SHRI VILE PARLE KELAVANI MANDAL’S

MITHIBAI COLLEGE OF ARTS, CHAUHAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND AMRUTBEN JIVANLAL COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS

IQAC REPORT

2010-2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item no.

TOPIC PG. NO.

Part A.

Part B.

1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution

2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG)

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started

5. Examination reforms implemented

6. Candidates qualified NET/SLET/GATE etc

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme

8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted

9. Research projects

10. Patents generated, if any

11. New collaborative research programmes

12. Research grants received from various agencies

13. Details of research scholars

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty

16. Internal resources generated

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Item no.

TOPIC PG NO.

17. Details of departments getting SAP,

COSIST(ASSIST)/DST.FIST etc. assistance/recognition

18. Community services

19. Teachers and officers newly recruited

20. Teaching-non-teaching staff ratio

21. Improvements in the library services

22. New books/journals subscribed and their value

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced

and the action taken on the student feedback

24. Unit cost of education

25. Computerization of administration and the process of

admissions and examination results, issue of certificates

26. Increase in infrastructural facilities

27. Technology upgradation

28. Computer and Internet access and training to teachers and

students

29. Financial aid to students

30. Activities and support from alumni association

31. Activities and support from Parent-Teacher Association

32. Health services

33. Performance in sports activities

34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons

35. Students’ achievements and awards

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling Units

37. Placement services provided to students

38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff

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39. Healthy practices of the institution

40. Linkages developed with National/International, academic

research bodies

41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add

Part C.

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Part A:

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year.

Induction programs at the departmental level for the newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff

Helping academically weaker students through performance improvement program, while providing space for development of high IQ students.

Sensitizing the students to events and current issues and inducing them to evolve their own opinion

Enhancing the teacher-student relationship by encouraging accessibility to the teachers

Encouraging departments to conduct programs as a part of the initiation of the Golden Jubilee celebrations that will span the academic years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

Enhancing the soft skills of the non-teaching staff to enable them in providing quality service to all the stake holders.

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Part B:

1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:

During the last academic year, Mithibai College experienced physical growth and developments in the academic experience. Every attempt was made to achieve the goals and objectives that were set for the institute in the previous AQAR. Some of these are enlisted below.

Induction programs at the departmental level for the newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff

With a view to making the transition to teaching in this college a smooth one, each department head is encouraged to hold an induction program for the newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff. This includes such details as the formalities that need to be completed for various official purposes, the conduct of the examinations, invigilation during examinations, assessment and declaration of results as well as other issues pertaining to discipline and day-to-day functioning of the college.

Helping academically weaker students through performance improvement program, while providing space for development of high IQ students.

Academic achievement of students is the top priority of the college. A continuous development, implementation, and monitoring cycle are encouraged in the departments to facilitate the same. Performance Improvement Programs are conducted by various departments to collect and analyze student performance, set priorities for program improvements, rigorously use effective solution strategies, and institute ongoing monitoring of results. The above strategies provide a structured means to improve student academic performance.

The Departments of Statistics, Philosophy conduct multiple preliminary examinations for their T.Y. students in preparation for their impending University examinations.

Several departments including Microbiology, Zoology, English and Sociology conduct regular class tests that enable the faculty to evaluate the students.

Departments in the Science faculty provide for repeat performance of the difficult experiments in their subject so as to boost the confidence of the students.

Sensitizing the students to events and current issues and inducing them to evolve

their own opinion.

Recognizing the fact that it is a sensitized population that will eventually lead to the progress of the nation, the college encourages its staff to adopt various strategies to sensitize the students and create awareness among them.

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Students were exposed to the richness of Iranian cinema and to Iranian society, through the thought provoking content of two films Children of Heaven by Majid Majidi and Offside by Jafar Panahi that were screened by the Film Society.

The Department of Psychology screened the film “Born in Brothels” for the students of TYBA in August 2010.The film dealt with a wide range of issues like child prostitution, life in red light areas and hope for sex workers’ children.

The Department of Hindi organised a debate in September 2010, jointly within Hindusthani Prachar Sabha. Twenty two students participated and voiced their thoughts on Ban on the Use of Mobiles in the College. Three of the best speakers were given prizes.

The Speakers’ Forum provides a platform to students to express their views and opinions on different issues through the medium of open discussions and debates. In the academic year 2010-11, the Forum organized the following programmes:

o The Forum organized a group discussion on “Peer Relationship amongst Students and Resultant Impact” was held in July 2010. The discussion was followed by an analysis on the issue by Ramola Thangiah.

o A discussion-cum-interactive session on “Branding Oneself” was held in July 2010. Dr. Parag Ajgaonkar spoke at length on the concept of branding and the essentials of branding one’s own personality. The talk was followed by a lively discussion.

o The Forum organized an open discussion on the controversial topic “Should Bandhs be Banned?” in August 2010.

o An open discussion on “Suicides: Causes and Prevention” was organized by the Forum. The open discussion was moderated by Ramola Thangiah and Archana Ambhore from the Department of Psychology, Mithibai College. They provided valuable insights into the causes of suicides and suggested several measures of prevention. Dr. Parag Ajgaonkar, Department of Commerce, Mithibai College also provided inputs during the discussions.

Enhancing the teacher-student relationship by encouraging accessibility to the

teachers.

The interpersonal behavior of teachers plays a pivotal part in directing the flow of teaching and learning in the classroom. It is essential, therefore, that teachers establish a rapport with students that will ensure smooth functioning of the teaching-learning process. With a view to ensuring this, the college has initiated the Mentoring Scheme, where each teacher is allotted a group of 30-40 students of the undergraduate classes. The mentor conducts regular meetings with his/her group and encourages the students to open up about their experience in the

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college- both academic and non-academic. Feedback regarding the same is then given to the concerned authorities in order to effect the necessary corrections/ changes.

Encouraging departments to conduct programs as a part of the initiation of the Golden Jubilee celebrations that will span the academic years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

The college stands on the threshold of a milestone in its brilliant history; the completion of 50 years of service to the community is indeed a cause for celebration. Many of the departments have initiated programs to commemorate the occasion.

On the occasion of “Golden Jubilee Celebrations” of Mithibai College, Department of Botany and Nisarg- Nature Club organized an event Vrikshavalli, Exhibition on Wonderful World of Plants with competitions in Bio-Jewellery, Bio-Rangoli, Nature Photography, etc in January 2011.

The Deparment of Psychology and the Psychology Association organized MIND LABYRINTH, a two-day fun filled festival to celebrate the golden jubilee year. Competitions like ‘Quote Out Loud’, ‘Quizzard’, a workshop on Dance Therapy were organized on 20th January 2011. Competitions on ‘Speakers Forum’ and ‘Twisted Tales’ along with a workshop on Do the Unexpected were organized in 21st January 2011. Stalls on Test-o-mania, Mind Games, Graphology, Color Therapy, Music and Dream analysis were put up along the ‘Maze’. On the spot games like ‘JAM’ and ‘Don’t Freak Out’ were also organised.

The Department of Zoology organized a five day hands on training workshop on Animal Tissue Culture. This workshop was sponsored by Lady Tata Memorial Trust & Anazeal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. for Postgraduate Teachers of Affiliated Colleges & Research Scholars. The workshop was attended by Teachers & Research Scholars from I.I.T., I.C.T. (formerly U.D.C.T.), Dr. D. Y. Patil University & Bharathiya Vidhyapeeth College of Pharmacy. The participants gained both knowledge and practical training under the guidance of eminent resource persons from ACTREC, Piramal Life Sciences, etc.

Enhancing the soft skills of the non-teaching staff to enable them in providing quality service to all the stake holders.

Training program was conducted by the department of Computer Sciences and Information Technology for Class III employees enhancing the computer skills with the goal of achieving 100% computer literacy among them, especially in light of the fact of new software programs being introduced for accountability, transparency and enhancing efficiency of college administration.

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2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG):

The last academic year saw the beginning of various undergraduate and post graduate courses. The faculty of commerce has started courses like B.Com. (Banking and Insurance), B.Com. (Accounts and Finance) and B.Com. (Financial Markets) at the undergraduate level. The commerce faculty has also started the post- graduate course i.e. M.Com. Sanction has been received from the University to initiate post-graduate courses in the Arts stream like M.A (Psychology) and M.A (English Literature).

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction:

To facilitate transformative learning in higher education, the college undertakes several initiatives.

The Department of Zoology is actively involved in the designing of syllabus for T.Y.B.Sc. A new syllabus is being introduced in “Entrepreneurial & Industrial Zoology”, which is student-centric and has the flexibility to suit the needs of urban and rural regions. The Head of the Department,

o Mr. Vinayak Dalvie, is the convenor for designing of the syllabi for F.Y.B.Sc., S.Y.B.Sc. & T.Y.B.Sc. (Zoology) Classes (all papers) of S.N.D.T. University.

o Dr. Hitesh Shingadia is the co – ordinator for M.Sc part 1 lectures. o Students of the Zoology department were taken on the following visits and

field trips-

Visit to Khadi and Village Industries Corporation (Vile Parle) for the students of S.Y.B.Sc. was organized in July 2010.

Educational visits were conducted to Aarey fish farm for students of T.Y.B.Sc. in August 2010 and Aarey Poultry Farm for the students of S.Y.B.Sc. in August 2010.

Nature trail was organized in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Borivali) for students of T.Y.B.Sc. in August 2010.

A seven day educational tour was conducted to Ranthambore National Park and Keoladeo Ghana (Bharatpur) Wild life Sanctuary, Rajasthan for students of T.Y.B.Sc. & M.Sc. in November 2010.

One day excursion to Kihim beach (Alibaug) was organized for students from F.Y.B.Sc. to M.Sc. in January 2011.

Visit to Versova fish landing centre was organized for the students of M.Sc. Part II in February 2011.

Visit to National Institute of Oceanography was organized for the students of M.Sc. Part II in February 2011.

The Department of Philosophy transacts the syllabus using the audio-visual mode. Various movies relevant to ethical issues in the syllabus are shown to students in order to create awareness and sensitize them to these issues. This year the movie “Born into Brothels” was screened for the T.Y.B.A students.

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On 27th July 2010, the Department of Sociology organized a screening of the movie Udaan for the TYBA students. The movie deals with the father-child relationship, the loopholes in the educational system and adolescent behavior.

Students of TYBA took up group projects pertaining to two burning issues like Socio-economic security of senior citizens in Mumbai and Attitudes towards girl child in Mumbai. Extensive fieldwork was undertaken including the visits to various NGOs and civil society organizations active in this area. Small documentaries based on issues pertaining to syllabus were screened in the classes for students of Foundation Course-I.

Students of SYBA and TYBA of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology were taken on an educational trip to Keshav Srishti, at Gorai in August and September 2010. The visit included a trail in Nature Park with agricultural land, vermi-compost plant, Bio-gas Plant and medicinal species. The students also visited the Old age home situated in the same vicinity and interacted with the inmates. They were also taken to Pagoda- a Buddhist monastery to enlighten their knowledge about Buddhist religion and practice of Vipassana.

Curriculum is designed by the university. Whenever there are workshops to decide on the curriculum and on how to implement the same, concern staff members always participate. Mrs. Kshama shah, Ms. Panna Mehta, Ms. Archana Ambhore participated in a one day workshop on TYBA syllabus organized by Ruparel College. Mrs. Ramola Thangiah and Mrs. Keshmira Patel participated in a one day workshop on T.Y.B.Com. syllabus organized by Poddar College.

4. Interdisciplinary programmes started:

The five-day hands-on-training workshop on “Animal Tissue Culture” organized by the Department of Zoology was truly interdisciplinary. The participants for the same were representatives of different biological sciences. Dr. Geeta Narayan of the Department of Microbiology was a part of the organizing committee for the conduct of the workshop. Ms. Selina Shah and Dr. Geeta Narayan, both from the Department of Microbiology, were invited as resource persons to conduct practical session on Pharmaceutical Applications at the UGC-sponsored Refresher Course in Biological Science(Entrepeneurial & Industrial Biology)

5. Examination reforms implemented:

Examination is conducted as per the University norms and regulations.

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

Nil

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme:

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Prof. Trusha Engineer, Prof. Vatsala Nambiar and Prof. Nilima Raval, attended a workshop at K.C.College on 18th August 2010, for the syllabus revision of FYBA and SYBA.

Prof. Khevana Desai attended a zonal workshop on “Gender Sensitization” jointly organized by Women’s Development Cell, University of Mumbai and Patuck-Gala College of Commerce and Management on 27th Januray, 2011 at Patuck-Gala College of Commerce and Management.

Panna Mehta successfully completed Orientation Program in October 2010 with ‘A’ grade at Staff Academy College, University of Mumbai, Kalina.

Archana Ambhore completed a two day basic course in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), one individually and one with her student, Anjali Joshi, in June 2010.

Archana Ambhore completed a Certificate course in ‘Remedial Education’ in February 2011.

Archana Ambhore participated in an ‘Interaction Programme for Research Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows of Social Sciences’ organized by the Staff Academy College, University of Mumbai, in the month of February 2011.

Archana Ambore completed a basic course in ‘Integrated Clinical Hypnosis’ from California Hypnosis Institute of India, under the guidance of Dr. Rajiv Naidu in the month of March 2011.

Archana Ambhore participated in an International Symposium on ‘Forgiveness and Healing Across Religions’ organized by St. Andrews College in the month of January 2011

Geeta Menezes successfully completed UGC sponsored Orientation Programme at Kalina University in Feb 2011.

Megha Prabhu attended a UGC- sponsored One- day national seminar in Model College, Dombivli on the theme of ‘ Indian Economic Reforms : Evaluation, Diagnosis and Forecast’ on 26th February 2011.

Dr. Shashirekha Sureshkumar also participated in a UGC-sponsored Three-day workshop on ‘An Interaction Programme for Research Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows of Social Sciences’ from 8th to 10th March 2011.

Dr. Sashirekha Sureshkumar attended one Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Botany Jointly organized by Department of Botany, Jhunjhunwala College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai , Ghatkopar (West) on 12th June 2010.

Dr. Sashirekha Sureshkumar was a participant in the UGC Interdisciplinary National Biosciences Seminar, “Planet Earth- Take Care Take Charge” at Jai Hind College on 26th and 27th Nov 2010.

Dr. Sashirekha Sureshkumar also participated in an Academic conclave for Teachers and intellectuals on the topic “Future of the Higher Education in South Asia and the Role of Teachers” organized by BUCTU on 28th January 2011 in the Department of History, Ranade Bhavan, University of Mumbai, Kalina.

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Dr. Meenakshi Vaidya participated in a one day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Botany Jointly organized by Department of Botany, Jhunjhunwala College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai , Ghatkopar (West) on 12th June 2010 and.

Dr. Meenakshi Vaidya also attended One Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Horticulture and Gardening organized by Department of Botany, Kirti College and Board of Studies in Botany, University of Mumbai on 3rd July 2010.

Dr. Shailaja Nair attended One Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Botany Jointly organized by Department of Botany, Jhunjhunwala College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai , Ghatkopar (West) on 12th June 2010.

Dr. Shailaja Nair also attended One Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Horticulture and Gardening organized by Department of Botany, Kirti College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai on 3rd July 2010.

Dr. Shailaja Nair also participated in the one day seminar on “Horticulture, A New Perspective” organized by Dnyansadhana College, Department of Botany and Hiranandani Group of Companies ,Department of Horticulture,Thane on 10th Dec 2010.

Dr. Ulka Chodankar attended One Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Botany Jointly organized by Department of Botany, Jhunjhunwala College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai , Ghatkopar (West) on 12th June 2010.

Dr. Ulka Chodankar attended One Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Horticulture and Gardening organized by Department of Botany, Kirti College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai on 3rd July 2010.

Dr. Ulka Chodankar participated in a workshop on “Bioinformatics” organized by Maharashtra College, Mumbai Central, on 20th January, 2011.

Dr. Ulka Chodankar also participated in a workshop on “Bioinformatics” organized by Viva College, Virar, on 29th January, 2011.

Dr. Kamaladevi Panicker attended One Day Workshop on T.Y.B.Sc. Revised Syllabus in Botany Jointly organized by Department of Botany, Jhunjhunwala College and Board of Studies, University of Mumbai , Ghatkopar (West) on 12th June 2010.

Dr. Kamaldevi Panicker participated in the one day seminar on “Horticulture, A New Perspective” organized by Dnyansadhana College, Department of Botany and Hiranandani Group of Companies ,Department of Horticulture,Thane on 10th December 2010.

Dr. Kamaladevi Panicker was also a participant at participated in a workshop on “Bioinformatics” organized by Maharashtra College, Mumbai Central, on 20th January 2011.

Dr. Bindu Gopalkrishnan participated in one day orientation programme in “Environment Impact Assessment & Environment Management Plan” for River Valley Projects organized by Science & Technology Park, University of Pune on 5th May 2010.

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Dr. Bindu Gopalkrishnan presented paper (poster) at the conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by R. K. Talreja College, Ulhasnagar on 29th & 30th Jan 2011.

Dipesh Upadhyay attended the Afro-Asian Association conference organized by the department of philosophy and the Indian Philosophical Congress held at the department of philosophy Kalina campus in October 2010.

Dipesh Upadhyay also attended a workshop organized by Department of philosophy, R. J. College in co-ordination with Board of studies in Logic and Philosophy on ‘Implementation of the credit system in FYBA philosophy Paper-1’in April 2011.

Deepa Jaydev completed the basic course in Integrated Clinical Hypnosis from the California Hypnosis Institute of India in March 2011.

Deepa Jaydev also attended an International Symposium on ‘Forgiveness and Healing across Religions’ organized by St. Andrews College in January 2011.

Dr. Papiya Deb attended UGC-Academic Staff College University sponsored

‘Refresher Course’ in Life Sciences & secured ‘B’ grade, conducted by Mithibai College from 11th - 30th October 2010.

Dr. Hitesh Shingadia attended UGC sponsored ‘Refresher Course’ in Life Sciences &

secured ‘A’ grade, conducted by Academic Staff College, Goa University from 9th - 29th March 2011.

8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted:

A two day intercollegiate workshop on ‘Learning Disability’ was organized by the Department of Psychology on September 23rd and 24th2010. The objective of the workshop was to foster and understanding of L.D and create a foundation for higher studies in this field.

A four session workshop on ‘Job Analysis’ was conducted in the month of August by Ms. Amrita Phillips , Ms. Aditi Shevde, Ex-Mithibai students along with Ms. Panna Mehta in August, 2010.

Mr. Chaitanya Tamhane, Alumni, conducted a workshop on “Psychological Illusion” in September, 2010.

T.Y.B.Sc of Biotechnology Practical revised syllabus paper I and IV - July 2010 Biotechnology Research Meet on 11-12-2010

As a part of “Golden Jubilee Celebration” Department of Zoology conducted the much appreciated UGC sponsored Refresher Course on the innovative topic of ‘Entrepreneurial and Industrial Biology’ from 11th - 30th October 2010 granted by Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai.

Department of Zoology organized a five day hands on training workshop on ‘Animal Tissue Culture’. The participants gained knowledge & practical training under the guidance of eminent resource persons from ACTREC, Piramal Life Sciences, etc to

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name the few. Dr. Meghna Talpade, Dr. Hitesh Shingadia & Dr. Geeta Narayan (Microbiology Dept.) were resource persons for conducting practical sessions in the ‘Animal Tissue Culture Workshop.

A Guest lecture was organized on the topic ‘Role of GIS and Remote Sensing in Environmental Management’ on Saturday, 29th January 2011. The guest speaker was Mr. Nikhil Deshpande, Executive Manager, Photogrammetry Division, Rolta India Ltd. Mumbai. The lecture was attended by students of Commerce, Science and BMS. Principal Dr. Kiran Mangaonkar presided over the function.

9. Research projects

a) Newly implemented:

Dr. JayaPrada Rao and Dr. D.V.Kamat from the department of Biotechnology undertook a BUCD minor project titled “Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Wild Edible Vegetable Agakarakai (Momordica dioica). Project No.: 135 Ref No. : APD/237/376 OF 2010Ltr. Dtd.13thJanuary, 2010.Amount: Rs. 20000/-

Dr.Shailaja Nair and Dr. Kamaladevi Panicker

Project :- o Title: Bioremediation of aromatic nitro compounds with the help of fungi. o Year: 2010-2011Grant: 10,000/- o Funding agency: BCUD, University of Mumbai.

b) Completed:

Dr Shailaja Nair, and Dr Kamaladevi Panicker from the Botany department completed a BCUD project for which the amount sanctioned was Rs 10,000.

Dr. S.D. Kamat and Ms. Rency. Thomas from the department of Biotechnology completed a BCUD minor research project titled “Novel methods of extraction and bioassay of phytochemicals”- Project no. APD/237/377, on 30th August 2010. Amount 20,000/-

10. Patents generated, if any:

Nil

11. New collaborative research programmes:

Nil

12. Research grants received from various agencies:

The Department of Biotechnology has received grants of Rs. 20000/- from B.C.U.D.

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The Department of Botany has received an amount of Rs. 10,000 from B.C.U.D. The Department of Biotechnology received an amount of Rs. 20,000 from BCUD

for minor project titled “Nutritional And Medicinal Properties Of Wild Edible Vegetable Agakarakai (Momordica dioica)”. (Project No.: 135).

13. Details of research scholars:

The following number of students registered for Ph.D. in the following subjects in the institution:

Department Number of students Physics 02 Chemistry 14 Zoology 01 Microbiology 01

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:

Nil

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty:

Principal, Dr. Kiran V. Mangaonkar, was awarded the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar “Best Teachers Award” by Bahujan Vidyarthi Parishad, Mumbai for his outstanding contribution to the field of Education.

Dr. Z.R.Turel, Adjunct Professor, was awarded the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Zochild Association for her outstanding contribution in the field of Radio and Nuclear Chemistry.

Dr Sashirekha Suresh Kumar appointed as Executive Council Member of Mycological Society of India 2010-13. Judge for Oral Presentations at National Conference on “Recent Advances in Mycological Research” organized by MSI and Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, on 8th and 9th Feb 2011

Dr Bindu Gopalkrishnan received Appreciation Certificate in “loving Memory of Late Dr. Shraddha N. Shimpi” for presenting Research Papers, Organized by K.V. Pendharkar College on 14th Feb. 2011.

Dr.JayaPrada Chunduri has been appointed as a panel expert on Oil-spill off Mumbai coast in a TV show “Disaster at the Gateway” held by news channel Headlines Today on 9-8-2010 and telecasted on 9 to 9.30 9-8-2010

16. Internal resources generated:

Nil

17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST. FIST, etc. assistance/recognition:

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Nil

18. Community services:

Megha Prabhu, Deepa Jaydev, Neelima Rawal and Shripad Samant from various departments are members actively involved in DLLE as extension work teachers.

Ms. Khevana Desai was one of the main coordinator at Prakruti-a 3 day Bhavans Nature festival held on 21st-23rd Jan 2011. It was aiming towards sensitizing and informing the city about the wildlife and environmental catastrophes. Seven students of TYBA Sociology volunteered for the event and were appreciated as the most efficient volunteers by the organizers. The nature festival helped them to be more sensitized and aware about environmental problems and wild life

Dipesh Upadhayay is associated with the Swadhayay Movement where groups go to villages spreading the message of Bhagvad Gita, bringing about the inner transformation of man.

A campaign, Jaago - Let's collect India, is an annual event of N.S.S. Under this campaign, national flags which are found scattered on the streets are collected the day after Independence Day and Republic Day. The residents of building societies are also requested to collect flags thrown on the ground and deposit them with us. We award the organizations and individuals who deposit the highest number of flags.

International coastal cleanup drive is organized by N.S.S. to clean the sea coast by collecting plastics and removing litter. This is an awareness programme where the neighborhood is taken into confidence, that a clean environment is the need of the hour.

Shripad Samant served the Legislative Assembly in the Summer session by assisting the ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation.

19. Teachers and officers newly recruited:

Department of Biotechnology

Dr. Shruti Singh Full time Assistant Professor

Ms. Muzna Shaikh Full time Assistant Professor

Department of Botany Dr. Bindu Gopalkrishnan

Full time Assistant Professor

Department of Business Law

Mr. Vishal Gadhave Full time Assistant Professor

Department of Physics Bhanudas Arote Full time Assistant Professor

20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio:

112: 117 Teaching staff: Non-teaching staff 21. Improvements in the library services:

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Introduction of wifi in library for the use of faculty and students.

22. New books/journals subscribed and their value:

Details of amount spent for Library books in the year 2010-2011 Library Holding Number Total Textbooks 1660 63808 Reference Books - 75956 Journal/Periodicals - - 23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback:

Across the faculties assessment of teachers is carried out by the Feedback committee. The process of assessment is done at least once a year.

24. Unit cost of education:

Aided Courses: Rs. 8584.19/- Unaided course: Rs. 52,625.96/-

25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates:

The college has the system of SAP in place for all administrative purposes which includes the admission process and examination results.

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities:

The building is being expanded and still under construction. New class rooms are being built for Mithibai on the third, fourth and sixth floor to meet the requirements. New laboratories are being readied.

27. Technology upgradation:

We introduced wifi in the library for faculty and students. We purchased two copier machines for examination cell with the introduction of CBSGS. SAP was introduced for administration, accounts and admission process.

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

Computers and internet facilities for the staff are available in all the departments of science. For the Arts and Commerce faculty computer and internet access are available in the staff room. The students are allowed to use the IT lab for academic purposes. 29. Financial aid to students:

Students are offered and can avail freeships in accordance with university rules. There is several endowment prizes awarded to deserving candidates and students by the institution.

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2010-2011 Male Female

Secondary Teachers Free studentship - 02 Primary Teacher Free studentship 01 01 Govt. Open Merit Scholarship 05 25 Govt. Open Merit Scholarship for Dev. Of talent in Maths & Physics

- 01

Ex-serviceman Free studentship 01 - EBC Scholarship

01 -

Govt. Open Merit Scholarship for Minority students

02 02

Free studentship to son/daughter if Cine stars - 01 Post-graduate Merit Scholarship - - Financial Assistance to Needy and financially Backward class students (Uni. Of Mumbai)

- -

.

30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association:

Focus – exhibition of photographs was an exhibition which included works by current students and from the department of Biotechnology in 2010-11.

Feedback from the alumni on the course work helped to improve the transaction of the syllabus with innovative techniques. Every year the alumni come back to us for sharing their experience and guide the current students for techniques to study and perform better in the examination.

Ms. Ami Doshi- an alumni, delivered a lecture on positive thinking and personality development for the students of Foundation Course-I.

31 Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association:

The Department of Biotechnology has regular meetings with parents of F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y.B.Sc. students. Similarly the Department of Business Law conducts quarterly parents meeting to improve the students’ attendance and performance.

Though there is no formal parent teacher association but under the mentoring programme introduced, regular interaction with parents regarding their wards performance and attendance is done time to time by the sociology department. 32. Health services:

First Aid boxes are placed in the staff room and some of the departments. The students are taken to the hospitals nearby like Nanavati, Cooper, etc. in case of emergency.

33. Performance in sports activities:

RESULTS OF ATHLETIC DISTRICT MEET HELD AT SAI GROUND

NAME SPORT EVENT/ LEVEL PRIZE/ REPRESENTATION/

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MEDAL

Rajat Shetty 100 mts. Athletics, 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 3 gold

Long jump 1 silver

Nikhil Kadam 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

800 mts. and 1500 mts

2 silver

Fahim Munshi 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

100 mts. 1 silver

Anthony Coutinho

4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

400 mts. hurdles 1 silver

400 mts. 1 bronze

Gopal Sarkar 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

Joshua Barreto 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts., 200 mts.

Athletics 3 gold

400 mts. 1 silver

Chaitra Uchil 100 mts., 200 mts., 4x100 mts.

Athletics 3 gold

Ishika Harekal 4x100 mts. relay Athletics 1 gold

Mallika Ferns 4x100 mts. relay Athletics 1 gold

Alisha Padbidri 4x100 mts. relay Athletics 1 gold

RESULTS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC MEET HELD IN PUNE

Rajat Shetty 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

Long jump 1 silver

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Nikhil Kadam 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

Fahim Munshi 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 silver

Anthony Coutinho

4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 silver

Gopal Sarkar 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts.

Athletics 2 silver

Joshua Barreto 4x100 mts., 4x400 mts., 200 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

400 mts. 1 silver

Chaitra Uchil 100 mts. and 200 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

RESULTS OF YMCA STATE ATHLETIC MEET HELD AT UNIVERTSITY GOUNDS, MARINE LINES

Nikhil Kadam 200 mts. Athletics 1 bronze

Anthony Coutinho

200 mts. Athletics 1 bronze

400 mts. Athletics 1 silver

Chaitra Uchil 200 mts. Athletics 1 gold

RESULTS OF POISAR GYMKHANA ATHLETIC MEET

Anthony Coutinho

Long jump Athletics 1 bronze

400 mts. 1 silver

Kartik Hosbett 200 mts. Athletics 1 gold

100 mts. 1 silver

Rajat Shetty Long jump, 100 mts.

Athletics 2 gold

Nikhil Kadam 400 mts., 800 mts.,

Athletics 2 gold

200 mts. 1 bronze

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DEGREE COLLEGE SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT

Siddhant Thingalaya

110 mts. hurdles Asian Games, China

Represented India

Nupur Kaul Tennis All India Tennis Tournament, Bhopal

Participated

Supriya Mallaya Tennis All India Tennis Tournament, Bhopal

Silver medal

Pratik Desai Tennis Sorasis Open All India Tennis Tournament

Participated

Tennis Mixed Doubles

Mumbai University Intercollegiate Tournament

Runner-up

Gunj Desai Tennis Sorasis Open All India Tennis Tournament

Participated

Tennis Mixed Doubles

Mumbai University Intercollegiate Tournament

Runner-up

Aditi Nadkarni Rifle Shooting All India Open National Rifle Shooting Competition

Participated

Supriya Mallaya Tennis West Zone Interuniversity Tournament

Represented Mumbai University

Tennis Doubles Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Winner

Tennis Singles Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Runner-up

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Tennis Mixed Doubles

Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Winner

Nupur Kaul Tennis West Zone Interuniversity Tournament

Represented Mumbai University

Tennis Doubles Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Winner

Tennis Singles Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Winner

Tennis Mixed Doubles

Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Runner-up

Girls’ Team Tennis Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Winners

Karan Ajinkya Athletics Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Gold

Amit Suman Athletics Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Gold

Boys’ Team 4x100 mts. relay Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Tournament

Participated in the finals

Chirag High Jump Maharashtra State Sports Meet,

Silver

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34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons:

Nil

35. Student achievements and awards:

Department of Zoology

Department encourage the students to participate in various competitions to groom their overall personality:

T.Y.B.Sc students, Ms. Neha Vajandar & Mr. Karan Kothari won consolation Prize in

the PowerPoint presentation in “Ozone Fest 2010” organized by The Institute of Science from 23rd – 24th September 2010.

T.Y.B.Sc student, Mr. Karan Kothari won consolation Prize in the Photography Competition in “Ozone Fest 2010” organized by The Institute of Science from 23rd – 24th September 2010.

T.Y.B.Sc students, Mr. Vikrant Pednekar and Ms. Komal Patel won First prize in ‘Collage’ in “Zooventure” – Inter-College Competition organized by NES Ratnam College (Bhandup) on 18th December 2010.

T.Y.B.Sc student, Mr. Karan Kothari won First Prize in the Nature Photography Competition in “Vrukshavalli” – Inter-class Competition of Nisarg-Nature Club of Mithibai College from 11th – 12th January 2011.

T.Y.B.Sc student, Mr. Karan Kothari won Second Prize & also Consolation Prize in the Photography Competition in “Prakruti”- Bhavan’s College Nature Festival from 21st – 23rd January 2011.

Department of Biotechnology

University Rank Holders of Biotechnology

March 2010- Akansha Nayak -1st Rank March 2010- Harita Gogri -2nd Rank Ms.Inseyah Bagasrawala cleared CSIR- NET-LS 2010

Department of Botany

Hetal. V won 2nd prize for Nature photography at Intercollegiate competition held at Bhavan’s Culture Centre

Department of Economics

Amisha Shetty, T.Y.B.A student participated in the A.D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition and won 3rd prize

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Department of Microbiology Mr. Rohit Kadam, Miss Riddhi Putambekar, Mr. Attaree Huzefa & Mr. Mitesh Shah

presented a Research Paper on “Studies on Pigment from Mushroom”. 3rd Prize in the Research meet – Avishkar – University of Mumbai. Selected to represent Mumbai at State Level.

Ms.Dilfrina Vakharia(M.Sc II) won Ist prize(under postgraduate students category-Level II) in Manshodhan 2010 , Research/project competition organised by Mithibai College for all the institutes under SVKM.

Ms. Karishma Sachdev(S.Y.B.Sc) won Ist prize(under postgraduate students category-Level II) in Manshodhan 2010 , Research/project competition organised by Mithibai College for all the institutes under SVKM.

Ms.Trishnala Vijaykar(T.Y.B.Sc) won 2nd prize (under postgraduate students category-Level II) in Manshodhan 2010 , Research/project competition organised by Mithibai College for all the institutes under SVKM.

Ms Prakriti Biswas(T.Y.B.Sc) won 3rd prize (under postgraduate students category-Level II) in Manshodhan 2010 , Research/project competition organised by Mithibai College for all the institutes under SVKM.

Department of Psychology

Ms. Aditi Nadkarni of T.Y.B.A. psychology department won the consolation prize for paper presentation at Manshodhan organized by Mithibai College on 27th Nov 2010. Mr Jigar Seth of T.Y.B.A. also presented a paper at the same event.

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit:

Under the mentoring system, the teachers have been assigned a group of students whose progress is monitored. Every department is involved in the mentoring process. So the personal and academic counselling needs of the students are addressed by the mentoring teacher.

37. Placement services provided to students:

Internship Summary No. of Companies Visited/ Off Campus 12 No. of Companies Students did not attend 0 No. of Companies Rejected the Students 3 No. of companies in Process 0 No. of Companies on Hold 2 No. of Companies Selected the Students 7

Internship Details Sr. No Date Company

Selected Students Status

1 1-Mar- Kraft Education Services Tejas Ganger Selected

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2 26-

Mar-11 Unistal On Hold

3 28-

Mar-11 Black Turtle Nimit Gada Selected

4 29-

Mar-11 Re/Max

Ritika Bhuptani Selected

Sachin Chauhan

5 30-

Mar-11 PSI

Harnain Arora Selected Reema Shah

Sapna Bhatia

6 30-

Mar-11 HSBC Direct Invest Kushagra Jhalani Selected

7 31-

Mar-11 RBI

Mohammed Ladiwala

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8 31-

Mar-11 RedQuanta On Hold

9 26-

Apr-11 BTC World

Riddhima Sharma Selected

Bhoomit Agarwal

38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff:

Computer literacy program held by Department of Computer Sciences and Information Technology for Class III employees.

39. Healthy practices of the institution

1. Medi-claim coverage of Rs. 1,00,000/- for the unaided staff and their family on gratis basis.

2. Wifi facilities for the staff and students in the library.

40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic /Research bodies

Nil 41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add:

As a result of the joint efforts of the departments of Geography and Botany, our college has acquired institutional membership of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune. This enables any staff or student of the college to take the benefit of the availability of climate data free of cost (limit up to 1 lakh entries) for research purpose.

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