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Annual Quality Assurance ReportReport for the Period 2014-15

Submitted by

SIVA SIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENTNH-7, KOMPALLY, SECUNDERABAD - 500100.

TELANGANA, INDIA.

Submitted toNATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants CommissionP. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072,

India.

UPLOADED: DEC 29, 2015 Weblink : http://www.ssim.ac.in/AQAR2014-15.doc

Siva Sivani Institute of Management, AQAR 2014-15

http://www.ssim.ac.in/AQAR2014-15.doc

Contents

Page Nos.1. The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC ...... 03

Part – A

2. Details of the Institution ...... 03

3. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 06

Part – B

4. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... 14

5. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation ...... 16

6. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ...... 21

7. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 26

8. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 28

9. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management ...... 32

10. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices ...... 37

11. Annexures ….. .41


The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

Part – A

AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:


27165450 to 54, 65457236/37

Siva Sivani Institute of Management

NH-7

Kompally

Secunderabad

Telangana

500 100

[email protected]

Dr. P.V.S. Sai

040-27165450

2014-15

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

OR

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: (For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of

AccreditationValidity Period

1 1st Cycle B 2.56 2014 5 Years

2 2nd Cycle3 3rd Cycle4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY


www.ssim.ac.in/iqac

9966406260

30/03/2012

[email protected]

http://www.ssim.ac.in/AQAR2014-15.doc

Dr. M. Kamalakar

9959559574

EC(SC)/04/A&A/17 dated 10-12-2014

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR _____________This is 1st AQAR _______________ (29/12/2015)

1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)


Not Applicable

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held


Autonomous, self-financed AICTE approved institute.

03

-

-

02

01

-

01

10

17

04

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes


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05

10

12 01

NIL

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC


1. The IQAC was reconstituted after the visit of peer team of NAAC and has carried out an analysis of the suggestions made by the visiting team both in its report as well as during the interactions with the faculty members and staff during the visit.2. The IQAC has identified various strengths, weaknesses and opportunities that are available for the institute in respect of improvement of quality and growth.3. Accordingly an action plan for the institute as whole and academic processes in particular has been drawn up by the IQAC.4. The IQAC has mapped the institutional activities into the I-P-O configuration and identified sub-activities and functions under each category such as admission process consisting of advertisements, application screening, evaluation for admission, selection and other activities leading to completion of admission of an aspirant. Such detailed processes have been drawn up for all the major activities /functions under each of the above categories. 5. IQAC recommended re-structure of academic administration to improve focus on quality in curriculum, design, delivery and evaluation. The IQAC designed and delivered methodology for monitoring the implementation of the designed quality improvement activities in the form of formats for evaluation, review and such to ensure proper delivery and achievements of learning objectives. The restructuring of the academic administration included assignment of specific areas to senior professors as Area chairs (HODs) to take care of specific areas of academic administration to result in improvement in the respective processes.

Dr. S.F. Chandra Sekhar Chairperson HR

Dr. N.C. Rajyalakshmi Chairperson PGP

Dr. L. Krishna Veni Chairperson Social Sciences

Prof. B. Muralidhara Rao Chairperson Marketing

Dr. S.V. Ramana Rao Chairperson Finance

Dr. M. Anil RameshChairperson Training & Consultancy

Chief Controller Examinations

Mr. Z. Ramesh KumarChairperson Promotions

Controller Examinations

Dr. K.S. Harish Chairperson Operations

Dr. A. Muralidhar Prasad Chairperson Centre for International Studies

Dr. K. Sasi Kumar Chairperson Research

Dr. M.R. Senapathy Chairperson Placements & Corporate Relations

Dr. Agna Fernandez Chairperson CommunicationsAssociate Chairperson Promotions

6. The IQAC also recommended restructuring of the course content for each course with learning objectives, method of evaluation and planned delivery process duly indicated to students so as to enable student preparation and enhanced learning in the class room.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome: The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and institutional growth and the outcome achieved by the end of the year under report is summarized hereunder*Plan of Action for 2014-15 proposed by IQAC:


Plan of Action Achievements

To take steps to motivate students to learn through pre class participation it is proposed to introduce /practice ‘Surprise Quiz’, as a method to ensure pre class preparation by the students.

To encourage pre-class preparation by the students a surprise quiz is conducted before the beginning of the class. This helped the faculty to gauge the pre-preparation and comprehension of the students of the subject matter. The instructions/discussion of the day was accordingly tuned and conducted particularly those relating to case studies. Non-performing students were counselled and guided.

Further benefits that resulted were: When students write incorrect answers they received instant feedback by the professor after the quiz. Class attendance improved substantially. Students recognized that surprise quizzes are designed to help and therefore resentment has diminished or is eliminated. It is also observed that this small and simple measure has given good result as seen in the class participation. Another benefit was increase in final grades of the students and better performance at the interviews by the students.

In order to expose students to the field experience and expertise ‘Guest lectures’ by industry experts for various courses is proposed to be increased.

In order to expose students to the field experience, lectures by industry experts are arranged for various courses in all programs. The lectures were more of an interactive type and have resulted in active participation by students and have resulted in true learning.

It is proposed to take frequent and open house feedback from students from each class for the purpose of taking remedial action before a particular deficiency or shortfall becomes a high magnitude problem.

It is the practice of the institute to take a feedback on the academic aspect at the end of every trimester. While the practice is being continued and remedial action taken soon, we have also initiated the process of identifying deficiencies in the entire system including campus living. A third party survey through online questionnaire was administered to all the students. Since this was an online as well as third party survey, feedback was most uninhabited.

This survey has classified the students into 3 categories viz. satisfied, neutral and dis-


satisfied. The survey also brought out the reasons for being so for the two extreme categories of satisfied and dis-satisfied. This has helped to resolve issues concerned with dis-satisfaction almost instantly. Issues that needed further augmentation such as infrastructural facilities of network, internet etc., were also attempted for sooner resolution. The process is being repeated twice a year.

To fill the gap between theories and practice (that’s hard to bridge) by introducing ‘Experiential Learning Technique’ (ELT).

The institute adopted the ‘ELT’ and implemented it to enhance student learning. The process consisted of defining the scope and the methodologies for conducting, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of ELT. These details of ELT are given in the Annexure – I.

To consider ‘Outbound training’ for students for developing team bonding and building self-confidence and other behavioural traits of personality.

In outbound training the students are taken OUT of the classroom and into the open. It is a throwback to the Guru Kul system. The students have to perform many physical and sometimes challenging tasks and play games and conduct experiments. They learn the fun way and in groups.

The result of out bound training is team bonding and self-confidence building of the students. These activities helped in developing, sharpening and fine-tuning the behavioural skills and qualities of the students and also mutual trust and understanding between members of a group.

Before the training, most of the students are tired, dispirited, and utterly disinterested .The training helped to generate fresh ideas, better attitudes, and acted as a trigger to reconsider existing work related attitudes. It helped them venture out of the comfort zone all the while boosting the team spirit.

To increase the involvement of the students in the placement and internship activities.

To make the placement activity more students driven a ‘placement committee’ of students has been formed. Two students from each section are made placement coordinators and are assisted and guided by the faculty placement team. Further, internship activity is also made student driven.


The curriculum of the institute prescribes an internship of 6-8 weeks during summer vacation between 3 and 4 trimesters. During this period students have to work in an industry/organization of their choice as per the learning objectives and guidelines specified for the purpose.

The process of finding suitable organization is handled by students and committees for this purpose are formed with two students from each section who will again work under the supervision and guidance of faculty placement team.

This action of making the placement and internship activities more students driven has encouraged student participation and also resulted in accountability of the student community in these activities.

A remarkable achievement of the current year is ‘international internships’ from organizations of repute like SOFITEL in Bahrain and Dubai.

To explore launching of ‘International Certification Programs and Diploma Programs’ by strengthening international collaborations.

The international division with AVP as its head has been set up to expand the frontiers of SSIM in the international arena.

The results of these efforts are :

SSIM has introduced short term certificate management course for fresh graduates with one of tied up universities. This will enable students to go to USA for doing MBA.

Since Business Analytics is in good demand, SSIM tied up with a university in USA (Global University of Engineering, California, USA) to offer the program to our students and outside students to under blended mode – online and contact classes. Students can pursue an eleven month certificate program in Big data and proceed to USA to do MS (BA).

Alternatively they can do MS in India itself on online basis through SSIM.

To improve publications of quality papers and strengthen research activity.

To improve publications of quality papers and presentations in seminars, research and


consultancy, the following measures have been taken:

Restructuring Consultancy and Training Division with necessary staff duly defining the roles and responsibilities, targets in terms of number of training as well as contribution for the institute. The revised objectives/goals include breaking ground on the consultancy front besides increasing the number of MDPs/FDPs to a sizable number.

Consider starting of programs like PGDM-SCM, PGDM-Retail Management, PGDM-IT since there is demand in industry.

The possibility of starting additional PGDM in SCM, retail management have been explored and examined. Considering the present environment, instead of starting a new program, specializations in these specific areas of Logistics and SCM are offered to PGDM students. Similarly Retail Management is also offered as a specialization.

Creating the ‘Research Cell’. To improve publications of quality paper and strengthen research activity a research cell has been created, duly structured and staffed. The detailed processes, roles and responsibilities and expected outcomes in terms of academic quality and organizational learning and knowledge management are drawn up.

To develop and nurture entrepreneur skills in the students an ‘Entrepreneurship Cell’ be started.

Entrepreneurship club has been started to inculcate the initiation to be an entrepreneur and provide guidance in the direction to the students. Students who are interested in starting any business venture in future can join in the club as members. A committee of faculty members who have experience and expertise in the area guides them.

To Develop and maintain an institute wide information system for administrative and governance purpose.

The institute wide information system to full extent is under development. The administrative and governance sub-system for the process of attendance and generation of hall tickets as well as other parts of academic sub-systems has already been existing and has been refined, and is in use.

Further, integration with other modules is under development.


A sub-system for faculty participation in seminars etc. was tried about a couple of years back. This is being revived and efforts are made for development of an integrated system.

To set up offices for IQAC, Placement and Research and provide the required infrastructural facilities.

Office of IQAC has been established with suitable team. An exclusive office for ‘Placement cell’ has been established.

To examine and analyse the process of branding and admissions to identify areas for improvement which may include :

Publicize achievements / awards / appreciation and accolades received by students and faculty of the institute through appropriate media.

Students have a key role in spreading the message of “a satisfied customer”. Their role has been identified and given due weightage in the admissions process.

SSIM has organized many Student Development Programs (SDPs) in degree colleges and engineering colleges on Personality Development, Soft skills and Career development Programs. Also conducted Quizzes and competitions. These activities helped bringing awareness about management programs and the institute among graduating students.

* Attached the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure V(page no.50) & VI(Page no.51)

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken:

Part – BCriterion – I


The AQAR was prepared by the IQAC team. During the year under consideration the various quality improvement processes were continuously reviewed and the actions planned and taken in pursuance of the plans were reviewed by the President and Chief Executive and IQAC members. The AQAR is prepared based on these plans, actions and achievements and is approved by the President and Chief Executive of the group who is the competent authority. The AQAR will be placed before the Governing Body, majority members of which were already involved in the actions and achievements brought out in AQAR, in its ensuing meeting which is likely to be held towards end of December, 2015/January 2016.

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme

Number of existing

Programmes

Number of programmes added

during the year

Number of self-financing programmes

Number of value added / Career

Oriented programmes

PhDPG 05 - 05UGPG DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaDiplomaCertificateOthers

Total 05 05

InterdisciplinaryInnovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options:Core plus Elective option

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*An analysis of the feedback is in the Annexure attached.


Pattern No. of programmes

Semester

Trimester 05

Annual

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.


The institute practices revision of syllabus at the beginning of every academic year. It was considered proper to emphasize and enhance learning in the areas of ‘Logistics’ and ‘Supply Chain Management’. Accordingly the course structure was revised to include a specialization in L & SCM.

Similarly the growing importance of business intelligence and data mining of customer behaviour courses on business analytics were refined and sectoral specialisation has also been offered. The institute has future plans to expand Business Analytics to certificate level courses to cater to the needs of the business and industry. Similarly, in view of the growing use of social media and e-commerce, a sectorial specialization has been introduced in ‘Digital Marketing’ and ‘Social Media marketing’.

Personality development has always been a component in the institutes PGDM programs. This was accomplished by regular class room as well as co-curricular activities in the form of language class, behavioural training and such. Considering the need to add further strength to these and various other efforts that are made by the institute for the Personality Development, an exclusive department for communication has been set up to take care of these activities for improving the student performance at the job selection interviews.

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/

03 05 01Presented papers 02 01 01Resource Persons - 03 -


Total Asst. Professors Assoc. Professors Professors Others

33 12 11 10 -

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

1 5 - 2 - 1 - 2 1 10

24

16

21 0

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

During the period under report, the institute implemented several innovative methods to improve the teaching learning process. Some are detailed below:


1. In the induction for the fresh students an innovative “SPL League (Siva Sivani Premier League) workshop was held. All the fresh students were divided into groups and there were interactive and educative exercises that were conducted.

SPL (Siva Sivani Premier League): event was organized for the current first year students of SSIM. The event went on from 1315 to 1645 hours. The event had a huge turnout with students participating enthusiastically. The students were divided into four groups namely A, B, C and D. The rounds for SPL were

i. Coherence and team effort round (The ability to have the entire group of students present in the group was evaluated).

ii. What is your Alma Mater score round (A unique round that checked the students’ knowledge about their own Alma Mater SSIM).

iii. Dumb Charades round (tested the students ability to act out management words, words like Depreciation and Paradigm shift were difficult to enact and led to lots of discussion).

iv. What is famous phrase or saying round (students have to identify the phrase or saying from a descriptive picture shown).

v. Bulls eye round (Tested the student’s ability to lead a group through a process of elimination to identify a famous person only by saying yes or no).

vi. What is your memory quotient round (A stress game that tested the team ability to remember 20 items that were on display only for a minute)?

vii. What is the story round (A fun but stressful exercise where the participants have to listen to a story and recite it in front of the audience? The participant is tested on the ability to tell the story perfectly and the ability to remember the 20 elements embedded into the story).

2. One of the faculty members Dr. M. Anil Ramesh, Professor in Marketing had been approached by THE HANS INDIA, a leading English newspaper from South India to contribute management articles. A series of articles have been published under this initiative.

These articles have received critical acclaim and reader appreciation. Presently 9 editions of THE HANS INDIA are published with an overall print run of over 1, 50,000 and a readership of over 10 lakhs per day.

These articles explained the management concepts with simple examples from real life events/ situations, experiences and the solutions by the practitioners. The articles have become quite popular with the student community of SSIM and they are eagerly read to synthesize and understand real life experiences and practice with the theoretical inputs that they receive in the classroom. Many faculty members use the same articles for class room discussion and also as cases to teach managerial and problem faced by practicing corporate executives and managers.

3. Some of the faculty members of SSIM Dr.M. Anil Ramesh and Dr.K.Sasi Kumar have been invited as experts for Television programmes that were broadcast on the DD-Yadagiri. This had not only brought knowledge to the student community of the world but also helped the students of SSM to easily access academic inputs directly from Television and from YouTube. Com

4.. Many of the faculty have uploaded their knowledge, teachings and video recording of their TV talks on websites, blogs and on Youtube.com. This has enabled students to learn and access knowledge 24 x 7 x 365 anytime, anywhere. Thus innovation has bought learning to the students’ door step.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, and Online Multiple Choice Questions):

During the current year, while continuing some of the evaluation processes that were fruitful, further references/modifications have been made as under:

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.


1) Centralized mid-term examination: was conducted by the examination branch instead of decentralized midterm examination that was conducted by the concerned faculty. This has streamlined the midterm examination and also ensured timely conduction and dissemination of the mid-term exam result to the students.

2) Reforms in External Viva-Voce Examinations: Some reforms were introduced in the external Viva-voice examinations. It was noticed that there were mismatches in evaluation between various Viva panels that were awarding differential marks based on individual perceptions. To avoid differential marking a new grading system was introduced where students are graded from 1 to 5 in predetermined parameters. This has brought parity and reduced the problem of differential marking to a great extent.

3) Duration of Viva-Voce: It was also noticed that Viva duration varied from one panel to another. To avoid this scenario the examination branch introduced minimum and maximum duration for each student. The minimum and maximum time has been fixed at 15 and 20 minutes respectively.

4) Viva Voce Feedback: Feedback was collected from the external viva voce experts and from the internal faculty member. This feedback is shared with the mentors who in turn would brief their mentees and suggest improvements as given in feedback given both by the internal and external viva panel members.

5) Question Bank: It is proposed to establish a question bank for each subject and the examination branch would set the final paper in consultation with the concerned Area chair.

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2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %PGDM 77 11.68 63.63 14.28 86.61BIFAAS 32 37.50 53.00 3.12 93.75MARKETING 08 12.50 50.00 12.50 75.00PGDM (NR) 88 6.81 38.63 37.50 82.95BIFAAS (NR) 34 14.70 58.82 17.64 91.17GB 03 66.66 33.33 100.00

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes

Number of facultybenefitted

Refresher coursesUGC – Faculty Improvement ProgrammeHRD programmesOrientation programmesFaculty exchange programmeStaff training conducted by the universityStaff training conducted by other institutions


90%

The IQAC team meets once in 3 months to monitor, evaluate and contribute in the teaching-learning process of the institute. In the said period the IQAC suggested the following improvements in teaching-learning process. The IQAC recommended as follows:

1. To provide experiential learning for the students by increasing more visits to industries, establishments, offices with a view to understand the practical aspects of business.

2. To introduce changes in the pedagogy by ensuring more students centric learning like introducing role plays, situational analysis, management exercises etc. IQAC also suggested introducing outbound training for the students to have hands on experience about the team building and team work.

3. To introduce creative activities like Business quizzes, Ad-mads, Fine arts and Market makers for ensuring all round development of the students.

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.Others : Faculties are encouraged to take up corporate training and consultancy work and are rewarded by a major share of the consultancy revenues. This facilitates exposure to newer areas of problem solving and learning in the multi-disciplinary business/industry environment.

Thirty out of thirty six faculty are involved in training benefiting themselves through industry interaction .

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical Staff

CategoryNo. of

PermanentEmployees

No. of Vacant

Positions

No. of permanent positions filled during the Year

No. of positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 16 02

Technical Staff 02


Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumberOutlay in Rs. Lakhs

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumberOutlay in Rs. Lakhs

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 09 20Non-Peer Review Journalse-Journals 1Conference proceedings 12

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS


The IQAC recommended the following initiatives by faculty to promote research in the institute:

To publish only in-quality research journals. To apply to AICTE for funding for various research projects including major

and minor. To develop case studies by interacting with the industry professionals. To collaborate with other eminent researches in the nation who have joint

publications in international journals of high impact factor.

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of thefunding Agency

Total grantsanctioned Received

Major projects --Minor Projects --Interdisciplinary Projects --Industry sponsored --Projects sponsored by the University/ College --

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

--

Any other(Specify)Total --

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

*1)

Herzing University, USA, 2) University of Highlands & Islands, Perth, Scotland 3) University of West of England, UK 4) Sky line University, Sharjah, UAE.


Level Internationa

l

National State University College

Number 01

Sponsoring agencies

4*

NIL

01 04

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides

Students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.Ds awarded under the supervision of faculty of the institute:

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:



Type of Patent Number

National Applied --Granted

International Applied --Granted

Commercialised Applied --Granted

Total International

National State University Dist College

01

11

01

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08

19

06

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3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility:

The following activities have been taken up by SSIM in the sphere of extension activities and institutional social responsibility

a. Street Plays to bring awareness such as Women Empowerment, Water Conservation, Anti-smoking and anti-drinking and TV programs.

b. School adoptionc. Blood Donation Campd. Organ donation Camp

a) i) TV program on Youth Suicides (6 TV): Dr. L.Krishna Veni, Professor of SSIM interviewed noted psychologist Dr. Veerja Rao on the subject of prevention of suicides among youth. Dr. Veerja Rao addressed youth on imbibing a positive attitude among them. On the occasion students participated actively and staged a skit spreading the message effectively among the audience.

ii) The theatre group ‘Expressions’ presented street plays on the following themes: Water Conservation & anti-smoking and anti-drinking.

Water Conservation:The SSIM theatre group ‘Expressions’ presented a street play on Water Conservation to a large cross section of public at Lumbini Park and Raahagiri, Hyderabad on 3rd October 2015. The group also distributed flyers with a message and details about the college. SSIM students interacted with students of foreign origin from other colleges and were specially recognized for their talents in theatre and music. The students also provided wide publicity to the event through their Facebook platform. TV6 channel provided coverage to the event. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXL7BcHFnvg)

Anti-smoking and anti-drinking:


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXL7BcHFnvg

The theatre group ‘Expressions’ presented a street play on Anti-smoking and anti-drinking on the occasion of a fitness day at Raahgiri on Sunday 3rd October, 2015. The students were asked to perform twice at the event. The Raahgiri face book page with almost 6000 followers provided greater mileage to the event of SSIM. TV5 covered the street play performed by the students at the venue. After witnessing the performance, the theatre group has been specifically asked to prepare and record a street play for a firm named JugIndia.

b) School Adoption:Students of SSIM have adopted a school at Macha Bolarum. Every year students contribute voluntarily to take care of the salary expenses of one teacher and other expenses on a day to day basis. On the occasion of Independence Day students conducted activities and distributed sweets and fruits to the school children. SSIM students took the responsibility of cleaning and decorating the school.

c) Blood Donation Camp:A blood donation camp by HDFC bank was organised in the campus. Majority of the students and faculty participated in the blood donation camp.

d) Organ Donation Camp:Students of SSIM also participated in large numbers as volunteers in the organ donation camp organised by Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad. All the volunteers took a pledge for organ donation.


Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total(Rs.)

Campus area

Class rooms

Laboratories

Seminar Halls

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year

Network Equipment

Upgraded with controller

Institutional 811230.00

Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

Class and Building

surveillance system

Upgraded to higher

specifications

Institutional 73,325.00

Others

4.2 Computerization of administration:

Computerization of library:


The issues and receipts of books and other activities such as accession, indexing etc. are already computerised. Presently, a register is in use in which the users’ have to enter their names and time before utilizing the library services.

Now, the college is in the process of automating the attendance in the Library system by installing auto id system by showing their ID card before entering and leaving the library premises. This will facilitate generation of various reports on usage, frequency mode time etc.

LIBRARY HOURS:Monday to Saturday : 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.Sundays & Holidays : 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.During vacations : 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.During Examinations : 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.The institute has plans to increase the timings to facilitate increased usage.

Day-to-day office work is totally mechanized. All internal communications with faculty and students are through intranet online. The student administration, sub-system “ONEDU” is maintained by a third party and records the attendance, generates class course time tables, facilitates posting of assignments, class material, internship reports and carried out other academic related process including generation of hall tickets for examination to eligible candidates. Further expansion and integration of the system is on the anvil.

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value(Rs.) No. Value(Rs.) No. Value (Rs.)

Text Books 24,799 2,10,67,680 1,595 11,90,204 26,394 2,22,57,894Reference Books 14,841 74,20,500 15 7,685 14,856 74,28,185e-Books - - - - - -Journals 116 64,377 - 79044 116 1, 43,421e-Journals 5 6000 - 14,460 5 20,460Digital Database - - - - - -CD & Video 662 &

123- - - 662 &

123Others (specify) - - - - - -

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer

s

Computer Labs Internet Browsing

CentresComputer Centres Office Dept. Oth

ers

Existing 60 2 Sify 45 Mbps

Campus wide

10 Laptops with each faculty

50

Added Campus wide

Total 2 Sify 45 Mbps

Campus wide

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs: (2014-15)

i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others


The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. All the laptops of students and faculty and some other computers and printers etc are Wi-Fi enabled. Orientation is given on use of WIFI facilities, network and laptops to all students at the induction time. A dedicated IT team supports the network, computers and the equipment.

46.56

134.38

73.48

1.55

Total

Criterion – V5. Student Support and Progression

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression:

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students


UG PG Ph. D. Others207

IQAC contributed in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services by initiating following measures:

a. IQAC suggested the revision of Handbook to include more details about student conduct and use of Infrastructure facilities.

b. Orientation sessions are conducted by all the functional departments such as examinations, PGP, Hostel affairs and Academic Department Heads.

c. Sessions by the IT Department on proper usage of IT facilities in the Campus, including the usage of laptop, Wi-Fi facility and other online resources of the Institute.

d. Assigning faculty mentors and providing slots for the mentoringe. Display of banners about student support services.f. Inclusion of Helpline and Escalation matrix in the student kit at the time Induction .

255.97

The institute continuously tracks the progress of the students in the following manner is monitored by IQAC by:

a. Updating the details of students from day one on the institute intranet (on edu) and displaying the attendance once in fortnight

b. Proper scheduling of Continuous Internal Evaluation for each course to enable suitable preparation by the students and timely completion of the program.

c. Displaying the Continuous Internal Evaluation and Term-End Exam results from time to time.

d. Mentor-Mentee sessions to identify the student progress (Curricular and Co & Extracurricular)

e. Evaluation of learning from Induction program.f. Industry Internship Program (IIP) Diary enabling monitoring of learning during IIP and

also during project work.

81

NIL

Men Women

Demand ratio Dropout %

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations*

NET S ET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

As mentioned in 5.4, the institution is primarily preparing students for placement in Business and Industry. Though the placement training enables few students to succeed in competitive examinations were not considered primarily by the institute.

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance:


No %86 41.5

Last Year (2014-15) This Year(2015-16)

General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC

Physically Challenge

d

Total

125 15 - 64 - 204 135 11 1 59 1 207

The Institute primarily awards P.G. Diploma in Management for the purpose of employment in Business/Industry. During the process, it conducts training to succeed in aptitude examinations that are conducted by the employers. This training, in some cases, helped students to compete at other competitive examinations.

Students are continuously guided through one to one mentoring and are enabled in selecting a proper and suitable career. In addition the institute also provides the following trainings to enable them to get desired placement:

a. Career Guidanceb. Aptitude Skills trainingc. Soft skills trainingd. Placement Training

All students

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No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

No. of Organizations Visited

No. of Students Participated

No. of Students Placed No. of Students Placed

70 204 192 12 As on 30th April’14

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level


The institute does not discriminate on gender basis. Further, to get over the inhibition of the women/girls, the college

a. Every class elects ladies representatives to look into the needs of female students.b. Encourages women candidates in Intracollegiate Meets (Sammelan), Intercollegiate Meets

(Samanvay) & Participate in Management meets outside the collegec. Conducts exclusive sports for girl candidates

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All students

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural Events: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number ofstudents Amount(Rs.)

Financial support from institution 17 9,480

Financial support from government

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs: State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: There are no major grievances during the year under report.

List of social initiatives undertaken by the students:

1. School adoption -4 visits

2. Blood donation camp - 1 time (HDFC)

3. Orphanage - 1 visit

4. Organ donation - 1 time

5. Social Awareness Programs -5 programs

-Street plays

-Expert Interviews and Broadcasting

6. Swatch Bharat


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6 categories – 13 programs*

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development


The Siva Sivani group has been founded with the objective of making available quality education at an affordable cost to all those who seek it. It has also discharged the social responsibility of spreading the knowledge among all those who need it. The Vision of the group and the group institutions is: “To be a global Centre of Excellence for qualitative and value based education.” SSIM formulated the following Mission for realizing the objectives of the group:

To achieve and sustain reputation for excellence in teaching, learning, research and consultancy whilst upholding human values.

To become a ‘Deemed University’ par excellence.The institute also charted out its path to accomplish its vision and mission as under:

Preparing the aspirants to the management programs to meet emerging challenges and exciting opportunities.

To develop and shape multi-talented leadership qualities and enhance the managerial competence levels.

To inculcate human values with high emphasis on integrity and transparency. To establish a well facilitated Research Cell and conduct quality research that helps substantial and

newer addition to the body of knowledge in various areas of management. To develop and sustain initiatives for structured knowledge management among the faculty and

practitioners and creation of learning environment that is on par with the excellent universities.

(i) It is the endeavour of the institute to excel in the academic process of curriculum design, development, delivery and evaluation of learning objectives. In the process the institute constantly scans the business and organizational environment in various sectors such as Banking, Logistics, Insurance, Manufacturing and Services to identify the changes, trends like e-commerce, Inclusive banking, Electronic payment systems etc. and reviews the course content, of both core and specializations, to provide for relevant training for the outgoing students.(ii) The institute also monitors developments in similar activities among peer B-schools of both domestic as well as international.(iii) The institute also monitors the employment trends and training requirement both in India and abroad for undertaking curriculum development suitably. In the current year the above process has resulted in introducing specializations like Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics.

Yes, the institute-wise information exchange among the faculty, students and academic administration is accomplished through intranet communication consisting of internal group mail to faculty, staff and various batches of students of each program. Further, some portion of the academic administration such as course coverage, lesson plans, evaluation schedules, assignments are achieved through FTP (File Transfer Protocol) on intranet. Another portion of the academic administration and information system consisting of activities of student progression such as internship projects, attendance monitoring and hall ticket generation for those who satisfy the requisite requirements is also in operation. Complete integration of the system is in progress.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.6 Human Resources Management

6.3.6 Human Resource Management


While a large number of innovative teaching learning practices are practiced by the faculty of the institute resulting in improved and enhanced learning by the students, various group learning techniques such as student presentations in class on current topics that are of concern for business and industry (for ex: implementation of GST), encouraging students to adopt self-learning through electronic media, text books and articles and socialization have been introduced. The institute also endeavours to bring industry experts and live events into the class room for discussion through newspaper clipping and video screening of important panel discussions etc.

A professor cadre academic person has been appointed as Chief Controller of Examinations, to revamp the whole system of examinations – both internal and external. In respect of internal evaluation the Continuous Internal Evaluation process which is already in practice has been improved by proper scheduling in advance enabling students preparation and evaluating learning. Refinement in the end term external examination pattern such as paper setting etc. are under consideration to enable better evaluation of the advancement of learning objectives and student readiness for placements.

To augment the already existing facilities for research including library facilities and access to online resources, the following measures have been initiated in the current year:

A research cell has been created duly structured and staffed. The detailed processes, roles and responsibilities and expected outcomes in terms of academic quality and organizational learning and knowledge management are drawn up.

Faculty are advised to produce ‘Working Papers’ and take the assistance of students to collect compile the data.

Students are advised to focus on research by coming out with their own ideas and faculty facilitate it as a project.

Efforts were made to obtain impact factor for the house journal of the institute. The house journal ‘Sugyan’ was awarded an impact for of 0.493. As a result, quality of papers produced has increased and faculty pursuing Ph.D qualification that registered has increased.

The Library and Information Sciences Dept. strives to upgrade the library resources for better utilization by faculty and staff as well as other academicians. In the process

Library is updated with new books and magazines. It offers Indexing and abstracting services to the users. The institute further intends to disseminate services of reference in this area to all the faculty,

students and other academicians in keeping with their research needs. SSIM library also provides Reprographic services to the users.

The institute is contemplating on further automation and networking in the library to improve its utility as “Learning Resource Centre”.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated


Teaching Provident Fund, Medicliam, GPA with medical rider.

Non-teaching Provident Fund, Medicliam, GPA with medical rider.

Students Students GPA with medical rider.

Surplus out of every year operations are reinvested in improving infrastructure including buildings, refurnishing etc. Thus the corpus fund is minimal.

The institute lays high emphasis on its Human Resource Management. While resource camps are identified and filled quickly with competent personnel engagement of adjunct faculty, particularly those with industry experience, is resorted to ensure timely completion of the program. Internal talent is encouraged to improve upon their qualifications and experience and performers are provided recognition. The institute practised a PMS in the earlier years and has plans to refine and reintroduce the same.

Faculty Recruitment is done as per policy laid down by AICTE / UGC. The process is transparent and is structured. A three stage selection process ensures selection of competent personnel. Staff recruitment is done as per requirement and is also on the lines of faculty selection.

Industry professionals are involved in guest lectures, seminars, vivas and as guides in summer internship projects. Senior and experienced faculty are also invited as consultants to be on the interview panels and have enormous exposure to industry. Industry is providing us feedback on new developments and skills requirement.

The institute reviews the admission process every year and adopts new strategies for improving the publicity and attracting aspirants to the management courses in the year 2014-15, the institute extensively used online promotion techniques through various social media and networking sites. Additionally, it is also commissioned an exclusive team for capturing the data of the visitors to these sites and the institute’s websites using analytics. This has helped in gaining wide publicity and good response from the aspirants. This has also ensured extensive dissemination of information about institute’s programs, achievements and other credentials. The institute also utilized online debates; discussion forums and chat rooms to improve its visibility as well as expose the quality of the faculty.

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic

Administrative

Continuous supervision of the conduct of classes, course completion, and delivery in time with predetermined lesson plans, attendance monitoring etc. ensure these audits.

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?


The institute is an autonomous institute approved by AICTE. The examination department is structured with a Professor grade Chief Controller. Modifications in the evaluation system to ensure continuous gauging of the student’s learning are made. Evaluation pattern of paper setting, choice questions, evaluation coding etc. are under consideration.Question Bank: It is proposed to establish a question bank for each subject and the examination branch would set the final paper in consultation with the concerned Area chair.

As the institute is an autonomous B-School, it is not applicable.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly


The institute has a very strong Alumni Association and it regularly interacts with the institute. They are invited to participate in Viva, guest lectures and dinner get togethers. Their help is sought in admissions and promotions. Their feedback is taken to modify /refine the course content to make it relevant and updated. In the report period it extended its support to the institute in the following ways: 1. Conducting Alumni meet on 3rd Saturday of December of every year. In this meet Alumni Interact with the existing students and guide them on their careers.2. Providing Summer internships for the existing students 3. Providing final placements to some students wherever possible.4. Visiting the institute as guest faculty and sharing their valuable experience with the current batches of students.5. Participating in the Viva Voce examination of the current batch students as external examiners and guiding them as per the corporate expectations. In the period under report the Alumni of SSIM took up all the above activities.

Support staff is periodically provided orientation training regarding their role and job responsibilities. They are also provided a career path for good performance.

The present campus abounds in greenery and is saved from onslaught of pollution as it is located away from main city.Plans are afoot to turn the campus as a solar energy driven and reduce its’ carbon foot print.

Though there is no Parent –Teacher association, continuous interaction by senior professors, Director Academic, PGP, Admin managers, Hostel wardens etc., is carried out in seeking feedback and taking necessary steps to improve the infrastructure facilities and other academic issues.

Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year


1. Starting of Entrepreneurship club

2. Introduction of mock interviews by Area chairpersons to strengthen conceptual knowledge of the students for their better performance in the placement interviews

3. Introduction of Street plays as a medium to promote social awareness among the students and public

4. Introduction of new specialization i.e, Logistics and Supply chain Management

5. Introducing Employability test to evaluate students for placement.

6. Setting up an internal ‘Strategic Committee’ to evaluate and formulate policies and procedures on a continuous basis for both long term organizational and short term operational goals.

Started an ‘Entrepreneurship club’ and entered into an MOU with NEN-Wadhwani Foundation for promoting Entrepreneurship among the students.

An internal ‘Strategic Committee’ has been set up to evaluate and monitor policies and procedures.

Conducted regular Mock interviews for improving the student’s performance at placement interviews.

Organised Street plays through theatre club ‘Expressions’ enhancing the communication skills and ethical values among students.

Introduced and practiced ‘Surprise Quiz’, as a method to ensure pre class preparation by the students.

To expose students to the field experience and industry expertise arranged ‘Guest lectures’ by industry experts in majority of the courses which have been made mandatory.

Introduced ‘Experiential Learning Module’ to fill the gap between theories and practice.

To make the placement activity more students driven a ‘Placement committee’ of students has been formed.

‘International Certification Programs and Diploma Programs’ have been launched with strong international collaborations.

‘Training and Consultancy Division’ has been restructured. Specializations in the areas of Retail management, Logistics, and SCM are offered to

PGDM students. Outbound training’ is done for students for developing team bonding and building self-

confidence.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution:

*The details attached as Annexure III (page no. )& IV(page no. )

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection


The institute over the period has been practicing several innovative practices to improve the delivery process of the curriculum that would result in improved and enhanced information interchange and consequential learning. Practices such as role play, group assignments, case discussions, live projects, simulated learning. BRS are few examples of the various best practices used by the teaching fraternity of the institute. However, we consider two of our best practices as highly innovative and unique to SSIM.

1. Mock interviews by Area chair persons and expert faculty to ensure good placement for the students

2. Theatre Arts in Personality Development.

The institute participates and encourages students in several Social Responsibility activities such as school adoption, service to old and destitute children, literacy campaigns and such. Institute’s students are highly tuned and trained through programs such as tree plantation, Swatch Bharat etc. Motivated by such initiatives, they carry out several awareness and extensive programs among neighbourhood places. They visit places such as schools, old age homes, in their Socio Cultural activities such as street plays, blood donation camps and others. The institute and its students are fully committed to the group’s motto “Learn to serve”.

The various programs undertaken by students and institute in the year have been reported in the AQAR in appropriate places. Plans are afoot to generate a major portion of the required energy from solar energy.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)


Over the period of 22 years, the institute has earned reputation as:

a. A learning centre for faculty, staff and students.

b. Good employer of best staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

c. Good in relationships with external stakeholders such as corporate sector, employers, trainers, parents, suppliers and other customers.

d. A Management committed to the development of the institute and its constituents.

e. A group that is dedicated to the field of education.

1. The institute and the group intends to strive for its retention of its values and commits itself to realize its Vision ‘To be a Global centre of excellence for qualitative and value based education’.

2. It takes care in imbibing the human and ethical values among all its members and thus strives for developing its students as a perfect leader equipped with knowledge, competence and humanitarian values.

3. The institute endeavors to nurture learning and knowledge management for the benefit of this society at large and the institute and its members in particular.

8. Plans of institution for next year

Name : Dr. M. Kamalakar Name : Dr. P.V.S. Sai

______________________________ _______________________________

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

_______***_______


1. The institute has set up a mechanism to continuously scan the competitive environment and develop suitable strategies not only for sustenance but even growth in order to achieve its avowed objective. Widen the sphere of operations internationally is a step in the direction.

2. For the coming year, the institute has plans to expand its operations geographically as well as functionally into the areas of skill development, serving the needs of the industry and the Nation.

3. It has plans to introduce series of certificate programs, short term courses and some workshops and many such teaching-learning activities in tune with the group’s Mission.

List of Annexures Page No.

I. Experiential Learning Techniques 42

II. Feedback Analysis 43

III. Best Practices-I 45

IV. Best Practices-II 49

V. Academic Calendar 2014-15 - Juniors 51

VI. Academic Calendar 2014-15 – Seniors 52


Annexure - I

Experiential Learning Technique (ELT):

a) Scope

Learn basic aspects of business such as structure of the firm/company, products/services, resources,

operational activities, customers, and competitors, challenges faced by the business/industry,

marketing aspects, production aspects, and finance aspects etc.

b) Methodology

The experiential learning module has been conducted by forming teams of 5-8 students ensuring that each group

contains students familiar with the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad and its surrounding areas where

corporates and business houses are located. These teams are attached to specific faculty members and are

briefed about the learning objectives and the details of the various aspects of their study in the organizations.

The organizations are approached for allowing the students for the purpose of study and learning with the help

of our placement corporate relation teams.

c) Monitoring and Evaluation

The entire process of learning is monitored by the faculty members through records maintained by the students

‘diary’, mid-review, viva and presentations by the students as considered necessary in order to streamline the

learning and ensuring achievements of the learning objectives. This is one of the innovative methods that has

been introduced and has given positive result as evidenced by the improved performance of the students at end

of the course viva voce examinations, pre-placement and placement interviews (the placement record of current

batch which has undergone ELT (2014-15) is 98%.


Annexure II

Feedback Analysis:

Analysis on the various feedbacks adopted:

Students Feedback:

At the end of every trimester, students are asked to give feedback about the faculty, conduct of the course and general administration of the institute. Also, they were asked to give suggestions for the improvement of the existing system. In the period under report such feedback has been taken from the students for every term and the following is the analysis:

1. Classroom teaching by the faculty – 98% of students mentioned as ‘Good’ on 3 point scale (Good, Average, Poor)

2. Faculty-wise feedback reveals that most of the students are happy with the teaching and expertise of the faculty i.e 97% of the faculty members score 90 and above out of 100.

3. Majority of the students expressed satisfaction about the general administration of the institute. 93%

The following suggestions have been given by the students: More number of live projects, More guest lectures by the industry experts, Sponsoring students for various B-school competitions Including industry experts at external examinations for the end term viva.

Action taken:

All the above initiatives were already taken by the institute. However, based on the feedback their frequency and interest have been increased.

1. Students were encouraged to take up live projects.

2. The following eminent senior industry experts addressed the students on various occasions: Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Head-HR (India, Middle East and South Africa Operations),ITW-

Signode, Mr. R. Durga Prasad, Senior General Manager, HPD, Nagarjuna Group, Mr. Rajan Dutta, Former President, Corporate-HR, Reliance Communications, Sri. Harshvendra Soin, Head-Global Talent (Acquisition, Development, Retention), Tech

Mahindra, Sri. Susanta Ganguly, Vice President, Corporate-HR, L&T Metroline, Sri. Siva Kumar, Group Head IT & Agro Businesses, ITC and so on.

3. Students were sponsored to various B-school competitions like IPE, Christ University, VIT, IMT, GITAM and won prized both in formal and informal events. Students have also presented conceptual research papers in seminars, conferences and were able to get cash prizes. Employers Feedback:


The institute seeks for feedback from the employers at the placement process of various companies as well as during the term-end viva process. The general observations are as follows:

1. Students need more training and other managerial skill sets2. Communication is satisfactory but needs improvement3. Faculty is excellent & cooperative 4. Attitude of the students though good needs to improve5. Students need to be well prepared on the process which they are applying for6. Discipline in students’ needs to improve

Necessary additional inputs on various aspects that emanate from the feedback are given and measures initiated for improving the delivery by the faculty.

Alumni Feedback:

1. By and large students are good at communication

2. Curriculum is good

3. Basic knowledge of students is good.

4. Students have worked well on the Internship Projects. They still need to concentrate on the practical learning.

5. Conceptual knowledge is good but general knowledge needs to be developed. Students are suggested to put efforts in self-learning.

6. Few students required to work on developing confidence levels.

7. Students from different locations are able to communicate eloquently.

8. Class room presentation have helped students a lot.

9. Assignments should be given as individual instead of giving group assignments.

10. Overall students’ performance was good.


Annexure III

BEST PRACTICE NO.1

1. Title of the best practice

Mock interviews by Area chair persons and expert faculty to ensure good performance at the interviews and consequent placements for the students.

2. Objectives of the practice:

i. To strengthen conceptual knowledge of the students in their area of specialization:

All the final year students were subjected to an employability test and in the

test evaluation it was found that some of the students are not strong in

conceptual knowledge. Hence, it was decided to conduct mock interviews in

the subject matter by Area chair persons and expert faculty. The Industry

Internship Projects were also evaluated by experts from corporate as external

viva examiners.

ii. To enhance their self confidence levels:

The second objective was envisaged as it is an established fact that someone who

is strong in subject tends to be more confident and communicative and confidence

levels matter a lot in the corporate placement interviews. Hence, the mock

interviews were conducted for a number of times thereby making the students

face these interviews with some amount of ease.

iii. To ensure good placement for them:

Also it is observed that good companies normally give more weightage for the

conceptual knowledge of the applicant in their recruitment and selection process. In

order to ensure qualitative placements these mock interviews by experts were

planned.

3. The context:

The selection process of various companies consisted evaluation of student’s

performance on different fronts such as subject knowledge, communication, aptitude

and other behavioural aspects. While all these aspects are being taken care in the

teaching, learning and the training procedures of the institute, a specific need for

making the students’ more strong and confident in subject area was felt. It is in this


context a specially designed practice of conducting mock interviews which will

serve as a tool for both learning and placement training has been contemplated. A

total number of about 200 final year students should be trained through this practice

utilizing the experience and expertise of the subject specialists who are available

internally. External industry experts may also be involved subject to their availability

and readiness to participate in the process. In order to obtain the desired results, it

was also designed to have a consistent process i.e. to repeatedly conduct the mock

interviews taking care to avoid routineness in the iterative process. The entire activity

has to be conducted within the time frame available i.e. from the beginning of the

final year till the initiation of process of placement which is barely about 4-5 months.

Time management of various stake holders involved turned out to be a major problem

in implementing the practice. Keeping these facts in view, a special practice of mock

interview was designed and implemented as is explained in the foregoing paragraphs.

4. The practice :

To address the first challenge i.e., how to accommodate 200 students, the students are

divided according to their specializations

1. A two member faculty group conducted Mock Interviews every morning in the first

session across all boards i.e all areas and all batches.

2. Special Mock Interview classes are scheduled in the time table so as to facilitate time

management and work prioritization of all the Area chair persons and expert faculty

members to spare their time.

3. The industry Internship Viva and presentations are evaluated by External senior

executives from industry. These instances were used as ‘Mock Interview’ sessions

and the evaluation was not limited only to the project but extended to other aspects

such as subject strength, communication etc.. The process was carried as under:

Two Saturdays are designated specially for this purpose and around 12 panels are

created on each day. Around 24 external examiners are identified, invited to come on

those two Saturdays (12 on each Saturday) to cover all the 200 students.

4. Communication faculty are requested to conduct training in English language, spoken

English, accent neutralization, and self- introduction. Additionally, aptitude and other

Personality Development training was also done through an external professional

organisation.


5. The interview consisted of Personal Interview (PI), technical round, attire,

behavioural aspects etc., and students are given feedback about their performance and

necessary suggestions are given to them to improve their conceptual knowledge and

were guided in the matter.

6. Post training employability test was conducted after the Mock Interview process.

7. The Pre training employability test results are compared with the post employability

test

8. Results and progress in the performance has been observed and necessary actions

were taken to achieve desired results.

Evidence of success:

1. Students gradually came to accept the process and have evinced interest in learning

the basics and extra inputs in the subjects and becoming strong in their chosen areas.

2. They participated with zeal in the communication improvement and Personality

Development activities.

3. Students having gained the required knowledge and confidence have performed well

at the placement interviews. This process helped 20 students to procure placement in

Deloitte with an annual package of around 6 lakhs which is a clear evidence of the

success of their practice. More such success stories are sure to follow

Problems encountered

a. Firstly, convincing all the stakeholders of this initiative posed a big problem.

Some of the stake holders felt this as a duplication of class room teaching. But

with concerted efforts the stakeholders are convinced.

b. Getting 12 external examiners that too of higher level executives from Corporate

is really a big challenge faced by the administrators.

c. In some cases last moment exigencies made these corporate executives to express

their inability to participate in the mock interviews. This is addressed by inviting

14 examiners for 12 panels. There is a question raised by some of the

stakeholders what if all the 14 examiners come for the Viva. The answer is simple

“We will have 14 panels”.

d. Sustaining motivation levels of Area Chair Persons, Expert Faculty, Students, and

External Examines has become a very big challenge.


e. Ensuring normalization in the process of evaluation has also become a big

impediment in the process of organizing this initiative.

1. Notes

The initiative has been considered as successful and the administrators have

decided to continue this practice in the coming years.


Annexure IV

BEST PRACTICE NO.2:

1. Title of the Best Practice

Theatre Arts in Personality Development

2. Objectives of the Practice

a) To enhance confidence and overall presentation skills

b) To enable students to develop their creativity skills

c) To encourage students to think on their feet

d) To conceptualize and implement workable ideas

3. The context

Theatre Businesses today have become more like performing arts requiring people to

work in ensemble like project teams, to think creatively and analytically. Theater

through its technique of improvisation is able to plan for the predictable and respond

to the unpredictable. The spontaneity required in improvisation may offer an

opportunity to explore an issue and act accordingly. This results in the development of

leadership skills, communications, confidence team building listening skills and

exploring new and unfamiliar feelings. Globe theatre runs leadership workshops,

which are based on Shakespeare’s Henry V, Leadership While ethical issues are

explored in the merchant of venice and Managing change in a Winter’s Tale.

Experiential learning as provided by theatre enhances a student’s metacognitive

abilities and the capacity to apply the skills in a real time scenario; this enables them

to become self-directed learners. These success parameters were kept in mind in

introducing theatre as a tool for personality development and in moulding them to

face the rigours of a competitive corporate workplace.

4. The practice

Students were organized into groups and topics assigned to them. They came up with

innovative street plays in 2-3 days’ time. These were staged at public places. The

facilitator ( Professor) herself a theatre enthusiast ,director and performer guided the


students on processes ,context and theatrical expressions. Students were given the

theme based on the requirements of the organizers or were asked to come up with the

theme. 2nd year students of PGDM mentored the 1st year students in script writing,

formations , expressions, music and visual appeal.

5. Evidence of Success

Students demonstrated better presentation skills, they were recognized by various

newspapers and television channels and a paper written on the theme was also

accepted in an international conference and published . Students today feel confident

to speak before a crowd, creatively execute an idea and have realized that this

medium can be used to make meaningful contributions to society at large.

6. Problems encountered

Permissions from local authorities to stage the show sometimes became cumber some.


Annexure V

SIVA SIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Academic Calendar for the year 2014-2015DATE

RP NRP

JUNIORS INDUCTION

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF INDUCTION 23.06.2014 14.07.2014

CLOSING OF INDUCTION 18.07.2014 13.08.2014

TERM I :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES 21.07.2014 18.08.2014

CLASS WORK CLOSES ON 27.09.2014 04.11.2014

EXAMS COMMENCE FROM 09.10.2014 07.11.2014

EXAMS CLOSE ON 14.10.2014 11.11.2014

TERM II :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES ON 16.10.2014 13.11.2014

CLASS WORK CLOSE ON 31.12.2014 02.02.2015

EXAMS COMMENCES ON 07.01.2015 04.02.2015

EXAMS CLOSES ON 13.01.2015 10.02.2015

TERM III :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES FROM 19.01.2015 13.03.2015

CLASS WORK CLOSES ON 02.04.2015 30.04.2015

EXAMS COMMENCES FROM 04.04.2015 02.05.2015

EXAMS CLOSES ON 10.04.2015 08.05.2015

SUMMER VACATION (IIP starts) 13.05.2015 11.05.2015

ONWARDS


ACADEMIC CALENDER (2014-2015)

DATE

SENIORS

IV TERM :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES 30.06.2014

CLASS WORK CLOSES ON 21.10.2014

EXAMS COMMENCE FROM 27-10-2014

EXAMS CLOSE ON 02.11.2014

V TERM :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES ON 17.11.2014


EXAMS COMMENCE ON 18.2.2015


VI TERM

CLASS WORK COMMENCES FROM 27.2.2015


EXAMS COMMENCE FROM 27.3.2015



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