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Vikas College of Arts, Science & Commerce IQAR (2006-07)

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Vidya Vikas Education Society‟s

VIKAS NIGHT COLLEGE

OF

ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE

Kannamwar Nagar-2,

Vikhroli (E), Mumbai- 400083.


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ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)

2006-07

OF

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

by

Vidya Vikas Education Society’s

VIKAS NIGHT COLLEGE

OF

ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE

Vikhroli (E), Mumbai- 400083

SUBMITTED TO

THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT

AND

ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

(BANGALORE)


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INDEX

Sr. No. Content Page Number

1. Committee Members 4

2. Part A 5

3. Part B 7

4. Part C 21

5. Annexure 22


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Internal Quality Assurance Committee Members

Principal, Shri. S.G.Deshmukh (Chairperson)

Prof. Vinay P.Raut (Management Representative)

Prof. Shaji Mathew (Vice Principal)

Prof. G.R.D. Shinde (Coordinator)

Prof. R.K.Patra

Prof. V.D.Kurambhatti

Prof. V.V.Muley

Prof. A.L.Niture

Prof. Ms. Deshpande

Prof. Ms. Anita Madhu

Dr. Ms. Geetha Nair

Mr. U.U.Kulkarni (Librarian)

Ms. S. V. Dhasal (Office Supritendent)


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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Name of the Institution: Vikas Night College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Year of Report: 2006-07

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Section A: Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement

(attach separate sheet if required).

To make provision for infrastructural augmentation considering the new courses planned for the next year

by the study centre of YCMOU. Upgrading laboratories by procuring new equipments.

To start M. Sc (Chemistry) course.

To conduct community oriented activities.

To conduct health awareness and orientation programmes for girl students.

To encourage the students in the Science faculty to undertake in-house projects during vacations in the

month of April, 2007.

To introduce the degree course of B.B.A., M.B.A., M.C.A. at the centre of Tilak Maharashtra

University.

To introduce short term/part time computer courses, like Computer Fundamental Course,

D.T.P.,TALLY, MS-CIT., so as to make the students computer savvy.

To conduct orientation programme for first year students.

To arrange induction lectures or seminars for the teaching and non-teaching staff about reaccreditation

by NAAC.

To organize seminars / conferences / workshops to discuss and deliberate on current issues in the

related subjects and thereby enhance the quality of teaching learning process.

To conduct theme based co-curricular, extra-curricular, outreach activities through NSS/DACEE/WDC

and other such units.

To arrange workshop on career development along the guidelines of U.G.C.


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To arrange lectures by experts to guide and encourage the faculty for research activities and to clear

NET/SET examinations.

To encourage faculty members to update themselves about technological developments in the teaching

learning process, student centric teaching methods.


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Section B: Details in respect of the following (attach separate sheet).

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

Inauguarated Nature Club “Srishti – In Harmony with Nature” on 26/6/2006 by chief guest of the function

Dr. (Mrs.) Maya Mahajan (Assosciate Manager, Godrej Marine Institute).

Educational programs were offered to students in the form of study tour programmes conducted in various

departments.

The college conducted an intercollegiate singing and dancing competition, “NAKSHATRA 2006”, (In

search of Stars) for three days from 22nd to 24th Dec 2006. Shri. Amitabh Chandra (Director, Food and Drug

Adulteration), Shri. Bhai Jagtap (MLA), Smt. Aditi Sarangdhar (Marathi Actress), Shri. Makrand Anaspure

(Marathi Actor) were the eminent personalities present on this occasion.

Short term computer courses like D.T.P., TALLY, MS-CIT were introduced by Vikas Career College.

Conducted an orientation session for the students of First Year B.Sc, B.Sc.(Biotech) and B.Sc.(IT)on 4th

July 2005. Milind Koli (CEO, E-Volve Technologies, Thane), Dr. S.S.Yeragi (K.J.Somaiya College,

Vidyavihar) guided the students about the scope of the subject and employment opportunities in the present

scenario.

A study visit was organized by the Dept. of Physics to Nehru Science Centre and Nehru Planetarium ,

Mumbai on 21st Sept 2005 for F.Y.B.Sc and S.Y.B.Sc students under the able guidance of Professor and the

Head of the Department, Mrs. Prajakta Borgaonkar.

National Graduate Physics Exam was conducted by the Dept. of Physics on 22nd January 2007.

Botany Department organized one day workshop on Plastic Waste Management in assosciation with

Bharatiya Agro Industries and Foundation (BAIF) and Ministry of Environment, New Delhi.

2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG)

The centre of Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University in the premises has introduced a

paramedical B. Sc (MLT) course.


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The centre of TILAK MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY in the premises has introduced B.B.A./ M. B.A./

M.C.A. courses.

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction

A. Our central library arranges book exhibitions periodically in the library.

The college organized an exhibition and a workshop on Food and Drug Adulteration on 15th Jan 2007.

Physics Department conducted an Intercollegiate competition “PHYPHASE” comprising of T Shirt painting

and Poster painting competition, presentation of model based on Physics topics on 16th Sept 2006.

Physics Department conducted a Seminar on “Meet The Scientist” on 28th Sept 2006. The Seminar was

presided by Dr. Ajay Dhar, Scientist ??? from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) accompanied by Prof.

Dr. S.G.Gupta (H.O.D. University of Mumbai). Dr. Ajay Dhar shared with the students his experience about

his research at Antartica and Dr. S.G.Gupta delivered a lecture on Pyramid Power.

Educational / industrial visits were arranged for the students from the Dept. of Biotechnology.

Please refer ANNEXURE - A

The Dept. of Botany conducted study tour for F.Y. B.Sc. and F.Y (Biotech) in Jijamata Botanical Garden,

Byculla on 10th January, 2007 and for the S.Y. B.Sc. (Botany) students to Sanjay Gandhi National Park ,

Borivli on 13th January, 2007.

Educational trip to Nehru Science Centre was arranged for the students and staff of the Dept.of Physics on

15/07/2006 and the same group attended a science based film festival on 05/08/2006.

The Dept. of Biotechnology and Botany organised a study tour to Godrej site, Vikhroli on 07/07/2006 and

10/07/2006.

Guidance lectures in various subjects for T.Y B. Sc./B.A./B.Com students were conducted to help them

excel in their University Examinations.

Please refer ANNEXURE- B


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4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started

NIL

5. Examination reforms implemented

Examinations are conducted on behalf of the University of Mumbai as per the rules and regulations of the

University.

In addition to the regular examinations like term exam and ATKT exam, the college conducts a preliminary

examination for the final year students, along the lines of the university examination pattern, about one month

before University examination. The students are then given feedback and general guidelines to better their

performance.

Some departments conduct periodic tests in their respective subjects for each class by way of open book

test, test series, objective test etc. to improve the general performance.

Question bank for Viva-voce of practical examination was provided to the students.

Almost in all the subjects in the Science stream and for the subjects of Communication Skills in English and

Business Communication, class room seminars were conducted.

Examination time-table for first year and second year term end examinations was planned in such a

manner that the students can get one day preparation leave for each paper.

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

Mr. Navnitlal R. Valania passed Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)-Agriculture Scientist

Recruitment Board (ASRB)-NET Examination for Lecture ship in Biochemistry (plant sciences) in March-2007.

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme

To keep the faculty update about developments in their subject, the college always encourages the staff to

attend seminars, workshops. ANNEXURE- C


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8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted

The details of the workshops/in-house seminars conducted by the college throughout the year are given the

annexure. Please refer to ANNEXURE- D

9. Research projects a) Newly Implemented b) Completed

To utilize the period after the examination till the summer vacation in best possible manner, as well as for the

benefit of the students, the college has introduced the practice of preparation of in-house projects by the

students.

Details of subject wise in-house projects. Ref. ANNEXURE - E

10. Patents generated, if any

NIL

11. New collaborative research programmes.

Botany Department worked on the UGC Minor Research Project titled Propagative method to develop a

mangrove nursery in collaboration with Pirojshah Marine Ecology Research Centre Vikhroli.

12. Research grants received from various agencies

NIL

13. Details of research scholars

The following staff were pursuing for M.Phil degree from Madurai Kamraj University.

Prof. Vikas Raut

Prof. Vinay Raut

Prof. V.V.Mulay


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Prof. Shaji Mathew

Prof. J.N.Shimpi

Prof. Arun Kadu

Prof. Smita Bhanage

Prof. Jyoti Salunke

Prof. Vaidya V.

Mr. U.U.Kulkarni

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor

NIL

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty: National and International

NIL

16. Internal resources generated

Different government and non-government agencies utilize the college infrastructure for conducting

their examinations and social activities and thereby the college management generates some funds.

Self financed courses generate the internal resources.

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

other programmes

NIL

18. Community services

The N.S.S. unit conducted several community oriented activities. Please refer to ANNEXURE- F


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19. Teachers and officers newly recruited

As per the workload, staff is recruited for newly created posts due to the introduction of new course or by

natural expansion. Similarly, vacancies created due to resignation, superannuation, leave vacancies are filled up

regularly

Lecturers/Teachers Total

Probation 00

Contract Basis 12

C.H.B. 01

20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio

Teaching Staff Non-Teaching Staff Total Ratio

Arts and

Commerce

24 18 42

1 : 0.69 Science 25 16 41

Total 49 34 83

21. Improvements in the library services

Improvement in Services:

Please refer to ANNEXURE-G

Services like news paper clipping, curriculum support, inter library loan, audio-visual facilities and wall

paper magazine were introduced.

Library membership and reading room facilities are extended to ex-students and students of sister

institutions.

Job Watch and Career Watch Service: The articles, opportunities related to job and career are displayed

on the notice board.


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22. New books/journals subscribed and their value.

Ref. ANNEXURE-H

23. Courses in which students’ assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on students’

feedback

Assessment of teachers performance is made in all courses. The shortcomings if any are reported to

the concern teacher. Principal and Head of Department provides necessary guidelines for

improvement in performance. The implementation of suggested improvement is reviewed by the

Principal in the informal meetings with the class representative and Head of the Department.

24. Unit cost of Education

Unit cost of education including salary = Rs.8836.88 per student.

Unit cost of education excluding salary = Rs.3819.73 per student.

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

certificates.

No specific software is installed for performing these functions; however they are performed with the help

of computers.

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities

Addition to the furniture and fixture Rs.166537/- and additional equipments worth Rs.331287/- are

purchased for laboratories.

27. Technology upgradation

Rs.110248 /- is spent on Computers and Printers with Licence Softwares.


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28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers, non-teaching staff and students.

Almost all the teachers are computer savvy and either have their own desktop/laptop computers or if at all

they require any guidance, it is provided by the teachers of the Dept.of IT.

Prof. Mrs. Seema Rahul conducts computer and internet training for the non-teaching staff members. . Since

most of the administrative staff are in the age group between 35 and 40 years, they have been trained effective

in the use of computer.

The college offers graduate and post graduate programmes in Information Technology. Computer, as an

optional subject, is offered at S.Y.B.Com and T.Y.B.Com.

The students in the Science section are encouraged to present their in-house projects through power point

presentation. They are encouraged to use internet by prescribing addresses of websites for paper

presentations and seminars in the classroom.

The teachers provide their e-mail ids to the students so that an online academic interaction becomes

possible.

The library provides guidance for MS-CIT examination.

Internet facilities are provided in the computer laboratory, library, administrative office and in the U.G.C.

Resource center. Teaching and non-teaching staff can access the internet facilities at all said places however

access to internet facilities for students is allowed at computer laboratories and in library only.

29. Financial aid to students

Facility of paying fees in easy installments was provided to the needy students.

Book bank scheme has been made available to the underprivileged students.


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All the students have been insured for accident under group insurance by United Assurance.

The Dept. of Information Technology selected some students to provide them with free advanced

computer training during vacation.

30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Alumni provided assistance as coach in the sports and NSS activities.

31. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association

There is no formal Parent-Teacher Association, however, on the following occasions, teachers meet the

parents.

Felicitation of meritorious students along with their parents.

Unfair means enquiry committee meetings.

Meeting with the parents of defaulters.

Blood donation camp and other such social activities.

Meeting with the parents of the N.S.S. students.

In certain circumstances, parents are invited for discussion or counseling in order to find solutions to

the problems faced by individual students.

In the meeting teachers provide feedback to parents about the performance of the wards. Similarly, a parent

also provides very useful information about their wards, their family background…etc. which is very useful

in making teaching more student centric. Parents‟ supportive approach helps us to implement disciplinary

measures, attendance policies in positive manner. Their suggestions are useful while introducing a new

course and new subjects in the college.


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32. Health services

Dr.Datta Samant Free Advisory Medical Advisory Centre offers preliminary medical assistance and

advice to the students, teachers as well as parents.

Health services provided by the college N.S.S. unit. Please refer to ANNEXURE-I

33. Performance in sports activities

Annual Sports of the college were organized on 4th, 5th, & 6th Jan 2007.

Inter Collegiate Hand Ball Tournaments were organized in association with the University of Mumbai.

Mr.Adhish Walavalkar,T.Y.B.Sc. (Physics),won gold medal in Karate.

Mrs. Meenakshi Dahiliwal F.Y.Bsc.(Biotech.), won gold medal in Taekwando.

34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons

T.A., D.A. was paid as per the University rules to the selected candidates.

Cash prizes, trophies, medals, track suits, appreciation certificates, etc. were given to the deserving students.

35. Student achievements and awards

The Details of the students‟ achievements and awards are given below;

College Name Event Date Prize

Mumbai University Fiesta 06 1/02/2006 1st Web Designing

Sathaye College Byte It 06-07 15/12/2006 1st Site Making

N.G. Acharya

College

Tech-Age 06-07 19/12/2006 1st Web Development

Swami Vivekanand

College

Sagacity 06-07 16/12/2006 Second Cyber Fiesta

A.R. Mehta College Sci.Tech. Fair 06-07 11/12/2006 2nd Web Designing


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36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit.

Guidance lectures are organized for the final year students wherein they are guided on the examination

paper pattern, time and stress management, marking system, presentation of answers etc., at the time of

University Examination.

Personal counselling is offered to the students regarding their personal, psychological as well as academic

problems by the members of the Women Development Cell and the Counselling Cell.

The WDC organizes sessions on topics like Health and Hygiene, Career Opportunities for Women,

social Security of the Women etc. Through the workshop on gender sensitization, the cell tries to create

awareness among the students about gender equality so the girl students shouldn‟t have to face any

indecent happenings in the college premise.

Women Development Cell arranged a lecture on “Women‟s Health” by Dr. Sharad Gotge on 25th November

2006.

37. Placement services provided to students

Access systems, a division of Sanneet Computers Pvt. Ltd, awarded IT project and several lT related job

opportunities in DATA ENTRY OPERATORS, FOXPRO TRAINEES and SQL, ORACLE

PROFESSIONALS to our BSc (IT) students.

Ms. Snehal Govekar had undergone internship in Cadbury India Ltd. From 9th April to 21st April 2007.

BSc (Biotechnology) students were awarded project work on EXTRACTION OF ENZYMES FROM

SINGLE CELL USING PLANT TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES by Research Support International

Limited (RSIL)


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38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff

Prof. Mrs. Seema Rahul faculty from the Dept. of Information Technology organizes computer training

programmes for non teaching staff wherein they are guided on how to use computer, internet for the purpose

of making their teaching process effective through Computer Aided Learning.

Prof.Mrs.Shubhada Deshpande, a faculty from the Dept of English conducted classes training programmes

for non teaching staff wherein they are guided about the necessary skills for writing and speaking correct

and good English.

39. Healthy practices of the institution

To develop patriotism among the students following activities are conducted.

We celebrate the occasions like the Independence Day and Republic Day and the attendance is made

compulsory on that day.

The national song is played before the first lecture.

The birth and death anniversaries of the national leaders are celebrated in the college.

Eminent personalities from the literary field are invited to deliver lectures.

A periodic wall paper magazine is published by the students under the guidance of the teachers.

A doctor and first aid facility is made available in the form of Dr. Datta Samant Free Medical Advisory

Center.

Quantitative record of the daily attendance of the students of the entire college with the full details of boys

and girls absent, present is maintained. Defaulters‟ record is maintained for every month and it is reported to

the parents twice in the year.


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

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. (YCMOU)

Tilak Maharashtra University. (TMU)

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

Mr. Baban Mamlekar (Peon) completed MSCIT course in the month of January, 2007.

Mrs. Sunita Vinod Dhasal (Superintendent), Mr. Damodar Mangesh Tivarekar, (Head Clerk) and Mrs. M.

M. Prabhu (Senior Clerk) of the college participated in the Regional Seminar on Professional Development

of Academic Support Staff organized by K.P.B.Hinduja College of Commerce on 13th January 2007.

Mr. Baban Mamlekar (peon) secured a special prize for Vithal Namacha Gajar, his singing performance

from Sanskar Bharti, Thane on 2nd July 2006.

Mr. Baban Mamlekar (peon) stood first in Bhartiya Sanskriti Pariksha held at Vivekananda Kendra,

Kanyakumari on 27th August 2006.

Mr. Baban Mamlekar (peon) was awarded first prize in Poster competition at 4th Inter-collegiate cultural and

sports events conducted by Nagindas Khandwala College of Commerce, Arts and Management Studies and

Shantaben Nagindas Khandwala College of Science during December, 2006.

The college conducted a farewell program for final year students on 24th Feb, 2007.

As a part of the TV Serial “Aamchi Kuthehi Shakha Naahi” (आमची कुठेही ऴाखा नाही), the team of Sahyadri

TV Channel visited the college campus and the students participated in the programme.

To induct the staff about the process and preparation for the reaccreditation by NAAC, one day in-house

seminar was organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell. On 22nd August 2006 Dr. S.V.Surnis,

Principal,Chetna College of Commerce and Economics , Bandra , guided the staff about the preparation for

NAAC reaccreditation. All the members of the governing body attended the seminar.

To induct the staff about the preparation for peer team visit at the time of reaccreditation by NAAC, one

day in-house seminar was organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 09th January, 2007. Dr. Vijay


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Joshi, Principal, K.J.Somaiya Science and Commerce College-Vidyavihar, guided the staff about how to

prepare for the peer team visit..


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Part C: Details the plans of the Institutions for the next year

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To organize educational visits to Science Exhibition, Science Centre and Research and Development

Centers/ Departments.

To organize a study tour to Indian Institute of Geomagnetism.

To arrange a study tour to Baptist Garden ( Byculla ) for botanical excursion.

To organise seminars / conferences /workshops, to discuss and deliberate on current issues and thereby

enhance the quality of teaching learning process.

To conduct theme based co-curricular, extra-curricular, outreach activities through NSS/DACEE/WDC

and other such units.

To augment infrastructural facilities in tune with introduction of new courses and natural growth.

To arrange lectures by experts to guide and encourage the faculty for research activities and to clear

NET/SET examinations.

To encourage faculty members to update themselves about technological developments in the teaching

learning process, student centric teaching methods.

To establish staff academy for sharing knowledge and interdisciplinary development.


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ANNEXURE - A

Educational/Industrial visits arranged for the students from the Dept. of Biotechnology.

Sr. No. Details of the visit

1 Educational Visit to K.E.M.Hospital, Mumbai

2 Industrial Visit to Haffkine Biopharma, Mumbai

3 Industrial Visit to Rashtriya Chemical and Fertilizers,

Mumbai

4 Educational Visit to Diksha Diagnostic Centre, Mumbai

5 Industrial Visit to Chandrana Labs, Mumbai

6 Industrial Visit to London Pilsner, Navi Mumbai

7 Educational Visit to Mahatma Phule Hospital, Mumbai

8 Educational Visit to Gayatri Diagnostic Centre, Mumbai

9 Educational Visit to J.J.Hospital, Mumbai

10 Educational Visit to Amarjyot Eye Care and Diagnostics,

Mumbai

11 Educational Visit to Shenoy Labs, Mumbai

12 Educational Visit to Pooja diagnostic centre, Mumbai

13 Educational Visit to Anand Labs, Mumbai

14 Educational Visit to Sanjivani Labs, Mumbai

15 Educational Visit to S.N.Hospital, Mumbai

16 Educational Visit to Doshi Diagnostic Centre, Mumbai

17 Educational Visit to Jamuna Diagnostic Centre, Mumbai

18 Educational Visit to Shenoy Diagnostic Centre, Mumbai

19 Educational Visit to Meena Medical Centre, Mumbai


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20 Industrial Visit to United Brewaries, Mumbai

21 Industrial Visit to Pharmax Pharma, Mumbai

22 Educational Visit to Miskin Laboratories, Mumbai

23 Educational Visit to Tejas Clinical Laboratory, Mumbai

24 Educational Visit to Wokhardth Hospital, Mumbai

25 Industrial Visit to Cadbury India Ltd., Mumbai

26 Educational Visit to Pooja Hospital, Mumbai

ANNEXURE- B

Guidance lectures in various subjects for T.Y B. Sc./B.A./B.Com students:

Department Guest Name College Date

Chemistry Prof. Mandar Medhy R.Jhunjhunwala 14 Feb 2007

Dr. Sugandha Shetty K.J.Somaiya 21 Feb 2007

M.S.Raje Agrawal 22 Feb 2007

Dr. Abhay Sawant R.Jhunjhunwala 15 Feb 2007

Biotech Prof. Rajlaxmi Amudan S.I.E.S 08 Feb 2007

Prof. S.S. Panvalkar G.N.Khalsa 08 Feb 2007

Physics Mr. Dinesh Himtsinghani R.D.National 24 Nov 2006

Dr. S. G. Gupta, University of Mumbai 04 Jan 2007

Mrs. J.J.Gandhi Bhavan‟s 09 Feb 2007

Dr.Mugdha Patki Ruparel 18th May 2007

T.Y.B.Com GUIDANCE LECTURE SERIES 2006-07

SUBJECT NAME OF THE EXPERT

Management and

Production

planning

Prof. Phadke Principal, Wada College & Member of Board of

studies, University of Mumbai

Direct and Indirect Prof. Suhas Pendse Faculty, The Institute of C.A. of India, New Delhi


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Taxes

Economics Prof. Kulkarni Dept. of Economics, Acharya Marathe College,

Chembur

Fin.Accounts-II Prof. Khurana Head, Dept. of Accountancy DAV College,

Bhandup

Fin.Accounts-III Prof. Phadke Sr. Lecturer, Birla College, Kalyan

Computer Systems Prof. V.M.Sarode Department of Maths & Computer System,

M.C.C. College, Mulund

Fin.Accounts-I Prof. M.D. Bapat Sr.Lecturer and H.O.D. of Accountancy, Birla

College, Kalyan

ANNEXURE -C

The seminar/workshops/conference/refresher etc. attended by the staff :

Department Name of Faculty Type Topic Place Date

Maths Prof.Namrata Dube Seminar Financial

Mathematics

B.N.Badodkar

College

26th

Aug

2006

Prof.Namrata Dube National

Symposium

Application of

Graph Theory

Vartak College 13th

&

14th

Nov

2006

Prof.

C.G.Deogaonkar

Orientation

Course

Mathematics

Gogate College

19th

Feb

2007

to17th

Mar2007

Prof.

C.G.Deogaonkar

National

Conference

Emerging

Trends and

Challenges in

India

K.B.P.Hinduja

College of

Commerce

27th

Jan

2007

Economics Prof. A.L.Niture Workshop Understanding

Gandhian

Thoughts and

Practice

CHM College 13th

, 14

&16th

Oct

2006

Seminar Reinventing

Education for

Quality

Chembur

Sarvankesh

Shikshan

5th

and 6th

Feb 2007


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Sustenance Shastra

Mahavidyalaya

Prof. A.L.Niture Seminar आदिळासी समाज जीळनाळर जागतिकीकरणाचा ऩडऱेऱा प्रभाळ (राज्यस्िरीय)

महाराज ज.ऩो.ळलळी कऱा महावळद्याऱय, धडगाळ, जज. नंिरुबार

9th

& 10th

Feb 2007

Prof. A.L.Niture Seminar Writing Skills of

Dissertation

Thesis for

M.Phil and Ph.d

D.T.S.S.

College of

Commerce and

J.M.College

Mumbai

17th

Feb

2007

Prof. A.L.Niture Seminar Orientation

Program on e-

learning for

Colleges

Teachers

Dept. of Adult

and Continuing

Education and

Extention

5th

and 6th

March

2007

Environmental

Science

Prof.G.R.D.Shinde Orientation

Programme

UGC Academic

Staff College

2 Feb to

3rd

March

2007

Prof G.R.D.Shinde State Level

Seminar

Water Situation

with particular

reference to

Mumbai City

Tolani College 2nd

Sept

2006

Prof G.R.D.Shinde International

Conference

Urban Planning

and

Environment

Strategies and

Challenges

Elephistone

College

30th

&

31st Jan

2007

Accountancy Prof. S.M.Ojha Seminar Accounting and

Auditing-VAT

audit

Western India

Regional

Council

23th Sept

2006

Prof. S.M.Ojha Seminar Seminar on

Appeals and

Related Matter

Thane Branch

of WIRC of

ICAI (???)

05Nov

2006

Prof. S.M.Ojha Refresher

Course

S.K.Somaiya

College

1st Feb to

3rd

March

2010

Prof.V.D.

Kurumbhatti

Refresher

Course

Accountancy S.I.W.S.College 18th

Sept

to 7th

Oct

2006

Prof.V.D.

Kurumbhatti

State Level

Workshop

Basic

Counseling

S.K.Somaiya

College

1st & 2

nd

Dec.2006


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skills-„Empathy

the Bond‟

Prof.V.D.

Kurumbhatti

Seminar Appeals Western India

Regional

Council

5th

Nov

2006

Prof.V.D.

Kurumbhatti

Seminar Tax of

Derivatives

Western India

Regional

Council

30th

Dec

2006

Prof.V.D.

Kurumbhatti

Seminar Works of Cost Western India

Regional

Council

30th

Dec

2006

Prof. V.S.Kasliwal Seminar Accounting and

Auditing – VAT

Audit

Western India

Regional

Council

24th

Sept

2006

Prof. V.S.Kasliwal Seminar Global Issues Jain. Int.Trade

Org.

6th

Jan

2007

Prof. V.S.Kasliwal Seminar Global Issues Jain. Int.Trade

Org.

7th

Jan

2007

Prof. V.S.Kasliwal Seminar Principle and

Ethics of

Jainism in

Practice

Jain

C.A.Advocate

Federation

(JCAF)

20th

&

21st Jan

2007

Commerce Prof. R.K.Patra Workshop Syllabus

Revision and

New Question

Pattern

Lala Lajpat RaI

College

4th

Dec

2006

Prof. R.K.Patra Workshop Syllabus

Upgradation

Nagin Das

Khandwala

College

18th

Nov

2006

Biotechnology Prof. Yogesh Salvi Workshop Uses of

Statistics in

Biological

Sciences

Mithibai

College

9th

, 10th

&

11th

Jan

2007

Physics Prof. Soares

Wendrich

Seminar Advanced

Materials

G.N.Khalsa

College

23rd

Sept

2006

Psychology Dr. S.R.Jadhav Seminar The

psychological

approach to

literature after

1960

Maharshi

Dayanand

College

13th

&

14th

Dec

2006


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English Prof.

S.K.Deshpande

National

Seminar

Gender Equality

and Indian

Republic

Women

Development

Cell,

University of

Mumbai

17th

&

18th

Nov

2006

Prof.

S.K.Deshpande

State Level

Workshop

Basic

Counseling

skills-„Empathy

the Bond‟

S.K.Somaiya

College

1st & 2

nd

Dec.2006

Prof.

S.K.Deshpande

Seminar Cum

Workshop

Syllabus

Revision of

General

/Compulsory

English

Siddharth

College of Arts,

Science and

Commerce

29th

Nov.2006

Prof.

S.K.Deshpande

Seminar Communication

Beyond

Academics

N. Khandwala

College

28th

Feb.2007

Prof.

S.K.Deshpande

Seminar Cum

Workshop

Revision of the

Business

Communication

Syllabus

University of

Mumbai

31st Jan,

2007

Library Mr. Uday Kulkarni Workshop Application of

Instructional

Technology to

Information

Literacy

Programme

University of

Mumbai

30th

Nov

to 2nd

Dec

2006

Mr. Uday Kulkarni State Level

Conference

Teaching

Methodologies

and Libraries in

Digital Age

Sree Narayana

Guru College of

Commerce

17th

Feb

2007

ANNEXURE - D

In house seminars/workshops conducted:

Department Type Guest Name Topic Date

Biotechnology Seminar Dr. M. Sharon Scope for Plant

Tissue Culture

Aug 2006


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Physics Intercollegiate

Activity

Shri. Dharkar (Chief

Co-ordinator, NGPE)

PHYphase 2006 16th

Sept

2006

Seminar Shri. Ajay Dhar

(Scientist , IIG)

Prof. Dr. S.G.Gupta

(H.O.D. University of

Mumbai)

Meet the scientists 28th

Sept

2006

Maths Seminar Prof. Sandhya

Deewan (H.O.D ,

R.J.College)

Prof. Veena Devre

(H.O.D, Bhavans)

Prof. Ashish

Chakravarti(Faculty,

Menon College)

Introduction to

Analysis

25th

July

2006

Botany Workshop Dr. Amiya Kumar

Sahu (President of

NSWAI)

Dr. S.Yeragi

(H.O.D.Zoology,

Somaiya College)

Shri.Hardik Valiya

(Director, Unique

Industries)

Solid Waste

Management on

Plastic Waste

3rd

April

2007

ANNEXURE - E

In house projects details.

Department Project

Type

Sponsorship Faculty Name Title Status

Information

Technology

University

Minor

Research

University Prof. Vikas

Raut

(Investigator)

www.how2plancareer.co

m

Completed

Biotechnology University

Minor

University Dr.

V.J.Vasanthi

Micro propagation of

Gerbera

Completed

http://www.how2plancareer.com/

http://www.how2plancareer.com/


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Research (Investigator)

Collaboration

with Godrej

Marine

Research

Institute

Vikas

College

Dr.

V.J.Vasanthi

Study of general micro

flora in Mangrove

Ecosystem

Completed

Collaboration

with Godrej

Marine

Research

Institute

Vikas

College

Prof. Shweta

Sachdev

Comparative analysis of

Mangrove flora and fauna

in disturbed and

undisturbed creek areas of

Mumbai

Completed

Inhouse Vikas

College

Prof. Sapna

Deveryshetty

Prof. Shweta

Sachdev

Isolation of Soil

Microflora

Completed

Inhouse Vikas

College

Prof.Shrividya

Devrath

Study of different

conditions and study of

kinetics of enzyme α-

amylase

Completed

Inhouse Vikas

College

Dr.V.J.Vasanthi Isolation and study of

kinetics of acid

Phosphatase

Completed

Inhouse Vikas

College

Miss. Susamma

Rajan

Anti microbial activity of

species against pathogenic

microbes

Completed

Botany &

Chemistry

University

Minor

Research

University

of Mumbai

Dr. Geeta Nair

(Investigator)

Prof. Anita

Madhu (Co-

Investigator)

Comparative study of

different propagation

methods to develop a

Mangrove Nursery

Completed

ANNEXURE – F

Community services

1) Tree Plantation: On 13th August, 2006, the NSS unit of the college had undertaken the programme of tree

plantation in the college campus. (40 volunteers)

2) Cleanliness Drive: The program of cleanliness drive in the college was undertaken from 28th August 2006 to

30th August 2006. On 28th August 2006, the unit presented a street play on „Need and Importance of Keeping

College Campus Clean‟ to create awareness among the college Students. (178 volunteers)


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3) Bus Queue: This project was undertaken by the unit on Kannamwar Nagar bus stops. On 22nd September 2006

the students helped to maintain queue at the bus stops and maintained the discipline of the crowd. (185

volunteers)

4) Hiroshima Peace Rally: Every year, the University of Mumbai organizes a Peace Rally from Azad maidan to

Hutatma Chowk on 5th August 2006. This year also our NSS unit was invited by the University to participate in

this rally. Over 174 NSS volunteers actively participated in this rally.

5) Food and Drug Adulteration: In collaboration with FDA, Maharashtra state, a programme was organized by

the unit on 15th January 2007. In this program, a live demonstration of methods adopted for adulteration of food

and drugs were shown by the students. (170 volunteers)

6) Lecture Session on Women Development: on 10th December 2006, a lecture session on “Women

Development” was organized by the NSS Unit. For this lecture Dr. George Rodrigues was invited. (60 girl

volunteers).

7) Ganesh Immersion Traffic control Duty: The unit carried out the program for 3 days. During these days our

students with the help of the police do the traffic controlling. (175 volunteers).

ANNEXURE- G

Improvements in the library services.

1. Book Bank scheme:-

2. NEW COURSE: In this academic year B. Sc. M.L.T. course in distance mode is commenced by the

college. The library services are extended to them with reading facility and home lending facility.

Year No. of Students

Benefited

No. of Books

Purchased

B.Sc.(I.T.) 44 66

B.Sc.(Biotech) 37 ---

B.Sc. 37 49

B.A. & B.Com. 193 154

TOTAL 311 269


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3. LIBRARY READING HALL: Library reading hall is kept open on all holidays and Sundays to facilitate

study studies during examination period. Reference Books, Question Papers, Syllabi are issued against their

Identity Cards.

ANNEXURE- H

New books/journals subscribed and their value.

Faculty wise Expenditure on Books andJournals for the year 2006-2007

Sr.

No.

Year Expenditure Total

Expenditure Books Journals Book Bank

Scheme

B.Sc.(I.T.) 129086.00 4195.00 17004.00 150285.00

B.Sc.(Biotech) 126614.00 11562.00 --- 138176.00

B.Sc. 73614.00 5110.00 1488.00 80212.00

B.A. & B.Com. 169846.00 16679.00 17485.00 204010.00

M. Sc. I.T. 6708.00 --- ---- 6708.00

Total 579391.00

New books and their value:

Books as on

2005-2006

Books Newly Added

2006-07

Total Books Amount

12775 1456 14231 579391.00

Number of Periodicals added to the Library:

2005-2006

Periodicals Newly Added

2006-07

Total Titles Amount

43 03 46 37546.00

12 (Newspapers) 12

(Newspapers)

12

(Newspapers)

4352.00


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ANNEXURE-I

Health services.

1) Vyasan Mukti: Vyasan Mukti programme was arranged on 10th December 2006.. It was to create awareness

about the ill effects of consumption of tobacco, gutka chewing, smoking etc. (130 boys volunteers)

2) Blood Donation Drive: On regular basis, this year also the unit organized blood donation drive on the 10th

death anniversary of late Dr. Datta Samant, i.e., 16th January .This year, 257 units of blood were successfully

collected by the unit.

3) Pulse Polio immunization: This is an area wise project carried out for the whole year, i.e., for six days in

the year whenever there is the drive of the municipal cooperation. The dates for the conduction of this project

were, 08th, 10th September 2006, 6th and 7th January 2007, 10th and 11th February 2007. (179 volunteers)

4) Hepatitis –B Vaccination Camp: on 18th September 2006, 2nd November 2006 and 18th December 2006, the

NSS unit had organized Hepatitis-B mass vaccination camps in Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar.

Around 1500 members had taken the benefit of this vaccination. (165 volunteers).

5) AIDS awareness week: This programme was undertaken by the unit to bring about AIDS awareness among

surrounding local mass. It was organized from 07th December 2006 to 13

thDecember 2006. In this

programme lecture series, essay completion on AIDS, poster competition, rally in the surrounding area, street

play in the area and exhibition were organized. (189 volunteers)

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