Annual Quality Assurance Report

Madurai Institute of Social Sciences(Autonomous)

         The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

    Name of the Institution:                                                                                     Year of Report:
    Madurai Institute of Social Sciences                                    2011 – 2012

    Part A:  The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year.

    Planned

    Outcome Achieved
    1.Strengthening student Quality Circle in every classes.

    The creative ideas of students have helped in improving the academic atmosphere and the involvement of students in academic activities of the college.
    2.Monitoring input, process and outcome of teaching and learning process and develop monitoring format.

    Monitoring format developed and was put into use. Increased pass percent.
    3.Student evaluation of teachers would be introduced in all final year classes.

    Feedback format was developed and introduced.
    Feedback has helped in fine tuning the performance of faculty members.

    4. Introduction of new courses such as MBA, BLIS and revival of MSC (CS) course.

    MBA and MSc(CS and IT) launched in this academic year.
    Plan to offer BLIS in the coming academic year.

    5. Parent and Teachers interaction to be increased.

    Increased cooperation from the parents for the academic activities of the college.

    6. Increasing the involvement of Alumni Association.

    Alumni chapters are formed in Chennai and Madurai.
    Increased placement opportunities.
    Merit scholarships by the members of Alumni.
    Increased Contribution of alumni in strengthening the physical infrastructure of the college.

    7. Increasing infrastructural facilities.

    More space for academic activities.

    8. Coaching for competitive examination will be strengthened.

    Number of students appearing for competitive examination has increased.
    Resource book for UGC NET in Social work was published.

    9. Student counseling activities will be strengthened.     

    Counseling protocols strengthened.
    Faculty members have become sensitive to the psycho social needs of the students.
    Students volunteer themselves to avail the counseling services.

    Part B:

    1.Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:
    Organizing and conducting need based educational programmes.
    Giving priority to the poor and rural boys and girls in admission.
    Providing opportunities for the self development of students.
    Preparing students for placement and creating opportunities for the same.
    2.New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG):
    MBA programme with the approval of AICTE was launched during this academic year.
    The Course structure and the curriculum of MSc in ITM were reviewed and with lot of modifications, it was re launched as MSc in Computer Science and Information Technology with the approval of the Board of Studies and Academic Council during this academic year.
    3.Innovations in curricular design and transaction:
    Scanning new developments in each subjects and incorporating them into the syllabus regularly is being done. Discussion with the experts about the changing trends in the field is being organized regularly.
    Value added courses were introduced in MBA. Additional credits were given for those attending these courses.
    4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started:
    The existing programmes were strengthened.  No new programme was launched during this year.
    5. Examination reforms implemented:
    The earlier practice of conducting the regular examinations in the forenoon and the arrear examinations in the afternoon was withdrawn based on the feedback of students about the examinations. Now, arrear examinations are scheduled and conducted before the regular examinations.
    Supplementary examinations after the regular end semester examinations were announced for the final year students to clear their arrears.
    Mechanism evolved to cross check the total marks given by the examiners and also to verify the marks entered into computers.
    6.Candidates qualified:  NET/SET/GATE etc.
    The Centre for Competitive Examinations prepares students for various competitive examinations.
    The centre organized a special coaching for the students of social work planning to appear for UGC NET/SLET examinations.43 students attended the coaching classes.
    Mr.M.Nishanth, the coordinator of the centre has brought out a resource guide with objective type questions covering the prescribed syllabus which is a boon for the prospective candidates of UGC NET examination.
    Special lectures were organized to sensitise the students about the opportunities in the banking sector and the pattern of banking examinations.
    Faculty members actively guide students interested in other competitive examinations.
    7.Initiative towards faculty development programme:    1.Faculty members were encouraged to participate in academic programmes like Seminars, Conferences and Workshops.
    2.Up skilling programmes were organized in the areas of: classroom behavior management, relationship management, teaching technologies etc.
    3.Knowledge sharing sessions were organized to keep the faculty members updated.
    4.Faculty members were deputed to attend UGC supported Orientation and Refresher courses.
    8.Total number of seminars /workshops conducted:
    1.Total number of Seminars conducted: 4 2.Total number of training programmes organized: 12 3.Total number of workshops conducted: 1
    9.Research projects:
    Ongoing projects:
    1.An action research project towards creating a tobacco free zone supported by UGC.
    2."Causes and consequences of Begging" a study in Madurai City supported by UGC.
    3.A Study on Life Realities of Beggars in Tamilnadu supported by NISD, New Delhi.
    Completed:
    1.Study on Anti Ragging Programme in the colleges affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University.
    2.Study on Urban Agriculture with reference to Livestock rearing in Madurai District.
    10.Patents generated, if any:            
    NIL
    11.New collaborative research programmes:
    Nil.
    12.Research grants received from various agencies:
    Received two major research grant from UGC and one research grant from the National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi.
    Value of grant from UGC: Rs.9,88,900/-
    Value of grant from NISD: Rs.5,00,000/-
    13.Details of research scholars:
    1.Total number of M.Phil Scholars: 9
    2.Total number of PhD (FT) Scholars: 2
    3.Total number of PhD ( PT) Scholars:8
    14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:
    NIL
    15. Honors/Awards to the faculty:
    1.Prof.S. Murugesan of the Department of Social Work is holding the post of Hon. Secretary in National Institute of Personnel Management, Madurai Chapter. 
    2.Prof.G.Gurubharathy is nominated as a member of Academic Council of Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Madurai.
    3.Dr.Janet Vasanthakumari is nominated as a Counsellor in the Family Court of the Madras High Court Bench at Madurai to assist Hon’ble Judges.
    16. Internal resources generated: 
    The following facilities were created with the internal resources:
    Computers
    Photocopiers
    Internet facility
    Furniture and Cupboards
    Alumni Auditorium
    17. Details of departments getting SAPS, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST, FIST, etc.assistance/recognition:
    Nil.
    18. Community services:
    1.Students were encouraged to act as scribes for the students who are blind.
    2.The Institute being a Child line Nodal Centre coordinates the child protection activities in the district.
    3.Blood donors club of the Institute periodically organizes blood donation camps.
    4.The Health Awareness Centre is involved in creating awareness about positive and       healthy living.
    5.The College in collaboration with the District Mental Health Authority has launched ‘PUTHU YUKAM’- a project to prevent suicide in Madurai.
    6.Students were involved in community programmes through the annual NSS rural camp.
    7.Training organized for the Police Personnels.
    8.Students were deputed as volunteers to various Government departments to support their activities.
    19. Teachers and Officers newly recruited:

    S.NO

    DEPARTMENT

    NUMBER OF NEW RECRUITS

    1

    Commerce

    4

    2

    Computer Sciences

    6

    3

    Management Studies

    3

    4

    Social Work

    1

    5

    English

    2

    6

    Tamil

    1

    7

    Administration

    4
    20.Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio:
    Teaching Staff ratio        :  1:19
    Non Teaching Staff ratio:  1:43
    21.Improvements in the library services:
    1.Addition of new books
    2.Photo copying facility strengthened.
    3.Internet facility strengthened.
    4.Special enclave for the research scholars.
    5.Inflibnet is made available.
    22.New books/journals subscribed and their cost:
    1.New books purchased – 2191
    2.Cost of the books purchased – Rs.10,66,691
    3.Total journal subscribed – 28 ( this year)
    4.Cost of the Journal subscribed – Rs. Rs.19,504
    23.Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback:
    At the Post graduate level, students were given a form at the end of every semester to assess the faculty members. The feedback of the students are consolidated and presented to the concerned faculty member by the Principal for necessary changes.
    25.Unit cost of education:

    Approximately Rs 4000- 7000 per semester.

    25.Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates:
    We have computerized the administration .The pay bill, pension benefits, staff appointments, staff attendance, financial statements (fs) etc. the examinations, evaluation, mark statements are computerized.
    26.Increase in the infrastructural facilities:
    1.Additional classrooms were created.
    2.The construction of new hostel for girl students is in progress.
    3.Alumni auditorium constructed and inaugurated.
    4.Indoor Sports Auditorium is being constructed.
    27.Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students:
    1.Computer training is made mandatory to all the students.
    2.The teaching faculties are given orientation on use of computers and internet. Internet access is provided to all the students and faculty members.
    3.Every department has a computer with internet connection.
    28.Financial aid to students:
    1.Students are supported to get government scholarship and bank loans for their studies.
    2.Management and Alumni merit scholarships for the deserving students.
    3.Financial assistance from UGC funds under merged scheme.
    29.Support from the Alumni Association and its activities: 1.Annual Alumni meet:
    This meet is organized on 2nd October of every year. This is an opportunity to renew their ties with the college and the present students. Knowledge sharing sessions are organized by every department on latest trends. 1.Alumni Chapters
    Alumni Chapters were started at Chennai and Madurai with a view to strengthen the alumni network and for initiating dialogue on various professional issues. Planning to start a chapter at Bangalore in the coming year.
    Alumni support: The contributions of the members of alumni helped us in completing the construction of Alumni Auditorium.
    Members of alumni have also announced merit scholarships for the outgoing students. 30.Support from the Parent-Teacher  Association and its activities:
    Parent –teacher meetings were organized once in a semester to review the progress of students and to get the feedback from the parents about the academic programmes.
    Resources available with the parents were explored and opportunities were created to make use of such resources for the development of the college and the academic programmes.
    31.Health services:
    The Health Awareness centre of the college conducted programmes on various health issues for the students.
    Annual health check up was organized for the students and staff members with the help of a medical team.
    Arrangements were made with a local hospital to refer students who become sick while in the college and in the hostel.
    All the non teaching staff’s were covered under mediclaim policy with the support of the management.
    32.Performance in sports activities:
    Students were encouraged to participate in various inter collegiate sports competitions.
    Inter department competitions were also organized within the college. This has helped in finding out the sports talent in the college.
    33.Incentives to outstanding sportspersons: Fee concession
    Scholarship
    Subsidized food and accommodation at the hostel.
    34.Student achievements and awards:
     1.The student of MSW (HR) Participated in the NIPM Business Quiz which was organized by NIPM Madurai chapter on 26.08.2011and Mr.S.Sriram and Miss.S.Usharani of II MSW (HR) won the IIIrd Prize (Rs.5000).
    35.Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Cell:
    The Counselling cell of the college is actively involved in addressing the psycho social problems of the students.
    Individual counseling is offered to students in distress.
    Source of referral is self and faculty members.
    Records are maintained confidentially in the centre.
    Life Skills training as a strategy to promote positive coping among students was conducted.
    36.Placement services provided to students: Special sessions were organized for the Final year students to prepare them for placement.
    Multi color placement brochure was brought out and circulated to all the prospective employers.
    Alumni network was strengthened and this has created placement opportunities for the students.
    Companies/Agencies visited for placement: 1.Carborundam Universal Limited, Chennaili
    2.Fast Track Services,Madurai
    3.Sona Somic Lemforder Components Limited, Chennai
    4.HR Oursource,Bangalore
    5.Mando India,Chennai
    6.SFA Technical Creations.
    7.MAS Linea Fashions,Chennai
    8.Samaj Vikas ,Bangalore
    9.Ayyappa Trust, Tirunelveli.
    10.District Mahalir Thittam Project,Sivagangai.
    37.Development programmes for non-teaching staff:
    Periodical in house programmes were organized in the following areas:
    1.Orientation training to the new recruits.
    2.Office automation
    3.Financial management and accounting
    38. Best practices of the institution:
    1.AAA
    2.Orientation to Junior students
    3.Value added courses
    4.Community initiatives
    5.Formation of study teams in the classes to foster cooperation in learning.
    39.Linkages developed with National/ International, academic/ research bodies
    1.NIPM (National Institute of Personnel Management)
    2.ISC (Indian Society of Criminology)
    3.IIPA (Indian Institute of Public Administration)
    4.ASSWI (Association of Schools of Social Work in India)
    5.IASSI (Indian Association of Social Science Institutions)

    40. Any other relevant information:

     

     

    Part C:  Detail plans of the institution for the next year.

    1.Strengthening student Quality Circle in every classes.
    2.Monitoring input, process and outcome of teaching and learning process and develop monitoring format.
    3.Student evaluation of teachers would be introduced in all final year classes.
    4.Introduction of new courses such as MBA,  BLS and revival of MSC (CS) course.
    5.Parent and Teachers interaction to be increased.
    6.Increasing the involvement of Alumni Association.
    7.Increasing infrastructural facilities.
    8.Coaching for competitive examination will be strengthened.
    9.Student counseling activities will be strengthened.

     

                                                                            Dr.M.Kannan
    Name & Signature of the Chairperson and Coordinator, IQAC