The Annual Quality Assurance Report 2009-10

Members:

Rev. Fr. Fred Mascarenhas - President

Dr. Gerald Pinto - Convener

Mr. Vincent Alva - NAAC Co-ordinator

V. Rev. Fr. Marcel Saldanha Correspondent of the College

Mr. K. N. Kedlaya, Rtd. Professor

Prof. Hilda Rodrigues

Prof. Mary Mammen

Prof. Peter D’Souza

Prof. Subramanya Joshi

Prof. Joseph Peter Fernandes, Staff Secretary

Mr. Victorian Fernandes, Office Superintendent

Mr. J M Hegde, Librarian

Mr. Agustin Dias, Physical Director

Action plan for the year 2009 – 2010

1. Common to all Departments:

• Bridge course of 15 hrs for First Semester.

• Arrange Remedial Coaching for slow learners.

• Additional training to the Advance learners.

• Two extension lectures in each subjects.

• Use of OHP, multimedia, LCD and charts in teaching.

• Use of seminar, group discussion, project discussion in teaching.

• Evaluation after every unit or chapter by quiz, MCQ and mini tests.

• One honours (add on programme) by each department to supplement teaching.

Action Plan for the year 2009-10

Faculty of Arts

1. Department of English:

• Two Guest Lectures

• Organising One seminar

• Certificate course in Spoken and Communicative English

• Honours Programme

• Teaching Basic English to the Children of the neighboring schools

• Development of the Reading and comprehensive skills of the students

• Bridge Course for the first year degree students

• Remedial coaching for slow learners

• Short story writing Competition

• Motivate the Students to Contribute Poems, short stories, articles for the wall

magazine and college Magazine.

2. Department of Kannada:

• Two Guest Lectures

• Vachana Kammata Training

• Honors Programme on Reading and writing

• Honors programme to teaching Kannada grammar to Primary students.

• Monthly test

3. Department of Hindi:

• Hindi Day – Guest lectures, competitions in essay writing, poetry writing and

extempore speech, cultural programme.

• Guest lecture.

• Certificate course, Training in Dramatics.

• Honours programme – Developing reading and writing skills in Hindi, guiding the

students in appearing for Hindi examination such as Hindi Praveshika,

Visharadha and Praveena examinations conducted by the Dakshina Bharath Hindi

Prachar Sabha, Madras.

• Bridge course for First Degree students.

• Periodic test.

• Using OHP.

• Remedial coaching for slow learners.

• Encouraging the above average students to secure more marks by giving reference

books.

• Encouraging the students to contribute articles to the wall magazine as well as

college magazine and take part in the inter collegiate competitions as well as the

competitions conducted by the department.

• Encouraging the students to develop their confidence by guiding them in seminars

and debates in the class room.

4. Department of History:

• Bridge course for First B.A. Degree class in the month of June 2009.

• Guest lecture on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth centenary celebration in

the month of July 2008.

• Dr. P. Gururaj Bhat memorial endowment lecture in the month of August 2008.

• Visit to historical places

• Monuments protection programme

• Publish Research papers

5. Department of Economics:

• . Guest Lectures-2

o Foreign Exchange Management

o Present state of Indian Economy and Impact of Recession

• Study and Project report on Dalit Women-Social and Economic Status of

Kallianpur.

• Career Motivation to students- by reputed personalities and Alumni

• Visit to Small scale industries.

6. Department of Sociology:

• Guest Lectures:

Two guest lectures are planned: One for III B.A sociology students on

“Women and Legislations” in the month of February, 2010.

Another guest lecture is planned for the II B.A students on ‘Solid Waste

Management System in Urban India’.

• Field Work:

III B.A Sociology students will be assigned a field work on ‘Women

Entrepreneurship and Social Mobility’ in the month of November, 2009.

• State Level Seminar:

A U.G.C Sponsored State Level Seminar will be held for College teachers

and Students in the month of July, 2009.

• Outreach Programme:

An outreach programme is planned at “Spandana” Special School, Nejar.

Another Outreach programme will be conducted in Kallianpur in aid of

Namma bhoomi, NGO, Kundapur.

7. Department of Political Science:

• Honours course on the topic “Panchayat Raj System”: A case study of Udupi

Taluk”

• Certificate Course on the topic “Women Empowerment”

• Education / study tour will be conducted.

• Two Guest Lecturers by subject experts will be arranged.

• Interaction programmes with Govt. Officialswere will be held.

8. Faculty of Commerce and Management:

• Vocational course on Accountancy for non- commerce students.

• Bridge Course.

• Remedial coaching

• Guest Lecture – 1 Retail Management

• Computerised Accounting & Finance

• Preparing students for NCFM Examination

• Organising Mangalore University inter collegiate Commerce test.

• Advance Learners – Guidance

• Organizing Industrial Educational tour for B.Com. students.

Faculty of Science:

9. Department of Physics:

• Bridge course for First semester students

• Two Guest Lectures

• Remedial coaching and special training for advance learners

• Regular class tests

• Use alternative methods and ICT in teaching.

• Compulsory seminars\projects to final year students.

• Apply for minor research and Workshop

• Attend training programme

• Take the students to Industry and advance laboratories for interaction.

10. Department of Chemistry:

The following activities have been planned for the academic year 2009-2010.

• Bridge course of 10 hrs. duration for I B.Sc. students.

• Remedial Coaching for the slow learners.

• Special coaching for the advanced learners for all the B.Sc. students.

• Seminars for all the B.Sc. students.

• Use of computers, Internet facilities in the department.

• Arranging Guest lectures and extension lectures for the B.Sc. students.

• Arranging University Level Lecture and Seminar competition in association

with Association of Chemistry Teachers of Mangalore University.

• Honour programme in Vermi Culture.

• Arranging special programmes to popularize Chemistry such as science model

competition, experiments with principle, science Quiz, etc., for high School

and P.U.C. students.

• Arranging visits to chemical factories.

• Arranging State Level Workshop in chemistry on the topic “Exciting World of

polymers” with assistance of UGC, Delhi.

11. Department of Maths:

• Bridge course

• Periodic Test

• Remedial classes for slow learners

• Guidance for advance learners

• Guest Lecture from eminent resource persons

• Model Test

• Mathematics Week and Inter Collegiate Competitions.

1. Department of BCA

• Starting I T club

• Two guest lecturers

13. Department of Physical Education:

• Organising Inter-Collegiate tournaments.

• Organising Certificate courses.

• Guest lectures on Physical Education.

• Celebrating the National Sports Day.

• Holding inter-class competitions.

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14. Library:

Department of Library and Information Science,

• New books to be purchased to add to the existing stock.

• More Journals and Magazines to be subscribed.

• Attend more and Seminars and workshop

• Honor’s programme to be conducted.

• Books exhibitions to be arranged – new arrivals to be displayed in the new

Arrivals Racks.

• Library Advisory Committee decision to be implemented

Outcome achieved by the end of the year 2008-09 Based

on the action plan

1. Common to all the departments

• Bridge course of 15 hrs for First Semester is conducted by all the departments..

• Arranged Remedial Coaching for slow learners.

• Additional training is given to the Advance learners.

• Extension lectures are organized in each subjects.

• Used OHP, multimedia, LCD and charts in teaching by all the departments.

• Use d innovative methods of teaching like seminar, group discussion, project

discussion.

• Evaluation after every unit or chapter by quiz, MCQ and mini tests.

• Honours programmes were conducted by departments to supplement teaching.

1. English Department –

The activities of the English Department were formally inaugurated by Mr. Leo Alva,

Educationist and professor at Toronto, Canada. “Literature, he said, ‘is a vital record of

what men have seen in life, what they have experienced of it, what they have thought and

felt”. He motivated the students to develop their competency in the English Language.

The English movies “Pride and Prejudice’ and A passage to India”, were screened

followed by a group discussion. The movies helped the students to understand the novels

especially the social life of England.

Mr. Sudesh Shetty, Alumnus, Project Manager, HCL Bangalore addressed the final year

students on the different career opportunities available for the under-graduates. Miss

Preeta Furtado, Alumna Sales and Marketing Executive, Gulf News, Dubai reiterated the

need to strengthen communicative skills in English, for better job prospectus. She shared

her experiences and hoped the student would accept challenges and strive towards a

better tomorrow.

The department adopts innovative techniques to help its rural students to develop their

competency in English. Students impact basic English skills to the children of the

neighbouring school like St. Joseph’s primary School, Kallianpur. They are encouraged

to prepare lesson plans and teaching materials etc.,

Miss Kshama conducted 30 hour sessions in communicative English and soft skills to the

students. The Department also conducts honours course for the students by helping them

to develop their reading and comprehension skills. Prof. Mary Mammen, Prof. Cyril

Mathias & Mr. Vincent Alva attended the National Seminar on “English Language and

Literature Teaching-New Pedagogical issues” held at Bhuvendra College, Karkala. Mr.

Vincent Alva has registered for his Ph.D.

Mr. Jaikishen Bhat conducted 30 hour sessions in communicative English and prepared

the students to face interviews etc.

Miss Murel of III BBM and Miss Priyanka Furtado II B.Com. bagged the first prize in the

‘spelling competition” held at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. Miss Priyanka Furtado,

II B.Co. and Miss Rebecca I BBM attended the creative writing workshop at Besant

Women’s College, Mangalore, Prof. Sandhya Nambiar, Dept. of English, MGM College,

Udupi delivered a lecture on “Enhancement of communication skills through Reading.

2. Kannada. • We conducted bridge course for the first year degree students in the beginning of

the year.

• Our Department gave remedial Coaching after class hours for slow learners and

also gave encouragement to advanced learners and also gave books from

department Library.

• Department trained Students

for Vachana Kammata Exam.conducted by Basava Kendra Murugha Matta Chitra

durga.

• We gave encouragement to our students to write articles, poems, stories etc., for

the Wall Magazine Jnanasudha. And also conducted story and poem writing

competitions in the College Level to improve their Literary Skills.

• We gave encouragement to our students to participate various Inter Collegiate

Competitions.

• UGC sponsored two days State Level Seminar was held at on September 15 & 16

.

• Two talks were organized by our department, Dr. Gananath Eakkar and

Prof. Bhavani Shankar.

Activities of Hindi Department

• The Department of Hindi Celebrated the “Hindi Day” on 14th September 2009.

Chief Guest of the day was Dr. Nagarathna Rao, Dept,. of Hindi, University

College, Mangalore. Various competitions were conducted tot the students to

mark the Hindi Day. The gathering was entertained by Cultural Programme.

• The Dept. organized a Certificate Course in “Training in Dramatics”. A total

of 21 students attended the training programme. Mr. Vittal Nayak, Department of

was the trainer.

• The Dept. conducted an honours programme in “Developing reading and

writing skills”. 18 students attended the programme.

• Five students appeared for Hindi Visharadha and Praveena examinations

conducted by Dakshina Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.

• Mohammed Farhan of I B.C.A. won the second prize in inter-collegiate debate

competition held at Davala College, Moodbidri

Activities of Economics.

Two guest lectures organized by the Department

• Recession and Indian Economy

Resource person – Prof. K.Krishnamoorthy retired Prof. of Milagres College and

a writer.

• Environment pollution, warming Diaster-control and conservation of Resources.

Resource Person –Dr. Ashwini Kumar, Professor-K.M.C. Manipal

Career Motivation by

1. Santhosh Kamath – M.B.A.- Marketing Executive-Tata consultancy

2. Prof. Ajith D’Souza – Dean, Dept. of Social Work,

Milagres College, Kallianpur

3. Shika Shetty - M.S.W. – St. Aloysius College,

Farm and Industry visit

• Visit to Mr. Roque Lewis

� Farm by B.A. students

• Visit to Bhabha Soda Factory, Kallianpur

• Visit to Crown Oil Mills

Study Report:

• Survey and Report on ‘Socio-Economic conditions of Dalit women in and

around Kallianpur’-30 families were visited by III B.A. students and

report submitted to the Department

• Report on Farm visit

• Report on Small Scale Industry.

Activities of DEPARATMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

• Organized – Human Resource Development training cum workshop for I

B.A. students on 18-7-2009 by Mrs. Jyothi, Lecturer , HRD Cross Land

college, Brahmavar

• Conducted seminar on “Changing identities of Women in India and

Democracy and Communal Amity” on 11-6-2009 which was inaugurated by

Rev.Dr.Baptist Menezes, Episcopal Vicar of Udupi.

• Conducted computer training Orientation class on 18-7-2009 for I

B.A.Students.

• Dept. of Pol.Science, along with Dept. of Women studies conducted

inaugural function of the activities of Women Studies both theory and

practical (Tailoring, Embroidary, Fashion designing, Food Processing,

Bakary products training, Crafts drawing) on 10-8-2009

• Oraganised a talk on “self employment” by Sri Seetharam Shetty,(Resource

Person) Industrial Distribution Officers, District Industrial Dept, Udupi on

10.8.2009 for B.A. Students.

• Conducted Honours course on “Panchayat Raj – A case Study of Udupi

Taluk” 2009-2010.

• Conducted “ARTSHINE” programme on 15th and 16th October 2009 along

with Humanities Association.

• Conducted ½ day work-shop on “Gandhi’s idiology’ for degree students on

2.10.2009, moderated by Dr. Nery Cornelio.

• Dr.Robert Clive, Lecturer, Crossland College has delivered a lecture at the

inauguration of Humanities Association on 28.7.2009.

• Conducted a lecture on “Changing indetities of women” by Prof. Calistius

D’Sa on 22.8.2009.

• Organised a Lecture on “Social work and Social services” by Kum. Shanthi,

M.S.W. Counseller and Lecturer, Bangalore on 10.10.2009.

Activities of History Department

• At the beginning of the academic year bridge course was conducted for I

B.A students.

• Prof. Jayaram Shettigar presented a paper titled “Buddhism in Coastal

Karnataka” in the National Seminar held at M.S.R.S. College, Shirva on 25th

August 2009.

• Mr. Prashantha Shetty, Lecturer in history has also presented a paper titled,

“Hariti: A Case Study ” in the same seminar.

• Ms. Reshma, Lecturer in History along withis Sahaya Mary and Akshatha

students of I B.A participated in the seminar.

• The Department is also a part in the magnificent discovery of one of the

prehistoric engraving site at Buddhanajaddu, which dates back to 15,000

years. The report has been published in the local and national daily’s.

The T.V channels also covered the news.

• Prof. Jayaram Shettigar presented a paper named, “Tulunadu and its

relations with neighbors” at Vishwa Tulu Sammelana 2009.

• The department has given training to the students of III B.A in the

estampaging the inscription on 15-02-2010.

Activities of Department Of Sociology, 2009-2010

The Department of Sociology has conducted following programmes during the current

academic year.

• The students of the Department of Sociology conducted a study on the

‘Television Viewing Habits among the College Students with a Special

Reference to Milagres College, Kallianpur’ and the report was released.

• The Department organized U.G.C sponsored State Level Seminar on ‘Culture

and Identity’ in association with Mangalore Sociology Association,

Mangalore on 23rd and 24th October, 2009 which was inaugurated by Sri

Gopala Shetty, President, Udupi Vicharavadi Vedike, Udupi.

• A guest lecture was held for all the B.A degree Students on the theme

‘Opportunities for B.A students and Social Work as a Profession’ on 19th

September, 2009 by Ms Shanthi, an Alumnus of the College and the

Counselor, Sree Akshayanikethana Trust, Mysore.

Activities of Physics Department

1. Extension Lectures

a) Topic: Climatic Change

23-7-09, Venue: Silver Jubilee Hall

Resource person: Dr. H. M. Somashekarappa, Hear, University Science Centre,

Mangalore University

b) Topic: How thick is Our Galaxy

7-9-09, Venue: Silver Jubilee Hall

Resource person: Dr. S. Chatterji, Indian Institute of Astro Physics, Bangalore

2. Remedial Coaching:

Remedial coaching is provided to the students of for 16 students of Final B Sc, 10

students of Second B Sc and 11 of Ist year B Sc.

3. Advance learners:

Additional training is provided to 11 advance learners form final B Sc, 8 from second

B.Sc. and 10 from first B.Sc.

4. Celebration of International Year of Astronomy:

In association with Association of Physics Teachers of Mangalore University

International Year of Astronomy was celebrated on 7-9-09. Students and teachers

from neighbouring high Schools and PU Colleges were invited. Dr S. Chatterji from

Indian Institute of Astro Physics was the resource person.

5. Honors Programme:

Under the guidance of Prof. Archana honors programme in rain water Harvesting is

conducted.

6. Science Fest:

Under the guidance of Prof. Archana Dabade University Science Fest was conducted

on

7. Achievement of Students:

Raghavendra Shetty of final B.Sc. attended 16 days refresher course in experimental

Physics organized by Indian academy of Science and Mangalore University from 1-

6-09 to 16-6-09.

Rolwin and Praveen of Second B Sc took part in Astronomy Quiz organized by AIR

Mangalore and it was broadcast.

8. Achievements of Staff

Dr. Gerald Pinto

• Attended 16 days refresher course in experimental Physics organized by

Indian Academy of Science and Mangalore University from 1-6-09 to 16-6-09

at Mangalore University.

• Presented a research paper Radio Nuclides in the Soil of Udupi District in

the State level Science Conference held at Mangalore University held during

15-9-09 to 17-9-09.

• Presented a research paper Natural Radio Activity in the Coastal Taluks of

Karkala and Udupi at National Conference on Low Level Radiation

Safety, organized by Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi

during 18 to 20 Nov. 2009, which was inaugurated by Dr A P J Abdul

Kalam former President and presided over by UGC Chairman Prof. S. K.

Thorat and Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chairman Department of Atomic En ergy

was the chief guest. The paper will be published in the Indian Journal of

applied Physics.

• Participated in the national Seminar on material science organized by MIT,

Manipal during 2nd and 3rd Dec 2009.

• Was invited for the Platinum Jubilee Programme of Indian Academy of

Science, Indian Institute if Science Bangalore and he was one of teachers

selected from All India from 11-11-09 to 14-11-09.

• Served as member of Board of Studies in Physics in Mangalore University as

well as St. Agnes Autonomous College.

Prof. Archana Dabade

• Attended International Seminar on Astro Physics Organised by FMKM

College, Madikeri during 27 to 29 Dec. 2009.

• Attended State Level Seminar organized by Bhandarkars College Coondapur

on Nano Technology.

• Dabade participated in the International Seminar on Astronomy held at

FMKM College, Madikeri during 28th and 29th December.

Minor Research: Dr Gerald Pinto is awarded minor research: Natural Radio

Activity along west coast by U G C.

9. Field Visit : Final B.Sc. students were taken to Department of Nuclear Medicine

Manipal University and Nuclear Physics lab MIT, Manipal on 15-2-10.

Activities of the Department of Chemistry

• Bridge Course: The department has conducted 10 hours of bridge course to I

B.Sc. students. A test was also conducted at the end of the bridge course.

• Seminar: Seminars were conducted by all the B.Sc. students with the aid of

modern innovative technology. Power point presentations were given by the

students. A soft copy of the same has been prepared and kept in the department.

• Inter Collegiate competitions: Inter collegiate competitions in quiz, lecture, and

college model were conducted during the occasion of Sciencio – 09. 10 colleges

affiliated to Mangalore University took part in the same.

• Honours programme: The department conducts an honors’ programme on

vermin culture as an ongoing programme for the past four consecutive years.

• Guest lecture: A guest lecture was held on 24-7-2009 by Dr. Somashekharappa,

Director, Mangalore University, Science Centre. He spoke on “Climatic changes”.

Activities of Mathematics Department

Guest Lecture : On 5.2.2010 Dr. Ramesh, Dept. of Maths, MIT, Manipal gave a lecture

on “Recurrence Relation” to our B.Sc. students. The guest also mentioned importance of

M.Sc. Mathematics to our students and has given advice to join PG course.

Bridge Course :

A students who passes pre-university course and joins B.Sc. Course needs to develop

some mathematical skills and abilities. Among the students admitted to the I B.Sc.

Course is a sincere effort to help both the categories of the students, in view of getting

themselves acquainted with the fundamental concepts necessary to understand the

subject.

Periodic Test :

Conducted monthly test after each unit. Also assignment was given.

Remedial Class :

We conducted remedial classes for slow learners of B.Sc. and B.C.A. students. We listed

their names from each class and took classes for them.

Advance learners

Advance learners were encouraged;

• To take classes to slow learners / junior students

• To make further references in the library / internet

• To write articles on the topics of Mathematics to display on the wall magazine

• To give seminars on the topics of Mathematics using power point.

• To study the contribution of Indian Mathematics.

• Guest Lecture on 5.2.2010 Dr. Ramesh, Dept. of Maths. MIT, Manipal gave a

lecture on “Recurrence Relation” to our B.Sc. students. The guest also

mentioned importance of M.Sc. Mathematics to our students and has given

advice to join PG course.

• Model Test : Model test was conducted for B.Sc. students at the end of

October and at the end of April. It helps and develops their confidence to

write university exam.

Extension Activity : Mrs. Reena Fernandes has taken class for B.A., B.Com. and B.Sc.

students.

Activities of Department of B.C.A.

IT Club Inauguration

• IT club was inaugurated on 23rd September 2009 by the chief guest Mr.

Venkatesh Mithanthaya, Director of MICE, Shirva.

• The chief guest, Mr. Venkatesh Mithanthaya addressed the IT club and spoke on

“What is information technology and also what its effects in today’s world are.”

• The programme was attended by staff of computer science department, the First

Year and Second year Students of BCA.

VISIT TO IT COMPANY

• The students of BCA and few of them from BBM and BSc along with faculty

visited INFOSYS, Mangalore on 24th October 2009.

• The program was conducted my members of the SPARK team. They had

conducted various activities along with talks.Mr Ganapati welcomed the guests

and spoke on “To Dream Big” and make the dream come true. Some of our

students also shared their dreams.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

IT Club conducted the Personality Development programme on 11-10-2009 by

Ajith D’souza , Dean of M.S.W & Renita D’souza . All the students participated

in this programme.

Activities of Commerce Department

• In the month of Sept.09 Mr. Ganesh Hebbar, Director and Mr. Gururaj,

Career Development Officer, TIME Institute Mangalore had taken a session

on career opportunities to Final B.Com students.

• In the month of Sept.09, Bhandarkar’s group had taken a session on career

opportunities to Final Years.

• The commerce and management association of Milagres College, Kallianpur

organized a two day Mangalore University level Inter collegiate commerce

and Management festival ‘MANEFESTO’ -2009 ON 20th and 21st of October

2009 in the college campus. It was a platform for the students to bring out their

talents and face new challenges in the business. There were 8 teams from different

colleges who participated in the fest. ‘MANEFESTO’-2009 saga de fest, was

inaugurated by Mr. H. Vasanth Nayak, Assistant Regional Officer, Syndicate

Bank, Udupi. He spoke on how to face this competitive world and different jobs

and opportunities available in banking sector. The function was presided over by

Prof. Hilda Rodrigues, The vice principle of the college, Prof. Peter D’Souza,

Head of the Department of Commerce, Mrs. Shylet Mathias and Ms. Jennifer

D’Souza the convenors of Commerce and Management Associations and the

student Co-ordinator Mr. Jason Farais and Ms. Vilma Fernandes. The

Valedictory function of MANEFESTO-09 was held in the college campus on 20th

Oct.2009. Rev. Fr. Fred Mascarenhas, Principal of the College, Prof. Peter

D’Souza, H.O.D. of Commerce, Mrs. Shylet Mathias, Commerce Dept., Ms.

Jennifer D’Souza, Dept. of Management- Covenors, Ms. Vilma Fernandes and

Mr. Jason Farais - Student Co-ordinators were also present on the stage.

• In the month of February 2010 Mr. Dinesh Shetty, a trainer in Banking sector

from Mumbai gave a talk on “Job Opportunities in Banking sector in coming

years”.

• Ms. Chethana, gave a talk on Investment in Stock Market to Final B.Com.

students on 22nd February 2010.

Department has conducted project work on the following topics

II B.Com.

Sl.No Name Topic

1. Suchitha & Sheethal Material Insurance

2. Jonitha, Salma, Sufiya Ing Vysya L. Insurance

3. Ruebuls, Leona , deffny & Farhanath, Vanditha

Market survey and Private life Insurance company

4. Jackline, Supriya, Anne Narris Tulasi, Deepa S

ICICI prudent Life Insurance

5. Akshatha, Amitha Madhura, Pavithra Bajaj Allinaz life Insurance

6. Aloma, Ajith, Ujwal AVIVA

7. Shruthi, Mamatha, Sushmitha L.I.C.

8. Dhanya R. Shubha, Sharmila, Jyothishree

Birla sun life Insurance

9. Dhanyashree, Sushmitha U. Suchithra HDFC Insurance

Activities of Management Department

Management association of Milagres college has organized several activities which are

useful for the students not only during academic year but also in the future. The activities

help the students to enhance their skills. Skills are essentially those abilities that help to

promote the well-being of young people as they face the reality in life.

During this academic year Management students were also given an opportunity to

participate in corporate training ‘SPARK’ organized by Infosys. Student of first and

second BBM participated in this training.

The following were the activities which were organized by Management

Association.

• In the month of Sept.09 Mr. Ganesh Hebbar, Director and Mr. Gururaj, Career

Development Officer, TIME Institute Mangalore engaged a session on career

opportunities to Final BBM students. In the month of Sept.09, Bhandarkar’s

group had taken a session on career opportunities to Final Years.

• In the month of October 09, a guest lecture was organized for first year students

of BBM on the topic ‘Indifference Curve And Law Of Equimarginal Utility’ by

Prof. Hilda Rodrigues, HOD, Department Of Economics, Milagres College

Kallianpur.

• In the month of February 2010 Mr. Dinesh Shetty, a trainer in Banking sector

from Mumbai gave a talk on “Job Opportunities in Banking sector in coming

years”.

• On 3rd February a Guest Lecture on Opportunities Of Tourism Management In

Coastal Area by Prof. Melwin Rego , HOD, Department of Sociology, Milagres

College Kallianpur.

• On 9th February 2010 Mr., a trainer in Banking sector from Mumbai gave a talk

on “Job Opportunities in Banking sector in coming years”.

• Ms. Chethana, gave a talk on Investment in Stock Market to Final B.Com.

students on 22nd February 2010.

INTER-COLLEGIATE MANAGEMENT FESTIVAL-“MANEFESTO-09”

The Management Association along with Commerce Department of Milagres College,

Kallianpur organized a two day Mangalore University level Inter-collegiate commerce

and Management festival ‘MANEFESTO’ -2009 ON 20th and 21st of October 2009 in the

college campus. It was platform for the students to bring out their talents and face new

challenges in the business. There were 8 teams from different colleges who participated

in the fest.

‘MANEFESTO’-2009 Saga De Fest, was inaugurated by Mr. H.Vasanth Nayak,

Assistant Regional Officer, Syndicate Bank, Udupi. He spoke on how to face this

competitive world and different jobs and opportunities available in banking sector. The

function was presided over by Prof. Hilda Rodrigues.

Activities of DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN STUDIES;

• Rev Fr. Jesudas, Assistant Parish Priest, Milagres College, Kallianpur Inaugurated

the Activities of the Dept. of Women Studies 2009-2010 on 10-8-2009 Asst.

• A talk on “Self employment and Women’ by Sri Seetharam Shettty Industarial

Distribution Officer, District Industrial Dept. Udupi on 10-8-2009 for B.A,.

Students.

• Conducted a talk on “Role of Women” by Smt. Yamuna Gangadhar, Social

Activist on 10-8-2009.

• Release of three edited Research books

• Dr. Nery Cornelio “Women Empowerment” – a text book for

Mangalore University Women Empowerment Certificate Course students

2009-10

• “Changing identities of Women in India”.

• “Democracy and Communal Amity”.

• All these books were released by Rev. Dr. Baptist Menezes, Episcopal, Vicar

Udupi and Rev. Fr. Marcel Saldanha, Vicar VAP of allianpur on 11.6.2009

• Conducted a certificate course on the Paper “Women Empowerment” for lady

degree students.

• Conducted “Tailoring, embroidery and Fashion Designing” Training certificate

courses to our lady students by Smt. Malathi, Instructor and Smt. Yamuna

Gangadhar, Instructor 2009-2010

• Baking products training certificate course for degree students both boys and girls

at Amritha Varshini, Doddanagudde, Udupi by Smt. Mandakini and Prof.

G.S.Ramachandra 2009-2010

• Guest Lecture on “Changing Identities of Women” by Prof. Calistus D’Sa on 22-

8-2009.

• U.G.C. has granted 5 Lakhs grant to women studies dept, for their development

programmes.

• Organised a Education tour for women students of Dr. T.M.A. Pai Rural

development and Bharath Vikasa Trust, Manipal.

Part B

Introduction:

Milagres College, Kallianpur is a rural institution established in the year 1967. Its main

aim is to impart education to the students of economically and socially backward families

laying special emphasis on women students.

The college stands for the following goals and objectives:

VISION

Our Vision is to strive for academic and human excellence among the students and thus

attain the integral development of their personalities.

OUR MISSION

• Form the rural students into responsible citizens

• Foster leadership in service and social responsibilities

• Develop social concern, especially for the poor and the needy

• Form the character of the students with sound moral values

• Foster critical thinking, creative ability and intellectual excellence

• Encourage the intellectual, physical, aesthetic and spiritual

development of the students

• Foster the integral growth of the personalities of the students.

When realized, the Vision and Mission of Milagres College would translate into the

following visible and measurable goals and achievements :

OBJECTIVES

• Impart knowledge, expertise, guidance and positive motivation to the

students

• Help the slow-learners and encourage the advanced learners

• Impart Value-Education to develop moral uprightness

• Develop self-confidence in the students to face life

• Promote gentlemanly and lady-like conduct and behaviour

• Foster sensitivity to the needs of the down - trodden and under-privileged

• Bring forth competent and qualified graduates for suitable job-placements.

GOALS

• Imparting quality education to the rural poor students of Kallianpur and

the neighbouring villages, irrespective of caste, creed or religion.

• Preferential option for the members of Minority Christian Community and

women Students.

• Encouragement to Sports, Games, Cultural and Aesthetic Activities.

• Development of the latent talents of the students.

• Building healthy and happy relationships between the Staff, Students and

the Society.

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

(i) HONOURS PROGRAMME:

Honours Programme of 15 hours duration is organized by every department of the

college. The objective of the programme is to offer value added courses to the students.

The programme will help the students to enhance the level of knowledge and skills.

Students are required to complete five honours programmes in three years. Following are

the honours programmes conducted during the year.

• Panchayat Raj – Case study

• Basic Accountancy to B.A./B.Sc. classes

• Rain Water Harvesting

• Reading and writing skills, preparation for Vachana Kammata examination.

• Reading and writing skills, preparing for Hindi examinations like Pravesha,

Uttama, Ratna and Visharada

• Training the children of Kannada medium school in Basic English.

• Enhancement of comprehension skills of students.

Prof. Subramanya Joshi is the Convenor of Honours programme.

(ii) CERTIFICATE COURSE:

To supplement the curriculum and to enhance the skills of the students, every year the

college conducts some certificate courses. The following courses were conducted during

the year.

• Training in Cricket by the Physical Education Department.

• Women Empowerment Course by the Department of Women Studies and

Political Science.

• Communicative English course by the Department of English.

• Analytical, linguistic ability enhancement course by the Career Guidance Cell.

• Mass Communication and Journalism.

(iii) VALUE EDUCATION:

To inculcate sound moral values in our students weekly value education classes are

conducted. The academic year 2009-10 began with Holy Mass . Orientation for the

degree and PU students was conducted on the values like hard work, determination in

life, etc.

Annual retreat for catholic students was conducted on

Activities of various Associations:

(iv) STUDENT WELFARE COUNCIL

The Student Welfare Council was formed on 23rd July 2009 by the process of

nomination. The Directors of the students’ Welfare council Prof. Archana K.

Dabade, Prof. Cyril Mathais and Mr. Vittal Nayak carried out the nomination

process. Two representatives from among the meritorious students of every class

were nominated as the class representatives. The office bearers of the Students’

Welfare Council were nominated from the final year degree classes. They are,

• Miss Seema Shetty from III B.Sc. as President

• Miss Priya Prabhu from III B.B.M. as Vice President

• Miss Sonia Furtado from III B.Com. as Secretary

• Mr. Vikas of III B.A. as Joint Secretary

Inauguration of the Council:

The Students’ Welfare Council was inaugurated on 30th July 2009 by Prof.

Jayaram Shetty, Associate Professor, K. S. Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte.

On the occasion all the office bearers and class representatives took oath of office.

Drizzles 2009:

Drizzles a variety entertainment programme was held on 7th August 2009 in which

the talents of the students were exhibited. About 200 students from different

classes presented various cultural programme. The programme encouraged by the

staff members and student community was a grand success.

Independence Day:

Independence Day was celebrated on 15th of August. Prof. Sadashiva Alse,

Principal P. U. College and Prof. Hilda Rodrigues, HOD of Economics, delivered

the Independence Day message. The students presented various cultural

programme like patriotic songs, skits and dances.

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‘Heart Beats’:

An exciting music programme “Heart Beats” was presented by a popular music

group from Kerala on 20th August 2009 in the college premises. The music

extravaganza was enjoyed by one and all..

Teacher’s Day:

Teachers Day was celebrated on 7th September. All the teaching and non-teaching

staff were felicitated on this occasion. Many funny games were conducted for

teachers and prizes were distributed. Dr. Neri Cornelio addressed the students on

behalf of all the teaching community. Some students expressed their reverence

towards their teachers on behalf of all the student community.

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Inter Collegiate Elocution Competition:

Monsignor D. J. D’Souza Memorial Inter Collegiate Elocution Competition was

held on 29th September 2009. The topic for the elocution was “Global recession

and India”. 16 Colleges participated in the competition and the Rolling shield was

bagged by St. Mary’s College, Shirva.

Medical Aid to Master Swapnil (Sanjay):

The students of our college generously contributed to provide medical aid to

Master Swapnil (Sanjay) Poojary, 12 years, studying in St. Joseph’s Higher

Primary School, Kallianpur, to meet the expenses incurred towards his open heart

surgery. A total sum of Rs.21,280/- was handed over to his parents on 10th October

2009.

Flood Relief Fund:

The students of our college generously contributed a sum of Rs.9,290/- towards

the Flood relief fund as per the instruction by the Government of Karnataka.

In the days to come the Students’ Welfare Council intends to conduct Talents day

and Value Education workshop for students.

New Building Inauguration:

New building of the college was inaugurated on 11th January 2010. The President

of the Students’ Welfare Council Ms. Seema Shetty and other office bearers

joined hands with chief inaugurator in lighting the lamp. The class representatives

of various classes were assigned duties at the counters during lunch.

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College Day Celebration:

The President of Student Welfare Council Ms. Seema Shetty, Vice President Ms.

Priya Prabhu, Secretary Ms. Sonia Furtado, Joint Secretary Mr. Vikas were

present on the stage during main programme of the College Day celebration.

Secretary Ms. Sonia Furtado presented the Student Welfare Council report for the

Academic year 2009-10. Student Welfare Council organized cultural programme

during the celebration. Sachin of III B.B.M, Naina Amin of III B.Com., Anil of II

PU Com. And Ashwini of I PU Sci. compeered the programme.

Martyr’s Day:

Martyr’s day was celebrated in a befitting manner on 30-1-2010 at 9.15 AM.

Akshatha Shetty of I B.Sc. gave a meaningful message and Principal Rev. Fr. Fred

Mascarenhas spoke on the occasion. 2 minute silence was observed.

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Value Education Workshop:

Value Education workshop was held for non-catholic students on 6th February

2010 in the Tri-Centenary hallo. The resource persons were Dr. Y. Ravindranath

Rao, HOD of Sociology, S.M.S. College, Brahmavar and Dr. Niketana, HOD of

Kannada, Govt. First Grade College, Tenkanidiyoor. They respectively spoke on

the topics “Values and skills in student life”, “Values in personality development”.

Nafhin Banu, II B.A. and Chaya, III B.Sc. compeered the programme. Akshatha

Shetty and Rajesh Shettigar of I B.Sc. welcomed the gathering. The workshop was

inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the President Rev. Fr. Fred Mascarenhas,

Principal of the college.

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Two Days Retreat:

The retreat was held for catholic students on 6th and 7th February 2010 in the Silver

Jubilee Hall. .

Felicitation to Anil, III B.B.M.:

Anil of Final year B.B.M. was felicitated at Santhekatte, Kallianpur in a public

function by the College Students’ Council, Staff Council, Management, local

Rotary and Lions Club, State and District Body Building Associations and various

public organizations for winning the Title “Mr. Inter University 2009-10” in the

All India Inter University Best Physique Competition held at G.N.D.U., Amritsar.

Besides conducting the above mentioned activities the council encourages and

guides the students to participate in various inter-collegiate competitions. Sachin

of I B.Com., Krishnaraj Acharya of I B.Sc. have one the 1st place in Clay

Modeling and Spot painting competitions respectively, in the Inter Collegiate Fine

Arts competition Lalitha Kala Vaibhava – 2009 conducted as a part of the Youth

Festival organized by Directorate of Students’ Welfare Mangalore University.

Mohammad Farhan has secured 2nd place in Debate competition in the same. All

these students are selected to represent Mangalore University in the south Zone

Inter University Youth Festival.

Before I conclude I take this opportunity to thank our beloved Principal’s Rev. Fr.

Fred Mascarenhas and Prof. Sadashiva Alse for their whole hearted support in

carrying out these activities. I also thank the Directors’ Prof. Archana K. Dabade,

Prof. Cyril Mathias and Prof. Vittal Nayak for their guidance and help. I also

thank all the Teaching and administrative staff for their kind co-operation and to

you my dear friends.

(V) INDIAN YOUTH RED CROSS :

Indian Youth Red Cross is an active organization of our college and is conducting various

activities under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr. Vittal Nayak, Dept. of Hindi as its

Convenor. Following are the activities conducted by the organization during the

academic year .

Blood Donation is a regular feature of our college every year. Through Blood Donation

we try to educate our students about the importance of life.

(vi) INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL:

1. IQAC organized discussion on drafting NAAC report on 26-6-09 to staff and

management committee members.

2. Orientation for New Staff members: On 29-6-09

Venue: Silver Jubilee Hall

Inauguration by Correspondent V. Rev. Fr. Marcel Saldanha

Resource persons: Dr J C Miranda Principal St Mary’s College, Dr. Gerald Pinto,

Mr. Vincent Alva

3. Computer Training for Administrative staff on new software.

Vanue: BCA lab

Resource person: Mr. Deeva Nambair

4. Staff Training programme : 25-7-09

Topic: Counseling

Resource person: Mr. Leo Alva, Canada

5. Staff Training programme on New Software: 11-11-09

Vanue : BCA Lab

Resouce Person: DeevaNambiar

1. Departmental Visit: A committee set up by IQAC visited all departments and

associations on 6th and 7th October and 25th and 26th February checked whether the

action plan of 2009-10 is properly implemented and records are properly maintained

guidance is given.

2. Student Quality Circle

Under the guidance of IQAC student quality is working to enhance quality of

education by involving student body. This consists of representatives from student

council and all cells and associations. Rashimi Nayak of final B.Sc. is the president

and Shawn Andrade of final BBM is the secretary.

SQC was briefed about the NAAC report by NAAC co coordinator. SQC brings the

grievances of students to grievance redressed cell and gives the feedback on various

activities and tries to maintain cleanliness and discipline in the campus.

Activities of Career Guidance and Placement Cell

• Certificate course in analytical and soft skills of 50 hours is arranged. About 40

final year students are trained.

• Coaching for B Ed entrance exam:

o Free training is provided to the B.Ed. entrance exam from 3-8-09 to 15-8-

09. 15 students attended the training.

• Coaching for banking exam:

• Coaching for banking and other exams was arranged from 2-10-09 to 4-10-09.

About 25 students attended the training.

• UGC sponsored civil service coaching:

o On 13-8-09 an orientation programme on civil service was held. Regular

training is given on the preliminary exam of civil services to the students.

About 100 students are taking part in training.

• Career Guidance to PUC Students:

• Career Guidance to PUC students was held on 27-6-09 in the silver jubilee Hall.

• Arrangement for campus selection at Alva’s on 26-2-07 and at Mangalore in

April is made.

Activities of Research Committee

1. The following Minor research projects are awarded by UGC during the

current year.

(i) Radiation Dosage due to terrestrial gamma radio nuclides along the west coast by

Dr Gerald Pinto

(ii) Media projection of Women in India by Prof. Melwin Rego.

2. Research Paper presentation:

• Dr Gerald Pinto presented a research paper Radio Active Isotopes in the Soil

of Udupi District in the State Level Kannada Vijnanan Sammelana held in

Mangalore University from 15-9-09 to 17-9-09.

• Dr Gerald Pinto presented a research paper Natural Radio Activity in the

Coastal Taluks of Karkala and Udupi at National Conference on Low

Level Radiation Safety, organized by Inter University Accelarator Centre,

New Delhi from 18th to 20th Nov. 2009.

Activities of N.S.S.

There are TWO units with 203 students (63 boys and 140 girls). Dr Gerald Pinto

and Mrs. Rajeshwari are two trained trained programme officers

1. Inauguration and orientation:

Inauguration and orientation was held on 17-7-09 and Prof. G. M. Thomas of St.

Mary’s College was the guest. On this day Prof. Jayaram Shettigar, former programme

officer was has won state award as Best Programme Officer was felicitated.

2. Dengue and H1N1 awareness programme:

Dengue and H1N1 awareness programme was held on 23-7-09. Dr Ashok, the

medical officer Udupi district was the resource Person.

3. Weekend programmes:

The following weekend programmes were held:

• 09-8-09 - Kallianpur surrounding was cleaned.

• 16-8-09 - Manasa Pamboor - Rainwater harvesting.

• 06-9-09 - Surroundings and ground of Hindu Pry. School cleaned.

• 10-10-09 - Surrounding of the college was cleaned.

4. Vanamahotsava: On 09-08-09, 250 Plants were distributed to the public and

students and some were planted around College.

5. Independence Day celebration:

N.S.S. volunteers were present for flag hoisting. A patriotic cultural programme was

arranged after the flag hoisting.

6. N.S.S. day and competitions:

N.S.S. day was celebrated on 24-9-09 and Dr. Nikethan was the guest of honour. On

this day folk dance Veera Gase was presented by volunteers.

Competitions in slogan writings, essay writing, poster writing, elocution and singing

were held on 17-9-09. More than 150 volunteers participated in the competitions.

7. Blood Donation:

Blood donation camp was held on 1-10-09 with the help of blood Bank KMC,

Manipal. 146 students and staff donated the blood out of which 88 were N.S.S.

volunteers. 250 students identified their blood group.

8. Gandhi Jayanthi and anti non- violence day:

Gandhi Jayanthi and anti non- violence day was celebrated on 2-10-09. Mr. Vijaya

Mayadi and Dr. Neri Cornelio were the guests. Anu, I B.Sc., Vasudha, I B.Sc.,

Keerthi, II B.Sc. and Shubhas, II B.B.M. presented papers on the life and teaching of

Mahatma Gandhi.

9. Programme on Women welfare:

Programme on Women welfare was held on 7-10-09 in association with Women cell.

Mrs Mariola Almeida HM of SMS School was the chief guest.

10. Programme on Govt Facilities:

Mr. Mohammed Akbar, the programme officer of Udupi Zilla Panchayat gave the

information on NREGCS and other facilities.

11. Visit to Old age Homes and Cancer Hospital:

N.S.S. volunteers visited Ozanam Old age home, Goretti Cancer Hospital section and

Spandana on 30-10-09 and prepared a project on their experience.

12. Help to the flood victims:

N.S.S. volunteers contributed soaps, tooth paste and other goods of worth Rs.1000 to

flood victims of North Karnataka through MSW students of our College.

13. Red Ribbon Club: RRC was inaugurated on 26-1-10 by Dr Ashok District AIDS

prevention Authority.

14. Medicinal Plant garden:

N.S.S. unit is maintaining medicinal plant garden behind the library and behind the

main building of the college.

15. Annual Special Camp:

Annual special camp was held at Govt. First Grade College, Tenkanidiur. 84 students

took part in the camp , from 27-12-09 to 2-1-10. It was inaugurated by Mr. Dayanad

Shetty, local community leader and social worker. Principal of the college Rev. Fr.

Fred Mascarenhas presided. Mr. G. Yoganada, principal of Tenkanidiur College

inaugurated shramadana. Dr Gananath Ekkar, the co-ordinator of Mangalore

University N. S.S. was present as guest.

Valedictory was held on 2-1-07 and it was presided by Mr. Pramod Madhwaraj, an

ndustrialist and social worker. He told the NSS volunteers that we receive if we give.

In seven days student leveled the play ground and prepared 200m track, prepared

cycle shed, cleaned surroundings, built a toilet for a poor family and planted

medicinal plants in the college garden. Students also visited 5 cents houses and

experienced their lives. They also identified the persons who are denied various govt.

facilities. They also visited a farm where only organic agriculture is done.

Local MLA Mr. Raghupathi Bhat, Sri. Shirthadi William Pinto, Prof. Cyril Mathias,

Dr. Shridhar Bayary, Dr. Duggappa Kajekar, Dr. Ashok., Prof. B .

Mahalaxmi enlightened the students in social work, personality development, Legal

awareness, National integration, need to protect Konkani and Tulu language and

culture, good food habbits, AIDs awareness and literature etc. Students were taught to

live community life. 84 students took part in this residential camp.

Dr. Gerald Pinto and Smt Rajeshawri were the N.S.S. officers who directed the camp.

16. Training on AIDS awareness:

On 31-1-10 by Mr. Badanidiyur Keshav Rao

17. Training in AIDS awareness street play:

On 31-1-10 by MSW students

18. AIDS awareness day: On 5-2-1020 students shared information for 20 classes in the

morning. Jatha was taken to Santhekatte and Nejar and street play was staged at these

places.

19. Red Ribbon Express:

In association with Kallianpur Grama Panchayat and Udupi Zilla Panchayat, the artist

of Red Ribbon express presented programme on AIDS awareness in Silver

Jubilee Hall on 19-2-10. Large number of people and students from local schools

were present.

Dr Gerald Pinto and Smt. Rajeshwari attended the training programme in AIDS

awareness in Red Ribbon Express.

Around 250 students were taken to see AIDS awareness exhibition in the Red Ribbon

Express on 20-2-10.

20. Student Achievement:

Ranjan Nayak of Second BBM represented Karnataka state in the adventure camp

held in Manali, Himachal Pradesh and was awarded distinction certificate.

Vashibhavi represented Mangalore University for R D selection camp at Bangalore.

Activities of N.C.C

Total Cadets in N.C.C this year are 100. Out of them 65 are Sd and 35 are Sw.

The activities conducted during the year are:

• Independence Day parade was held

• On the same day human pyramid was displayed both inside the campus and at

Santhekatte.

• Sgt. Sushmitha attended National Level All India Tal Sena Camp held in New

Delhi in the month of October. She is the first girl from our college to attend such

camp.

• Weapon training and firing training was given to the cadets in the month of

September.

• Republic Day Parade was held and on the same day Section Battle (Mock War)

was conducted.

• This year 25 SD and 19 SW have written ‘B’ Certificate exam and 22 SD and 11

SW have written ‘C’ Certificate exam.

• 58 Cadets participated in the combined annual training camp (CATC)

• Blood Donation

ACTIVITIES OF SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

Science Association of our College, functions under the able guidance of the convener

Prof. Archana K. Dabade. The office bearers of the association were nominated on 20th

July 2009. Mr. Ashok Shenoy and Ms. Rashmi Nayak were nominated as the President

and secretary of the association respectively.

Inauguration:

The activities of the association were inaugurated on 24th July 2009 by Dr. H. M.

Somashekarappa, Director, Mangalore University Science Centre. He stressed on the

research in basic sciences without which he said technology can never advance. He urged

the students to take up basic research.

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International Year of Astronomy:

As a part of the week long programme in colleges of Mangalore University from 9-9-

2009 to 16-9-2009, to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, a guest talk was

organized in our college on the topic “How thick is galaxy” by Dr. S. Chatterji, Indian

Institute of Astro Physics, Bangalore on 10th September 2009. The programme was

sponsored by IIAP, Bangalore and the Association of Physics Teachers of Mangalore

University. Students and staff members from nearby colleges and high schools

participated with enthusiasm.

Science Model Competition:

A Science model competition was organized for PUC and degree students on 25th

september2009. Students presented working and non-working models.

Rain Water Harvesting:

Rain water harvesting is one of the honours programmes conducted under Science

Association. The unit started functioning on 15th July with 29 students from I B.Sc. and II

B.Sc. as members. Akhila, Sujatha, Avin Kumar, Kishore, Sujeya of II B.Sc. gave a

power point presentation on water harvesting methods on 18th September 2009. About

seven sessions were conducted to dig 3 percolation pits and 18 trenches with bunds

behind the new college building to facilitate roof water and rain water harvesting, to

upgrade the water level of existing well. Also a water percolation pit was dug in Rose

Convent premises to facilitate roof water harvesting from the vehicle shed of new

building. Students also submitted the case studies on water harvesting.

Sciencio – 09:

An inter-collegiate Science competition SCIENCIO – 09 was conducted on 16th October

2009. The competition in science model, science seminar presentations, poster

presentation, collage competition, science fiction writing and science quiz were held and

the prizes were distributed.

The inaugural session was presided over by our Principal Fr. Fred Mascarenhas and the

Chief Guest Dr. Santhosh C., Director, Centre for Atmoic and Molecular Physics,

Manipal University delivered the inaugural address with a special mention on the topic

“Photonics”. Ten colleges participated in the competition and overall championship was

bagged by M.G.M. College, Udupi. Thanks to our Alumni for sponsoring the prizes.

Very Rev. Fr. Da’Cruz Memorial Science Seminar Competitions:

Very Rev. Fr. Da’Cruz Memorial Science Competition was conducted as a part of the

Science fest Sciencio 09 on 16th October 2009. About 9 colleges participated in the

competitions in which the Rolling shield was bagged by Vivekananda College, Puttur.

Mr. Venkatachalam of Manipal Science Centre, Mr. Praveen D’Almeida of Aikala P.U.

College and Miss Kavitha of Milagres helped to evaluate the participants.

Guest Lecture in Maths:

On 5-2-2010 Dr. Ramesh, Dept. of Maths, MIT, Manipal gave a lecture on “Recurrence

Relation” to our B.Sc. students. The guest also mentioned importance of M.SC

Mathematics to our students and has given advice to join PG course.

Viewing the longest Solar eclipse:

The longest Solar eclipse of the century was viewed by the staff and students on 15th

January 2010 in the college premises. The image was also projected on the wall inside the

library building.

A PowerPoint presentation on the topic “Superconductivity” was held on 9th October

2009 by the students of Final year B.Sc. and Prof. Archana Dabade.

Students are also encouraged to participate in college and inter-collegiate competitions

during the academic year:

Raghavendra Shetty of Final B.Sc. actively participated in the “Refresher course in

experimental Physics” conducted by Indian Academy of Sciences, from 1-6-2009 to 14-

6-2009 in the Department of Physics, Mangalore University.

Rashmi and Nikita of III B.Sc. participated in Mangalore University level talent search in

Mathematics at P.P.C., Udupi on 22nd August 2009.

Seema Shetty and Nikita of III B.Sc. participated in the UGC sponsored 2 days state level

seminar on Nano-materials and applications in Bhandarkar’s College, Kundapura on 14th

and 15th September 2009.

Raghavendra Shetty of III B.Sc. participated in the Essay competition conducted by

Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India and submitted an essay on the topic

“Indian Nuclear Power Programme, Realization of Dr. Bhabha’s Vision.”

Raghavendra Shetty and Keerthi Prasad of III B.Sc. participated in the inaugural

ceremony of the celebration of International year of Astronomy – 2009 sponsored by

Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore and APTMU, Mangalore University held at

Poornaprajna College, Udupi on 9th September 2009. They also participated in the two

lecture sessions 1) “Land marks in Astronomy” by Dr. S. Chatterjee and

2) “Shining black holes of growing galaxies” by Dr. Prajwal Shastry, IIAP, Bangalore on

the same day.

Ashok Shenoy and Rashmi Nayak of Final year B.Sc. participated in the Science Model

Competition and Exhibition conducted by Karnataka Rajya Vigyan Parishad held at

MGM College on 29th & 30th December 2009.

Rashmi Nayak and Ashok Shenoy of Final year B.Sc. have won the second prize in

Science Model Competition in “Avishkar” held at University College, Mangalore on 2-

2-2010.

Rashmi Nayak and Ashok Shenoy of Final year B.Sc. have won the second prize in

Science Model Competition in “Prajna Fest” held at Poornaprajna College, Udupi on 24th

& 25th January 2010.

In the inter-class competitions Chaya of III B.Sc., Sujatha of III B.Sc. have won the

prizes in Science fiction writing competition, Raghavendra Shetty of III B.Sc., Avin

Kumar of II B.Sc. got the 1st place in Science poster presentations. Rolwin D’Souza and

Praveen of II B.Sc. respectively won the 2nd and 3rd place in the same. Prashanth of I

B.Sc. and Rashmi of III B.Sc. have respectively won 1st and 2nd prize in Model

competitions for degree sections.

Chaya & Co. of I PU Sci. and Shashwath of I PU Arts have won 1st and 2nd place

respectively in Model competitions of PU section.

Activities of Humanities Association-2010

1. Soft skills and Human Resource Development Programme conducted for I and II

B.A. Students – 18.7.2009.

Resource Person - Prof. Jyothi of Cross Land College, Brahmavar.

2. Inauguration of Humanities Association

Release of “Impact of Globalized Economy of India on Agriculture” edited by P.

Hilda Rodrigues depart of Economics.

‘Development Strategies and Inclusive Practices” edited by Dr. Vinay Rajath

Dept. of Pol.Sci.

“Report on T.V. Viewing Habits among Students” study by students of Literature

and Sociology.

“Handbook of Rules for I B.A. students” complied by Prof. Melwyn Rego.

Chief Guest : Prof. Robert Clive.

3. Art-shine 2009 – Theme-Karnataka Raitha (farmer of Karnataka)

Inter College Competitions – Folk Song, Artifacts, Brain Teaser, walk the Ramp,

Dances of Karnataka, Skit

Chief Guest – Ex. M.P. Vinaya Kumar Sorake.

4. Guest Lecture on “Recent Trends in the Indian Economy in the context of

Recession” – 21.10.2009

Resource person : Prof.K.Krishnamoorthy, retired Prof. and writer.

5. Counselling Session for B.A. students – 3rd February 2010

Resource person – Mrs. Renita D’Souza, Psychologist, Navikrita Counselling

Centre 3.2.2010

6. Visit to small Industry and Farm 27.2.2010 & 29.2.2010

7. Career Motivation – Santhosh Kamath-Manager-Customer Relations, Tata

Communication and Internet Services.

Literary Association

• Dr. Gananath Ekkar, University NSS Co-ordinator inaugurated the activities

of the Literary Association.

• Inter-Class Story writing, Poetry, Essay writing Competitions were conducted.

• Information on Video Poems was given to the students. Prof Bhavani

Shanker, St. Mary’s College,Shirva presebted some of his Video poems.

(xiv) Sexual Harassment Prevention Cell

The sexual harassment prevention cell was inaugurated on 31.07.2009 by Mr. Calistus

D’Sa. He spoke on the topic “Changing Role of Women”.

The Cell in association with NSS Unit organized a talk on “prevention of sexual

Harassment”. Mrs Marida D’Almeida. Principal, SMS English Medium School

Brahmavar, was the resource person.

The Cell conducted a workshop on Women’s Rights on 11.02.2010. The Resource

person of the day was Mr. Shirthady William Pinto,

2. New Academic Programme initiated (UG and PG):

M S W post graduate programme.

3. Innovations in curricular Design and transaction:

The staff members were the members of BOS of Mangalore University, autonomous

Colleges and Dept of Women Studies. They have drafted the new syllabus, introduces

objective type questions and prepared question banks.

4. Inter Disciplinary Programmes started :

a) Study of Constitution, Human Rights and Environment for I B.A, B.Com and

B.Sc. Classes

b) Teaching Maths and Mental Ability exercises to B.Com. and B.A. Students

c) Coaching in Verbal ability to final year B.Sc. and B.com students.

d) Basic Accountancy is taught to final B.Sc. and final B.A. students.

5. Examination Reforms Implemented:

Introduction of semester system to the first year degree has brought about a lot of

reforms in examinations.

a) Monthly tests are given to students and the marks are recorded.

b) Two Terminal Exams to the second and third year degree students and two

terminal exam each per semester to the first year degree students are

conducted.

c) Marks Card is given to the Students for the scrutiny of the parents

d) The results of both terminal and Final exams are announced online. Milagres

College is the first college in the Mangalore University to give this facility to

the students.

Progress of every student is assessed and the progress of slow learners is

recorded in order to give them extra coaching through remedial classes.

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

- NONE –

7. Total Number of Seminars / Workshops conducted:

Five

8. Research Projects:

a) Completed : - NONE -

b) Ongoing : Three

9. Patents generated if any:

- NONE -

10. New collaborative research programmes:

- NONE -

11. Research grants received from various agencies:

1,27,000

12. Details of research scholars :

1. Prof. Herald Monis, Dept. of Commerce ( FIP)

2. Prof. Jayaram Shettigar, Dept. of History (FIP)

3. Mrs. Clara Menezes, Dept of Commerce

4. Mr Vincent Alva Dept of English

13. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:

- NONE -

14. Honours/ Awards to the faculty:

Nil

15. Internal Resource Generated Source:

Donations Amount

By PTA

Alumni Association

Staff contribution

Building fund mobilized by the staff

Scholarship by Planet Mars & others

16. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST) / DST.FIST, etc.

assistance/recognition :

- NONE -

17. Community Services:

Sl.

No. Department Programme

1. Science • Rain water harvesting

2. Sociology • Social Work – Visit to the State Home, Old

Age Homes, Orphanages

3. Political Science • Panchayatraj case study

• Women Empowerment – stitching,

embroidery classes

4. Economics • Visit to Farms – Study of Crops – Project

Report

• Project Report – Socio-Economic condition of

fisher folk

5. English • Imparting Basic English skills to the children

of St. Joseph Kannada Medium Primary

School and Zilla Panchayat Govt. Primary

School.

6.

7. Hindi • Coaching for Ratna and other exams

8. Physical Education • Training in Yoga, Cricket, Weight lifting

9. Career Guidance • Coaching for B.Ed., CET, TCH Entrance

18. Teachers and officers newly recruited:

Seven

19. Teaching – Non _ Teaching Staff Ratio:

11 : 8

26. Improvement in Library Services:

1. More new books were to be purchased to the existing stock of the books.

There are at present till 31.3.2010 - 33812 books costing Rs.15,46,531.95. In the

current academic year 535 books were added costing Rs. 1,35,369.00 including UGC

Grants Civil Services Coaching for minorities 17 books costing Rs. 5685.00 and UGC

Minor Research project for the 11th plan period 42 books costing Rs. 11,290.00.

2. More Journals and Magazines to be subscribed-Implemented 3 new magazines were

subscribed afresh they are

1. Insurance world Rs. 350.00

2. Vijnana Sangaathi 180.00

3. Suddhi Shikshana Udayoga Mahiti 225.00

3. Attend more seminars, conferences and workshops on the subject of Library and

Information science field-achieved i) College Librarian Sri J.M. Hegde participated a

seminar “Best Practices in Library and Information Centres” held on 19.8.2009 at St.

Agnes College, Mangalore arranged by Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library

Association (Regd.) Udupi in association with St. Agnes College. Library, Bendoor,

Mangalore-575 002.

II. Sri J.M. Hegde, selection grade librarian has participated in a UGC sponsored

National conference on “Six Sigma Approached to Information resource

Management” organized by Library Department. Government First Grade College,

Kaup, Udupi on October 30 & 31 2009.

III. Sri J.M. Hegde Librarian (S.G.) has attended the 2 days National Level Conference

Empowering Library Professional in Managing Digital Resources and providing

Extension Activities” held on 18th & 19th January 2010 at St. Agnes College,

Mangalore organized by the Department of Library and Information Centre.

IV. New Arrivals were displayed in the New Arrivals Racks regularly.

Reading Room

• 12 dailies (News papers)

• 91 Periodicals and Journals

• New Arrivals are displayed on the New Arrivals Racks regularly

• Library helps the Newly introduced subject –Post Graduate Course M.S.W. books

related work as a part of outreach programme. Books are classified, catalogued,

Accessioned and datas are entered into computer software.

• 3728 books were borrowed by the students for their home study from April 2009

to January 2010.

• 230 books were issued under UGC Text book Bank scheme to 205 students till

19.2.2010.

• 1002 books were referred inside the Library by the students.

• Staff members borrowed 675 books from April 2009 to January 2010.

• 8 SC & ST students borrowed 16 books from the SC &ST Book Bank Scheme.

• 18368 students visitors visited the Library from April 2009 to January 2010.

• Staff Members visited the Library from April 2009 to January 2010 is 917.

• 21. New Books / Journals subscribed and their value :

New Periodicals added

Sl.No. Title Rs.Ps.

1. Insurance World 350.00

2. Vijnana Sangathi 180.00

3. Biology Today 225.00

• U.G.C. Civil Services examination coaching for Minorities – 17 books costing

Rs. 5,685.00

• U.G.C. Minor Research projects books 42 added costing Rs. 11,290.00

• Total books added the current Academic year is 509 costing Rs. 1,33,879.00

27. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action

taken on student feedback :

Students Assessment of Teachers is introduced in B.com, B.A, B.Sc. and B.C.A

courses Principal takes time to go through the feedbacks and interacts with teachers

so that they may improve their professional competence.

23. Unit cost of Education:

(With salary) : 26,500

(Without considering salary) : 16,000

24. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and

examination results, issue of certificates : YES

25. Increase in the infrastructural facilities:

A new building with four floors is inaugurated. An audio visual room and

councilling centre is also started.

26. Technology up gradation:

During the year the following Technology up gradation was taken up.

• .Two LCd projectors are added.

• New soft ware is introduced in the computer network and marking attendance

and entering marks is computerized.

27. Computer and Internet access and training to teachers and students:

All the teachers and students are trained and have a free access to computer and

internet. A well equipped Computer Institution trains the students in computers.

A training programme was organized for the teaching and administrative staff on

computer and internet.

28. Financial Aid to Students:

No. of Students Rs.

a) Fee Concession .

b) Scholarships

C.V. Raman .

Jindal Trust .

SC / ST .

Minority Scholarship .

Sanchi Honnamma .

Physically Handicap

Welfare Scholarship .

Ex service men .

Total Rs. : .

29. Activities and Support of Alumni Association:

.

• Office bearers 2009-2010

President : Mr. Boniface D’Souza

Vice President : 1) Smt. Lavina D’Souza

2) Prof. Chandrashekar Hedge

Secretary : Dr. Nery Cornelio

Joint Secretary : Sri Allen Vinay Lewis

Treasurer : Prof. Augustine A.Dias

• General body meeting was held on 14.4.2009 at 9.30 a.m. Executive committee

Meeting was held on December last week 2009

• Sponsored Seminars and worksshops, Artshine, Science fest etc.,

• Sponsored Inter-collegiate cross country race held on October 2009

• Rs. 1,500/ were donated towards N.S.S. Camp held at Nejar in the month of

December 2009 .

• Rs. 5,000/= contributed to Miracles Magazine 2009.

• Financial Assistance to Mr.Anil, B.B.M. student for his education.

• Financial Assistance to various academic and extracurricular and co-curricular

programmes.

• Many Alumni donated funds for New building.

• Encouraging sports and games

• Association under the leadership of Dr. Nery Cornelio collected funds for the

building.

• Dr. Nery Cornelio, Secretary of the Alumni Association served also as a Secretary

of New building committee of our College.

.

30. Activities and Support from the Parent Teachers Association:

• Executive Committee Meeting was held on 8th April 2009. 11 members were

present. There was discussion regarding the fans in the classroom. Contribution

towards the new College block was discussed.

• Information regarding the preparation for Re-accreditation was given to the

parents.

• General Body Meeting was held on 8th Agust 2009. About 495 parents were

present. Parents were informed about the New M.S.W course the College

Introduced. Noted Dramatist and Educationist Prof Udyavara Madhava Acharya

spoke to the parents on “Adolescent Children – Role of the parents.”

• Executive Committee Meeting was held on 5th January, 2010 to discuss about the

Inauguration of the New Block.

• Another Meeting was held on 26th February, 2010 to Interact with Parents and to

brief them about the NAAC Peer Team Visit.

• Monetary Assistance to Midday Meal Scheme , Seminars and workshops was

extended.

31. Health Services:

MOU with Goretti Hospital for medical treatment of students and staff.

32. Performance in Sports Activities:

• Following Students Represented Mangalore University:

• Anil III B.B.M in Best Physique

• Kartik Ajit Shetty II B Com in Basket Ball and Hand Ball

• Sunil I B.A in Cross Country Race

• Anil III B.B.M bagged the following titles in Best Physique

• “Mr Inter-University 2009-2010”

• “Mr Mangalore university 2009-2010”

• “ Jr. Mr. India” title in 70 Kg.. I place

• “Dasara Shree 2oo9” First Place at Mysore.

• “Mr. Karnataka Junior 2009”, Mysore

• Medal winners at University Level in athletics:

• Renita Priya Colaco II B.C.A Gold in Heptathlon

• Rajesh R.D’lima I B.Com Silver in 110 Mts Hurdles

• Sunil I B.A Silver in 20 K.m walk

• Sushmitha II B.Com 5 K.M walk

• Leonard Bona Rodrigues II B.Com Bronze Medal in Decothlon

• Anil III B.B.M Best Physique Gold in 75 Kg. Category

• Pradeep III B.Com Best Physique Silver in +75 Kg. Category

• Yashawantha S. II B.A Best Physique Bronze in 65 Kg. Category

• Team Performance at Inter-Collegiate Tournaments – Men

Best Physique Runners

Chess Third

Cricket ( Udupi Zone) Third

Table Tennis Fourth

Handball Dist. Runners

Team Performance – Women

Chess NITK Winners

Chess Board prizes at NITK

• Guest Lecture in Cricket was organized and Mr. Vijay Alva was the Resource

person.

• Coaching Camps in Basketball and Volleyball were organized

• Inter- Collegiate Tournaments hosted:

• MUIC Cross Country Race Competition for men and women was held on

21st and 22nd August 2009. 18 men team and 10 women teams

participated.

• Annual Athletic Meet

• Annuel Athletic Meet was held on 4th and 5th January, 2010, flagged off

by Mr. Boniface Joseph D’Souza, President, Alumni Association.

• Body Builder Anil III B.B.M was publicly felicitated at Santhekatte for his

achievement in national level Body Building.

33. Incentives to Outstanding Sports Persons:

University representatives were honoured during the College Day with a memento

and a cash of Rs.750/- each. Students who created new meet records during the

annual athletic meet were given a cash of Rs.500/- each. Individual champions in

annual athletic meet received a cash of Rs.1000/- each.

34. Student Achievements and Awards:

• Vasudha Kumari of first B Sc won first place in the Science Lecturer

competition at University level on 27\2\10 organised by DST Govt of

Karnataka and she reoresented Mangalore University at State level at

Mysore.

• Raghavendra Shetty of Final B.Sc. actively participated in the “Refresher course

in experimental Physics” conducted by Indian Academy of Sciences, from 1-6-

2009 to 14-6-2009 in the Department of Physics, Mangalore University.

• Rashmi and Nikita of III B.Sc. participated in Mangalore University level talent

search in Mathematics at P.P.C., Udupi on 22nd August 2009.

• Seema Shetty and Nikita of III B.Sc. participated in the UGC sponsored 2 days

state level seminar on Nano-materials and applications in Bhandarkar’s College,

Kundapura on 14th and 15th September 2009.

• Raghavendra Shetty of III B.Sc. participated in the Essay competition conducted

by Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India and submitted an essay on the

topic “Indian Nuclear Power Programme, Realization of Dr. Bhabha’s Vision.”

• Raghavendra Shetty and Keerthi Prasad of III B.Sc. participated in the inaugural

ceremony of the celebration of International year of Astronomy – 2009 sponsored

by Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore and APTMU, Mangalore

University held at Poornaprajna College, Udupi on 9th September 2009. They also

participated in the two lecture sessions 1) “Land marks in Astronomy” by Dr. S.

Chatterjee and 2) “Shining black holes of growing galaxies” by Dr.

Prajwal Shastry, IIAP, Bangalore on the same day.

• Ashok Shenoy and Rashmi Nayak of Final year B.Sc. participated in the Science

Model Competition and Exhibition conducted by Karnataka Rajya Vigyan

Parishad held at MGM College on 29th & 30th December 2009.

• Rashmi Nayak and Ashok Shenoy of Final year B.Sc. have won the second prize

in Science Model Competition in “Avishkar” held at University College,

Mangalore on 2-2-2010.

• Rashmi Nayak and Ashok Shenoy of Final year B.Sc. have won the second prize

in Science Model Competition in “Prajna Fest” held at Poornaprajna College,

Udupi on 24th & 25th January 2010.

• In the inter-class competitions Chaya of III B.Sc., Sujatha of III B.Sc. have won

the prizes in Science fiction writing competition, Raghavendra Shetty of III B.Sc.,

Avin Kumar of II B.Sc. got the 1st place in Science poster presentations. Rolwin

D’Souza and Praveen of II B.Sc. respectively won the 2nd and 3rd place in the

same. Prashanth of I B.Sc. and Rashmi of III B.Sc. have respectively won 1st and

2nd prize in Model competitions for degree sections

• A group of 26 students won runners Sangatya trophy at University Level cultural

programmes at St Aloysius College Mangalore on 30.01.10.

• Raghavebdra Shetty of Final B Sc and Bhaya of Second BA won first place in

quiz at Vidyaniketan College Kaup on 3 and 4 March 2010.

• Chester D Souza won second place in mock press in Prajna fest held in PPC

Udupi on 30.01.10.

35. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Unit :

Career Guidance Cell under the stewardship of Dr. Gerald Pinto strives to impart

knowledge for the future course of action of our youth. During the year the Cell has

conducted the following courses and activities.

Certificate Course in Enhancement of language and analytical ability - the above

course of 100 hours is organized to help students in campus selection. About 100

students of final year Degree programming are attending this course. A programme

was arranged to enlighten the students of the Degree programme about the

opportunities of employment at the central and state government levels and the

competitive examinations conducted thereby. For PUC students and their parents

informative session on career guidance was held in the month of July. Our students

are also sent for campus selection conducted by WIPRO, Satyam Computers and

TCS.

250 hours civil Service coaching is arranged from the financial support of UGC.

Coaching is arranged for the B Ed entrance exam as a result many students got merit

seats.

Training is arranged for the entrance exam for high school teachers. Many teachers

got selected.

36. Placement services provided to students:

Students are trained for 100 hrs in language ability and analytical skills. Various

companies are invited for campus selection.

37. Development Programmes for the Non–Teaching Staff:

A training camp in computer and internet was provided.

38. Healthy Practices of the Institution:

• IQAC of the College strives hard to improve the quality of education imparted

and the efficiency of administration, twice a year IQAC personally visits all the

departments and Associations to ensure the progress in the right direction.

Constant efforts are made to improve the standard of the institution through,

i) Twice a year self-appraisal report by the teachers.

ii) Improving the competence of the teachers based on the feedback

given by the students.

iii) Maintaining a work diary, recording the lesson plan, execution of

the plan, the marks of the tests and examinations etc.,

• Free remedial coaching.

• Certificate courses and honours programmes.

• Periodical tests to the students.

• Interviewing the students along with their parents.

• Free Mid-day Meals to 160 students.

• Alumni and Parent-Teacher Association.

• Free internet access and computer facility to staff and students.

• Community centered out reach programmes through N.S.S., N.C.C., Red Cross

• Society and the departments.

• Imparting value based education through

i) Orientation programme to the students at the beginning of the year.

ii) Value education classes to the students once a week.

iii) Annual retreat programmes to the students.

iv) Tutorial batches of 25 students under each teacher as a personal advisor.

• When there is need the students are counseled by the teachers.

• Quality education is imparted to the students at very low fees. Maximum

concession is given to the economically backward students. Staff Members come

forward to pay the fees of some students.

• Campus is kept clean with greenery around. Good sanitation, well ventilated

class rooms are provided to the students.

• Community oriented extension activities are conducted with the co-operation of

G.O’s and N.G.O’s.

39. Linkages developed with National / International, academic / Research

bodies:

- NONE -

40. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add:

College is offering Civil Service coaching and remedial coaching with the financial

support from UGC.

College is Re -accreditated with B grade with GPA

Action Plan for 2010-2011 Common to All Departmnets • Bridge Course

• Periodic Tests

• Guidance for slow learners

• Remedial classes for slow learners.

• Guest Lecturers

• Seminars

• Model Tests

• Quiz programmes

• Extension Activities

Faculty of Arts

1. Department of English:

• Two Guest Lectures

• Organising One seminar

• Certificate course in Spoken and Communicative English

• Honours Programme

• Teaching Basic English to the Children of the neighboring schools

• Development of the Reading and comprehensive skills of the students

• Bridge Course for the first year degree students

• Remedial coaching for slow learners

• Short story writing Competition

• Motivate the Students to Contribute Poems, short stories, articles for the wall

magazine and college Magazine.

2. KANNADA DEPARTMENT- Action Plan :

• Bridge Course, Remedial Coaching, Training to advanced Learners,

conducting class tests.

• Developing Communication reading and writing, skills of the students (20

students)

• Training for Vachana Kammata Examination

• Conducting Guest Lectures

• Theatre Training to students (20 students)

• State Level Seminar.

• Tutorials to students

• Plan for out reach programme-Teaching Grammar to the High School

students.

• Conducting Inter College Competitions.

3. Department of Hindi:

• Hindi Day – Guest lectures, competitions in essay writing, poetry writing and

extempore speech, cultural programme.

• Guest lecture.

• Certificate course, Training in Dramatics.

• Honours programme – Developing reading and writing skills in Hindi,

guiding the students in appearing for Hindi examination such as Hindi

Praveshika, Visharadha and Praveena examinations conducted by the

Dakshina Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.

• Bridge course for First Degree students.

• Periodic test.

• Using OHP.

• Remedial coaching for slow learners.

• Encouraging the above average students to secure more marks by giving

reference books.

• Encouraging the students to contribute articles to the wall magazine as well as

college magazine and take part in the inter collegiate competitions as well as

the competitions conducted by the department.

• Encouraging the students to develop their confidence by guiding them in

seminars and debates in the class room.

4. Department of History:

• Bridge course for First B.A. Degree class in the month of June 2009.

• Guest lecture on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth centenary

celebration in the month of July 2008.

• Dr. P. Gururaj Bhat memorial endowment lecture in the month of August

2008.

• Visit to historical places

• Monuments protection programme

• Publish Research papers

5. Department of Economics:

• . Guest Lectures-2

o Foreign Exchange Management

o Present state of Indian Economy and Impact of Recession

• Study and Project report on Dalit Women-Social and Economic Status of

Kallianpur.

• Career Motivation to students- by reputed personalities and Alumni

• Visit to Small scale industries.

6. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

I. Guest Lectures:

Two Guest Lectures have been planned for different degree classes on the

following topics:

• Skills of Writing Research Report: for the students of Final year B.A V

semester in the month of November, 2010

• Urban Administration in Karnataka for II B.A IV semester students in the

month of February 2011.

II. Class Tests:

Class tests for every class in every month.

III. Field Work :

First Year B.A Degree II Semester. • Preparation of Family Tree,

Second Year B.A. Degree III semester.

• Visit to the Heritage Village, Manipal in the month of August 2008.

Third Year B.A Degree • Visit to State Home for Women at Nittoor.

IV. Outreach Programmes at:

St. Theresas orphanage, Kemmannu

Spandana Special School, Nejar.

7. Department of Political Science:

• Honours course on the topic “Panchayat Raj System”: A case study of Udupi

Taluk”

• Certificate Course on the topic “Women Empowerment”

• Education / study tour will be conducted.

• Two Guest Lecturers by subject experts will be arranged.

• Interaction programmes with Govt. Officialswere will be held.

8. Faculty of Commerce and Management:

• Vocational course on Accountancy for non- commerce students.

• Bridge Course.

• Remedial coaching

• Guest Lecture – 1 Retail Management

• Computerised Accounting & Finance

• Preparing students for NCFM Examination

• Organising Mangalore University inter collegiate Commerce test.

• Advance Learners – Guidance

• Organizing Industrial Educational tour for B.Com. students.

Faculty of Science:

9. Department of Physics:

• Bridge course for First semester students

• Two Guest Lectures

• Remedial coaching and special training for advance learners

• Regular class tests

• Use alternative methods and ICT in teaching.

• Compulsory seminars\projects to final year students.

• Minor Research : Radiation Dosage along Coastal Karnataka UGC sponsored.

• Student Research: Dosage due to Radon Gas

• Apply for UGc sponsored workshop on Communication Electronics

• 10.. Take the students to Industry and advance laboratories for interaction.

• UGC sponsored workshop on : In the Backdrop of Global warming Energy

Options in the 21st Century during 23rd and 24th August 2010.

10. Department of Chemistry:

The following activities have been planned for the academic year 2009-2010.

• Bridge course of 10 hrs. duration for I B.Sc. students.

o Remedial Coaching for the slow learners.

• Special coaching for the advanced learners for all the B.Sc. students.

o Seminars for all the B.Sc. students.

o Use of computers, Internet facilities in the department.

• Arranging Guest lectures and extension lectures for the B.Sc. students.

• Arranging University Level Lecture and Seminar competition in association

with Association of Chemistry Teachers of Mangalore University.

• Honour programme in Vermi Culture.

• Arranging special programmes to popularize Chemistry such as science model

competition, experiments with principle, science Quiz, etc., for high School

and P.U.C. students.

• Arranging visits to chemical factories.

• Arranging State Level Workshop in chemistry on the topic “Exciting World of

polymers” with assistance of UGC, Delhi.

11. Department of Maths:

• Bridge course

• Periodic Test

• Remedial classes for slow learners

• Guidance for advance learners

• Guest Lecture from eminent resource persons

• Model Test

• Mathematics Week and Inter Collegiate Competitions.

12. Department of BCA

• Various Competition conducting by I T club

• Two guest lecturers

• Industrial Visit

• Intercollegiate IT Fest

• Hardware and Networking Course

• Vacation crash course – Software developing

13. Department of Physical Education:

• Organising Inter-Collegiate tournaments.

• Organising Certificate courses.

• Guest lectures on Physical Education.

• Celebrating the National Sports Day.

• Holding inter-class competitions.

.

14. Library:

• More documents to be purchased from both College & UGC grants.

• More subject related Journals to be subscribed.

• Seminars, conferences and workshop to be attend to enhance the latest

Development in the field of Library and Information Sciences field.

• New reading room space is started in the Library.

• New Arrivals are displayed in the New Arrivals Racks regularly.

15. DEBATING CLUB Action Plan

• Guest Lecture

• Encourage the members of the debating club to improve their communication

skills and also to participate and get prizes in Inter Collegiate debate

competitions.

• Giving knowledge about day today aspects to the members of the debating

club.

• Conducting Inter Collegiate debate competition.