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ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
(An Autonomous Institution affiliated to Andhra University)
VISAKHAPATNAM – 530004 (AP)
Annual Quality Assurance Report
2009-2010
Submitted to
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Bangalore
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ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS),
VISAKHAPATNAM
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
Year of Report : 2009-2010
The IQAC was constituted as an exercise to monitor all aspects of quality
improvement in the college. The committee comprised the following persons.
IQAC Committee
Dr. Sr. N. D. Veronica Chairperson
Dr. P. S. Annapurna Coordinator
Dr. V. B. T Sundari Member
Ms D. A. Ramani Member
Dr. Jeevan Babu Member
Sr. P. D. Shyji Member
PART – A
A Plan of action was chalked out for the academic year 2009-10 by the IQAC in
consultation with the various department of the college.
Plan of Action (2009-10)
The action plan chalked out in the beginning of the year towards Enhancement of
quality
1. Introducing Choice-based credit system - to facilitate greater freedom in selection of
courses within the departments.
2. Deputing staff members to seminars/workshops (regional, national and
international), - for upgradation of subject knowledge as well as to understand the
needs of Higher Education in the present day context.
3. Conducting seminars / workshops / symposia, at college and departmental level - to
supplement learning and encourage participation.
4. Introducing technology in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation, to enhance learning
skills.
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5. Upgrading the general infrastructure as well as student facilities in the college.
6. Improving student support measures by developing congenial initiatives like PTA,
Mentoring, and Fact finding surveys, job placements and Alumnae linkages.
7. Encouraging Research Culture
8. Undertaking Academic Audit
9. Motivating student participation in extra and co curricular activities through
departmental associations.
10. Increasing number of courses offered in the college.
PART – B
1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution include: 1. Endeavour to make contribution to the society
2. Work for the holistic development of women
3. Foster an atmosphere for intellectual pursuit.
4. Train young women in a climate of trust and faith
5. Identify, locate and provide resources needed to maintain a level of excellence.
To meet these aims and goals the following activities were undertaken:
1. Celebrating the Valedictory of 50 years of SJC – Eucharistic Meet.
2. Value-based Education:
a. PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT COURSE - 1 hour /week, for all students
b. 2 Credits assigned for successful completion of the course.
3. Workshops / Seminars for Students and Faculty/Non Teaching Staff.
4. Discipline and Regularity among students – Attendance regulation, constant
monitoring of student progress, PTA.
5. Examination – Strict conduct and Transparency.
6. Scholarships: Support to students.
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2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG):
a. Introduced UGC Add-on Course in Gender Development, Communication
Skills, Travel and Tourism Management, Copy Writing & Editing and
Computer Applications
b. Introduced Certificate Course on Event Management.
c. Introduced Diploma Course in Travel and Tourism Management and
Communication Skills
d. Applied for PG Course in English (Andhra University)
3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction.
a. CREDIT BASED FLEXIBILITY:
COMMERCE - Corporate Accounting
- Human Resource Mgt.
- Marketing Mgt.
HOME Science. - Health & Hygiene Education
- Historic Costumes & Fashion
PSYCHOLOGY- Research Methodology / Counselling & Guidance
COMPUTERS - Computer Networks / Operating Systems &
Unified Modeling Language
INTRADEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL ELECTIVIES
3 Core Options for B.A. Students in the Final Year:
OFFICE MGT. - Managerial Skills
- Web Advertising
PSYCHOLOGY - Life Skills Management.
JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION
- Technical Writing I
- Technical Writing II
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b. New Subjects introduced:
i. Math-Eco-Commerce : Economic Geography, Basic Research Methodology and
Market Survey. Practical component introduced in Micro Economics and Macro
Economics.
ii. Political Science: International Politics
iii. Commerce: Basic Research Methodology
c. Spot paper setting for Mid semester examinations:
d. Introduction of Computers for all courses
e. Need based changes in syllabi ratified through the Boards of Studies
f. Introduction of Practical in Gen.English and Mathematics.
4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started. a. Basic Computer Course for Social Science Students
b. General Education Courses for students of other departments – International
Politics, Gender Development.
5. Examination reforms implemented.
a. Spot Paper Setting for Mid Semester Exams
b. Introduction of Modified Credit System as directed by ANDHRA
UNIVERSITY.
c. Alternative innovative Evaluation Techniques used in mid semester evaluation-
Assignments, Extensive readers, Model preparation, Seminars, Group
discussions, Journal Reporting and others.
6. Candidates qualified :NET/SLET/GATE etc: Nil
7. Initiative towards Faculty Development Programme: 1. Three faculty pursuing PhD under FDP
2. UCG sponsored regional workshop ―Capacity Building for Enhanced Office
Efficiency‖, for office assistants of various colleges.
3. One day Colloquium, ―Post Graduate Chemistry Curriculum‖, (8 Feb,2010)
4. Basic Computers – One week Course of 5 hours each day for Faculty members
during mid semester exams – Dept of Computer Science
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SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED BY FACULTY - 45
Faculty &
Department
Title of the Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference /
Refresher / Orientation Programme
Date
Sr. Edwin,
Dept. of English
UGC sponsored National Workshop on ―Action
Research for Professional Development in
English Language Teaching‖
10th
-12th
Dec.‘09
National Seminar on ―Methods of English
Language Teaching conducted by Simhapuri
University, Nellore.
Nov. 2009
Refresher course on ―The teaching of English
Language‖
Oct, ‗09
Sr. Dominique, Dept.
of English
National Workshop on Research Methodology
in English Language at Loyola College,
Vijayawada,
Feb. ‗10
Train the Trainer Programme conducted by
APSCHE
Aug. ‗09
Ms. Sheela Rosalyn,
Dept. of Psychology
Orientation Program: Capacity building for
HIV/AIDS Counsellors, at Bangalore
University.
11th
- 22nd
May,
‗09
Refresher Program: Capacity building for
HIV/AIDS Counsellors, at Bangalore
University.
2nd
- 6th
March,
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Ms.D.A.Ramani,
Dept. of Office
Management.
Colloquium on ‗Difficulties and Dialogues of
Women‘s Studies, Dr. Dugabai Deshmukh
Centre for Women‘s Studies, Andhra
University.
March ‗10
National Workshop on ‗Women and
Management - perspectives and perceptions‘,SV
Univ., Tirupati
April ‗10
Two day National Seminar on ‗Workplace
dynamics: issues, challenges and strategies,
Andhra University.
Dec.‘09
Three day Refresher Course in UGC Capacity
Building Workshop for Women Managers in
Higher Education – Manual on Women and
Governance, TISS, Mumbai.
Oct.‘09
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Faculty &
Department
Title of the Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference /
Refresher / Orientation Programme
Date
Three day Refresher Course in UGC Capacity
Building Workshop for Women Managers in
Higher Education – Manual on Women and
Academic Leadership, IHACE, Bhopal.
Sept.‘09
Ms. A. Nivedita,
Dept. of Journalism
and Mass
Communication
Media seminar on ―Media Losing Social
Relevance‖ by NSHM, Kolkata in
Visakhapatnam .
24.11.09
Dr. VBT. Sundari,
Dept. of History
UGC sponsored Regional Workshop on ―Self
Learning Material preparation‖ organized by
Gitam University.
26th
& 27th
Dec. ‗09
Dept.of Commerce
Attended Seminar on ― Professional Courses‖
organized by Sri Chaitanya CA academy.
17.02.10
Participated in ―Management and leadership‖
Seminar organized by Christian Institute of
Management
2nd
- 4th
Feb.,‘10
Mrs. K. Krishna
Kumari,
Dept of Mathematics
National Conference on Mathematical solutions
using soft computing for problems in Science &
Technology. Mrs. A.V.N. College,
Visakhapatnam.
11th
- 13th
Dec.‘09
K. Sujatha,
Dept of Mathematics
National Conference on Mathematical solutions
using soft computing for problems in Science &
Technology, Mrs. A.V.N. College,
Visakhapatnam
11th
-13th
Dec.‘09
Orientation Programme, Andhra University 2nd
Oct. to
8th
Nov.‘09
Inter Disciplinary Refresher Course on Disaster
Management, Andhra University
3rd
-23rd
March,‗10
Dr. P. Aruna Devi,
Dept. of Chemistry
Seminar on Low Carbon features – Policies &
Strategies, ABS, Visakhapatnam Chapter
4th
& 5th
Nov.‘09
Management of Higher Educational Institutions
ASC, A.U., Visakhapatnam
4th
& 5th
Nov.‘ 09
UGC National Seminar on ‗ Recent
Developments in Green Chemistry‘,
Chemistry Dept, Andhra University
29th
&30th
Nov. ‗09
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Faculty &
Department
Title of the Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference /
Refresher / Orientation Programme
Date
National Conference on ―Quality, Relevance &
Impact at Institutional level‖, Center for
Education beyond Curriculum, CEDBEC, Christ
University, Bangalore
9th
&10th
Dec.‗09
Dr. K. Devendra
Vijay, Dept. of
Chemistry
UGC National Seminar ‗Nano Technology‘,
JMJ college for Women, Tenali
21st
& 22nd
Aug.‘09
Mrs. P. Mangaveni,
Dept. of Chemistry
UGC National Seminar on Recent
Developments in Green Chemistry, Dept. of
Chemistry, Andhra University
29th
&30th
Nov.‘09
Dr. W. Rupa,
Dept.of Home
Science
Southern Regional Seminar on ―Gearing Home
Science Curriculum Towards Better Career
Prospects‖
Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore.
21st & 22
nd
Aug.‘09
16th
National Conference of Indian
Colleges Forum on ―Reforming Higher
Education in the Context of Globalization‖ P S
G College, Coimbatore
5th
-7th
Feb.‘10
Dr.P.S. Annapurna,
Dept.of Home
Science
Two Day UGC National Workshop, ―Quality in
Higher Education‖ vis-à-vis Autonomy, Loyola
Academic Degree and PG College (A),
Secunderabad.
26th
& 27th
Feb.‘10
International Seminar, ―DNA of Higher
Education‖, Organised by Knowledge Xchange,
Chennai
07.11.09
Dr. M. Saileela,
Dept.of Home Science
Two day seminar on ―Life style disease
management – Role of Food science and
Nutrition‖, organized by GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
3rd
& 4th
Sept.,‘09.
One – day seminar on ―Food and Nutrition
Security in India‖ organised by Women‘s
Christian college, Chennai.
07.09.09
One day Symposium on Standard on Climate
change, World Standards Day
organized by BIS, Visakhapatnam
14.10.09
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Faculty &
Department
Title of the Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference /
Refresher / Orientation Programme
Date
One – day seminar on ―Non- Alcoholic Fatty
Liver Disease and Metabolic Syndrome‖, jointly
organised by Andhra university and Indian
Dietetic Association, Andhra Pradesh Chapter at
Visakhapatnam
07.12.09
Five - Day National Workshop on ―Autonomous
Colleges‖, organized by NUEPA, New Delhi.
22nd
- 26th
,
Feb.‘10
8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted
Workshops for students:
• Consumer Rights and Responsibilities -Consumer Federation
• Career Prospects in Foreign Services- Mrs. Shashi Tripathy
• Awareness Camp on Anti-Ragging Act
• Career Opportunities – T.I.M.E
• Family Life Education _ Dr. Sr. Anita
• Growing up, Stress and Adjustments - Dr.Sr.Anita
• Exhibition on ―The Amazing World‖
• Inauguration of Red Ribbon Club
• Continuation of Heritage Club
Dr. P.K. Jaya
Lakshmi, Dept. of
Hindi
Two day National seminar on Work culture
Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam
22nd
& 23rd
July‘09
Two day Neo Hindi Writers workshop, AP
Hindi Academy, Hyderabad
24th
& 25th
Oct.,‘09
Two day Workshop on Scientific Terminology,
Commissioner of Scientific & Technical
Terminology, New Delhi
27th
& 28th
Oct.,‘09
Two day Workshop on Commercial and Literary
Hindi Raj Bhasha Sanathan, Visakhapatnam
8th
& 9th
Nov.,‘09
Two day Seminar on Telugu and Hindi
Poetry Language Study, Hindi Bhavan, A..U.
22nd
& 23rd
Feb.‘09
Mrs. J. Nirmala,
Dept. of Telugu
Interdepartmental Refresher.Course., A.U. 31st Aug.‘10 to 20
th
Sept.‘10
Dr. N.R. Jeevan Babu,
Dept. of French
National conference on Dynamics of Indian
Higher education System and Challenges, Kristu
Jayanti College Bangalore.
30th
Sept.‘09 to
01st Oct.‘09.
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Workshops for Staff:
1. One day Orientation Programme (4 sessions)for fresh faculty
Facets of being a Teacher - Dr. Jeevan Babu
Effective Work Culture – Ms. D.A.Ramani
Autonomy and its Meaning- Dr. P.S.Annapurna
Examination & Innovative Evaluation- Dr.M.Saileela
2. ―Credit System & its Implementation – A Review‖ –
Dr. Suguna Kannan, COE
3. ―Evaluation in Autonomy – An Update‖
Dr. Suguna Kannan, COE
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4. ―Nutrition & Health for Women‖-
Dr. Saudamini of Manipal Hospitals
5. ―Mentoring – Experiences‖, Guidelines & Sharing experiences–
Senior faculty members of the college
9. Research project In progress:
Ongoing - Capacity Building Project on STREET FOOD SERVICES, sponsored
by World Bank and implemented through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
with G.B. Pant Agricultural University as the Nodal Centre for 16 regional centers in
India. Dept of Home Science.
10. Patents generated, if any : Nil
11. New collaborative research programmes:
Short listed for a project with CRY on ―Prevalence and Practices of Story Telling‖. Dept
of Home Science.
12. Research grants received from various agencies.
4 – 5 lakhs
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13. Details of research scholars:
Capacity Building Project 1. Ms. Aruna Kumari
2. Ms. B. Bhavani
14. Citation index of faculty member and impact factor: Nil
15. Honors/Awards to the faculty Ph. D. awarded
a. Dr. P. S. Annapurna – Best Researcher Award
Prof. K Ramakrishna Rao Endowment & Dr. J. B. Rhine Dionnial Award,
Andhra University.
b. Dr. M. Saileela – felicitated for technical support and services rendered as CAB
Member by GREEN VISION, an NGO.
c. Dr. P.K.Jayalakshmi – felicitated by the following Agencies for Literary
contributions:
i. Kosana Cultural Trust
ii. PACT
iii. Lalitha Peetham
iv. Dakshina Bharateeya Rajbhasha Sansthan.
d. Ms. D. A. Ramani – TOT – UGC Capacity Building for Women Managers in
Higher Edn.
16. Internal resources generated:
a. Through Certificate Courses, offered
b. Leasing premises for conduct of Competitive exams, job fairs
17. Details of department getting SAP, COSIST/DST. FIST, etc assistance/
recognition. Nil
18. Community services:
Undertaken by NSS and Department of Home Science –
• Education of women of urban poor on nutrition, health, hygiene, AIDS awareness,
childcare etc.
• Cleanliness drive
• Tree plantation
• Participation in immunization programmes and rallies.
• Environmental awareness activities.
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Activities of the N.S.S Units I & II during the Year S.No. Event Date Venue Participants /
Prize Winners
1. Workshop on Environmental
Protection
22-02-09 Chodava-
ram
1. Ganga Bhavani
III B.A – Unit - II
2. Sujana Rani
III B.A - Unit - II
Ch. Jyothi -Unit – I
2. Food and Nutrition celebration
1st to 7
th August (Distribution of
Biscuits & fruits to pregnant
ladies)
04-08-09 Sevanagar
(Adopted
slum)
10N.S.S Volunteers
3. Independence Day celebrations
at SJC & at A.U. VSP.
15-08-09 SJC
campus
60 N.S.S Volunteers
Participated in the
parade at S.J.C &
A.U
4. Essay writing on Anti-Ragging
both in English & Telugu
Topic: Views on Anti Ragging
Telugu Topic:
19-08-09 SJC
campus
Winners:-
1. T. Sowjanya
III B.A –Unit-II -1st
Prize
2. M. Indira
III B.A(E.P.J) - 2nd
Prize
5. Elocution and Debate
Competition on the Topic: Is
Ragging Acceptable in
Educational Institutions.
20-08-09 SJC
campus
Elocution Winner:
1. Uma -III B.A,
Unit – II
2. Karishma Paul -
Unit I
Debate:
Karishma Paul &
PriyaDarshini Sen
Guptha – Unit- II
6. Consumer Forum:
N.S.S & Student council jointly
organized to bring awareness
among the students on anti
ragging
ii. SKIT ―How the consumers
get attracted towards
advertisements‖
20-08-09
20-08-09
SJC
campus
Degree Students
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S.No. Event Date Venue Participants /
Prize Winners
7. Skit on ―Anti-Ragging‖ 25-08-09 SJC
campus
1. Unit -II- III
B.A.(H.E.P) & Inter
M.E.C Students.
8. Fruits distribution- at Nirmal
Hrudai on the occasion of the
Birth Anniversary of Mother
Teresa ,
27-08-09 Nirmal
Hrudai,
Gnanapu-
ram
15 N.S.S Volunteers
Participated.
9. Essay Writing and
i. Topic: (English) Importance of
Eye
Donation
26-10-09 SJC
campus
i. M. Indira,
III B.A(E.P.O) 1st
Prize – Unit I
ii. T. Sowjanya
(H.E.P)
III B.A-Unit -II
2nd
Prize.
10. Elocution competition SJC
campus
Elocution:
1. Priya Darshini
sen Gupta Unit II,
won 1st Prize (II
inter MPC)
2. Karishma Paul
,Unit- I - 2nd
Prize-II
Inter MPC
11. Guest Lecture by Dr.G. Prema
Latha of Regional Eye Hospital
at Regional central society for
blindness
27-10-09 Regional
eye
Hospital,
Vsp
II – Degree Students.
12. Guest Lecture by Sri. R. Sridhar
Manganer
A.S. Raja Blood Bank
Topic: Importance of Blood
Donation
29-10-09 SJC
campus
80 N.S.S.
Volunteers.
13. Inauguration of Red Ribbon club
& Adolescent Education
program by N.S.S., P.O‘s.
05-11-09 SJC
campus
Master trainers:
Mrs.P.Krishna
Kumari,
SJC &
Mr.M.Simhadri
Naidu,Mrs.A.V.N.C
ollege
Degree and Inter
students
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S.No. Event Date Venue Participants /
Prize Winners
14. One day work shop at M.V.R.
Degree College, Gajuwaka.
18-11-09 M.V.R.
Degree
College
Gajuwaka
1.Ch.Bharathi &
2.A.Anantha
Lakshmi-II
B.Com,Unit-I
15. Zonal level N.S.S youth Festival 26-11-09 L.
Bullayya
College
1.Debate:1st Prize
Karishma Paul &
Priyadarshni Sen
Guptha II Inter
MPC 2.Group
Dance:1st
Prize:Uma
& Co.III B.A (HEP)
3.Poster Making:1st
Prize-G. Bhargavi II
Inter BiPC 4. Solo
song -1st Prize
Keerthi Rao-IInter
BiPC 5. Poem
Recitation-2nd
Prize
Ch. Vanaja-IInter
HEC 6.Mono
action:2nd
Prize,
Priya Karma-II Inter
BiPC
16. 0
.
District Level N.S.S. Youth
festival
27-11-09 V.S.
Krishna
College
All the 1st Prize
Winners at Zonal
Level Participated.
17. 2
1
.
University level NSS Youth
Festival
26th
& 27th
Dec.‘09
T.S.R &
T.B.K
College
1st Prize in debate
Krishma Paul – II
Inter MPC &
Priyadarshini Sen
Gupta II Inter MPC
18. AIDS Day Rally 01-12-09 Rally
from
GVMC to
A.U
60 Students
Participated.
1. Mrs. P. Krishna
Kumari,
2. Dr. P. Sarada
19. Mega Blood Donation camp
Organized by N.S.S Unit, A.U &
Lions Club Visakhapatnam.
16-02-09 T.L.N
Sabha
Hall A.U
20 Students
Participated out of
which 7 students are
eligible & donated
blood.
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S.No. Event Date Venue Participants /
Prize Winners
20. National youth festival 8th
to 12th
Jan.‘10
Bhuvanes
war
Krishna Paul I inter
MPC was selected.
21. Elocution & essay writing
conducted by Durgabai
Deshmuk Centre for Women
Studies& NSS training and
Orientation centre (A.U).
20-12-10 Durgabai
Deshmuk
Centre for
Women
Studies
(A.U).
Elocution- Preeti
Kumari I B.Sc –
Unit II got 2nd
Prize.
Essay Writing:
1. Preeti Singh of I
B.Sc Unit II got
2nd
Prize
2.Soni Rath I B.Sc -
Unit II got 1st Prize.
22. On the Occasion of International
Women‘s Day on March 8th .
08-03-10 Dugrabai
Deshmuk
h Centre
for
Women
Studies
(A.U)
11 Students of I & II
B.A presented skit.
19. Teachers and officers newly recruited: 47 Nos.
20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio: 72:46
21. Improvements in the library service:
a. New books and journals bought regularly.
b. Part of the Library (Reading Area) provided with AC, and necessary
modifications made.
c. Storage areas and cupboards provided.
d. Computerised accession and registration.
22. New Books/Journals subscribed and their value:
Total number of books bought – 560 books
Total Value of books bought: Rs. 92,243
Journals :
Journal of Educational Planning: Rs. 350/- (Yearly)
Pratiyogita Darpan Rs. 450/- (Monthly)
SPAN Rs. 200/- (Yearly)
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23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback:
Academic Audit:
a. Peer Evaluation of Faculty
b. Student Evaluation of Courses
c. Student Evaluation of Faculty
d. Self Appraisal
Proforma for the above evaluations was prepared in consultation with the senior
faculty members. Subsequently the following actions were taken.
a. Peer Evaluation of Faculty:
Senior staff members were assigned to evaluate the fresh staff on a proforma.
The IQAC team then gave a copy of the evaluation sheet to the faulty,
suggesting compliments and corrections in classroom teaching methods and
knowledge of subject matter.
b. Student Evaluation of Courses:
The final year students were required to evaluate the course of the previous
semester in terms of content and other parameters. The students found the
courses satisfactory. Need based changes were initiated in the Boards of
Studies.
c. Student Evaluation of Faculty:
The students were required to evaluate the faculty on a 10 point scale on 15
parameters. All the faculty were evaluated by their respective students. The
scores were computerized and average rating of students calculated. Faculty
was called upon and the score card averages for the 15 parameters were given
and scores discussed.
e. Self Appraisal:
An elaborate proforma was prepared and faculty was required to fill the form.
This will subsequently be utilized to appraise performance for the year.
Apart from above steps, occasionally if there is a need the Principal based on
feedback from students takes specific steps to counsel faculty on their
performance.
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24. Unit cost of education: Arts stream: Rs. 40/day
Science stream: Rs. 50/day.
25. Computerization of administration and the process of admission and
examination results, issue of certificates:
Yes, is in practice since 5 years
26. Increase in the infrastructure facilities.
• Reconstruction of the Roof of the Main College Building
• Building additional rooms in the hostel – second floor
• Provision of Fire Safety Measures for the entire College
• Extension of Internet facility
• Augmentation of Laboratory facilities
• Protected Drinking Water Supply by Reverse Osmosis Treatment
• Canteen upgraded
• Developing garden in the campus and at the hostel premises.
27. Technology upgradation Internet facility provided:
Audio visual aids
Computer facilities to most department
Language Lab & software
LCD, Visualiser access
Internet facility
Library software
Upgradation of software for conduct of examinations and mark list preparation
28. Computer and internet access and training to teacher and students:
Computer and internet access available
Basic course in computers twice a year – one week course for 4-5 hours a day, for
faculty and students
Computer course for all Degree students
29. Financial aid to students: a. Government scholarships for weaker sections
b. Management support (Fees and food) for needy students
c. Instituted prizes for meritorious students
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30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association.
Alumnae Meet – 2008, about 1000 alumnae gathered to celebrate 50 years of SJC
– Cultural programme, felicitations and lunch
Alumnae and faculty Dr. Suguna Kannan,on superannuation, instituted an award
in memory of former principal and English Head of Dept. – ―Sr. St. Andre Prize
for Excellence‖ for Faculty.
Guest lectures by alumnae
Actively participated in the Fund raising programme for AIDS affected children.
Instituted prizes for meritorious students.
31. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association.
Open House for parent
Department wise Parent-teacher Meet once a year
Parents contacted through telephone or letters when necessary
32. Health Service:
Regular Health Checkup
Workshop on Family Life Education
Guest lectures on Nutrition, Hygiene and Health
Exhibition on Hemexpo – Nutrition education on Anemia, food sources rich in
Iron
33. Performance in sports activities:
a. Sports activities organized in the college:
1. Conducted Andhra University, Ball Badminton (CO) Team Coaching Camp.
2. Conducted an Exhibition Basket Ball match between St. Joseph‘s College for
Women(A) and Prema School, Dabagardens in S.J.C. on 25.01.2010.
3. Conducted selections in Throw Ball, Table Tennis and Badminton to select the
teams to participate in I.I.A.M. Inter collegiate competitions held at M.V.P.
Colony, (Indian institute of Advanced Management, on 22nd
– 24th
Feb 2010.
4. College Annual Games and Sports were conducted in Feb 2010.
b. Inter Collegiate Sports Activities and Achievements:
1. Students participated in the Intercollegiate games competitions conducted by
I.I.A.M College, M.V. P. Colony and won prizes.
Throw Ball—Runners up
Badminton Singles – Runners up.
Badminton Doubles – Winners
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2. Students participated in the Inter Collegiate games competitions held at Sanketika
Fest and won prizes.
Table Tennis – Runners up.
3. Sports students participated in A.U. Inter Collegiate Cultural competitions held at
Eluru, (Hela Youth Fest) organized by C.S.D. St. Theresa‘s Autonomous College.
4. Sports students participated in the cultural programmes conducted by St. Ann‘s
College, VSP, conducted by I.I.A.M. College VSP, Sanketika Engineering College
and won prizes.
c. Conducted Written Quiz on DhyanChand Wizard of Hockey on 29th
September 2009. -
- Binika Durgam won I place.
d. Other Activities:
1. Students participated in the N.C.C. Day Cultural Programme on Sunday the 22nd
Nov 09.
2. Students participated in the Mega Blood Donation Camp organized by the
Andhra University N.S.S. Unit on 16th
Feb 2010.
34. Incentives to outstanding sports persons Institutional prizes
Repetition of syllabi and course for students absent due to sports reasons.
35. Student achievement and awards: Academic/NCC/NSS
Academic Achievements of Students:
Name of the Student /
Event
TOPIC ORGANISING
INSTITUTE
PRIZES
Dept of History:
L. Madhavi Published Poems News papers
J.S. Sowjanya SJC Topper in HEP
K.N.G. Bhavani Forum for Free
Enterprise
II prize
S. Nalini ,Part time job Senior Marketing
Officer, Agrigold
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Dept of Economics:
III B.A. students Scored high marks C.A. Exam
Depts. of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Computer Science:
SHASTRA- Inter
Collegiate Basic Science
Festival
Seminar-
(i)Chemistry
(a)Green Chemistry
(b) Role Of
Organo- metallic
comparisons &
synthetic
applications
V.S. Laxmi
Women‘s Degree
College, Kakinada
―
3rd
prize
(ii)Models Preparation Reverse Osmosis ― Participation
Depts. of Botany, Zoology, Bio Chemistry & Bio Technology
Mrs.Sita Devi Seminar Prism College,
Visakhapatnam
I Prize
Essay Writing St. Sophia College III Prize
Seminar V.S. Lakshmi
College,Kakinada
Participation
Paper Presentation Sri Prakash College,
Tuni – BioSummit
2009
Participation
Reached 2nd
Round
Research Talent
Programme 2009-
10
Christ University,
Bangalore,
2 Abstracts
selected
Exhibition &
Seminar
T.S.R. & T.B.K.
College
II Prize
Paper Presentation Gitam University,
Visakhapatnam
Participation
Vanita Yadav Seminar V.S.Lakshmi
College,Kakinada
II Prize
Exhibition &
Seminar
T.S.R. & T.B.K.
College, Vskp
II Prize
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Dept of Hindi:
Written Quiz
competition
--
Visakha Bharati,
2nd
Aug 2009
I, II & III Prizes
I Inter - Taruna and
Chandra kala
Inter College Essay
Writing
Ramakrishna mission I and II prize
Hindi Students Variety
programme-
patriotic songs,
Group discussion,
Bhajans , short
story and Jokes.
Broadcast by AIR
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Extra Curricular Achievements of Students:
Inter- collegiate competitions:
1. The students participated in an inter-collegiate Youth festival at St. Theresa‘s
College, Eluru, and won III prize in Mime competition.
2. The students participated in Srujanotsav, an inter - collegiate Youth Fest at
Vijayawada, where they won cash prizes.
3. They also participated in ‗Varnahela‘, inter-collegiate literary and cultural youth
fest at Prism College, Visakhapatnam, and won II Prize in Group dance category,
II Prize in Hindi skit Competition.
4. Around forty students participated in ‗New Generation Youth Week‘ organized
by St. Ann‘s Degree College, Visakhapatnam.
5. Inter College Hindi Solo singing Competition organized by ICFAI (Aug 2009).
Keerti Kiran secured I prize.
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NCC Training camps organized during the year
Sl.
No. Name of the Camp Place
No. of
Cadets
Duration
1 Annual Training Camp
-I (ATC-I)
D. Paul School,
Ukkunagaram,
Visakhapatnam
5 1st to 10
th May ‗ 09
2 Combined Annual
Training Camp-I
(CATC-I)
NAMAK
Visakhapatnam
2 2nd
to 11th
June‘09
3 CATC-II NAMAK
Visakhapatnam
9 21st to 30
th June‘09
4 CATC-III NAMK
Visakhapatnam
2 4th
to13 th
July‗09
5 CATC-IV NAMAK
Visakhapatnam
2 23rd
July‗09
to1st Aug.‗09
6 Thal Sainik Camp-
Launching
Kakinada
1 5th
to 14th
Aug.‗09
7 TSCI Tirupati 1 20th
to 31st Aug.‗09
8 Inter Group
Competitions (IGC)
Nuziveedu 2 10th
.to 20th
Oct.‘09
9 Pre-Republic Day
Camp-I
(PRDC-I)
Secunderabad 2 10th
to 20th
Oct.‘09
10 National Integration
Camp-I (NIC-I)
Kakinada 2 2nd
to 13th
Oct.‗09
11 CATC-V NAMAK
Visakhapatnam
6 14th
to 23
Sept.‗09
12 CATC-VI NAMAK
Visakhapatnam
17 12th
to 21st Oct.‗09
13 Gaurd Of Honour to
the A.P.Governor -
A.U.Convocation
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
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05-12-09
14 NIC-II Chitrakut (M.P.) 6 2nd
to 13th
Dec.‗09
15 AIDS Day Rally Visakhapatnam 25 01-12-09
16 NIC- III Pondicherry &
Andaman
6 2nd
to 14th
Jan.‘10
17 ATC-VII NAMAK
Visakhapatnam
45 18th
to 27th
Jan.‘10
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List of Achievements of the CADETS during the year
S.No. Name of the
Cadet
Name of
the Camp Venue Category
1
L.Madhavi,
ATC-I
De.Paul School,
Visakhapatnam
Best Cadet, Best Camp
Senior, Best in Drill,
Best in line area
P.Swathi do do 2nd
Best in Drill, Best in
line area
Yukta do do Best Seminar, Best in
line area
2 Amrutha Singh CATC-I NAMAK Best firer
3 C.V.R.Sunitha CATC-II NAMAK Best Camp Senior, Best
Cadet, Best in Drill
4 C.V.R.Sunitha CATC-III NAMAK Best firer
5 C.V.R.Sunitha CATC-IV NAMAK Best firer
6 C.V.R Sunitha NIC-II Chitrakut Best Dancer
7 Yukta ATC-VII NAMAC CAMP Senior,Best Firer
8 Amrita ATC-VII NAMAC Company Senior
36. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling units:
A. Mentoring groups assigned to faculty to monitor attendance, performance in exams
and others details of students:
The following faculty were mentors for the students of the following classes :
II Inter HEC Ms. B. Anitha
MEC Dr. P. Aruna Devi
MPC Ms. G. Durga
MPC Ms. P. Bhashanavathi
BiPC Ms L.K.Durgewari
BiPC Ms. P. Mangaveni
MEC Dr. Jeevan Babu
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I Inter MEC Ms. Nazma and Ms. Vani
MPC Ms. Noorjahan
MPC Ms. Mary Vijayaratna
BiPC Ms.Daya Shilpa
BiPC Ms Nagajyothi
HEC Ms. Sandhya Rani
III BA HEP Dr. V. B. T Sundari
H.Sc Dr. W. Rupa
EPO Sr. Dominic
BCom Sr. Vincy
Off Mgt. Ms. D.A.Ramani
CBZ Ms. A. Sita Devi
IIBA HEP MS. S. Neeraja
EPO Ms. Sheela
BCom Ms. K Neelima
BCom Ms. D. Vasudha
MPC Lt. K. Sujatha
MEC Ms. K Janaki Mohapatra
CBZ Dr. Sr. Mary Trinity
BBC Ms. P. Ramya
H. Sc Dr. P. S. Annapurna
MPComp Dr. P.K.jayalakshmi
I BA HEP Dr. P.jayalakshmi
EPO Ms. Michelle
EPJ Ms. Nivedita
BCom Ms. Kamal Kumari
CBZ Ms. Lily Cooper
BBC Ms. T. Deepthi
HSc Dr. M. Saileela
HSc Ms. K. Aruna Kumari
MPC Ms. P. Krishna Kumari
MPC Dr. P. Sharada
MPC Dr. Devendra Vijay
MPComp Ms. Ch Annapurna
MPComp Ms. Saida Khatoon
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The following Senior faculty were involved in mentoring Junior Faculty:
Dr. P.Aruna Devi
Dr. K. Devendra Vijay
Dr. P.S.Annapurna
Dr. K Radha Krishna
Dr. W. Rupa
Dr. V.B.T. Sundari
B. Applied for Merged schemes provision to equip students in
i. Remedial Coaching
ii. Equal opportunities cell
iii. Job placements cell
iv. Coaching for competitive exams
During the academic year, the college has implemented the programme of
Career Counseling, through which 65 students of the Final year Degree were given a
course dealing with Personality Devpt.,in association with Synchro Serve, an
organization which offers these courses. The students were offered 40 hours of
programme in aspects like etiquette, case studies, group discussion and interaction,
role play, presentations and report writing.
37. Placement services provided to students:
PLACEMENTS of the Students:
A number of students were selected by various employers from each group:
Employer No. of Students per group
B.A. Comp.Sc. C.B.Z B.Com H.Sc. Total
WIPRO 4 2 - 5 1 12
HSBC 9 9 3 10 3 34
Cognizant Technologies 5 - - - - 5
Software Solutions 5 - 5 - - 10
Chaitanya Techno Schools 2 2 3 7 8 22
VLCC - - - - 9 9
Institute of Management 5 - - 2 2 9
Banks - 2 - - - 2
Reddy‘s Labs, Hyderabad - - 2 - - 2
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Employer No. of Students per group
B.A. Comp.Sc. C.B.Z B.Com H.Sc. Total
Frankfinn Airlines - - - - 3 3
IBM 4 - - - - 4
GENPACT and others - - - 15 - 15
Insurance Companies (Birla
Sunlife,Metlife etc)
- - - 10 - 10
38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff:
Basic computer coaching
UGC National Workshop on ―Capacity Building for Enhanced Office Efficiency‖
organized for supporting staff of various colleges in and around Visakhapatnam.
Family counseling
39. Healthy practices of the institution: Students
Orientation Programme for students on Autonomy, Examination pattern and
Evaluation for I Degree Students
Mentoring Groups – for students
- for fresh faculty members
Parent-Teacher Meeting – Group and individual
Open-house for parents
Student friendly initiatives on improving general discipline, punctuality,
attendance and grievance redressal
Fact finding surveys and feedback from students
Evaluation of performance of Inter Students
Orientation course for Intermediate students, about benefits of autonomy to
students, to encourage them to join back in the college.
Guest lectures by Alumnae
Personal Empowerment Course – One period per week on values, personality,
communication skills, emotional mgt, Etiquette. (regular learning modules
prescribed)for conducting the course
Student Council & Departmental Associations for conducting Extra and Co
curricular Activities
Departmental association activities
Strategies for cleanliness in the campus
Family Life education workshop
PG department association and its activities for academic, extra and co curricular
growth.
Encouraging research culture among students
Coaching classes for competitive exams for III Degree students
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40. Linkages developed with National/International academic/research bodies:
Membership in Professional Bodies
UGC and other research projects
Andhra University
Research undertaken for CRY
Membership and consultancy with Local NGOs
Linkages with collaborating bodies for conduct of UGC Seminars/workshops
Consultancy for conduct of workshop/seminars/conferences
Resource person for Training programmes
Faculty are members of NGOs, Boards of Studies of other colleges
41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. 1. Faculty provide consulatancy to local bodiessuch as
a. Community College
b. Local schools
c. Governmental organizations like Food & Nutrition Board.
2. Student disciplinary measures undertaken.
3. Upgrading information regarding performance of students with parents.
4. Bridge Courses for students.
5. Remedial Courses for students
PART – C
Detail the plans of the institution for the next year (2010-11)
1. Deputing staff members to seminars/workshops (regional, national and
international), - for upgradation of subject knowledge as well as to understand the
needs of Higher Education in the present day context.
2. Conducting seminars / workshops / symposia, at college and departmental level - to
supplement learning and encourage participation.
3. Introducing technology in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation, to enhance learning
skills.
4. Monitoring examination system and conduct.
5. Upgrading the general infrastructure as well as student facilities in the college.
6. Improving student support measures by developing congenial initiatives like PTA,
Mentoring, and Fact finding surveys, job placements and Alumnae linkages,
preparation for competitive exams.
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7. Encouraging Research Culture
8. Motivating student participation in extra and co curricular activities through
departmental associations.
9. Marketing the college and Encouraging students to join in the Degree courses
offered in the college under Autonomous system.
Name & Signature of the Name & Signature of the
IQAC Co-ordinator Chairperson IQAC
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ACTION TAKEN REPORT (2009-10)
IQAC initiatives
1. Introducing Choice-based credit system - to facilitate greater freedom in
selection of courses within the departments.
CREDIT BASED FLEXIBILITY
COMMERCE - Corporate Accounting
- Human Resource Mgt.
- Marketing Mgt.
HOME SC. - Health & Hygiene Education
- Historic Costumes & Fashion
PSYCHOLOGY- Research Methodology / Counselling & Guidance
COMPUTERS - Computer Networks / Operating Systems &
Unified Modelling Language
INTRADEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL ELECTIVIES
3 Core Options for BA Students in the Final Year :
OFFICE MGT. - Managerial Skills
- Web Advertising
PSYCHOLOGY - Crisis Management.
JNL & COMM - Technical Writing I
- Technical Writing II
2. Deputing staff members to seminars/workshops
ATTENDED: 2009-10
International academia 1
National Academia 19
Regional 25
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PAPERS PRESENTED
2009-10
International academia
National Academia 5
Regional
3. Conducting seminars / workshops / symposia, at college and departmental level:
For Students
• Consumer Rights and Responsibilities - Consumer Federation -
• Career Prospects in Foreign Services- Mrs Shashi Tripathy
• Awareness Camp on Anti-Ragging Act
• Career Opportunities – T.I.M.E
• Family Life Education _ Dr.Sr.Anita
• Growing up, stress and Adjustments - Dr.Sr.Anita
• Colloquim on Recent Advances in Chemistry (8 Feb,2010)
• Exhibition on ―The Amazing World‖
• Red Ribbon Club
• Heritage Club
For staff
1. One day Orientation Programme (4 sessions)
Facets of being a Teacher - Dr. Jeevan Babu
Effective Work Culture – Ms. D.A.Ramani
Autonomy and its Meaning- Dr. P.S.Annapurna
Examination & Innovative Evaluation- Dr.M.Saileela
2. ―Credit System & its Implementation – A Review‖ - Dr. Suguna Kannan, COE
3. ―Evaluation in Autonomy – An Update‖ Dr. Suguna Kannan, COE
4. ―Nutrition & Health for Women‖- Dr. Saudamini of Manipal Hospitals
5. ―Mentoring – Experiences‖, Guidelines &sharing experiences–
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4. Introducing Technology in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
a. Basic Computer Course to Faculty during mid semester exams.
b. Workshop on Effective Use of PowerPoint, Visuavaliser, OHP.
c. Encouraging use of above Aids.
d. Providing computer facility to most of the departments.
e. Computerized Examination System.
5. Upgrading the general infrastructure as well as student facilities in the college.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPED
• Reconstruction of the Roof of the Main College Building
• Provision of Fire Safety Measures for the entire College
• Extension of Internet facility.
• Augmentation of Laboratory facilities
• Protected Drinking Water Supply by Reverse Osmosis Treatment
6. Improving student support measures by developing congenial initiatives
a. Strategies for cleanliness in the campus
b. Mentoring Groups – for students
- for fresh faculty members
c. Parent-Teacher Meeting – Group and individual
d. Open-house for parents
e. Student friendly initiatives on improving general Discipline, punctuality,
attendance and grievance redressal
f. Fact finding surveys and feedback from students
g. Evaluation of performance of Inter Students
h. Orientation course for Intermediate students about benefits of autonomy to
students, to encourage them to join back in the college.
i. Guest lectures by Alumnae
j. Personal Empowerment Course – One period per week on values, personality,
communication skills, emotional mgt, Etiquette. (regular learning modules
prescribed)
k. Student Council & Departmental Associations for conducting Extra and Co
curricular Activities
l. Add-on Courses sponsored by UGC
m. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AT DEGREE Level.
n. Supporting Economically challenged
o. Modification of syllabus (Board of Studies twice a year)
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7. Encouraging Research culture
a. Updating Junior staff on Examination dates for NET, SLET, etc
b. Applying for Minor and Major Projects by faculty
c. Minor projects (10 marks) and Major projects (100 marks) for students.
d. Recruiting faculty on FDP for Ph.D
8. Undertaking Academic Audit
a. Peer Evaluation Feb,2009
b. Self Appraisal Jan,2010
c. Student Evaluation of Staff Jan 2009
d. Student Evaluation of Courses Aug,2009
9. Motivating student participation in Extra and Cocurricular activities through
Departmental associations.
DEPARTMENTAL ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Academic Competitions – Spell Bee, Debate, Elocution, poem & Essay writing
Cultural competitions – Dance, Song, Rangoli, Face painting, Mehendi, skit
Departmental Magazines
Inaugural and Valedictory Functions
Bulletin Board display
Exhibition
Community Outreach
Wall journal
Tapping the Talent Shows
Demonstrations
Exhibitions
Field Visits
Celebration of Important Days and Weeks
Guest Lectures Conducted – 28
Field Visits - 12
Quiz - 5
Exhibition - 1
Literary Competitions - 8
Demonstration - 1
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