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THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT
(AQAR)
2017- 2018
PROVIDENCE WOMEN’S COLLEGE
CALICUT, KERALA 673 009, INDIA
www.providencecollegecalicut.com
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Contents
Page Nos.
Part – A
1. Details of the Institution ...... 3
2. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 5
Part – B
3. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... 9
4. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation ...... 13
5. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ...... 16
6. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 20
7. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 22
8. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management ...... 27
9. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices ...... 30
Annexures
I. Academic Calendar (2017-18)
II. Analysis of Feedback
III. Two Best Practices of the institution Item 7.3
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC,
through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically
identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail
the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be
the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Part – A
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
PROVIDENCE WOMENS COLLEGE
PROVIDENCE WOMENS COLLEGE
9446345038
0495-2372487, 2371696
MALAPARAMBA (PO)
KOZHIKODE
KERALA
673009
Dr.(Sr). Jaseena Joseph
9496226894
0495-2372487, 2371696
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Dr. Minoo Divakaran
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1.3 NAAC Track ID : KLCOGN11741
1.4 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
1.5 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle B++ 83 2004 5 years
2 2nd
Cycle A 3.11 2011 5 years
3 3rd Cycle A+ 3.52 2017 5 years
4 4th Cycle
1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC :
1.7 AQAR for the year : 2017-2018
1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR 2015-16 : 13.03.2017
ii. AQAR 2016-17 : 16.08.2017
1.9 Institutional Status
University State
Affiliated College Yes
Constituent College No
Autonomous college of UGC No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes
Type of Institution : Women
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Financial Status : Grant-in-aid; recognized under UGC 2(f) ; UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Management
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University : University of Calicut
1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
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2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? No
If yes, mention the amount
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes :
Effective Learning (for Students and Parents)
Quality parameters for higher education and reaccreditation process (For faculty)
Initiated the International Multidisciplinary Lecture Series (For staff and students)
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
IQAC coordinated the Internal Academic Audit
Submitted the Supplement to Self Study Report
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Facilitated the reaccreditation of the institution and grading of A+ with 3.52 grade point
Applied for MHRD-NIRF and was placed in the group of 101-150 ranks
Ensured equitable distribution of CPE and other funds
2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
Plan of Action Achievements
Upgrade facilities for
Students
ICT enabled learning process was strengthened
Student support A link was setup with Kerala Startup Mission to
install an Innovative and Entrepreneurial
Development cell, to support students with startup
initiatives
Inclusive coordination Coordinators for Teaching Learning, Research,
Extension activities and Skill development programs
were identified to take initiatives
Teaching learning Implementing Moodle platform for online teaching
Strengthening Research
through linkages
Mini School on Astrophysics was organized on
campus in association with IUCAA
MoU was entered with ICAR-Indian Institute for
Spices Research for off campus exposure to research
labs
Reaching out to the
society
The Village Facilitation Centre, continued to extend
all services rendered through departments, for the
benefit of the neighbourhood
Continuing Community
college scheme
The Course on Jewellery Design was continued for
empowering women across age barriers
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. 1
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2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body : Yes
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
The Manager went through the Report and suggested to have clear future
plans for the institution and strengthen student support measures
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Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes
added during the
year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
PhD 1 NIL NIL NIL
PG 6 NIL 3 NIL
UG 13 NIL 3 NIL
PG Diploma NIL NIL NIL NIL
Advanced
Diploma
1 1 NIL NIL
Diploma 2 NIL 1 2
Certificate 9 NIL 9 9
Others 7 NIL 7 7
Total 39 1 23 18
Interdisciplinary
Innovative
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
ELECTIVE
Sl.
No.
Department Elective options Elective Opted by the college
1 Botany Biotechnology & Research
Methodology, Genetics And Crop
Improvement, Advances In Flowering
Plant Systematics
Bio-Technology & Research
Methodology
2 Chemistry Analytical Chemistry , Synthetic
Organic Chemistry, Environmental
Chemistry , Polymer Chemistry and
technology , Industrial Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
3 Commerce Finance, Taxation Finance
4 Economics Gender Economics, Health Economics,
Economics of Business and Finance
Gender Economics
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5 English Regional Literature, Dalit Literature,
World Classics in Translation
World Classics in Translation
6 History History Of Human Rights Movements,
Principles And Methods Of
Archaeology, Intellectual History Of
The World, Discovery Of Early India,
Agriculture: Knowledge Dimensions
Principles and Methods of
Archaeology
7 Mathematic
s
Graph Theory , Linear Programming
and Game Theory, C Programming for
Mathematical Computing
Graph Theory
8 Physics Computational Physics, Nano Science
And Technology, Materials Science &
Thin Films
Computational Physics
9 Psychology Organizational Psychology,
Educational Psychology , Psychology
of Crime , Health Psychology
Health Psychology
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Zoology
Human Genetics , Aquaculture, Animal
Husbandry & Poultry , Applied
Entomology
Applied Entomology
11 Computer
Science
Hardware Assembly and
Troubleshooting, System Software,
Visual Programming
Visual Programming
12 Business
Administrati
on
------ Finance
13 Travel &
Tourism
------ Event Management
OPEN COURSE
Sl.
No.
Department Open course options Opted by the
college
Objective
1 Botany Plant Tissue Culture, Bio
fertilizer technology, Organic
farming
Plant Tissue
Culture
Methods of
cultivating Plants in
lab as a 1st step
towards
biotechnology
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2 Chemistry Environmental Chemistry,
Chemistry in everyday life,
Plastics and rubbers in everyday
life
Environmental
Chemistry
Control, monitoring
of Air & water
pollution
3 Commerce Human Resource management,
E-commerce, Basic accounting,
Entrepreneurial Development
Entrepreneurial
Development
Effective
Utilization of
human resources so
that the employer
and employ enjoy
max. O/P
4 Economics International Trade & Finance,
Basic principles of economics,
Banking
International
Trade & Finance
Importing and
exporting of goods
between nations so
that the country
gets max inflow of
foreign exchange
5 English Film Studies , Creative writing in
English, Applied language skills
Applied language
skills
Enhance
communication
skills for career
options and higher
studies
6 History Historical Tourism, Heritage
studies, History of ideas
Historical
Tourism
Latest trends in
Tourism Industry
focusing on History
of Tourist sites
7 Mathemati
cs
Mathematics for Physical
Sciences, Mathematics for natural
sciences, Mathematics for social
sciences
Mathematics for
Physical Sciences
Develop knowledge
in Maths for
Professional future
8 Physics Elementary Medical Physics,
Non-Conventional Energy
Sources, Amateur Astronomy and
Astrophysics
Non-
Conventional
Energy Sources
Studies about
radiations, Xrays
ultrasound etc.
9 Physical
Education
Physical Activity- Health &
Wellness, Physical health and life
skill Education, Health and
fitness education
Physical Activity,
Health &
Wellness
Developing &
maintaining a
healthy life style
10 Psychology Psychology and Personal Growth Psychology and
Personal Growth
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Zoology
Health & Hygiene
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Nutrition, Health & Hygiene,
Applied zoology
For developing a
healthy life
12 Computer
Science
Web Designing, Computer
fundamentals, Introduction to
computer and Office automation,
Introduction to problem solving
and C-programming
Web Designing
13 Business
Administra
tion
Hospitality Management, E-
commerce
Hospitality
Management
Equip the students
for job
opportunities in
Tourism & Hotel
Industry
14 Travel &
Tourism
Event Management, Tourism and
cultural heritage of India, Travel
and Tourism infrastructure
Event
Management
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
Mode of feedback : Online
*Analysis of the feedback in the Annexure 2
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient
aspects. : No
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. No
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 38
Trimester Nil
Annual Nil
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Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent
faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions
Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)
during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended
Seminars/
Workshops
16 36 5
Presented papers 1 5 2
Resource Persons 1 19 1
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days
during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by
the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,
Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
45 35 9 - 1
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
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Integrating the latest in technology with the teaching-learning practice as to as to make it
more effective. MOODLE platform is fully operational. Faculty and students have also
completed NPTEL Online Courses. Collaboration with Kerala Govt. Start Up Mission and
ICT Academy of Kerala to improve productive component of the curriculum
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Online tests
5
90
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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the Programme
Total no. of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
M.A. English 20 - 4 14 2 100
M.Sc. Physics 13 - 6 5 1 92
M.Sc. Botany 12 - - 10 2 100
M.Sc. Maths 15 - - 10 2 80
M.Sc. Comp.Sc 9 - - 6 3 100
M.Com 19 - 3 11 1 79
B.A. English 37 - - 13 12 68
B.A.Economics 59 3 - 14 25 72
B.A. History 50 1 - 5 19 50
B.Com 58 8 - 23 19 86
B.Sc. Botany 35 9 - 9 8 74
B.Sc. Chemistry 36 12 - 14 1 75
B.Sc.Maths 38 10 - 9 7 68
B.Sc. Physics 32 17 - 5 3 78
B.Sc. Zoology 34 10 - 17 5 94
BBA 39 1 - 13 8 56
B.Sc.Computer Sc 24 - - 9 10 82
B.A.Travel and Tourism 31 - 1 4 7 39
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
The IQAC ensured the proper utilisation of funds received under the College with Potential for
Excellence scheme. Each department was given the target of organising academic events like Lecture
Series, Workshops and Seminars with eminent Resource Persons.
The IQAC initiated the linkage of the college with the Kerala Govt. Start Up Mission. An MoU has been
signed with the ICT Academy of Kerala to provide the faculty and students training in technology
enhancing programmes.
The IQAC compiles the half yearly reports from the departments in the months of December and April,
to make this evaluation process smoother
The IQAC organises Frontier Lectures by faculty members on new areas of study.
THE IQAC organised the following programmes during the year:
- International Multidisciplinary Lecture Series.
- Seminar on ‘Women in Society through Science’, sponsored by Energy Management Centre,
Govt. of Kerala & Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad (13 Nov 2017)
- National seminar on ‘Reforms in the Accreditation Process’(17 Feb 2018)
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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 14
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 2
HRD programmes 4
Orientation programmes 1
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university 2
Staff training conducted by other institutions 13
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. -
Others 6
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 4 5 - 5
Technical Staff 10 5 - 5
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number - 3 - -
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 32.92 lakhs
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 3 2 - -
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 3.35 lakhs 2.3 lakhs
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 8 9
Non-Peer Review Journals -
e-Journals -
Conference proceedings 9
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other
organisations
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding
Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Received
Major projects 3 Years
Kerala State
Council for
Science
Technology
Rs.12.65Lakhs
99/2016/KSCSTE
dt.27.04.2016
2.93
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Research department of Physics hosted a Mini School for Astrophysics in association
with UGC-IUCAA Pune to instil research interests of Faculty and students of different
institutions
Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with national Institute – ICAR Indian
Institute of Spices Research, to provide an off campus research experience for students
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and
Environment
3 Years SERB Rs.5.87Lakhs
EMR/2015/001724
11.03.2016
2 years Rs.18.40Lakhs
PDF/2016/001781;
dated 25/01/2017
Minor Projects (2) 18
months UGC
60,000
1,80,000
Interdisciplinary
Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by
the University/ College
Students research
projects
(other than compulsory
by the University)
Any other(Specify)
Total 35,32,000
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from : Not Applicable
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
Nil
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3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :
From Funding agency
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year : nil
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
of the institute in the year : nil
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution
who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
Level International National State University College
Number 2 9 1 66
Sponsoring
agencies
CPE
KSCSTE
CPE,
Management
Total International National State University Dist College
1 1 1 2
14
1 4 3
2
24,38,838
Rs. 24,38,838 lakhs
lakhslakhs
4
6
Nil
200
0 1
100
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3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional
Social Responsibility
Bhoomithra Sena Club of the college, received the State Award for the Best Unit
during September 2017, for undertaking innovative and intense service oriented
activities for protection of nature
Protecting Mananchira Square -to conserve and protect water body, the only source
of drinking water for the entire Calicut city,
Adding Life To Poonoor river : To Conserve Water Bodies And Biodiversity by
rejuvenating the rivers in the district, was initiated, at Poonor river
Self Defence training for women
Home For Homeless Project
Organic Farming: As a source of clean food and income generation
75 7
3
1 1
2
1
48
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly
created
Source of
Fund
Total
Campus area (acres) 37.7 -- -- 37.7
Class rooms 50 -- -- 50
Laboratories 6 -- -- 6
Seminar Halls 2 1 UGC-CPE 3
No. of important equipment purchased (≥
1.0 lakh) during the current year.
(Fitness centre)
7 7
Value of the equipment purchased during
the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
24,38,838 UGC- CPE,
Others
A separate Parking area for four wheelers was laid out
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 6431 47 7388/- 6478
Reference Books 4240 60 173741/- 4300
e-Books 3135000
5900 31,35,00
0
5900 31,35,000 5900
Journals 42 55820 2 910 44 56730
e-Journals 6000 N List 6000 6000
Digital Database
CD & Video 626 75 701
Others (specify)
Xerox copy & map
200
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219
Project Reports 29 11 40
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
The library is fully automated and the college office is partially digitalised.
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Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart
-ments
Other
s
Existing 190 5 Avlbl 3 1 8
comp
uters
41
compu
ters
22
Added - - - - - - - -
Total 190 5 3 8 41
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for
technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipment
iv) Others
Total :
- Core group of teachers trained on creating an online platform for student friendly
learning options and digitizing learning resources – created an Extended Faculty
Group for implementing ProviMoodle
- Internet distribution through LAN was strengthened
- Extending WiFi zones for internet usage by PG students
50000
51000
32000
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133000
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Criteria – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about student support services
Provided information about support services through handbook, college website,
notice board, tutorial system etc.
Orientation session at the beginning of each programme on support services,
certificate courses and clubs
Students’ Grievance Redressal mechanism was made more effective
Provided special support to avail scholarship and counselors sessions
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
Centralized timetable system was implemented for conduct continuous assessment and
Internal assessment
Academic Council and Staff Council discuss strategies to be formulated
Periodic meetings with parents, former faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders help to
maintain a flow of information and suggestions from all quarters.
5.3 (a) Total number of students
UG PG Ph.D. Others
1588 171 6 15
(b) Number of students outside the state 14
(c) Number of international students Nil
(d) Men - Nil Women – 100%
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically challenged
Total
495 222 56 986 9 1759 398 228 36 958 5 1628
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (if any)
PSC and Civil Service Coaching classes
PSC coaching sessions are routinely organised by the college in collaboration with
IMS Learning Centre.
A Civil Service Foundation Course was designed in collaboration with ULCCS to
help students who showed a keen interest for the same. 15 students participated in the
course.
Diploma in Computer Application
Open to students from all disciplines. A six months course on Diploma in Computer
Applications (DCA) was conducted with the support of the Centre for Continuing
Education, Kerala.
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Advanced Diploma Course in Jewellery Designing and Gemology
UGC approved two year diploma course under Community College Programme. Was
open to women who completed plus two courses without an age limit.
Diploma in Fashion Designing
One year diploma course comes under Bharath Sevak samaj (BSS). Open to all who
had completed their plus two courses and there is no age limit.
In addition to that almost all the departments were conducting certificate courses of their
respective disciplines.
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET 7
OTHERS
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance : A student counsellor was available
on all days and personal counselling sessions were held . in addition the following were taken
up to provide career guidance to students
Entered into MoU with GGG-GENIUS GLOBAL GROUP.
Recruitment drive for M.Sc Maths at Genius global
A job readiness workshop was conducted for final yr students by Happy valley B-school
Coimbatore on the topic “Mock interview,Self assessment on 26/10/2017.The session was
lead by Mr.Sampath Assistant Professor and Dr.Vishal Kumar Assistant Professor, Happy
valley
Talk conducted on the topic “Study Abroad” by Ms.Hannah ,Mr.Aswin by Edvise,Cochin
A Job fair conducted by ERAM MOTORS .
A talk conducted by “Idreams” on the topic current job scenarios and higher education
avenues by Dr.K .Krishna kumar and Mr.Saashi .
A recruitment drive was conducted at Providence Women’s College campus on 13/01/18.
Students participated and were selected for the post of Data analyst at the Massive recruitment
drive conducted at Hi-lite business park
IAS scholarship exams by IAS academy Calicut.
Campus Recruitment drive for Physics by Sankalp Semiconductors, Bangalore
Orientation on CMA USA by Ummerkadan & Satya Prasad, Certified Management
Accountants
Scope of Civil Service by Mr.Simon Tharakan From Chanakya IAS Academy
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Orientation on Chartered Accountancy by CA Sathish Kumar.M, Chairman, ICAI, Calicut
Talk on 'Guidance for Civil Service Examination by Sri Yasser Arfath, Civil Service Academy
, Kozhikode
Orientation on IATA(Foundation in Travel and Tourism Management) by Mr. Justin (Principal,
Speed wings Aviation Academy
Participation of TTM students in placement drive conducted by Microtec events
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off campus
Number of
organizations visited
Number of students
participated
Number of students
placed
Number of students
placed
South India’s Mega
Job Fair
Bada Job Fair 2017
50 companies
350 52 13
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
Women’s Cell activities of the college empower the women in the locality by enabling
them to be entrepreneurs .The following programmes were organized during 2017-18 for
gender sensitization and women empowerment
15 members of the Women’s Cell attended self defense class organized by the
District Women’s Co-operative Society and the NSS unit of our college
In collaboration with Kerala Police, a session on Cyber Crime was organized for the
I DC students on 24 August, 2017. Mr. Anish Chacko
The ED club, in association with the MSME also help students earn while they learn.
Being a women's college, all the work is done by women and the girl students become very
efficient and independent. The students have the freedom to exhibit their talents and creativity in
a very encouraging environment. Women's studies help the students get familiarized with the
troubles women faced in the past and how they overcame it.
5.9 Student activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in sports games and other events
NCC
No. Of students participated in cultural events
State/University level ----
National level---------------1
International level----------Nil
NSS
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No. Of students participated in cultural events : 180
State/University level ----178
National level--------------- 2
International level----------Nil
5.9.2: No. of medals won by students in sports games and other events
SPORTS
Basketball team won the Kozhikode district Senior Basketball Championship held at
Mananchira, Calicut.
For the first time in history, the college Basketball team won the College Games
Championship.
Basketball team won the Calicut University Inter-Collegiate Basketball tournament, and five
students were selected to represent Calicut University in All
India Championship under the captaincy of Athulya N. (M.Sc Maths). The team won the
All India Championship.
College Handball team won the 2nd position in Calicut
University Inter-Collegiate Handball Champion-ship, and five students were selected to
represent
Calicut University in All India Championship.
College Netball Team won the Calicut University Inter-Collegiate Netball Championship
for the sixth consecutive year, and four players were selected to represent Calicut
University in All India Championship.
Naipunya Sunil (I BA History) won the Gold medal in Calicut University Wushu
Championship and was selected for All India Championship.
Naipunya Sunil represented India in MMA Championship held at Qatar 2017-18.
Athulya N. represented Kerala in Senior National Championship.
Anusree, Anagha Ashok, Athira and Aleesha Franklin got medals in Calicut University
Inter-Collegiate Taekwondo Championship.
NSS CULTURAL
State/University level ----60 (zone) 59 (interzone) BZone: III Position- Second Runner Up
Inter Zone : Won the Best Women’s College
5.10 Scholarships and Financial support
Number of
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Financial support from institution 29000
Financial support from government 165 1448500
Financial support from other sources Nil
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5.13: Major grievances of students if any redressed
1. Funds mobilization initiatives for enhancing reading space is being chalked out
2. Requests for free net browsing for academic purposes has been implemented
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Vision:
The vision of the college is the holistic development of the person through dissemination of knowledge
and the instilling of the Gospel values of justice, love and peace
Mission:
- To build up a community of staff and students committed to the common pursuit of ethical,
intellectual and academic excellence thus facilitating their personal growth.
- To empower our young women to face the challenges of the times, by enlightening them with the
best of ancient wisdom and new knowledge
- To inspire catholic students to live up to their full Christmas commitment
- To persuade students to become instruments of social change and a force for integration among
linguistic, religious and caste groups.
6.2 Does the Institution has a Management Information System : No
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
Teachers Diary facilitates teachers to design innovative methods for delivering the
knowledge. Academic planning and monitoring is conducted periodically
Faculty are encouraged and supported with knowledge on using online platforms for
disseminating lectures, assignments etc. Workshops and hands-on-sessions are
organized
Each Semester two internal exams are conducted on a routine and centralized method.
University exams are conducted as per university rules and regulations.
Faculty are encouraged for pursuing PhD, by facilitating FIP leave, applying for
Research Awards/Grants etc, submission of Projects, and financial support is offered
to publish research articles and books.
Library was strengthened with purchase of Reference and Text and Journals to the
tune of Rs. 1,87,939
Formation of committees help decentralized governance. Inclusion of students in
various committees, ensures their participation in decision making and
implementation process
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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment : Nil
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaborations / MoU : 4
MoU with Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut – for research and training
MoU with Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences
Malabar Gold – Jewellery Designing
Travel Agencies – Travel and Tourism
6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic No Ys ACES
Administrative Ys Govt Ys Thamban & sons
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? NA
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
Colleges are encouraged to apply for Autonomy
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
Annual meeting on August 15th every year,
Alumni Scholarships
Medical camps organized
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
Teaching 1
Non teaching 1
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An active Parents Teachers Association functions on campus. General Body meetings are organized and
executive meeting in every 3 months. Scholarships and support in various projects of the college, are
rendered and the Executive committee looks into the day-to-day running of college matters, while the
inclusion of parents and teachers in the College Development Society ensures the initiation of long term
projects
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
Planting Trees was strengthened, Waste management was a regular practice. Vegetable and
Medicinal Plants garden, Flower garden, caring for the existing trees and fruit garden.
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Criterion VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive
impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.
IQAC facilitated the strengthening of collaborations with other institutions for the following;
- ICT in teaching learning process by entering into a MoU with the ICT Academy of Kerala,
- Research activities by entering into a MoU with ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, and
- Innovative & entrepreneurial skills of students, collaborating with the Kerala Start-Up Mission.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at
the beginning of the year
- Strengthening Teaching Learning Process : Customized Moodle platform was made familiar to
the entire faculty and students
- Honing the entrepreneurial skills of students : The initiatives to promote start-ups among
students were supported and guided by the Kerala Startup Mission
- Strengthening Student Support and progression– Career guidance sessions and workshops were
being organized
- Quality sustenance: Upgradation of labs and classrooms were continued utilizing FIST and CPE
funds.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution
1. Learning through service
2. Women Empowerment
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Care, Protection And Empowerment
Organic Farming: As a source of clean food and income generation The college has a
demarcated area where volunteers cultivate tomato, ladies finger, ginger, turmeric,
tapioca, green chilli, curry
Midori – The Model Village Biennale: The seven day special camp was organized at Vengeri
from December 21-27. The theme of the camp was the conservation of the natural
resources for future generation.
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Conserve Water Bodies And Biodiversity: The centralized water reservoir of the city was
cleaned and maintained by the students
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted : No
7.6 Any other relevant points, the institution wishes to add
8. Plans of the institution for the next year
Strengthen environment conservation programs and enhance the societal
consciousness of students
Strengthen Research programs
Initiate and organize Skill development programs
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Annexure 1
Academic Calendar 2017-18
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ANNEXURE 2
FEEDBACK ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENTS, SUBMITTED BY
STUDENTS
Computer Science
Botany
Commerce
BBA
Chemistry
PARAMETERS
1. Academic Performance of the Faculty :
2. Relationship Between Dept. Staff & Students :
3. Motivations for Research & Higher Studies :
4. Support for Extra-curricular activities :
5. Opportunities for Co-curricular Activities :
6. Importance given for Extension Activities :
7. Effectiveness of values education classes :
8: Impartiality of internal assessment :
9. Leadership given by H.O.D :
10. Help rendered for arranging study tours:
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Psychology
Physics
Zoology
Maths
Travel and Tourism
Economics English
History
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Best Practice 1
3. Learning through service
Mission Mananchira – Protecting Cultural Heritage : As part of the efforts to conserve water and
protect water bodies, the NSS volunteers engage in the task of cleaning Mananchira Square, the
only source of drinking water for the entire Calicut city, on a regular basis. Mananchira, a man
made fresh water lake, is situated at the heart of the city and is integral to the cultural heritage of
the historic city of Calicut. Removing waste, de-weeding, cleaning droppings for making it unfit
for human consumption. The collected waste, is sent to NIRAVU and turned into manure for
agricultural purposes.
A New Life To Poonoor : To Conserve Water Bodies And Biodiversity: Kerala, a state with 44
major rivers and lush greenery, now battles the issue of water scarcity. The pivotal reason is the
waste being dumped into the rivers and excessive mining of sand for construction. The
Government has focuses on protecting and conserving water bodies with the support of
governmental and non-governmental organizations. Under the leadership of Sri.U.V. Jose,
District Collector of Calicut and River Protection Organisation, rejuvenating the rivers in the
district, was initiated,at Poonor river, which had a glorious past. The NSS Volunteers initially
cleaned the river’s origin at Kattippara Panchayat, followed by rejuvenation of all the rivers in
Kerala that are listed under the category of endangered ones. The task culminated with drinking
of clean water from Ponoor river by the Collector and his wife.
Best Practice 2 : Women Empowerment
Girls In Action- Self Defence Class: Absence of individual safety is one of the prime issues faced
by Indian women today. Self-defence class organized by the NSS units of Providence, for two
days was handled by women police officers. Following the teaching-learning session, they
demonstrated each strategy in pairs. The class provided an insight into various kinds of physical
attacks and how one may defend with quick moves and prompt responses. Following the session,
participants were confident enough to believe that women not only are emotionally. strong, but
physically too.
Home For Homeless -Snehakood: A house construction was completed by the end of January, at
an expense of Rs. 4 lakhs. Principal Dr.Sr. Neetha handed over the asset to the needy family.
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For a Sound Mind And Sound Body: NSS volunteers undertook the task of planting tapioca stems
in the one-acre land adjacent to the hospital. Honourable district collector Sri U.V. Jose in the
presence of Dr. Sr. Neetha and IMHANS Director Krishnakumar inaugurated the programme.
The NSS volunteers tilled the land, cleared the garbage and dug a depth of 25-30 cm to establish
a deep porous field in which the stems were planted. Along with the volunteers, the inmates also
did their part.
Midori – The Model Village Biennale: The seven day special camp was organized at Vengeri
from December 21-27. The theme of the camp was the conservation of the natural resources for
future generation. The camp titled “Midori”, an innovative exhibition comprising of 101
sustainable development models in 100 households focusing on the organic way of life. ‘Midori’
meaning green is a reminder of a generation in Japan that bounced back to life with their
unwavering zeal for farming that healed the scars of the nuclear bomb attack during World War
II. The camp was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister, T.P.Ramakrishnan in the presence of
other dignitaries, including Dist Collector Mayor etc. Students took part in painting theme based
pictures on the compound walls, implementation of biobins for waste management and solar
energy panels for energy conservation, grow bag making, organic vegetable farming, designing
of a zero energy cooler for storing vegetables etc. There were several models related to energy
and water conservation besides mushroom cultivation, mini solar plant and LED bulb
manufacturing.
Upholding Scientific traditions – observing Karkidakam rituals for a healthy body and mind: To
make students understand the age old traditions and customs of our society, the NSS units decided
to prepare the traditional ‘KarkidakaKanji’ during the Malayalam Month Karkidakam. The
volunteers prepared the medicinal gruel and it was distributed to the entire staff and students of
the college,
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