ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT 2016-17

Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR

Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala Kochi, Ernakulam

Kerala India 682018 Tel: 0091-484-2394225

Email: [email protected] Web: alberts.edu.in

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT 2016-17

Submitted to

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India


The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Part – A 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:

College Office: 0484 2390044 Principal: 0484 2394225

St. Albert’s College (Autonomous)

P.B. No. 3043

Banerji Road

Ernakulam

Kerala

682018

[email protected]

Dr. M L Joseph

98460 36293

0484 2394225


Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID(For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

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)

1.5Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6Accreditation Details

Sl.No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B++ 2003 2009

2 2nd Cycle A 3.23 2009 2014

3 3rd Cycle A 3.24 2016 2021

4 4th Cycle

1.7Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 1.8AQAR for the year(for example 2010-11)

2016-17

www.alberts.edu.in

01/06/2005

[email protected]

http://www. alberts.edu.in/IQAC/AQAR2016-17.pdf

Dr. Ajith Thomas John

9495355763

EC/51/RAR/39 dated 31-12-2009

KLCOGN10309


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 2015-16 Submitted to NAAC before the Previous Assessment (DD/MM/YYYY) ii. AQAR__________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (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 (B.Voc)

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

i. B.Voc. Renewable Energy ii. B.Voc. Logistics Management

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam


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 Activities

2.1 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

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held : 4 + 28

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

Autonomous status conferred by UGC

DBT Star college programme

0

1

1

1

1

2

2

10

28

10

18

8

5 5


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

2.15Plan 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 *

Organized workshops/seminars and conferences for faculty members and non teaching staff

IQAC Coordinator is a representative in the Executive Council of the college and uses the forum

to present its policies and concerns regarding quality enhancement and assurance.

Department Quality Assurance Cells (DQAC) were formed in each department to monitor the

activities of the Department. The DQAC coordinators would report directly to the IQAC.

Periodic meetings were held with DQAC coordinators to improve the quality of their respective

Departments

Career Guidance and Placement Cell strengthened

Faculty motivation programme at the beginning of the academic year

NA

IQAC Activities for Quality Enhancement Governance and Leadership

2 1 1


Plan of Action Achievements

Proposed for an effective online admission process and student data.

Proposed the strengthening of

remedial programmes for slow

learners and fast learners.

Calendar of academic and

curricular programmes was

proposed.

A programme to improve the

English communication skills of

the students was decided upon.

Online admission process fully

implemented.

Remedial programmes (Student

Support Programme) are conducted

on a regular basis by various

departments. Special programmes are

held for the toppers in every class. In

addition Walk with Scholar with a

teacher mentor for a group is

effectively implemented.

The academic calendar is followed to

a great extent.

The Albertian English Learning

Programme (AELP) was implemented

for the first semester students of the

college.

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body (Executive Committee)

Provide the details of the action taken

The report was put forward before the Executive committee and was approved. The following

directions were suggested.

(1) Departments were asked to adopt measures so as to bring about an improvement in results,

research output and collaborations.

(2) Social and academic extension activities had to be organized on a larger scale.


Part – B Criterion – I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme

Number of existing

Programmes

Number of programmes added

during the year

Number of self-financing programmes

Number of value added / Career

Oriented programmes

PhD 6 0 0 0 PG 12 0 6 2 UG 17 0 7 2 PG Diploma 0 0 0 0 Advanced Diploma 2 0 0 2 Diploma 2 0 0 2 Certificate 15 1 14 2 Others 17[Bridge

Course] 0 0 0

Total 71 1 27 10

Interdisciplinary 1 0 0 0 Innovative 1 0 1 1

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option/Open and Multiple entry and Exit (B.Voc) options (ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)

Mode of feedback Online Manual Co-operating schools

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 36

Trimester Nil

Annual Nil

The PG curriculum was adopted with effect from June, 2016. There has been a revision of complementary subjects-Biochemistry and Zoology.

The revision of the UG curriculum is under deliberation.


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 level

Attended Seminars/

14 50 31

Presented papers 9 25 9

Resource Persons 1 2 7

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

122 101 21 0 0

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

8

Use of electronic gadgets such as LCD, Smart Boards, Television, Document reader, etc.

Video lectures and motivational videos

Animated videos

35

8 0

NIL

Syllabi revision is being deliberated upon after discussions with the Board of Studies in every Department

Revision takes into account the need of the hour/ trends in the subject concerned.

Efforts are made to include the latest development in the field and incorporate them in the syllabi.


2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop. 122 faculty members are involved in curriculum restructuring. Since the college became autonomous, it was decided that the syllabi of the MG University would be adopted. Teachers from every department are the members of the Board of Studies of their respective subjects. Curriculum development workshops are conducted periodically. Other than this, teachers from the Departments of Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Management and Physics are serving as members of PG Board of Studies in the M G University. 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

186

Double valuation,

Open book examination

The bar coding of answer books by the college is fully implemented. Online Question Bank for all UG and PG programmes has been

developed and questions are formulated from the pool and scrutiny is done by subject experts.

85

Students are encouraged to take extended class Seminar as paper presentation, Presentation by collecting primary field data, Group Discussion, Quiz programmes, etc.

Use of ICT enabled teaching learning

Use of Multimedia Technology and e-learning

Screening documentaries and movies on selected topics

Theatre Pedagogy

Case study, Role Plays, Corporate Studies etc.

Cluster learning, group discussions and remedial teaching

Internships, Field Trips and Industry Visits


UG Pass Percentage

Title of the Programme Total no. of

students appeared

Division

A+ A B+ B C D Pass % BA Economics 56 1 9 17 5 8 71.42

BBA 28 1 3 9 6 67.85 BA English 28 3 3 7 5 64.28 B.Com Finance 62 14 36 10 2 100.00 B.Com Comp. Application 49 21 18 5 89.79 B.Sc. Aquaculture 26 4 14 2 76.92 B.Sc. Industrial Fisheries 29 2 3 7 41.37 B.Sc. Botany 36 1 5 3 2 2 36.11 B.Sc Chemistry 48 12 15 13 5 93.75 B.Sc. Ind. Chemistry 23 2 3 9 2 69.56 B.Sc. Mathematics 38 2 9 12 4 71.05 B.Sc. Physics 52 1 14 11 13 75.00 B.Sc. Zoology 38 2 9 12 60.52 B.Voc Logistics Management 41 2 4 14 6 56.00 B.Voc. Renewable Energy 5 1 1 40.00 PG Results

Total no. of

students appeared

Division

A+ A B+ B C D Pass %

MA English 26 2 12 3 65.38 MA Economics 17 4 5 4 76.47 M Com Finance 17 2 10 1 76.47 MBA 54 1 39 1 75.92 MSW 9 1 2 33.33

M.Sc. App. Fisheries 24 3 10 4 70.83

M.Sc. Botany 9 2 6 88.88 M.Sc. Chemistry 12 1 7 66.67

M.Sc. Mathematics 17 2 4 5 64.70

M.Sc. Physics 10 5 2 70.00 M.Sc. Space Science 13 1 8 2 84.61 M.Sc. Zoology 20 13 3 80.00


2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 10

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 0

HRD programmes 0

Orientation programmes 6

Faculty exchange programme 0

Staff training conducted by the university 1

Staff training conducted by other institutions 4

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 16

Others 40

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Permanent Employees

Number of Vacant

Positions

Number of permanent

positions filled during the Year

Number of positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 7 8 0 8

Technical Staff 20 2 0 2

Preparation of Teaching plans by individual teachers

Student evaluation

Exams and assessment

Open house for parents/ guardians

Feedback is collected regularly from teachers and students and necessary changes are brought forth

Encourages teachers to take part in Faculty Development Programmes


Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 0 5 0 1 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 0 53.30 0 32

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 3 5 0 1 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 5.19 11.57 0 5

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others Peer Review Journals 10 8 1 Non-Peer Review Journals 3 e-Journals 2 Conference proceedings 12 7 1

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

0.7-3.83

Publication of Research Seminar Proceedings

Major/ Minor Research Projects undertaken

Workshops on writing and publishing research papers

IQAC shares information about various seminars and training programmes to the research scholars

IQAC also documents the research achievements of research scholars registered under the centre.

Directs the departments to submit proposals to UGC for National Seminars.

Encourages teachers to present in international conferences and to publish papers in reputed journals

Encourages teachers to undertake research leading to Ph.D. under FIP and on part-time basis

Facilitates the function of well-equipped research laboratories in various departments that aids in the projects of U.G and P.G.


3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year Name of the

funding Agency Total grant sanctioned

Received

Major projects 2 UGC 3564000 1073000 Minor Projects 2 UGC 1,90,000 37,500 Interdisciplinary Projects 1 KSCSTE 1,50,000 75,000 Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)

Any other(Specify) 1 CDB 75000 75000 Total

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

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 :

Level International National State University College Number 1 1 15 9 2

Sponsoring agencies

College Department KSCSTE

0

75000

0

0

0

0

19

5 4

3

2 1


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

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:



Type of Patent Number

National Applied Granted

International Applied 1 Granted

Commercialised Applied Granted

Total International National State University Dist College 5 1 2 2

18.89

6.29 12.60

17

68

2

1 0 0 0

100

8

66

0

13 18

11 2


3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



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

Social Outreach Committee (SOCO)

Navadarsan Junior Scientist Program for School Students

Lebanah Aheb - House building project

Skill development programme

Social Outreach Programme: “ Cheer Up Society”

PSC Coaching classes – 30 Nov 2016

House visits

Jelly Candle making

Organized an Android Workshop

Ockhi cyclone relief work

Rural camp

Food packets

Book collection for tribals

AMAARA Foundation – Students teaching those belonging to weaker sections of society

‘Parivarthan’ -Adopted KM Govt. Upper Primary School, Eroor – Sessions on importance of hygiene, computer literacy etc.

Beach Cleaning- Cleaning of Fort Kochi beach

Faculty training the officials of Customs & Central Excise and Railway Mail Service

0 0

0 0

25 1

12 2

1 7

1 5 6


LED lamp assembling training for students

LED lamp assembling and energy saving awareness programme for residents’ association members.

Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created

Source of Fund Total

Campus area 13.63 Acres

Nil - 13.63 Acres

Class rooms 72 0 - 72

Laboratories 17 - - 17

Seminar Halls 7 - - 7

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

0-1 -

Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

78.83 32.20 UGC,DBT,FIST,DST 111.03

Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Digitalization of library

Bar-coding technology is implemented in Library. All the books in the library have been bar-coded.

Implementation of Biometrics

All admission process is being done through the ERP software.

Digital Transaction of money is implemented

Distribution of salary through Internet banking and Tally Administrative Section is equipped with computers and internet facility with

Wi-Fi connection. Examination control room is equipped with computers for maintenance of

records and internet facility is provided.


4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 34147 3213026 150 103070 34297 3316096 Reference Books 36187 5266635 882 511223 37069 5777858 e-Books 0 0 0 0 0 0 Journals 12 0 22 35240 34 35240 e-Journals 2 0 6020 5900 6022 5900 Digital Database 3 327801 0 343950 3 349700 CD & Video 252 25200 0 0 252 25200 Others (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing Centres

Computer Centres

Office Depart-ments

Others

Existing 204 4 20Mbps+2 Mbps+3Mbps

2 3 3 12 0

Added 16 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

Total 220 4 25 Mbps

2 3 3 15 0

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up-gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others Total :

Training in ERP system developed by College

Seminar on Informatics by V.K Adarsh, Technical Manager, Union Bank, Ernakulam

A session on ‘E- Governance’ was conducted

The college provides computers, internet training to teachers, non teaching staff and students

Wi-Fi facility in Computer Centre and Library

CCTV Surveillance system

1.23 168.98

32.20 8.77

210.88


Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

In the beginning of the year, 2 day Orientation Programme is organised for the newly admitted students to familiarize them with the college, its activities, infrastructure, learning resources, services offered to students, the various clubs and cells and student support programmes.

Academic calendar and handbook are prepared and distributed to the students to disseminate information regarding the internal assessment, End Semester examinations, programme schedule etc.

Walk with Scholar (WWS) programme for outstanding UG and Student Support Programme (SSP) for slow learners was functional.

Remedial coaching, student counselling services, parent teacher meetings, active student mentoring programme are all streamlined and made effective during the academic year.

All necessary information about student support services available in the college is displayed on the college notice boards as well as made known through public announcements.

The college caters to the needs of students belonging to deprived communities of Scheduled castes, Scheduled tribes, other backward classes and low-income groups. SC and ST Students are encouraged to continue their education by way of Scholarships from Government and Non – Government Organizations

Placement & Training Cell organizes various training programmes to mould the students with core competency and employability.

NSS, NCC & other clubs encourage the students to take part in community development activities.

Women Development Cell empowers the girl students and female faculty members

Anti-Ragging awareness is created among the students

The teachers use and maintain records of various assessment tools such as classroom attendance, unit tests, oral tests, assignment works, classroom seminars, presentation, group discussion etc. to keep track of student progression throughout the session.

There are various committees to support the students such as Student welfare

Periodic Parent - Teachers meeting to convey the progress of wards and to elicit their views on various issues

Tutors keep tracking their students’ progress by constant interaction with them as well as conducting alumni meetings


5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio 9.61:1.00 (9723:1011) Dropout % 0.005

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

UG PG Ph. D. Others 2056 451 68 0

No % 1024 39.76

No % 1551 60.23

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC

Physically Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenge

d

Total

1068

225

15

710

2

2020

854

258

22

1438

3

2575

Civil Service Grooming Programme

NET Coaching conducted by Mathematics Department

PSC Coaching class for financially backward students in the college

Orientations, foundation course in reasoning and general awareness

Career counselling service

As a practice of the college, each department has to maintain a register of Progression of the students passed out from their department. This register has to be maintained consistently so as to ensure the reliability of the data. Even the Alumni Department of the college tracks the progression of the students which is updated during various Alumni Meets.

Each class has official social media / Instant Messaging groups in which they are advised to update their status when they change their jobs. Each department has assigned a particular day in each year to organise their alumni meet every year.

31

0


No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of Organizations

Visited

Number of Students Participated

Number of Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

18 112 26 34

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

There is a separate counselling cell for students.

Teachers make themselves available on campus for the mentoring and guidance of students in need of counselling.

There is separate Placement Cell, which looks after the placement and provides proper guidance regarding how students can make the right choice concerning their career paths which garner their interest.

Career guidance classes were given to the students as well as on campus placements were initiated for the MSW

On International Women’s Day (March 8, 2017) the Department of English in collaboration with the Women’s Cell conducted a seminar the female students. Dr Girija, Medical Officer (NRHM) sensitized the students on sanitation and hygiene needs of women giving special emphasis to sexual health and menstrual hygiene

Women Development Cell organizes several programmes to enhance the confidence level of girl students for their empowerment in the society.

377

14

102

8

1

2

0

0

2 0


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 44 88000

Financial support from government 1168 5010000

Financial support from other sources 77 154000

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

0 0

5.11Student 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_________________________________

1

14 0 0

2 0 6

3 0 0

1

2

1 8

8


Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Educational needs of the students are identified through discussions and interactions with them by the perceptive teachers being conversant with their socio-economic background. These needs are communicated during the Board of Studies meetings.

Curriculum for the Career Oriented Courses offered by the college are being re-worked by the respective Departments with the help of external experts

The Departments are reworking their syllabi by bringing in strategies so as to adapt the curriculum to be more student- centred, information-gathering, community –based and apprenticeship-based

Yes. The admission process, details of the students admitted are entered in the online web portal of the college and can be retrieved whenever needed. The internal and external evaluation system is also managed through MIS.

Vision To be a centre of excellence in all our endeavours, focusing on learning outcomes, teaching, research, consultancy, community involvement and nation building.

Mission

Inspired by the Eternal Teacher, Jesus Christ, we strive towards the goal of equipping young people to meet the challenges of the modern times by providing an all-round formation. We exist for our students and provide them with a most friendly, innovative and growth-oriented ambience to create knowledge, develop social consciousness and civic responsibilities. We do everything in our capacity to ensure excellent standards that would secure them higher learning, employability, research aptitude, leadership and life skills.


6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

Smart board system, remedial coaching, self-learning, learning space, innovative teaching methods

Multimedia Learning Process

Role Playing and Scenario Analysis Based Teaching

Mind Mapping

Class tests, self-evaluation of test papers, open book examination

Students are taught to identify the value points and mark accordingly.

Test papers conducted twice a week for continuous evaluation,

Remedial classes for weak students and the final evaluation conducted by the college

A committee functions in the various departments to ensure timely completion of the evaluation process of all examinations conducted by the department.

3 months research as part of M.Sc. project in various reputed institutions of the country (Dept. of space science)

Faculty members as well as students, both undergraduate as well as post graduate, are supported with suitable learning, training and mentoring opportunities.

Students are encouraged to collaborate with one another and work on their ideas and initiatives.

Departments encourage the faculty members to participate in various national and international seminars and conferences


6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Centralized Laboratory Equipments were installed

A total of 1032 books were added in various subject at a cost of 6,14,293/-

Rs. 1,48,08,086/- was spent on campus maintenance and infrastructure development

ID cards for staff and students prepared and issued

All departments were checked to ensure that there was adequate software and computational facilities to meet the needs of a growing institution. Necessary equipment was bought and installed.

Wi-Fi has been installed in the college premises

Additional Computers and Cameras were installed

There are Staff Associations for the teaching and non-teaching staff, under the aegis of which cultural programmes, celebration of festivals, valedictory functions, annual staff picnic, etc., were conducted to build a family/community feeling

An Academic Retreat and Strategic Planning workshop is conducted before the beginning of a new academic year for the up-gradation of skills and abilities of the non-teaching and ministerial staff, to motivate them and equip them for enhanced performance.

The college has a self-appraisal system to evaluate the performance of the faculty. Feedback is collected from the students at the end of a semester. Corrective measures are taken based on the assessment.

The recruitment, selection and hiring of teaching, non-teaching and ministerial staff is done in keeping with the norms of the UGC , M G University and the Government of Kerala.

Faculty and staff recruitment is done strictly on merit basis and no donation/capitation fee is taken.


6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA)has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic yes ISO yes College

Administrative yes ISO yes College

Teaching Yes

Non teaching Yes Students Yes

Rs. 3,00,000/-

Industry experts/representatives are invited to be members of all the Boards of Studies, of the Governing Council, Academic Council and the IQAC. Their guidance is sought and their inputs and suggestions are welcomed and often implemented. Such interaction serves to enhance job opportunities and facilitate the introduction of programmes with industry collaboration.

Arranging industrial visits, in-plant training and internship programmes to the students, for getting practical exposure and knowledge in the industrial environment.

Departments are encouraged to venture into industry instruction and collaboration.

The admission procedure is planned and executed by the Admission Committee in keeping with the rules and regulations for autonomous institutions as stipulated by the UGC, M G University and the Government of Kerala, as outlined in the handbook and prospectus of the college.

Most of the procedures are done online


6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares 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

The institution has adopted stringent quality directives and strategies to ensure that all the reforms/initiatives in the conduct of examinations brought about following the conferring of autonomous status are adhered to

The college has established an examination office with sufficient personnel.

An examination manual has been prepared

An examination committee monitors the quality of the activities of the examination wing on a regular basis.

A question bank has been formulated and question papers are generated from the bank

Hall Tickets are downloaded by the students from the College website.

All answer sheet are barcoded and, masking of answer sheets is done to maintain anonymity of candidates

ERP is being implemented in examination system. The internal evaluation has been well defined with freedom given to

examiners to plan and structure their system. This enables the teacher to innovate their assessment procedures, which in turn can ignite the thinking process in students

Not Applicable

Departmental alumni were formed.

New initiative to increase the alumni membership was carried out Alumni are invited to visit the college for guest lecturers & interaction with students to enhance the knowledge & skills of the students


6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

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 Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

Parent Teacher Association meeting is conducted periodically to appraise the parents about the students’ progress.

The meeting is a platform to offer suggestions for further improvement and development of the students.

The parents get an opportunity to interact with the faculty advisors and heads of the departments to know about their ward’s performance and study

PTA supports in resource mobilisation for infrastructure development and student support activities.

They were given regular training sessions in their respective domains

Students are trained to convert waste to wealth. They are taught to make reusable bags and use waste materials to make handicrafts. They are encouraged to switch off the lights and fans when they leave the rooms, and not waste water.

Awareness created in the students through sessions by experts

Deliberations for transition into a paperless office are being conducted

AELP–The Albertian English Language Programme was introduced for the first year undergraduate students.

St Albert’s Voluntary Executives (SAVE) – to initiate students into realities of life

Meet the author programme

Increasing placement opportunities for the student

Improving the social involvement of the students through NSS/NCC

The students are taught content beyond the syllabus


7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (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

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

Online admission process fully implemented

Remedial programmes (Student Support Programme) are conducted on a

regular basis by various departments. Special programmes are held for the

toppers in every class. In addition Walk with Scholar with a teacher mentor

for a group is effectively implemented.

The academic calendar is followed to a great extent

The Albertian English Learning Programme (AELP) was implemented for the first semester students of the college.

Own ERP System Introduced (covering the modules of Examination, Admission, Administration, Attendance Monitoring, On line Student Feedback System)

AELP–The Albertian English Language Programme was introduced for the first year undergraduate students

Informational and inspirational Seminars

Giving access to books and videos related to environmental degradation

To encourage plastic free campus, canteens and cafeteria are instructed to limit the sale of items in plastic containers/bags.

Printing is done on both sides of the paper

Value Added Courses/Add-on Courses are conducted to impart necessary skills to the students in order to fulfil industrial expectation.

Content beyond the syllabus is taught in order to fill the curriculum gap between Industry and Institute.

Highly committed, dedicated and qualified staff

Increasing number in campus placements


8. Plans of institution for next year

Name _______________________________ Name _______________________________

_______________________________ _______________________________

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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To improve the pass percentage and placements

To enhance research culture on the campus

To have more national and international tie ups for research and teaching

To train students to prepare for life beyond the campus

To implement faculty and student exchange programmes

To have more industry collaborations and MoUs

To improve and update sports infrastructure facilities


Annexure 1

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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