised a special Christmas programme for underprivileged children of Davorlim - Dicarpale Village (inclusive of games, entertainment, prizes and refreshments).
Seven days residential camp at St. Anthony’s High School, Galgibaga. Activities conducted during the time included: cleanliness drive, Swachh Bharat Drive (street play), visit to the villages, sports for villagers and, conduct of socio-economic survey of the residents of the locality.
Cleaning of Dicarpali, a ward adopted by the College. AICUF Cell visited the Colvale Prison to conduct a value based programme (4 th
September 2015). The Society of St.Vincent De Paul visited Valentina’s Little Heaven an orphanage in
Colva (1st October 2015) and the orphanage Trust of Nano Nagle School on 18th
December 2015. The Department of BBA undertook a Beach Cleaning Drive on 18th November, 2015. The AICUF Unit visited Lar de Santa Terezinha, Margao, on 16th December, 2015. The TY/SYBBA students visited Nazareth Home for the Aged on 12th December and
21st December 2015 respectively. The Department of BBA T&T and the TYBBA students in collaboration with the
Village Panchayat of Davorlim organised a cleanliness drive in the village on 28 th
January, 2016. AICUF Cell organised an All Goa Inter-Collegiate Bible Quiz (11th February 2016). Prayer service by AICUF Cell at Carmelite Monastery, Margao (26th February 2016). Lenten Retreat on the theme The Cross was organized by the AICUF Unit and Purity
Cell in collaboration with Faith Works on 14th March, 2016. The Health Cell organised a Free Medical Camp for the community in collaboration
with Holy Family Trust and Sun Pharma.
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created
Source of Fund
Total
Campus area …(plot area) …(carpet / built up area)
6,609.65 m2
5,420.56 m2--- --- 6,609.65 m2
5,420.56 m2
Classrooms 38 ----- ---- 38
Laboratories 14 14
Seminar Halls 03 03No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 10 lakh) during the current year.
50$
Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
21.87 lakhs
Mgt./UGC/ Self
Financed programmes
Others^ 7.82 lakhs
Mgt./UGC/ Self
Financed Programmes
*Including Committee/Conference Hall.^Furniture and computer software, printers, scanners, tabs, etc.$Fifty computers were newly purchased to upgrade the existing ones
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 10438,66,869
8135,31227
185613,98,096Reference Books 577 363 940
e-Books* --- --- ---Journals 62 1,01,440 3 8,425 55^ 1,09,865e-Journals* 07 36,350 --- --- 07 39,910$
Digital Database 01 5,000 --- --- 01 5,725$
CD & Video 648 19430 31 1,500 679 20,930Others (specify): Magazines
48 23,865 1 250 41^ 24,115
*In addition to the figures provided, the College also subscribes to INFLIBNET.^ The fall in figure is on account of discontinuation of subscription / closure of publications.$Prices of some journals / N-List Database had increased during the year.
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Administration and library are computerised. Admissions procedure is computerised; so
also the database and profile of students.
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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
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Existing 326* 11 2 Mbps 1 1 14 21 81
Added 11 --- --- --- --- --- --- 45
Total 337* 11 2 Mbps 1 1 14 21 129^
*Fifty systems were upgraded.^Includes CCTV (52), photocopier (1), speakers (3), scanners (3), Wi-fi Units (4), projectors (6), kindles (4), tablets (11), headphones (40), T.V. (1), printer (1), Portable HDD(2), Projector screen (1)
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total:
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For computer/internet access etc. purchase of software/hardware: Rs. 1.22 lakhs SAP (ERP) training/programme for students Summer course in Tally for B.Com students Training for final year BBA (Travel & Tourism) students on ‘Travelport Galileo GDS
Basic Course’ software (through formal agreement with Calleo Distribution Technologies Pvt. Ltd.).
Besides 11 laboratories providing computer/internet access (internet access is made available throughout the day through dedicated 2MBPS leased line), 10 additional computers are available in the library for the benefit of students.
College has intranet facility for the purpose of uploading of notes by teachers for the benefit of students.
Abbyy Fine Reader (OCR software for visually impaired students) NVDA software for screen reading for visually impaired.
6.75
2.66
11.73
2.00
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 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 *Not possible to put a figure since many local students have enrolled in the College after passing from Central/other state Boards; also, many students whose native place is in other states, have been residing in Goa for a relatively long-time.
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 1:1.41 Dropout %: <0.4%* * Including UG and PG
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UG PG Ph.D. Others
1662 78 --- ---
No %585 33.62
No %1155 66.38
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged
Total
1433 21 164 106 03 1727 1441 19 164 114 02 1740
Information about services provided on the College Prospectus and Handbook. Orientation cum Awareness Programme conducted for students and parents at the
time of admission. Distribution of handbills, posters to other educational institutions and parishes. Announcements in Churches and Chapels on Sundays and other days. Display of notices regarding Scholarships, Freeships and other forms of assistance,
on Notice Board, Posters, Banners and Website. Awareness through Mentorship Programme of the College. Announcements on Public Address System.
Records maintained by Examination Committee and Administrative Office. Monitoring of students' academic progress, attendance and overall performance by
class teachers and mentors. Regular monitoring of students attendance by the subject teachers and the Attendance
Committee. Records maintained by respective Departments regarding progress of their students Regular follow-ups by the Principal.
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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
*In addition to these figures data/information involving other students placed on/off-campus are not available since many were contacted directly by companies/organisations at a later stage through the database. It also needs to be mentioned that many students did not opt for the jobs offered, either on account of the nature of the job offered or due to interest for pursuing higher studies.
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On Campus Off Campus
Number of Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
4 240 50* 2
Coaching facilities for the following are provided in the College: (i) CPT; (ii) UPSC
(IAS prelims); (iii) SAP (ERP) (iv) Bank Coaching; (v) NET/SET Coaching
The College provides professional Counselling and Career Guidance for students. With regards to Counselling, an external professional was appointed by the College, with the Counsellor being available twice a week on every Monday and Wednesday. Formal counselling was done for 32 students, besides informal sessions for many others. Besides the professional external counsellor, the Principal of the College (who is also qualified for professional counselling) and faculty members of the Dept. of Psychology are also involved in counselling. The Principal provides counselling services to members of the community as well (about 205 members were provided such counselling services).
With regards to Career Guidance, experts from the industry were invited to interact with the final year students in particular on the various career options. Besides Career Guidance, job training was also provided to students. A total of 584 students (based on total attendance during various sessions) availed of the benefit of career guidance.
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5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level^Students participating at all levels including intra-college level; ` individually’ the number of students is 228.*Figures based on number of events participated in.
No. of students participated in cultural events*
State/ University level National level International level*Inclusive of participation in academic events having cultural events as sub-events.
^Including students who participated in multi-events; head-wise total number of students participation: 291
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports: State/ University level National level International level
*Total number of students receiving medals in events including team events; total events where these medals/events were won:22.
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
*Total number of students receiving medals in events including team events; total events where these medals/events were won: 9 (state level); 1 (national); head-wise number of students winning medals: 58.
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Talk on Vocation Life for the girl students delivered by Sr. Faustina and Sr. Jasmine; 11th August, 2015
Bookmark Competition on the theme “Prevention of Gender Based Discrimination”; 24th September 2015 (9 students)
Distribution of leaflets regarding on Sexual Harassment – September 2015 Session on entrepreneurship for Third Year Students (girls- students); 19th January,
2016 Talk on the topic “Culture of Life”;20th January 2016 Intra-College Competition on the theme “Violence Behind Closed Doors” ; 3rd
February 2016 (39 students) Students Seminar on “A Cultural Crime: Dowry System”; 9th February, 2016 Talk on “Towards Gender Equality: Role of Men and Women”; 11/02/2016 Talk on “Breast and Cervical Cancer”; 16/02/2016 Session on Self Defence Techniques ; 27/2/2016 (29 students) Talk on “Legal aspects of Ragging” to mark Women’s Day Celebrations;8/3/2016- 55
students Self Defence classes for the female students of the College;15th &16th March 2016 Talk on “Sustainable Menstrual Options” for the female Staff;16th April 2016 Certificate Summer Course on Cooking; 25th to 27th April, 2016
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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of students Amount
Financial support from institution 14 Rs. 39,060/-
Financial support from government 146 # Rs. 33,02,897/-
Financial support from other sources 20^ Rs. 67,110/-^
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions
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#Amount received by 01 student is not known.^Amount received by 12 students; details of remaining 08 students are unavailable as they would get the same at a later day through direct money transfer.*Two gold medals were won at international meets; one in Karate and one in Sqay Martial arts; one was national level silver medal in Karate.
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: Nil
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Criterion – VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 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
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Vision: An Educative Community marked by Justice, Cooperation and Integrity.
Mission: To empower young women and men specially the underprivileged as responsive
citizens through Holistic Education.
Deputing faculty for curriculum development workshops. Faculty members as Boards of Studies (BOS) members contribute towards
curriculum development. Principal as Chairman of BOS in MA programme in Wellness Psychology
contributed to curriculum development. Dr. Savio P. Falleiro (Head, Department of Economics) was appointed as
Convenor of a Special Committee appointed by the BoS to prepare various UG/BA level papers in Economics, on account of the proposed implementation of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) by Goa University.
Faculty of the BBA/BBA (Travel & Tourism) programme design curriculum on a need basis (University Statutes governing these programmes permit regular curriculum development/‘updation’).
Technology has been regularly up-graded for the purpose of enhanced teaching-learning (TL) processes; all classes have mounted LCD projectors.
Faculty is deputed to attend seminars and workshops related to improved TL methods.
Students are encouraged and deputed to attend/participate in seminars and also present papers.
Programmes including Faculty Enrichment Programme were organised to promote improved TL.
Student-teacher evaluation involving all students provided inputs to point out weaknesses and improve TL.
New journals including international and e-journals were purchased; also three different book exhibitions were organised to provide an opportunity to faculty/students to gain first- hand knowledge of new books in their areas of study (those which were short-listed by students/faculty were later purchased).
Yes, a software designer has designed a custom-made MIS for the College as per its needs; the new MIS will be implemented shortly.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
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Notices were displayed and announcements made in advance with regard to all examination related activities.
Orientation on the examination system/scheme was provided to First Year students.
Orientation on examination system was given to new faculty members. Rechecking of assessed answer books was done (100% of the answer-books
were rechecked). Facility for verification/revaluation was announced, and provided for, as per
University guidelines. To improve performance of students during examinations and eliminate
defects and inaccuracies, proof-checking of all question papers was done prior to the final bulk printing of papers for the purpose of improving the overall quality of papers.
To enable students with backlog to rejoin classes along with all others, exams and evaluations of the supplementary exams are completed in a manner that the entire process is complete before commencement of the new semester/academic year.
Research and Development (R&D) was encouraged and promoted in various ways including: (i) publishing numerous in-house publications including the ISSN numbered peer reviewed multi-disciplinary journal GYANA, Vol XI(1); (ii) deputing faculty to attend R&D related workshops and training programmes; (iii) purchase/subscription of journals/books including e-journals; (iv) encouraging publication in journals through assistance of the R&D Committee; (v) conducting surveys; (vi) scrutiny of Project Paper Reports of all Final Year students for quality checks; (vii) conducted orientation programmes related to Project Paper for all Third Year BCom/BA/BCA students (programme open to faculty members engaging Project Paper lectures as well) on various dimensions/parameters involved in writing a good project; (viii) organising training sessions with hands-on exposure primarily for Third Year students on ‘Basic Uses and Applications of the Statistical package SPSS’; (ix) assisting faculty in the conceptualisation and preparation of research papers and proposals for Minor Research Project; (x) deputing faculty to attend and present papers at international, national and state level seminars and workshops. Regular additions in terms of books and journals in the library. Purchase of computers/laptops, tablets and kindles LCD projectors in all class-rooms; Wi-fi facility throughout the campus. Provision of intranet facility. Use of CMS. Purchase of Braille Software (Abbyy Fine Reader) NVDA software was made available for the benefit of blind students
Organised State and College level seminars (including Students’ Seminars which themselves were 27 in number) and workshops to enhance experiential learning.
The Library is spacious and well equipped. In addition the Library has the following facilities: (i) extended time/hours (beyond regular class timings); (ii) online facility; (iii) regular hours even on Saturdays; and (iv) Library (Advisory) Committee. The generator facility available in the College is extended to the Library. The qualifications and experience of the Librarian (PhD degree holder with experience in the Government Central Library) facilitates enhanced teaching learning.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
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The Management firmly believes in effective Human Resource Management. Accordingly, before the commencement of the academic year itself the institution organises a special orientation called as Induction Programme for the newly appointed faculty members to orient them in the ways of the working of the institution. Additionally, on regular occasions faculty are encouraged and deputed to participate/attend workshops/seminars/courses as well as to present papers. The Management representatives too interact with the staff whenever required.
Faculty and staff recruitment has been done as per the guidelines of UGC, Goa University, Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa and the Management. Details of faculty and staff recruitment during the year 2015–16 have already been given separately in this report.
Effective interaction and collaboration with industry is maintained in the following ways: Experts from industry are invited to deliver sessions to students (in case of BBA
and BBA-Travel & Tourism a total of 45 external experts - most from the industry engaged sessions).
Students as part of the curriculum, regularly undergo on-field industry training. This helps obtain valuable interactive feedback.
Various programmes like Business Plan Competitions organised through (in)direct collaboration of the industry, and interactive inputs of experts from industry, enabled students to understand the requirements of the industry. College has a MoU with GCCI and I Create initiative for entrepreneurship training/development. The College also has a MoU with the Centre of Incubation and Business Acceleration (CIBA) for the purpose of encouragement of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Collaborations with industry have been taken up for the purpose of training staff and students (example CIBA, Galileo and Amitech / SAP).
Faculty regularly visit the industry to get feedback regarding course content, student product, requirements of the industry etc.
The BBA (T&T) collaborates with Gesto Culinary and Hospitality Academy for skill based courses conducted by Ministry of Tourism ITDC.
PG students visit every year institutions/organisations like BSE, SEBI and MPT as part of their study.
Students are sent to do industry based assignments (in case of BBA/BBA-T&T programmes).
Inter-Collegiate events organised and attended by students gives them exposure to various market and industry trends.
6.3.9 Admission of Students
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To bring in transparency, promote equity and create better awareness, with regards to admissions/education, the following steps were implemented during the year: Programmes offered were publicized through presentations (by faculty
members) and display of posters/distribution of fliers in various institutions in the catchment area of the College.
Programmes offered by the College were publicized on local newspapers, fliers, banners, websites and posters.
Announcements of programmes offered were made in neighbouring Parishes. To bring in transparency and quick access, followed an on-line system of
admissions. To recognise merit and good performance green channel facility was provided
to those who secured minimum 60% marks at the Std. XII exams (70% for Vocational students).
In case of the BCA and BBA programmes, in addition to the online procedure, students were required to go through entrance tests as well.
To bring equity in education and increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio, no student was denied admissions on account of incapacity to pay fees. For achieving the above, the following measures were adopted: (i) provision of facility to pay fees in instalments; (ii) through scholarships /freeships fees of deserving students were cleared; (iii) facilitated educational loans through banks; and (iv) for those who could not pay fees at the time of admissions, admissions were confirmed on the payment of a token sum etc.
Students were provided admissions irrespective of caste, religion, region, gender, socio-economic-cultural background, physical/mental disability.
International students were admitted directly through collaboration with ICCR. NRI students opting for the BBA and BBA (T&T) programmes are admitted
without entrance test through the special quota facility available.
6.4 Welfare schemes for:
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Yes* Goa University No^Administrative No No
*For the BBA, BBA (Travel & Tourism) and BCA programmes^Presently internal audit is done by the IQAC; in case of BBA and BBA (T&T) the faculty do an informal internal audit.
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
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Teaching
Advance salary (on account of delay in government salary); reimbursement of tuition fees of children, medical reimbursements, discount on BSNL phone bills, loans on PF and LTC (all as per available provisions of government); health check-ups; Christmas fellowship lunch; picnic; free internet connectivity, etc
Non teaching
Medical reimbursements, reimbursement of tuition fees of children, discount on BSNL phone bills, loan facility and LTC (all as per available provisions of government); health check-ups; availability of microwave (for warming food) and percolator; Christmas fellowship lunch; picnic; etc.
Students
Scholarships and freeships; facility of payment of fees in instalment; remedial/special classes; training for competitive exams; fire drill for safety/emergencies; filtered and cooled drinking water on all floors; common-room for girl students; counselling services; medical assistance when needed through professionals; payment of doctors fees and purchase of prescribed medicines; free internet connectivity (wi-fi); Convenience Counter within the campus for health, sanitary and stationery needs; reserved parking space; hygienic and spacious canteen; clean washrooms; gymkhana and gymnasium facilities; availability of reading facility on different floors; etc. Besides the above, special counters were set up through collaborative initiatives with external agencies to provide the following: (i) opening of new Savings Bank Accounts, (ii) blood grouping, (iii) making of PAN Cards, (iv) making of Election ID Cards etc. To provide financial support the College also has ‘Earn while you Learn’ scheme (Xikta, Xikta, Zodd Scheme) wherein remunerative employment on temporary/hourly basis is provided to needy students especially during holidays.
Rs. 13.04 lakhs
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
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
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Internal-External evaluation/assessment. Continuous assessment. Sports marks (graded /structured as per extent and level of participation). Revaluation facility. Declaration of results on website. Provision made available by the affiliating University for final year UG students to
apply for photocopies of their assessed answer books. Provision of supplementary exams to clear backlog papers.
The University has Statutes which permit affiliated colleges to apply for autonomy.
An alumnus delivered a talk to students on the importance of Importance of Taking Assignments Seriously and Avoiding Plagiarism (on 27th July, 2015).
Alumni interacted with students on careers and real life experiences through the ‘My Job, My Hobby’ programme conducted through various departments.
Alumni were invited to judge various programmes in the college. An alumnus assisted in organising a Staff Enrichment Programme ‘Towards
Excellence and Good Health’ (on 30th March 2016) by arranging a number of specialists including doctors as resource persons from a prominent corporate hospital.
As has been the practice even earlier, periodic meetings involving office bearers and members of the alumni association, namely, ‘Rosary Alumni Family’ (RAF) were conducted.
Alumni (including office bearers of RAF) provided feedback on career options and placements (as per industry/market requirements).
President of the Alumni Association RAF (who is also a member of the College IQAC) provides inputs/feedback during IQAC meetings.
The College presently does not have a formal Parent-Teacher Association. However, parents have regularly interacted over the course of the year with the faculty members and the Principal on various activities, academic and non-academic including conduct of Graduation Day, Sports Day, cultural activities, Founders Day, Silver Jubilee activities and admissions. There is also regular contact between the parents/guardians and the College authorities/teachers at the open house which is conducted twice a year. Parents/guardians also interact with the College authorities/teachers/mentors whenever called upon to do so.
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
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Staff Enrichment Programme (Theme: Towards Excellence and Good Health– 29th March 2016)
Annual Picnic (28th March 2016) Fellowship get-togethers on the occasion of Rosary feast and Christmas.
Segregation of garbage; waste bins at all appropriate locations. Minimum use of plastic. No burning of plastic on campus; periodic disposal of plastic waste through
agencies. Use of water filters-cum-coolers; reduction in use of plastic-bottled water. Planting of trees/plants and lawn across the campus area. Use of jugs for water (with glasses) instead of bottled water during programmes. Reduction in the use of disposal cups for tea/coffee; use of porcelain cups
wherever possible. Maintenance of Fr. Roberto Vaz Green House (houses medicinal plants). Students are trained to make paper bags (this initiative contributes
directly/indirectly to minimize use of polythene/plastic bags in the campus as well as in the locality).
In order to promote and encourage eco-friendly practices the College presents potted plants to guests and resource persons.
The canteen has separate dustbins for food waste and plastic waste. Chalk dusting units specially designed are used. Used paper is made use of to prepare bags/envelopes or also for printing on one
side (draft matter). College conducts every year competitions like ‘Best out of Waste’ which
contributes towards environment conservation. Instead of traditional ovens, LPG cylinders/stoves are used. Construction of a compost pit helps manage the garbage generated in the campus. Use of CFL / LED bulbs instead of florescent bulbs. Sprinklers are used for watering the lawn to reduce water wastage. LED monitors which are energy saving devices are being used in all the labs
instead of CRT monitors. Special enclosure is provided to collect plastic; the same is then periodically
disposed through agencies. Maintenance of garden and Green House with ornamental, medicinal and fruit
bearing plants.
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*
*See Annexure III
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
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Specially designed feedback forms were given to alumni. The forms were designed to solicit information on issues such as, usefulness and relevance of the ongoing courses and whether the same was relevant to the industry / market needs, etc.
See Annexure I
Inculcation of Values Grounded in Discipline Zero Defect Examinations (and Related Activities including Evaluation)
A total of 28 activities were organised during the year (by Departments and Cells, besides the NSS unit) in relation to environmental awareness / protection. Details of the same are as follows:
Individual Poster Competition on the theme Overpopulation - Problems and Solutions in commemoration of World Population Day - 11th July 2015.
Essay Writing Competition on Role of the Individual in Environmental Protection - 24th
July, 2015. Tree Plantation Drive organised by the NSS Unit- 3rd August 2015 Individual Wealth out of Waste Rakhi Making Competition – 18th August, 2015 Individual Wild Flower Arrangement Competition - 26th September 2015. Screening of documentary on The Wounded Planet- 29th September 2015. Empty Milk Packet Collection Drive; 1st and 3rd October 2015 Plastic Collection Drive - 2nd October 2015 and 14th March 2016. Taluka Level Wealth out of Waste Exhibition - 2nd December 2015 Students Seminar on Second Green Revolution and Government Schemes - 2nd December
2015 Wall Paper Making Competition on the theme Energy Conservation- 14th December
2015 Individual Photography Contest on the theme Amazing Animals - 14th December 2015. Inter-class Quiz Competition on Our Earth - 15th December, 2015. Wealth out of Waste Tourism Model Exhibition - 16th December, 2015. Individual Wealth out of Waste Christmas Card Competition - 21st December 2015. Talk on Rainwater Harvesting - 6th January 2016. Field trip to Aqua Goa Mega Fish Festival - 7th January 2016.
Students Workshop on the theme Waste Management - The 3 R’s: Reduce Reuse and Recycle - 15th January 2016.
Students Seminar on River Information System - 21st January 2016 Cleanliness Drive as Community Outreach Programme in Davorlim - 28th Jan 2016. Study Tour to Kushavati Heritage Trail - 29th January 2016. Study Tour to Mhadei Heritage Trail - 30th January 2016. Students Seminar on Swacch Bharat, Swasth Bharat - 16th February 2016 Field Trip to Tambdi Surla, Harvalem and Spice Farm - 21st February 2016. Field Trip to Carambolim Lake and Ela Farm – 29th February 2016. Individual Wealth Out of Waste Competition - 2nd March 2016 Beach Cleaning Drive - 2nd March, 2016. Workshop on Paper Bag making - 26th April 2016 Heritage Talk titled “Dwellings in Harmony with Nature” by Mr. Noah Fernandes; 17th
March, 2015.
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add:
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College conducts on a weekly basis Value Education classes engaged by external experts on themes of day-to-day relevance. While sessions are engaged as per a structured syllabus, issues beyond the structured components are dealt with whenever/wherever necessary. This has gone a long way in moulding students to be responsive and just citizens, in line with the vision/mission statements of the College.
Graduation Day for final year students was organised successfully for the third continuous year with universally followed procedures; over 450 students (dressed in graduation/convocation day attire) were bestowed Course Completion Certificates by the Vice Chancellor of Goa University in the presence of other distinguished dignitaries.
Students have done commendably in numerous academic events organised by other institutions, both at the state as well as at the national levels; they have consistently secured high rankings in terms of overall events as well as at the individual sub-events.
In collaboration with the All Goa Body Building Association and Magsans, the Sports Department of the College successfully organised the All Goa Body Building Competition (5th September, 2015)
SYBA student, Ms. Everleigh Mascarenhas was a finalist at the Goencho Awaz Konkani Singing Competition organized by the Herald Group. She performed in two shows, one at Mumbai on 5th and 6th September, 2015 and one at Dubai from 3rd to 12th
March, 2016. Made ready a new Seminar Hall for conduct of small programmes. Successfully hosted a 4-Day National Level Workshop on the theme Yoga for Health
and Peace (6th to 9th January, 2016) Successfully hosted the All Goa Inter-Collegiate Cycling competition on behalf of Goa
University (5th February, 2016)
8. Plans of institution for next year
Name: Asst. Prof. Ms. Alison Dias e Quadros Name: Rev. Dr. Simão R. Diniz
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See Annexure IV for details
Successfully organized an All Goa Open Cycling Competition (15th February, 2016) Sportsmen of the College did commendably well. The College secured the overall
runners-up position as the Best College in Sports in Goa (for Goa University organised tournaments/events), with individual students securing the winners or runners up position in numerous events; a number of students were selected to represent at various levels including national and international level meets/events.
Goa University granted permission to establish a Research Centre in Economics. Two faculty members were approved as PhD guides by Goa University, one in
Psychology and one in Economics. The College has a disabled friendly campus along with provisions like wheel chair,
ramps, hand rails, separate toilet, books in Braille, and also a special software for blind students.
On account of the regular presence of international students in the College, besides the presence of a large number of such students in Goa, International Students Day was celebrated on 5th March 2016.
College provided its infrastructure/facilities to external institutions/organisations like Asian Football Confederation (AFC) , SRM University, AIMA, Mahindra, etc. for conducting their programmes/activities including entrance test and training sessions.
The College offers its infrastructure to conduct national / state level entrance tests like UGAT, GCET and JEE.
Sports Day was organised by the College wherein all staff and students participated.
The College initiated the process of signing MoU's with a number of reputed institutions from Goa/India.
College provided facilities to conduct 'C' license certificate course for Football Coaches organised by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in association with All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Goa Football Association (GFA).
Special coaches were engaged to train students in Sports. The College has continuously updated/upgraded technologies and infrastructure.
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
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Annexure I2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) includes in its annual Plan of Action (among other things)
activities/initiatives which are to be conducted by the College/Management, Departments, Cells and
Committees during the course of the academic year. The IQAC sees that plans submitted on various
parameters related to Curricular Aspects; Teaching, Learning and Evaluation; Research, Consultancy
and Extension; Infrastructure and Learning Resources; Governance, Leadership and Management; and
Student Support and Progression, are complied with. Given below is the Compliance/Action-Taken
Report of activities/initiatives as per the plan(s) submitted for the Academic Year 2015–16:
PLAN OF ACTION(activity/initiative as per plan for 2015–16)
COMPLIED () /NOT COMPLIED (×)
ACHIEVEMENTS / REMARKS
Collaboration AV Production (in association with Konkan Studio) to set up CINETELE STATION for students – to teach basics in digital film industry to students.
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Delay on the part of the government / concerned agency in providing the necessary equipment for running of the programme.
Using the spacious newly constructed space/class-rooms on the fourth floor (new block/wing) for engaging classes and conducting other activities.
Additional (spacious) classrooms / lecture halls available for the year 2015-16.
Renewing software licenses. Upgradation; improvement of service and quality.
Purchasing/installing additional LCD projectors (for new block, 4th floor).
Helped facilitate improved teaching-learning in all classrooms
Pursuing further with initiatives already undertaken towards acquiring more land for expansion of the college campus.
Ground work has already been initiated with the owner of an appropriate plot of land adjoining the College; College Management is pursuing the matter in all earnest; there has been a basic letter of intent between the two parties, i.e. the College authorities and the plot owner(s).
Providing campus facilities and infrastructure to externals as part of College Social Responsibility and to encourage higher levels of achievement among non-students.
Besides providing exposure to marginalized students to computer laboratories (real life and first hand exposure which otherwise would have been unavailable), it has also provided assistance to many including
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organizations to conduct all India entrance tests (JEE, UGAT, Bank exams, SRM). Contributed towards the benefit of the society/local community through initiatives like: adoption of a ward; provision of infrastructural facilities including computer laboratories to marginalized/slum children from a school; conduct of rallies/drives, beach cleaning drive, plastic collection, etc.
Adopting/implementing Management Information System (MIS)
A software designer developed a custom made MIS for the College; the same will be implemented shortly (2016-17)
On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the college, organizing a formal closing programme.
The ceremony (21.7.2015) brought to a close a series of year long programmes to commemorate 25 years of service to the community.
Commencing post graduation programmes (MA-Economics, MA-History, MA-Sociology, MCA and MTM) besides certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) through the newly opened/sanctioned Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Study Centre established in the campus.
Got permission for the establishment of the Study Centre to offer the said programmes and thereby commenced programmes in the same w.e.f. June, 2015
With the approval given by Goa University to PhD guideship for two faculty members, pursuing further with the University the setting up of two Research Centres in the College.
Permission granted by Goa University for the setting up of Research Centre in Economics. Permission not granted in case of Research Centre in Psychology.
For the purpose of promoting research, encouraging faculty to forward at least one proposal for Minor Research Project.
Two proposals forwarded to UGC.
Providing opportunities for students for getting access to daily newspapers, not only by making available copies of various newspapers regularly, but also by providing opportunities to students to buy personal copies of a national paper The Economic Times at special subsidized rate though a specially designed scheme of the publishers.
This practice enables students to keep abreast of current events in politics and business, thereby providing them a competitive edge.
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Publication of minimum 10–12 research papers in ISSN/ISBN journals/books including peer reviewed international journals.
9 research papers published in ISSN journals, including 3 in peer reviewed international journals; 2 more accepted for publication in peer reviewed international journals.
Making the College interdisciplinary Research journal GYANA peer reviewed
This has sharpened the research skills of the staff and also exposed them to new trends in writing followed by national / international journals / books.
To promote research and ‘incentivise’ researchers, complimentary copies of College publications / publications of faculty members to be handed to institutions and ‘connoisseurs’ of research writings.
These practices have also encouraged more staff to undertake research, besides sharing their findings with a wider audience.
Deputing faculty to make research presentations at National/State level Seminars.
A total of 7 papers were presented: 4 at international level and 3 at national level; besides giving exposure to faculty members and incentive to pursue with research, helped share research insights with a wider audience at the national and state levels.
Subscribing to additional journals including international peer reviewed journals and e-journals.
Providing more research material within the campus; helped fine tune research of the faculty and students. This was facilitated on account of the international peer reviewed journals subscribed during the year (15 in number; hard copies as well as e-journals). As of August 2016 the College had a total of 60 journals (peer reviewed 34, non-peer reviewed 26; international 25, national/domestic 35; paid e-journals 7). The college also has membership to INFLIBNET/N-List
Deputing faculty to attend/participate in Refresher Courses, Workshops,
This has helped faculty share their expertise with a wider
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Seminars, Conferences, Panel Discussions, etc.
audience thereby contributing to community development. It has also enabled faculty keep abreast with newer developments in their areas of study and has also developed their interactive skills thereby enhancing their professional careers.
Contributing in different ways to the practice of Yoga.
Four Day National Level Yoga Seminar was organized by the Department of Physical Education (Jan. 2016)
Yoga sessions were conducted for the benefit of the staff.
Finalization and forwarding to NAAC the College AQAR for 2014-15.
The report was prepared and forwarded to NAAC (Dec. 2015).
Continue to extend benefit of issue of one extra library book to: (i) academically good students (those securing first class/60 percent and above); (ii) to students with special needs (those physically challenged and visually impaired); (iii) to academically below average students (i.e. those securing 35–40 percent marks); (iv) to those from OBC, SC and ST backgrounds; and (v) to those from Minority background.
Providing such a facility to those who seek the same has gone a long way in enhancing the performance, quality and academic output of the students.
Through contribution of faculty members on account of membership of some in Boards of Studies (at the Goa University level), assisting in relooking the existing syllabi and suggesting changes/ modifications wherever necessary.
Changes suggested by faculty through their respective Boards of Study were incorporated in the syllabus.
Computerized Experiment on Stroop Effect for all students (Dept. of Psychology)
Helped in understanding how computers can be used to conduct experiments in Psychology
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Conduct of academic Aptitude Test on school students.
Helped Xth standard students of a school towards making appropriate academic and career choices.
Inter-Collegiate Economics Quiz 2015–16 (Dept. of Economics)
Helped create awareness among students on various economic issues.
Providing training to students on Fire Safety.
Helped make students/staff competent to handle fire emergencies which are a major threat today.
Encouraging students to develop original designs and proto-types in terms of innovations.
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Although students were motivated and given the necessary help to design new innovations; no prototype was developed.
Inviting alumni to provide inputs to students on aspects like careers and life experiences, under the ‘My Job, My Hobby’ initiative.
Alumni shared their expertise with the current students and enlightened them on various career options available.
If invited, organizing the All Goa Inter-Collegiate Cycling Competition on behalf of Goa University.
This event was held which provided a platform to cycling enthusiasts and promoted cycling which is an internationally recognized sport.
Conducting Bank Exam Training Sessions.
These sessions were conducted for 62 students which enabled them to answer their exams.
Continue steps to look into the possibility of starting collaborations with foreign institutions.
Preliminary steps have been taken in this direction.
Initiate collaborations with agencies like CIBA and I-Create (for promoting entrepreneurship and innovations among students).
Sessions were conducted for students in collaboration with CIBA and I-Create
Initiate collaborations with agencies like NSDC and CIBA (for specialized training and certificate courses including add-on courses).
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Specialized training was given to students through certificate and add-on courses through the collaborations initiated. *While CIBA was done, NSDC was not done due to non implementation of scheme by the government. However, a similar programme was conducted through Artha Vidya, a Bangalore based organization.
Initiate dialogue to establish collaborations (and sign MoUs) with educational institutions of repute in India and/or abroad.
MoUs were signed with St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore and People Tree College, Belagavi.
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The College has also initiated dialogue for a possible MoU with Gogate- Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri.
Providing infrastructure and college resources to external institutions like Communicare, ABE and DSE for organizing extension and social responsibility related programmes.
Except for Communicare Trust, ABE and DSE used the campus for their programmes.
Reconstituting the College IQAC (on account of end of tenure of old committee).
A new IQAC committee was appointed w.e.f. June, 2015.
Setting up of a Steering Committee to prepare the College SSR (in preparation of the 3rd cycle of reaccreditation by NAAC).
A Steering Committee was also constituted to look into the various modalities of the Reaccreditation process (3rd
Cycle) including the preparation of the Self-Study Report (SSR)
As part of extension activity visiting the state prison.
Students visited the Colvale Prison to conduct a value based programme consisting of messages on Love and Forgiveness
Reconstituting of Committees, Cells and Departmental Heads wherever necessary.
The Cells, Committees and Departmental Heads were reconstituted w.e.f. June, 2015 to enable the smooth functioning of the Institution.
Organizing at least one Faculty Enrichment Programme.
(i) Two Half Day Seminars on the theme Innovations and Best Practices in the context of NAAC Parameters were organized on 8th and 9th
October, 2015. (ii) A One Day Faculty
Development Programme on PBAS/API/CAS and NAAC Re-accreditation was organized on 29th March, 2016.
Organizing at least one Staff Enrichment Programme.
A One Day Faculty and Staff Enrichment Programme on the theme Towards Excellence and Good Health was organized on 30th March, 2016.
Keeping in line with Personalized emails were made
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international/national level institutions of repute, getting personalized emails for all staff members with the institution name being the extension name
available to all staff members to provide them quick and easy access to international bodies.
In line with the national/state level government initiative of Swaach Bharat, conducting/organizing cleanliness drives.
The NSS and various cells conducted a number of cleanliness activities within the Institution and outside.
Organizing at least one residential retreat for staff/students in the context of spiritual renewal and value education
A 3-Day Live-in Retreat organized at Fatima Retreat Centre, Canacona, was a good opportunity for the staff/students to rediscover their spiritual side.
Introducing Book Bank facility for CPT students.
This facility gave the students an added edge in studying for and answering their exam.
Continuation of ongoing activities/initiatives
Campus and off-campus on-the-job training
Helped students get first hand information / training / experience / exposure; assisted in converting book knowledge into a practical experience.
Book exhibitions exposed faculty and students to newer publications and helped purchase of books.
Career and other guidance (including subject selection) through biometric finger print testing and genetic assessment (dermatoglyphics)
Student support programmes like testing of blood group, opening Savings Bank Accounts, making Election ID cards, etc.
Book Exhibitions
Providing SAP (ERP) training facility
Students Seminars
Students Quiz Competitions (intra/inter college levels)
Students’ Exhibitions
Study tours (within / outside the state) and field trips
Messaging parents through the SMS portal
Parents were informed of attendance of their wards, as well as of various programmes of the College. It served as a mechanism for the parents to keep a check on the progress of their children.
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State/National level intercollegiate events (Noesis, Impressions, Entrada and Passonic)
Helped provide: (a) exposure to new areas; (b) skill formation; (c) building organizational capabilities; (d) providing platform to express oneself; and (e) scope to interact with external experts.
Rallies with a social purpose (promotion of socio / economic / health / environmental causes).
Helped create awareness among members of society.
Blood Donation camps
Besides indirectly helping motivate students with regards to their responsibilities towards society, directly provided relief in the form of blood to those with various ailments in hospitals.
Sports activities including Annual Sports Day
Helped encourage students in sports; provided an encouraging audience to the athletes (thereby helping them stay motivated).
Peer Review x Not done during the year.
Student-Teacher Evaluation Helped provide factual inputs to teaching staff by students; inputs helped improve teaching quality.
Student-Institution Evaluation
Helped provide feedback of students towards the college; accordingly deficiencies (if any) could be addressed.
Students’ Parents’ Evaluation of Courses/College
Helped provide feedback of parents towards the college, and on the course in the context of market requirements.
Graduation Day Programme Helped keep college programmes in line with international standards.
Founders Day Programme
These regular programmes helped provide a platform to students to showcase their talent, improve their weaknesses, become more holistic, get better exposed etc.
Intra-college / inter-class activities
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Campus Recruitment / Job Placement
Though a large number of students opt for higher education after graduation, helped assist in terms of employment opportunities.
Interaction with Alumni
Helped keep abreast of market needs; besides providing alumni an avenue to contribute (in)directly to their alma mater.
Departmental Plans
This enabled the departments to plan and carry out their activities throughout the year in a systematic manner.
Lecture Plans / Syllabus Completion Reports
This practice enabled the teachers to systematically plan their lectures for the semesters.
Orientation Programmes for Faculty members (on Examinations, Duties of Supervisors, Project Paper, etc)
Helped provide details of the conduct of exams to faculty members / students.
Provided in-depth insights to students/faculty on various aspects of a scientifically prepared Project Report.
Orientation Programmes for Students (on Scheme of Examinations, Project Paper, etc)
Rechecking of assessed answer books before preparation of results
The practice of 100% rechecking of answer books is a positive step towards the practice of zero defect examinations.
Institutional Social Responsibility
Contributed towards the benefit of the society/local community through initiatives like: adoption of a ward; provision of infrastructural facilities including computer laboratories to marginalized/slum children from a school; conduct of rallies/drives and street plays etc.
Remedial / Special Classes
While remedial classes helped equip weaker students to cope with regular class work, special classes helped those students who missed classes due to leave/absence on account of reasons like sickness, extra-curricular activities, sports, etc.
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Granting infrastructural facilities to externals like schools, community members and institutions.
Besides providing exposure to marginalized students to computer laboratories (real life and first hand exposure which otherwise would have been unavailable), provided assistance to many including organizations to conduct all India entrance tests (examples: permission to use AC lecture hall for conduct of AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course: 16th to 27th April 15; conduct of national/state level tests like MAT-03/05/15, JEE-25/04/15 and UGAT-09/05/15).
Celebration of important National Days.
Promoted the sense of patriotism and nationalism. Besides the regular days of national importance like Republic and Independence Day, special days were also celebrated including National Integration Day (Sadhbhavna Diwas) on 20th August 2015 and Goa Liberation Day on 19th
December, 2015.
Organizing International Students Day
The College plays host to a unique cross cultural event bringing together international students studying in different colleges of Goa. The students are given a chance to showcase their talents as well as share their ideas and responsibilities.
NSS and NCC programmes (camps, extension activities, parades etc.)
Besides providing exposure, contributes towards the upliftment of the members of the community, nation building, national and social responsibility etc.
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Annexure II
1.3 Feedback from Stakeholders
As in earlier years, during the year 2015–16 as well, the College had a system to elicit feedback from
various stakeholders including alumni, parents, employers and students. Feedback elicited from the
stakeholders is very essential to the functioning of the Institution and goes a long way in maintaining the
quality. Feedback was taken manually as well as online. A brief description of the methods followed for
eliciting feedback (and its analysis) is as follows:
(i) Alumni: The College has an alumni association called Rosary Alumni Family (RAF). Feedback
from alumni is elicited during RAF meetings. A special feedback form was also designed
pertaining to issues such as usefulness and relevance of the ongoing courses; whether the same is
relevant to the industry/ market needs etc. Besides feedback is also taken whenever alumni visit
the College for different purposes. Well placed alumni also informally interact with the faculty
and discuss areas where certain changes can be incorporated. On the basis of the feedback
obtained, wherever possible (the College is bound to a large extent by the Ordinances/Statutes of
the affiliating University) the College integrates the relevant inputs.
(ii) Parents: Feedback from the parents/guardians is obtained right from the time of admissions to the
time of open-house (held twice a year). Besides, the Principal and teaching faculty have periodic
interactions with the parents/guardians. The College also has a Mentoring Programme wherein the
mentors elicit feedback from parents/guardians with regard to programmes offered, syllabi,
facilities, etc. At the same time feedback is also given to the parents/guardians about their
children/wards. Parents/guardians are also called periodically to meet the class and subject
teachers (during which time feedback is also taken). On the basis of the feedback, necessary action
is taken whenever possible.
In addition to the above the College also has an additional mechanism – a specially designed
questionnaire – to elicit feedback from parents, particularly parents of final year students. The
questionnaire seeks feedback on issues such as relevance of the curriculum, suitability of the
course for good jobs and whether courses offered are job oriented. Besides the above, feedback is
also taken in terms of the College infrastructure, teaching-learning, sport/cultural/ extracurricular
activities, extension activities, holistic education etc. On analyzing the feedback of the parents,
action is taken wherever necessary.
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(iii) Employers/Industry: Students of the College are periodically deputed to various organizations /
industries / institutions for job-training / internship. Feedback is taken from the employers with
regards to the performance of the students, their work, discipline, punctuality, scope for
improvement etc. On the basis of the feedback, necessary corrective measures are taken. Some
students are often later recruited for full time jobs by the above mentioned employers themselves.
Faculty members also elicit feedback from the employers / industry.
(iv) Students: Right from the time of admissions students are informed of the various options available
to convey their feedback and grievances. They are encouraged to give their feedback either to the
faculty members, Class teachers, Mentors, Principal, or to the professional Counsellor who is
available twice a week. The students can also communicate their feedback during Students
Council meetings, and in a special suggestion box especially placed where students can put in their
handwritten/typed feedback – with/without their names. The box is opened every week, read and
addressed by the Principal. Feedback received from students covers issues like canteen facilities,
photocopying, occasional non-functioning of fan/tube-light, participation in events, quality of
lectures etc.
Besides the above, feedback of students is also obtained through a specially designed Student-
Teacher evaluation. The same provides in-depth feedback from each student with regards to each
subject teacher (on wide ranging issues like clarity, speed of teaching, audibility, punctuality,
quality of teaching, etc). Each teacher then goes through the student feedback and provides a
summary to the Principal (in a specially provided format) along with their comments. The
Principal on going through the same, accordingly redresses the matter wherever the need arises
(the Principal has personal interactions wherever necessary). In addition to the Student-Teacher
evaluation, students also provide feedback in a specially prepared format on the
College/Infrastructure. Based on the same (with inputs received covering washrooms, canteen,
library, hygiene, office staff, laboratories etc.), necessary action/improvements are undertaken
wherever need be.
Last but not the least, in addition to all of the above the College also has a specially constituted
Students Grievance Redressal Committee to look into grievances and feedback of students.
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Annexure III
7.3 Best Practices of the Institution
The College has a number of Best Practices. Abridged details of two Best Practices namely Inculcation
of Values Grounded in Discipline and Zero Defect Examinations (and related activities including
Evaluation) are as follows:
Inculcation of Values Grounded in Discipline:
A sound value system and discipline is the need of the hour in the current higher education system and
dwindling values in our society. Appropriately implemented positive strategies in these areas can lead to
dramatic improvements that have long-term effects on the lifestyle of modern youth. Educational
institutions are therefore not only entrusted with the task of imparting education but are also responsible
for creating disciplined employable candidates grounded in values. In this context, the College has made
conscientious efforts to enhance the quality of teaching by integrating discipline and values into the
teaching learning process. Accordingly the College has adopted the following strategies with the
intention of encouraging students to adopt practices that will reinforce discipline and values imbibed in
the classroom: Discipline Committee, periodic checking of Identity cards, adjustment of lectures, leave
notes, strict enforcement of dress code, attendance, class teacher/mentor system, morning and afternoon
rounds to ensure discipline, CCTV surveillance, ban on use of Cell Phones in class and labs, Value
Education classes, Morning Reflection, spiritual development programmes, Inter-Religious Dialogues,
clubs promoting values and value building through community service, etc.
Zero Defect Examinations (and Related Activities including Evaluation):
Examination is the assessment of the sum total of knowledge gained. Educational institutions
are therefore responsible in designing a fair and just examination system. The College has thus
initiated measures to minimize defects in the examination system and also in other related
activities including evaluation, thus insulating the students from avoidable loss or disadvantage.
To facilitate the attainment of the goal of zero defect, the College through the Examination
Committee adopted suitable strategies / measures to ensure the smooth conduct of exams, some
of which are as follows: orientation programmes related to examinations and Project Paper for
the students; orientation programme for new faculty on the ‘Conduct of Supervisions’;
orientation related to Project Paper for TYBCom/BA/BCA students and new faulty members;
question bank and old question papers for ready reference; mock viva voce for the final year
students; notifying parents of the attendance and academic progress of their children; scrutiny of
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question papers by the Examination Committee and the IQAC; quality checks on Project reports
by the IQAC; 100% rechecking of assessed answer book: timely declaration of results, open
house, display of important notices related to examinations and those related to unfair means,
providing writer to the visually impaired and extra time for the physically handicapped students,
scrupulous checks of whether the students have answered 2 ISA ‘tests’, and display of list of
those who have not, display of list of students not eligible to answer the SEE ‘exams’, etc.
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Annexure IV
8. Plans of Institution for next year (2016–2017)
In addition to the ongoing healthy practices, initiatives and programmes undertaken up by the College related to Curricular Aspects; Teaching, Learning and Evaluation; Research, Consultancy and Extension; Infrastructure and Learning Resources; Governance, Leadership and Management; and Student Support and Progression, which will continue as ongoing activities during the forthcoming academic year as well, the following have also been listed to be taken up during the academic year 2016–17: Using the newly constructed Seminar Hall II on the fourth floor (new block/wing) for organizing
programmes. Upgrading the seminar hall and committee room. Upgrading / improving the canteen. Painting the entire campus. Pursuing initiatives already undertaken towards acquiring more land for expansion of the college
campus. Upgrading the staffroom with independent seating and digital display of information. Developing/constructing a state-of-the-art Multi Media Centre. Preparing a separate Administrator’s room. Making available an infirmary. Upgrading and expanding the Commerce and Psychology labs. Renovation of the Staffroom, Seminar Hall, Conference room, Canteen, Library, etc. Providing premises for training of AFC ‘C’ License Coaching Course. Provide infrastructure and college resources to external institutions like ABE and DSE for organizing
extension and social responsibility related programmes. Renewing software licences. Installing a system for digital display of notices. Providing campus facilities and infrastructure to externals as part of College Institutional Social
Responsibility and to encourage higher levels of achievement among non-students. Continuing post graduation programmes (MA-Economics, MA-History, MA-Sociology, MCA and
MTM) besides certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) through the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Study Centre established in the campus.
Purchasing kindles, i-pads and e-tablets. Upgrading library with kindles, kiosks, tablets. Making available the facility of OPAC with regards to anytime / anywhere retrieval of information
on available library resources. Introducing Book Bank facility for CPT students. Continue to extend benefit of issue of one extra library book to: (i) academically good students
(those securing first class/60 percent and above); (ii) to students with special needs (those physically challenged and visually impaired); (iii) to academically below average students (i.e. those securing
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35–40 percent marks); (iv) to those from OBC, SC and ST backgrounds; and (v) to those from Minority background.
Providing open access to students in the Library (to books and journals). Making pre-downloaded reading material available to students on kindles and old question papers
(along with reading material) on tablets. Implementing the Management Information System (MIS); training staff, faculty and even students
on various aspects related to the same. Providing opportunities for students for getting access to daily newspapers, not only by making
available copies of various newspapers regularly, but also by providing opportunities to students to buy personal copies of a national paper The Economic Times at special subsidized rate though a specially designed scheme of the publishers.
Publication of minimum 10–12 research papers in ISSN/ISBN journals/books including peer reviewed international journals.
Continuing with the peer reviewed College interdisciplinary Research journal GYANA. To promote research and provide incentive to researchers, complimentary copies of College
publications / publications of faculty members to be handed to other institutions and libraries. Deputing faculty to make research presentations at International/National/State level Seminars. Subscribing to additional journals including international peer reviewed journals and e-journals. Deputing faculty to attend/participate in Refresher Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Conferences,
Panel Discussions, etc. Organizing Inter-Collegiate Academic and Cultural Events. Implementing improved and scientific waste disposal; to carry waste disposal via vermi-composting,
khamba and use of incinerators (separate for waste paper and sanitary pads). Initiating sale of vermi-compost. Implementing the citizen charter. To encourage an incentivised student, improvising the display of names of meritorious students in
various fields. Contributing in different ways to the practice of Yoga. Finalization and forwarding of the College AQAR for 2015-16 to NAAC. Facilitate the contribution of faculty members through membership of Boards of Studies (at the Goa
University level) in the changes / modifications in existing syllabi. Inter-Collegiate Economics Quiz 2016–17 (Dept. of Economics) Providing training to students on Fire Safety. Inviting alumni to provide inputs to students on aspects like careers and life experiences, under the
‘My Job, My Hobby’ initiative. Providing training to students through the CMS Programme organized in collaboration with I-Create
and GCCI. Organizing the All Goa Inter-Collegiate Cycling / Cross Country Competition on behalf of Goa
University. Conducting training for Bank Exams, NET / SET, UPSC, etc. Continue steps to look into the possibility of starting collaborations with foreign institutions. Initiate collaborations with agencies like CIBA and I-Create (for promoting entrepreneurship and
innovations among students).
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Initiate dialogue to establish collaborations (and sign MoUs) with educational and other institutions of repute in the country.
As part of extension activity visiting the state prison, orphanages and old age homes. Instituting a Quality Policy of the College. Reconstituting of Committees, Cells and Departmental Heads wherever necessary. Organizing at least one Faculty Enrichment Programme. Organizing at least one Staff Enrichment Programme. In line with reputed institutions, getting personalized emails for all staff members with the institution
name being the extension name. In line with the national/state level government initiative of Swaach Bharat, conducting/organizing
cleanliness drives. Organizing at least one residential retreat for staff/students in the context of spiritual renewal and
value education. Setting up of a separate room for Research Centre in Economics. Update and install signages at all locations. Converting existing (select) classrooms and laboratories into smart classrooms / laboratories. Initiating collaborations with foreign universities. Getting the alumni association (RAF) formerly registered with the Registrar of Societies. To promote reading and research, getting subscription to DELNET. Getting ready for NAAC Re-accreditation (3rd Cycle), including finalizing and submitting the Self
Study Report. Promotion of research through provision of seed money for publications, reimbursement of
registration and travel expenses (with regards to research presentations across the country). Introducing biometric recording of entry / exit of students in the Library for more effective
monitoring. Continuation of ongoing activities/initiatives: As indicated at the beginning, activities of
Departments, College, Cells and Committees which have already been initiated earlier will continue during the year 2016–17 as well; among others they include the following:o On-campus and off-campus on-the-job trainingo Student support programmes like testing of blood group, opening Savings Bank Accounts,
making Election ID cards etc.o Organizing Books Exhibitions o Student Seminarso Student Exhibitionso Study tours (within and outside the state)o Lecture Planso Syllabus Completion Reportso Departmental Planso State/National level intercollegiate events (Noesis, Impressions, Insignia, Entrada, Asmitai and
Passonic)o Conducting special training sessions with hands-on experience primarily for Third Year students
on ‘Basic Uses and Applications of the Statistical Package SPSS’o Rallies with a social purpose (promotion of socio/economic/health/environmental causes).
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o Blood Donation campso Sports activities including Annual Sports Dayo Peer Reviewo Student-Teacher Evaluationo Student-Institution Evaluationo Students’ Parents’ Evaluation of Courses/Collegeo Graduation Day Programmeo Founders Day Programmeo Intra-college / inter-class activitieso Campus Recruitment / Job Placementso Interaction with Alumnio Orientation Programmes for Faculty members (on Examinations, Project Paper, etc)o Orientation Programmes for Students (on Scheme of Examinations, Project Paper, etc)o Rechecking of assessed answer books before preparation of results.o Institutional Social Responsibilityo Remedial / Special Classeso Providing infrastructure facilities to other like schools (demonstration of computers / computer
labs), community members (conduct of meetings and programmes) and external institutions (conduct of national/state level tests; seminars)
o Celebration of important National Days (like Republic Day, Independence Day, Goa Liberation Day, Sadbhavna Diwas [with an Inter-Religious meet], Teacher’s Day etc)
o Organizing International Students dayo NSS and NCC programmes (camps, extension activities, parades, rallies etc.)o Quiz competitions (intra/inter-college levels)o Messaging parents/guardians of students through indigenously designed SMS portal.o Career and other guidance (including subject selection) through biometric finger print testing and
genetic assessment (dermatoglyphics)o Providing SAP (ERP) training facility and issue of certificates on completion of the two level
programme
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