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GGUURRUU SSHHRREEEE SSHHAANNTTIIVVIIJJAAII JJAAIINN CCOOLLLLEEGGEE FFOORR WWOOMMEENN

(Affiliated to the University of Madras &Re-Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by

NAAC)

Chennai- 600 007. Website: www.gssjcollege.in

Email: [email protected]

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) (2016-2017)

SUBMITTED TO

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC)

BANGALORE – 560 072

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC,

through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically

identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail

the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the

Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)


Part – A

AQAR for the year

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

044-25322257

GURU SHREE SHANTIVIJAI JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

COLLEGE

NO.96

VEPERY HIGH ROAD

CHENNAI

TAMILNADU

600 007

[email protected]

DR.M.K.MALATHI

09444036589

044-26611320

Ms.Malarkodi.M

9840236615

2016-2017


IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

OR

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.

This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom

of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B 2.85 2009 2014

2 2nd Cycle A 3.01 2015 2020

3 3rd Cycle

4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 AQAR for the year :

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

Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR __2012-2013 Submitted_on 03/10/2012_(DD/MM/YYYY)

ii. AQAR___2009-2010 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR___2010-2011 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)

iv. AQAR___2011-2012 Submitted_on 24/11/2014_________(DD/MM/YYYY)

www.gssjcollege.in

06.10.2009

[email protected]

www.gssjcollege.in/documents/AQAR2016-17.pdf

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TNCOGN13956

2016-2017


v. AQAR___2013-2014 Submitted_on 24/11/2014__________________(DD/MM/YYYY)

vi. AQAR___2014-2015 Submitted_on 27/08/2015 _________(DD/MM/YYYY)

vii. AQAR___2015-2016 Submitted_on 16/08/2016 _________(DD/MM/YYYY)

viii. AQAR___2016-2017 Submitted_on _________(DD/MM/YYYY)

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

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

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

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

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

-


1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

2

3

3

12

22

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS


2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 5

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

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

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

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

➢ The IQAC planned various academic and non-academic activities for the academic year .

➢ Initiated departments to conduct various programmes and activities through IQAC.

➢ Motivated the staff and students to use technology based learning in the classroom.

➢ IQAC evaluates through feedback analysis from various stakeholders like Students, Staff,

Parents and Alumni to assess the quality of teaching and learning process.

➢ Encouraged the faculty members to pursue research in their respective field of study and

obtain their Ph.D with the support of management.

➢ Equipped and trained students to enhance the knowledge and skill-set to meet the

requirements of the competitive world.

➢ Teacher’s Research Journal “TQ”with ISSN No.2319-9091 which provides an opportunity to

teaching faculty across colleges to publish research articles was initiated.

-

International Conference In Association with Institute of Cost Accountants of India

on the theme” Financial Sector Reforms-New Vistas & New Priorities”

National conference in Association with ICT Academy on the Theme “Transforming

India through Digital Innovation”

Southern Regional Conference on “Empowering women through Skill Development-

Challenges and Opportunities”

Inter- collegiate Seminar on main theme “Relation of Ancient India with Smart India”

12 1 -

4 1

1 1 1

30 17


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 *

Plan of Action Achievements

1. Promoting a culture of research amongst

faculty by motivating them to publish

articles on technical and current issues.

2.Encouraging faculty to register for Ph.D

Programme

3. Self- Appraisal of Faculty

4. Activity Based Learning by doing

5.To hold Parent –Teachers Meet

6. To Collect feedback from students

studying presently, Alumnae and

parents regarding teaching

methodologies, facilities etc

Faculty have contributed research articles in

the International( 02 No.) and National

(04 No.)

Peer Review Journals (02 No.) and faculty

Development programme ( 04 No.) and Books

published ( 02 No.)

Currently 12 of our faculty are doing Ph.D in

various Universities and 2 were conferred

Ph.D Degree. The IQAC encourages faculty to

involve in post research activities after

obtaining Ph.D Degree .

At the end of the year, Faculty assesses

themselves regarding their performance &

contribution to curricular, co- curricular extra –

curricular and extension curricular activities.

Number of Inter -Collegiate and Intra

collegiate Co-Curricular activities and

Saturday classroom activities were organised

providing students an open platform to project

their skills and knowledge.

Parent –Teachers Meet was organised by all

departments which facilitated healthy

interaction between faculty and parents about

their wards Academic progress, attendance and

other skills including personality development.

Feedback forms were collected

from students regarding teaching

methodologies, facilities etc and necessary

action was taken by the management.


7. To focus on community development

through the outreach programmes organised.

8. To organise Women Empowerment

programmes through GSS Centre for

Women Empowerment

Number of Community development oriented

activities like Seven Day Special NSS Camp

for Slum Dwellers on the theme” Healthy

Youth for Healthy India” were organised

resulting in good citizenship and service

orientation benefitting the neighbourhood

community & the villages, regular activities

includes Health awareness, Traffic regulations,

Medical projects, Blood donation, Education

projects, Aids awareness , Tree plantation,

Swatch Bharath, Environment conservation,

etc.

GSS Centre for Women Empowerment

organises Women empowerment training

programme for the under privileged women

motivating participants to become

entrepreneurs. Activities includes workshop on

making phenyl, Candle, washing powder etc.

for the benefit of rural & neighbourhood

women.

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

The IQAC meets once in a month and discusses various issues relating to sustaining

quality and progress of the institution to keep in par with the current needs.

It reassess the activities planned and executed by various departments and

committees and documents them. The IQAC Coordinator in consultation with other

members prepares the AQAR and places it before the Management. Constructive

suggestions and feedback were provided by the management and substantial help is

extended for improvement.


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 - - - -

PG 1 - - -

UG 9 - - -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced Diploma - - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate - - - -

Others - - - -

Total 10

Interdisciplinary -

Innovative -

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

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

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

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

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

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

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 10

Trimester -

Annual -

The syllabus of foundation course in ENGLISH/TAMIL/HINDI has been revised as per university of Madras. The syllabus of certain subjects (Core Courses ) has been revised as per university of Madras.

-No-

-


Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent

faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)

during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended

Seminars/

Workshops

- - -

Presented papers 11 12 -

Resource Persons - - 03

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

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by

the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,

Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

Total Asst. Professors Associate

Professors

Professors Others

12 5 - - H.O.D - 7

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

11 - - - - - 1 - 12 -

30

LCD & PowerPoint Presentations and activity oriented Teaching & learning , soft skills training ,

External guest lectures , Industrial visit, Outreach Programs, Industry oriented compulsory four-week

summer Internship Programme for all students etc.

190

Multiple Question Papers

-

5

01

1 -

35


2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise

Distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division

Distinction% I % II % III % Pass %

B.Com 125 70 50 5 - 99

B.Com(Corporate ) 72 29 40 3 - 96

BBA 69 35 32 2 100

BISM 55 36 16 3 - 98

BSC 44 23 19 2 - 98

MCA 19 9 10 - - 100

B.COM ( SHIFT II ) 43 20 21 2 - 98

B.COM(C.S)( SHIFT II ) 48 22 23 3 - 92

B.C.A( SHIFT II ) 45 20 25 - - 89

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

The IQAC of the college started functioning from 6th October 2009 through which the academic

quality is monitored. The IQAC plays an important role in improving the teaching – learning

process and it sets high standards of teaching & Learning and also emphasizes on steady and

regulated coverage of syllabus.

➢ The quality of teaching learning is continuously monitored and evaluated by the Principal

along with the H.O.D’S and deviation if any, in maintaining time frame for completing

syllabus including revision & slow learners coaching classes, indiscipline if any in class are

viewed seriously .

➢ Log books are maintained in every class to record the details of daily class taken by the

faculty which is signed by the H.O.D and the class representative. The absentee students

get the facility of referring the log book for portions covered.

➢ Through the CCTV and by rounds, the Principal monitors the academic activities of the

college.

85%


➢ The institution constantly insists on producing more number of University Top Rank holders

and Zero arrear University Results.

➢ The college conducts systematic evaluation such as Monthly tests, Terminal examination

and Model examinations. Result analysis of the same is submitted by the H.O.D’s to the

Head of the Institution to monitor the quality of teaching, learning and its results. The

faculty are monitored and guided by the H.O.D and Principal.

➢ Student’s feedback is considered to be important and Corrective measures are being taken

based on the feedback to sustain and enhance the quality of teaching.

➢ The Students can also report to principal on matters pertaining to classroom interactions,

teaching methods used and quality of teaching and thus there is a continuous monitoring of

teaching learning.

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 2

Staff training conducted by other institutions 2

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. -

Others

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

7 - - -

Technical Staff 3 - - -

Criterion – III


3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

3.2 Details regarding major projects : Nil

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - - - -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects : Nil

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - - - -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -

3.4 Details on research publications : 23

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 11 - -

Non-Peer Review Journals - 12 -

e-Journals - - -

Conference proceedings

-

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Nil

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

Nil

• The Institute promotes a culture of research among students and faculty by motivating

them to study and Publish research articles on technical and current issues.

• The College has regular contact with Eminent Research Agencies like IFMR, MIDS, IITS and

Research Departments for the promotion & enhancement of research attitude amongst

staff & students.

• The College launched a Teacher’s Research Journal “TQ” with an ISSN No. 2319-9091 which

provides a platform for developing research in multi-disciplinary amongst Teaching Faculty

across colleges. Permission & OD facility available for teachers to present papers in

International, National and State-level seminars and conferences.

• The Institute encourages faculty members to register for Ph.D. Currently 12 faculty are doing Ph.D programme in various Universities

Nil Nil 02


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) - - - -

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: Nil

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences

organized by the Institution

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons - 03

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

Level International National State University College

Number 1 1 1 - 1

Sponsoring

agencies

- - - - -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- - -

- - -

Nil Nil 2

05

05 02


3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows

Of the institute in the year : Nil

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

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

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

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level


3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

Type of Patent Number

National Applied Nil

Granted Nil

International Applied Nil

Granted Nil

Commercialised Applied Nil

Granted Nil

Total International National State University Dist College

- - - - - - -

- -

-

-

-

2

- - - -

100

-

25

-

- 04

66

60

60

60

60

60

6

- -

-

-

-

-

- 01

- -

- 50


University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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

Responsibility

Major Extension Cell activities 2016-2017 includes:

• NSS Unit organized a 7- Day Special NSS Camp for slum dwellers at Dayasadan, Otteri for

the benefit of the slum dwellers .An awareness was created on female infanticide, rain water

harvesting,environment conservation, first-aid training etc .The unit also conducted a

general health check –up , eye check-up camp, Rain water harvesting, consumer awareness,

workshops on skill developments etc for the benefit of the slum dwellers. A report on the

survey findings and suggestions was presented to District collector for suitable action.

• Road Safety week was organized including a Traffic Regulations @ Several Signals for the

benefit of Public .

• Public Aids Awareness Programme.

• General Health Check up camps for slum dwellers, women, children, & rural folks.

• Visit to Orphanage/Differently Abled Home/Old Age Home by our NSS students and

distribution of essentials to the inmates.

• Planted 100 tree sapling in Dayasadan in & around Otteri, Vepery areas etc. by the GSS

Enviro club.

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 1.30Acres

Class rooms 26

Laboratories 2

Seminar Halls 2

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. 06 -

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) 1,43,208 -

03 25 -


Others - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value(Rs.) No. Value(Rs.) No. Value(Rs.)

Text Books 7944 1133627 380 92391 8324 1226018

Reference Books 3921 543054 130 29176 4041 572230

e-Books - - - - - -

Journals 19 45000 - - - -

e-Journals DELNET 11500 - - - -

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD & Video 732 - 24 - 756 -

Others (specify) - - - - - -

hghj

Sl. NO Institutional Membership Amount

1 DELNET 16500

2 British Council 10000

3 Anna University 10000

4 American Library 2000

5 MALA (Life time) 3000

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 170 107 20 20 - 11 52 -

Added 28 10 - 18 - - - -

Total 198 117 20 38 - 11 52 -

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

upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

The Administrative office , Departments, Laboratories and Libraries are linked to Principal’s

office through Intranet facility which gives the Head of the Institution access to information of

the day to day activities of the Departments and Administrative office. The library services are

automised with Auto-Lib software. Students and faculty can access e-resources in the library.


4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total :

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

All systems in the UG & PG labs are connected with internet access to facilitate

browsing and enhanced learning for teachers and students. Separate username and password are

given to the faculty to access e-resources off campus.Notes and programs of computer languages

and concepts are sent through email ID to all students concerned. The students enthusiastically

work on the ICT based resources independently and come out with interesting output. You Tube,

Tube mate, Speakers, video clippings and Power Point presentations are the teaching aids used for

the understanding of students. The Principal’s office, administrative

office and all departments including library are connected with intranet networking

systems, wherein the departments send their reports to the office through intranet thereby

establishing a sound system of e-governance.

Microsoft Open Value Subscription License & Wi-Fi enabled for students and staff in the campus.

242197

3375739

143208

5938667

9699811

IQAC enhances awareness about various student support services provided by the

College .It informs students through Departments about the various scholarships

provided to students, support given for slow learners through remedial classes,

opportunity to publish articles of students in the College magazine,placement

opportunities, platform to exhibit their entrepreneurial skills ,opportunity to

participate in various Inter and Intra Collegiate Competitions ,faculty extending their

support through the mentoring system and presence of grievance redressal

committee to solve problems faced by students.


Highlights of student progression towards higher education and employment

On an average, about 50 % of the students go for employment and nearly 30 % go for higher

education .There has been a substantial increase in the number of students pursuing higher

education and employment. Many companies outside are satisfied by the talent of the students of

our college and recruit them to their companies. Hence we observe an upward trend concerning

higher education and employment. The Institution tracks the progression of students through

conducting

➢ Regular Monthly tests, Terminal and Model Examinations and Result analysis submitted to

the Head of the Institution

➢ Remedial coaching classes for slow learners

➢ Bridge courses to develop their Communication & Presentation skills.

➢ Several Curricular ,Co-curricular,Extra - curricular and Extension curricular activities to

assess the potential and personality of the students.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio 100 % Dropout % : 5%

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

UG PG Ph. D. Others

1693

15

- -

No %

- -

No %

1708 100

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

789 175 1 671 - 1636 818 157 1 733 - 1708

Students are encouraged to appear for competitive

examinations by availing time flexibility from the College.

10

-


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

Career Counseling

➢ Career counseling and guidance are given through Industry Institute Interaction cell

(IIIC) which focuses on training,placement and career.

➢ Students are trained to prepare curriculum vitae and activities like mock interviews

and Group Discussions are conducted through Finishing School Programme.

For Example:

No. of students benefitted

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

6 350 140 40

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

BCS(shift I ) -Team building and career guidance.-65 students

Bcom(shift I) -Power of positive thinking.-120 students

BISM -Positive attitude-60 students

BBA -Stress Management-67 students

BCOM (shift II) -Career guidance- 65 students.

Students are educated about various gender issues taking place and adequate

awareness is created to meet the challenges and build confidence through the

activities of GSS Centre for Women Empowerment. Days of National and

International Importance relating to woman like Elimination of violence against

women, Women’s Day are also celebrated & through which the centre sensitizes the

374

12

-

-

-

-

-

-

4

10

10


5.9 Students Activities

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports : State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of students Amount

Financial support from Institution 29 431600

Financial support from Government 108 698500

Financial support from other sources

Jains India Trust 18 363500

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions 05 132500

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

6 6 -

21 - -

1

3 - 4

10 - -

-

- -

- -

10


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

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

VISION-To empower the young minds by means of “Education for excellence”.

MISSION-Providing Best education at affordable cost blended with moral values

like Humility, character, love and compassion so that the young women can face

the challenges of life with courage and commitment and therefore contribute in

Nation building exercise

Representation is made by senior faculty relating to quality improvement in

curriculum if necessary in the academic council meeting of University of Madras.

✓ Well organized learner – centric teaching practices.

✓ Clear definition of content and learning outcomes through lesson plans.

✓ College has a log book system which is maintained by the class in charges every

day with respect to the syllabus completed and the HOD reviews the same.

✓ Periodical curriculum revision and updating based on the feedback by

✓ The College ensures a system of participative management whereby

information flow and decision making processes are systematized

and channeled through all key constituents of the College. The

suggestions given by the Governing Body, the Management

Committee are implemented by the various administrative offices,

under the leadership and guidance of the Principal.

✓ The Heads of departments ensure the smooth functioning of the

activities of the department in collaboration with other members of

the department.

✓ Regular meetings of the Staff are held to discuss and decide on

matters relating to academics and administration. For the smooth

and effective functioning of the College, interactions with

stakeholders comprising of faculty, parents, alumnae and the

students, are regularly organised.


6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

Terminal and model examinations are conducted as per the scheduled plan and

university Examinations as per the norms of Madras University. Evaluation covers both

External and Internal. External 75 marks assessed by the University of Madras and

Internal 25 marks through Tests , Assignments, Seminars and Attendance.

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

✓ Faculty members are encouraged to present papers in International, National and Regional

Conferences.

✓ Faculty members have published papers in reputed international, national journals and

Online journals such as Web of Science, Scopus, Science Index etc.

✓ The College publishes a Bi-annual Research Journal “TQ - A Multi-Disciplinary Research

Journal” with ISSN –2319-9091 where G.S.S College along with other college faculty are

given opportunity to publish originally written articles of academic Research nature.

✓ Advisory board consists of eminent academicians from reputed Universities and colleges

across the state.

New Books & Journals are added every year Laboratories

and Libraries are updated with Auto- Lib software. ICT

based instruments and computers are purchased and used.


6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

1. The IQAC cell of college conducts regular development and training programmes for

faculty to enrich their values.

2. The students are benefited through special professional skill, projects, internships and

active placement cell.

3. At the end of each academic year the Management Committee reviews the existing

Positions and identifies the suitable personnel for various teaching and non-teaching

positions. The management makes appointments of staff & admission of students only by

Merit by following a Transparent System.

4. Orientation and training programmes are periodically organised for new recruits. In

order to enhance capacities of staff need-based training/workshops are organised for

faculty, administrative, and supportivestaff.

5. Recreation programmes are also organised for teaching, non-teaching and supporting

staff.

Releasing an advertisement in the leading Daily Newspaper and scrutinising the

Applications received.Interview is Conducted by Hon.Secretary and Principal and

eligible faculty is selected by Merit & as per the norms.

1. The college has Industry Institute Interaction Cell which focuses on training and

placement of students in companies.

2. The college has an ISTD (Indian Society for Training & Development) Chapter which is

a service oriented cell, which updates the students in various fields of learning. The ISTD

cell serves an ideal channel for students to comprehend the corporate practices and enable

them to upgrade themselves in the commercial field.

-Admission of students are based only on Merit .

-Government Reservation rule is followed.


6.4 Welfare schemes for

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) have been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes Yes

Principal

Administrative

Principal

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

Teaching The college has adopted the contributory Provident Fund Scheme

and ESI for all teaching and non-teaching staff whereby the

management and employee contribute every month.

The college provides facilities like a Day Care Centre, and a Medical

centre. Lectures to impart medical and health awareness to the staff

are regularly conducted. There is a provision of maternity leave for

the staff.

Leave encashment is allowed for the teaching staff.

The institute has provided staff welfare fund for promotion of staff

welfare schemes.

An MoU with Apollo Shine is signed for health insurance as

welfare measures for students, teachers, Non teaching members also.

Non teaching

PF,ESI

Students Merit cum Means Scholarship for deserving Students

Railway concession, Bus Pass @ concessional rates

Canteen Facility @ subsidised rates

Scholarship for outstanding sports students (Entire Tuition fee

waived)

-


For PG Programmes Yes No

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

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

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

1. Choice Based Credit System

2. Continuous Internal Assessment through Tests Assignments, Seminars

and attendance for 25 marks and external assessment for 75 marks

3. Revised Syllabus for NME, Softskill examination

The university provides support to colleges . The College is

progressing steadily to become autonomous.

Strong alumni network is created by Alumni meetings and sharing

of information is done through online for the present students for

placement and other opportunities available.

Successful Alumnae are invited for motivational talk to the current

students about the career opportunities available.

They contribute by providing regular information about the quality

perspective of the present day Industrial requirements.

Parent -Teachers Meets were organized by all Departments and their

suggestions were incorporated

Conducted Workshop on Work Quality Improvement


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

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.

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

beginning of the year

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

The campus facilities do not include any pollution oriented equipments. A full time

gardener is appointed on permanent basis for the upkeep of the plants and trees existing

in the campus and no plant or trees are cut.

The college invites renowned environmentalists to lecture on various environmental

issues & Challenges & thus creates awareness amongst students and staff.

‘Plastic Free Zone Campaign’ was conducted and has brought down the usage of

disposable plastic items to the minimum. As regulated by the Chennai Corporation,

wastes are segregated into degradable and non-degradable form before the disposal

• Admission of Brilliant students scoring 95% above through Green Channel admission

during the first week of the admission process and they are given merit scholarships.

• The College has actively organised karate classes for the students to promote self defence

among women.

• Self Defence Technique for Women was introduced for violation if any against Women

• More No. of Inter and Intra- Collegiate activities organised as planned.

• More No of National & International Conferences Organised

• Faculty Development Programmes Organised.

• Parent – Teachers Meet organised.

1. A Balancing Act : GSS strikes the right triad and maintains the perfect balance

required between academics , co-curricular ,extra-curricular & Extension curricular

activities. This practice helps in creating a productive population of students who will

ultimately lead and shape the modern economy. The practices resulted in the

following :

• Because of the high standards set and freedom given to organize as many programs

possible by the college, the students became more talented. By virtue of numerous


*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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

The Institution believes in creating Environment awareness and protecting the same

with Go Green attitude. The college regularly implemented good practices covering

environmental issues and has constituted GSS Enviro club since the year 2005. Students

of Enviro club are encouraged to take up more environmental awareness programmes

and campaigns both inside and outside the college campus. In association with the Dept

of Environment, Govt. of Tamilnadu, the GSS Enviro Club regularly conducts various

activities and competitions to create Environmental awareness. The college invites

renowned environmentalists to lecture on various environmental issues. The objective of

these lectures is to make students aware and sensitize them towards all the

Environmental issues

✓


Strength • Excellent University Results

• Highly talented,motivated Creative Students

• Dedicated & Committed faculty

• Organises Several program and events for the benefit of student

community and neighbourhood rural women folk

Weakness • Restrictions on Aspiring students to pursue Higher studies on

account of family control.

Opportunities • All initiatives taken by students & faculty are encouraged by the

management & approved immediately.

• More Students participation in Curricular ,co-curricular ,extra-

curricular & extension curricular activities fostering a holistic

personality.

• More opportunities to get exposure through outreach Community

Development Programmes.

• College organises more of value based , Skill based programmes for

students including women empowerment programmes for

neighbourhood deserving women.

• Faculty & students are supported with the facility INFLIBNET,IEE,CSI

etc. for their research references .

Threats • To Update Constantly with the Changing technology.


8. Plans of institution for next year

Name : M.Malarkodi Name : Dr.M.K.Malathi

_______________________________ _______________________________

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

_______***_______

• To organize NAAC sponsored International Seminars, Conferences

and Workshops.

• To increase the number of collaborations, MoU and linkages with

industries.

• To obtain autonomous status.


Respected Madam,

Draft of AQAR Report 2016-17 submitted for your perusal.

The Activities which has to be done for the AQAR Report submission for 2016-17 is

listed below for your advise and suggestion.

1. Faculty Development Programme – To be organised by Departments.

2. No. of publications and conference attended by faculty is found to be very

less compared to last year – Only 10 publications for 2016-17

3. No.of new Library books added this year by Departments - Not given.

4. Stakeholder’s feedback analysis report – Teacher’s, Alumni, Parents – not

submitted by Departments(for annexure to be enclosed in AQAR Report).

5. Research and consultancy – Sponsored Research Projects and funded projects

not done by Departments.

6. No.of Collaborations, linkages and MoU’s : NIL – Members of this committee

has to take initiatives for collaborations and linkages for this year. (Circular

list enclosed for members)

Documents

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) (2016-2017)gssjcollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/AQAR-report-2016-17.pdf · Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women AQAR 2016-2017