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Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Submitted to

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

By

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE ANCHAL

Year of Report: 2015-2016

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Part – A

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:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID(For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

St. John’s College

St. John’s College

Anchal

Kollam Kerala 691306

St. John’s College

Anchal

Kollam Kerala 691306

St. John’s College

Anchal

Kollam Kerala 691306

Anchal

Kollam

Kollam

Kerala

691306

[email protected]

0475-2273326/ 0475-2275326

Rev. Dr. James Steephen

0475-2273326

09447462215

Dr. Sooraj Kumar

09446908066

[email protected]

KLCOGN12405

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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: For ex. http://www.lkcollege.edu.in/AQAR 2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details.

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B+ 2005 5 years

2 2nd Cycle A 3.01 2015 5 years

3 3rd Cycle

4 4th Cycle

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

1.8 AQAR for the year (For example 2010-11)

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)

a. AQAR 2011-2012 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.

b. AQAR 2012-2013 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.

c. AQAR 2013-2014 submitted to NAAC on 31/05/2014.

d. AQAR 2014-2015 submitted to NAAC on 23/03/2016.

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)

EC(SC)/06/RAR/076, May 1 2015

www.stjohns.ac.in

http://www.stjohns.ac.in/aqar

01/06/2005

2015-2016

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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 (Phy.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

DBT Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG Programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

University of Kerala

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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

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

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

16

2

1

2

3

1

1

1

27

5

05

05

02

05 02

-

3 3 0 0 0

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(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

• Conducted a one-day meeting for the teachers of Science department to prepare

proposals for STAR scheme of the Department of Biotechnology.

• Supervised and successfully conducted quality enhancing orientation programmes.

• Directed the Research committee to encourage the faculty members to pursue

research in their respective fields of study.

• Equipped the students of the college with the knowledge of the latest trends in their

respective field and to prepare them to meet the requirement of the competitive

world.

• Encouraged the faculty to conduct remedial coaching and peer group teaching for

the students to enhance their learning capability.

• Encouraged the faculty members to contribute to a common charity fund.

• Initiated steps to construct house for the poor students with contributions from

students, teachers and alumni under the college housing project.

• Inaugurated the newly constructed exam hall that can accommodate 120 candidates

at a time.

• Encouraged the faculty to improvise the orientation programmes, trainingschemes

and study tours for SSP (Student Support Programme) and WWS (Walk With

Scholar) programme.

• Encouraged the NCC unit to chalk out innovative training schedule to prepare the

cadets to get selected for National level initiatives and Republic Day Parade to be

held at Delhi.

• Encouraged the NSS unit to conduct social extension activities involving local area

administration.

• Conducted a one-day seminar for the teachers to prepare proposals to be submitted to

the UGC, State Higher Education Council and similar bodies.

• Proposal for STAR scheme of the Department of Biotechnology.

• A two-tier orientation programme for the parents and students of the first year

regarding CBCSS and general and specific facilities available in the college.

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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the

beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end

of the year.

To encourage all the

departments to conduct

International and National

seminars.

• Department of Politics and Public Administration

conducted a two-day international seminar on “Rising

India, Higher Education and the World Order in the 21st

Century. [sponsored by RUSA]

• Department of Politics and Public Administration

conducted a two-day national seminar on “Human Rights

and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities”.

[sponsored by UGC]

• Department of Politics and Public Administration

conducted a seminar on “Local Body Elections and Beyond:

Possibilities for Consensus and Development”. [In

association with the Indian Institute of Public

Administration (Kerala chapter)]

• Mathematics department conducted a National Seminar on

Computational Mathematics. [Sponsored by KSCSTE].

• The Department of Malayalam conducted a national

seminar. [sponsored by UGC]

• The Department of Physics conducted a national seminar

on “Perspectives of Raman Spectroscopy. [sponsored by

UGC]

• The Department of Environmental Science conducted a

one-day seminar on “National Resources of Kerala:

Scenarios Towards Sustainable Use”.

To conduct yoga class for

NCC cadets

• Yoga class for NCC cadets was conducted at the Mar

Gregorios College Auditorium on June 9, 2015.

To conduct workshops on

Performing Artsof Kerala.

• The Department of Malayalam conducted a one-day

workshop on Kathakali. A demonstration ofKathakaliby

the internationally famous ‘Margi’ group was also

organised.

To conduct induct cum

orientation programme for

the first-year degree

students and their parents.

• Induct cum orientation programme for the first-year

degree students and their parents was conducted on July

24, 2015. Mr. Syam Kumar B., Cyber Expert, Kerala police

spoke on “Youth and Cyber Crime”.

To conduct a memorial

lecture on the death

anniversary of

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

• The first “Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam memorial lecture” was

delivered by Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, former ISRO Chairman

on September 16, 2015.

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To direct the Department of

Mathematics to conduct

annualinter-collegiate Quiz

competition.

• The Department of Mathematics conducted an inter-

collegiate Quiz competition.

To encourage the faculty

members to participate in

refresher/orientation

courses.

• Faculty members participated in refresher/orientation

courses.

To encourage various

departments to apply for

major and minor projects

and submit proposal for

DBT STAR scheme.

• Various departments have submitted proposals for major

and minor projects.

• The proposal for STAR scheme was accepted and the

college was granted ₹ 47,00,000/- towards the same by

DBT. A sum of ₹ 29,00,000/- was received as the first

instalment.

To encourage the various

departments to conduct

invited talks by experts

from respective field.

Department of Mathematics conducted invited talks by:

• Dr. E. Krishnan, Former Head, Department of Mathematics,

University College, Thiruvananthapuram.

• Dr. T. G. Sarathchandran, Former Deputy Director of Collegiate

Education.

Department of Physics conducted invited talks by:

• Dr.S. Narayana Kalkura, Director, Crystal Growth Centre, Anna

University, Chennai.

• Dr. Hubert Joe, Associate Professor, Mar Ivanios College,

Trivandrum.

• Dr.JunaidBushri, Associate Professor, Cochin University,

Cochin.

• Dr. M. Ajith, Scientist, VSSC, Trivandrum.

• Dr Sam Solomon, associate professor, Mar Ivanios College,

Trivandrum.

• Dr.Sujin Jose, Associate Professor, Department of

MaterialScience and Nano Engineering, Rice University, Texas.

• Dr.Subod G., Assistant Professor of Physics, University of

Kerala.

Department of Politics and Public Administration conducted

invited talks by:

• M. K. Bhadra Kumar, Former Indian Ambassador to Turkey.

• Prof.Gopa Kumar, Vice- Chancellor, Central University of

Kerala.

• Prof.P. L. Dharma, chairperson, Department of Political Science,

Mangalore University.

• Dr.ShajiVarkey, Associate Professor, Department of Political

Science, University of Kerala.

• Dr. M. R. Biju, Associate Professor, Department of Public

Administration and Policy Studies, Central University of Kerala.

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Department of Environmental Science conducted invited talks

by:

• Rajesh Regunath, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology,

Trivandrum

• Dr. Mohan Varghese, Assistant Professor, Marthoma College,

Kollam, Kerala.

• Dr. G. NagendraPrabhu, Principal Investigator, Centre for

Research on Aquatic Resources, S. D. College, Alapuzha.

• Prof. G. M. Nair, Director, Kerala Biotechnology Commission,

Kerala.

• Dr. Abraham Thomas, Associate Professor, Peet Memorial

College, Mavelikkara, Kerala.

To encourage the students

to participate in the College,

University, State and

National level sports and

games events.

• Students actively participated in the college, university, state

and national level sports and games events and bagged several

medals and awards.

To provide expert athletic

coaching and to conduct

summer coaching camps.

• Expert athletic coaching is provided to the sports enthusiasts

from the nearby schools by Mr. Abraham Mathew, SAF Gold

Medal Winner. The programme is titled, ‘Munnettam’.

To conduct special

basketball coaching camp.

• Conducted 15 dayspecial basketball coaching camp for the

college team by Sri. Reji Alexander (Kerala State Sports Council

Coach) from April 25 to May 8, 2016.

• Conducted a U-17 basketball coaching camp for aspirants from

nearby schools as talent identification programme by Jithin

Jose P. (P.E.D. St. John’s College, Anchal) from April 25 to May 8,

2016.

• Conducted a Kids basketball coaching camp by Rev. Fr. Justin

Neelarathara from April 25 to May 8, 2016.

To encourage various clubs

of the college to conduct

activities with considerable

participation from the

students.

• Various clubs of the college conducted numerous activities

with maximum participation from the students.

To encourage the teachers

and non-teaching staff to

participate in the election to

various University bodies.

• The teachers and non-teaching staff actively participated in the

election conducted to various University bodies.

To celebrate Vaayanadinam. • The Department of Malayalam conducted Vaayanadinamby

organising a quiz, debate and “lend a favourite book” contest.

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To conduct a

programmeVaayanakootam.

• The Department of Malayalam conducted Vaayanakootam –

programmeinaugurated by the popular Malayalam writer,

Benyamin. A compilation of poems by Dr. B.

AshalekshmiAravumaadu, Mezhukuthiriyum, YesuChristuvum

was released by the chief guest.

To celebrate College day • College Day was celebrated on March 4, 2016. The programme

was inaugurated by Mr. Vinson M. Paul IPS, DGP of Police.

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 management approved the plan of action and gave consent to implement them.

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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 4 - - -

UG 10 - - -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced

Diploma - - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate - - - -

Others - - - -

Total 14 - - -

Interdisciplinary 10 - - -

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)

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

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 14

Trimester -

Annual -

-

-

-

Syllabus as per the University of Kerala

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

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

49 44 05 -

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/seminars and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State/University level College level

Attended Seminars/

Workshops 1 33 16 10

Presented papers 8 8 2 -

Resource Persons - - 4 -

Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

- 13 - - - - 13 - 13 0

• Nil

21

-

13 -

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

• ICT enabled teaching-learning process.

• Conducted remedial coaching classes for students.

• Conducted peer group teaching sessions.

• Conducted various debate, elocution, quiz, group discussion competitions.

• Conducted study tours for giving the pupils first-hand experience in their respective

disciplines.

• A Bio Park for waste disposal, biogas and compost manufacturing unit.

• Effectively made use of the language lab to enhance communicative skills.

• Virtual class room was initiated.

• Role playing and case study methods were implemented.

• ARSH programme by NRHM, Dept. of Health, Arogyakeralamprogramme and NSS.

• Students were encouraged to take seminars to improve their presentation skills.

• Online submission of assignments by the students.

• Celebrated Ozone day by conducting poster making competition.

• Additional Skill Acquisition Programmme (ASAP) benefitted students to acquire self-

confidence and better communicative skill to pursue a bright career.

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/Academic Council/Faculty/Curriculum

Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

180

Examinations conducted as per University rules.

-

-

90.2

3

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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %

UG 323 17.65 31.89 2.17 - 51.70

PG 48 12.5 72.92 2.08 - 87.50

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

• Department level monitoring committee submits reports to the college level monitoring

committee and remedial measures are taken accordingly.

• Feedback from the students, parents and others are obtained at regular intervals and

later IQAC meets to resolve the problems stated, if any.

• Recommended appointment of guest faculty.

• Recommended additional special classes.

• Conducted internal academic audit.

• Conducted regular PTA meetings.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 14

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 1

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes 9

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university 4

Staff training conducted by other institutions -

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 3

Others 1

Total 32

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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 9 1 8 -

Technical Staff/

Library/Lab/

LGS/Mechanic

20 2 18 -

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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

3.2Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - - - -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 3 6 3 6

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 2.0

0.25

4.90

1.17

0.70

0.10

0.10

0.10

0.10

0.10

0.10

2.0

1.5

0.25

0.10

0.10

0.10

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 6 16 -

Non-Peer Review Journals - 12 -

Books - 4 2

E-Journals - - -

Conference proceedings 1

• 24x7 Internet facility available in the college making it a Wi-Fi campus.

• Library facilities can be utilised by the research scholars.

• Encourage the teachers to present papers in international, national and state-level

seminars and conferences.

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3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

organizations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year Name of the

funding Agency Total grant sanctioned

Received

Major projects - - - -

Minor Projects

2 2 2

UGC UGC UGC

4,90,000/- 2,00,000/- 70,000/-

6,20,000/-

Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -

Industry sponsored - - - -

Projects sponsored by the University/ College

- - - -

Students research projects (Other than compulsory by the University)

3 KSCSTE 27000/- 27000/-

Any other(Specify) - - - -

Total - - 7,87,000/- 6,47,000/-

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

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges

Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

1 - 3 - - -

-

-

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

1

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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences/Seminars organized by the Institution

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

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

Level International National State University College

Number 1 4 1 - -

Sponsoring

agencies RUSA UGC IIPA -

-

Type of Patent Number

National Applied

Nil

Granted

International Applied

Granted

Commercialized Applied

Granted

Total International National State University Dist. College

- - - - - - -

28,500/-

3

-

-

-

-

36,87,000/-

27,00,000/-

63,87,000/-

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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 to 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:

University level State level

National level International level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level State level

National level International level

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level

National level International level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

03

06

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

5

0

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

2

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

1

Nil

2

3

1

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

• Expert athletic coaching is provided to the sports enthusiasts from the nearby schools

by Mr. Abraham Mathew, SAF Gold medal Winner and former coach of TATA

Jamshedpur sports academy. The programme is titled, ‘Munnettam’.

• Faculty members collected charity fund for the deceased and indisposed members of

the college community. Also, additional charity collected was donated to the Arch

Bishop’s charity fund.

• Consultancy service provide to the local community for waste management through

vermin and bacterial composting.

• Pre-recruitment training was given to candidates from the local community for

Defence, Forest and Fire Force.

• Service Selection Board (SSB) coaching is given to the aspiring candidates.

• NET coaching classes by the Mathematics department.

• Department of Environmental Science has renewed its license from the Commercial

Category Lab for water quality analysis approved by the Kerala State Pollution Control

Board.

• NSS camps were conducted to foster social responsibility amongst students.

• Infrastructural facilities of the college are extended to the local community for

conducting programmes at Panchayat and Block levels.

• NCC cadets were selected to be sent to various state level and national level camps.

• The infrastructural facilities of the college are provided to the Police Department for

training sessions.

• The college’s games and sports facility was extended to the school children from the

nearby schools to impart training. Moreover, the facilities are extended to conduct

sports and games competitions at the Panchayat and Block levels.

• Epidemic Preventive awareness programme was conducted including street plays and

rallies with the help of the Local Self Government Department.

• Blood donation camps were conducted and also a list of prospect donors was

prepared by both the NCC and the NSS unit of the college.

• Conducted a 15-day special basketball coaching camp for the college team by Sri. Reji

Alexander (Kerala State Sports Council Coach) from April 25 to May 8, 2016.

• Conducted a U-17 basketball coaching camp for aspirants from nearby schools as

talent identification programme by Jithin Jose P. (P.E.D. St. John’s College, Anchal)

from April 25 to May 8, 2016.

• Conducted a Kids basketball coaching camp by Rev. Fr. Justin Neelarathara from April

25 to May 8, 2016.

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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 24 acres - - -

Class rooms 38 1 Management 27000/-

Laboratories 8 - -

Seminar Halls 3 - -

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

80 DBT -

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

- 20,00,000/- DBT 20,00,000/-

Others (Chemicals and consumables)

8,00,000/- DBT 8,00,000/-

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 62424 321692

3 1411 74728 63835

3224395

e-Books 32 - - - 32 -

Journals 34(J)+10 (P)= 44

18362 - - 34(J)+10 (P) =44

18362

Digital Database INFLIBNET 5000 - - INFLIBNET 5000

CD & Video 200 3700 - - 200 3700

Others (specify) News Papers

7 - 11 - 18 -

*J- Journal, P-Periodical.

• The Administrative Office and the Library are computerized.

• The library is using LIBSOFT SV 4.1.

• All the books are barcoded.

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

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Existing 51 1 2 1 1 1 17 1

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Total 51 1 2 1 1 1 17 1

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

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance:

ICT

Campus Infrastructure and facilities

Equipment

Others

Total:

• Wi-Fi campus.

• Upgraded the renovated computer lab into integrated computer and language lab.

• Wi- Fi upgradation by using state-of-the-art antennas to cover the whole campus under

the umbrella network.

• Advanced automation software has immensely improved the quality of the

documentation process.

• ICT enabled teaching learning process.

37,500/-

10,46,200/-

20,00,000/-

8,00,000/-

38,83,700/-

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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

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

UG PG Ph. D. Others

1140 98 - -

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

No %

312 25.40

No %

916 74.60

• Letters/Notices

• SMS alert

• E-mail

• Notice boards

• Public address system

• Seminar for parents and teachers

• Alumni association to have at least one meeting in an academic year.

• Department wise alumni meetings.

• Occasional visit of alumni.

Nil

Nil

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Demand ratio- 1:30 Dropout % - 2.70

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

No. of students’ beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc. State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

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595 200 6 449

15 (includ

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1250 560 204 8 456

18 (includ

ed in OBC & Gen)

1228

15

• Coaching classes for NET and SET examinations conducted by the PG departments.

• OTP for students to enhance oratory and debate skills.

Nil

Nil

38

3

53

Nil

27

Nil

• Counselling is provided to the students who are identified by the teachers during class

hours.

• Follow-up procedures are initiated to achieve desired results.

• Effectively utilize the tutor ward system to reduce the learning disabilities of the

students.

48

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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

Nil 65

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

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

• Awareness camps were conducted for the female students on the topic ‘Health and

Hygiene’.

• Women’s Day was celebrated under the guidance and supervision of the Women’s

Cell of the College.

Nil

11

61

Nil

Nil

45

39

1

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount

Financial support from institution (PTA) 77 50,250/-

Financial support from government (SC, ST, KPCR,

OBC, OEC) 864 44,26,355/-

Financial support from other sources (Individual

Endowments) 21 20,000/-

Number of students who received International/

National recognitions 2 -

5.11 Student organized / initiatives

Sports:

State/ University level National level International level

Cultural:

State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

• A new exam hall was constructed that can accommodate 120 students at a

time.

• Parking facility for students was refurbished.

• Steps have been initiated to renovate the existing labs with state of the art

technology equipment.

• Electrical and other technical works are in progress to improve class room

facilities and its ambience.

Nil

2

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

5

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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

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

Vision

To illumine generations with insights to eradicate the darkness of ignorance, poverty, evils

and effect their holistic growth.

Mission

Transformation and empowerment of students and the local community through co-

curricular and extra- curricular initiatives.

Yes

Curriculum is planned by the University. The college implements it in strict accordance with

the existing rules and norms.

• ICT enabled teaching.

• Demo based teaching.

• Coaching classes conducted to hone the communicative skills of the students.

• Internal Examinations are conducted as per the instructions of the University.

(Academic calendar attached).

• University Examinations are conducted as per the norms and regulations of the

University of Kerala.

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6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

• Published a compilation of research articles ‘Retrospect’ and conference proceedings

of the teachers belonging to various disciplines.

• Classes are engaged with the help of smart class room, multi-media classroom and

audio-visual theatre.

• Automation software implemented to augment academic audit.

• Teachers are encouraged to write in national and international journals and books.

• Teachers are encouraged to pursue research degrees.

• Books were bought for the new courses commencing from this academic year.

• ICT enabled teaching.

• One teacher for one subject in one class has been maintained throughout the

academic year (1:1:1). However, more teachers are entrusted with the responsibility

of sharing one paper owing to vast syllabus.

• Teachers are given additional charges for various extra-curricular and co-curricular

activities.

Faculty and staff recruitments are done as per the rules and regulations of the University of

Kerala and vide the statutory orders of the Government of Kerala.

• Political Science department is in collaboration with Institute of Parliamentary Affairs,

Kerala.

• Political Science department is in collaboration with Institute of Management in

Government (IMG), Trivandrum.

• Political Science department is in collaboration with C. Achutha Menon foundation,

Trivandrum.

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6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching • There is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the St.

Joseph’s Hospital, Anchal for first aid treatment during class

hours.

• There is a Co-operative bank in the college that caters to the

financial needs of the teaching and non-teaching staff. Non-teaching

Students

• There is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the St.

Joseph’s Hospital, Anchal for first aid treatment during class

hours.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

• Physics department is in collaboration with NIIST, Trivandrum.

• Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with Environmental Science

Department, M.G University, Kottayam.

• Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with Rehabilitation

Plantations Ltd, Punalur.

• Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with the Oil palm India Ltd.

• Department of Environment Science is in collaboration with the Environmental

Science Department, University of Kerala.

• Admission conducted as per the University norms and government orders.

• Admission for both UG and PG is done by the University. (Online admission).

• Admission to Management, Community and sports quota are also done as per the

University norms.

• Strict transparency and admission rules are adhered to by the College.

27,00,000/-

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic - - Y Principal

Administrative - - Y Principal

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

Reforms?

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

• Examinations are conducted as per the University norms and regulations.

N.A.

• The alumni association of the college works hand-in-hand with the PTA and the

college management.

• It extends whole hearted support to all the proposals put forwarded by the college

management meant for the development of the institution.

• The college alumni association is known by the name ASCOSA. There are two

chapters for the ASCOSA-the Trivandrum chapter and the UAE chapter.

• The UAE chapter provides financial assistance to economically backward students

who excel in their academic pursuits.

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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

• The Parent-Teacher Association of the College provides active support for the

academic and physical development of the college.

• Awards are conferred to the winners of the cultural events participated in the

University and state-level.

• All departments conduct class wise open forums after internal examinations.

• The Proficiency awards and Scholarships given by the PTA every year, helped to

generate a healthy competition among the students and enthuse them to excel in

studies.

• Felicitating the retiring faculty both teaching and non-teaching.

• Maintenance of discipline.

• A recreational club has been instituted for both the faculty and the non-teaching

members of the college.

• Implementation of Bio-Park.

• Green clean campus drive is continuing to make the campus eco-friendly.

• Refurbishing the Plant conservatory.

• Various awareness programmes relating to environmental protection has been

conducted.

• A one day programme was conducted to show the nuances of the preparation of

vegetable garden at home.

• Training is imparted to the students to make eco-friendly paper bags.

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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.

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)

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

• Classes are engaged with the help of smart class room, multi-media classroom and

audio-visual theatre.

• The aforementioned facilities are appropriately shared among the departments.

• Automation software implemented to augment academic audit.

• Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) benefitted students to acquire self-

confidence and better communicative skill to pursue a bright career.

• Athletic coaching is given to students from nearby schools.

• Training is imparted to the students in jewellery making.

• Training is imparted to the students in making eco-friendly paper bags.

• E-brary and E-journals, INFLIBNET, J-gate, N-list, Open Source Journals.

• The plan of action conceived during the beginning of the academic year has been

successfully initiated and completed accordingly.

• Plan to build the Golden Jubilee memorial block has been delayed due to financial

crunch.

• Rain water harvesting unit with a capacity of 150000 L.

• Bio -Park

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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)

Strength

• ASCOSA-alumni association.

• Parents Teachers Association (PTA).

• Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP).

• Easy accessibility to college.

• NCC

• NSS

• WWS (Walk With a Scholar) programme.

• SSP (Student Support Programme).

• Women's Development Centre.

• Safety and security for hostel inmates.

• Infrastructural facilities of the college extended to the local community as a service.

• Women friendly campus.

• Eco-friendly campus.

• Active participation of students in club activities.

• Water Quality testing Lab.

• The college possesses a Plant Conservatory to ensure the protection of the local plant

bio-diversity.

• Implementation of Bio-park.

• Awareness programmes are conducted regarding social forestry.

• Distribution of seedlings to the local community and students by the Department of

Botany in collaboration with the Forest Department.

• ‘Laboratory for Systematics and Conservation’ in the Zoology Department contains

rare specimens of endangered freshwater fishes’ endemic to Kerala region.

• Green sensitizing programmes initiated by the Bhoomitrasena club.

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Weakness

• Lack of interest for higher studies.

• Drop-out rate of female students owing to marital reasons.

Opportunities

• To form a placement cell with the help of ASCOSA-alumni Association for jobs

abroad.

• Support financially weak deserving students.

• Take keen interest in the welfare of the PWD and backward students.

• Guidance for interested and deserving students for jobs and higher education.

Threats

• Family problems leading to drop out of students.

• Financially backward students and subsequent drop-outs.

• Lack of finance to pursue higher education.

• Lack of adequate campus placement.

8. Plans of institution for next year

• To submit proposal for DST-FIST scheme to the department of Science and

Technology.

• To conduct national and international seminars with financial aid from UGC, Institute

of Parliamentary affairs, Higher Education Council, KSCSTE etc.

• To install high definition infra-red all weather CCTV cameras in classrooms, exam

hall and the college premises for security surveillance.

• To apply for add – on course and certificate courses.

• To build a Golden Jubilee memorial block in connection with the Golden Jubilee

celebration.

• Initiate steps to enhance the teaching–learning process with the help of the feedback

received from the students.

• To conduct fruitful programmes under the auspices of EDP cell.

• To subscribe more online journals.

• To conduct intra and inter-departmental competitions.

• To bring out subsequent issues of peer-reviewed bi-annual e-journal Hamlet Review.

• To promote more research activities.

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• To undertake more charitable activities.

• To initiate an accident claim and medical reimbursement policy for the students in

collaboration with the Department of Student Services of the University of Kerala.

• To conduct coaching classes for UGC/JRF/NET/SET examinations.

• To offer consultancy services to governmental and non-governmental institutions

and agencies.

• To sign MoUs in collaboration with leading universities in India and abroad.

• To conduct a lecture series on different regional and national environmental issues.

• To make a documentary/short film on the major environmental issues of the state.

• To apply for the sanctioning of research centres in the college for various disciplines.

• To continue the housing project initiated by the college as part of the Golden Jubilee

celebration.

• To increase the number of class rooms with ICT facilities.

• To install cameras in the newly constructed exam hall as per the UGC guidelines.

• To renovate the existing basketball court.

Dr. Sooraj Kumar Rev. Dr. James Steephen

_______________________________ _______________________________

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

_______***_______

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Annexure I

Best Practice

Rain Water Harvesting

Goal

To recharge the groundwater level with rainwater by building a rainwater harvesting

facility. To set an example in the community to harvest rain.

The Context

The college is situated near Punalur which experiences extreme harsh weather during

the summer season. The college also faces scarcity of water during summer season. In

order to overcome the scarcity of water college has built a rainwater harvesting system

that could hold up to 1.5 lakh litres of water. The rainwater thus harvested is utilised

during the summer season and also plays a significant role in ceasing the drying up of

water resources of the college and the nearby surroundings.

The Practice

The college authorities took serious note of the adverse situation in which the students

were unable to attend classes during the summer season. Due to reasons attributed to

climatic changes, even the state that boasts to be the ‘Chirapunji’ of the South, was

finding it difficult to run classes during the hot summer season. In order to overcome

such a hostile condition the college management decided to take steps towards

harvesting rainwater so that it can be utilised during the summer season. A rain

harvesting system with a capacity of 1.5 lakh litres of water is built into which water is

collected and stored from in and around the surroundings of the campus that can later

be used during the summer season. The rain harvesting system makes use of state-of-

the-art technology and caters to fulfil the needs of staff and students of the college.

Evidence of Success:

The college was unable to conduct classes during the months of March and Aprildue to

the scarcity of drinking water. However, with the implementation of the rainwater

harvesting system the college now finds it quite easy to run classes during the months

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of extreme temperature. The college is able to provide ample and adequate supply of

fresh water to the teachers and students along with the non-teaching staff.

Problem encountered and Resources required

Appropriate maintenance measures are adopted to facilitate the supply of fresh water

even during summer season. It requires both human and financial support for the

system to run appropriately in order to facilitate incessant supply of fresh water. The

management spends approximately Rs.10,000/- per annum against the maintenance

cost except electricity. It also requires constant human attention to foresee any

impingements in the rainwater harvesting system in order to ensure functional ability.

Notes

The rainwater harvesting system implemented in the college campus has attracted wide

public attention. Global warming is showing its adverse face in the form of scarcity of

water in God’s own country. The people of the local community who were hitherto safe

from the most violent form of scarcity are now subjected to the same owing to drastic

climatic and weather changes. The college sees it as a great opportunity to serve the

local community and thereby the society by giving a divine message “Save Water- The

Elixir of Life.” It provides free consultation to the people who come to the college to visit

the rain harvesting system and urges them to take steps to ensure storage of rain water

that can later be utilized during the summer season.

Contact Details:

Name of the Principal: Rev. Fr. James SteephenOlikal

Name of the Institution: St. John’s College, Anchal

City: Kollam.

Pin code: 691306

Accredited status: A

Work phone: 0475-2273326

Website: www.stjohns.ac.in

Mobile: 0944-746-2215

Fax: 0475-2275326

Email: [email protected]

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Annexure I

Best Practice

Bio Park

Goal

The main objective of this system is to ensure optimum cleanliness of the surrounding

and recycle the waste accumulated in the college premises for welfare measures.

The Context

Every institution finds it very difficult to tackle the most hazardous problem affecting

the environment that is waste accumulation. The huge pile of waste deposits inside the

campus are potent threat to the health and environment. The college also wanted to

have an effective waste management system thereby providing healthy surrounding an

environment for better education and development. It was a daunting challenge before

the college to find suitable means to process the waste that gets accumulated everyday

inside the college parameters. The college decided to design and implement a system, to

effectively handle the waste materials, that is suitable to its healthy sustainability.

The Practice

The college with the help of the Department of Environmental Science initiated a unique

system to eradicate the problem of waste that has been a great bane for the healthy

sustainability of the campus. The college in collaboration with the ‘Shuchitwa Mission’

of the Kerala government implemented and installed a Bio-Park within the campus. The

college provided adequate infrastructural facility and expertise of faculty members

ensured an effective system of waste management. As a first step, awareness

programmes were conducted for the pupils in order to make them understand the

harshness of the situation and to make them aware of the necessity of the hour to clean

their surroundings for a healthy life. In the awareness programmesconducted for both

the students the local community,various video footages were shown regarding the

need of a healthy environment and classes of experts were arranged from time to time

in order to update their knowledge and understanding. The awareness programmes

conducted had a profound influence on the students and the locals who did vow to keep

the campusand the surroundings clean and healthy. Without the cooperation of the

students it would not have been a great success to be emulated by the local community.

The faculty members of the Department of Environmental Science showed keen interest

in the system and also placed excellent examples before the students to ensure effective

management of the waste. The vermin compost prepared by the bio-park has great

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demand not only from students but also from the local community. The biogas

generated is utilized by the department lab itself. The department extends whole

hearted support to the local community in the progression of bio friendly manure which

is the need of the hour.

Evidence of Success

Effective waste management system installed in the college guarantees positive

development of individuals as well as the environment. The college takes stringent

measures to ensure that no laxity occurs from the part of any individual and it has

enabled the college to achieve envious success in the field of waste management.

Moreover, each member connected to the college family have poured in their share of

cooperation and effective coordination and it has also guaranteed the success of a

daunting task.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required:

It was a laborious task for the college to conduct a series of awareness programmes in

order to make the students understand the need and importance of waste management.

It was difficult to find a suitable place for depositing the waste collected from the college

premises. The place for depositing the waste materials should be at a safe distance from

the habitats of local community and also it should not create problems to the college

community. The availability of resource persons at required times was also a problem

encountered by the college. Financial assistance for system to be maintained properly

also paved way for certain problems. However, all the problems encountered were

categorically expunged in due course of time.

Contact Details:

Name of the Principal: Rev. Fr. James SteephenOlikal

Name of the Institution: St. John’s College, Anchal

City: Kollam.

Pin code: 691306

Accredited status: A

Work phone: 0475-2273326

Website: www.stjohns.ac.in

Mobile: 0944-746-2215

Fax: 0475-2275326

Email: [email protected]