Revised IDP - College of Engineering, Kidangoor
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Revised IDP - College of Engineering, Kidangoor
TEGHNICAL EDUCATION QUALTTY TMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (TEOtp) PHASE-II INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPM ENT PROPOSAL (REVISED) for Sub'component1.1 : Strengthening lnstitutions to improve Learning Outcomes and Employability of Graduates Submitted by COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING KIDANGOOR KIDANGOOR SOUTH P.O., KOTTAYAM DISTRICT KERALA L. L.L INSTITUTIONAL BASIC INFORMATION lnstitutional ldentitY: . College of Engineering Kidangoor, Name of the lnstitution Kidangoor South, KottaYam (under CAPE, an autonomous bodY established by the Govt. of Kerala) . ls . Furnish AICTE approval no. the lnstitution AICTE approved Yes F N o. 770 -s 4-224{E) / ET / 2oo0 dtd:2o/10/2ooo . Type of lnstitution Govt. funded . Status of lnstitution Constituent lnstitution (Affiliated to CUSAT) Name of Head of lnstitution and Project Nodal Officers: Head & Nodal Name Officer lnstitution TEQIP Prof. Vivek Raju Coordinator TEQIP Prof. Jisha Coordinator Balakrishnan Mobile Number 04822 2560s6 04822 256056 04822 2560s6 Dr, Roobin V Varghese Head of the Phone Number E-mailAddress Fax Number ,:l 944741,4470 o482i2ssO56 roobin99@gmail.com 878L02736L 04822255056 vivekraj 9495215660 04822255056 isvpillai@gmail.com 9400601756 04822255056 svam135@smail'com u 187@ gma i l. com Project Nodal Officers for: Academic Activities Civil works including Prof. Mary James Environment Kappen 04822 256056 Prof. Syamesh K.G. a4822 256055 9496464455 0482225s456 ma ryj ka ppen @gmai l.com Management Procurement Prof. Saji Justus 04822 2s6056 98474604LL 04822255056 sa ii Financial Aspects Prof. Vinod 04822 256056 9496804161 048222s5056 vinodpim(dgmail.com 04822 256056 9496347470 04822255056 Sonima.mp@gmail.com Equity Assurance Plan P. Prof. Sonima M P lmplementation \fr Revised IDP TEQIP Phase iustus(o gma i l.com u, College of Engineering Kidangoor ll : Sub-component 1.1 1.2 Academic lnformation : Engineering Programmes offered in academic year 2OL2-t3 sl. Title of Programmes No Starting sanctioned annual intake Total' student strength Level (UG, Duration Year of PG, PhD} (Years) AICTE 1 Electronics and Communication Engineering UG 4 2000 60 263 2 Electronics and lnstrumentation Engineering UG 4 2000 60 225 3 Computer Science and Engineering UG 4 2000 60 263 nformation Tech nology UG 4 2000 45 92 5 Electrical and Electronics Engineering UG 4 2004 60 262 6 Civil Engineering UG 4 2010 60 259 7 Wireless technology PG 2 201.4 18 L7 8 Computer and lnformation Science PG 2 20t4 18 18 4 I Accreditation Status of UG programmes: Title'of UG programmes Whether eligible for Whether accredited as on 31't March 2015 ? Whether applied for as on 31't March 2OL5? YES NO YES YES NO YES YES NO YES nformation Tech nology YES NO YES Electrical and Electronics Engineering YES NO YES ,beine offered accreditation or not Electronics and Com m unication Engineering Electronics and Engi neering lnstrumentation Computer Science and E I ngi Revised IDP TEQIP Phase n eeri ng ll : ? College of Engineering Kidangoor Sub-component 1.1 3 Civil Engineering NO NO NO Wireless technology NO NO NO NO NO NO Computer and information Science \n2* Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 2. tNSTITUTIONAT DEVETOPMENT pROPOSAL 2.1 (REVTSED tDP) Executive Summary 2.1.1 lntroduction College of Engineering Kidangoor is recognized for its academic excellence with postgraduate courses in Wireless technology and Computer and information Science a ndundergraduate courses in six branches of Engineering: Electronics & Communication, Electronics & lnstrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, lnformation Technology and Civil Engineering. The College of Engineering Kidangoor has 96 faculty, 27 technical staff, 14 support staff members 1364 undergraduate students and 34 PG students. College of Engineering Kidangoor is one among the TEQIP institutions in Kerala and has signed the MoU with state Govt. for participating in TEQIP Phase-ll in December, 2011. Since then through the collective efforts all the stake holders the institution have been striving to implement the project so as to achieve targets as envisaged in the lnstitutional Development proposal(lDP) which aims at the all round development of the institution. The project is presently being implemented as per the detailed action plan has been prepared for implementing project. lmplementation of the project is done through the lnstitutional TEQIP Unit. Different TEQIP committees ie. Academic, Procurement, Civil works, Finance and Equity Actions have been formed and each committee is headed by a nodal officer. The purpose of implementing TEQIP in the institution is to enhance the existing facilities of institutions to become more dynamic, demand-driven, quality conscious, efficient and forward looking, responsive to rapid economic and technological developments occurring both at national and international level. The programs aim at reinforcing the performance of institutions and diffusing their special qualities throughout the technical educational system and thus strengthening the institution to improve quality of learning and thus employability of Graduates. Revised IDP T=QlP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 5 2.t.2 Background College of Engineering Kidangoor has signed the MoU with state Govt. for participating in TEQIP Phase-ll in December, 2011. under sub component 1.1. The objective strengthen engineering institutions to improve the competencies of this component is to of undergraduates. Since then through the collective efforts all the stake holders the institution have been striving to implement the project so as to achieve targets as envisaged in the lnstitutional Development proposal (lDP) which aims at the all round development of the institution. Board of Governors'(BoG) of the college headed by Dr. P Ven kita naraya na n, Prof in Mechanical engineering, llT Kanpur and has eminent experts from industry and academia provides inspirational leadership for the project. The college is mentored by former Director of Technical education and eminent academician Dr. S.K. Mohan. The project in the college is driven by the TEQIP team under the capable leadership of our Principal Dr. Roobin V Varghese. During the review meeting held at Trivandrum on LL/O4lt3 the principal has pointed out as per that the approved IDP the project allocation is 5.52 Crore. The college as on 3L/O3/L3 has achieved total cumulative expenditure of Rs.120.75 Lakhs and committed expenditure of 100.03 Lakhs out of a Rs. 200 Lakhs released as first instalment project assistance. The principal, based on the progress achieved by the institution on implementing the project, requested the review committee to recommend maximum allocation of project assistance and the committee advised the institution to prepare and submit a revised IDP with the approval of the BoG. TEQIP has given the faculty of the college a large platform to interact with a large community of academicians and thereby the possibilities of exploring a higher dimensional growth model, which are presently envisaged by the institution. ln the revision, primary focus is given for starting PG programmes for each department as in the changed educational environment postgraduate education is a must for quality education. The earlier IDP with net budget of 6.52 Crores is not sufficient for achieving this objective. This revised proposal has been prepared based on a SWOT analysis and Training Need Analysis conducted in the institution. ln linkage with the findings of SWOT analysis and Training need analysis a stratdgic plan is prepared. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll College of Engineering Kidangoor Sub-component 1 .1 tl With the approval of BoG, the revised lnstitutional Development Proposal is prepared with the following objectives: 2.1.3 o Objectives of the revlsed IDP: Two P.G progmmmes stdrted, becoming d centre of excellence As per the National Knowledge Commission Report, the capacity of PG education in engineering needs to be tripled. The institution has already started two new PG programs as mentioned above and is planning to start P.G programmes in all the leading branches. Details of P.G programmes to be started are shown in section 2.6. New laboratories have to be established to facilitate smooth running of these courses. This necessitates additional requirement of funds and revision of lDP. The procurement plan in the revised IDP is formulated to facilitate setting up of Labs, seminar hall etc for new P.G programmes. . . To support Civil Engineering progromme due to late inclusion in the project Civil Engineering programme started in the year 2010 was not included in the institutional development proposal submitted in 2009. With the permission of BoG, Civil Engineering programme 'was also included in the project later. The basic lab faciliiies has been set up for running the course and up gradation labs is to be done. This necessitates additional requirement of funds and revision of IDP. . Nurturing the institution in to o centre of excellence As one of of the main objective of the project, the aim is to develop the institution in to a centre excellence by comprehensively improving the various components of the system like the infrastructure facilities, human resources and work culture and by enhancing and sustaining the academic quality. There is a need for upgrading research facilities of the institution so as to nurture a research culture. . Networking with other institutions Netvvorking with other- institutions was intended to provide mutual assistance and accordingly derived as one of the major objectives of the lDP. This can be achieved by sharing infrastructure and Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 w n College of Engineering Kidangoor 7 expertiseforimprovinsthequalityoftheeducationandprovidinstrainingproSrammeinnetworkwith other institutions. . Services to community dnd industry under the pro,ect may help to disseminate the The community services programme planned technicalknow.howandtotransfernewtechnologiestotheneighbouringcommunityandalsoto improvethesponsoredresearchandconsultancyactivitiesthroushlndustrylnstitutelnteractioncell. 2.1.4 Target: Line of Action of the lnstitution to meet the .lntroductionofnewP.GcoursesandbrinSinSininnovationineducationkeepinginViewthe technologicaldevelopmentaswellasdemandandsupplyscenario. rAcomprehensivefacultydevelopmentprogramthroughactiveparticipationincourses, staffs' workshops etc by faculties, officers as well as technical .Enhancementoffacilitiesforresearchanddevelopmenttoaugmentpostgraduatestudies, providing consultancy and carrying out lndustrial which in turn will open up new areas for testing' . acceptable solutions keeping in view ldentification of socially relevant problems and finding Post crisis management .Astrategicplanforenhancingparticipatorymanagementinacademic,admin|strativeand financial affairs. .Strengtheningofdepartmentallaboratoriestokeepuptothemoderntrendsintechnology. .Enhancementofcentralizeddigitallibraryfacilitywithemphasisone-learningtechniques. .lnitiationofwiderangingactivitiestoensureincreasedparticipationofwomenintechnical education. .lnitiatingspecialdrivesforimprovingacademicskillsaswellaslinguisticsproficiencyof SC/ST/OBC students. .ProvidinSflexib|elearningtechniquesincludingguiding,counsellingetcforthebenefitofSC/ST, backward classes and minorities' Revised IDP TEQIP Phase College of Engineering Kidangoor ll : Sub-component 1"1 I . . A proactive effort for intensive interaction with industries for mutual exchange of ideas ahd possible ways to find effective and economic solutions. . lmplementation of a well defined and time bound plan of cooperation .with the networked institutions. . Consolidation of gains made through this project for continuation of excellence in future. . To act as a hub of continuing and entrepreneurial activities Long-term ObjeAive for I nstitutional Development: o Generation of knowledge through analysis, experimentation and imagination . Responsive management of Institution for academic brilliance through efficient utilization of resources. \r{+Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 <) C E= ('J CUE 9=o? rda'= cu6i C-L(JL ;E fr 8 EgE o o o;= h B PE;, E E9 =L'=.Pl- o6P o ri 9l o)o.!-cH f ilE: tr o I Nr> hb !PE oE! .-S= X EH* cDl? --oH 5 oNba N L g I F.| F{ c) N -3 ==O- u 9: 5_E sc E oa I' € HE re 5,r iF €E cltu;i(l)(E .J r.! tr r .= o!a!q .!2 (tr .. 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O-= E ()f EO'5.;. 3o o V l- 6Ep8* T;-cbq (E E F EbdEE t^ (J L ) E -,, o.= C,)> F(J Jotr = <Str F(-o -C'lf pE E$ 6A a) EE (9 .c 1\ C-i \ 9 11 2,1.7 Preparedness of the Institution to Continue the programme: TEQIP-2 was launched in the college in December 2072 and since then the college has made remarkable progress in key areas by embarking on comprehensive infrastructure development, faculty and staff development plan and academic support programme for weak students. The college has applied for academic autonomy to U.G.C through university and applied for accreditation for all its eligible programmes. As on March 31't the institution has spent more than 50% of the amount permitted as perthe original IDP and spent/committed 100% ofthe granted amount. 2.1.7.1 Current Status of the Project ln the initial phase thrust have been given for the following activities which are specified in the lnstitutional Developmental Proposal. a) Procurement of goods (equipment, furniture, books, LRs, software and minor items) and civil works for improvement in teaching, training and learning facilities. b) lmplementation of a comprehensive faculty development program through active participation in courses, workshops etc by faculty and staff c) lmprovement of academic performance by providing academic support to weak students through conduct of remedial classes, expert sessions and other training programmes. The institution had an eventful time as far as the TEQIP activities are concerned and one of the hiShlights being the National Conference on Recent lnnovations in Science and Technology organized by the college on 26th and 27th of April 2013. The conference received overwhelming response from the research community and out of the 170 papers received for the conference 36 outstanding papers were selected for presentation and published the same as bound volume. As on March 31st the institution has. spent more than 50% of the amount permitted as per the original IDP and spent/committed 100% of the granted amount. With the objective of enhancing the R&D activities Dr. T.K. Mani an eminent academician is engaged as the Senior Research Adviso(SRA). \r;..& 12 Under his guidance the research activities are being structured, research projects are evaluated and seed money is granted to eligible proposals. All departments have organized a number of in-house faculty development programmes for upgrading the skill of faculty in relevant areas. The percentage of faculty with M.Tech increased from 49% at the beginning of the project to 96% at present. At present 9 faculty members are undergoing M.Tech and 4 Faculty members are doing Ph.D. ln addition our faculty members have attended a large number of outstation programmes. With the objective of enhancing interaction with industry an lndustry lnstitution lnteraction cell (lll Cell)is set up under the aegis of TEQIP-ll. The college is presently having MoU with TEXAS lnstruments The institution is collaborating with co-operative banks for providing support for implementing core banking facility. All the departments in the college has identified thrust areas for interaction with industry and is in touch with industries locally and on the basis of core domains identified. Eight senior faculty members of the coliege have attended Management capacity enhancement training at llM, Kozhikode. Principal has attenied leadership development programme with National University Singapore . Six faculty members have attended training programmes on Quality lnitiatives in Technical institutions at Engineering staff college Hyderabad. The college has applied for NBA accreditation for all the eligible programmes and has taken steps for achieving academic autonomy which is a significant milestone to be achieved. The proposal is forwarded to U.G.C by Cochin University of Science and Technology. Academic support for weak students is provided under Equity action plan. Diagnostic test is being conducted for first year students and based on the results bridge classes are organized for subjects like Physics, Mathematics and Computer Programming. ln addition remedial classes are being conducted for tough subjects by identify.ing weak students based on the marks of internal examinations. The transition rate from first year to second year improved from 3OYo at the time of commencement of project to 55% at present- ln terms of results of first and second semester results published Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component in Cochin College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 13 University of Science and Tech nology(CUSAT) college is ranked fourth among the 22nd Colleges under CUSAT. A finishing school is established with the objective of conducting a series of activities which aims at enhancing the employability of students. A one week training programme was organized by the finishing school for final year students in six different batches. ln addition aptitude training was given to a batch of final year students. A language lab is set up and a professor is engaged for enhancing the communication skill of the students. The college has achieved the eight target indicators set by National Project lmplementation Unit (NPIU) as on 31* March. Having analyzed its current status, its internal strengths and weaknesses, and the threats and opportunities presented to it by its environment, the management of College of Engineering Kidangoor has decided to continue the programme of institutional development to allow it to realize its excellence and expand it in new directions and confidently take hold of the opportunities it perceives in its environment. Moreover the Board of Governors (BOG) which hasbeen empowered for the management of the institution is taking lead in implementing the developmental activities in the college. The BoG is provided with. Substa ntial Academic Autonomy Full Financial Autonomy (for TEQIP) Full Administrative Autonomy (for TEQIP) Full Managerial Autonomy With the available human resources, interactive administration, top quality student community and adequate land area the institution is well prepared for the timely completion of the programme. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll . Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 14 2.2 Details 2.2.1 SWOT Analysis: of SWOT Analysis, Strategic Plan and Key Activities An intermediate internal SWOT Analysis of the institution has been conducted with an aim to make a comprehensive analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats after partial implementation of TEQIP-ll so as to enhance its scope of activities and meeting the challenges of future. Recent Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis and a strategic plan for the development of College of Engineering Kidangoor is presented in this section. The SWOT analysis is based on internal self-studies and a number of surveys carried out to determine views of various constituencies. Strategic objectives are developed into strategies and actions to address weaknesses and threats by effectively leveraging the strengths and opportunities. An operational plan is developed, which includes specific actions, a timeline for relevant activities, those responsible to implement them, required resources as well as success metrics to determine the level of achievement. The TEQIP committee was given with the mandate of preparing a strategic plan for the college, which could guide the college activities duqing the project duration. The committee was also charged to evaluate the achievements of the past five years based on the previous strategic plan. Simultaneously, the TEQIP Committee has been working on developing a SWOT analysis. The main purpose of this analysis was to complement the strategic planning activities and to help in establishing strategic objectives. ln carrying out the SWOT analysis a balanced approach has been adopted so that the views of all constituencies are included. The assessment of strengths and weaknesses are facilitated through surveys, focus groups, tangible evidences provided by individual faculty and administrators. lt is recognized that different perceptions may exist depending on the representative group consulted. Therefore, considerable effort has been spent to reconfirm the identified strengths and weaknesses. The external look to identify opportunities and threats is considered complimentary to the internal self-study in the SWOT analysis. National and regional influences and concerns are of paramount importance when deciding the strategies and actions to address the weaknesses. Though no formal survey has been conducted to identify the opportunities and threats, group brainstorming, extensive Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 Vub- College of Engineering Kidangoor a 15 consultations with knowledgeable people, review of local, regional and international developments, a thorough review of existing literature on engineering education lead to the identification of the most releva nt opportunities and threats. ' 2.2.1.L Strengths a) . . . . b) o . . Young and dynamic faculty Young energetic dedicated faculty with a positive attitude Faculties are supportive of each other and collegial Faculties are highly involved in their professional endeavours Dedicated and experienced supporting staff Quality of current students Admission of highly meritorious and ambitious students A proven evidence of harmony and discipline among the students Student interest in department as well as College programmes is very strong. students (i) Periodic assessment of staff and . Multiple student scholarships are available to appreciate the student's I academic performance . Appraisal of teacher's performance by students done systematically, twice in an academic year (ii) Availability of infrastructure . . Department libraries function in all departments A well equipped Language Lab has been established to improve the communication and presentation skills of students (iii) Best practices developed by the institution through its journey . . - The College is strongly student centered and focused The College has very active and supportive alumni Community development ventures and social works escalate the goodwill of the institution Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 16 2.2.1.2 a) . o . b) . . . o Weaknesses Deficiencies in certain outcomes in graduating students Communication skills Design/real world a pplications lmpact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context lnappropriate mode of teaching Lack of active learning lnadequate classroom assessment lncreasing proportion of new faculty with limited teaching experience Absence of industrial participation in the curriculum. lt is known that learning is enhanced by the participation of industry o Lack of c) Large proportion of faculty with limited industrial and research experience d) lnadequate reward off campus programs(eg. online courses) systems ' . . lnadequate merit based incentives for promoting excellence e) lnconsistencies in the quality of support staff . . f) o . Lack of appreciation/recognition of faculty's work Technicians Secretarial and administrative staff Laborious decision-making process at the Managerial level Complicated and restrictive purchasing procedures lnadequate office automation 2.2.L.3 Opportunities a) Assessment and accreditation Revised IDP TEQIP Phase College of Engineering Kidangoor ll : Sub-component 1.1 17 . Government policies and funds give hope to improve the present shortcomings and the developments thereby would lead to all UG programmes getting accredited at the earliest. b) . . . Available faculty development opportunities Various Faculty development programmes sponsored by agencies like AICTE, ISTE etc. Availability of international workshops, seminars etc. Possibility of utilizing mentors for teaching and research c) Location . The institution is located away from city bustle and opens a better learning ambience for the students . . Good connectivity of the campus with the rest of the country through road and rail Geographic location affords opportunities to develop consultancy work d) Emerging technologies and new trends in multi-disciplinary professional education and new teaching methods . . lnformation based technologies Possibility of re-designing curriculum and to allow multi-disciplinary teaching and leLrning. Possibility of utilizing e-learning and distance education . Scope e) Young and dynamic society o The high level of interest shown by public in the courses offered by the institution provides an to offer demand based continuing education in all departments opportunity to translate the high student demand into selective admission . . lmproved economy opens new opportunities to students Scope for undertaking joint projects with industries for better exposure to the students and faculty. . . . Scope for generating revenue by conducting evening and vacation classes to outside candidates Potential for revenue generation by offering need based consultancy to various organizations Need based community services in the area of engineering and technology Revised IDP TEQIP Phase \ro* ll : Sub-component 1.'l College of Engineering Kidangoor 1B 2.2.1.4 Threats a) . o r Competition (local, regional and global) Competition from upcoming Private Engineering Colleges who have more resources Accessibility of international technical schools via distance education Fast pace of developments in technology (e.9. lT, emerging new fields) b) tack of sufficient number of qualified and experienced applicants with strong interest in teaching profession c) Quality of incoming students (in terms of language, analytical thinking, motivation) . . The quality of teaching staff in Plus Two education d) External threats, changing priorities and limited funding may potentially create internal lnadequate plus two curriculums tension over limited resources. e) Common syllabi, which cannot be modified frequently as required may deprive the students of an opportunity of having a tompetitive edge over others 2.2.2 Target Groups Major benefits at individual level and target population include: . o . o Higher earnings for graduates Reduces duration of unemployment due to closer alignment of institution with industry needs Superior skills and training of about 300 students graduating every year from the institution Knowledge enhancement of over 500 persons per year benefiting from continuing education and training programme o o Professional development of about 100 teachers and educational administrators every year Technical help to about 1000 persons per year exposed to community outreach programmes of the institution. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 '19 2.2.3 Main Challenges to be confronted: M.ultiple control mechanisms and controlling regulations.have stifled innovative initiatives in recruitment of faculty, admission of students, curricula revision and up gradation and financial management in the institution. Resource constraints, Iow efficiency of utilization of existing resources and lack of mechanism for sharing physical and human resources of other sister institutions have led to large scale obsolescence of physical resources, deterioration of quality of teaching/learning processes and lowering of competence of teachers Failure to attract and retain high quality faculty due to archaic recruitment and promotion procedures, absence of incentives for quality performance and non-existent staff development policies in the institution. lnadequate tapping of talent pools of women, minorities and persons with disabilities who still remain under-represented in technical profession and developing the critical mass of research and innovation capacity that can propel them into the knowledge economy. 2.2.4 Vision and Mission Statements Vision To be a leading engineering institution in the region, providing competent professionals, who engage in lifelong learning, driven by socialvalues. Mission To prepare engineering graduates for the development activities of the society and industry, and to prepare them for higher engineering education. Values: We believe that all students who enrol in our engineering college for undergraduate programmes are capable of successfully graduating with a B.Tech degree. We understand that young people in the typical undergraduate age range are maturing rapidly and therefore may change their professional and personal aspiiations and may struggle with adjustments to campus life and academic expectations. lt is our responsibility to maintain a curricular schedule that allows students to change Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 20 directions and services to assist them in making informed decisions. we embrace the responsibilities of our faculty members for preeminent research as well as for excellent undergraduate education. Furthermore, we highly value the need of everyone in our college community to balance workload and personal life' we prize an inclusive, respectful college environment in which community bonds and community responsibility exceed competitiveness. 2.2.5 Development of Strategic Goals After a careful examination of address swor analysis, four strategic goals have been established to the weaknesses and threats identified. For each strategic goal, a number of strategies and specific actions are developed which exploits the strengths and opportunities. The Goals & strategies a re: a) Education Environment Goal: Create a collegiate experience that encourages intellectual rigor and results in the graduation of engineers who are weil prepared to succeed in and creation of an atmosphere of research by starting P.G programmes. strategy 1: start Postgraduafe programmes in relevant areas and nurture and'create an atmosphere of research ' ' ' . ' ldentifying core competencies of flagship branches and starting p.G courses in relevant areas Promoting a culture of research by offering support to research projects Promote the value of and provide experimental learning opportunities Provide facilities for student chapter activities Promote the opportunities, an engineering degree offers, including the option to enter into other professions. strategy 2: Maintain excellent teaching, effective learning environments and learning opportunities as core attributes within the college ' o . Acquire and reallocate resources to support excellence in teaching ' lntegrate written and oral communication skills throughout the curricula Recognize and reward exceilence in teaching continuously evaluate the effectiveness of ach course Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 College of Engineering Kidangoor 21 Strategy 3: Ensure that all students graduate with strong core engineering knowledge enriched by a broad education . Prepare students with the ability necessary . . . b) for modern engineering practise Prepare students for ethical and professional leadership Prepare students to communicate effectively among global and diverse audience Prepare students for lifelong learning and professional improvement Strategy . . . . to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools 4: lrnprove research synergies with industry Stimulate long term, mutually beneficial industrial collaborations Expand opportunities for college involvement in economic development Educate faculty about technology transfer lncrease appreciation of entrepreneurship among students and faculty Diversity Goal: Promote excellence in education by increasing the diversity of the faculty, staff and students Strategy 1: Promote a welcoming climate that enhances the educational and work experience for all members of the College and prepares our graduates to live in an increasingly global environment o . Further develop activities of the faculty and staff fostering inclusion group lmprove retention for women and underrepresented minority faculty and staff Strategy . 2: lncrease the number of underrepresented faculty, staff and students Educate faculty and staff on the value of diversity and community and develop best practices for recruiting underrepresented faculty, staff and students . Develop a more effective marketing strategy and recruit more effectively from high schools, community colleges and colleges and universities , un with substantial populations of derrepresented stude nts Revised IDP TEQIP Phase Il : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 22 3: Strategy . Enhance the climate for diversity Develop diversity performance measures by which to evaluate the success of the strategy and integrate into evaluations and reviews c) Engagement Goal: Broaden the College's education, research and service missions to include stronger partnerships with the public, industry and government. Strategy 1: Facilitate gatherings where faculty can interact with various sections of society . . . . Continue holding periodic employer ad alumni gatherings Continue holding annual ceremonial events for distinguished students and their parents lnvite public to various presentations and exhibitions in the college ldentify and recognize individuals/institutions with significant contributions to the college Strategy . * i . . Establish mechanisms for improving interactions with industry lnitiate co-op program lnitiate departmental external advisory boars , Streamline industrial training courses to connect to local industry Arrange campus visit and pre-interview programs for prospective employers Strategy o . . o 2: 3: Facilitate college services directed at local industry Encourage and facilitate faculty consultation lnstitute policies for faculty secondments/summer work at industry Streamline intensive training programs to serve the needs of the country lmprove testing facilities and increase the quantity and quality of trained staff Strategy 4: lmprove the community's awareness of the role of the college in serving it and enhance the community's role in supporting the college . Launch an effective media campaign to explain the community the role of the college and its capabilities in taking the community forward . . Prepare and distribute promotional videos/brochures of services being done by the college Launch a needs survey to determine market needs and preference Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 23 d) Vitality Goal: Strengthen the College's intellectual and community vitality ' Strategy 1: Strengthen and enhance student body vitality . . Provide opportunities for undergraduate research experience Provide resources for students to attend and participate in conference and meeting of professional societies o Provide resources for student organizations to participate in competitions at national level Strategy 2: Strengthen and enhance intellectual vitality o ldentify, contact, invite and attract the most outstanding faculty prospects for those areas lacking faculty o Recognize the contributions of experienced faculty who established their career in the college Promote awareness within the academy administration about the need for faculty salary on par with competitors o . . Provide a leading program for faculty professiona l'development Encourage and facilitate attendance to regional and international professional development workshops, conferences and meetings . lmprove mechanisms for recognition of faculty achievement in teaching, research and service Strategy 3: Promote a strong sense of community and collegiality among the students, faculty, staff and alumni . Promote collaborative teaching and research across traditional disciplinary boundaries and departments and industry o . Encourage departmental faculty retreats and other social events Provide a photo of each students on the web, encourage and facilitate student and faculty web pages . lnitiate departmental student advisory councils Revised IDP fEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component w* 1.1 College of Engineering Kidangoor 24 . lnitiate a periodical college newsletter and publish faculty, student and staff, alumni news, scientific, social and cultural activities. Distribute to all concerned . 2.2.5 Establish departmental alumni network Key activities proposed in the strategic plan developed for Key activities have been identified which together institutioml development will help to achieve the objectives of the project. These activities are classified under three headings as below. a) . o o r . . o ' . . . b) Promotion of academic excellence Augment the infrastructure in the campus Faculty and staff development Curriculumimprovement Effective implementation of curriculum Efficient mechanism for student^eacher evaluation Enhancement of learning resources lnteraction with industry Undertaking research and consultancy works Development of management capacity at institutional level Networking with institutions o r . Joint ventures c) Rendering services to community and industry . . Academic sharing and staff development Sharing of physical resources Services to industry Services to informal sector and community Key activities or the strategic plan for the development of the institution is formulated on par with the institution's vision anil SWOT analysis. Strengths of the institution are used to take advantage of the available opportunities. Some of the proposed activities may convert the weaknesses to strength or may avoid them. Opportunities are grabbed and used as guard against threats. Hence the Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 \,<L*" College of Engineering Kidangoor 25 activities proposed may maximize the strengths and opportunities or minimize/eliminate weaknesses or th reats. Strategic planning will be an ongoing, open and participatory process involving BoG, faculty and staff of the college. The Strategic Planning Committee, under leadership of the Principal will review the plan at least annually, ensuring consistency between the departments and the institution. ln conjunction with this, the committee also will review annual progress reports from the college, departments and research units. ln addition, the committee will propose modifications to the college plan, including annual priority tasks and will carry such proposals through appropriate faculty approval sta ges. 2.3 Proposed objectives of the IDP in terms of "lnstitutional Strengthening and lmprovements in the Employability and Learning Outcomes of Graduates" 2.3.1 Development of Strategic Objectives After a careful review of SWOT analysis, address the weaknesses and threats "ignt ,tr.t"gi. objectives have been established to identified. For each strategic objective, a number of strategies and specific actions are developed which exploits the strengths and opportunities. Furthermore, an operational plan including the strategies, specific actions, respo nsibilities, success metrics and suggested timeline has been proposed. a lt is anticipated that each responsible party will develop its own operational plan to implement the proposed actions. During this time, required resources should be identified and some possible adjustments need to be made for a realistic timetable. Currently, targets are not specified for success metrics. However, the first year results will be used as baseline and improvements will be sought in subsequent years, 2.3.2 Strategic Objectives A closer examination of the SWOT analysis reveals that College Strategic Plan should focus on the improvements that rare related to students, teaching methods and faculty. Therefore, the Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 J 26 following strategic objectives have been developed to address the weaknesses and threats related to various aspects of those issues. . To improve undergraduate teaching learning process through better curricula, better faculty competence, better delivery, better interaction, development of proper attributes and exposure to industria I practlces. o To increase facility for undergraduate education through modernization of labs, enhancing the library facilities and accrediting all the UG programmes . To implement the equity plan activities to improve the academic capability and soft skills of SC/ST/OBC students o To improve the sponsored research and consultancy activities through lndustry lnstitute Partnership Cell . To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the education process through better academic discipline and improved governance . To achieve increased academic, managerial, administrative and financial autonomy with an organized culture of systematization, team work, efficiency and accountability o . o To build up a strong academic network with other technical institutions To act as a hub of continuing and entrepreneurial activities ln developing objectives into strategies and specific action, effective leveraging of internal strengths and external opportunities are taken into accountln order to be most effectively used, the SWOT analysis needs to be flexible. Situations change with time and an updated analysis should be made frequently. lf significant changes are detected, adjustments should be made in the strategic planning document. Furthermore, an assessment will be carried out annually to determine the progress toward achievement of strategic objectives using specific success metrics and milestones. The assessment will be based on horizontal analysis and benchmarking as appropriate. lf required, appropriate adjustments and modifications will be made on the operationa I pla n. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase w ll : Sub-component 1.1 0 College of Engineering Kidangoor 27 2.6 Proposed P.G programs 2.6.1 Applied Electr6nics and lnstrumentation (under Electronics and lnstrurhentation department) Department of Electronics and lnstrumentation has identified its thrust areas as Automation & Control and Nonconventional Energy Sources. Also Department committee decided to propose PG programme in Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation as this branch covers thrust areas. Among the 9 regular faculties seven has taken M.Tech in relevant discipline of proposed some of these faculties are planning to do their P.hD Electronics or PG programme . Also lnstru mentation. Two faculty members are already registered for P.hD in Electronics. As we are having Process Control Station and Labview software in UG level it will not be a burden to conduct a PG programme in this area. Scope and Objective Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation The primary focus of applied electronics & instrumentation engineering is the development and implementation of electrical and electronic instruments for the purpose of measuring, monitoring, and recording physical phenomena. Among many other types of instruments, instrumentation engineers develop seismic sensors, blood glucose sensors, fire detectors, and amperemeters. lnstruments developed by applied electronics & instrumentation engineers include analog, digital, and mixed signal electronic devices. Major users of these instruments include industries that rely on automated processes, such as chemical and manufacturing plants. They depend on these devices for safety, and for improving productivity and reliability. A very large field of work is also offered in biomedical engineering, and in metrology (the discipline that provides devices for technical measurements). The scope of applied electronics & instrumentation engineering is vast, and appears to be growing, in part due to the increased use of automatic control in manufacturing and process plants. Growth is also tied to the development of more accurate and more robust sensors, which allow us to detect phenomena of interest (such as the presence of minute levels of toxins in food) with much higher precision than what we could do a generation ago. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 VL*. College of Engineering Kidangoor ZO The Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation curriculum includes courses on the design of analog and digital electronic devices used for measurement and control of parameters such as flow, pressure, temperature, and level, and the calibration of such instruments. Students learn microcontrollers, and to design and implement communication networks composed to program of sensors, actuators, and programmable logic controllers (PLC). The Applied Electronics and lnstru mentation, is most popular in lndia. The demand for Applied Electronics is growing rapidly and job opportunities for graduates are multi-faceted. The graduates can work as Manufacturing Engineers in [multi-national corporations] like Sony, LG, Samsung, and Philips, as quality controllers, research, design & development consultants, and entrepreneurs. The field of Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation Engineering is growing at a very fast pace. Over the past three decades the field of instrumentation has seen an extremely widespread application in almost all discipline of engineering e.g., mining & metallurgy, robotics, textile, rolling mills, cranes & hoists, arc furnaces, chemical engineering, process control, and static relays. Objectives The primary objective of the post graduate programs in Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation is to provide high caliber engineers and scientists who can analyze, design, test and implement advanced control systems, intelligent instrumentation, and automation solutions for industrial systems in areas such as petrochemical, steel, food industry, pharmaceuticals, military, and power systems . This program emphasizes both the theoretical aspects as well as the practical aspects to meet the challenges of fast pace of the technological changes, and it is tailored to foster multi-disciplinary research. To create a Department for higher technical education dedicated to the cause of developing professional with high sense of ethic values and commitment to the society, where the student shall realize their potential and learn to be future Torch Bearers of evolving technologies through inculcation of proper attitude, appropriation of tradition and heritage. To provide quality education, research, training and practical expertise that is stimulating and responsive to the needs of 21st Century. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 29 SCOPE Almost all process and manufacturing industry such as steel, oil, petrochemical, power and defence producti6n will have a separate instrumentation department, which is manned and managed by instrumentation engineers. "Automation is the buzz word in process industry, and automation is the core job of instrumentation engineers. Hence, the demand for instrumentation will always be there,". The growth in the avionics, aeronautical and space science sectors has also increased the scope for instrumentation engineers. lnstrumentation engineers can also fit in both software and hardware sectors. Apart from covering core subjects such as system dynamics, industrial instrumentation and process control, analytical and bio-medical instrumentation and robotics, the students deal with software and hardware topics such as microprocessor and micro controller based instru mentation, VLSI and embedded system designs, computer architecture and organisation and computer control of processes. Computer packages such as Matlab, Lab view and Pspice part of the curriculum. This makes an instrumentation engineer fit for both the hardware and the software industry. The demand is so high that every student finds at least two jobs waiting in the wings, by the time he or she complet€s her course. Nature of work of an instrumentation engineer ranges from designing, developing, installing, to monitor and control machinery and processes. The shift sector is not only due to the opportunity to showcase ones creative talent and managing equipments that are used towards core knowledge, but also because of the long term stability and quick growth. Bio-medical is another area that is fast catching up and there is huge requirement for instrumentation professionals. Placements . The Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation programs are currently involved in different areas of research and development whose spectrum spans fields like Aircraft modeling, Mobile multimedia, Product development, Instrumentation, Active damping controls, Network management, ThermoStructural Testing on Aerospace Vehicle, Satellite altitude control, Safety for Automatic Transmission Vehicles, Machine learning and data mining, Remote monitoring of solar plants. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 30 . Placement in leading core companies like Honeywell , Schneider Electric, Yokogawa , General , Motors Siemens , ABB, National lnstruments Ltd. ,l.S.R.O , National Aerospace Laboratories , Globallogic lndia Pvt. ltd, Verizon data services, BAE systems, OTIS, Danfoss, Rockwell Automation. Existing Faculty with expertise in the thrust area: Designation Name Pradeep T.S. Associate Professor M Tech, Doing P.hD Tina P.G. Assistant Professor M Tech, Doing P.hD Vinod Assistant Professor M Tech Saji Justus Assistant Professor M Tech Dinu A.G. Assistant Professor M Tech Bushara M. Assistant Professor M Tech Shincy P. Kunjumon Assistant Professor M Tech P. Area of Expertise Qualification Optoelectronics icrowave Electronics M Optoelectronics Control & lnstrumentation Applied Electronics and lnstrumentation Control & lnstrumentation Control & lnstru mentation 2.5.4 Power Systems and Control (under Electrical and Electronics department) Department of Electrical & Electronics has identified its thrust area as Energy, systems and control. Among the 8 regular faculties 4 had taken M Tech in control and power system related subjects. Moreover most of the faculties are continuing their work in the field of renewable sources of energy, energy auditing and energy management. Department committee decided. to propose PG programme in Power Systems and Control which covers almost all topics in the thrust area(Power system dynamics, power system economics, electrical energy market, Energy auditing, Power system control, Energy management and renewable sources of energy). Moreover to focus mainly on research and development solar energy and energy Revised IDP TEQIP Phase College of Engineering Kidangoor ll . Sub-component 1.1 31 plan' management fields, the equipments needed are identified and incorporated in the procurement The training need analysis of the faculty and staff, in house trainlng programmes and Mou to be signed are planned to be in association with the thrust area identified for the department. Scope and Objective of Energy, Systems and Control power The recent advances in electrical power systems have enormous impact on the way of generation transmission and distribution. The worldwide power sector is in the process of reforms through deregulation and restructuring. As a result the environment faced by electric utilities and their form of a operating procedures have changed drastically. The modern electrical power system is in the in large interconnected network for economy and reliable operation. So the need of future world lies the advances and applications in the field of power systems, power electronics, renewable energy, power electronics application to power systems, control system theory and electric drives. Eventhough the main focuses are on power systems operating in competitive environment, renewable energy and distributed generation, the research works includes employment of novel software technologies and other intelligent approaches achieved with conventional computational techniques in the field of power system power system operation and control. . Areas in which faculty will undertake their major research/consultancy work: Power system dynamics, control and optimization Modern power system protection, lnstrumentation and control Energy auditing Power quality and reliabilitY Smart grid, SCADA in power and energy sector Energy management Laboratory Facilities Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll @ : Sub-component 1.1 corege of Engineering Kidangoor 32 industries mainlY well-developed laboratories having latest equipments being used by various energyauditinsequipments.Theexperimentalset.upsfortestingCTsPTsandrelaysenablefaculty andstudentstocarryoutexperimentsandprojectsveryeffectively.ThePGsoftwarelaboratoryis equippedwithlatestcomputinsfacilitiesincludingsoftwaretoolslikeMATLAB,MiPowerandPSP|CE etc.Thelatestequipmentstoenhanceresearchworksinthefieldofrenewablesourcesofenergy procurement plan especially solar energy is incorporated in the newly added Placement for PG students: Foreseeing projects in the the multiplying demand of electrical power and upcoming power country,theproposedPGprogrammeisdesiEnedtocatertotheneedsofsuchpowerinfrastructure to build plants The restructured power industry in the country needs engineers industries and utilities. long life of the equipments' and system, maintain its stability, offer minimum outages and ensure power system, switchgear, system, Hence, the intended course mainly focuses on protection of modelling,analysisandsimulationsofvariousequipments,componentsandconditions'The research capabilities, visualize curriculum motivates student to solve problems analytically, develop groomed under this proBramme actual conditions / possibilities and ways to mitigate them. students companies / organizations will be technicalty fitting for the various job openings in some of the leading listed below: TataPower,NHPC,NTPC,TorrentPower,AdaniPower'suzlonEnergy'StateElectricity Jyoti Ltd'' Essar Group of ERDA, T&R, GEDA, ABB, Areva T&D, Jay Shree lnsulators' Companies, CPRI' CERC' BEE etc' Companies, Crompton Greaves, Reliance Energy, BHEL, Power Grid' Existing Faculty with expertise in the thrust area: Designation Name Qualification M Tech lndhu P. Nair Associate Professor Jijo Balakrishnan Assista Binimol V. Assista nt Prof essor Revised IDP TEQIP Phase K. nt Professor (lnstrumentation & Control) M Tech (Control System) M Tech (Power Area of ExPertise Power system control and soft comPuting Energy auditing Energy management College of Engrneering Kidangoor ll : Sub-comPonent ''1.1 33 Anith Krishnan 2.6 Assistant Professor System) M Tech (Guidance & Navigation) Renewable sources of energy, solar energy Faculty Development Plan Training Need analysis(TNA) was carried out in the institution and all faculty and supporting staff was included in the process. The Performa of TNA was circulated to all through department heads and data was collected. The training programmes were devised based on individual requirement, departmental requirement and institutional requirement. The training programmes include subject domain trainin& training in pedagogy, soft-skills. Faculty members are also encouraged to upgrade qualification and for the same QIP is introduced. Details of Faculty and Staff Development Plan is given below. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : College of Engineering Kidangoor Sub-component 1.1 34 2.7 Relevance and Coherence of IDP with State's/National/lndustrial/ Economic Development Plan 'lndia's continued economic success will depend on its ability to provide educated and skilled manpower. A strong technical education system is a necessary precondition to underpinning lndia's efforts to further enhance the productivity and efficiency of economy. Well educated and skilled people are essential for creating, sharing, disseminating and using knowledge effectively. The knowledge economy of the twenty first century demands a new set of new competencies which includes soft skills as problem solving, analytical skills, group learning, working in a team based environment and effective communication. Fostering such skills requires an education system that is it is flexible and can develop core skills that encourage creative and critical thinking. ln addition, necessary to develop an effective learning and training system to provide continuing education and skill up gradation to teachers in order to provide changing skills necessary to be competent in a new global economy. Our lnstitutional Development Plan (lDP) designed to best fit voyage for self keep tracking of local resources and opportunities. The successful completion of this IDP will contribute to the systematic transformation of the technical education system as a whole as proposed in National Policy on Education (NPE). Cu rrent Tech ni cdl Edu cdtion Sce no rio : The new millennium has witnessed unprecedented challenges and opportunities for higher education, arising from the effect of changing economic policy of liberalization and globalization. The economic policy has not only opened wider options for the investment for the lndian industry but has brought in the realization that only the best can survive in the world market and that only quality in products and manpower is the key to success. Knowledge is increasingly recognized as the main force behind economic growth and development in the context of global economyr coupled with information and communication revolution, the emergence of worldwide labour market leading to significant change in the global socio-political environment across the world. The lndian Economy is helped Sreatly with availability of strong talent in lnformation Technology. Since lT is pervasive in all fields of technologies and lndia being the hub in this sphere, the present situation has created much larger avenues of education and training. To meet the existing demand, a large number Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 V of private self aCollege of Engineering Kidangoor J5 financing institutions were established in the country in the last ten years, mostly catering to lT industry which has now reached a saturation point and creating the problem of sustenance of these institutions. The management of private institutions lacked vision and expertise to adjust their curriculum to suit the changing needs efficiently and effectively an hence are unable to maintain world standards in education. The Government institutions on the other hand, have so far survived due to public support. The institutions can no longer survive with obsolete knowledge among teachers, old curricula, obsolescence in the Iaboratories and workshops and wide spread indifference to the need of the industry. One of the other major off shoots of globalization is the rising prosperity and reach of world media even in middle class homes creating awareness and demand for the latest technology among the consumers in every field and consequently forcing he industry to provide the latest. The need for skilled manpower to cater to the changing technological needs is attracting multinational companies to invest in the country. Along with sound technological skills, today's technocrats need sound to survive. The ability to take tough decisions, be motivating team leader, understanding the market behaviour and orienting it to his/her advantage are some of the key attributes of successful ,.n.U"*. management skills Earlier the attraction for technical graduates was to join the industry at a premium salary but now due to voluminous growth of lnstitutions in private sector, the private sector itself is attracting teachers on lucrative salaries. The shortage and lack of training and attention to overall growth of teachers is exerting enormous pressure on the educational delivery system to meet quality benchmarks, largely because the majority of teachers themselves are not familiar with the latest. This factor is adversely affecting knowledge and skill acquisition by students thereby lowering their employability (only 25% at present). The performance and accountability of teachers should be enforced. The learning is focused towards mere passing examinations. Significant efforts are not made to develop, either self-learning skills or industry needed "soft skills". With a good undergraduate education only, one can concqive the production of high quality postgraduates and researchers. ln spite of above factors technical education system in the country is growing and many new teachers are joining the system. Efforts are required to be made to attract better quality of teachers to Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 \k/y- College of Engineering Kidangoor 36 the system and retain them by providing motivational inputs such as better working conditions, growth opportunities, acquiring higher qualifications, cultivation of research culture and linking them with industries. A scenario is to be created such that the institutionalfaculty own technology development not merely remain as teachers of borrowed technology. lnnovdtion, lntellectudl Competition ond Entrepreneurship: lnnovation, intellectual competition and entrepreneurship are almost totally absent even in many good institutions, as these are not considered integral part of the curriculum and training of young graduates and postgraduates. lnnovation demands intellectual challenge that is rarely put before the students. Even conversion of a research result to a useful product needs specialized skills that require not only nurturing and fostering but also training and repeated exposures to "learning from failures". While the graduates and postgraduate students are transient and disappear from the scene after receiving their respective degrees, there is no institutional mechanism to convert innovative ideas generated by outgoing students into useful products. Most of the institutions are seasonably equipped to handle UG programs. The focus of the project is to promote PG and education, faculty quality and faculty research culture. Teachers need to PhD be given flexibility to apportion their time between teaching and research. The main objectives of the TEQIP are to bring about lnstitutional development through academic excellence, organisational development, networking with other institutions and service to Community and lndustry. lt therefore provides a unique and welcome opportunity to help it move in these directions and provide the necessary structural reforms and policy climate to allow it to do so. ln a world of increasing interdependence, individual excellence must be replaced by collective excellence and leadership becomes an act of service by which the talents and potentials resident in the network of institutions are encouraged and stimulated to find their expression in coherent collective action. This is the role that College of Engineering Kidangoor sees for itself, which this project will help it to fully embrace, in full awareness of the responsibilities and challenges that such leadership entails. This lnstitutional Development plan will help it make the transition from individual excellence to collective excellence by fostering in it the special leadership qualities that this entails. L- Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 \Ja+' College of Engineering Kidangoor 37 Participation of Departments/Faculty in the IDP Preparation College management promoted the participation of academic communities in the preparation of IDO since they recognized the value of the experience'and knowledge of academics in the various aspects of the institutional dynamic and that as a result of their participation, the concrete products planning may have a greater conceptual wealth. As well, it of is assurned that the participation of teachers in these processes can promote other, added values, such as the generation of a sense of coresponsibility for the actions outlined in the lDP, an increase in the institution's ability to promote an academic leadership distributed throughout the institution, a greater possibility for implementing the actions contained in a IDP in an effective manner and a greater commitment and identity with institution, its mission and its developmental perspective. For better integration of plans of individual departments in support of the lnstitutional Development Plan, a one-day Strategic Planning Workshop chaired by the Principal and led by the TEQIP coordinator was held in the college. At the workshop, all the Department Heads and Administrative Unit Heads participated and presented their strategic plans for discussions and feedback. Views on the strategic objectives of the lnstitution were also exchanged. Subsequent to the Workshop, participants also initiated similar workshop sessions within their own faculty, department or administrative unit as a follow-up. Strategic planning will be an ongoing, open and participatory process involving BoG, faculty and staff of the College. The Strategic Planning Committee, under leadership of the Principal, will review the plan at least annually, ensuring consistency between the Departments and the lnstitution. ln conjunction with this, the Committee also will review annual progress reports from the College, departments and research units. ln addition, the Committee will propose modifications to the College plan, including annual priority tasks and will carry such proposals through appropriate faculty approval stages. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component 1.1 w ACollege of Engineering Kidangoor 3B 2.8 lnstitutional Project lmplementation Arrangements with Participation of Faculty and Staff Primary responsibility for overall implementation of the College Strategic Plan lies with the 'Principal. The Principal will, in consultation with the BoG, College Council and appropriate faculty members or representatives, make resource decisions that are consistent with the plan. Strategic planning will be an ongoing, open and participatory process involving faculty and staff of the College. The Strategic Planning Committee, under leadership of the Principal, will review the plan at last annually, ensuring consistency between the Departments and the College. ln conjunction with this, the Committee also will review annual progress reports from the College, departments and other units. ln addition, the Committee will propose modifications to the College plan, including annual priority tasks and will carry such proposals through appropriate faculty approval stages. The Principal will prepare an annual progress report for the faculty and staff that includes a comparative summary to prescribed plan metrics. Within the institution, action groups were formed for carrying out various action plans and for monitoring purposes, to divide the responsibility and to ensure proper implementaiion of the programme. Regular discussions may be worked out for all groups to meet and evaluate the progress on monthly basis. o Faculty and Staff groups are involved in the implementation of the following: a) Faculty and Staff development Chairman: Prof. Syamesh K.G Responsibility: The group involves in providing the service and monitoring in connection with development of the faculty and staff to upgrade their knowledge, skills and efficiency. b) Procurement of Civil works Nodal Officer: Prof. Mary James Kappen. Responsibility: The group responsibility is to call for quotations and procure materials required for civil works at appropriate time for the project period as per the World Bank norms c) Procurement of Goods Chairman: Prof. Saji Justus 0^' Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component \rar/1.1 College of Engineering Kidangoor 39 Responsibility: The group responsibility is to see that the procurement of necessary goods per World Bank norms and procedure and at appropriate time for the project period. d) as lndustry lnstitute lnteraction Chairman: Prof. Gitty Rose Eugine Responsibility: The group will ensure to have better interaction with industry for new technology training needs, output requirements of students, placement and to prepare the faculty and staff with the latest trends, needs knowledge and information. e) Equity Action plan activities Chairman: Prof. Sonima M.P. Responsibility: The group looks for the needs of backward community (SC/ST/OBC) and giving training to make them sustain in the field of employment and entrepreneurships. f) Books and E-learning resources Chairman: Mrs. Sreelekha M. Responsibility: The group responsibility is to enhance digital library facilities with emphasis on e-learning resourcps to students and faculty to increase the learning outcor_nes of the students. Systematic data collection for each of these indicators: Data collection formats will be developed by the M&E Cell and disseminated Forms will to all divisions for quarterly data collection. be completed with 15 days of the end of each quarter. Establishment of a central computerised dqtobose on institutional performance: A database will be developed for the computerisation of the collected data and automated production of summary tables and charts and all data will be entered from the forms quarterly Upgrading of Finoncial lnformotion Systems: so that they can easily generate unit cost and other aggregates data and summaries as required by management Preporation of quarterly progress reports: these will be prepared within a month of the end of each quarter and circulated to all divisions Quarterly Manogemen,t Review Meetings: summary data will be presented, considered and discussed at quarterly division head meetings and corrective action taken atthese meetings. Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 40 These meetings will be followed by divisional and other team meetings where decisions about the required corrective action will be taken. Other data, such as internal and external surveys and ' special studies, . will be collected and analysed.as required. For punctual activities, such as conferences, demonstrations, visits to the community, etc... a simple report format will record data on attendance for each event. Each committee will consist of 5 members excluding the chairman of the committee mentioned above, the names of whom will be nominated by the College council of the institution. . AssessmentPhilosophy Our assessment plan addresses expected student learning outcomes as measured in classroom activities and in subsequent performance. We will use an outcomes based assessment process and incorporate a formal continuous quality improvement mechanism with the assessment efforts in the college. We will ensure faculty commitment to assessment and ensure resources to support the lnstitution's Assessment Plan (lAP). IAP will use the following strategies to assess the overall implementation of the project. . o Key Program Metrics: . Graduation rates . Retention and persistence . Number of students going-on to graduate programs . Number of students immediately employed in their field . Number of joint and interdisciplinary programs . Students awards and distinctions Evaluation Tools The institution will utilize the following tools to evaluate progress toward achieving our educational mission: . Student admission a'pplications (quality and number) . Enrolled students (quality and number) Revised IDP TEQIP Phase Il : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.'l 41 . . Pace and scope of new curriculum development . Faculty/student interaction (mentoring, advising, supervision) . Quality of educational facilities (computers, labs, student study areas) . Exit surveys: Alumni surveys (1 year, 3 and 5 years); lndustry surveys . Student teaching evaluations an peer teaching reviews . Graduate placement and job distribution . Graduate admission to graduate programs in other high ranking institutions . Faculty participation in teaching workshops . Student participation in research . Faculty published work on educational issues (papers, books) . National recognition of educational contributions (awards, invited talks, papers, quotations) . Interaction with other departments and other institutions (quality, frequency) Review of Progress in Research and Professional Excellence The lnstitution will assess progress in research and professional excellence by reviewing: . Publications(papers/books) . Citations . Research proposal activity, awards and expenditures . Facilities (scope, quality, uniqueness) . Student outcomes; Awards and honours . Patens . Professional and scientific impact (effect on industry, effect on other researchers) . Conference and workshop participation invited talks . . Consulting opportunities Service and leadership in professional societies (conference organization, technical committees, advisory committees, editorial positions) Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll : Sub-component College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 42 foreseeable future, regardless of any project implementation. The TEQIP project provides a significant boost in these strategic directions and introduces of reinforces several streams of activity which include: An educational program A networking program An outreach program An organisational development program College of Engineering Kidangoor is confident that each one of these streams of activity will be sustained and even expanded beyond the life of the project. However, the sustainability of each one of them activity depends on different parameters and strategies, as briefly discussed below. a) Educational Program The sustainability of educational excellence implies the continuation of effective teaching and learning practices that will have been acquired during this project. lt requires, specifically that faculty continue to adopt improved educational practices and instituting a pe?manent system of quality control and improvement in teaching. Here again, attention has been paid to systematic educational training, the establishment of a performance evaluation system that takes teaching performance into account and systematic processes of teaching improvement. Thus, continuous attention to teaching improvement is likely to become part of the culture of the institution. b) Networking Program While CEK has had and continues to have, many collaborative relationships, the idea of a formal partnership with a network institution for quality improvement has been introduced to CEK by TEQIP. c) Outreach Program The outreach program_.is dear to the hearts of many CEK faculty and is already sustained by their personal volunteer initiaiives. The net effect of this projact will be to create the necessary structure to formalise, channel and support the high level of energy and commitment Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll . Sub-component to serving College of Engineering Kidangoor 1.1 43 communities and the non-formal sector and can only permanently increase the level of activity in this area. The project will have been instrumental in creating new capacities, networks and relationships to make CEK's action more coherent and effective. lt is also expected that the project will have given CEK' the capacity to source private and government funds to sustain such activities. d) Organisational Development Program The organisational development program is, by its very nature, a temporary activity, helping to shape a new organisational culture. Once established, systems and procedures will become part of the organisational culture and will continue operating. Most system development efforts will occur during the first two years of the project. CEK will therefore have three years to stabilise newly introduced behaviours, until the next set of organisational challenges come along. But by then CEK will have leaned a new skill of managed organisational change and become a dynamic learning organisation. Commitment to change and comfort with change are more important than the systems being introduced. lt is for this reason that the project design pays great attention to changing attitudes and creating the right climate and dynamics for change in the first year of the prol'ect. 2.L3.2 Ensuring Adequate Fund Ftow The prospects for financial sustainability, with adequate core funding from the government and the right policy environment are good. CEK already has demonstrated its ability to generate funds through student fees and other projects. The project will have improve CEK'S networking and public relations capacity to generate funds. As mentioned above, CEK's capacity to generate project and consultancy revenue also hinges on the quality the faculty that can be inducted during the period of the project and its proper orientation and training. \ffi Revised IDP TEQIP Phase ll Lo College of Engineering Kidangoor Sub-component '1.1 44 2.14 lnformation related to special academic achievements of the institution The college demonstrates excellence in providing quality education every academic year. lt is rather a proud boast that our institution is giabbing university ranks in different streams of academid. The number is getting higher and higher every year and it shows a posltive sign and motivates the team to pursue more. Though we do not possess state-of-the-art infrastructure and ease in accessibility to industries, we display a wide range of students with scholarship and articulation skill every year. ln 2010, there were 3 university ranks in Electronics & lnstrumentation Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and lnformation Technology. university ranks in Electronics & ln 2011 and 2012, College has secured lnstrumentation Engineering, Electronics & 4 Communication Engineering and lnformation Technology. MITR, an artificial intelligence enabled robot designed and developed by our student Mr. Monu Cherian with the support of the faculty snatched special attention of the country. He could win many awards and appreciations from many pioneering technology institutes in the nation like llT and NlTs. The transition rate from first year to second year improved from 3Oo/o at the time of commencement of project to 52/o at present. ln terms of results of first and second semester results published in Cochin University of Science and Technology(CusAT) in December 2013, college is ranked fourth among the 22nd Colleges under CUSAT. Most of the faculties are products of top class engineering colleges of the states and they are still counting their achievements in the academic paraphernalia through developing their carrer and enhancing their knowledge set. 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