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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

2016-2017

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address

City

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact No.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

Office: 044 - 25375753

Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women

No. 16, St. Mary’s Road, Maryland, Sembium, Perambur

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

600 011

[email protected]

Dr. Mrs. Hanifa Ghosh

+919444436959

044 - 25375753

Mrs. Mercy Silvester

+919444380777


IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B 2.59 2014 2019

2 2nd

Cycle - - - -

3 3rd

Cycle - - - -

4 4th

Cycle - - - -

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC:

1.8 AQAR for the year

1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC – Sent to: [email protected]

i. AQAR 2014-15 submitted to NAAC on 21/05/2015

ii. AQAR 2015-16 submitted to NAAC on 14/06/2016

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

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Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

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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

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders:

Faculty Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Parents

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

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

The Departments were encouraged to conduct External Academic Auditing by Senior

Professors from other institutions

A team of three members with Principal as Ex- Officio member was formed to conduct

Internal Audit for all the departments to ensure quality.

To benchmark quality in the teaching learning processes, the IQAC conducted an FDP on

“Innovative Teaching Practices & Professional Ethics” by Dr. S. Srikanta Swamy, Professor

& Former Additional Director, CFR, Christ University, Bengaluru-560029 on February 07,

2017.

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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 - Refer to Annexure I [Academic

Calendar uploaded in pdf format in the web as a separate file]

Plan of Action Outcome

To ensure Teacher quality.

Faculty members have become more

sensitive to students needs.

To encourage teacher participation in

Refresher and Orientation courses and

Workshops.

14 faculty members participated in

workshops.

To improve the demand ratio of admission. This year the demand ratio has increased

considerably.

To conduct regular meeting with

(i) Office Administrative Staff

(ii) Class IV employees, Attenders,

Sweepers & Scavengers.

Office Administrative staff are gaining

expertise in the work allotted specifically

to them.

To conduct Internal Audit on a routine

bases to continuously check the quality of

the teaching learning process.

The faculty members are more careful

about maintaining records of their work.

Improvement in infrastructure

o Working hours of library to be

increased

o No. of books in the library to be

increased

o Research facilities in the college to be

improved

o More Lecture Halls to be provided

o Canteen facilities to be upgraded

o Students and staff are happy to work

for longer hours in the library. Library

resources are getting better used.

o 1066 books added to the library.

o The basic infrastructure has improved

and all stakeholders are happy.

o Four Lecture Halls renovated for use.

o New spacious canteen with a dining

hall of 1,320 sq.ft for students & a


o A Room to be provided for Student

Council

spacious section for staff of 440 sq.ft

o A renovated room has been provided

for the Student Council next to the new

canteen.

To start certificate courses Applied for Diploma in E- Publishing

Course.

The University Inspection Commission is

visiting the college on June 09, 2017 and

the course will begin this academic year.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body -Yes

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes (All are self – financing)

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes added

during 2016-17

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of value

added / Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD (Part-time) 1 - 1 -

PG 2 1 3 -

UG 9 2 11 -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced Diploma - - - -

- - - -

Certificate (NME

ICT Spoken

Tutorials)

5 - 5 -

M.Phil 2 - 2 -

Total 19 3 22 -

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

The Management read the report and requested the IQAC to give suggestions to improve further the

pass percentage and reduce the dropout rate of students. Also suggested that the college can apply for

more certificate courses.

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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– Analysis not yet ready

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

University has updated the syllabi for some papers:

1. BA English - Syllabi revised and updated with effect from 2016 –Subjects like Green studies

and Film & Literature made a part of the curriculum.

2. B.Com (A&F) – A new modified syllabus has been introduced in Cost and Management

Accounting to give in depth knowledge to students who were admitted since 2016-17.

3. B. Sc (Chemistry) – Practical and theory paper of allied chemistry has been revised with effect

from 2016 -17.

In Allied – theory two new chapters Polymers and Aromaticity have been introduced in the place

of Heterocyclic compounds.

Organic compound analysis has been replaced by detection of adulterants in the food stuff to

make students use the practical knowledge gained in life.

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.

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 14

Trimester -

Annual 2

Other (Ph.D Part-time) 1

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Principal

57 49 7 - 1

19

3 New programmes for 2016-17: PG - Master of Social Work (MSW)

UG - B.Sc Chemistry & B.Sc Psychology

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2.3 No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)

during 2016-17

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 -

22 2

Presented papers 16 14 -

Resource Persons 2 - -

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

The STEP – UP Programme which includes telecasting English News to all the First &

Third year UG students helps to develop their personality and improve their

communication skills and current affairs.

Industrial visits are arranged in order to give practical exposure to the students.

To inculcate the habit of reading news papers daily, to improve the vocabulary and to

have wide knowledge on current affairs an innovative session named COMCAST has

been introduced – by the Department of Commerce and Department of Accounting &

Finance.

The Department of Computer Applications introduced “Tech Talk” for students to

present their ideas on recent trends in IT.

Apart from curriculum, four innovative academic projects were undertaken the students

of the Department of Corporate Secretaryship.

The Department of Computer Science used video reflective learning in various subjects

with given assignments and seminar on advance topics related to the syllabus.

Department of Business Administration introduced a programme in which III year

students conducted orientation for I years and presented Research Papers.

News paper subscription by students encouraged to improve the knowledge on current

affairs (Indian Express / Times of India / The Hindu).

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year( 2015 -16)

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

8 - - - - - - - 8 -

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Odd Semester - 90 days = 90 X 5 hrs = 450 hours

Even Semester - 75 days – 75 X 6 hrs = 450 hours

3 31


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

2.11Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the

Programme

Total no.

of students

appeared

Division

Distinction % I class% II class % III class

%

Pass %

BA English 48 - 39.5 60.5 - 89.5

B.Sc Mathematics 43 16.28 55.8 6.98 - 79.07

B.Sc Physics 31 29.03 41.93 3.22 - 74.2

B.ScComputer Science 96 13.5 67.7 - - 81.25

BCA 45 35.5 62.2 - - 97.7

B.Com General 128 9.38 69.53 14.84 - 93.75

B.Com (A&F) 44 11.36 43.18 31.81 - 86.36

B.Com Corporate

Secertaryship

105 2.8 46.67 37.14 - 86.67

BBA 53 0.01 39.62 43.39 - 83.01

MA English 15 - 93.5 66 - 100

M.Com 33 30 64 - - 94

M.Phil 10 70 - - - 70

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

The College through the IQAC encourages Research Publication, paper presentation and arranging and

participation in International / National/ Workshops, Conferences and Symposia. All these activities are

reviewed by the IQAC periodically.

Regular meetings are conducted for HODs.

Exam results are analysed and periodical review is done; the analysis is presented in the Trust

Board Meeting for further review.

This academic year the IQAC collaborated with various Departments to organize the following

programmes:

o July 22, 2016: a One Day Workshop on “Tally ERP & Online Transaction” (Dept. of

Computer Application).

Only the University of Madras initiates reforms.

86%

6 Board of Study Members


o August 1, 2016: FDP on “Teaching Strategies: A Psychological Perspective” (Dept. of

Psychology).

o August 10, 2016,: Workshop for Advanced Learners on “Essentials of English Language

Skills for a Successful Career” (Dept. of English)

o August 11, 2016: Workshop on “Student Empowerment for Academic Excellence: a

programme for Advanced Learners” (Dept. of Commerce).

o August 24, 2016: FDP on “Creativity in Teaching” (Dept. of Commerce).

o August 26, 2016: National Symposium on “Advanced Material” (Dept. of Physics).

o August 26, 2016: Info Session for Advanced Learners (Dept. of Commerce).

o September 07, 2016: National Conference on “Dynamics of Commerce in the 21st Century:

Innovation, Trends and Practices (Dept. of B. Com(CS)).

o September 15, 2016: Workshop on “Success – The “U” Factor” (Dept. of Psychology).

o September 27, 2016: Eco Club celebrated “ Vana Mahaotsava Day.

o January 27, 2017: Research Meet for M.Phil Scholars: An Academic Interface on “Race,

Ethnicity & Identity: The African Experience” with an international speaker Dr. Sikhumbzo

Mngadi, Professor, University of Johannesburg (Dept. of English).

o February 17, 2017: National Level Symposium on three dimensional view of digitalization in

India “ DIGICOM’ 17” (Dept. of Commerce)

To benchmark quality for teaching learning processes, the IQAC conducted a FDP on

“Innovative Teaching Practices & Professional Ethics” by Dr. S. Srikanta Swamy, Professor &

Former Additional Director, CFR, Christ University, Bengaluru-560029 on February 07, 2017.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 1

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme Not Applicable

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes -

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university 5

Staff training conducted by other institutions 5

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 19

Others(FDP) 228


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 5 - - - Technical Staff 4 - - -

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

Principal, Chairperson of IQAC met each departments staff in a unique briefing session on

how to take research to the classroom. The librarian made a presentation on various resources

available for each department.

A senior Associate Professor has been selected as Research Co-ordinator to guide research.

The IQAC made it mandatory for Research Departments to conduct Periodical Research

Meetings.

IQAC also advised departments to invite external experts to deliver research based lectures.

Every department was advised to encourage their students to take up small research based

projects that would be useful for society.

In order to promote research climate in the Departments, IQAC motivated and supported the

conduct of National Symposiums and Conferences on various current topics.

o A National Symposium on Advanced Materials was organized by the Department of

Physics. The objective of the symposium was to raise awareness in the recent

development of advanced materials, its applications, and its importance which provided a

deep insight into the technology and to probe the opportunities among the budding

physicists.

o A National Conference was organized by the Department of B.Com (CS) on the

Dynamic of Commerce in the 21st Century: Innovation, Trends & Practices in order to

enlighten students on current issues and make them more knowledgeable.

The Department of Social Work organized a Guest Lecture on “Uses and Applications of

Statistics in Social Work Research” for I MSW students by Mr. Justus Wallis, Assistant

Professor, Department of Social Work, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science on 9th

March

2017.

3.2Details regarding major projects - Not Eligible

3.3 Details regarding minor projects - Not Eligible


3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 16 - -

Non-Peer Review Journals - - -

e-Journals 3 1 -

Conference proceedings 8 5 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications – (Ref to Annexure II)

No. of Faculty with Research Papers that have impact factor – 16

No. of articles that have impact factor - 19

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

-Nil

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

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

3.11(a) No. of Symposium

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

Level International National State University College

Number - 1 - 1 -

Sponsoring

agencies

- 1 - - 1

Level International National State University College

Number - 2 - - 1

Sponsoring

agencies

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4

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11

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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–Nil

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year

3.18No. 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

3.21 (a) No. of students Participated in CCC* events: *(Citizen Consumer Club)


3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:


3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:


3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:


Total International National State University Dist College

3 - - 1 2 - -

8

Nil Rs.10, 000/-

Rs.10, 000/-

2

2+7

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1 350 -

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150

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3.24 (a) No. of Awards won in CCC:


District Level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social

Responsibility

The College ensures the transmission of values, attitudes and beliefs that will encourage students

to be sensitive to social issues and become responsible citizens. It encourages students to reach

out to the community through Social Awareness Programmes / Service - Learning and

Experiential Learning (Ref to Annexure III).

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 12976.75 sq.mts

- - 12976.75 sq.mts

Class rooms 59 - - 59

Laboratories 9 - - 9

Seminar Halls 2 4 Management 6

Amount spent on Learning Resources and Infrastructure during the current year

Rs.48,804,326/- Rs.28,731,834/- Management Rs.77,536,160/-

Sports Infrastructure Demolished 1081 Sq.ft Management Rs. 6,84,925/-

Canteen Infrastructure Demolished 2226 Sq.ft Management Rs.9,09,200/-

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ISR – 10, CCC – 7

EVE – 9

ECO Club- 2

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4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Administration

Fee counter with Tally System is available.

4 Computers connected with NMEICT Broadband connectivity in the office.

Office automation by Avancer Software Solutions (1 server installed).

Three laptops are also used in administrative work.

Library

AUTOLIB Management Software facility is available.

19 computers with a printer connected by LAN with NMEICT Broadband Connectivity are

available.

OPAC system in use.

DSpace Software to upload Institutional Repository

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value Purchased Gift Value No. Value

Text Books 16,380 2024082.59 306 513 253470 17199 2277552.59

Reference

Books 1430 187497.55 50 197 12679 1677 200176.55

Book Bank 824 _ 824 _

e-Books

NLIST &

British

Council

Online

Membersh

ip

5999.00

National

Digital

Library of

India

Free

1. Renewal

of British

Council

Online

Membership

2. National

Digital

Library of

India

1100.00

Free

Journals

including

peer

reviewed

36 74644.00

14 27131.2

5 49

101775.25

e-journals &

e-magazine

NLIST &

British

Council

Online

Membersh

ip

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National

Digital

Library of

India

Free

1. Renewal

of British

Council

Online

Membership

2. National

1100.00

Free


4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments IQAC

Existing 186 4 130 1 - 4 PCs &

2

Laptops

8 1

Added 14 - - - - 1 PC+ 1

Laptop

2 -

Total 200 4 130 1 - 5+3 10 1

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology

upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

Computer and Internet access

Every Department has a computer (along with a printer) with NMEICT Broadband

Connectivity.

The Language Lab (ADEPT) has 30 computers in LAN with internet facility.

The BCA Lab has 54 computers in LAN with internet. The Computer Science Lab has

55 computers in LAN.

The Maths Lab has 20 computers with LAN and internet facility. Every system has a

mike & a headset.

E – Governance through Office Automation System managed by Avancer Software

Solution.

The institution has subscribed to Microsoft Edu-Cloud Programme.

Digital

Library of

India

3.SAGE

Peer-

Reviewed

Journals(13)

30234.00

Digital

Database

Dspace

Software 8000.00

Dspace

Software 7000

Dspace

Software 15000.00

CD & Video 150 free 28 Free 178 Free

Others

(specify)

Audio-

Video

Notes for

IAS

Reference

in a

preloaded

Mobile -

3450.00 _ _ _

Audio-Video

Notes for

IAS

Reference in

a preloaded

Mobile -

3450.00


Training to Students

Training given to UG final year students in “BLENDER” Animation Software by

Department of Computer Applications

NMEICT workshop “Spoken Tutorial” using GIMP, Latex, Scilab, Javanet Beans, Libre

Office and Inscape Software for College students.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total:

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

As soon as classes commence for Freshers IQAC orients students and their parents on the

welfare measures & support services available in the College. Details about scholarships

available, the functioning of the Counselling Cell, availability of Grievance Redressal etc is

explained to them.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Mail created to connect with passed out students.

Face Book- Page created to keep track.

Every Class Teacher has a WhatsApp group with Students.

Annual Alumnae meeting is conducted and feedback received.

Student’s Database is maintained by all the Departments.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students from outside the State

UG PG Ph. D. Others

1996 99 9 13

20.72

263.19

12.89

74.76

371.57

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(c) No. of international students

Percentage of international students

[Demand ratio ~ 1:1.29 (applications received – 1166 /no. of seats available – 903)

Dropout % - 0.47]

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

Free IAS and competitive Exam coaching is provided to III year students.

Every year BCA Department conducts special free coaching in quantitative aptitude and

technical test to train students to attend competitive exams and face interview.

Bank Exam Coaching was started in 2016 to train students for these exams.

Free Aptitude Training conducted by the Department of Mathematics for students who

registered for placement.

Regular coaching classes for NET/SET Competitive Examinations are conducted during

STEP-UP hour for the M.A English students (both I & II Year). Bi-annual Question - Papers

I, II & III are discussed and worked out during the classes. Students are provided with

relevant tips and details to get through the exams.

No. of student beneficiaries:

Free IAS coaching -64

Special free coaching in quantitative aptitude and technical test for BCA students- 49

Bank coaching – 86

Free Aptitude Training - 50

NET/SET Competitive Examinations for M.A English students – 43.

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

AS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

No %

1 .04

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total

107 450 2 1520 1 2080 126 477 1 1511 2 2117

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5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Student Counselling

Student Counselling is done in the following ways.

(i) Through the Women’s Cell, EVE (Empowerment through Values & Education)

(ii) Through Mentoring Classes handled by the class -in- charge / Tutors.

(iii) Through the Counselling Cell which is part of the Department of Psychology and

makes available the services of a counsellor for all students.

Counselling Activities during the Academic Year 2016-17

(i) August 30, 2016: Ms. B.S. Ajeetha, Advocate, Madras High Court addressed students

on legal help available for sexual harassment

(ii) September 9, 2016: A workshop on suicide prevention was conducted by SNEHA

(SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTRE)

(iii) February 14, 2017: Madras Christian Council of Social Service conducted an

“Awareness Signature Campaign on Anti – Human Trafficking”.

(iv) February 17, 2017: A workshop on “Safety and security for the Female Community”

was conducted by Mr. M.Periakaruppu, Research & Action centre for National

Integration.

(v) March 1 to March 3, 2017: A Three Day Workshop on personality Development was

conducted by the renowned psychologist Dr. Kannan Gireesh, Founder, Live Life

Foundation.

(vi) Mentoring & Counselling is done by class tutors twice a week during STEP UP

(Supplementary Training & Enrichment of Personality – Undergraduate Program) on

various issues like female hygiene, punctuality conservation of energy etc.

(vii) Individual counselling was done by the college counsellor for students facing

problems. This was done through identification of cases by the class Tutor and HOD.

Several students also approached the counsellor on their own.

(viii) Need based group counselling was provided for students of BA English by the

counsellor.

Career Guidance programme conducted during 2016-17

Career guidance programme by the placement cell, the C.T.T.E IAS Academy and the

Departments.

(i) On September 09, 2016 : Dr. Prasanna, Director of ITM Business School spoke on the topic,

“Career Orientation & Professional Courses”.


(ii) An Orientation Programme on preparing for Civil Service and other Exams was conducted by

C.T.T.E IAS Academy on August 02, 2016. Training for the IAS Prelims started on August 17,

2016.

(iii) A Briefing Session was held on the opportunities available in the Banking Sector.

Mr. Kalyanarama, SBI, Ex- Manager, addressed the students on November 26, 2016. Free Bank

Coaching for registered students commenced on December 3, 2016.

(iv) A Free Aptitude Training Course was conducted by the Department of Mathematics from

December 5, 2016 to December 9, 2016 for all students who registered for placement.

(v) The Placement Cell conducted an orientation programme for all the final year students from

June 13 to 17, 2016. The programme focused on resume preparation.

(vi) An MOU was signed on September 12, 2016 with Don Bosco Vallikkati for training the

registered students for placement throughout the year.

(vii) Coaching classes were conducted by the Department of English for NET/SET Examinations.

(viii) Competitive Exam Alerts are sent to students who have registered for IAS and other exams.

(ix) A Career guidance lecture was given by our alumnae R. Meghali, Project Engineer, Wipro,

Hydrabad and Ms. Pooja , AR Executive Analysist, Technosoft, Chennai on February 23, 2017.

(x) On July 28, 2016 : a Workshop on Interview Skills was conducted for III BBA students by

Mr. Subash Chandra Bose, from Youth Vision on Society.

(xi) A career guidance workshop on “Success : Visible and Invisible Factors” was conducted by

Mr. Gopinath, Senior Branch Manager, united India Insurance Limited on July 12, 2016.

No. of students benefitted – All Students

5.7 Details of campus placement– Ref to Annexure IV

On campus Off Campus

Number of Organizations

Visited

Number of Students

Participated

Number of Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

8 508 89 2

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

August 30, 2016, EVE (Empowerment through Values and Education), the Women’s Cell of

C.T.T.E College held its first lecture series for the academic year 2016-2017. Ms. B.S. Ajeetha,

Advocate, Madras High Court, addressed our students and enlightened them about legal help

available when they face harassment.

On February 17, 2017, a workshop for students on ‘Safety and Security for the Female

Community was conducted by Dr.M.Periakaruppu from Research and Action Center for National

Integration.


On February 24, 2017, an Essay Writing Competition for students was conducted on the topic

“The Woman Who Inspires You the Most”.

On March 1, 2017, International Women's Day was celebrated. Mrs. Patricia Narayan,

Entrepreneur, Director, Sandeepha Chain of Restaurants, spoke about the challenges she faced as

a women entrepreneur.

PG Department of Social Work and Madras Christian Council of Social Service (MCCSS) jointly

organized an Awareness Signature Campaign on “Anti – Human Trafficking” for the final

year students.

5.9 Students Activities:

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

Sports:


Culturals:


Other Events (Academic):

University level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards / Prize won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports:


Culturals:


Other Events (Academic):

University level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of students

Amount

Financial support from institution

Visually Challenged

T. Thomas Scholarship

Dr. Elizabeth Thomas Scholarship

Distress Fund

1 1 11 8

Rs.26,450 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 33,000 Rs. 53,405

Financial support from government

SC/ST Scholarship

Minority

496 79

Rs.30,53,010 Rs. 4,74,000

175 17 -

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50

300

55 12 -

- - -

-

106

68

135


Central Sector

Vice Chancellor Quota (free seat)

11 9

Rs.1,10,000 Rs.2,61,470

Financial support from other sources

Alumnae Scholarship Sitaram Jindal Foundation

Clarence & Rodrigues Anglo Indian Trust

Sree Venkateswara Hostel

Rajasthan Youth Association

Sponsorship(Child NGO)

Youth Vision

22 4 3

2 12 3 1

Rs.1,40,535 Rs. 19,200 Rs. 42,050

Rs.1,700

Rs.24,000 Rs.42,525 Rs.17,825

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

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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

ISR -1

BCA (Tally Workshop and Online Transaction) -1

MSW ( Rural Camp, Hurdles are not Hurdles & Prevention of Child Abuse)- 3

B.Sc Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry (Science Fest) - 1

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

Student’s complaint against faculty handling soft skill addressed.

PG student’s complaint against having classes in Annexe redressed by shifting them to the

new building.

Students’ demand for a good canteen redressed and a new spacious canteen with good

infrastructure provided.

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision: Empowering Women through Education, Ethics and Economic Development.

Mission: To empower women by providing the right academic atmosphere, the best knowledge

resources and the opportunity to develop knowledge-related and employability skills besides

inculcating in them secularism, humanitarianism and values rooted in our culture and tradition.

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6.2 Does the Institution have a Management Information System? – Yes

Management Information System managed by by Avancer Software Solutions for digitalising

office administration.

Microsoft Edu- cloud subscription provides advanced technology enabled learning and

networking facilities in the institution.

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

The Faculty / Departments write letters to the University regarding shortcomings in syllabus

and requirement of modifications in curriculum.

The Management encourages faculty to be members of the Board of Studies and the

Academic Council of the University of Madras.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Faculty are encouraged to upgrade themselves by presenting research papers in

conference and registering for Ph.D.

FDPs are conducted for teachers.

ICT is used in classrooms.

Scholars and experts are invited to address students and faculty.

Students are supported in preparing research papers.

Extra reference learning materials are given to advanced learners.

Advanced learners are exposed to the latest in the field by sending them to participate in

workshops, symposiums organised by the University & other Higher Learning

Institution.

Remedial teaching is arranged for students who have failed in CIA tests.

Methods like regular Teaching (through Lecture, Chalk & Talk) , Blended Teaching

(through Movie / Mobile Phones / Laptop / PPT Slide share / Pictures / Newspaper

Articles), Interactive teaching are practised.

Discussion / Assignments on Questions from previous Question papers, Seminar, Peer

Learning, Academic Project etc. are also in practice.

Students are made to take part in Seminars, projects, quizzes and problem solving.

PILL (Partnership in Language and Learning) Programme helps both the poor performer

and the advanced learners through participative learning.

Students are encouraged to use the college library during free hours.

Industrial visits/ NGO visits are arranged to enable the students to get hands on exposure.


Scrap book assignments, chart work assignments, PowerPoint presentations are given to

the students on various topics relevant to the subjects to gain practical learning

experience. Department of Social Work undertakes case studies also.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

The college has 2 committees to conduct the Examinations: (i) Continuous Internal

Assessment (CIA) Examination Committee (ii) University Examination Committee.

o Three CIA tests are conducted and the average of the best two marks is taken for

internals. These internal marks for 25 are put up on the department notice boards for

transparency.

o The external examinations are conducted by the University of Madras for 75 marks.

The evaluation is done through a centralised system of valuation in which all

teachers take part. Problems that occur in University Examinations are

communicated to the Controller of Examinations regularly by the Principal through

letters.

Letters are written to the Controller of Examinations of the University regarding problems in

the question paper on the following issues:

o Uneven distribution of questions or units left out in syllabus.

o Out of syllabus questions.

o Request for evaluation of specific papers by faculty who are experts in the subjects,

during Central Valuation.

o Revaluation recommended by the department.

6.3.4 Research and Development

The College encourages Departments to

conduct workshops on specialised areas

organise Research Meet for M.Phil and Ph. D students

facilitate in - house research projects

organise Student Conferences

organise Training and in depth learning for Advanced Learners

The College provides the following privileges to faculty to encourage research:

Interest free education loan from management to pursue a Doctoral Degree

On Duty Leave for research / publication in peer- reviewed journals.


6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

New Browsing / e-Resource Centre with 10 new computers

New Lecture Hall with seating capacity of 80 equipped with LCD projector

Research Section in library with carrels to use laptops

2 laptops purchased for the college

3 new personal computers purchased

Microsoft Edu- Cloud programme initiated in the institution

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

All HODs were asked to submit departmental and individual work load with staff

requirement for the new academic year.

Advertisements were placed in leading news papers and 8 new staff recruited for different

departments including new courses.

Staff members are recruited on a probationary basis and their performance is assessed.

New staff are given an orientation about the work culture in the institution.

Besides academic work, faculty are given responsibilities in different committees keeping in

mind their interests and strengths.

General staff meetings are conducted periodically by the Principal to plan and review the

activities of the college.

The faculty are made accountable to the HODs and HODs to the Principal, who works in

tandem with the Vice – Principal & the Dean of students.

Regular IQAC meetings are held by the IQAC co-ordinator with the HODs, Non- teaching

faculty, Council Members, Alumnae and Parents.

HODs conduct departmental meetings regularly to plan the activities of the department and

review the functioning of each member of the department.

At the end of each semester, a structured feedback is obtained from all the students.

Self Appraisal is collected from all the faculty every year.

Based on their performance, a decision is taken by the Management & Principal to terminate

unsatisfactory performers who are on probation.

The College also facilitates grievance redressal and the services of the college counsellor for

staff.

The Class IV employees are monitored by the Caretaker.

A bio-metric attendance system is in operation for supporting staff.

The Liaison Officer and Caretaker are accountable to the CTTE Trust under which the

college functions.


6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Faculty recruitment

Vacancies are advertised in standard newspapers. The received applications are scrutinized

and shortlisted by a committee. The candidates are then called for a preliminary interview.

After selection, the college invites a University Selection Panel to interview these candidates

and recommend them for approval to the university. Candidates who fulfil UGC approval

norms / are usually recruited.

Non – Teaching Staff recruitment

Vacancies are advertised in standard newspapers. The received applications are scrutinized

and shortlisted by a committee. The candidates are called for an interview. After selection,

appointment orders are given. After submitting a joining report, the recruited staff joins the

college.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

The institution is an Associate Member of ICTACT - No: 03126

o Staff of various departments were given opportunity to upgrade their technical skills

through collaboration with ICTACT.

o Students were given opportunity to upgrade their technical skills through

collaboration with ICTACT.

III B.Com (CS) & BBA students did an internship in government and other companies after

the IV semester; I M.A English students were sent for internship to Emerald Group

Publishing Limited & Oasis India, an NGO.

Industrial Visits / Internships were undertaken by different departments as part of their

curriculum.

o B.Com(CS) – Visit to Ooty Tea Estate & Aavin, Sholinganallur

o B.Com(G) & B.Com (A&F) – Visit to Butterfly Home Appliances

o BBA – Visit to Modern Bakers

o MSW – Visit to Oasis India, ICWO, MCCSS, TAFE, SCARF India, CHILD –NGO,

Action Aid India, Stepping Stone Foundation – Deaddiction, SOS Village and Sneha

– Suicide Prevention Centre

Skill Development Programmes were offered by KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries

Commission).

The institution collaborated with Campus Tiger to support ED Cell and Stu Bazaar, a student

initiative.


6.3.9 Admission of Students

Students submit filled – in applications to the concerned departments after the results are

published.

The applications are scrutinised by the faculty and the interview card is given / sent to the

students.

On the day of the interview the students are interviewed and counselled by the faculty.

Eligible candidates are admitted as per Government norms.

Cut off marks are decided prior to commencement of admissions.

Government Quota System is followed for 50% of sanctioned strength as per university

norms.

Admission to Research Courses is through an entrance exam and interview.

6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching &Non-teaching

Employees Provident Fund with contributory PF by Management

Employees State Insurance for temporary hands who get less than Rs. 21, 000 per annum.

Interest free Medical Loan and Educational Loan given by Management to all employees.

Interest free loan for Education of staff children.

Pongal Bonus for non – teaching staff at 5% of Annual Basic Pay.

Ex – gratia of Rs. 1000 for teaching faculty as Pongal gift.

St. Mary’s Educational Institutions Employees Co-Operative Thrift and Credit Society

Limited (Reg. No. XC208) – give all employees the opportunity to make investments and

avail of loan at low rates of interest.

Fee Concession given by the Management to staff’ children studying in the St. Mary’s Group

of Schools – (all employees can avail).

Accident Insurance cover through General Insurance for all faculty.

Counselling facility through a qualified counsellor.

Welfare schemes for Students

Accident Insurance cover through general insurance.

Fee waivers for students excelling in sports.

Free – Education for Visually Challenged.

Free – Education for First Generation Learners selected by the University.

Financial Aid for students in Financial Distress.

Free – Coaching with Breakfast for Sports Students.

Service of a qualified counsellor for students and parents also.

Free coaching in C.T.T.E IAS Academy


Free Training for Bank Exams

Free Training in Veena, Bharata Natyam & Yoga.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes (In Process)

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

No. of external members who visited the college for academic / administrative audit - 9 (Ref to

Annexure V)

6.8 Does the University declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University for Examination Reforms?

E-Governance has been introduced in the Examination System since 2013 by the University

of Madras.

College prepares online Nominal roll.

Students now register for examination online.

The college is given a password and the hall tickets and seating plan are downloaded.

Internal marks are entered online.

Discrepancies / Complaints / Enquiries, related to the University Examinations can be

reported through e –mail to the COE.

Absentee lists during the university examination are also sent online.

Online Application is done for passed out arrear students also.

Revaluation application is also online

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

Rs.38, 43,000/-

during 2016 -17

The University of Madras has made accreditation by NAAC mandatory for Permanent Affiliation.

Colleges are encouraged to apply for autonomous status after getting Permanent Affiliation.

Our college has fulfilled all norms for Permanent Affiliation and is awaiting sanction from the

University.

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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Infrastructural support is given to the college. During 2016-17, 105 Executive Chairs worth

Rs. 1,75, 000/- were donated.

Every year students recommended by the sports committee are given tuition fee waiver.

During 2016-17, Miss. Raghavi Sai Sri was admitted to MSW Programme with tuition fee by

the Alumni Association.

Children of Class IV employees are given tuition fee waiver.

The association felicitates faculty members who complete 25years of service in recognition

of their contribution to the institution.

The Alumnae of the Department of English has created a face book page – Engscape at

https://www.facebook.com/groups/.

Every year on the 26th of January, Alumnae meeting is held by the Alumnae Association and

details of progression collected.

On December 2, 2016, World Pollution Prevention Day was observed to create awareness

among students.

Scholarships are given every year to toppers as well as deserving students. There are 18 such

scholarships and 1 course fee waiver instituted by the Alumnae.

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

Mail sent to Mr.K.P.Sunil, Professor in Loyola College for initiating an Eco-Friendly process

for sustainable waste water treatment.

Energy Conservation Stickers pasted in every class room.

Mail sent to A.R.Shivakumar, Principal Scientific Officer, Karnataka State Council for

Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore to implement Rain Water

Harvesting technique in college building and ground water recharge in the campus.

Process begun for Sims Recycling Solution to collect E-Waste of the college.

Enquiry sent to Spetro Analytical Labs limited to conduct Green Audit in the College.

PTA- Not formed yet

Staff are encouraged to enrol for higher studies with sanction of interest free education loan


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

The college has been introducing various innovations to improve student discipline, learning

and performance.

1. STEP UP

One of the innovative programmes introduced is called STEP-UP (Supplementary

Training and Enrichment of Personality – an Undergraduate Programme). This programme

aims at improving communication skills and knowledge of current affairs by telecasting half

an hour’s news bulletin in English which is compiled by the college with help of movie –

maker software. All students of I & III year watch this news bulletin (which puts together the

most important news from across the world) twice a week. On other days, the students

engage in Sports, Mentoring Classes and News Discussion. This STEP-UP has become very

popular amidst the students.

Though the programme was started in 2014, every year the college has been trying to

add value to the programme by making it more appealing. This year we decided to add a two

minute video at the end, which would teach values in an effective way.

2. PILL programme

PILL which is an acronym for Partnership in Language and Learning helps students

engage in peer learning by pairing one advanced learner with an average student. Students

generally stay back after class hours and the advanced learner helps the partners to

understand concepts better and also clears doubts. It has been found that PILL helps the

advanced learner by reinforcing learning while she explains the concepts while helping the

weak students to clear their doubts and understand better.

3. Distress Fund

This is a unique programme which helps to bring in discipline as well as to reach out

to students in financial distress. The distress fund has been created by fining students who are

late to college. A nominal amount of Rs.5/- is collected from students who come late and

have no valid reason to offer.

This money is then used to pay the fees of students who are in financial distress

because of the sudden death or loss of job etc of the bread winner of the family. The college

pays their fees in these distressing circumstance and stops students from dropping out. As

many students come from poor families, the Distress Fund has provided relief to several of

them during the academic year.


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

the year

Plan of Action Action Taken

To ensure Teacher quality.

IQAC conducted an FDP on “Innovative

Teaching Practices & Professional Ethics”.

Department of Psychology conducted an

FDP on “Teaching Strategies: A

Psychological Perspective”.

Department of Commerce conducted an

FDP on “Creativity in Teaching”.

To encourage teacher participation in

Refresher and Orientation courses and

Workshops.

During the general staff meeting Principal

asked more staff to participate in Refresher

and Orientation courses and Workshops.

She has made it mandatory for career

advancement.

To improve the demand ratio of admission.

Bulk messages were sent to feeders schools

to create awareness on programmes

offered.

College Face Book Page was created to

reach out to the public.

A detailed article was published in a

regional magazine “Today” (February

2017 issue) about the college.

Letters were sent and announcements made

in the neighbouring schools and churches.

Leaflets were distributed in schools & to

the public.

Banners were put up on 30 Metropolitan

Transport Corporation Buses.

To conduct regular meeting with

(i) Office Administrative Staff

(ii) Class IV employees, Attenders,

Sweepers & Scavengers.

Streamlined the work of different

categories & fixed their responsibility and

made them more accountable.


To conduct Internal Audit on a routine

bases to continuously check the quality of

the teaching learning process.

A team of three members with Principal as

Ex- Officio member was formed to

conduct Internal Audit for all the

departments to ensure quality

Improvement in infrastructure

o Working hours of library to be

increased

o No. of books in the library to be

increased

o Research facilities in the college to be

improved

o More Lecture Halls to be provided.

o Canteen facilities to be upgraded

o A Room to be provided for Student

Council

o Working hours increased from 8.30 am

- 2.30 pm to 8.30am - 4pm

o Total number increased through

purchase & donations

o Research Section & Browsing Section

created in the New Building.

o 4 New Lecture Halls added to the

infrastructure.

o New spacious canteen with a dining

hall of 1,320 sq.ft for students & a

spacious section for staff of 440 sq.ft

o A renovated room has been provided

for the Student Council next to the new

canteen.

To start certificate courses Applied for Diploma in E- Publishing

Course.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution– (Ref to Annexure VI)

Free IAS Training

ED Cell

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Eco Club in collaboration with IQAC celebrated Van Mohatsava Day on September 27,

2016.

o Dr.Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation delivered the

inaugural address and gave a lecture on ‘Vermicomposting’.

o Mrs.Shoba Menon, Founder and Trustee of Nizhal delivered the key note address and

gave a lecture on ‘Caring for Trees and Nature….Sharing Lessons!


o Mr. Abdul Ghani, Green Man of India spoke about the importance of green cover in

the afternoon session followed by planting of tree sapling donated by Lions Club

President MJF Mothiram.

Eco Club in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry conducted a workshop on

‘Environment and Human Health’ on February20, 2017.

o Dr.Geetha Swaminathan, Former Vice Principal, IQAC Coordinator, Stella Maris

college gave a lecture on Food Adulteration (Hazards and Detection) followed by a

demo on methods to identify aduterants in food by simple chemical test.

o In the second session Mr.Balasundar, Environment Consultant, gave a lecture on

‘Environment and Human Health’. This was followed by paper presentation

competition for the students on various topics judged by Mr.Balasundar.

Second year UG students went for a field visit to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary on January 30

and January 31, 2017 and submitted a report on the migratory birds.

A Street play was staged by the students of Post Graduate and Research Department of

Commerce in association with Eco Club on the topic ‘Say No to plastic’. The purpose of the

event was spread awareness on the ill-effects of using plastic bags.

Vegetables were grown in compost pots by B.Sc Physics and B.Sc Mathematics students.

Youth Vision on Society, a non profit organization donated 25 tree saplings of casuarina trees

and kasturi tree in remembrance of Dr Abdul Kalam on the day of the college Culturals Kala

Kiran.

In an attempt to conserve energy, stickers bearing the following statement “Help Conserve

Energy”, “Switch off lights and fan when not in use” were pasted in classrooms.

The following are the competitions conducted by the Eco Club to create awareness about the

need to protect the environment.

a.Pencil Sketching

b. Poster Designing

c. Paper Quilling

d. Essay Writing

e. Paper Presentation

f.Wealth out of Waste

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

Strengths

Supportive Management with long term, vision participative style of administration.

The Management, Principal and Faculty are easily accessible.

The institution has a Principal with 37 years of collegiate service and who has worked with the

college for over thirty years. Many departments are headed by faculty members with about thirty

years of experience. More than 60 percent of the faculty members are fully qualified and

approved by the University of Madras.

All inclusive education with special facilities for the differently abled.

Student Support Services like academic mentoring by class tutors and personal counselling by the

Counsellor enhance the overall development of the students.

Good infrastructure with Microsoft Edu-Cloud enabled campus.

Free training in IAS / Bank Exams, Athletics and arts like Veena, Bharatanatyam & Yoga

EVE Cell sensitizes students about women’s rights. It organizes programs on legal assistance &

women’s empowerment.

The ED Cell facilitates life skills for entrepreneurship. The certificate courses offered by the Cell

focus on offering competence in skills that may be sustained for self employment.

The AAVIN Parlour run in our campus as a franchise of Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Federation

gives the students hands-on experience in learning commercial principles. Several students are

given training.

As faculty members are well paid, attrition level is fairly low.

In recognition of the services rendered in the field of education, our college was selected as

Chennai Institute of the Year 2016 by Higher Education Review (certificate enclosed).

Weakness

The college is located in North Chennai which is considered as a backward area and hence we are

unable to attract students from other areas.

As a majority of the students are first generation learners from the low income group and parents

lack awareness they do not make the best use of the opportunities offered by the institution like

free IAS training, Bank Coaching, Bharatanatyam, Veena & Yoga classes.

Several students who belong to the lower middle class are less ambitious and not career oriented

despite motivational workshop & lectures conducted in this regard.

The college is unable to substantially hike fees as the students are mostly from the low income

group .On the other hand as a self financing college, which does not receive funds from any

source, the institution finds it difficult to carry out development of infrastructure and research to

the desired level.

The revenue of the institution is affected by the large number of fee defaulters.


In spite of fulfilling all requirements and completing thirty two years, the college is yet to receive

permanent affiliation from the University of Madras.

Opportunities

In keeping with our vision and mission statement, we have the opportunity, as the first women’s

college in the area to educate and empower women from the less privileged sections of society.

The outreach programmes organised through the ISR, NSS, CCC & YRC gives us an opportunity

to reach out to the needy in the neighbourhood and offer practical guidance and services on

processing a ration card / getting voters ID and creating awareness on consumer rights.

Challenges

Receiving funds for developmental activities

Making students pay their semester fees on time

Motivating students to attend remedial classes and other extended activities.

Although the dropout rate has decreased with mentoring and counselling, reaching the zero

dropout rate is still a challenge.

Grooming students for placement is a challenge as many families are hesitant to allow students to

adept themselves to global requirements.

8. Plans of institution for next year

Apply for shift II

Speeden up the Permanent Affiliation process which is pending with the University so that the

college can get 2(f) & 12(b) status at the earliest

Start at least 1 PG course in Science

Train our school students for JEE

Optimal use of Microsoft Edu- Cloud by conducting webinars with national & international

experts

Make faculty undertake consultancy services

Try & get international collaborations

Apply for ISO Accreditation

Name: Mrs. Mercy Silvester Name: Dr.Hanifa Ghosh

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