GURU SHREE SHANTIVIJAI JAIN COLLEGE GURU SHREE SHANTIVIJAI JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN FOR WOMEN (Affiliated to the University of Madras &Re- Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC) Chennai- 600 007. Website: www.gssjcollege.in Email: [email protected]ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) (2015-2016) SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) BANGALORE – 560 072 Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women AQAR 2015-2016 Page 1
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GURU SHREE SHANTIVIJAI JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMENGURU SHREE SHANTIVIJAI JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (Affiliated to the University of Madras &Re-Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC)
BANGALORE – 560 072
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQACAll NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
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Part – A
AQAR for the year
1. 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:
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1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR __2012-2013 Submitted_on 03/10/2012_(DD/MM/YYYY)
ii. AQAR___2009-2010 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)
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iii. AQAR___2010-2011 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)
iv. AQAR___2011-2012 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)
v. AQAR___2013-2014 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)
vi. AQAR___2014-2015 Submitted_on 27/08/2015 _________(DD/MM/YYYY)
vii. AQAR___2015-2016 Submitted_on 16/08/2016 _________(DD/MM/YYYY)
1.10 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
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1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
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
2. IQAC Composition and Activities2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
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2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 4
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
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
The IQAC planned various academic and non-academic activities for the academic year .
Organised various programmes and activities through IQAC.
Motivated the staff and students to use technology in the classroom like OHP, PPT, Internet peer teaching etc.
IQAC conducted evaluation in the form of questionnaire and took feedback from students,staff, parents and alumnae to assess the quality of the teaching/learning process & the same was analysed.
Encouraged the faculty members to pursue research in their respective field of study. Equipped the students of the college with the knowledge of the latest trends in their
respective field and to prepare them to meet the requirement of the competitive world.
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT TRENDS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF E-GOVERNANCE IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON MANTRAS FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT.
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Conducted remedial coaching for backward students to enhance their learning capability.
IQAC initiated Teacher’s Research Journal “TQ”with ISSN No.2319-9091 which provides an opportunity to teaching faculty across colleges to publish research articles.
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
1.. Promoting a culture of research amongst faculty by motivating them to publish articles on technical and current issues.
2.Encouraging faculty to register for Ph.D Programme
3. Self- Appraisal of Faculty
4. Activity Based Learning by doing
5.To hold Parent –Teachers Meet
Faculty have contributed research articles in the International( 07 No.) and National (19 No.)Peer Review Journals and faculty presented 5 papers in National Conference and 3 in International Conference
Currently 12 of our faculty are doing Ph.D in various Universities and 2 were conferred Ph.D Degree. The IQAC encourages faculty to invove in post research activities after obtaining Ph.D Degree .
At the end of the year, Faculty assesses themselves regarding their performance & contribtion to curricular ,co- curricular extra –curricular and extension curricular activities.
Number of Inter -Collegiate and Intra collegiate Co-Curricular activities and Saturday classroom activities were organised providing students an open platform to project their skills and knowledge.
Parent –Teachers Meet was organised by all departments which facilitated healthy interaction between faculty and parents about their wards Academic progress,attendance and other skills including personality
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6. To Collect feedback from students studying presently, Alumnae and parents regarding teaching methodologies, facilities etc
7. To focus on community development through the outreach programmes organised.
8. To organise a number of women relatedEmpowerment programmes through GSS Centre for Women Empowerment
development.Feedback forms were collectedfrom students regarding teaching methodologies,facilities etc and necessary action was taken by the management.
Number of Community development oriented activities like Medical Camps Health And Hygiene Awareness Programme.,Road Safety Awareness Campaign. Literacy Awareness Programme in nearby Government schools and slums.etc were organised resulting in good citizenship and service orientation benefitting the neighbourhood community & the villages
GSS Centre for Women Empowerment organises Women empowerment training programme for the under privileged women motivating participants to become entrepreneurs.
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Part – BCriterion – I
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The IQAC meets once in a quarter and discusses various issues relating to sustainingquality and progress of the institution to keep in par with the current needs. It reassess the activities planned and executed by various departments and committees and documents them. The IQAC Coordinator in consultation with other members prepares the AQAR and places it before the Management. Constructive suggestions and
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 9
Trimester
Annual
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
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The syllabus of foundation course in ENGLISH/TAMIL/HINDI has been revised as per university of Madras.The syllabus of certain subjects (Core Courses ) has been revised as per university of Madras.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise Distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the ProgrammeTotal no. of
students appeared
Division
Distinction% I % II % III % Pass %B.Com 127 70 54 5 - 98
B.Com(Corporate ) 69 25 41 3 - 99
BBA 68 33 32 3 98
BISM 45 30 15 - - 98
BSC 48 27 19 2 - 100
MCA 16 9 7 - - 100
B.COM ( SHIFT II ) 63 22 38 1 - 97
B.COM(C.S)( SHIFT II ) 65 20 43 2 - 94
B.C.A( SHIFT II ) 47 25 21 1 - 100
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
The IQAC of the college started functioning from 6th October 2009 through which the academic
quality is monitored. The IQAC plays an important role in improving the teaching – learning
process and it sets high standards of teaching effectively and emphasizes on steady and regulated
coverage of syllabus.
The quality of teaching learning is continuously monitored and evaluated by the Principal
along with the H.O.D’S and deviation if any,in maintaining time frame for completing
syllabus or poor revision or poor results or indiscipline if any in class are viewed seriously .
The log book is maintained in every class to record the details of daily class taken by the
faculty which is signed by the H.O.D and the class representative. The absentee students
get the facility of referring the log book for portions covered.
Through the CCTV and by rounds, the Principal monitors the academic activities of the
college.
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The institution constantly insists on producing more number of University Top Rank holders
and Zero arrear University Results.
The college conducts systematic evaluation such as Monthly tests, Terminal examination
and Model examinations. Result analysis of the same is submitted by the H.O.D’s to the
Head of the Institution to monitor the quality of teaching, learning and its results . The
faculty are monitored and guided by the H.O.D and Principal.
Student’s feedback is considered every year and Corrective measures are taken based on the
feedback to sustain and enhance the quality of teaching.
The Students can also report to principal on matters pertaining to classroom interactions,
teaching methods used and quality of teaching and thus there is a continuous monitoring of
teaching learning.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted
Refresher courses -
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme -
HRD programmes -
Orientation programmes -
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university -
Staff training conducted by other institutions 15 Faculty
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 50 Faculty 5 Non Teaching faculty
Others
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
8
Technical Staff 4
Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women AQAR 2015-2016 Page 12The Institute promotes a culture of research among students and faculty by motivating them to study and Publish research articles on technical and current issues.
The College has regular contact with Eminent Research Agencies like IFMR, MIDS, IITS and Research Departments for the promotion & enhancement of research attitude amongst staff & students.
International National OthersPeer Review Journals 7 19 -Non-Peer Review Journals - - -e-Journals - - -Conference proceedings 3 5 -
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Nil
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations
Nature of the Project DurationYear
Name of thefunding Agency
Total grantsanctioned
Received
Major projects - - - -Minor Projects - - - -Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -Industry sponsored - - - -Projects sponsored by the University/ College - - - -
Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)
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Nil
The Institute promotes a culture of research among students and faculty by motivating them to study and Publish research articles on technical and current issues.
The College has regular contact with Eminent Research Agencies like IFMR, MIDS, IITS and Research Departments for the promotion & enhancement of research attitude amongst staff & students.
Nil Nil Nil
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from: Nil
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences
organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons -
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
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 University/College
Total
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 : Nil
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National Applied NilGranted Nil
International Applied NilGranted Nil
Commercialised Applied NilGranted Nil
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3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
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
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
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
Major Extension Cell activities 2015-2016 includes:
NSS Rural Exposure Service and Veterinary Camp@Nallur Panchayat & nearby villages,
Kanchipuram District was conducted and various events were conducted including Eye
Camp , Dental Camp, First -Aid training, General medical check –up, Recycling of Waste
Products, Skill Development Training in Candle, Chalk and Phenyl for women Folk etc.
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NSS Unit organized a 9- Day Special NSS Camp at PushpaNagar,Nungambakkam , for the
benefit of the slum dwellers .An awareness was created on female infanticide, rain water
harvesting,environment conservation, first-aid training etc .The unit also conducted a
general health check –up and eye check-up camp for the benefit of the slum dwellers. A
report on the survey findings and suggestions was presented to District collector for suitable
action.
Road Safety week was organized including a Traffic Regulations @ Several Signals for the
benefit of Public .
Aids Awareness Programme among Public by Human chain formation was conducted.
Students were involved in hospital services for Out Patient (OP) Regulation @Govt
Opthalmic Hospitals.
General Health Check up camp for slum Dwellers was organized.
Visit to Orphanage/Differently Abled Home/Old Age Home by our NSS students and
distribution of essentials to the inmates was organised.
Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total
Campus area 1.30AcresClass rooms 26
Laboratories 2
Seminar Halls 2
No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
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Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
- Rs. 294615
Others - -
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
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The Administrative office , Departments, Laboratories and Libraries are linked to Principal’s
office through Intranet facility which gives the Head of the Institution access to information of the
day to day activities of the Departments and Administrative office. The library services are
automised with Auto-Lib software. Students and faculty can access e-resources in the library.
Criterion – V5. 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
Highlights of student progression towards higher education and employment
On an average, about 50 % of the students go for employment and nearly 30 % go for higher
education .There has been a substantial increase in the number of students pursuing higher
education and employment. Many companies outside are satisfied by the talent of the students of
our college and recruit them to their companies. Hence we observe an upward trend concerning
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IQAC enhances awareness about various student support services provided by the College .It informs students through Departments about the various scholarships provided to students, support given for slow learners through remedial classes, opportunity to publish articles of students in the College magazine,placement opportunities, platform to exhibit their entrepreneurial skills ,opportunity to participate in various Inter and Intra Collegiate Competitions ,faculty extending their support through the mentoring system and presence of grievance redressal committee to solve problems faced by students.
higher education and employment.The Institution tracks the progression of students through
conducting
Regular Monthly tests, Terminal and Model Examinations and Result analysis submitted to the Head of the Institution
Remedial coaching classes for slow learners
Bridge courses to develop their Communication skills.
Several Curricular ,Co-curricular,Extra - curricular and Extenion curricular activities toassess the potential and personality of the students.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 100 % Dropout % 5%
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
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Students are encouraged to appear for competitive examinations by availing time flexibility from the College.
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Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged
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826 183 - 688 1697 789 175 1 671 1636
IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
Career Counseling Career counseling and guidance are given through Industry Institute Interaction cell
(IIIC) which focuses on training,placement and career. Students are trained to prepare curriculum vitae and activities like mock interviews
and Group Discussions are conducted through Finishing School Programme. For Example:
No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of Organizations
Visited
Number of Students Participated
Number of Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
11 500 220 120
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
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BCS(shift I ) -Team building and career guidance.-60 students
Bcom(shift I) -Power of positive thinking.-130 students
BISM -Positive attitude-50 students
BBA -Stress Management-69 students
BCOM (shift II) -Career guidance- 65 students.
Students are educated about various gender issues taking place and adequate awareness is created to meet the challenges and build confidence through the activities of GSS Centre for Women Empowerment.Days of National and International Importance relating to woman like Elimination of violence against women, Women’s Day are also celebrated & through which the centre sensitizes the women against violence, safety, security ,Skill enhancement & empowerment etc.
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No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of students Amount
Financial support from Institution 32 433500
Financial support from Government 124 737400
Financial support from other sourcesJains India Trust 17 234950
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions - -
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____________________________
Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
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VISION-To empower the young minds by means of “Education for excellence”.
MISSION-Providing Best education at affordable cost blended with moral values
like Humility, character, love and compassion so that the young women can face
the challenges of life with courage and commitment and therefore contribute in
Nation building exercise
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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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Representation is made by senior faculty relating to quality improvement in curriculum if necessary in the academic council meeting conducted by the University of Madras.
Well organized learner – centric teaching practices.
Clear definition of content and learning outcomes through lesson plans.
College has a log book system which is maintained by the class in charges every
day with respect to the syllabus completed and the HOD reviews the same.
Periodical curriculum revision and updating based on the feedback by
stakeholders.
The academic progress of the students is monitored through Continuous Internal
Assessment in its various components. Identification of slow and advanced
learners is made by the faculty on the basis of classroom interactions and various
examinations like Monthly, Terminal and Model .Remedial and coaching classes
are arranged for slow and differently– able learners. Advanced learners are
encouraged to participate in seminars.
Interactive teaching learning process.( Activity based )
Academic flexibility through inter-disciplinary electives, non – major electives,
specialization and soft skill papers.
Special professional and skill development training.
Organising National level conferences and seminars to impart quality education
The College ensures a system of participative management whereby information flow and decision making processes are systematized and channeled through all key constituents of the College. The suggestions given by the Governing Body, the Management Committee are implemented by the various administrative offices, under the leadership and guidance of the Principal.
The Heads of departments ensure the smooth functioning of the activities of the department in collaboration with other members of the department.
Regular meetings of the Staff are held to discuss and decide on matters relating to academics and administration. For the smooth and effective functioning of the College, interactions with stakeholders comprising of faculty, parents, alumnae and the students, are regularly organised.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Terminal and model examinations are conducted as per the scheduled plan and university Examinations as per the norms of Madras University.Evaluation covers both External and Internal. External 75 marks assessed by the University of Madras and Internal 25 marks through Tests , Assignments, Seminars and Attendance.
6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
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Faculty members are encouraged to present papers in International, National and
Regional Conferences.
Faculty members have published papers in reputed international, national journals
and Online journals such as Web of Science, Scopus, Science Index etc.
The College publishes a Bi-annual Research Journal “TQ - A Multi-Disciplinary
Research Journal” with ISSN –2319-9091 where G.S.S College along with other
college faculty are given opportunity to publish papers.
Advisory board consists of eminent academicians from reputed Universities and
colleges across the state.
New Books & Journals are added every year Laboratories
and Libraries are updated with Auto- Lib software. ICT
based instruments and computers are purchased and used.
1. The IQAC cell of college conducts regular development and training programmes for faculty to enrich their values.
2. The students are benefited through special professional skill, projects, internships and active placement skill.
3. At the end of each academic year the Management Committee reviews the existing Positions and identifies the suitable personnel for various teaching and non-teaching positions. The management makes appointments through transparent system.
4. Orientation and training programmes are periodically organised for new recruits. In order to enhance capacities of staff need-based training/workshops are organised for faculty, administrative, and supportivestaff.
5. Recreation programmes are also organised for teaching, non-teaching and supporting staff.
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund
generated
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Releasing an advertisement in the leading Daily Newspaper and scrutinising the Applications received.Interview is Conducted by Hony.Secretary and Principal and eligible faculty is selected as per the norms of University of Madras.
1. The college has Industry Institute Interaction Cell which focuses on training and placement of students in companies.
2. The college has an ISTD (Indian Society for Training & Development) Chapter which is a service oriented cell, which updates the students in various fields of learning. The ISTD cell serves an ideal channel for students to comprehend the corporate practices and enable them to upgrade themselves in the commercial field.
-Admission of students are based on Merit only.
-Government Reservation rule is followed.
TeachingThe college has adopted the contributory Provident Fund Scheme and ESI for all teaching and non-teaching staff whereby the management and employee contribute every month.
The college provides facilities like a Day Care Centre, and a Medical centre. Lectures to impart medical and health awareness to the staff are regularly conducted. There is a provision of maternity leave for the staff.
Leave encashment is allowed for the teaching staff. The institute has provided staff welfare fund for promotion of staff welfare schemes.
Non teaching PF,ESI
StudentsMerit cum Means Scholarship for deserving Students Railway concession, Bus Pass @ concessional ratesCanteen Facility @ subsidised ratesScholarship for outstanding sports students (Entire Course fee waived)
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) have been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Principal
Administrative Principal
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
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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1. Choice Based Credit System
2. Continuous Internal Assessment through Tests Assignments, Seminars
and attendance for 25 marks and external assessment for 75 marks
The university provides all support to college The College is progressing steadily to become autonomous.
Successful Alumnae are invited for motivational talk to the current students about the career opportunities available.
They contribute by providing regular information about the quality perspective of the present day Industrial requirements.
Parent -Teachers Meets were organized by all Departments and their suggestions were incorporated
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
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
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Conducted Workshop on Work Quality Improvement
The campus facilities do not include any pollution oriented equipments. A full time gardener is appointed on permanent basis for the upkeep of the plants and trees existing in the campus and no plant or trees are cut.
The college invites renowned environmentalists to lecture on various environmental issues & Challenges & thus creates awareness amongst students and staff.
‘Plastic Free Zone Campaign’ was conducted and has brought down the usage of disposable plastic items to the minimum. As regulated by the Chennai Corporation, wastes are segregated into degradable and non-degradable form before the disposal
Admission of Brilliant students scoring 95% above through Green Channel admission during the first week of the admission process and they are given merit scholarships.
The College has actively organised karate classes for the students to promote self defence among women.
Self Defence Technique for Women was introduced for violation if any against Women
More No. of Inter and Intra- Collegiate activities organised as planned.
More No of National & International Conferences Organised
Faculty Development Programmes Organised.
Parent – Teachers Meet organised.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
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1. A Balancing Act : GSS strikes the right triad and maintains the perfect balance required between academics , co-curricular ,extra-curricular & Extension curricular activities. This practice helps in creating a productive population of students who will ultimately lead and shape the modern economy. The practices resulted in the following :
Because of the high standards set and freedom given to organize as many programs possible by the college, the students became more talented. By virtue of numerous academic and co-curricular activities fantastic improvement was seen in the overall Personality development including leadership & organizational skill of students which made parents happy.
Value based Education
The teachers are given ample opportunity to organize various kinds of activities which improved their multi-tasking training skills and boosted their self-confidence.
Women Empowerment and skill enhancement.
2. Rural Exposure,Community Development & Providing Consultancy for Women Empowerment Programmes :To expose the student community to the rural village life and to develop the culture of community service. This practice of rural exposure and community development projects has given vital value based growth to the faculty and students of this institution. The College also aims at providing consultancy to the neighbourhood village community in organising women empowerment programmes. The Centre for Women Empowerment helps the women folk in marketing the products manufactured by them through the Tamilnadu Women Development Corporation. The positive impact of these practices are visible in the culture of the students by virtue of which social harmony ,tolerance and peaceful environment is prevailing in the campus. Hence the management evinces keen and extra interest in promoting the above practices during every available occasion.
The Institution believes in creating Environment awareness and protecting the same with Go Green attitude. The college regularly implemented good practices covering environmental issues and has constituted GSS Enviro club since the year 2005. Students of Enviro club are encouraged to take up more environmental awareness programmes and campaigns both inside and outside the college campus. In association with the Dept of Environment, Govt. of Tamilnadu, the GSS Enviro Club regularly conducts various activities and competitions to create Environmental awareness. The college invites renowned environmentalists to lecture on various environmental issues. The objective of these lectures is to make students aware and sensitize them towards all theEnvironmental issues
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
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Strength Excellent University Results Highly talented & Creative Students Dedicated & Committed faculty Organises Several program and events for the benefit of student
community and neighbourhood rural women folk
Weakness Restrictions on Aspiring students to pursue Higher studies on account of family control.
Opportunities All initiatives taken by students & faculty are encouraged by the
management & approved immediately.
Students participation in Curricular ,co-curricular ,extra- curricular &
extension curricular activities fostering a holistic personality.
More opportunities to get exposure through outreach Community
Development Programmes.
College organises more of value based , Skill based programmes for
students including women empowerment programmes for
neighbourhood deserving women.
Faculty & students are supported with the facility INFLIBNET,IEE,CSI
etc. for their research references .
Threats To Update with the Changing technology.
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