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SESHADRIPURAM COLLEGE

BANGALORE – 560020

Always Aiming High

AQAR – 2016-17

# 27, Nagappa Street, Seshadripuram, BANGALORE – 560 020, KARNATAKA, INDIA

www.spmcollege.ac.in

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC 2016-17

http://www.spmcollege.ac.in/

Seshadripuram College Page 1

PART – A

1. Details of the institution:

1.1. Name of the Institution SESHADRIPURAM COLLEGE

1.2. Address Line 1 # 27, NAGAPPA STREET

Address Line 2 SESHADRIPURAM

City/Town BANGALORE

State KARNATAKA

Pin Code 560020

Institutional e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos. 080 – 2295 5354

Name of the Head of the Institution DR. ANURADHA ROY

Telephone No. with STD Code 080 – 22955354

Mobile 8105777550

Name of the IQAC Co-Ordinator PROF. N.S. SATISH

Mobile: 9343835848

IQAC e-mail address [email protected]

1.3. NAAC Track ID KACOGN11924 OR

1.4. NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date ----

1.5. Website address www.spmcollege.ac.in

Web-link of the AQAR http://www.spmcollege.ac.in/iqac.shtml

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.spmcollege.ac.in/iqac.shtml


1.6. Accreditation Details

Sl. No.

Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B++ 83.25 2004 2009 (5Years)

2 2nd Cycle A 3.02 2011 2016(5Years)

3 3rd Cycle A 3.10 2017 2022(5Years)

4 4th Cycle --- --- --- ---

1.7. Date of establishment of IQAC 10/01/2005

1.8. AQAR for the year 2016 - 17

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

NA

1.10. Institutional Status

University State - Central - Deemed - Private -

Affiliated College Yes No -

Constituent College Yes - No

Autonomous College of UGC Yes - No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes - No

Type of Institution Co – education Men - Women -

Urban Rural - Tribal -

Financial Status Grant – in – aid and Self-Financing UGC 2(f) UGC 12B


1.11. Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts - Science Commerce Law -

PEI (Phys/Edu) - TEI (Edu) - Engineering - Health Science -

Management Others (Specify) -

1.12. Name of Affiliating University BANGALORE UNIVERSITY

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University --

University with Potential for Excellence -- UGC-CPE --

DST Star Scheme -- UGC-CE --

UGC-Special Assistance Programme -- DST-FIST --

UGC-Innovative PG programmes -- Any other (Specify) --

UGC-COP Programme

--

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1. No. of Teachers 12

2.2. No. of Administrative/Technical staff 01

2.3. No. of students 02

2.4. No. of Management representatives 01

2.5. No. of Alumni 01

2.6. No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives

01

2.7. No. of Employers/ Industrialists -

2.8. No. of other External Experts -

2.9. Total No. of members 18

2.10. No. of IQAC meetings held 23


2.11. No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 18 Faculty 06

Non-Teaching Staff and Students 06 Alumni 04 Others 02

2.12. Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No -

If yes, mention the amount 3 Lakh

(12th Plan)

2.13. Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. - - International -- National 01 State - - Institution Level --

(ii.) Themes Developments of Indian Thought upon to Modern Times

2.14. Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

Preparation of Self Study Report for 3rd Cycle Accreditation. Orientation programmes for newly joined faculty and students.

Initiatives towards Certified Programmes/Courses in association with industry

partners.

Promoting Entrepreneurship among the students in sustained manner.

Conducting National Seminar in association with Indian Council of Philosophical

Research, New Delhi.

Initiating and Coordinating International Seminar by Hindi Department and State

Seminar by Kannada Sangha.

Outreach Programme for community through Samhita-Community Engagement Cell.

Promoting Environment Awareness through Mega E- Waste Awareness programme

Recyclathon.

Strengthening the comprehensive feedback mechanism.

Preparing for NAAC Peer Team Visit.


2.15. Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome 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*

Plan of Action Achievements

Organizing National / International conferences, seminars, workshops.

IQAC organized a National Seminar on ‘Developments of Indian Thought upon to Modern Times’ in association with ICPR, New Delhi.

International Conference organised by Department of Hindi.

National Seminar on Sports and Health. State Level Seminar ‘Agnatha Vachanakarara

Samajika Chintane’ from Kannada Sangha. Workshop on Supply chain management

(University of Central Oklahama, USA) Workshop on Digital Electronics Workshop on Micro Processors Workshops on Direct Taxation for Assessment

year 2016-17 for PG and UG Students. Theatre Workshop conducted by Department of

English.

Offering value addition Certified Course/ Programme through Pragati- Cell for Professional Development.

Google Certified Course in Digital Marketing. Certified Programme in Microsoft Office

Specialist. Tally Certified Programme. Certificate Course A-Z of stock markets in online

trading with practical trading in operating Demat Accounts.

Training and certificate course in Portfolio Management.

Training and certificate course in Equity Markets.

Add on course -Server side scripting using PHP for BCA Students.

Spoken Sanskrit Course. English Communication Course with Language

Lab.

Global Education Programmes for Students and faculty

Special Lectures by faculty from Partner Universities in UK and USA: Conflict in Workplace. Education and Research in Business

Discipline in American Universities. Employability Skills for the 21st Century. Interaction on establishing Bangalore

Chapter of IOP Opportunities for student and faculty

mobility. Two Week Taster Programme in Productivity

and Innovation at the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education UK.

Encouraging research frame of mind among students and faculty.

Organized National Level Student Research conference on ‘Higher Education- Student Perspectives’.

Published multi-disciplinary Research E-Journal- Anveshana.


Strengthen Community engagement initiatives through Samhita

Post Demonetization Digital Literacy Campaign. E-Waste awareness campaign. Waste Management programmes. Awareness regarding voluntary Blood Donation.

To Promote Entrepreneurship among students

Two day workshop organized on ‘Entrepreneurial Leadership and Exploration of Opportunities’.

Panel discussion on Entrepreneurship. Interactive session on how to develop innovative

Ideas for business. Yuva Mela conducted to encourage students to

explore business capacities.

Promoting women empowerment Self Defense training for girl students. Gender sensitization workshops for boys and

girls. * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.(ANNEXURE -1)

2.16. Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No -

Management Syndicate - Any other body -

Management has provided funds and support for all programmes promoting over-all

quality improvement of the institution


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

PG 03 -- 03

UG 03 -- 03

Certificate 09 09 09

Others - -- - -

Total

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

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

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of Programmmes

Semester 06

Trimester -

Annual -

1.3. Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects)

Alumni Parents Employers - Students

Mode of Feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI) -

* Feedback from students is conducted annually, Format is enclosed in annexure 2

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

The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, and does not have any scope for revision or update of regulation or syllabi on its own.

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

r -No-


Criterion – II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1. Total No. of permanent faculty

Aided

Management*

Total Assistant

Professors Associate

Professors Professors Others

04 00 04 -- ---

Total Lecturer Senior

Lecturer

Assistant

Professors Professors others

UG 59 29 11 09 05 05

PG 02 -- 00 01 01 --

* Designations given by the Management based on Tenure.

2.2. No. of permanent faculty with

Ph.D. Aided

03

Management 02

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

Assistant Professor

s

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

- - - - - - 05 Nil 05 Nil

2.4. No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty * Post Graduation Center faculties

-- 16 --

2.5. Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended Seminars/ Workshops 05 35 91 Presented papers 09 06 04 Resource Persons 01 25 36

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

Use of advanced Cloud based campus management information system DIGITA CAMPUS to upload lesson plans, monitor curriculum delivery, and generate faculty utilization report.

Bridge courses for non-Commerce BBM students and non-Computer science BCA students.

Increasing use of ICT in curriculum delivery. Online student feedback mechanism through DigitaCampus. Promoting student centric learning through curriculum oriented poster

presentations, student seminars. Systematic curriculum deployment across multiple sections through subject

coordinators. Creating an institutional BOE for scrutiny of question papers for internal

assessment examinations. Improving the Mentorship system- mentors’ manual with records of student

progression across six semesters. Organizing study tour to Mumbai - RBI, Stock Exchange and Indian Express Press(

B.Com. , BBM and BCA students).

2.7. Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 190 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 entire process of university examination & evaluation is governed by the Bangalore University.

2.9. No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring / revision / syllabus development as member of Board of Study / Faculty / Curriculum Development workshop

03 -- -

2.10. Average percentage of attendance of students 75%

2.11. Course / Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the

Programme

Total no.

of

students

appeared

Division

I % II % III % Total

Pass %

B.Com – 1stSem 597 431 16 -- 77.07 B.Com – 2ndSem 590 485 17 1 85.25 B.Com – 3rdSem 597 451 11 1 77.55 B.Com – 4thSem 523 442 10 1 86.61 B.Com – 5thSem 524 463 12 -- 90.64 B.Com – 6thSem 524 470 01 -- 90.40 BBA - 1st Sem 122 56 02 -- 47.54 BBA- 2nd Sem 134 44 13 1 45.31 BBA- 3rd Sem 132 44 08 -- 39.39 BBA - 4th Sem 132 67 07 -- 68.51 BBM - 5th Sem 79 37 03 -- 50.63 BBM - 6th Sem 79 67 -- -- 85.89 BCA - 1st Sem 118 61 05 -- 57.89

BCA - 2nd Sem 118 54 06 -- 59.40 BCA - 3rd Sem 111 57 08 -- 58.55 BCA- 4th Sem 108 49 04 -- 50.00 BCA- 5th Sem 57 43 01 -- 77.19 BCA - 6th Sem 57 42 -- -- 76.36

M.Com - 1st Sem 47 47 -- -- 100

M.Com - 2nd Sem 46 43 02 -- 100

M.Com - 3rd Sem 46 43 01 -- 100

M.Com - 4th Sem 48 47 -- -- 100 2.12. How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :

Brainstorming sessions on improving teaching-learning process and understanding the multiple roles of a teacher in an educational institution.

Providing a framework for unitized lesson plan, curriculum delivery and evaluation.

Planning and implementing infrastructural facilities including improved ambience in classrooms through new furniture and renovation, better internet connectivity and increased facilities for ICT-enabled teaching-learning.

Motivating increasing use of e-resources among staff and students through INFLIBNET and MOOC.


• Undertaking periodic review of strengths and weaknesses in the teaching-learning process along with review of the academic performance after Internal Assessment Examinations and announcement of university Examination result.

Planning bridge classes and remedial classes to help students who require special assistance to cope with the curriculum.

Conducting student feedback on faculty online through Digita Campus, analyzing the assessment generated, sharing with the faculty and discussing improvement areas and strategies.

Promoting continuous professional development of faculty through seminars, conferences and workshops.

Conducting workshops and lectures to expose faculty to recent developments in pedagogical practices and use of ICT and motivating them to adopt innovative measures in their teaching practice

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 (conducted by Institution) 05 Faculty exchange programme -- Staff training conducted by the university -- Staff training conducted by other institutions --

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.(conducted by Institution)

21

Others( FDP conducted by Institution) 06

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

Aided- 01

Management -19

- - 01

Technical Staff 02 - - -


Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

Encouraging faculty members to apply for UGC –sponsored Minor Research projects. Organizing Research Day to encourage students to present minor research projects in the form

of posters. Motivating faculty to present research papers at National and International conferences.

Motivating faculty to apply for research projects under SET funding.

Motivating faculty to publish research articles in journals/ academic publications.

Exposing faculty to new areas of research through guest lectures. Promoting use of E-recourses through INFLIBNET.

3.2. Details regarding major projects

Completed On-going Sanctioned Submitted

Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs

3.3. Details regarding minor projects

Completed On-going Sanctioned Submitted

Number 02

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3,80,000-00

3.4. Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 06 NIL NIL

Non-Peer Review Journals NIL NIL NIL

e-Journals 03 05 01

Conference proceedings 01 NIL NIL

3.5. Details on Impact factor of publications: NIL

Range - Average - h-index 01 Nos. in SCOPUS -

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

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the funding Agency

Total grant sanctioned

Received

Major projects ---- ---- ---- ----

Minor Projects ---- ---- ---- ----

Interdisciplinary Projects ---- ---- ---- ----

Industry sponsored ---- ---- ---- ----

Projects sponsored by the University/ College

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

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)

1year SET

management 5000-00 5000-00

Any other(Specify) ---- ---- ---- ----

Total 1year 01 5000-00 5000-00

NIL


3.7. No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 30 Chapters in Edited Books 01

ii) Without ISBN No. 31

3.8. No. of University Departments receiving funds from : NA

UGC-SAP - CAS - DST-FIST -

DPE - DBT Scheme/fund -

3.9. For colleges: Autonomous - CPE - DBT Star Scheme -

INSPIRE - CE - Any other(Specify) -

3.10. Revenue generated through consultancy NIL

3.11. No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University College

Number 01 02 01 --- ---

Sponsoring Agency --- 01 -- --- ---

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

36

3.13. No. of collaborations International - National 02 Any other 03

3.14. No. of linkages created during this year 04

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

From funding agency --- From Management of College SET

Rs 5,00,000/-

Total Rs 5,00,000/-

3.16. No. of patents received this year :NOT APPLICABLE

Type of Patent Number

National

Applied -

Granted -

National

Applied -

Granted -

National

Applied -

Granted -


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

Total International National State University Dist College

- - - - - - -

3.18. No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 01

and students registered under them 03

3.19. No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution -

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

JRF - SRF - Project Fellows - Any other -

3.21. No. of students Participated in NSS events: 210

University Level 60 State Level 200

National Level -- International Level --

3.22. No. of students Participated in NCC events: 160

University Level 80 State Level 02

National Level 02 International Level --

3.23. No. of Awards won in NSS: -

University Level - State Level --

National Level - International Level -

3.24. No. of Awards won in NCC: 03

University Level -- State Level 01

National Level 02 International Level -

3.25. No. of Extension activities organized 35

University Forum - College Forum 05

NCC 10 NSS 15 Any other 05


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

Awareness Campaign regarding the hazards of e-waste through Samhita- Community Engagement Cell.

Sustained Programme on waste management awareness in the locality through door to door campaign, organizing meeting of civic authorities, association members and municipal workers.

Community outreach Digital Literacy campaign under VISAKA of MHRD department, Govt. of India.

Blood Donation Awareness Campaign. Mega Voluntary Blood Donation Camps organized.


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 2,78,42,473/-

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

2,78,42,473/-

Class rooms 53 02 ------ 55

Laboratories 08 ----- UGC/

Management 08

Seminar Halls 02+01 ------ Management 1,68,00,000/-

No. of important equipment purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

------ 02 ------ 1,53,000/-

Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

------ ------ ------ 1.5

Others ------ ------ ------ ------

4.2. Computerization of administration and library:

Library is fully computerized/ automated by using Easilylib- library automation software.

4.3. Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 86,270 1,09,26000/- 6650 866621/- 92920 1,17,92,621/-

Reference Books 3867 13,11,360/- 253 205297/- 4435 15,16,657/-

e-Books INFLIBNET- NLIST

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

Journals 69 1,34000/- 25 85983/- 94 219983/-

e-Journals INFLIBNET- NLIST

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

Digital Database --- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------

CD & Video 483 70,000/- 03 220/- 486 70,220/-

Others (specify) MAPS

04 2000/- ---- ------ 04 2000/-


4.4. Technology Up gradation (Overall)

Total

computers

Computer

labs Internet

Browsing

centre

Computer

centre’s Office Depts. Others

Existing 223 01 04 01 ---- 10 08 ---- Added - 02 03 -- ---- ---- 01 ---- Total 223 03 07 01 ---- 10 09 ----

4.5. Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

Faculty Development proramme on High Impact Facilitation Skills- Andragogy. High Speed ACT Fiber Net connections in office, Library Information Centre

and Staff Rooms. Up gradation of computer lab with systems with latest configuration. Wi-Fi in staff rooms and labs. Free Internet access to students and teachers.

4.6. Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT 12,69,706/-

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 96,30,309/-

iii) Equipment 1,53,000/-

iv) Others 1,58,265/-

Total 1,12,11,280/-


Criterion – V

5. Student Support & Progression

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

Improving communication system through DigitaCampus (Campus MIS). College Mobile App.(Newly lanunched) Updating information on website regularly. Through Orientation Programme for freshers. Display boards regarding forum /committee activities. Announcement of scholarship schemes and other welfare schemes on Public

Address system and notice board. Bulletin Boards on all floors and wings of college. A Student Welfare Officer is appointed to address queries of students.

5.2. Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Detailed subject wise result analyses after every semester exam. Mentorship Programme. EC and CC activities record is maintained in Forum and Committees. Remedial classes conducted. Intimation to parents regarding student attendance (weekly). Counseling facility provided for required students by professional counsellor.

5.3. (a) Total Number of students

UG PG Ph. D. Others

2431 141 Nil

Nil

(b) No. of students outside the state 40

(c) No. of International students NIL

Men Women

Number UG 1388/ 57%

1043/ 43%

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40.42% 28/

59.58%

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Demand ratio 1:4 Dropout % 2.9%


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

Banking and aptitude entrance exam – 20hrs. Training. workshop on preparing for Government sector jobs.

No. of students beneficiaries Coaching offered free of cost for all

final year students

5.5. No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 01 SET/SLET 02 ATE - CAT -

IAS/IPS etc - State PSC - UPSC - Others -

5.6. Details of student counselling and career guidance

Regular psychological counseling by certified counselor. Career Counselling on Government sector jobs. Career opportunities in Private Sector jobs.

No. of students benefitted All students are offered training across 6 semester by VIKASA (Placement cell) free of cost.

5.7. Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations Visited Number of Students

Participated Number of Students

Placed Number of Students

Placed

30 478 272 25

5.8. Details of gender sensitization programmes

Workshop on Gender sensitization, sexuality and sexual relationships organized in association with Faith Foundation.

Interactive session on Youth Relationship and Cyber Ethics in association with RESCUE Foundation.

Screening of Movie on Transgenders - ‘Nanu Avanalla Avalu’.

5.9. Students Activities

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

State / University level 09/ 112

National level 12 International level 01

No. of students participated in cultural events

State / University level 63/ 35

National level -- International level --

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

Sports : State / University level 12/ 40

National level 02 International level 01


Cultural : State / University level 02/ 01

National level -- International level --

5.10. Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

Organizations Visited Number of students

Amount Per student

Total

Financial support from institution

Merit Scholarship

89 10,000/- 8,90,000/-

Fee concession

Above 95% 25

35,000/- 8,75,000/-

economically weaker

sections

39 4,49,--000/-

Financial support from government

226 (Sanchihonamma,MahilaMattuMakallaAbh

ivruddi&SC / ST)

5000 and 2000 9,35,136/-

Financial support from other sources

13 ---- 1,03,140/-

Number of students who received International / National recognitions

--- --- ----

5.11. Student organized / initiatives

Fairs : State / University level - National level 01 International level -

Exhibition:State/University level - National level - International level -

5.12. No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

08

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

More water purifier were installed. Renovation of washrooms to enhance ventilation and hygiene. Outsourcing of contract employees for cleaning washrooms and classrooms. Library Internet facilities improved with ACTS Fiber net 4G connections.


Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1. State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision: To empower every individual with knowledge and confidence. Mission: To enable students to develop as intellectually alive, morally upright, socially

responsible citizens with a positive attitude, ever ready for continuous, personal and professional growth.

6.2. Does the Institution have a management Information System

Yes

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

6.3.1. Curriculum Development

The Institution is an affiliated, non- autonomous college under Bangalore University and therefore follows the university curriculum.

Several senior teachers are actively involved in the university curriculum development as Members, BOS.

Skill Development workshops/certificate programmes are conducted to enhance practical application of theoretical concepts.

Curriculum for these programmes is designed by concerned departments in association with training partners.

6.3.2. Teaching and Learning

Use of advanced campus management information system DigitaCampus for transparent planning and tracking of curriculum delivery.

Increase in ICT infrastructure to facilitate ICT enabled teaching learning process.

Motivating increasing use of e-resources among staff and students through INFLIBNET and MOOC.

Conducting workshops and lectures to expose faculty to recent development in pedagogical practices.

Online feedback on faculty through DigitaCampus with analysis. Experiential Learning through activities of co-curricular forums, student

presentations and seminars.

6.3.3. Examination and Evaluation

The institution follows the Bangalore University examination schedule. It also has an internal system of examination and evaluation.

Two Internal Assessment Tests conducted like university Examination. Assignments aimed at encouraging students towards self-learning.

Departmental BOEs to scrutiny question papers for internal assessment examinations to ensure uniformity and standard.

Feedback to students after assignment and IA examination.


6.3.4. Research and Development

The institution makes a concerted effort to promote research mindset among students and teachers.

Research Day is observed annually for students with poster presentation competitions for students.

Interaction programmes with eminent researchers and scholars organized for faculty and interested students.

Guest Lectures on research methodology are conducted by FDP cell. Faculty is supported in applying for UGC minor research projects. Financial incentive and felicitation for faculty awarded with M.Phil., Ph.D

degree. Management provides financial support for Minor research projects to

teachers in collaboration with students.

6.3.5. Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

Upgrading systems in the Library Resource Centre. Improving internet connectivity in the Library Resource Centre. Increasing facilities for ICT enabled teaching INFLIBNET access to faculty and interested students. Institutional membership in British Library. Free internet facilities for faculty and students in Digital Library and

Computer labs.

6.3.6. Human Resource Management

Free clinic facility with full time doctor on call. Counseling facility available for students and staff. Well defined norms followed for selection, recruitment, promotion. Training for administrative and library staff. Welfare facilities like medical insurance, reimbursement of travelling

expenses, leave encashment, maternity benefit, subsidized canteen facility extended.

Financial incentives for attaining higher qualifications.

6.3.7. Faculty and Staff recruitment

Conducted by management as per Government Rules. Advertisement in leading newspapers. Interview/Demo conducted by subject experts in the Management

Selection Committee.

6.3.8. Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Industrial Visits for students for practical exposure. Retail Analytics interface programmeof 60 hours duration - conducted in

association with TCS. Internships. Interaction with industry professionals in career guidance sessions. Coordinating with reputed companies to conduct campus recruitment –

272 students selected, 30 companies on campus.


6.3.9. Admission of Students

Merit based admission as per Government Norms. Structured and transparent admission process. Merit lists displayed on notice board and uploaded on college website.

6.4. Welfare schemes for

Teaching

Maternity benefit of 135 days beyond statutory limits. Mediclaim of Rs. one lakh Contributory Provident Fund. Leave Encashment, CL & EL. In-House medical facilities. Health check-ups. Gratuity benefits. Retirement benefit of Rs. 50,000/ Felicitation on superannuation at Annual get-together

organised by Management

Non-teaching

Maternity benefit of 135 days months beyond statutory limits.

ESI benefits for eligible staff. Mediclaim of Rs. one lakh Contributory Provident Fund. Leave Encashment, CL & EL. In-House medical facilities. Health check-ups. Gratuity benefits. Retirement benefit of Rs. 50,000/ Felicitation on superannuation at Annual get-together

organised by Management.

Students

Group Insurance for accident relief. Merit scholarship for meritorious students during

admission. Fee concession for meritorious and students from

economically weak backgrounds. Government scholarships schemes for students under

SC & ST categories fully utilised along with benefits for backward classes & minorities.

First Aid and in- house medical facilities Educational Tour at concessional rates Counselling for students by professional counsellor.

6.5. Total corpus fund generated Rs 12,72,18,000/-

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

Joint Director of Collegiate Education LIC committee of affiliating University.

Principal

Administrative

Joint Director of Collegiate Education Accountant General , Karnataka

Top

Management

6.8. Do the University / Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

As per University Rules and Regulations.

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

NA

6.11. Activities and support from the Alumni Association

The Seshadripuram College Old Students’ Association (SCOSA) coordinates all alumni activities.

Annual Get-together of alumni in March. Felicitation of achievers. Financial rewards given by alumni for outstanding meritorious students. Alumni as judges for various events conducted by the college. Motivational talks by alumni. Career Guidance by alumni.

6.12. Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Parents Teachers meeting organized by MYTHREE – Parent Relationship centre conducted with one--to-one interaction.

Interaction session with professional councilors during Parent Teachers Meet. Parents in constant touch with mentors /teachers with regard to attendance,

performance, behavior & other concerns.

6.13. Development programs for support staff

Training in Tally. First Aid Training Programs.


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

Use of plastic products discouraged. Rain water harvesting system has been installed – two sumps of 40,000litres

capacity. Conducted an awareness campaign with follow up action regarding waste

management and E-Waste management in the campus and surrounding locality through SAMHITA- Community Engagement cell.

Use of eco- friendly Areca Leaf plate in the canteen.


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.

Improving communication systems through installing of Public Address

systems, SMS sent to students, faculty and parents through DigitaCampus,

starting a college mobile app Seshadripuram College (one of the first colleges in

Bangalore to have its own mobile app).

Maximum utilization of scholarships available.

Updating broadband connections with latest technology to ensure good

internet connectivity for staff and students.

Creating Vikasa-a sustained comprehensive training programme to enhance

employability.

Establishing a positive relationship with the local community through

Community Engagement Programme Samhita.

Promotion of skill development among students and staff through workshops

and certification programmes.

Promoting research activity in faculty through financial support, facilities like

sabbatical leave and publishing a bi-annual research e-journal Anveshana.

Promoting research interest in students through annual Research Day Poster

presentation competitions and conducting national level student research

conference.

Encouraging faculty and students to upgrade knowledge through MOOC

courses.

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 Report

Organizing National / International conferences, seminars, workshops.

1 International Conference conducted.

2 National Seminars conducted.

1 State Level Seminar conducted.

5 workshops in different discipline

Offering value addition Certified Course/ Programme

3 certified programmes conducted

4 certificate courses conducted.

2 language certificate courses conducted

Global Education Programmes for Students and faculty

5 special Lectures conducted by faculty from partner universities.

2 week Taster programme 7 students and 1 faculty attended.

Encouraging research frame of mind among students and faculty.

Organized National Level Student Research conference on ‘Higher Education- Student Perspectives.

Published multi-disciplinary Research E-Journal- Anveshana.


Strengthen Community engagement initiatives through Samhita

4 major community engagement progrmme conducted in collaboration with Kumara Park West Residential Welfare Association

To Promote Entrepreneurship among students

1Two day workshop on Entrepreneurship

Interaction with Entrepreneurship through lecture and panel discussion.

Promoting women empowerment Self Defense training for girl students. Gender sensitization workshops for boys and

girls.

7.3. Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study

Manuals)

Best practice Vikasa-sculpting promising futures for students. Samhita - Reaching out to the local community.

Provide details in Annexure. (Annexure-3)

7.4. Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

The college understands its responsibility in inculcating and promoting environment consciousness, both in theory and in practice.

Ecomitra Forum conducts programmes sensitising students regarding the environment.

Samhita the Community Engagement Cell has conducted a sustained campaign to spread awareness about waste management and e-waste management in the local community.

Reducing use of plastic in college canteen. Students and faculty take an oath on Republic Day to maintain a “Clean, Green

Campus”. Clean Green Campus oath “I--- hereby pledge to take ownership

of my college campus and help to make it a “Clean, Green Campus”. I will not litter, nor let anyone else litter, the premises. I will switch off all fans and lights when not in use. I will not waste water. Through all this, I will help to make a cleaner,

greener planet.” The college practices the following environment-friendly

practices.

7.5. Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No


7.6. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

s

w Strengths Weakness

1. The institution is ideally located in the heart of the city and is well connected by public transport, including the Metro services.

2. There is a sustained demand for admission, particularly to the B.Com. Course.

3. The institution has an excellent branding through its NAAC “A” Grade in its Third cycle of accreditation.

4. The college has climbed steadily in its ranking in the Nielsen-India Today surveys. It has been ranked 28th among the top 50 Commerce colleges in the country and No 1 among affiliated colleges in Karnataka.

5. The institution offers students exposure to the global education scenario through regular interaction with visiting professors, short term certificate courses and the 2 week Taster Programme in Productivity and Innovation in the UK.

1. Limited campus space which restricts

opportunities to enhance facilities for

sports.

2. Transfer/ deputation of senior grant-in-

aid faculty.

3. Limited number of courses being

offered.

4. Possibilities of further expansion of

infrastructure limited because of space

constraints.

5. Linkages with industry and research

organizations to be strengthened.

6. Inadequate research publications from

faculty.

7. Less number of qualified faculty with

Ph.D.

O

T Opportunities Threats

1. Applying for Centre for Potential of

Excellence.

2. Capitalizing on the linkages with foreign

universities already made by the

management to offer students and

faculty greater exposure to the global

scenario.

3. Motivating faculty to take up research

projects and journal publications.

4. Motivating students and faculty to

upgrade their knowledge through online

learning platforms.

5. Bringing more ICT enabled teaching-

learning and governance.

1. Overcoming competition posed by new private universities and autonomous colleges.

2. Overcoming faculty dissatisfaction at not getting government scales.

3. Training new faculty in meeting the high standards of teaching and commitment demanded by the institution.

4. Offering more courses with the limited space available for further expansion.

5.


8. Plans of Institution for next year

Apply for CPE status from UGC.

Sustain and improve rating in all India surveys.

Start a Learning Centre to train students and faculty to enhance writing

skills, both technical and academic.

Start a Knowledge Café to promote continued professional development

in pedagogy

Encourage and support faculty in fully utilizing funding available from

UGC/ Management/ industry.

Offer a greater range of skill development add on courses in tune with

current industry requirements.

Set up a Bangalore Centre of the Institute of Productivity, U.K to offer

productivity training and workshop for faculty and students.

Introduce External Academic Audit.

Establish greater collaboration with sister institutions through

establishing Seshadripuram Educational Trust Research Foundation.


ANNEXURE- 1 Academic Calendar Part - 1


Academic Calendar Part – 2


ANNEXURE- 2

ONLINE STUDENT FEEDBACK FORMAT

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STUDENT FEEDBACK FORMAT

ONLINE STUDENT FEED BACK ON FACULTY

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3

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Use of innovative teaching methods

6

Positive interaction with students

7

Completion of syllabus

8

Inculcating values in students

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by participating in various activities

of forums

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Management Forum, E-Cell etc)

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ANNEXURE- 3

Best practices

• Title of the Practice Vikasa-sculpting promising futures for students. • Goal: Vikasa the Career Guidance and Placement Cell plays a major role in sculpting out a bright future for the students. The placement records have shown sustained excellence and steady growth in the last decade and are one of the major reasons for the demand for admission. The Cell aims to empower students with life-long career decision-making skills and conducts career guidance, training and placements as an integrated activity. The Context : One of the greatest challenges facing our nation today is the gap between education and

employability, by equipping students with the skills and attitude. In 2012, the institution took a conscious

decision to set up a Placement Cell with a fulltime Placement Officer and a well-planned strategy of

training. Vikasa grew out of this realization, offering what the college terms VAPS or Value Addition

Programmes to enhance the employability quotient of the students.

• The Practice

The Value Addition Programme (comprehensive training program) that has to be implemented for each semester is discussed with the Principal and IQAC and fine-tuned based on inputs from industry and feedback from students.

Team of Placement Cell now designs the schedule for the entire year.

Program Design:

Week of Welcome (WOW)- Vikasa conducts an 8-hour Orientation program “Learning with a difference” section wise for freshers. The program provides opportunities for students to learn more about campus resources, strategies for academic success, ways to get involved in various extra-curricular activities and also start thinking in terms of career goals.

Value Addition Program from 1st Semester to 6th Semester.

The training program includes Communication Skills, Aptitude Test training, Knowledge Building,

Competency Building and Placement training.

I Year : 55 hours

II Year Second Year : 58 hours

III Year : 34 hours and placement drives

Components of Placement Readiness Training Programme: • SWOT analysis • Resume writing • Mock Aptitude Test and feedback • Group discussion –basics and practice • Interview basics. • Mock interviews- one-to-one practice A slightly different schedule is followed for PG students because of the much smaller number of students

as well as differing industry requirements.

Skill development : The Placement Cell is associated with Pragathi the Professional Development Cell

to offer skill development Certificate Courses in areas like Tally, Microsoft Office, Digital Marketing,

Online Trading which directly enhance employability. The cell also offers training in Advanced Excel as

part of VAP for all Final Tear students. :


Career Guidance sessions : Vikasa ensures that students get adequate exposure to global education

and employment scenario and opportunities through interaction with industry professionals and

dignitaries from U. S and U. K universities.

Internship programmes : Vikasa organizes internship opportunities for students to provide them a valuable first hand acquaintance with industry. Students have done internships with Aditay Birla Pantaloon, Idea Infinity, We Chat, Investwise, Angel Broking , Axis Bank etc.

Campus Recruitment :A well-structured and systematic campus recruitment programme with clearly defined rules is successful in bringing a large number of highly reputed companies to the campus.

Evidence of Success: After implementing the extensive value addition programs for placements, there has been a sharp increase in placements in the college. The number of highly reputed companies and the nature of job profile being offered has shown steady improvement. This was seen even in certain years in which there was a decrease in market demand.

Problems encountered: • To sustain interest of students across 6 semesters.

To accommodate VAP training schedules within the packed academic calendar.

To ensure that the benefit of placements reach the largest number of students by limiting offer letters.

To create a proper schedule for company visits as some times, a TIER A company might be late inapproaching. Resources:

Financial resources are required to conduct the VAPs programme effectively through qualified trainers.

Good IT infrastructure is required to conduct online aptitude tests, for communication and documentation.

Auditorium to accommodate 250-300 students is required.

Best Practice - II 1. Title of the Practice Community Engagement Service –SAMHITA: Reaching out to the local community. 2. Goal: To establish a vibrant constructive sustained contact of the institution with the immediate local community, thus giving back something meaningful to the residential area in which the institution has blossomed in the last 4 decades. Objectives: • To give something back to the community. • To make students to understand the responsibility of every one towards building a better civic society. • To give an opportunity to students to engage with important civic issues in a practical way. •To help the community to perceive students in a different light. 3. The Context: The college mission statement presents the goal of producing students who are “ socially responsible” . The extension units of the college have been doing yeomen work for decades and have won awards at the state and national levels. Students have enthusiastically participated in jathas and cycle rallies stretching to 300 kilometres to spread awareness regarding issues like environment, health and education among others. In 2015, it was decided that the institution also needs to engage with the immediate local community residing in Kumara Park West Residents’ Welfare Association, Bangalore. Samhita the Community Engagement Cell was created to coordinate the efforts of the various extension units as well as Ethos Forums like Ecomitra in reaching out to the local community and creating awareness regarding burning civic issues. It was felt that residents would be more receptive to young people. 4. The Practice: The institution realised that it would be practical to get the support of the local Residents’ Welfare Association in conducting the awareness programmes. An initial meeting with the office bearers met with a very positive response. The Secretary of the Association also agreed to be inducted into the IQAC as an external member. The officials of BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) also welcomed this initiative from the college.


• Voter Awareness Programme: Together We Vote In the build up to the Municipal elections, NSS volunteers carried out a door-to-door campaign ‘Together We Vote’ in Kumara Park area , motivating citizens to exercise their voting rights. The programme was organised in association with BBMP. • Waste management awareness programme: Since waste management has become a burning civic issue in Bangalore, Samhita launched a sustained programme to create awareness regarding responsible ways of handling domestic waste. Blood Donation Awareness campaign The college has been organising mega blood donation camps every year on 31st January in memory of former President Late Sri K. M Nanjappa who was President of the Indian Red Cross Society and recipient of the Indira Gandhi National Award, the highest award for humanitarian service in the country. The college has repeatedly been recognised for highest number of units collected. This year, as part of Samhita initiative, it was decided to reach out to the local residents. • Community outreach Digital Literacy campaign: under Vittiya Sakshrata Abhiyan (VISAKA) of MHRD Department, Govt. of India. College students and faculty enthusiastically participated in this initiative. E- waste awareness campaign: The institution has launched an initiative to spread awareness regarding the hazards of e-waste and need for safe disposal in association with Olopie.com, a recycling company run by alumni and the Residents’ Welfare Association, Kumara Park West. An exhibition with posters and models made by students on the hazards of e-waste and the means of safe disposal was put up on January 28 in the college quadrangle. The exhibition was open to the public and drew enthusiastic response from students and local residents.

5. Evidence of Success: The success of these initiatives cannot be measured in factual terms, although there are clear indicators. • The waste management and e-waste awareness campaign was well covered by the media. • Poura karmikas reported a noticeable change in attitude towards them in both residents and BBMP officials. • Office bearers of the RWA reported definite increase in number of households practicing waste segregation. • For the first time, local residents came forward to donate blood along with students and faculty. • A considerable amount of goodwill for the college has been gained through these initiatives. There has been widespread appreciation of the institution’s attempt to connect and engage with the local community in such constructive ways. • Above all, there is a heightened sense of social responsibility in the student volunteers and the feeling that they can be agents of change.

Problems encountered: • To overcome the suspicions and non-cooperation of some people about the objectives at the initial stages. They were thus non cooperative at the beginning. • To train students to tackle non-cooperative residents in a tactful manner. •To sustain student motivation in follow-up programmes. Resources required: The practice of community engagement requires limited financial resources. Expenses are largely limited to that incurred in printing of pamphlets and banners, refreshments for volunteers and setting up stalls for exhibition on e-waste. Human resources are the biggest requirement. The practice requires groups of highly motivated students who understand the value of what they are doing, for the community, for the institution and for their personal evolution into people who will show the way to responsible citizenship. Samhita has been able to nurture many such young people.

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