Part – A Data of the Institution 1. Name of the Institution HR College of Commerce and Economics Name of the Head of the institution : Dr. Indu Shahani Designation: Principal Does the institution function from own campus: Yes Phone no./Alternate phone no.: 022 -22021329 Mobile no.: 9821316802 Registered e-mail: [email protected]Alternate e-mail : [email protected]Address : Vidyasagar Principal Kundanani Chowk, 123 Dinshaw Wachha Road, Churchgate 400020 City/Town : Mumbai State/UT : Maharashtra Pin Code : 400020 2. Institutional status: Affiliated / Constituent: Affiliated Type of Institution: Co-education/Men/Women – Co-education Location : Rural/Semi-urban/Urban: Urban Financial Status: Grants-in aid/ UGC 2f and 12 (B)/ Self financing (please specify) Grants-in-Aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B Self Financing Name of the Affiliating University: University of Mumbai Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : Dr. Jehangir Bharucha
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Part – A
Data of the Institution
1. Name of the Institution HR College of Commerce and Economics
Name of the Head of the institution : Dr. Indu Shahani
Designation: Principal
Does the institution function from own campus: Yes
Note: Some Quality Assurance initiatives of the institution are:
(Indicative list)
Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of Annual Quality
Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback from all stakeholders collected, analysed and
used for improvements
Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) conducted and its follow up action
Participation in NIRF
ISO Certification
NBA etc.
Any other Quality Audit
8. Provide the list of funds by Central/ State Government-
UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR/TEQIP/World Bank/CPE of UGC etc. NA
Institution/
Department/Faculty Scheme
Funding
agency
Year of award with
duration Amount
UGC 2014-15 2832800
9. Whether composition of IQAC as per latest NAAC guidelines: Yes/No: Yes
*upload latest notification of formation of IQAC 10. No. of IQAC meetings held during the year: 4 annually
The minutes of IQAC meeting and compliance to the decisions have been uploaded on the
institutional website…….
Yes/No YES
(Please upload, minutes of meetings and action taken report)
11. Whether IQAC received funding from any of the funding agency to support its activities during the year? No If yes, mention the amount: NA Year: NA 12. Significant contributions made by IQAC during the current year (maximum five bullets)
Defining the focus and activities of the Centre for International Studies.
Giving added thrust to Women Development Cell
Diversifying the activities of the nature club
Reforms in teaching learning and evaluation practices
To focus on grade improvement of students with special attention on under-performers.
13. Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the Academic year towards Quality Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the Academic year
Plan of Action Achievements/Outcomes
To organise a team building exercise for non-teaching staff every year.
Increased coordination and cooperation among the staff members
Organizing multi-disciplinary lectures in un-aided courses.
Skill development workshops and seminars
Organising CV Writing workshops for students.
Improved communication skills
Research guides will conduct workshops for students to orient and encourage them for research.
Encouraging research among students
Building a database of various hostels in the city for outstation students
Helping outstation students and improving their quality of life in the city
14. Whether the AQAR was placed before statutory body? Yes /No: NO
Name of the Statutory body: Date of meeting(s):
15. Whether NAAC/or any other accredited body(s) visited IQAC or interacted with it to
assess the functioning?
Yes/No: N.A. Date:
16. Whether institutional data submitted to AISHE: Yes/No:
Year: Yes Date of Submission:
17. Does the Institution have Management Information System?
Yes
If yes, give a brief description and a list of modules currently operational.
(Maximum 500 words)
The College has the integrated learning system containing data of the students.
The College uses Tally software in the accounts department so as to help in smooth record of
financial transactions. Staff salary and the income and expenditure of the college is
maintained on the Tally software.
The Library uses SLIM21 software and maintain records of all the books on this software and
this information is accessible by the students on online platform Inflibnet.
Part-B
CRITERION I – CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
1.1.1 Institution has the mechanism for well planned curriculum delivery and documentation. Explain in 500 words
The institution has the practice of revising the delivery mechanism. The departmental heads in consultation with teachers of the department revises the sharing of subjects and also the workload of teachers. Teachers are informed about their workload and courses for next academic year at the beginning of the academic year. Accordingly teaching plans are prepared keeping in mind the university norms and the same is appended to the first day brochures which is given to the students during their orientation programmes. In such programmes the students are also apprised about the exam system, project submission besides the various courses that the college has to offer. Teachers are expected to execute their course deliverables as mentioned in Teaching plan. Teachers refer to the standard reference books prescribed by University along with latest information available through online and other resources for effective implementation of curriculum. Besides the use of conventional method, various other teaching methods like Quiz, Group Discussion, Debates, PPT Presentations, Role Play, Allied Projects, Industrial Visits, Open book tests, Assignments, Case studies are used for effective curriculum implementation. Teachers attend orientation programmes, refresher courses, faculty development and syllabus revision workshops as well as seminars and conferences to keep themselves updated on the latest developments in their subjects. Daily reports are maintained by a team of teachers to ensure the smooth conduct of lectures. Results are analysed semester wise and corrective measures as well as remedial lectures are conducted if required. Academic review and feedback is taken periodically. Concerned authorities conduct regular meetings to review the difficulties faced while teaching.
1.1.2 Certificate/ Diploma Courses introduced during the Academic year
Name of the
Name of the
Date of introduction and duration
focus on employability/ entrepreneurship
Skill development
Certificate Course
Diploma Courses
(Summer School 2015 @ HR College) Certificate programs in:
1. Finance
2. Graphics
3. Web Page Designing
April 2015 Employability Finance Funds, Graphic Designing, Web Page Designing
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 New programmes/courses introduced during the Academic year
Programme with Code
Date of Introduction Course with Code Date of Introduction
BACHELOR OF VOCATION - BVoc
(Retail Management) June 2014 4001916
?
BACHELOR OF VOCATION - BVoc
(Tourism & Hossitality
Management) June 2014
4001916
1.2.2 Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system implemented at the affiliated Colleges (if applicable) during the Academic year.
Name of Programmes adopting CBCS
UG PG Date of implementation of CBCS / Elective Course System
UG PG
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
Already adopted (mention the year)
1.2.3 Students enrolled in Certificate/ Diploma Courses introduced during the year
No of Students Certificate Diploma Courses
40 Summer School 2015 @ HR College
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 Value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year
Value added courses Date of introduction Number of students
enrolled
1.3.2 Field Projects / Internships under taken during the year
Project/Programme Title No. of students enrolled for Field Projects / Internships
TY BBI 59
TY BFM 58
TY BMS 112
TY BMM 57
Honours Programme 40
Add on Travel & Tourism 22
B.Com 2494 ( All in 75:25 credit system)
M.Com 179
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 Whether structured feedback received from all the stakeholders.
1) Students 2) Teachers 3) Employers 4) Alumni 5) Parents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1.4.2 How the feedback obtained is being analyzed and utilized for overall development of the institution? (maximum 500 words)
Feedback is conducted on course curriculum every year. Feedback is collected from parents, alumni, students, teachers and employers. During the year 563 students participated in the survey. The curriculum is designed at the university level and hence there is hardly any scope for modification. The feedback collected from various stakeholders are analysed and it helps to design the certificate courses to cover up the gaps identified by the industry experts and alumni. The corporate series, expert talks, seminars and guest lectures are also organised on the topics that are not covered in the syllabus but are felt necessary for the holistic development of students based on the feedback analysis report.
CRITERION II -TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1. 1 Demand Ratio during the year
Name of the Programme Number of seats available Number of applications
received Students Enrolled
F.Y.B.COM 960 3024 960
S.Y.B.COM 960 985 941
T.Y.B.COM 960 964 872
M.com (Accountancy) FY 120 258 113
SY 120 83 83
M.Com (BM) FY 80 147 78
SY 80 50 50
F.Y.BAF 120 1162 118
S.Y.BAF 120 118 118
T.Y.BAF 60 60 60
F.Y.BBI 60 325 60
S.Y.BBI 60 59 59
T.Y.BBI 60 59 59
F.Y.BFM 60 597 59
S.Y.BFM 60 60 60
T.Y.BFM 60 58 58
F.Y.BMS 120 2370 113
S.Y.BMS 120 113 113
T.Y.BMS 120 112 112
F.Y.BMM 60 850 58
S.Y.BMM 60 57 57
T.Y.BMM 60 57 57
BVOC FY Retail 50 36 36
BVOC FY THM 14
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1. Student - Full time teacher ratio (current year data)
Year Number of students enrolled in the institution (UG)
Number of students enrolled in the institution (PG)
Number of full time teachers available in the institution teaching only UG courses
Number of full time teachers available in the institution teaching only PG courses
Number of teachers teaching both UG and PG courses
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality
2.4.1 Number of full time teachers appointed during the year
No. of sanctioned positions No. of filled positions
Vacant positions
Positions filled during the current year
No. of faculty with Ph.D
31+04 29(FT) + 3 (PT) 04+01 NIL 12
2.4.2 Honours and recognitions received by teachers
(received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the year )
Year of award
Name of full time teachers receiving awards from state
level, national level, international level
Designation Name of the award, fellowship, received from Government or
recognized bodies
2014-15 3984 331 27 NIL 12
2.3 Teaching - Learning Process
2.3.1 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc. (current year data)
Number of teachers on roll
Number of teachers using ICT (LMS, e-Resources)
ICT tools and resources available
Number of ICT enabled classrooms
Number of smart classrooms
E-resources and techniques used
39
39 YES 22 01 Web link,
Projectors,
Smart Carts
,Mike, LCDS.
2.3.2 Students mentoring system available in the institution? Give details. (maximum 500 words)
College has a mentoring system wherein each class at the first year level is assigned a teacher mentor. As
per the university rule the class size is of 120 students and hence initially the class is assigned one teacher
but the teacher divides the class in the size of 40 or 60 and schedules are made batch wise wherein the
mentor meets the students twice a year or more if the need arise. The schedule is given to students well in
advance and students have to meet the mentor in the given schedule, . The teacher interacts with the
student and students are free to consult about their problems and if they need any help. Bridge courses
are designed accordingly and further planning of seminars and workshops are done accordingly.
Number of students enrolled in the institution Number of fulltime teachers Mentor: Mentee Ratio
4309 39 1:110
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 Number of days from the date of semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results during the year
Programme Name
Programme Code
Semester/ year Last date of the last semester-end/ year- end examination
Date of declaration of results of semester-end/ year- end examination
F.Y.B.Com 2C00141 Semester I 22/09/2014 to 09/10/2014 25/11/2014
F.Y.B.Com 2C00142 Semester II 02/03/2015 to 17/03/2015 16/07/2015
S.Y.B.Com 2C00143 Semester III 23/09/2014 to 08/10/2014 26/11/2014
S.Y.B.Com 2C00144 Semester IV 03/03/2015 to16/03/2015 16/07/2015
T.Y.B.Com 2C00145 Semester V 07-11-2014 to 28-11-2014 04-02-2015
T.Y.B.Com 2C00146 Semester VI 08-04-2015 t20-04-2015 26-06-2015
FYBAF 2C00451 Semester I 07/10/2014 to 15/10/2014 13/12/2014
FYBAF 2C00452 Semester II 11/03/2015 to 17/03/2015 30/04/2015
SYBAF 2C00453 Semester III 28/09/2014 to 08/10/2014 20/11/2014
SYBAF 2C00454 Semester IV 02/03/2015 to 10/03/2015 29/04/2015
TYBAF 2C00455 Semester V 28/10/2014 to 12/11/2014 02/10/2015
TYBAF 2C00456 Semester VI 16/04/2015 to 24/04/2015 20/07/2015
FYBBI 2C00341 Semester I 07/10/2014 to 15/10/2014 13/12/2014
FYBBI 2C00342 Semester II 11/03/2015 to 17/03/2015 30/04/2015
SYBBI 2C00343 Semester III 28/09/2014 to 08/10/2014 20/11/2014
SYBBI 2C00344 Semester IV 02/03/2015 to 10/03/2015 29/04/2015
TYBBI 2C00345 Semester V 28/10/2014 to 12/11/2014 02-10-2015
TYBBI 2C00346 Semester VI 16/04/2015 to 24/04/2015 20/07/2015
FYBFM 2C00251 Semester I 07/10/2014 to 15/10/2014 13/12/2014
FYBFM 2C00252 Semester II 11/03/2015 to 17/03/2015 30/04/2015
SYBFM 2C00253 Semester III 28/09/2014 to 08/10/2014 20/11/2014
SYBFM 2C00254 Semester IV 02/03/2015 to 10/03/2015 29/04/2015
TYBFM 2C00255 Semester V 28/10/2014 to 12/11/2014 02-10-2015
TYBFM 2C00256 Semester VI 16/04/2015 to 24/04/2015 20/07/2015
FYBMS 2M00151 Semester I 07/10/2014 to 15/10/2014 13/12/2014
FYBMS 2M00152 Semester II 11/03/2015 to 17/03/2015 30/04/2015
SYBMS 2M00153 Semester III 26/09/2014 to 04/10/2014 20/11/2014
SYBMS 2M00154 Semester IV 02/03/2015 to 09/03/2015 29/04/2015
TYBMS 2M00155 Semester V 28/10/2014 to 12/11/2014 02-10-2015
TYBMS 2M00156 Semester VI 16/04/2015 to 24/04/2015 20/07/2015
FYBMM 4O00151 Semester I 07/10/2014 to 13/10/2014 13/12/2014
FYBMM 4O00152 Semester II 11/03/2015 to 17/03/2015 30/04/2015
SYBMM 4O00153 Semester III 28/09/2014 to 07/10/2014 20/11/2014
SYBMM 4O00154 Semester IV 02/03/2015 to 09/03/2015 29/04/2015
TYBMM 4O00155 Semester V 28/10/2014 to 12/11/2014 02-10-2015
TYBMM 4O00156 Semester VI 16/04/2015 to 23/04/2015 20/07/2015
M.Com 219 Semester I 24-11-2014 to 12-02-2014 March, 2015
M.Com 227 Semester III 25-11-2014 to 12-03-2014 March, 2015
M.Com 220 Semester I 04-09-2015 to 21-04-2015 August, 2015
M.Com 231 Semester II 22-04-2015 to 05-05-2015 August, 2015
M.Com 222 Semester III 04-10-2015 to 22-04-2015 August, 2015
M.Com 232 Semester IV 23-04-2015 to 05-06-2015 August, 2015
2.5.2 Reforms initiated on Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level (250 words)
For teachers The college conducts the examination orientation for teachers regarding unfair means and also on evaluation methodology. Every year the revision in practices of examination and evaluation is discussed with the teachers.
For students Exam department informs the students of the examination pattern, schedule and regulations. The exam schedules are displayed at prominent locations in the college. Result Analysis is done after each exam. The Principal conducts Review Meetings department wise to give necessary feedback for the improvement of students’ performance. Projects are collected for certain subjects. Remedial Classes are also held for the weaker students.
2.5.3 Academic calendar prepared and adhered for conduct of Examination and other related matters (250 words)
The academic calendar is prepared a little before the commencement of the new academic session. It contains the important information about term starting and ending dates, examination dates extra co-curricular activities, semester based and annual based examinations (internal assessment) Before the commencement of every semester respective departments prepare a detailed study plan, assignments for the individual teachers and the number of classes allotted to each course. The Principal/Vice Principal sees to it that all departments follows academic calendar. Academic calendar is regularly uploaded on website.
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered by the institution are stated and displayed in website of the institution (to provide the weblink)
The College has clearly stated learning outcomes of the Programs and Courses. The Following mechanism is followed by the institution to communicate the learning outcomes to the teachers and students.
1. Hard Copy of syllabi and Learning Outcomes are available in the departments for ready reference to the teachers and students.
2. Learning Outcomes of the Programs and Courses are displayed on the walls outside each department.
3. Soft Copy of Curriculum and Learning Outcomes of Programs and Courses are also uploaded to the Institution website for reference
2.6.2 Pass percentage of students
Programme Code Programme name
Number of students
appeared in the final year
examination
Number of students
passed in final semester/year examination
Pass Percentage
119 F.Y.M.Com
Accountancy 110 91 82.7
119 F.Y.M.Com BM 68 56 82.35
227 S.Y.M.Com
Accountancy 71 55 77.46
227 S.Y.M.Com BM 49 45 91.83
2C00141 F.Y.B.Com Sem I 947 810 85.53
2C00142 F.Y.B.Com Sem II 934 889 95.18
2C00143 S.Y.B.Com Sem III 939 824 87.75
2C00144 S.Y.B.Com Sem IV 939 924 98.4
2C00145 T.Y.B.Com Sem V 894 860 96.2
2C00146 T.Y.B.Com Sem VI 928 917 98.81
2C00451 FYBAF Sem I 118 118 100
2C00452 FYBAF Sem II 118 118 100
2C00453 SYBAF Sem III 119 119 100
2C00454 SYBAF Sem IV 119 119 100
2C00455 TYBAF Sem V 60 59 98.33%
2C00456 TYBAF Sem VI 60 59 98.33%
2C00341 FYBBI Sem I 59 59 100
2C00342 FYBBI Sem II 59 59 100
2C00343 SYBBI Sem III 59 59 100
2C00344 SYBBI Sem IV 59 59 100
2C00345 TYBBI Sem V 58 58 100
2C00346 TYBBI Sem VI 58 54 93.1
2C00251 FYBFM Sem I 59 59 100
2C00252 FYBFM Sem II 59 59 100
2C00253 SYBFM Sem III 60 60 100
2C00254 SYBFM Sem IV 60 60 100
2C00255 TYBFM Sem V 58 58 100
2C00256 TYBFM Sem VI 58 58 100
2M00151 FYBMS Sem I 114 114 100
2M00152 FYBMS Sem II 114 114 100
2M00153 SYBMS Sem III 113 113 100
2M00154 SYBMS Sem IV 113 113 100
2M00155 TYBMS Sem V 111 111 100
2M00156 TYBMS Sem VI 111 106 95.50%
4O00151 FYBMM Sem I 58 58 100
4O00152 FYBMM Sem II 58 58 100
4O00153 SYBMM Sem III 57 57 100
4O00154 SYBMM Sem IV 57 57 100
4O00155 TYBMM Sem V 57 56 98.25%
4O00156 TYBMM Sem VI 57 55 96.49%
4001916 BVOC (RM & TH) 50 50 100.00%
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey:
2.7.1Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance (Institution may design the questionnaire) (results and details be provided as weblink: Weblink Missing
CRITERION III – RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.1.1 Research funds sanctioned and received from various agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the
Project
Duration
Name of the
funding Agency
Total
grant
sanctio
ned
Amount received
during the Academic
year
Major projects
Minor Projects
Geeta Sahu 2 Years
2013-14 & 2014-15
Madhuri Tikam 1 year
UGC University of Mumbai
1, 25000 25000
57600
Interdisciplinary
Projects
Industry
sponsored
Projects
Projects
sponsored by the
University/
College
Students
Research Projects
(other than
compulsory by the
College)
International
Projects
Any
other(Specify)
Total 25000 57600
3.2 Innovation Ecosystem
3.2.1 Workshops/Seminars Conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia
Innovative practices during the year
Title of Workshop/Seminar Name of the Dept. Date(s)
Workshop on Research (TYBBI & TYBFM) Research Cell July 24, 2014
Nuances of Research (TYBMS) Research Cell August 3, 2014
Cross Sectional Corporate Tie Ups Department Of Commerce August 25, 2014
Challenges to be faced by Indian
banks in the next decade Department Of Commerce August 28, 2014
Achieving Breakthrough, By Life Coach
Corporate Trainer Natasha Advani Department Of Commerce September 6, 2014
Mergers & Acquisitions Department Of Economics September 9, 2014
Seminar on Hedge fund Department Of Economics September 11, 2014
Seminar on Corporate Jargons Department Of English September 12, 2014
Training Workshop Management games titled ‘Corporate World- An insight ‘ by Corporate trainer Devarshi Rawat
Department of Commerce November 24 2014
Seminar on Big Data Department of IT November 28, 2014
Seminar on 'Why India's economy needs
good economists?' Department of Economic December 16, 2014
Seminar on Economic Trends by Prof Nora
Colton, UEL Department of Economic January 5, 2015
Corporate Seminar with Dr. Mukund Rajan
on 'Defining Moments & Engaging Times: My journey with Tata's'
Department of Commerce January 12, 2015
Master Class on Application of
Computer Modeling & Simulation
for Operations Management
Department of IT January 15, 2015
Seminar on Banking and Insurance Self-Finance January 22, 2015
Corporate Seminar with Dr. Nick Blazquez
on "Role of MNC's in Emerging Economies" Department of Economics January 23, 2015
Corporate Seminar with Dr. Simon Taylor on “Future of Finance Education”
Department of Accountancy January 29, 2015
Seminar on Future of finance education Department of Commerce January 29, 2015
Corporate Seminar on Family Business
Management Department of Commerce February 4, 2015
KPMG’s Risk management workshop Department of Accountancy February 9 & 10, 2015
Seminar on “From Physical to Virtual to
Social Computing” Department of IT February 10, 2015
1000X – An Entrepreneurship workshop Department of Commerce February 12, 2015
3.2.2 Awards for Innovation won by Institution/Teachers/Research scholars/Students during the year
Title of the
innovation
Name of the Awardee Awarding Agency Date of Award Category
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
3.2.3 No. of Incubation centre created, start-ups incubated on campus during the year
Incubation Centre Name Sponsored by
Nil Nil Nil
Name of the Start-up Nature of Start-up Date of commencement
Nil Nil Nil
3.3 Research Publications and Awards
3.3.1 Incentive to the teachers who receive recognition/awards
State National International
- - 02
3.3.2 Ph. Ds awarded during the year (applicable for PG College, Research Center)
Name of the Department No. of Ph.Ds Awarded
Nil Nil
3.3.3 Research Publications in the Journals notified on UGC website during the year
Department No. of Publication Average Impact Factor, if any
National Nil Nil Nil
International Nil Nil Nil
3.3.4 Books and Chapters in edited Volumes / Books published, and papers in National/International
Conference Proceedings per Teacher during the year
Department No. of publication
Commerce 06
Mathematics 02
Economics 01
Accountancy 01
Environmental Studies 01
Library Science 01
3.3.5 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last Academic year based on average citation index in
Scopus/ Web of Science or Pub Med/ Indian Citation Index Title of
the paper
Name of the author Title of the journal Year of
publication
Citation Index Institutio
nal
affiliation
as
mentione
d in the
publicati
on
Number of
citations
excluding self
citations
3.3.6 h-index of the Institutional Publications during the year. (based on Scopus/ Web of science) Title of the paper Name of the
author
Title of
the
journal
Year of
publication
h-index Number of citations
excluding self
citations
Institutional
affiliation as
mentioned in
the
publication
3.3.7 Faculty participation in Seminars/Conferences and Symposia during the year :
No. of Faculty International level National
level State level
Local level
Attended
Seminars/
Workshops
04 05 06 12
Presented papers 05 04 Nil Nil
Resource Persons 01 Nil 07 Nil
3.4 Extension Activities
3.4.1 Number of extension and outreach programmes conducted in collaboration with industry, community and
Non- Government Organisations through NSS/NCC/Red cross/Youth Red Cross (YRC) etc., during the year
Title of the Activities Organising unit/ agency/ collaborating
agency
Number of teachers co-
ordinated such activities
Number of students participated in such activities
Thalassemia check up Rotary Club of Bombay, Hanging
Gardens
01 18(150)
Visit to Akanksha Foundation
Akanksha Foundation 01 29
International Volunteer day
ADAPT Foundation 01 09
Hiroshima peace rally University of Mumbai 01 15
Health Check up camp HR College NSS 01 28(35)
Apta Phata Camp HR College NSS 01 53
Project Astha HR College (Enactus) 01 30
Click for a Cause HR College (Enactus) 01 80
Exploring India HR College RCHR 01 200
We are the World HR College RCHR 01 250
National Youth Day HR College RCHR 01 190
Boond HR College RCHR 01 200
3.4.2 Awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government and other recognized
bodies during the year
Name of the
Activity
Award/recognition Awarding bodies No. of Students
benefited
Best Club RCHR Best Club in R.I.D 3140 at the District Awarding Ceremony “AARA’s”
Rotary Club 71
Enactus National Competition
Top 10 Finalists Enactus India 44
Kalpvriksha Competition (Enactus HR)
Top 3 Finalists IIM Indore 14
3.4.3 Students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government
Organisations and programmes such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the year
Name of
the scheme
Organising unit/ agency/
collaborating agency
Name of
the
activity
Number of teachers
coordinated such
activities
Number of students
participated in such
activities
Swacch
Bharat
NSS Unit of HR College Swacch
Bharat
Abhiyan
01 31
Swacch
Bharat
NSS Unit of HR College Promot
e paper
bag
drive
01 11
Gender issue
University of Mumbai Women and
Child Abuse
Seminar
01 45
Aids Awarenes
s
NSS Unit of HR College World Aids day
01 26
Cleanliness Drive
NSS Unit of HR College Cleanliness
Awareness
01 180
Literacy Campaign
NSS Unit of HR College Literacy week
01 15
Literacy Campaign
HR College with Bombay Hospital and Apex Kidney
Dialysis Centre
Health check-
up camp
for staff of HR
College
01 28(35)
Blood Donation
NSS unit of HR College & Rotaract Club of HR College in
collaboration with Nair Hospital and the State Blood Transfusion Council
Blood Donation Drive
01 152
3.5 Collaborations
3.5.1 Number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange during the
year
Nature of Activity Participant
Source of financial
support Duration
Summer Sessions UC Berkeley studying an undergraduate programme at UC Berkeley
13 students and 02 faculty
Partially funded by the
foreign partner
May 25 to June
4, 2014
.
Nebraska Study India Programme - STUDENT EN
India: Critical Issues
16 students and 2
faculty
Partially funded by the
foreign partner
June 29 to July 5, 2014
Summer School at King’s College London
14 students and 3
senior faculty
Partially funded by the
foreign partner
July 28th to August 15th 2014
International Rotary Youth Exchange
Students in GERMANY
06 students and 1
teacher
Partially funded by the
foreign partner
May 10 - 30,
2014
India Leadership Exchange Programme
32 participants Partially funded by the
foreign partner
May 26 to June 8,
2014
India Leadership Exchange Programme
24 students and 2
faculty
Partially funded by the
foreign partner
January 12-14,
2015
3.5.2 Linkages with institutions/industries for internship, on-the-job training, project work, sharing of
research facilities etc. during the year
Nature of linkage Title of the
linkage
Name of the
partnering
institution/
industry
/research lab
with contact
details
Duration
(From-To)
participant
on-the-job training, In order to learn “On the Job Practical Skills” a number of FY BVOC students undertook live projects and work assignments during their winter
break.
Live projects &
Winter Work
Assignments
Premsons
Taj Group
Purple
Ventures.
Chandani
Travels.
Oxford Book
Store
Kitabkhana
(Somaiya
Group)
Winter break
BVOC
Tourism
and
Hospitalit
y
Students
10
on-the-job training, Understanding the on different aspects of Tourism and Hospitality industry.
The IITT Exhibition
NDTV Good Times at Bombay Exhibition Centre.
January 15-17,
2015
BVOC Tourism
and Hospitality
Students
Number not
mentioned in
Voyager
on-the-job training, live project where students were a part of the organizing team for their annual event
“The Esprit De Corps of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry”.
Travel Agents Association of India
March 13, 2015 BVOC Tourism
Number not
mentioned in
Voyager
on-the-job training, Students involved in handling customer queries and marketing activities. Students got a chance to interact with experts from the various verticals of Tourism and Hospitality including national and international brands.
OTM Exhibition
Safari Plus Team (Industry Partner)
February 18-20,
2015
BVOC Tourism
and Hospitality
Students
on-the-job training, students were on the shop floor and were involved in various activities including sales, handling customer Inquiries and managing on floor operations.
Sabse Saste Din Big Bazaar January 24-26,
2015
FYBVOC Retail
Management
Students
3.5.3 MoUs signed with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries,
corporate houses etc. during the year
Organisation Date of MoU
signed
Purpose and Activities Number of
students/teachers
participated under MoUs
Signing of MOU with New Jersey City University
NCJU
April 15th 2015 To conduct student exchange programme;
exchange academic material and information
regarding study programme and engage
in other professional activities.
1 faculty & 12 students
University of Laval, Quebec October
31st,2014
Student & Faculty Exchange
3 faculty & 4 students
EY Scholarship Agreement June 30th,2014 Providing scholarships to deserving students of
Commerce and
01 student
Humanities department of the college
Stanford Center for International Development
April 14th,2014 A 5 days Executive Programme
7 faculty & 20 students
CRITERION IV – INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 Budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year
Budget allocated for infrastructure
augmentation
To be decided 55.58 lakhs*
4.1.2 Details of augmentation in infrastructure facilities during the year
Facilities Existing Newly added
Campus area 36058.27 sq.ft -
Classrooms 24 -
Laboratories 2 -
Seminar Halls 2 -
Classrooms with LCD facilities 20 -
Classrooms with Wi-Fi/ LAN 22 -
Seminar halls with ICT facilities 2 -
Video Centre 2 -
No. of important equipment’s purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during
the current year.
-
Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in
Lakhs)
120.52
Lakhs*
49.98lakhs*
Others -
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.2.1 Library is automated {Integrated Library Management System -ILMS}
5.1.2 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes such as Soft skill development,
Remedial coaching, Language lab, Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and
Mentoring etc.,
Name of the capability
enhancement scheme
Date of
implementation
Number of students
enrolled Agencies involved
Tax Workshop 23rd June 2014 – 28th
June 2014 60 Ernst & Young
Finance Immersion Month 25th August2014 -12th September
2014 550 Industry Experts
Remedial Teaching for ATKT Students and Dyslexic students
Before Term End
Examination 65 Special Cell
Number Ninjas - FUN with MATH
February 8, 2015 50 Maths Club
Retail Sector Focused Session December 6, 2014 45 Bombay Management
Association
Cultural Immersion Programme December 12-15,
2014 25
SP Jain School of Global Management
Debate on 'Can Modi's First Full Budget be Path-Breaking?'
February 25, 2015 90 Meghnad Desai Academy of
Economics
King's College London Summer School 2015
7th April 2015 40 King’s College London
Music Production Workshops 3rd September 2014 80 True School of Music
Challenge of Sustainable Growth & Development in India
10th September 2014 200 Columbia Global Centres South
Asia
100 hours of change – Seminar on Women Empowerment
4th February 2015 85 Women Development Cell
'From Physical to Virtual to Social Computing
February 10, 2015 90 University of L e e d s, U. K .
Seminar on Resume Writing July 18, 2014 95 Industry Expert
Counselling services for the special needs students
August 2014 20 Maharashtra Dyslexia
Association
HR Pulse Immersion Week December 1 – 6,
2014 300 Experts
5.1.3 Students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the
institution during the year
Year Name of the scheme
Number of benefited students by Guidance for Competitive examination
Number of benefited students by Career Counselling activities
Number of students who have passed in the competitive exam
Number of students placed
2014 MBA Preparation Workshop
130 130 - -
2014-15
Career Counselling through different seminars and workshops
148 500 - -
5.1.4 Institutional mechanism for transparency, timely redressal of student grievances, Prevention of
sexual harassment and ragging cases during the year
Total grievances received
No. of
grievances
redressed
Average number of days
for grievance redressal
None NA NA
5.2.1 Details of campus placement during the year
On campus Off Campus
Name of
Organization
s Visited
Number of
Students
Participated
Number of
Students
Placed
Name of
Organizations Visited
Number of
Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
1.JLL
90 75 Nomura Finance 6
2.KPMG
3.DIRECTi
4.Alvarez
and Marsal
5.Axis Risk
6.Axsiom
7.Reliance
Brands 2
8.Edelweiss
9.Deltecs
10. ICICI
11. Grant
Thornton
12. Schbang
13. Deloitte
5.2.2 Student progression to higher education in percentage during the year
Year
Number of students enrolling into higher education
Programme graduated from
Department graduated from
Name of institution joined
Name of Programme admitted to
2014-15 484
BCOM, BAF, BBI, BFM, BMS, BMM
Commerce ,
Management, Mass
Media
ICAI, University of Mumbai, University of Hyderabad, IDOL, GLC, KC Law, BTTC, GJ Advani College, Jamnalal Bajaj, Foreign Universities
CA, Banking, CS, MCom, MCA, MBA, MMS,MMM, MFM, MA, B.Ed, Diploma in Management, LLB, MHRDM, IDE, Civil Engineering, Master in Sports Management, Master in Journalism
5.2.3 Students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the year
(eg: NET/SET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/TOFEL/Civil Services/State Government
Services)
Items No. of Students selected/ qualifying
Registration number/roll
number for the exam
NET 2
SET -
SLET 0
GATE NA
GMAT 222
CAT 2
GRE NA
TOFEL 123
Civil Services 0
State Government Services 0
Any Other -
5.2.4 Sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level during the year
Sr.No. Activity Level Participants
1 Inter - Collegiate Aquatics Championship in association with the University of Mumbai
University 120
2 H.R. Fest Intra College 500
3 Numero Uno Intercollegiate 1200
4 HR Youth Conclave Intercollegiate 900
5 Annual Sports Day Intercollegiate 700
6 Blaze Intercollegiate 700
7 Off D’ Cuff Intercollegiate 93
5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one)
Sr.No. Name of the award/ medal
National/ International
Sports 22
Cultural 04
Student ID number
Name of the student
1
Championship
National India Inter -
University
Squash
66
Shashi
Pandey &
Abhishek
Agarwal 2 Silver Medal
Inter University Judo 16 Prerak Dedhia
3
Championship National Squash
Shashi
Pandey 4 Second
National
Squash
66 Abhishek
Agarwal
5 The Best Player
Award National Squash
66 Abhishek
Agarwal 6 Selected for
Mumbai University
National West Zone
Football
31
Gulasha
Ansari &
Lubna Shaikh 7 Third position National Inter
University
Basket Ball
Tournament
10 113
Kush
Lahankar,
Rahul Shah,
Gurusimran
Singh,
Shubham
Yadav, Prabhu
Maspog,
Adhiraj
8 Gold And Bronze
Medals National Shooting
31 Shreya
Gawande 9 champions National Malhar - Team
10 Second Place National Waves --- TEAM
11 First Position National Arthanomics - TEAM
12 First Position
National
Kalpavriksha Competition
-- TEAM
13 First Position
Intercollegiate
Annual Inter Collegiate Conclave
-- TEAM
14 The Best Creation Spark Award
Intercollegiate
SPARK 2014
- TEAM
5.3.2 Activity of Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative
bodies/committees of the institution (maximum 500 words)
The Students’ Council is the apex working body of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics,
which aims at serving not only oneself but the community at large. The council hosts the
biggest mathematics and statistics inter-collegiate event - Numero Uno; being socially inclined
individuals the council also undertakes numerous social initiatives like Blood Donation Drives,
teaching the underprivileged and organize events like the Carnival - The Freshers’ Party and
T.Y. Farewell. Being a part of this renowned institute, the council participates in a number of
inter-collegiate festivals and brings laurels to the college. Led by the General Secretary Prakhar
Agrawal, under guidance of Professor-in-Charges Vice Principal Dr. Rekha Bahadur and Ms.
Shubhada Kanchan and a team of 24 Core Committee members and a Working Committee of
over 100 members, the Students’ Council continues to be of supreme support to the college in
all its endeavors. It is one of the few student bodies recognized by the University of Mumbai.
Achieving excellent academic standards and creating opportunities for the all round
development through sports and cultural activities; transferring the responsibility of the
learning to the learner, is what the council does; thus, helping this great hub of innovation and
success togreater heights.
The Activities of student council include:
1. Admissions process
2. Blood donation drive
3. F.Y. B.COM Orientation
4. Numero Uno 2014
5. H.R. Carnival
6. World Elders’ Day
7. EcoFests
8. Anti – ragging squad
9. Third Year Students’ Farewell
CRITERION VI –GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
Vision
'India’s future will be shaped in her classrooms’ - Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Mission
Classrooms → Careers → Communities
H.R. College of Commerce & Economics is committed to:
Providing excellence in commerce and business education at the under-graduate and post-graduate levels.
Pursuit of knowledge through holistic education in academic and extra-curricular activities
Developing strong personal values
Addressing the evolving needs of business and industry.
Emphasizing theory and practice
Giving the breadth of knowledge and the depth of experience to students
Providing meaningful contributions to career and community.
Preparing students for life and work in an information-rich, technology-driven world
Connecting and building partnerships with the corporate sector and non-profit making communities to pursue its educational mission
Ensuring the future success of both the college and its stakeholders.
6.1.1 Mention two practices of decentralization and participative management during the last year
(maximum 500 words)
Academic level: The college inculcates the culture of collective responsibility amongst its faculty members
and the constitutive departments. The college delegates authority and provides operational-autonomy at
various levels. The various departments are provided academic autonomy but function under the supervision
of the Principal, the Vice-Principals and their respective Heads. Each department is free to prepare its
academic planner and schedule of activities, designing and assigning of student projects, to conduct
workshop/hands-on-training programs/guest lectures on areas prioritized by the departments. Faculty
members are given representation in various committees/cells nominated by the Teachers' council, in the
Governing body, in the IQAC and other committees
Student Representatives are members of LMC and IQAC
5.3 Alumni Engagement
5.3.1 Whether the institution has registered Alumni Association? Yes/No, if yes give details
(maximum 500 words): No
5.3.2 No. of registered enrolled Alumni: - NA
5.3.3 Alumni contribution during the year (in Rupees) : NA
5.3.4 Meetings/activities organized by Alumni Association : NA
Student level: Students are empowered to play an important role in different activities. Functioning of
different secretaries of students’ clubs (listed below) further reinforces decentralization. Some of these
clubs being:
Nature Club
NSS
Students’ Council
General Events Management and so on
6.1.2 Does the institution have a Management Information System (MIS)?
Yes/No/Partial: yes
With the help of Trutech Pvt. Ltd., the college has enabled a learning management system in its
institutional website which helps faculty members in uploading notes, assignments and other learning
tools for the sake of the students. With the support of the above mentioned technology and online
infrastructure, college enriches the overall teaching learning experience for its students and faculty
members.
An MIS system of Yahoo groups for all the staff members and student bodies is in operation and has been
effectively used for communication. Bulk SMS for sending information to students about admission lists or
changes in the lecture schedules are successfully conveyed via this system.
Tally packages are used to upgrade accounting and financial management processes.
The Library uses SLIM21 - an integrated, multi-user, multi-tasking library information Windows based
software.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following (with in 100 words each):
Curriculum Development
Curriculum designing and development is decided by the affiliating Mumbai university. The Principal and
faculty members interact with the university and provide their views related to curriculum development.
Faculty members are given academic freedom to devise easy but effective means of delivery of curriculum.
Teaching and Learning
Competency mapping: It is undertaken by the industry experts to identify skills required by the students for
employability.
Buddy System: Senior students are encouraged to teach the slow learners after college hours. This practice
has become very successful in helping students who relate and learn from peers more easily than from the
teachers
Website: The College updates its website regularly for effective communication of schedules. Updated
database of student with their mobile numbers and emails are used to communicate and reinforce the
schedule or communicate the latest changes, if any. The institution creates email groups for both faculty
members as well as for students to disseminate the information of schedules. The college thus constructs a
comprehensive plan to organize the teaching-learning and evaluation schedules to cater to the needs of
both students and the faculty members. These efforts have helped in gaining high productivity, clarity and
transparency in the teaching- learning system.
Dean Connect: An innovative method of keeping students informed of each day’s events through personal
emails from the Principal is used effectively to keep parents and students informed with the activities and
new projects the college is undertaking.
Workshops by national /International Faculty
Workshop on Taxation
Ernst & Young, LLP one of the top global consulting firms conducted a four days tax workshop at H.R. College.
The sessions gave the students an insight into many aspects of tax, like Tax treaties and Transfer Pricing
which are of immense importance in the globalised world. They also covered several indirect taxes namely
VAT and Excise Duty. The participants were tested towards the end of the programme. The students were
awarded certificates of participation at the closing ceremony on July 14, 2014. Owing to their brilliant
performance twenty-three candidates qualified for the Partner’s round of the Articleship interviews.
Music production workshop
Music as a cultural art has always been of prime importance for H.R. College and it’s Council for Handling
and Organising Inter-Collegiate Events (CHOICE). Founder Ashutosh Pathak, of the True School of Music,
along with Family Cheese, an edgy progressive rock band; headed the interactive Music Production
Workshop at HR College. The students were taught DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Composition,
arrangement and sequencing through the creation of a spontaneous track, with the help of the audience.
The beats, guitar, bass and vocals and well as the genre were chosen on the spot by the audience as they
were then layered together on Logic, a Digital Audio Workstation. The audience clapped and sang together
as the Sound Engineers put the finishing touches on what would be the final product, a brand new song
composed in a matter of minutes.
Session by Lord Meghnad Desai
H.R. College hosted Lord Meghnad Desai, the naturalized British economist and Labour Politician for an
informative and distinguished lecture on 'Why India's economy needs good economists?' The session was
attended by the students from different courses of the college, Professors invited from colleges across the
city and few eminent corporates. Lord Desai is Life Peer, British House of Lord; Professor Emeritus, London
School of Economics, UK; and has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in the
Republic of India in 2008. Lord Desai commenced the lecture with how poor economy could be encouraged
with job opportunities; and how the reforms in labor laws would lead to the increase in the country's GDP.
His belief on how things are achieved by ideas and perseverance motivated the students phenomenally.
Lecture by Professor Nora Ann Colton
University of East London conducted a lecture on 'Economic shifts in an evolving world economy' and
'London's role in shaping the world financial market'. The lecture discussed global economic trends and
shifts of power from the 'superpowers' to the tiger economies. She showed some charts and statistics that
conveyed the economic growth situations of countries around the world.
Examination and Evaluation
Online Examinations: College has continued its online internal examinations keeping in mind the
importance of ICT in education. This online system helps students to appear for examinations from the place
they feel most comfortable and conducive. The online test is a mock and practice test to prepare the
students for the final exam.
Special Exam Guidance Lecture for Third Year Students: The College organizes special guidance lecture for
the Third year students to orient them on the Choice Based grading system (CBGS) and the 75:25
examination system.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s) by Exam Committee: The Examination Committee has prepared
detailed SOPs for all processed relating to setting of question papers, evaluation and assessments. These
SOPs serve as guidelines to all faculty members for performing examination related duties effectively. The
SOP manual contains the following:
1. Setting of question papers which discourage selective study.
2. Detailing of guidelines for examination schedules.
3. Defining the role of Invigilators.
4. Setting procedures for checking & re-checking of answer books.
5. Organizing the system of moderation i.e. reconsideration of an examiners’ work by a senior
faculty/expert in the field.
6. Forming a grievance redressal mechanism to address the complaints of students/parents regarding
examination.
7. Assigning a special day for centralized paper setting for all departments when all faculty sit together
and set a well-balanced question paper after proper deliberation.
Research and Development
PhD Centre: The College is proud of its PhD center in Business Economics recognized by University of
Mumbai that has enrolled 5-6 students under Dr. Geeta Nair. The College restarted the research centre in
Business Policy and administration. Dr. PoojaRamchandani has been awarded the guideship for guiding
students in commerce from the University of Mumbai with an intake of 10 students.
PhD Awarded: This year four faculty members have been awarded PhD degree and two more faculty
members viz. Ms.Jasbir Sodi and Ms. Saleha Syed have enrolled for Ph.D degree.
Students’ participation in Research: Students are encouraged to participate in ‘Avishkar’ the annual
research fest of University of Mumbai. Avishkar was designed with the intention to develop a research
culture and scientific temper amongst students right from undergraduate to doctoral level in the state of
Maharashtra. The college encourages its students to participate in such competition.
Library, ICT and Physical Infrastructure / Instrumentation
Faculty members use library resources to enhance their knowledge pool. The library has a collection of more
than 54,000 books on various topics, 78 international & national journals, 3100 e journals, more than 750
VCDs and 75000 E-b00ks which help the teaching-learning process tremendously.
Book Bank: The College ensures that buying of textbooks does not burden the economically weaker
students. The library issues sets of text books from the Book-Bank to these needy students which they can
use for the entire academic year. Including the above mentioned initiatives, the college is making efforts to
create a virtual repository for making library resources more accessible to its students and enhance the
teaching learning process.
Human Resource Management
Selection of Teaching and Non-teaching staff is done according to University of Mumbai and Maharashtra
government norms.
Fellowship for Associate: Mr. Tehsildar and Sanjay, associates of the specialised degree courses, were given
the opportunity to accompany the team for a faculty visit to Ahmedabad.
Exploring Global Dimensions Capacity building and Student Leadership programme:
Students and faculty visited the SP Jain campus at Singapore to get acquainted with the best global practices
of teaching and learning and integrate them with our andragogy. At S.P. Jain there were sessions with: Dean
John Davis - SP Jain philosophy and discussion on the purpose of a student board room. Dr. C.J. Meadows -
innovation and creativity. Prof. Golo Webber - world cultures, global intelligence and real world skills Ms.
Carolyn Seah - soft skills, including character building and personality development Mr. Danny an external
trainer - team building. Dr. Pooja Ramchandani, Mr. Yunus Gangat, and Ms Kinjal Doshi; led a contingent
consisting of 25 students to the SP Jain campus, Singapore.
Staff Development Program:
A special faculty development programme “Discover the elephant in you” facilitated by Dr. Sushma Acquilla,
was held for Degree college teachers. She impressed the participants with her diverse qualifications & roles
played as a facilitator. The 3 hour session revolved around MBTI Myers Briggs Type Indicator, a widely used
personality assessment tool. During the session Dr. Acquilla introduced and explained the key principles of
the test. In her unique humour& easy way, she introduced a hands-on exercise where each participant used
the different concepts of the test to gain insight into their own thought process, behavior and personality.
Groups were formed based on individual differences & similarities for an activity, to demonstrate how
individuals possessing certain traits can work in similar ways. The session was interesting and enlightening.
Teachers received considerable insight into their own behaviour and learned the various ways of dealing
with people.
Industry Interaction / Collaboration
Bajaj Bhavan Industrial Visit - TYBMS, TYBBI and FY B.Voc students visited Bajaj Bhavan.H.R. , Nariman
Point, on August 27, 2014 .The students were accompanied by Prof. Meena Desai, Prof. Ameya Ambulkar
and Prof. Bhawna Mundra. The visit aimed to give an insight to the students, into the marketing strategies
used by Bajaj in the promotion of their latest Water Heaters launched by them. The Ms. Bina Koshi, speaker
for the day, was spoke of Bajaj as a company – their vision, their founders and the core principles. She also
highlighted the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives undertaken by Bajaj. Mr. Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman
and MD of Bajaj Electricals, addressed the students and emphasized on the fact that the Bajaj House has
always striven to achieve common good.
Mahindra and Mahindra visit
Students from SYBMS Batch visited Mahindra & Mahindra, Automotive Division, Kandivali. This Industrial
Visit was integrated with the 'Productivity and Quality Management'. The objective of the visit was to
understand the key concepts of Total Quality Management, Total Productive Maintenance and their
practical application. After having learnt these concepts in classroom lectures, this Industrial Visit provided
an exposure and wider outlook for the students. Highly informative presentations by the top management,
Question-Answer sessions and friendly interactions made the visit a well rounded experience for all.
Visit to St Paul Institute.
TYBMM Journalism students attended a session on TV Journalism at St Paul’s Institute which was very
fruitful and a great learning experience. The entire session was highly informative, which really helped the
students to understand the entire process and the works. The session was meant to give a hands down
experience to the students of Journalism and help them choose their career in television.
Admission of Students
The Prospectus of the college and website provides all the information regarding the admission process. The college
follows the procedure of admission laid down by University of Mumbai. The college involves the Students’ Council
and the Sports Council students to help in admission under the guidance and supervision of the Admission Committee.
A Help desk is setup during admissions at the ground floor to help solve the queries of the Parents and Students
regarding process, documentation, fees etc. Efforts are made to make the admission process short and smooth for
the students to save their time and release their stress. The college ensures that the merit list, during admission, is
updated on the college website so that students can see their names and complete the necessary formalities. For add
on courses separate tests are conducted.
6.2.2 : Implementation of e-governance in areas of operations:
Planning and Development
The college is connected through high-speed internet of bandwidth. Use of various softwares and applications for curriculum development in e-format.
Notices are sent out to students online.
Installation of the bio-metrics system which monitors log in and log out of teachers.
Administration
Use of SLIM21 System for Library Information and Management i.e in the process of issuing books to
students, faculties & non-teaching staff. College has introduced Digital Repository System & Mobile
Inventory Tool for smooth access to books, reference books, E- journals. During the year 2738 individuals
have taken benefit of the system.
Important notices are emailed to the staff on a regular basis.
Finance and Accounts-Tally
Use of Tally i.e in keeping up to date records of all transactions of receipts from Students, Universities,
Government agencies & Payment towards various stakeholders. Implementation of E-resource has
increased efficiency & timely execution of Accounting & Finance transactions.
Student Admission and Support
The Students’ Council and the Sports Council handle the entire admission process under the supervision of
the Admission committee. Students Applications are submitted for admission to different courses through
the online admission portal. Merit list is prepared and uploaded by fully computerized system
Examination
Use of software developed by MKCL Maharashtra Knowledge Commission Limited i.e in the process of exam
related matters including uploading students’ data, uploading information regarding exam forms & fees
payment, generating hall tickets & seating arrangement at the time of examination. It also facilitates records of
attendance of students during the course of examination. College results are displayed on the website
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 Teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year
Year
Name of teacher Name of conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided
Name of the professional body for which membership fee is provided
Amount of support
Ms. Chandani B. international conference Nil 3000
Dr. Jaya Manglani National conference
Nil 1750
Ms. Syed Saleha National conference
Nil 1500
Dr. Rita K. international conference
Nil 3200
Ms. Vijaylaxmi National conference
Nil 2000
Ms. Simran Kalyani National conference
Nil 1750
Dr. Pooja Ramchandani international conference
Nil 3200
Ms. Anjali V. National conference
Nil 2250
Dr. Geeta Nair international conference
Nil 4700
Ms. Geeta Sahu international conference
Nil 4400
Ms. Paromita C National conference
Nil 2900
Ms. Priyamvada Sawant Workshop
Nil 500
Ms. Jasbir S international conference
Nil 3500
Ms. Suman G Workshop
Nil 500
Dr. Rajeshwari Ravi National conference
Nil 2000
Dr. Jehangir B international conference
Nil 3000
Ms. Shubhada K National conference
Nil 2250
Dr. L.R. Bahadur National conference
Nil 1000
Ms. Madhu K. National conference
Nil 2500
6.3.2 Number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized by the College for teaching and non teaching staff during the year
Year Title of the professional development programme
organised for teaching staff
Title of the administrative training programme organised for non-teaching staff
Dates (from-to)
No. of participants (Teaching staff)
No. of participants
(Non-teaching
staff)
1. 2. 1.Visit to Ahmedabad-
March 28 to 30th 2015
15
02
“Discover the elephant in you” by Dr. Sushma Acquilla
3.
N/A December 1, 2014
24 ----
Cultural Immersion Programme @ SP Jain School of Global Management
N/A December 12-15, 2014
03 ------
6.3.3 No. of teachers attending professional development programmes, viz., Orientation Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programmes during the year
Title of the professional development programme
Number of teachers who attended
Date and Duration (from – to)
Refresher program at R A. Podar College, 01 9th to 28th February 2015
Matunga organized by UGC ASC Refresher Course
01
12th January 2015 to 2nd
February 2015
Refresher Course 01 9th to 28th February 2015
Mentoring Students for their Progress 01 15th to 20th December 2014
Mentoring Students for their Progress 01 15th to 20th December 2014
Mentoring Students for their Progress 01 15th to 20th December 2014
6.3.4 Faculty and Staff recruitment (no. for permanent/fulltime recruitment):
Teaching Non-teaching
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Fulltime/temporary
-
02
1
5
6.3.5 Welfare schemes for
Teaching
o Faculty are provided financial assistance for participating in conferences, seminars and workshops.
o Free eye- check – up for the teaching staff.
Non-teaching
o Non-teaching members of the college are medically insured and the policies are sponsored by college on a regular basis as per the government norms.
o The college subsidizes the fees of children of the staff and also the tuition fees of young staff registered for further studies.
o The children of non-teaching staff studying also make use of book bank facilities, special coaching, etc.
o The college organises regular yearly free health check-up and thalassaemia check-up for the non-teaching staff.
o The college also has corpus of doctors from different hospitals that help the non-teaching staff in medical problems
o provision of lunch tea and uniform
Students
o Subsidized Railway Concessions as per the Railway authorities’ norms. o Special hygienic conditions in canteen, bathrooms and in the college monitored by
registrar of the college. o Student Group Insurance as per the government norms o Sports facilities including partnerships with clubs and playgrounds o Facilitating students with hostel accommodation o The college also waives off the fees and provides the students on the free ships,
scholarships of the needy students if such students approach the Principal. o The college library provides book bank facility to the students. o The college regularly organises annual free health and thalassaemia check-ups for the
students.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
(with in 100 words each)
The college practices professional ethics by maintaining transparency in its core and auxiliary functions. The college recruits faculty by maintaining high standards, manages academics and administration with internal audits, safeguarding of all assets and documents.
6.4.2 Total corpus fund generated - NIL
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
6.5.1 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic No NA YES LMC
Administrative NO NA YES LMC
6.5.2 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association (at least three)
The college believes in the academic, social, moral and cultural development of students by acquiring
inputs from all stakeholders. Though it does not maintain formally registered parent-teacher association,
yet different departments interact with parents especially with regard to academic performance and
suggest ways and means to help in the overall development of the students.
Faculty members maintain attendance record of students. If a student shows poor attendance, then
parents are informed about the same by faculty members and Principal and subsequently meetings are
arranged by the college authority with the parents. In almost all cases, parents provide essential support
and care to ensure proper attendance of their ward.
6.5.3 Development programmes for support staff (at least three)
1. May 23-27, 2015- Staff Development Programme - Visit to Hyderabad 30 members of the non-teaching staff left on a three day visit to Hyderabad. Called the Pearl City Hyderabad offers a variety of tourist attractions ranging from Heritage monuments, Lakes and Parks, Gardens and Resorts, Museums to delectable cuisine and a delightful shopping experience. 2.April 7, 2015: Healthcare Programme for associates by the Students’ Council 3. February 7, 2015-NSS Unit: Health Check-up Camp for Faculty, Staff and Associates The NSS unit organised a complete health check-up camp including an eye- check – up for the teaching & non - teaching staff and associates of H.R. College in collaboration with Bombay Hospital; and Dr. Shrirang Bicchu & his team from The Apex Kidney Foundation from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Annual Satyanarayan Puja is organized on 14th January every year by the peons. It is sponsored by the college. Similarly Janmashtami and Navratri celebrations are held with the supporting staff which enhances a sense of bonhomie among the teaching and the non teaching staff. Post Accreditation initiative(s) (mention at least three)
1.New Courses- Introduction of B Voc THM and Retail in June 2014 2. Research-Increased the number of faculty with PHD
3. Scholarships- Three students from HR College Aakash Parekh from Accounting and Finance, Archita Ladha and Devansh Goenka from Financial Markets participated in the EY scholarship programme 4. Placements- In the academic year 2014-15, H.R. College welcomed more than 70 companies for hiring interns and successfully placed 150 students in their choice of internship programs. Internships have been in various fields like Marketing, Human Resource, Management, Finance, Sales and Content Writing with stipend up to Rs.18000/-.
5. TEDx February 7, 2015 event organised by students of H.R. College- Rayomand Anklesaria and Raunaq Vaisoha students at H.R. College organised the event. It started in 2014 as TEDxHRCollegeLive, a live telecast of the TED 2014 Conference. This year the organisers procured a license for a University Event with speakers live on stage. The slogan of the event was “Ideas = Infinity(X)” The stage saw inspiring Talks by 10 Speakers the likes of Krishna Pujari, Ajeet Khurana, Benaisha Kharas, Mehrab Irani, Preeti Vangani and many more! 6. Alumni engagement- March 10, 2015- HR College Alumni Meet at International Students House, London 6.5.5
a. Submission of Data for AISHE portal : (Yes)
b. Participation in NIRF : No)
c. ISO Certification : (/No)
d. NBA or any other quality audit : (No)
6.5.6 Number of Quality Initiatives undertaken during the year
Year Name of quality initiative by IQAC
Date of
conducting
activity
Duration (from--
to----)
Number of
participants
Student Related
Stanford Global Leaders Programme
Hosted by Stanford Center for
International Development. It was a
great opportunity for the students to
May 2nd to 10th
2015
May 2nd to 10th
2015
20 students , 6
faculty and 1
non-teaching
staff
take the first step towards becoming
global leaders and entrepreneurs.
Student Related
Inauguration of the Unit of Lifelong
Learning and extension at HR
College. Lord Meghnad Desai
addressed the students
December 12,
2014
12 December
2014
30 students
Student Related
Activities of the Grade Improvement Cell These continued to be one of the core activities of the IQAC. It undertook various activities during the year like weekly tests for TYB.Com Dyslexic students and under-performers, guidelines for ATKT students and workshop for FYB.Com dyslexic students, in two batches from 9:30 am – 10:00 am and from 10:30 am – 11:00 am to encourage more participation from students.
Oct 2014 and Jan 2015
Oct 2014 and Jan 2015
Student Related 'HR Student United Way'
HR Student United Way is a movement of passionate student leaders committed to improving lives and Strengthening communities. The focus is on education, financial stability and health - the building blocks for a good quality life.
December 19,
2014
December 19, 2014
50
Tax Workshop Ernst & Young, LLP one of the top global consulting firms conducted a 4 day tax workshop at H.R. College.
June 23 – 28,
2014
June 23 – 28,
2014
04
20
Finance Immersion Month organised by the Investment Club of HR College
August 25-
September 1st
2014
August 25-
September 1st
2014
03 days
20
Community Policing Initiative 23rd August 2014
23rd August 2014
01 day
800 students of 40 leading schools and
The Mumbai Police in association with H.R. College came together in a first of its kind initiative of “Community Policing”, to garner student support, to assist help desks for children, women & senior citizens at Police Stations across the city. This initiative would help bridge the gap between the society & the public servicemen to enable a quick grievance redressal platform for senior citizens, children & women. Mr. Rakesh Maria, Commissioner of Police and Vice Principal Dr. Rekha Bahadur inaugurated this initiative.
colleges attended the event.
World Elders’ Day The Students' Council of H.R. College in collaboration with Adhata Trust, organised The World Elders' Day in the K.C. Auditorium. Mr. Arun Nanda's Adhata Trust supports community centres in Mumbai for senior citizens, offering recreational, leisure and therapeutic activities for men and women at nominal rates. One of the most active senior members of the Bollywood film industry Mr. Prem Chopra was the Chief Guest for the event. Various principals from Mumbai's renowned colleges; Mr. Ramesh Iyer, Managing Director – Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services and CEO Financial Services Sector; and Mr. Sitaram Kunte, Municipal Commissioner were a part of the ceremony. About 250 senior members of the Adhata Trust along with their families were present.
1st October 2014
01 day 250
Title of the programme Period (from-to) Participants
CRITERION VII – INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 - Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities
7.1.1 Gender Equity (Number of gender equity promotion programmes organized by the institution during the year)
Female Male
1. Project Saarthi 01/11/2013 to 01/11/2013 32 19
2. Project Aasha Campaign 'Click for
a Cause’ 04/12/2014 to 05/12/2014
27 30
3. Self Defense Workshop 09/01/2015 to 09/01/2015 34 0
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
_______***______
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness
Provide the details of the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priority and thrust Provide the weblink of the institution in not more than 500 words
We cater to students from diverse backgrounds. It’s our aim to provide academic excellence along with holistic development to the students. To facilitate this vision the college encourages active participation of students in intercollegiate festivals, sports social service and international programmes. Students have an opportunity to interact with and be trained by corporate gurus. Eminent corporate houses such as Infosys, Ernst & Young, ICICI Prudential, Tata Sons and ICICI Bank, BASF, among others, visit the college for guest lectures, placements and to conduct programs. This year, it forged new tie-ups with Google and Nomura. Collaborations with universities all over the world have given students and staff an opportunity to obtain international experience. It became the first to tie-up with Stanford University for a global leadership program.
1) To start new specialisations in B Voc
2) To encourage faculty participation in collaborative research
initiatives
3) To promote students’ engagement in research
4) To ensure organising events on constitutional rights and duties
5) To extend the profile of social initiatives further for upliftment of
rural and urban areas
6) To engage in organising intercollegiate students’ initiatives for
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