Annual Quality Assurance Report (2015-2016) · Annual Quality Assurance Report (2015-2016) Page 3 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC:25/06/2007 1.7a AQAR for the year: 2015-16 1.8

2015-2016

Annual Quality Assurance Report

(2015-2016)

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Annual Quality Assurance Report (2015-2016)

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Part – A

AQAR for the year : 2015-2016

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution : Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce

1.2 Address Line 1 : Pilar

Address Line 2 : Tiswadi Taluka, North Goa

City/Town : Village

State : Goa

Pin Code : 403203

Institution e-mail address : [email protected]

Contact Nos. : 0832-2218673

Name of the Head of the Institution : Dr. Fredrick Rodrigues sfx

Tel. No. with STD Code : 0832-2218673

Mobile : 09822177441

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : Dr. Mario J. D’Souza

Mobile : 08698849064

IQAC e-mail address : [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID : GACOGN13327/4/2/16

OR

1.4 NAAC Executive

Committee No. & Date

: March 31, 2007/254

1.5 Website address : www.fragnelcollege.com

Web-link of the AQAR

: http:// www.fragnelcollege.com/aqar/aqar2015-16

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle B++ 830 2007 2007-2012

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1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC:25/06/2007

1.7a AQAR for the year: 2015-16

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

and Accreditation by NAAC

i. AQAR 2007-2008 submitted to NAAC on 30/09/2008

ii. AQAR 2008-2009 submitted to NAAC on 27/01/2010

iii. AQAR 2009-2010 submitted to NAAC on 02/04/2012

iv. AQAR 2011-2012 submitted to NAAC on 16/03/2015

v. AQAR 2012-2013 submitted to NAAC on 27/07/2015

vi. AQAR 2013-2014 submitted to NAAC on 31/07/2015

vii. AQAR 2014-2015 submitted to NAAC on 27/08/2015

1.9 Institutional Status

University : State

Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College : Yes

No

Constituent College : Yes

No

Autonomous college of UGC : Yes

No

Regulatory Agency

approved Institution (eg.

AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI,

NCI)

: Yes

No

Type of Institution : Co-

education

Men Women

Urban

Rural Tribal

Financial Status : Grant-in-

aid

UGC

2(f)

UGC

12B

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Grant-in-aid + Self Financing

Totally

Self-

financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme:

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI

(Phys

Edu)

TEI

(Edu)

Engineering Health

Science

Management

Others (Specify):

Computer Applications (Self- Financed)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges):

Goa University

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

etc.

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. /

University

University with Potential for Excellence

UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme

UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme

DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes

Any other

(Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

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2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers : 06

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff : 02

2.3 No. of students : 01

2.4 No. of Management representatives : 01

2.5 No. of Alumni : 01

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representative

: 01

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists : 01

2.8 No. of other External Experts : --

2.9 Total No. of members : 13

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held : 14

2.11 No. of meetings with various

stakeholders

: No. 14

Faculty 07

Non-Teaching Staff 01

Students 01

Alumni 01

Others (Committee

members of IQAC)

04

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from

UGC during the year?

:

No

If yes, mention the amount : ---

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total

Nos.

International National State Institution

Level

6 - -

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(ii) Themes:

Faculty Development Programmes

Teaching learning methods/approaches

With the objective of using Digital Story Telling (DST) as a different, interesting

and effective methodology of teaching especially languages, history, sociology etc,

a three day Digital Story Telling (DST) workshop on 'Conserving Heritage and

Fostering Progress in a Goan Village', was organized from 16th to 18th November

2015 along with CREST. The objective was also to unearth traditional stories and

unknown treasures of facts of Goan villages using DST as a medium which would

enable enhancing the body of knowledge. Miss Jessica Evert qualified trainer was

the resource person.

IQAC organised a Half -Day FDP on 12th February, 2016 for the Teaching Staff on

the topic “Teacher as Leader” by Mr. Paul D'Souza, Entrepreneur based in Hong

Kong andVisiting Professor @ K. J. Somaiya College of Education and Research,

Mumbai & Pillai College of Education and Research, Mumbai; Resource person @

UNESCO, Bangkok.

Handling new curriculum

Half Day Orientation programme for new teachers on facilities, syllabus, time

table, evaluation, feedback system and record keeping held on 13th June, 2015.

Cross cutting issues

In order to incorporate importance of sustainable development and focus on

liveability of the planet earth in the teaching- learning process, especially to keep

these in mind when imparting lectures on governance, commerce, development etc,

teachers were exposed to diverse yet relevant issues in the Late Dr. APJ Abdul

Kalam Conference on the topic ‘Restoring a Liveable Planet Earth’ on August 12

2015. Topics covered included: Liveable Planet Earth: Concepts, Tools and Action'

(A perspective of Science and Technology) by Prof Erwin De' Sa, Dept of Physics,

Goa University; ' Liveable Planet Earth: Facts, Myths and Hope' by Mr Peter

Borges, Human Touch, Goa (A Socio-humanitarian perspective); and Liveable

Planet Earth: Role of Visionary Entrepreneurship (An industrial perspective) by Mr

Evencio Quadros, MD Quadros Group of Companies. The event was the inaugural

event of – CREST (Centre for Research & Excellence between Society &

Technology).


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Teaching learning material development, selection, and use.

An orientation was conducted on 13th July, 2016 for teachers on e-Resources

including open access journals, e-books, subject gateways, Governmental and

Non-Governmental sources of information, and especially e-Resources available

on INFLIBNET N-list. Teachers were also trained in the use of library Open

Access Public Catalogue (OPAC) for the purpose of accessing library documents.

The college librarian Mr. Milind Mhamal a well-known resource person in the field

in Goa, was the resource person.

Research

Half day workshop on 26th October, 2015 for teachers, students and Ph.D Research

Scholars on use of ‘Originate’ software as a tool for data analysis in commerce and

social sciences organised by Commerce Research Centre. Resource person Dr.

Allan Tavares.

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC:

Coordinating consolidated self-study report for second cycle and uploading on 31st

August 2015, sending of hard copies on 30th September 2015, and suggesting

tentative dates for the Peer Team to visit the college.

Coordinating documentation and arrangements, for NAAC Peer Team visit in

August 2016.

Preparation of plan of action for the year towards quality enhancement and

outcome to be achieved; and drawing of academic calendar.

Conducted Orientation for new staff on 13th June, 2017.

Conducted Orientation for new students held on 8th July, 2017.

Conducted Talent Search of First year students to identify potential students for

various activities/events.

Streamlined college committees for academics, co-circular and extra circular

activities with each group of committees headed by a management representative,

in order to enhance operational performance of plan of action.

Enhanced management budgets of planning forum of the IQAC for co-curricular,

extra-circular activities, meritorious and alumni activities.

New prospectus booklet along with details of various scholarships, financial aid

and other welfare schemes under print to be implemented for academic year 2016-

17.

Student strength increased for FYBCOM and FYBA. New division introduced

FYBCOM (34 students) and FYBA (56 students)

Following new enhancement courses/programs were added: Skill based -13,

Diploma-02.


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A professional counsellor has been appointed for three days a week. In addition to

personal counselling by the teachers/class mentors/principal.

Training given to students for competitive exams such Civil Services, Banking etc.

Conduct of regular Remedial Classes by subject teachers for slow learners, weak

students, absentees and for students who had difficulties in understanding certain

topics.

Conduct of pre-course tests through individual teachers for pre-evaluation of

subject knowledge.

Extended the provision of LCD projectors and screens to 02 classrooms.

Set up Public Address System in classrooms, laboratories, administrative office,

library and staffrooms. Used as a mechanism for dissemination of information;

daily prayer; and control tool.

A new LED Digital Display system has been installed to enhance dissemination of

information to students and staff including, scheduled events for the day, exam

schedule and daily seating arrangement for students, etc.; imparting knowledge;

promoting values; congratulating achievers etc.

Extended use of SMS facility to new students/parents of new students to enable

information to the parents and students of the various activities, events, extra

classes, monthly attendance details of each student, campus interviews etc.

C.R.E.S.T- Centre for Research & Excellence between Society & Technology

setup with management initiative on August 12, 2015 with aim to promote

scientific and critical thinking, encourage drive to excellence and research, develop

industry-institution interface, promote entrepreneurship, and increase community

and neighbourhood outreach.

With the objective of making teachers use field visits as a means for learning by

first hand witnessing/doing, the Planning Forum of the IQAC earmarked Rs. 20000

for field visits for various Departments. Some of the activitees included, factory

visits to Goa Diary-Ponda, CIBA- Verna, Monginis -Verna, Pavers - Nanoda;

visits to Nature’s Inn, Paradise Farm, Raut Farm, to show Eco-Tourism.

Knowledge Bazaar, a unique activity conducted along with the Library from 7th to

12th December 2015, to familiarize teachers and students with the various library

resources such as text books, journals, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, reference

books, maps, charts, photographs, posters, e-posters, coins, postal stamps,

artefacts’, etc. The event is also open to local institutions.

A new library website has been uploaded with details of syllabus in all subjects and

also with facility for teachers to upload course material, in addition to other library

related data and systems.

Organised campus interviews for third year and interested students, four

organisations visited, 40 students participated, 15 students, were selected/placed.

Entered into MOU’s with 02 institutions/ agencies for skill development.

Installation of fast broadband Wi-Fi facility to overcome problems with existing

internet provider (BSNL). New system by G-WAVE to enhance internet

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Installation of CCTV and surveillance devices comprising of 15 cameras at the

prominent locations and 01 LCD display unit in the Principal’s cabin. Used as a

mechanism for better security; and as a control/discipline tool.

Towards Infrastructure redevelopment designs for multi-purpose sports science

facility prepared.

Work for the fourth floor of the academic block as a new multipurpose hall

commenced, to be ready by June 2016.

Plans ready for new multi-activity wellness zone (canteen facility to be named

AGAPE). Brochures printed and approach to possible financiers in process.

New wearable identity cards for staff and students introduced as a mechanism for

better security; and as a control/discipline tool; and also to inculcate feeling of pride

of belongingness to the institution.

Incinerator for girl’s common room for improved disposal of non-biodegradable

waste proposed for sponsorship to Rotary Club, Margao. To be installed in next

academic year.

Proposal to management to install pre-manufactured compost bins for

biodegradable waste. To be installed in next academic year.

Segregation of waste implemented- for dry, wet and recyclable waste.

Help desk facility in administrative office enhanced.

Enhanced and streamlined parking facility to improve discipline and functionality -

for staff in the college premise; students at the gate outside the college and the open

ground to the right of the college; and visitors outside college. On event days all

parking outside except invitees/dignitaries.

Separate Internal Audit system for accounts and administrative activities

A team comprising of four members formed to undertake preliminary green

auditing and to recommend future course of action

Book bank facility extended to 25 students

Conducted student’s feedback on respective subject teachers, exit interview at the

end of the academic year. After scrutiny and tabulation, the principal has appraised

the teacher to adopt corrective measures.

Encouraged faculty to undertake Ph. D/ M. Phil; and participate and present papers

in seminars/ workshops/ programmes/refresher courses/orientation programmes in

order to get exposure to the new developments in their respective fields.

Have reached out to the socially and economically challenged students to a greater

extent through various scholarships, financial aid and other welfare schemes for

pursuing/ bringing them into the stream of higher education.

Collated reports of the various activities conducted by departments, committees,

cells, associations, units etc. for the respective academic year.

Conducted faculty development programmes for administrative staff and teaching

faculty; and organised seminars, workshops, and activities for staff, students and

community through departments/committees.

Conduct of Departmental meetings in each semester to assess the performance of

students and functioning of the department and formulate plans for the next

semester/academic year.


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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

The IQAC of the college facilitates, coordinates activities and guides all departments,

committees, associations in disseminating activities that are aimed at enhancing and

sustaining quality culture and deliverables in our institution. Apart from the activities and

events planned and executed by the IQAC, it also encourages/guides each and every

department, committee and associations to plan and execute activities for each academic

year. The plan of activities and the outcomes are as follows:

PLAN OF ACTION AND OUTCOMES

Planned Activity Outcomes

1. Coordinating with steering team

and departments to ensure report

submission, documentation.

NAAC Peer Team visit confirmed for 29th-

31st August 2016

2. Proposal to management to

explore changes in vision and

mission post 25 years and adoption

of new quality policy.

Decision taken by Management to continue

with vision/mission; and existing policies

that are as per the vision/mission.

3. Proposal to management to

explore changes in existing

admission policy of first-come-

first serve post 25 years.

Decision taken by Management to continue

with existing admission policy of first-

come-first serve as it was the objective of

founding fathers to offer education to all

without discrimination including to

educationally challenged.

4. Ensuring additional enrolment of

students in BA/BCOM through

increasing visibility for the

institution, word of mouth and

community outreach through all

stakeholders.

Student strength increased for FYBCOM

and FYBA. New division introduced

FYBCOM (34 students) and FYBA (56

students)

5. Enhancing dissemination of study

resources to students; and Facility

to enable informing the parents

and students regarding their

attendance, college events,

placement opportunities,

A new library website has been uploaded

using open/free web resources by librarian,

staff and library students. A one stop source

for teachers and students to get information

about the library resources, syllabus, lesson

plans and study notes. The website will be


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special/extra classes, recruitment

drives, career guidance

programmes etc:

By enhancing Web resources, SMS

facility; installing LED Digital

Display, Public Address System

linked to the upgraded college website to

extend access to other stakeholders.

Extended access to reference material,

study notes through ‘Moodle’, emails,

photocopies etc. Web resources used also as

a means to engage advanced learners.

LED Digital Display board with computer

set up with help from CREST patron.

Public Address System installed in

classrooms, laboratories, administrative

office, library and staffrooms with

Management funding.

Extended use of SMS facility to new

students/parents for monthly attendance of

students, etc.

Extensive use of social media to publicise

institutions events/programs.

6. Enhancing Curriculum. Syllabi of 26 Papers, 08 papers for B.A and

18 papers for B.Com updated.

Following new enhancement courses/

programs added/conducted:

Skill based- 13

Diploma- 02

Career-oriented-04

08 value education sessions incorporated

into the timetable per semester to be

conducted by the class mentors/resource

persons on pre-defined topics. Measure

aimed at instilling values in keeping with

the vision and mission of the institution and

national goals. Also to enable the students

to obtain skills to handle various situations.

Daily Newspaper provided in every

classroom/staff room for current updates.

7. Devising means to help slow

learners and absentees to cover the

portion / catch up with the class;

and other means for fast learners

and weaker sections.

Engaged remedial classes for weak students,

absentees etc from all classes as per

schedule.

Book bank facility extended to 25

economically weaker students.

Additional Library card to First class/

Distinction students- 143 beneficiaries; and

to weaker sections-51 beneficiaries.

8. Enhancing monitoring, evaluation

and other systems for better

Streamlined college committees for

academics, co-circular and extra circular


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transmission and control. activities with each group of committees

headed by a management representative for

enhanced management role in extension

work of the college and in obtaining inputs

of management for better functioning. Also

to enhance monitoring and evaluation.

Work on towards introducing revised

monitoring sheets for academic evaluation,

teacher evaluation, exit evaluation and

approval of project work. To be introduced

from 2016-17.

Introduced Internal Audit system through

trained management personnel for accounts

and administrative activities for better

monitoring and evaluation of activities.

9. Initiating steps to introduce body

in the college for enhancement of

critical thinking, scientific temper

as well as community and

neighbourhood outreach. Also to

use it as a means to engage

advanced learners.

C.R.E.S.T- Centre for Research &

Excellence between Society & Technology

set up with management initiative

(Patronage of Quadros Group) on August

12, 2015 with aim to promote scientific and

critical thinking, encourage drive to

excellence and research, develop industry-

institution interface, promote

entrepreneurship, and increase community

and neighbourhood outreach.

10. Obtaining ISSN number for in-

house journal ANCHOR. Work in progress to be in place in 2017.

11. Setting up of incubation centre in

the BCA faculty for software

development

Initial talks with CIBA at Verna, Goa.

Discussion in progress.

12. Enhancing counselling facility for

students; medical benefit; and

student welfare.

A professional counsellor has been

appointed for three days a week. In addition,

first point personal counselling is offered by

the teachers/class mentors/principal.

First aid facility enhanced with more

medicines and equipment.

Sick bay created on ground floor with bed

and other facilities for emergency relief.

Doctor on call facility available.

Established 5 endowment prizes valued at

Rs. 30000/- for students to give recognition

to hard work put in by the students and


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motivate them to continue to work hard.

Fully funded field trips for students of every

class.

02 Economically weak students offered

scholarship by Management.

Book bank facility and additional library

card facility for weaker sections.

Publicizing and coordinating government

benefits/schemes for weaker sections.

13. Conducting faculty development

programmes and

workshops/seminars for staff and

students through IQAC and

departments/cells.

Following Faculty Development

Programmes conducted:

IQAC- 03

IQAC- CREST- 02

IQAC- DEPT.- 01

Total: 06

Following Seminars. Workshops,

Conference conducted for students:

IQAC- CREST- 06

DEPTS./CELLS- 34

Total: 40

Grand Total: 46

14. Encouraging research and research

activities through research cell. Following MPhil/ Ph.D.

Submitted/Awarded

Submissions:

Ph.D.:Sociology- 01

Commerce- 01

Economics- 01

Total: 03

Awarded:

Ph.D.:Sociology- 01

Commerce- 01

Total: 02

Conducted the orientation for Third Year

Project work students (BA/ B.Com/B.C.A)

on research methodology.

In-house journal ANCHOR released in

March 2015. Documentation work sent for

obtaining ISSN in progress.

Workshop for teachers on use of


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‘Originate’ software.

15. Exploring MOU’s with various

industry, government, other

agencies and obtaining

membership of various bodies.

Entered into MOU’s with two institutions

ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu for

Entrepreneurship Training; and with

FINPLAN, Thane for offering National

Skill Development Courses in association

with National Stock Exchange.

16. Construction of new classrooms

and sourcing of new benches.

02 classrooms with 30 benches added for

the new divisions of FYBCOM and

FYBA.

17. Proposal to management for

exploring the fourth floor of the

academic block as a hall. Will

release space for classrooms; offer

a bigger venue for events; and can

also be used to generate funds by

letting out.

Work for the fourth floor of the academic

block as a hall commenced. To be ready

by June 2016.

18. Working towards approval of

plans etc for the multi-purpose

sports facility/library

building/academic and

administrative blocks as part of

UGC, RUSA and management

initiatives.

Designs for the multi-purpose sports

science facility ready.

19. Purchase of LCD projectors for

new classrooms to equip the staff

and new enrolled students with the

latest technology, and enhancing

the teaching learning process.

Extended the provision of LCD projectors

and screens to two classrooms.

20. Increase bandwidth for faster

internet connectivity and

enhancing the teaching learning

process.

Since facing problems with existing

internet provider (BSNL), talks with G-

WAVE to set up a better internet facility.

Facility to be fully functional by June

2016.

21. Up-gradation of the library

software for faster computation;

and e-resources for staff and

students.

Upgrade of computers, its related

peripherals and software in lab and

departments; Library software upgraded;

and new e-resources added.

22. Setting up of in-house stationary

sales unit for staff and students to

help the students and staff to avail

Setup not for profit in-house stationary

sales unit in the administrative office for

items such as Long books, project paper,


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quality stationary items at subsided

rates.

CD, DVD etc for staff and students.

Setting up of Public Address

system for enhancing

dissemination of information;

increasing efficiency in

information dissemination; and

also for conducting daily prayer

service.

Set up Public Address System in each

classrooms, laboratories, administrative

office, library and staffrooms.

Setting up of digital display board.

Facility aimed at dissemination of:

- Academic Information to

students and staff.

- Thought for the day

- Current Events of college

- Important news of the day

- Greetings/Condolences

messages etc

- And other information

Set up LED Display Board (Lloyd brand

56 inches) with computer hardware.

23. Construction of new Canteen

facility. Open air facility to offer

students and staff a place for

refreshment; and as learning

enhancement resource for

interactions, short sessions,

meets over tea etc.

Plans ready for new multi-activity

wellness zone (canteen facility to be

named AGAPE). Brochures printed and

approach to possible financiers in process.

Tentative date of operation Nov-Dec-

2017.

24. Systems and software up gradation

in all classrooms, laboratories,

administrative office, and

staffrooms etc.

Computers upgraded with related

peripherals and software in office /staff

rooms. 05 computers increased in

computer laboratory. Software updates in

systems. New Microsoft software installed

in General lab.

25. Provision of a more secured

environment for staff and

students.

New security agency appointed from

2015-16.

Installation of CCTV and surveillance

devices comprising of 15 cameras at

prominent locations and 01 LCD display

unit in the Principal’s cabin.

New wearable identity cards introduced

for staff and students.

26. Upgrading environmental practices

and waste management systems.

Proposal made to Rotary Club, Margao for

sponsorship of incinerator for girl’s

common room for non-biodegradable


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waste. To be installed in next academic

year.

Proposal made to management for pre-

manufactured compost bins for

biodegradable waste to be installed in next

academic year.

Measure to ensure effective decomposition of

biodegradable waste and use as manure for

plants in the campus.

Segregation of waste implemented- for

dry, wet and recyclable waste.

Best class in civic sense prize installed to

ensure effective waste disposal and

creating civic sense among students and

staff. Resources generated from recyclable

waste used for student welfare.

A team comprising of four members

formed to undertake preliminary green

auditing and to recommend future course

of action.

27. Conducting neighbourhood

outreach programmes in health,

welfare etc.

24 members from local area enrolled in

senior citizen scheme enabling availing of

Government benefits/concessions.

Assisted in issue of Election cards to 84

members from local area.

Medical outreach programme involving

Weekly Free Medical Check-Ups through

two trained Nurses conducted for senior

citizen in neighbourhood. Facility

extended to 23 members from local area.

28. Renovation of facilities across

campus.

Renovation of facilities across campus.

through infrastructure committee- Main

gate, class rooms, roof of library building,

parking etc. Work in progress on new roof

top hall.

29. Enhancing systems for ease of

facilitation for students when

dealing with administrative office/

administrative matters.

Help desk facility in administrative office

enhanced with 2 dedicated staff for student

affairs.

Timings allotted and streamlining of

photocopying facility.

Smooth flow of information through

digital mechanism to reduce need for visit

to office.


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Coordination with departments for

dissemination of information.

Notice Board in each classroom for

effective day to day information update.

30. Enhancing and streamlining the

parking facility for staff and

students.

Enhanced and streamlined parking facility

to improve discipline and functionality -

for staff in the college premise; students at

the gate outside the college and the open

ground to the right of the college; and

visitors outside college. On event days all

parking outside except invitees/dignitaries.

31. Enhancement of management

budgets of planning forum of the

IQAC for co-curricular, extra-

circular activities, meritorious and

alumni activities. Separate source

of finance through CREST for

enrichment programmes of the

college. Tapping other sources of

funding for activities of the

college.

Planning Forum Budget for activities

increased by 34%.

CREST activities fully covered by Patron-

Qaudros Motors-Goa as part of their CSR

activities.

Additional funding obtained for external

sources - UGC 6.81 lakhs.

Private Agencies-All CREST activities

fully sponsored; Additional Rs.29500/-

from well-wishers/alumni.

32. Coordinating staff welfare

initiatives with

Principal/Management.

01 staff sponsored for child education

allowance.

08 staff members sponsored for

concessional finance.

02 staff members provided medical

reimbursement.

03 staff members provided Leave Travel

Concession facility.

04 women faculty given Child Care Leave.

01 faculty member given extra-ordinary

leave for two years.

01 application forwarded for F.I.P in

commerce department.

Upgrading and renovation of Staff

Refectory. Will in addition to offering a

place for refreshment and celebration of

staff Birthdays/functions also be used as

learning enhancement resource for

interactions, short sessions, meetings etc.

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talent search; planning events and

release of souvenir etc as part of

25 years celebration of the

institution.

committees.

Undertaking talent search of first year

students to identify prospects for

various activities/events.

Release of souvenir as part of 25 years

celebration planned for June 2016-

work on gathering advertisements and

editorial.

CREST inaugurated.

IMPETUS, other events on bigger

scale.

*Academic Calendar for 2015-16- Annexure 1

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed

in statutory body

: Yes

No

Management Syndicate Any other

body

Provide the details of the action taken:

Guidelines given by Mangement for work towards quality and holistic development

especially in view of ongoing preparation for the NAAC accrediation Cycle II.

Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes

added during

the year

Number of self-

financing

programmes

Number of value

added / Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD 01 Nil Nil Nil

PG Nil Nil Nil Nil

UG 02 (B.A,

B.Com)

Nil 01(B.C.A) Nil

√

-

√

-

-


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PG Diploma Nil Nil Nil Nil

Advanced

Diploma

Nil Nil Nil Nil

Diploma Nil Nil Nil Nil

Certificate 07# Nil Nil -

Others-

Certification,

Credit Based

Programme

Nil 03^

#Computer Hardware, Library and Information Sciences, Tally, DTP, Office Automation,

Photography, Web Designing

^D-Link Switching (Certification), Library services (Credit Based), Computer Garage

:Maintenance and Repair (Credit Based)

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

Total 10 - 01 -

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option /Open options

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 03

Trimester -

Annual -

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects)

Alumni

Parents Employers Students

Mode of feedback :

Online Manual Co-operating

schools (for PEI)

√

√

√

√

√

√


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Student: Feedback conducted at the end of the semester/academic year on respective

subject teachers. The mode of feedback for BA, BCOM and BCA is online. After

scrutiny, the principal appraises the teachers individually and recommends corrective

measures as needed.

Parents: Feedback from parents obtained; verbally in the open house interactions; and

Parent Teacher Association meetings. The issues addressed or suggestions made by

parents are scrutinized and report handed to the Principal for implementation.

Alumni: The feedback from the alumni is obtained verbally during alumni meets and

individual interactions during visits for events etc; through emails; and through social

media. The issues brought out/suggestions made by the alumni are scrutinized and report

handed to the Principal for implementation.

Associate Industries/Institutions/Guests: The feedback is verbally communicated during

personal visits to institution; and through emails from time to time and the same is

analysed and initiated.

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

salient aspects. : YES – 26 Papers (Details given bellow). Papers upgraded to bring in current

topics; to bring it in tune with advancements in area of study; and make more students to opt for

the subject/paper.

B.Com Semester III: Computer Application in Business-I (Applied Component)

B.Com Semester IV: Computer Application in Business-II (Applied Component)

B.A Semester III: Computer Systems-Desktop Publishing (Allied Paper)

B.A Semester IV: Computer Systems-Multimedia (Allied Paper)

B.A Semester V: Public Administration

B.A Semester V: Western Political Thinkers (Plato to Locke)

B.A Semester V: India’s Foreign Policy

B.A Semester VI: International Relations

B.A Semester VI: Indian Administration

B.A Semester VI: Western Political Thinkers (Rousseau to Marks)

B.Com Semester V: Industrial Management

B.Com Semester V: Entrepreneurship Development-I

B.Com Semester V: International Economics

B.Com Semester V: Advanced Accounting Paper- I (Accounting Major-1)

B.Com Semester V: Income Tax, Service Tax, Goa VAT Paper-I (Accounting Major-2)

B.Com Semester V: Auditing-I (Accounting Major-3)


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B.Com Semester V: Cost & Management Accounting (Major-1) Methods of Costing

B.Com Semester V: Cost & Management Accounting (Major-2) Techniques of Costing

B.Com Semester V: Cost & Management Accounting (Major-3) Cost & Mangt. Audit

B.Com Semester VI: Human Resource Management

B.Com Semester VI: Entrepreneurship Development-II

B.Com Semester VI: Issues of the Indian Economy

B.Com Semester VI: Advanced Accounting Paper- II (Accounting Major-1)

B.Com Semester VI: Income Tax, Service Tax, Goa VAT Paper-II (Accounting Major-2)

B.Com Semester VI: Auditing-II (Accounting Major-3)

B.Com Semester VI: Cost & Management Accounting (Major-1) Income Tax

B.Com Semester VI: Cost & Management Accounting (Major-2) Techniques of Costing

B.Com Semester VI: Cost & Management Accounting (Major-3) Cost & Mangt. Audit

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

C.R.E.S.T- Centre for Research & Excellence between Society & Technology set up with

management initiative (Patronage of Quadros Group of Companies-Goa) on August 12, 2015

with aim to promote scientific and critical thinking, encourage drive to excellence especially

engaging advanced learners and research, develop industry-institution interface, promote

entrepreneurship, and increase community and neighbourhood outreach.

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty:

#Includes Sports Director , *Includes College Librarian

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors Professors Others

21 08# 12* - 01

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.: 04


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2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year:

*Includes Contract basis and Lecture basis faculty

Asst. Professors Associate

Professors Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

2 - - - - - 20* 0 22 0

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and

Temporary faculty

** Lecture basis

faculty

***Contract

basis faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia*:

No. of Faculty International

level National level State level

Attended

Seminars/

Workshops

01 01 20

Presented

papers

03 05 05

Resource

Persons - - 02

*Includes Seminars, Workshops, Refresher Course, Orientation

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

Pre course test conducted in the beginning of the academic year for the First Year BA

and BCOM students to enable teachers to assess new entrants’ knowledge in respective

subjects. This enables the faculty to prepare/tune their teaching module to cater to

diverse levels of understanding/grasping of students in each subject.

Orientation given to the students in the beginning of each semester by respective subject

teachers on course content, methodology of teaching and execution plan, the pattern of

continuous evaluation/ final examination etc.

Each subject teacher prepares semester wise lesson plans (with week wise execution plan

of the portion and its references) which is made available to the students in the beginning

of the academic year. It is also uploaded on Moodle and copy is made available in the

09

*16 ***04

*Guest

Lecturers


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library. Keeps students engaged in other activities/on leave to keep abreast of syllabus

completion schedule.

Diverse teaching methodology including for evaluation, such as case studies, role plays,

group discussions, model making, oral and written quizzes, power point presentations,

mini-projects, multimedia presentations (documentary, short videos) etc. followed.

Guest lectures and interactions are conducted by departments in the respective subjects.

External faculty/experts are invited to share experience/deliver lectures to enhance

syllabus component/ give current perspective/ help in progression.

Seminars, and workshops, organised for students in the college on diverse topics.

Students also encouraged and funded to attend workshops/seminars organised by other

institutions. The faculty also accompany students for workshops/seminars organised by

other institutions. This has enabled students to gain additonal knowledge/skills in their

respective subjects/ diverse areas.

Educational trips, field trips, industrial visits, excursions etc. arranged to enhance

practical knowledge of students in respective fields.

Newspapers are provided in each classroom to instil reading habits among students and

to keep them abreast of current happenings all over the world. Also enables teachers to

use news reports in their respective subjects as a case study in class; as well as to give

assignments for evaluation and knowledge/skill enhancement.

Use of ICT in teaching learning process in addition to in addition to Chalk and Talk

method.

Learning management systems in place such as, Moodle and Cloud technology/Google

drive to make learning material available to the students.

Supplementary study material (additional references, power point presentations, concept

maps, hand-outs etc.) provided through hard copy/soft copy to the students.

Photo copies of questions/problems to be solved in the next class; and required study

material etc. provided in advance by Subject teachers.

All staffrooms are provided with power points, internet connectivity and Wi-Fi facility.

This has enabled the faculty to conveniently prepare for the lectures.

Updated computer laboratories with required software have also enhanced teaching

learning process.

Remedial classes by the respective subject teachers are conducted for weaker students,


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slow learners, absentees etc. The classes are conducted as per the schedule or on need

basis.

SMS are sent to the students regarding attendance, college events, placement

opportunities, special/extra classes, recruitment drives etc.

Career oriented (Tally, DTP), credit-based (Library services, Computer Garage :

Maintenance and Repairs), certificate courses (Computer Hardware, Library and

Information Science) conducted to provide additional skills to the students to gain

employability.

Hands on training given to the students through placement for work experience within

college such as library, office etc.

Initiatives in place to provide internship programmes for students with the industries,

commercial institutions, neighbouring banks, etc. to gain hands on experience.

Regular seminars, workshops, and faculty development programmes on various topics

organised for teachers; teachers also encouraged and funded to attend

workshops/seminars organised by other institutions/ as well as to undertake

training/orientation/refresher programmes/courses to enhance knowledge/skills and the

teaching- learning process.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year: 180 days

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open

Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice

Questions)

The college has established an examination committee for the smooth conduct of the

regular/supplementary exams and internal evaluation. Examination and evaluation

process are carried out as per the guidelines of Goa University.

The college follows the continuous evaluation system as per the rules prescribed by the

Goa University. The evaluation process is divided as intra semester evaluation and end

semester evaluation. Internal evaluations are conducted subject wise by respective

departments. Internal evaluations and end semester assessment for First year and second

year of all streams are conducted by the college.

The Exam process is fully computerised with customised software that allows the marks

to be entered for the current student as well those who have backlogs, generate mark

sheets (for the first and second year exams which are conducted by the college as per

guidelines of Goa University), control sheets etc.


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Several reforms have been initiated such as:

- Internal evaluation for ISA in the form of multiple choice questions, short

answers questions, long answers questions, presentations, assignments, online

assignments etc.

- Recounting of Marks for each question and totals rechecked for all exams/papers

conducted by the college to ensure correct marks entered for each student.

- In cases where the students have grievances with respect to the marks scored in

subjects, re-evaluation and verification is carried out as per the rules of the Goa

University. Re-evaluation process for exams conducted by the college is a

transparent process whereby the students can access their answer scripts in the

presence of the principal at a scheduled time.

- LED Digital Display board used to give updated exam schedules and seating

arrangements.

- Copy of the past question papers in all subjects are made available in the library

to the students.

- Photocopy facility available for students to photocopy questions papers of end

semester exams.

- Question banks made available to students in each subject and discussed in class.

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in

curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development

Workshop

02

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students: 80.94%

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the

Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division

Distinction

%

I % II % III % Pass %

BA 56 5.36 30.37 28.57 5.36 69.64

BCOM 112 2.68 20.54 50.89 19.64 93.75

BCA 15 40.00 26.67 26.67 6.66 100


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

Providing guidelines and coordinating teaching-execution plans to ensure enhancement

of course content with-in syllabus prescribed by Goa University.

Working out systems for quality up-gradation of various aspects of teaching-learning

methodology like pre -course test guidelines; new methodology/pedagogy, encouraging

hands on experience initiatives, guest lectures, class seminars etc.

Devising and coordinating knowledge/skill development programmes and career oriented

programmes.

Coordinating third year research projects, encouraging topics to enhance career skills.

Conducting Orientation for new students and newly recruited teaching faculty.

Coordinating value education classes and monitoring feedback.

Monitoring execution of the academic time table.

Monitoring of the lesson plans and execution plans. Ensuring the completion of syllabus,

and the execution of the lesson plan; counter checking and sending for overall evaluation

of principal/administrator.

Coordinating department evaluation of the performance of students at the end of the

semester/academic year and recommending improvements for implementation.

Monitoring of evaluation/examination process.

Devising guidelines and coordinating remedial classes and advanced learner initiatives.

Conducting student’s feedback teacher/ subject-wise at the end of the academic year and

other stakeholder feedback. Scrutiny, tabulation, and analysis done and submitted to the

principal for improvement/corrective measures towards teaching-learning-evaluation.

Coordinating mentor meets and interactions with their respective class students.

Obtaining feedback and recommending improvements for implementation.

Conducting regular seminars, workshops, for students and teachers; and faculty

development programmes on various topics to enhance knowledge/skills and the

teaching- learning process.

Auditing and recommending increase/upgradation of teaching and learning


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aids/resources in classrooms/labs/library/staffroom etc.

Budgeting for planning forum; and funding and monitoring events/activities of

deparments related to knowledge/skill enhancement.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses -

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme -

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes -

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university -

Staff training conducted by other institutions 01

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. -

Others-Seminars, Interactive Events, Short

Term 14

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

Vacant

Positions

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the Year

Number of

positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 18 - - 11

Technical Staff - - - 03


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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

The IQAC informs and circulates details on various research projects/ grants available

under UGC and other research funding agencies. The faculty is encouraged to apply for

minor and major research projects under UGC or other research funding agencies and

facilitation as required provided.

In order to inculcate research culture among the faculty and students, a research and

development committee has been established. It promotes various research related

activities such as workshops, publishing yearly in-house research journal, training etc.

The committee is working towards plans to release the journal with an ISSN number in

future.

Orientation on Research Methodology conducted for students from time to time.

Inviting experts for guest sessions/interactions to encourage staff and students towards

research.

Conducting research analysis up-gradation courses/sessions for staff – New Package

‘Originate’ decoded for staff.

The faculty is encouraged and funded to participate in State, National and International

conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops etc.

The faculty is encouraged to present and publish their research work in refereed journals

at state, national and international conferences, seminars and symposia.

The faculty is encouraged to pursue doctoral and post-doctoral programmes on full time

or part time basis.

The college also has a well-equipped computer laboratory with internet connectivity and

library facilities to supplement in the research activities carried by faculty and students.

The students are encouraged and prepared to participate in inter-class/inter-collegiate

seminars, workshops etc.

The college also has a Full-fledged Research Centre in Commerce with 03 Ph. D

students.

The students are encouraged to present papers in their related areas at inter-class and

inter-collegiate seminars. The faculty assists the students in the preparation of the paper


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to be presented.

Conducting orientation programme/sessions on Project work for TYBCOM and TYBA

students on research guidelines of university and other topic wise methodology issues;

and coordinating third year research projects, encouraging topics to enhance career skills

and monitoring the execution plans of the projects.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number --- --- --- ---

Outlay in Rs.

Lakhs

--- --- --- ---

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number --- --- --- ---

Outlay in Rs.

Lakhs

--- --- --- ---

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 02 02 -

Non-Peer Review Journals - 01 07

e-Journals - 01 -

Conference proceedings 03 01 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range

Average h-index Nos. in

SCOPUS

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

other organisations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

- - -

-


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Major projects - - - -

Minor Projects - - - -

Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -

Industry sponsored - - - -

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College - - - -

Any other(Specify) - - - -

Total - - - -

3.7 No. of books published

i) With ISBN No.

Chapters in

Edited

Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from:

UGC-SAP

CAS DST-FIST

DPE

DBT

Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges

Autonomy

CPE DBT Star

Scheme

INSPIRE

CE Any Other

(specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy:

01 -

-

- - -

- -

- - -

- - -

Nil


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3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution*:

*Inclusive of Seminars, Workshops, Faculty Development programmes

Level International National State University College

Number - - 01 - -

Sponsoring

Agencies

- - Quadros

Group of

Companies,

Goa

- -

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons:

3.13 No. of collaborations:

International

National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year: 02

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs: Nil

From Funding agency

National

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year:

Type of Patent Number

National Applied --

Granted --

International Applied --

Granted --

Commercialised Applied --

Granted --

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph. D. Guides

- 02

*

-

-

-

-

0

01

02


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and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded to faculty from the Institution:

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF

SRF Project

Fellows

Any

other(FIP)

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level

National

Level

State

Level

International

Level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level

National

Level

State

Level

International

Level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level

National

Level

State

Level

International

Level

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level

National

Level

State

Level

International

Level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized:

University Forum

College

Forums

NCC

NSS Any

other

Thru’

BCA

Dept.

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

Social Responsibility

The college collaborated with MARG (Movement for Amity towards road accidents in

03

- - -

-

- -

-

420

-

- - 20

-

- - -

-

- - -

-

- 05

01 21 01

2


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Goa) to form the Citizenship and Civic Sense club ‘Ravindra Kelekar Civic Club’ on 25th

August 2015 with 30 students enrolling in the club. Student members of the club

conducted a survey on road safety especially for drivers, riders and pedestrians at the

Pilar four cross junction. A report was prepared and given to the authorities; and the

college was assured that precautionary measures to avoid accidents at the junction will be

taken in the soon.

As part of the health extension initiative to neighbourhood, two trained nurses have been

engaged (with management initiative) to visit the elderly and needy people from in and

around the college on every Monday and Tuesday to check for Hypertensive or Diabetic

problems.

On 15th September 2015, the Outreach Committee in collaboration with MARG

organized a session on the need for savings habit and financial independence for the

students and members of the citizenship and civic club. The importance of savings,

banking practices, and also asserted the need for students to take charge of their finances

from a young age itself.

Along with the Solidarity Forum of the Mission Seminary, Pilar, the college organized an

inter-faith dialogue program titled: ‘Let’s unite for a better tomorrow’ at 4 institutions-

SFX Higher Secondary, Siolim; CES College, Cuncolim; Nirmala Institute of

Education, Panaji and GVM College, Ponda from July to October 2015. Methodology

involved reading of sacred texts from all religions, play on communal harmony, mime

dance and inspiring videos on religious harmony.

The College partnered with Indian Catholic Youth Movements’ 40th National Council for

the organization of cultural events. Student group also performed a traditional

Goa/Portuguese Corridinho dance for the cultural evening of the 40th National Council

held in Goa.

Under environment-friendly activity of discouraging use of plastic bags for shopping

etc. the students of the NSS Unit were engaged in creative cloth bags making

activity-making bags out of used cloth pieces. Nearly 200 volunteers participated in

the activity. Under this activity an awareness campaign was also launched by the

volunteers to educate the local neighbourhood regarding the hazards of using plastic bags

in particular and the impact of plastics in general on the environment. A special pledge

was taken by the volunteers to use these cloth bags. More than 3000 cloth bags were

made under this activity.

Under Swach Bharat campaign, the volunteers of the NSS Unit under took paper

shredding activity- collecting all the used paper from the college as well as from their

houses and the locality. After the collection, the paper was then shredded in the college

shredding machine and sent for recycling. This environment-friendly activity was a


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major success. More than 80 kgs of paper was collected and sent for recycling.

The NSS Unit Volunteers collected old newspapers from the college as well as from their

houses and the locality to make Paper Bags using old newspapers. These were then

distributed in the neighbouring villages to pharmacies and general stores. Under this

activity more than 9000 paper bags were made and distributed.

Under Swach Bharat campaign, the Unit also undertook a plastic bottle collection drive.

More than 70,000 plastic bottles were collected. Apart from this activity students also

collected waste plastic of around 160 kg. Collected waste was then sent for recycling.

In a bid to update the electoral role, the NSS Unit of the College in association with the

Election Commission of India (Zonal Office), identified students who have completed 18

years of age and these were then guided in the process of registering their names in the

electoral roll. The Unit went a step ahead and conducted a survey in and around the

volunteers’ residential houses, they identified youth who have not registered their names

and these were assisted. The Unit submitted more than 100 forms to the election

commission of several constituencies. Mr. Jayesh A. Raut, NSS Programme Officer of

the college was also appointed as the nodal officer of 14th St. Andre constituency. This

project is a continuous project and the college will collaborate with the election

commission authorities on a regular basis.

As part of the NSS special camp conducted at Miracles High school Sanguem, Goa. 130

volunteers conducted cleanliness drive of the area surrounding the school. Awareness

campaigns through door to door visits and street plays were conducted on various issues

impacting the local community.

The NSS unit of the College has been actively involved in using street plays as a

powerful medium of communication. Street plays were conducted in and around St.

Andre constituency where the college is situated and across Goa. More than 60

volunteers participated in this unique medium to create awareness and sensitize citizens

on various socio-politico-economic issues affecting the state/local community/nation; as

well as to build values including national values. The Street Plays based on different

themes are given below:

Good values in youth (12/09/15)

Swachh Bharat (14thDec, 23rd Jan, 1st,5th,6th, 8th, 18th, 24th Feb., 1st March)

Consumer rights (28/01/2016)

Spirit of Nationalism (26/01/2016)

Corruption (11/03/2016)

Role of youth in democracy (09/01/2016)

Communal Harmony (07/02/2016)

Reservation (05/12/2016)


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On the Mhadei River Dispute (11/12/2016)

Anti-smoking (29/01/2016)

Special Status for Goa (05/03/2016).

NSS unit actively conducted EPIC card and Senior citizen card filling activities, more

than 140 people were assisted by the volunteers in identifying, filling up of forms and

submission.

Red Ribbon Club of the institution is actively working in the field of AIDS awareness.

The club in collaboration with the college NSS unit conducted a street play on AIDS

awareness and prevention. The street play was conducted in and around Pilar and in St.

Andre constituency. The street play performance was also held in the college campus to

create awareness amongst the students. They also organized a special AIDS awareness

dance performance. The performances of this dance were held at several places in the

constituency.

The NSS unit of the college held a voluntary blood donation camp on 15th March 2016 in

the college campus. More than 130 students volunteered for blood donation, out of which

84 students could donate blood. The activity is used as extension activity enabling use of

blood donation cards also for the local community, friends and neighbours and those in

need of blood in emergency.

The NCC Wing of the college conducted Dowry awareness sessions for 20 SD NCC

cadets and the cadets were encouraged to spread the message of the evils of dowry to

their neighbourhood.

As part of creating computer awareness among the community especially senior citizens,

the BCA Dept. of the College along with Our Lady of Desterro Church, Vasco da Gama,

successfully conducted a month's course titled: 'Foundation Course in Computer

Awareness' from July to August 2015 at Desterro, Vasco da Gama. Twenty people of

different age groups from the area participated and successfully completed the course.


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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly

created

Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area 9 acres -- -- 9 acres

Class rooms 16 -- -- 16

Laboratories 02 -- -- 02

Seminar Halls 01 -- -- 01

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

-- 4 UGC/

Management 4

Value of the equipment purchased during

the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

-- 5.71 lakhs UGC,

Government,

Management

5.71

lakhs

Others (Rs. in Lakhs) - 2.51 lakhs UGC 2.51

lakhs

4.2 Computerization of administration and library:

Administration

The administrative work is fully computerised specified software are installed as

required.

Internet/ Wi Fi connectivity available for the administrative staff.

Examination related work is fully computerised.

Computerised student database is maintained.

Library

Library is fully computerized since June 2005 with NewGenLib library software and has

an online catalogue.

All the documents, reader’s identity cards are bar-coded.

Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) system in place: The users can search through

the library catalogue, booking and renewal facility, information of new arrivals etc.


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Issue and return of books, stock verification etc. are recorded using library software.

The readers are also contacted through emails.

New Library Web site operational. In the website, all library information about the e-

resources, institutional repository such as old question papers, curriculum, power point

presentations etc. are provided.

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 4415 6,09,025 88 31,355 4503 6,40,380

Reference Books 13,013 22,09,974 449 1,73,591 13,462 23,83,565

e-Books 9700+ 5000 9700+ 5000 9700+ 5000

Journals/

Magazines

85 51,672 85 48,477 85 1,00,149

e-Journals 6000+ 5000 9700+ 5,000 15,700+ 5,000

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD & Video 756 26,110 24 - 780 26,110

Others: Maps and

Charts

40 5,000 - - 40 5,000

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart

-ments

Other

s

Existing 55 22 256 Kbps

Lines (08

lines)

- - 12 21

Added 06 05 01

(1 Gbps)

- - 01 -

Total 61 27 09 - - 13 21


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

for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

WIFI campus

Laptops given to the teachers with free internet facility in order to use ICT facility in

teaching

Computers with free internet connectivity facility are available for the faculty and

administrative staff.

Language lab for soft skills training has been installed.

Separates LAN’s are available for office, computer laboratories, library

Computer systems and other perphierals available in the library for executing and

handling library services.

Well equipped computer labortaories along with free internet facility available for

students to carry out their assignments, project works and other related work..

Training given to the faculty in the use of language lab software.

Basic training facilities are provided for the faculty and students to use of OPAC and

INFLIBNET N-list.

Examination related activities are also computerised for generating of collated results

sheets, collating results, notices, individual mark sheets etc.

Training for faculty for certification programmes by D-Link Academy, Mumbai in order

to conduct Networking courses for the students.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT Rs. 30,850/-

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities Rs. 87,054-

iii) Equipment Rs. 30,895/-

Total : Rs. 1,48,799/-


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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services:

Admission process:

The IQAC has set up a transparent admission process that is based on our vision of

‘education for all’. Students are admitted on ‘first come first serve’ basis. The college

even admits academically challenged students.

A detailed , up-dated and user- friendly Prospectus is issued detailing courses offered,

activities and student support services and other relevant data.

Print Media, website and social media are used for imparting information to

prospective students.

Visits to feeder institutions conducted to appeal to prospective students.

Orientation programme for First Years:

- IQAC along with class mentors conducts orientation programme for first

years at the beginning of the academic year. Information imparted:

- Aims, Mission, Objectives of the college

- Facilities provided in the college

- Conduct of classes

- Examination/Evaluation Process

- Discipline, Attendance

- Extra-circular activities, Sports etc.

- Any FAQ’s raised by students.

Orientation programme for Foreign Students:

- IQAC conducts orientation programme for Foreign Students at the beginning

of the academic year. Information imparted:

- General information on India and Goa especially cultural aspects and do’s and

don’ts

- Aims, Mission, Objectives of the college

- Facilities provided in the college

- Conduct of classes


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- Examination/Evaluation Process

- Discipline, Attendance

- Extra-circular activities, Sports etc.

- Any FAQ’s raised by students.

Mechanisms in place for effective awareness about Student Support Services:

A detailed and up-dated College Prospectus.

Class Mentor interactions.

Class interactions by Principal.

Student Council Meetings.

Parent Teacher Association meets and open house days with parents.

Alumni meets and interactions.

An operational, updated website.

Notice Boards including separate boards for Department and cells.

Notice Board in each Classroom.

SMS facility for real time information flow.

Digital Display Board with 50” LED TV

Public Address System in each classroom, other places.

In-house college news bullentin ‘Happenings’.

Direction Boards and placards are placed to offer easy identification.

Use of Facebook and other social media platforms.

Advertisements and Press Releases from time to time.

Library website, OPAC, INFLIBNET N-list.

IGNOU Notice Boards.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression:

Career Advancement Committee along with Department Heads and Mentors tracks the

progression of the ex-students to higher education/employment etc; and is responsible to

maintain database.

The Alumni Association has also set up a system through personal contacts, social media

etc to track the progression of the ex-students to higher education/employment etc. Data


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is forwarded to the Career Advancement Committee.

Performance of students in various subjects is tracked by respective departments at the

end of each semester/academic year. Departments are responsible to create and maintain

a data base. Accordingly plans for improvement/ plugging loopholes are formulated for

the next semester/ academic year.

Overall semester/academic year performance and internal evaluation are regularly

appraised to the students and are displayed on the notice board to keep students updated

on performance.

Parents are informed in open house about student performance and parents support

sought to enhance performance/ identify reasons for weak performance.

Counselling sessions conducted by a professional counsellor, class mentors on time to

time basis has also helped in tracking issues regarding reasons for weak performance.

Remedial coaching and mentoring/counselling provided to support weak students for up-

grading performance and to avoid drop outs.

Each subject teacher prepares plan within teaching plan for slow learners/weak

students/absentees etc.

The student attendance is continuously monitored. Short fall in attendance are

individually addressed by the Coordinator of the Attendance Committee, Administrator

and Principal. Parents are kept informed regularly through SMS facility.

Class wise and subject wise top students are awarded during the Annual Day to

encourage other students to up performance.

Achievements of students are published in the monthly newsletter “Happenings” and the

annual magazine and in some cases the news reports or notices related to the

achievements of students are put in the notice board to encourage other students to up

performance.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

UG PG Ph. D. Others

655 -- 03 --


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(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men No % Women No %

209 31.87 449 68.13

Demand ratio:1:1.07 Dropout % - 4.5

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

387 15 150 76 0 628 429 12 134 78 0 653

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

any)

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET

SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc.

State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance:

Student Counselling

A professional counsellor is appointed by the college and counselling sessions are conducted

12

05

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twice a week. The counsellor has helped the students on various youth related issues and

other issues brought out individually.

Informal counselling is done by the teachers/class mentors/principal on time to time basis

has also helped the students.

Career Guidance

15 students placed in various organisations through campus placement.

Major organisations visiting for campus placement are SBI Life Insurance, Pilar Education

Complex Institutions, Vavradeancho Ixtt Publication.

Major organisations employing students are SBI Life Insurance, Matrix Business Services,

Mumbai, GSS Bangalore, First Advantage, Mumbai, etc.

16 students placed in various organisations in the United Kingdom. Major organisations

include Manpower UK, Omniserve, London, FAO Marian Marsh, Travelex UK, BJMVV

Consulting, Gi Group, Blue Arrow, First call, G4S Secure Solutions, etc.

35 students benefited from earn while you learn scheme. Major organisations include,

International Center Goa, IGNOU, Pilar Center, etc.

Career Guidance Session conducted for Third Year students by JCB Caculo, Verna.

Lakshya Academy conducted a placement training programme for Third Year students.

Carpediem 2K16-17 IIM Calcutta : Makeintern event for Third Year students.

Career Awareness Program for First Year students by Goa Chapter of WIRC-ICSL.

Career Awareness Program for First Year B.Com students by Sinhgad Institute of

Management, Pune.

Career Awareness Program for Second Year B.Com students on Financial Markets as an

empoyment/self employment avenue.

Career Awareness Program for First Year B.Com students on company secretary as an

empoyment/self employment avenue.

Recruitment Service offered through Resurge Management Consultants.

No. of students benefitted: Counselling

Career Guidance

5.7 Details of campus placement:

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On campus Off

campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of

Students

Participated

Number

of

Students

Placed

Number

of

Students

Placed

04 40 15 20

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes:



their neighborhood.

The Women’s Development Cell of the college organized an Interactive lecture on

“Health and hygiene for women,” on 1st February 2016. The session highlighted on the

importance of hygiene for women and created awareness about certain myths concerning

the menstruation cycle.

International Women’s Day 2016, celebrated in the college by the Women’s

Development Cell to sensitize everyone about recognizing role of women.

30 girl students in college trained in flower and jewellery making, and in hand- made

quilts using simple and basic materials like old sarees and dupadthas on 10th and

12thMarch 2016. Aim to impart life skills to enable contribution to the family.

Inter class Hindi essay writing competition on 12th September 2015 on the topic ‘Beti

Bachao Beti Padhao’ in order to sensitize students on the national objective of BETI

BACHAO BETI PADHAO.

The Sociology department organised a lecture on Women Empowerment for Sociology

students to make students especially girl students aware of the empowering nature of the

73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments.

The Sociology department on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2016 organised

an informative interactive session with prominent women of Goan origin who have

created a mark in their respective fields to inspire students to dream high and achieve big.

The Dept. of Political Science, organized a panel discussion in association with the North

Goa District Legal Service Authority on 27th February 2016 on the theme “Rule of Law

and Restorative Justice.” Among various aspects of restorative justice the event

highlighted the recent laws that have been endorsed by the Supreme Court on Acid


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Attacks and cyber crimes.

The college Women’s kabaddi team and the Cricket team emerged as Runner’s Up at the

Kabaddi and Cricket Women’s Inter collegiate tournament held on December and

January, 2016 organised by the Goa University.

The Inter collegiate Athletics Meet for Women was held from December 15-17 and the

women’s team excelled winning 3 silver and 2 bronze individual medals in six events,

and overall silver in 4x100 meters team event.

The Student Council organized an Inter-Class ‘Switch Gender’ Competition on 25th

January 2016.

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events: 466

State/University level

National

Level

International

Level

No. of students participated in cultural events: 294


National

Level

International

Level

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

Sports:


National

Level

International

Level

Cultural:


National

Level

International

Level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount in Rs.

Financial support from institution 18 54,000

452 14 0

294 - 0

52 4 0

83 0 0


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Financial support from government 138 8,83.895

Financial support from other sources 18 54,000

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions

05 1,54,716

5.11 Student organised / initiatives :

Fairs:

Institutional/


National

Level

International

Level

Exhibitions:

Institutional/


National

Level

International

Level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students :

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Nil

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision:

To provide quality higher education to all, including the socially, economically and

academically challenged students and through honest toil build successful citizens in all

walks of life who will sustain the ethos of our great country through imbibed values of

truth, love and justice for all

Mission:

To promote quality education without discrimination

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To inculcate in students the value of hard work as a stepping stone to success

To enrich in young men and women the value of truth, love and justice for all

To inspire students to use their knowledge as an instrument of social change

To build a pool of successful citizens in all walks of life

6.2 Does the Institution have a Management Information System.

Yes. MIS Reports on Academic related activities like admission, attendance, results etc

generated from time to time.

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

The college is affiliated to the Goa University therefore follows the syllabus

set by Board of Studies in respective subjects. As and when the

update/revision is informed to the college by the Goa University, the college

implements the same.

Some of our faculty members are currently members of the Board of Studies

in their respective subjects have contributed to framing/revising of the

existing syllabi.

Some of our faculty members also participated in the workshops to review

the existing syllabus organised by the department of Goa University and

other institutions.

Considering the existing industry/market demand, the college has introduced

various career oriented courses, certificate courses, and training

programmes, internship programmes to enhance the additional skills needed

for by the students to gain employment.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

The academic calendar informs the students of the various activities and

events to be held on the college which are made available in the prospectus.

Each subject teacher prepares semester wise lesson plan (with week wise

execution plan of the portion and its references) which is made available to

the students in the beginning of the academic year. It is also uploaded in

Moodle and copy is made available in the library.


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The college promotes student centric learning by providing ICT facilities

and encourages faculty to use the same.

Guest lectures are conducted on various topics of respective subjects to

students which cater to a wider perspective to the related topic.

Field trips, industry visits, excursions, study tours during vacations are also

conducted.

Assignments are given in the form of case study, role plays, models, videos,

student presentations, class discussions, quizzes, films etc.

The students have attended/participated in interclass and intercollegiate

seminars and workshops and other events.

Fast Learners are engaged as resource persons to teach school students from

neighbouring schools under extension activities.

Faculty Improvement Programme is conducted per semester to empower the

teachers with new methods on teaching and other related areas.

Feedback is conducted on respective subjects of teacher’s evaluation at the

end of each academic year and corrective measures are taken to

modify/improve on the teaching methods.

Organised seminars, workshops, guest lectures for faculty and students.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

The tentative dates of examination schedule for all streams are informed to

the students in the beginning of the academic year.

Since it is a continuous evaluation system, we adopt various methods to

conduct internal assessment like tests (objective, long, short questions-

answers), assignments (presentations, case studies, open book tests, quizzes

etc.)

For totalling of the final marks for internal assessment, the best scores are

selected. The student failing to perform well, are given re-tests on time to

time basis. The performance of the students is communicated to parents.

The internal evaluation of the various subjects is regularly appraised to the

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The exam evaluation is a transparent process wherein the students can avail

of revaluation and re-verification services as per the Goa University

ordinances.

In order to handle mal-practices, the college has established an Unfair means

committee.

The project work carried out by Third year students (individually/group) in

their respective subjects as a part of the curriculum enhances their research

skills, gains extra knowledge, helps in team building and acquires leadership

qualities.

The computerisation has ensured the easy conduct of examinations and

timely declaration of results of first year and second year students of all

streams.

Exam related matters such as timetable, payment of fees etc. informed and

displayed on the notice boards to students well in advance (one month prior).

Question banks and copy of the past question papers in all subjects are made

available in the library to the students.

6.3.4 Research and Development

Details along with application forms which are sponsored through UGC

grants and other research funding agencies are made available to the faculty.

Established Research and Development Committee to promote various

research related activities such as workshops, training etc, publishing yearly

in-house research journal (ANCHOR). Plan to apply for ISSN.

The faculty is encouraged to participate in State, National and International

conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops etc.

The faculty is encouraged to present and publish their research work in

refereed journals at State, National and International conferences, seminars

and symposia.

The faculty is encouraged to pursue doctoral and post-doctoral programmes

on full time or part time basis.

Adjustments of lectures, supervisions are done for facilitating research


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activities.

The college also has a well-equipped computer laboratory with internet

connectivity and library facilities to supplement in the research activities

carried by faculty and students.

The students are encouraged to participate in inter-class and inter-collegiate

seminars, workshops etc.

The students are encouraged to present papers in their related areas at inter-

class and inter-collegiate seminars. The faculty assists the students in the

preparation of the paper to be presented.

As per the curriculum designed by Goa University, the Third Year students

have to compulsorily submit a research project in their related stream. The

faculty is assigned to guide the students individually or in groups to

complete the same.

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

Library:

Fully computerized and bar-coded.

Availability of open access facility for searching of books, journals etc.

Availability of the INFLIBNET N-list services to the users

Classifications and cataloguing is done as per international standards for all

library documents.

Regular updating of books, addition of journals, reference books and other

resources on the basis of the suggestion made by the faculty and students.**

Regular updating of library software is to include new features; therefore

provide ease to the users.

Regular binding of old issues of magazines, journals and other reference books

Separate section for career guidance, competitive examinations, local history

and donated books.

Availability of book bank facility for economically backward students.

Additional library cards provided for scholar students, SC, ST and OBC students

Availability of the library services and resources for general public.

In addition to the above services, Department of Library and Information

Science :

- Conducted Certificate course in library available for general public approved

by Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, of 4 months

duration (3 months theory/practical’s and 1 month Job training).

- Conducted Credit based course in Library Science is introduced for college

students. The student is required to spend a minimum 25 hours in the


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academic year (without missing the regular lectures) under the guidance of

the college librarian.

- Organised Book exhibitions on special occasions

- Organised Field trips for students to various major libraries around Goa

- Selected students of the college are trained by the department to for data

entry of the books and other services and are deputed to the same in other

libraries in Goa under the Earn While You Learn scheme

- Provides career guidance for students

- Consultancy services provided to various libraries in Goa

- Training on information literacy for faculty, students and general public

ICT

Fixed LCD projectors and screens available in all classrooms and laboratories in

addition to this, two portable LCD projectors are also available.

Wi-Fi facility in the Campus

Use of Learning Management Systems (Moodle)

Laptops available for staff

Physical Infrastructure/Instrumentation

Classrooms: 90% classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors, green chalk

boards, dust free chalks, good quality benches, notice boards in each classroom,

proper ventilation and lightning

Computer Laboratories: Well-equipped computer laboratories with sufficient

number of computers and latest software. Internet connectivity is available to all

systems. Printer cum Xerox systems available for faculty and students. LCD

Projectors installed in the laboratories.

Sports: Availability of various sports equipment and accessories, separate store

room available for sports equipment and accessories, sports fields for basketball,

football, badminton, cricket etc., indoors sports rooms with indoor sports

facilities, sports locker facility.

Separate staffrooms based on each course, separate toilets for boys, girls and

staff, NCC, NSS, Girl’s Common Room, Sick bay, Staff Recreational Room,

Prayer Room, Canteen, Counselling, IQAC etc.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

Staff:

The recruitment of full/contract/lecture basis faculty is done on the basis of

the vacancies created and strictly adhering to the rules and regulations laid

down by the UGC, Goa University and Directorate of Higher Education,

Government of Goa.

Administrative staff for permanent vacancies is recruited on the basis of the

vacancies created and strictly adhering to the rules and regulations laid down


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by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa. Temporary

vacancies for administrative work are recruited at institutional level on

contract basis (yearly).

Orientation given to newly appointed staff members on the nature of the job,

work etiquettes, process of caring out, necessary documentations to be

maintained etc.

The staff encouraged to participate in seminars/workshops/training

programmes/conferences to enhance their knowledge, work skills and also to

attain career advancement.

The faculty feedbacks are obtained and this creates a scope for improvement.

Many welfare measures are provided for the staff.

The members of the Xaverian Educational Society are present on certain

occasions and also interact with the staff.

Students

The students are admitted in to the college as per the rules and regulations laid

down by the Goa University.

Apart from the student’s regular academic schedule, they enhance their

knowledge and develop their personalities further through the opportunities or

participation in co-circular, extra co-circular, departmental, sports, NCC, NSS

activities etc.

In addition, student are given value education, counselling, Earn While You

Learn scheme, career guidance, scholar ships (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) and

financial aid to economically backward classes of students. Job opportunities are

also given through campus interviews.

Other Stake holders:

The college also involves all its stakeholders like parents, alumni, tie-up

partners, and bankers etc. to be a part of all its activities.

Suggestions from stakeholders are considered before implementation of any

new system in college.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

The recruitment of faculty and staff is done as per the guidelines of UGC,

Goa University, Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa and

the Management of the Pilar Society.

Staff recruited in this academic year:

Teaching Staff: Assistant Professor (Regular): 02

(Contract basis): 04


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(Lecture basis): 16

Non-Teaching Staff: 01

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

The college has a linkage with Quadros Group of Companies for all its

activities of CREST.

The college has maintained cordial relations with the industries and

commercial institutions. Partnering members of the industries/agencies etc.

are invited for guest lectures, chief guest, guest of honour, or as a jury

member for various occasions in the college.

The college has a linkage with various industries and commercial institutions

wherein students are trained for internship training.

The industries and commercial institutions communicate to the college for

several job vacancies which are available for students and students with the

appropriate bio-data are recommended for the job.

Arrangements are made for campus interviews as and when the company

wants to make a recruitment drive.

Association with D-Link Academy, Mumbai has benefitted selected faculty

to be trained as trainers for certification programmes.

MOU’s signed in this academic year:

Sr. No. Name of the Industry/

Commercial Institution

Purpose

1. ICT Academy of Tamil

Nadu

Entrepreneurship Training

2. FINPLAN, Thane National Skill Development

Courses in association with

National Stock Exchange.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

Keeping in view the vision of the college “to provide quality higher education to

all, including the socially, economically and academically challenged students”,

the college endeavours to provide opportunity to all students who apply for

admission for various courses irrespective of the caste, creed, religion, gender,

financial background, marks, disabilities etc.

The admission is done on first come first serve basis and therefore, there is no

cut-off percentage system followed in the college.

Admissions conducted for BCA course through entrance test.

During the admissions process, the counselling session is conducted by the

principal/senior teachers to inform the parents and wards regarding:


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- The available courses/programmes

- The appropriate courses for the ward

- Rules and regulations of the college

- Facilities available, academic schedule and examination pattern etc.

- Development of additional skills for the ward through various career

oriented/certificate courses available.

- Provision of fees paid in instalments and also scholarships.

After the admissions, the data entry of the admission forms, collation, generation

of roll no., creation of identity cards etc. are computerised.

6.4 Welfare schemes for:

Teaching:

Leave Travel Concession facility as per the rules of Indian Government.

Medical reimbursements as per the rules of Indian Government.

Leave Facility (Earned Leave, Casual Leave, Child Care Leave, FIP

etc.)

Provisions of Loans on Provident Fund as per government rules

Assistance to avail loans for banks

Free health check-up’s on time to time basis

Annual Gathering of staff members from Pilar Educational Complex for

Christmas

Annual staff picnic

Staff Fellowships Meal per semester

Wi-Fi Campus-Free Internet Access

Participation of the staff in various outdoor sports with faculty from

other institutions

Non-teaching Leave Travel Concession facility as per the rules of Indian Government

Medical reimbursements as per the rules of Indian Government

Leave Facility (Earned Leave, Casual Leave, Child Care Leave etc.)

Internal festival advance

Children education allowance

Provisions of Loans on Provident Fund as per government rules

Assistance to avail loans from banks

Free health check-up’s on time to time basis

Annual Gathering of staff members from Pilar Educational Complex for

Christmas

Annual staff picnic

Staff Fellowships Meal per semester

Wi-Fi Campus-Free Internet Access

Participation of the staff in various faculty wise sports


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Students Provision of Scholarship (Government, Non-Government), Student

financial aid

Payment of fees through instalments/accepting only a part of the fees in

case of financial difficult faced by the student.

Remedial classes

Training for competitive exams

Water cooler facility available for drinking purpose

Common-room for female students

Counselling services

Medical assistance through doctors around the vicinity of the college

Free of cost internet access

Availability of First Aid Box

Facility of Earn While You Learn

Internship programmes

Availability of book bank facility for students

Additional library cards provided for scholar students, SC/ST and OBC

students

Appreciation awards for students in academics, sports and extra-circular

activities

Collaborations from neighbouring banks to open new Saving Bank

Accounts with zero balance

6.5 Total corpus fund generated:

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been

done?

Yes

No

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic No Goa University No --

Administrative Yes Goa Government Yes^ Management

^ For Accounts Section only

6.8. Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination

Reforms?

Since the college is affiliated to the Goa University, the reforms introduced by the Goa

University are initiated in the college. The Examination Reforms are introduced by the Goa

University are:

Semester Pattern with Internal (ISA) and External (SEE) Evaluation

Additional marks given to students for participation in NSS/NCC/Sports activities

Grace marks given in case of a shortfall for passing a paper/division.

Provision of repeat/supplementary exams for back log students

Declaration of result date notified in the leading newspapers

Results declared on Goa University website and on the leading newspapers

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the

affiliated/constituent colleges?

Not Applicable

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

The college has fixed 26th January date for the annual meet of the ex-students every year

and it is celebrated with a get together function.

The members of the alumni participate in various functions of the college and come as

jury for the events, guest lectures, and as chief guest for functions.

The Alumni sponsors/contributes to the financial aid of students.

The ex-students have also contributed for endowment prizes.

The ex-students sponsor prizes and trophies for felicitating meritorious students.

On various occasions, the ex-students share their experience with the students.

The alumni association supplements or provides donations for various

events/programme.

The members of the association and other ex-students take initiative to provide

information of job opportunities available for the current students.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Parent Teacher meeting is held per each semester. In the meeting, various matters

pertaining to the college such as attendance, academics, facilities etc. are discussed.

Issues/Suggestions have been verbally communicated by the parents and are considered

by the association and scrutinized by the higher authorities and accordingly initiated.

SMS facility also helps the parents in close contact with the college informing of the

various activities taking place in the college.

The parents also participate in open day and in many events organised by the college

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6.13 Development programmes for support staff

Computer training given to support staff.

Training given to certain support staff to handle equipment such as Xerox, cyclostyle,

sound system, generator etc. by senior staff.

Annual staff fellowship programmes held at each semester of the academic year and

achievements of staff members are felicitated.

Annual Staff picnic conducted every year.

Faculty development programme conducted for staff.

Financial Support is given to acquire specific skill useful for the college.

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

Use of CFL/LED bulbs for energy conservation.

The college has instituted ‘Best Civic Sense class Award’ every semester that is based on

the criteria of switching off all lights, fans and keeping the classroom clean.

Segregation of dry and wet waste

Dustbins placed at various places including classrooms, staffrooms, office, laboratories

etc.

Paper recycling is done in the form of paper shredding which is then given to paper scrap

dealers. The paper collection is assisted with the help of the NSS unit.

E-waste given to dealers who deal with collection and recycling of e-waste materials.

Planting of plants and sapling of various trees around the college and proper maintenance

of the same.

Availability of water cooler facility for drinking purpose for students and staff to avoid

the usage plastic bottled water.

Vermi-composting unit for treating bio-degradable waste

Collection of plastic bottles, milk packet from various localities by the NSS unit of the

college and sent for recycling.

Encourage minimum use of plastic- plastic cups replaced with porcelain cups, plastic

files replaced by thick paper files etc.

Campus cleaning organised twice in each semester by NSS unit of the college

Awareness campaigns organised to sensitize on environment

2nd October cleaning drive campaign organised. Rooms, lobbies, laboratories, campus

cleaning are carried out by the staff and students on this day.

Minimum use of AC (only in computer laboratories) helps in reducing the carbon

emissions.

Switching of electric gadgets when not in use toward energy conservation.


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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact

on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

Out Reach Programme:

Social responsibility towards the community

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

Social Responsibility

The college collaborated with MARG (Movement for Amity towards road accidents in

Goa) to form the Citizenship and Civic Sense club ‘Ravindra Kelekar Civic Club’ on 25th

August 2015 with 30 students enrolling in the club. Student members of the club

conducted a survey on road safety especially for drivers, riders and pedestrians at the

Pilar four cross junction. A report was prepared and given to the authorities; and the

college was assured that precautionary measures to avoid accidents at the junction will be

taken in the soon.

As part of the health extension initiative to neighbourhood, two trained nurses have been

engaged (with management initiative) to visit the elderly and needy people from in and

around the college on every Monday and Tuesday to check for Hypertensive or Diabetic

problems.

Under environment-friendly activity of discouraging use of plastic bags for shopping

etc. the students of the NSS Unit were engaged in creative cloth bags making

activity-making bags out of used cloth pieces. Nearly 200 volunteers participated in

the activity. Under this activity an awareness campaign was also launched by the

volunteers to educate the local neighbourhood regarding the hazards of using plastic bags

in particular and the impact of plastics in general on the environment. A special pledge

was taken by the volunteers to use these cloth bags. More than 3000 cloth bags were

made under this activity.

Under Swach Bharat campaign, the volunteers of the NSS Unit under took paper

shredding activity- collecting all the used paper from the college as well as from their

houses and the locality. After the collection, the paper was then shredded in the college

shredding machine and sent for recycling. This environment-friendly activity was a

major success. More than 80 kgs of paper was collected and sent for recycling.

The NSS Unit Volunteers collected old newspapers from the college as well as from their


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houses and the locality to make Paper Bags using old newspapers. These were then

distributed in the neighbouring villages to pharmacies and general stores. Under this

activity more than 9000 paper bags were made and distributed.

Under Swach Bharat campaign, the Unit also undertook a plastic bottle collection drive.

More than 70,000 plastic bottles were collected. Apart from this activity students also

collected waste plastic of around 160 kg. Collected waste was then sent for recycling.

In a bid to update the electoral role, the NSS Unit of the College in association with the

Election Commission of India (Zonal Office), identified students who have completed 18

years of age and these were then guided in the process of registering their names in the

electoral roll. The Unit went a step ahead and conducted a survey in and around the

volunteers’ residential houses, they identified youth who have not registered their names

and these were assisted. The Unit submitted more than 100 forms to the election

commission of several constituencies. Mr. Jayesh A. Raut, NSS Programme Officer of

the college was also appointed as the nodal officer of 14th St. Andre constituency. This

project is a continuous project and the college will collaborate with the election

commission authorities on a regular basis.

Street plays were conducted in and around St. Andre constituency where the college is

situated and across Goa. This unique medium has been effectively used to create

awareness and sensitize citizens on various socio-politico-economic issues affecting the

state/local community/nation; as well as to build values including national values. The

Street Plays based on different themes are given below:

Good values in youth (12/09/15)

Swachh Bharat (14thDec, 23rd Jan, 1st,5th,6th, 8th, 18th, 24th Feb., 1st March)

Consumer rights (28/01/2016)

Spirit of Nationalism (26/01/2016)

Corruption (11/03/2016)

Role of youth in democracy (09/01/2016)

Communal Harmony (07/02/2016)

Reservation (05/12/2016)

On the Mhadei River Dispute (11/12/2016)

Anti-smoking (29/01/2016)

Special Status for Goa (05/03/2016).

NSS unit actively conducted EPIC card and Senior citizen card filling activities, more

than 140 people were assisted by the volunteers in indentifying, filling up of forms and

submission.

Red Ribbon Club of the institution is actively working in the field of AIDS awareness.

The club in collaboration with the college NSS unit conducted a street play on AIDS

awareness and prevention. The street play was conducted in and around Pilar and in St.


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Andre constituency. The street play performance was also held in the college campus to

create awareness amongst the students. They also organized a special AIDS awareness

dance performance. The performances of this dance were held at several places in the

constituency.

The NSS unit of the college held a voluntary blood donation camp on 15th March 2016 in

the college campus. More than 130 students volunteered for blood donation, out of which

84 students could donate blood. The activity is used as extension activity enabling use of

blood donation cards also for the local community, friends and neighbours and those in

need of blood in emergency.



their neighbourhood.

As part of creating computer awareness among the community especially senior citizens,

the BCA Dept. of the College along with Our Lady of Desterro Church, Vasco da Gama,

successfully conducted a month's course titled: 'Foundation Course in Computer

Awareness' from July to August 2015 at Desterro, Vasco da Gama. Twenty people of

different age groups from the area participated and successfully completed the course.

Adaption of new methods to teaching learning process:

Various provisions to enhance the teaching learning process:

Equipping the teachers with (laptops, internet connectivity, interactive boards) and

creating necessary infrastructure such as multimedia classrooms, e-resources etc.

The use of web resources for supplementing classroom study, assignments, evaluation etc.

Programs for advanced and slow learners.

Appreciation day:

Appreciation awards for students who bring laurels to the institution in the area of academics,

sports and extra-circular activities.

Prayer Service:

Daily Prayer service for students has been introduced through public address system. 5 minutes

during the first lecture is set aside for prayer which is conducted by the students along with

mentor teacher. In addition, weekly two days are set aside for staff prayer for which a staff

member is assigned to organise and conduct the prayer. It has been a tradition in the college to

start any event with a prayer service. The college emphasizes on promoting communal harmony

and a healthy and conducive environment. Inter-faith dialogue and events are encouraged.

Earn while you learn:

The college provides employment to deserving needy students. The students work after their


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lectures in library and IGNOU study centre Pilar. Some are working in International Centre, Dona

Paula.

Keeping students abreast with the current news:

The local newspaper The Goan, is provided in each classroom and the teachers discuss the reports

in their respective subjects and it related areas. In addition, the library subscribes to 12 local

newspapers and national newspapers.

Peer Teaching:

Peer teaching is conducted through fast learners, where one student explains the given topic to the

other students. This helps in building teaching skills for the student and the ease in learning for the

other students.

Monthly Bulletin:

Since 2007, the college publishes a monthly bulletin called “Happenings”. It reflects and reports

on the various activities, events, students and staff achievements, student and staff participations,

write-ups on certain issues, experiences etc. It is circulated among the staff, students and other

stakeholders through email.

Library Bulletin:

The library bulletin “Full Circle” publishes the various activities and events which are conducted

by the Department of Library and Information Science.

Faculty development programmes:

The college conducts faculty development programmes for teaching and non teaching staff.

Mentoring:

Each first year class is assigned two faculty members who act as class mentors and remain with

the students of the same class till they graduate.

Inculcating saving habits:

The neighbouring banks encourage the students to open savings account in the bank with zero

balance. On 15th September 2015, the Outreach Committee in collaboration with MARG

organized a session on the need for savings habit and financial independence for the students and

members of the citizenship and civic club. The importance of savings, banking practices, and also

asserted the need for students to take charge of their finances from a young age itself.


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

beginning of the year.

Plan of Action Action Taken

Use of digital display board for healthy

practice.

Used to impart thought for the day

Greetings/Condolences messages etc

Provision of a more secured environment


New security agency appointed from

2015-16.

Installation of CCTV and surveillance

devices comprising of 15 cameras at

prominent locations and 01 LCD display

unit in the Principal’s cabin.

New wearable identity cards introduced


Upgrading environmental practices and

waste management systems.

Proposal made to Rotary Club, Margao

for sponsorship of incinerator for girl’s

common room for non-biodegradable

waste. To be installed in next academic

year.

Proposal made to management for pre-

manufactured compost bins for

biodegradable waste to be installed in

next academic year.

Measure to ensure effective

decomposition of biodegradable waste

and use as manure for plants in the

campus.

Segregation of waste implemented- for

dry, wet and recyclable waste.

Best class in civic sense prize installed

to ensure effective waste disposal and

creating civic sense among students and

staff. Resources generated from

recyclable waste used for student

welfare.

A team comprising of four members

formed to undertake preliminary green

auditing and to recommend future course

of action.

Conducting neighbourhood outreach

programmes in health, welfare etc.

24 members from local area enrolled in

senior citizen scheme enabling availing of

Government benefits/concessions.


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Assisted in issue of Election cards to 84

members from local area.

Medical outreach programme involving

Weekly Free Medical Check-Ups

through two trained Nurses conducted

for senior citizen in neighbourhood.

Facility extended to 23 members from

local area.

Publicizing and coordinating government

benefits/schemes for weaker sections

Use of various media for disseminating

information, and offering of facilitation

service has enabled deserving students to

benefit from various schemes.

Coordinating staff welfare initiatives with

Principal/Management.

01 staff sponsored for child education

allowance.

08 staff members sponsored for

concessional finance.

02 staff members provided medical

reimbursement.

03 staff members provided Leave Travel

Concession facility.

04 women faculty given Child Care

Leave.

01 faculty member given extra-ordinary

leave for two years.

01 application forwarded for F.I.P in

commerce department.

Upgrading and renovation of Staff

Refectory. Will in addition to offering a

place for refreshment and celebration of

staff Birthdays/functions also be used as

learning enhancement resource for

interactions, short sessions, meetings etc.

Extending use of Public Address System

for daily prayer for students.

Prayer service for students conducted for

5 minutes during the first lecture by the

students and mentor teacher through

public address system.

Engaging professional counsellor for

students.

A professional counsellor has been

appointed for three days a week.

Initiate setting up of a Centre actively

promoting neighbourhood and community

outreach and industry interface.

C.R.E.S.T- Centre for Research &

Excellence between Society &

Technology setup with management

initiative on August 12, 2015 with this

aim.


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Holding Annual Appreciation Day. Appreciation awards held for students

who bring laurels to the institution in the

area of academics, sports and extra-

circular activities.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

Prayer Service:

Objective:

To build religious tolerance.

To respect the other religions and its belief.

To build a healthy relationship among staff and students.

- Weekly two days are set aside for staff prayer for which a staff member is assigned to

organise and conduct the prayer. The staff member has the flexibility in designing the

execution of prayer service- it includes a moral value (wherein the reflection is represented

with the help of stories, poems, audio pieces etc.). Prayer for staff birthday is also done

followed by birthday song, wishing etc.

- Daily Prayer is also conducted for students in class for 5 minutes during the first lecture

through public address system. Staff join these prayers in classroom/staffroom/work places.

- It is a hallmark of our college to begin every event with a prayer service. For the prayer

services, quotations/reading is taken from different religious books, audio visual

presentations which reflect a message of a theme.

- Value education and Inter-faith cell conducts various competitions, field trips, talks etc.

which promotes communal harmony.

Appreciation Awards:

Objective:

To boost the morale of students for their hard work.

To encourage the students to continue in participating in various activities.

Every year, the college has marked a day called as “Appreciation Day”, preferably conducted

on 14th February. The students are awarded for their outstanding performance and participation

at various inter-collegiate, state, national and international level event in co-circular and extra

circular events (Sports, NCC, NSS, Cultural Events etc.)


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7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

The college takes special initiatives to create and promote environmental consciousness among

the staff, students and community through the following:

Plantation drive carried out in and around the campus

Talks, workshop, awareness drives through street plays, screening of movies,

documentaries etc.

Nature walks, trekking, field trips to spice plantations/farms by NSS, NCC and

Environment Club

Anti-plastic campaign, Campus and Community cleaning, Paper Shredding.

Clean up drive as part of Gandhi Jayanti activities.

Vermi-composting unit to manage bio-degradable waste

Celebrating the World Environment Day

Inculcating the sense of saving energy thought the Civic Sense Award

A compulsory paper “Environmental Studies” in First Year for all streams have helped

in sensitizing the students on various environmental issues and also its importance in

protecting it.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was

conducted?

Yes

No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

Students have participated and also have won in various academic, sports, cultural

activities at State and National level events.

Students successfully completed various short term courses/ skill based course etc and

contributed to community outreach.

Minor renovation works for classrooms, computer laboratories etc. were carried.

Students have taken initiatives to organise and have successfully managed programmes

in the college such as Impetus, exhibitions etc.

Good consistent results in all streams.

8. Plans of institution for next year

To install incinerator in girls common room.

Begin work on new Canteen, separate hall.

To install solar energy panels.

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To introduce additional certificate courses to provide additional skills to the students.

To prepare for NAAC visit for Accreditation Cycle II.

To make stronger the Career Guidance and Placement Cell by developing more linkages

with industries/organisations to hold campus recruitments and also have more training

sessions for students to enhance their skills for employability.

To continue to train and guide the students for entrance and competitive examinations.

To strengthen the extension cell to hold more community outreach programmes.

To encourage the faculty to pursue and complete their Ph.D.

To encourage faculty and students to participate/present papers at

International/National/State seminars/conferences.

To encourage the faculty to use innovative teaching methods.

To organize a National Level Conference.

To invite experts to interact with students and share their experiences.

To apply for a minor/major research project of the UGC.

To continue with the upgradation of the infrastructure.

To continue in conducting the credit based, certification and certificate courses.

Name Dr Mario J D’Souza

Name Dr. Fredrick Rodrigues sfx

_______________________________

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Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC


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Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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Annexure II

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2015-2016

Sr. No. Department/

Committee Date Activity

1. IQAC 13 June Orientation of New Teachers

2. 15 June Semester Begins

Orientation to all classes

3. IQAC 16 June Inauguration of PA System & Daily Prayer Service for

Students

4. English 17-19 June Communicative English Training Programme – M/s

Swastika Khosla, Ludhiana

5. History 18 June Wall Paper on “Goa Revolution Day”

6. IQAC 20 June Distribution of New ID Cards for Students & Staff

7. 21 June International Day of Yoga

8. Sociology 24 June Kopel Making Competition

9. NCC, NSS Orientation to NCC/NSS

10. 26 June International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit

Trafficking – in association with Narcotics Control

Bureau, Goa, Human Touch and Positive People –

Awareness programme for public – Flash Mob

11. IQAC/History

Department

1 July Orientation of Project Students BA

12. 2 July 76 th Reorganisation day of the Society of Pilar - Holiday

13. BCA 4 July Project Work Orientation for TYBCA

14. Information

Technology

7 July Digital India Week: Interclass Video Making Competition

15. BCA 7 July Digital India Week: Interclass PowerPoint Presentation

Competition

16. History 7 July Field Trip for SYBA History students - caves at Rivona

and Sanguem

17. IQAC 8 July Fresher’s Day

18. Commerce Dept 8-9 July Guest Lectures

19. 10 July Prayer service on the theme, ‘United we march, towards

our goal with hope and vision’. and Fresher’s Day

Programme

20. Economics 11 July World Population Day

21. Value Education 11 July Value Education Class (2nd Lecture) – 9.05 a.m

22. Library 14th July Information literary workshop – using of Inflibnet at 12.25

to 1.45 noon.

23. Commerce 15 July World Youth Skills Day

24. IQAC/Student Council 15 July Orientation of International Students

25. Konkani Department 18 July Guest Lecture

26. BA/BCOM/BCA 20-24 July First ISA (Theory)

27. Konkani Department 21 July Field Visit

28. Physical Education 25 July Inter-Collegiate Cross Country Race

29. IQAC 27-28 July Seminar on “College Autonomy” by Dr Fr Xavier

Alphonse, Chennai.


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30. Political Science 29 July Visit to the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Library

31. BA/BCOM/BCA 29-31 July Remedial Classes

32. 30 July Staff meeting at 1.10 noon

33. English 30 July Interclass Essay Competition for Second Year students

34. Commerce 31 July Inauguration of Commerce Association/Inter-collegiate

Quiz Competition

35. Student Council 01 Aug Student Council Elections

36. Konkani Department 01 Aug Guest Lecture

37. IQAC/Commerce 03 August Project Orientation for TYBCom

38. Student Council 04 August Inauguration of Student Council

Friendship Day Celebrations

39. Political Science 07 August Field Trip

40. IQAC/CREST 11 August Inauguration of Digital Display Board

41. Political Science 11 August Poster Competition on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

42. CREST 12 August Inauguration of Crest / Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Conference

43. NSS 12 August International Youth Day

44. Library 12-14 August Book Exhibition

45. English 12 August Interclass Elocution Competition for First Year students

46. Value Education

14 August Value education class at 9.50 a.m

47. Economics Department 14 August Essay Competition on Indian Economy

48. Alumni

15 August Independence Day

Felicitation of Meritorious Students of A.Y. 2014-2015

49. History 15 August Inter-class Competitions:

Quiz on “Freedom Struggle”

Portrait Competition using Natural Material

Field Trip to Historical Places of Goa

50. BA/BCOM/BCA 17-22 August Second ISA (Theory), First ISA (Practical)

51. Library 17-29 August Orientation on e-Resources for Teachers and Students

52. BCA 22 August Guest Lecture on Software Testing

53. Civic Sense Club 25 August Road Safety Activity with MARG

54. PTA 26-28 August PTA meet

55. Commerce 29 August Inter Class Model Making competition

56. 29 August Staff meeting at 1.10 noon

57. BA/BCOM/BCA 28-29 August Remedial Classes

58. Commerce 4 September Inter-Collegiate Elocution Competition

59. Student’s Council 5 September Teacher’s Day

60. English, Konkani and

Hindi

8 September International Literacy Day

61. Commerce Dept 8 September Guest Lecture

62. NSS 12 September

onwards

Street Play Awareness Programme on Social Issues

63. Commerce Dept 13 September Guest LEcture

64. Hindi Department 12 September Beti Bachao Beti Padhao - Event

65. NCC 12 – 21

September

Pre-Nausainik Camp, Udupi

66. Extension Cell 15 September Guest Lecture on Savings Habit


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67. CREST 15 September Ground Zero 2015

68. 17 September Ganesh Charuthi Holidays #

69. BCA 19-21

September

Computer Hardware Course

70. BA/Bcom/BCA 21 – 24

September

Third ISA exam (theory), second ISA (practical)

71. Value Education 24 september Value Education Class at 10.35 a.m

72. 25 September Bakri Id - Holiday*

73. Economics 27 September World Tourism Day

74. BA/BCOM/BCA 28-30

September

Remedial Classes

75. IT Department 28 September Field Trip

76. Gandhian Studies 2 October Gandhi Jayanti Birthday

International day of Non-Violence

77. 5 October End Semester Exam Commences

78. IQAC 26 October Research Workshop

79. CREST 13 November Anger Management Session for Youth

80. CREST 16-18 Nov Digital Story Telling

81. Dec 01

82. Staff meeting Dec 02 1.00 noon

83. St Francis Xavier Feast Dec 03 Holiday

84. Sunday Dec 04

85. Aids Awareness –

Value education class –

Celebrating World Aids

Day

Dec 05 Sociology dept and RRC in association with Human

Touch

86. Dec 06

87. Library Dec 07-12 Knowledge Bazzar

88. Political Science Dec 08 Interactive Sessions/Guest Lecture

89. Health check for the

Students

Dec 9-10 Physical Education

90. Political Science

Department

Dec 10 Human Rights Day Celebrations

91. Creativision Dec 9-12 CREST – Host Dr Muriel

92. Human Rights Day Dec 10 Political Science Dept

93. Sociology Department Dec 16 Field Trip

94. Goa Liberation Day – Dec 19 NSS and NCC


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Flag Hoisting at 8.30

95. Political Science Dec 19 Quiz Contest on Liberation

96. Human Solidarity Day

– Visit to old age

homes, Destitute

Homes, Challenged

persons etc.

Departments could plan

to visit one such home.

Dec 20

97. Declaration of Results Dec 21

98. Fun days Dec 21-23 Students Council

99. PTA Meeting Jan 07

100. Konkani Department Jan 09 Kala Sadhak

101. Jan 13 First ISA

102. Student Council /

College

Jan 19 Impetus

103. Student Council /

College

Jan 20 Impetus

104. Hindi Department Jan 21 Inter-Class Kavya Pathan Workshop

105. Alumni Association Jan 23 Re-union Day

106. Student Council Jan 25 Inter-Class Folk Dance and Switch Gender Competition

107. NSS Jan 26 Republic Day

108. Economics Department Jan 28 Field Trip

109. Commerce Dept Jan 31 Seminar on GST

110. Women Development

Cell

Feb 01 Lecture on Health & Hygiene for Women

111. World Cancer Day Feb 04 Women Development Committee – M/s Anneliese

112. Management day in

association with Goa

Management

Association

Feb 08 Commerce Dept

113. CREST Feb 11 National Wellness Entrepreneurship Workshop (Okdaam)

on Occasion of World Sick Day

114. Konkani Department Feb 12 Guest Lecture

115. IQAC Feb 12 Faculty Development Programme


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116. IQAC Feb 14 Appreciation Day

117. Feb 15 Second ISA

118. Mother Language Day Feb 21 Konkani Dept

119. NSS / GMC Feb 26 First Responder Programme

120. Political Science Feb 27 Panel Discussion

121. Commerce Dept Feb 28 Digital Marketing Workshop – IIM Culcutta

122. Economics Department Feb 29 Screening of Budget and Interactive Session

123. Skill Development

Certificate Course –

Debt Recovery Officer /

Mutual Funds

Mar 01 Commerce Department

124. World wildlife Day Mar 03 Environment Cell – Dr Anthony Rodrigues

125. IT Department Mar 03 Field Trip

126. Sociology Depatment March 08 Guest Lecture / Women’s Day Celebartion

127. Commerce Dept Mar 09 Budget Analysis workshop

128. Women Cell Mar 12 Flower & Jewellery Making Workshop –

129. NSS Mar 15 Blood Donation Camp / Guest Lecture

130. Sunday Mar 19

131. World Poetry Day Mar 21 English, Hindi and Konkani Depts

132. April 1-15

May

Semester End Exams

133. BCA May 8-13 Computer Maintenance & Repair Course

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