A Quarterly Journal

University of Mumbai Q U A R T E R L Y

efJeÐeeJeelee& : A QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

VOL. 1. ISSUE NO. 1JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2011

ANNUAL CONVOCATION

Annual Convocation 5th February - 2011

Presided over by His Excellency Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayan. Chief Guest of the function - Dr. G. Madhavan, former chairperson, ISRO.

s a step in the direction of enhancing co-operation between academia and corporates memorandum of A

understanding was signed between the Indian Merchants Chamber and University of Mumbai to launch a Rs. 2 crore Pravinchandra Gandhi Chair dedicated to Banking and finance on 15th June 2010.

The Chief Minister, Hon. Shri. Prithviraj Chavan, inaugurated the Chair at the University in the august presence of dignitaries such as Hon. Shri. Rajesh Tope, Minister for Higher & Technical Education, Maharashtra , Dr. R ajan Weluk ar, Vice Chancellor of University of MumbaiShri. Dilip Dandekar, President of Indian Merchants Chamber, Shri Gandhi, Shri Niranjan Hiranandani and Dr. Rajpal Hande, Director BCUD.

IMC took up the initiative to set up the chair, following a suggestion made by Chief Minister recently, which was wholeheartedly welcomed by the Vice

Chancellor. This Chair would be established at the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, affiliated to University of Mumbai. With this, Mumbai

University will have 19 Chairs dedicated t o d i f f e r e n t faculties. The Chief Minister said that l a t e S h r i . P r a v i n c h a n d r a Gandhi was a guide and mentor of the IMC for many decades and was also a leading b a n k e r . I n recognition of his w i d e - r a n g i n g services to the s o c i e t y , t h e Government of India had conferred on him the 'Padma Bhushan' award. Establishing the chair was possible with the help of an endowment of Rs. 2 crore donated by the Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC) and a matching contribution by Maharashtra Government.

Shri. Prithviraj Chavan announced that the State Government would soon institute a special fund in the Ministry of Higher Education for supporting private sector

initiatives in the area of higher education. He further added that there were many donors for promoting science and technology, but few came forward to promote humanities and Social Sciences. Hence this Chair encouraging research into banking and finance is noteworthy, he pointed out and urged upon other corporate houses to emulate this example.

Shri. Rajesh Tope in his address stated that the benefits of banking and other financial services were yet to reach 40 per cent of India's population in the remote rural areas. Hence he urged the University of Mumbai to focus on undertaking studies for expanding the banking services to the neglected sections of society.

The primary objective of this chair is to encourage applied and empirical research of high standard and will cater to research needs of the banking and finance sector with a view to gain an insight and broad perspective in these areas. It will also help in training and developing highly qualified individuals in the field of banking and finance. Vice Chancellor Dr Welukar said., “My expectation from this chair is that whatever research or study is conducted, should be disseminated to the society for actual use.”

IMC CHAIR CEREMONYPrithviraj Chavan Launches IMC’s Pravinchandra V. Gandhi Chair on Banking at University of Mumbai.

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Dr. Rajan WelukarVice Chancellor

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Prin. Dr. Rajpal Hande, Chairperson, Director, BCUD

Prof. Dr. R. M. Badode, Convenor, University Department of English

Prof. Dr. D. C. Kothari,University Computer Centre

Prof. Dr. Sanjay V. DeshmukhDepartment of Life Sciences

Prin. Dr. S.T. Gadade,C.K.T. College

Prin. (Smt.) Manjula J. Nichani,K. C. College

Dr. A. N. Bambole S. P. Engineering College

Prin. Dr. Hemangi BhagwatNSS College of Commerce and Economics

Dr. S. M. Suryavanshi, Deputy Registrar

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G GDr. R. M. Badode (Convenor)

Shri. Shreeniwas BelsarePrin. Dr. Hemangi Bhagwat

Dr. Sunder Rajdeep Smt. Varsha Malwade

Shri. Mrudul Nile

Editorial Members

Published by Dr. M. S. Kurhade, I/c Registrar, University of Mumbai for Private CirculationPrinted at : Service Printers, Graphic Designer : Mr. Sumeet Patil,

Views expressed in this publication are those of the authors, The University need not subscribe to the views expressed therein.


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dkxnkpk okij deh gks.kkj vlwu dk;ZHkkjkr ikjn’kZdrk ;sbZy

fnukad 8 twu 2011 jksth eqacbZ fo|kihBkP;k vkthou v/;;u vkf.k foLrkj foHkkxkrQsZ vf/kdkjh o deZpkjh oxkZP;k iz’kkldh; izf’k{k.k

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DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES


Department of German

1. The Department of German has brought out a publication in German. It shall be a collection of post-independence short stories from Indian languages: Marathi, Hindi and Indian English translated into German. The publication is titled “Einfach menschlich” (“Simply Human”).

2. A national and international collaboration is being initiated among the Department of German, University of Mumbai, Department of Intercultural German Studies, University of Göttingen and German Department, University of Pune. This partnership is being sponsored by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This project will facilitate joint research on “Multilingualism”. The first workshop under this project was held at the Department of German, University of Mumbai in October 2011.

Department of Sanskrit

The academic year commenced with activities to popularise Sanskrit amongst masses. As a step to establish a bridge between KG-PG, the Department of Sanskrit took initiative to organise Sanskrit Kathakathan Competition in collaboration with `Rutaayana Sanskrit Lovers Association’ and Indian Education Society, Sanskrit Kendra. An overwhelming participation of 1000 students was witnessed on 6th August 2011.

The Department of Sanskrit in collaboration with `Rutaayana Sanskrit Lovers Association’ organised a Sanskrit Geetagaayan

Competition on 7th August 2011. This competition was conducted to popularise Sanskrit amongst school and college students and had more than 100 student participants.

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on 13th August 2011, Sanskrit Department, University of Mumbai, celebrated Sanskrit Day. The ceremony was organised in the auditorium of department's Ramkrishna Bajaj Sanskrit Bhavan. The ceremony was presided by Hon. Vice- Chancellor of Dr. Rajan Welukar.The former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Snehalata Deshmukh was the Chief Guest. The function commenced with the unveiling of the Statue of Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj in the front quadrangle and rest of the function took place in the auditorium. The statue was unveiled and garlanded byHon. Vice- Chancellor Dr. Rajan Welukar and former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Snehalata Deshmukh.

In the presence of Department teachers, students and Sanskrit lovers, Vice-chancellor lighted the lamp. Department Head Dr. Gauri Mahulikar welcomed the dignitaries and guests and informed them about various achievements of the Department.

On this day, the presence of Sanskrit department on World Wide Web was established. 'Sanskritbhavan' Blog was officially inaugurated by former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Deshmukh. According to Dr. Mahulikar, this blog will be the window of Sanskrit Department for the world. It will be connected to the University's official website

in coming days and provide all the required information about the Department itself, like faculty, honorary and guest lecturers, Seminars, Study tours and also about all other activities like related Certificate, Diploma and Advance Diploma courses and their schedules.

With the initiative of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajan Welukar, the Department has participated in preparing Sanskrit Dictionary compatible with cell-phones. This effort was enabled with the association of Khandabahale.com, a private sector undertaking specialised in Internet and Mobile Dictionaries in many languages. Project Co-ordinator Dr. Uma Vaidya and Mr. Sunil Khandabahale explained about this project named as 'Sanskrit Shabda Lahari'. This project was about preparing a Sanskrit Dictionary application for Mobile Phones. The project which has about five stages has completed its first stage by uploading more than 700 words in the dictionary application. This specialised application will provide the related Sanskrit word for English word with its etymology and synonyms and textual use. This will benefit Sanskrit students as well as Sanskrit Language lovers. The Hon. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajan Welukar has been very encouraging and supportive for launching this scheme as it will enable mobile and internet users to use the divine language with ease in their day today activities. In his speech, he appreciated the efforts of Shri Sunil Khandbahale as well as the students of the Department of Sanskrit, who dedicated their time and expertise for this project.

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Inaugauration of Mobile Dictionary by Dr. Snehalata Deshmukh with the Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajan Welukar


On the Occassion of Foundation Day, Staff who had undergone with the Vice Chancellor, Director BCUD and Registrar

training is seen

On this day, the successful students of the various Certificate, Diploma courses conducted by the department were felicitated along with the winners of Sanskrit story telling and singing competitions conducted with the help of Sanskrit Department in collaboration with Rtaayana, and IES Sanskrit Kendra. Dr. Rajan Welukar and Dr. Snehalata Deshmukh felicitated the prize winners which included tiny tots from schools to senior citizens. Director, BCUD

Principal Dr. Rajpal Hande also appreciated the activities of the Department of Sanskrit. Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Snehalata D e s h m u k h a p p r e c i a t e d v a r i o u s achievements of the Department. She stressed on the importance of learning Sanskrit language for students from different walks of life. On the occasion of Sanskrit Day, the portrait of former Head of Department, Prof. H. D. Velankar, was unveiled by former Sanskrit HOD Dr. Sindhu Dange. On

this occasion Prof. Velankar's family members were also present. Students of Sanskrit Department per formed a cultural programme on this occasion. This program was attended by various faculty members and officers of Mumbai University. The programme was conducted in Sanskrit and Marathi by Dr. Madhavi Narsalay and vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Suchitra Tajane.

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The teaching staff members participated in Training on E-Governance system

ACADEMIC NEWS


A Glance on activities of

Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, University of Mumbai

UGC SCHEME OF REMEDIAL COACHING UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT:

On the basis of the UGC XI PLAN guidelines for the Scheme of Remedial Coaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minority Communities Students, the Department has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of coaching activities.

The Department of Lifelong Learning successfully conducted coaching classes under these schemes for the benefit of SC, ST, NT, DT, OBC, and SBC & Minority community as per details given below from March 2010 to till date:

1. Remedial Coaching Program was held at

1. St. Gonsalo Garcia College, Vasai Dist. Thane (March 25 to 26, 2010)

2. J. S. M. Degree College. Shivle (December 21, 2010)

3. E-Learning Centre of the Department, Churchgate (For Jai Hind College, Ruparel College, I.Y. College, Momin College, Ratnam College, Uran College, D.T.S.S. College, Hinduja College, Khalsa College, The Institute of Science, University of Mumbai, Vengurla College (Dec. 4, 2010 to January 23, 2011 & January 16 to 19, 2011 & January 22 to 24, 2011), Where 471 (442 students & 29 teachers) participants from 19 Colleges including 143 SC, 92 ST, 183 OBC and 53 others participated in the program .

2. Coaching for Entry into Civil Services was held at

1. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College, Mahad, Dist –Raigad (July 26, 2010)

2. J. S. S. College, Shivle, Murbad, Dist-Thane (December 21, 2010) Where 138 (126 students & 12 teachers) participants from 15 Colleges including 49 SC, 37 ST, 40 OBC and 12 others participated in the program.

3. Coaching to prepare for Entry NET/ SET was held at

1. Anandibai Raorane College, Vaibhavwadi, Dist: Sindhudurg (July 30, 2010)

2. D. B. J. College, Chiplun, Dist Ratnagiri (August 5, 2010)

3. Mandangad College, Mandangad, Dist, Ratnagiri (October 7, 2010)

4. J.S. M. B.Ed. College, Shivle (March 8, 2011)

5. Shailendra college, Dahisar (March 25, 2011)

6. Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai (May14-15, 2011) Where 723 (477 students & 246 teachers participants from 49 Colleges) including 189 SC, 110 ST, 196 OBC and 228 others participated in the program.

In short, in these schemes, coaching was attended by 287 teachers & 1045 students Totaling 1,332 participants including 381 SC, 239 ST, 419 OBC, 293 Others at various locations in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg districts from March 2010 to till date.

Training for University Staff

The Department conducted Training Programme for Non-teaching Staff especially to make them aware about the current advancement in the field of information Communication Technology in day to day office activities.

1. Training on ̀ Computer Fundamental, Hardware, Software and Networking'

The Department has in house training facilities for the University Staff and had successfully conducted Training Programs on Computer Fundamental, Hardware, Software and Networking for the university Staff (including Deputy Registrar to Jr. Clerks) working in different department/sections from December 13, 2007 to March 19, 2008, (before & after the office hours and on weekly holidays). The course modules include Computer Fundamentals, Hardware, Microsoft Windows, M. S. Office; Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, FoxPro, Data Entry, Multi-

Lingual Fonts, Concepts of E-Learning skills and introduction to Linux Open Source. At the end of each session there was an On-line examination and the results were declared accordingly. Total all together 80 none teaching staff members of all 3 batches took advantage of this training program.

2. Training on administrative affairs in the University

The training to University Non Teaching staff was conducted from June 8 to 10, 2011 based on administrative affairs in the University. Total 60 Non Teaching staff members of the University took the benefit of this training including Deputy Registrars, Asst. Registrars, Chief & Deputy Accountants, Superintendent & others.

3. Training on E-Governance system

The next training to University Non Teaching staff was conducted from July 4 to 15, 2011 to train them E-Governance system including Document Journey Management System (DJMS) in the University. Overall 26 participants including Superintendent, Data Entry Operator, Sr. Typist Clerks & others.

STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTRE

The Department has been conducting Personal Contact Programme (PCP) for THE Students of NIOS, for Secondary (Xth) and Sr. Secondary (XIIth) programs from the month of October to January every year in which they are guided and counseled to prepare for their Annual Examination and guided for vocational training programs etc.

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Dr. Dilip S. Patil, Director of the D e p a r t m e n t g u i d i n g t h e participants during the First Term Training at Sindhudurg district.

Extension students are participating in Annual Festival-Street play competition.

1. National Institute of Open Schooling(NIOS), MHRD Dept; Govt. Of India (Accredited Centre)

As the concrete step towards realizing the goals of Education for All, the Department as an Accredited Institution under National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Ministry of HRD, Government of India, New Delhi, since 2003 and provides educational opportunities to persons who, because of one or other reason could not continue their education in the formal system and now wish to study and qualify for a better tomorrow. The Department has been providing opportunity of education for all with special concern for girls, rural youth, working men and women, SC and ST, handicapped and other disadvantaged groups through this Centre.

The Department has given the benefit to study further to 115 students for Secondary Course (10th) and 142 students for Senior Secondary Course (12th) Totaling 259 for the AI Centre No. 110051 (Hindi & English Medium) and 70 students for Secondary Course (10th) for the AI Centre No. 360142 (Marathi Medium) Totaling 327 for the academic year 2010-2011 as a part of their enrollment.

2. PCP program for Students of Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai.

The Department had organized Personal Contact Program (PCP) for the under graduate students of Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai from December 1, 2010 to March 28 2011 for the subjects of English, Economics, Education, Social Science and Communication in English. Overall 250 student benefitted by these sessions.

THE ANNUAL EXTENSION WORK ACTIVITY

The Department is stepping forward in the conduct of its Extension Work Activity by increasing the number of Colleges and number of students enrolling for Extension Work of the Department. The academic year 2010-2011 is started with the registration of 162 colleges (1st time in the history of the Department) for the Extension Work Activity conducted by the Department and reached towards the enrollment of about 12,548 students for the purpose.

It is developing the students' rapport with society and giving them the opportunity to enhance their skills and qualities to become sensitive citizens. For the purpose, the Department is conducting First & Second Term Training programs for the Student Managers, & Extension Teachers, Monitoring & Evaluation process of Extension Reports submitted by the students individually and AnnualFestival titled UDAAN in which street plays and poster competitions are organized.

Among these students 11,026 students received the benefit of 10 grace marks by the University Ordinance 229.A.

E-LEARNING CENTRE:

The Department has received considerable financial assistance from the UGC during the X Plan period for the use of Information Communication Technology and for the introduction of an E-Learning Centre in the department and it moved ahead to utilize e-Learning packages to deploy courses online on e-Learning mode.

The Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension [DLLE] has developed its E-Learning Portal. The Server and other infrastructure facilities are now established and our Department WEB Portal is operative and the URL domain name is http://www.mudlle.ac.in.

The Department has identified following 13 Course Modules containing 29 Certificate Courses under its Continuing Education Program. The students will also have an option to choose multiple courses which leads to major Certification in 13 different high end Certificate Courses of Career Orientation.

Certificate Courses

1. Certificate in Office Administration

2. Certificate in Computer Hardwareand Networking

3. Certificate in Business Administration

4. Certificate in ComputerizedAccounting (Tally)

5. Certificate in Basic Electronics &Telecommunications

6. Certificate in Linux Administration

7. Certificate in Fiber Optics

8. Certificate in Basics of Share Market

9. Certificate in Basics of BankingProcedures and Investments

10. Certificate in Basics of Income Tax

11. Certificate in Visual C++

12. Certificate in Java

13. Certificate in Visual Basic . NET

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RESEARCH

Appeal for Contribution

An appeal is made to all the Colleges, institutions and departments of the University to send report of activities conducted for publication in the next issue of the Quarterly Bulletin.

Kindly mail the reports in Arial 10 font in 300 to 500 words to [email protected] as per the format used in the current issue.

Please make a separate attachment for photograph if any.

Department of German

Research

An innovative project under the aegis of “A New Passage to India” programme sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research was launched between the Department of German language and the Institute of German Studies, University of Hamburg titled “Harbour Cities as Intercultural Topos: Mumbai and Hamburg in Comparative Media Studies”. This is the first such project between the two universities, which will facilitate exchange of students, research scholars and faculty. Six German research scholars visited the Department of German in February 2011 for four weeks. Four research scholars and post-graduate students of the University Department of German visited the University of Hamburg for eight weeks for research in April-May 2011. The next group of research scholars and students will visit Mumbai University, Department of German in February 2012. Similarly the next batch of Indian students and research scholars will visit Hamburg in April-May 2012. Prof Vibha Surana (Mumbai) and Prof. Ortrud Gutjahr (Hamburg) have paid mutual visits to co-ordinate the project activities.

Tolani College:

Publication

Dr. Raju Chandnani, I/c Principal, co-authored a paper titled ,”Indian IT Industry and Its Role in E-Governance” in International Journal of Research published by Rizvi Education Society's Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Volume 1(1), June 2011, ISSN 2231-6124.

KET's V. G. Vaze College, Mulund:

Dr. Lakshmy Ravishankar, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry

Dr. Lakshmy Ravishankar received the Best Teacher Award from Chemical Research Society of India on 5th May 2011 at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune : The training program in Plant Tissue culture and Molecular Biology The training programme was conducted in Department of Botany and Biotechnology between 1st May and 14th May 2011. This training program was organized to give hands on training on various techniques in PTC and Molecular biology to teacher from the Department of Botany, Zoology and Biotechnology. Miss Amruta Pathare from Hinduja Hospital and Dr. G.A. Bhagwat from BARC delivered the guest lectures on “Applications of molecular markers in various fields of biotechnology”.

Research highlights from Chemistry laboratory :

Bioactive compounds:

1) Many conjugated acid dreivatives of monoterpene citral were found to display more potent antibacterial and antifungal activities than standard drug chloramphenicol and nystatin respectively.

2) New retinobenzoic acids were synthesized. Four of the synthetic molecules displayed potent cytotoxic activities in vitro aginst human breast cancer and leukemic cell lines.

Bioconversion:

The bioconversion of isoeugenol to Neuroprotective lignan Licarin-A was achieved with Peudomonas putida, growing cells.

Vivek College of Commerce:

Prof Jose Augustine along with 3 other teachers of the Economics Club, Mumbai,

an NGO with students and teachers of Economics as members, has been selected to present a paper on Employability of Economics Graduates-Bridging the Gap at the International conference organized by The Economics Network of UK to be held at the London School of Economics and Political Science on 6th & 7th of September 2011.

CKT College:

At Raigad District level competitions, the college presented 43 research projects of various categories from undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. levels. Out of this 23 winning projects were presented at Inter-collegiate Avishakar Research Convention at University of Mumbai. Student of CKT bagged four gold medals and two silver medals. The gold medal winning project of University of Mumbai at Inter-University State Level Avishkar Research Convention was presented by the Ph.D. student of this college. He got gold medal at State Level Avishkar Research Convention.

The championship was honored to Dr. S.T. Gadade, Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel at the hands of Hon'ble Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice-Chancellor, on August 15, 2011.

Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College:

Under faculty exchange program, three professors from Fleming College, Toranto Canada visited the college for 15 days during the period of July 09 to 23rd July 2011. Dr. Kim Healy, Faculty of Business School, Dr. Heather Pollock, Prof. of English Ratchford, Professor and Research in forensic science had collaborate interaction with staff and students.

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SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED

Malad Kandivli Education Society's Nagindas Khandwala College of Commerce, Arts and Management Studies and Shantaben Nagindas Khandwala College of Science

Workshop on Semester Based Credit and Grading System on 23rdJune 2011-

Workshop on Semester Based Credit and Grading System and Revised Examination Pattern for T Y B Com was organized on 23rd June 2011 between 9.30am and 2.00 pm. Principal Dr T P Madhu Nair, Dean Faculty of Commerce, University of Mumbai and Dr S K Raju, Member BOS, Commerce were the Resource Persons. 85 delegates attended this workshop. The self financed section of our college organised a State-level Seminar on July 22, on 'Contemporary Issues as Reflected in Mass Media'. Chief Guest Mr. Vishwanath Sachdev former Chief Editor, Navbharat times. In his key note address, Mr. Sachdev said that the Media's role was to 'Inform, Educate and Entertain'. However he felt that today what is needed is a Media which is more sensitive, responsible and committed to their mission. Citizens must also be more vigilant to ensure that their democratic right to have a free and responsible Media is protected.

Other speakers in the seminar included Prof. Anusha Ramnathan of TISS, Mr. Vinayak Parab of Loksatta, Mr. Prem Shukla of Dopahar ka Samna, Ms. Adaa, Radio Jockey of Radio City, and Mr. Vinay Dhumale of World College School of Media Studies.

Saraf College:

The self financed section of the college organised a State-level Seminar on July 22, on 'Contemporary Issues as Reflected in Mass Media'. Chief Guest was Mr. Vishwanath Sachdev former Chief Editor, Navbharat Times. In his key note address, Mr. Sachdev said that the Media's role was to 'Inform, Educate and Entertain'. However he felt that today what is needed is a Media which is more sensitive, responsible and committed to their mission. Citizens must also be more vigilant to ensure that their democratic right to have a free and responsible Media is protected.

Other speakers in the seminar included Prof. Anusha Ramnathan of TISS, Mr. Vinayak Parab of Loksatta, Mr. Prem Shukla of Dopahar ka Samna, Ms. Adaa, Radio Jockey of Radio City, and Mr. Vinay Dhumale of World College School of Media Studies.

Podar College:

One day Workshop for college teachers on Operations Research was organized by the department Of BMS (BMS Semester VI) on 21 June.

One day State level Seminar on' Application of Mathematics and Statistics to Business, Commerce and Industry' for college teachers was organized on 15th July. The Resource persons were Dr. Inder. K. Rana, Professor of Mathematics, IIT Mumbai, Prof., Poornima Raina, Department of M at h e m at i c s , M u m b a i U n i ve r s i t y, Dr Narasimhan. R. Chari, Head of Department of Mathematics, D. J. Sanghvi College of Engineering and Prof. Parag Mahulikar, Dean and Senior Professor of Marketing at IES Management College.

ST Andrews College:Joint workshop with the Board of Studies in English on 'Communication Skills in English' for FYBA' students was organized on 11 July 2011. Total 55 staff members of different colleges participated. Dr. Shilpa Sapre, Chairperson of BOS, Dr. Marie Fernandes and Dr. Dinesh Kumar were the resource persons.

Sociology Department organized a Workshop on SYBA – Sociology Papers II and III Syllabus Revision for Staff of various colleges on 20 July 2011

Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science

University workshop on Semester based Credit System and Revised T.Y.B.Com Examination system was conducted on 27th June 2011. 92 teachers have participated in the workshop. Prof. Vilas B Shinde, Controller of Examinations, of the University was the Chief Guest. Principal Sunil B Mantri, N. M. College and Principal

Dr. T. P Madhu Nair were Resource Persons.

The workshop was attended by Principal Suhasini Sant, Principal Ingavale, and Principal Lily Bhushan, Dr S K Raju, Dr Rajalakshmi and Dr. P. D. Shinde, Chairman BOS in Commerce with other faculty members.

Somaiya College of Education:

On the 17th and 18th of February 2011 the college organized a two day national seminar on the theme, Smart Technologies for 21st Century Education.

The ground work for organizing a seminar on a theme that was innovative and iconic yet pertinent culminated on the aforesaid days in the form of 15 paper presentations, demonstrations to smart technologies that could be harnessed for improving the quality of education and expert expositions by the resource persons. The brilliant key note address was delivered by the Guest of Honor, Dr Balakrishnan Muniandy, Deputy Director (Graduate Studies), Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.

Other eminent speakers included Dr Vasudha Kamat, Joint Director, CIET, Dr H C Pradhan, Dean, HBCSE, Representatives from Godrej Prima, Dr Vijay Joshi, Principal, K. J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Dr Sam Taraporewala, Director, XRCVC, Ms Sujata R ao, Ass istant Professor, S IMSR, Dr S C Ghai, Director, SIMSR and Dr Uday Nirgudkar, Director: K Yaan, who demonstrated how the K-yaan can prove to be a magic tool for the students in rural areas .

The deliberations that ensued were rewarding.

NSS College of Commerce & Economics

University of Mumbai and N.S. S. College of Commerce and Economics jointly organized a workshop on Semester Based Credit/Grading System in Business communication on 24th June, 2011. This was conducted as per the guidelines

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provided by Dr. P.G. Jogdand, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Mumbai. The main aim of this workshop was to get acquainted with newly introduced credit system and also for designing and drafting the questions in Business Communication for internal assessment. Total 67 Associate Professors of Business Communication from various colleges affiliated to University of Mumbai participated in the workshop.

The resource persons for the workshop were Prin. Dr. Nandita Roy, Vivek College of Commerce, Goregaon, Mumbai. Prin. Dr. (Mrs.) Hemangi Bhagwat, Principal, NSS College of Commerce and Economics. Dr. Deepa Katre, HOD, English Department, Vartak College,Mumbai and member of Board of Studies, of the university.

The workshop started with the University song followed by Saraswati Vandana-the college prayer. It was inaugurated by the chief guest, Dr. Jaydeep Mirashi, honorable Chairman of Nagrik Shikshan Sanstha.

In her welcome address, Prin. Dr. (Mrs.) Hemangi Bhagwat congratulated the University for taking initiative in organizing subject - wise workshops on Credit Based Grading System and expressed her pleasure for an overwhelming response of the delegates and the genuine interest in participation.

The first speaker was Dr. Deepa Katre She spoke about the question paper pattern for the 1st and 2nd semester. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Nandita Roy. She discussed some of the ways in which the assignments can be given to the students. She read out the suggested topics for assignment by the board of studies and invited more creative ideas for the same.

Model Objective Questions in Business Communication were discussed at length.

The concluding session of the day was a talk and presentation by Prin. Dr. (Mrs.) Hemangi Bhagwat. Dr Bhagwat expressed her positive feelings about the Credit system and further added that this could be the first step towards

revamping the current education system.The presentation dealt with useful practical guidelines regarding the credit system in terms of assessment etc.

The Workshop was followed by the interaction session. All the speakers interacted with the participants and answered their queries. The participants were encouraged to give their suggestions regarding the objective questions and the pattern of the question paper for internal class tests. Feedback was collected from all the participants

All the teacher participants appreciated the systematically conducted technical session & the efforts taken for organizing the programme. Most of the Participants expressed that this workshop had cleared the confusion about the implementation of Credit System. Participants requested Dr Bhagwat to send the sample questions to them, These were sent after consulting Chairperson, BOS, Dr Shilpa Sapre.

Department Of Biophysics

Department of Biophysics and National Centre for nano material and Nanosciences, of the University organized seminar on “Exploring the Human Body by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and MR Spectroscopy” dated 3rd June 2011. The seminar was delivered by Dr N R Jagannathan, Professor & Head, Department of NMR & MRI Facility, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

The seminar was attended by research scholars, Ph. D students, teachers, scientists and doctors. More than 100 participants were present for the semianr. Further, Prof N R Jagannathan visited biophysics and Nanoscience and Nanotechnology research and training laboratories. He has been impressed by the facility available in these laboratories.


International Conference in Hindi was organized by Hindi Department of R. J. College on 18th July 2011 on ''Samakaleen Kahaniya mein Vimarsh''. The guest speakers

were from Columbia State University, USA, Mauritius, Canada, Delhi, Bhopal, Gujarat and Mumbai. The Conference was well attended by delegates including both faculty and students.

Kishinchand Chellaram College

KC College hosted two workshops for Credit System for the Departments of Life Sciences and Hindi on 29th June and 2nd July 2011 respectively. Several aspects of the new scheme namely the syllabus, parameters of internal assessment were reviewed and discussed by the participants from a cross section of colleges.

The Science Honors Programme hosted the 4th Research Scholars Meet on 28th-29th July 2011 with an emphasis on presentations on both Biological and Non-Biological Sciences. Conceptualised as a Inter-collegiate Programme it drew a good response from both undergraduate and postgraduate students who benefitted from an exchange of ideas and a feedback from subject experts on contemporary research issues.

Department of Computer Science organised a Two Day Workshop in Software Training in association with SEED Infosys Technologies on 4th and 5th August 2011.

Department of Physics organised a one day National Seminar on Understanding The Great Scientific Institutions of India in association with ISRO on 12th August 2011.The event also commemorated the 92nd Birth Anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer of India's space research. The event graced by luminaries such as the Honorable Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of the University. Shri K. Shankarnarayanan, Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice Chancellor, members of the ISRO team led by Dr. T.K.Alex, Director, ISRO Satellite Centre. The programme's tremendous impact in bringing science, particularly space, programmes and research issues closer to the academia will be instrumental in making it a much anticipated annual feature in KC's academic calendar.

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One day State level Seminar on 'Application

of Mathematics and Statistics to Business,

Commerce and Industry' for college thteachers was organized on 15 July.

The Resouce persons were Dr. Inder. K.

Rana, Professor of Mathematics, IIT

M u m b a i , Pro f. , Po o r n i m a R a i n a ,

Department of Mathematics, of the

University, Dr Narasimhan. R. Chari, Head

o f D e p a r t m e n t o f M a t h e m a t i c s ,

D. J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

and Prof. Parag Mahulikar, Dean and

Senior Professor of Marketing at IES

Management College.


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The Exhibits at the Seminar

K. C. College

SPORTSPODAR COLLEGE:

Inauguration of "Podar Wall", a Sports Climbing Wall, and Exhibition of Photographs taken by Podar Hikers ( past & present) took place at the hands of Apa Sherpa who holds a world record for climbing Everest 21 times. The Event was organized by Podar’s Hikers Club on 16th July. The Guests of honor were Mr. Brian Daly, from Arunachal Pradesh - expert in caves, Mr Ang Tsering Sherpa, Founder of Asian Trekking, Kathmandu and Mr Dawa Sherpa, Kathmandu.

DTSS College:

Rotaract Club of D.T.S.S. College brought laurels to the college by winning three prizes at college level and three prizes individually. The college is ranked 12th at District level. A step in this direction is S4D. Under the auspices of S4D, (Sports for Development) knowledge through games is imparted to community children. Children in large numbers participated in sports activities during vacation.

COSMOPOLITAN’S VALIA C.L. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

Secured IIIrd place in the Tug of War competition organized by Mumbai Sub

–Urban Tug of War Association held on 8th July 2011 in group at Chanmi College, Andheri (West).

JOSHI BEDEKAR COLLEGE

Inter-collegiate Chess tournament in association with the University was organized on 3rd, 4th and 5th August 2011.

CKT College:

CKT College Students won a gold medal in Chess at the University level.

The Gymkhana Association also has put gems in the CKTian's crown by winning gold medal in chess at the University level.


Ms. Shilpa Jadhav received 'Shiv Chatrapati Puraskar' from Government of Maharashtra for the year 2010-2011 for Kho-Kho. This award is given to the Best – player of the Maharashtra State every year in different sports category. It is prestigious state award in sports.


NSS / NCC

K C College:

Continuing with their track record of excellence in service, the KC NSS Unit was presented with awards for the Best Unit ,Best Co-ordinator and Best Female Volunteer at a special ceremony organised at the University on 15th August 2011.

The college received following honours for the N S S achievements:

1. BEST NSS PROGRAMME OFFICERSâUrban CollegesProf. Dr. Satish Kolte, K.C. College, Churchgate

2. BEST COLLEGE NSS UNITSâUrban CollegesK.C. College, Churchgate, Mumbai

3. BEST NSS VOLUNTEER AND & RECOMMENDED FOR SMT. USHABEN MEHTA ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP.

âMs. Namrata V. Sawant, (K.C. College, Churchgate)

Nirmala Foundation

NSS Unit of the college has organized Blood Donation Programme on Tuesday, 12th July 2011.

3 132 Bottles of blood were donated to Wadia Hospital.

Podar College :

Following activities were conducted by the NSS unit

3Red Ribbon Club (R.R.C) membership drive on 26th July.

3A guest lecture by representatives of an NGO concerned about animal welfare “World for All” delivered a lecture on Projects by the college students on 26th July. An IQAC initiative.

3Anti-malaria campaigning in thenearby slums on July 30. (NSS).

N. S. S. College of Commerce and Economics

Blood donation camp was organized in which 100 bottles of blood were donated to Nayar hospital.

The students of NSS unit got 2nd prize in Street Play competition at Ambedkar College for the play on AIDS awareness.

The NSS students of the college got first prize in group singing at Sophia College, Pratidhwani on 14th September 2011.

C. K. T. College: Janardan Bhagat Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha's Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel hosted a seven days National Integration Camp 'Geet Gangotree' which was jointly organized by N.S.S. Regional centre, Pune, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Department of Higher and technical Education, Government of Maharashtra and University from April 25, 2011 to May 1, 2011. 266 participants belonging to 66 colleges of 10 different states viz. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Maharashtra participated in the camp. It was inaugurated at the hands of Hon. Dr Welukar,the Vice Chancellor of the University.

During the camp several activities like group discussion, elocution competition, debate competition, essay writing competition, dance competition and song competitions were held for overall personality development of the volunteers. The students of Cultural Association of the college exhibited culture of Maharashtra through an entertainment programme. Eminent personalities delivered talk to promote national integration among the volunteers and for personality development of them. The volunteers visited

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Uran and the University. They also had a tour of Mumbai city.

Awards to NSS Volunteers:

1. BEST NSS VOLUNTEERSâUrban CollegesMs. Vanita A. Pande, Thakur College of Sci. & Com, Kandivli

Mr. Sunil B. Gupta, Sathye College,Vileparle

âRural CollegesMs. Hina B. Choudhary, Shankar Narayan College, BhayandarMr. Bhupendra D. Mishra, Viva College,Virar

2. BEST NSS PROGRAMME OFFICERSâUrban CollegesProf. Dr. Satish Kolte, K.C.College, ChurchgateâRural CollegesProf. Sachin S. Sakalkar & Prof. Dr. Surekha B. Mishra

3. BEST COLLEGE NSS UNITSâUrban CollegesK.C. College, Churchgate, Mumbai

âRural CollegesDr. C.D. Deshmukh College, Roha,Raigad

4. BEST NSS VOLUNTEER AND &RECOMMENDED FOR SMT. USHABEN MEHTA ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP.âMs. Namrata V. Sawant,

K. C. College, Churchgate

5. BEST NSS AREA CO-ORDINATORâProf. Rahul Marathe, Arts & Com

College, Lanja, Ratnagiri

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THE UNIVERSITY CELEBERATES ITS 44TH YOUTH FESTIVAL


The most awaited festival where largest number of Colleges participate is generally inaugurated in the monsoons and in the most beautiful month of 'Shravan' in according to Marathi Calendar.

The festival of young blood charming all around the jurisdiction of the University right from Mumbai to Sindhudurg is one of its kind and provides awareness the students to showcase their talents.

The festival this year began on 1st August and was held till 18th September. This year 208 Colleges and approximately 17,000 students participated which makes it the biggest Inter Collegiate festival.

The First (Qualifying rounds) were conducted at various Colleges in all the districts where the environment of the college had turned most festive. A contingent of Judges travelled from Kankavli College, Kankavli (Sindhudurg dist.), Arts and Comm, Lanja College, (Ratnagiri dist), Pillai's College of Arts, Comm. & Sci, New Panvel (Raigad dist), Gokhale Educatin Society's Arts & Comm College, Jawhar (Thane tribal), Abhinav College, Bhayander (Thane Western), C.H.M. College, Ulhasnagar (Thane Central), M umbai Zone I (R. A. Podar College), Mumbai Zone II (Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi), Mumbai Zone III (D.T.S.S. College, Malad) for Literary and Fine Arts the following Colleges hosted

Zone I (Rachana Sansad College,Prabhadevi)

Zone II (Ramniranjan Jhunj hunwala College, Ghatkopar)

Zone III (Vivek College, Goregaon)

to a tribal jurisdiction of Jawhar, where they selected some of the best events to be showcased at the University. Shahir Amarshaikh Sabhagruha of University Club house. The enthusiasm and zeal of these

students puts in a new life in the University all together and the tears after a big win speaks for their hand work.

Of late a new trend is set in the Youth Festival and It has truly reached the districts where earlier there was no awareness. The department of students welfare has been organising workshops for the students of district and the fruits of the festival show that the students of districts are giving tough competition to the students of J. J. School of Fine Arts and Applied Arts in Fine Arts category and Theatre events too some of the colleges that are well known for

the activity are running behind the district Colleges In the end one would not be wrong if we say that the blossoming has begun. Fruits are peeping out of the flowers and this festival would be an accomplished dream of the Vice Chancellor soon.

Cultural Activities in Colleges:

1. Department of Civics and Politics in collaboration with the Department of French organised a course on Italian cinema in eight seminars from 8th July, 2011 to 26th August, 2011.

2. Many colleges hosted the Youth festival elimination rounds. (Ref: Report on Youth Festival) Several festivals were organized at the intra college level.

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EXHIBITING A COLLLAGE OF TALENTS

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OTHER ACTIVITIES / CONTRIBUTION


Khandwala College:

Examination contribution:

The college was selected as CAP Centre for M Com from 1st June 2011. About 25 examiners and 10 moderators are still attending the CAP.

Principal Dr (Mrs) Ancy Jose was the Director and Dr G.K. Kalkoti was the Coordinator of the CAP “Lead College”

Khandwala college is selected as “Lead College” for 13 colleges in Malad–Goregaon area.

Gandhian Studies Centre

The first session of the Certificate Course of the UGC sponsored Gandhian Studies' Centre was held on Tuesday 26 July 2011. The speaker Dr. Jayshree Joshi delivered a lecture on the topic 'Relevance of Gandhian values in daily life'

Dr (Mrs) Ancy Jose has been selected as member of Selection Committee for College for Potential in Excellence, UGC New Delhi. She is the member of Recruitment Committee of Allahabad Bank. She has been nominated by UGC as its representative to visit Jamal Mohammad College Trichi and Ramdev Baba Kamala Nehru College of Engineering, Nagpur.

ST Andrews College:

Under Value Education Programme 2 sessions were held.

11, 12 and 13 July 2011 for FYBA and FYB. Com students. Speaker - Venita Pereira –“ Self Awareness and Problem Solving”

13 July 2011 for TY students. Speaker M r Conrad Saldanha – Leadership Programme - Managing Oneself – Body, Mind, Heart, Hands, Environment and Soul.

Department of Law:

The Department had overseas visitors from two European Universities during the summer.

Dr. Gavin Bryne, Director of undergraduate admissions at the Birmingham Law School, United Kingdom visited the department of Law on 9th May 2011 to explore the possibility of collaboration in future.

A group of 24 students of fiscal law and f i s c a l e c o n o m i c s f ro m N e t h e r l a n d s

accompanied by two teachers, Ms. Chantel van der Linden and Mr. Erik Ros of the Erasmus University Rotterdam visited the Department of Law on 11th May 2011.

Somaiya College of Education:Dr Kalpana Kharade along with Ms Hema Peese came up with the unique idea of using technology for the benefit of the visually challenged learners.. 1 CD each in Marathi and Hindi literature were developed on a trial basis to aid these learners. The play was enacted using voice modulations and emotions with a summary about its essential literary criticisms. As a result , the learners now had no need for a reader and could be self reliant learners.

2. The second venture was developing the instructional material in tactile form…..

The target group for this venture were the VCL from Standard XI of the Commerce faculty. While learning Economics , they came across certain diagrams which they were told to eliminate from their course of study. These VCL felt they were not in any way lesser than sighted learners and they could master the diagrams if they were delivered in an appropriate manner for their study.

Our B Ed students , took this up as a challenge. Tactile papers were used to trace the diagrams and text was translated into Braille. They then compiled all of this in to a book that the learner could use for study after being oriented about hoe to best use the book.. The VCLs were much more empowered now.

T h e t e a c h i n g f a c u l t y u n d e r t h e expertise of Dr Kalpana Kharade culled out a 1 day workshop on “developing s t u d y s k i l l s a m o n g t h e v i s u a l l y challenged students". Sur veying the learning difficulties & self efficacy of the target group , Concept of Study Skil ls - Information Gathering Skil ls ( R e f e r e n c i n g & T e x t b o o k S t u d y Strategies), Information Storage Skills -Note Taking, Note Making, Organising Study Material, Retrieval Skills, Time Management, Stress Management & Self Motivation for the study, Memory Techniques , preparing for the test formed part of the workshop .

The response received from the VCLs was overwhelming. The teaching faculty felt a sense of satisfaction at being able to do their bit for these special children.

Phule-ambedkar Chair, University of Mumbai

T h e P h u l e - A m b e d k a r C h a i r i n o u r University organised a special lecture by Martin Macwan, human rights lawyer a n d a c t i v i s t a n d w i n n e r o f R o b e r t F. Kennedy Human rights award, on 6th August 2011.

Department of German:

Besides seminars and workshops, the students are encouraged to participate in essay competitions held at continental and international level. Two of the post graduate students of the Department of German have emerged first prize winners at these competitions. As a result, they will be funded by the German University of Tuebingen and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for doing summer courses and research in Germany in the year 2011-12.

Tolani College:

Mr. Sagar Poojari of S.Y. B.Com (B&I) won second prize in power point competition in the inter-collegiate Festival “OASIS” held from July 27th to July 29, 2011 at Sree Narayana Guru College of Commerce, Chembur, Mumbai.

Kishinchand ChellaramCollege

The Depar tment of B iology and L i fe Sciences were refurbished and enhanced with the addit ion of the Post Graduate Research Laborator y w i t h t h e g e n e ro u s e n d o w m e n t provided by M r. N ihchal Israni . The new faci l i t ies were inaugurated on 23rd June 2011 by the President of the HSNC Board, M r. K ishu Mansuk hani a long with the other members of the Board.

Anubhav, the forum of KC Research Committee organised its annual meet on 17th August 2011 to enable the faculty to share some of their experiences in research activity in the past year.

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N a g i n d a s K h a n d w a l a C o l l e g e o f Commerce, Ar ts and Management S t u d i e s a n d S h a n t a b e n N a g i n d a s Khandwala College of ScienceDr (Mrs) Anc y Jose has been selected

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as member of Selection Committee for Col lege for Potential in Excel lence, UGC New Delhi . She is the member of Recruitment Committee of Al lahabad Bank . She has been nominated by UGC

as i ts representative to vis it Jamal Mohammad College Tr ichi and Ramdev B a b a K a m a l a N e h r u C o l l e g e o f Engineering, Nagpur

Ambedkar Jayanti Saptaha at Ambavde, the birthplace of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

PROJECT BICYCLE

The University Celeberates Independence Day At Its Tribal Jurisdiction College In Javhar


A very novel idea of using the cycles for the tribal students was undertaken by the university of Mumbai on 15th August 2011. Four lady students of Ramnarain Ruia college namely Asira Chirmuley, Eesha C h i r m u l e y, M u k t a D e s h p a n d e a n d Yashshree Ketkar had collected fifty two bicycles to give them to the students of Gokhale Education society's Arts and Commerce College, Javhar College, District Thane. These second Year BA girls had met the Hon. Vice Chancellor and had discussed the idea, which was carried out by them in the record time only two months ago.

Modus Operendi

The students had a very simple philosophy, those cycles that are not in use and are lying idle in our buildings were collected and repaired. For the repair they collected money from the friends and have collected Rs. 50,000/-. Tyre tube of all the bicycles were changed, identical locks, bells were given to all the cycles.

Approximately Rs. 35000 was spent on repairing and still about 15000 is surplus which will be used for the next round of students in some of the tribal college.

Distribution

The cycles were distributed to the students on two considerations

a) those who come from far off places and walk for almost 5-7 kilometers and

b) those who have performed well in their academics.

The Principal and the staff Ms. Kulkarni Pradnya had helped the students logisti-cally. There were some who came forward and donated new cycles to only the girl students. The project continues and aims to reach to those friends in the tribal areas who may lose an opportunity to take education. They believe that this little effort makes a difference to their life and therefor have named their group as MAD "Making a Difference”

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AWARDS


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BEST College AWARD2009-2010

URBAN AREA :

1. Sophia College for Women convent of the Sacred Heart.2. SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce.3. B. N. Bandodkar College of Science.

RURAL AREA :

1. Nya Tatyasaheb Athalye Arts, Ved. Sapre Commerce and Vid. Dadasaheb Pitre Science College, Devrukh.

2. Sant Rawool Maharaj Mahavidyalay, Kudal.

BEST TEACHER AWARD Academic year 2009-2010 (University)

1. Prin. Dr. Bharatbhushan Sharma

Vinayak Ganesh Vaza College of Arts, Science & Commerce,Mithagar Road, Mulund (E), Mumbai - 400 081.

2. Dr. (Smt) Cisilia CarvaloSant. Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts & Commerce, Vasai, Dist. Thane.

SMT. SAVITRIBAI PHULE ADARSH SHIKSHIKA PURASKAR

2009-2010

URBAN AREA :Dr. (Smt.) Chitra NatrajanSmt. P. D. Hinduja Trust’sK.P.B. Hinduja College of Commerce, Mumbai

RURAL AREA :Smt. Surekha Ramakant AmbadePeople Education Society’sDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce.Mahad, Dist. Raigad.

NEWS in Universal Design

P. J. Mathew Martin a Media Professional from the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (AYJNIHH) Mumbai received the prestigious National Award for Universal Design ‘NCPEDP-MPHASIS Universal Design Award 2011’. He is the course coordinator for the Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Disability Communication, at AYJNIHH, which is conducted in collaboration with Department of Communication & Journalism (DCJ), of the University. The Award was handed over to Martin on 14th August at India International Centre, New Delhi by M. K. Acharya, Secretary Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, Som Mittal, President NASSCOM, Puneet Bhirani Vice President & Head Business Operations, Mphasis, during the award function. The national award is jointly given by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and MPHASIS.

AWARDS TO DR. T.A. SHIWARE, PRINCIPAL, K.P.B. HINDUJA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

+ The Open International University, Colombo awarded Doctor of Literature on 14.09.2010 at Colombo.

+ “Mother Teresa Excellence Award” by Integrated Council for Socio Economics Progress on 10.04.2011.

+ “International Kohinoor Award” by Global Achievers Foundation on 20.05.2011.

+ “International Achiever’s Award for Educational Excellence’’by International Achiever’s Conference on 12.05.2011.

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SCHOLARSHIPS/ PRIZES OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. The Mane Satkar Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregated at the H.S.C. examination of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (Mumbai Division Board) from among the application who are sons/daughters, Wards of persons who, in the area of Greater Mumbai, are in the occupation involving manual labour, provided the income of their parent`s/guardian`s does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month.

2. The Late Rao Saheb VishwanathNarayan Mandlik Prize

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the H.S.C. examination of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (Mumbai Division Board) or the B. Sc. Degree examination of this University from among the applicants whose parent`s/guardian`s income does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the first year course of study for any of the first degree in the Faculty of Technology of this University.

T.Y. B.A. EXAMINATION

3. The R.V. Bhagwat Prize

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregated from among the applicants who are sons/daughters of teachers in degree colleges affiliated to this University, provided the candidate pass the T.Y. B.A. examination at the first attempt. Applicants are required to forward certificate to the effect that they are sons/daughters of teachers in degree colleges affiliated to this University.

4. The Late Rao Saheb Vishwanath Narayan Mandlik Prize

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the T.Y. B.A. examination from among the applicants, whose parent`s/guardian`s income does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month, on

condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the M.A. degree examination.

M. A. EXAMINATION

5. The Sir Lawrence Jenkins Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at M. A. degree examination from among the candidates who apply for the scholarship, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the LL. B. or LL. M. degree examination at Law college of this University. Failing a candidate of the M. A. degree examination, the scholarship is awarded to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the T.Y. B. A. degree examination from among the candidates who apply for the scholarship, on the condition mentioned above.

T.Y. B. COM. EXAMINATION


Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate from among the applicants who are sons/daughters of teachers in degree colleges affiliated to this University, provided the candidate passes the T.Y. B. Com. examination at the first attempt. Applicants are required to forward certificate to the effect that they are sons/daughters of teachers in degree colleges affiliated to this University.

7. The Late Bai Annapurnabai Vishwanath Mandlik Prize

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregated at the T.Y. B. Com. examination from among the applicants, whose parent`s/guardian`s income does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the M. Com. degree examination.


Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate from among the applicants who are sons/daughters of

teachers in degree colleges affiliated to this University, provided the candidate passe the T.Y. B. Sc. examination at the first attempt. Applicants are required to forward certificate to the effect that they are sons/daughters of teachers in degree colleges affiliated to this University.

9. The Late Rao Saheb Vishwanath Narayan Mandlik Prize

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregated at the T.Y. B. Sc. examination from among the applicants, whose parent`s/guardian`s income does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the M. Sc. degree examination.

10. The Late Shridhar Vishwanath Limaye Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate in any of the Major subject at the T. Y. B. Sc. Examination, from among the candidates and whose parent`s/guardian`s income does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month and who apply for the scholarship on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the M. Sc. Degree examination.

FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING EXAMINATION

11. The Kahandas Muncharam Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the F. E. examination from among the *Gujarati Hindu candidates who apply for the scholarship, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the B. E. Degree examination.

* (For the purpose of this scholarship, the term 'Gujarati Hindu' is to be deemed to include a Jain).

THIRD YEAR ARCHITECTURE EXAMINATION

12. The Late Shri. V. S. Gore Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES TO BE AWARDED IN EVERY YEAR AT THE VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS.

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the aggregated at the said examination from among the candidates who apply for the scholarship, provided the total family income of the candidate does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month.

FOURTH YEAR ARCHITECTURE EXAMINATION

13. The Late Shri. V. S. Gore Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the said examination from among the candidates who applyfor the scholarship, provided the total family income of the candidate does not exceed Rs. 2,000/- per month.

FIRST LL. B. (GEN.)/ LL. B. EXAMINATION14. The Late Rao Saheb Vishwanath

Narayan Mandlik Prize

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the First LL. B. (Gen.)/ LL. B. examination from among the applicants, whose parent`s/guardian`s

income does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the Second LL. B. (Gen.)/ LL. B. examination.

15. The Nandashankar Parvatishankar dave Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate from among the Vadanagara Vaidik Nagar Brahmans, native of the Surat District, who apply for the scholarship at the First LL. B. (Gen.)/ LL. B. examination on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the Second LL. B. (Gen.)/ LL. B. examination. Failing such a candidate to be awarded to the candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregate from among the Vadanagara Vaidik N a g a r B r a h m a n s o f G u j a r a t , Kathiawar, Kuchha & other places in that order places in that order who apply for the scholarship.

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC (H.V.C) EXAMINATION

16. The Sant Kumar Bajoria Scholarship

Awarded annually to a candidate who secures the highest number of marks on the aggregated at the said examination from among the candidates who apply for the scholarship, on condition that he/she pursue his/her studies for the B. F. A. (Music) degree examination, provided the income of his/her parent`s/guardian`s does not exceed Rs. 2000/- per month.

LL. B. DEGREE EXAMINATION

17. The Sir Mangaldas Nathubhai Legal Scholarship.

Awarded every even year to the candidate who secure the highest number of marker among applicants at the LL. B. degree examination, on condition that he/she pursue his/ her studies for the LL. M. degree by paper.

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