DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
EVALUATIVE REPORT
1. Name of the Department & its Year of Establishment:
Commerce – 1983
2. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters: Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
U.G. Courses :B.Com/T.M (General), B.Com/E.M (General),
B.Com-(computer) and BBM.
UGC Sponsored Certificate Course: Hotel Management and Front Office.
Department Offered : Marketing.
3. Interdisciplinary courses: the names of the departments involved
Interdisciplinary courses / Departments involvedSalesmanship / Arts and Sciences
Financial Accounting
Basic Principles of Management
Fundamentals of Business Environment
Financial Management
4. Annual/ semester/choice based/choice base credit system:
Semester and Choice Based Credit System
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
The faculty extend their expertise to the students of Zoology, Botany in teaching entrepreneur skills and marketing of their products like Vermicompost, silkworm cocoons and mushrooms.
6. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors)
Sanctioned Filled
Associate Professors 5 5
Asst. Professors 6 6
7. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization (D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph.D./M.Phil., etc.)
Name / Qualification / Designation / Specialization / No. ofyears of experience / No. of Ph.D students guided in the last 4 years
Dr.T.Vijaya Lakshmi / M.Com, Ph.D / Promoted as Principal / Income Tax and Costing / 31
Smt. K.Prasantham / M.Com, M.Phil., / Asso.Prof / Management in
Co-operation and Agricultural Economics / 30 / -
Dr.T.Rama Devi / M.Com, M.B.A, Ph.D / Asso. Prof / Income Tax/ Costing/ HR/ Marketing / 28 / 1 PhD and
5 M. Phil’s were awarded. At present guiding 10 scholars
Smt. K.Padmaja Devi / M.Com, M.Phil / Asso Prof. / Income Tax and Costing / 26 / -
Smt. K.Sudha Rani / M.Com, M.Phil, / Asso Prof. / Cost Accounting & Financial Accounting / 25 / -
Smt. K.Vijaya Rohini / M.Com, B.Ed / Asst. Prof. / Accountancy / 17 / -
Smt. V.Sandhya Lakshmi / M.Com, M.B.A, / Asst. Prof. / Income Tax/
Marketing / 13 / -
Smt. T. Naga Rani / M.Com / Asst. Prof. / Financial Accounting / 7 / -
Kum. Ch.Lavanya / M.Com, P.G.D.C.A / Asst. Prof. / Taxation / 4 / -
Smt. P.Vanitha / M.Com / Asst. Prof. / Financial Accounting / 2 / -
Smt. O.Suvarna / M.Com, M.H.R.M / Asst. Prof. / Finance / 7 / -
Smt. K.Subba Lakshmi / M.Com, M.B.A / Asst. Prof. / Finance / 2 / -
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty programme wise information
B.Com - 58% and B.B.M – 90%
9. Programme wise student Teacher ratio
B.Com (General): 39: 1, B.Com (computers): 51: 1 and BBM: 32: 1
10. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:
Sanctioned-1 Filled-1
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International c) funding agencies d) Total grants received: Mention names of funding agencies and grant received project wise.
Dr. T.Vijayalakshmi is doing a UGC funded minor research project on “A Study on Work Stress among Women Employees with Special Reference to Banking Sector”.
12. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants Received
No projects funded by Government agencies are undertaken but the Management funded projects on-
· “A Study of Working Capital Management in Kotak Securities Vijayawada and consumer behavior in Kumar Pumps Tenali”.
· Quality of Work life at State Bank of Travancore.
· A study on Promotional mix appraisal Procedure in Kusalava Motors Pvt.Ltd.
· Branding and Promotions at Hailand a resort and theme park.
13. Research facility
Research facility is provided in the Library.
Dr. T. Rama Devi is guiding research scholars of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Madurai Kamaraj University, Annamalai University, and Manan Manium Sundarnar University. Under her guidance 1 Ph.D and 5 M.Phils were awarded and at present she is guiding 5 Ph.D and 7 M.Phil scholars.
14. Publications:
· Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national/international)
Ø The article of Dr. T.Vijaya lakshmi, principal on “Level of Success among Youth in Call Centers within Vijayawada” was published in an International Journal of Management Focus. ISSN : 2250-2971
Ø She published a paper on “A Study on CRM in Apparel Retail Sector” in an international journal of exclusive Management Research on Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore. ISSN: 2249-8672.
Ø The article of Dr. T. Rama Devi, Reader Commerce on “Work- Life Balance – The need of Hour” was published in an International Journal of Management Proficient.
Ø She authored a Text Book on “Financial and Management Accountancy” published by Vikas Publishers, New Delhi.
Ø Her article on “A Study on Socio – Economic Background of Women Small Entrepreneurs” in East Godavari Dt. was published in Acharya Nagarjuna University Journal of Commerce Management in Volume 2 (1).
Ø Published an article on “New Public Distribution Policy” in Yojana.
· Monographs: 3
· How to assess Income Tax
· Tips to launch a New Business Venture
· Dictionary of Commerce Terms
· Chapter(s) in books: Dr. T.Rama Devi contributed chapters for Senior Inter Accountancy Text books both Telugu and English versions published by Telugu Academy, Government of Andhra Pradesh - 2010.
She is a course writer for “Cost and Management Accounting”, “Advanced Management Accounting”, to B.Com III year, “Principles of Management” to B.Com I year and “Management Process” to BBM I year published by Directorate of Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
· Translating books: Dr. T.Vijayalakshmi translated few chapters in Advanced Management Accountancy from English to Telugu published by Kalyani Publishers.
· Books with ISBN numbers with details of publishers: 9
Ø The paper of Dr. T.Vijayalakshmi, principal on “Banking System in India – Reforms – Emerging Trends” was published in “Emerging Trends in Banking” published in by Department of Commerce, Osmania University, HYD.
Ø Paper on “Employee Training” was published in a book enhancing competitive advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN :978-81-923134-1-2
Ø Paper on “Strategic Management for e-Governance was published in Innovative Management Strategies. ISBN :978-93-82163-21-3
Ø Research paper on “Executive Development” of Smt. K.Prasantham and Smt. V.Sandhya Lakshmi was published in Enhancing Competitive Advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN :978-81-923134-1-2
Ø Research paper on “Employee Training” of Kum. Ch. Lavanya was published in an International Journal of Enhancing Competitive Advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN :978-81-923134-1-2
Ø Research paper on “Enhancing Competitive Advantage” by Strategic Training and Development of Smt. K.Sudha Rani and Smt. K.Subba Lakshmi was published in Enhancing Competitive Advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN :978-81-923134-1-2
Ø Research paper on “Enhancing Competitive Advantage through Strategic HRM” of Smt. K.Padmaja Devi and Smt. T. Naga Rani was published in Enhancing Competitive Advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN:978-81-923134-1-2
Ø Research paper on “Quality of Working Life” of Smt. K.Vijaya Rohini and Smt. O.Suvarna was published in Enhancing Competitive Advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN:978-81-923134-1-2
Ø Paper on “Innovative Management Strategies” of Kum. Ch.Lavanya was published in a book enhancing competitive advantage through strategic HRM. ISBN :978-81-923134-1-2
15. Details about Patents and income generated from it:
Nil
16. Areas of consultancy and income generated from it:
Dr T. Vijaya Lakshmi, Principal:-
· Is a consultant to Raghava Estates and Properties Ltd, R.P. Transports and PANC Transports to do internal audit.
· The faculty are consultants to file the tax returns of other departments and non-teaching faculty.
17. Faculty recharging strategies:
Faculty attend Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses conducted by different universities. They also present papers in National and International Seminars and undergo training in latest Computer Packages to acquire knowledge and recharge themselves.
Name of the activity / Attended / Inter-National Seminars papers presented / National Seminars Papers PresentedSeminars / - / 13 / 115
Training Programmes attended / 5 / - / -
Orientation programmes attended / 2 / - / -
Refresher Courses attended / 2 / - / -
18. Student projects
· Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter Departmental
30%
· Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with industries / institutes.
1. 100% BBM and Hotel Management students have undergone industrial training for two months and submitted projects to the department after completing their training.
2. The department collaborated with Syndicate Bank to train the students to acquire practical knowledge, M/S Brahmayya and Co, M/S Suresh and Babu, M/S Prasad and Co, Charted Accountants, Vijayawada to train the students to acquire practical knowledge.
19. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
· Faculty:
1. Dr.T. Vijaya Lakshmi, Principal received the Best Teacher Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the year 2012.
2. She also received an award from the District Collector for rendering meritorious services while discharging the duties.
3. Dr. T.Rama Devi received the Best Teacher Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the year 2006.
4. The Department received The Best Department award in Humanities from 2008-09 to2011-12.
· Students:
1. Miss. N. Tripura, Miss. Sapna Jain, Miss. K.Ambika, Miss. B.Mounika received “Parvathaneni Brahmayya Memorial Gold Medal” for securing highest marks in public examinations.
2. Miss. Sapna Jain, Miss. Neha B.Jain received Gold Medals for “Best Student in Hindi”.
3. Miss. V.Bhargavi and T.Kranthi Mrudula received “Jaladi Suguna Memorial Gold Medal” given for Best Outgoing Student.
4. 10 B.Com students received Gold & Silver Medals for “Best Outstanding Performance” in Sports & Games at National and International level.
5. 23 students bagged I, II and III prizes in cultural activities at state and national level.
6. 12 students got I and II prizes in literary competitions at state and national level.
7. The students of final year participated in various Management meets conducted by other colleges and universities and bagged the prizes.
20. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants if any.
Date / Name of the activity / Topic / Name of the expert21-07-2006
and
22-07-2006 / National seminar sponsored by U.G.C / Agricultural credit By Commercial Banks / N. Raghu Veera Reddy,
Hon’ble Minister for Agriculure, Andhra Pradesh
Prof V. Bala Mohan Das,
Vice Chancellor of A.N.U
13-09-2010 and
14-09-2010 / National seminar sponsored by APSCHE / The Role of Service Sector Enhancing Quality & Image At Indian Market / Prof. R. Ravi Kumar,
IIM, Bangalore
Prof. G. N. Brahmanandam,
Principal, Acharya Nagarjuna University
11-07-2011
and
12-07-2011 / National seminar sponsored by U.G.C. / Performance of The Micro Finance Sector in India / Sri. G.G. Raghu, DGM, Indian Bank
Prof. M.K. Durga Prasad,
Vice Chancellor, Krishna University, Machilipatnam
08-03-2008 / Symposium / International Women’s Day / P.Adinarayana,
Officer, SBH, Vijayawada
V.Radhika Reddy M.D (Psy)
20-06-2008 / Workshop / Awareness of Breast Cancer / P.Raghu Ram M.S.FRCS, Director, KIMS-Usha Lakhsmi Centre for Breast Disease
25-08-09 / Seminar / How to prepare for Bank PO’s exams / Sudeep Kumar,
Kiran Kumar,
Sridhar,
Valmiki
Managers of Indian Institute of Professional Accountancy
11-08-2010 / Workshop / Banking Operations / Sri Rama Murthy, Manager, Syndicate Bank, Vijayawada
07-02-2011 / Workshop / The procedures for Filling up the Different Applications in the Bank / Sri Rama Murthy, Manager, Syndicate Bank, Vijayawada
21. Student profile course wise:
Name of the Course(refer question no. 4) / Applications received / Selected / Pass Percentage
B.Com (General) TM / 100 / 79 / 58
B.Com (General) EM / 100 / 80 / 91
B.Com (Computers) / 80 / 50 / 87
BBM / 28 / 28 / 72
22. Diversity of Students
Name of theCourse
(refer question no.2) / % of students from the College / % of students from the other Colleges / % of students from other States / % of students from other Countries
B.Com (General) / 49% / 48% / 3% / -
B.Com (Computers) / 30% / 70% / -
BBM / 19% / 81% / - / -
23. How many students have cleared civil services, Defense services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
30% of the students appeared for competitive exams like Railway Recruitment, APPSC, Group – II, III, IV, Bank Services and P.O.s. etc.
24. Student progression
Student progression / %UG to PG / 60%
PG to M.Phil. / -
PG to Ph.D. / -
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral / -
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment / 10%
25%
Entrepreneurs / 05%
25. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduatesof the same parent university / 8%
From other universities within the state / 92%
From other universities from other states / ---
26. Number of faculty who were awarded with Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period:
· Dr. T.Vijaya Lakshmi was awarded Ph. D from Osmania University.
· Smt. K.Prasantham, Smt.K.Sudha Rani and Smt. K.Vijaya Rohini
are pursuing Ph.D.
· V.Sandhya Lakshmi is pursuing M.Phil.
27. Present details about Infrastructural facilities
· Departmental Library
Books : 625
Question Banks : 4
e-materials :20
Study materials :for all papers
· Internet facilities for staff and students : Internet facility is provided to staff and
students in the Department.
· Total number of class rooms : 10
· Class rooms with ICT facility : 2
· Students laboratories Commerce lab : Commerce Computer lab is provided
with 35 systems.
· Research laboratories : Research facility is provided in the
Library.
28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from the college.
80 students get financial assistance from Spoorthi Cell, Durga Priya, Poor students Fund and Siddhartha Foundation.
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)?
Yes. The department holds discussions with academicians of Universities and other colleges, alumnae, entrepreneurs and Bank officials to learn the need for new programmes. The same is discussed in the departmental meetings and Board of Studies and then it is kept in the Academic Council for approval.
30. Does the department obtain feedback from