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ST. JOSEPH'S DEGREE & PG COLLEGEA Catholic Christian Minority Co-Education Institution, Managed by HAES

An Autonomous College - Affiliated to Osmania UniversityRe- accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade with CGpA of 3.5 I

PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTH GOVERNING BODY

The fourth Goveming Body meeting was held on 18 April, 2015 inthe Conference Hall at 11.00

am. The following members were present.

l. Most Rev. Thumma Bala DD., Archbishop of Hyderabad - Chairman

2. Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas, Principal, St. Joseph's College - Member Secretary

3. Msgr. Swarna Bernard, Vice-Chairman, HAES - Society member

4. Rev. Fr. G. Anthony, Treasurer, Archdiocese of Hyderabad - Society member

5. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, Deputy Secretary - UGC nominee

6. Prof. Lakshmatah - Dean, College Development Council, Osmania University - University

nomlnee

7. Mr. Mohan - Industry represented

8. Prof. P.L. Vishweshwer Rao, Director, St. Joseph's College - Education Representative

9. Prof. K.S. Venu Gopal Rao, Associate Professor, IFHE, IBS - Education Representative

10. Mrs. R. Anita - Academic Secretary - Faculty Representative

11. Mrs. T. Esther Ratna - Administrator - Faculty Representative

12. Mr. Satyanatayana* Controller of Examination

13. Dr. Brinda - Dean, Academics

14. Dr. Deepika * Head, Department of English

15. Dr. Jaiswal - Head, Depafiment of Languages

16. Mrs. Savithri - Head, Department of Commerce

17. Mrs. Kiran Jyothi - Head, Department of Computer Science

18. Mrs. Mihira Priya * Head, Department of Physics & Electronics

19. Mr. Srinivas Reddy - Head, Department of Mathematics & Statistics

AGENDA

1. Prayer

2. Welcoming

3. Introduction

4. Presentation of the Agenda

5. Adopting Minutes of previous Meeting by Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas - Principal, Member

Secretary

6. Report of the College Activities by Principal

7. Report on Examination Results

8. Adopting Minutes of Academic Council for approval - Academic Secretary

9. Approval of New Courses to be introduced from the AY 2015 - 16

10. Approval of CBCS from AY 2015 -16

1 1. Adopting Minutes of Finance Committee for approval - Administrator -Mrs. Esther

12. Ratification of New Appointments for approval- Principal

1 3. Plan of Action for the AY 2015 -16 and Policies for approval

14. Members' Suggestions for strengthening of the College

15. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair

16. Chairman's concluding Words- Most. Rev. Thumma Bala D.D

17. Vote of Thanks - Principal - Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas

The Member Secretary, Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas, Principal, St. Joseph's College welcomed

the Chairman and all the GB members for the meeting. Member Secretary invited Msgr. Swama

Bemard, VC, HAES for starting the meeting with Prayer.

The Chairman Most Rev. Thumma Bala DD formally welcomed all the GB members and

presented the agenda for approval and the same was seconded by UGC nominee Shakeel Ahmed.

Prof. P.L. Vishweshwer Rao, Director, St. Joseph's Degree & PG College formally welcomed all

the GB members

Agenda Point 5: Adopting minutes of the previous GB meeting for approval

The minutes of the previous meeting was presented by Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas, member

secretary for approval and ratification. Dr. Shakeel, UGC nominee suggested that it is preferable

to have GB meeting twice a year and member secretary assured that the college will try to

conduct the same in near future. GB members unanimously approved and passed the minutes.

Agenda Point 6: Report of the College Activities by Principal

Principal presented the report of the college activities viz. Admission details, Research activities,

FDPs, Orientations, Student centric curricular, co-cumicular and extra-curricular activities,

placements, scholarships/Freeships, awards, staff welfare etc. for the year 2014 -15. The

Chairman appreciated the Principal for his good presentation of activities conducted in the

college.

Agenda point 7: Report on Examination Results of UG and PG courses

Examination results of UG and PG courses were presented by Principal and the same was

approved and ratified

Agenda point 8: Adopting Minutes of the Academic Council for approval

Fifth academic council minutes were presented by Mrs. Esther, IQAC coordinator the same was

approved and ratified by the GB members

Agenda point 9: Approval of New Courses to be introduced from the AY 2015-16 and

change of MCJ nomenclature

The change nomenclature for MCJ to MA (Journalism & Mass Comm.) as per UGC guidelines

was presented and the same was approved and ratified. Two new courses BBA (IT) and B.Com

(IT) which were being presented by the Principal were also approved and ratified by the

goveming body members.

Dr. Shakeel Ahmed suggested that nomenclature of BCom (Prof) to be in accordance with the

policy of GOI, act of UGC nomenclature. Prof. Arjun clarified that it is prevalent in OU and is as

per OU norms.

Agenda point 10: Approval of CBCS from AY 2015-16

Member secretary presented Choice Based Credit System from AY 2015-16 for approval.

Governing Body members encouraged the college to adopt the CBCS at the same time cautioned

about the problems with the introduction of CBCS. Members suggested to follow grading system

as introduced by Osmania University.

Agenda point 1 1: Adopting minutes of Finance Committee for approval

Finance committee minutes 2015 and proposed budget were presented by Mrs. Esther, IQAC

co-ordinator and the same was approved and ratified. Members suggested to have full fledged

budget containing income and expenditure details along with the balance sheet. Principal

responded and since the college is self financed and does not get any grands from UGC the1,

have made the budget. Members suggested to indicate the percent of amount spent on salaries

(teaching & non-teaching) and also on research and development. They mentioned upto 20o/o

hike in the fees is reasonable at the same time it should not burden the parents. The chairman

responded that generally he encourages transparency and as per suggestions by the members, it

shall be implemented next academic year.

Agenda point 12: Ratification of New Appointments for approval

New faculty appointments were presented by Rev. Fr. Vincent for approval. Members suggested

that preference to be given for NETiSET qualified and experienced for recruitment. The

appointments were approved and ratified.

Agenda point 13: Plan of Action for the AY 2015 -16 and Policies for approval

Plan of Action, Mentoring Policy, Research and Consultancy Policy, Clean and Green policy

was presented by Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas. The same was appreciated by the members and

mentioned that the activities are in-line with the vision.

Agenda point 14: Members suggestions for strengthening of the College

The following were the s made by the members.

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1. Prof. Arjun suggested that faculty need to be motivated to take-up research work, attend

seminars/conference, refresher courses, completing PhD work and publishing books. He

also suggested that college should conduct national level seminars with financial

assistance from ICSSR / CSIR / UGC and atffact faculty with NET / SET / PhD.

2. Mr. Mohan, industry represented suggested to focus on skill development and industry

experts need to be invited to train the students on soft skills and placed on record that

CRT programme of 40 hrs by PLACE team (IITians) trained students 2014-15

(registered) and 58o/o of them were already placed successfully. Principal also placed on

record that students were also taken to industry to understand the nuances of real time

situations.

3. Prof. Lakshmaiah, Dean CDC suggested that college need to focus on value education

accordingly to the vision and screen students by counseling the, before admission. He

also suggested to have mentoring committee and dedicate Friday / Saturday for

mentoring. He also suggested that college should balance the fee structure, keeping

market demand in mind and finance committee need to prepare budget every year.

4. Rev. Fr. G. Anthony, Management representative congratulated and appreciated the

Principal for his good presentation and having a clear vision and alignment of action plan

with the same.

5. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed suggested that Environment Studies is mandatory paper given to

students and said research to be focused and is the need of the hour. He mentioned that

good teaching inculcates good research environment and college should encourage

faculty, support and motivate them to attend 3 -5 seminars a year. He also suggested that

college should put efforts to attain 3.5 and proceed towards achieving college of

excellence. He appreciated the college for getting good NAAC score and wished that

college achieves new heights. He also suggested that college can prepare a good report

regarding how autonomy helped the college and sent to state council /UGC. He

appreciated the staff for their contribution and suggested reasonable hike in salaries to be

given and a grant for research / corpus fund of 20 -25 lakhs to be given by the society. He

also suggested to try for minor projects.

6. Mr. Venu Gopal mentioned that college has grown when compared to the last year and

suggested that college should have research committee and monitor faculty research. He

also suggested that a journal publication need to be planned.

Agenda Point 15: Any other matter with the permission of the Chair

Agenda Point 16: Chairman concluding Words

As suggestions were given already by the members, Archbishop in his concluding words

placed on record his heartful thanks GB members for good interaction appreciative words

and said all the suggestions were noted and all the shorl comings will be overcome in the due

course. He also appreciated the Principal and the staff for the team work and placed on

record that he was very happy to receive good feedback on the system and Principal when he

visited the college few months back. He also mentioned that college is trying to seek more

land to additional space and placed on record that salaries shall be enhanced, additional

equipment shall be purchased and wish to progress by having a benchmark and prepare

students as a leader for future.

Agenda Point 17:Yote of Thanks

Vote of thanks was given by Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas. He thanked the chairman for his

encouragement and support, Dr. Shakeel for his participation and guidance, Prof.

Lakshmaiah and Prof. Arjun for their support and guidance and other GB members and staff

for their continuous support and help. He placed on record the college makes a difference for

its students and parents. Meeting concluded with a prayer by Rev. Fr. Anthony and members

were invited to join for Lunch.

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ST. JOSEPH'S DEGREE & PG COLLEGEA Catholic Christian Minority Co-Education Institution, Managed by HAES

An Autonomous College - Affiliated to Osmania UniversityRe-accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade with CGPA of 3.49

PROCEEDINGS OF THESIXTH ACADEMIC COUNCIL MINUTES

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The sixth Academic Council meeting was held on 16th April2016 at 11.00 am in the Conference

Hall. The following members were present.

1. Rev. Fr. Vincent Arokiadas, Principal, St. Joseph's College - Chairman

2. Prof. Laxman Gaddam, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, OU - University Nominee

3. Prof. A. Suryanarayana, Dean, Faculty of Business Management, OU - Universify

Nominee

4. Prof.V.Uma, Dean, Faculty of Science, OU - University Nominee

5. Prof. S. Mallesh, Vice-Chairman,TSCHE * State Government Nominee

6. Dr.Sr.Christine Fernandes, Principal, St. Francis College for Women - Education

Representative

7. Mr. Ned Mody, Site Director, Berkedia Services India Pvt. Ltd - Industry Representative

8. Mr. Santhosh M. John,Academic Expert,ISDC - Spl. Invitee(for B.Com(IF&A))

9. Mr. Prabhanshu Mittal, Senior Business Development Officer, ACCA, - Spl Invitee(for

B.Com(IF&A))

10. Prof. P.L. VishweshwerRao, Director, UG, St. Joseph's College

1 l. Dr. Bharathi, Director, PG, St. Joseph's College

12. Mrs. R. Anita, Dean Academics -Academic Secretary

13. Mr. B. Satyanarayana Rao- Controller of Examination

14. Mrs. T. Esther Ratna -IQAC Co-ordinator & Dean Administration

15. Mrs. C. Savithri - Head, Deparlment of Commerce

16. Mrs. A. Mary Francina-Head, Department of Business Management

17. Fr. Kingston Jeganathan- Head, Deparlment of Mass Comm. & Journalism

18. Mrs. M.Kiran Jyothi - Head, Department of Computer Science

19. Mr. Srinivas Reddy - Head, Depaftment of Mathematics & Statistics

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20. Mr.M.L.Narasimha Rao - Head, Depafiment of Science

21. Dr. M. Sangeetha - Head Depafiment of English

22. Dr. Surya Prakash Jaiswal - Head, Department of Languages

23. Mrs. G. Sunitha - Senior Faculty

24. Mrs. N. Srilatha - Senior Faculty

25. Mrs. R. Sree Lakshmi -Senior Faculty

AGENDA

1. Prayer

2. Welcome

3. Presentation of the Agenda for approval

4. Presentation of the minutes of the previous meeting and Action Taken report

5. Points arising from the minutes

6. Approval of resolutions and Action taken passed at the Board of Studies meetings (CBCS

& Non CBCS)

a. Existing courses

b. Proposed new course B.Com (International Finance and Accounting)

c. Certificate Courses

7. Approval and ratification of results and the Examination Manual

8. Presentation of the Admission Process

9. Observations and Suggestions by the members

10. Closing words

11. Vote of Thanks

. The 6th Academic Council Meet began on an auspicious note with Chairman &

Principal, Rev. Fr.Vincent Arokiadas invoking God's infinite blessings

o Prof. P.L. Visweshwar Rao, Director, UG Studies, accorded a warm welcome to all the

members. The Chairman presented the Agenda points for approval and the members

approved the same.

o Mrs. R.Anita, Academic Secretary & Dean Academics, presented the minutes of the

previous meeting and prefaced the discussion with seeking the approval of the members

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for the Minutes and the Action Taken Report. The same were approved and passed by

the members of the Academic Council Body with few suggestions:

o Prof. lJma, Dean Sciences, OU Nominee, suggested that the nomenclature for the

new courses introduced last academic year [B.Com (IT), BBA (IT)] be checked

against the UGC norms.

o Prof. Laxman, Dean Commerce, OU Nominee, stated that in case of the

nomenclature for the new courses, the core discipline was clearly identified as

B.Com & BBA and the thrust area was placed within the brackets to indicate as

areas of specialization.

o Prof. Laxman, suggested that "Modi's Environment policies" to be changed as

"Central Govemment Environment policies". Prof. Uma observed that as per

UGC guidelines, Environment Studies curriculum should include 'Fire & Safety'

and the same could be incorporated by the college.

Principal's presentation set the introductory tone for the meeting as it gave an overview of

the academic progress, activities of the college. Prof. Uma recorded appreciation for the

presence of Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell and other vital committees in the college and

advised that the Alumni data to be streamlined so that their progression can be tracked.

Mr. Ned Mody, Director, Berkedia (Industry representative), recorded high praise for all

the Alumni of St.Joseph's who have been making spectacular progress at their

organrzation. He re-iterated the urgent need to address the gap between the Academia and

Industry with stepped up collaborative educational programmes.

Prof. Laxman enquired, if the faculty were given incentives to pursue research. The

Principal responded, that the management facilitates faculty to attend conferences by

granting OD, financial assistance and necessary permissions. He mentioned that Library

facilities were upgraded with INFLIBNET AND DELNET

The Deparlments - Departments of Mass Communication, Journalism and Psychology,

Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Electronics, Computer Science, Commerce,

Management, English and Languages, presented the resolutions taken at their respective

Boards of Studies and certificate courses list was presented by the member secretary and

the same were ratified by Council body members with due suggestions

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o Prof. Mallesh, State Government nominee, recommended that the syllabus of all

the three years of a course be uploaded on the website for student information and

guidance.

o Prof. Mallesh, recommended that the syllabus of all the three years of a course to

be approved by the BOS as per the Higher Education instructions. The HoDs

responded that approval is given for three years by Commerce and Management

departments whereas Mass Communication and Science departments approve

syllabus for only one year at a time, although the entire three year syllabi is

presented to the BOS.

o Prof. Uma, assured that she would put forward a proposal for the BOS approval

of three year syllabi at one instance in their department. It has also been observed

that in case of a non availability of a BOS approved practical examiners, The

Chief COE & COE be given discretionary powers to choose an examiner outside

the BOS approved panel and suggested that the same be incorporated in the BOS

resolutions.

o Dr. Sr. Christine Fernadez, education representative, suggested that the title of

Psychology paper Basic Cognitive Process to be changed as Basic Cognitive

Processes.

o Prof. Mallesh suggested that the title of the paper English for Competitive

exams to be changed to English for Employabilify/any other suitable title.

Member secretary placed the Action Taken report on curriculum which was

approved

Mrs. Savitri, HoD- Commerce, presented the new course B.Com (International Finance

and Accounting) and sought the approval of the council. The course was approved and

ratified with the following observations and recommendations:

o International Finance and International accounting to be given due importance to

justify the nomenclature of the course.

o Mr.Ned Mody, Industry representative greatly appreciated the syllabi of the new

course B.Com (IF&A) and said "It is a great course as it has all the needed

components industry is looking for". He suggested to add "Financial Instruments

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and Financial markets" topics and also include practical and internship

component too.

o Dr.Jaiswal, HoD-Second Languages, sought clarification regarding existence of Second

Languages for four semesters, for all the UG courses under the CBCS Pattern. Prof.

Mallesh in response stated that second languages to be included only for conventional

courses(which is in strict accordance with the updated UGC guidelines)

o It was resolved to approve and ratify the curriculum of different programmes as per

members suggestions

o Mr. Satyanarayana, COE, presented the examination manual and Result analysis of May

2015 and Nov 2015 for the approval and the same was approved and ratified by the

members. It was also approved and ratified that Backlog examination of Semester I, III,

V of UG examinations shall be conducted along with the main examination conducted in

OctA{ovember and Backlog of Semesters I - VI shall be conducted along with the main

examinations conducted in March /April for CBCS batches (2015-2018 onwards).

o Admission process for 2016-2017 was presented by Sreelakshmi, admission coordinator

and the same was approved and passed by the members.

o The concluding words: The Principal expressed gratitude for the enriching contributions

made by the members for the quality enhancement of the institution. He also placed on

record that all the suggestions given by Academic Council members will be duly taken

into consideration.

The meeting came to a close with formal Vote of Thanks rendered by Mrs. Esther Ratna,

Dean Administration & IQAC Coordinator, wherein each and every member was

individually thanked for their proactive participation.

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