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PGK Mandal’s

H. V. Desai College (Commerce, Arts and Science)

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (2004-05)

Prin. Dr. C. N. Rawal Chairperson

Mr. H. S. Patel Management Representative

Prof. G.D. Raut Coordinator

Dr. Mrs. A. S. Sathe Member

Prof. Y. M. Mithare Member

Mrs. P. S. Abhyankar Member

Mrs. N. M. Bokil Member

Mr. A. K. Gandhi Member

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REPORT OF THE I.Q.A.C.

H.V.DESAI COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, ARTS AND SCIENCE, PUNE 2

ACADEMIC YEAR - 2004-2005.

PART A

As per the plan of action chalked out for the academic year 2004-2005, the following

programmes were implemented:

A. College Level:-

In order to achieve the desired target of the institution stated in the Mission Statement, the

college planned the activities as below:-

Academic:-

1) Each faculty planned the teaching programmes, working schedule and activities to be

undertaken. Each department had its plans.

2) Various lectures were planned by each individual faculty member. Commerce faculty

planned to have a Seminar/ workshop. The Heads were asked to motivate their teaching staff

to attend seminars, workshops in other colleges and universities. They were also asked to

participate in these programmes actively along with their research papers. The Subject

teachers planned different activities to motivate the students to participate in various

curricular and co-curricular activities.

4) Remedial teaching programmes were planned for the weaker students of various departments

like Accountancy, Mathematics, Economics, English and Science etc.

5) Each faculty planned to teach the advance learners.

6) The Library Committee decided to provide additional facilities to the students.

The Library – Reading hall would be open till 9 p.m. everyday, during the

examination period. It also decided to increase the Library facilities and purchase

more reference material.

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7) Each department planned to have question banks, tutorials, surprise tests etc.

8) Teaching faculty which were required to qualify SET / NET exam., were encouraged to

prepare for it seriously. Also faculty are promoted to pursue research work such as M. Phil/

Ph.D.

9) Each department was asked to undertake at least one Major / Minor Research Project.

10) Community Services:

The N.S.S. unit planned to offer the best possible community service. The Unit planned One

Day camps, Blood Donation Camps, Dindi (Holy Procession), Tea Day Camp, Village

adoption, Tree Plantation etc.

11) It was planned to purchase additional computers for the administration section.

12) More number of students would be provided with financial assistance by the college .

13) The committee planned to have more activities of the Alumni Association & the Parent-

Teacher Association.

14) Additional sport kits and other facilities would be increased to motivate more students to

participate in sports activities.

15) Guidance & Counseling unit would be more efficient. A separate office & staff would be

provided for it. The Placement Cell would be provided extra manpower and additional

facilities for efficient functioning.

16) Prepare proposals for Quality Improvement programme of Pune University.

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PART – B

I. GENERAL ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

OF THE INSTITUTION.

a) To advance the cause of higher education among middle and lower income groups and

among students coming from traditional business sections.

The college admits the students coming from middle and lower income groups. There are

number of students coming from traditional business sections. All the educational and other

facilities are made available to these students for advancement of the cause of higher

education among them. In the year 2004-05, majority number of students were admitted to

the first year of Arts, Commerce and Science.

b) To provide an environment which fosters continuous improvement and innovation with

technical support and facility to enhance student and faculty effectiveness.

During the year, the college has provided such environment to the students & all the faculty

members with maximum technical support and faculty effectiveness. Faculty of Commerce

has an independent Commerce Laboratory. The attempt is being made to organize various

lectures regarding career guidance, value education etc. with the help of the technical support

such as audio- visual aids, The placement cell has also functioned effectively during the year.

Mr. Yashodhan Mithare looked after the cell, many students were benefited. A computer-

training programme was provided to some students, teachers and non teaching staff

members.

c) To inculcate in students the need for self-employment and the value of dignity of

Labour.

N.S.S. Unit of the college has been striving for creating awareness of the self -

employment and the value of dignity of labour. Various activities such as Lecture Series,

Demonstrations, Road Shows, Cleanliness Drives, etc. were organized during this year.

1) A seminar on „Child Labour‟ was organized by „Child Line Organization.‟ Students from

15 colleges participated in this seminar on 13 /2/2005.

2) A Guest lecture on „Entrepreneurship‟ was organized on 28/02/2005 Speaker-

Mrs. Ashwini Joshi,Renowned Entrepreneur.

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3) Students from the college participated in the seminar „Entrepreneurial Skill

Development‟ Organised by T.J.College, Khadki in 16/2/2005.

4) A Guest lecture by Mr. Rairikar, Director , Maratha Chamber of Commerce and

Agriculture (MCIIA) , was organized on 11/9/2004 on „Dasbodh & Management‟.

5) The projects carried out by Dept. of Physics and other Science Departments helped

students for self employment and value of dignity of labour.

6) A lecture and demonstration on „Opportunities of Employment, in the field of

Information Technology’ by Mr. Dipak Shikarpur, a renowned computer expert and

Director of Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited, Pune was organized on

16 /8/2004.

7) A Day long Seminar on „Opportunities in the field of Air Hostess & Flight Stewards‟ was

organized on 26 /8/2004 in collaboration with the Franklin Institute of Airhostesses, Pune.

d) To provide a sound academic base for an overall development of personality

for a successful career.

- Sound academic base, being the main objective of the college, every responsible

individual worked hard for the overall development of personality of students for their

successful career. All the required facilities were provided to the teachers and students for

their academic excellence.

COMMERCE FACULTY

1) „Marketing and Advertising‟ 22/8/2004.

2) „Business Tax Law and Audit‟- 2 /11/2004.

3) Guest Lecture of Shri. Kiran Kanani – C.A. on „Accounts of Non-Trading

Organizations‟ – 13 /1/2005.

4) Guest lecture under Quality Improvement Scheme – “Indian and Global

Economic Development.” – by Mrs. Vasudha Garde on 23/2/2005.

5) Guest lectures under Quality Improvement Scheme by Mr. S.M. Joshi on “Recent Trends

in Marketing” on 24/2/2005. - Mr. P.S.Vaze, Lecturer, Department of Commerce, Ness

Wadia College, Pune on „Trade Finance‟ on 1 /3/2005.

6) Guest lecture on „Opportunities in I.T. Sector‟ by Mr.Deepak Shikarpur on 16 /8/2005.

7) Seminar on opportunities in Airways (Air Hostess and Flight Steward) was organized by

Franklin Institute of Air Hostess on 26 /8/2005.

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Following activities were also organized:

1) A lecture on „Budget 2004‟ by the staff academy – Speaker - Dr.Santosh Dastane a Senior

Economist and Ex-Controller of Examinations, University of Pune. Dt. 19/07/2004.

2) Mr. Vikram Gujar participated in a One Day Seminar on “Influential Education” on

23/08/2004 organized by Marathawada Mitra Mandal College, Pune-04.

3) The students of F.Y.B.Com. visited Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Pune on 11/09/2004.

4) An Inauguration of Commerce Association on 11/09/2004 by Mr. Rairikar, Director Maratha

Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.

5) Participation of lecturers in „A Workshop on Marketing beyond 2004‟ organized by

Marathwada Mitra Mandal, Commerce College, Pune-04.

6) Principal Dr.C.N.Rawal participated in a Two Day State Level Seminar organized by G.S.

Mahavidyalaya, Vardha on 26 & 27/9/2004. Principal Dr. C.N. Rawal also presented his

research paper.

7) The college organized an „Aptitude Test for Second and Third year students of Commerce‟ on

16-10-2004. Dr. P.M. Alegaonkar, a known psychologist conducted this test.

8) A One Day Seminar on “Professional Taxation” was organized for the students of

T.Y.B.Com. on 2/11/2004.

9) Principal Dr.C.N. Rawal presented his Research paper in the Two Days “National Workshop

on GATTS; IMPACT INDIA,” Organised by Brihan Maharashtra Commerce college, Pune,

on 6th

& 7 /12/2004. He also chaired one session.

10) Ms.Vidya Tikute and Ms. Srividya Subramaniam presented their Research papers in the

„State Level Seminar on Urban Cooperative Banks in New Millennium‟ organized by Garware

College of Commerce, Pune-04 on 11 & 12 /1/2005.

11) Dr. P. K. Pisal Participated in the workshop on “The Importance of Indian Entrepreneurship

in the Global Economy” Organized by Sarda College, Ahmednagar on 6/01/2005.

12) Ms. Vidya Tikute arranged a visit of our commerce students to the weekly Market day in the

neighboring Village, Loni-Kalbhor, District-Pune on 8/01/2005.

13) The Department of Commerce organized a lecture on “Accounts of Non- Trading

Organizations by Kiran Kanani on 13/01/2005.

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14) A lecture on „The Importance of Ayurveda in the Life of Women‟ was organized in

collaboration with “Woman Empowerment Cell, Pune, by a reputed personality, Vaidya

Shri Khadiwale on 24/01/2005.

15) The Dept. of Commerce organized a visit of Third year commerce students to the College

of Agriculture, Pune on 28/01/2005.

16) The Dept. of Commerce organized a lecture on „Time-and Stress Management‟ for the

Teaching and Non-teaching Staff on 02/02/2005.

17) Mrs. Dhobale, lecturer in Economics ,participated in a One Day Seminar on “Recent Trends

in Banking”, organized by Mahatma Phule Mahavidyalaya, Pimpri, Pune

18) The Commerce Dept. organized a One Day Workshop on „Marketing in New Millennium‟

on 6/02/2005.

19) A One Day Seminar on “Child Line”, was organized on 13/02/2005. The objective of this

seminar was to create awareness about the “Child Protection and its Rights,” Students from

15 colleges in Pune city participated in this activity.

20) Mr. Vikram Gujar & Mr. Yashodhan Mithare, lecturers from commerce Department,

participated in the Orientation Course organized by the Academic Staff Academy, Pune

University, Pune from 24/01/2005 to 20/02/2005.

21) Ms. M.U. Gokhale participated in a One Day University Level workshop on “Marketing &

Swot Analysis”, organized by Mamasaheb Mohol Mahavidyalaya, Pune on 13/01/2005.

22) Ms. Vidya Tikute and Mr. D.K.Shirude participated in the Refresher Course organized by

Academic Staff College, Pune University, Pune.

Following lectures of the experts were organized under the Quality Improvement

programmes of Pune University, Pune:

1. „Development of Entreprenurship‟, by Mrs. Ashwini Joshi- Date-28/02/2005.

2. „Indian and Global Economic Growth‟, by Dr.Vasudha Garde. Date:- 23/02/2005.

3. New Streams in Marketing-Shri A.M.Joshi,Dt.-23/02/2005. “Trade Finance‟ by Mr.Waze

Date-1/03/2005.

4. Mr. A.P. Kulkarni and Dr. P.K. Pisal participated in the National Level Seminar on 17th

& 18th

March, 2005.

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SCIENCE FACULTY

Department of Chemistry:

1. Chemical Society of Pune University conducts „Chemiad‟ every year for F.Y.B.Sc.

Students to increase the interest in the subject. This exam was conducted on 2 /1/2005.

Seventy five students participated in this examination.

2. Visit to laboratory in Department of Chemistry University of Pune was arranged on

15/12/2005, 36 students participated in this visit.

3. Lectuers of following eminent personalities were organized by the department:-

i) Dr.A.K.Nikumbh

ii) Dr.S.K.Pardeshi

iii) Dr.Mohmad Kudratullah

4. Anand Vyakhanmala (Lecture Series on Social Issues)

Department of Physics :

Department of Physics conducted following activities during the academic year 2004-05:-

1. Study Tours:

a) A study tour was arranged to the Koyana Hydroelectric Power Station on 22 /2/2005.

50 students of IInd and IIIrd year participated in this study tour.

b) A visit was arranged to various Science Laboratories of University of Pune and Science

and Technology Park on the occasion of Science Day on 28 /2/2005.

2. Participation of students in Indian Physics Association Competition:

The competition was organized by Abeda Inamdar College, Pune. Following students

participated in the quiz competition.

i) Shantanu Kulkarni (T.Y.B.Sc.)

ii) Chaitanya Joshi ( S.Y.B.Sc)

c) Lecture Competition : This competition was conducted by Baburaoji Gholap College,

Sangavi, Dist.Pune. Following students participated in the competition.

i) Shantanu Kulkarni ( T.Y.B.Sc.)

ii) Ashwini Ambedkar ( T.Y.B.Sc.)

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3. Guest Lectures:

Following guest lectures were arranged under the Quality Improvement Programme:

a) Dr. Jaydeep Sali (Dept. of Physics, University of Pune) Topic: Sustainable Energy Sources.

b) Dr. B. N. Pawar (Dept. of Physics, Bharati Deemed University, Pune)

4. International Year of Physics: As the year 2005 marks the centenary of Einstein‟s three

famous papers on Relativity, Photoelectric effect and Brownian motion, this has promoted

United Nation General Assembly to declare the year 2005 as the „International Year of

Physics‟ (IYP 2005).

Indian Physics Association (IPA) and BARC, Mumbai conducted a Physics Talent Search

Examination for Students of XI, XII standard. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students and

also for College Teachers as a part of celebration of International Year of physics 2005. This

was an opportunity for students as well as teachers to get national and international recognition.

Department of Physics coordinated this activity for the Western Maharashtra Region.

This programme was inaugurated by the hands of Dr. Pandit Vidyasagar, a well-known scientist ,

Dept. of Physics, University of Pune.

On this occasion Mr.Khole, Sub Editor, Daily SAKAL, Pune and Dr.Anil Lachake, Scientist,

NCL, Pune were present. Under this programme a lecture of Dr. Niwas Patil on “Enistein and

His Discoveries” was organized for science students.

Department Of Mathematics:-

The faculty members attended the following workshops, Seminars and conferences:

a. A One Day Workshop on „The Implementation of New Pattern in Mathematics‟ at

F.Y./S.Y.B.Sc. in Mathematics held at Arts, Commerce and Science college, Sonai,

Ahmednagar on 17 /2/2004.

b. A Workshop on „Discrete Mathematics‟ held on March 21-24, 2004 in Department of

Mathematics, University of Pune.

c. A Workshop on the „Qualitative Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations‟ 23 to

27/11/2004 held at Dept. of Mathematics, University of Pune.

d. A One Day Seminar on „ Legal Rights of Women‟ held at Saraswati Mandir, Night

college of Commerce and Arts, Pune on 11 /2/2005.

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2. Dept. Of Botany:

1. Dr. Mrs. V. S. Nair got recognition as a post Graduate teacher in Botany for the period of

1-3-2005 to 28-02-2010.

2. Dr. Mrs. V. S. Nair attended National Symposium on „Recent Trends in Modern Biology‟ at

Dept. of Zoology, University of Pune. During 17 to 19

/2/2005.

3. Dr. Mrs. V. S. Nair attended 25th

Anniversary meeting of IWSA at ARI on 7/4/2004.

3. Dept. of Statistics:

1. The Department organized Lectures for the students who have offered statistics as one of the

subjects and appeared for statistics quiz, organized by Dept. of Statistics, University of Pune.

Mr. Aniruddha Ghate (S.Y.B.Sc.) was selected in the second round of Statistics Quiz held at

Baramati, Dist.-Pune.

2. Mr. D. D. Patil attended a workshop on „Probability and its Applications‟ from 7/12/2004 to

10/12/2004 at S.P. College Pune.

3. Mr. D.D. Patil registered himself for M. Phil. course in University of Pune.

4. The Dept organized following lectures on Medical Awareness in the College :-

1. “Importance of Physical Exercise” by Dr. Vijay Setiya, Medical Director,

Siddharth Hospital and Burn Center, Pune Date 25/01/2005.

2. “Importance of Ayurved” by Dr. Mandar Bedekar.

4. Dept.Of Zoology:

1. Mr. D.C. Gorakhe attended a seminar on „Scenario of Zoology,‟ at undergraduate level

organized by Dept. of Zoology, Baburao Gholap College, Pune on 14/02/2004.

2. Mr. D.C. Gorakhe attended a workshop on „Doctor‟s Perspectives about Disease in Medical

Zoology.‟ at B.J.S.College, Wagholi on 24-9-2004.

3. Mr. D.C. Gorakhe & Mr. P.M.Pahade attended a Refresher Course at V.P. College, Baramati

from 18-03-2005 to 7-4-2005 in the subject „Life Sciences & Biotechnology.”

4. Mr. P.M.Pahade attended a Refresher Course in Life Sciences at Botany Dept. University of

Pune in Jan-2005.

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5. The Dept. organized a workshop on „Sketching and Labeling Skills in Zoology‟ for F.Y.B.Sc.

Students from 26 to 31/7//2004.

6. The Dept. undertook various projects on curricular topics with value added content. The

projects were prepared in Sept.2004 by F.Y.B.Sc. Students.

7. The Dept. organized the Ecological Tour of Botany Dept. to Temghar Dam in Sept.2004.

8. The Gappastakha Programme was organized for the overall development of students. The

programme involved interactions of students with each other and quests. It was the third year

of the activity. The programmes were conducted on the following dates:-

July-10 & 24, Aug.- 7 & 21 , Sept.-4 & 25, Oct.-9 & 16 2004.

9. Educational tour to Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar for the Students of S.Y.B.Sc. was

organized on Jan.-2005.

10. A visit to Apiculture Institute was organized for the students of S.Y.B.Sc.

Dept. Of Microbiology:

1. The Department organized following activities:-

a. Visit to K.E.M.Hospital, Pune Pathology Laboratory and Blood bank.

b. Visit to Katraj Dairy, Pune.

c. Visit to Chintamani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, Theur.

d. T.Y.B.Sc.female students organized a Blood Group Checking Camp for about 100 girls in

the college as a part of activity of „Women Empowerment Cell‟.

e. Seminar for S.Y.B.Sc. & T.Y.B.Sc. students was held on Biochemistry and Medical

Microbiology.

f. Visit to Parvati Water Purification Plant.

g. Mrs. P.S.Abhyankar participated in two workshops organized by Students welfare

Dept.University of Pune.

h. The Dept. organized “The Inter-Collegiate Mehandi Competition, in Co-Ordination with

Students‟ Welfare Dept., University of Pune.

i. The Dept. organized a one day visit to Vidnyan Ashram, Pabal Dist.-Pune. In co-

ordination with Students‟ Welfare Dept. University of Pune.

j. Mrs. P.S.Abhyankar worked on a Minor research project aided by U.G.C. on

„Myxobacteria – Isolation, Cultivation and Preservation and their possible Role in

Control of Heavy Metal Pollution.‟

k. Mrs. R.B.Patwardhan was relieved to pursue her Ph.D. under faculty Improvement

Programmes Scheme of U.G.C.

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Arts Faculty :

Dept. of Political Science :

1. Students of S.Y. & T.Y.B.A. prepared various projects on relevant topics. 24 Projects were

submitted to the Dept. Necessary reference material and other aids were provided to the

students.

2. Students were motivated to participate in Elocution & Debating Competition at Intercollegiate

Level.

3. Students of the department were provided with Newspapers.

4. A film show on “Panchayat Raj & Women” was organized for the students.

5. A students‟ visit to Gokhale Institute of Economics & Political Science, Pune and Alochana

Santha was organized for the students.

6. The students of the Dept. attended the session, “Mock Parliament” held at S.P.College,

Pune- 02.

7. A visit to „Vidhan Bhavan & Mantralaya, Mumbai was arranged for the students.

Dept. Of History.

1. A Two Days‟ Camp was organized at Rajgadh, Dist.Pune, Forty students participated in the

camp actively.

2. The study tours were arranged to Shaniwar Wada, Agakhan Palace, Lal Mahal, Raja Kelkar

Musium, Kesari Office, Pune.

3. A One Day Camp at Sinhagad, was arranged. The students were explained the entire history of

Chh. Sivaji Maharaj and the related information during these visits.

4) A study tour was organized to Yerawada Mental Hospital. Lecture of the Psychologist was

arranged during this visit.

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e) To have community orientation and civil responsibilities in their outlook in order to have

community orientation and to develop a sense of Civic Responsibilities among the students,

the following activities were undertaken:-

1) In association with University of Pune, the college organized a „Wruksha Dindi‟. A large

number of teachers and students from other Colleges & Universities also participated in this

activity on 9/06/2004.

2) The Alumni Association held a meeting on 12-09-2004. They made the drinking water

facility (Panpoi) available during the Ganesh Festival on Tilak Road, Pune.

3) A River cleaning Project was undertaken.

4) A Camp was organized in association with the Civil Defence from 13 to 20/9/2004.

f) To develop an orientation towards the national and global needs as responsible citizens :

Following activities were undertaken to develop an orientation among the students towards the

national and global needs as responsible citizens :

The N.S.S. Unit, the Sports Dept. and other departments participated actively in following

activities:-

a. Study Tours such as visit to the Vidhan Bhavan, Mantralaya, Various institutes etc. were

organized.

b. The College Staff Academy oragnised Lectures on topics such as “Budget 2004.”

c. One Day Camps, a Special Winter Camp & Blood Donation Camps were organized by the

N.S.S. Unit.

2. NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES INITIATED:

1. Dept. of Zoology:- A Programme on “Energy Conservation and Environment” was initiated

along with the Dept. of Botany.

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3. INNOVATIONS IN CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TRANSACTION :

A. Prin. Dr. C.N. Rawal and Mr. A.P. Kulkarni participated actively in the „Restructuring of the

syllabus of B.Com. and M.Com.‟

B. Dr. K.C Mohite is involved in designing of B.Sc./ M.Sc. ( Physics) and M.Tech (Energy)

syllabus of University of Pune.

C. Mock Interview Sessions‟ was initiated in the subject, „Business Communication.‟

4. INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMME STARTED :

A discussion session on „Budget 2004‟ was organised by the Dept. of Commerce.

Interdisciplinary Seminars, Lectures and discussions were arranged by the

Dept. of Commerce.

The Dept. of Zoology in association with the Dept of Botany jointly took up different projects.

Study visits of the students of all faculties to various historical places.

5. EXAMINATION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED:

a. Question banks have been set up at the college level.

b. Tutorials were given by different members of Teaching faculty.

c. Principal Dr. C.N. Rawal & Dr. Mrs. A.S. Sathe participated as members of vigilance

committee of Pune University in Aug.-2004.

d. Co-ordination of practical examinations was successfully completed by Mr. Y. M. Mithare

& Mr. V.B. Gujar.

6) NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED NET/ SET/ GATE ETC. :-

Nil

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7) INITIATIVE TOWARDS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME :-

Commerce Faculty :-

Participation in Refresher Course organized by Academic Staff College, University of Pune by Ms.V.S.Tikute and Mr. D.K. Shirode.

Participation in Orientation Course of University of Pune by Mr.Y.M. Mithare &

Mr. V.B. Gujar.

Participation in National Level Seminar at B.M.College of Commerce on „Gats‟ by Dr.C.N.Rawal, Dr. Mrs. A.S. Sathe, Mr.Y.M.Mithare, Dr.P.K.Pisal, Mr. A.P. Kulkarni.

Participation in faculty development programme organized by ICFAI Pune. – Ms. V.S.Tikute, Ms. M.U. Gokhale and Ms. S.A. Pardeshi.

Mr. Gujar attended a seminar on “Influential Education” at M.M.C.C. Pune on 28-08-2004.

Ms. Tikute & Ms. Srividya presented Research Papers & participated actively in the State

Level Seminar at Garware Commerce College on 11-12 Jan 2005.

Dr. Pisal participated in a workshop on „The Importance of Indian Entrepreneurship in Global Economy‟ at Sarda College Ahmednagar on 10-01-2005.

Ms. M.U. Gokhale & Ms. Subramaniam attended a seminar on “Post –NAAC Quality Sustenance and Enhancement” at K.M.C. College, Khopoli.

Mrs. Dhobale participated in a seminar on „Recent Trends in Banking‟ at Mahatma Phule

College, Pimpri.

Mr. Gujar & Mr. Mithare attended a Refresher Course at Pune University from Jan 24 to Feb.20 2005.

Ms. M.U. Gokhale participated actively in a university level workshop organized by Mamasaheb Mohol College, Pune on “Marketing and SWOT Analysis.”

Ms Tikute and Mr. Shirode attended “Orientation Programme” at Pune University.

Mrs. Dhobale actively participated in a State Level Workshop organised by Raheja College,

Mumbai.

Ms Tikute, Ms. Gokhale & Ms. Pardeshi participated in „The Faculty Development Programme‟ organised by ICFAI from 3

rd March to 6

th March 2005.

Mr. A.P.Kulkarni & Dr. Pisal participated in the National Level Seminar on 17-18 March 2005.

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Science Faculty:-

Dr. Mrs. V.S. Nair Dept. of Botany, attended a National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Modern Biology” at Dept of Zoology University of Pune during 17-19 Feb.2005. She also

attended a Refresher Course in “Life Sciences” at the same department from 7th

Feb.2005 to

27TH

Feb.2005.

Dr. Mrs. V.S. Nair participated actively in 25th

anniversary meeting of IWSA at ARI on

7/4/2005.

Mr. Gorakhe D.C., Dept. of Zoology attended a workshop on “Doctor‟s Perspectives about Disease.” Under Medical Zoology at B.J.S. College, Wagholi Pune-07 on 24-09-2004. He

also attended a Refresher Course in “Life Science Biotech” at Vidhya Pratisthan College,

Baramatii from 8-03-2004 to 7-4-2004.

Mrs. P.S.Abhyankar worked on a Minor Research Project aided by U.G.C. – Myxo Bacteria Isolation, Cultivation & Preservation & Their Possible Role in Control of Heavy Metal

Pollution.

Mrs. R.B. Patwardhan attended a Faculty Improvement Programme.

Mrs. Waphare attended a workshop on “Discrete Mathematics” at the Dept. of

Mathematics, Pune university from 21-24 March 2004 . She also attended a workshop on

„Qualitative Theory Of ordinary Differential Equations‟ from 23-27Nov. 2004 at the same

department.

Mr. D.D. Patil (Statistics) attended a workshop on “Probability and its applications” from 7

th 10

th Dec.2004 at S.P. College, Pune.

Mr. Patil registered for M.Phil Course at University of Pune.

Dr. K.C.Mohite & others undertook Research Projects & also presented papers.

8. TOTAL NO. OF SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED:-

Commerce : - 03.

9. RESEARCH PROJECTS:-

a) Newly Implemented:- A Minor Research Project on Myxo Bacteria Isolation,

Cultivation & Preservation & Their Possible Role in Control of Heavy Metal

Pollution, by Mrs. P.S. Abhyankar, Dept. of Micro- Biology.

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b) Completed – Nil.

10. PATENTS GENERATED IF ANY :-

NIL.

11. NEW COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES –

NIL.

12. TOTAL RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED FROM U.G.C.: -

A. Dr. Mohite K.C.(Physics) Rs.- 74,000/-

B. Mrs. Ambade S.V. ( Micro.) Rs.-79,000/-

C. Mr. P.S.Abhyankar ( Micro) Rs.-37,000/-

13. NUMBER OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS :-

05 (Persuing M.Phil / Ph.D.)

02 (M.Phil./Ph.D. recognized guides)

14. CITATION INDEX OF FACULTY MEMBERS AND IMPACT FACTOR:-

Commerce Faculty :

a. Prin. Dr. C.N. Rawal presented a Research paper in the State Level Seminar at G.S. College

Vardha, on 26TH

& 27TH

Sept. 2004.

b. Prin. Dr. C.N. Rawal presented a Research paper in the National Workshop organised by

B.M.C.C. Pune on GATTS IMPACT on INDIA on 6TH

& 7TH

Dec.2004.

c. Ms. Tikute and Ms. Subramanium presented their Research papers in the state level seminar

on „Urban Cooperative Banks in New Millenium‟ organised by Garware Commerce

College, Pune on 11-12 Jan.2005.

Science Faculty :

1. Dr. K. C. Mohite presented a research paper on “Potential and Future Prospects of Powdery

Biomass as a Fuel” in First National Conference On Energy And Fuel Issues of Future,

Pune Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pune November 5-6, 2004.

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15. HONORS / AWARDS TO THE FACULTY:-

Mr. P.K.Pisal & Mrs. A.S.Sathe were awared the degrees of Ph.D. by University of Pune.

Dr K.C.Mohite was appointed as Area Coordinator, International year of Physics,

BARC, Mumbai, 2005.

Dr K.C.Mohite was selected as Master Resource Person, for International Year of

Physics 2005, Department of Science and Technology, Delhi.

Co-ordination of Practical Exam (Com) by Mr. Y.M. Mithare.

16. INTERNAL RESOURCES GENERATED:

a. The amount of Rs. 16,500 /- was generated by „Conducting a One Day Seminar on

Marketing and Two Days Seminar on Business Law and Taxation.‟

b. The amount of Rs.46,500/- was generated out of the provision of teaching for the external

candidates registered for F.Y.B.Com. & M.com. of University Of Pune.

c. Books worth Rs.7000/- were received as donations for the Commerce Laboratory.

17. DETAILS OF DEPARTMENTS GETTING SAP / COSIST / DST, FIST, ETC. - .

Nil

18. COMMUNITY SERVICES :

a. A Program on Energy Conservation and Environment was organized by the department of

Zoology.

b. A camp of Civil Defence Force was organized during 13th

Sept. - 20 th

Sept.2004.

c. A Palakhi Rally (Holy Procession) was organised by Pune University on 9 /6/2004. The

College participated in it. The Wruksha Dindi was received with full hospitality and the

provision of all the facilities to the participants from different universities of Maharashtra

were provided.

d. Female Students‟ Forum organised a Blood Checking Camp on 24 /6/2005. 200 girls got

their blood group checked in this camp.

e. Mrs. P.S. Abhyankar organised a students‟ visit to Vidnyan Ashram, Pabal, district

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Pune in co-ordination with Vidyarthi Kalyan Mandal University of Pune.

19. NO.OF TEACHERS AND OFFICERS NEWLY RECRUITED -

Nil

20. TEACHING & NON-TEACHING STAFF RATIO :

1: 0.7

21) IMPROVEMENT IN THE LIBRARY SERVICES :

The college library provides various facilities to the students as below :

a. All kinds of reference material.

b. A separate reading hall.

c. A book-bank facility.

d. The college library sought a membership of British Council Library & Jaikar Library,

University of Pune.

e. The Library was opened for students till 10 p.m. during the exam period.

The college did not have a separate building for Library unit. But is now totally

independent. So, the functioning of this unit has been more efficient. The college has

bought the reference material for the amount of Rs. 1,26,530/-

22. NO. OF NEW BOOKS / JOURNALS / SUBSCRIBED AND THEIR VALUE :

Faculty Years Acc.No. Total Rs.

Commerce 2004-05 C- 6582 to 6899 80,744

Arts 2004 -05 A- 1640 to 6760 26,276

Science 2004-05 S- 2738 to 2989 19,510

23. NO.OF COURSES FOR WHICH STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS IS

INTRODUCED AND THE ACTION TAKEN ON THE STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK:

Students‟ assessment of teachers was introduced during this year. A Questionnaire was

circulated among the students. The students‟ comments and suggestions were asked for. After

having collected the feedback, it was analyzed. The Principal had personal meetings and

necessary counseling to the individual members of the teaching faculty.

24. UNIT COST OF EDUCATION :

6782.66 (with salary)

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689.54 (without salary)

25. COMPUTERIZATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND THE PROCESS OF

ADMISSIONS AND EXAMINATIONS RESULTS, ISSUES OF CERTIFICATES:-

Seating arrangement of the administrative staff has been specious and fully independent. Duties

of each individual administrative staff were made more specific. They have been trained in

operating computers. They have separate sets of computers with necessary software. This new

setup gave immediate results as below :

a. Admission process became smooth and fast. It was decentralized by forming committees.

b. Examination work became more accurate, fast and of better quality.

c. Issuing of various certificates and documents to the students became easier & convenient.

d. The faculty is charges along with the Principal Monitored the system.

26. INCREASE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES:

Purchase of necessary furniture, computers was done.

27. TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION:

Necessary up gradation and maintaince of the Computers and other technical equipments was

undertaken.

28. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS :

The teaching faculty was provided Computer training and internet access also even some

students were given necessary training.

29. FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS :

Following students were selected for financial assistance for various academic purposes:-

Name of the students class Amount

Ms. Jedhe Vrushali M.Com. 5000

Ms.Bhosale Rupali F.Y.B.Com. 1500

Ms. Chandorkar Sonali F.Y.B.Com. 1500

Ms. Potdar Sonal F.Y.B.Com. 1500

Ms. Nanaware

Charulata

F.Y.B.Com. 2200

Ms.Dabhi Aboli F.Y.B.Com. 1500

Mr.Srichinke Goraknath M.Com. 500

Ms. Patekar Ratnakar S.Y.B.Com. 500

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Mr.Shilimkar Vishal S.Y.B.Com. 2000

TOTAL 16200

30. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS FROM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION :

Department wise meetings of the Association were held.

Some social activities were organized Testing Blood and Drinking water facility was

provided by the Alumni Association.

31. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION:-

Faculty wise meetings were held.

32. HEALTH SERVICES :

(a) Blood Checking camp was organized by the Women Empowerment Cell.

(b) A guest lecture of Vaidya Khadiwale was arranged on “Woman Health and Ayurveda”.

(c) A Medical Checkup Camp was organised for the first year students.

33. PERFORMANCE IN SPORT ACTIVITIES :

a) Intercollegiate All India University Level participation in Cross Country-

Mr. Vishal Shilimkar of S.Y.B.Com. played in the intercollegiate.

b) Best Physique – Mr. Gorakhnath Chinke, M.Com. Part-I, first in the intercollegiate and

inter group. He was selected in All India Inter University Level.

c) Weigh Lifting – Mr. Ratnakar Patkar, S.Y.B.com, stood first in Intercollegiate

and Interuniversity competition. He was selected in All India

Inter University Level.

d) Volley Ball – Mr.Amit Chotaliya of S.Y.B.Com. was selected for Pune city.

e) The College Cricket Team participated in Intercollegiate Cricket Tournament.

34. INCENTIVES TO OUTSTANDING SPORTS-PERSON :

The outstanding sports-persons were given additional library facilities. They were given

sport kits and blazers. In addition to this, they were provided with special financial aid.

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35. STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS:

Ms. Padma Thorat, T.Y.B.Com., 3rd

Prize in Intercollegiate elocution nad debate competitions.

Ms. Sheetal Chordiya, S.Y.B.Com & Akshay Gole, S.Y.B.Sc. participation at Rambhau

Mhalagi Prabodhini, Mumbai in Elocution Competition.

Rahul Gandhi, T.Y.B.Com. participation in Interuniversity Cultural Programme.

Students‟ were participated in Intercollegiate Dance And Drama Competition.

Ms Gauri Patil from F.Y.B.Sc. received First Prize in Intercollegiate Elocution Competition.

36. ACTIVITIES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT :

a. Special guidance was provided to the students for the selection of special and

optional subjects.

b. The unit also guided the students for preparation of micro notes.

37. PLACEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE STUDENTS :

The unit provided job opportunities to the students in Partnership Firms and Limited

Companies.

Lecturers on Career Guidance were organized.

38. DEVELOPENT PROGRAMME FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF :

A computer training programme of eight days was organized for office staff.

A training programme for Laboratory attendants was organized by faculty of Science.

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39. BEST PRACTICES FOR THE INSTITUTION:

The institution celebrated the Days of National and International importance.

An achievement of the teachers in different field was appreciated.

Some of the staff members donated their blood for the needy patients of the relatives and friends of the staff.

Certain services were provided during the Ganpati Festival,Vruksh Dindi and other occasions in and around Pune.

Earn & Learn Scheme was successfully implemented.

40. LINKAGES DEVELOPED WITH NATIONAL/INTERNATIONL,ACADEMIC/

RESEARCH BODIES:

Association with ICSI, Principal Dr. C.N. Rawal, a member and Advisory Body.

41. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

Some of the faculty members regularly wrote articles in News Papers and

Magazines.

Some of them delivered lecturers voluntarily in social fields.

Some teachers are good and regular treckers.

The staff performed the college and University duties and responsibilities very

satisfactorily.

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PART- C

DETAIL PLANS OF THE INSTITUTION FOR THE NEXT YEAR.

The college has the following plan for the academic year 2005-06 as below :

1. To introduce new academic programmes.

2. To appoint required teaching/non-teaching staff.

3. To contribute in the activities for innovation in curricular design.

4. To initiate some inter disciplinary programmes.

5. To organize seminars / workshops.

6. To encourage the teachers to undertake research project.

7. To organize lecturers for community services.

8. To improve library facilities and services.

9. To undertake students assessment of teachers.

10. To update computer and other technical facilities.

11. To provide financial assistance to the needy students.

12. To organize meetings of the Alumni Association and Parent-Teacher Association.

13. To provide health services to the students.

14. To provide additional facilities to the outstanding sports persons.

15. To strengthen the Placement Cell.

Name & Signature of the Coordinator, Name & Signature of the Chairperson,

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