FEEDBACK ANALYSIS AND ACTION TAKEN Feedback Analysis

FEEDBACK ANALYSIS AND ACTION TAKEN

Feedback Analysis:

Structured feedback forms are designed for survey analysis and the feedback forms are maintained with

the Head of the Department (Agriculture). The feedback on curriculum was collected through exit survey

from the outgoing final year students (the first graduating batch 2017-2021), alumni, employers and

parents/guardian.

Student Exit survey was conducted to assess the quality of B.Sc (Hons) programs in Agriculture,

Horticulture, and B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), to assess feedback on curriculum, syllabi and facilities

available in the department at the end of every semester. Online survey was also conducted to relate the

satisfaction level of the students. The overall feedback of the program obtained from the students was an

indication of the measure of knowledge acquired during the course of their study.

An alumni survey was also carried out to have the perception of students on the program outcomes. The

feedback provided an update on the knowledge, skills and practical field experience acquired by them during

the course of the study in Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE), Experiential Learning Program

(ELP) and practical crop production.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and

managing research and education in agriculture in the entire country. As per the ICAR Fifth Deans’

Committee Report, the course curricula have been restructured to develop the much-needed skills and

entrepreneurial mindset among the students to take up self-employment, contribute to enhanced rural

livelihood and food security, sustainability of agriculture and be propeller for agricultural transformation.

KITS incorporates the ICAR Fifth Deans’ Committee curriculum for all the three programs viz. B.Sc

(Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture and B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering).

All the graduating students who satisfied the minimum standards set by the employer, gained

recruitment in various agro firms. An employer survey was also conducted with all potential employers to

get their impression on the skill-set and capabilities of our Agri-graduates. This feedback was obtained with

the objective of improving the employability skills of the graduates, so as to train them to match the

standards set by the industries.

Feedback analysis report

• The analysis of the students’ feedback clearly depicts that they are well satisfied with the curriculum

development and revision.

• The students highly appreciated the academic related infrastructural facilities such as library,

laboratories, playground, hostels and other facilities.

The curriculum was also rated by parents/guardians and their feedbacks obtained to bring in due

considerations on further improvement in the syllabi and curriculum.

Action Taken Report (ATR) on Feedback

The Action Taken Report based on the feedback as presented:

1. Support on academic matters is rated 89.09% and is based on the departmental support and mentor-

mentee interaction, indicating a better connect between the mentee, mentor and the department.

Efforts have been taken to streamline the mentor-mentee interaction by meeting mentees and staff

meeting at frequent intervals.

2. Hygiene / Cleanliness of class rooms & restrooms are monitored on a day-to-day basis, the average

rating in this aspect is 88.64%. To enforce better hygiene controls and a cleaner and hygienic setup,

the classrooms are checked for cleanliness every day prior to the start of the classes and also after

the classes are over. This is regularly done by the supporting staff and monitored by the respective

year coordinators.

3. With regard to augmenting the availability of farm implements, strong interventions have already

been brought up. A separate farm machinery and farm management lab has been setup in the farm.

Tools and implements have also been added as per the ICAR fifth Deans Committee statutory

requirements.

4. Entrepreneurship cell - a separate wing for innovation is functioning at the university level. Added

to this, a technology incubation hub has been established in the food science department.

Motivational talks to encourage students have been organised at periodic intervals.

5. To help the students with support from Computer Technology Center (CTC), coordinators at

department level are in place. For effective liaison with office of CoE, the examination coordinator

functions to facilitate the examination scheduling and coordination. At the level of student affairs,

the responsibility is shouldered by each mentor.

6. An effective feedback mechanism is in place in the Eduserve portal to obtain feedback from the

students at the end of each session.

7. UV treated drinking water facility; “Safe” Doctors are available in each floor of the department of

Agriculture. A First aid facility equipped with first aid/ sick room is maintained. A full-fledged

hospital of the KITS with speciality facilities, functions in close proximity to the department and is

also supported by ambulance facility available round the clock.

8. Field Laboratory facilities in the department: Two instructional farms of about 300 acres, one on the

South and the other on the North cater to the requirements of the students. We have two field

laboratories for conducting field lectures and organizing practical classes.

9. Mentors are advised to be in constant contact with the mentees regarding their wellbeing including

studies, boarding and extracurricular activities that are actively monitored through the mentor and

reviewed in the staff meeting.

10. The faculty are experienced and highly competent with doctoral qualification. Two faculty members

with master’s qualification have a proven track and are NET qualified.

11. The department ensures availability of all facilities for crop production to the students. To cater to

specialised needs, a ‘state of art ‘Naturally ventilated Polyhouse’, adequate mist chambers and green

houses have also been established.

12. Anti-ragging committees both at the central and at the department level functions on a 24x7 basis,

strict vigilance is maintained in the campus and hostels. Signboards and posters have been displayed

in every nuke and corner. A women’s complaint redressal committee also functions and takes note

of small problem raised. Over and above this, a separate contact point is available on the website

wherein any student, parent or well-wisher can put his complaint for redressal.

13. Internet facility (24x7) is provided for all students and members of the faculty on campus and in the

hostel supported by an uninterrupted power supply system.

14. Seminars and webinars were organized to enable students to become more proficient in trending

technologies and to create general awareness, At the end of each class the current state and trends

are taken up by each course teacher.

15. The library is equipped with all modern facilities. Every year separate budgetary provisions are made

and to ensure that students have free access to all journals, books, manuals, and all reference

materials. An amount of twelve lakhs was earmarked for books and journals during the last academic

year. Access to e-books and e-journals are also facilitated.

ALUMNI FEEDBACK, Department of Agriculture,

School of Agriculture and Biosciences

Overall Satisfaction percentage on facilities at Department of Agriculture 83%

S.No. Statements Score WMS

1 Opportunity for improving communication skills 789 82.62

2 Personality development and character-building process 792 82.93

3 Attitudinal improvement (such as self-motivation, level of confidence) 797 83.46

4 Ethical and social responsibilities inculcated 781 81.78

5 Relevance of curriculum in addressing social needs 785 82.20

6 Innovation and creativity 776 81.26

7 Strong foundation in fundamentals 786 82.30

8 Encouragement received towards higher studies and career enhancement 779 81.57

9 Academic support extended by the faculty 807 84.50

10 Mentoring offered to the students and follow-up 830 86.91

11 Motivation for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities 783 81.99

12 Exposure to emerging technologies through industrial lectures 774 81.05

13 Skills gained through ELP/Practical knowledge gained through RAWE 836 87.54

14 Practical Field experience of the instructional Farm 795 83.25

15 Study tour exposure 817 85.55

11927 Summary

Total Students 450

Total Responses (N) 191

Max score N*5 for each statement 955

Overall Score (%) 83.26

Total Score 11927

Maxl Score 14325

Mean Weighted Score=Total Scored obtained for each statement/Max. score*100

STUDENT’S FEED BACK Department of Agriculture,

School of Agriculture and Biosciences

Overall Satisfaction percentage on facilities at Department of Agriculture83.60%

2017 2018 2019

Year wise satisfaction percentage on facilities available at Department of Agriculture 82.45

84.17

84.18

S.No.

Statements Wise Percentage 2017 MWS (%)

2018 MWS (%) 2019 MWS (%) Total MWS %

1 Support from Departmental office in academic matters 939 89.00 538 88.93 469 89.33 89.09

2 Hygiene / Cleanliness of class rooms & restrooms/ambience in the Department 936 88.72 535 88.43 466 88.76 88.64

3 Availability of Farm machinery /implements 912 86.45 548 90.58 464 88.38 88.47

4 Entrepreneurship cell’s motivation towards Innovation 890 84.36 526 86.94 452 86.10 85.80

5 Co-operative and helpful nature of CTC/COE/Students section staff 918 87.01 495 81.82 441 84.00 84.28

6 Effectiveness of feedback system on Eduserve 878 83.22 518 85.62 426 81.14 83.33

7 Availability of safe drinking water/first aid/emergency help and transport 901 85.40 523 86.45 410 78.10 83.31

8 Field/Laboratory facilities in the Department 839 79.53 508 83.97 446 84.95 82.82

9 Motivation and communication by mentor 869 82.37 501 82.81 433 82.48 82.55

10 In-depth coverage of agricultural concepts 854 80.95 502 82.98 433 82.48 82.13

11 Availability of Instructional Farm facility for crop production 843 79.91 494 81.65 442 84.19 81.92

12 Functioning of anti-ragging committee and women redressal system 829 78.58 498 82.31 434 82.67 81.19

13 Accessibility of Internet facility on campus and hostel 805 76.30 490 80.99 450 85.71 81.00

14 Exposure to trending technologies in agriculture and horticulture 819 77.63 479 79.17 434 82.67 79.82

15 Availability of books and ease of library access 815 77.25 483 79.83 429 81.71 79.60

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7638 6629

Total Students in each year (2017, 2018 & 2019) 450

208

227

Total Responses (N) 211

121

105

Max score N*5 for each statement 1055

605

525

Overall Score (%) 82.45

84.17

84.18

Total Score 13047

7638

6629

Maxl Score 15825

9075

7875

Mean Weighted Score=Total Scored obtained for each statement/Max. score*100

PARENT’S FEED BACK

Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biosciences

Overall Satisfaction percentage on facilities at Department of Agriculture 84 %

S.No.

Statements Score

1 The atmosphere in the Institute is conducive for good living and learning 716

2 Hostel accommodation is good and well maintained with all amenities 707

3 There is a positive change in the behaviour of my ward after joining the Institute 691

4 The Institute has good canteen and other eating places, working up to late hours 691

5 The hostel messes are hygienic and serves good food 690

6 With my interactions, I feel that the discipline in the Institute is good 687

7 The guest house accommodation is extended to the visiting parents 685

8 The Medical facilities provided at the Institute are good 684

9 Faculty and staff support my ward's academic requirements beyond curriculum 675

10 The systematic midterm assessment, end semester examination and results declaration is appreciable 673

11 The Institute helps my ward to develop communication skills, reading and writing habits 673

12 The Institute has a reasonable Counselling & Career Guidance facility 673

13 The Institute website is informative and regularly updated 671

14 All the Institute Employees are cordial and cooperative 670

15 The Institute deals with effectively with any unacceptable behaviour 669

16 I often interact with my ward and Institute to find out his/her academic progress 664

17 The Institute has good Sports & Games facilities 661

18 The Central Library of the Institute is equipped with latest books and facilities for self-learning 658

19 The curriculum of the program is well designed and incorporates latest topics for better employability 653

20 The effectiveness of online teaching mode to my ward is good 633

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Summary

Total Responses (N) 161

Max score N*5 for each statement 805

Overall Score (%) 84

Total Score 13524

Maxl Score 16100

Mean Weighted Score=Total Scored obtained for each statement/Max. score*100

CORPORATE’S FEED BACK

Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Biosciences

Overall Satisfaction percentage on Department of AgricultureStudents for recruitment 81.25%

Score MWS

Technical Skills [General Aptitude] 14 87.5

Technical Skills [Technical Aptitude] 14 87.5

Technical Skills [Application Oriented Skills] 12 75

Technical Skills [Basic Technical Knowledge] 12 75

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Total Responses (N) 4 Max score N*4 for each statement 16 Overall Score (%) 81.25 Total Score 52 Maxl Score 64 Mean Weighted Score=Total Scored obtained for each statement/Max. score*100

76.00 78.00 80.00 82.00 84.00 86.00 88.00 90.00

Opportunity for improving communication skills

Personality development and character-…

Attitudinal improvement (such as self-…

Ethical and social responsibilities inculcated

Relevance of curriculum in addressing social…

Innovation and creativity

Strong foundation in fundamentals

Encouragement received towards higher…

Academic support extended by the faculty

Mentoring offered to the students and follow-up

Motivation for co-curricular and extra-…

Exposure to emerging technologies through…

Skills gained through ELP/Practical knowledge…

Practical Field experience of the instructional…

Study tour exposure

82.45%

84.17% 84.18%

%

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