SRI DURGA MALLESWARA
SIDDHARTHA MAHILA KALASALA: VIJAYAWADA-10
(An Autonomous college in the jurisdiction of Acharya Nagarjuna University)
Accredited at B++ Level by NAAC (80-85 Grade points)
AQAR
2008-09
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Submitted to
NAAC
BENGALURU
MISSION STATEMENT
Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala, has the mission to create empowered women leaders who are resourceful, service- oriented and successful in their chosen careers and fields through Quality Educational Practices.
PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE
Name : S.D.M.Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala,
Vijayawada
Date of Establishment : 23-09-1983
Affiliating University : Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Permanent Affiliation : 24-12-1987
Grant of Autonomy : 18-06-2003.
First Accreditation of NAAC : May, 2006.
Grade Awarded : B++
Nature of Management : Aided and Self-Financed
Location of the College : Urban, Vijayawada
Total No. of Students (2008-09) : 1752
Total No. of Teaching Staff : 79
Total No. of Non-Teaching Staff : 57
THE COLLEGE EMBLEM
ATMA DEEPOBHAVA
The logo adopted by the college, Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala is one of the most remarkable mudras (palms and fingers in different shapes and positions conveying different ideas) of Buddha. The ‘Mudra’ shows the right forefinger bending over the tip of the thumb and the other fingers erect. It represents Buddha’s “Vyakhamudra” with a half opened lotus signifying preaching of wisdom and enlightenment of mind and soul through learning and pursuing truth. he lotus in the logo stands for sanctity and purity .
The motto of the college“Atma Deepobhava” also signifies the same. It means, “be thou the light unto thyself” (‘Be you your own guide’). The Buddha preached that the disciples should sift and scrutinize what they had been taught and judge for themselves. His own life ‘was a living example of his dictum’ and this shows the abundant confidence the Buddha had in man and his abilities.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Sri Durga Malleswara Siddhartha Mahila Kalasala, was founded in the year 1983 as an affiliated college to Acharya Nagarjuna University, and is named after the presiding deities of the city-Goddess Durga and Lord Malleswara. The college is located at Venkateswarapuram in the heart of the City. It is gifted with ideal surroundings, which provide conducive atmosphere that helps in uninterrupted functioning of the institution. The students of this college manifested their innate potentialities with the able guidance of their teachers and won laurels for their outstanding performance in their academic pursuits at the University level. The college is also on a sound footing in extra-curricular activities.
Autonomous status was conferred on the college in the Academic Year 2003-04 for Degree courses. Two PG courses, M.Com and M.Sc - Mathematics, were also started in 2003-04. Autonomy paved the way for the introduction of many courses such as certificate courses and diversified courses to meet modern demands. The college is accredited by NAAC at B++ Level in May, 2006.
SRI DURGA MALLESWARA SIDDHARTHA MAHILA KALASALA: VIJAYAWADA-10
(An Autonomous college in the jurisdiction of Acharya Nagarjuna University)
Accredited at B++ Level by NAAC
THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) of the IQAC
Plan of Action:
1. To encourage staff members to apply for research projects and seminar grants.
2. To strengthen Tutor- Ward- System.
3. Imparting communication skills among the students by introducing speak English drive on the campus.
4. To introduce number of self-employment courses under part-III.
5. Arranging Education Tours and Field Trips for imparting practical knowledge among the students.
6. To provide free placement training to all final year students.
7. To Provide ICET – Integrated Common Entrance Test coaching for all the Final Year students.
8. To start NO MORE TEARS, a forum for social activities to strengthen extension activities of all the departments in the College.
9. To launch more Job oriented certificate courses.
10. To instruct all the departments to conduct Remedial Classes.
PART-B
1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:
This institution has intellectual potentiality and infrastructural facilities. Hence faculty members are encouraged to publish papers in their respective disciplines. They are also encouraged to attend orientation programmes, faculty development programmes so as to acquaint themselves with latest skills and techniques in their fields which they disseminate to the students. Faculties are also encouraged to attend workshops, symposia and present papers in seminars at national and international level.
To encourage the latent creativity of students, competitions are organized in debating, elocution, essay writing, quiz, music and drama. Science exhibitions and surveys on contemporary issues are also held. The college provides excellent opportunities to develop leadership qualities through NCC, NSS, Rotaract Club and Annual FETE. Thus, the great vision of Siddhartha Academy of General & Technical Education and the mission and goals of the institution are reflected in the curriculum.
2. New academic programmes initiated (UG & PG):
17 Add-on courses are started.
3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction:
The Programme committee formulates new courses relevant to the emerging needs and advancements in each discipline. The teachers develop course material for such courses. Syllabi are unitized month wise at the department level before the commencement of the academic session and the same is published in the college handbook and in the college calendar. The teachers maintain dairies where they note down units of syllabus covered and other academic activities they participated. The Head of the Department periodically reviews the progress regarding the completion of the syllabus and it is monitored by the principal very month.
1. Department of Commerce converted B.Com general section into B.Com Computer Applications from the academic year 2008-09 onwards there by enabling them to have wider knowledge in Computer Applications and to get placements in Industries.
2. Department of Chemistry: Revised the syllabus in order to meet the growing needs of the Industry and to help students to appear for P.G entrance examinations.
3. Department of English: Lab was fully equipped and practical training to all the second year students were made compulsory in their curriculum to meet the future challenges in their career.
4. Inter – disciplinary programmes started:
U.G.C SANCTIONED CERTIFICATE COURSES
S.NO / NAME OF THE CERTIFICATE COURSE1 / MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
2 / HOTEL MANAGEMENT & FRONT OFFICE
ADD-ON COURSES: 17
S.NO / NAME OF DIVERSIFIED COURSE / DEPARTMENT
1 / Spoken Hindi with functional Languages. / Hindi
2 / Fundamentals of Financial accounting / Commerce
3 / Programming in c++ / Computer Science
4 / Internet Technologies. / Computer Science
5 / Spreadsheets / Computer Science
6 / Digital Electronics / Electronics
7 / Electronic Instructions. / Electronics
8 / Micro Processors. / Electronics
9 / Basic Principles of Mathematics. / Mathematics
10 / Basic Statistics / Statistics
11 / Medical Physics. / Physics
12 / Applied Microbiology / Microbiology
13 / Medicinal Botany / Botany
14 / Commercial Plant Products / Botany
15 / Mushroom Cultivation / Botany
16 / Physics in Daily Life / Physics
17 / Better English for Better Career / English
5. Examination reforms implemented:
1. Introduction of semester examinations.
2. Introduction of continuous internal evaluation.
3. Introduction of marks for attendance
4. Increase in pass marks from 30% to 40%.
5. Separate pass minimum for internal and semester – end examination.
6. Introduction of Project works and Viva –voce.
7. Introduction of Fieldwork.
8. Introduction of Grading System.
9. Introduction of Diversified Courses under Part-III and Extra curricular courses under Part-IV.
6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.
Nil
7. Initiative towards Faculty Development Programme:
1. Staff are encouraged to attend Refresher Courses and Orientation programmes conducted by the Universities and Government.
2. Staff are permitted to pursue their Higher Education by sanctioning permission and adjusting their class work.
8. Total number of seminars/ workshops conducted:
Seminars 05 – Guest Lectures: 21
Workshops 04 - Others: 34
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
· In Association with Rotaract club arranged a workshop on “Awareness of Breast Cancer” on 20-06-2008 by Dr P. Raghu Ram, MS. FRCS Director & KIMS – Usha Lakshmi Centre for Breast Disease.
· Arranged a seminar on “Career Opportunities in ITM group of Business Schools Management Studies especially in PG Diploma in Management” by Prof P. Prabhakara Rao, Warangal Institute of Management Studies, Warangal on 28-11-2008.
· Arranged a Orientation Seminar on “Career in Hotel and Tourism industry” by Westin College of Hotel Management, Vijayawada on 8-12-2008 for the benefit of outgoing students and Hotel Management students.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH:
· Arranged a workshop on team work by the B.Com students for final B.A students.
· Arranged a workshop on “Phonetics” by Dr.R.Madhavi, Reader in English, St. Theresas college for women, Eluru on 10-03-2009.
HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION:
· Arranged a seminar on “Job opportunities for women” by Sri K. Lakshmana Rao, Member of Legislative Council, Andhra Pradesh on 22-09-2008
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS:
· Arranged a seminar on “History of Mathematics, Applications and Recreation” by Sri K.V. V. Satyanarayana, President and Founder of Ramanujan Mathematics Academy and Mathematics Library, Ramachandrapuram, Godavari Dist on 19-02-2009
DEPARTMENT OF HINDI:
· Arranged a workshop on “Usage of Functional Language” by Sri Hitendra Dhumaal, Manager in Official Language, Central Bank of India, Vijayawada. On “ Written Skills in Hindi Language” by SmtD. Sitha Naidu, M.A,M.Sc, B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D, Sr. Lect in B.Ed College on 21-02-2009.
9. Research Projects
a) Newly implemented:
Management funded projects: 5
b) Completed: Nil
10. Patents generated, if any:
Nil
11. New collaborative research programmes: one
12. Research grants received from various agencies:
Nil
13. Details of research scholars:
Ø Dr A. Indira Devi, H.O.D Hindi
Received P.G.D.T (Degree) in Hindi from Dakshina Bharatha Hindi Prachara Sabha, Chennai in 2008.
Ø Smt C. Aruna Kumari, Librarian & Smt S. Sudha Vani, H.O.D Mathematics have successfully completed their research and have taken M.Phil Degrees from Alagappa University, Karikudi & Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai this year.
Ø Dr G.Pramila Kumari, H.O.D & Reader in Economics received Bachelor of Theology ( 4year Degree Course) from Serampur University West Bengal.
Teacher (S) Pursuing Research:
S.NO / Name of the Teacher / Title / Specialization / Department / Name of the Guide1 / Smt M.Nalini / Human Relationships in the plays of Neil Simon / American Literature / English / Dr.S.Sankar
Reader A.N.R College Gudivada
2 / Smt G. Neeraja / Action of Hormones during Menopause / Depression / Bio-chemistry / N. Surya Prakasa Rao (A.N.U)
3 / Smt.K. Sailaja Rani / “ Migration, Immigration & Alieration” / Bharathi Mukharjee / English / Dr.S.Sankar
Reader A.N.R College Gudivada
4 / Smt Y.Sarala / Near Rings / Algebra / P.G. Mathematics / Prof.G.V.S.R Anjaneyulu (A.N.U)
5 / Smt.K.Prasantham / Agro products marketing for small scale industries / Marketing / Commerce / Dr.T. Rama Devi Reader in Commerce in SDMSMK, VJA
6 / Smt G. Vanaja Kuamri / Curriculum Development Physical Education / Physical Education / Physical Education / Prof. A.M Moorthy
Alagappa University
Teachers Guiding Research:
NAME OF THE GUIDE / NAME OF THESCHOLAR / TITLE / TOPIC / M.PHIL/PH.D / SPECIALIZATION / YEAR OF AWARD
COMPLETED
Dr T.Rama Devi
Reader in Commerce / Smt A.S. Vijaya Kumari / A Study Welfare Activities in Series, VJA / Industrial Relations / M.Phil / Human Resource Management / 2005-06
Smt.S.Usha Bala / A Study of HRM in MRF Lt.D, Medak, A.P / HRM / M.Phil / Marketing / 2005-06
Smt.M. Suneetha / A Study on consumer behavior with reference to Consumer durables consumption of T.V’s in Krishna Dt,A.P / Consumption Pattern / M.Phil / Marketing / 2006-07
Smt.S. Suneetha Devi / Deposit Mobilization in State Bank of India of W.G(Dt), A.P / Finance / M.Phil / Finance / 2006-07
DR.G.Pramila Kumari,
HOD, Reader in Economics / M. Kusuma / Socio-Economic conditions of Domestic workers in Vijayawada / Child Labour / M.Phil / Labour Welfare / 2006-07
INPROGRESS
Dr T.Rama Devi
Reader in Commerce / Smt.K. Prasantham / Maketing of Agro Based Products of small scale industrial units
(A Case Study of costal A.P of India) / Marketing of Agri Products / Ph.D / Marketing / ---
Smt.A. Suneetha / Marketing of Chillies in Krishna Dt,A.P / Marketing of Chillies / M.Phil / Marketing / ----
Smt.A.Kanaka Durga / Performance of Rythu Bazars in Vijayawada City / Performance Apprisal / M.Phil / Marketing / ----
Smt S. Sri Devi / Industrial relations in Cement Industry in Jaggyapeta / Industrial Relations in the Madras Cements Jaggayapeta / M.Phil / Human Resource Management / ----
Kum.U.Radhika / Behavioural pattern of consumers –Two-Wheelars in VJA-9 / Consumption patterns / M.Phil / Marketing / ----
M.uma Devi / Welfare measures in A.P.S.R.T.C, VJA Zone / HRM / M.Phil / Human Resource Management / ----
Dr.G. Pramila Kumari
HOD Reader in Economics / T. Sree Lakshmi / Socio-Economic conditions of Agricultural Labours in and Around VJA / Child Labour / M.Phil / Labour Welfare / ----
Y. Sree Lakshmi / Socio- Economic conditions of Child Labour in Hotels in Vijayawada / Child Labour / M.Phil / Labour Welfare / ----
14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:
Nil
15. Honors /Awards to the faculty:
The Best Teacher award was conferred to Smt J. Vasantha Kumari, Principal by Govt of Andhra Pradesh for the year 2008.
16. Internal resources generated:
An amount of Rs.1, 04, 544/- was collected through Annual FETE and it will be utilized for the developmental activities of the college.
17. Details of department getting SAP,COSIST(ASSIST)/DST.FIST, etc assistance /recognition:
Nil
18. Community services:
N.S.S(National Service Scheme):
“WE DO NO GREAT THINGS BUT ONLY SMALL THINGS WITH GREAT LOVE”
Under the leadership of Smt K. Padmaja Devi, Smt K. Sri Lakshmi and their associates the N.S.S volunteers involved themselves in many activities
Smt K. Padmaja Devi, & Smt K. Sri Lakshmi, N.S.S Programme Officers of I & II units-
· Participated in a seminar at Rotary Red Cross Blood Bank Auditorium, Gandhi Nagar, Vijayawada, to chalk out the service activities on 26-07-2008
· In collaboration with Red Cross unit, N.S.S units of our college arranged Blood Grouping Camp for the I Degree students from 16th to 19th, July 2008.