The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013) ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT 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 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Opposite Drugs Laboratory Fatehgunj Vadodara Gujarat 390002 vc@msubaroda.ac.in, registrar@msubaroda.ac.in 0265-2795521 Prof. Ramesh Goyal 0265-2795600 9825409001 Dr Deepti Oza 9375993261 director-iqac@msubaroda.ac.in EC/52/RAR/74 EC/52/RAR/74, Certificate date: 28/3/2010 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 NAAC Track ID NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date Website address Web-link of the AQAR Accreditation Details www.msubaroda.ac.in http.msubaroda.ac.in/iqac/index.php?iqac=aqar Given below Sl. No. Cycle Grade 1 1st Cycle Four Stars -- 2001 5 years 2 2nd Cycle B 2.71 2010 5 years Date of Establishment of IQAC AQAR for the year Details of the previous year’s CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period 14/03/2007 2010-2011 Not applicable The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 1 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC 1.10 Institutional Status University Affiliated College Constituent College Autonomous college of UGC Regulatory Agency approved Institution Type of Institution Financial Status 1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme 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 State University State No Yes No Yes Co-education Urban Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) & 12(B) Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Journalism & Communication, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Performing Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social work, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, M.K. Amin College Padra, Polytechnic, Oriental Institute. Not Affiliated colleges Autonomous (State Government) UGC-Special Assistance Programmes DRS in Department of 1. Applied Chemistry 2. Applied Physics 3. Archaeology & Ancient History, 4. Educational Administration 5. English, 6. Gujarati, 7. Microbiology 8. Pharmacy, 9. Physics, DSA in Department of 1. Foods & Nutrition 2. Social Work The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 2 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 CAS in Department of 1. Education 2. Chemistry 3. HDFS UGC – ASIHSS 1. Social Work DST-FIST in Department of 1. Physics 2. Mathematics 3. Pharmacy 4. Chemistry 5. Microbiology 6. Applied Physics 7. Biochemistry UGC Study Centres 1. Dr. Ambedkar Study Centre (Faculty of Social work) 2. Shri Aurobindo Study Centre (Faculty of Arts) 3. Area Studies Centre (Faculty of Arts) 4. Lifelong Learning and Extension UGC Strengthening of Infrastructure grant 1. Applied Chemistry Centre for advance research in molecular genetics 1. Microbiology DBT 1. Microbiology MHRD – Community development 1. Polytechnic DST-TIFAC in Department of 1. Pharmacy DBT- Inter disciplinary Life Science Program for Advanced Research & Education in Department of 1. Bio-Chemistry 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 IQAC Composition and Activities No. of Teachers 10 No. of Administrative/Technical 4 staff No. of Students No. of Management 1 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 3 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 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 15 2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 2 2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders Faculty 2 Non-Teaching Staff 2 Students Alumni 1 Others 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding Yes, 5 lakhs for five years in 11th plan from UGC during the year? 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related): (i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC Total Numbers 56 International Level 6 National Level 48 State Level 0 Institution Level 2 (ii) Themes : Environmental science Staff development programmes ICM Satellite conference Nutrition & Food safety Higher Education for knowledge based society India-Canada Trade & FDI Bilateral Flows Semiconductor material and Devices. The Fate of Indian Languages in 21st Century Contemporary issues and concerns in air & space law 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC: Arranged Feedback responses from students on quality related institutional process Documentation of various programmes and acting as a nodal agencies of HEI that leads to quality improvement Development and maintenance of institutional database Preparation of AQAR 2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome (Annexure attached) Plan of Action Achievements The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 4 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 To implement CBCS Faculty of Science has implemented CBCS prior to other faculties. To Implement a uniform plan of Partially implemented academic work To restructure the existing Revision of syllabus was done in various curriculum & if necessary, design a departments of various faculties. curriculum that focus on applying learning to real life situations. International affairs cell is established to enhance the international exchange To enhance the international programs. exchange programs & making MoUs with institutions abroad. Orientation Programs were conducted at the beginning of the academic sessions at Organizing orientation programs at various faculties. the beginning of the academic sessions. Career & Counselling Cell was established to provide guidance to the students. Counselling/mentoring sessions to Teachers were encouraged to use ICT in be planned to enhance awareness teaching learning process by providing among the students. computers & laptops from various grants of five year plans. To organize various seminars and First phase of Computerization of Library workshops to enhance the research was completed (lending, borrowing and awareness amongst teachers. acquisition). Library ranked top in the country to provide ILL (Inter library load) Computerized Library facilities and and fulfilling 97% of the request. complete automation First of its kind industry academic To make the course flexible to move collaboration has been started between from one discipline to another Department of Mechanical Engg, Electrical Engg and Metallurgy and FAG Bearing , a part of Schaeffler Group, To restructure the feedback Shanghai. This collaboration is job mechanism oriented students exchange programme for the period of five years. Four students of Integration of ICT in teachingthe Faculty visited China for three days learning process. and took part in Schaeffler Asia Pacific Academic Forum. To review the process of research fellowships To impart training of NET and Staff Self appraisal report, Academic calendar and feedback of teachers from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 5 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 SLET and civil services. students was introduced. U.G. and P.G. students gave feedback about their teacher’s teaching. To regularize the appointments of regular Deans & Heads of the Departments. Teachers were encouraged to use ICT in teaching learning process by providing computers & laptops from various grants To establish the Communication of five year plans. Cell for improving liaison with media and for effective coordination of the University’s external and List of Research projects undertaken & internal communication processes Ph.D. registration is given in Part B. and functions. Appointments of regular Deans & many Establishment of the Office of Heads of the Departments were done. International Affairs for organized efforts for promoting international Establishment of the Communication Cell collaboration between MSU and foreign universities / institutions Establishment of the Office of International Affairs for organized efforts To complete the construction work for promoting international collaboration aiming to provide hostel for ladies. between MSU and foreign universities / institutions. Central instrumentation facilities and acquisition of modern equipments The construction of work on the new for teaching and research ladies hostel with capacity of 300 beds is laboratories. fast progressing and the coming year will see an addition in the Halls of Residence To develop an efficient system and of the University. This hostel is based on continuous allocation of funds green building concept. needed for maintenance The construction work for Dr. Vikram MOU’s between Baroda Table Sarabhai Science Block which will house Tennis Association & M.S instruments, auditorium and University to establish an environmental studies has been initiated international Table Tennis facilities. in Faculty of Science. To plan coaching training camps of The University has provided a platform to various games for better the students by organizing tournaments at performances in tournaments. district , state, zonal ,national and interuniversity level. To maintain cricket ground for providing coaches and logistic The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Centre for Physical Education Provided coaching for improving the performances Page 6 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 support for tournaments. players during of the players & conducted the talent identification programs for university students. To support the organization of the Government of Gujarat has organized opening ceremony of Khelopening ceremony of KhelMahakumbh in Mahakumbh organized by GoG and a massive way. participate proactively in it and Centre for Physical Education Provided provide logistics support for the coaching for improving the performances event organised in Baroda. of the players & conducted the talent identification programs for university Planning for utilization of fund from students. UGC-merged scheme for the development of sports infrastructure. Sports were the added feature in University Youth festival. To organize sports events under university youth festival. Community Outreach Programme BLOOD DONATION CAMP organised To encourage faculties for by the students of AFSA-PG on 14th of conducting New Programmes For February 2011 in collaboration with SSG Community Outreach Hospital. Response was received from 75 donors. To encourage faculties for conducting New Programmes For MOU with Baroda cricket association. Industry Interaction 2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in The Annual Report of the University which statutory body is a detailed description of activities / events in the university from which information of AQAR is drawn and placed before Senate & Syndicate of the University. Provide the details of the action taken The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 7 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Part – B Criterion – I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Programme PhD PG UG PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Number of existing Programmes 77 113 75 23 Total Interdisciplinary Innovative Number of programmes added during the year 0 1 2 0 0 Number of selffinancing programmes 0 10 7 11 0 Number of value added / Career Oriented programmes 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 0 33 2 0 0 12 4 0 0 0 1 28 7 10 334 14 1 0 0 1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options: Core Elective option in existence in most faculties. CBCS is being implemented in phased manner. (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes Semester 144 Trimester 0 Annual 156 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 8 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni √ Mode of feedback : Online Manual Parents √ Employers √ √ Students Co-operating schools (for PEI) *Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure (On all aspects) 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. Revision of syllabi of all departments was carried out for the upcoming CBCS and semester system to be implemented at FY BA and MA from the academic year 2011-12. (Faculty of Arts) Revision of all the papers for the semester system. (Faculty of Commerce) Introduced CBCS pattern for U.G. and P.G. level programs. Also 15 credit course work for Ph.D. program. (Faculty of Family and Community Science) Constant up gradation in class work along with course modification, content of which is discussed in the BOS. (Faculty of Fine Arts) Process for revamp curriculum going on. (Faculty of Journalism). Change of syllabus of LLM (Faculty of Law) Course is being updated every three year. (Faculty of Performing Arts) Syllabus revision in Engg. and Industrial Economic, Elements of Economics and Process Economics. (Faculty of Technology Engineering) Revision of syllabus 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. The centre of research and training in Co-operation, Banking and Micro Finance. (Faculty of Commerce) TIFAC CORE in NDDS, Pharmacy (Faculty of Technology and Engineering) The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 9 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Criterion – II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others 743 258 225 2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 122 120 371 2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total R V R V R V R V R V 0 329 0 93 0 86 0 0 0 508 2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty: Guest Faculty - 93 Visiting Faculty - 126 Temporary Faculty - 343 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended Seminars/ Workshops 115 292 65 Presented papers 213 411 141 Resource Persons 33 79 50 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: Interaction with experts in the field, real time as well as online virtual through video graphed talks and interviews have been incorporated. The library has been equipped with more than 60 computers which facilitates navigation, searching and downloading. Most of the class rooms have been upgraded to include facilities for making classroom teaching more interactive and effective. Facilities for making audio-visual presentation through LCD projectors (recently installed) have been provided. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 10 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Tutorials have been introduced to provide specialized and remedial learning to students. The Department of English is fully computerized. Latest Audio visual equipment is acquired for dissemination for research and teaching. Existing buildings are renovated and augmented. Receiving the UGC award for the SAP DRS-II (1 April 2012-31 March 2017) would mark a significant step in this process. Smart Board (01) based on computer network for Presentation is installed in classrooms Department of German Uses of E-resources, language courses according to common European Framework of Languages. Department of History Uses of ICT/JSTOR Facility for research & teaching/FieldWork/Report and Dissertation Writing/Development of soft-ware for data generation from open source related to Modi documents in Department’s archive. Department of Linguistics Uses of E-resources, audio-visual aids. Assignments and Fieldwork. Case study Methods, PPTs, Interactions, Experience Based Learning, Field work, Project Reports, on Job Training with commercial houses for PG Students. Internships, Dissertations, Students’ participation in Seminars and Conferences and workshops , Classroom discussions, field work, web based learning Individual attention and fine tuning assignments to enhance student abilities Use of visual presentation in the classroom, sabha vadan, sabha gayan, sabha nritya and satur theatre to exhibit student talent in front of audiences at Faculty of performing arts. Introduction of field work on every alternate days, regular feedback meetings with agency personnel, parents, alumni and students, Introduction of Tutorials for students selflearning at faculty of social works. Placements made through on-line examination at Faculty of technology and engineering. 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 180 2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) Multiple choice questions for science. Digitalization of exam records. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 11 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/ revision/ syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop BOS - 329 FB - 172 CDW - 190 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 80% 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage: Result of first half of 2010 Title of the programme TY BA MA PART-II B.LIB & INFO. SCI. M.LIB & INFO. SCI. DIP. IN GERMAN POST DIP. IN GERMAN DIP. IN RUSSIAN POST DIP. IN RUSSIAN DIP. IN FRENCH DIP. IN ARABIC DIP. IN PERSIAN POST DIP. IN FRENCH II SEM PG. DIP. IN APP. CORP. FIN. TY B.SC. M.SC. (FINAL) PG DIP. IN APP. BIOCHEM. POST M.SC. DIP. IN GENETIC ENGG. & BIO. II SEM PG DIP. IN MEDICO. BOTANY IV SEM M.SC. PETRO GEOLOGY II SEM M.SC. BIOSTATISTICS II SEM PG DIP. IN Total no. of students appeared 1061 612 18 10 13 9 3 4 2 8 1 5 Division Distinction % First % Second % Pass % 0.75 2.61 16.67 0.00 30.77 0.00 0.00 75.00 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 6.13 11.44 50.00 90.00 15.38 44.44 66.67 25.00 0.00 12.50 0.00 20.00 19.89 32.52 33.33 0.00 30.77 33.33 0.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 28.46 41.01 0.00 10.00 7.69 11.11 0.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 40.00 18 467 270 0.00 2.14 5.19 44.44 17.99 32.96 44.44 33.62 35.93 0.00 17.13 14.07 14 21.43 57.14 21.43 0.00 4 0.00 25.00 75.00 0.00 14 21.43 64.29 14.29 0.00 19 47.37 52.63 0.00 0.00 15 6 0.00 50.00 0.00 33.33 0.00 16.67 100.00 0.00 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 12 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 DISASTER MNGT. POST M.SC. DIP. IN IPR BIOSAFE & RA VI SEM B.C.A. VI SEM B.SC. ENV. TY B.COM (TDL) M.COM (FINAL) PG DIP. IN BANKING PG DIP. IN CO-OP. II SEM PG DIP. IN BUS. MNGT. PG DIP. IN BUS. ADMINISTRATION PG DIP. IN ACCOUNT & FINANCE PG DIP. IN APPLIED ECO. II SEM PG DIP. IN SERVICE MNGT. II SEM PG DIP. BUS. MNGT. II SEM PG DIP. MARKETING MNGT. II SEM PG DIP. FIN. MNGT. II SEM PG DIP. BANKING & INSURANCE PG DIP. IN CO-OP. MNGT. II SEM TY BBA SS BE-IV SS BE-IV (PTD) ME-III-IV IV SEM M.SC. APP. MATHS IV SEM M.SC. APP. PHYSICS IV SEM M.SC. APP. CHEMISTRY IV SEM M.SC. BIO-INFO. IV SEM M.SC. MAT. SCI. (NANO TECH.) II SEM M.C.A.-III II SEM PGDCA 7 118 43 1820 134 67 9 0.00 23.73 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 71.43 27.12 23.26 0.49 2.99 4.48 0.00 28.57 35.59 58.14 2.31 15.67 20.90 0.00 0.00 7.63 18.60 28.63 47.76 10.45 22.22 37 0.00 27.03 56.76 0.00 84 1.19 13.10 39.29 21.43 81 52 2.47 0.00 25.93 0.00 34.57 15.38 2.47 11.54 8 0.00 50.00 37.50 0.00 37 0.00 27.03 56.76 0.00 33 0.00 27.27 51.52 3.03 74 1.35 28.38 41.89 16.22 48 53 106 476 11 117 2.08 0.00 22.64 27.73 0.00 26.50 18.75 3.77 36.79 28.99 9.09 45.30 8.33 15.09 29.25 26.68 9.09 5.98 0.00 16.98 0.00 3.99 27.27 1.71 36 27.78 44.44 19.44 5.56 18 0.00 55.56 38.89 5.56 24 18 12.50 33.33 41.67 66.67 29.17 0.00 4.17 0.00 6 29 25 33.33 13.79 16.00 50.00 37.93 20.00 16.67 24.14 12.00 0.00 24.14 20.00 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 13 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 II SEM PG DIP. ENVT. SCI. III SEM PGDCA-PT SS B.PHARM FINAL M.PHARM-III-IV SS B.ARCH-V II SEM B.SC. DTC II SEM TY DTC II SEM TY DTT IV SEM SECOND LL.B. (GEN.) VI SEM LL.B. (SPECIAL) IV SEM LL.M. PART-II II SEM PGDLP II SEM PGDTP XI & X SEM BA LL.B.-V M.D. M.S. M.CH. FINAL M.B.B.S. PART-II M.SC. MEDICAL PART-II DIP. IN ANAESTHESIOLOGY DIP. IN CHILD HEALTH DIP. CLIN. PATHO. DIP. IN OPTHALMOLOGY DIP. IN LARYNGOLOGY & OTOLOGY DIP. IN VENEREOLOGY & DERMATOLOGY DIP. IN GYNAECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS DIP. IN TB & CHEST DISEASES DIP. IN MED RADIO DIAG PART-II DIP. IN PUBLIC HEALTH FINAL YEAR PHYSIOTHERAPY IV SEM M.C.S. M.S.W. 16 22 24 48 33 8 23 3 6.25 4.55 45.83 35.42 9.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 31.25 13.64 41.67 56.25 21.21 12.50 8.70 0.00 31.25 45.45 4.17 8.33 30.30 50.00 52.17 0.00 12.50 27.27 8.33 0.00 6.06 37.50 26.09 66.67 117 60 19 73 148 56 48 24 1 163 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.97 11.67 21.05 42.47 46.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.03 66.67 78.95 35.62 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.69 3.33 0.00 0.00 0.68 100.00 89.58 75.00 100.00 90.80 0.00 2 4 2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 2 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 2 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 2 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 1 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 3 17 40 0.00 11.76 0.00 0.00 58.82 0.00 0.00 29.41 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 14 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 PG DIP. IRPM PG DIP. HM & I PG DIP. SDOM PG DIP. IN CCM M.H.R.M. PG DIP. HRM B.ED. M.ED. M.ED.M. PART-II PDEM PG DIP. GUIDANCE & COUNCIL PG DIP. CCP PG DIP. HRD PG DIP. IN C & AH B.F.C.SC M.F.C.SC PG DIP. IN ECCE PG DIP. DEVP. MNGT. M.A. (FINE) MUSEOLOGY PART-II M.V.A. PART-II B.V.A. D.V.A. PDVA M.P.A. B.P.A. D.P.A. SY VISHARAD TY SHASTRI ACHARYA PART-II M.B.A. (REGULAR) M.B.A. (EVENING) SS FINAL DIP. CIVIL SSC SS FINAL DIP. MECHANICAL - SSC SS FINAL DIP. ELECTRICAL - SSC SS FINAL DIP. MECHANICAL - HSC SS FINAL DIP. 38 19 11 9 39 39 164 25 3 21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.88 8.00 33.33 4.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.46 64.00 33.33 42.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47.56 24.00 33.33 47.62 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23 14 52 16 259 52 22 9 4.35 0.00 5.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.43 35.71 34.62 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 65.22 21.43 34.62 43.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.43 9.62 0.00 98.46 100.00 100.00 100.00 7 37 65 6 26 26 61 91 9 23 21 37 37 28.57 13.51 0.00 0.00 11.54 11.54 0.00 8.79 0.00 0.00 28.57 0.00 0.00 42.86 51.35 36.92 16.67 57.69 53.85 39.34 31.87 33.33 30.43 9.52 0.00 0.00 14.29 29.73 47.69 66.67 30.77 19.23 32.79 36.26 33.33 43.48 33.33 0.00 0.00 14.29 0.00 1.54 0.00 0.00 3.85 8.20 14.29 0.00 26.09 9.52 100.00 100.00 131 14.50 24.43 35.88 12.21 158 25.95 23.42 27.22 8.86 127 44.09 32.28 14.96 3.15 8 2 0.00 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 15 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 ELECTRICAL - HSC II SEM FINAL DIP. IT II SEM FINAL DIP. CIVIL - EDC II SEM FINAL DIP. MECH. - EDC II SEM FINAL DIP. ELECT. - EDC II SEM FINAL DIP. PCT II SEM FINAL DIP. (EC) II SEM FINAL DIP. (CE) 34 79.41 8.82 2.94 5.88 9 22.22 11.11 33.33 22.22 34 20.59 5.88 44.12 11.76 27 35 36 28 29.63 22.86 66.67 71.43 14.81 14.29 22.22 17.86 37.04 48.57 11.11 10.71 3.70 11.43 0.00 0.00 2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes: Motivating Teachers to use innovative teaching methods. Creating awareness with regards to contemporary issues, Economic conditions, Employment opportunities etc. There is a continuous feedback from students, as also making sure about regularity in conduct of classes, checking practical work, etc. Maintenance of discipline, decorum, punctuality and overall value orientation is emphasised. Organization of Regular Feedback programs for students and teachers. 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted Refresher courses 19 UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 27 HRD programmes 20 Orientation programmes 10 Faculty exchange programme 11 Staff training conducted by the university 15 Staff training conducted by other institutions 8 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 83 Others 12 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 16 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 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 277 66 1 48 Technical Staff 346 317 0 170 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 17 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Criterion – III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution A guest lecture on Research Methodology organised by experts on preparation of CVs and soft skills. A paper on research methodology is a part of compulsory course work in Ph.D. was introduced. Motivating Teachers for taking up Major/Minor Research Projects. Encouraging teachers to pursue Ph.D. and writing Research based articles. Research is integral to the curriculum and teaching at the department. Courses are devised in a fashion which emphasises research. Teachers as well as students regularly publish papers in journals and participate in seminars, workshop, etc. The M S University of Baroda has well established research culture, which predates the formation of IQAC. The IQAC keeps track of research activities in the different faculties of the university and facilitates its implementation. Workshop conducted on “ How to write research paper “ IQAC cell formed in individual faculty for promoting the research. University offered special grant for newly appointed teacher as a startup grant. University has collaboration with different foreign university for faculty and student interchange program for research. 3.2 Details regarding major projects Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.3 Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted 23 96 31 10 232.93 1472.96 1604.88 13 Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted 22 10 10 0 28.08 60.59 28.13 0 Details regarding minor projects Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.4 Completed Details on research publications The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 18 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 International National Others Peer Review Journals 274 200 38 Non-Peer Review Journals 13 73 8 e-Journals 03 10 3 Conference proceedings 83 81 6 3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Range 0.6 - 8 Average h-index 0 Nos. in SCOPUS 288 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Duration Year Name of the funding Agency Major projects Minor Projects 11 6 Interdisciplinary Projects 6 Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify) Total --- UGC UGC Centre for Micro Finance IFMR Research, UGC --- 1 TISS ------- Nature of the Project 3.7 No. of books published Lakhs) Received (in Lakhs) 2445.6588 55.6001 760.645 5.0 292.500 0 220.2000 195.2000 --- --- --- ----- ----- ----- 76 Chapters in Edited Books i) With ISBN No. ii) Without ISBN No. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Total grant Sanctioned (in 46 34 Page 19 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP DPE 3.9 For colleges 53 CAS 01 Autonomy 0 INSPIRE 0 3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 78 DST-FIST 2 DBT Scheme/funds CPE 0 CE DBT Star Scheme 0 0 Any Other (specify) 0 0 5168292 3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution Internation al Number 1 Sponsoring NIL agencies National State University 38 1) National seminar on 'Neutraceuticals and plants in human health', Department of Botany, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara. 2) UGC SAP DRS-I, the Department of English, MSU Self UGC UGC Merged Scheme UGC, CPD 11 Anchor institute (Chemicals and Petrochemicals) Promoted by Industries Commissionerate UGC Regional Science Association 02 1) Applied Chemistry Dept. 2) AAAC, Vadodara 3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 3.13 No. of collaborations: International 51 National 3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 26 31 College 06 342 Any other 10 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 20 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 From Funding agency Total From Management of University/College 982.2 8.98 991.18 3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number 4 0 0 0 0 0 Applied Granted Applied Granted Applied Granted National International Commercialised 3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year Total International National State University Dist College 80 23 44 5 3 5 0 3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 226 and students registered under them 364 3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 91 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF 85 SRF 35 Project Fellows 53 Any other 120 State level 92 International level 10 State level 9 International level 0 3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level National level 1422 26 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: University level National level 336 33 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 0 10Page 21 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 University level State level National level 4 International level 0 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level 14 National level 4 State level International level 3 0 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized University forum 5 NCC 0 College forum 15 NSS 3 Any other 33 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Legal Aid Camps were organized in remote villages around Vadodara in the months January and February, 2011 on issues pertaining to Dowry, Female Foeticide, Rights of arrested persons, Right to information etc. A Legal Aid Clinic has tremendously contributed by providing free Legal Aid to almost 25 people. The faculty organized a workshop on fieldwork supervision in social work education for the newly appointed temporary teaching staff during August 2010 and September 2010. A meeting of the faculty level IQAC coordinators was held at Faculty of Social Work, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 18/10/2010 at 4.00 p.m. Shri Suneel Karkare, external expert at faculty level made a presentation on "Concept of Quality in Faculty Administration." The meeting was attended. Shri Suneel Karkare conducted a session on Transational Analysis - workshop for the teaching staff at the faculty. Counselling supervision programme was initiated from March, 2011. Training of trainers and national meet was attended by principal invesigator and project officer in Nov,2010 Dr. Chhaya Patel, Coordinator, IQAC, FSW attended the state level coordinator meeting at The M. S. University on 26/10/2010. The faculty also undertook the Teacher Evaluation Exercise by the MSW and MHRM programme students. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 22 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 University exchange Programme with Punjab University. Social Awareness Programme. Theatre Festival,Dance Festivals and Music Festival at local level with National and International Artist. Psychological assessment, diagnosis, counselling, therapy Guest Lectures on Current Issues, General Awareness. Donation to Orphanage, Blood Donation Camp. Industrial Visits, Project Presentation. Internship Programme in Banks, Extra Mural Talks. Banners designed for Vadodara Police (For Social awareness during Navaratri festival in Vadodara) Guided tour of the Departmental Museum for the school students. Student Placement. Generating awareness about the discipline of linguistics in various schools of Baroda. Teaching French at Science Faculty, BBA, BCA & Adult Education Centre. Celebration of Francophony Day 5th April,2014. Celebration of French Documentary Film Festival: 22nd & 23rd November,2013. Life skills workshops for youth in jigar vidayalaya, sama and rangavdhoot school, gotri. Child Life program for hospital children in Kashiba Hospital Workshop on Parenting with SPIPA staff Nutrition week celebration rally and events in the department of Foods and Nutrition. Workshop for Municipal school teachers on Mid Day Meal program. Educational program developed and imparted on environment education for students of primary classes of Maharana Pratap Prathmik Kumar shala. Awareness program regarding household waste management, energy conservation, personal grooming, right to information was imparted at community science center vadodara. Training program on income generating activity for low income group women at community science centre. Training and exhibition of craft products for different NGOs Seminar on ageing women in 21st century emerging challenges and issues. Cancer awareness program The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 23 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Campus area Class rooms Existing Newly created 274.81 acres 0 297 13 Source of Fund UNDER XI PLAN UGC & Total 0 310 SAP DRS Laboratories 198 6 204 Seminar Halls 35 4 39 257 44 301 17549804 1547612 19097416 9 2 11 No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 4.2 I. II. III. Computerization of administration and library Computer facility to all the teaching and non-teaching staff has been extended in all faculties even PG students have also been provided access to computers & Internet facility in their project work. Department of Library & Information Sciences have incorporated Developing computer skills of the students as a part of the curriculum of BLIS & MLIS programmes. All the teachers are well-versed with the computer, networking and digital skills. Internet facility extended to teachers rooms and cubicles. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 24 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 4.3 Library services: Existing No. Value 1,96,684 3,73,56,605 Newly added No. Value 3,462 10,32,976 No. 2,00,146 Value 3,83,71,684 Reference Books 1,04,378 32,73,097 2,662 6,11,177 1,07,040 35,88,945 e-Books 2 0 2 0 4 0 Journals 22,987 31,43,252 658 1,95,737 23,645 33,15,970 e-Journals 9,063 2,14,000 6 0 9,069 2,14,000 Digital Database 4 1,00,000 0 0 4 1,00,000 CD & Video 555 3,00,000 104 974 659 3,00,974 Others (specify) 909 0 115 20,461 1,024 20,461 Text Books Total 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) Total Compute rs Compute Interne r Labs t Browsin Compute g r Centres Centres Offic e Depart Other -ments s Existin g 1199 92 140 57 13 53 0 0 Added 181 2 47 1 5 6 18 5 Total 1380 94 187 58 18 59 18 5 4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.) Computer aided programs are introduced in several courses. Sy. Level Computer Application in Fashion Designing and Sr. M.Sc. Level Computer Application and Scientific Writing is a part of curriculum. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 25 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Teacher's Software training for Jindex pattern making & Fashion Design System is available at the Faculty of Family & Community Sciences. Teacher’s Spectrophoto Meter ; RICOH MP C2051 A3 Printer are present in the faculty. Computer lab for first year students has been developed with the facility of Computer Aided Designing -2D & 3D. All staff and office have internet access and communicate with students and other researcher’s worldwide using internet facilities and upgrade their knowledge using various browsing modes, search engines on the internet. Staff and students attend online webinars on the Globe front. 4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs : 17712 i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 3927431 iii) Equipments 383320 iv) Others 1544000 Total : The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 5872463 Page 26 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression 5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services Student feedback systems Student data management system Orientation programme for students at every departments and faculties. Students felicitation center Online admission Choice Based Credit System Electronic Notice boards, banners, posters and circulars Student teacher interaction. Dean of students at faculty level Scholarship for under privileged students. Career and counselling cell Heath center with multi specialised facilities Canteens in all faculties. Women grievance cell. Anti ragging committee Common rooms for ladies. Computer center Centralised sports faculties with swimming pool and separate sports fields Sports promotion board NCC and NSS for the all round development of student personality Youth festival including sports, cultural activities. 5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression Periodic reports Meeting of Deans of faculties at University level Meeting of Heads of the departments at Faculty level Conduct seminar, workshop, exhibition, competition at various level in favour f students progress Feedback meeting with parents, alumni and students The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 27 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. 25189 5349 Others 159* 5668 * Registered during this academic year 0 (b) No. of students outside the state (c) No. of international students No % 40 No Men 18449 50.73 % Women 17916 49.27 Last Year General SC This Year ST OBC Physically Total General SC Challenged 29776 1835 1177 3910 72 ST OBC Physically Total Challenged 36698 28767 1979 1283 4336 Demand ratio 70 36365 Dropout % 5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) Session on mathematical and logical reasoning etc were organised by career and counselling cell Center of Indian Civil Services conduct various program Sessions for preparation of NET/SLET on teaching and research aptitude/ reading comprehension etc. No. of students beneficiaries 363 5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET IAS/IPS etc 58 SET/SLET State PSC 12 1 GATE UPSC 11 CAT 1 Others 4 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 28 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 The Career and Counselling Cell was set up in the university in 2010. Under the cell, the students of different faculties are given training in broad aspect like life skills and communication skills. Individual topics that are under taken include bahvioural and attitudinal issues of students, preparation of resume, group discussion skills, interview facing skills, improvement in language skills, communication skills, personality development, leadership, entrepreneurship, presentation and report making techniques etc. The students are guided in term of various carrier moves and choice at all stages of their life in the university by Career and Counselling Cell. They are offered extensive soft skill teaching through various session conducted by field experts. Students counselling and guideline is done on regular basis to help the students to excel both in academics and for their overall development. The students are guided in term of various career moves and choice at all stages of their life in the university. They are offered extensive soft skill teaching through various session conducted by field experts. Students counselling and guideline is done on regular basis to help the students to excel both in academics and for their overall development. No. of students benefitted 2533 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 206 2633 981 75* * Limited data available 5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes Women’s Studies and Research Center conducted following various program: The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 29 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 URJA a film festival on girl child was organised to spread awareness about gender issues. Talk on “ Supreme Court guideline on sexual harassment” As a part of orientation programme, students are given training on gender harassment and sexual policies at workplace in collaboration with Gender Resource Center, Ahmedabad Gender sensitization session were organised at various faculties. Students were introduced to the programme during orientation programme of various departmental and faculty programme. Women’s Studies and Research Center is working and collaborating with faculties to avoid gender based discrimination and violation of human rights. The faculties have committees comprising of senior female teachers, headed by professors of the faculties to organise gender awareness programme. 5.9 Students Activities 5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level National level 275 31 International level 1 56 International level 20 No. of students participated in cultural events State/ University level 121 5.9.2 National level No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events Sports : State/ University level 42 Cultural: State/ University level 26 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda National level National level 9 6 International level 0 International level 0 Page 30 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of students Amount 71 153270,996 1411 5430090,64 Financial support from other sources 8 8000 Number of students who received International/ National recognitions 7 4500 Financial support from institution Financial support from government SEBC SC ST 5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs : State/ University level Exhibition: State/ University level 5.12 5 2 National level 14 National level No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 1 International level International level 1 44 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Every Faculty has post of student dean and grievances are addressed at faculty level by them. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 31 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Criterion – VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution VISION The progress of a nation requires that its people should be educated. Knowledge is necessity of man. It instils in him a desire to question and to investigate, which leads him in the path of progress. Education, in the broadest sense, must be spread everywhere. Progress can only be achieved by the spread of education. Cooperation is necessary to achieve any worthy end, and this readiness to cooperate will not be found in a people if they are not educated. H. H. Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III Maharaja of Baroda MISSION Sustain an environment of academic excellence and innovative research that enable students to think global and act local with a conscious focus on indigenous perspectives. Striving to create an equitable and gender just society that ensures better quality of life to individuals, families and communities. To inculcate highest human values, tolerance, compassion and equanimity in all the adherents, students, teachers and support staff of the University. 6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System YES each department has both academic and administrative management system with effective processes and organizational structure. Department and faculty level hierarchy is defined. Dean ---- HODs HODs------Staff (UG/PG Coordinators, Staff Advisors, PhD Coordinators) Staff------ Students (Class representatives) Executive committee (Student Welfare) Updated files are maintained for each and every teaching staff. Scheduled weekly staff meetings and staff secretary records minutes of meeting and shares it through e-mail. New temporary staff is oriented by the head. Academic calendar is maintained. Different committees are formed and they function accordingly. In service training is given by the university. There are advisors for UG, PG and Ph.D level. Parents are oriented about the curriculum. Non -teaching staff has an office. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 32 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Board of studies is in existence. Updated Notice boards Information about dead stock Staff groups on various mobile applications like whatsapp and Google group Various departments have encouraged Student club activities and outreach. Ethical committee exists for Approval of Research Proposals. Web Circulars are a new practise. 6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following by the departments are been listed below - 6.3.1 Curriculum Development The curriculum at each program of study is reviewed, revised/modified and new courses designed and developed to strengthen and upgrade the programme as per the needs of the society and its student clientele. The revised/developed curriculum is passed through Board of Studies at department and faculty level. Attending scientific conferences and incorporating various perspectives concerning the thrust areas making a case for policy Feedback from various stakeholders The curriculum is revised and updated keeping in view the social, industrial and academic growth and development. Newer courses are introduced time and again. Very recently the curriculum has been revised and updated as per the norms given by the Government of the Gujarat. Total 144 credits are being followed as per the government norms which also includes choice based credits system. There are weekly meetings to review the researches. Board of studies is an integral part of the system. Must follow certification method. Office support/Ancillary support. Workshops conducted by Mr. Vanraj Jhala for imparting training to the teaching staff at Foods and nutrition department. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 33 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Reading Materials to engender cultural perspectives in human development curriculum: ongoing task Broad Themes: Culture and human development, cultural perspectives on life-span, social development, family and socialization, gender, identity, education, psychology at the department of Human Development and Family studies department. Periodic updation Regularly restructuring and revising the Syllabi as per the need of industries Course curriculum for UG second and third year, PG second year was designed and passed as per the new CBCS guidelines. Centralized assessment of end semester examination of both odd and even semesters was introduced for UG and PG. 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning Teaching is conducted through classroom method including classroom discussion and library work and recital training of Vedic shlokas with specific reference to students who opt for Yagniki as a major subject. We also invite Veda gurujis to train the students in the technical recitation of Vedas. Class seminars/ workshops/ guest lecturers are organized keeping the curriculum in mind for capacity building of the students. Seminars and conferences are organized and attended by the staff and students. Educational and Exposure visits are planned and arranged every year. Guest Lectures are arranged for specific topics. Internships are included at both Bachelor and Master level to provide the students work experience which provides them opportunities to explore and learn. On job training is an important part of the curriculum. ICTs are incorporated in teaching learning. Use of modern teaching aids such as interactive magnetic boards, OHP and PowerPoint projectors, computers, e-books, ejournals etc. are used by the faculty in most of the courses. In addition there are seminar courses that encourage self study, presentations and discussions. There are two courses of the department of family and community resource management that are taught by the lecture method, namely- Theory of Resource Management and Entrepreneurship Management. Apart from these two, methodology of other courses include experiments, field/site visits, project work, model making, educational tours, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 34 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 preparation of working drawing, market survey, simulated field situation, simulated house etc. Demonstration, Role-play, Extension Outreach Program are also included to make the teaching-learning process more student centred. Students are motivated to participate in seminars/workshops/conferences at various levels. There are departmental libraries equipped with number of books for the use of faculty and students, which are accessible to all during college hours. The student and faculty use library on regular basis. Students and teachers are motivated to read various journals concerning the subject to keep the pace of recent development in the area. The academic calendar is prepared at the department level, keeping in mind all the activities conducted during the session. The academic progress of each student is monitored by internal evaluation which is provided 30 percent weightage of the result. There is a student advisor for each group at first year level and coordinators for second year, third year at Bachelor level, Master Level and Ph. D Level to provide academic and personal guidance to the students. Extra mural talks are arranged Visiting fellows from renowned institutions to conduct classes for staff and students ICT, Multimedia, Digital Lesson Plan Training is being received by the staff members or Faculty members on various subjects, organised by different Educational Institutes, Govt. Organisations, and International Research Centres etc. Practical courses use a variety of strategies such as individual and group meetings/ conferences, simulations, experiential methods and so on. Mentoring by experienced staff members to the newer staff. Sharing web materials and using audio-visual media in teaching. Ensuring the understanding of theory–researchpractice loop in applicatory courses. A thematic approach in student research to ensure advancement of knowledge in the discipline. A system of seminars to share and monitor the quality of student researches Curriculum update is an ongoing process with systematic review at the departmental level. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 35 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 The department has curriculum/field work committees which meet every month for systematic review of curriculum and academic programs/ and student evaluations Development of indigenous perspectives in theory building and program development. In addition, life span and gender perspectives have been reflected in the department outreach, research and applied programs in the areas of infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. International linkages have enabled the department of Human development and family studies to reflect, upgrade, share and construct the curriculum and research in line with global cross-cultural technical knowhow and priorities. The department has different applied units, which prepare socially sensitive professionals with technical know- how and also provide services to the community Net working with leading NGOs and Government departments /agencies which reachout to rural, urban, tribal populations for joint projects in policymaking, mentoring of para professionals, design, implementation and evaluation of social development programs. Active collaborations with professionals at international levels for joint research and publications. Capacity building of sister institutions in research and professional writing helped the department to a great extent 6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation Internal and semester exam with 30 and 70 percent weight age is followed. Faculty conducts internal and annual exam at the end of the year and the evaluation takes place at the central level of the University. External evaluation of papers for semester exams Reassessment procedures as per university rules CBCS Apart from midterm and semester end examinations, viva voce is conducted for practicals and theory courses. PG level students have to give seminars on latest research topics and have to submit their dissertation where they are thoroughly questioned on their research. 6.3.4 Research and Development: Faculty has two guides to help the students with their Ph.D. research. The Department of clothing and textiles has a DRS project with the key thrust areas of research as Natural dyes, Traditional Textiles and Crafts, and Product development. The The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 36 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Department has a major research project on Value addition and product diversification using minor fibres. It has a minor research on Creating Digital Museum. PG researches are being carried out in collaboration with industries at Department of clothing and textiles. New media studies are encouraged and taken up by the students in line with the objectives and philosophy of the department. Two major funded research projects were undertaken by the Department of Extension and Communication which are as follows - Water project : Department has undertaken project entitled “ Creating awareness regarding water management at the household level using IEC & dramatization among the women in four villages – Halodhar, Limda, MotaKanthariya and Mudshi of Sabarkantha Dist. Of Gujarat. E content: The project was sponsored by the Ministry of HRD under this project two Econtent courses were generated titled “Non Formal Education” and “Adult Education” which is offered to UG students of the Family & Community Sciences. Through this project ICT inclusiveness into the curriculum became possible. The E-content was developed on 4 – quadrant basis wherein written test, audio-video self evaluation exercises and bibliography were included extensively. Now these two courses are freely available on SAKSHAT portal for all those students who wants to learn it Expert sessions for students, research scholars and teachers. Facilitation for capacity building in research methods Motivation for students and teachers to attend and participate in seminar/workshop conducted at various levels The research conducted on Foods and Nutrition is based on the 3 thrust areas: 1. Dietetics 2. Public Health Nutrition 3. Food Science All the staff members are actively engaged in research with departmental projects as well as individual projects. Apart from this, all faculty members are actively involved with their respective expertise in different areas of research pertaining to Nutrition. All the outcomes are shared to GOI, GoG and national as well as international agencies, NGOS for policy drafting. All the outcomes of research are disseminated to the State Govt., Govt. of India and various NGOs for action plans as well as Policy implementation at Foods and Nutrition The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 37 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 department .The Department has got the opportunity to transfer its field based research and the extensive experienced of its staff members to government programs, enhancing the quality of implementation and monitoring The Department of Foods and Nutrition has also signed MOU with Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan (Municipal Corporation) with a broad objective of making Vadodara Malnutrition free by conducting series of need based research studies with VMSS as a model for academia, government partnership The research findings are also used to modify courses and curriculum in campus as well as outside campus Various workshops and consultancies are conducted throughout the year The department has initiated the Nutrition Counselling Centre wherein free dietary counselling is given to public. Currently it is being done once in a week. The department of Human Development and family studies has collaboration with individual scholars from international universities and Institutional collaborations. This has resulted in joint publications, presentations at international forums and collaborative research projects. In addition, other scholars and students visit the department under their exchange programs. Seminar Presentations, feedback loop policy drafting. Ph.D. Course Work Awards for teachers excelling in research have been initiated from the year 2012 6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation Library The departments have small well maintained in-house Library. Some are in process of Automation. The library has the entire collection of dissertations and theses right from the time of the inception of the department, latest books, periodically research journals, micro films etc. Department of Foods and Nutrition has a LAN facility with main Hansa Mehta Library Every year relevant books are ordered under DRS / CAS and Development Funds and also new journals for the department. Electronic versions are made available also by the central library ICT All The departments has well equipped computer lab for the students with relevant software. Each and every staff member, research scholars and non teaching staff have a computer. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 38 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Well connected due to Wi-Fi Availability of Software for data analysis e.g. SPSS in each computer in the Lab Physical Infrastructure The infrastructure facilities are regularly updated and additions are made for the benefit of the students. Improvisation is being carried out in some departments. Construction and Renovation of the Human Development Assessment Centre (HDAC), Painting, flooring and electrification Instruments New dyeing and textile testing instruments have been purchased under the DRS and Major research projects at clothing and textile department. Tools for assessments Seguin Form Board, DASII, Career Interest Schedule, Learning Styles were purchased at Human development and family studies department. Renovation of Library 6.3.6 Human Resource Management In-service training to staff members by the university Orientation and Refresher courses by UGC Academic Staff Colleges to staff members Training programs on skill development are under taken each year at the UG level under the course field placement. Students are allocated certain NGOs where skills are imparted to the self help groups. At the UG level, there is a course product development where in products are developed according to the theme at Clothing and Textile Department. The PG students have visited Karaksha an NGO based in Kachchh, Gujarat since a last three years as moderators for the courses offered and for the designing intervention. Every year staff members at Department of Human Development and Family Studies are invited to deliver talks and lectures and conduct workshops of academic nature in various institutes and forums such as SPIPA, BMA, Various Schools, Rotary Club, etc. These talks are based on research conducted in the department in the area of parenting, civic engagement, interpersonal relationships, ECCE, etc. Also the department organises various workshops, public lectures and summer schools for teachers, parents and professionals The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 39 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 i. Play therapy workshop to understand the concept and application in varied settings such as classrooms and hospitals ii. Seminar on significance of early detection for infants at risk. iii. Lectures on feminist counselling iv. Workshop for school going adolescents on citizenship and democracy v. Life skills training program for adolescents and their parents vi. Workshop on creative thinking among adolescents Providing a conducive climate to numbers of staff and students to participate in decision making and making adequate room for responding to grievances. Faculty has a placement cell through which different companies enrol the students. 6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment Faculty recruitment as per UGC / GoG and The M. S. University norms. Absolutely unbiased selection procedure adopted by inviting experts from premier institutes of the country. For selection of Associate Professor and Professor, a short presentation is must. 6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration Guest lectures and Demonstrations Researchers at the PG level are being carried out with collaboration with the industries. Department of Extension and Communication has established collaborations with industries like RIL, L & T, Deepak Nitrite, Birla Cellulosic for Urban/Rural field work programs, Internship/placement of students and action research projects Workshops for industry-women employees at Family and community resource management department The following are interaction /collaborations of the Foods and Nutrition Department GACL, GIPCL & GSFC Petronet LNG Ltd., Dahej GSFDC Baroda Dairy Salt Industry, Government of Gujarat Salt Industry, Government of Chennai The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 40 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Liaison between corporate social responsibility unit of Huntsman-BTEP Conducting a contextually relevant, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for 3-6 year olds by Human Development and Family Studies Department. Conducting home visits and parent meetings at anganwadis Developmental assessments of children Community based programs on select themes One 6.3.9 Admission of Students Admissions of the students are given as per university rules. Entrance test Merit bases Central admission through ACPDC after 10th class. Online Admission 6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Non teaching Students Group Insurance Provident Fund BUSA (Baroda University Staff Association) M. S. University credit cooperative society Directorate of Student Welfare (University Level) Scholarships and Freeships for poor students Post Metric Scholarship (Faculty Level) University Merit Scholarship (Faculty Level) Kelwani Trust Scholarship (Faculty Level) PG Scholarship (Faculty Level) Alumni Association freeships for the deserving Scholarships for SCBC/SC/ST (Faculty Level) Scholarships at department level Ms. SavitryPandit Prize fund (CT) Dr. Justina Singh prize (CT) Smt. ManibenRanchhodlal Shah Prize (FN) ShriJaswantlalTrikmlalBumiya Prize (FN) Others M.S.University fellowship UGC Research Fellowships to Meritorious students 6.5 Total corpus fund generated NA NA NA The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 41 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No At the faculty and department level has been done 6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic No -- Yes Faculty Administrative No -- - Senate and Syndicate 6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days? For UG Programmes Yes For PG Programmes Yes 6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? The university has set norms for an examination reform which is followed by the faculty. University has introduced new reforms to the existing exam system through various syndicate resolutions. These include In order to have transparency and openness, the answer-books are assessed centrally at the University for University Assessment only. The candidates desiring to inspect his/her own answer book (s) for one or all course(s)/paper(s) shall have to apply to the Examination section along with the payment of `1000/- per course/paper. Candidates can seek their ‘Certified copy of their Answer-book(s)’ of the University examination after pursuant to Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment. REVISED LATE FEES STRUCTURE for candidate(s) who have not applied for appearing at the Year-end examination/Semester-end examination within the time limit notified by the University. The latest time tables and sample question papers of the department are uploaded regularly on the university website. CBCS The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 42 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Faculty has examination reform committee under the chairmanship of Dean, Faculty of Sciences, which regularly meets and gives the suggestions to university. These suggested reforms in examinations in exam and evaluation are implemented time to time. Some of them are the central assignments of all UG and PG examinations for speedy declaration of result. 6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the ffiliated/constituent colleges? Not Applicable 6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association The Alumni association of the University have been responsible of doing various academic programs such as guest lectures, seminars, placements, etc. Alumni is also been instrumental in developing infrastructure for example: Auditoriums at civil, mechanical, textile engineering departments. The alumni association of the department of clothing and textiles is very active. Every year it organizes creation of the students of the department showcasing their creations on the ramp during the annual fashion show. The funds thus collected goes for the welfare activities of the students, improving the infrastructure facilities for the students, subscription of the research journals, computers and printers have been donated etc The association has bagged a prize from the University for donating a substantial amount to the department. Department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara organises Annual meeting of Alumni every year Alumni Association of Dept. of Foods and Nutrition honours best outgoing student award and alumni life time achievement award Department of Human Development and Family Studies Augmented the Alumni Achievement Awards ,Instituted Corpus for T. S. Saraswati Lecture Series , conducted workshops for student and support staff Alumni of Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Centre actively participated and supported in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the department. Alumni of department of Biochemistry have supported scientists from abroad to deliver special lectures and training programs. 6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 43 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Parents Teacher Association (PTA) is active in some faculties like Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, Faculty of Social Works. It has been initiated in some departments of Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Tech. & Engg., Polytechnic, etc. Most activities of parent teacher association are to upraise the parents about the activities of their ward and department. 6.13 Development programmes for support staff As per directive of Government of Gujarat, CCC training is been imparted and proficiency is evaluated. Orientation to their Organizational duties by various Heads of the Department Motivation for staff members to attend various training programmes/seminars/conferences for their capacity building. Self Management (17 September 2011)- UGC DSA SAP II: Mr. Abhilash Mehta, Management Consultant, Vadodara Personality development (16 March 2012)- UGC DSA SAP II: Mr. Jayendra Shah, HRM Consultant, Vadodara One Day Workshop Kaushalya Nirman Shibir by Bharti Naik (HDFS) 6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly Hostels with water harvesting system. Increasing Green Areas and green campus Making the Campus a Smoking free zone Minimising the use of plastics Tree plantation and student awareness program. Encouraging student teams to conduct occasional cleanliness drives The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 44 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 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. Prof. Shitanshu Mehta department of Gujarati has been designated as scholar in residence. Implementation of Choice Based Credit System in Science in 2010 MoU’s in Sports (Table Tennis Association of Baroda 2010) Counselling / mentoring sessions planning to enhance awareness among the students. 14 different student supporting cell Digitalization and Automation of library resources. Digitalization of History ( 11th plan 2011) department resources. Community Polytechnic ( running vocational courses for common men ) Students motivated to take NET, JRF. SLET Examination under our guidance and results are increasing. 7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year Total modification of course structure involving participation of various faculties and industrial organization was carried out. A list of academic events is made according to the courses being offered for the semester. For long time a need of Career and Counselling Cell was observed. Such a cell was in existence at Faculty of Tech. & Engg., A central cell has been made to increase the employability potential of students. Computerization of library in its first phase. Communication Cell established to develop relation with media. Office of international affairs was established to have more international collaboration and students. 7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals) All authorities / bodies / committees of university meet on regular basis and work as per agenda that is fixed for various meeting with an objective of upliftment of university. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 45 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Meritorious students are felicitated on eve of convocation at vice chancellors residence. Parents, head of institutions, eminent citizens are invited. 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection Projects at M.Sc. level are directed to bring about eco-consciousness and a large volume of researches have been directed towards eco friendly processes in textiles. Students are instructed to use resources like electricity and water consciously and are made to practice when on campus. Interactive Environment awareness programmes in community Organized a seminar on “Green Building: Enhancing Energy Efficiency”. Tree plantation A skit performed by students on “Environmental and Sustainable Development” for urban slum women under guidance of a teacher. Live puppet show was performed by students under guidance of teachers. The topics were lighting in interiors, consumer education, environmental protection and ergonomics in the home Tobacco free campus. The dogs in premises are completely vaccinated, spayed so that no hindrances are caused to any public: Initiative taken by one of the Ph.D. students of Foods and Nutrition department. Garbage free campus. Development of more green areas by tree and sapling plantations is conducted. Plant trees 7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? NO 7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (For example SWOT Analysis) Strengths Dedicated faculty and support staffs. Great legacy and brand value. Innovative teaching, learning and research. Excellent human relationships on campus. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 46 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 Cosmopolitan campus and city. Strong outreach, strongly intertwined with the city of Vadodara. Very low attrition rate of faculty. Weakness Aging infrastructure. Paucity of physical resources and human resources Skewed teachers student ratio. Pace of developmental movement is slow. Opportunities New initiatives likes CBCS brings forth the inherent strength of the university. The vast span of subjects endears the university to new comers & existing students. Interdisciplinary approach to development. Good patronage to developmental activities by citizens. Threats Complacency New institution comes in with more focused approach to growth and greater economic resources. Slow process of staff recruitment. Shifting of focus from classical disciplinary moving away good scholars from the university. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 47 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 8. Plans of the Institution for the next year To introduce CBCS across the faculties. To encourage departments to start new courses. To design & restructure the Curriculum that focus on applying learning to real life situations To introduce certain reforms in examination & evaluation system of the Institution. To establish directorate of students welfare to financially support deprived students for waving tuition fees & hostel fees. To enhance the international exchange programs & making MOUs with institutions abroad. To encourage teacher for getting grants from other funding agencies and getting more & more research projects from various funding agencies. To introduce ICT and innovative practices in the teaching learning processes. Baroda Sanskrit Vidyalaya had a plan to finish the editing of Markandeyapurana, which was in process since last few years. University plan to Renovate and construct Classrooms, Seminar rooms and Laboratories wherever required. To initiate new programmes for community outreach. To conduct Industry interaction programmes. To enhance the Institutional and Counselling Capacity of Counsellor Training Institute. To organise inter-University tournaments for various sports & games. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 48 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2010-2011 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 49