INTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT CELL, GOALPARA COLLEGE

Name of the Institution:                       GOALPARA COLLEGE 

Name of the Head of the Institution:       Dr KASHIM ALI AHMED, Principal

Phone no: Office: (03663) 240046         Residence: (03663) 240044

Fax: (03663) 240046                                 Email:  

Name of IQAC Coordinator:                     Mr A SHARMA

Phone no: Office: (03663) 240046         Residence: (03663) 240680

Mobile: (0) 94353-14766                         Email: amulyasarma38@yahoo.com 

Year of Report: 2008-09 

Part A: Plan of action: Specific targets: 

Academic 

•         Suggestions for various cells and sub-committees for greater initiatives in co-curricular, extra curricular and extension activities.

•         Taking steps to organise the remedial classes for SC/ ST/ OBC and Minority students and funds may be sought from UGC and other agencies in this regard

•         Encouraging the teachers for continuing academic activities e.g. M Phil and PhD, and undertaking Minor and Major Research Projects.

•         Introduction of some vocational and add on courses.

•         Extension of library reading room

•         Introduction of more new courses under open and distance learning

•         Encouraging the departments to organise national and state level seminars.

•         Faculty members be encouraged to participate and present research papers in National/International seminar/ conferences  

Infrastructure 

•         Operationalising computer aided functions of the Library and providing internet facilities to the students.

•         Construction of a new Girls’ common room.

•         Early installation of the Computer lab under DST-FIST scheme.

•         Upgradation of the science laboratories with grants received from DST-FIST.

•         Construction of new Gymnasium Hall, New Science building, Basketball and Volleyball court, Cycle and Bike stand and Car parking.

•         Improvement and shifting the Health Care centre.

•         Provision of uninterrupted power supply to the college.

•        Development of the playground

•        Completion of the administrative building and the auditorium.

•        Improvement of the roads within the campus

•        Improving the condition of the existing Boys’ hostel and construction of a new Boys’ hostel.  

Administrative 

•        Operationalising the automation of college administration and LAN.

•         Taking steps for early regularizing the services of the teachers working against non-sanctioned posts who were allotted sanctioned posts on conversion.

•         Registration of the Alumni Association and organizing an Alumni meet.

•         Organising more remedial classes for SC/ ST/ OBC and Minority students and funds may be sought from UGC and other agencies in this regard.

•         Acceleration of works of procurement of government concurrence and university affiliation for the subjects wanting the same.

•         Generation of funds for completion of the auditorium and the administrative building.

•         Seeking funds from UGC for construction of Girls’ Hostel, New Science Building etc. 

Achievements 

·          Some teachers were awarded M Phil and PhD degree during the session.

·          The college received grants from UGC for starting an add-on course on Tourism and Hospitality Management.

·          The Governing Body decided to extend the library reading room.

·          Computerisation of library with SOUL software restarted

·          The IGNOU partner institute of the college started some new courses like BSW, PG diploma in Disaster management and P G Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development, Diploma in Tourism Studies etc.

·          Some faculty members participated and presented research papers in national seminars.

·          The Governing Body decided to construct a new Girls’ Common Room.

·          Works on installation of computer lab and improvement of science laboratories under DST-FIST grant started.

·          Partial operationalsing of the college automation and LAN.

·          Proposals sent to Director Higher Education for according approval to the teachers allotted converted sanctioned posts. 

Part B: 

1.       Highlights: activities specially upholding goals and objectives of institution: 

•        Seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC and MOBC students as per State Govt. norms.

•         Seminar and Group discussion are included in the main routine of the college.

•        Seats reserved in sports quotas at UG level.

•        NCC cadets sent for training in the National Integration camp.

•         The activities during the college week reflect the co curricular and extra curricular activities of the students like games and sports, music, art, literature and cultural activities

•         The college received grants from UGC for starting an add-on course on Tourism and Hospitality   Management 

2.    New academic programmes:   BSW, PG diploma in Disaster management and P G Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development, Diploma in Tourism Studies under IGNOU.

3.    Innovations in curricular design and transaction:      The curricula are centrally designed by Undergraduate Committee Courses and Syllabus of the Gauhati University which is represented by some college teachers.

4.    Inter-disciplinary programmes started:                                                  None

5.    Examination reforms implemented: Internal Assessment of students started as per Gauhati       University direction.

6.    Candidates qualified NET/SLET/GATE etc.:                                              NA

7.    Initiative towards Faculty Development Programme:

                FIP                                 Refreshers’ Courses                     Orientation Programmes

                Nil                                                           03                                             Nil 

8.    No. of seminars/workshops conducted:                                                 03 

9.    Research projects: 

a)       Newly implemented           :                                              04

b)       Completed                          :                                               03 

10.     Patents generated:                                                                                 None  

11.     New collaborative research programmes:                                      None  

12.     Research grants received from various agencies:                       Rs. 3,17,400/- 

13.     Details of research scholars:                                                             15 

14.     Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:                Not obtainable 

15.     Honours/Awards to faculty:                                                               None 

16.     Internal resources generated:                    Tuition & other fees: Rs. 31,21,587/- 

17.     Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASIST) / DST. FIST etc.

       assistance/ grants:    

·    DST(FIST) grant received by Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Botany, Zoology and Geography depts

·    DBT Star College Scheme awarded to the College and a initial grant of Rs. 28 lakh received by the college. 

18.     Community services:

·          NSS organised Community development camp

·          NCC organised a programme on Road Safety and Traffic Control

·          Assam Science Society, Goalpara branch organised several programmes of community development such as World Environment Day, National Science Day, National Environment Awareness Programme (NEAP), AIDS awareness etc at different parts of the district

19.     Teachers newly recruited:

•         Teaching staff:             01

•         Non-teaching staff:      05 

20.    Teaching/non-teaching staff ratio:                                 Approx. 2 : 1 

21.    Improvements in library services:  

·          The Governing Body decided to extend the library reading room

·          Computerisation of library with SOUL software restarted 

22.    No. of books purchased with cost:      

 23.    Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and action taken on student feedback:

•     Student assessment of teachers is done in all courses

•          Students allowed access to all internal assessment scripts.

•          System of review on the spot 

24.    Unit cost of education (based on Revised Budget Estimates, 2004-5)

       Rs. 11,277/- (including salary component) Rs. 692/- (excluding salary component) 

25.    Computerisation of administration, admissions, exam results, issue of certificates:

•          Computerisation of Students Admission. 

26.    Increase in infrastructural facilities:

·          The Governing Body decided to construct a new Girls’ Common Room.

·          Works on installation of computer lab and improvement of science laboratories under DST-FIST grant started. 

27.    Technology upgradation:

·          Computerisation of library with SOUL software restarted

·          Partial operationalsing of the college automation and LAN 

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

29.    Financial aid to students:

•          Rs. 18000/- distributed among 30 economically backward students 

30.    Support from Alumni Association:   None 

31.    Support from Parent-Teacher Association: Not applicable 

32.    Health services:

       Provision for preliminary check-up and first-aid at the Health Care Centre  

33.    Performance in sports activities: 

34.    Incentives to outstanding sportspersons:

•          Seats in sports quotas at UG level.

•          Best Sportsperson Awards (Women & Men)

35.    Student achievements and awards:

·       Fifteen students secured First Class with 07 distinctions

·       The Goalpara College Team was judged the Second best Team in Inter College Youth Festival at Gauhati University during 2006-07

36.    Activities of Career Guidance and Counselling Cell: 

37.    Placement services: None 

38.    Development programmes for non-teaching staff:

       Computer training provided to the non-teaching staff 

39.    Healthy practices of the Institution:

•          Each department conducts weekly seminars among the Major course students

•        Best Student Awards are conferred based on HS Final and University Results in

      each stream

•        Financial aid to teachers not only of this college but of others is given from teachers’

      aid fund

•         Financial aid and relief materials were provided by the teachers to flash flood victims of Balbala in Oct   2004  

40.    Linkages with national/international academic/research bodies:   None      

41.    Other relevant information:

       Research & Travel support to Faculty from PTAC Fund provided by the UGC 

PART C: PLANS OF THE INSTITUTION FOR THE NEXT YEAR

Specific Targets: 

Academic 

•         Augmenting the works of cells and sub-committees.

•         Taking steps to organise the remedial classes for SC/ ST/ OBC and Minority students and funds may be sought from UGC and other agencies in this regard

•         Encouraging the teachers for continuing academic activities e.g. M Phil and PhD, and undertaking Minor and Major Research Projects.

•         Extension of library reading room

•         Encouraging the departments to organise national and state level seminars.

•         Faculty members are encouraged to participate and present research papers in National/International seminar/ conferences.

•         Organising computer application training programme for students and teachers.

•         Organising training programme for students in use of library and internet. 

Infrastructure 

•         Operationalising computer aided functions of the Library and providing internet facilities to the students.

•         Construction of a new Girls’ common room.

•         Early completion of installation of the Computer lab under DST-FIST scheme.

•         Early completion of upgradation of the science laboratories with grants received from DST-FIST.

•         Construction of new Gymnasium Hall, Basketball and Volleyball court, Cycle and Bike stand and Car parking.

•         Improvement and shifting the Health Care centre.

•         Provision of uninterrupted power supply to the college.

•        Development of the playground

•        Completion of the administrative building and the auditorium.

•        Improvement of the roads within the campus.

•         Steps for early construction of the New Girls’ Hostel with grants from Ministry of Minority Development.

•        Improving the condition of the existing Boys’ hostel and construction of a new Boys’ hostel.  

Administrative 

•        Operationalising the automation of college administration and LAN.

•         Taking steps for early regularizing the services of the teachers working against non-sanctioned posts who were allotted sanctioned posts on conversion.

•         Registration of the Alumni Association and organizing an Alumni meet.

•         Organising more remedial classes for SC/ ST/ OBC and Minority students and funds may be sought from UGC and other agencies in this regard.

•         Acceleration of works of procurement of government concurrence and university affiliation for the subjects wanting the same.

•         Generation of funds for completion of the auditorium and the administrative building.

•         Seeking funds from UGC for construction of Girls’ Hostel, New Science Building etc.

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