i
ii
iii
PREFACE
Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies (MACFAST) was established by the great visionaries of
the Malankara Catholic Community of Thiruvalla, having rich experience of promoting various educational
institutions including Medical, Dental and Engineering colleges successfully inside and outside Kerala. The
college is located in the heart of Thiruvalla, a town of Central Travancore which is famous for high literacy rate
and peaceful coexistence of people irrespective of socio-economic inequalities. A large number of people from
this area have acquired higher education and are placed at top positions in various parts of the world who
contribute to the overall development of the state and country besides their valuable foreign exchange
remittances.
Due to the heavy demand for higher education and lack of availability of adequate seats in government
owned higher education institutions, the concept of self financing colleges was introduced in the state in the year
2001. As a result of the progressive policy of the government, MACFAST was started to address the higher
education requirements of the fast growing central Travancore and neighbouring areas of the state. As visualized
by its founders, the college has grown steadily over the years with eight postgraduate courses in Management,
Computer science and Biosciences and positioned its identity as a multidisciplinary institution in the higher
education segment of the state.
In view of its urge for further growth, excellence and recognition, the college has applied for NAAC
accreditation and the Self Study Report was submitted on 3rd
January 2015 containing data up to 31st December
2014 along with other official formalities. Since the visit of the NAAC PEER Team was delayed for more than a
year and now that the exact visit schedule is confirmed as 15th & 16
th of June, 2016, the data pertaining to the
period after submitting the SSR need to be incorporated so as to have a realistic assessment of the college. Hence
this supplementary report is submitted which contains the activities of the college from 1st January 2015 to 31
st
May 2016, apart from those reported in the original SSR. In order to avoid duplication of data and for brevity the
information furnished earlier in the SSR is not repeated in this supplementary report.
This supplementary report is the culmination of the joint efforts of many who have given inputs,
valuable suggestions and timely support which are duly acknowledged. The same procedure for the preparation
of SSR is also applied in the drafting of this report. Accordingly criteria -wise sub committees were formed and
based on their information and data the steering committee made the final consolidation. I would like to take this
opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have in one way or other contributed to the
preparation of this supplementary report.
Dr. K.R.Sukumaran Nair,
Coordinator, Steering Committee.
iv
ABBREVIATIONS
AIMA : All India Management Association
AICTE : All India Council for Technical Education
ANERT : Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology
AYUSH : Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
CCMB : Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology
CIFT : Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
CII : Confederation of Indian Industry
CIPET : Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology
CIPHET : Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology
CMAT : Common Management Admission Test
C-SARAB: Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources & Algal Biotechnology
CSI : Computer Society of India Common Management Admission Test
CSIR : Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
CTMA : Central Travancore Management Association
DSIR : Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
DST : Department of Science and Technology
EDP : Entrepreneurship Development Programme
ELISA : Enzyme-Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay
ERRC : Environmental Resources Research Center
HTML : Hyper Text Markup Language
ICAR : Indian Council of Agricultural Research
ICMR : Indian Council of Medical Research
ICSE : Indian Certificate of Secondary Education
IIP : Indian Institute of Petroleum
IISAC : International Institute for Scientific and Academic Collaborations
v
IISR : Indian Institute of Spices Research
IIT : Indian Institutes of Technology
IITA : International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
ISR : Institutional Social Responsibility
ISTE : Indian Society for Technical Education
KSTECE : Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment.
LIGO : Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory
MAKS : MACFAST Knowledge Scheme
MII : MACFAST Industry Interface
MLIC : MACFAST Library and Information Centre
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NIIST : National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology
NIPGR : National Institute of Plant Genome Research
NIT : National Institutes of Technology
OPAC : Online Public Access Catalogue
PCR : Polymerase Chain Reaction
PHP : Hypertext Processor
PI : Principal Investigator
SCTIMST: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
SMEs : Small and Medium Enterprises
SOUL : Software for University Libraries
TBI : Technology Business Incubator
vi
LIST OF TABLES
Table No Title Page No:
1.1 Participation of Faculty Members in Various Activities of the University ........................................................ 2
2.1 Minimum and Maximum Grades at the Entry Level (2015-16) ........................................................................ 3
2.2 Categories of Students Admitted to Various Courses in 2015-16 .................................................................... 3
2.3 Number of Applications Received and Demand Ratio (2015-16) ..................................................................... 4
2.4 Number and Qualification of Faculty Members ............................................................................................... 7
2.5 Nominations to Staff Development Programmes (2015-16) ............................................................................ 7
2.6 Percentage of Faculty Members Participated in Seminars, Conferences and Workshops .............................. 7
2.7 Result Analysis of the Final Year Examinations of Various Courses ................................................................ 8
2.8 Details of Student’s Achievements in Co - Curricular Activities ....................................................................... 9
3.1 Faculty Involved in Research (2014-2015 &2015-2016) ................................................................................. 10
3.2 Details of the Programmes Organized by the Departments (2015- 2016) ..................................................... 13
3.3 Special Grants and Financial Supports 2014-15 and 2015-16 ....................................................................... 15
3.4 Details of Books/ Journals/Periodicals /E – Resources Purchased ................................................................. 16
3.5 Data Sheet of Publications of Faculty Members (1st
Jan, 2015 To 30th
April 2016) ........................................ 18
3.6 Details of Research Collabrations/MOUs ....................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Details of Amount Expended for Various Development/Expansion Activities .............................................. 24
4.2 Amount Spent for Procuring New Books, Journals and E-Resources ............................................................. 25
4.3 Number of Computers and Configurations (Upgraded) ................................................................................. 25
4.4 Budget Allocation for Upgradation Of Computers And Accessories .............................................................. 26
4.5 Budget Allocation and Utilization for Upkeep of Campus Facilities ............................................................... 27
5.1 Details of Scholarships to Students ............................................................................................................... 28
5.2 Percentages of Students Selected through Campus Interviews ..................................................................... 29
5.3 Percentage of Students Progressing to Higher Education or Employment .................................................... 30
5.4 Programmes / Events of the College .............................................................................................................. 30
5.5 Composition of Student Council of the College ............................................................................................. 32
6.1 Details of the Councils Functioning in the College (2014-15 And 2015-16) ................................................... 38
6.2 Percentage of Staffs Availed the Welfare Schemes ....................................................................................... 40
6.3 Audited Statement of Income and Expenditure ............................................................................................ 41
6.4 Audited Statement of Assets and Liabilities ................................................................................................... 42
7.1 Particulars of Energy Consumption ................................................................................................................ 44
7.2 Details of the New Species added to the Herbal Garden ............................................................................... 46
7.3 Greenhouse Gas Mitigated through Major Energy Efficient Project .............................................................. 49
7.4 Number of Participants in Each Batch ............................................................................................................ 52
7.5 List of Companies Under MACPREUNER Schemes ......................................................................................... 54
LIST OF FIGURES 1. Monthly Usage of Energy from Different Sources ………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
2. Model of Aquaponics Installed in the Campus ..……………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
vii
CONTENTS
Page No
PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................................................... I
ABBREVIATIONS............................................................................................................................................................ IV
LIST OF TABLE ............................................................................................................................................................... VI
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................................................ VI
CRITERIA-WISE INPUTS ................................................................................................................................................... I
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS .......... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 1
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation .............. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
1.2 Academic Flexibility...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
1.4 Feedback System.......... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2
CRITERION II: TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile .. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students ..... …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2.3 Teaching Learning Process ......... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
2.4 Teacher Quality …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION. ………………………………………………………………………………………..10
3.1 Promotion of Research ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research. ....... …….……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
3.3 Infrastructure for Research. ....... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
3.4 Research Publications and Awards ........... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
3.5 Consultancy .... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
3.6 Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension Activities. ........ …………………………………………………………. 20
3.7 Collaborations …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
4.1 Physical Facilities .......... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource .. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
4.3 IT Infrastructure ........... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ......... ……………………………………………………………………………………. 28
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
5.2 Student Progression ..... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
5.3 Student Participation and Activities .......... ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ......... ………………………………………………………………………. 34
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership ........... ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment... ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization …………………………………………………………………………………….. 40
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 44
7.1 Environment Consciousness ....... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44
7.2 Innovations ..... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
7.3 Best Practices .. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 53
ANNEXURE
i
CRITERIA-WISE INPUTS
1 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
The techniques initiated in the last academic year for effective communication to
the stakeholders are:
(i) LCD Display board is installed in the campus to communicate the day to day
information.
(ii) LCD sign boards are placed in various positions in the campus to provide
directions.
(iii) Audio announcement system is introduced in class rooms and library.
Introduced the Centre for Human Resource Development for the orientation and
training of the faculty members.
Conducted a one day Faculty Development Program on Research Methodology and
Report Writing and the sessions were handled by eminent professors from outside
Kerala.
As part of effective operationalization of the curriculum the college has initiated the
following programmes during the academic year 2015-16.
1. The Department of Management Studies organized a visit to Open
University of Malaysia and has signed an MOU with them to exchange
short term certificate courses.
2. The Department of Computer Applications has an internal arrangement
with C-DAC, Trivandrum for training the students regarding the latest
changes in industry.
3. School of Biosciences has collaboration with multinational company like
Synthite, Ernakulam. Students are provided with an opportunity to
undertake their post graduate dissertation in the company.
A two-day workshop on the revision of the curriculum of M.Sc Food Technology
and Quality Assurance was organized by the School of Biosciences. The chairperson
of the syllabus revision committee was Ms. Beena Cherian, Dean, School of
Biosciences. All members of the School of Biosciences were involved in the
preparation of the revised syllabus.
Revision for the curriculum of Bioinformatics at UG & PG level has also has been
initiated by the University under the chairmanship of Mr. Stephen James, Faculty,
School of Biosciences, MACFAST.
2 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Table 1.1
Participation of Faculty Members in Various Activities of the University
(2015-2016)
1.2 Academic Flexibility
The institution offers wide range of programmes for improving efficiency level of
the students and a Communication Skill Development Course has been initiated in
the academic year 2015-16.
Outbound Experiential Learning was provided for the MBA students in February
2015 to facilitate crisis management, decision making, leadership and team building
skills.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
Seminar on Contemporary Issues like Economic Issues, Latest developments in
Management and General awareness topics etc are organized by department of
management studies on a weekly basis.
To ensure holistic development of students, the college has initiated one hour per
week as Quality Hour for welcoming new ideas both from the faculty members and
students. A proposal for ensuring Holistic Development of students was put forward
by the faculty members and the formation of a center for holistic development is
under consideration.
1.4 Feedback System
The feedback from the stake holders are communicated to the University through the
members of the Board of Studies and other academic bodies.
Departments
No. of
Additional
Examiners
No. of Chief
Examiners
No. of Chairmen
/Chairpersons
(Board of
Examinations)
No. of
Syllabi
Reviews/
Revisions
School of Biosciences 10 0 3 3
Management Studies 8 2 0 0
Computer Applications 7 3 0 1
3 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION II: TEACHING - LEARNING AND
EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
To ensure publicity in the admission process, a new system of attracting talented
students through conducting on the spot aptitude tests at selected centers was
experimented in 2016.
The college maintains two websites viz. “eduexpo.info” and “educationnext.org” for
providing information and publicity regarding admission.
The minimum and maximum grades at the entry level for each program offered by
the college during the year 2015-16 are as follows:
Table: 2.1
Minimum and Maximum Grades at the Entry Level (2015-16)
Program Year Minimum
Grade
Maximum
Grade
MBA 2015-16 C-Grade A-Grade
MCA REGULAR 2015-16 C-Grade A-Grade
LATERAL 2015-16 C-Grade A-Grade
M Sc
Food Technology &
Quality Assurance
2015-16 C-Grade A-Grade
Bioinformatics 2015-16 C-Grade B-Grade
Plant Biotechnology 2015-16 C-Grade B-Grade
Biochemistry 2015-16 C-Grade A-Grade
Phyto Medical Science
& Technology
2015-16 Nil Nil
Biotechnology 2015-16 C-Grade B-Grade
The college strictly follows the norms of the Mahatma Gandhi University in this
regard and due consideration is given to ensure that all sections of the society are
represented in tune with the policies of the Government.
Table: 2.2
Categories of Students Admitted to Various Courses in 2015-16
Course Intake Open
Category SC/ST Others Total
MBA 180 98 2 28 128
MCA Regular 60 34 1 5 40
4 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Lateral 60 35 4 4 43
M.Sc Bioinformatics 20 2 Nil 1 3
M.Sc Biochemistry 24 16 1 3 20
M.Sc Plant Biotechnology 20 2 Nil Nil 2
M.Sc Biotechnology 14 5 Nil 2 7
M.Sc Food Technology &
Quality Assurance 30 23 1 6 30
M.Sc Phytomedical Science
and Technology 20 Nil Nil Nil Nil
The following table gives the Number of Applications and Demand Ratio for
different courses conducted by college in the year (2015-16).
Table 2.3
Number of Applications Received and Demand Ratio (2015-16)
Program No. of
applications
No. of
students
admitted
Demand
ratio
MBA 237 128 1.85:1
MCA Regular 58 40 1.45:1
Lateral 52 43 1.2:1
M Sc
Food Technology & Quality
Assurance 45 30 1.5:1
Bioinformatics 3 3 1:1
Plant Biotechnology 2 2 1:1
Biochemistry 20 20 1:1
Phyto Medical Science &
Technology
Nil Nil Nil
Biotechnology 7 7 1:1
As a result of various outreach programs organized by MACFAST, the number of
applications received and the number of students admitted has increased in the year
2015-16 for various courses.
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
Designated parking space for the vehicles of differently-abled students is maintained
and ramp is provided for easy accessibility to all floors of the college building.
The bridge courses are designed after assessing the competency level of the students
in various subjects. The students were given bridge courses based on the marks
secured in the tests conducted by the departments,before the commencement of the
5 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
regular course.
To sensitize the students and staff about the awareness on gender equality, inclusive
development, environmental sustainability, etc., the college conducted periodic
programs in these areas during the period under reference.
In 2015-16 the women cell organized talks on Legal Rights of Women,
Psychological difference between men and women as well as a special lecture on
gender awareness and equality.
Advanced learners are motivated to present papers/ posters at various conferences
and symposiums organized inside and outside the college. They are also given
guidance for the preparation of competitive examinations like CSIR- UGC NET etc.
The following students cleared various competitive examinations during the
academic year 2015-16.
Akhila B (2014-15)of School of Biosciences cleared CSIR NET Examination
Swathy S Nair (2014-15) of School of Biosciences cleared CSIR NET Examination
Ashina Muhammed (2011-13) of School of Biosciences cleared CSIR NET
Examination
Sareena Rahim (2014-16) of Department of Management Studies cleared UGC NET
Examination
2.3 Teaching Learning Process
To make the learning process more student centric, the college supported the
students for organizing national level Management, Technical and Bio fests named
as Tantra, Technitrous and Pranah respectively on an annual basis.
Conducted 18 department-wise workshops/ seminars and conferences.
Deputed 28 faculty members to special training programmes at institutions, like IIM
and NIT.
Students are also motivated by the faculty to undertake minor projects and present
papers in national and international seminars and conferences. They are also
encouraged to publish articles in approved journals.The following are the results of
such efforts taken by the faculty members.
1. Ms. Sreeja S, Research Scholar received eLife - best poster award in the
International Conference on Nexgen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics &
Technologies – 2015 organized by Institute of Bioinformatics, CCMB and
Scigenome Research foundation during 21-23rd
October 2015.
6 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
2. Ms. Sreeja S, Research Scholar received best poster award in the International
Conference on Radiation Research: Impact on Human Health and Environment
organized by Society for Radiation Research at BARC, Mumbai during 11-13th
February 2016.
3. Ms. Ruby Varghese, Research Scholar received best poster award in the
National Conference on Herbal Medicine organized by University of Rajastan
and Indo Global Health Care Research Foundation and Indian society for
Radiation Biology during 22-24th
December 2015.
4. Ms. Ruby Varghese, Research Scholar, Best poster award in the 28th
Kerala
Science Congress organized by KSCSTE ,CWRDM and University of Calicut
during 28-30th
January 2016.
5. Mr Sebin Sebastain, MSc.Food Technology and Quality Assurance selected for
National Science Academies‟ Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2015.
6. Ms. Steffimol Rose , Ms. Mitha Justin , Ms. Retty Rachael, Mr. Nino Joseph,
Ms. Akhila Ravi, Ms. Reshma Anthony, Ms. Aparna Abhimanyu, Ms. Samitha
Sara ,Mr. Naveen S, Ms.Veni S Raj, Ms. Amina S, Ms. Jemi Simon and Ms.
Anjaly S were selected for attending the National Colloquium on Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Mass Spectrometry organised by Srinivasa
Ramanujan Institute for Basic Science (A Capacity Building Initiative of
KSCSTE) during 31st July to 2
nd August 2015.
7. Ms. Mitha Justine, Ms. Akhila Ravi, Ms. Steffimol Rose, Mr Jithin and Mr
Sooraj got selection for the PG Students Interactive Session organized during
the 27th
Kerala Science Congress held at Alapuzha from 27-30 January 2015.
8. Mr Sebin Sebastain, MSc. Food Technology and Quality Assurance selected for
National Science Academies‟ Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2015.
9. Ms.Sumi T N, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology student (2013-15) received grant of
Rs. 13,000 under Student Project scheme from Kerala State Council for Science
Technology and Environment, Trivandrum.
10. Mr Somy Varghese, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology student (2012-14) recieved
grant of Rs. 13,000 under Student Project scheme from Kerala State Council for
Science Technology and Environment, Trivandrum.
11. Mr Ratheesh C T, M.Sc. Bioinformatics student (2012-14) received DBT
Student fellowship for doing project at CPCRI Kasargod , 2014.
An open book examination and online tests have been initiated for some courses
7 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
during the year 2015-16.
2.4 Teacher Quality
The policy of the college is to strengthen the human resources by appointing
qualified and competent teachers and to frame appropriate strategies to retain them.
Table 2.4
Number and Qualification of Faculty Members
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -
Ph.D. 4 0 4 4 0 0 12
M. Phil. 0 0 1 0 3 3 7
PG 0 0 4 1 17 18 40
Temporary teachers (Guest Faculty)
Ph.D. - - - - - - -
M. Phil. - - - - - 2 2
PG - - - - - 1 1
Total 4 0 9 5 20 24 62
Faculty members deputed for staff development programmes and the percentage of
faculty members participated in Seminars, Conferences and workshops in 2015 -16
are given in Table 2.5 and 2.6 respectively.
Table : 2.5
Nominations to Staff Development Programmes (2015-16)
Academic Staff Development
Programme
Number of faculty nominated
MBA MCA MSc
Staff training conducted by other
Institutions 18 3 1
Summer/Winter Schools workshops NIL 6 NIL
Table 2.6
Percentage of Faculty Members Participated in Seminars, Conferences and
Workshops (2015-16)
Nature of Participation Percentage (%)
MBA MCA M.Sc
Invited as Resource persons 11 21 36
Participated in external Workshops 56 53 0
Presented papers in workshops 42 5 100
8 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
The affiliating University has introduced grading system for M. Sc Programmes.
Hence changed the evaluation of such programes to grading system by the college in
tune with the directions of the University.
Nikhila Aby from the college secured 2nd Rank in the MBA Degree Examination
conducted by the University in 2015. An analysis of the student‟s results is given in
the Table 2.7
Table 2.7
Result Analysis of the Final Year Examinations of Various Courses -2015.
Course Year Pass percentage
MCA 2011-14 98.2
2012-15 90.2
MBA 2012-14 34
2013-15 39
M Sc. Bioinformatics
2012-14 80
2013-15 38
Food Technology & Quality Assurance
2012-14 79
2013-15 42
M Sc. Biochemistry
2012-14 60
2013-15 60
M Sc. Plant Biotechnology
2012-14 100
2013-15 100
M Sc Biotechnology 2012-14 66
2013-15 86
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes
Student performance and learning outcomes are projected through display boards
and LCD‟s placed at different locations.
To enhance the entrepreneurial skills of the students, the college has introduced
entrepreneurial programme “MACPRENEUR” by providing seed money and
facilities for startup projects. Two IT startups (GLASSD and WEBFORIO) and two
Non IT startups (PRATHA Fashion Boutique and Berhan Films) are functioning in
the campus from 2015 onwards.
Two student projects were sanctioned by KSCSTE in 2015-16.
Students participation and achievements in co curricular activities are also being
monitored by the college.
9 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Table:2.8
Details of Student‟s Achievements in Co Curricular Activities
Sl.No Name of the Student Course
with batch Achievement
Depatment of Computer Applications
1 Mr.Chintu Viju Mathew MCA
2013-2016
Won the Merit prize in the
„CEMCA-UNESCO Community
Radio Video Challenge‟ on 30th
June 2015
2 Ms.Reshmi Ramesh MCA
2015-2018
Won second prize in debate
competition on „Speak for
Kerala‟organized by the Federal
Bank in association with
Mathrubhumi at Pathanamthitta
in 2015.
Department of Management Studies
1 Alana Mariam Abraham MBA
2015-17
Best Manager at Management
Fest Conducted by Toc H
Institute of Science &
Technology, Eranakulam in 2015.
2 Tibin Joseph MBA
2015-17
Best Model in Theme Show at
Management Fest conducted by
Marian Institute of Management,
Kuttikanam in 2015
3 Sarena Rahim & Team MBA
2014-16
3rd prize in Marketing Game at
Management Fest conducted by
SNGIST, Mannam, Paravur in
October 2015
4 Nisha Mary Koshy &
Team
MBA
2014-16
Won the 3rd prize in HR Game at
Management Fest conducted by
SNGIST, Mannam, Paravur in
October 2015
5 Sharon Valsan & Team MBA
2014-16
Won the 1st prize in Corporate
Walk at Management Fest
conducted by Mangalam
Management Studies in 2015
6 Feba Jose & Team MBA
2015-17
2nd Prize in Business Quiz at
Management Fest conducted by
Musliar Institute of Management
in 2015.
7 Linu Babu & Team MBA
2014-16
1st Prize in HR game at
Management Fest conducted by
Marian International Institute of
Management, October 2015
10 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND
EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
The Research Advisory Board has been reconstituted by nominating Dr. Seeni S.,
Director of Research as Coodinator and Dr. Anand Manohar, Head, Research and
Development, Pushpagiri Group of Institutions, Thiruvalla as members. The
reconstituted board came into force with effect from 8th April, 2016.
The major highlights in the area of research in the reporting year include the
following
o 60 faculty members attended research/training programmes during 2014-15
o 11 faculty members have registered for research leading to Ph.D
o Awarded Doctoral Degree to 3 faculty members.
o Four research proposals have been submitted to Kerala State Council for
Science, Technology and Environment, Trivandrum for approval.
o In association with Sikkim University one research proposal has been submitted
to DST, Govt. of India
o One research proposal has been submitted to NCST, Govt. of India.
The year 2016 has been designated by the college management as the “Year of
Research” for the college on the recommendations of the IQAC.
Selected students are given special training in tissue culture of banana as part of the
„Biopreneur‟ programme.
It was decided to coordinate the various research initiatives of Department of
Management Studies, Department of Computer Applications and School of
Biosciences for promoting interdisciplinary research.
Table 3.1
Faculty Involved in Research (2014-2015 &2015-2016)
Sl.
No Name
Dep
art
men
t
Research
Activity
University/
Collaborative
Institution/
Agencies
Area of
Research
1 Rev Fr. Pradeep
Vazatharamalayil
Pri
nci
pal
Research
leading to Ph. D
Bharathiar
University
Management
Studies
11 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
2 Dr. Seeni S
Sch
ool
of
Bio
scie
nce
s
Guiding project
works
DBT, DST,
Sikkim
University
Tissue culture,
Bioprospecting,
Environmental
Sciences
3. Dr. C. Balagopalan Guiding project
works
DBT, DST,
CIPET,
Pushpagiri
Research
Centre,
Thiruvalla
Bioplastics,
Medicinal
Mushrooms,
etc.
3 Dr. Maya Subramoni Project
Implementation
DST,
Pushpagiri
Research
Centre,
Thiruvalla
Algal
Biotechnology
4 Dr. P. K. Shaji Recognized
guide of M. G.
University
ERRC,
Trivandrum
Environmental
Science
5 Dr. C. K. K. Nair Recognized
guide of M. G.
University
Pushpagiri
Research
Centre,
Thiruvalla
Biochemistry
6 Dr. Reghurajan Recognized
guide of M. G.
University
KSCSTE Plants Tissue
culture
7 Mr. Biju
Dharmapalan
Student Project
/leading
Research
Project
KSCSTE/
National
Medicinal
Plant Board
Medicinal
Plants/ Tissue
Culture
8 Mrs. Beena Cherian Doing research
leading to Ph. D
M G
University
Mushroom
Science
9 Dr. Arun. K. Das Research
projects
KSCSTE
Plant Molecular
biology,
Phytochemistry
Microbiology,
Plant
distribution and
Modelling,
Plant Breeding,
Angiosperm
Taxonomy.
10 Mrs. Pinchu Elizabeth
Thomas
Student Project KSCSTE Oleoresins
11 Ms. Treesa Varghese Doing research
leading to Ph. D
CUSAT Fisheries
Biochemistry
12 Ms. Lucy George Doing research
leading to Ph.D
and guiding
student research
project
Bharathiar
University
Public health
nutrition
12 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
13 Dr. M.S. Samuel
Com
pute
r A
ppli
cati
ons
Approved
Research guide
of the M. G.
University.
M.G.
University
Fuzzy
Mathematics,
Data mining
and
Mathematical
Modeling
14 Mr. Stephen James Student Project/
Research
Consultation
Mar Ivaniose
College,
Trivandrum/
SIAS,
Malappuram
Computational
Biology
15
Dr. Nishad P M Independent
Research
Bharathiar
University
Data
Compression
16 Mr. Terry Jacob
Mathew
Research work
leading to Ph. D
M. G.
University
Data mining
17 Mrs. Sreelakshmi C.
Warrier
Research work
leading to Ph. D
M.G.
University
Mathematics
18 Dr. K. M. George
Man
agem
ent
S
tud
ies
Independent
Research
M.G.
University
Financial
Management
19 Fr. Josey Kollamalil Research work
leading to Ph. D
M.S.
University
Entrepreneurshi
p
20 Dr.K.R.Sukumaran
Nair
Approved
Research guide
of the Kerala
University.
University of
Kerala
Financial
Management
21 Mr. Ligo Koshy Research work
leading to Ph. D
Bharathiyar
University
Marketing
22 Dr. Asha
Lakshmi.R.K.
Independent
Research
Kanchi
University
Human
Resource
Management
23 Dr.Vijaya Mohan
Nair
Independent
Research
Madurai
Kamaraj
University
Banking
24 Dr. Aggi Anand Independent
Research
Kerala
University
Human
Resource
Management
25
Mr. Sudeep.B.
Chandramana
Thesis for Ph.D
Submitted
Madurai
Kamaraj
University
Marketing
13 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
26 Mr. Shibu Itty
Mathew
Research work
leading to Ph. D
Bharathiyar
University
Marketing
27 Dr. Jeemon Joseph Guiding M. Phil
Scholars
M.G.Universit
y
Marketing &
Tourism
28 Mr. Ajaikrishnan
Gopalakrishnan Research work
leading to Ph. D
Karpagam
University
Marketing
29 Mrs. Neethu Ann
Georgie
Research work
leading to Ph. D
Karunya
University
Marketing
Each Department conducts workshops, conferences, training programmes and
seminars (National & International) at periodical intervals.
Table 3.2
Details of the Programmes Organized by the Departments (2015- 2016)
Sl.
No Programme Topic/Title
Date &
Year
No. o
f R
esou
rce
Per
son
s
No. o
f
Part
icip
an
ts
School of Biosciences
1 Seminar Recent advances in Food Packaging 11th
May
2016
1 70
2 Workshop Recent advances in Life Sciences 11th
& 12th
Apr. 2016
4 272
3 Seminar Bridging gap between materials &
Biology
11th
Mar.
2016
1 180
4 Seminar Recent Innovations in Biomaterial
Research from India” sponsored by
Kerala State Council for Science
Technology and Environment
26th
Feb.
2016.
11 93
5 Training EDP training programme 4th
& 16th
Feb. 2016
5 25
6 Training Hands-on Training on Plant Tissue
Culture Techniques and
Applications sponsored by Kerala
Biotechnology Commission
7th
to 18th
Jan. 2016
3 50
7 International
Conference
Advances in Bioprocess
Technology sponsored by DST,
Govt. of India and Kerala State
Council for Science Technology
and Environment
26th
to 28th
Nov. 2015
25 180
8 Symposium Recent Innovations in Tissue
Engineering & Nano Sciences
8th
Oct.
2015
1 160
9 Seminar “Laser based non-invasive glucose
monitor for people with diabetes”
19th
Aug
2015.
1 200
14 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
10 Workshop Recent Trends in Life Sciences 26th
Jun
2015
1 120
11 Seminar “Technological Advances in
Biomedical Research in India”
sponsored by Kerala State Council
for Science Technology and
Environment
11th
May
2015
1 160
12 Seminar 'Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites' 6th
May
2015
1 50
13 Seminar Recent Advances in Plant Science -
Metabolic Engineering of Food
Crops for the food Security of
Nation” sponsored by Kerala State
Council for Science Technology
and Environment
28th
Feb.
2015
1 119
14 Training EDP programme on food processing
sponsored by DIC (District
Industries Centre), Pathanamthitta
5th
to 9th
Jan. 2015
2 25
Department Of Computer Applications
17 Work shop PHP & My SQL 12th
& 13th
Mar. 2016
3 50
18 Workshop Programming in C and C++ 28th
& 29th
Apr. 2016
4 23
19 Workshop Programming in PHP and MySQL
12th
& 13th
May 2016
1 40
Department of Management Studies
20 Workshop Contemporary Research Methods
and Techniques
22th
Feb.
2016 1 120
During the year 2015, reputed scientists and researchers were invited for scientific
lectures from different National & International research institutes like Indian
Institute Of Science, Bangalore, NCBS Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, University of
Ioannina, University of Patras, Institute of Biotechnology, La Plata, Argentina,
Malaysia, Korea, Belgium, University of West-minister, London , International Inter
University Centre for Nanosciences, MG University, Kerala University and
University of Leeds, UK.
Conducted Skill Development Training Programme in food Processing from 4-16,
February, 2016 in association with District Industries Centre, Pathanamtitta whereby
the local community was trained in various new products developed by the Faculty
members of the Department. This programme provides training for small scale
entrepreneurs in the area of food processing technology.
Onsite training on chocolate making at Anakara conducted 27th April 2016.
In association with School of Biosciences, MACFAST and YMCA, Thiruvalla,
organised a 5 day exhibition cum sale of Jackfruit, Papaya and Mango products at
15 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Thiruvalla during February 2015.
Published a booklet on “Propagation of Banana for Prosperity – A Trendsetting
Venture for Students” in March 2016 by Dr. S. Seeni, Director of Research and Ms.
Giphti Mohan, Asst. Professor, School of Biosciences.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research.
Resources for the research activities are mobilized by submitting project proposals to
the state and central government funding agencies.
As part of the „Biopreneur Programme‟selected students were offered intensive
training in Micropropagation techniques applicable to banana leading to mass
production and entrepreneurial development.
A programme on C3 and C4 plants used in traditional medicines in Kerala is under
discussion between the Department of Computer Applications and School of
Biosciences.
Preliminary discussion regarding the support of Tiruvalla Agri-Horticultural Society
to develop infrastructure for the new Tissue Culture Lab has been initiated on 24th
February 2016.
Availed special Grants and Financial support as given below,
Table 3.3
Special Grants and Financial Supports - 2014-15 and 2015-16
Organizations Nature of financial support
2014-15
Rs.
(in lakhs)
2015 – 16
Rs.
(in lakhs)
KS
CS
TE
, T
rivan
dru
m
Environmental education
workshop on Biodiversity for
school students using games &
activities.
Nil
2.0
Induction of multiple shoots
from the cotyledonary node of
Aegle marmelose
0.11
Nil
Initiation of somatic embryos
from the leaves of Coleus
vettiveroides
0.11
Nil
Food toxin portal 0.6 Nil
National
Medicinal
Plant Board,
New Delhi.
Development of Herbal
Garden
2.5
Nil
16 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Kerala
Biotechnology
Commission,
Trivandrum
Hands on Training Programme
in Plant Tissue Culture
Techniques and Applications
Nil
0.8
The college promotes faculty members to submit project proposals to various
government funding agencies. Dr, Seeni S, Director of Research is in the process
of submitting a project proposal on “Prospecting of Hypercium Species of Sikkim
Himalayas for Hypericins & Hypoforins using Wild plants & in vitro Shoot Cultures
to DST, New Delhi.
3.3 Infrastructure for Research.
A new Tissue Culture Lab is being developed for entrepreneurship training and
commercialization of in vitro raised banana, orchids and anthuriums.
A new tissue culture lab for Biopreneur programme and a phytochemistry lab is
being proposed and the work has been started.
The Herbal garden has been developed using the grant of Rs. 2.5 Lakhs received
from the National Medicinal Plant Board in 2015.
A research wing exclusively for research scholars has been set up in the top floor of
the main library. The library provides the facility of OPAC to assist the researchers to
locate various sources of information. The details of books, journals etc. purchased
during 2014-15 and 2015-16 are given below.
Table 3.4
Details of Books/ Journals/Periodicals /E – Resources Purchased
Library holdings 2014-2015
Nos.
2015-2016
Nos.
Text books 1358 1237
Reference books 1200 903
Journals/periodicals 150 130
e-resources 3 3
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
Best Paper Award
o Mr. Ligo Koshy, Dept. of Management Studies got the best paper award for the paper
entitled „Factors influencing the buying behavior of face care products among youth
using Garrett‟s ranking techniques‟ in the National conference on „Managing
Challenges in the VUCA world‟ organized by SB College, Changanacherry,
Kottayam, Kerala during 18th
and 19th
February 2016.
17 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
o Mr. Terry Jacob Mathew, Dept. of Computer Applications got the best paper award
for the paper entitled „A preliminary analysis of diabetics using soft sets‟ in
International Conference on Recent Trends in Computing and Information
Technology organized by Sree Ayyappa College, Thiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha
during 25-27th
February 2016.
o Ms. Sreeja S, research scholar received eLife - best poster award in the International
Conference on Nexgen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics & Technologies – 2015
organized by Institute of Bioinformatics, CCMB and Scigenome Research foundation
during 21-23rd
October 2015.
o Ms. Sreeja S, research scholar received best poster award in the International
conference on Radiation Research : Impact on Human Health and Environment
organized by Society for Radiation Research at BARC, Mumbai during 11-13th
February 2016.
o Ms. Ruby Varghese, research scholar received best poster award in the National
Conference on Herbal Medicine organized by University of Rajastan and Indo Global
Health Care Research Foundation and Indian society for Radiation Biology during 22-
24th
December 2015.
o Ms. Ruby Varghese, research scholar, got best poster award in the 28th
Kerala Science
Congress organized by KSCSTE ,CWRDM and University of Calicut during 28-30th
January 2016.
Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services:
o The research work “A Preliminary analysis of diabetics using soft sets‟ aims to give a
cost effective early detection method for diabetics, with the aid of life style, food
habits and other health related known parameters.
o Protocol has been developed for Banana tissue culture. This would provide
employment opportunities for women self help group.
o Ongoing project for developing a „Food toxin portal‟, would provide information
about various toxins present in different food products.
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development:
o Environmental education on biodiversity with games and activities for school students
(6th to 9th standard) to impart awareness, participation and social action is a new
initiative aimed at participatory management of our natural resources. The
beneficiaries of the program consists of school teachers and students so as to carry
18 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
the message of environment education to other parts of the state and the country as a
whole.
o Micro-cloning of banana through imparting training and skill development in making
banana an industrial resource is recently launched to supplement the lab to land
programme. The project will cater to the needs of farmers with quality planting
materials.
o A program to utilize the local floristic resources through breeding, novel hybrid
development and scrutiny to isolate new types of orchids is under serious
consideration of the college in association with Tiruvalla Agri-Horti Society.
o Medicinal properties of macrofungi and algae have been screened.
o Development of in vitro protocol for the conservation and multiplication of rare
medicinal plants will help in conservation of biodiversity.
Publication per Faculty:
The details of the department wise publications of Faculty members during the period
from1st Jan, 2015 to 30
th April 2016 are given in the Table 3.5
Table 3.5
Data sheet of publications of faculty members (1st Jan, 2015 to 30
th April 2016)
Nam
e
Tota
l N
o. of
Pu
bli
cati
on
s No. of
Publications
in
journals
Pu
bli
cati
on
Lis
ted
in
Inte
rnati
on
al
Data
base
Ch
ap
ters
in
Book
Book
s C
ited
No. of
book
s w
ith
ISB
N/I
SS
N
Nati
on
al/
In
tern
ati
on
al
con
fere
nce/
p
roce
edin
gs
No. of
Pu
bli
cati
on
s w
ith
Imp
act
facto
r
Nati
on
al
Inte
rnati
on
al
Department of Management Studies
Mr. Ligo Koshy
2 - 1 - 1 - - 1 -
Dr. Jeemon Joseph 10 - 6 2 - - - 4 1
Dr. Ashalakshmi R. K. 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1
Mr. Sudeep B
Chandramana 6 - 4 - 2 - - - 2
Mr. Vijaya Mohan 1 - 1 - - - - - -
Mr. Ajai Krishnan G 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 1
Mr. Arun Prem 1 - - - - - - 1 -
Mrs. Neethu Ann Georgie 5 3 - - - - - 2 -
19 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
School of Biosciences
Dr. S Seeni 6 2 4 4 - - - - 2
Mr. Biju Dharmapalan 15 13 1 - 2 2 2 - -
Mrs. Treesa Varghese 2 - 1 - - - - 1 -
Dr. Gincy Mariam 3 2 1 - - 1 1
Mrs. Merlin M C 5 2 2 - - - - 1 -
Mrs. Pinchu Elizabath
Thomas - - - - - - - 1 -
Mrs. Betsy M. Baby - - - - - - - 1 -
Ms. Gipthi Mohan - - - - - - - 1 -
Ms. Shery M Varghese - - - - - - - 1 -
Dr. Arun K Das 8 3 5 2 0 - - - 3
Department of Computer Applications
Mrs Sreelakshmi C Warrier 1 - - - - - - 1 -
Mrs Retsy Ann Roy 1 - - - - - - 1
Ms. Dhanya L K 1 - 1 1 - - - - 1
Ms. Rani Susan Oommen 3 - 2 - - - - 1 2
Mr. Syam Shanker 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 1
Total 73 22 27 18 5 2 2 19 15
The college is continuing a policy of providing incentives to faculty members for their
research contributions.
3.5 Consultancy
The major consultancy services provided by the institution during the current year are:
1. Food processing technologies.
2. Analysis of food products
3. Tissue culture technologies
4. EDP for small scale industries
5. Development & improving the product quality
6. Women friendly policy atmosphere created through MACFAST policy was
submitted to ICSSR(Indian Council of Social Service Research)
7. Identification of medicinal plants was done for Thiruvalla Agri
Horticulture Society in connection with flower show, 2016
8. Intitated the establishment of a food processing unit at Anakara, Idukki
9. Modernization of slaugtering house for Thiruvalla Muncipal Cooperation
10. Technical consultation to the entrepreneurs in making chips, pickles,
honey & bakery products.
20 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
11. Market study on packaged drinking water industry in Kerala for the
company, Good Beverages, Thekkumchery, Kollam.
12. Conducted teacher training Workshops for Aided and CBSC Schools to
empower School teachers with Leadership capabilities.
3.6 Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension Activities.
UNAI Award for “Vanitha Retna” : Among the 10 international projects recognized
for Diversity Contest, organized by the United Nations Academic Impact(UNAI), co-
sponsored by the UNHATE Foundation, Italy for helping indigenous teenage girls to
access the professional education, and uplift them to the mainstream. The College
received a grant worth €20,000 for the implementation of the project - „Tribal
Community based Women Empowerment‟ in June, 2015.
MACFAST established learning and coaching centers for tribal girls who are pursuing
Higher Secondary Education to clear the entrance tests for professional courses. 15
students out of the project plan of 20 are selected as part of the project. Once a girl is
selected in Vanita Retna ( the primary criteria for selection is economic backwardness
and social status), she receives academic support, material support including
stationery, school uniforms, shoes and personal hygiene materials) and social support
for completing higher secondary education with good grade. The system also ensures
admission for these girls in various job oriented/ professional courses in tie up with
major educational institutions in Kerala.
„MacWings‟ is a social inclusion initiative by students of MACFAST, to provide free
coaching/tuition classes to school students in the neighbouring villages, who find it
difficult to pay for extra tuition classes
The skill development training programme for entrepreneurs was conducted at
MACFAST Biocampus on 4th
to 17th
February 2016. A total number of 26
entrepreneurs have attended and lecture series & practical sessions were conducted on
related topics.
Organized 35 Outreach Programmes (MORP) in selected colleges of
Thiruvananthapurm, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki,
Thrissur, Kozhikkode, Wayanad and Kannur Districts of Kerala during the period
from 1st January, 2015 to 31
st March, 2016 as extension programme of institution‟s
social responsibility.
21 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
To promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities including
participation in NSS, the following programmes have been organized during the
reporting year.
o Orientation class for the new NSS volunteers was conducted by Mangal Das on
24th
September 2015.
o NSS volunteers participated in a rally at Pathanamthitta organized by Pain and
Palliative Society on world pain and palliative day. 70 volunteers participated in
the rally from the college.
o On world environmental day, the whole college took the oath to plant trees and
desist from cutting trees. The students also cleaned the whole college and planted
saplings in the campus.
o Nss volunteers took oath not to take drugs on world antinarcotic day. Principal
recited the oath to volunteers.
o As part of World Environment Day celebrations the volunteers planted trees
along the road side in Thukalaserry and supplied trees to nearly 50 households.
o In association with Thiruvalla railway station, the volunteers cleaned the
surrounding of railway station on 3rd June 2015
o NSS volunteers started mushroom cultivation in the campus as a part of organic
farming.
o The volunteers participated in the Run Kerala Run programme organized as part
of National Games on 21st January 2015
3.7 Collaborations
The college has research collaborations/ MoUs with the following organizations.
Table 3.6
Details of Research Collabrations/MoUs
SI
No. Name of Institutes Purpose Remarks
1. Pushpagiri Medical
College & Research
Centre, Tiruvalla
o Utlilzing facilities
available in the doctoral
programmes.
o Research through
sharing of the laboratory
facilities and technical
expertise.
o Student twining
programmes of each
semester
MoU signed on
12th
April, 2016
2. Malaysian Open Facilities for open courses MoU signed on
22 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
University Research expertise
Faculty exchange
28th
July,2015.
3. Central Plantation
Crops Research
Institute, Kasargod
Facilities for students projects MoU signed on
20th
January
2016.
4. Kerala Agricultural
University
Facilities for laboratory and
technical expertise
MoU signed on
28th
March,2016.
5. Forest Research
Institute, Dehradun
Training & research projects
for students & faculties
Collabration for
research projects
by students
6. Synthite Industries Ltd.,
Kolenchery and
Symega Flavours
Training & research projects
Facilities for labs
Placements for students
Collabration for
research projects
by students
7. Indian Institute of
Horticultural Research
Bangalore
Training & research projects
for students
MoU signed on
4th
April 2016.
Consultancy:
o The college has given consultancy to Western India Cashew Company, Kollam
for validation of micro flora in the processed cashew kernel.
o Environmental awareness classes for school students were organized with the
financial support of KSCSTE, Trivandrum.
o Entrepreneur development programmes were organized regularly with the support
of ministry of small and medium enterprises (MSME) and District Industries
Centre.
o A project sanctioned for the establishment of a modern herbal garden and got it
approved by National Medicinal Plant Board
o A project has been submitted to Science and Engineering Research Board SERB
titled, “Prediction of the relationships between Diabetes and other diseases using
Mathematical and Computer tools”. Dr. M. S. Samuel, Director, Department of
Computer Applications is the principal investigator.
o A collaborative project proposal on “Investigations on anti-depressive molecules
of Hypericum hookerianum Wight & Arn. (Hypericaceae)” between MACFAST
and Sathyabama University, Chennai is submitted under the Cognitive Science
Research Initivative (CSRI) recently announced by the DST, Government of
India during the month of May, 2015
o Preliminary discussion had been carried out with Department of Biotechnology,
University of Kerala to establish a collaborative work in „Principles behind
23 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
wound healing potentials of Hypericum hookerianum Wight & Arn.
(Hypericaceae)‟.
o Presented environment education project for review to KSCSTE, Govt of Kerala
by Dr. S. Seeni, Director of Research in February, 2016.
o The college has provided the facility of the Bioscience laboratory to Ms. Gini T.
G, Ph.D Scholar (Phytochemistry), Department of Plant Biology and
Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai for completing her research on “Studies
on Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Medicinal
Plants Against Chosen Human Pathogenic Organisms.”
24 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING
RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
The college has been keeping pace with the changing requirements of its academic
growth and additional infrastructure is added from time to time.
Table 4.1
Details of Amount Expended for Various Development/Expansion Activities
Period Particulars Amount (Rs)
Land 243000
Furniture 450893
2014-2015 Equipment 185211
Computer 193677
Vehicle 3281036
Canvas Painting 50000
Car Shed 542674
Electrical Installation 4840
Library Books 2120186
Pond 1610603
Pump set 18500
Rain Water Harvesting unit 1447061
Television 12750
UPS & Battery 7501
Play ground 1960364
Building Girls Hostel 344849
Building Boys Hostel 4227285
STP Project 181316
Total 16881746
A sewage treatment plant, having a capacity of 25000 Ltrs. and waste water treatment
plant were installed at Men‟s hostel premises at a cost of Rs. 18,50,000. This is a new
project forming part of our commitment towards a clean and green campus.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
The Library Advisory Committee has been reconstituted in 2015-16.
The 3rd floor of the Administrative block is ear marked as research wing of the
library and the civil works have been completed. The additional area thus provided for
the expansion of the library is 135 square meter. This space is ear marked for
25 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Research scholars, and also for keeping the bound volumes and books relating to book
bank
Table 4.2
Amount Spent for Procuring New Books, Journals and E-resources
During 2014-15 & 2015-16.
Library holdings 2014-2015 2015-2016
No Amount(Rs) No Amount(Rs)
Text Books 1358
1464852
1237
1002103
Reference books 1200 903
Journals/Periodicals 150 40375 130 84800
E-resources 3 649893 3 680511
Average number of walk-ins : 165 per day
Average number of books issued/returned : 66 books per day
Ratio of library books to students enrolled : 1:53
Average number of books added during the last 2 years : 4698 books
Average number of login to OPAC : 30 per day
Average number of login to e-resources : More than 90 percent of the students
Average number of e-resources downloaded / printed : More than 90 percent of the
students
Number of information literacy trainings organized : 3 per year
Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials : A separate space is provided
in the library for weeded out books and other materials labeled as „Old Collections‟.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
Out of 300 computers mentioned in the SSR, 100 computers at the computer lab have
been replaced with high-end machines with the following configuration during the
year 2015.
Table 4.3
Number of Computers and Configurations (Upgraded)
Nos. Processor HDD RAM Monitor Cabinet Keyboard
and Mouse
200 Intel Dual
core E5700 80GB 2GB
Acer 15”
LCD Intex Logitech
26 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
100
Intel core
i3 4th
Generation
Processors
500GB 4GB
DDR3
Acer
18.5”
Monitor
iBall Big
Cabinet Logitech
The following software is purchased for the new PCs:
o Windows 8.1 Professional – 100 licenses
o Quick Heal Antivirus – 100 licenses
The internet connectivity speed has been upgraded from 12 Mbps to 44 Mbps in
April, 2016.
Institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and
associated facilities:
o Plans:
To install Cloud Servers both in hardware and in software.
To implement the facility of clustering of computers in library.
To install Online Test Server(OTS)
o Strategy:
Plan to avail the cloud based services from the IT giants like Microsoft,
Amazon, and Salesforce etc.
Table 4.4
Budget Allocation for Upgradation of Computers and Accessories
Year Budget Allocation (Rs) Actual Utilization (Rs)
2014-2015 200000 193677
2015-2016 * 1500000 1409431
* Audit not completed
E-Teaching Resources-The college has started installing interactive smart boards in
class rooms.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
The institution has the policy and practice of ensuring optimal allocation and
utilization of the available financial resources for maintenance and up keep of the
campus facilities.
27 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Table 4.5
Budget Allocation and Utilization for Upkeep of Campus Facilities
Items
2014-15 2015-16 *
Budget
Allocation
(Rs)
Utilization
(Rs.)
Budget
Allocation
(Rs.)
Utilization
(Rs.)
Land 250000 243000 - -
Furniture 500000 450893 500000 599719
Equipment 200000 185211 200000 158709
Computer 200000 193677 1500000 1409431
Vehicle 4000000 3281036 - -
Canvas Painting 60000 50000 - -
Car Shed 500000 542674 - -
Electrical Installation - 4840 500000 635551
Library Books 2000000 2120186 4000000 3191603
Pond 1500000 1610603 - -
Pump set 20000 18500 - -
Rain Water
Harvesting Unit 1500000 1447061 - -
Television 10000 12750 - -
UPS & Battery 50000 7501 50000 54600
Play ground 2000000 1960364 - -
Building Girls Hostel 500000 344849 - -
Building Boys Hostel 4000000 4227285 - -
STP Project 2000000 181316 2000000 1849892
C.C Camera - - 100000 67447
LED Display - - 150000 141700
Projector - - 100000 92513
Sound System - - 150000 138830
Water Purifier - - 100000 88500
White Board - - 50000 35970
Wind Wheel - - 150000 158917
Basket Ball Court - - 1000000 890000
Total 19290000 16881746 10550000 9513382
* Audit not completed
28 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND
PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
The management provides scholarships to the students who secured University ranks
in the qualifying examination and to all the meritorious students from the
economically weaker sections.
Table 5.1
Details of Scholarships to Students
Sl.
No: Name of the Scholarship
2014-15 2015-16
No. of
Students
Amount
Rs.
No. of
Students
Amount
Rs.
1. Merit cum means Scholarship 59 2612000 34 1420000
2. Scholarship for SC/ST
students (As per Govt. norms) 11 15,24000 15 1731000
3. MACFAST Scholarship for
Malankara Catholic Students 9 141600 9 476400
4. MACFAST Scholarship for
economically weaker students 5 312600 3 382000
5. MACFAST merit
Scholarship 2 28000 12 196000
Total 86 4618200 73 4205400
10% of the total intake belongs to SC/ST, OBC/OEC who receives financial
assistance from the state/Central Government and other national agencies.
As a supplement for student support, the college has initiated a new radio programme
known as “Drishyam” which provides an opportunity for them to prepare and present
scientific and creative talks that can be shared with public.
The Radio Macfast 90.4 provides an opportunity for the students to interact with
psychologists in their “ArogyaVani” programme.
Upgraded the language lab with new software package as part of students‟ skill
development programme. It will help to access the communication skills of 200
students at a time.
29 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
As part of the Entrepreneurship Development Club a new initiative known as
„MACPRENEUR‟ has been commenced. College provides space and a seed money
of Rs. 25000 per firm for their startups. Currently four companies, viz. GLASSD IT
Solutions, PRATHA - a boutique for women, WEBFORIO, BERHAN Films are
working in the campus. A similar programme known as BIOPRENEUR to inculcate
entrepreneurial culture among bioscience students has been initiated. As part of this
programme, training for banana tissue culture is given to five students.
The institution is maintaining its structured mechanism for career guidance and
placement related activities and the following table shows the percentage of students
selected through campus interviews.
Table 5.2
Percentages of Students Selected through Campus Interviews
Year MBA
(%)
MCA
(%)
Biosciences
(%)
2014 52 26 20
2015 58 32 15
2016* 60 24 17
* As on 31st March, 2016
The issue of availing drinking water at proximity is redressed through installing water
purifiers at MBA, MCA and Bioscience blocks.
Turbo Ventilator fans have been installed for regulating the humidity and heat in
Bioscience classroom and examination hall.
Women Cell of the college conducted three awareness programmes regarding gender
equality and women safety.
The composition of anti ragging committee for the year 2015-16 has been
reconstituted. Steps have also been initiated by the Alumni Association to form its
unit in Gulf countries.
5.2 Student Progression
The details of the students progression to higher education /employment during the
year 2015 -16 is given in Table 5.3
30 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Table 5.3
Percentage of Students Progressing to Higher Education or Employment
Course with
Batch
Higher Education Employment
UG to PG
(%)
PG to
M.Phil
(%)
PG to
PhD
(%)
PhD to
post
doctoral
fellow
(%)
Campus
selection
(%)
Other
sources
(%)
MCA 2012- 2015
UG
programmes
not offered
Nil Nil Nil 26 32
MBA 2014- 2016 Nil Nil Nil 51 45
MSc 2014-2016 Nil 1 Nil 20 50
Provided the facility to the students in utilizing the learning resources from National
Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in sports, games like cricket, football,
basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, caroms etc. They also actively participate in
cultural fests like Onam and Christmas. The coordination and conduct of Tantra,
Pranah and Technitrous by students of MBA, Biosciences and MCA respectively in
every year are commendable.
Table 5.4
Programmes / Events of the College
Sl.
No Programme / Events Date/Days
1 Wednesday Gathering Every Wednesday
2 G N Ramachnadran Science Club Every Monday
3 Green Hour Every Thursday
4 Onam Celebrations 19th
August 2015
5 Christmas Celebrations 18th
December 2015
6 Annual Sports Day Last Friday of January
8 Tantra Second week of September
9 Pranah Last week of November
10 Technitrous Second week of December
Major student achievements in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at
different levels: University / State /Zonal / National/ International etc. for the previous
two years are given below.
o Mr. Sumith P.S, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Applications and Mr.
Chintu Viju Mathew, Student, (MCA, 2013-2016) won the Merit prize in the
31 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
„CEMCA-UNESCO Community Radio Video Challenge‟ – a short video
competition held on 30th
June 2015.
o Mr. Harinandanan P V of M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology (2009-11 batch) received
scholarship from the Charles Darwin University Australia for doing PhD, 2015.
o Ms. Reshmi Ramesh of MCA (2015-2018) won second prize in a debate
competition on „Speak for Kerala‟ organized by the Federal Bank in association
with Mathrubhumi at NSS College, Pandalam.
o Ms. Sreeja S, Research Scholar received eLife - best poster award in the
International Conference on Nexgen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics &
Technologies – 2015 organized by Institute of Bioinformatics, CCMB,
Hyderabad, Telangana and Scigenome Research foundation during 21-23rd
October 2015.
o Ms. Sreeja S, Research Scholar received best poster award in the International
Conference on Radiation Research: Impact on Human Health and Environment
organized by Society for Radiation Research at BARC, Mumbai during 11-13th
February 2016.
o Ms. Ruby Varghese, Research Scholar received best poster award in the
National Conference on Herbal Medicine organized by University of Rajasthan
and Indo Global Health Care Research Foundation and Indian society for
Radiation Biology during 22-24th
December 2015.
o Ms. Ruby Varghese, Research Scholar, received best poster award in the 28th
Kerala Science Congress organized by KSCSTE ,CWRDM and University of
Calicut during 28-30th
January 2016.
o Mr.Ahmaded Nabeel,Ms Srutimol S Kumar ,Ms Anuja A Nair,Ms. Lida Lalu,
Ms. Retty, Ms. Arathy, Ms. Devika V A, and Ms. Anju got selection for the PG
Students Interactive Session organized during the 28th
Kerala Science Congress
held at Malappuram 28th
to 30th
January 2016
o Mr Sebin Sebastain , MSc. Food Technology and Quality Assurance selected for
National Science Academies‟ Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2015
o Ms.Steffimol Rose, Ms. Mitha Justin, Ms. Retty Rachael, Ms. Nino Joseph, Ms.
Akhila Ravi, Ms. Reshma Anthony, Ms. Aparna Abhimanyu, Ms. Samitha Sara,
Ms. Naveen S, Ms.Veni S Raj, Ms. Amina S, Ms. Jemi Simon and Ms. Anjaly S
were selected for attending the National Colloquium on Nuclear Magnetic
32 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Resonance (NMR) and Mass Spectrometry organised by Srinivasa Ramanujan
Institute For Basic Science during 31st July to 2
nd August 2015.
o Ms. Mitha Justine, Ms. Akhila Ravi, Ms. Steffimol Rose, Mr. Jithin and Mr
Sooraj got selection for the PG Students Interactive Session organized during
the 27th
Kerala Science Congress held at Alapuzha from 27-30 January 2015
o Students of Department of Management Studies (2013-15 Batch) won the 1st
Prize in the HR Game at Management fest conducted at Amity Business School,
Cochin.
o Alan A Cherian & Ripsy Mary Chacko (2013-15 Batch) won the 2nd
prize in the
Zonal Competition of the Maria Philip Memorial Debate Competition
o Reba Jain Mathew (2013-15 Batch ) won the title of best manager in the All
India Management Fest conducted by DC School of Management Studies,
Wagamon.
o Ms. Ann Mary of fourth semester MBA published an article titled „Risk and
Uncertainty in Rubber Sector of Kerala-An analysis‟ in the Journal of Science,
Technology and Management published by the college.
The college union is reconstituted with the following members for the academic year
2014-15 and 2015-16 as per University guidelines.
Table 5.5
Composition of Student Council of the College
Student Council : 2014-2015
Sl.No Name of the Post Name of the Student Class
1 Chairman Chintu Viju Mathew S3 MCA (Regular)
2 Vice Chairman Sreelakshmi O S3 MSc Biotechnology
3 General Secretary Dony Francis S3 MBA
4 Arts Club Secretary Varsha K S S3 MCA (Lateral)
5 Magazine Editor Christy John S3 MSc Food Science
and Technology
6 University Union
Councillor
Bonny Mathew S1 MSc Food Science
and Technology
7 Lady Representatives Lulu Joy
Akhila B
S1MCA
S3 MSc Biochemistry
8 3rd
Year
Representative
Jyothi Lekshmi R S5 MCA
9 2nd
Year
Representative
Vinija V S3 M.Sc Bioinformatics
10 1st Year
Representative
Dona Thomas S1 MBA
33 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Student Council: 2015-2016
Sl.No Name of the Post Name of the student Class
1 Chairman Anandhu Anil S1 MBA
2 Vice Chairman Jyothi Ajai Nair S3 M.Sc Food Science
and Technology
3 General Secretary Akhil A Pillai S3 MCA (Regular)
4 Arts Club Secretary Shalu T S S1 MBA
5 Magazine Editor Osheen Oliver S1 Msc Food Science
and Technology
6 University Union
Councilors
Bonny Mathew,
Anish Varghese
S3 M.Sc Bio
Technology
S3 MBA
7 Lady Representatives Sissi Mary Shibu,
Akhila Ravi
S1MBA
S3 Msc Biotechnology
8 3rd Year
Representative
Sreenath P Nambiar S5 MCA(Lateral)
9 2nd Year
Representative
Ajin Babu S3 MBA
10 1st Year
Representative
Vipin K Das S1 MCA (Regular)
The Alumni page in Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/alumni.macfast) has been
updated and closely followed by the concerned faculty member in each department
The NSS unit of the college conducted the following programmes:
o The annual special camp of 2015 was held at Govt. Higher Secondary School,
Kuttor from 18th to 24th December 2015.
o Organized a blood donation camp in association with Red Ribbon Club and
HDFC Bank on 3rd
December 2015 and 55 students donated their blood during
camp.
o Orientation class for the new NSS volunteers was conducted by Sri. Mangal Das
on 24th
September 2015.
o To associate with Swatch Bharat Mission, the volunteers cleaned the railway
station surroundings on 3rd
June 2015.
o The volunteers participated in the Run Kerala Run programme organized as part
of National Games on 21st January 2015.
o For promoting organic farming, the NSS volunteers started mushroom
cultivation in the campus. The harvested mushroom buttons were supplied to
the college hostel.
34 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
With a view to address the requirements of the stake holders and the institution‟s
traditions and value orientations outlined in the mission statement, the following long
term, medium term and short term objectives have been framed at the meeting of the
governing board.
Long Term Objectives:
1. To attain the status of an Autonomous Institution
2. To become the top rated institution for interdisciplinary studies
3. To emerge as a renowned Research Center in IT, Biosciences and Management
4. To promote young and dynamic entrepreneurs to setup start-up companies in the
fields of Technology, Biosciences and Management
Medium Term Objectives:
1. To provide separate infrastructure facilities and seed money for at least 15
MACPREUNER companies
2. To secure National and International accreditations and collaborations
3. To digitalize the entire library resources and to establish linkage with the leading
libraries.
4. To construct an Indoor stadium
5. To establish a center for holistic development
Short term objectives:
1. To publish Online version of the “Journal of Science, Technology and
Management”
2. Expansion of social inclusion programmes like UN Project – “Vanita Retna”.
3. To undertake joint projects of faculty and students.
4. To be a hub for conducting online examinations for various universities
5. To create a hub of campus recruitments for reputed companies.
Governing Board and Academic Council have been reconstituted in August, 2015.
35 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Governing Board and Academic Council
● Composition of the Governing Board:
President and Patron:
H. G. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos
Archbishop of Tiruvalla
Co – Patron:
H.E Dr. Philipose Mar Stephanos
Auxilary Bishop of Tiruvalla
Members:
Padmabhushan Dr. M. V. Pylee
Founder Director of the first School of Management in the South and Former Vice-
Chancellor, XIME, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).
Dr. A. M. Michael Former Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University, Former Director, IARI - New
Delhi, and Former Chairman, Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
Dr. K. M. Abraham I. A. S. Whole Time Member, Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Principal Secretary
Higher Education Department, Govt. of Kerala.
Very. Rev. Msgr. Antony Chethipuzha
Vicar General, President, The Corporate Educational Agency of the Archdiocese of
Thiruvalla.
Rev. Fr. N. Casimir Raj S J
Former Director, Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur and Loyola
Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai
Dr. P. K. K. Nair
Director, Environmental Resource Research Centre (ERRC), Thiruvananthapuram.
Mr. P. E. Thomas
MD, MERCHEM, Cochin.
Dr. Jose Paul
Member, Executive Council, Indian Maritime University, Chennai.
Former Chairman, Port Trust, Goa.
Dr. Alexander Jacob IPS
Director General of Police (Prisons) of Kerala (Rtd.).
Dr. Poulose Jacob
Pro Vice Chancellor of Cochin University of Science & Technology.
36 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Mr. Tobby Simon
CEO, Synergia, Bengaluru.
Rev. Dr. Abraham Mulamoottil
Former Chairman, Pushpagiri Group of Institutions, Founder Principal, MACFAST
Dr. C. Balagopalan
Former Director & Dean, Research Center, MACFAST
Dr. M. S. Samuel
Director, Department of Computer Applications, MACFAST
Dr. S. Seeni
Research Director, MACFAST
Mr. Biju Dharmapalan
HoD, School of BioSciences, MACFAST
Mr. Ligo Koshy
HoD, Department of Management Studies, MACFAST
Mr. Tiji Thomas
HoD, Department of Computer Applications, MACFAST
Mr. Sanesh Varghese
Deputy Director, MACFAST
Rev. Fr. Samuel Vilayil
Manager, MACFAST
Rev. Fr. Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil
Principal, MACFAST; Chairman, MACFAST Radio 90.4
President, CTMA (Central Travancore Management Association)
The Board shall also include nominees of AICTE and Government of Kerala.
Composition of the Academic Council:
Patron:
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
Chairman, M.S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai
Co-Patron:
Padmavibushan Dr. M.S. Valiathan
FNA - National Research Professor, Govt. of India, Former Vice-Chancellor, Manipal
Academy of Higher Education, Former Director of the Sri ChitraTirunal Institute of
Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram.
37 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Chairman:
Rev. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu S J
Director, Entomology Research Institute Loyola College, Chennai; Former Vice-
Chancellor, University of Madras, Chennai; Former Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore; Visiting Scientist, Department of Entomology, University of
Wisconsin, Madison, USA; Visiting Scientist, Department of Genetics, University of
Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Co-Chairman:
Padmabhushan Dr. M. V. Pylee
Founder Director of the first school of management in the South.Former Vice-Chancellor,
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Member Secretary:
Fr. Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil,
Principal- MACFAST, Chairman- Radio MACFAST
Members:
Dr. M. D. Nair
Former Vice- President, SPIC Chennai.
Padmashri. Dr. P. Pushpangadan
Director General, Amity Institute for Herbal and Biotech products Development,
Trivandrum. Former Director, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow.
Prof. Dr. N. Jayasankaran
Former Director General, Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy
Dr. Nagabhushan P
Professor, Department of Studies in Computer Science, University of Mysore
Dr. Sabu Thomas
Reader in Polymer Science & Technology, M. G University
Dr. Ashok Pandey
Editor-in-Chief, Bioresource Technology
Rev.Dr.AbrahamMulamoottil
Founder Principal, MACFAST
Dr. K. R. Sukumaran Nair
NAAC Coordinator
Mr.Sanesh Varghese
Deputy Director, MACFAST
The top management encourages the culture of „empowerment through participation‟.
38 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
The deliberations of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and IQAC are considered
and incorporated in the policy decisions of the college from time to time.
The college is following the practice of participative management through proper
involvement of Deans, HoDs, faculty members and students.
Table 6.1
Details of the Councils Functioning in the College (2014-15 and 2015-16)
Councils Members Frequency of
Meetings Purpose
Principal‟s
Advisory
Council
(PAC)
Principal,
Advisors,
Administrator,
Directors/Deans of
Departments,
Once in a month
Provide advice to
Principal on
strategic issues
and policy
development
Council of
HODs
Principal,
Department Heads,
Manager/Rector,
Administrator,
Librarian, Editor
(Journal), IT Manager,
Placement Officer and
HR Manager
All Tuesdays Review of
activities of each
department
during
the previous week
and plan for the
coming week
Departmental
Faculty
Council
All the faculty
members of each
department
All Wednesdays Review the
progress of
curricular and
extra-curricular
activities during
the previous week
and plan for the
activities of the
coming week
Students
Council
Student
representatives (one
male and one female
from each class) of
all departments and
Principal
Once in a month To get feedback
from students and
to address the
grievances, if any
39 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
To promote research culture among faculty members and students, the college has
declared 2016-17 as „Year of Research‟as per the recommendation of the IQAC.
Turbo Ventilator Fans and LED Boards (Solar powered) were installed as part of
sustainable development in 2015.
An Academic Retreat, a brain storming exercise was organized by the management in
12th June, 2015 in order to generate potential ideas for development.
As part of self-sustainability efforts in producing organic vegetables, Aquaponics
farming has been installed in the campus on an experimental basis during Feb. 2015.
Established a Human Resource Department in 2015 and appointed a full time HR
Manager to take care of the requirements of teaching and non-teaching staff.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
The college supports the teaching staff to enhance professional development by:
o Granting permission for undertaking research projects with the facility of
sabbatical leave.
o Providing financial support for attending Seminars/Workshops/ Conferences
and presenting papers by faculty members and treating their absence in the
college as on duty .
o Encouraging faculty members to associate with regional, national and
international level professional bodies.
o Providing E-Journal facilities to the faculty members.
For the career enrichment of the non-teaching staff, the institution encourages them
to attend orientation and training programmes on office proceedings, service rules,
office administration, etc.
The Management is always practising participatory model of decision making
system where employee can freely give their opinion and suggestion for their growth
and development through the organization.
At the end of the academic year Self-Appraisal Reports along with the Confidential
Report from the Head of the Department and Confidential Student Evaluation is sent
to the Principal‟s office. Based on the reports of the performance appraisal, those
faculty members providing meritorious services are honored with additional
increments. The faculty members, whose performance is below the level of
40 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
expectation, as per the reports, are communicated by the Principal through personal
interview and corrective action is ensured.
The following welfare schemes are offered to the teaching and non-teaching staff:
o Contributory Provident Fund for teaching and non-teaching staff.
o Medical insurance/ESI scheme for teaching and non-teaching staff.
o Free accommodation to the faculty members who wish to stay in the campus.
o Food at subsidized rate for the teaching and non-teaching staff.
o Interest free loan to non-teaching staff
o Interest free loan to teaching staff for purchasing laptops and other teaching
aids.
o Festival allowance (Onam & Christmas) to non-teaching staff
o Transport facilities to and from the campus to Tiruvalla town.
o Free quarterly medical check up for teaching and non-teaching staff.
o Rest rooms, Drinking Water facility, etc. for all.
Table 6.2
Percentage of Staffs Availed the Welfare Schemes
Sl
No
Schemes 2014-15 2015-16
Teaching
(%)
Non
Teaching
(%)
Teaching
(%)
Non
Teaching
(%)
1 Contributory Provident Fund 50 100 50 100
2. Medical Insurance /ESI 30 100 30 100
3. Rent Free Accommodation 23 27 23 27
4. Food Subsidy 50 75 50 75
5. Interest Free Loan to Staff Nil 5 Nil 5
6. Festival Allowances Nil 100 Nil 100
7. Free Transport Facilities 100 100 100 100
8. Medical Checkup Quarterly 100 100 100 100
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
The college has a mechanism for both internal and external audit. The external
annual audit was completed upto the financial year 2014-15.
41 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
The audited Statement of Income and Expenditure for two years including the
current financial year is given in Table 6.3
Table 6.3
Audited Statement of Income and Expenditure
(Rs. in lakhs)
Particulars 2014-15
Rs.
2015-2016*
Rs.
Income:
Tuition fees received 421 488
Other fees received 158 165
Other Income 34 25
Total 613 678
Expenditure:
Employee Benefit
Expenses
199 218
Fees Concessions 43 54
Advertisement Expense 30 35
University Expenses 5 6
Projects & Seminars 15 20
Printing & Stationary 10 8
Repairs & Maintenance 24 43
Vehicle Expenses 10 9
Electricity Charges 13 15
Finance Cost 22 15
Other Expenses 110 125
Depreciation 115 112
Total 596 660
*Audit not completed
42 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Table 6.4
Audited Statement of Assets and Liabilities
(Rs. Lakhs)
Particulars 2014-15
Rs.
2015-16*
Rs.
Assets:
Fixed Assets 1472 1455
Deposits, Loans &
Advances
128 189
Current Assets 136 201
Cash & Bank Balances 17 19
Total 1753 1864
Liabilities:
Capital Fund 1213 1231
Long Term Liabilities 238 297
Deposits & Advances 157 178
Current Liabilities 145 158
Total 1753 1864
*Audit not completed
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
The composition of IQAC is as follows:
Chairman:
o Rev.Fr. Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil (Principal)
Members:
o Rev.Fr. Samuel Vilayil (Manager)
o Prof. Christy Bastin (Administrator)
o Mr. Sanesh P. V. (Deputy Director)
o Sr. Licy (Librarian)
o Prof. (Dr.) M. S. Samuel (Director, Dept. of Computer Application)
o Prof. Tiji Thomas (Head, Dept. of Computer Application)
43 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
o Prof. Biju Dharmapalan (Head, School of Bioscience)
o Prof. Ligo Koshy (Head, Dept. of Management Studies)
o Prof. Varghese Abraham (Dept. of Management Studies)
o Prof. (Dr). K. M. George (Dept. of Management Studies)
o Prof. Ashokraj R. (Director, MACFAST Technologies)
o Mr. Radhakrishnan Kuttoor (Nominee, local society)
o Mr. Chintu Viju Mathew (Nominee, student)
o Mr. Hareesh, Asst. Branch Manager, The Federal Bank Ltd. (Nominee,
Alumni)
o Mr. M. Salim (Nominee, Employer/Industrialists/ stakeholders)
o Prof. (Dr.) K. R. Sukumaran Nair ( Co-ordinator)
The following recommendations of the IQAC are in the process of implementation.
To organize an Orientation Programme for faculty members and for non-
teaching staff under the concept of MACFAST – Staff College.
To establish water testing units and food quality control units in the Bio-
campus of the college in consultation with Government agencies.
To associate with MSMEs and Kudumbashree units for producing Branded
food products by utilizing the resources of the school of biosciences under the
flagship programme of MACFAST-Biopreneur.
44 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environment Consciousness
As part of the environmental sustainability and green initiatives taken by the
institution, an energy audit was conducted on the campus by an empaneled
accredited energy auditor, Ottotractions group in May, 2015 and the energy
consumption of the institution for the year 2014 – 2015 were estimated as given in
Table 7.1.
Table 7.1
Particulars of Energy Consumption
Electricty
(71%)
Thermal
(29%)
KSEB : 147581 kWh (57%) Biogas : 12600 m3 (28%)
Solar : 35056.08 kWh (14%) LPG : 168 kg (1%)
Energy Conservation
Biogas plant is efficiently working and the gas produced is being consumed in the
kitchen. In 2014-15, the biogas plant generated 12600 m3 of biogas which is
equivalent to 5250 kg of LPG. Thus during the last seven years the institution saved
36750 kg of LPG.
Use of Renewable Energy
o 42% is from Renewable energy (Solar and Biogas),
o The renewal energy mix of the campus is 32% from the solar power plant and
68% from the biogas plant.
o The total generated solar power since its inception to March 2015 was
estimated at 1.4 Lakh units.
o During 2014 – 15 alone the solar power plant has generated 35056 units of
electricity with an average of 96 units per day. There is a plan under
consideration to expand the solar power plant so as to provide energy to the
state grid, on a mutually beneficial basis.
45 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Fig: 1.
Aquaponics
o The institution introduced an aquaponic system in February 2015 which is a
food production system that combines conventional aquaculture with
hydroponics in a symbiotic environment then re-circulated back to the
aquaculture system. This is an environment friendly, natural food growing
method that harnesses the best attributes of aquaculture and hydroponics
without wasting water.
Model of Aquaponics Installed in the Campus
Fig. 2
Herbal Garden
o The garden is well maintained and 18 new species of plants were added to the
collection in the reporting year.
46 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Table 7.2
Details of the New Species added to the Herbal Garden
Sl.
No Species Name Family
Common
Name Medicinal Uses
1. Helicterus isora Linn /
Helicteres isora Sterculiaceae Idampiri
valampiri
The Fruits, Root,
Bark of the
„Idampiri valampiri‟
is used for the
treatment of colic,
diarrhea, wounds,
flatulence,
haemorrhoids and
diabetes.
2. Bacopa monnieri Scrophulariaceae Brahmi Bacopa has been used
in traditional
Ayurvedic
treatment for epilepsy
and asthma. It is also
used in Ayurveda
for ulcers,
tumors, ascites etc.
3. Ficus benghalensis
Lin
Moraceae Peral The juice of the bark
and leaves of
Banyan tree is used
for grinding the pills
and making
decoction in
toxicology.
4. Pterocarpus
santalinus Linn.f.
Fabaceae Raktha
Chandanam
Medicated oil
extracted from the
plant is used to cure
patches on the body
due to spider bite.
5. Careya arborea Lecythidaceae Aalam Snakebite antidote
(fruit and bark), in
treating body pain,
fever, cold, cough,
and leucoderma.
The plant parts are
used to treat
snakebite, ulcers,
healing wound,
cough.
6. Myxopyrum
serratulum A.W.Hill.
Oleaceae Chaturamulla The leaves are
astringent, acrid,
sweet, thermogenic,
anodyne, febrifuge
and tonic. They are
useful in cough,
47 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
asthma, rheumatism,
cephalalgia,
notalgia,
consumption, fever,
otopathy,
neuropathy and cuts
and wounds
7. Justicia gendarussa
Burm.f
Acanthaceae Vatamkolli The whole plant of
Vatamkolli is used
for headache, cough,
bronchitis, migraine,
fever and fractured
bone.
8. Aegle marmelos (L )
Correa
Rutaceae Kuvalam Kuvalam can act
against strong
poison. It is an
important
component in the
preparation of
Vilvadi tablets
which is an
important pill used
in Toxicology.
9. Trachispermum
roxburghianum
Apiaceae Ayamodakam Ayamodakam are
powdered and
soaked in milk,
which is then
filtered and fed to
babies
10. Murraya paniculata Rutaceae Maramulla Murraya
paniculata is used
both in traditional
medicine as an
analgesic and for
wood
11. Cassia tora Leguminosae Thakara It is reported that
Cassia tora helps in
maintaining normal
cholesterol levels in
the body. Cassia tora
is also very helpful
in treating skin
diseases
12. Ficus carica
Moraceae Athi The latex of fig fruit
(Ficus carica) has
been used in many
traditional herbal
medicine remedies,
most of them aimed
to treat skin
viral infections such
48 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
as warts.
13. Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Maredu Powder of bael
leaves has anti
diabetic effect. Juice
of bael leaves with
black pepper i.e. kali
marich taken three
times a day is
helpful in jaundice.
Syrup made of pulp
of bael fruit, with
tamarind is useful in
burning sensation on
skin, diarrhea,
yellow coloration of
skin, nausea etc.
14. Passiflora foetida Passifloraceae Poochapazham The whole plant of
Pudapazham is used
for pain, nervous
disorders,
depression, anxiety
and relieve sleeping
problems.
15. Cassia fistula Fabaceae Kani konna The fruit pulp is
considered
a purgative and self-
medication.
16. Cinnamomum verum
Presl.
Lauraceae Vayana It is aromatic,
astringent, stimulant,
expectorant and
carminative. It
possesses the
property of checking
nausea and vomiting.
As a stimulant it is
beneficial in cramps
of the stomach,
gastric irritation, and
paralysis of tongue. It
is useful in diarrhoea
and dysentery.
Externally the bark is
used in toothache.
17. Desmodium
gangeticum DC.
Fabaceae Orila Orila is a plant that
belongs to the species
of Desamulam. All
the pills used in the
treatment of
Toxicology have this
plant's root as one of
49 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Mitigation of CO2
o The solar power plant and biogas plant together mitigated 523 tons of CO2
since its installation. Total mitigation capacity of these installations per year is
82 tons of CO2.
Table 7.3
Greenhouse Gas Mitigated through Major Energy Efficient Project
Sl.
No Projects
En
ergy S
aved
(Yea
rly)
Su
stain
ab
ilit
y
(Yea
rs)
Ton
s of
CO
2
mit
igate
d p
er Y
ear
Ton
s of
CO
2
mit
igate
d s
ince
its
in
stall
ati
on
Exp
ecte
d T
on
s of
CO
2 m
itig
ate
d
thro
ugh
ou
t th
e li
fe
cycl
e
kWh MWh Years
1 Solar Power Plant
(Installed 2010) 35056 35 20 27 133 533
2 Biogas Plant
(Installed 2007) 73256 73 10 56 390 557
Total 108312 108 15 82 523 1090
7.2 Innovations
Community Radio – MACFAST 90.4 FM
o Campus radio of the institution is displaying professionalism through newly
added programs and community network oriented activities thereby imprinting
their space among the local community.
o New ventures of the radio include:
1. “Radio „Gramam‟ (Village) - (2014-15)”, a social inclusion and charity
initiative of Radio MACFAST by adopting a village and providing basic
amenities for that village. Through this project, Radio MACFAST adopted
a municipal ward named “Railway station ward” with the support of
its component.
18. Jasminum
grandiflorum Lin
Oleaceae Pichakam Used as a component
in the preparation of
the medicine that is
used to stop the
oozing of the blood
from the nose and the
mouth of the victim
of Viper bite.
50 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
Tiruvalla Municipality and other well-wishers. The project focuses on
education, sanitation, charity, health and training of school students of the
concerned ward. In 2015, school kits worth Rs. 1500 each were given to
25 students which includes school bags, books, umbrellas and
mathematical instrument boxes etc.
2. “Uyirppu” (Resurrection), focussed on women empowerment to
increase and improve the social, economic, political and legal strength of
women, radio MACFAST broadcasted a programme named „Uyirppu‟ in
15 episodes. Also a programme named „Sthreesakthi‟ (Women
Empowerment) is broadcasting under this program twice a week.
3. Listener‟s Club, Radio MACFAST 90.4 ensures its extensive presence in
Central Travancore with more than 10 lakh listeners. In November 2015
the radio has conducted a “radio listener‟s meet” at MACFAST college
and a„listeners club‟ was also formed for helping the local people in their
daily needs. So far ten clubs were formed in and around 4 districts having
sufficient coverage of Radio MACFAST.
4. “Karuthal” - Care (2015-16), is an initiative for creating awareness
programme against cancer and the need for organic farming with the help
of Radio MACFAST listeners club. Plans were initiated to have a
complete awareness program, by airing a daily program in the radio
against cancer. As part of this project, the radio is initiating programmes
to educate listeners about the need of organic farming by series of
workshops.
MII (MACFAST Industry Interface)
o The MII is an institution – industry linkage programme which enable the
students to enhance their knowledge base by interacting with companies
through training and facility visits .The programs conducted during the current
year 2015 -16 are given below.
MII – Department of Management Studies
Two batches of students, (first batch of 63 students and second batch of 64
students) were taken for MII programme from 22nd
to 27th
November, 2015
and from 6th
to 11th
December, 2015 respectively. They visited industries
like, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Reserve Bank of
51 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
India, Cochin, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cochin, SUD Chemie,
Cochin and UST Global, Cochin.
MII – Department of Computer Applications
Two batches of students both from 3 year batch and from lateral batch were
given additional training for a period of 6 months on Android Technology
as part of MII program by an external agency APTECH, Tiruvalla.
MII – School of Biosciences
The School of Biosciences conducted industrial visits to the following
institutes of international acclaim to give an opportunity to students to get
them familiarized with the functioning of such institutions.
Tropical Botanical Garden & Research Institute , Palode, Trivandrum
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Science & Technology, Biomedical
wing, Trivandrum
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR)-National Institute
Interdisciplinay Science and Technology(NIIST) Trivandrum
Central Tuber Research Institute, Sreekaryam, Trivandrum
Department of Chemistry and the Herbarium, Forest Research Institute,
Dehradun
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Technology, Dehradun
Wild Life Institute of India, Dehradun
Lal Bahadur Shasthri National Academy of Administration, Mussorie
Indian Institute of Planning and Management, New Delhi
MACFAST Knowledge Scheme (MAKS)
o The coverage of this programme for school students got widened from 2014-
2015 by including more schools and students from Pathanamthitta, Idukki,
Kottayam and Alappuzha districts.
Selection Procedure
The selection is made from the 7th
standard students securing above
70 percent marks in their annual examination and the shortlisted
students will be trained for four years.
Duly filled application form have to be submitted which will later be
screened by talent identification experts.
52 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
The shortlisted students will have to appear for an entrance test. The
candidates will be tested for proficiency in English language, Arithmetical
skills and General knowledge.
An interview will be conducted for students who score above 75 percent in
the entrance test.
MAKS – Present Status
o 195 students have enrolled in 4 batches for this training program as given
below.
Table 7.4
Number of Participants in Each Batch
Batch Date Venue No: of
Participants
Batch 1 20-04-2012
MACFAST
59
Batch 2 05-04-2013 37
Batch 3 05-05-2014 44
Batch 4 05-09-2015 55
Total 195
o Classes are conducted during Onam, Christmas and summer vacation. Subject
experts will provide approximately 180 hours of training classes for each child
focusing on the following areas:
(1) Strengthening basic knowledge in their curriculum subjects.
(2) Creating general awareness and aptitude.
(3) Exposing new subject areas.
o Yearly, students have to attend two evaluation examinations. Certificates will
be awarded to the students on successful completion of the continuous training
program. The subject experts are also acknowledged with certificates for their
meritorious service. Feed-back forms are collected from the participants and
also evaluated.
MAKS – Resource Persons
o Orientation program on September, 2015 and Onam Vacation Classes
Dr. Alexander Jacob, IPS Retd. DGP, Government of Kerala
Mr. Joseph Varkey (MBA Associate Professor MACFAST)
Dr. K. P. Satheesh (Retd. Principal Govt. Brennen College Thalasseri)
Dr. N. Valsala Kumar (Head, Dept. of Bioscience, M. G. University,
Kottayam)
53 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
o Training program – Christmas Vacation, December 2015
Rev. Dr. Abraham Mulamoottil(Former Principal, MACFAST)
Rev. Fr. Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil (Principal, MACFAST)
Dr. Bino Joy (Associate Professor, Govt. College, Kottayam)
Dr. Benno Joseph (Principal, TM Jacob Memorial Gov. College)
Rev. Sr. Joan Chunkappara (Director Secretary, TRADA)
Prof. Beena Cherian (Dean, School of Bioscience, MACFAST)
7.3 Best Practices
Best Practice – 1: Green Hour – An Initiative in Environmental Protection
o To attain the goal and objectives of environmental sustainability, the college is
continuously monitoring the participation of the students and faculty members
in green initiatives.
o Weekly meetings of green hour are conducted in every class during Thursdays.
o Activities of green hour include awareness presentations, discussions, debates,
cleaning activities etc.
o Each meeting is recorded and the reports are presented on weekly basis by
concerned student in-charge.
o Planting of saplings is done on continuous basis.
o As part of the Green Hour programme the college has signed an agreement with
the KTDFC for maintaining the garden in front of the newly constructed
K.S.R.T.C building complex, Thiruvalla and the project is meticulously
monitored.
o In order to popularise the awareness programme among the general public and
to maintain a clean environment, two notice boards were fixed (8‟x 4‟) size
inside the bus terminal complex of KSRTC, Thiruvalla.
o During frequent intervals, the students of the college undertake cleaning
activities of the selected areas of Thiruvalla Municipality.
o The World Environmental Day of 5th June 2015 was celebrated with much
enthusiasm in the campus where the entire college took oath and planted trees
and saplings were distributed to more than 50 households.
Best Practice – 2: Entrepreneurship Development Programs
o As an extention of the „Earn While You Learn Scheme‟ implemented earlier,
the college has introduced two entrepreneurial schemes namely
MACPREUNERS and BIOPREUNERS through which the students can earn by
becoming entrepreneurs along with their studies. Further it also supports the
54 | P a g e
Self Study Report (Supplementary) - 2016
vision and mission of the college to convert them as job providers rather than
job seekers.
o The goal of this programme is to provide an opportunity to students who are
keen to learn and explore the possibilities of optimal progression professionally
by promoting entrepreneurship.
o MACPREUNER is envisioned for students from Department of Computer
Applications and Department of Management Studies through which college
will be providing seed money along with infrastructure facilities to the students
who approaches with potential business ideas.
o BIOPREUNER is another entrepreneurial wing of MACFAST maintained
under the supervision of the School of Biosciences focused on entrepreneurial
activities of Bioscience students. As part of this, banana tissue culture training
is being imparted to five students.
o Four such groups were given seed money and infrastructural facilities to start
their own companies under the banner of MACPREUNER and their financial
activities are thoroughly verified by concerned faculty in charge. The list of
companies is given in Table 7.6.
Table 7.5
List of Companies under MACPREUNER Schemes
Name of the
Company
Nature Department Class Members
GLASSD Software
Development
Computer
Applications
S5 MCA
(3 year)
Gokul Krishnan
Leo Thomas
Abin Varkey
Sujith S
Sujithkumar S
Deepak Anand
WEBFORIO Software
Development
Computer
Applications
S5 MCA
(Lateral)
Anas V N
Ajmal S
Aswin T.K
Kiran K A
PRADHA
FASHION
BOUTIQUE
Fashion
Boutique
Computer
Applications
S5 MCA
(3 year)
Shilpa P
Beenadevi B
Bismi Susan Peter
BERHAN
FILMS
Film making Computer
Applications
S5 MCA
(3 year)
Chintu Viju Mathew
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE
Top Related