Internal Quality Assurance Cell
| Name of the Institution |
Year of Reporting |
| Surendranath College for Women |
2007 – 08 |
Part A.
What is the plan chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality
enhancement and What is the outcome of the end of the year?
Goal Orientation
Surendranath College for Women under the astute guidance of Respected Professor Sudin Chattopadhayay , Honorable President, Governing Body, believes that innovation coupled with consistent endeavor is the key to attain Systematic Progress towards quality
cultivation by dedication & performance.
The Goal is oriented towards quality enhancement and quality sustenance. In consonance with learner demand and national needs, this institution
is in constant endeavor to frame policies, procedure and programmes with sincerity
and coordination to devise realistic and attainable quality benchmark.
The tentacles of Schematic Planning
Curricular.
In accordance to the suggestions recommended by the Members of
the Peer Team from NAAC, introduction of both regular UG Courses and Professional Courses have been planned. Proposal for Sociology, Statistics, Urdu and Computer Science as Scheduled UG Course has been submitted to West Bengal State Council of
Higher Education through University of Calcutta.
A PG Course in GIS & Remote Sensing in accordance to NAAC recommendation is brought under the process of delineation in collaboration with
IIT, Kanpur. Professor Onkar Dikshit , Department of Civil Engineering, IIT, Kanpur
has kindly consented to be the Chairperson of the Curriculum formation Committee.
Teaching – Learning Evaluation.
Departmental
Each Department of this College has an systematic Teaching Plan checked & appreciated
By the Members of the NAAC peer Team. Probable dates of Unit Test in accordance to the instruction of the University of Calcutta for General students would have to be incorporated for the convenience of the students. For Honours Students, Departments conducts voluntary but regular Tutorial Classes and Examination in order to prepare and equip the students in response to learner’s demand. It has been planned to inform the students about the itineraries of these programmes at the introduction of curricular season for sequential management in the interest of the students.
Institutional
On behalf of the institution Honours students were provided with dates of
of statutory Test Examination for the three each years of 1st, 2nd, 3rd including Practical
Examinations in consonance with University of Calcutta regulations.
Representatives of students also participate in decision making process in order to generate a facilitating Evaluation programme in stead of a Coercive dogmatic process. This has been a regular practice for this institution.
Infra Structural.
The Primary emphasis has been to ensure proliferated access to curricular aids for
the students. This is the foundation of effective delivery management.
This institution has Six Departmental Seminar Libraries and other Departments
are raising their own seminar libraries to facilitate the curricular needs of the students.
The delivery management of the College Central Library is planned to be organized
by the introduction of LIBSYS Software. More space is going to be added to the Library
for the obvious reason of providing increased spatial facility to the students to accommodate greater number of students to ensure expanded access to Curricular Materials. Provision of internet access to the students has also being planned in the context of contemporary reality primarily to be centered at the Library.
In accordance to NAAC recommendations, College office is being planned to be
equipped with On Line Transaction System, supported by Office Software. A quick,
response from Office towards different Needs & Requirements of the students can be
systemized.
A College Website is on the verge of being launched to disseminate required
Informations – key & auxiliary.
Faculty Coner.
Proposals for Research Projects and Seminar are going to be submitted to Government
& Non Government Organization in addition to ongoing Two Minor Research Project
at Department of Geography & History sponsored by UGC. Participation to Seminars-
National / International would be actively undertaken. Through Refresher and Orientation
Courses being equipped with contemporary advancements to specific academic field
is another indispensable programme to be undertaken by the faculty members.
The Outcome
This is a concise appraisal as details are being deliberated in accordance to questionnaire
in Part B.
Curricular.
Courses:
West Bengal State Council of Higher Education has approved the Introduction of UG Courses in Sociology & Urdu in principle and consequent upon mandatory inspection from University of Calcutta and their consent, faculty recruitment for Socioogy on behalf of College has been finished. In all probability, the same for Urdu is going to finished soon. Sociology classes has already been introduced.
PG Diploma Course in Remote Sensing & GIS at Department of Geography has been cleared by University of Calcutta and formal approval from the Registrar, University of Calcutta is awaited. Professor Subir Sarkar, Eminent Meteorologist, Ex-Head, Department of Geography has also been agreed to be another Member of the Curricular Committee along with Professor Onkar Dikshit, IIT Kanpur.This Course is in the process of consolidation.
The Professional Curricular Stream known as the ‘Certificate Courses’ duly
Appreciated by the Members of NAAC Peer Team, has been brought under a Committee
Constituted by the Governing Body Members for the necessary up gradation of the
Curricular components as also required proliferation by opening new courses.
New Extended Working Hours:
For effective curricular management the working time span of the college has been
Rescheduled 7:45 Hrs to 14:45 Hrs. The twin aims of providing required direct teaching
Hours and access to study material & faculty members have been ensured.
Teaching – Learning Evaluation.
A planar exhibiting indicative programs of conducting examinations both at the Department and Institution would be produced to facilitate the Students. The College Website would also provide required information as and when necessary to the students.
Infra Structural.
Expansion of infra structural facilities as mentioned above is in the process of implementation.
Library overhaul: Spatial Expansion with required arrangement for study is under progress to facilitate the requirement of Students. Apart from UGC fund increased amount from College Exchequer has simultaneously been released both for enhancing Qualitative & Quantitative strengthening of Library strength.
For being technically equipped, LIBSYS software being introduced and INTERNET facility is also being positioned in the Library.
Department:
Department of Geography has started collecting the Journal ‘Mausam’, from India Metereological Department, Economic & Political Weekly, Journal published by
Geographical Society Of India, Department of Geography, University of Calcutta. as also Yojona at it’s Seminar Library.
Geography Department is going to be allotted to additional space inspected by the Members of NAAC Peer Team, for enlarged GIS & Remote Sensing Laboratory required for proposed PG Course in Remote Sensing & GIS courses.
Office: The entire administrative system would be streamlined with automation supported by software generated network back up. The objective is to introduce a hassle free student friendly response management and processing & preservation of necessary information in digital form.
WEBSITE : www.sncwcal.ac.in is being launched
Faculty Corner.
Towards sustained academic Cultivation following comprises the contributions.
Book: Dr. Samir Kumar Mukhopadhaya. Reader, Department of Sanskrit.
- Deities in the Rigvedic Bramhana : A Critical Study, Calcutta
- Folkloric Motifs in some Vedic Tales: Calcutta : 2008.
Papers:
Dr. Papia Mitra, Reader, Department of English.
- The English master – text and Bollywood Masala: A Post Colonial analysis of Bride and Prejudice; presented to UGC Seminar, Rabindra Bharati University, 4th March, 2008.
- Dalits in Ancient India Texts, presented at national seminar on worlds of Dalit Dimension, at Tagore-Gandhi Institute for Culture Studies and Service – Learning
On 22nd March, 2008.
Kaustubh Lahiri, Senior Lecturer, Department Of Geography.
Ecosystem Enrichment and Livelihood Management: An Endeavor for Synthesis towards Symbiotic Sustainability titled paper
published by National Foundation of India, India Habitat Center, New Delhi
edited by Dr. Asok Roy in a book on behalf of North East India Council of
Social Sciences Research Shillong, Meghalaya.
Smita Majumder: Lecturer ( Selection Grade), Department of Economics.
Women & Economic Liberalization titled paper published in book edited by
Dr. Eeshita Mukhopadhaya, Dept. of Economics, University of Calcutta.
Refresher Course Participation :
Dr. Mom Mitra – Department of Education.
Shri Tarakeswar Pandey – Department of Political Science.
Kaustubh Lahiri - Department of Geography.
Seminar / Conference Participation:
International Seminar :
1. Sanghamitra Sakar: Department of Political Sciences.
At Ujjain University ( in collaboration with Central Asian Studies ) in January 2008
Title of Paper : Indian Foreign Policies to Central Asia; Prospects & Challenges.
2. Kaustubh Lahiri: Department of Geography.
At Department of Geography, University of Calcutta. January 11-13th , 2008
Seminar Title: Poverty And Development in South Asia
Paper Presented : Symbiotic Sustainability: Building an Innovative model for
Participatory Planning.
National Seminar:
Dr. Papia Mitra.
1. UGC Seminar at Rabindra Bharati University – March 2008.
2. National Seminar at Tagore – Gandhi Institute – March 2008.
Part B:
Activities reflecting the goals and objective of the Institution:
As mentioned in Part A, to carry forward an innovative and consistent approach for quality enhancement and sustenance comprises the objective of the institution.
Better curricular management by College Hours extension, introduction of two
new UG courses in consonance with the learner’s demand, preparation for PG Diploma Courses in Remote Sensing & GIS in accordance to NAAC Peer Team’s
recommendation substantiates this effort.
Constant endeavor by the Faculty Members by academic enrichment by producing research papers and participation to Seminars / Conferences / Refresher Courses provides ample evidence.
Infra structural augmentation by expanding floor area of Library & commencing LIBSYS software for efficient Library management is the focused infra structural thrust to support curricular management. Gearing up the office administration
by introducing software driven system would streamline the disbursement management.
New Academic Programmes initiated.
UG : Sociology & Urdu.
Innovations in curricular design and transaction:
As this College is not an autonomous institution affiliated to University of Calcutta,
Under present statutory provision of University Curricular design is being profiled by
The Board of Studies for the respective subjects. Notwithstanding under this prescribed
guideline, each departments of the college divides each paper into curricular units to
facilitate gradual and stepped learning by the students.
As above, scope in framing transaction process is limited. Still by regular tutorials and unit tests a learner’s capacity is being evaluated and also being counseled
for proper improvement by marking the deficiency.
Inter – disciplinary programmes started.
Present structure for conducting UG Courses under the provision of University of
Calcutta provides little scope for introducing such courses.
Examination reforms implemented:
In accordance to the circulars of University of Calcutta.
Number of Candidates qualified : NET / SLET.
As the institution does not offer any PG Course therefore this section is not applicable.
Total Number of Seminars / Workshop Conducted.
One; on the occasion of Commemorating Sadvabna Diwas with Professor Sudin
Chattopadhaya being the Chief Guest in association with Students’ Union.
Research Projects
a) Newly implemented : Nil.
b) Continuing : Two – Geography & History Departments.
Patents Generated :
Nil.
New Collaborative Research Programme:
Nil.
Total research grant received from various agencies:
Rs. 16,000/ as second installments from UGC to Kaustubh Lahiri, Department of Geography, for his Minor Research Project.
Number of Research Scholars:
Nil.
Citation index of Faculty Members and impact factor:
Nil.
Honours / Awards to Faculty :
Nil.
Internal Resource Generated :
To be submitted later on
Details of department getting SAP, COSIST /DST, FIST etc assistance / recognition.
Nil.
Community Services:
Sadvwana Divas has been commemorated to upheld National Integration as part of NSS program.
Number of Teachers and Officers newly recruited.
Full Time Permanent Teachers :
Awaited ( to be absorbed through West Bengal College Service Commission)
Full Time Contractual Teachers : 3
Part Time Teachers : 5
Officers : There is no provision to recruit Officers in this UG institutions. Instead this college has recruited one Library Clerk & one Sweeper to cater the need of the students.
Teaching – Non Teaching staff ratio : 1: 1.5
Improvements in Library services:
Technical Front : LIBSYS software & Internet facilites have been incorporated to augment capacity of delivery management.
Manpower : A Library Clerk has been recruited to accelerate transaction process.
Number of New Books / journals subscribed and their value:
During 27 /02/ 07 to 30/ 07/ 08
UGC Book Grant : Category A
By College Fund : Category B
Number of Books:
A 340
B. 217
Number of Journals :
A. 7
B. 3
Number of Courses for which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on feedback:
All the UG Honours Courses have been brought under the purview of qualitative evaluation by the students before their terminal i.e. III Yr. Examination conducted
by the Principal.
Unit Cost of education:
Rs. 8000/ ( Total annual expenditure budget / number of students enrolled )
Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results and issue of certificate:
A Software for office automation is to be attached and it is expected that within this coming session the above mentioned processes would be covered.
Increase in the infra structure facilities:
Arrangements for Remote Sensing & GIS Laboratory in Department of Geography is under preparation. Also in the Annexed Space necessary furniture and equipments have
Been attached to raise a adequate infra structural facilities for the students.
Technology Up gradation:
Implemented in Library Management & Office Administration as mentioned before.
Computer & Internet Access and training to teachers and students:
Computer Access : at present available to the students of the departments of Journalism & Geography as part of Curriculum. Similar facility is going to be extended to the students of the department of education.
For other students a computer hub, already existing, duly inspected by the Members of the Peer Team, has been augmented.
Computer Training: Formal Computer training would be reintroduced. Necessary preparations for a UG Honours Course in Computer Science has been initiated by submitting a proposal to the University of Calcutta.
Internet Access: A preliminary facility has been installed at Library.
Financial aid to the student:
Tuition Fees for several months are being condoned at the recommendations supervising committee.
Activities and support from Alumni Association:
Alumni association holds annual meeting in the month of December each year
Where through live interaction with the Principal valuable guidance is provided to
improve the institutional delivery system. Prof. Smita Majumder, HOD, Economics
is the convener of the committee for Alumni Association.
Activities and support from Parent – Teacher Association;
Each Department has their own platform of Parent – Teachers Association.
Health Services:
A basic facility for First Aid treatment is available at college.
A regular woman employee is being maintained to look after the arrangement.
This facility is being provided in association with the students’ Union.
Performance in Sport’s Activities:
Annual Sport’s meet has been conducted and the winners of different events were
awarded with citation & certificates.
Incentive to outstanding sportsperson:
The College provide financial assistance to outstanding sportsperson to participate
State/ National level sports events.
Student achievements & awards:
Students of Geography Department won Second
Prize at Inter College Quiz Contest held at Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata.
Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Unit:
To be launched formally from this academic session.
Placement service provided to students
As this is a UG College where non technical courses are being conducted, availability
of course oriented service is linked to PG degree attainments. Therefore scope for effective placement service is limited.
Development Programme for Non Teaching Staff:
College has decided to organize skill upgradation scheme required for the success
automation drive of administrative disbursement.
Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add:
This College Conducts Professional Courses Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday after the
Classes of UG courses are over. The popular courses are on – Pre Primary Teachers’ Training, Library Science, Journalism, Fine Art & Commercial Arts. The College issue certificates & mark sheet after regular examinations in each session.
Submission of a new Project Proposal
Kaustubh Lahiri, HOD Department of Geography has submitted proposal for Research Project to Indian Council of Social Sciences Research titled
‘ Caste Development Index : Raising Parametric Foundation for Inclusive Growth.’
Department of Geography has prepared a proposal to organize a National Seminar on Community Deprivation & it’s amelioration in Indian Context and to submit
the proposal in requisite format to UGC. The designated title is –
Raising Caste Development Index : Parametric Foundation for Strategic Inclusive Growth.
The other possible destinations for sending petitions to receive auxiliary financial assistance are Planning Commission and Ministry of Social Justice.
Part C:
Explain the plans of the institution for the next year.
A New UG courses in Computer Science and PG Courses in Bengali &
Geography would be tried to be introduced.
The PG Diploma course in Remote Sensing & GIS in Department of Geography as recommended by NAAC is in the stage of identifying appropriate authority for affiliation so that the manpower produced can receive desirable recognition from appropriate professional organizations.
Department of Geography is trying to form a
Research Organization under the overall guidance of Prof. Amalesh Banerji, Rabindra
Bharati University, Prof. J.B. Ganguly, Ex Vice Chancellor, Tripura University and
Prof. A.K.Sharma, Dept. of Sociology, IIT Kanpur. The tentative name of proposed
orgnazation is Global Forum of Development Studies / A.L. Basham Institute of
North East India Social Sciences Research, to demonstrate application of Social Sciences
For Community Welfare & Livelihood Management..
Kaustubh Lahiri
HOD,
Department of Geography.
Dr. Madhusree Banerji
Principal,
Surendranath College for Women.
Name & Signature of the Coordinator IQAC : Name & Signature of the Chairperson QAC.
If necessary, please contact:
1. Dr. Madhusree Banerji : 09339776861 / ( 033 ) 32925701 [office].
2. Kaustubh Lahiri : 09903389092. Email : kaustubhkol@gmail.com & kaustubh.1337@rediffmail.com.