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BALLARI, 27/05/2015.
From The Principal, Veerashaiva College, Cantonment, BALLARI – 583 104. To The Director, National Assessment & Accreditation Council, P.O. # 1075, Nagarabhavi, BENGALURU-560 072. Sir,
Sub.: Submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of IQAC for the
Academic Year 2014-15 - Reg.
Ref.: Your letter No: NAAC/VS/Dir-Sec/IQAC/2003, Dated: 20.10.2014
Track ID.: VSC/NAAC/TRA-KACOGN10407/2014-15/
* * *
With reference to the above subject, we have the honour to submit herewith the Annual
Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of IQAC of our college for the academic year 2014-15 as per
guidelines. The detailed department-wise and association-wise reports are as usually maintained.
Thank You,
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(H.JAYAPRAKASH GOUD)
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All 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)
Part – A
AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)
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:
08392-242183, 08392-242185.
VEERASHAIVA COLLEGE
Cantonment,
Hospete Road,
BALLARI.
KARNATAKA
583104
[email protected]
H.JAYAPRAKASH GOUD
08392-242183
2014-15
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Mobile:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
OR
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)
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle B+ 76.00 2003 06 Years
2 2nd
Cycle B 2.58 2010 05 Years
3 3rd
Cycle Applied
4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY
www.veerashaivacollege.org
+91-9482770413
15/07/2005
[email protected]
http://www.veerashaivacollege.org/index.
php/2-uncategorised/53-aqar/
Dr. B.O.SATYANARAYANA REDDY
+91-9449133601
EC/52/RAR/40, 28/03/2010.
KACOGN10407
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1.8 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: 31/05/2011 (DD/MM/YYYY)
ii. AQAR: 04/05/2012 Manual 27/09/2012.
iii. AQAR: 16/10/2013
iv. AQAR: 20/10/2014
1.9 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
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
B.C.A., B.B.M., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com.
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University,
Ballari.
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1.12 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 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
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
01
01
01
01
01
01
02
12
20
01
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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
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. Calendar of events prepared All the proposed plans of „IQAC‟ were implemented.
Along with academic calendar of events, quality enhancing plans were mode:
a) To open two browsing centres.
b) Providing Wi-Fi.
c) Furnishing Staff Room.
d) Building a ramp for physically challenged.
e) Establishing IQAC Office.
f) Establishing Language Lab separately.
g) Increasing ICT facilities.
h) Forming As per XII plan guidelines, plan board, building committee and purchase committee.
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. : Annexure - I
1. Getting permission from Management to send LOI to NAAC for 3rd
Cycle Reaccreditation.
2. Preparing a list of quality improvement plans for 2014-15.
3. Preparing Self-Study Report.
4. Submitting to NAAC within the stipulated time.
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Special Lecture on “New Procedure for College Assessment and Accreditation”
05
02
02
01 00
01 01
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2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
The management has given permission and financial support wherever
required for implementing all the proposed plans of ‘IQAC’. Therefore, all
the quality improving measures planned were implemented successfully.
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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 00 00 00 00
PG 04 00 04 00
UG 05 00 02 00
PG Diploma 00 00 00 00
Advanced Diploma 00 00 00 00
Diploma 00 00 00 00
Certificate 00 00 00 00
Others 00 00 00 00
Total 09 00 06 00
Interdisciplinary 00 00 00 00
Innovative 00 00 00 00
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
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 Annexure : Annexure – Alumni-II, Parents-III, Students-IV.
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Pattern Number of Programmes
Semester 09
Trimester 00
Annual 00
There is no revision or update of syllabi
No
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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/
Workshops
03 31 05
Presented papers 02 26 05
Resource Persons Nil 04 03
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
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
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
Guest Faculty
44 05 39 00 32
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
1. Involving students in social survey projects.
2. Students encouraged taking up individual projects to be funded by Deshpande Foundation, Hubballi.
180
Analysis of IA Results
80%
16
0
11
32
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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:
Title of the
Programme
Total no. of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
U.G. Programme
B.A. 88 34.00 17.00 00 00 57.00
B.Sc. 96 48.00 21.00 00 5.20 74.00
B.Com. 292 23.36 26.00 0.687 00 50.00
B.C.A. 35 40.00 60.00 -- -- 88.60
B.B.M. 22 41.00 9.09 4.54 -- 54.50
P.G. Programme
M.A.-English 02 -- -- 50.00 -- 50.00
M.Sc.-Chem. 18 -- 50.00 22.20 -- 73.00
M.Sc.-Comp. Sc. 08 -- 100.00 -- -- 100.00
M.Com. 40 -- 45.00 42.50 -- 88.00
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
The IQAC contributes to Teaching and Learning process by
1. Preparing institutional calendar of events and seeing that it is meticulously implemented to
much extent.
2. Monitoring seminars, survey projects and industrial visits.
3. Guidance is given for Research Development Council activities.
4. Evaluation and analysis of results by internal tests of various departments is taken proper care
with overall supervision.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 00
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 00
HRD programmes 00
Orientation programmes 00
Faculty exchange programme 00
Staff training conducted by the university 00
Staff training conducted by other institutions 00
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 00
Others
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 07 33 00 24
Technical Staff 00 00 00 00
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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 00 00 00 00
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 00 00 00 00
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 01 01 06 02
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Rs.1,30,000/- Rs.1,30,000/- Rs.4,00,000/- Rs.2,90,000/-
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 11 07 03
Non-Peer Review Journals 00 00 00
e-Journals 00 00 00
Conference proceedings 01 01 00
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
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 00 00 00 00
Minor Projects 05 UGC Rs.4,30,000/- Rs.3,25,000/-
Interdisciplinary Projects 00 00 00 00
Industry sponsored 00 00 00 00
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College 00 00 00 00
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
00 00 00 00
Any other(Specify) 00 00 00 00
Total 00 00 00 00
1. Students were encouraged and initiated to take up survey projects on social issues.
2. To establish research centre, proposal was sent to Kannada University, Hampi.
3. Research Development Council has been activated and monitored to initiate more research activities.
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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 :
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
Level International National State University College
Number 00 01 01 00 00
Sponsoring
agencies
00 UGC KSTA 00 00
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 00
Granted 00
International Applied 00
Granted 00
Commercialised Applied 00
Granted 00
--
00
01
--
--
--
--
-- -- --
-- -- --
12
00 00 03
04
Rs.3,25,000/- Rs.3,00,000/-
Rs.6,25,000/-
01 00
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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:
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
Total International National State University Dist College
06 00 02 04 -- -- --
03
06
Nil
Nil Nil Nil Nil
100
--
--
--
Nil 10
09 Nil
-- --
-- --
20 02
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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:
1. AIDS awareness programme.
2. Blood Group Check up
3. Eye testing Camp.
4. Awareness Programme in slum areas about deadly diseases.
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 39.39 acres 00 -- 39.39
Class rooms 33 00 -- 33
Laboratories 11 00 -- 11
Seminar Halls 01 00 -- 01
No. of important equipments
purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the
current year.
178 1340 -- --
Value of the equipment purchased
during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
-- -- UGC Rs.25,00,000/-
Others -- -- -- --
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
1. E-Governance.
2. Up-gradation of Office Automation.
3. Browsing Centre in Library.
-- --
04 10 01
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value
in Rs.
No. Value
in Rs.
No. Value
Text Books 46,199 65,00,000 926 1,97,670 47,135 66,97,670
Reference Books 2,216 1,50,000 25 18,101 2,241 1,68,101
e-Books 90,000 Free -- -- 90,000 Free
Journals 109 35,000 14 15,000 123 50,000
e-Journals 6,300 5,000 -- -- 6,300 5,000
Digital Database 00 00 00 00 00 00
CD & Video 60 15,000/- 10 2,000/- 70 17,000
Others (specify) 00 00 00 00 00 00
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart-
ments Others
Existing 120 04 Yes 01 -- 02 25 --
Added 35 01
(Lang.Lab)
-- 01 -- 01 -- --
Total 155 05 -- 02 -- 03 25 --
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total :
1. Staff members were trained in computer operation. 2. Some students were given skill enrichment training related to computers. 3. Internet access was provided through Wi-Fi to students and staff. 4. Two browsing centres opened.
Rs.15,00,000/-
Rs.80,00,000/-
Rs.25,00,0000/-
---
Rs.1,20,00,000/-
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
UNDER-GRADUATE (U.G.)
Men Women
POST-GRADUATE(P.G.)
Men Women
UNDER-GRADUATE (U.G.)
POST-GRADUATE(P.G.)
Demand ratio: - LESS- Dropout % : -NIL-
UG PG Ph. D. Others Total
1702 114 -- -- 1816
No %
1208 75
No %
494 25
No %
69 61
No %
45 39
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total Gen. SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
360 267 203 927 01 1759 328 266 227 881 00 1702
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total Gen. SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
PG-47 08 12 70 00 137 32 12 10 61 00 114
1. Through Orientation programme in the beginning o f the academic year students wre made aware
of support services available.
2. Proper monitoring was done to make all the support services providing committees to provide on-
time serve.
1. Progression tracking has been done by comparing with previous years progress.
2. Feedback
3. Students were given awareness to participate more and more in C.A., E.C.A. and Extension activities.
20
00
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
06 300 57 Nil
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
1. Talks were arranged by inviting experts.
2. Training classes were engaged by Placement Officer.
3. To prepare students to take up competitive exams for campus interviews.
1. Skill enrichment training was given to 80 students from KEONICS franchisers.
2. A lecture was arranged for the “Development of Soft skill for the Career
opportunities.
1. International Women’s Day was celebrated. A talk of Dr.Kalavati on “Atrocities against
Women Its prevention was arranged by Women’s Guidance and Counselling Centre.
2. A talk on rehabilitation of Trans-Genders was arranged by Dr.H.B.Jalajakshi, Associate-
Professor, Sociology by inviting Smt.S.Prema, Director, N.G.O.
3. Anti-Ragging Committee conducted on 13/08/2014 an elocution competition on
“Freedom of Women in India”.
300
100
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
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5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
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
Rs.
Financial support from institution 25 25,000/-
Financial support from government 486 3,10,226/-
Financial support from other sources 16 91,400/-
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions Nil Nil
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: 1. Two Browsing Centres established.
2. Internet Wi-Fi facility was given.
17
--
0 0
20 -- --
-- -- 22
02 -- --
--
-- --
-- --
06
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Vision: To produce students with potential qualities of skill, competence, human values and
will power to face the challenges of life boldly.
Mission:
To cater to the educational aspirations of the needy students.
To produce competent human resource so as to contribute to the economic and
social progress of the country.
To faster a sense of social responsibility through moral and human values.
To develop the individual potentialities as a means of success with exposure to the
current social trends.
Curriculum Development is made through implementing Calendar of Events strictly and timely.
1. Internet with Wi-Fi is provided.
2. Equipment for laboratories upgraded.
3. ICT facilities increased.
4. Two browsing centres established,
Special classes and counselling were given to weaker students.
For internal tests, university norms have been followed.
In some cases, parent counselling was given.
Yes – The institution has a management system with College Governing Council,
Principal, Heads of the Departments and Office Staff as part of administrative wing.
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6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
Five staff members started working on Minor Research.
Social surveys have been conducted y students.
Research Centre has been applied for to Kannada University, Hampi. An
inspecting team visited college.
New books have been purchased.
‘N’ list e-journals have been subscribed.
Browsing Centre opened in Library. Free browsing provided.
New instruments have been added to labs.
Ramp was constructed for physically challenged.
Separate Language Lab has been established.
Construction of Indoor stadium has been completed.
In place of retired staff temporary staffs were appointed.
On case of iu – Performance of staff disciplinary or other suitable measures
were taken by the Principal and Chairman of the College Governing Council.
The best of the available candidates were appointed through interviews as
Guest or Temporary Staff.
The salaries of the recruited staff were paid by the management.
Chemistry, Physics, Botany and Zoology students take the students to the related
industries or offices to provide exposure and interaction to students with industries and
people in the industries.
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6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic Individuals No --
Administrative J.D.C., Gulbarga. No --
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?
Teaching Staff Room Furnished
Non teaching Furniture
Students Internet Wi-Fi browsing Centres
Language Lab established.
Rs.1,66,700/-
Not Applicable
All admission related problems of the students were taken care of by Admission
Committee.
The strength for all the combinations was properly monitored by admission
committee.
Not Applicable
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NA NA
NA
NA
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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
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.
1. Support for inter-class tournaments.
2. Support for conducting surveys.
3. Help was given in organizing seminars and workshop.
1. Feedback regarding curriculum and other functional
wings or aspects of the College was given by parents.
2. The association has helped in taking proper decisions
for the welfare of the learners and institution.
Advanced technical training was given to supporting staff.
New saplings were planted.
Watering and fencing of growing plants was taken.
Rain harvesting measures were taken.
Browsing centres established increased the academic interests of the learners.
The linkage with Deshpande Foundation, Hubballi has developed research
attitude and leadership qualities among some students.
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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
1. Orientation Programme was conducted for freshers.
2. Browsing Centres were established.
3. Separate Language Lab was established.
4. Internet with Wi-Fi was provided.
5. Up-gradation of Office automation was done.
6. College web has been redesigned.
7. Labs were updated with new equipment.
8. ICT facilities were increased.
9. Proposal was sent for Research Centre to Kannada University, Hampi. Team visited for
inspection. Result is awaited.
10. Student surveys on social issues were conducted.
11. For Reassessment and accreditation the College S.S.R was sent to NAAC Office within
the stipulated time.
Annexure – V & VI
1. Involving students in plantation in the campus.
2. Maintaining the upkeep of the trees, cleanliness of the camp with N.S.S. volunteers.
3. Students of all the disciplines are given Environmental awareness through the special subject
“Environmental Science”.
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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
8. Plans of institution for next year
_______________________________ _______________________________
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
Name: Dr.B.O.SATYANARAYANA REDDY Name: Prof.H.JAYAPRAKASH GOUD
_______***_______
1. Renovation of Building.
2. Purchasing Equipment.
3. Increasing number of books and journals.
4. Improvement of existing premises.
1. More than 90 economically weaker students have been provided “Skill enrichment training
in various disciplines”.
2. A Yoga Centre was started.
3. A Two Day Regional Seminar on ‘Society and Science’ was conducted.
4. A UGC sponsored National Seminar on Swami Vivekananda was conducted.
5. A UGC sponsored two day workshop on ‘Teaching Grammar in Class room was organized.
6. A workshop on ‘Ethical Hacking’ was conducted.
7. ‘Swacha Bharat’ programme was conducted.
8. Special talks of experts were arranged by various departments.
9. Study tours were conducted. – Annexure VII & VIII
10. Surveys were conducted. – Annexure - IX
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ANNEXURE-I V. V. SANGHA'S
VEERASHAIVA COLLEGE, BALLARI.
CALENDER OF EVENTS – 2014-2015
1) Re-opening of College I, III, V Semesters. -- 15-07- 2014
2) Commencement of Admission Process. -- 01-07-2014
3) Commencement of Classes for III & V Semester. -- 20-07-2014
4) Commencement of Classes for I Semester. -- 01-08-2014
5) Last date of admission with penal fee. -- 30-08-2014
6) Inauguration of Cultural Associations. -- III Week of August 2014
7) Cultural Associations
a. Kannada Association Activities to be organised
b. English Association in the month of
c. Telugu Association September or October
d. Science Association 2014.
e. Planning Forum
f. Library and Informative Science Association
g. Association for creativity, Talent & Excellency in Management
8) Organising Guest Lectures & Other Co-curricular Activities. -- In the month of
September or October 2014
9) I Internal Test. -- II Week of September 2014
10) Announcement of Marks. -- Last week of September 2014
11) II Internal Test. -- 2nd week of October 2014
12) Announcement of Marks. -- Last week of October 2014
13) Last working day of I, III & V semester -- 07-11-2014
14) Winter Vacation. -- 08-11-2013 to 04-01-2015
(Conduct of NCC/ NSS exams and activities)
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15) Commencement of Practical Exams. -- 22-11-2014
16) Commencement of Theory Exams. -- 02-12-2014
17) Commencement of II, IV and VI semester. -- 05-01-2014
18) Organising Regional National Seminar -- III Week of Jan. 2015
19) Cultural Associations.
a. Kannada Association Activities to be organised
b. English Association. in the month of February
c. Telugu Association. or March 2015
d. Science Association
e. Planning Forum
f. Library and Informative Science Association
g. Association for creativity, Talent and
Excellency in Management
20) Organising Guest Lectures & other co-curricular Activities -- February or March
2015
21) I Internal Test -- I Week of March 2015
22) Announcement of marks -- III Week of March 2015
23) II Internal Test -- I Week of April 2015
24) Announcement of marks -- II Week of April 2015
25) Celebration of Talents Day -- II Week of April 2015
26) Last Day for II, IV and VI Semester -- 04-05-2015
27) Commencement of Practical exams -- 02-05-2015
28) Commencement of Theory exams -- 11-05-2015
29) Summer Vacation. -- 05-05-2015 to 04-06-15
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ANNEXURE-II
Report on Alumni Feedback 2014-15
The feedback forms were distributed to 150 members of the Alumni Association.
Among them, 123 members have responded on time and returned the filled in forms. The forms
received have been scrutinized by the members of the Feedback Committee. They have awarded
'A', 'B' and 'C' grades.
Out of 123 members of the Alumni, 16 members have expressed their opinion in a
positive way leading to 'A' grade with 13, whereas 90 members have shown their suggestive
favour amounting to 'B' grade with 73.17%. 17 members have expressed their concern for want
of improved facilities. Their percentage is 13.82%.
The comparative analysis of the opinions expressed by members of the Alumni hints
at the improvement of certain requirements. The opinion also reveals suggestive remarks for
total automation and ICT facilities. The consolidated opinion also indicates that the support
services available on campus are to be up graded to cater to the timely needs of the student
community. The feedback also suggests conducting more number of extra- curricular activities
and awareness programmes.
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ANNEXURE-III
Report on Parents Feedback 2014-15
The Feedback forms were given to 100 parents. Among those 81 parents have
responded on time and submitted the filled in forms. After receiving the forms, the members of
the feedback committee have scrutinized and awarded the grades of 'A', 'B' and 'C'.
Taking into consideration the number of positive remarks given by the parents,
grades have been awarded. Out of 81, 50 parents have given the 'A' grade that amounts to
61.72%. The opinion of 16parents carries 'B' grade with 19.75% and 12 parents have expressed
their remarks leading to 'C' grade with 14.81%.
Since the percentage of 'A' grade is comparatively reasonable and higher, it may be
concluded that more parents have expressed their satisfaction with regard to the infrastructural
facilities and learning resources available in the Institution. It is also noticed that the opinion of
'B' and 'C' group amounts to suggest that the up gradation and the improvement is also needed.
The feedback also underlines the necessity of organizing more number of co-curricular and
extra- curricular activities.
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ANNEXURE-IV
FEEDBACK ANALYSIS
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2014-15
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2014-15
As a part of institutional / academic activities, feedback was collected from the students
of different programmes about their participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
during 2014-15. A proforma was prepared and administrated to students to take stock of
information whether they are interested to participate in a variety of activities organized for their
overall development. The feedback committee took the task of classifying and analyzing the
collected data. The collected data are converted into percentage form for the purpose of accurate
analysis.
Out of the total admitted students 30% have participated in essay competition held at
College level and organized by University and other organizations.
15% of our students actively took part in debate competition and few of them won prizes.
This statistics helped us to encourage students through providing incentives and suitable
guidance by the convener of cultural association so as to increase participation in debate and
elocution competition.
As per feedback, 35% of the students are doing home assignments sincerely. It has
warranted us to make other students to prepare home assignments to enhance mastery over the
subject.
It is a good sign that 38% of students voluntarily prepared papers on allotted topics from
the syllabus and presented them in class rooms. It is the best practice in the institution where a
student can develop the skill of oration and the art of communication.
The feedback statistics show that 26% of the students have the curiosity of doing
research. As there is an increasing demand for human resource expertise in research activities,
the institution has been providing several opportunities through involving students in survey
works.
About 26% of our students have participated in cultural activities, group dance, mimicry,
solo, flute play, rangoli competition etc., and such activities help students to grow mentally and
physically.
31% of the students have shown interest towards sports and games. It is comparatively
higher than the national average. The department of physical education takes personal care in
creating interest among students in sports.
For about 21% students have participated in other activities which add a lot for the
enrichment of their personality.
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ANNEXURE-IV
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (E.C.A. – 2014-15)
The institution has given equal importance to extracurricular activities. The feedback
statistical figures reveal that 33% students went on study tours organized by some of the
departments such as Commerce and Management, History, Chemistry, Botany, Biology etc. The
study tours are organized every year to give an opportunity to students to observe historical
monuments, rivers, plants, production process, marketing, management closely and directly. It
helps to get first hard information.
29% of the students attended rallies conducted by College and other agencies about
AIDS Awareness, and preservation of environment on the eve of Women‟s Day.
About 26% of them took part in awareness programme; Students themselves wrote
scripts on AIDS awareness and enacted it in villages. The College also arranged such
programmes to create awareness among students regarding prevention of AIDS and preservation
of natural resources and eradication of gender discrimination.
As per the University and Army fixed quota of enrolling students to N.S.S. and N.C.C.,
19% of the students enrolled as NSS volunteers and 15% as NCC cadets. They have participated
in all the activities conducted under the banner of the two units.
24% of the students participated in blood donation camp, eye testing camp and other
activities organized by YRC.
Again, 24% of our students attended and involved in marketing fairs, exhibition etc. to
gain practical knowledge and to exhibit their hidden potentialities.
The above figures depict that the students have sufficient scope to take part in co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities. To cater to vivid cultural and sports desires of students,
different platforms have been provided by establishing cultural associations and cells.
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ANNEXURE-V
BEST PRACTICES
1. Title of the Practice : Conducting Surveys
2. Goal:
Creating Research sensitization.
Providing experimental learning to students.
Identifying and understanding the significant social problems.
Improving interaction of students with the public.
Developing communication skills in learners.
3. Context:
Education without research attitude is a decorative one. Research attitude is the
need of the hour. It develops the skill of applying the theoretical knowledge to the real
needs of life. The wide gap existing between the knowledge and life would be bridged by
making students take up survey activities.
Designing the Programme:
The advanced learners among students are identified. The relevant burning issues
of society are identified by the staff of each department. The students, advanced
learners, are formed into different groups and provided guidance to work on a particular
social issue. The questionnaires are prepared under the guidance of staff members to
elicit individual information from the target group of people who are related to the survey
problem. Each student is given some number of questionnaires and after collecting the
information, it is analyzed and reports would be prepared.
Implementation:
After designing the programme, the survey team is sent to meet the target group
of people. The team works under the guidance of a staff member at every stage and until
the final report is prepared.
4. The Practice:
The survey designs are implemented or rather conducted by forming the survey
teams consisting of students from II, IV and VI semesters.
The number of target group of people to meet is decided and then each student is
given certain number of questionnaires and they, then go and meet the people to get the
questionnaires filled. In case of some respondents, if they cannot understand the
questionnaire, that is explained to them and answers are got. Depending on the number
of students and questionnaires and people to meet with, time period of ten to fifteen days
is fixed. After getting all the information, the filled in questionnaires are analyzed and
on the basis of the opinions expressed, a comprehensive report is prepared. The report
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highlights the required reforms to be made with regard to the chosen social issue. The
prepared report would be either published in newspapers or submitted to the authorities
concerned to take proper action to solve the problem.
The practice of conducting surveys is the best one from two important points of
view. One is helping government to solve social issues and the other is developing
practical research attitude among students which would make them think in a systematic
way and enables them to apply the knowledge learnt in the classroom to the problems of
day to day life.
5. Evidence of Success:
The practice has achieved more than 80% of the expected outcome. The targets
set have been successfully met with. The review results are as follows:-
This practice has increased the confidence level of students who have participated in
survey work.
The students have learned how to interact with the public.
The students are exposed to notice the different cultural and social backgrounds
which govern their responses to others.
Some students have evinced interest to meet more number of people.
The enthusiasm of students is more in participating in survey activities.
This practice proves that when learning is related to real life situations and between
person and person, the process of learning becomes natural, easy and enjoyable for
learners.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
Though in the beginning, the learners could not show much interest, as they did
not have previous experience, later in course of implementation, they become more and
more active. So, they could easily overcome the minor problems in executing the
strategic plan of action.
The College authorities have granted sufficient funds and extended all sorts of
help to implement this practice. The guidance of well experienced teaching faculty and
co-operation of non-teaching faculty has added to the success of the best practice.
Contact Details:
Name of the Principal : Sri. H.JAYAPRAKASH GOUD
Name of the Institution : Veerashaiva College
City : Ballari
Pin code : 583 104
Accredited Status : „B‟ Grade
Work phone : Office:08392-242185 / Fax.:08392-
242183Website : www.veerashaivacollege.org
E-mail : [email protected]
Mobile : 9482770413.
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ANNEXURE-VI
BEST PRACTICE
A BRIEF REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2014–15
1. Title of the Practice : Study Tour
2. Goal:
This practice is aimed at providing personal experience and more of feeling what
they learn about within the four walls, classroom.
Making them learn the differences between what is mentioned and how it is
mentioned in books and what really exists in the field.
Subjecting the learners to think over the reasons for differences between reality and
written things.
Providing the learners a chance to know that things in reality are more impressive and
easy to learn than those which are described about in text books.
Ultimately, driving home the point that wherever one goes one can learn something
new.
Students are made to realize that educational institutions are not the only places to
learn and much waits outside to learn.
Making students realize that books are not the only learning resources, there are
multiple forms of learning resources.
3. The Context:
First and foremost, the contextual features are providing academic awareness that
knowledge accruing is not just filling the mind with abstract ideas. The existing
educational context in modern society does the single job of instilling information into
learners‟ minds giving no room for feeling. It has created a kind of imbalance between
the mind and heart of the learner. To address this problem, study tours and other related
programmes like skill developing practical programmes too are designed deliberately.
Challenges in Designing:
There are various things to be taken into account while designing the programme.
Some notable ones are: Financial, Transport, Permissions from both the management and
the industry or particular area intended to visit and the accommodation and food
facilities. All these are to be managed one by one efficiently and they influence the
nature of designing the programmes.
Challenges in Implementing:
While implementing the practice of specific study tour, care is taken in such a
way that everything should go in a scheduled way without any delays or disturbances
from any one of the people involved in this practice. The general challenges that crop up
at implementation stages are the interest and attention for the systematic design and
schedules that are there in main organizers must also be there in all other persons who
have to move collectively to make the practice a successful one. When coherence is not
there challenges rise up.
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4. The Practice:
The practice of „Study Tour‟ is taken up in the second half of the semester.
Depending on the place and purpose of study, the students of three years degree together
or one particular year is decided. The department which conducts the tour gets
permissions from the Principal, Management and from the authorities concerned and
from the place or industry they are going to visit; permissions or rather undertaking
letters are collected even from parents on behalf of their wards.
The head of the department allots different duties to staff members to take care of
key things to be arranged. Among the students, the advanced learners are entrusted with
certain responsibilities. On the fixed day at fixed time, the students and staff meet to get
into the vehicle engaged for the purpose and after reaching the destination, they go to the
arranged place of accommodation. Later at the appointed time, they go to the industry /
public visiting place and the staff or the people in the industry explain the student how
the industry works. All the information related to the industry through showing different
parts is given to students. In case of study tour to a historical place, the guides would
explain along with the staff of the subject related. Afterwards the important points jotted
down while visiting the place is put together in the form of a report which would be
beneficial from academic point of view for next batches of students.
This practice in the field of Indian Higher Education lays foundation for National
Integrity of the country later by bringing together students of different backgrounds and
developing friendship among them.
The constraints or limitations for this practice are the expected. Number of
learners may not participate because of parentental support lacking and the
apprehensions also of untoward happenings likely to happen. The hesitations,
apprehensions and in some cases financial constraints of the learners are the major
limitations of this practice.
5. Evidence of Success:
The immediate evidence of this practice among learners is their academic
performance has improved. Their confidence level has increased. Their understand
capacity improved. All these things finally add to the better performance in the
exams.
As an experiential learning, this practice enables students not to forget so easily the
knowledge as the learning from text books. The result of this practice serves as
foundation for learners to learn advanced things easily. Even for staff members, it
becomes rather easy to explain the tough concepts when the learners have got the
foundational knowledge.
The results got indicate that this is the best practice for getting more involvement of
students in academic activities.
This practice also provides a chance to identify the original talents of students which
would be useful for staff for giving further guidance proper to them.
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6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
Since the well experienced staff has properly planned, there was no worth mentioning
problems encountered. The co-operation of the College authorities also added a lot to
the success of this practice.
With regard to resources required, the budgetary allocation of the amount for this
kind of activities in College budget has solved the problem of financial resources.
The other kinds of resources required are easily managed with the help from various
sources.
Contact Details:
Name of the Principal : Sri. H.JAYAPRAKASH GOUD
Name of the Institution : Veerashaiva College
City : Ballari
Pin code : 583 104
Accredited Status : „B‟ Grade
Work phone : Office:08392-242185 / Fax.:08392-242183
Website : www.veerashaivacollege.org
E-mail : [email protected]
Mobile : 9482770413.
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ANNEXURE-VII
Date: 16/04/2015
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
A Report on Industrial Visit to KPCL (Karnataka Power Corporation Limited)
Thermal Power Plant at Kudithini, Ballari District and ACC Ltd., Kudithini.
In tune with our policy of the department, and also to expose our students to the practical
aspects of the subject, we have arranged an industrial tour to KPCL and ACC cements, two of
the prominent units in India.
There were in all 75 students of U.G. and P.G. guided by the department faculty.
K.P.C.L., Kudithini.
This thermal power plant commissioned in the recent years is operative fully in
generating 500MW of power. This project was completed successfully in a record time.
The power generation from this unit to a greater extent met the ever expanding needs of
power. The students were taken to various sections involved in power generation. This unit is
coal based plant and the raw material is supplied from coal India Limited, the students and the
faculty interacted with the engineers on the various aspects of power generation.
This apart, the students were also taken to water treatment unit. The participants evinced
good interest and got the insight of various aspects of power generation.
ACC Ltd. (Associated Cement Company)
ACC Cement has its own good reputation since years and has established itself in the
Cement industry in India.
The students were taken inside the plant and exposed to the various units, levels of
cement manufacturing up to the level of final packing. This unit engages the latest technology in
the industry standing in the premier position by maintaining quality and constant research.
The students were given the insight into the cement manufacturing process through the
power point presentation followed by active interaction.
We are also proud to mention here that some of the alumni of our department are placed
in prominent position in the Company
Students Opinion:-
The students expressed their happiness for visiting such industries which have enhanced
and enriched their knowledge.
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ANNEXURE:VIII
STUDY TOUR REPORT 2014-15
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. HAMPI:
In the academic year 2014-15, VI Semester students were taken to the historically
important, Hampi. This one day tour serves the purpose of experiential learning for
students.
A batch of 35students was taken to Hampi. Three teachers accompanied the
students. The Head of the Department, Sri.P.Suresh, led the whole group. Hampi is 60
Kilometers away from Ballari.
The batch left Ballari on 10th
March 2015 at 08.00A.M. It reached Hampi at
09.30 A.M. First the visit was paid to Kannada University, Hampi, for learning about the
ancient manuscripts preserved by the Department of Epigraphy. Students were explained
about the process of preserving old documents. They have also been shown the
differences in Kannada letters of ancient days from those of today.
Later the learners were taken to Hampi Virupaksheshwara Temple, Vijaya Vittal
Temple, and Krishna Temple. Afterwards the other historical monuments like
Mahanavami Dibba, Lotus Mahal, Elephants Stables, Queen‟s Bath and other places. At
each monument, students were provided elaborative explanation. All of them felt quite
elated for having learnt or rather seen the places that were studied earlier in the text
books. At Vijaya Vittal Temple, the students were shown how the basic sounds of music
made appear in pillars when they are touched. The whole one day Jattinga Rameshwara,
Ashoka Siddapura and Brahmagiri Programme was quite successful.
On 1st April, 2015 the second semester B.A. students were taken to the
historically renowned places which are in 35 – 40 kilometers distance to Bellary. 30
students and three faculty went on tour. Prof. P. Suresh, Head, Department of History led
the team.
Jattinga Rameshwara is a place which is known historically for the Bird, Jatayu,
which tried to protect Sita, while being taken away by Ravanasura. This is the place
where the bird falls down being one of the wings cut down by Ravana. Also, there is an
inscription of Ashoka. The other two places Ashoka Siddapura and Brahmagiri are the
two places where Ashoka‟s inscriptions indicate that these two places were the South
Indian boundaries of Ashoka‟s Kingdom. The students were explained of all these
things. The inscriptions there also speak about Ashoka‟s spreading Buddhism. These
two places in olden days were the important places of Mouryan Kingdom under the reign
of the great emperor Ashoka. The programme has provided very good learning
experience for all the students. All of them felt joyful with the spirit of history in these
places.
The department of History, thus, has provided experiential learning to the
students of History.
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ANNEXURE-IX
SURVEY REPORT 2014-15
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN MODERN SOCIETY
The Department of English has conducted a survey on “The Significance English
Language in Modern Society”, involving Basic English students, in the present academic
year 2014-15. The students have been picked from different classes.
This survey is aimed at knowing the opinions of the people in society about the
need of English language. There has been a great deal of hue and cry on one side about
the undue domination of English language on local languages and on the other side the
growing desire of the people of various sections of society to get their children educated
in English medium institutions. This survey was intended to find out new direction to
English language in order to protect the local languages cultures.
The students of the survey team have met 86 people with questionnaires seeking
their opinions on the need of language in different situations and contexts of life. The
students have met 63 people of below 35 years age and 54 people with degree and above
qualifications and again of those 47 are from rural areas, of the 86 all the remaining
belong to the other opposite group who are to much extent are utilitarian.
About the necessity of English language in social relations, 68 persons have
positively responded and 18 have responded negatively. It means that these days with
more western culture and commercial relations, English language might have been felt
necessary.
With regard to the need of English Language at workplace 72 people, that is more
than 90% people said that there is need for English at workplace. Similarly, 72 people
expressed their opinion that English language is essential when they go outside the state
they live in. Though local languages are there, in all the States, English, according to
them, is a link language.
Of all the questions, 97% positive responses have been given to the question
about the need of English in using mobiles and internet. Of course, mobiles and internet
have become inescapable needs of modern life.
75% people i.e. 93% of the respondents have felt that English language is very
much essential for parents and others for teaching and guiding children. This indicates
that modern life makes people feel English as necessary. This is a kind of threat to local
languages. Any language growing up at the cost of other is not healthy. To check this,
true ways of protecting local languages and cultures must be examined properly.
The response of 60 people i.e. 80% indicates that knowledge of English is a social
status symbol. It means English language serves only the purpose of decoration to life
and a matter of pride. It means modern life and society more important to advancement
in social life but not internal spiritual life. Therefore, English appears to be a temptress
to seduce one from one‟s own cultural path.
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The survey, thus, indicates that English language is an essential language from
modern life and society point of view and it is a language of fancy and pride from the
point of view of Indian Culture. If the perception and concepts of language are changed
to a right direction, then English language ceases to be a disturbing language. It remains
as one of the Indian International languages.
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