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IQAC

Vision Statement
Responsive to the need of the student community and the society (stake holders) and to act as an enabler to make quality education affordable for all.

Mission Statements
1. Enhancing Quality of the Institution and all concerned.
2. Continuously and consistently through methods that are participative, interactive, facilitative in a measurable manner.
3. Adopting change in its path.
4. Resulting in academic and organizational excellence of the Institution.

“CAS guidance centre “
An IQAC initiative
For details contact :
Mrs Kavita Jajoo: 9920524905
Dr Vinita Pimpale : 9820621140.

Plans (2024-25)

1. To implement NEP second year curriculum by adhering to norms given by the Government of Maharashtra.
Promote collaborative exchange of courses with nearby colleges.
To augment the incubation cell and encourage students to apply for patents.
To support and facilitate internships through collaborations.
Augmenting IT infrastructure in the college.
Digitizing documents and records.
TPromotion of U.U. Bhat Centre for skill development and social outreach in the adopted village.
To continue with previous IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2023-24)

To implement NEP curriculum by adhering to norms given by the Government of Maharashtra.
To conduct training programmes for faculty on use of advanced IT tools for teaching, learning and research.
To promote research opportunities and projects.
To augment infrastructure for teaching and learning.
To create awareness about mental health of all stakeholders through workshops and outreach programs.
To review quality manuals and systems in light of NEP implementation.
To support and facilitate inclusiveness in the college campus.
To submit the AQAR for 2021-22 and 2022-23.
To continue with previous IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2022-23)

To create awareness and train faculty and staff regarding the implementation of NEP 2020 for autonomous institutions.
To conduct facilitation program to discuss the implementation of NEP
To formulate and implement new programs under autonomy
To appoint mentors from relevant industry for onboarding of students admitted in new programs
To develop and implement examination reforms
To conduct induction program for students
To conduct outdoor FDP for teachers
To conduct workshops to facilitate faculty in use of advanced IT tools, mentoring, research tools
To continue the conduct of Knowledge Exchange Program for faculty members and other stakeholders
To strengthen relationship of the institute with all stakeholders
To organize a workshop at the state level with a focus on understanding the role of a teacher as a counsellor
To conduct state level career fair with thrust on NEP
To facilitate experiential learning among young learners
To strengthen infrastructure facilities on college premises.
To continue with IQAC initiatives

Plans (2021-22)

To Enhance Student welfare mechanism.
To train faculty members to prepare e-content.
To conduct FDP for mapping Program Outcome and Course outcome.
To conduct Academic audit.
To conduct FDP for enhancing productivity tools for teachers and office staff.
To increase collaborative research activities.
To continue active alumni networking.
To strengthen infrastructure facilities on college premises.
To process Career advancement applications of faculty members.
To continue with student activities online or offline.
To continue with various initiatives to strengthen autonomy.
To conceptualise and formulate new programs under autonomy.
To encourage students to enrol and complete non- academic credits and mandatory credits.
To continue with flagship events of college in online mode.
To continue with administration SOP for online procedures and reporting tools for staff and faculty.
To encourage research activities by conducting events and taking various initiatives at college level.

Plans (2020-21)

To adopt online MS teams for conducting online lectures as a tool for Learning Management System, conduct of online meetings and administrative work.
To conduct Student Induction Program as per UGC guidelines.
To conduct online examination through SAFE App by collaborating with IIT Bombay.
To strengthen student support mechanisms and improve well-being of students and staff through various initiatives like counseling, enrichment programs,etc.
To continue with various initiatives to strengthen autonomy.
To encourage students to enroll for online certificate courses.
To develop administration SOP for online procedures and reporting tools for staff and faculty.
To conduct and encourage participation of students and staff in webinars, conferences, training workshops,etc.
To introduce a feedback mechanism and take regular feedback from students, faculty , parents, employers for sustainable development and further improvement.
To enhance infrastructure augmentation.
To develop and sustain alumni network for strengthening Academia – Industry interface.
To encourage students to participate in various co-curricular and extra curricular activities.
To conduct Innovative and outcome based continuous internal assessment.
To encourage students to pursue skill and ability based certificate courses.

Plans (2019-20)

To implement the scheme of autonomy by adhering to the UGC guidelines.
To Conduct the Student Induction Program for all First year students as per UGC guidelines.
To conduct question paper review by subject experts from Peer colleges.
An inclusive cell to be initiated to provide a Platform for the special students.
To introduce a mandatory course on “ Value education and Yoga “ for all First year students.
To introduce Skill and ability Certificate courses designed and implemented by faculty members.
To introduce the Extra curricula credit points scheme for First year students.
To introduce Electronic attendance introduced across all programs for lectures and campus attendance.
To conduct series of workshop focused on teaching pedagogies and evaluation methods.
To further improvise the Standardised procedures for conduct and reports on activities.

Plans (2018-19)

To prepare and submit the proposal for College autonomy.
To prepare and submit the proposal for” College with Potential for excellence.
To conduct a workshop and training program for the Internal Complaints committee members.
To submit a proposal to begin Three year degree program “B.Com with Actuarial Studies" to university of Mumbai.
To conduct workshops on meaning and implementation of Autonomy.
To conduct popular inspirational talks (Tedx).
To conduct seminars for students in association with RAPAA.
To establish a CAS guidance Centre.
To continue with online admission for degree college students.
To renew Parent Teacher co-ordination committee.
To continue with soft skills and IT training of Administrative staff.

Plans (2017-18)

To Create an active Web Page for all Faculty Members and link them to College Website.
To conduct Value Education Certificate Course for Students.
To strengthen the class mentor-mentee and Parent-Teacher relationship through periodic meetings.
To designed and developed simplified e-learning resources with focus on academically weak students.
To conduct Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in association with the Alumni co-ordination committee.
To network with the mass media to reach out to stakeholders.
To Strengthen the online Feedback response System for our stakeholders.
To continue updating the administrative staff with upgraded IT skills.
Wellness programme for non-teaching staff to be continued.
To continue to oragnize various college intra & inter collegiate festivals: Enigma, Moneta and Rapport.

Plans (2016-17)

Strengthen the Alumni association- felicitate illustrious Alumni.
Enhance the green initiative in the college campus.
Contribute to the national mission of “Swacha Bharat Abhiyan”.
Revise timeline processes and Roll of Honor.
Strengthen the Parent Teacher’s Co-ordination Committee
Organize soft skills and IT training programs for non-teaching staff.
Develop online feedback system for quality assurance.
To conduct National Seminar on Library Science and Information.
Standardization and monitoring of Forum activities- online feedback system.
Include financial health lectures in the Wellness Program.
Faculty development- Outdoor Management programme.

Principal and Chairperson :	Dr.(Mrs.) Shobana Vasudevan
Convenor :	Mrs. Kavita Jajoo
Members :	Mr Devale (Management Representative) Mrs Gita Pai ( Society ) Mr Sanjay Shetye ( Neighbouring educational representative) Mrs Geetanjali Kedia ( alumna) Mrs Jyoti Purandare( Parent ) Prof S.Natarajan ( faculty ) Prof Manjusha Sawant ( faculty ) Prof Dr Vinita Pimpale ( faculty ) Prof Suryakant Pagare ( faculty ) Prof Sudarshana Sakia (faculty ) Mr Santosh Patil ( librarian) Ms Shagun Sharma ( student ) Mr Kisan Pagar. ( administration office ) Mr Ravi Kadam ( accounts office ))

Plans for 2015-16:

Research: Seminars and Conferences to be organised during the year. Lectures Series on Research Methodology to motivate teachers and students to pursue research.
Review of timeline process
Broaden the horizon of the Self Development Cell: Inclusion of Diet & Nutrition and Legal counselling lectures for stakeholders in the neighbourhood.
Integrate Alumni Association in the Platinum Jubilee Celebration by organizing Podar Ratna Award and a musical evening for the alumni and students.
Project mentoring for T.Y.B.M.S. students by alumni.
Design of a college template for Power point presentation.
National Seminar on Library Science to be conducted with U.G.C. sponsorship
Wellness Programme for staff to continue
Sports mentoring to continue.
Role of teacher mentors to be enhanced; to take up the role of counsellors and motivate slow learners and economically disadvantaged students.

Quality Advisory Committee (QAC)

The following members will constitute the Quality Advisory Committee (QAC):

Chairperson :	Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Shobana Vasudevan
Convenor :	Mrs. Kavita Jajoo
Members :	Mr. S.G.Bhalerao (Management Representative) Mr. S.Natarajan (Vice-Principal) Mrs. Manjusha Sawant (Faculty) Mr. Suryakant Pagare (Faculty) Ms. Sudarshana Saikia (Faculty) Dr (Mrs) Vinita Pimpale (Faculty) Mrs. Usha Rao (Faculty) Mr. Santosh Patil (Librarian) Mrs. P. Nagaonkar (I/C Registrar) Mr. Ravi Kadam (I/C Accountant) Mr Shyamalene Sequeira (Alumni) Mr Sanjay Shetye. (Parent) Mr Omkar Shende (student) Mr. Utsav Sejpal( student)

Objectives :

To stimulate research environment in the institution.
To create a green campus.
To foster skill development amongst staff and students.
Community engagement through lectures and workshops.

Plan of Action :

To promote faculty members to apply for Minor and Major Research Projects and write research papers.
To promote research amongst students through participation in all Research competitions and seminars.
Conduct ICSSR sponsored 10 days Research Methodology Programme for faculty pursuing research.
Conduct external Academic Audit
Install solar panels in the College.
Certificate programme in Spoken English and ICT training programme for non-teaching staff.
Enhance the Backward Linkage Programme.
Arthasikshan Abhiyan for stakeholders.
Wellness programme for the non- teaching staff.
Apply to NAAC for National level Seminar on Quality systems in Educational Institutions.

Quality Advisory Committee (QAC)

The following members will constitute the Quality Advisory Committee (QAC):

Chairperson :	Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Shobana Vasudevan
Convenor :	Mrs. Kavita Jajoo
Members :	Mr. S.G.Bhalerao (Management Representative) Mr. S.Natarajan (Vice-Principal) Mrs. Manjusha Sawant (Faculty) Mr. Suryakant Pagare (Faculty) Ms. Sudarshana Saikia (Faculty) Dr (Mrs) Vinita Pimpale (Faculty) Mrs. Usha Rao (Faculty) Mr. Santosh Patil (Librarian) Mrs. P. Nagaonkar (I/C Registrar) Mr. Ravi Kadam (I/C Accountant) Mr Anuj Garg (Alumni) Mr Sanjay Shetye. (Parent) Ms Renuka A. (Bank Manager)

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