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ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT

(2016-2017)

Submitted by

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

Ranked 4th at National Level by MHRD through NIRF 2017

(Nationally Reaccredited with “A” Grade by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.58 out of 4)

(Recognized by UGC as “College of Excellence”)

Tiruchirappalli – 620 017, TN, INDIA

September 2017

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Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli

THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) OF THE IQAC (2016-2017)

PART – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE (Autonomous)

1.2 Address Line 1 8, Allithurai Road

Address Line 2 Puthur

City / Town Tiruchirappalli

State Tamil Nadu

Pin Code 620017

Institution e-mail address

[email protected]

Contact Nos. 0431-2770136, 2772345

Name of the Head of the

Institution

Dr. D. PAUL DHAYABARAN

Tel. No. with STD Code 0431-2773535

Mobile 09442248806

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator

Dr. Suresh Frederick

Mobile 09443108000

IQAC e-mail address [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID TNCOGN10113

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

F.19.26/EC(SC-5)/DO/2014/83 dated 04.03.2015

1.5 Website address www.bhc.edu.in

Web-link of the AQAR: http://bhc.edu.in/naac/TNCOGN10113 _Bishop_Heber_College_Tiruchirappalli_2016-17.pdf

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1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle 5 Star Above

75/100 2001 upto 2006

2 2nd Cycle A+ 90.50 2007 upto 2012

3 3rd Cycle A 3.58/4 2015 upto 2020

4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of

IQAC

20/09/2004

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

i. AQAR 2014-2015 13/11/2015

ii. AQAR 2015-2016 28/09/2016

1.9 Institutional Status

University State ✓ Central

Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes ✓ No

Constituent College Yes No ✓

Autonomous College of UGC Yes ✓ No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution (e.g. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Yes No ✓

Type of Institution Co-education ✓

Men Women

Urban ✓ Rural

Tribal

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Financial Status Grant-in-aid

UGC 2(f) ✓

UGC 12B ✓

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing

✓

Totally Self-

financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

University Arts ✓ Science ✓

Commerce ✓ Law

PEI (Phy.

Edu)

TEI

(edu)

Engg. Health Science

Management ✓ Others B. Voc.

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government--

UGC/CSIR/ DST/DBT/ICMR etc.

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University University

University with Potential for Excellence - UGC-CPE ✓

DBT Star Scheme ✓ UGC-CE ✓

UGC-Special Assistance Programme - DST-FIST ✓

UGC-COP Programmes - DST-SERB ✓

UGC-Innovative PG programmes - Any other (Specify)

-

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2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers 8

2.2 No. of Administrative/ Technical staff 3

2.3 No. of students 2

2.4 No. of Management representatives 3

2.5 No. of Alumni 2

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder & community

representatives

2

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 2

2.8 No. of other External Experts 2

2.9 Total No. of members 24

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 5

2.11 No. of meetings with Various Stakeholders

10 Faculty 6

Non-

Teaching Staff

3 Alumni 18

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. 9 International - National -

State - Institution Level 9

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(ii) Themes 1. Trainers of e – module 2. Faculty Recharge

Programme 3. e- initiatives 4. Website Upgradation

5. Owning Your Classroom 6. Staff Welfare and Discipline

7. Campus e- attendance 8. Learning and Research Cell 9. Methods of Teaching &

Transforming Communication

10. Heberian Ethos and Culture

11. Ethical Values 12. Faculty Enrichment

Programme

2.14. Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

• e-Attendance for students is implemented for all the departments.

• Capacity Building Workshop conducted for the Young Faculty

members (On 06 August 2015) helped them to enhance the

teaching abilities.

• The Two-Day Faculty Enrichment Programme organised on 18

and 19 February 2016 helped the members of faculty clear State

Level Eligibility Test (SET).

• Through periodic feedbacks obtained from students, alumni,

parents and other stakeholders on quality related areas, the

learning process is assessed and improvement measures are

suggested to ensure quality enhancement and excellence.

• An Academic audit was carried out by the external experts in all

the departments to take stock of the quality delivery of inputs.

• Departments were encouraged to prepare An Annual Plan at the

beginning of the academic year and the same has been evaluated

based on the extent of accomplishment of proposed activities

through Academic Audit.

• NAAC Criterion based SWOC Analysis has been a mandatory

assignment for the Departments, at the beginning of Academic

Year.

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2.15. Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

Plan of Action Achievements

Year Plan All the departments are encouraged to prepare a Year plan in the beginning of the year which facilitate them to plan and execute various programmes effectively focusing on curricular, research and extension activities.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations

Varied programmes and projects implemented

Applying for the Status of College of Excellence

• Obtained ‘College of Excellence’ Status on 1st April 2017’

• Adjudged as ‘Best College’ with 4th Rank at National Level by Ministry of Human Resource Development through National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2017

Installation of Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre for all Science Departments through DST-FIST

Advanced Instrumentation Centre is established

Submission of Proposal for DBT-STAR Status Scheme

Awarded STAR College Status Instituted by Department of Biotechnology, GOI

Availing more number of Minor and Major Research projects from National and International Funding Agencies

The college presently has a total of 7 major and 47 minor research projects to the tune of 2.31 Crores

Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals with High Impact Factor

Published a sizeable number of papers in peer reviewed journals with high Impact Factor. Through NIRF Ranking Analysis, it was found that Bishop Heber College stands 2nd, next only to Loyola College, Chennai in Research Output among all the Degree Colleges applied for NIRF.

Strengthening the Infrastructure of the College

Construction of Golden Jubilee Block Instrumentation Centres through DST- FIST Sponsorship Purchased Thirty-Five Lakhs worth of Lab Equipment for 5 Science Departments through DBT Star College Status Scheme

Development of Sports Infrastructure

One floor has been completely dedicated for accommodating Sports Students at Golden Jubilee Block

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Implementation of E Attendance and online work diary

E-attendance facility, combined with Diary of Work done and lesson plan has been implemented

Strengthening the Alumni Association and Alumni Projects

A Global Alumni Reunion was conducted with a total of 1000 Alumni from various Departments, and two Alumni Chapters were established in America Two International alumni Chapters were inaugurated in San Jose and New Jersey, USA during May 2016.

Strengthening the

Placement Services for the Students

A record number of 362 students have

been placed this year. In order to hone the employability skills, a ‘Ten Days Summer Programme on Training for Effective Communication (TEC) was conducted in collaboration with the BBC, India and Abner Soft in May 2016 in which 350 students were benefited.

Organizing an Exhibition on Arts, Technology and Sciences.

A two-days Exhibition entitled Heber Exhibition on Arts, Technology and Science (HEATS’ 2016) was held at the College on 7th and 8th September 2016. It was thrown open to the students of other schools and colleges and also to the public.

To sign more number of International MoUs

• MoU with Concordia College, New York

• Department of Management Studies signed an MoU with Neoma Business School, France and IESEG, France for student exchange programme

• Department of Chemistry established a Research Collaboration with Dr. Shen Ming Chen, Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

To introduce Online Payment of Fees

Payment of fees via online facility was enabled in the College Website for students to pay the Examination Fees, which has proved to be a successful, thus it is proposed to extend the service to pay College Fee also in the ensuing academic year.

To Introduce Bar Coding to read the Register Nos.

Bar Coding to read the Register Numbers is made available in the Library.

Introduction of OMR Sheet for Evaluating Part A Questions

Introduction of OMR Sheet for evaluating Part A Questions was introduced in all the I Year Undergraduate Courses and the same will be extended to all the Courses

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To adopt a few rural schools

A total of 300 used Computers, in working condition was distributed to Rural Schools.

To develop an Eco Farm as an extension project

A nursery by Department of Botany.

To initiate a few community projects in Collaboration with Trichy Corporation

On 17th December 2016, the staff and students of various departments participated in a community project of cleaning an unused Trichy Corporation park at Anna Nagar near Uzhavar Sandhai. The park was cleaned and thrown open for public use.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in

statutory body

Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Based on the recommendations of the College Management, IQAC organized

Faculty Enrichment Programme, in which, Faculty Members without

NET/SLET were trained to qualify the Eligibility Tests, through series of

rigorous coaching.

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PART – B

Criterion – I

1. CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes 2016-2017

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 16 -- 16 --

PG 18 -- 15 --

UG 16 1 11 2

PG Diploma

5 1 6 --

Advanced Diploma

-- -- -- --

Diploma 5 -- 5 1

Certificate 11 -- 11 --

Others (M.Phil.)

10 -- 9 --

Total 81 2 73 3

Interdisciplinary -- -- -- --

Innovative -- -- -- --

Integrated (PG) 1 -- 1 --

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3. Feedback from stakeholders* (on all aspects)

Alumni Parents Employers

Students

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester UG: 17, PG: 18

Trimester --

Annual --

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Mode of feedback

Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Analysis of Students' Feedback on Staff Members is provided as

Annexure. 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if

yes, mention their salient aspects.

Yes, Revision is done. Syllabus updated in accordance with NET

syllabus / Industrial needs and global trends.

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

❖ B.Sc. Bio-technology

❖ Advanced DST FIST Instrumentation Centre

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Criterion – II

2. TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Total No. of Permanent Faculty

Total 360 Asst. Professors 306 Associate

Professors 54

Professors -- Others (Professor Emeritus)

1

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

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

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

68 20 -- -- -- -- -- -- 68 20

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

20 26 44 Presented papers 108 47 0

Resource Persons 18 28 104

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and

Learning:

❖ Needs of staff and students were met individually, through periodical

meetings with the Departments and getting feedback from Alumni

❖ In order to equip the students with a skill of aptitude, logical thinking

and reasoning, all the Departments are asked to prepare Question Bank

for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for all Courses. In a way, this has

helped our students to secure top ranks at university levels in

University Rank Examinations conducted by the Varsity.

26

121

5 6

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

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution:

❖ Transparency (Photocopy of Answer Scripts) - UG & PG Programmes

❖ Online Multiple-Choice Questions

❖ Bar Coding Methods

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development Workshop

Member of BoS Faculty Curriculum Development Workshop

240 72 310

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Aided Section

Title of the

Programme

Total no. of

students appeared

Division

Distinc

tion % I % II % III %

Pass

%

B.A. History 38 0 60.53 21.05 0 81.58

B.A. Economics 53 3.77 64.15 20.75 0 88.68

B.A. English 78 0 87.18 11.54 0 98.72

B.Com. 73 5.48 87.67 4.11 0 97.26

B.Sc. Maths 75 56 42.67 1.33 0 100

B.Sc. Physics 64 14.06 75 7.81 0 96.88

B.Sc. Chemistry 72 8.33 72.22 2.78 0 83.33

B.Sc. Botany 63 4.76 65.08 23.81 0 93.65

B.Sc. Zoology 53 7.55 62.26 7.55 0 77.36

B.Sc. Comp.Sc. 67 8.96 83.58 4.48 0 97.01

M.A. Tamil 17 35.29 64.71 0 0 100

M.A. English 35 34.29 62.86 2.86 0 100

M.S.W. 29 44.83 44.83 0 0 89.70

M.Sc. Maths 36 66.67 22.22 0 0 88.89

M.Sc. Chemistry 21 33.33 61.90 0 0 95.24

MLIS 19 63.16 31.58 0 0 100

M.Sc. Env. Sc. 6 33.33 66.67 0 0 94.74

78 %

188

Days

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Self-Financed Section

Title of the

Programme

Total no. of students

appeared

Division

Distinction %

I % II % III %

Pass %

B.A. English 72 0 61.11 27.78 0 88.89

B.Com. 206 0 65.53 25.24 0 90.78

B.Com. (CA) 76 3.95 93.42 1.32 0 98.68

B.B.A. 143 0.70 78.32 10.49 0 89.51

B.Sc. Maths 122 21.31 72.95 2.46 0 96.72

B.Sc. Physics 66 7.58 72.73 9.09 0 89.39

B.Sc. Chemistry 67 4.48 64.18 2.99 0 71.64

B.Sc. Comp.Sc. 138 0.72 81.88 4.35 0 86.96

B.C.A. 200 6.50 77.50 3 0 87

B.Sc. Act. Math.Sc. 44 11.36 75 75 0 86.36

M.Sc. Bio-Informatics

59 10.17 83.05 0 0 93.22

M.A. English 42 16.67 80.95 0 0 97.62

M.S.W. 21 28.57 61.90 0 0 90.47

M.A. History 5 40 60 0 0 100

M.Com. 51 27.45 66.67 0 0 94.12

M.B.A. 125 14.40 77.60 0 0 92

M.Sc. Maths 74 54.05 31.08 0 0 85.14

M.Sc. Physics 42 26.19 42.86 0 0 69.05

M.Sc. Chemistry 28 0.00 64.29 0 0 64.29

M.Sc. Zoology 15 66.67 33.33 0 0 100

M.Sc. Botany 10 40 60 0 0 100

M.Sc. Biotech. 10 70 20 0 0 100

M.Sc. Act. Sc. 12 25 41.67 0 0 66.67

M.Sc. Comp.Sc. 94 42.55 47.87 0 0 90.43

M.Sc. Inf.Tech. 23 47.83 52.17 0 0 100

MCA 149 12.75 79.19 0 0 91.95

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

❖ Annual Academic Auditing done every year

❖ Promotion of E Culture and Paperless administration

o Students and Staff)- Registration Non Major Elective and Skill Based

Elective Courses, Part V Clubs are made online

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❖ Revamping syllabus in accordance with international standards to

enable Credit Transfer during Student Exchange Programmes with

Foreign Universities

❖ Staff members who have registered Patents were honoured in the

College Day Celebration

❖ An Inter Departmental Cultural Competition entitled ‘HEBER

FESTAURUM’ was introduced this year as part of the Golden Jubilee

Celebration, where the students showcased their talents in the form of

fine arts.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 5

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 3

HRD programmes 0

Orientation programmes 7

Faculty exchange programme 8

Staff training conducted by the university 0

Staff training conducted by other institutions 10

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 8

Others 0

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

202 30 - -

Technical Staff 38 - - -

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Criterion – III 3. RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

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

❖ Encourages Paper Presentation, Paper Publication in refereed journals, SCI journals and journals with high impact factor.

❖ Motivates the Faculty to apply for Major and Minor Research

Projects from various National and International funding agencies

❖ Best Researcher Award for Senior & Junior Faculty in Languages, Arts and Humanities, Basic Sciences, Life Sciences and Other Sciences is initiated

❖ Financial incentives for faculty who have completed Ph.D. programmes, presented / published Papers are initiated.

❖ A Total sum of Rs. 10,76, 540/- is spent by the Management

towards the Faculty Improvement Scheme such as, incentives to present and publish papers, Travel grant, Reimbursement of

Ph.D. fee to respective research supervisors and ex gratia to faculty submitting Ph.D. Thesis.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - 06 01 -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs

- 151.7 125.0 -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number -- 33 14 --

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- 58.94 20.74 --

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Reviewed Journals 124 07 -

Non-Peer Reviewed Journals 54 12 -

e-Journals 35 02 -

Conference proceedings 47 23 -

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3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 0.2 to 7 Average 10.5

h-index 41 Nos. in SCOPUS 51

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding

agencies, industry and other organisations

Nature of the Project

Duration Year

Name of

the funding Agency

Total grant Sanctioned

Rs.

Received Rs.

Major projects 2016-17

UGC DST-FIST DBT-STAR

DST Project

2,83,200 82,50,000 36,00,000

29,87,138

2,83,200 82,50,000 36,00,000

29,87,138

Minor Projects 2016-17 UGC 20,73,500 --

Interdisciplinary Projects

-- -- -- --

Industry sponsored -- -- -- --

Projects sponsored

by the University/ College

-- -- -- --

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)

-- -- -- --

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

Total Rs. 1,71,93,838 1,51,20,338

3.7 No. of books published

(i) With ISBN NO. 12 Chapters in Edited Books 7

(ii) Without ISBN NO. 7

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Schemes / Funds

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3.9 For Colleges

Autonomy ✓ CPE ✓ DBT Star Scheme ✓

INSPIRE - CE - Any other specify -

DST-SERB ✓ UGC-COP - NSQF (B. Voc.) -

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy: Rs. 3,25,600/-

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University College

Number 06 5 -- -- 3

Sponsoring agencies

UGC IDF*

UGC, BHC

-- -- BHC

*IDF- Indian Development Foundation, Mumbai 3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaborations - 79

International 10 National 65 Any Other 4

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

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

Type of Patent Number

National Applied 2

Granted --

International Applied --

Granted --

Commercialised Applied --

Granted --

3

10.76

177.73

188.49

145

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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

34 3 12 7 -- 3 9

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 8 SRF 1

Project Fellows 20 Any Other 1

DST-WOS 1

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 333 State level 23

National level 05 International level --

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:


National level 14 International level 1

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:


National level 03 International level --

86

280

28

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3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:


National level 3 International level 2

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University Forum

45 College Forum 185 NCC 10

NSS 88 Any other 35

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension

activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

The Deanery of Extension Activities has organized the following

programmes, in collaboration with varied Part V Clubs of our College, Government and Non- governmental organizations in the City:

• ‘4G Golden Goals for Golden Girls’- an exclusive training programme for the adolescent girls of the adopted villages, who are pursuing XI and XII Standard

• ‘Waste Land Development Project’

• Awareness programmes on Women Development,

• Awareness programmes on Alcoholism

• Awareness programmes on Child Abuse.

• Educational Exhibition

• General Medical Camps

• II UG Commerce students visited “Sunshine Home” and gifted inverter, insect screens, stationery, fans and kitchen utensils to 40 beneficiaries

at a cost of Rs. 80,000. II B Com A students completed a Project at Kiruba Educational Trust and Mentally Retarded Home, Poolangudi, Trichy which involved laying of Ceramic Tiles and donating a freezer at

a cost of Rs. 1,05,000.

• III UG Commerce students constructed toilets and gifted sports articles for Gregory Trust-A Home for the Children Living with HIV/ADS at Siruganur at a cost of Rs. 70,000 and III UG Commerce students donated fans, tube lights, washing machine, mats, etc., to a home for

mentally retarded children at Guntur, Trichy. Cost of the project was Rs. 60,000.

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• Department of Social Work shared the Christmas Joy with the inmates of Kangaroo Old Age Home, Chathirappati, Tiruchirappalli on 16

December 2016.

• PG students of Physics Department celebrated Meaningful Christmas with the children of Synthika Trust, Lalgudi and provided dinner and gifts to them.

• The staff and students from Govt Syed Murthuza Higher Secondary School, Trichy visited the Physics Laboratory and were given hands-on

training on basic experiments.

• The Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics conducted an awareness programme on “Disaster Management” and celebrated “Meaningful Christmas” with the school children of All Saints Primary School, Woraiyur.

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Criterion – IV

4. INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly

created Source of

Fund Total

Campus area 1,09,282

Sq.mt.

-- -- 1,09,282

Sq.mt.

Classrooms 57,648 sq.ft.

15,157.5 sq.ft.

College Management

72,805 sq.ft.

Laboratories 37,525 sq.ft.

5,993 sq.ft.

College Management

43,518 sq.ft.

Seminar Halls 7,994 sq.ft.

4,424 sq.ft.

College Management

12,418 sq.ft.

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

37 2 -- 39

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

783.97 4.73 College Management

788.70

Others -- -- -- --

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

ADMINISTRATION The In-house Computer Applications were developed by the Information

Technology Support (IT Support) division of our College

PACKAGE DEVELOPED PURPOSE

Computerisation of Hostel Inmates details, fees collection, accounts

Student Information System Student details, nominal roll generation, reports, statistics

Online Exam Fees Collection Online fees collection

Part V Registration Modification in registration

Staff Salary (SF) Generation of Salary, Payslip and Service Register

OMR Sheet Design and Processing – Part A Questions – CoE

Evaluation of Part – A Questions.

External Mark Entry Module External Evaluators mark entry in CoE

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LIBRARY

• SCIS : Self-check-in system in library

• SCOS : Self-check-out system in library

• EPRS : Exit-point Recheck System in library

• WEBOPAC : On Dual Platform (Windows/Linux)

4.3 Library Services

Particulars Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 99,700 2,27,44,646 4,911 10,03,757 1,04,611 2,37,48,403

Reference

Books 11,984 26,90,186 404 12,142 12,388 27,02,328

e-Books 97,650 36,000 30,37,350 3,000 31,35,000 39,000

Journals 267 10,10,344 15 34,000 282 10,44,344

e-Journals 6,374 24,000 6,374 24,000

Digital

Database - - - - - -

CD & Video 1,439 - 136 - 1,575 -

Others (specify) - - - - - -

4.4 Technology upgradation (overall)

Total

Computers Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing Centres

Computer Centres

Office Departments Others

Existing 798 340 2 30 150 60 182 36

Added 72 - - 30 35 - 5 2

Total 870 340 2 60 185 60 187 38

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and

any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-

Governance etc.)

• Internet Bandwidth was increased from 34 mbps to 100 mbps

• 30 Wireless Access points were added in Boys and Girls Hostels

• 13 New LCD Projectors were added in classrooms

• Online Payment Portal Facility in College Website was enabled for fee

collection

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4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

(i) ICT 115.03

(ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 296.03

(iii) Equipment 21.11

(iv) Others 11.57

TOTAL in Lakhs 443.74

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Criterion – V

5. STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

Consistent efforts are made by the IQAC to enhance awareness

about Student Support Services among the students. The Hand Book of

the College provides ample inputs for the students especially for the

new students at the beginning of the every academic programme, which

includes details about teaching and non-teaching members of staff,

different committees, different Part V activities, information about anti-

ragging rules, rules relating to discipline inside the campus, events for

the forthcoming year, etc.

Exclusive Orientation Programmes on Curricular, Cocurricular,

extra-curricular activities, Code of Conduct, Infrastructure and

Learning Resources available, Value and Life Oriented Education,

Student Support Services are organized for Undergraduate and Post

Graduate Freshers. Besides, the Deanery of Extension Activities

organizes Orientation Programme on Part V Clubs for the I UG Students

highlighting the activities of 27 Service Clubs viz., National Cadet Corps

(Army Wing), National Cadet Corps (Air Wing), National Service Scheme

for Boys, National Service Scheme for Girls, Nature Club for Boys,

Nature Club for Girls, LEO Club, Rotaract Club, Heber Quiz Club,

Student ExNoRa, Suicide Prevention Club, Gender Sensitization Club,

Good Samaritan Programme, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Red Cross, Road

Safety Club, Youth Against Drugs Club, Human Right Club, Consumer

Club, Debate Oration Elocution (DOE) Club, Movie Club,

Communication Club, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Fine Arts

Association, Junior Jaycees, Philately Club, Sports and Games Club

IQAC monitors the website of the college. The website gives the

latest information relating to the activities of the college. It is endowed

with details of Members of Faculty, Admission, Placement, Research

and Publication, Sports events, Conferences, Results etc for the

students and others to know.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

❖ Feedback from students is a vital one for tracking the progress of the institution.

❖ The progress of the teaching members of faculty is tracked through “Self-Appraisal”.

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❖ Class Teachers act as mentors to the students of the class. They keep track of the performance of the students and monitor the progress. They also identify in the Weak students in the class and arrange Remedial

Coaching. ❖ The academic performance of the students is analysed every semester

in the Staff Council and in the Department Staff Meeting. ❖ In many levels Suggestion Box is useful for the students. The contents

are analysed by the student councillor.

❖ The course teachers are asked to give written explanation for producing less than 75% pass in their respective courses.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

(d) Men Women

(e)

2015-2016 2016-2017

General SC ST OBC Ph.ch. Total General SC ST OBC Ph.Ch. Total

777 1028 94 6763 12 8674 754 987 77 7252 18 9088

(f) Demand Ratio 1:25 Dropout:3.1%

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive

examinations (If any)

i) Conducted UGC Minority Coaching - Course Dynamics of UPSC – Civil

Services Examination

ii) IIT-JAM coaching for UG students (Chemistry)

iii) SET/NET coaching for PG Students (Commerce, History, IT, Tamil)

iv) Crash Course – NEET for school students is conducted.

v) Training on Aptitude and Reasoning Skills is rendered.

No. of student beneficiaries

UG PG Ph. D. Others Total

6608 1865 56 559 9088

784

228

No %

4478 49

No %

4610 51

59

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5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 4 SET/SLET 9 GATE -

CAT - IAS/IPS etc - State PSC -

UPSC - Others (NEET) 6

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance: Students benefitted through counselling for Problems under the category:

Personal Problem

• Healthy Relationship with Opposite Gender

• Adolescent Counselling

• Goal Setting and Positive Attitude

• Issue of self-esteem

• Transition to College,

• Depression, Anxiety, Confusion or Stress

• Loneliness, love affairs,

• Relationship issues

• Dealing with Anger, Grief and Loss

• Difficulty in making decisions

• Uncertainty about the future, suicidal thoughts

• Alcoholism and Smoking

Academic issues

• Trouble with concentrating on studies or attending classes

• Poor academic performance, long absent

• Lack of communication

• Difficulty in adjusting to College life

Details of Student Career Guidance

1. Workshop on Career opportunities.

2. Training on Career opportunities.

3. Orientation on opportunities in CRO.

4. Preplacement Orientation Programme

5. Training for Effective Communication by Mr. D. Raghunath,

General Manager, BBC, India.

6. Communicative English & Interview Skill Development Programme

No. of Students Benefitted

1447

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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

38 4173 317 319

5.8 Details of Gender Sensitization Programmes

• SADHANA (Cell for Women) organised an awareness programme by Dr.

N. Mani Megalai, Head and Director of Women Studies, Bharathidasan

University, Tiruchirappalli. An Awareness Programme on “Mother

Feeding” was also organised. On the International Day on Violence

Against Women, SADHANA in collaboration with RAWS and

Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy,

organized a special lecture cum paper presentation session. A special

lecture on “Pulampeyar Nadukalil Pengalin Iruppu” was organised on

23 February 2017. As part of International Women’s Day celebrations,

various competitions like Rangoli, Group Dance, Singing and Tamil

Elocution Competition were organized for the women students of our

College.

• Gender Sensitization Club was inaugurated. A special lecture was

delivered by Ms. Poongodhai, who apart from elaborating on gender

disparities narrated her own experience during Sri Lankan Civil War.

The club also organized Kolam competition and a lecture on Biblical

youth.

• Special programmes like Menstrual Hygiene and Nutritional

Counselling, Legal Awareness for Girls and Boys Separately, for hostel

inmates were organised.

• Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell was also established with one senior

woman faculty as head.

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

State/ University level 287 National level 43 International level 01

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level 246 National level - International level -

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students:

Sports :

State/ University level 247 National level 19 International level -

Culturals :

State/ University level 120 National level - International level -

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of students

Amount Rs.

Financial support from institution 1128 37,94,759

Financial support from government 1666 97,76,259

Financial support from other sources 9 96,000

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

- 0

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs :

State/ University level 22 National level 01 International level --

Exhibitions :

State/ University level 04 National level -- International level --

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

No major grievances

218

9

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Criterion – VI

6. GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

VISION: Bishop Heber College, a great Institution of higher education

set in beautiful surroundings, seeks to function through mutual love

and respect and with efficiency and creativity, catering to the

educational needs of all, especially the poor, the needy and the under-

privileged, inspired by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

MISSION: Bishop Heber College exists to impart quality higher

education with creativity to all, especially the poor, the needy and the

under-privileged, to cause their holistic development in response to the

great commandment and love of our Lord Jesus Christ and contribute

towards building a great India

6.2 Does the Institution has a Management Information System?

Yes. Customized software is used for administration which includes Student Management, Staff Management and Accounts Management.

The IT support team of our college designed and executed a system for

online hall ticket, student feedback and has also developed software to

manage student admissions.

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development The following mechanisms are adopted to enhance the curriculum of

various disciplines. (a) Board of Studies

(b) Academic Council

(c) Feedback obtained from the stakeholders, teachers, students,

alumni, experts from industries and Parents. (d) Career Oriented Programmes

(e) Projects for Final Year UG Students

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning (a) Bridge Course (b) Microsoft Certification Programme

(c) Well-furnished classroom with ICT facilities. (d) Students are encouraged to attend Summer Projects / Training

Programmes / Internship / Conferences / Exchange Programmes.

(e) Students are encouraged to present / publish papers and to avail

Research Fellowships / Project Grants. (f) Teachers are sent for Orientation / Refresher courses to update

their knowledge in their respective fields. (g) Seminars / Conferences / Symposium / Workshops are

organised periodically in different disciplines.

(h) Registration fees for attending Conferences / Seminars / Symposium/ Workshops are reimbursed to the faculty members by the management

(i) Field Visits / Industrial Visits / Educational Tours (j) Demonstration / Group Discussion / Remedial Teaching

(k) Soft Skills / Communication Skills (l) Online Assignments and e-Learning Material

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

(a) Test and examination committee meet periodically to work out

strategies for effective conduct of examination. 6.3.4 Research and Development

(a) Teachers received Minor and Major Project grants from various funding agencies.

(b) Management has also sanctioned Research Fund for Minor Research

Projects.

(c) Incentives are given to teachers by the management for publication of

papers in the journals of National and International repute.

(d) 80 % of the research fee is given to the Research Supervisors to promote research culture by the Management.

(e) Seed money is also given to the teachers who pursue their Ph.D. programme in the college by the Management.

(f) Every year Best Researcher Award is given to the scholars and the

members of faculty belonging to Arts and Science Disciplines.

(g) Young Scientist Award received by Faculty.

(h) Women Scientist Scheme (DST) availed by Faculty

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(i) Financial support is also given by the Management Teachers to attend conferences / Visits Abroad.

(j) Organised Training / Workshop for Research Scholars

(k) Collaborative Research and MoUs strengthened

(l) PG Project Grant, Summer Internship, Research Fellowship

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

(a) 24x7 Wi-Fi facility is provided for the students to use their laptops in

the college premises.

(b) The working hours of the Library is extended till 9.30 p.m. for the

benefits of the students. Hostel inmates are permitted to use the library as the study-hall and can carry their personal notes / books during these hours.

(c) The College campus has been monitored with CCTV facility for vigilance.

(d) ICT enabled classrooms

(e) Instrumentation Centre sponsored by DST-FIST

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

(a) Capacity building training programme was also organised for the young faculty and non-teaching staff to enhance work efficiency.

(b) Special training programmes like Spoken English, Imparting and enhancing employability skills were carried out for both Undergraduate

and Postgraduate students.

(c) Student Counselling Centre apart from offering counselling to students has also organized various programmes on Self Development, Girl

Students’ Empowerment, Stress Management and on Health and Hygiene. The counselling centre extends its counselling service and delivers special lectures to the students in the neighbouring schools.

(d) Scholarships were given to the deserving students under Student helpline for college fee and hostel fees concession

(e) Noon meal scheme is also initiated by the Management for the deserving poor students.

(f) Rs. 6,17,47,667/- was spent towards maintenance and renovation of

buildings and construction of new buildings.

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(g) Incentives are offered to deserving sports persons.

(h) Faculty are assigned responsibilities to organise curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff Recruitment

(a) Effective recruitment procedure is adopted to appoint well qualified teachers through written test, lecture test and interview for various disciplines.

(b) Preference is given to Ph.D/NET/SET qualified candidates. (c) 19 faculty members were recruited in the Aided stream to the

department of Tamil, English, Social Work, Commerce, Mathematics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

(a) Microsoft Certification Programme in collaboration with Microsoft

Corporation.

(b) International level MoUs signed with Concordia College, New York.

(c) Various National level MoUs were signed.

(d) International Collaborative Research is promoted

6.3.9 Admission of Students

(a) College is following the Government Norms for admission procedure.

(b) The Government reservation policy is strictly adhered.

(c) Special preferences are given for the First-Generation Learners, Minority communities in line with the Vision and Mission of the College.

(d) Departments are given full autonomy to select the deserving students. 6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching a) Faculty Recharge Programmes

b) Incentives for Paper Presentation, c) Incentives for Paper Publication, d) Travelling allowance for Attending conference abroad

e) Financial Assistance to complete Ph.D. Work f) Tuition Fees concession to the Children of staff

members g) Free Wi-Fi connectivity h) Medical Aid & STAR Health Insurance

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Non teaching a) Tuition Fees concession to the Children of staff b) Free Wi-Fi connectivity

c) Medical Aid & STAR Health Insurance

Students a) Part time employment opportunity

b) Noon-meal scheme c) Fees Concession d) Tuition fees concession for Sports Person

e) Student Services Centre f) Student Counselling Centre g) Remedial coaching for Minority students

h) Personality Development / Skill Development Programmes

i) Insurance Scheme j) Free Wi-Fi connectivity k) Book Bank

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done

Yes No

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Autonomy Review

Committee

18.01.2017 to

20.01.2017

Yes Chairperson: Prof. (Ms.) PAULA BANERJEE Department of South & South East Asian Studies, Calcutta Univ. Kolkata-700027

Members: Prof. K.K. BHASIN Fellow, National Academy of Sciences CAS Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh – 160 014.

Dr. B.T. SEETHA Principal, Osmania University College for Women (Autonomous & College with Potential for Excellence), Hyderabad – 500 007. Dr. MADHU GUPTA 117.C, Pocekt – F, Phase-II, Mayur Vihar, Delhi – 110 091 Prof. K. PARTHASARATHY Department of Life Long Learning, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 023. Dr. M.M. SENTHAMIZH SELVI Regional Joint Director of

Yes Principal

Rs.8,37,750/-

✓

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Collegiate Education Clive Building, Teppakkulam P.O., Tiruchirappalli – 620 002 Co-ordinating Officer: Shri B. Ravi Narayanan, Section Officer, UGC

Academic Audit March 14, 2017

Yes Dr. C. PARAMESWARAN, Head & Assoc. Prof. of Mathematics, ANJA College, Sivakasi, Dr. L. JOHN KENNEDY, Assoc. Prof. School of Advance Sciences,

VIT University, Chennai Dr. M. KUMAR RAJA, Head & Assoc. Prof. of Chemistry, ANJA College, Sivakasi.

Dr. K. LINGAKUMAR, Head & Assoc. Prof.. of Botany, ANJA College, Sivakasi Dr. S. ARIVOLI, Assoc. Prof. of Zoology, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore Mrs. S. PITCHUMANI Angayarkanni, Assoc. Prof. of Computer Science, Lady Doak College, Madurai Dr. R. LAWRENCE, Head & Assoc. Prof. of Computer Applications, ANJA College, Sivakasi. Dr. K. BASKARAN, Principal & Director, Alagappa University Evening College & Alagappa University Dept. of Oceanography, Thondi, Dr. M. MOOVENDHAN, Head & Asst. Prof. of English, ANJA College, Sivakasi Ms. K. MIRIAM SAMUEL,

Head, Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, Chennai Dr. R. MANOHAR, Head & Assoc. Prof. of Commerce, ANJA College, Sivakasi, Mr. J. NAGA VENKATA RAGHURAM, Asst. Prof, VIT university, Vellore,

Ms. HEPZIBAH JOSEPH, Assoc. Prof. of History, Lady Doak College, Madurai

YES Vice Principals (Aided

and SF Sections), Dean of Arts,

Dean of Sciences, Dean of Research &

Development,

Dean of IQAC

Administrative Yes Joint Director of Collegiate Education,

Trichy – 23.

Yes Bursar & M/s. Raj and Ram

Chartered Accountants

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within

30 days? For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

✓

✓

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

Examination Reforms?

❖ Online Examination for Value and Life Oriented Education.

❖ New Question Paper pattern for M.Phil.

❖ Question Paper Pattern For UG & PG Programme Part A - Multiple choice Questions (40 Questions) Part B - Either or type (5 Questions)

Part C - Essay Type (3 Questions)

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

❖ Continuation evaluation is done through two centralised Internal

Examinations, class tests, compositions, seminars, Assignments and

Quizzes.

❖ Full Academic Freedom in designing curriculum.

❖ Certificate and Diploma courses offered.

❖ Semester pattern of examination is followed with diligent emphasis on

all the five units.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

❖ The Alumni of the Department of Computer Science have introduced a

unique programme, Alumni Buddy Connect (ABC), to train the students

in computer programming and soft skills

❖ Under Noon-meals Scheme, Rs. 2,80,992/- was contributed.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Parent – Teacher Meet was organized by all the departments.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

❖ Support staff were given special training on Website upgradation and

training on MS Office and Accounting Software

❖ A special training was given to operate software pertaining to College

office.

❖ For grater interaction between non-teaching and teaching members of

staff, Cricket matches are conducted between them.

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

The following efforts were made during the Academic Year to promote Eco-

friendly ambience:

❖ Segregation of Wastes: Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable, food

wastes, chemical wastes, plastic and electronic wastes

❖ Buildings were fitted with Rainwater Harvesting features

❖ Refurbishing all the Overhead Tanks with Vacuum Suction Pumps to

prevent sedimentations thereby avoiding waste contamination.

❖ Periodical Energy Audit by the Department of Environmental

Sciences, for Hostel, Administrative and Academic Buildings

❖ Appointment of Campus Managers and Security Guards

❖ E-governance (e.g., information Via SMS, e-circulars, e-hall tickets)

towards paperless office

❖ Continuing to Uphold the spirit of ‘Plastic Free Culture inside the

Campus’ over the years

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Criterion – VII

7. INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have

created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

❖ The department of Actuarial Science has come up with a book on

Multiple Choice questions their UG and PG Programmes.

❖ Additional MoUs have been signed with Foreign and Indian

Universities and Industries.

❖ To give more weightage for the practical components, Part II English

Mark system is moved from 75-25 to 60-40.

❖ For Part II English, Internal component Language lab is given more

importance and 20 marks are allotted.

❖ 40 new terminals are added to the newly added computer lab.

❖ Newly recruited members of teaching staff were trained in the usage of

latest technology.

❖ A workshop for “Trainers of e–module” was organised for select faculty

to train other members of teaching faculty to work in an efficient way

in the digital world.

❖ Biometric Attendance for Staff working in the Self-Financed Section

❖ E Hall Ticket with allotment of rooms on a trial basis

❖ Staff Uniform on important occasions brought unity and solidarity

❖ Staff Tour to Goa

❖ Circular for Intimation via SMS –BHCGJC, CoEBHC, BISHOP –

enabled quick flow of information

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

decided upon at the beginning of the year

(a) Autonomy Review Committee which visited our College from 18.01.2017 to 20.01.2017.

(b) An academic audit was carried out on 14th March 2017.

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(c) Trainings and Workshops Organized 1. Trainers of E-module on 10.06.2016 2. Orientation on Departmental / Deanery Year Plan on 13.06.2016

3. Faculty Recharge Programme on 13.06.2016, 23.07.2016, 26-28.01.2017, 09-15.03.2017.

4. Orientation on E-initiation for Non-Teaching Staff 14.06.2017 5. Orientation on SWOC Analysis on 13.06.2016 6. Website Updation on 15.06.2016

7. Upgradation of E-campus Management on 12.09.2016

(d) e-Attendance was implemented.

(e) Two Alumni chapters were started in USA

(f) Golden Jubilee Celebrations 1. Launching of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Golden Jubilee

Logo and Golden Jubilee Song 2. Formal inauguration of Golden Jubilee celebrations 3. Opening of the Golden Jubilee Souvenir Shop

4. A Golden Jubilee Rally. 5. Golden Jubilee Carnival

6. Golden Jubilee Revival Day 7. ‘Heber Reminiscence -50’, with a variety of presentations and

photographs.

8. Release of a Postal Cover with Special Cancellation 9. ‘Musical Evening- Sing in Jubilation’

10. Global Alumni Meet 11. Issue of Vehicle stickers. 12. Staff tour to Goa.

13. Inter Departmental Cultural meet. 14. Musical Nite. 15. Grand Finale of Golden Jubilee celebrations

16. Dedication of Golden Jubilee Building

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

Best Practice - I

(i). Title

Overseas Exchange Programme for students and Faculty and

Projects Funded by International Agencies

(ii). Objective

• To enable the staff and the students to be globally competent.

• To enhance the quality of higher education

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• To establish sustainable development through research

collaborations and MoUs

• To provide international exposure in academics, research and

administration.

(iii). Context

• The College strives to offer a great exposure to its faculty and

students by giving them an opportunity to gain global exposure. The

College has established MoUs with International Universities since

1993. Over a period of time, the number of universities and

institutions with which the College has tie-ups has increased, thus

paving the way for more students and staff to gain global

competence. In this era of globalized education and teaching, this

avenue has become imperative for the sustainable growth of the

College.

(iv). Execution of the Practice

VISITS FROM ABROAD

• Mrs. Suganthi, INFITT, President USA, Mr. Appasamy Murugaiyan,

Professor of Linguistics, France, Mrs. Mathivathani, State Cultural

Coordinator, Zurich, Switcherland delivered Endowment lectures to

the students of Tamil Department.

• Dr. Kuberan Balagurunathan,Professor, Department of Medical

Biology, UTAH University, USA delivered a special talk to the

students of Physics Department.

• Dr.P.John Thomas, School of Chemistry, Bangor University, UK

delivered a special talk to the students of Physics Department.

• Dr. P.Sudhagar, JSPS Fellow, Research Institute for Science and

Technology, Photocatalysis International Research Center, Tokyo

University of Science, Japan, Dr.Jency Pricilla Sunderrajan,

Mussourie Southeren State University, USA and Dr.Vasumathi

Requimte/ Researcher, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,

Faculty of Science, University of Porto, Portugal, alumni of Physics

Department visited the department and delivered special lectures.

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• Dr. Veerappan, Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

delivered a lecture to the scholars and the faculty of Department of

Chemistry.

• V.Arul, Stability Project Manager, Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd,

Loughrea, Co.Galway, Ireland, alumnus of our College, visited the

Chemistry Department.

• Dr. Jessi Lutabingwa, Associate Vice Chancellor, International

Education and Development, Appalachian State University, USA

visited the Social Work Department and interacted with staff and

students of Social Work Department.

• Dr.Gary Burnett and Dr. Kathy Burnett, Professors, School of

Library & Information Studies, The Florida State University,

R.SivaKumar, Librarian, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, Dubai, UAE

and Mrs.Suhasini Gazula, Librarian, Auckland University, New

Zealand gave special lectures to the students of Library Science

Department

• Prof. Christopher J. Paradise, Dept. of Biology and Environmental

Studies, Davidson College, Davidson, NC, USA, Dr. (Mrs.) Lalitha

Asokan, CEO, Pioneer Quality Consultancy, Ajman, UAE gave a

special lecture and Dr. Orin Gelderloos, Professor of Biology and

Environmental Studies, University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan,

USA delivered special lectures to the students Environmental

SciencesDepartment.

• Mr. Shiva PravinRajagopal, Service Delivery Manager, American

Express, USA, Mr. Srini Santana, Lead Software Consultant, ADP

Global Leader, Winward Parkway, USA, Prof. C. PrasannaRanjith,

Shinas College of Technology, Oman and Prof. Syed KhajaMohideen,

Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya, delivered special lectures to the

students of Computer Science. Mrs. RV Rajalakshmi, Business

Developer, Cognizant Technology Solutions, USA was the Chief

Guest for Bootfest2k+17 organized by the Department of Computer

Science.

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Staff Visits to Abroad

• Mrs. Glenny Joceyln, Department of Management Studies, visited

United Kingdom and Dubai.

• Mr. R. Carlton, Department of Environmental Science, presented a

paper in the International Conference on “Natural Science and

Environment” held at Oxford, United Kingdom.

• Dr.K.Rajkumar, Department of Computer Science, visited King

Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

(v). Evidence of Success

• Dr.Viji Thomas, President of Concordia College along with

Dr.Emmanuel and Dr.Ninan met the Principal of our cOllege and

had a session with the first and second year UG students on the

Exchange Programme. 12 students have registered themselves

under this scheme and electronically communicated on both sides

further.

(vi). Problems Encountered and Resources Required

• Though the faculty and student exchange programmes have been a

great success, the number of students who go on exchange

programmes has been restricted because of the financial constraints

faced by the students of the College. The cost of food and

accommodation for students staying abroad is comparatively higher,

making it difficult for the economically weaker students. In addition

to the above, students at times experience difficulty in cultural

adjustment.

(vii). Outcome

• More number of students got opportunity to pursue Ph.D. and PDF

in foreign universities like National Taipei University of Technology,

Taiwan.

• Potential students from foreign universities have enrolled in

Exchange programmes at Bishop Heber College and vice-versa.

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Best Practice - II

(i). Title

Student Helpline

(ii). Objective

• To help the economically weaker students of the College.

• To provide free noon meals to the students who are deprived of three

square meals a day

• To help the students to Earn While Learn.

• To fulfil the Mission of the College through serving the poor and the

needy.

(iii). Context

• Many students are first generation learners hailing from a financially

poor background. Fulfilling the Vision of the college in uplifting the

poor and the needy students, the Helpline Programme is an

innovative one to support the cause of the students.

(iv). Execution of the Practice

• The Student Helpline, the cell to help the needy, especially for first

generation learners, identifies poor / economically weaker students,

based on the annual income of their parents, the marks obtained in

the school final year or the under-graduate programme, and

attendance in the classes. The class teachers play a key role in

identifying the eligible applicants, along with the Dean and the

Associate Dean for Staff and Student Welfare. Under the helpline

scheme, the deserving students are given scholarships, mess fee

concession, college fee concession and free noon meals.

(v). Evidence of Success

• The result of this programme, beyond fulfilling the college objective,

is obvious. The students who struggle to complete their college

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studies are greatly benefited by this scheme. This indirectly reduces

a small percentage in the dropout rate of the students. They acquire

greater self-value and moral values, better skills and thereby

perform well in studies and get placements. The students are also

more alert, active and healthy since their basic needs are met.

• The students under ‘Earn while Learn’ Scheme work in the college

library, the self-financed section of the office, the laboratories,

Placement Cell and the hostels, on an hourly basis (Rs.20/- per

hour). This innovative scheme not only prepares the students for

the real working environment in the future, but also enables them

to be economically independent. The college administration is also

benefitted by the young, bright, sincere and vibrant student work

force.

(vi). Problems Encountered and Resources Required

• Some of the needy students have failed to apply for the helpline

scholarship because they were not able to submit the income

certificate in time, owing to the delay in getting it from the

government offices.

• Owing to financial constraints, the Management is not able to

provide financial support to all the applicants.

(vii). Outcome

• Student Helpline is a unique programme offered by Bishop Heber

College, which has inspired other city colleges to provide similar

financial assistance to their needy students.

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

1. No drive day – creating an awareness to reduce CO, CO2 and noise

pollution inside the campus among the students as well as teachers.

2. Nature Club and Students’ Exnora arranged trekking to Pachamalai,

field trips to Mudumalai and Bandipur Tiger Reserves as a part of

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Wildlife Week Celebration and went on a trip to Point Calimere to create

environmental awareness among students.

3. The Student’s ExNoRa organized various events like Hands on

Experience on Grafting the Sapling and Planted Saplings and organized

a ‘Sapling Sale Mela’.

4. Army Wing of the College organized Cycle Rally to Puliancholai and Tree

Plantation.

5. Heber Au Sable Institute of Environmental Sciences installed bird-

boxes in various places and created awareness on environment.

Students involved themselves in Asian Water-Fowl census.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted?

Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for

example SWOT Analysis)

SWOC analysis is carried out in all the disciplines.

✓

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Annexure

Analysis of Students’ Feedback on Staff Members

Range Percentage of Marks Scored by 357 Teachers in

Students’ Feedback

80% & Above 70.86834734

60% - 80% 28.57142857

Below 60% 0.280112045

71%

29%

0%

Percentage of Marks Scored by 357 Teachers in Students’ Feedback

80% & Above

60% - 80&

Below 60%

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