IQAC Report 2010-2011

Sheth NKTT College of Commerce and JTT College of Arts, Thane (W) 1

UREPORT OF THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL Name of the Institution – SHETH T. J. EDUCATION SOCIETY’S

SHETH N.K.T.T. COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & SHETH J.T.T. COLLEGE OF ARTS, THANE

Year of Report: 2010 - 2011

Part A:

The plan of action is chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome is achieved by the end of the year. The college reopened on

7th June, 2010 for the academic year 2010-11.

The following is the plan of action chalked out for the academic year 2010-11.

1. To organize guest lectures, seminars, nature trail etc. 2. To organize study tours and field visits. 3. To take necessary steps for starting unaided course B. Com. (Accounting and

Finance).

4. To relieve needy teachers for orientation and refresher courses. 5. To relieve teachers for participation and paper presentation at Seminars &

Workshops.

6. To start the study centre of Open Universities such as IGNOU – New Delhi. 7. To establish Commerce and English Language Laboratory. 8. To encourage the faculty for research. 9. To upgrade infrastructure of the College. 10. To raise NCC units. 11. To strengthen the unit of DLLE. 12. To strengthen health services.


Part B:

1. Activities reflecting the goal and objectives of the institution:

Goals and Objectives of the Institution are –

a) To encourage, spread and facilitate higher education among all sections of the

Society in general and among Guajarati Speaking Community in particular

irrespective of class, caste and creed.

b) To mould their character, to make them good and responsible citizen.

c) To inculcate the sense of discipline as objectives can be achieved through strict

disciplined approach.

d) To develop students intellectually and socially responsible so as to develop their

overall personality.

e) To sensitize students about current social issues and social responsibilities as world

environment is becoming more self-centred.

f) To unlock the multiple facets of the students and to facilitate realization of

student’s potential for excellence.

g) To motivate the students for continuous personal and professional growth.

h) To instil moral values to mould them into excellent human resource.

i) To achieve status of institution with potential for excellence.

The Institution strictly follows the directives given by the Government of Maharashtra

and University of Mumbai regarding admission. Since it is a Gujarati Minority college

50% of the total seats are reserved for students belonging to the Gujrati speaking

community.

At the entry level students are admitted on merit and the merit list of students is

prominently displayed on the college notice board and website of the college.

The data of admissions of F. Y. B. Com. and F. Y. B. A. students, including the Gujrati

speaking students is self-explanatory.

2009-210 Particulars 2010-2011 F. Y. B. Com. F. Y. B. A.

F. Y. B. Com.

F. Y. B. A.

582 118 No. of students admitted 615 107 482 67 Open category 515 59

32 03 07 53 02 02 01

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Reserved Category- a) S.C. b) S.T. c) D.T. and N.T. d) O.B.C. e) S.B.C. f) P.H. g) Ex-Ser.

32 03 07 53 02 02 01

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Keeping in view the above mentioned goals and objectives, the college has formed various forums and associations to conduct various activities/programs. The college invites resource persons from varied fields who enrich our students intellectually by sharing experiences.

I. Remedial Teaching and Intensive Coaching:

It is offered to students who need extra and special attention. The teachers from different

departments take the initiative for this. The departments of Commerce, Economics,

Mathematics, English, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Studies etc. conduct

remedial teaching and intensive coaching during the second term after analyzing the result

of the first term.

II. Art Circle:

Art circle organized the following activities:

• Formation of Art Circle on 16th July, 2010.

• Celebration of Guru Purnima on 28th July, 2010.

• Principal’s Address to the First Year students in college hall on 28th July, 2010.

• Celebration of the Foundation Day and Academic Prize Distribution Function of the

College on 17th August, 2010. Prin. Dr. S. T. Gadade, Dean of Commerce,

University of Mumbai was the Chief Guest. The Special students from St. John

Baptist School and Jr. College, Thane were present and entertained the gathering

with solo and group dance.

• Students have been selected for One-act play in Marathi organized by Indian

National Theatre, Mumbai.

• Participation in various Inter-collegiate and University level Competitions.

• Various competitions such as Rangoli, Cooking, T-Shirt Painting, Best out of

Waste, Glass Painting, Painting etc. were organized in ‘NAVRANG’ from

6th September to 9th October, 2010.

• Various Days such as Traditional Day, Saree and Tie Day, Khadi Day, Surprise Day

(for teachers) were celebrated from 21st to 23rd December, 2010.

• Annual Day and Prize Distribution ceremony was celebrated on 2nd February, 2010.

Noted Educationist as well as media personality Ms. Vasantiben Gokani graced the

occasion as the Chief Guest for the function. Hon’ble President of T.J. Education

Society Sheth Dr. Nanjibhai Khimjibhai Thakkar presided over the function and

guided the students on the occasion.


III. Sports Activities:

• The college has a well-equipped gymkhana and gymnasium. It has all the necessary

amenities and equipments for physical exercise and games. Sports inculcate a

sportsman spirit among students. The Gymkhana also guides students regarding

their physical fitness with help of regular discussions between the coach, the

chairperson and students. We Organized Inter-collegiate Volley ball tournaments in

the month of September, 2010 on the occasion of Birthday of our President Sheth

Dr. Nanjibhai Khimjibhai Thakkar Thanawala.

• Annual Athletic Meet was organized at the Central Ground where athletic events

were held on 14th December, 2010. Various events such as Volley Ball, Tug of War,

Slow Cycling, Discus throw, Javelin Throw, Running, Skipping etc were held.

• Students are given coaching in Volley Ball and Cricket.

• Students participated in various indoor and outdoor games organized by University

of Mumbai. We are the Runners Up at the Inter-Collegiate Volley Ball Tournament.

• Inter-Class Tournaments were conducted for various Indoor Games such as Carom,

Table Tennis and Chess in December, 2010.

• Outdoor Games were conducted in the months of November - December 2010.

Outdoor games such as Cricket, Volley Ball, Tug of War, Running, Slow Cycling

etc. were organized at the Central Ground, which is in the vicinity of the College.

IV. Nature Club:

The Nature Club was formed in the month of July 2010 and the activities and various

programmes were organized. The details are as under:

• Various competitions were organized for students such as essay writing, poster

making.

• A Nature trail was organized to Karnala Birds Sanctuary on 19th September, 2010.

V. Staff Academy:

Staff Academy has been formed for giving a platform to the staff to exhibit their

talents. Staff members presented their papers and shared their knowledge. Also guest

speakers were invited to give valuable inputs to staff members.

• A guidance lecture was organised on Exploring Research Opportunities at Staff

Academy by Dr. S. D. Koshti on 9th September, 2010.

• 3-Day Course on “Art of Living” conducted between 26th to 28 Decemeber, 2010

for teaching and administrative staff.


VI. Women Development Cell:

• Inauguration of Women Development Cell and workshop was organized on

‘Women and Gender’ on 3rd September, 2010.

• Various competitions such as Essay Writing, Poster Making on contemporary issues

were organized. Many students actively participated in these competitions.

VII. Literary Circle

Literary Circle fortifies and satiates literary needs of students. It is multidimensional and

varied in its functions as literary activities in four languages are arranged. Literary Circle

has four sub-committees namely, Hindi Sahitya Manch, Gujrati Sahitya Mandal, Marathi

Vangmay Mandal and English Literary Association.

The following were the array of activities in the academic year:

• Gujrati Sahitya Mandal organized a guest lecture on 6th February, 2010 by

Ms. Amitaben Shah, Corporator, Mulund requested the students to stand up for the

cause of the nation as it is the need of the hour.

• The inauguration of Marathi Vangmay Mandal was held on 20th August, 2010 by

our Ex-student Mr. Kshitij Kulkarni, a Marathi Play Actor.

• Wall paper on the theme ‘Mayboli’ was started from this year.

• A Book Review Competition was held in the month of September, 2010 by English

Literary Association.

VIII. Career oriented Seminars and Placement related services:

The Career Guidance and Placement Cell organized various seminars and Workshops:

• A Guidance lecture on “Preparing for MPSC Examination” by Ms. Sonam Patil a

Ex-student of our College on 11th August, 2010

• Guidance lecture on “Preparation of MBA examination” by Centre for Management

Institute for B.M.S. students on 9th September, 2010.

• Guidance lecture on “Career in IT Industry” by Karox Technology was arranged for

B. Sc. (IT) students on 28th September, 2010.

• Guest lecture on “Career options in BPO and KPO" by DMAX Solutions was

arranged on 3rd December, 2010.

• Campus Interview was conducted for the placement in the field BPO and KPO by

DMAX Solutions on 4th December, 2010.

• Exploring career awareness through notices.


IX. Commerce Association:

The Commerce Association is formed with a view to inspire and provide a platform to

students to discuss about current trends in Business and Commerce.

• Inauguration of Association function held on 22nd July, 2010 at the hands of

Dr. Ramprakash Nair, a Research Guide and Head, Department of Commerce,

R.K.T College, Ulhasnagar. He shared his view on case studies, a recently

introduced scheme by the University for Commerce Paper-III. Dr. Rajgopalan,

Head, Department of Commerce, Model College, Dombivali expressed his thoughts

on Marketing. Ms. Kishori Bhagat, Pragati College of Arts and Commerce,

Dombivali inaugurated the Wall Paper ‘Business Vision’.

X. Visits to various places:

Industrial visits have been arranged to various places for making students aware of the

practical aspect of industries.

• Industrial visit to Chandigarh of S.Y. and T.Y.B.M.S. students from 26th December,

2010 to 2nd January, 2011.

• Industrial visit to Hydrabad of S.Y.B.Sc.(IT) students from 17th February, 2011 to

22nd February, 2011.

• Industrial visit to Silvasa of F.Y.B.M.S. students from 26th February, 2011 to 27th

February, 2011.

• Department of English had organized visits to Malls and Banks as a part of tutorial.

XI. Personality Development Programmes:

The following are the activities organized by planning forum:

• A workshop on stress management was organized by Manashakti Kendra, Lonavala

on 23rd November, 2010.

• Planning Forum in collaboration with Department of Economics organized the 45th

PSheth Walchand Hirachand Elocution Competition on 15th December, 2010. The

following students emerged as winners:

First Prize: Ms. Namrata Chikane (SYBCom) Cash Prize Rs 3000/-

Second Prize: Ms Poonam Bhamra (SYBCom) Cash Prize Rs 2000/-

Third Prize: Ms Anushree Kachare SYBSc (IT) Cash Prize Rs 1000/-

Consolation Prize: Ms Padmja Moudhgalya (TYBMS).


2. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG): The institution has started UG course B.Com. (Banking and Insurance).

3. Innovation in curricular design and transaction:

The University issues the guidelines regarding curricular design and accordingly

Institution immediately initiates the necessary steps in its implementation such as

revision of syllabus, change of paper pattern in various subjects. The faculty also

participated in the curriculum related workshops.

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started:

The faculty engaged lectures in different disciplines. Department of Mathematics and

Statistics has conducted a guest lecture for F.Y.B.A. students on Diagram & Graphs.

5. Examination reforms implemented:

Number of reforms in the examination procedure and system has been implemented as per

the discussions and decisions taken by the competent Authority within the framework and

guidelines of University of Mumbai.

• Students have been given separate examination seat numbers.

• Setting of question papers within the college premises.

• Separate heads of passing in theory and project in the subject of Foundation Course.

• Completion of Assessment and Moderation of answer books and Declaration of results

within 30 days.

• Lamination of Mark sheets.

• Preparation of Question Banks, Marking Schemes and Synoptic answers.

• Provision of Photo Copy and Revaluation of answer books.

• Formation of Unfair Means Enquiry Committee as per the University guidelines.

6. Candidates qualified: NET/SET/GATE etc. :- Nil

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme:

Mr. N. N. Varade has been relieved to participate in Refresher Course in

Mathematics sponsored by U.G.C. and conducted by the Academic Staff College,

University of Mumbai. Besides this, teachers who were eligible for career advancement

benefits have been given the same by following the due statutory procedure.


8. Seminars and Workshops conducted: Seminars, workshops and guest lectures organized are as follows:

• ‘Naadi Pariksha Shibir’ in association with Sri Ravi Shankar’s Trust of Art of Living,

Thane Centre on 1st December, 2010.

• A workshop on stress management was organized by Manashakti Kendra, Lonavala on

23rd November, 2010.

• Workshop on ‘Women and Gender’ by Sakhya, an NGO on 18th August 2010.

• A Guidance lecture on “Preparing for MPSC Examination” by Ms. Sonam Patil

Ex-student of our College on 11th August, 2010



• Guidance lecture on “Career in IT Industry” by Karox Technology was arranged for B.

Sc. (IT) students on 28th September, 2010.

• Guest lecture on “Career options in BPO and KPO" by DMAX Solutions was arranged

on 3rd December, 2010.

9. Research projects:

Name of the Faculty Topic Sanctioning Authority

Ms.D.P. Sawant &

Ms.M.A. Mangalvedhekar

Impact of socio-Economic condition

on women entrepreneurs in home-

made food product in Ghatkopar.

University of

Mumbai

Ms G.V. Rao &

Mr. A.O.Khadse

Women empowerment through

Entrepreneurship.

University of

Mumbai

10. Patents generated, if any: Nil

11. New collaborative research programmes: Nil

12. Research grants received from various agencies:

Sanctioning Authority Research Grant (Rs.)

University of Mumbai 29,000

13. Details of research scholars:

Five teachers namely Mr. M. B. Patil, (Commerce), Ms. A.S. Samant (English), Ms. A.S.

Thakur (Geography), Ms. H. A. Chande (Economics) and Ms. J.V. Kulkarni (Commerce)

are pursuing research leading to Ph. D. Degree.


14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: Nil

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty:

Principal Dr. P. M. Karkhele was invited for an interactive Talk Show on T.V. Sahyadri

Doordarshan (DD-I) on the topic ‘Higher Education and its Challenges in Future’ on

3rd April, 2011.

16. Internal resources generated:

The Institution generates its funds through its Extension activities such as NSS by selling

flags made by mentally challenged children and through Snehankit Centre by selling

‘Rakhis’ made by visually challenged children.

17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST/DST. FIST, etc assistance /recognition: Nil

18. Community services:

A. National Service Scheme:

• Plantation of 300 saplings behind Kalsekar College, Mumbra on 24th July, 2010.

• Adopted the Special Children from St. John School, Thane.

• N.S.S. volunteers participated time to time in the “Pulse Polio Immunization”

organized by C.R.Wadia Health Centre, Thane between 9th August and

14th December, 2010.

• N.S.S. volunteers participated in the “Peace March” organized by Bombay

Sarvodaya Mandal on 6th August, 2010 and pledged to make the world atom bomb

free.

• N.S.S. volunteers paid the respect to the Nation on the occasion of Independence

Day and Republic Day at the Flag Hoisting ceremony.

• Volunteers helped Thane Traffic Police to control traffic and guide devotees during

Ganapati immersion procession in the month of August.

• The inaugural function of Red Ribbon Club was held on 22nd September, 2010.

• NSS volunteers participated in 5- Day Civil Defence Training at Smt. Jankibai

Rajaram Salvi College, Kalwa from 27th to 31st October, 2010.

• N.S.S. Unit organized “Blood Donation Camp” on the occasion of Birthday of

Dr. Nanjibhai Khimjibhai Thakkar, President of our Society. 75 bottles of blood

were collected. The Blood Donation Camp was organized in collaboration with

C.R.Wadia Health Centre, Thane on 23rd September, 2010.


• 03 Volunteers attended the Leadership Camp at Badlapur from 15th to 19th

September, 2010.

• Mr. Sujit Singh attended the selection camp for State Republic Day Celebrations.

B. Department of Lifelong Learning and Extention (DLLE)

From academic year 2009-10, our institution has introduced an Extension work under

the University of Mumbai’s Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE). It

is heartening to note that in this year, the institution enrolled 119 student volunteers

under this programme.

The DLLE unit of the college has undertaken the following activities:

i. Information Technology Project (ITP) –

• The project is designed to highlight the importance of knowledge about information

technology.

• Students visit the relevant websites and collect information on the selected topic and

prepare a booklet incorporating the information collected.

• The project familiarises students with the use of computers and internet.

ii. Survey of Women’s Status (SWS) –

• Students collect information on the status of women in the age group 18 to 35

through a questionnaire and analyse it according to the key provided.

• The project is useful to students as it gives them confidence to go out in society and

talk to people.

iii. Training and guidance:

• The Extension Teachers attended training sessions conducted by the University of

Mumbai.

• The DLLE field co-coordinator conducted training sessions for student volunteers at

the beginning of each term.

• Ms. Rajashree Raut from R. J. College, Ghatkoper has been appointed as a Field

Co-ordinator for our college to impart training to student volunteers.

C. Snehankit ( Centre for visually Challenged ):

• The centre caters to the needs of the visually challenged students from nearby areas.

• The centre provides readers, writers and translators to the visually challenged.

• Total number of volunteers registered this year is 75.

• 15 students volunteered as readers for Prof. Saynekar of K.V. Pendharkar College,

Dombivali.


• 30 students volunteered for various exams in different Colleges while 25 students

did typing work.

• Volunteers collected money for NAB by selling bags made by visually challenged

students.

• Guest Lecture by Prof. Shyam Saynekar was arranged on 10th January, 2011.

19. Teachers and officers newly recruited:

• Ms. J. V. Kulkarni has been appointed as Coordinator, Study Centre, Yashwantrao

Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik.

• The necessary numbers of faculties, as per the need, have been recruited on CHB.

The staff appointed for unaided courses has been paid additional remuneration.

• Ms.Hemanshi Mansukhani has been appointed as Full Time Lecturer in

Accountancy.

• Ms. Siya Makhija and Ms. Nivedita Mukharjee have been appointed as Full Time

Lecturers in B. M. S.

• Ms. Pooja Khadse and Ms. Yogita Patil have been appointed as Full Time Lecturer

B.Sc. (IT).

• Ms.V.R. Choudhari has been appointed as Lecturer in Marathi on CHB basis.

• Mr. H.R. Gadge has been appointed as Coach for sports activities.

• Three Clerks, Two Peons and Two Sweepers have been recruited.

20. Teaching – non teaching staff ratio: 1:1 (App.) 23 : 28

21. Improvement in the Library services/Learning Resource Centre:

• Library timing - 7.00 a. m. to 5.00 p. m.

Home Issue - 7.30 a.m. to 3.30 p. m.

Reading Room - 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p. m.

Library has been kept open on Sundays & Govt. Holidays during Examinations.

• Open Access System for Faculty and Students.

• Extra Books have been provided to students on demand. Extra Library card has

been issued for the purpose.

• Facility of Reprography is made available at economical rates to students.

• Total Books - 15169 (including Reference Books).

• 175 Non-Print Materials (Electronic Information Resources- CDs/VCDs).

• 75 Journals are subscribed.


• Job-Path Finder Services like Circulation, Reference service, New Arrivals

Display etc.

• Fully Automation of Library with the Library Software SOUL 2.0 (LE) purchased

from INFLIBNET. There are 5 Computers in library with LAN & Internet Facility.

• Library is renovated and has been given a contemporary look with issue counter,

metal book-racks and special cabins for Advanced Learners, Faculty members and

Librarian.

• Library also issues sets of Text Books to the E.B.C. and Physically Challenged

students.

• Book Bank Scheme for students belonging to Backward Classes.

• ‘Dr. Sheth Nanjibhai Khimjibhai Thakkar Thanawala Advanced Learners’ Book

Bank Scheme’.

• Internet facility to Staff and Students.

• External membership to the ex-students and outsiders.

22. New books / journals subscribed and their value: i. 1622 Text Books worth Rs.244735.

ii. 359 Reference Books worth Rs.134235.

iii. 56 Periodicals worth Rs.45209.

iv. 19 Newspapers worth Rs. 13907.

Book Bank Scheme Added Books Cost Rs. Students Issued Books

Student Welfare 144 21680 56 316

Advanced Learners 290 21325 84 430

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken

on student feedback:

Feedback was taken from the students of 06 classes with 15 divisions. The concerned

faculties have been made aware about the feedback received.

24. Unit cost of education:

Unit Cost (Including Salary):- Rs. 15,490

Unit Cost (Excluding Salary):- Rs. 4,792


25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates:

* Administration and the process of admissions: Fully computerized.

* Examination Result and Issue of Statement of Marks: Fully computerized.

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities:

The details of increase in infrastructure facilities and its maintenance are as follows:

Renovation (Library) - Rs. 5, 14,877

Renovation (Gymkhana) - Rs. 5, 77,497

Renovation of Offices - Rs. 4, 06,785

Renovation of Building - Rs. 92,045

Grills to Windows - Rs. 3, 00,000

A V Room - Rs. 6, 54,902

Carpet and Curtains - Rs. 45,882

Copier Machine - Rs. 1, 09,725

Lift Maintenance Charges - Rs. 57,874

Computer and Printer maintenance - Rs. 48,600

Building Painting - Rs. 3, 55,000

Computers and printer - Rs. 9, 06,334

Intercom Annual maintenance - Rs. 2,500

Telephone Instruments - Rs. 1,020

Cash Boxes - Rs. 16,223

Software - Rs. 40,500

Windows XP Professionals - Rs. 24,800

Projector - Rs. 1,76,750

Laptop - Rs. 2,59,740

Chairs and Sofa - Rs. 37,125

Fans - Rs.17,150

Sports Goods - Rs. 1,89,570

Benches - Rs. 3,48,748

Biometric Finger Print Machine - Rs. 9,450

White Board - Rs. 2,241

Book Supporters - Rs. 10,125

Wall Clock - Rs. 1,250

Sliding Windows - Rs. 1,53,200

Laboratory Equipments - Rs. 31,290

Antivirus Quick Heal - Rs. 28,250


27. Technology up gradation:

• Internet and LAN Facility in staff common room, computer laboratory, library and

administrative office.

• Library is computerized with SOUL software.

• Up gradation of Examination software for result processing as per the changes

made by the University.

• Admission Module Software in administrative office.

28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students:

College is having Air Conditioned Computer laboratory. The laboratory is open for

conducting the Practical in the subject of Computer System and Applications for

T.Y.B.Com., B.M.S., B.Sc. (IT) and B.Com. (B&I) Students. The Laboratory is also

available for students who participate in different Workshops, Seminars for making

power point presentation. Internet access is given to students in Computer Laboratory

and the Central Library for preparing projects. Internet and LAN Facility is available in

staff common room, computer laboratory, library and administrative office.

29. Financial aid to students:

Students have been financially assisted by the informal ‘staff welfare fund’. Financial

aid was given to needy students at the time of admission and also on other occasions.

Six students of the college were given financial assistance of Rs.18, 050. The members

of the staff, members of the ex-students association and other well-wishers voluntarily

Contributed for the same.

The following Table shows the brief picture of the benefited students from Scholarship

and Freeship as assisted by the State Government:-

Category Scholarship Maint. Allowance Freeship

Students Rs. Students Rs. Students Rs.

SC 80 355890 80 139570 43 357065

OBC 166 661547 166 185550 55 377197

SBC 14 73015 14 15920 03 25585

VJ/NT 20 133850 20 21900 10 82940

ST 04 12740 04 6500 06 56930

Total 284 1237042 284 369440 117 899717


30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association:

Various committees and ex-students’ association (ANVAY), invite well placed alumni to

the college to guide the current students in their field of expertise. Apart from visiting the

college, some ex- students have visited the N. S. S. camp and some of them have also

provided financial help to current students.

The following ex- students visited the college during the academic year 2010-11.

Name Batch Current position Purpose of the visit

Adv. Jairam Yadav 1995-96 Practicing lawyer in

Mumbai High Court

Faculty For B.M.S.

Mr. Anurang Acharya 1998-99 Radio Jockey Guidance on ‘Art of Anchoring’

Mr.Kiran Puthran 1995-96 Insurance agent Guidance on Insurance sector.

Mr.Parth Trivedi 2000-01 Business and Art of

living teacher

Yoga sessions and N S S camp.

Mr. Sunil Divedi 1995-96 Dy. Manager,

Century Rayon

Helped in arranging industrial

visit and visited N S S camp.

Mr. Harnesh Dedhiya 2001-02 Self employed Helped financially and provided

job to current students.

31. Activities and support from the Parents’ –Teachers’ Association:

Parents-Teachers association caters to the need of having a healthy interaction

between the parents and teachers. The association informed the parents about the

performance of their wards.

• A survey of parents was conducted to get an insight regarding their opinion

about teaching, library, administration, discipline, infrastructure, canteen, etc.

• Parents meetings were held on 8th August and 19th December 2010.

32. Health services:

The Health Services and Welfare Schemes Unit of the College is formed to provide health

related assistance and services to the students, teachers as well as administrative staff of

the College, either free of cost or at concessional rate.

• A ‘naadi-pariksha’ Shibir was held in collaboration with Sri Ravi Shankar Trust of Art

of Living on 1st December 2010.

• A Talk was arranged on ‘Stress Management’ in association with Swami Vivekananda

Kendra, Thane on 28th January, 2011.


33. Performance in Sports Activities:

The Gymkhana Committee undertakes various sports activities. Although there is no

provision of appointing Physical Director in the colleges affiliated to the University.

Institution appoints Coach to promote and encourage the students.

• Mr. Ajayan Menon and Mr. Tejas Maru were selected as Secretary and

Joint- Secretary respectively.

• An inter-collegiate Volleyball tournament was organized on 23rd September, 2010.

• Students were sent for chess, carom, table tennis, football, cricket, volleyball,

kabaddi, tug-of-war, taekwondo, badminton, for University and other inter-

collegiate events.

• Mr. Ajinkya Bhosale bagged the 1st prize in Carom tournament and Mr. Mahesh

Kudwa & team bagged the Tug-of-War Trophy in inter-collegiate tournaments

conducted by IFEEL College, Lonawala.

• Mr. Mahesh Kudwa and team bagged the runners-up trophy in Tug-of –War event at

Gandharv, 2011. Inter-Collegiate tournament conducted by B.N. Bandodkar

College, Thane.

• Mr. Akram Shaikh and team won runners-up place at inter-collegiate volleyball

tournament organized by Pragati College, Dombivali.

• Ms. Daljeet Kaur bagged the 4th rank in Judo competition (45 to 52 kg) organized

by University of Mumbai.

• Indoor Games Tournament was conducted in carom, Chess, Table Tennis and

Badminton on 6th to 11th December, 2011.

• Annual Athletic Meet was conducted along with inter-class Cricket Tournament on

14th December, 2011.

34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons:

Outstanding sportspersons are awarded by giving trophies such as –

• ‘Best Sports Man’ and ‘Best Sports Woman’ for the year.

• Ms. Daljeet Kaur who has won at the University Level Competitions has been given

the benefit of 10 grace marks in final examination as per the University Ordinance

229.

• Mr. Ajayan Menon, Gymkhana Secretary was awarded Principal’s Special Award as

Best Student of the College.

• 4 prestigious prizes were awarded as Best Organizer (Male) Mr. Ajayan Menon

(S.Y.B.Com.), Best Organizer (Female) Ms. Daljeet Kaur (F.Y.B.M.S.), Best


Sportsman Mr. Ghanshyam Patel (S.Y.B.M.S.) and Best Sportswoman Ms. Jyoti

Kumbhar (S.Y.B.Com.).

• The Winning Students have been felicitated by giving medals and prizes.

35. Students Achievements and Awards-

• Result of T.Y.B.Com. at University Examination, March 2010 was 66.5%.

• Result of T.Y.B.A. at University Examination, March 2010 was 78.26%.

• Sheth Dr. Nanjibhai Khimjibhai Thakkar Thanawala Award for Best Student was

awarded to Mr. Jitendra Vanjara (S.Y.B.Com.)

• Smt. Dhanlaxmiben Nanjibhai Thakkar Thanawala Award for Best Female Student

was awarded to Ms. Vishakha Gadkari (T.Y.B.Com.)

• Shri Maganbhai Khimjibhai Thakkar Award for the Best Organizer was awarded to

Mr. Akram Shaikh (T.Y.B.Com.)

• Principal’s Special Awards for Best Students were given to Mr. Shrikant Chauhan

(S.Y.B.Com.) and Mr. Ajayan Menon (S.Y.B.Com.).

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling unit:

The counseling cell offers solace to students who have some adjustment problem or those

who are experiencing confusion, indecision, feeling of helplessness and hopelessness.

37. Placement services provided to students:

• The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the College organized various

seminars and workshops on topics such as – A Guidance lecture on “Preparing for

MPSC Examination” by Ms. Sonam Patil a Ex-student of our College on 11th

August, 2010.



• Guidance lecture on “Career in IT Industry” by Karox Technology was arranged for

B. Sc. (IT) students on 28th September, 2010.

• Guest lecture on “Career options in BPO and KPO" by DMAX Solutions was

arranged on 3rd December, 2010.

• Campus Interview was conducted for the placement in the field BPO and KPO by

DMAX Solutions on 4th December, 2010.

• Exploring career awareness through notices.


38. Development programmes for non – teaching staff: Department of Mathematics and Statistics organized a computer training programme for

the administrative staff on the topic ‘computer competencies in office administration’ on

16th October, 2010.

39. Healthy practices of the institutions-

• The institution provides academic flexibility by providing core and elective options

at T. Y. B. A. /B. Com.

• Student’s feedback is taken and analyzed every year and the necessary steps are

initiated.

• Financial assistance of Rs.18,050 was provided from the Staff Welfare Fund

towards the payment of fees to the students seeking education.

• Faculties of the College namely Prin. Dr. P. M. Karkhele (Moderator), Ms. D. P.

Sawant are the members of the Panel of Examiners for Competitive Examinations.

• The institution gives preference to the wards of the staff interested in higher

education.

• The College has Students’ Grievance Cell to entertain the suggestions and

complaints made by the students.

• College has Students’ Insurance Cell, Canteen Committee, Students’ Counseling

Centre, Students’ Grievance Redressal Cell, Suggestion Boxes, Career Guidance

and Placement Cell to ensure their welfare.

• The College has Stock Verification Committees for Library and other assets of the

College.

• The Library has started ‘Advanced Learner -Book Bank Scheme’ and ‘Reader Club’

during the year.

• Support services to overseas students are provided in form of counseling and

Placement guidance.

• The college encourages and helps in developing entrepreneurial skills among

students by organizing guidance lectures by various Departments and committees.

• The Birthdays of the Employees of the College are celebrated.


Departments undertake programmes that benefit students in their overall development. Department of Commerce:

• Intensive coaching for advanced learners in the subject of Advertising, Commerce-I

and Commerce-II was given.

• Remedial teaching is given to weak students.

• Class tests were conducted for F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. B.Com. students. The Case

Studies, Project Work, Presentations and Viva-Voce of students were held as per

guidelines given by the University.

• Case Studies were discussed and students were assessed on the basis of their

performance as a part of the syllabus.

• Students were asked to complete Home assignments in the subject of

Advertising, Commerce Paper I and II. Question banks were provided in various

subjects for improvement of performance of the students in examination.

Department of Psychology:

• Students of F.Y.B.A. were asked to write an assignment on the topic “What makes

me happy”. This topic is selected to make students introspect to find out what makes

them happy and satisfied with life. It makes them realize how simple and small

things make life meaningful.

• T.Y. B.Com. students were given home assignments.

• Question banks were given to students of psychology paper I, II and III and

Psychology of Human Behavior at Work.

Department of Sociology:

• Students of T.Y.B.A. submitted their projects and gave power point presentations on

various women oriented topics.

• The result of T.Y.B.A. (Sociology) is 96.8% in University Examination.

Department of Accountancy:

• Practical approach for Project work has been incorporated and accordingly

presentation, viva voce related to Direct and Indirect Taxation has been undertaken.


Department of English:

• The syllabus of subject aims at sensitizing students towards the need of

communication in today’s age of global competitiveness.

• The faculty has attended workshops and seminars to update and upgrade their skills

as per the needs of students.

• activities as a part of tutorials such as Bank visit, Presentations, Book Review, Class

Tests, Communication Techniques, Mock Interviews, Group Discussions.

• Faculty has been invited as moderators and Interviewers in nearby colleges.

• Faculty has engaged PCP lectures and is examiners of IDOL, University of

Mumbai.

Department of Economics:

• Overall results for T.Y.B.Com. in Business Economics was 90% with 52 students

securing First Class.

• 45P

thP Seth Walchand Hirachand Memorial Competition in association with Forum of

Free Enterprise was organized on 16th December, 2010.

• Mr. R. Kumarmangalam was invited as a judge at R. J. College of Commerce and

Science, Ghatkoper at Arth Gynan on 12th December, 2010.

• Ms. D. P. Sawant prepared Study Material for S.Y.B.A. Paper III (Indian Economy)

and for T.Y.B.A. Paper VI (Indian Financial System) for IDOL students.

• Ms. D.P. Sawant attended a 1- Day workshop for T.Y.B.Com. Syllabus at Pragati

College on 24th February, 2011.

• A Research Paper titled ‘Impact of Socio-Economic Environment on Academic

Growth & Development of Children with special reference to Thane City’ by

Mr. R. Kumarmangalam has been published in an International Journal Research

Analysis & Evaluation – September 2010 ISSN – 0975-3486 RNI: RAJBIL

2009/30097 Vol. I * ISSUE 12.

• Mr. R. Kumarmangalam presented a paper on ‘Towards Reforming the Reforms-

Some Reflections’ at National Level Seminar at Model College of Commerce,

Dombivli on 26th February, 2011.

• Mr. R. Kumarmangalam presented a paper on ‘Towards Sustainable Technology –

Gandhian Perspective’ at International Seminar at Centre for Gandhian Studies,

Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 10th to 12th March, 2011.


Department of Mathematics and Statistics

• Mr. A. O. Khadse appointed as subject expert on the Selection panel.

• Faculty has been appointed as Moderators and Examiners.

Department of Geography:

• The syllabus of the subject intends to sensitize students towards emerging

environmental issues.

• Department organizes various activities such as news reading, presentations to

sensitize students about global issues. Faculty and students use the internet for

gathering information on the syllabus related topics. Students are given assignments

so that they will do reference work to get the information.

Department of Management Studies and Information Technology:

• Guest lecture on ‘Project work’ by Ms.Komal Mansukhani from R.K.T. College,

Ulhasnagar organized on 1st July, 2010.

• Guidance lecture on “Preparation of MBA examination” by Centre for

Management Institute for B.M.S. students on 9P

thP September, 2010.

• Guidance lecture on “Career in IT Industry” by Karox Technology was arranged

for B. Sc. (IT) students on 28th September, 2010.

• Guest lecture in the subject of Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

by Mr. Prakash Vaze from Dnyansadhana College, Thane on 8th October, 2010.

• Guest lecture on Special Studies in Marketing for TYBMS – Sem- V by ‘Santosh

Chitnis’ was arranged on 13th October, 2010.

• Guidance lecture in the subject of Service Sector Management by Mr. Santosh

Chitnis was organized on 14th October, 2010.

• Ms. Pooja A. Khadse attended a workshop on revision of syllabus in the subject of

Microprocessor and Microcontroller of F.Y.B.Sc. (IT) organized by S.K. Somaiya

College, Vidyavihar on 6th December, 2010.

• Ms. Yogita D. Patil attended a workshop on revision of syllabi in the subject of

Web Technology and DBMS of F.Y.B.Sc (IT) organized by N.M College,

Kandivli.


39. Linkages developed with National/International, academic/Research bodies:-

The following faculty members have linkage with various institutes & associations-

• Prin. Dr. P. M. Karkhele o Special Executive Officer (Formerly) appointed by Govt. of Maharashtra.

o Member, Advisory Committee, UGC Sponsored Gandhian Studies Centre,

Birla College, Kalyan.

o Life Member- i. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Mumbai.

ii. Maharashtra Tatvadnyan Parishad.

iii. Bombay Philosophical Society.

iv.‘Paramarsh’ published by University of Pune.

o Member, Advisory Committee: 84th Session of Indian Philosophical Congress

held at Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai.

• Ms. A. S. Thakur - Life Member of Bombay Geographical Association.

• Ms. A. S. Patki - Member, Snehankit Help Line, Mumbai.

Member, National Association of Blind, Mumbai.

• Ms. K. S. Jayawant - Fellow Member of I.C.A.I.

Member, Shivaji Park Study Circle of WIRC.

• Ms. D. P. Sawant -Life Member, ‘Arth-Samvad’ (Quarterly).

Member, Forum from Free Enterprises.

Subscriber to Vivek Vichar.

• Mr. V. B. Sali -Fellow Member of I.C.A.I.

• Ms. A. S. Samant - Subscriber, Baliraja, Frozen Thoughts and Vivek Vichar.

• Dr. (Ms.) G V Rao - Life Member of Indian Sociological Society.

• Mr. R. R. Tipnis - Member, Bal-Vruddha Seva, a NGO.

Member, Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa.

• Ms. S. S. Pathare -Member, Aniruddha Academy of Disaster Management.

• Mr. R. Kumarmangalam -Member, Forum of Free Enterprises.

• Ms H A Chande - Member, Forum of Free Enterprise.

• Dr. (Ms.) P.A.Shah -Subscriber, Vivek Vichar.

• Mr. A.O.Khadse -Subscriber, Vivek Vichar.

• Mr. N.N.Varade -Subscriber, Vivek Vichar.

• Mr.R. B.Lule -Life Member, Bombay University and College

Librarian’s Association.

Member, Vidharbha Librarian’s Association.

Member, Indian Librarian’s Association.


41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add: 1. The Intellectual Capital of the College i. e. the 23+15 Faculties possess variety of

qualities such as-

Sr. No. COMPETANCIES No. of Faculties 1. Principal (Academic & Administrative Head) 01

2. Vice-Principal 01

3. Ph. D. 05

4. M. Phil. 04

5. NET Passed 02

6. SLET Passed 02

7. P. G. Recognised 02

8. Professionals 03

9. Assistant Professor 20

10. Associate Professor 04

11. Librarian 01

12. C.H.B. 11

13. Open Category 13

14. Guajarati Speaking 02

15. Reserved Category 09

16. Women 18

17. Men 08

2. Multifaceted Administrative Staff

Sr. No. COMPETANCIES No. of Staff

1 Office Superintendent. 01

2 Head Clerk 01

3 Senior Clerk 02

4 Junior Clerk 08

5 Library Attendants 05

6 Peons 07

7 Computer Lab Assistant 01

8 Sweeper (On contract basis) 03

9 Men 17

10 Women 06

11 Reserved Category 05


Part C: Details of the plans of the institution for the next year 2011 - 2012

1. To initiate mentor system. 2. To introduce credit based grading system.

3. To establish linkages. 4. To relieve teachers for participation and paper presentation at Seminars & Workshops. 5. To establish English Language Laboratory. 6. To encourage the faculty for research. 7. To relieve needy teachers for orientation and refresher courses. 8. To strengthen health services. 9. To upgrade infrastructure of the College. 10. To organize guest lectures, seminars, nature trail etc. 11. To organize study tours and field visits.

12. To introduce Add-On course.

Place: Thane (DR. P. M. KARKHELE) Date: 30th July, 2011 PRINCIPAL

IQAC Report 2010-2011

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