Plan of action and Policies

SRI SHARADA COLLEGE BASRUR

INSTITUTIONAL VISION

“TOWARDS MOULDING THE RURAL YOUTH FOR MODERN CHALLENGES”

MISSION

HIGHER EDUCATION

VALUE BASED EDUCATION

EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND MARGINAL GROUPS

SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

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INSTITUTION’S DISTINCTIVE FEATURES :

Value-based education to mould the character of the students with sound moral values.
Creating awareness regarding democratic and secular principles, conservation of energy, and participation in community welfare projects.
Programmes fostering the integral personalities of the students.
Empowerment of women and marginal groups through Women’s Forum, Women’s Grievance Redressal Cell, SC/ST Welfare Cell, and Human Rights Cell in the College.
Creating social and civic responsibility through multiple forms of community oriented programmes.
Skill development through short term add-on courses to encourage the intellectual, physical, and spiritual development of the students.
Providing life skills along with academics through the activities of various clubs and associations.
Inclusion of all those including persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) who wish to pursue higher education without being specific about the marks secured by them in the qualifying examinations.
Special care taken to provide an opportunity to the economically less privileged students by giving them some fee concession and also by arranging financial assistance to the needy.
Encouraging research culture among teachers and students.

PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT :

Academic, infrastructure, and skill development programmes are the main aspects included in the plan. The team of programme –coordinators which includes the coordinator and members of IQAC generate perspective plans involving their faculties and forwards it to the Principal. The consolidated plan is sent to the management committee for further action.

Following are some of the areas on which the perspective plans of the College are focused-

Attaining high academic standards.
Providing sophisticated infrastructure facilities by taking into account Divyangjan.
Continuous up-gradation in facilities for research.
Enhancing facilities for sports/NCC/NSS/Red Cross.
Developing environmental friendly campus.
Introducing more certificate courses.
Extending skill development courses.
Opening PG courses.
Creating lively academic/intellectual atmosphere through conducting more Seminars /Conferences.
Publishing books with ISBN.
Extensive outreach/community centered programmes

QUALITY POLICY OF THE INSTITUTION:

The quality policy of the institution are–

Constant up-gradation of the teaching-learning process.
Add-on courses to make the students employable.
Continuous response on feedback from stakeholders.
Introduction of technology in the administration and teaching work.
Continuous improvement in infrastructure.
Special consideration for marginal groups and women.
Introduction of best practices.

The policies are deployed through-

Financial assistance/scholarships for students from socially and economically backward communities.
Woman empowerment schemes through Women’s Cell.
Staff members encouraged to take up research and enhance quality.
Free and subsidized mid-day meals provided to students coming from socially and economically backward communities.
Value-education programmes and value-education classes.
Skill development programmes.

The quality policy is reviewed-

In the Staff Council meetings and also through feedback from stakeholders.
In different administrative and advisory bodies like the College Trust, Governing Council, College Council, PTA, Alumni Association, and Students Council. They meet periodically to deliberate and review the policy and plans.

POLICY FOR CREATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE-

The policy of the institution is to provide well- furnished, ventilated, spacious classrooms based on the requirements of the specific programmes and student strength
Providing teaching aids required for effective teaching
Facilities for the use of ICT in teaching learning process
Adding advanced books, journals and e-resources for the central library
Strengthening department libraries
Provision for the use of technology- based teaching aids
Developing infrastructure required for sports, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
Up-dating the facilities keeping in view the changes taking place from time- to- time.
Providing disabled friendly, barrier-free environment.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION POLICIES:

The Research and Publication Committee is constituted in Sri Sharada College, Basrur, for encouraging and guiding the staff and students to take up research activities and projects and publish the findings in the form of books, articles or magazines

THE RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION COMMITTEE COMPRISES OF:

Chairman: Principal

Convener: Faculty with research experience

Members: 3-4 faculties with research and publication experience

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE:

Motivating and facilitating the Faculty to undertake research activities.
Motivating and facilitating the students to undertake research activities.
Inviting proposals for Research Projects and recommending them to the UGC and other and other funding agencies for research
Conducting workshops and training programmes on research methodology.
Recommending to the Management to provide financial assistance for research activities, both for staff and students.
Recommending books, internet facility, Wi-Fi, laptops, computers, and other infrastructural facilities required for research work.
Conducting national and regional seminars-Publication of proceedings.
Encouraging teachers to participate in research oriented seminars/ workshops.
Encouraging students to take up research projects, field visits
Encourage and resource staff to pursue PhD and MPhil degrees.
Recommend to hold national/regional seminars and workshops.
Recommend to the Management to provide financial assistance for research activities, both for staff and students.
Recommend books, internet facility, Wi-Fi, laptops, computers, and other infrastructural facilities required for research work.

THE PUBLICATION POLICIES ARE:

Priority to research works undertaken by scholars and teachers.
Funds availed from the institution or from the University Grants Commission.
Either the Principal or a senior faculty member shall be the editor. Funds are managed by the institution.
The Annual magazine shall contain major activities of the College and writings of the
There is a separate Editorial Committee for the College magazine with the Principal being the chairman, and the faculty and students are the members.

FACULTY CONSULTANCY POLICY:

Consultancy is defined as any professional activity related to faculty’s field or discipline, where fee for service or equivalent relationship with third party exists.

Sri Sharada College believes in the enriching interaction of faculty members with industry business, government and other activities and institutions of our society. Hence the College gives faculty members the privilege of consultancy because such activities can contribute to the professional development and stature of the faculty member and thus may benefit the college as well.

Faculty benefits

Knowledge advancement and professional development
Recognition of faculty in fields of expertise
Monetary reward to faculty
Connection with society and impact on community

Institution Benefits:

Name/recognition of the institution through its talented faculty
Impact on society by transferring knowledge to practice and policy
Potential scholarship / internship and jobs for students
Retention of able faculty members
Bringing real world experience to class rooms

Gridlines:-

Consultancy work should not impact the normal duties and responsibilities of the faculty.
All consultancy activities must be brought before the notice of the Principal or HOD
The expenditure incurred by the institution, if any shall be reimbursed by the faculty or by the institution availing the service
The income generated by consultancy service, if any shall be shared between the faculty and institution at 75:25 ratios
Maximum member of consultancy days for a faculty is working day per month
The College shall not be a party in consultancy agreements

EXTENSION /OUTREACH POLICY :

It is commonly known that through the dimension of teaching there is dissemination of knowledge, through research new knowledge is generated and through dimension of extension programmes there is application of knowledge in real life situations, which leads to further generation of new knowledge. Extension programmes are essential in an institution of higher learning for-

Making education relevant to real life situations
For preventing alienation of educated from the society
For developing a sense of responsibility towards society
For deepening the knowledge of teachers and students through a wider exposure to real life situations

Extension activities of the College cover the following areas-

Continuous education programmes at the grass-root level.
Communal harmony and peace
Human Rights and Rights of vulnerable groups
Environmental issues
Public health, sanitation
Health education to community
Women empowerment and gender issues
Developing civic responsibilities
Voluntary service (shramadan)

Institutional Mechanism to conduct extension programmes

The College conducts extension programmes through-

National Service Scheme (NSS)
National Cadet Corps
Red Cross Unit
Human Rights Club
Strategic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Cell
Eco Club
Consumers Awareness Cell

GUIDELINES FOR RECRUITMENT OF TEACHING STAFF:

The teaching positions are created is the college as per the workload stipulated by the Guidelines issued by the UGC/ State Government/ University from time to time. If workload in a department is more than 12 hours per week a full time vacancy is created and if it less than 12 hours per week that vacancy shall be considered as part-time. Principal of the College shall calculate the worked according and place it before of the management with proposals for creating vacancies. After getting the approval of the Governing Council of the college the proposal shall be forwarded to the Department of Collegiate Education. If the Department gives approval and start the process to fill in the vacancies, the college shall have to follow the guidelines for filling positions on permanent basis issued by the Government from time to time.

In case the Government has not taken action to fill the vacancy on permanent basis. The management of the college shall take steps to fill them on temporary basis.

Qualifications:

i) Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% of the makes or equivalent grade where grading is practiced at the masters degree level in relevant subject from an Indian University, or are equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.
ii) Besides fulfilling the above qualification the candidate should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.

iii) Holders of Ph.D degree or M.Phil degree considered eligible according to the regulation of the UGC shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET.

iv) In case candidates with NET/S\LET/SET or Ph.D or M.Phil are not available the vacancy can be filled in with a candidate having master degree with at least 55% of the marks.

The correspondent/Principal of the College shall give wide publicity regarding the vacancies and applications are invited by advertisement in at least one newspaper with State Level circulation. The advertisement shall consist of

Details of vacancy / vacancies
Educational Qualifications
Other Qualification desired.
Last date for application.

Selection Committee

The selection committee shall consist of the following

1.Correspondent of the Governing Council or a nominee of the management shall be the chairman of the committee

Principal of the college shall be the secretary
Head of the concerned Department as subject expert
Senior member of the faculty as member of the committee.

Selection Process:

The eligible candidates are intimated to appear before the selection committee for an interview.

The overall selection procedure shall incorporate transparent, objective and credible methodology of analysis of the merits and credentials of the applicants.

In order to make the system more credible college may assess the ability of the teacher and teaching and research aptitude through a lecturer in a classroom situation or discussion on the capacity to use latest technology in teaching and research at the interview stage.

All selection procedures of the selection committee shall be completed on the day of the selection committee meeting itself wherein minutes are recorded along with scoring pro-forma and recommendations are made on the basis of merit with the list of selected and wait listed candidates / panel of names in order of merit duly signed by all members of the selection committee. However, preference shall be given to the eligible candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes while finalising the selection.

Appointments

The management shall make the appointments on regular basis. The teachers shall not be relieved from their positions unless they are proved to be inefficient or the state government takes steps to fill the vacancy on regular basis.

CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION AND DEPUTATION OF TEACHERS IN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

INTRODUCTION:

For the purpose of enhancing the academic and intellectual environment in the College, the faculty members are provided with enough opportunities to participate in seminars/ conferences/ workshops in different Universities, College and other institutions. Participation in such programs would enable faculty members to update their academic, research and pedagogical skills, which in turn help the students to enhance their academic performance and skill.

OBJECTIVES: –

1.To provide an opportunity to the faculty of the college to pursue the academic/research/Pedagogical skills.

To provide an opportunity to the faculty to present papers in academic conferences/seminars/workshops.
To Provide an opportunity to the faculty members to participate in seminars/conferences/workshops and exchange knowledge and ideas.

GUIDE LINES FOR DEPUTATION :

For participation of faculty under Faculty Development Programs each faculty may avail maximum four OOD facilities in a semester and 30 Special Casual Leaves (SCL) in an year.

The criteria for deputation to seminars / conferences/workshops-

NON-UGC STAFF:

Deputation primarily based on seniority of faculty and number of OOD facility already availed by the faculty
While deputing for Workshops priority shall be given to the faculty of the department where syllabus has been revised.
Priority is given to those programmes for which Department of Collegiate Education has given prior permission and sanction of OOD
For the programs organized by University / UGC / other Govt. Bodies/ sanction of OOD from Department of Collegiate Education is not required.

TA/DA FOR PARTICIPANTS:

For claiming TA/DA, the participants need to submit prescribed TA/DA Bill.
Participants may be provided the following types of financial assistance by the institution.
i) Registration Fees.
ii) Actual TA (Actual Bus changes and Non A/C Train fare)

iii) DA as per State Govt. rules.

UGC TEACHERS / PERMANENT TEACHERS:

For UGC (Permanent) Teachers criteria for deputation to seminars/ conferences/ workshops as per guidelines of UGC or State Government issued from time to time..

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE:

All the faculty who attend the Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops need to produce attendance certificate to the Principal for availing OOD and allowances.

LIBRARY FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES

1.OUR IDEAL

“No one shall be allowed to go away from this library without having received the information for which he/she has come for the knowledge where he/she may find it”.

2. RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The LIBRARY IS A PLACE OF QUIET STUDY Strict silence must be observed in all times in and outside library block.

The college library is open only to the staff, students and alumni’s of the college.
The Library and reading room will be open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on all working days and on Saturday 9.00 a.m to 1.30 p.m.
Every student who wishes to use the library shall produce his/her ID Card.
He/She shall keep his/her belongings on the shelf reserved for the purpose.
He/She shall enter the library in perfect silence.
Two borrower tickets will be issued to every student at the beginning of the year. The borrower ticket should be used to get the books issued. The ticket must be kept carefully by student until they leaves the college. If any student loses borrower’s ticket, he/she should immediately report the fact to the librarian.
Books should be applied for with correct number and details which are available in the computer catalogue and apply before 11.30 a.m. They will be issued from 12.00 p.m to 5.00 p.m. on the same day. Books will be issued at the circulation Students should apply for library books on the prescribed application slip. No student is allowed to take more than two books at a time.
When a book which has been applied for is not available the student will be given another book of same subject. A book may be retained till
7 days. The book may be renewed for another week if the same is not demanded by other student.
Students are allowed to take 2 books at a time. Books will be issued from 12.00 p.m. to 5.00 .pm.
All Books, Magazines and Furnitures must be handled with care. Students are expected to examine the books issued to them and draw the attention of the Librarian if they are found damaged.
Text books from U.G.C book bank and SC/ST book bank are issued at the beginning of the semester. All books borrowed may be kept till three days after the final examination.
Students of VI Semester should return all the issued books before getting the hall ticket. If they need books for semester examination the books will be issued if they pay caution deposit. It will be refunded after deducting 5% of total cost of the books.
Books borrowed from the library may not be lent to any one in or out of the college, under penalty or suspension of privileges.

RULES FOR READING ROOM:

The reading room is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on all working days and on Saturday from 9.00a.m to 1.30 p.m
Students have to keep their bags at the property counter and enter the library in SILENCE.
Students who visit the reading room must enter their names in the user’s register.
Students are not supposed to take any book outside the reading room without the permission of the librarian.
Students should produce his/her IDENTITY CARD.
Queries should be given in writing.
Care should be taken while handling all files, books, and other materials.
No printed materials, plastic bags, umbrellas are allowed inside the reading room.

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

A Library committee is appointed for improving the library services and framing of policies in colleges. It coordinates the library services and helps to improve the same. For a librarian, this is practically not possible to assume charge of everything alone in various aspects of library activities. The committee advises the librarian on his area of responsibility and carries out inspections. The library committee is an essential component of the institution for the smooth functioning of the library.

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMITTEE:

The committee is formulated by the principal, the chairman. At the beginning of the academic year, he nominates the senior faculty as the co-ordinator and a few others as members of the committee. The applications are invited from the students and the principal nominates the members based on their merit. The librarian is the ex-officio convener of the committee.

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE:

To undertake decisions regarding fund allocations for the purchase of books, equipments etc.
It discusses and recommends matters relating to the purchase of books/journals, magazines, and other learning resources.
The committee receives the policies and practices of the library and suggests the necessary up gradation of the services and support system of the library.
It recommends matters relating to timings and maintenance.
It prepares guidelines for the overall functioning of the library.
The committee also allocates books from the book bank to needy students. The allocation is done as per applications received from the students based on categories of SC/ST, Minority OBC, and GM.
The committee looks into the complaints if any regarding library facilities and services.

College Library Committee

Sri Sandeepa K – Co-ordinator

Sri Narayan K – Member

Smt Mamatha – Member

Smt Vaishali – Member

Sri. Shyama Nayak – Librarian

Kum Pooja S – Member

Suresh B – Member

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