Part A - PCACS
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Part A - PCACS
Pillai’s College of Arts, Commerce and Science New Panvel The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC 2008-2009 Part A The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year. With a view to excel in everything that we have undertaken at the college, QUALITY is paramount in our entire endeavour. The plan of action chalked by IQAC for the academic year 2008 – 2009 towards quality enhancement is as follows: Details of the plans of the institution for the academic year 2008– 2009: 1. To begin lectures on the first working day i.e. 09.06.2008. 2. To ensure 100% utilization of lecture timings. 3. To prepare and publish yearly academic calendar before the beginning of the academic year. 4. To provide all the requisite facilities to students in terms of academics, sports, co-curricular activities, to shape up their personalities. 5. Encourage teachers to make use of modern teaching methods like audio-visual screening, role plays, simulation, field visits and surveys, mock interviews, visits, dramas, assignments, presentations, projects, amongst others. 6. To provide extra coaching for subjects which are difficult by conducting sessions other than prescribed by the university. 7. To inform the guardians about the first term results of their wards, who have not fared well, so that more effort can be put in the second term to avoid the failure of candidates. 8. To stress on the Advance Learners Programme with added vigour. 1 9. To encourage mentoring by management, corporate guests, teachers, student to student. 10. To encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities. 11. To promptly redress student grievances through the grievance cell. 12. To regularly maintain, repair and upgrade infrastructure to facilitate effective teaching-learning. 13. To increase the accessibility of online journals for the benefit of students and staff. 14. To update library with latest books, journals, CDs etc. 15. To continue with the Centralized Assessment and Centralized Question Paper Setting Programme for effective functioning of the Examination Cell. 16. To encourage teachers to participate in seminars and workshops for their professional development. 17. To encourage teachers for research work through our centralized research centre. 18. To arrange special programmes for non-teaching staff. 19. To continue with our social endeavours. 20. Spreading social message through our annual college magazine. 21. To conduct greater number of seminars and workshops of National and International importance at our campus. 22. To encourage more students and teachers to participate in the International Exchange Program with St. Mary’s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A. 23. To organize visits for the students to various research centers for advanced knowledge in the field of biotechnology. 24. To Strengthen the institution-industry linkages. 25. To improve schemes for the financially backward students. 26. To care for the environment by creating more awareness. 2 The IQAC has taken initiatives towards fulfillment of the above objectives which have been stated in the following pages. Progress was made in the following areas during the year. Academic Calendar (2009-2010) has been prepared before the beginning of the first term of the academic year 2009-2010. We encouraged students to participate in international advanced training programmes with foreign universities through our international exchange programme with St Mary’s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A. Lecture method of teaching was supplemented by use of audio- visuals, group discussions, presentations, discussions on case studies, industrial visits, project work, field surveys, visits to research centers etc. Students were motivated with prizes on their academic and non- academic feats. The college has a points system inorder to ascertain the Best Student of the Year taking into account academic, attendance, discipline and extra-curricular activities of the student. Additional lectures, test-series and assignments were conducted for students. Talks and Seminars on contemporary topics were organized for the benefit of the students. The parents of under-performing students were called to have a discussion with the class teacher and subject teacher regarding their wards performance. Guardian teachers were appointed for weaker students to provide special coaching to them. Guidance lectures on subjects which are difficult for the students were organized. Counseling for students, with respect to their academic, career, personality related issues were conducted by our professional counselor. Advance Learners were given additional work, references and guidance. They were also awarded prizes as motivation. Teacher-student and student-student mentoring were carried out effectively. Through our in-house Grievance Cell, student grievances were aptly addressed. 3 To facilitate effective teaching-learning, infrastructure development is done on a continual basis. The library procured a number of latest edition books and journals for updating of library. Our Social Awareness Cell, in association with Nature Club and N.S.S. , undertook activities for the welfare of the society. Our college magazine for the current academic year conveyed the message of Notes prepared by teachers highlighting important points were given for different ‘Caring for Animals’. subjects. Copies of these notes are available in the library as well as on the college website. Chapter- wise tests and additional preliminary examination for final year students. Attendance of the students was monitored on a monthly basis and action was taken. Problem book on accounting subjects prepared by our teachers are supplied to the students at the time of admission which the students are expected to bring to the class room every day so that time is not wasted in dictation of problems. Copies of these notes were also made available in the library and the college website. Revision lectures were arranged for different subjects for the benefit of the students. 4 Part B: 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution: In today’s fiercely competitive world, success has several dimensions and a well grounded personality is a sinequanon of success. The achievement galore of our institute in diverse fields is a manifestation of this belief and our institution has a clear vision and mission to achieve it. VISION Our vision is “Education for All”. To fulfill our vision we welcome students from diverse backgrounds irrespective of region, religion, caste, economic strata and academic performance. OUR MISSION Achieving excellence in education by maintaining high standards of teaching, shaping talents of students, moulding their character and imbibing in them a sense of civic responsibility. Empowering students to become able, responsible citizens by imparting quality education and inculcating sound values. Providing best of infrastructure comparable to international standards. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS To provide quality education To create employment potential To provide community service To provide youth for community service To achieve overall development of students Respect for environment To achieve our objectives a number of initiatives have been taken as mentioned below: Providing Quality Education Various departments of our college did their mite in contributing to the pool of youth power by providing the right skill-sets and the environment to unleash their potential. 5 The following were the activities conducted to provide quality education to our students: Department of Computer Science (C.S.) and Information Technology (I.T.) A number of guest lecturers were organized for the students of T.Y.I.T. and T.Y.C.S. Guardian Teachers were appointed for under-performing students. Parents of students in the Attendance Defaulter list were called to discuss measures to improve their attendance. Test series was conducted for the students of F.Y./S.Y./T.Y. C.S./I.T. for every topic. For T.Y.B.Sc. (C.S.) extra lectures were conducted. Department of Economics Test series conducted for: – F.Y.B.Com. – S.Y.B.Com. – T.Y.B.Com. – F.Y.B.Com. – F.Y.B.Com. – S.Y.B.Com. F.Y.B.Com. Acc. Fin. S.Y.B.Com. Acc. Fin. T.Y.B.Com. Acc. Fin. – – – F.Y.B.M.S. – S.Y.B.M.S. – Business Economics - I Business Economics - II Business Economics - III Environmental Studies Foundation Course - I Foundation Course - II Economics Economics Economics Economics Economics Organised Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Com. students in Business Economics (Paper III) on 15th January 2009. Resource Person: Prof. Rajelekshmi (Raheja College) Students from F.Y.B.Com. were encouraged to give presentations on different topics from Foundation Course and Environmental Studies. 6 Additional Lectures were conducted for Business Economics III for T.Y.B.Com. Numbers of lectures were increased to 4 per week from the University prescribed three. Group discussions were conducted in which case studies were discussed for various topics in Economics. Department of Accountancy Additional lectures were conducted for Financial Accounting for T.Y.B.Com. and Cost Accounting for T.Y.B.Com. Acc. and Fin. Number of lectures were increased to 5 per week from the University prescribed four. Additional lectures were conducted for Taxation for T.Y.B.Com. Number of lectures was increased to 4 per week from the University prescribed three. Test series was conducted in the subject of Taxation for T.Y.B.Com. students and in the subject of Management Accounting for S.Y.B.Com. students. Assignments were conducted for S.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of Financial Accounting. Guidance lecture was conducted on ‘Destination MBA” by experts for T.Y.B.Com.Acc. and Fin. students. Guidance lecture was conducted on Financial Accounting and Direct and Indirect tax for T.Y.B.Com. students. The resource person was Ms. Minaxi Rachcha from ICL College Vashi. Special tests were conducted for the academically weak students of T.Y.B.Com. in the subject of Cost Accounting by Prof. Gajanan Wader. Advance Learners were encouraged to solve additional problems. Problems book on Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Cost Accounting are prepared by our teachers and supplied to the students at the time of admission. Copies of these notes are also available in the library. 7 Department of B.Com. Accounting and Finance Paper Presentation was conducted for F.Y. Acc. and Fin. students in the subject of Business Communication by Prof. Meenakshi Nandula. Conducted tests in the subject of Economics for T.Y. Acc.and Fin. (V semester). Extra lectures were conducted for T.Y. Acc. and Fin. (V semester) in Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting by Prof. Monali Ray and Prof. Deepa Pillai. Industrial Visit was organised for Acc. and Fin. students at Kerala. Conducted a seminar for F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y.Acc.and Fin. students on ‘Current Scenario and Practical aspects of Accountancy.’ Department of Commerce Extra Lectures were taken in the subject of M.P.P. for T.Y.B.Com. S.Y.B.Com. students were assigned a project for advertising and were encouraged to give presentations for the same. F.Y.B.Com. students were encouraged to search for case studies in the subject Business Development and present the same on their own to improve analytical skills. Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Com. students was conducted in the subject of Management and Production planning and Export marketing. Conducted test series for T.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of M.P.P. and Export Marketing. Assignments and tests were conducted in the subject of Commerce – I and Advertising for F.Y.B.Com. and S.Y.B.Com. respectively. Notes highlighting important points in Management and Production Planning are prepared by teachers and given to the students at the beginning of the term so that more time can be devoted to teaching during the lecture. Copies of these notes are available in the library. 8 Department of B.M.S. Counseling was undertaken for the T.Y.B.M.S. students. Seminar conducted for the preparation of IAS Examination for T.Y.B.M.S. students Revision was taken for T.Y.B.M.S. students in the subject of Financial Management and practice assignments were also given. Extra lectures were conducted in the subject of Financial Accountancy and Mathematics for F.Y.B.M.S. (Sem.1) students. Subject of Quantitative Mathematics of T.Y.B.M.S. being difficult, the lectures on this subject is started as soon as S.Y.B.M.S. result is announced. Guardian Teachers were appointed for under-performing students. Organised Guest lecture for S.Y.B.M.S. students in the subject of Marketing on 16th February 2008. The resource person was Prof. Deepa Makkad from ICL College, Vashi. Test Series conducted for all classes. Seminar conducted on Career Guidance by MET for S.Y.B.M.S. and T.Y.B.M.S. students. Seminar conducted on Guidance Entrance Exams by Global Education Council for S.Y.B.M.S. and T.Y.B.M.S. students. Campus recruitment was done for S.Y.B.M.S. and T.Y.B.M.S. students. Guest Lectures were organized in the subject of ‘Industrial Law’ for F.Y.B.M.S. by experts. Guest Lectures were organized on the topic ‘Laws of Consumer Awareness’ for F.Y.B.M.S. by experts. Guest Lectures were organized on the topic ‘Women Entrepreneurship’ for T.Y.B.M.S. by experts. Industrial Visit was conducted for S.Y.B.M.S. and T.Y.B.M.S. students at Chandigarh- Shimla. 9 Department of English Special attention was given to certain topics like methods of communication and barriers to communication specially language and psychological barriers. Students were motivated for public speaking. In F.Y.B.M.S. topics were given for group discussion and debate and guidelines were given to improve presentation skills. Remedial English teaching was carried out for students from vernacular background. Department of Biotechnology Induction programme for F.Y.B.Sc. and M.Sc. – I was conducted. Students were given an opportunity to attend National Conferences on biotechnology. Students were given hands- on experience of molecular biology experiments at Genecity Laboratories, Pune. Test Series was conducted for students in all subjects. Guardian Teachers were appointed for under- performing students. Student- Mentoring was introduced. Industrial visits were organized to different research institutes at Bangalore and Mysore. A new Laboratory was constructed. A separate Instrumentation Room was fabricated in the existing Laboratory. Talks by experts in the field of biotechnology were organized for the benefit of the students. Department of Mathematics Extra coaching for students of F.Y.B.Com. and ATKT students of F.Y.I.T. in the subject of Mathematics. Test Series was conducted for F.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of Mathematics. Advance Learners were encouraged to solve problems involving higher mathematical abilities. 10 Creating Employment Opportunities The Placement Cell of our college succeeded in attracting corporate big-wigs. We hosted a number of campus interviews for the benefit of our students. Patni Computer Systems: Visited our college on 23rd August, 2008 and conducted an Aptitude Test for B.Sc.I.T. and C.S. students. 25 students were shortlisted for the interview to be conducted on 19th September, 2008 and 9 students were finally selected from our college. Wipro BPO: Visited our college on 29th September 2008 and personal interview, screening and telephonic round were conducted. 8 students were selected from our college. A seminar on IAS and Civil Services Examination was conducted for all final year students by Dr. Punjab Rao Deshmukh, IAS Academy, Amravati on 23rd September, 2008. Prof. Dr. Nareshchandra Kathole conducted a session on IAS exams in Maharashtra. Wipro InfoTech: Visited our college for conducting Joint Campus Placement for T.Y.B.Sc. I.T. and C.S. students on 7th Feb. 2009. In the Assessment Test, 5 students were short listed and in the final round 2 students were selected. Effort BPO: Visited our college on 1st December, 2008 and gave a presentation on their company. Testfunda.com: Visited our college on 15th January, 2009 and guided students appearing for CAT exam. Providing Community Service We have a Social Awareness Cell, including all departments, to carry out our social objectives. The following activities were undertaken in the right earnest: donations for victims of natural calamities, cleanliness campaign, exhibitions of paintings and handicrafts of the physically challenged and tribals of India, helping women in need of economic and social assistance, supporting education of the underprivileged through grants and free-ships, educational campus related to computers for the peons and their children, computer education to children of supporting 11 staff so that they become employable and self reliant, street plays to create awareness, polio vaccination program, blood donation/detection programme, amongst others. Through our annual college magazine we have made an attempt to highlight and create more awareness on burning social issues of particular importance to the youth. The concept for the current issue of ‘Spectrum’ is ‘Cruelty on Animals’ Our College received the Prestigious Prof. M.V. Chandgadkar Trophy for the Best College Magazine for 2008-2009. The main aim of N.S.S. is to inculcate the spirit of social work and with this objective in mind a number of initiatives were taken. Annual events like eye-testing camp, cleanliness campaign, remedial teaching, supervision for mid-day meal in 25 government schools, providing physical education to the ward of factory workers, peace rally, tree plantation camp, blood donation camp, AIDS rally, literacy program, street plays for creating awareness on social issues, residential camp, AIDS awareness campaign, were conducted with full enthusiasm and high spirits. Overall Personality Development To help students develop their personality the following committees have organized a number of activities. STUDENTS COUNCIL Students’ Council for the year 2008 – 2009 was formed as per the University norms. The General Secretary of the Council and the student representatives had a pivotal role to play in effectively accomplishing the desired tasks. 12 The following days were celebrated in the said academic year: 7th July, 2008 - Fresher’s Day 4th August,2008 - Friendship Day 15th August , 2008 -Independence Day Celebration 5th September , 2008 - Teachers Day Celebration 20th September , 2008 - Saree/Tie-Rose Day 24th November, 2008 - Four Colour Day 29th November , 2008 - Black and White Day 1st December to 12th December, 2008- Rainbow Week 6th December, 2008 - Traditional and Chocolate Day 24th December, 2008 -Christmas Celebration 26th January, 2009 -Republic Day Celebration 3rd February, 2009 - Social Activity-Blood Donation 7th February , 2009 - Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony CULTURAL COMMITTEE The college has always believed that meaningful participation is equally important as winning. Students were given opportunity to manifest their talents in external forums like various inter-collegiate competitions organized by many educational institutes in the city of Mumbai. GYMKHANA Our college received the 7th rank in Mumbai University Sports. The college has made substantial investments in providing the state-of-the-art facilities for various sports. Our college organizes Annual Residential Sports Camp to train and motivate our students to participate in inter-collegiate as well as intra-collegiate sports tournaments. We have an annual event “Pillai’s Sports Festival” in which participants/teams from our sister institutes in the campus also participate and Champion is decided on the basis of total number of points scored in all events. 13 MAGAZINE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS “Spectrum”, our college annual magazine, is truly reflective of the budding talent at Pillai’s and through it we have made an attempt to highlight and create more awareness on social issues. Our College received The Prestigious Prof. Chandgadkar Trophy for best college magazine for the year 2008-09. The magazine was highly appreciated for carrying a social message. The theme of the magazine was ‘CRUELTY ON ANIMALS AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM’. Pillai’s Educational and Research bulletin is a Bi-annual publication, to encourage research culture amongst staff. PCACS News bulletin is an in-house bulletin to share information on college events and activities. INDUSTRIAL VISITS To add practical experience to theoretical aspects, industrial visits were organized for the students. Venue Class_____________ Bangalore (Indian Institute of Science) B.Sc. Biotechnology Shimla and Chandigarh (Cipla, Hindustan Unilever) B.M.S. Chandigarh C.S. and I.T. (Website Designing Company) Kerala (Milna Dairy Company) B.Com. Acc. and Fin. Dehradun (E.D.P. Dept. of ONGC) M.Sc. I.T. OTHER ASSOCIATIONS/COMMITTEES I. ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION The objective of Economics Association is to attract and enhance student’s interest and enthusiasm towards economics by organizing various events in the said subject. The following activities were arranged in the said academic year: Essay Competition: Retail Boom in India. Presentation on various economic issues: Globalization, Disinvestment, Nuclear Deal, Growing Terrorism, Global Warming etc. 14 Ad-Mad Show: 20th Dec, 2008. Essay Competition (Terrorism – An obstacle to economic growth): 13th Jan. 2009. Presentation on various economic issues: - Indian and Chinese Economies: 9th Dec, 2008. - Fighting Global Financial Crisis – Lessons for India: 10th Dec., 2008. - Recession: Who is responsible? 11th Dec., 2008. II. MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Management Association has been formed with an aim to sharpen the personal skills and attitudes of its associates. This helps the associates to have practical exposure on management related issues. This year the association organized the following activities for the students: Poster Making Competition on 15th July, 2008. Article Writing Competition on 12th September, 2008. III. Slogan Writing Competition. Debate on Disaster Management. Quiz Competition on 20th Feb., 2009. Participated in Blood Donation Camp on 03rd Feb., 2009, in association with N.S.S. Debate on “Live- in relationship: Need of the hour.” COMPUTER ASSOCIATION Creating interest in computer education and bringing out the hidden talents in our students is the main motto of the association. The following events were conducted in the current academic year: 1. Paper Presentation on Internet Uses and Abuses, Robotics and Computer Animation. 2. Guidance Session for final year students. 3. Elocution Competition on 12th Dec., 2008. 4. WI-FI Security Seminar on 8th Dec., 2008. 5. LAN Gaming 0n 22nd Dec., 2008. 6. Group Discussion on 9th Jan., 2009. 15 IV. LITERARY ASSOCIATION English Literary Club has been formed with an intention to provide students a platform to express themselves in a creative manner. Various activities were planned and conducted. V. Debate : Nuclear Deal – A boon or a curse for India Extempore : Terrorism and India Declamation : Eco-friendly celebrations of the festivals. Ad-Mad Show : On different products WOMEN’S CELL Women’s Cell endeavors to make students aware about gender equality. A Lecture on Awareness on women’s health by Dr. Abhay Shethe was arranged for girl students of F.Y.B.Com., B.M.S. and B.Com. Accounting and Finance students. VI. Counseling Cell The Counseling Centre has trained counselor who meets the students and answers their queries. The centre organizes lectures, demonstrations and practice sessions on yoga and personality development. The counselor also makes herself available, if the students are facing some difficulty in coping with the day-to-day problems or life situations. Students who are identified with some behavioral problems, mental tensions, career decisionmaking problems etc. are referred to the counselor. This centre is open for all the students during the working hours. Respect the environment Nature Club Nature Club organizes activities to protect and preserve the environment and to create more awareness on it. Nature Club members organized the following activities in the academic year 2008 -2009: 16 I. Nature Club, in association with NSS, conducted a Tree Plantation Programme at Janata Vidyalaya and Junior college at Mohpada. 90 trees were planted in the school premises. II. Environment Cleaning activities were conducted at Ritghar such as cleaning school premises, cleaning water tank etc. III. A Seminar on Traffic Control was organized to create awareness on environment protection. IV. Poster Competition was also organized to convey social messages to students. 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG): We started M.Sc. Bio. Technology in the academic year 2008 – 2009. 3. Innovations in curriculum design and transaction: Board of Studies, University of Mumbai, regularly revises the syllabus to suit the requirements of changing times and ensure the overall development of students. Working within the curriculum designed by the University, we give weightage for academic improvement and at the same time give sufficient importance to overall development of students by encouraging them to work with various forums of the college such as Students’ Council, N.S.S., Gymkhana Committee, Magazine Committee etc. Heads of Departments of our college, informally meet the Members of Board of Studies and H.O.D. of other colleges to discuss the changes in curriculum. Our faculty participates in workshops and seminars relating to syllabus revision conducted by the university. They participate in discussions related to curriculum designing and subsequent introduction of the subjects. We also conduct workshops relating to syllabus revision and reforms in education, on behalf of the university. Prof. Rinkoo Shantnu organized a one day workshop on ‘Revised Syllabus of F.Y.B.Com. Business Economics -I in association with Board of Studies in ‘Business Economics University of Mumbai, at PCACS, ON 28th June 2008. 17 Academic Year Seminar/ Workshop/Conference attended on revised syllabus Prof. Kiran Sable attended one day workshop on “Revised Syllabus and question paper pattern for Accountancy of S.Y.B.Com. organized by Dayanasadhan College and B.O.S., Accountancy, University of Mumbai. Prof. Kavita Baddi attended a seminar on Revised Syllabus of T.Y.BMS organized by Usha Pravin College, Mumbai Prof. Mmahek Chhabria attended a Half-day workshop in Business Development (syllabus revision) at Mulund College of Commerce. Prof. Dr. Rashmi Padhye attended one day workshop on revised syllabus of M.Sc. Part I , paper I at Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar. Prof. Monali Ray attended one day workshop of T.Y.Acc. and Fin. Semester VI jointly organized by Board of Studies in Accountancy, University of Mumbai and Chetana’s H.S. College of Commerce and Economics. 2008-09 Prof. Mmahek Chhabria attended Workshop on “Syllabus Interpretation of S.Y.B.M.S. Sem III at Ramanand Arya D.A.V. College. Prof. Abida Hawaldar attended one day workshop on revised syllabus for F.Y.Com. Acc. and Fin. jointly organized by Board of Studies in Accountancy, university of Mumbai and K.P.B. Hinduja College of Commerce. Prof. Dr. Rashmi Padhye attended one day workshop on revised syllabus of M.Sc. Part I , paper IV (Theory and Practicals) at Gurunanak Kahlsa College. Prof. Abida Hawaldar attended one day workshop on “Uniformity in Question Paper pattern for T.Y. Acc. and Fin. V and VI paper jointly organized by Board of Studies, University of Mumbai and M.L. Dhanukar College 18 Prof. Kavita Baddi attended one day workshop on “Revision Syllabus and Question paper pattern for Accountancy of T.Y.B.Com. Acc. and Fin. organized by Chetna College, Mumbai Prof. Mamta Nair attended seminar on OOPs, Java, Software at Patni Computers, Airoli. Prof. Kanchan Bangani attended seminar on Engineering, Object Oriented at Patni Computers, Airoli. Prof. Nilofar Tamboli attended seminar on Analysis and Design at Patni Computers, Airoli. Prof. Ashwini Thakur attended seminar on Soft Skill at Patni Computers, Airoli. Prof. Seema Somani attended a half day workshop in Business Development at F.Y.B.Com. at Mulund College of Commerce, Mulund. Prof. Abida Hawaldar attended one day workshop on “Revision Syllabus and Question paper pattern for Accountancy of S.Y.B.Com. A/F” organized by Board of Studies and University of Mumbai and Somaiya College of Science and Commerce Prof. Binoj Kutty and Prof. Meenakshi Srivastava attended the M.Sc. Part I, Paper II syllabus discussion workshop, held at CKT College Prof. Seema Somani attended Business Development at a half day workshop in F.Y.B.Com. Com. I at M.D. College Parel organized by Mumbai Commerce Teachers Association. Prof. Prerna Sharma attended One day Workshop on Syllabus Revision and Paper pattern of subject of S.Y.B.M.S. Course Sem. III and IV at NM College of Commerce and Economics. Prof. Binoj Kutty attended the M.Sc. Part I, Paper I syllabus discussion workshop, held at R.J. College 19 2008-09 Prof. Seema Somani attended a half day workshop Revision of Syllabus of S.Y.Bcom Com II ,Advertising and T.Y.B.Com. M.P.P and Export Marketing at Dyansadhana College ,Thane(W) Prof. Binoj Kutty and Prof. Meenakshi Srivastava attended the M.Sc. Part I, Paper III syllabus discussion workshop, held at Vaze College Prof. Prerna Sharma attended One day Workshop on Syllabus Revision of F.YB.M.S. Course at Guru Nanak Khalsa College Prof. Binoj Kutty attended the M.Sc Part I, Paper IV syllabus discussion workshop, held at Khalsa College. Prof. Rinkoo Shantnu attended a one day Workshop on ‘Revised Syllabus of S.Y.B.Com. Business Economics. Prof. Aarti Sukheja participated in the One Day Workshop on Revised Syllabus of Economics of Global Trade and Finance’ for M.Com. Part-I at N.K. College, Malad. Prof. Prerna Sharma attended One day Workshop on Syllabus Interpretation of S.Y.B.M.S. Course Sem. III at DAV College Bhandup Prof. Dr. Rashmi Padhye attended one day workshop on revised syllabus of M.Sc. Part I , paper II at CKT College Of Arts, Commerce and Science Prof. Aarti Sukheja and Prof. Shabab Rizvi attended One Day Workshop on Revised Syllabus of F.Y.B.Com.- Business Economics-II conducted by Dept. of Economics of our College in association with B.O.S.- Economics Participated in the day workshop paper in Foundation Course .II of B.Com. organized by Janta Shikshan Mandal ,Alibag Participated in one day workshop on Syllabus Interpretation of S.Y.B.M.S. on Sem. III at D.A.V College. 20 Prof. Prerna Sharma attended One day Workshop on Proposed Syllabus of T.Y.B.M.S.Course Sem. V and VI at Usha Praveen of Management. 4. Inter- disciplinary programmes started: We are affiliated to the University of Mumbai which does not allow us to offer interdisciplinary programmes, but we do offer students add on courses in computers. We encourage students to participate in the international exchange programme with St. Mary’s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A. 5. Examination reforms implemented: We conduct two term–end examination for yearly pattern courses and two semesterend examination for semester pattern courses in the month of October and March every year, as per University rule. We also conduct one terminal and two preliminary examinations for T.Y.B.Com., T.Y.B.Sc. C.S. and T.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology. We conduct preliminary examination for V and VI semester for T.Y.B.Com. A/F, T.Y.B.M.S. and T.Y.B.Sc. I.T. We have introduced a Centralized System of setting of question papers. A separate photocopying machine has been installed in the examination room for maintaining secrecy and timely completion of work. All manuscript question papers are stored in locked cupboards and sealed before Chairman of Examination Committee leaves the premises. All question papers are photocopied in the presence of the H.O.D. We have Centralized Assessment for B.Com. B.M.S., B.Com. A/F, B.Sc. C.S., B.Sc.Biotechnology and B.Sc.I.T. From 8:00 a.m. To 1:00 p.m. Each lecturer has to assess a minimum of 40 to 50 papers per day. This helps to declare the results on time as per the schedule. Refreshments are provided to teachers during evaluation time. Before assessment, synoptic answers are prepared by the examiners. 21 Declaration of results and distribution of mark lists to the students is done within the scheduled dates. These are also displayed on website. We arrange for moderation of answer papers to reduce human error in evaluation. A certain percentage of total answer papers are moderated by an external faculty from a neighboring college who is a member of the panel of examiners of Mumbai University. We announce the scheduled dates for revaluation of answer papers and the subject teacher shows the paper to the student. Unfair Means Committee formed in accordance with Mumbai University statute handles all cases reported. The committee completes the enquiry within 15 days of the completion of the examination and the report is submitted to the Examination committee. 6. Number of candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.: Mr. Binoj Kutty has been appointed who is qualified NET in Life sciences. 7. Total no of seminar/workshops conducted: A one-day workshop for Business Economics- I (F.Y.B.Com.) was organized on 28th June, 2008 in association with University of Mumbai. The Research Forum of our institution organized a seminar for the faculty on July 26, 2008 with the theme ‘Seminar Series for faculty by Research Forum.’ The entire session was knowledge enriching and faculty members from different streams presented papers on different subjects. The Research Forum of our institution organized Seminar Series for faculty on April 4, 2009. The occasion provided an opportunity for staff from different departments to share knowledge relevant to their respective fields. 8. Research projects: 1. Ozone project generation and application. a. Dr.T.Vijayan (Research guide) b. Dr.K.M.Srinandhinidevi (Teaching Staff) 22 c. Bindu Rajaguru (Teaching Staff) d. Salunkhe Nilesh Vinayak (M.Sc.Biotechnology Part II Student) 2. Drug delivery system a. Dr.P.S.Goyal (Research guide) b. Dr.Rashmi Padhye (Teaching staff) c. Rammia Manoj(Teaching staff) 3. Use of ferrofluids in biomedical research a. Dr.P.S.Goyal (Research guide) b. Dr.K.M.Srinandhinidevi (Teaching Staff) c. Mr.Vijay Vichare(Teaching staff) d. Rane Kshitija Chandrashekhar (M.Sc.Biotechnology Part II Student) 9. Patents generated, if any: ------------------10. New collaborative research programmes: ------------------11. Total research grants received from various agencies: The Research Forum in which PCACS receives significant quantum of research grants from the following external agencies: Project A high-tension corona controlled ozone generator for environment protection. Nanotechnology Agency Department of Science and Technology(DST) Department of Science and Technology(DST) Amount (in Rs.) 3.5 million 2 million 12. Number of research scholars: Prof. Smitha Jayaram is pursuing Ph.D. with Bharthiyar University. Her Topic is “Numerical Methods and Analysis.” 23 Prof. Gajanan Wader is pursuing Ph.D. with Yashwantrao Chavan Open University in the subject of Accounts. Prof. Aarti Sukheja is pursuing Ph.D. with S.N.D.T. University in the subject of Economics. Prof. Binoj Kutty is pursuing Ph.D. from University of Mumbai in the field of Biotechnology. 13. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: None 14. Honors/Awards to the faculty: Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu Awarded Ph.D. in Economics from M.J.P. Rohailkhand University. Attended Refresher Course in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 8th Sept. 2008 to 27th Sept. 2008. Attended KBSCMR International Research Conference at Kohinoor Institute of Management on 7th March, 2009 and presented a paper on ‘Real Estate: A Case Study on Navi Mumbai’ which was published in E- Journal (ISSN No- 0975-2153). Prof. Monali Ray Attended International Conference on Management Strategies of Trade, Commerce and Industries organized by University of Mumbai on 30th Jan. 2009 and presented a paper on ‘A Dip from the Red Ocean to Blue Ocean for the right strategy’. Attended KBSCMR International Research Conference at Kohinoor Institute of Management on 7th March, 2009 and presented a paper on ‘Rural Marketing through E-Commerce’ which was published in E- Journal (ISSN No- 0975-2153). Prof. Seema Somani Attended an International Conference on Management Strategies of Trade, Commerce and Industries organized by University of Mumbai on 30th Jan. 2009 24 and presented a paper on ‘Brand equity and Branding Strategies of Industries across Globe’. Attended KBSCMR International Research Conference at Kohinoor Institute of Management on 7th March, 2009 and presented a paper on ‘Higher Education: A Gateway to Service Sector in the New Millennium’ which was published in EJournal (ISSN No- 0975-2153). Attended Refresher Course in Commerce organized by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 29th Dec. 2008 to 1st Jan.2009. Prof. Aarti Sukheja Received the Best Teacher Award for her contribution to education by Mahatma Education Society, our parent Institution. Attended Refresher Course in Economics organized by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai from 8th Sept. 2008 to 27th Sept. 2008. Participated and presented a paper on ‘New perspectives in Employment’ in the Faculty Seminar Series conducted by Research Forum, MES on 26th July, 2008. Prof. Mmahek Chabbria Awarded M.Phil. Degree in Commerce and Management from YCMOU University. Awarded Third Prize in the inter-collegiate essay writing competition organized by Hinduja College. Prof. Prerana Sharma Awarded M.Phil. Degree from Alagappa University. Prof. Deepa Pillai Awarded M.Phil. Degree from Alagappa University. Prof. Kavita Baddi Attended KBSCMR International Research Conference at Kohinoor Institute of Management on 7th March, 2009 and presented a paper on ‘Banking Industry: An Overview’ which was published in E- Journal (ISSN No- 0975-2153). 25 Participated and presented a paper on ‘Challenges and Crisis faced by Banking Industry due to Recession’ in the Faculty Seminar Series conducted by Research th Forum, MES on 4 April, 2009. Prof. Abida Havaldar Participated and presented a paper on ‘‘Entrepreneurship Culture with Special Focus on Women Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium Enterprises’ in the Faculty Seminar Series conducted by Research Forum, MES on 26th July, 2008.. Prof. Kiran Sable Participatd and presented a paper on ‘Entrepreneurship Culture with Special Focus on Women Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium Enterprises in India’ in the faculty seminar series conducted by Research Forum, MES on 26th July, 2008. Prof. Shabab Rizvi Awarded M.Phil. Degree from Alagappa University. Dr. Rashmi Padhye Participated and presented a paper on ‘Biodegradation of Chlorophenols in Mono and Multisubstrate Matrices by a White Rot Fungus- Phanerochaete chrysosporium’, in the Faculty Seminar Series conducted by MES Research Forum. Prof. Deepika Sharma Attended Refresher Course in Computers organized by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai, Feb. 2009. Prof. Soly Zacheriah Won the ‘Best Library User’ title. 15. Internal resources generated: Fees from students are the main source of earnings for the college. 26 In addition we have M.C.S.T. computer lab which is a part of our college. It generates revenue by offering certificate and diploma courses in computer studies at concessional rates. 16. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST/DST, FIST, etc. Assistance/ recognition: Not Applicable 17. Community services: The college gives great importance to social upliftment activities and the involvement of the students in these activities. We have a Social Awareness Cell to carry out our social objectives. The following activities were organized by the cell in the right earnest: 1. Computer Association conducted an educational campus related to computers for the peons and their children. It benefited nearly 40 children as they were given the basic training related to computers. 2. Our students made a visit to Ramkrishnan Niketan, Shantivan Old Age Home, and Panvel, Raigad district, to have an insight into the life of senior citizens. Our students spent a day with them and learnt a lot from them. 3. Our students conducted a survey near Panvel Station and found some areas lacking in cleanliness. Our College forwarded an application to the Manager, NMMC Office, and Panvel regarding carrying out cleanliness campaign in the area near Panvel station. The enclosures of the application were the photographs and addresses of polluted areas. 4. B.Com. (Acc. and Fin.) Department donated a sum of Rs. 2700/- to Bihar Relief Fund for the victims of Bihar Flood in the month of September, 2008. 5. Students of our college organized a Rally to create awareness in common people regarding Energy Conservation on 28th Feb., 2009 in New Panvel area. 27 6. We organized an Exhibition of Paintings and Handicrafts of the Physically Challenged and Tribals of India. 7. We support education of the underprivileged through grants and free-ships. 8. We depict social messages on the cover page of our college magazine. 9. Blood donation and Vaccination Camps are conducted regularly. 10. Health check-up camps are conducted on a regular basis. 11. Prof. Vijay Vichare, Faculty, Biotechnology Department, is a member of Swamyambhu Social Service Organisation, an organization that focuses on social issues such as education to deprived children etc. Our staff, Prof. Rizvi, Faculty, Economics Department., is associated with ‘Samannay Trust’, an organization that carries out various social activities. N.S.S. Carried out the following activities during the academic year 2008-09: 1. Mid-day Meal supervision in 25 government schools in Khala Taluka from 22nd to 31stAug. 2008. 2. Eye-Testing Camp arranged in our college campus on 9th and 10th September, 2008. 3. Tree- plantation camp on 27th September, 2008 in Janta High School in Mohpada area. (80 trees planted) 4. Cleanliness Campaign was conducted on 3rd October, 2008 at Kamothe area. 5. Physical Education given to 21 children, who were accompanied by their parents, at a construction site in Kamothe area, on 4th October, 2008. 6. Aids Awareness Campaign on 1st December, 2008. 7. Aids Rally on 2nd December, 2008. 8. Flag Hosting on Republic Day on 26th January, 2009. 9. Organized Remedial Teaching for wards of construction workers from 16th – 19th January, 2009 in 2 different construction sites at Kamothe. 10. Organized a Peaceful Rally on Mumbai Terror Attack on 16th Dec., 2008 from college campus to Khanda village. 28 11. Organized a Blood Donation Camp on 3rd February, 2009 in the college campus. This camp proved successful when it made a new record in the Raigad district collecting 152 blood bottles. 12. Anti- Drugs and Ill-Effects of Smoking Program held in Khanda village on 22nd January, 2009. 13. Organized Anti -Dowry Programme and Street Play in New Panvel. 14. Organized Residential Camp in Ritghar village from 1st Nov. 2008 to 10th Nov. 2008. 15. Participated in Healthy Baby Contest organized by Samanya Institution. (NGO) Role of College Magazine: Through our annual college magazine we have made an attempt to highlight and create more awareness on burning social issues of particular importance to the youth. The concept for the current issue of ‘Spectrum’ is ‘Cruelty on Animals’ Our College received the Prestigious Prof. M.V. Chandgadkar Trophy for the Best College Magazine for 2008-2009. 18. Number of teachers and officers newly recruited: Eighteen new teaching staff was recruited in the academic year 2008-09. 19. Teaching and Non-teaching staff ratio: 3:1 Recruitment of staff is as per UGC guidelines. Our management appoints adhoc teachers to reduce the burden on the teachers and encourage them to get actively involved in research work. To help the T.Y.I.T. /T.Y.C.S. students we appoint additional project guides during vacation. University exams are supervised only by teachers as per University rules. 20. Improvements in the library services: The learning resource centre continues to be an essential component of the institute with outstanding mission and vision. The combination of carefully selected print and non- print resources accessible via library OPAC and supported by exceptionally 29 responsive services provides PCACS community with library that is worth of this world class institution. Best practices followed by PCACS Learning Resource Centre to improve its quality are: 1. Compiling student’s attendance statistics and displaying the same disciplinewise on the notice board monthly. 2. Displaying news paper clipping on the notice board periodically. 3. Display of career/employment information. 4. Provision of internet facilities to different user groups. 5. Availability of suggestion box and timely response. 6. Displaying new arrivals and circulating a list of those to concerned faculty through E-mail. 7. Instituted Annual Best User Award for students and faculty to attract more and more numbers of users. 8. Conducting user-survey periodically by counseling 9. Introduced E-content service to bring to the notice of faculty members. 10. Students and faculty members can place their requirements and suggestions by contacting through library E-mail I.D. pcacs.lib@yahoo.com 21. Number of new books/ journals subscribed and their value: Total Library Collection Collection Added during 2008-2009 Total as on 31st Jan, 2009 Books 1894 12163 CD’s 58 514 Project Reports 181 652 Special Collection 32 32 News papers 6 6 89 89 Subscription journals to current 30 22. Number of courses for which student assessment of teacher is introduced and the action taken on student feedback: As a part of performance appraisal, students give an online feedback about the teachers at the end of each academic year. All students of each department are expected to do so for all the teachers concerned with their class. The identities of students are not disclosed. The feedback form has a well defined set of questions that help the students to evaluate the teaching capacity based on lecture understanding and define how far the teacher has succeeded in reaching out to the students. Feed back is conducted by staff not associated with the concerned department. These details are accessible to staff so as to help them judge their performance. Wherever required counseling is provided to staff in order to help them improve their professional capabilities. We have also introduced a feedback system through which we set the satisfaction level of our students relating to our various services including service of administrative/supporting staff. 23. Unit cost of education: The unit cost of education during the academic year 2008-09 was Rs. 7974. 24. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates: Admission forms are available on web site www.mes.ac.in. Entire admission process is computerized. Once a student is enrolled his / her entire information data is stored and used for receipts, identity cards and students list. This software has been developed by Software Development Department of our college. Examination schedules and results are updated on the college website. 31 25. Increase in the infrastructural facilities: Increase in infrastructure facility is an ongoing process at our campus. We have six storied building and being a growing institution; augmentation of infrastructural facilities is a never-ending process. Computers are updated by our hardware department. Biotechnology Instrumentation lab was upgraded with new instruments. We have extended our Biotechnology lab to accommodate practical work of M.Sc. students. Gymkhana facilities were upgraded with better sports kit. Library resources were augmented with newer editions and titles. 26. Technology up gradation: Additional upgraded computers have been installed for the staff with all other facilities. We have software programmes for monitoring student attendance, academic performance and their feedback. Smart cards are in use for attendance of teaching and non-teaching staff. Additional computers and laser printers have been provided for use of students. Internet and intranet services are provided. VSAT and LCD presentation facilities have been provided to improve teaching methods. 27. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students: Teachers and students are encouraged to use computers to improve their presentation skills. They are also encouraged to make use of internet facilities in order to update themselves. Internet facility is available free of cost. Teachers make use of these facilities to prepare question papers, mark sheets, attendance records and to make annual/term-end reports. 32 Students also make extensive use of the computers for making presentations, project work, reference work by internet surfing etc. Computer and Internet facility is available free of charge for students. Higher band width capacities were hired from the source ISP companies to provide uninterrupted internet services to teachers and students. 28. Financial aid to students: Government Scholarship/Freeship (2008 – 09) Mr. Virkar Navin S. F.Y.B.M.S. Rs. 17,030.00 Mr. More Sanket B. S.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Rs. 18,055.00 Ms. Chormale Priyanka J. S.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Rs. 18,055.00 Ms. Gore Varsha V. F.Y.B.Com. A/F Rs. 14,195.00 Mr. Rathod Vaibhav P. F.Y.B.Sc. Bio. Rs. 14,665.00 Mr. Jaybhaye Sachin U. F.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Rs. 23,050.00 Mr. Dhaygude Hemant F.Y.B.Com. A/F Rs. 14,195.00 Mr. Koli Siddharth S.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Rs. 18.055.00 Mr. Dhoke Sanket S.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Rs. 12,715.00 Mr. Akhadkar Rujuta F.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Rs. 23,050.00 Ms. Tandel Shraddha S.Y.B.M.S. Rs. 10,840.00 Ms. Zendekar Prachi T.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Rs. 14,715.00 Ms. Hadke Alpita M. F.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Rs. 23,050.00 Mr. Shelke Mandar T.Y.B.Com. A/F Rs. 6,500.00 Mr. Rakshe Pravin T.Y.B.Com. A/F Rs. 6,500.00 Ms. Deshineni Keerti S.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Rs. 6,000.00 Ms. Pillai Raji S.Y.B.Com. Rs. 5,655.00 Ms. Vagadurgi Rashmi T.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Rs. 9,000.00 Ms. Shah Payal Arun F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 4,760.00 Ms. Jetham Aafrin T.Y.B.Com. Rs. 6,330.00 Mr. Rothe Swapnil F.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Rs. 7,000.00 Academics Scholarship (2008 – 2009) 33 Ms. Gadagkar Apurva F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 4,760.00 Mr. Parange Prasad D. F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 4,760.00 ___________ Total Rs. 61.254.00 ========== Sports Scholarship Ms. Cleophas Fernandes T.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,355.00 Mr. Adhish Maity M.Com. I Rs. 2,195.00 Mr. Sachin Shinde T.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,355.00 Mr. Pawan Bhagat T.Y.B.Sc.C.S. Rs. 3,000.00 Mr. Amit Yadav M.Com. Rs. 3,195.00 Mr. Suhel Nair M.Com. Rs. 2,195.00 Mr. Bhushan Tube S.Y.B.M.S. Rs. 3,000.00 Mr. Baishali Biswas T.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,500.00 Ms. Gosai Priya T.Y.B.Com. Rs. 4,330.00 Ms. Pandeti Jansi T.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Rs. 9,715.00 Ms. Aruta Patil S.Y.B.M.S. Rs. 3,840.00 Ms. Neha Poojari S.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Rs. 4,000.00 Mr. Jadhav Milind S.Y.B.Com. Rs. 1,900.00 Mr. Jadhav Virendra S.Y.B.Com. Rs. 1,900.00 Mr. Siddique Kazim F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 2,000.00 Mr. Singh Jagjit F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 2,000.00 Mr. D’souza Nikhil F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,760.00 Mr. Anand Romit S.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,505.00 Mr. Nihal Chandran F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 2,000.00 Mr. Khan Javed S.Y.B.Com. Rs. 1,500.00 Mr. Navadkar Rohit F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,000.00 Mr. Satpathy Harish F.Y.B.Com. Rs. 3,000.00 __________ Total Rs. 70,245.00 34 Installment facility was given to students for payment of fees. University toppers, class toppers and subject toppers were given attractive prizes on the annual prize distribution day. For the financial benefit of students we also provide them with the option of ‘Earn and Learn’ scheme. List of Students working in our Campus Under “Earn and Learn” Scheme SR. NO NAME CLASS YEAR 1 Sathya Victoria .E. M.Sc. C.S. 2008-09 2 Varsha Chirame T.Y.B.Sc C .S. 2008-09 3 Pankaj Dekhane M.Sc. I.T. 2004-05 4 Pankaj Dekhane M.Sc. I.T. 2005-06 5 Arun Radhakrishnan M.Com. (part-1) 2008-09 6 Soumya A Menon M.Com. (part-1) 2008-09 7 Saneesh Anthony M.Com. (part-1) 2008-09 Book Bank facility helped the financially backward students by providing them text books on various subjects by collecting a meager deposit amount which was returned back to them while returning the books at the end of the year. This year 51 students have been benefited by this facility. 35 29. Activities and support from Alumni Association: Our alumni regularly visit the college to share their experiences and guide students on academic and non- academic matters. The alumni association conducts one meeting in each term with the members of the alumni association and meeting for the current term was held on 28th February, 2009. Meetings were organized in the academic year to extend an opportunity to the exstudents to interact with the present students to guide, motivate and encourage them in their endeavours. Contacts of ex-students are being used for placement of current students. Alumni’s were invited for a get-together where fun activities and snacks were arranged. Members of alumni association were invited for the annual function of the college. During college sports festival we organize events for the alumni’s. 30. Activities and support from the Parent -Teacher Association: We conducted regular parent- teacher meetings to keep them up updated about their wards performance. Details related to attendance, discipline, exam pattern, study tours, certificate courses etc were discussed. Wherever required students were counseled by the class teacher in presence of their guardian. All teachers and parent actively participated in the discussions. Suggestions from parents were implemented. Parents were given the mobile numbers of the concerned class teachers so that they can have regular and direct feedback about their children with relation to attendance and performance. 31. Health Services: We have a Health Committee in our college to propagate health awareness among students and staff. 36 Health Committee in association with the National Service Scheme committee organizes following activities during the year – Organized Aids Awareness Campaign and Rally on 1st and 2nd December, 2008. Organized Eye Check-up Camp in our college campus. Conducted Campaign on ‘Effect of Drugs and Smoking on Human Beings’ on 22nd January, 2009 in Khanda colony and nearby areas. 32. Performance in sports activities: Our college received the 7th rank in Mumbai University Sports. The details of the various games in which the college participated and won prizes is as follows: TOURNAMENTS WON AT INTER-COLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS ORGANIZED BY UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI EVENT UNIVERSITY TITLE Handball (Men) First Place Handball (Women) First Place Ball Badminton (Men) First Place Ball Badminton (Women) First Place Football Quarter Finalist Cricket Pre-Quarter Finalist Volleyball (Men) Quarter Finalist Volleyball (Women) Fourth Place Wrestling Silver Medal Basketball (Men) Quarter finalist Softball (Women) Fourth Place 37 STUDENTS SELECTED FOR ALL INDIA INTER-UNIVERSITY/NATIONAL EVENTS Event and Student Selection level Competition Handball All India Inter- (Men) Nine students Mumbai University University Team Men’s Handball Championship Handball All India Inter- (Women) Nine students Mumbai University University and Coach Team Women’s Handball Championship Ballbadminton (Men) Mumbai University All India Inter- Saneesh T Team University Antony Men’s (Captain) Ballbadminton Wasim Shaikh, Championship Harish Satpathy, Asheesh Jaiswal Ballbadminton (Women) Mumbai University All India Inter- Aparna Patil Team University Girls (Captain) Ball Badminton Saumya Championship 38 Menon, Nivedita Jalui, Baishali Biswas and Sonal Joshi Junior Girls National Ball Aparna Patil Maharashtra Team Badminton Championship Football Shailesh Mumbai University All India Inter- Jadhav, Team University Cleophas Football Fernandas, Championship Prashant Kamble Junior National Nikhil D’Souza Maharashtra Team Football Championship Sonal Joshi Senior Women Aparna Patil National Saneesh T Senior Men National 39 Ball Badminton SPORTS CAMP ORGANIZED DURING ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009 2008-09 Residential Camp for Handball Boys Team for 22 days. Non-residential Camp for Handball Girls Team for 22 days. Residential Camp for Volleyball Boys Team for 13 days. Residential Camp for Ball Badminton Boys Team for 26 days. Non-residential Camp for Ball Badminton Girls Team for 26 days. Non-residential Camp for University of Mumbai Ball Badminton Girls Team for 4 days. INTER-COLLEGIATE SPORTS EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE COLLEGE IN THE CAMPUS 2008-09 Inter-Collegiate Handball Championship for Men Inter-Collegiate Handball Championship for Women Inter-Collegiate Ball Badminton Championship for Men Inter-Collegiate Ball Badminton Championship for Women 40 PARTICIPATION IN STATE-LEVEL TOURNAMENTS Event Result 31st Junior Boys Maharashtra State Handball Championship Winner 37th Senior Men Maharashtra State Handball Championship Semi-Finalist 54th Junior Boys Maharashtra State Ball Badminton Championship Runner- up 54th Senior Men Maharashtra State Ball Badminton Championship Bronze Medal 54th Senior Women Maharashtra State Ball Badminton Championship Gold Medal PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL LEVEL TOURNAMENTS Event and Student SELECTION Competition LEVEL Handball (Men) All India InterNine students Mumbai University Men’s University Handball Team Championship Handball (Women) All India InterNine students Mumbai University Womens’ University Handball 41 Team Championship Ballbadminton (Men) Saneesh Antony (Captain) All India Inter- Wasim Shaikh, Mumbai University Men’s Ball Harish Satpathy, University Badminton Asheesh Jaiswal Team Championship Ballbadminton (Women) Aparna Patil (Captain) Saumya Menon, All India Inter- Nivedita Jalui, Mumbai University Girls Ball Baishali Biswas and University Badminton Sonal Joshi Team Championship Aparna Patil Maharashtra Junior Girls National Team Ball Badminton Championship Football Shailesh Jadhav Mumbai All India Inter- Cleophas Fernandas University University Football Prashant Kamble Team Championship Junior National Nikhil D’Souza Maharashtra Football Team Championship Participating students get concessions in the attendance and we conduct extra tests for them. 42 Kits have been provided free of cost to all students who have participated in sports. And many availed of fee concessions upto 100 percent. All students participating in any sports events are given free transport allowance. For university level winners 10 extra marks are added to their total marks at the final examination. Additional examinations were conducted for those students who could not appear for their regular examination due to tournaments which coincided with the same dates. Our college organizes annual residential sports camp to train and motivate our students to participate in inter-collegiate as well as intra-collegiate sports tournaments. We also host tournaments at all levels in our college campus. We have an annual event “Pillais Sports Festival” in which other colleges are also invited. 33. Students achievements and awards: ACADEMICS Our student Mr. Hardikar Shrirang stood twelth in 2007-2008 T.Y.B.Com. Examination. We achieved the following rate of success in the academic year 2007-2008 43 AVERAGE INSTITUTIONAL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN RELATION TO THE UNIVERSITY AVERAGE Course 2008-2009 Part/ Semester Pass% pass % 73.27 58.26 V- Sem. 85.96 89.40 VI-Sem. 94.54 94.92 _ 95.83 64.71 _ 94.73 88.39 V- Sem. 47.66 60.00 VI-Sem. 66.35 60.59 V- Sem. 95.04 89.95 VI-Sem. 87.85 83.95 Part I 25.71 43.27 M.Com. Part II 90.00 83.29 M.Sc. Part I 80.00 66.30 I.T. Part II 66.66 88.42 T.Y. B.Com. _ University B.Com. A/F B.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. I.T. B.M.S. MAGAZINE Our college magazine received the Prestigious Prof. M.V. Chandgadkar Trophy for the Best College Magazine for 2008-2009. The concept for the current issue of ‘Spectrum’ is ‘Cruelty on Animals’ 44 PLACEMENT Following are the details of placement activities taken place during 2008-09 YEAR CLASS NUMBER OF STUDENTS COMPANY SELECTED 2008-2009 T.Y.B.Sc.I.T./C.S. 2 Wipro Infotech T.Y.B.Sc.I.T./C.S. 6 Wipro BPO Ltd. T.Y.B.Sc.I.T./C.S. 9 PatniComputers CULTURALS Our students participated and won at the following events: 1. 41st Inter-Collegiate Mumbai University Festival 2008 ( Zonals) i. FIRST PRIZE Western Instrumental Mr. George Plachira ii. SECOND PRIZE On the Spot Painting Mr. Prakash Bhaska 2. Wilson College Inter-Collegiate Fest i. SECOND PRIZE Quiz 3. Swami Vivekananda College Inter-Collegiate Fest FIRST PRIZE Case Study Competition 45 4. Ruia College Inter-Collegiate Fest THIRD PRIZE Art Attack 5. D.Y. Patil College Inter-Collegiate Fest FIRST PRIZE Traditional Group Dance SECOND PRIZE Fashion Show Best Female 6. Royal College Inter-Collegiate Fest SECOND PRIZE Science Exhibition 7. Jhunjhunwala College Inter-Collegiate Fest SECOND PRIZE Quiz 8. Khalsa College Inter-Collegiate Fest FIRST PRIZE Quiz CONSOLATION PRIZE Project Exhibition 9. K.C. College Inter-Collegiate Fest FIRST PRIZE Let Us C Camp Mr. Pritam Mumnde Mr. Vinay Patil 46 10. C..K.T. College Inter-Collegiate Competition FIRST PRIZE Quiz FIRST PRIZE Debate SPORTS Our college received the 7th rank in Mumbai University Sports. 34. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Unit: The Counseling Centre has a panel of doctors, specialists and a trained counselor who meets the students and answers their queries. The centre organizes lectures, demonstrations and practice sessions on yoga and personality development. List of Student’s counseled by counseling Unit: 2008-2009 Mr. Preetham Patil, S.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Ms. Shraddha Shinde, S.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Ms. Manjeri Moreshwar S.Y. Biotechnology Mr. Wardekar Suhrud T.Y.B.Sc. I.T. Mr. Ronak Hariharan, T.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology 47 List of Students who were underwent Career Counseling conducted by the Placement Cell Academic year 2008-09 Sr no Name of Students Class 1 Ms. Preetham Patil S.Y.B.Sc.(I.T.)B 2 Ms. Shraddha Shinde S.Y.B.Sc.(I.T.) C 3 Ms. Manjari Moreshwar S.Y.(Biotech.) 4 Mr. Harshal Ladhe F.Y.B.Sc.(C.S.) 5 Mr. Ronak Hariharan T.Y.B.Sc.(Biotech.) 6 Mr. Kastur F.Y.B.Sc.(C.S.) 35. Placement services provided to students: NAME OF THE NO. OF COMPANY STUDENTS WIPRO INFOTECH NAME OF STUDENTS Deepashree Mhatre (T.Y.B.Sc. C.S.) 2 Snehal Phadmis (T.Y.B.Sc. C.S.) Varsha M Kumar (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) Snija Sathish Kumar (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) Alex Justin (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) WIPRO 8 Ajinkya Gavi (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) Madhuja Jana (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) Sangeetha Venkatraman (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) 48 Shyama B Nair (T.Y.B.Com.) Malika Fernandes (T.Y.B.Com.) Reema Panhalkar (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) Vidya Vilas Garud (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) Ankita Mohan (T.Y.B.Sc. IT) Kathakali Dutta (T.Y.B.Sc. I.T.) PATANI COMPUTER Shyama Balakrishanan (T.Y.B.Sc. C.S.) 9 Sangeetha Venkatraman (T.Y.B.Sc. SYSTEM C.S.) Namita Patil (T.Y.B.Sc. C.S.) Sybilb Ferandes (T.Y.B.Sc. C.S.) Prachi Zendekar (T.Y.B.Sc. C.S.) The following companies also sent their requirements to college and students were informed about it and they contacted the company directly. 1) Starcom 2) S2Infotech 3) IGATE 4) Unitech group of companies 5) Monarch 6) TMIFirst 7) ICICI prudential 8) Enlink Infotech Pvt.Ltd 9) MaxVal 49 10) Effort B.P.O. Ltd. 11) Amdocs 12) Kilitch Drugs Ltd. 13) Simran Motors The Cell regularly conducts workshops on soft skills and company-specific tests and training programmes for successful selection of all eligible students. 36. Development program for non-teaching staff: We encourage our non-teaching staff to take up further education and the management is willing to support them financially. Our I.T. Department helps interested non-teaching staff to update their computer knowledge. Non teaching staff and grade IV employees can take loan at lower interest rate from the society. Whenever there are out station industrial visits, we encourage some of our grade IV employees to join in and their tickets and stay are sponsored. A lecture on stress management by Yoga Prabha Bharti Seva Sansthan was organized for the staff on October 11, 2008. College Gymkhana committee arranged Carom, Table Tennis , Cricket Tournaments for the non-teaching staff members. For the benefit of our non-teaching staff we procured books for the library that gives knowledge on literature, communication skills and general awareness. 37. Grievance cell and healthy practices of the organisation GRIEVANCE CELL This Cell has been set up for prompt redressal of students’ grievances. The cell works under a Professor-in-charge. It has representation from students and staff. 50 Meetings were conducted and the grievances received were sorted out at the earliest. Any suggestion received from the suggestion box located outside the VicePrincipal’s office was considered. An email id (abida1983@rediffmail.com) is provided in the website in order to get in touch with the professor in charge. HEALTHY PRACTICES We have constituted awards for the ‘Best Teacher’ and “Best library User” to encourage staff to carry on with the good work. Management supports teachers who wish to pursue advanced studies in terms of financial aid and time flexibility. Necessary books are also ordered in the library on receipt of requisition from the teacher concerned. We encourage teachers to participate in workshops, seminars at state / national level. The registration fees and traveling expenses are reimbursed by the college and they are given duty leave for the same. Teachers are encouraged to attend faculty development programmes such as the orientation and refresher courses. Our college Staff Colloquim organizes lectures for the benefit of teaching and nonteaching staff. Non teaching staff and grade IV employees can take loan at lower interest rate from the society. Free computer education is given to non- teaching staff. Whenever there are out station industrial visits, we encourage some of our grade IV employees to join in and their tickets and stay are sponsored. Term end lunch and annual picnics and christmas celebrations for staff are arranged by the college. We have framed the “Best Student Award” to encourage students to actively participate and excel in both academic as well as extra-curricular avenues. 51 To promote the reading habits among the students, Library has started giving award For international development of the institution various international workshops and for “Best Library User Award” from each stream. training programmes like the International Advanced Training Programme in Management are organized through our partnership with St. Mary’s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A., which gives international exposure to our students. The PCACS LRC has formed library committee to formulate policies and guidelines for the smooth functioning of Library activities. It also involves student representatives. The Counseling Centre has a trained counselor who meets the students and answers their queries. Along with other facilities we bear hospital expenses for students who meet with contingencies. Availability of suggestion box and timely response. News Letter: We publish bi-monthly newsletter as communication medium between students and the college. Wallpaper: Our Management Association encourages students to prepare and display wall papers. Thought for the Day: We publish an important message through this every day. 38. Linkages developed with National and International academic research bodies. The International Advanced Training Programme in Management, through our partnership with St. Mary’s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A., which gives international exposure to our students.Students are exposed to a wide variety of business practices prevailing in America. Interactive sessions with the regular American business school students and faculty drawn from a wide range of background and business interests are held. Certificate of training from the St. Mary's College of California are given to participants. 52 We receive grant from the following the Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India for our research projects: Project A high-tension corona controlled ozone generator for environment protection. Agency Department of Science and Technology(DST) Amount (in Rs.) 3.5 million Nanotechnology: Drug delivery system Department of Science Use of ferrofluids in biomedical and Technology(DST) 2 million research 39. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add: Our student Mr. Hardikar Shrirang stood twelth in 2007-2008 T.Y.B.Com. Examination. Our college received the seventh rank in Mumbai University Sports. We received the Prof. Chandgadkar Trophy for the Best College Magazine in the inter-collegiate magazine competition organized by Podar College. Our concern for the physically challenged motivated us to host a painting exhibition in our college campus which was a huge success and we wish to continue such activities in the future. We introduced the system of student mentoring. 53 Part C: Details of the plans of the institution for the academic year 2009– 2010: 1. To begin lectures on the first working day i.e. 08.06.2009 2. To ensure 100% utilization of lecture timings. 3. To prepare and publish yearly academic calendar before the beginning of the Academic year. 4. To improve the facilities to students in terms of academics, sports and co-curricular activities. 5. Encourage teachers to make use of modern teaching methods like audio-visual screening, role plays, simulation, field visits and surveys. 6. To make the subjects more interesting by conducting mock interviews, visits, dramas, assignments, presentations, projects amongst others. 7. To provide extra coaching for subjects which are difficult by conducting sessions other than prescribed by the university. 8. To keep the guardians updated about their wards performance and suggest ways to improve the same. 9. To appoint guardian teachers for the weak students. 10. To help meritorious students achieve rank at the university exams, ‘Advance Learners Programme’ to be stressed on. 11. To identify weak students and encourage mentoring by management, corporate guests, teachers and students. 12. To identify talented students and encourage students to participate in competitions at different levels. 13. To recognize student grievances and promptly redress them. 14. To provide infrastructure comparable to international standards. 15. To improve accessibility of carefully selected print and non-print resources via library OPAC and other exceptionally responsive services. 16. To encourage teachers to participate in workshops, seminars at state, national and international level. 54 17. To encourage our staff to register for research and provide facilities for the same. 18. To continue with the Centralized Assessment and Centralized Question Paper Setting Programme for effective functioning of the Examination Cell. 19. To arrange special programmes for non-teaching staff. 20. To continue with our social endeavours to strengthen our initiatives for social development. 21. To voice our opinions on various issues concerning the society and spread out social awareness through our College Magazine. 22. To conduct greater number of seminars and workshops of National and International importance at our campus. 23. To encourage cross cultural learning through our international exchange programme. 24. To organize visits for the students to various research centres for advanced knowledge in the field of biotechnology. 25. Strengthening the institution-industry linkages. 26. To improve schemes for the financially backward students. 27. To care for the environment by creating more awareness. _______________________ ________________________ DR. DAPHNE PILLAI MS. AARTI SUKHEJA (Principal) (Co-ordinator) 55 ANNEXURES 56 ANNEXURE NO: 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 2009 – 2010 FIRST TERM / SEMESTER DATE DAY ACTIVITY 08.6.2009 Monday College re-opens after summer vacation. Lectures begin for T.Y./ S.Y.B.Com, B.Com Acc/Fin III/V Sem, B.M.S. III/V Sem, T.Y.C.S., S.Y.C.S., I.T III/V Sem 11.6.2009 Thursday Staff Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 15.6.2009 Monday Lectures begin for M.Com – II and M.Sc. IT 16.6.2009 Tuesday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 20.6.2009 Saturday Submission of Teaching plan for I term 01.7.2009 Wednesday FRESHERS’ DAY – Welcoming the First year students of B.Com, B.Sc. C.S., B.Sc. I.T.I-Sem, B.M.S. I-Sem, B.Com Acc/Fin I-Sem (Time – 11:30 a.m.) 02.7.2009 Thursday Lectures begin for F.Y.B.Com., F.Y.C.S., F.Y.I.T. I-Sem, F.Y.B.M.S.I-Sem, F.Y.B.Com Acc/Fin. I- Sem, 11.7.2009 Saturday World Population Day – First Staff Colloquium (Time – 10:30 a.m.) 20.7.2009 Monday Constitution of Student’s Council 25.7.2009 Saturday Students Council Inauguration – Lighting of the Lamp and oath taking by the General Secretary of the Students with talent contest. 25.7.2009 Saturday “RIBBON DAY” 28.7.2009 Tuesday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 31.7.2009 Friday Question paper submission for I Insem exams for T.Y.C.S., 57 S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T V-Sem, III-Sem, and I-Sem. students 03.8.2009 Monday “DENIM DAY” 10.8.2009 Monday I Insem exams for T.Y.C.S.,S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T.V-Sem, IIISem, I-Sem students 13.8.2009 Thursday “HEAD GEARS DAY” 15.8.2009 Saturday Non Instructional Day on account of Independence Day. Independence Day Celebrations – Flag Hoisting 18.8.2009 Tuesday 19.8.2009 Wednesday 24.8.2009 Monday “CHECKS and DOTS DAY” Declaration of results of I Insem exam of C.S./ I.T. students Question Paper submission for I Insem examinations for B.M.S.V-Sem, III-Sem and I-Sem, B.Com.Acc/Fin V-Sem, IIISem, I-Sem students and II Insem exams for T.Y.C.S.,S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T.V-Sem, III-Sem, I-Sem students 25.8.2009 Tuesday 02.9.2009 Wednesday 05.9.2009 Saturday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) Holiday on account of Onam Non-Instructional Day on account of Teachers’ Day Celebrations and Staff Lunch 07.9.2009 – Monday – Distribution and Collection of ATKT forms F.Y.B.Com, 10.9.2009 Thursday S.Y.B.Com, S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., F.Y.I.T. I and II-Sem, S.Y.I.T. III and IV-Sem 07.9.2009 Monday I Insem examinations for B.M.S.V-Sem, III-Sem and I-Sem, B.Com. Acc/Fin V-Sem, III-Sem, I-Sem students and II Insem exams for T.Y.C.S.,S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T.V-Sem, III-Sem, ISem students begin 08.9.2009 Tuesday Departmental Meeting (Time: 12:15 p.m.) 10.9.2009 Thursday Sending letters to guardian of those students whose attendance was not satisfactory 58 12.9.2009 Saturday “TRADITIONAL DAY and ROSE DAY” 14.9.2009 Monday M.Sc. I.T. Guest Lecture 15.9.2009 Tuesday Interview with the guardian of those students whose attendance was not satisfactory 19.9.2009 Saturday Question paper submission for I Term/Semester End Exams for S.Y.B.Com, F.Y.B.Com, F.Y.C.S., S.Y.C.S., B.M.S. III-Sem and I-Sem, B.Com Acc/Fin III-Sem and I-Sem, I.T. III-Sem and I-Sem. and for T.Y.B.Com, T.Y.C.S., First Terminal Exam 22.9.2009 Tuesday 23.9.2009 Wednesday Hall Ticket Issue Completion of portion of I term/Semester End Exams for S.Y.B.Com, F.Y.B.Com, S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., B.M.S. III-Sem and I-Sem, B.Com Acc/Fin III-Sem and I-Sem, I.T. III-Sem and I-Sem. 24.9.2009– Thursday – 28.09.2009 Monday 29.09.2009 - Tuesday – I Term/Semester End Exams commences for S.Y.B.Com, 07.10.2009 Wednesday F.Y.B.Com, F.Y.C.S., S.Y.C.S., B.M.S. III-Sem and I-Sem, Preparatory Holidays B.Com Acc/Fin III-Sem and I-Sem, I.T. III-Sem and I-Sem. and First Terminal Exam for T.Y.B.Com, T.Y.C.S. begins 08.10.2009 Thursday CAP – Centralized Assessment Programme 08.10.2009 Thursday Commencement of ATKT Exams F.Y.B.Com, S.Y.B.Com, S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S.,I.T. II and IV-Sems BMS, B.Com AandF, B.Sc. Bio-Tech 14.10.2009 Wednesday 15.10.2009 Thursday Submission of marklist of I Term/Semester End Examinations Submission of question papers for II Terminal exams for T.Y.B.Com., T.Y.C.S. and ATKT exams for I.T. and III Sem 59 15.10.2009 Thursday 16.10.2009 Friday Staff Meeting Declaration of result of I Term/Semester End Exams for S.Y.B.Com, F.Y.B.Com, F.Y.C.S., S.Y.C.S., B.M.S. III-Sem and I-Sem, B.Com Acc/Fin III-Sem and I-Sem, I.T. III-Sem and I-Sem. and First Terminal Exam for T.Y.B.Com, T.Y.C.S. 16.10.2009 Friday 17.10.2009 - Saturday – 8.11.2009 Sunday 21.10.2009 Wednesday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) DIWALI VACATIONS Sending letters to guardian of those students whose performance was not satisfactory. 28.10.2009 05.11.2009 Wednesday – Interview with guardian of those students whose performance Thursday were not satisfactory HAPPY DIWALI SECOND TERM/SEMESTER 09.11.2009 Monday Lectures begin for II term after Diwali Vacations 14.11.2009 Saturday Staff Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 16.11.2009 Monday Second Terminal Exams for T.Y.B.Com., T.Y.C.S. and ATKT exams for I.T. I and III Sem, B.M.S. I and III Sem, B.Com Acc/Fin I and III Sem. Begins 16.11.2009 Monday Commencement of ATKT exams for I.T. I and III Sems 23.11.2009 - Monday – 6.11.2009 Thursday “FOUR COLOUR DAYS” 23.11.2009 Monday “BLUE DAY” 24.11.2009 Tuesday “GREEN DAY” 60 “RED DAY” 25.11.2009 Wednesday 26.11.2009 Thursday “ YELLOW DAY” 28.11.2009 Saturday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 28.11.2009 Saturday Declaration of ATKT exam results of .I.T. I ,and III Sem and B.M.S. I and III Sem. B.Com Acc/Fin I and III Sem 01.12.2009 - Tuesday – 7.12.2009 Monday students 15.12.2009 - Monday - Distribution and Collection of ATKT forms for B.M.S. I and III 9.12.2009 Saturday Sem, B.Com. Acc./Fin. I and III Sem, I.T. I and III Sem 19.12.2009 Saturday “MISMATCH DAY” or “TRICOLOUR DAY” 21.12.2009 - Monday - “SPORTS DAY” 3.12.2009 Wednesday Heats (Monday and Tuesday) and Finals (Wednesday) 23.12.2009 Wednesday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 25.12.2009 - Friday - 1.01.2010 Friday Industrial visit for C.S./I.T. and B.M.S./B.Com. Acc./Fin. CHRISTMAS VACATION MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR 02.01.2010 Saturday College re-opens after Christmas Vacations 04.01.2010 Monday Question paper submission for I Insem exams for S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T. II and IV Sem. students. 61 07.01.2010 Thursday “TATTOO DAY” 11.01.2010 Monday Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Com. 11.01.2010 Monday I Insem exams for S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T. II and IV Sem. students. 23.01.2010 Saturday Declaration of results of I Insem exams for S.Y.C.S., F.Y.C.S., I.T. II and IV Sem. students 23.01.2010 Saturday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 25.01.2010 Monday “SAREE –TIE and CHOCOLATE DAY” 26.01.2010 Tuesday Non-Instructional Day on account of Republic day celebrations – Flag Hoisting 28.01.2010 Thursday Guidance Lecture for T.Y.C.S. 28.01.2010 Thursday Question paper submission for I Preliminary Exams for T.Y.B.Com./T.Y.C.S. students “BLACK and WHITE DAY” 29.01.2010 Friday 30.01.2010 Saturday Portion completion for T.Y.B.Com./ T.Y.C.S. 01.02.2010 Monday Submission of ATKT marklist for I.T. I and III Sem 03.02.2010 Wednesday Declaration of ATKT exams for I.T. I and III Sem 08.02.2010 Monday Question paper submission for I Insem exams for B.M.S./B.Com. Acc./Fin. Students and I Insem exams for C.S./I.T. students and II Preliminary exams for T.Y.B.Com./T.Y.C.S. students 08.02.2010 Monday RAINBOW WEEK 08.02.2010 Monday “VIOLET DAY” 09.02.2010 Tuesday “INDIGO DAY” 10.02.2010 Wednesday “BLUE DAY” 62 “GREEN DAY” 11.02.2010 Thursday 12.02.2010 Friday I Preliminary Exams for T.Y.B.Com./T.Y.C.S. students Friday “YELLOW DAY” 13.02.2010 Saturday “ORANGE DAY” 15.02.2010 Monday “RED DAY” 15.02.2010 Monday I Insem exams for B.M.S./B.Com. Acc./Fin. Students and II 12.02.2010 Insem exams for C.S./I.T. students begin 19.02.2010 - Friday - 20.02.2010 Saturday 20.02.2010 Saturday PILLAI’S YOUTH FESTIVAL Submission of marklist of I Preliminary Exams for T.Y.B.Com., T.Y.C.S. and answer sheet distribution. 20.02.2010 Saturday Question paper submission for II Term/Semester end exams and I Preliminary exams for B.M.S. VI Sem 25.02.2010 Thursday Declaration of result of I Preliminary Exam for T.Y.B.Com., T.Y.C.S. and answer sheet distribution 26.02.2010 Friday 02.03.2010 Tuesday “KURTA DAY” Portion completion for II term/Semester end exams 03.03.2010 - Wednesday – 07.03.2010 Sunday Preparatory Holidays 05.03.2010 Friday Departmental Meeting (Time - 12:15 p.m.) 06..03.2010 Saturday Second Staff Colloquium 08.03.2010 Monday II Term/Semester End and I Preliminary exams for B.M.S. – VI Sem commences 16.03.2010 - Tuesday – 23.03.2010 Tuesday CAP – Central Assessment Programme 63 24.03.2010 Wednesday Submission of marklist of II Term/Semester End and I Preliminary exams for B.M.S. –VI Sem 25.03.2010 Thursday Question paper submission for II Preliminary exam for B.M.S. VI Sem 30.03.2010 Tuesday Declaration of result of II Term/Semester End and I Preliminary exams for B.M.S. –VI Sem 30.3.2010 Tuesday Departmental Meeting (Time – 12:15 p.m.) 01.4.2010 Thursday II Preliminary Exam for B.M.S. and B.Com. Acc./Fin. VI Sem commences. 06.4.2010 Tuesday 07.4.2010 Wednesday Women’s Day Celebration by Women’s Cell Commencement of ATKT Exams for I, II, III and IV Sem I.T. students 09.4.2010 Friday Project Work for B.M.S. V-Sem, T.Y.C.S., I.T. V-Sem begins 13.4.2010 Tuesday Declaration of results for II Preliminary Exam for B.M.S. and B.Com. Acc./Fin. VI Sem. 15.4.2010 16.4.2010 Thursday Friday Departmental Meeting (Time: 12:15 p.m.) Admission for next academic year 28.4.2010 Wednesday Staff Meeting and Lunch 01.5.2010 Saturday Summer Vacation 14.6.2010 Monday College re-opens after summer vacation for the academic year 2010 – 2011 64 ANNEXURE NO: 2 Associations formed for Students and Staff Support Academic Calender Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram 1) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader(Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu Alumni Association 3) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma 4) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar 1) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu(Co-Ordinator) Attendance 2) Prof. Ms. Sathya Victoria 3) Class Teachers 1) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram (Prof. In-charge) Backward Cell 2) Prof. Mrs. Soly Zachariah 1) Prof. Mrs.Smitha Jayaram (Prof. In-charge) Book Bank 2) Prof. Mrs. Sudha Ramesh 3) Prof. Mrs. Soly Zachariah 1) Prof. Mrs. Mahek Chhabria(Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Sudha Ramesh Counseling 3) Prof. Mrs. Kumudini Das 4) Prof. Mrs. Deepti Pillai 1) Prof Mrs. Sudha Ramesh (Prof. In- Charge) Canteen Committee 2) Prof. Mrs. Soly Zachariah 3) Kalyan (B.Sc. C.S Student) 65 1) Prof. Ms. Meenakshi Shrivastava (Prof. In-Charge) Class Test(Bio-Tech) 2) Prof. Mrs. Annie Gupta 3) Prof. Ms. Karthika Unnithan 1) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma(Prof. In-charge) Computer Association 2) Prof. Mrs. Mamta Nair 3) Prof. Mrs. Anju Somani 1) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma(Prof.In- Charge) 2) Prof. Ms. Ragita Nair Dance and Music 3) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram 4) Prof. Ms. Deepa Pillai 1) Prof. Mr. A. N. Kutty 2) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma 3) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram Discipline/Identity Card 4) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader 5) Prof. Ms. Meenakshi Shrivastava 6) Prof. Mr. Abhijeet Salvi(Inside Lab) 1) Prof. Ms. Aarti Sukheja (Prof. In- Charge) Economic Association 2) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu 3) Prof. Mr. Shabab Rizvi 1) Prof. Mrs. Mamata Nair (Prof. In- Charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Abida Hawaldar Employment Cell 3) Prof. Mrs. Dhanya Vinish 4) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram 66 5) Prof. Ms. Kavita Baddi 1) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram(Prof. In- Charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma 3) Prof. Mrs. Sudha Ramesh Examination+Insemester 4) Prof. Mrs. Soly Zachariah 5) Prof. Ms. Kavita Baddi 6) Prof. Ms. Meenakshi Shrivastava 1) Prof. Mr. Pratik Exhibition 2) Prof. Mr. Vijay V. 3) Prof. Mr. Binoj Kutty External Moderator Cell 1) Prof. Mrs . Seema Somani (Prof. In-charge) 1) Prof. Mrs. Ragita Nair ( Prof. In- charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu Feed Back 3) Prof. Dr. Rashmi Padhye 4) Prof. Mr. Abhijeet Salvi 1) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram(Prof. In-charge) Free Ship 2) Prof. Mrs. Soly Zachariah 1) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar (Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani Grievance Cell 3) Prof. Mrs. Annie Gupta 4) Prof. Mrs. Kiran Sable 1) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader (Acc./Fin.) Industrial Visit 2) Prof. Mrs. Prerna Sharma (B.M.S) 3) Prof. Mrs. Mamta Nair(I.T/C.S,M.Sc. I.T) 67 4) Prof. Meenakshi Shrivastava(B.Sc) 5) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar(A and F) 6) Prof. Rashmi Padhye (M.Sc) 1) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma (Prof. In-charge) Intensive Coaching + 2) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu (B.Com) Advance Learners 3) Prof. Meenakshi Shrivastava (Bio-Tech) 4) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar (A and F) 1) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader (Prof. In-charge) Health Club 2) Prof. Mr. Abhijeet Salvi 3) Prof. Mr. Shabab Rizvi 1) Prof. Dr. Rashmi Padhye (Lab-I) Lab In-Charge (Bio-Tech) 2) Prof. Mr. Binoj kutty (Lab- II) 3) Prof. Mr. Pratik (Lab - III) 1) Mr. Sanjay (Co-Ordinator) 2) Prof. Mrs. Shubhada Talegaon 3) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani Library 4) Prof. Ms. Karthika Unnithan 5) Prof. Mrs. Prerna Sharma 6) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar 7) Student Representative (To be named by committee) 1) Prof. Mrs. Shefali Chitre (Prof. In-charge) Literary Assiciation 2) Prof. Mrs. Mahek Chhabria 3) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader Local Management 1) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma 68 Committee 2) Prof. Ms. Aarti Sukheja 3) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader 1) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani Management Association 2) Prof. Mrs. Mmahek Chhabria 3) Prof. Mrs. Kavita Baddi 1) Prof. Ms. Aarti Sukheja (Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs Shefali Chitre Magazine 3) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu (Hindi) 4) Prof. Ms. Meenakshi Shrivastava (Bio-Tech.) 5) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader (Marathi) 1) Prof. Mrs. Sudha Ramesh (Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Soly Zachariah Mathematics Association 3) Prof. Mrs. Kumudini Das 4) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram 1) Prof. Ms. Aarti Sukheja (Prof. In -charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Monali Ray 3) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar 4) Prof. Mrs. Shefali Chitre NAAC IQAC 5) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma 6) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram 7) Prof. Mrs. Nandini Devi 8) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader 9) Prof. Mr. Shabab Rizvi NAAC Advisory Committee 1) Dr. Daphne Pillai (Principal) 69 2) Prof. Mr. A.N.Kutty (Vice Principal) 3) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu 4) Mr. Sunil Nair 5) Mr. P.M. Bhaskaran 1) Prof. Mrs. Kiran Sable Nature Club 2) Prof. Mrs. Kavita Baddi 3) Prof. Mrs. Shefali Chitre 1) Prof. Mrs. Shefali Chitre News Bulletin 2) Prof. Mrs. Apeksha Bhoir 1) Prof. Mr. Shabab Rizvi (Prof. in-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Mmahek Chhabria N.S.S 3) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar 4) Prof. Mrs. Apeksha Bhoir 1) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram (Prof. In-charge) Result Preparation Committee 2) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharama 3) Prof. Mrs. Shrividhya T. 1) Prof. Ms. Aarti Sukheja (Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani Seminar 3) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu 4) Prof. Mr. Binoj Kutty Staff Secretary Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar 1) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani Staff Colloquium 2) Prof. Mrs. Mmahek Chhabria Student’s Council 1) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani(Prof. In-Charge) 70 2) Prof. Ms. Bhavna Parab 3) Prof. Ms. Karthika Unnithan 4) Prof. Mrs. Anju Somani 5) Prof. Mrs. Mmahek Chhabria 6) Prof. Mrs. Ekta Sharma 1) Prof. Mrs. Deepika Sharma (C.S./I.T.) 2) Prof. Mrs. Prerna Sharma Teaching Plan 3) Prof. Ms. Abida Hawaldar(A./F.) 4) Prof. Mrs. Meenakshi Shrivastava (Bio-Tech.) 1) Prof. Mrs. Smitha Jayaram(Prof. In-charge) 2) Prof. Mrs. Rinkoo Shantnu Time Table 3) Prof. Mrs. Ragita Nair 4) Prof. Mrs. Monali Ray 5) Prof. Mrs. Dhanya Vinish Unfair Means Enquiry 1) Prof. Mrs. Monali Ray Committee 2) Prof. Mrs. Deepa Pillai 1) Mr. Ramesh U.G.C Grant 2) Prof. Mr. Gajanan Wader Wall Paper/Thought for the 1) Prof. Mrs. Seema Somani(Prof. In-charge) day 2) Prof. Mrs. Mmahek Chhabria Website Prof. Mrs. Mamta Nair 1) Prof. Mrs. Monali Ray (Prof. In-charge) Women’s Cell 2) Prof. Mrs. Kavita Baddi 3) Prof. Mrs. Mmahek Chhabria 71 ANNEXURE NO: 3 72 ANNEXURE NO: 4 GUARDIAN TEACHERS Name Of Students Class Guidance Teachers Modak Prajakta Shreeram T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr. Pratik Powale Tanawade Deep Viswanath T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr. Pratik Powale T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Ms.Karthika Unnithan T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Ms.Karthika Unnithan T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr.Binoj Kutty Pote Mayur Sanjay T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr.Binoj Kutty Kandpal Atul Kewalanand T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr.Prashobh Kanderry Jogi Gaurav Vijay T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr.Prashobh Kanderry Gadkari Sarvesh Mukund T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Mr.Vijay Vichare Chauhan Jyoti Triloknath T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Ms.Vaibhavi Bhawat Bhoboo Kaustubh Rajendra T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Ms.Vaibhavi Bagwat T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology Ms.Meenakshi Srivastava Paradkar Chandan S.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Mrs.Solly Zachariah Raza Arbabe.P. S.Y.B.Com. A./F. Mrs Mmehek Chhabria Dagade Ravindra T.Y.B.Sc. C.S. Ms.Ragita Nair Dongre Harshada S.Y.B.M.S. Mrs Prerna Sharma Jana Madhuja S.Y.B.Sc.C.S. Mrs.Solly Zachariah Kamble Ashwajit F.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Ms.Apeksha Bhoir Tamhane Nitish F.Y.B.Sc.C.S. Meenakshi Verma Deepak Velayudhan F.Y.B.Sc.C.S. Mrs.Solly Zachariah Roy Choudhary Sagnik Sushil Ronak Hariharan Upadhyay Rishikumar Shriprakash E Benezer Betty Abrahamkutty 73 ANNEXURE NO: 5 LIST OF GUIDANCE LECTURES LECTURER DETAILS STREAM TOPIC Prof. MADHU NAIR Management and Cosmopolitian’s Valia C.L College, of T.Y.B.Com. Commerce and Valia L. College of Arts, Cosmopolitian Education Society Road, Production and Export Marketing D.N. Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 053. Prof. D.B. THAKRE M.Sc. Part I Karamveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Plant Metabolism Biotechnology Prof. RAJELEKHSHMY L.S.Raheje College, Juhu Road, Santacruz (W), T.Y.B.Com. Business Economics Mumbai-400 054. Prof. MINAXI RACHCHA I.C.L. College, Sector-9 A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai- T.Y.B.Com. Financial accounting and taxation 400 703. Prof. N.N. JANI M.D. College, Shri Mangal Das Chowk, T.Y.B.Com. 25, Dr.S.S. Rao Road, Parel, Cost accounting and Auditing Mumbai – 400 012. Dr. TANKHAMANIA MADAR Padmashree D.Y.Patil Institute of Biotechnology M.Sc. Part I Protien,Nucleic acid and and Bioformatics, C.B.D Belapur, Navi Mumbai- Biotechnology Intermediary metabolism Mr. SANDEEP SAXENA T.Y.B.Sc. and Entrepreneurship in Action Biotech India Pvt.Ltd., Pune. M.Sc. Biotech. Biotech 400 614. 74 Mrs. ANUPAMA T.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Keerti College, Dadar, Mumbai. Internet Technology and Project work Adv. SANJAY KADAM, F.Y.B.M.S. Industrial Law M/s. Kadam Associates, Fort, Mumbai. Mr. SHAMSHUDDING T.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Keerti College, Dadar, Mumbai. Mr. N.K. DAS S.Y. and T.Y. Business Accounts Head, Gati Ltd., Turbhe, Navi B.Com.(A./F.) Mumbai. Internet Technology and Project work Current scenario of market and practical aspect of accountancy Prof.R.KAMATCHI S.I.E.S. College of Arts, Commerce and Science. T.Y.B.Sc.I.T. Customer relationship Management Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Pro. Jayalakshmi T.Y.B.S.c.I.T. Vivekananda College, Chembur, Mumbai. 75 Project Management ANNEXURE NO: 6 Self Appraisal form - Non Teaching Staff Academic Year 20 - 20 Employee Name: ____________________ Designation : ____________________ Department : ____________________ Date of joining : ____________________ Performance Ratings: O– V– Very Good G– I– Unsatisfactory N/A – O-□ Good Improvement Needed U– 1. Outstanding Not Applicable Quality – The extent to which my work is accurate, thorough and neat. V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 2. Job Knowledge – The extent to which I posses the knowledge required for the job. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Reliability – The extent to which I can be relied upon regarding task completion and 3. follow up. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 76 4. Attendance – The extent to which I am punctual and attend related job requirements. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 5. Independence – The extent to which I perform work with little or no supervision. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 6. Creativity – The extent to which I propose ideas, find new and better ways of doing things. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 7. Initiative – The extent to which I seek out new assignments and assume additional duties when necessary. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 8. Interpersonal Skills – The extent to which I am willing and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates and/or clients/customers. O-□ V-□ G-□ I-□ U-□ N/A - □ Comments:_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Please complete the following: 1. Contribution in the current academic year:________________________________ 77 ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 2. The following training/education would enhance my productivity:_________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 3. I have an interest in learning more about the following areas: ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Date: - ____________ Signature: - ____________ 78 PHOTO GALLERY 79 One- Day Workshop for Business Economics-1 (F.Y.B.Com.) in association with Mumbai University 28th June 2008. Inauguration of Fresher’s Day 80 Welcoming the Fresher’s Guidance Session for female students Seminar Series for faculty by Research Forum 81 Flag Hoisting on Independence Day Independence Day Celebration The Mathematical Genius 82 Career Guidance Session by Patni Computers Career Guidance Session by Godrej Infotech Limited Teacher’s Day Celebration 83 Eye-Testing Camp by N.S.S. AIDS Rally Making our Earth Green 84 Chocolate and Traditional Day Elocution Competition by Computer Association Exhibition of paintings of the physically challenged and tribals 85 Creativity at its best Peace Rally Our Sports Festival 86 News Reading Competition Guidance Session for T.Y.B.Com. students (Business Economics -III) 87 Blood Donation Drive. 88 Prize Distribution Ceremony Honoring the Winners 89 Save the World, Save Energy Faculty Seminar Series conducted by Research Forum, MES 90