Madurai Institute of Social Sciences(Autonomous)

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Name of the Institution: Madurai Institute of Social Sciences Year of Report: 2008 - 09

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 the teaching methods.	e-teaching introduced. web-reference promoted. Review of subject articles regularly in the class.
2. Consolidating the field action projects and evaluating existing projects.	Nil
3. Completion of Ph.D by all the staff members of the departments.	Ms. Janet Vasanthakumari and S.Koodalingam, nearing to complete Ph.D.
4.  Initiating development projects for the benefit of school children particularly school counselling centers in cooperation schools.	School Counseling is organized Childline clubs are being organized in schools.
5. 100% result	Result percentage is improving.
6. Arranging placement	Alumni is supporting in placement activities, placement cell is functioning in the college.
7. Improving exiting value added courses.	Lot of challenges incorporated in the courses, new paper on cultural heritage of India is introduced, syllabus are modified.
8. Conducting National Level IT Seminar.	Nil
9. Assistant poor students to get scholarship.	Many students are guided to apply for scholarships and educational loans from banks.
10. Planned to conduct industrial visit every year.	It is being organized regularly.
11.Organising guest lectures by the field experts.	Regularly organized.
12. Providing opportunities to the students to take seminar on the current topics.	Current topics identified and motivated to conduct seminar.
13. Organizing educational tour.	Organized at the end of the completion of the course.
14. Organize soft skills and personality development programme.	This program organized for the fresher student every year.

Part B:

1.Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution: Organising and conducting educational activities Giving priorities to the poor and rural boys and girls in admission Providing self improvement programmes to the students Helping them in providing opportunities for employment etc.

2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG): BBA, B.Com

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction: On the job training and field exposure is strengthened. Discussion with field experts is increased.

4. Inter – disciplinary programmes started: Optional course introduced Computer training introduced to the non computer students.

5. Examination reforms implemented: Separate Exam cell created to look after examinations. Computerization of Examination cell is planned.

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

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme: The faculty meeting is being organized every week. Discussions held among the staff about the difficulties and inadequacies experienced by the faculties. Suggestion exchanged to overcome difficulties. Staffs are motivated to attend seminars and conferences to broaden their knowledge in the subject.

8. Total number of seminars / workshops conducted: Workshop conducted – one day workshop conducted for BSNL staff on NICP. Seminar organized for HR specialization students.

9. Research projects a. Newly implemented Beggary Survey in Madurai City b. Completed - do -

10. Patents generated, if any: NIL

11. New collaborative research programmes: Research study conducted on Beggary Problem in Madurai City. Proposal submitted to CRME for Chikunkuniya eradication.

12. Research grants received from various agencies: Nil

13. Details of research scholars: M.Phil Students 2008 – 2009 1. PT. Kalaivani 2. B. Nalina 3. V. Soniya 14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: NIL

15. Honors / Awards to the faculty: NIL

16. Internal resources generated: -

17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST) / DST, FIST, etc. assistance / recognition: NIL

18. Community services: NSS programme and its services in the villages, such as literacy classes, tree planting, cleaning the bushes, nutrition education, blood donation camps etc., were organized in the near by villages. College had initiated Education For Life project in Kallanthiri Village. Also organized cycle rally in the city to create awareness about traffic rules. Faculties are resource persons for different training programmes organized by other institutions. As a resource person they contribute in capacity building and providing guidance to the development projects.

19. Teachers and offices newly recruited:

Dr. Ramasamy (Social Work),

Mr. Nisanth (Social Work)

G. Kaveri (Commerce Dept.),

S.K. Sudha (Commerce Dept.)

S.Thirunavukkarasu (Commerce Dept.)

V. Sheela (Social Work),

C.Jisha (Social Work),

K. Gnana Sekaran (Social Work),

A. Sunitha John (Computer Science)

P. Maheswari (Tamil)

G. Mahalakshmi (Computer Science),

B. Sasi Revathi (Computer Science)

L. Muthulakshmi (English)

S. Arthi (English)

20. Teaching – Non teaching staff ratio: 2 : 1

21. Improvements in the library services:

1. Indexing service for current periodicals.

2. Cataloging the project reports made available in computer.

3. Documentation of current news.

22. New books / journals subscribed and their cost:

11183 – 11662            2007 – 2008                 480 books          Rs. 1,06,163/-
11663 – 11792            2008 – 2009                  130 books          Rs. 33,278/-
11793 – 11824      1.4.2009 – 24.7.2009      32 books            Rs. 6,345

23. Courses in which student assessment of teacher is introduced and the action taken on student feedback: Suggestion box are installed. Students demands are being fulfilled. Annual feedback from students are received and discussed in the staff meeting to improve the quality.

24. Unit cost of education: Approximately Rs. 4000 to 7000 per semester.

25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates: Computerization of files, documents, leaves etc., are being done. After the Autonomous status achieved the new software will be installed to monitor examination, admission, class room management etc.,

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities: New building is planned to be constructed i.e. class rooms and boy’s hostel.

27. Technology upgradation: E – teaching introduced. Website address for reference materials collected and introduced in the library.

28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students: Computer and internet facility is provided to the faculty and student. In the evening from 4 pm to 8 pm also the internet facility is made available to the student.

29. Financial aid to students: All the eligible students are motivated to get scholarship. Steps are also taken to get bank loan for educational purposes. Support for part time, contract employment.

30. Support from the Alumni Association and its activities: Alumni support is being regularly mobilized for various educational purposes. Leading Alumni who are highly placed and are working in reputed organization are brought to the campus for interaction purposes. Alumni are contributing books, sponsors and conduct seminars and conferences to provide exposure opportunities to the students. Alumni are supporting in job placement. Every year the members of Alumni Association meets on October 2nd.

31. Support from the Parent – Teacher Association and its activities: Parent Teacher Association meeting is conducted once in a year, particularly in the beginning of the academic year. They also participate in other programmes and celebrations. Parents informed about the students progress towards the end of each semester.

32. Health services: Health cheek up for student is organized once in a year. During the time of ill health, especially to the hostel students, the doctors are invited to visit college hostel and treat them. If necessary they are taken to the near by hospital for treatment of severe illness.

33. Performance in sports activities: Sports facilities are created in the campus. Since there is a limited play facilities, the nearby Govt. Sports Stadium authorities are approached and made agreement to use play field for our students.

34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons: Students are motivated to get trained in sports and games field. They are given leave to attend various competitions.

35. Student achievements and awards:

1. S. Chandran of III B.Com (CA) got IInd prize in Slogan writing competition, conducted by Koodu Pengal Amaipu.

2. B. Ushanandhini of III B.Sc (CS) got Ist prize in Essay writing competition conducted by Koodu Pengal Amaipu.

3. B. Ushanandhini of III B.Sc (CS) got 5th place and Rs.2000/- Cash Award in the State Level Essay competition, which was conducted by Vivekanandha Kendra.

4. B. Ushanandhini of III B.Sc (CS) got Ist prize in Essay writing on “Female Infenticide”.

5. The following students participated in the Elocution Contest on Bharathiar, conducted by Sri Ram Chit Funds.

1. V. Muthu Nayagam III B.Com (CA)

2. P. Maniraja III B.Com (CA)

3. S. Chandran III B.Com (CA)

4. Sithivinayagam II B.Com

6. Chellapandi of II MSW got IInd place in Poetry Verse writing organized by Tamilnadu Fuel Energy Organization.

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling Cell: Guidance and counseling is already working in the campus. The problem students are given counselling. The Social Work faculties of Medical and Psychiatric Department is taking up this responsibility.

37. Placement services provided to students: Placement cell is functioning effectively. It is organizing campus interview for placement. It also publishes the profile of the passed out students annually. It is preparing alumni profile to promote placement opportunity for students.

38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff:

1. Computer class are organized.

2. Program on interpersonal relationship is organized.

39. Best practices of the institution:

1. MISS has initiated a Health Awareness Centre in the campus to promote awareness among the public. The students are motivated to serve the society through this centre. This opportunity provides students a sense of social responsibility. We have started an organic canteen with traditional food facility.

2. Students are given individuals guidance with the help of AAA schedule.

40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic / research bodies: Linkages established with ICMR centre at Madurai to develop research projects related to health issues.

41. Any other relevant information: Nil Part C: Details of plans of the institution for the next year.

1. Improving on the plan of action mentioned.

2. Introducing e-teaching.

3. Establishing and strengthening autonomous activities.

4. Strengthening the activities of IQAC.

5. Increasing the purchasing of books and journals.

6. Increasing student initiative in learning.

7. Improving stake holders participation in learning. Name & Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Name & Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC G. Ramamoorthy Librarian (SG) Got M.Phil Degree in library and Information Science from Alagappa University. Attended Refresher Course in Library and Information Science conducted by Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli (21 days) during 23 Dec’ 08 to 12 Jan ’09. Attended National Level Seminar at Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai and presented a paper on “LIS in Social Science College: A special reference to Madurai Institute of Social Sciences Library” Jan’ 2009. Attended the National Level Seminar at Annamalai University, Chidambaram during 26th to 27th March 2009 and presented a paper on “TQM in college library during Digital Era” R. Ramaprasath Asst. Librarian (SF) Got M.Phil Degree in Library and Information Science from Madurai Kamaraj University. Co-authored with the paper on “TQM in college library during Digital Era” submitted in the National Seminar at Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Date: 23.09.09 To The Director National Assessment and Accreditation Council 2/4, Dr. Rajkumar Road, P.O. Box No. 1075, Rajajinagar, Bangalore – 560 010. Sir, Sub: Submission of Internal Quality Assurance Cell report – (2008 – 09) - reg. Ref: Letter No. National Assessment and Accreditation Council / A & A/ outcome 2008/2007 – 17.04.2007. of the Director National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bangalore. (Approval Letter). ********** We submit herewith the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as required by you for your kind perusal.

Thanking You

Yours Sincerely

Dr. P.N. Narayan Raja Principal