Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 Dr. T. K. TOPE ARTS AND COMMERCE NIGHT COLLEGE, PAREL, MUMBAI – 400012 Annual Quality Assurance Report 2011-12 Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 1 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 PART – A PLAN OF ACTION In the light of the recommendations made by the Peer Committee, the IQAC decided the following Plan of Action for the year 201-12. The views of the teaching and non-teaching staff members were taken into consideration in deciding the plan of action. 1. To institutionalize remedial coaching with the help of UGC aid and expand the scope of remedial coaching by including more subjects. 2. To establish the UGC Network Resource Center. 3. To strengthen the professional development of teachers by sending them for seminars, conferences and workshops conducted by various authorities at local, state, national and international levels. 4. To encourage the faculty to publish research papers in professional journals. 5. To promote ICT enabled teaching-learning methods and to develop free e-learning resources. 6. To expand the scope of Internet access to staff and students. 7. To improve the pass percentage in Arts & Commerce faculties. 8. To strengthen the Alumni Association by conducting at least two activities per annum. 9. Larger participation of students in Sports and Cultural activities. 10. To conduct field visits for the students and faculty. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 2 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 PART – B ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION. REMEDIAL COACHING. Remedial coaching program was conducted throughout the year. Intensive remedial coaching was given during the months of April 2011 and October 2011. While remedial coaching was limited to Economics and Accountancy in the previous years, the year 2011-12 saw the inclusion of other subjects such as Management and Human Resource Development, Marathi, Mathematics and Statistics, Political Science. The College has received UGC grants for the conduct of remedial coaching under Development Assistance to Colleges for merged schemes under XI Plan. UGC NETWORK RESOURCE CENTER. The UGC Network Resource Centre was set up during the reporting year. The following computers with network connectivity have been installed in the college: SNo. Location Computers with Network Connectivity 1. Library Two 2. Staff Room One 3. UGC NRC One The UGC NRC was set up with the following objectives in view: To create awareness among staff and students about use of the computer in various activities like administration, finance, examination and research. To help the colleges to have an access to multimedia material in teaching and learning at places of eminence in India and abroad. Students can access the computers between 2.30 pm and 10 pm. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 3 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 Student Enrollment in 2011-12. Gokhale Education Society's, Dr. T. K. Tope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai : 400 012. Total Strength 2011-12 Class Total Strength Open SC ST VJ/NT SBC OBC Total B.C. Phy.Handi. M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T FYBA 101 19 120 41 11 52 21 4 25 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 30 3 33 60 8 68 1 0 1 SYBA 66 16 82 27 11 38 10 3 13 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 1 24 39 5 44 0 0 0 TYBA 63 27 90 24 18 42 17 1 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 17 6 23 39 9 48 1 0 1 FYBCom 193 46 239 90 26 116 21 5 26 2 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 74 13 87 104 20 124 0 0 0 SYBCom 138 41 179 68 14 82 15 5 20 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 3 46 17 63 70 27 97 0 1 1 TYBCom 123 39 162 49 16 65 12 4 16 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 2 51 17 68 74 23 97 0 0 0 Total 684 188 872 299 96 395 96 22 118 6 2 8 1 0 1 6 3 9 241 57 298 386 92 478 2 1 3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS. The faculty was not only encouraged but also deputed to participate and present research papers in various seminars, conferences, orientation and refresher courses. The details of participation and presentation of research papers are as follows: 1. Principal VB Rokade. Principal VB Rokade is not only involved in the administration of the College but also the University of Mumbai. He teaches Foundation Course. Notable achievements by Principal Rokade are as follows: i) Senate member of the University of Mumbai. ii) Member, Local Inquiry Committee constituted by Mumbai University iii) Member, Selection committee for the appointment of Principals, Assistant Professors and Librarians. iv) Member, Placement Committee of the University of Mumbai. v) Member, Selection committee of Gokhale Education Society as a Roster nominee. vi) Elected as Joint Secretary (Mumbai city) on Association of non-government Colleges. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 4 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 Principal Rokade has also participated and presented papers in national and international seminars conducted by various Universities in the Maharashtra State. 2. Dr. Anjali Bhave, Associate Professor (Commerce) and Vice Principal. a) Passed Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards from ACCA, London. b) Attended a workshop on TYBCom new examination patter in Oct 2011. c) Writing a monthly column „IFRS Corner‟ in WIRC Bulletin of ICWAI. d) Delivered lectures on IFRS at the Nasik branch of CA Institute and Prabhadevi study circle of CA Institute. e) Completed a two day course on valuation of financial instruments in March 2011. f) Delivered a career guidance lecture at Saraf college, Ghatkopar. 3. Sampat Kanase, Associate Professor (Mathematics). Mr. Sampat Kanase is the Chairman of the Examination Committee and in that capacity attended a workshop on “Credit and Grading System” introduced by the University of Mumbai with effect from the academic year 2011-12. 4. Krishnan Nandela, Associate Professor & Head, Dept of Economics. Presented a paper on “Gandhi and Empowerment of Women” at the two Day National Seminar on “Gandhi and Contemporary World” organized by the Gandhian Studies Centre, Shankar Narayan College of Arts and Commerce, Bhayander on 11th and 12th February, 2011. The said paper was also selected and uploaded by the Bombay Sarvodaya Mandali for their online journal “Gandhi Journal” on their website. He participated in the following seminars & conferences during the year: i) Two Day International Commerce and Management Conference on “Emerging Issues in Global Economy” by the Department of Commerce, University of Mumbai on 01st and 02nd February, 2011. ii) Two Day National Seminar on “Gandhi and Contemporary World” organized by the Gandhian Studies Centre, Shankar Narayan College of Arts and Commerce, Bhayander on 11th and 12th February, 2011. iii) Participated in a one day workshop on Credit & Grading System introduced by the Mumbai University from the academic year 2011-12 and organized by SIES College, Sion, Mumbai in the month of June 2011. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 5 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 5. Shubhraj Buwa, Associate Professor (Political Science). i) Participated in State level conference held at Padmabhushan Dr. Vasantraodada Patil College, Tasgaon, Sangli from 7th to 9th January 2012, organized by Maharashtra Political Science and Public Administration Conference. ii) Elected as one of the two University representatives on the Maharashtra Political Science and Public Administration Conference for a period of two years (2012- 2014). iii) Participated in National conference on ‘State, Nation and civil society in the Dalit Bahujan Discourse in Maharashtra’ organized by the Department of Political Science, SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai on 12th and 13th January 2012. iv) Registered for Ph. D. in department of Civics and Politics, Mumbai University, Mumbai a. Topic - Transformational Aspects of e-governance: Case Study of Select Districts in Maharashtra. b. Guide :- Dr. Kannamma Raman, Associate Professor, Department of Civics and Politics, University of Mumbai v) Delivered guest lectures at a. Shankar Narayan College, Bhayander East, Thane (15th February 2012) b. Mahatma Phule ASC College, Panvel, Thane (16th February 2012) on Paper 6 (TYBA – Political Science) – Major Issues in contemporary politics. 6. Ashwini Torne, Assistant Professor (Marathi). Ashwini Torne participated in a Refresher Course in Marathi in September, 2011 conducted by Mumbai University. She attended a workshop on „Credit & Grading System‟ organized by Vartak College, Vasai, Thane on 05th July, 2011. She also presented a research paper in a national seminar organized by JSM College, Alibagh, Raigad on 2nd February, 2011. 7. Prakash Sawant, Assistant Professor (Commerce). Mr. Prakash Sawant has participated in the following seminars and conferences at various levels: i) National seminar on “Emerging Issues in Commerce and Management” organized by CK Thakur Arts & Commerce College, Panvel, Raigad on 07th and 08th January, 2011. ii) International seminar on “Commerce and Management” organized by University of Mumbai on 01st and 02nd February, 2011. iii) National seminar on Commerce at Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai on 10th & 11th February, 2011. iv) State level seminar on Commerce and Management at CD Jain College of Commerce, Ahmednagar on 12th February, 2011. v) National seminar on “Globalizing Business” at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Navi Mumbai on 25th and 26th February, 2011. vi) Workshop on Research Methodology in Commerce at Department of Commerce, SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai on 30th September, 2011. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 6 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 vii) National seminar on Strategic Management at Sinhagad School of Business and Management, Pune on 03rd Feb to 05th February, 2011. Mr. Prakash Sawant presented the following research papers: i) Paper on “Bancassurance – an Indian Perspective” in a National seminar at CK Thakur Village, New Panvel on 07th and 08th January, 2011. ii) Paper on “Human Resource Management in Retailing” in an International seminar on Commerce and Management at University of Mumbai on 01st and 02nd February, 2011. iii) Paper on “Business Process Outsourcing – Challenges and Opportunities” in a State level seminar on Commerce and Management at CD Jain College of Commerce, Ahmednagar on 12th February, 2011. iv) Paper on “Customer Retention Strategy” in National seminar on “Globalizing Business” at Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Navi Mumbai on 25dth and 26th Febdruary, 2011. v) Paper on “Higher Education in India: Growth and challenges” at a conference organized by Maharashtra Council of Educational Administration and Management, Pune at Solapur during the period 31.10.2011 to 02.11.2011. vi) Paper on “Micro Finance in India” in a National seminar by SNDT Women‟s University, Mumbai on 21st October, 2011. vii) Paper on “Human Rights Education” in a National seminar at Lala Lajapat Rai College, Mumbai on 24th December, 2011. viii) Paper on “Strategic Management of HRM in Global Scenario – Challenges and Opportunities” at University of Mumbai on 23rd and 24th February, 2012. 8. Nagesh Suryawanshi, Assistant Professor (Economics). Participated in a Refresher course conducted by academic staff college, Sant Gadage Baba Amravati University, Amravati from 16.07.2011 to 05.08.2011. Participated in the Two Days national level Conference on Higher Education- A Boost to Economic Development on 07& 08 Jan. 2011 organized by Dept. of Economics Pragati College of Arts & Commerce Dombivali (E) Dist.Thane. Participated in the Three Days Marathi Arthashastra Parishad,(Nov.07,08,09- 2011) organized by People‟s College, Nanded. Participated in a two day State level Marathwada Arthashashtra Parishad on 04 and 05th February, 2012 and presented a paper on “Contribution of Prof. J.K. Mehta to Economics”. The conference paper was published with ISBN No.978- 81-908303-2-4. 9. Pankaj Padangle, Assistant Professor (Accountancy). Presented a research paper on “A comparative study of the proposed Direct Tax Code and Income Tax Act 1961 w.r.t. Salaried and Retired Individuals” at the one day National Conference on Finance and Taxation conducted by the Mitcon Institute of Management, Pune on 08th January, 2011. Participated in the Orientation Course conducted by Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh from 06th November 2011 to 05th December, 2011. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 7 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 10. Pramod Dhengle, Assistant Professor (English). Participated in the Orientation Course conducted by Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh from 06th November 2011 to 05th December, 2011. 11. Dnyaneshwar Jambhule, Assistant Professor (Economics). Participated in a two State level seminar on Global Economic Crisis organized by Vikas Night College, Mumbai. Participated in two workshops, one each on Foundation Course and Economics. Also participated in a two day orientation program in National Social Service. Participated in a one day seminar on Research Methodology conducted by Nagpur University, Nagpur. 12. Nandu More, Assistant Professor (Librarian). i) Participated in a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Post-Modernization of Libraries: Challenges and Opportunities on 25th November 2011 which was organized by Vidya Prasarak Mandals, K.G.Joshi College of Arts & N.G.Bedekar College of Commerce Thane (W). ii) Participated in a Workshop on “Web 2.0 & Library 2” on 23rd June 2011 organized by Smt. P N Doshi Womens College, Ghatkopar, Mumbai - 400 086. iii) Presented a Paper in a National Level Conference on “Collection and Development of Resources at Dr.T.K.Tope Arts & Commerce Senior Night College, Parel: A Case Study on “Information Use & Information Seeking Behavior” on 14th & 15th March 2011 organized by Smt .H. R. Patel Arts Mahila College, Shirpur, Dist. Dhule. iv) Presented a Paper in a National Conference on “Collection Development of Resources at Dr.T.K.Tope Arts & Commerce Senior Night College, Parel - A Case Study on “Collection Development of Resources in Electronic Environment” on 17th & 18th February 2011 organized by Gokhale Education Society‟s , College of Education & Research , Parel, Mumbai - 400 012. v) Presented a Paper in a State Level Seminar on Training Programmes to LIS Professionals in the Electronic Environment Building E-Resources for Information Access in the New Millennium on 5th & 6th February 2011 organized by Arts College Bamkhede T T , Dist. Nandurbar. PUBLICATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS BY FACULTY IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS. During the year 2011, the following faculty members published research papers in professional journals: 1. Krishnan Nandela, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Economics published a research paper on “Gandhi and Empowerment of Women” in the Gandhi Journal, Bombay Sarvodaya Mandali. The article is uploaded on their website: www.mkgandhi.org. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 8 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 ISO 9001-2008 THIRD RECERTIFICATION AUDIT PROGRAM The ISO 9001-2008 Third Recertification Audit program for Dr. TK Tope Arts & Commerce College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012 was organized on 08th September, 2011. Dr. SN Poonawala was the Lead Auditor who conducted the audit in a satisfactory manner. Dr. SN Poonawala examined the Quality Manual and Quality Procedures of the College along with other records maintained by the College Office and Library. He examined the various facilities available in the College and interacted with students as well as the teaching and non-teaching staff. The college received the ISO 9001-2008 Quality Certificate in December 2011. Internal audits are conducted periodically throughout the year. Some Photogenic Moments of the Audit Program. 1. Dr. SN Poonawala with Principal VB Rokade. 2. Prof. Nandu More, Prof. Krishnan, Dr. Poonawala and Principal VB Rokade in the College Library. 3. Dr. SN Poonawala in an animated discussion with 4. Dr. SN Poonawala, Prof. Krishnan and Principal Rokade the Principal and teachers. examining the Library with Prof. Nandu More (Librarian) . ACADEMIC CALENDER. Academic Calendar was prepared at the beginning of the year and programs were conducted accordingly. Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 9 Dr. TK T ope Arts & Commerce Night College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012. 2011-12 TEACHING. Teaching plan was submitted by each Teacher at the beginning of the year. The details of the course to be covered in each month are outlined and at the end of the month a teaching report is submitted covering the academic and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. FORMATION OF COMMITTEES. For effectively executing various plans, twenty eight different committees were formed. These committees are listed below. LIST OF COMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR 2011. Note: Chairperson should convey the meetings and arrange the Programme as follows:- Sr. No. Name of the Committee Name of the Staff Member Designation. 1 Examination Committee 1 Prof. S. S. Kanase Chairperson 2 Prof. S. P. Buwa Member 3 Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) A. R. Member Bhave 4 Prof. P. M. Dhengale Member 5 Prof. Ms. A. A. Torane Member Note: As per the requirment 2 Unfair means & inquiry 1 Prof. K. G. Nandela Chairperson Committee 2 Prof. N. M. Suryawanshi Member 3 Prof. P. D. Sawant Member Note: As and when required 3 Time Table Committee 1 Prof. S. P. Buwa Chairperson 2 Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) A. R. Member Bhave 3 Prof. P. M. Dhengle Member Note: Meeting - Once in a month Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2011-12. 1 0