Chetanas Hazarimal Somani College of Commerce & Economics & Smt.

Kusumtai Chaudhari College of Arts,

S.No.341, Govt Colony, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051.

Re Accreditation Report - II (September 2008)

Submitted to

National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bangalore.

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PART II A.

THE EVALUATIVE REPORT

B.

CRITERION-WISE EVALUATIVE REPORT

GOALS, VISION, MISSION AND VALUES OF THE COLLEGE

Our Goals
To impart value -based education to the students. To bring educational opportunities within the reach of the underprivileged section of society. To generate academic environment for enabling the students to mould their personalities by imbibing moral values, professional competencies and the spirit of fair competition. To ensure participation of the students in co-curricular and extracurricular activities for their balanced development. To stimulate the teachers to continuously enrich their knowledge for the benefit of their students and for the well-being of society. To provide infrastructural facilities for the benefit of the students and for the social development of the local community. To create among the students and the teaching and non-teaching staff a sense of pride in belonging to the Institution so that all of them converge their energies for the progress of the Institution. To ensure justice and fair play in all academic and non-academic matters affecting the students and the staff. To encourage the students to aspire for higher achievements and help them unleash their latent abilities and realize their cherished goals.

Our Vision
To raise our Institution to higher levels of academic and cultural excellence and create an urge to enrich the personality of our students to serve humanity as one global family.

Our Mission
Chetana Family solemnly resolves to provide quality education to the students and mould them into responsible citizens and dynamic leaders of resurgent India.

Our Values
Academic Excellence Creating Opportunities for All Dignity of the Individual Upholding Values of Honesty and Integrity Promoting Communal, Religious and Multi-cultural Harmony

Re Accreditation Report II
Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

Contents
Upward Accreditation. Curricular Aspects. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation. Research, Consultancy and Extension. Infrastructure and Learning Resources. Student Support and Progression. Governance and Leadership Resources Innovative Practices. Evaluative Report of the Departments and Subjects taught at FY/SY/TY BA./B.Com. Level. Declaration by the Head of the Institution. Annexure 1
Letter concerning Permanent Affiliation.

Page No. 7-18 19-41 42-54 55-72 73-86 87-103 104-119 120-136 137-182 183-184 185 186-194 195 196 197 198-200 201-202 203-206 207-212

Annexure 2
Books, Papers and Articles published by the Teaching Staff.

Annexure 3 Students Feedback Form. Annexure 4 Local Managing Committee. Annexure 5 Chetana Managing Committee. Annexure 6 Portfolio for the academic year 2008-09. Annexure 7 Balance sheet: 2005-06 and 2006-07. Annexure 8 Auditors Report: 2005-06 and 2006-07. Annexure 9 Computer Configurations: Computer Lab, Office, Library, B.M.S., B.Com. Accounting and Finance.

Upward Accreditation
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The Chetana College underwent the process of Accreditation in March 2003. It was an eye-opener for us. Whatever suggestions made by the NAAC Peer Team were totally implemented during the last five year tenure. After making thorough efforts on various fronts, the College is going for Re-accreditation. An honest attempt is made by forming Internal Quality Assurance Cell. All the five year reports of this Cell were sent to the NAAC. Every year precautions were taken to make improvements in the quality of Higher Education. Despite all this, we are fully conscious that we have still miles to go in contributing towards the field of education.

Retrospective
The Chetana Education Trust, a well known educational institute has successfully completed thirty-eight years in the field of Commerce and Management Education in Bandra East, a western suburb of Mumbai. This institute was established on 8 September 1969 by Shri Madhukarrao Dhanaji Chaudhari, former Education Minister and then Chairman of the Vidhan Sabha, Government of Maharashtra. This educationist with a First Class Post-graduate degree in Commerce had a practical vision to establish an Institution imparting Commerce and Management Education: a fusion of theory and practice making Commerce graduates employable in the business world. Bandra East was once a marshy land, reclaimed from the sea. The area was virtually an undeveloped land with no College within a radius of 5 km to boast of. Populated with industrial workers, lower and upper middleclass, government staff and slum dwellers, Bandra East appeared an ideal scenario for Shri M.D.Chaudhari to locate a College bringing Higher Education at the door-step of the common man. Shri G.D. Somani, an industrialist offered a generous donation to raise the College building which was named after the donors father, Shri Hazarimal Somani. The College was inaugurated by the then Finance Minister, Central Government, Hon. Shri Yaswantrao Chavan and the inauguration function was presided over by the then Chief Minister, Maharsahtra State, the Hon. Shri.Vasantrao Naik.

Founder Members
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Shri M.D. Chaudhari had the vision of establishing an educational Institution for Higher Education in this developing locality. This dream was transformed into reality with the help of many like-minded persons of deep sense of commitment. Among them were the Late Shri Anant Kanekar, a well-known litterateur of Maharashtra; the then Assistant Police Commissioner of Mumbai, the late Shri W.K. Patil; Shri Sadanand Danait, a social-worker in the Vile parle-Andheri region; the late Shri R.A. Khaire, a dynamic Dalit worker from the hutments of Jawahar Nagar, Bandra East; Shri. Shankarao Adivarekar, Late Shri Sadanand Desai, a dubbing specialist of the Bollywood; the Late Shri Y.G.Nitsure, the Editor of Nave Jag; the Late Shri K.B.Tendulkar of the Bombay Management Association; Dr B.H.Patil, the then Principal of PPMS Arts and Commerce College at Wai and also the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce of the Shivaji University, Kolhapur who joined this College as its Principal. The name of our educational Institution is CHETANA which means LifeForce. This name has become more popular than its inaugurated nomenclature. The name is discreet and it conveys the underlying aim of the recharging the common mans zest of life through education, in short, the empowerment of the down-trodden strata of society.

Establishment of the Junior College of Commerce, 1976

The academic system of Maharashtra State took a radical turn in 1976 with the inception of 10 + 2 + 3 pattern of education. The Junior College was established in 1976 itself. It operated in the same College premises in the afternoon. Rejecting the elitist approach, the Management of Chetana Institute decided to accord admission preference to local students with a minimum of 45% marks and this opened the door of opportunities to students largely belonging to the lower income group and residing in the hutment area. This has been a radical departure from the elitism traditionally practised in the educational field and thus ushered in a silent socio-economic revolution through the medium of higher education. The tireless effort of our teaching faculty has become all the more conspicuous in extracting good performance and better percentage of success from the mediocre students. In the year 2006-2007, our percentage of successful candidates was 100% in MCVC (Minimum Competency in Vocational Course) and 90% in other academic courses. The result of our T.Y.B.Com students has always been at par with the result of the Mumbai University although the cut-off point at the entry level was between 35% to 45% for in-house students in the academic year 2007-2008.
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Thus, slowly and silently there is emerging a virtual convergence between the vision and the reality. The feedback at the entry and the exit levels obtained through questionnaires from time to time only confirms this emerging trend.

Establishment of Junior College of Arts: 1990

Our Institution reached a new milestone on 16 June 1990 with the establishment of the Junior College of Arts. The objective was to cater to the local demand. Two years later, the Arts degree courses were initiated as a humble tribute to the memory of the Founder Presidents wife, Smt.Kusumtai Chaudhari -- herself a teacher and a poet in Marathi Literature. The Arts College was named after her on 26 June 1994. Shri. Pandurang Shastry Athawale, renowned for the Swadhaya Movement in our country and Shri. Sharadrao Pawar, the then Chief Minister, Maharashtra State graced this occasion.

Chetana College Library

Our College Library is 38 years old, named Sheth Mansukhlal Chhaganlal Library on 26 October, 1978 in the name of the father of the then Vice-President, Smt.Sushilaben Adivarekar. Our College library has been well-equipped with the collection of more than 65000 books and some 250 CDs / VCDs. The library subscribes to 66 journals and periodicals at the state and national levels. Our library has a spacious Reading Hall providing seating arrangement for some 250 students at a time. Normally, the library is open to the students and the teaching and non-teaching staff from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, extended upto 8.00 pm during the pre-examination period. As per the guidelines of the NAAC peer team, we have computerized our College library fully with SLIM21 (System for Library Information and Management) software. It has following modules: Cataloguing System, Circulation System, Acquisition System, Serial Control System, Web-Bagged OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) etc. The library users are allowed to access to OPAC and internet facilities. Our library facilities such as Reference Services, Bibliographies, Interlibrary Loan, Current Awareness Services, Book Bank are made available to the users. We have been arranging library orientation programmes organizing Book Exhibitions. A library is the heart of any educational institute. Our College library is equipped with more than 65000 books consisting of textbooks, reference books
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and rare books useful to our Arts, Commerce and Management students. The unique feature of our library is that not only regular students and past students but even eminent persons from the nearby Sahitya Sahawas avail of our library facilities. Some prominent users of our College library are Dr. Mrs.Vijaya Rajadhyaksha, the former Head of Marathi Department, the S.N. D.T.University; the Late Dr. Y.D.Phadke, the renowned Historian and the former President of the Marathi Sahitya Sammelan; Dr. Subhash Bhende; the well-known novelist, Dr. Arun Tikekar; an eminent Journalist; Shri. Arun Kolhatkar, the prominent poet in the Indian English literature.

The Chetana Institute of Management and Research

The Chetana Institute of Management and Research was established as early as in 1976. The Chetana Educational Institutes Founder President Shri. M.D. Chaudhari envisioned the importance of management education in the postgraduate career-formation of the students. The Institutes autonomous courses were accorded recognition by the Indian Merchants Chamber and the Government of Maharashtra. In 1981, a donation by Khandelwal family gave a boost to renovate the activities of the Institute which was renamed as the Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management Studies and Research. During the last three decades, the Management Institute has taken great strides in the field of management education. It now offers not only the degree courses such as BMS and MMS recognized by the Mumbai University but also offers its own Diploma Courses of DMS, PGDBM on its own. Autonomous Computer Technology education was started in June 1990 under the auspices of the Chetanas Management Institute. A full-fledged Institute of Computer Technology was established in 1994. This Institute provides computer education and training to the College students at reasonable and affordable rates. When the Union Grants Commission (UGC) sanctioned a non-recurring grant of 7 lakh rupees in 1999 for starting the UGC-sponsored Vocational Courses in Computer Application for the Hardware Technology, our computer lab was renovated and modernized. 30 students are selected at F.Y.B.com. level on the basis of their marks at the HSC examination and the Entrance Test conducted by our Computer Education Institution. The first batch of the students in June 2001 obtained an excellent percentage of 99%.

Students Activities:
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The dynamism of any educational institute is generated through the synergy of the teaching faculties and the learning students in that institute. In the past we had the renowned Chetanas Rifle and Pistol Academy (CRIPTA) with many notable achievements in this field and established with the blessings of Honorable President Shri Madhukarrao Chaudhari and Honorable Secretary, Shri Prahlad Mahajan. In the post-accreditation period, the students activities of the College have grown further and the College takes pride in being a prominent centre for Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik. This has opened the portals of education to a vast number of aspiring students-the young and the old; men and women most of whom are middle aged who have been deprived of the immense benefits of education. Moreover, numerous activities have been undertaken during the post accreditation period (from 2003 onwards till this date) in the interest of the students. On this front our NCC naval unit, NSS, Gymkhana continue to shine as before. Further more during the post-accreditation period, B.M.S. has acquired almost the brand value while the other newly introduced self financing courses i.e. B.Com (Accounting and Finance), M.Com are also ahead in extending their support to student activities. Specially our B.Com (Accounting and Finance) has launched Sagunya Building up a Community of Excellence and has been holding inter-collegiate seminar and workshops for the past three years jointly with the Board of Studies in Accountancy, the University of Mumbai Our BMS course has been acknowledged to be amongst the most active among the BMS courses offered by the colleges in the city of Mumbai. BMS students conduct various activities throughout the year. The most important event of the year is the Inter-collegiate Festival Shikhar which is organised in the 2nd term. This event has grown consistently in scale and grandeur year after year. Innovative and socially relevant events like Road Safety Drive Contest have been organised by the students as a part of this prestigious event. Another event organised by the BMS students which has gained prominence is the intercollegiate quiz contest Chakraview, which is organised exclusively for junior college students. On the academic front, the students organize Sanvitti, a seminar on contemporary management issues. Prominent speakers from the corporate &
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academic world are invited to deliver lectures as part of this event. These events are among the most colorful feathers in our cap. Our BMS students are encouraged not only to organize events, but also to participate in intercollegiate events of other colleges. The BMS section won the Best College trophy at Ehlaan, organised by the SIWS College, in January 2006 & 2007. They also won the Best College trophy at Alchemy organised by the Walia College in February 2008. These achievements have brought immense credit to the College. With regards to Gymkhana , the students have won laurels in various sports such as Crosscountry , Carrom , Khokho, Kabaddi and brought glory to their Alma Mater honoring its commitment to sports as being equally important as studies in the building up of a holistic personality of our students. The success of our students, in turn, is the success of the College which believes that building of overall personality of our students is equally important as conducting their studies. As per the directives of the University of Mumbai and the UGC we have climbed a new step in the field of education. Along with conventional courses such as B.A and B.Com, new practical, job-oriented market- related add-on courses have been initiated with the non recurring grant of Rupees Five Lakhs from the UGC.

These certificate courses are: i) Travel and Tourism. ii) Functional English. iii) Stock Market Operation.

NAAC COMMITTEE
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CO-ORDINATORS 1. Steering Committee: Dr. S.V. Surnis Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee Mrs. Molsy Thomas Mr. A.A. Ghaznavi Mr. N.N. Anjaria Mr. K.L.N. Sastry Mr. U.C. Mistry Mr. B.A. Hosur Shri. S.N. More 2. Academic Committee:

Mr. N.N. Anjaria Mr. B.A. Hosur

Principal Vice-Principal

Vice Principal, All Heads of Departments and Senior Most Lecturers 3. Curricular Aspect: Mr. K.L.N. Sastry Mr. P.C. Chacko Dr. Mrs. P.P. Malwadkar Dr. Mrs. M. Manna 4. - Convener

Teaching, Learning and Evaluation: Mr. U.C. Mistry Mr. A.G. Wagle Mr. M.P. Borkar Dr. Ms. Amruta Deshmukh - Convener

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Research Consultancy and Extension: Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee Dr. Anjali Panigrahi Dr. Rajesh Karankal Mr. S.H. Jadhav - Convener

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Infrastructure and Learning Resources: Mr. B.A. Hosur - Convener

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Ms. Tanuja V Koli Mr. Nitin G Rindhe Mrs. Jyoti A Kapse Mrs. Asha H Hasnale 7. Student Support and Progression: Mr. N.N. Anjaria Mr. Naresh Bodkhe Mr. K.D. Landge Mrs. Kshamali V Kalse 8. Governance and Leadership: Mr. A.A. Ghaznavi Mr. S.B. Desai Mr. M.C. Kishnadwala Mr. M.W. Bhide Mr. V.P. Fulkar 9. Innovative Practices: Mrs. Molsy Thomas Mr. Sivaprasad Mrs. Sonal Nehete Mr. Sunil Khatri 10. Computer Facilities: Mr. K.R. Nikumbh - Convener Mr. Istkhar Islam D. Mr. Kazi Md. Farooque Mr. Vishal Kadam Mr. Dnyaneshwar Shinde (BMS) Ms. Shakshi Desai (B.Com. (Accountancy and Finance) ) 11. Library Committee: Mr. S.N. More Mr. Ashok Joshi Mr. V.U. Lahane Ms. Vidya Sawant 12. Documentation and Office:
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- Convener

- Convener

- Convener

- Convener

Mrs. R.V. Nalawade Mrs. Manjri Jog Smt. Alka Narkhede Mr. D.B. Nagotkar 13.

- Convener

Sports and Physical Education: Mr. R.S. Kalpalliwar Mrs. Archana Dhurve

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Advisory Committee: Mr. G.F. Vaswani Mr. P.V. Laxmanan Mr. Vinod Kambli

Premanand Rupwate Hon. Secretary.

Dr. S.V. Surnis. Principal.

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LOCATION AND CATCHMENT AREA Chetana College is located in the heart of Mumbai, namely, Bandra (East), which is easily accessible to all other parts of the city. It is in the midst of a residential colony of government servants, and has remained free from fumes of traffic or industry. Since Mumbai has a linear location, it is obvious that the flow of the students of the College would be linear along the Western Railway or the Western Express Highway. About 80% of the students reside between Santacruz (East), Vakola, Kalina and Bandra (East). The maximum time spent in commuting is about 30 minutes a day. Chetana is the only Degree College in this vicinity. About 15% reside between Vile-parle (East) and Santacruz (East). About 5% students commute from Andheri and beyond the Municipal limits extending upto Virar and Palghar in Thane district.

LOCATION AND CATCHMENT AREA OF CHETANA COLLEGE: (MAP 1)

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Mrs. Molsy Thomas

LOCATION IN BANDRA (EAST) AREA: (MAP 2)

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Mrs. Molsy Thomas

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CRITERION I

CURRICULAR ASPECTS

Criterion I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

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1.1Curriculum Design and Development 1.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution, and how it is communicated to the students, teachers and staff and other stakeholders?

Vision:
Chetanas Hazarimal Somani College of Commerce and Economics and Smt. Kusumtai Chaudhari College of Arts, Bandra East, Mumbai 400 051 are set up with the following Vision: To raise our Institute to higher levels of academic and cultural excellence and create an urge to enrich the personality of our students to serve humanity as one global family.

Our logo contains a Sanskrit phrase which goads us towards self realization. In this ultimate goal of self realization lies the vision and the mission of our Institution, because only when all of us do our best, then only the Institution will realize its vision and mission. The overall impact will be on the betterment of our fellow beings.

Mission:
Chetana Parivar solemnly resolves to provide quality education to the students and mould them into responsible citizens and dynamic leaders of resurgent India. The vision and the mission are conveyed through the prospectus of the college and also by display in the college.

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1.1.2 How does the mission statement reflect the Institutions distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of society, the students it seeks to serve, Institutions traditions and value orientation? These are relevant since the College is located in the part of Mumbai which is predominantly lower-middle class area and many of the students are just the first generation or the second generation learners. For more than thirty-eight years, the College has been in the service of the people living in the area from Bandra East to Santa Cruz East located on the western suburb of Mumbai where there was no College offering Higher Education facilities to the students of the area. The College is reputed both for its teaching standards as well as its discipline and the students carry this message to the successive batches. 1.1.3 Are the academic programmes in line with the Institutions goals and objectives? If yes, give details on how the curricula is developed/ adopted, address the needs of society and have relevance to the regional/national global trends and developmental needs? The College ensures that the academic programmes are in line with its mission/goals. Goals: 1. To impart value -based education to the students. 2 To bring educational opportunities within the reach of the under-privileged section of society. 3 To encourage the students to aspire for higher achievements and help them unleash their latent abilities and realize their cherished goals. 4 To ensure participation of the students in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for their balanced development. 5 To generate academic environment for enabling the students to mould their personalities by imbibing moral values, professional competencies and the spirit of fair competition. 6 To create among students and the teaching and non-teaching staff a sense of pride in belonging to the Institution so that all of them converge their energies for the progress of the Institution. 7 To ensure justice and fair play in all academic and non-academic matters affecting the students and the staff. 8 To stimulate the teachers to continuously enrich their knowledge for the benefit of their students and for the well-being of society. 9 To provide infrastructural facilities for the benefit of the students and for the social development of the local community.
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The academic programmes are designed by the University and the College uses them. But the Institution has introduced number of courses as given in the Part I of the Report to ensure that students get the benefits of changed economic and social opportunities. 1.1.4 How does the curriculum cater to inclusion/integration of ICT in the curriculum, for equipping the students to compete in the global employment markets? The courses offered are intrinsically job-oriented and thus students do expect to secure employment. The introduction of new courses from time to time also provides an opportunity for the students to pursue relatively more lucrative careers. The college offers courses in the subject of Computer Applications at the T.Y.B.Com to help the students improve their employment opportunities. 1.1.5 Specify the initiatives and contributions of the institution in the curriculum design and development process: Some of our College teaching staff members are contributing towards the improvement of the curriculum at the university level. Our Principal, Dr. S.V.Surnis has recently been co-opted on the Academic Council. He had worked as Paper Setter and Moderator for TY B Com compulsory Commerce Paper of the Mumbai University for more than Fifteen Years. Our Senior-most Lecturer in Geography, Mrs. Molsy Thomas is the Member of the Governing Body of Bombay Geographical Association. She is also a visiting faculty for State Institute of Administrative Careers. Our Accountancy Lecturer, CA Mr. S.B.Desai is serving as the Member of the Board of Studies in Accountancy as well as worked as the Chief-Moderator in the subject of Direct and Indirect Taxation at the T.Y. B.Com University examinations. Our Head of the Department of Economics, Mr. K.L.N. Sastry served in the past as a co-opted Member on the Board of Studies in Business Economics for B.Com and also as the Member on the Syllabus Committee for the proposed B. Com. (Hons.) Course of the Mumbai University, and the Paper-Setter and Moderator at the T.Y.B.Com. University examination held in March 2008. He also served as Visiting Faculty at the Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad. Our Head of the Department, of Commerce, Mr. Umesh C Mistry serves as the Visiting Faculty for the Post-Graduate classes at the Mumbai University. He is also the Paper-setter and Moderator at this examination in addition to being Moderator at the T.Y. B.Com University examination. Dr. Pratima Malwadkar,
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the Senior-Most Lecturer in English, served as the Moderator at the M.A. Examinations held by the Mumbai University. She also served as the Member, Syllabus Revision Committee for the Business Communication of the F.Y. B. Com and Effective Communication of the B.M.S. Course. Dr. Amruta Deshmukh of our Political Science Department served as the Paper Setter and Moderator at the T Y B A examinations of the of Mumbai University. Our staff members also served as Members of Selection Committees in various Colleges and participated in the process of ensuring selection of lecturers to maintain the quality levels in higher education. Our Principal Dr S.V. Surnis and Vice Principal Dr P.G. Deosthalee have been working as the Resource persons at many Refreshers Courses conducted by the of Mumbai University, Pune University, North Maharashtra University, Goa University for many Years. Besides, our faculty also participates in the workshops, seminars, roundtable conferences, orientation and refresher courses and many other interactive programmes arranged by the Mumbai University and its constituent Colleges. 1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 What are the range of Programme options available to learners in terms of Degree, Certificates and Diplomas? The College offers an undergraduate courses in Commerce, Arts and Management as well as Certificate courses in Travel and Tourism, Functional English, etc. 1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility, value addition and course enrichment: a) Core Options: Accountancy, Human Psychology at work, Finance and Management. b) Elective Options: Taxation, Export Management, and Computer Systems. c) Add-on Courses: Travel and Tourism, Functional English, and Stock Market Operations. d) Interdisciplinary Courses: None. e) Flexibility to the Students to Move from one discipline to another: None. The University rules do not allow the undergraduate students to move from one discipline to another. The add-on courses allow students to enjoy this benefit. f) Flexibility to pursue the Programme with reference to the timeframe: None.

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1.2.3 Give details of the programmes and other facilities available for international students (if any): The College has no international students. 1.2.4 Does the institution offer any self-financed programmes in the institution? Yes. It offers two self-financed under-graduate courses, B.M.S. and B.Com (Accounts and Finance) and M.Com with Accountancy and M.Com with Management. There is no difference in the admission process from the regular B.Com course offered in terms of the qualifications; the curriculum is designed by the university. The fees are decided by the University and the teacher qualifications and salary structure are also given by the University. 1.3 Feedback on Curriculum 1.3.1 How does the college obtain feedback on curriculum from? a) Students: Questionnaires b) Alumni: By questionnaires and meetings. c) Parents: None. d) Employers/Industries: None. e) Academic Peers: None. f) Community: None. 1.3.2 How is the above feedback analyzed and the outcome/suggestions used for continuous improvements, and communicated to the affiliating university for appropriate inclusion? The feedback is analyzed at the college level and when necessary, our faculty, serving on the different Boards of Studies at the University will bring them to the notice of the University authorities for necessary changes. 1.4 Curriculum Update 1.4.1What is the frequency and the basis for syllabus revision and what are the major revisions made during the last two years? The University conducts the revisions and in the last two years, project work has been introduced in three subjects by University of Mumbai.
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1.4.2 How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears a thrust on core values adopted by NAAC? The institution has little role in the formulation of the curriculum. 1.4.3 Does the institution use the guidelines of statutory bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curricula? The college follows the guidelines given by the UGC, State Government and University of Mumbai. 1.4.4 How are the existing courses modified to meet the emerging/changing national and global trends? Not relevant. The Courses are modified by the University. 1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects 1.5.1 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the institution during the last five years in curriculum aspects? The college conducts the examinations on schedule. It has also ensured that the number of lecturing days prescribed by the UGC is strictly met, and the teachers complete their portions as per the teaching plans. It also encourages a number of teachers to pursue their doctoral research and participate in the Refresher and Orientation Courses and Seminars and Work-shops to improve their skills. 1.5.2 What best practices in Curricular planned/implemented by the institution? Aspects have been

1) The College has introduced the system of regular feedback from each out-going T.Y.B.Com batch to plan for improvements. 2) The College has strengthened the book-bank scheme for the economically weaker sections. 3) It encourages teachers to provide financial help for deserving students. 4) Individual teachers give assignments, projects, etc. to interested students so that the Diwali and/or Christmas vacations are productively used. Also, students are encouraged to make presentations on the various current topics of interest in marketing, exporting and finance.

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ii) List of Past Staff Members of the College holding important positions in the Mumbai University and the Colleges in Mumbai: 1. Prin. Mrs. V.P. Sarwal - Former Principal - Former Visiting Faculty at the Mumbai University, Sydenham College and R A Podar College. - Former Chairperson, the Board of Studies in Business Economics. (The Mumbai University) - Former Member, the Academic Council. (The Mumbai University) 2. Mrs. L.C. Bandiwadekar - Former Vice-Principal - Recipient of the Best Translation Award form the Kendriya Hindi Nideshalay for her Galpa Nigar from Marathi to Hindi. - Recipient of Felicitation from the President of India for her translation of Galpa Nigar from Marathi to Hindi. 3. Mrs. D. Saldanha - Former, Vice-Principal - Former Member, the Board of Studies in Business Economics. (The Mumbai University) 4. Dr. Arun Tikekar - Former Lecturer in English, - Editor, Marathi daily Loksatta 5. Late Mr. G.M.Rajarshi - Head of the Department of Business Economics. - Member, the Board of Studies in Business Economics. (The Mumbai University) - Former Vice-Principal, Lala Lajpat Rai College Mumbai - Former Registrar, (The Mumbai University) 6. Late Dr. B.H. Patil - Founder Principal - Former Member, the Board of Studies in Commerce. (The Mumbai University) - Former Member, the Academic Council, (The Mumbai University) - Former Dean of Commerce Faculty, the Shivaji University.
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7. Principal M. S. Kambli - Former Senior Lecturer in Economics, Chetana College, Mumbai - Former Principal, Chinai College, Mumbai. - Former Principal, Dahanu College. - Former Director, the Institute of Distance Education, (The Mumbai University) 8. Principal K.N. Tirodkar - Former Vice-Principal, - Former Member of the Senate and Academic Council. (The Mumbai University) - Former Member, the Board of Studies in Commerce,(The Mumbai University) - Former Principal, K.P.B. Hinduja College, Mumbai. - Former Principal, Nagindas Khandwala College, Malad Mumbai. 9. Late Dr. K.R. Mahishi - Former Head of the Department, English, Sydenham College. - Former Head of the Department, English, Chetana College. - Former Member, the Board of Studies in English, (The Mumbai University) - Former Principal, Bharat Education Societys College of Commerce and Economics. - Founder-Director, the State Institute of Administrative Careers, Government of Maharastra, Mumbai. 10. Late Mr. Gulam Ahmed - Former Head of the Department of Economics. - Former Member, the Board of Studies in Business Economics, (The University of Mumbai) - Former Principal, Anjum Islam College, Mumbai. - Former Principal, Burhani College, Mumbai. 11. Mr. C. Sadasivan - Former Head of the Department of English, - Visiting Faculty, B.M.S and B.Com (Accounting and Finance). - Former Principal, SIES College of Commerce. - Former Faculty, SIES College of Management.

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12. Mr. G.F. Tawde - Former Senior most Lecturers in Geography - Former Member, the Executive Committee of National Association of Geographers India (NAGI) [October 1989-December 1992). - Former Member, of the Governing Body of the Bombay Geographical Association. 13. Mr. B.D. Patil - Former Senior Lecturer in Geography 14. Prof V.J. Arekar - Former Senior Lecturer in Economics. - Former Principal, N.K.T.College, Thane.

15. Dr. S.S. Bhosle

- Former Lecturer in Sociology, - Presently Reader in Sociology, (The Mumbai University) 16. Mr. A.G. Jogdev - Former Senior Lecturer in Mathematics - Former Faculty, the V.J.T.I., Mumbai. 17. Late S. R. Bhilawadikar - Former Lecturer in English - Former Co-ordinator, Chetanas R.K. Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai. 18. Mr. S.M. Kothari - Former Head of the Department of Accountancy - Former Member, the Board of Studies in Accountancy, (The Mumbai University) 19. Mr. R. Shah - Former Lecturer in Accountancy - Former Chairman, the Bombay Chartered Accountants Society.

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20. Mrs. R. Sunder Rajan - Former Head, Commerce Department - Visiting Faculty, Dept. of Commerce, (The Mumbai University) 21. Mr. P. V. Lakshmanan - Former Vice-Principal - Practicing C.A. specialization in Educational Trusts. 22. Mr. G. A. Waingankar - Former Vice-Principal - Practicing Charted Accountant.

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iii) We present below the analysis of the subject-wise performance at the three years of degree examinations for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08. Table 1.2: T.Y.B.Com University Examinations SUBJECT: 1. Management and Production Planning 2. Business Economics 3. Financial Management and Accountancy Paper I 4. Financial Management and Accountancy Paper II 5. Financial Management and Accountancy Paper III 6. Direct and Indirect Taxation 7. Computer Systems 8. Industrial Psychology 9. Export Management 2006-07 88.09 84.45 68.56 89.19 96.54 98.44 97.08 87.98 89.85 2007-08 83.02 86.61 78.31 95.94 96.74 98.88 96.23 86.67 83.17

Percentage of students passed is in relation to those appeared at the University Examination. The above table shows that the overall result in majority of the subjects has improved over the last two years.

S.Y. B.Com and F.Y.B.Com examination results for the years 2006-07 and 200708 are shown in Tables 1.3 and 1.4.

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Table 1.3: S.Y.B.Com. Results for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 SUBJECT: 1. Foundation Course Paper II 2. Business Economics 3.Commerce Paper II 4. Business Law 5. Accountancy and Financial Management Paper II 6. Advertising 7. Computer Programming 2006-07 85.28 55.83 82.50 93.89 85.69 92.60 99.11 2007-08 93.75 34.38 67.05 92.61 86.51 88.03 100.00

Table 1.4: F.Y.B.Com Results for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 SUBJECT: 1. Foundation Course Paper I 2. Business Communication 3. Business Economics 4. Commerce Paper II 5. Environmental Studies 6. Mathematics and Statistics 7. Accountancy and Financial Management Paper II 2006-07 67.33 80.85 52.76 65.87 84.29 66.49 74.09 2007-08 65.85 70.62 54.43 61.64 83.15 76.39 87.25

The B.A. examination results also show improvements. Tables 1.2 and 1.3 show the examination results of F.Y B.A and S.Y.B.A. respectively. Table 1.1: T.Y. B.A. University Examinations SUBJECT:
1) History of Marathi Literature 2) Theory of Literature and Criticism. 3) Literature and Society 1) Social theory (Revised)

2006-07 100 %
99 % 100 % 100 %

2007-08
99 % 100% 100% 100% 31

2)

Social

of

Work

and

100 % 100 % 100 % 98 % 100 %

100% 100% 100% 99% 99%

Occupation. 3) Women and Society 1) Political Process MA 2) Western Political, Thinkers 3) Comparative Politics

Table 1.2: S.Y.B.A. Results for 2006-07 and 2007-08 SUBJECT: 1. Foundation Course II 2. Mass Communication 3. Marathi (Ancillary) 4. Political Science 5. Sociology 6. Commerce 2006-07 89.89 89.89 88.71 92.13 92.13 100.00 2007-08 95.23 95.23 96.42 97.61 97.61 100

Table 1.3: F.Y.B.A Results for 2006-07 and 2007-08 SUBJECT: 1. Foundation Course I 2. Hindi (Compulsory) 3. Communication Skills 4. Political Science 5. Sociology 6. Commerce 7. Marathi (Ancillary) 2006-07 74.76 75.73 78.64 83.50 85.44 61.11 92.54 2007-08 65.93 71.43 60.44 75.82 79.12 64.52 73.33

The following lists CA-1, CA-2, CA-3, CA-4 and CA-5 show the details of the subjects offered by the college during each of the three years of these fours courses at under graduate Level and at post-graduate Level

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CA 1 List of Subjects offered at B.COM F.Y.B. COM.

Foundation Course [Paper I] Business Communication Environmental Studies Mathematical and Statistical Techniques Business Economics [Paper I] Accountancy and Financial Management [Paper I] Commerce [Paper I] (Business System and Society)

S.Y.B.Course COM.[Paper II] Foundation Business Economics Accountancy and Financial Management [Paper II] Commerce [Paper II] (Business Environment and Development) Business Law Advertising Applied Component: Computer Programming

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T.Y.B. COM.
Financial Auditing and Accounting [Papers I, II, III] Business Economics [Paper III] Commerce [Paper III] (Management and Human Resource Development) Two Applied Component Subjects From: Export Marketing, Direct and Indirect Taxation, Industrial Psychology, and Computer Systems and Application.

CA 2 List of Subjects offered at B.A. F.Y.B. A.

Foundation Course [Paper I] Hindi Sociology Political Science Business Communication Marathi [Paper I] OR Commerce [Paper I]

S.Y.B. A.
Foundation Course [Paper II] Mass Communication Sociology [Paper II and III] Political Science [Paper II and III] Business Communication Marathi [Paper -II and III] OR Commerce [Paper- II and III]

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T.Y.B. A.

Sociology [Papers IV, V and VI] Marathi [Papers IV, V and VI] OR Political Science [Papers IV, V and VI]

CA 3 BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES LIST OF SUBJECTS OFFERED First Year BMS

Sem - I

1.1 Foundation of Human Skills

1.2 Introduction to Financial Accounts

1.3 Business Law

1.4 Business Statistics

1.5 Business Communication

1.6 Principles of Management

1.7 Introduction to Computers

Sem - II

2.1 Business Environment

2.2 Industrial Law

2.3 Computer Application in Business

2.4 Managerial Economics - I

2.5 Business Mathematics

2.6 Introduction to Cost Accounting

2.7 Environmental Management

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Second Year BMS

Sem - III

3.1 Management Accounting

3.2 Managerial Economics II

3.3 Marketing Management

3.4 Material Management

3.5 Effective communication II

3.6 Principles of management II

Sem - IV

International Marketing

4.2 Elements of Direct and Indirect Taxes

4.3 Export -Import Procedures and Documentation

4.4 Management of Small Scale Industries

4.5 Productivity and Quality management

4.6 Public Relations Management

Third Year BMS

Sem - V

Human Resource Management

5.2 Service Sector Management

5.3 Financial Manageme nt

5.4 Elements of Logistics Management

5.5 Management of Co-operatives

5.6 Rural Marketing

Sem - VI

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Special Study in Marketing

International Finance

Econometrics

6.1 Entrepreneurs hip and Management of Small and Medium Enterprises

6.2 Quantitative Methods for Business

6.3 Marketing Research

6.4 Indian Management Thoughts and Practices

6.5 Elective- I

6.6 Elective II

Special Study in Finance

CA 4 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE) LIST OF SUBJECTS OFFERED

FYBCAF
SEM-1 COST ACCO UNTS-

FINACCO UNTS1

ECON OMIC S-1

COMM ERCE1

I.T.-1

BUSSCOMM( B.C.)-1

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FYBCAF

SEM -2

FINACCOU NTS-2

AUD ITIN G

FINMGM T-1

TAXA TION-

BUSSLAW-1

QMB-1

BUSSCOMM (B.C.)2

SYBCAF

SEM-3 FINACCO UNTS3 COS TACC OUN TS-2 AUDI TING2 ECON OMIC S-2

BUSSLAW-2

P.O.M.1

F.C.-2

SEM-4 FINMGMT2 MGMT ACCO UNTS1 COMM ERCE2 38

TAXAT ION-2

BUSSLAW-3

I.T.-2

QMB-2

TYBCAF
SEM-5 FINACCOU NTS-4 COSTACCOU NTS-3 MGMTACCOUN TS-2

AUDITIN G-3

TAXATIO N-3

ECONO MICS-3

SEM-6 FINACCOU NTS-5 COSTACCOU NTS-4 MGMTACCOU NTS-3

AUDITIN G-4

TAXATIO N-4

P.O.M.-2

CA - 5 List of Subjects offered at M. COM M. COM [PART I]

Compulsory Papers: 1. Strategic Management Papers: 2. EconomicsOptional of Global Trade and Finance 3. Human Resource Management 4. Marketing Strategies and Plans OR 3. Advanced Financial Accounting 4. Advanced Cost Accounting

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M. COM [PART II]

Compulsory Papers: 1. Research Methodology

Optional Papers: 2. Organizational Behavior 3. International Marketing 4. Entrepreneurship Marketing OR 2. Advanced Financial Management 3. Advanced Auditing 4. Direct and Indirect Taxes

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The College has introduced B.Com (Accounting and Finance) of the Mumbai University to promote employment-oriented courses. It has also introduced M.Com (Management) and M.Com with specialization in Accountancy course. The enrolment in these courses is full to the sanctioned capacity.

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The College has also introduced Add-on-courses in Travel and Tourism, Stock Market Operations to supplement the regular under-graduate education.

3)

Courses are also offered in Functional English to improve the articulation skills.

4)

Each year, a number of Booster-lectures are arranged for the T.Y. B.Com students in different subjects that help them to prepare and perform better at the University Examinations.

5)

Summer Placements are also provided through the cell and students are given the facilities of career counseling, and campus recruitments.

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CRITERION II

TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

Criterion II: Teaching Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Admission Process and Student Profile. 2.1.1 How does the Institution ensure wide publicity to the admission process? a. Prospectus: A prospectus containing the detailed information about the Institution including the rules and regulations is provided to every admission seeker to the College. This ensures publicity, of various classes and courses for admission seekers.
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b. Institutional Website: We have a common website developed for all the Institutions coming under the august body Chetana. c. Advertisement in Regional/National Newspapers: The number of admission seekers every year is more than the number of seats available for various courses. Thus there is no need for an advertisement. d. Any other (specify) Admission Procedure: The admission in degree courses in the Commerce and Arts faculties is done in accordance with the university norms. As we have the Junior College attached to our Degree College, the first preference is given to the in-house students for admission to First Year B.Com / B.A. classes. In some cases preference is given to those students who have some credentials in the field of sports and other extra curricular-activities at the state and national level. The admission at T.Y.B.Com / B.A is carried out on the basis of the students performance in the respective subject at First Year and Second Year levels. The admission to the post-graduate courses is given according to the prescribed norms of the university. Moreover, our admission policy is stated in our prospectus and Institutional website. 2.1.2 How are the students selected for admission to the following courses? Give the cut off percentage for admission at the entry level. The admission to the degree course in Commerce and Arts faculties is done in accordance with the university norms. As we have a Junior College attached to our Degree College, the first preference is given to the in-house students for the admission to First Year B.Com / B.A. Class. In some cases, preference is given to those students who have some credentials in the field of sports and other extracurricular activities at the state and national level. The vacancies, if any, are filled on the basis of academic merit. Cut off percentage for the year 2006-07 was 65 % and above. 2.1.3 How does the Institution ensure transparency in the Admission Process? We believe in maintaining and displaying the utmost transparency in the admission procedure. The list of the students admitted to various classes along with percentage of marks scored is displayed according to the schedule prepared by the University.
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2.1.4 How do you promote access to ensure equity? a) Students from disadvantaged communities: Both the teaching and non-teaching staff is instructed to admit the students who are disadvantaged in any way. b) Women The proportion of girl students for both Commerce and Arts faculties is preponderant. Central location, safe atmosphere with a lady guard and complete absence of gender bias in academic as well as extra / co-curricular activities are some of the factors responsible for the large number of girl students. c) Economically Weaker Sections The College provides prescribed text books free of cost to the students of economically weaker sections through the Students Aid Fund. The College also gives financial assistance to them. A special scholarship is given to a student with outstanding merit in sports as well as in academics. d) Sports Quota Our Institution is renowned for encouraging the students good in sports. They are given concession in attendance and are also provided with a professional coach. Any other (specify) We offer three papers each in three subjects in Third Year B.A level i.e.Sociology, Marathi and Political Science . This gives wide scope to the students.

e)

2.2

Catering to Diverse Needs:

Is there a provision for assessing the students knowledge and skills before the commencement of the Admission Programme? If yes, give details on the strategies of the Institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the incoming students for enabling them to cope with the courses to which they are enrolled. Though there is no provision for assessing the students knowledge and skill before the commencement of the Admission Programme, we analyze their ability to learn and cope up with it, on the basis of marks scored by them in the previous examinations.
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2.2.1 How does the Institution identify slow and advanced learners? Give details on the strategies adopted for facilitating slow and advanced learners. The College has a system of frequent interaction with the students by asking questions during the lectures to ensure that they are paying attention to the subjects taught. Every year, the teachers identify the students who are weak in certain subjects, and make special attempts to instill confidence in them in the relevant subjects. For example, in a subject like Economics, drawing of impressive and correct diagrams is absolutely essential; hence the faculty members give practice to the students by explaining to them the method of drawing proper diagrams. For the benefited of the students coming from vernacular media, some concepts are explained in Hindi or Marathi language. For the benefit of advanced learners, special selection of subjects such as Computers System and Application, Direct and Indirect Taxation etc. are offered at T.Y.B.Com level. In special case, any subject that the student wishes to opt for is also allowed. 2.2.2 Does the Institution have a provision for tutorials for the students? If yes, give details. Yes, the Institution follows the guidelines of the University in the case of tutorials for the students. There are tutorials for the subjects, Mathematics and Statistics and Business Communication at First Year B.Com. Level and Communication Skills in English at First Year B.A level. For Mathematics and Statistics, there are 5 lectures and 1 tutorial per week per division. For Business Communication, there are 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week per division. For Communication Skill in English, there are 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week per division. All the above subjects have 4 batches in a division. For Foundation Course, the subject Project Work is introduced from the year 2007-08. 2.2.3 Is there a provision for mentoring students or any similar process? If yes, give details.

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Yes, we do have a provision for mentoring students. Every teacher is a mentor for a group of 30-40 students. They monitor the attendance, academic activities and counsel the students on both academic and personal matters whenever necessary. The students are made to feel comfortable in discussing their problems with their mentor. After each semester examination, the result is commented upon for the benefit of the students. 2.2.4 How does the Institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students? The staff members and the students maintain very helpful approach in order to cater to the needs of differentlyabled students. The students who suffer from learning disabilities are identified and are given different coaching. The differentlyabled students are encouraged to participate in co curricular activities. 2.2.5 How does the Institution plan and organize the teaching-learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic Calendar, Teaching Plan and Evaluation Blueprint, etc.) At the beginning of the academic year, the academic calendar is prepared by the Academic In-charge (Mrs. Molsy Thomas). Moreover, the heads of the departments hold periodic meetings with other members of their department. The syllabus of the subject is discussed in detail. A month-wise teaching plan of every department is prepared for the first term on the reopening of the College. 2.2.6 What are the various teaching-learning methods (lecture method, interactive method, project-based learning, computer-assisted learning, experiential learning, seminars and others) used by the teachers? Give details. Our teachers undertake the lecture method as well as other interactive methods for teaching. Our teachers organize seminars and group discussions. Field trips and visits are also organized and this helps the students to gain knowledge. Slide projectors, internet inputs, subjectrelated film shows are also incorporated in the teaching learning process. In some subjects, seminars and guest lectures by subject experts on various core areas are also organized. All the self-financed courses follow a range of teaching learning methods, which are used by the faculty. Projects and Presentations: - The students are given group as well as individual projects. The students make presentations on the same to the respective subject teachers who submit a report on the same. Assignments: - The students are given questions on which they have to write the required answers and submit them to the teachers.
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 Group discussions: - A group discussion is held to bring out the pros and cons of the subject under discussion. Roleplays: - The students are made to enact the real life situations to bring across the difficulties that may arise in reality. Tests: - Tests are conducted periodically. Thus is especially undertaken in technical subjects to strengthen their conceptual understanding. Viva voce: - Sometimes questions are asked from specific chapters to sharpen the students conceptual knowledge and to build in them the confidence to face interviews. Interviews: - The students are made to take interviews with stalwarts in the industry and share their learning and experience. Summer Jobs: - It is compulsory to undertake a summer job in the first year of the course. 2.2.7 How learning is made student-centric? What are the Institutional Strategies, which contribute to the acquisition of the life skills, knowledge, management skills and life long learning? The main step towards participatory learning is to make the subject interesting and easy to understand and relevant to the contemporary situation. This is ensured by emphasizing the applied aspects of the subject. Seminars, group discussions, projects, excursions and industrial visits help to generate the students interest in the subject. The goal is not only to help the students acquire good result and better their career, but also to make them better human beings and good citizens of the country. They are then able to understand the subject in the context of the contemporary situations. 2.2.8 How does the Institution ensure that the students have effective Learning experience? (Use of modern teaching aids and jet tools) Our Institution has many classrooms well-equipped to facilitate the use of modern gadgets. There is a newly renovated conference room where seminars are organized for the enlightenment of the students. There is a spacious and welllit Library well equipped with computers and internet connectivity. The library adds to its stock the latest books recommended by the faculties. The library also subscribes to over 100 journals and has a rich stock of CDs. The students are encouraged to use these knowledge resources to enrich their understanding of different subjects. 2.2.9 How do the students and the faculty keep pace with the recent developments in the various subjects?

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The use of library is encouraged among the teachers and the students. A variety of books, magazines, journals and internet facility are made available in the library. Talks by distinguished personalities throughout the academic year are the other learning resources for the teachers and the students. The teachers attend seminars, workshops and several faculty development programmes. The teachers of the Commerce and Accountancy Departments attend workshops and seminars organized by professional bodies to keep their knowledge updated. The faculty members are encouraged to participate in refresher and orientation Programme organized by the Academic Staff College and other University Departments. 2.2.10 Are there departmental libraries for the use of faculty and students? If yes, how effectively are they used for the enhancement of Teaching and learning? Our College has a well equipped library which is fully computerized. It has an excellent collection of variety of books segregated department wise. These books are very useful for the enhancement of teaching and learning. Both the selffinancing courses, i.e. - B.Com (Accounting and Finance) and B.M.S. have their small sectorial libraries useful for their faculties and students. 2.2.11Has the Institution introduced evaluation of the teachers by students? If yes, how is the feedback analyzed and implemented for the improvement of teaching? Yes, the College has introduced evaluations of the teachers by the students at every level, i.e. - at F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. level and at the exit level for the Art and Commerce graduates. If the reports are not satisfactory about the performance of a teacher in his / her respective subject, the principal has one-to-one with him / her in order to improve his / her performance.

2.3 Teacher Quality 2.3.1. How are the members of the faculty selected? Does the college have the required numbers of qualified and competent teachers to handle the entire courses? If not, how does the Institution cope with the requirements? The Recruitment Procedure of the faculties is in accordance with the norms laid down by the University and the UGC relating to the qualification and work-load. The advertisements are approved by the Government and the Statutory Selection
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Committee is formed. The selection committee has certain fixed parameters (See Appendix) on the basis of which selection is made. In case a qualified teacher is not available, the principal has the authority to appoint the faculty on ad hoc / contract basis. The Statutory Selection Committee consists of: a) The Chairman of the Governing body of the College or its nominee (who shall be the Chairman of the Selection Committee ) b) One Nominee of the Vice chancellor. c) One Expert to be nominated by the University. d) One Nominee of the Director of Education (Higher Education / Director of Sports /Director of Social Welfare, The Maharashtra State as the case may be. e) The Principal of the College. f) The Head of the Department of the College, in the subject concerned and where there is no Head of the Department, the senior-most teacher in the subject. All the appointments of teachers is made after getting approval for the work load as well as for the post from the Mumbai University, and the Joint Director (Higher Education), Government of Maharashtra. The approved advertisements are given in the newspapers at the state / national Levels. The advertisements are prepared by specifying the rules concerning the Reservation, Qualification, Age Limit, if any. Selections are made strictly on the basis of merit. The Selection Committee shortlists the candidates based on merit and recommends the name for the selection of the candidate. The Management is bound by the recommendation made by the Selection Committee. The teaching positions occur on account of : (a) for (b) (c) (d) New teaching positions occur on account of Resignation of the existing staff any reason. Termination of the service of any teacher for any reason. Retirement due to superannuation. Long leave of the existing teacher.

Moreover, most of our teachers are fully qualified and approved by the University. However, in certain cases when fully qualified teachers with net / set are not available, ad hoc appointments are made by the Management and the Principal. The UGC scale is not given to such teachers. Their appointment is made on the consolidated pay fixed by the University. 2.3.2. How does the College appoint additional faculty to teach new Programme / modern areas of study (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? How many such appointments were made during the last three years?
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The College adopts the same policy as devised by the UGC and the University in the case of core faculties while making appointments in the new programmes such as self-financing courses. Moreover, such new programmes require the appointment of visiting faculty from subject-related professional field from the corporate world, which does not require the approval of the University. The Management encourages our teachers to go on study leave, attend seminars, workshop, etc. However, this is done with great discretion so as not to affect adversely the classroom teaching and the completion of the syllabus. 2.3.3. What efforts are made by the Management for professional development of the faculties? (Eg: research grants, study leave, deputation to national/ international conferences/ seminars, training programmes, organizing national/ international conferences etc)? How many faculties have availed these facilities during the last three years? The efforts made by the Management for professional development of the faculties. a) study leave b) deputation to national and international conferences / seminars:

Year 2004-5 2005-6 2006-7

National 02 09 24

International 03 01 07

2.3.4. Give details on the awards/ recognitions received by the faculty during the last five years? Nil 2.3.5. How often does the Institution organize training Programme for the faculties in the use of : a) b) c) Computers Internet Audio Visual Aids
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Computer-Aided Packages Material Development for CAL, Multi-media etc.

Most of the above facilities are available and used by the faculties in the College. 2.4. Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.4.1. How are the evaluation methods communicated to the students and other Institutional members? The College prospectus has complete information about the method of evaluation used at different levels. Besides, an orientation Programme is arranged for the fresh entrants at the beginning of the year, where the information about the College is communicated to them. To ensure proper understanding of these evaluation methods by the students, all the teachers communicate this information to the students at the beginning of the academic year. The evaluation methods framed by the University are followed and our College ensures that the norms are adhered to. 2.4.2. How does the Institution monitor progress of the students and communicate it to the students and their parents? In the present system 100 marks are divided into 50+50. There is tremendous scope for the College to monitor the overall performance of the student, though it is a little difficult to have additional periodical tests particularly in the classes with a large number of students. The teachers are trying their level best to monitor the overall performance by question-answer sessions, difficulty-solving sessions, etc. Moreover, the mentors take care of the academic activities of the students and counsel them whenever necessary. 2.4.3. What is the mechanism for Redressal of Grievances Evaluation? We have formed Grievances Redressal Cell as per the University requirement. We follow all the instructions given by the University, such as, a. Allowing the students to apply for marks verification. b. Giving the photocopy of the answer book to the students who apply for it. c. Allowing the students to apply for revaluation. d. Taking the opinion of the Committee constituted for the purpose to ascertain whether the candidate who has applied for revaluation has any merit or not. e. Getting the answer book re-assessed (if recommended by the Committee). The result of evaluation is communicated to the candidate concerned.

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2.4.4. What are the major evaluation reforms initiated by the Institution / affiliating University? How does the Institution ensure effective implementation of these reforms? a. Conducting the University examinations, strictly according to the norms prescribed by the University b. Assigning separate examination seat numbers c. Introduction of masking and coding d. Strictly following the system of centralized assessment e. Declaring the result well within the stipulated time by the University. The Principal, Vice-Principal, and Heads of the Departments with the help of the administrative staff of the Institution, ensure effective implementation of these reforms. 2.5. Best Practices in Teaching Learning Process. 2.5.1. Detail any significant innovations in teaching/learning/evaluation introduced by the Institution? Innovated Practices in teaching-learning process: i. Two classrooms are especially reserved for Power Point Presentation with the help of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) ii. Three overhead projectors are made available for the benefit of the students. iii. Difficult subject matter is explained in a very simple language and even Marathi language is used to explain the subject-matter. iv. The College encourages teacher friendly atmosphere which helps the students in becoming better performer in the examination. v. The Circulars concerning with examination, attendance record, list of defaulters are circulated in the related classrooms and displayed on the noticeboard. It helps in avoiding confusion during examination.

Evaluative Observations Recommendations:

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1. Our College is a recognized, aided and affiliated College under section 2f and 12b of the UGC Act. We work as per the rules, regulations and guidelines laid down by the Mumbai University under the Maharashtra University Act 1994. The recruitment of the staff is done by constituting a selection committee and
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the candidates are interviewed and selected for the teaching positions and after getting approval from the University. Seven teachers have done Ph. D. and five teachers are pursuing research studies. Some of our staff members have presented papers at the national and international conference. 2. Before confirmation of the temporarily appointed faculty, a confidential report is prepared by the concerned H.O.D. and even self-appraisal method is followed to evaluate the performance of the teacher. Based on the performance, the proposals are placed before the Managing Committee for confirmation of the faculty. 3. We have the practice of taking feedback from the students both at the entry level and the exit level. Based on this feedback, precautionary actions are taken for improving the performance of the students. For example, special lectures for weaker students in Business Economics are regularly taken. 4. Booster lectures for T.Y.B.Com students are arranged by inviting experts from other Colleges. Moreover, through one to one talk with the students, their difficulties in the respective subjects are solved. 5. Suggestion given by the NAAC Peer Team who visited our College in 2003 has been implemented effectively. I. In addition to the above measures, the following have been undertaken: a. Updated Prospectus with all modifications is given to the students every year. b. Preparing academic calendar that reflects all the activities throughout the year. c. Month-wise teaching plans for all the subjects, discussion on the topics taught and to be taught in the monthly departmental meetings, thus keeping track with actual teaching in the class. d. Ample scope and opportunity for developing computer awareness in the teaching and the non-teaching staff with the help of 45 Computers and 22 Laptops. e. Introduction of inbuilt speaker system in classrooms along with caller mike system helping in effective teaching and learning. f. Redressal of grievances of the students regarding the evaluation of answer books is strictly in accordance with the University rules and regulations. g. Our institution is a well-known centre for Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University with more than 1500 students. II. The Institution has undertaken a lot of other quality sustenance and
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enhancement measures since the previous assessment and accreditation with regard to Teaching-Learning and Evaluation. They are: a. b. c. Providing detailed information to the students about the Institution in the updated Prospectus. Providing Institutional information through the periodically upgraded Institutional website. Meticulous preparation of academic calendar and teaching plans for every subject before the beginning of the academic year and their vigorous implementation during the academic year. Providing ample scope and opportunities for the faculty for undergoing computer aided packages, specially for the nonteaching staff. Addressing the students grievances regarding evaluation strictly in accordance with University rules and regulations.

d.

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CRITERION III

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

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3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Is there Research Committee to facilitate and monitor research activity? If yes, give details on its activities, major decisions taken (during the last year) and composition of the committee. There is a Research Committee in our College. The composition of the committee is as under: Principal, Dr. S.V. Surnis: Chairperson Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee, Member, Research Scholar and Vice Principal Dr. Mousmi Manna, Secretary Dr. Mrs. Pratima Malwadkar Dr. Rajesh G Karankal Dr. Mrs. A S Panigrahi Dr. Amruta Deshmukh Mr. K L N Sastry Dr. O.B. Sayeed, Special Invitee 3.1.2 How does the Institution promote faculty participation in research? (Providing seed money, research money, leave, other facilities etc.) The Institution promotes faculty participation in research by granting leave, helping them in participation of Faculty Improvement Programme. Principal, Dr. S.V.Surnis has been invited in many colleges in Mumbai to talk on sharing research experiences. The Management has given their consent to Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee to proceed on study leave for doing post-doctoral research in the area of Stress among Expatriates; the cost of the thesis binding was paid by the college. 3.1.3 Does the Institution Budget have provision for Research and Development? If yes, give details. The Institution does not have specifically designated budget for the research and development activities. However, the proposal for provision for the budget for the research and development activities is placed before the Management and their approval is awaited. This is based on the recommendations made by the Research Committee.
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3.1.4 Does the Institution promote participation of the students in research activities? YES. The Institution promotes research activities of the students in the following ways: -The subjects like Computer System, Foundation Course, Papers I and II, Direct and Indirect Taxation, Political Science, Marathi and Sociology have a scheme of Project Work for 20 marks. The students are assigned different topics. The Field Work is done by them and with the guidance of the teachers they read, write and discuss their projects. With regards to Self-Financing courses, such as B.M.S, B.Com. (Accounting and Finance), we encourage our students to go for field work, interviews and presentation of their project work in a specified manner. All the projects are kept in the respective sections and are available for evaluation. This work is done by them as a part of their course curriculum. First year B.Com/B.A. and Second year B.Com/B.A students are required to submit 20 mark Project Work. The Institution encourages our students to take a small research activity as a research assignment. Besides, our professional courses, B.Com. (Accountancy and Finance) and B.M.S have compulsory provision of Project Work for almost every subject. 3.1.5 What is the major research facilities developed on the campus? The College Library with a total of 65,000 books and 65 journals and periodicals published at state and national levels is the major source that encourages research activities on the College campus. There are a number of books on research methodology and statistics and on various related matters. This collection is useful for the encouragement of research activities on the campus. Besides, the library has provided separate space for the teachers for their reading and research-related work. 3.1.6 Give details of the initiatives taken by the Institution for collaborative research (with national/foreign universities/research/scientific organizations/industries/NGOs etc) We have so far no collaboration with other institutes for research purposes. But in near future, we intend to work in association with other Institutions.
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Research and Publication Output:

3.2.1 Give details of the research guides and the research students of the Institution (Number of students registered for Ph.D. and M.Phil, fellowships, funding agency, Ph.Ds and M.Phils awarded during the last five years, major achievements etc.) The teachers awarded Ph.D. degree: Dr. Amruta Deshmukh Dr. Mrs. Pratima Malwadkar Dr. Mrs. Anajali Panigrahi Dr. Rajesh Karankal Teachers doing Ph.D. degree: Mr. K.L.N. Sastry Mr. Surendra Jadhav Mr. Naresh Bodke Mr. Nitin Rindhe 3.2.2 Give details of the following: a) Department recognized as Research Centre: Nil b) Faculty recognized as Research Guide: Dr. S.V. Surnis: Recognized Research Guide for Ph.D. students in Industry and Labour by Mumbai University. Also, recognized Research Guide in Management by Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University. Recognized Research Guide for M.Phil students from YCMOU-Nasik, Maharashtra. Under the guidance of Dr. S.V. Surnis, two students are doing their Ph.D. They are Mrs. Latamohan Bhide: Topic: A Study on Interrelationship between Work Practices and its Linkages with Organizational Effectiveness with reference to three textile units in Mumbai.

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 Mr. Nandanwar of ONGC: Topic: A Study on Incentives and Impact on Productivity in three selected chemical units in Mumbai. Dr. P.G. Deosthalee: Recognized as Research Guide in Psychology by the Mumbai University. Recognized as Research Guide in Management by the Mumbai University. Recognized as Research Guide in Psychology by the Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Under the guidance of Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee two students are pursuing their research work for the degree of Ph.D. in the Mumbai University. Mr. S.S.Bal : Quality of Work life Mr. Beena Kadmale: Parent Child Relationship and its Impact on Personality. c) Priority areas of Research: Nil d) Ongoing Faculty Research Projects: Dr P.G. Deosthalee submitted the Post-Doctoral Research Project to I.C.S.S.R. New Delhi for which he was given the Senior Research Fellowship in 2005-2007. Mr. Surendra H. Jadhav of the Department of Economics of our College has completed one minor research project with the financial support from the Mumbai University. His topic was: Gender Audit of Union Budget of India: 1991-2001, in the year 2006. e) Ongoing students for Research Projects: Nil 3.2.3 What are the major achievements of research activities of the Institution (findings contributed to subject knowledge, to the industry need, community development, patents, etc)? Dr. S.V. Surnis, through his research work, has found out many work practices which were not in use in one of the known standardized product manufacturing engineering organization on western suburbs of Mumbai, which has helped the organization in developing their work efficiency.

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3.2.4 Is there research papers published in reference journals by the faculties? If yes, give details for the last five years including citation index and impact factor. We have yet to work in this direction. However, many of the articles developed by our staff members have been published in college magazines and local journals. 3.2.5 Give the List of Publications of the faculty a) Books: Dr. S.V. Surnis: A Panorama of Research Work Aamche Mukhyamantri (Our Chief Minister) Dr. Anjali Panigrahi: Elements of Statistics, Vol: I, II, III, YCMOU, Nasik. ISBN 81-8055-188-1 b) Articles: (Refer Annexure II) c) Conference/Seminar Proceedings: (Refer Annexure II) d) Course Materials: Nil e) Software Packages of other learning materials: 1) Dr. Mrs. Anjali Panigrahi has developed software of Multimedia Package in Inferential Statistics for MBA students. 2) Mr. K.R.Nikumbh has developed software for Banking for the staff salary as a project in the Mumbai University. f) Any other: Nil 3.3 Consultancy

3.3.1 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the Institution during the last five years (free of cost and/ or remunerative). Who are the beneficiaries of such consultancy?
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The teachers in the subject of Accountancy are practising Chartered Accountants, known for rendering services in the area of tax consultancy, on generation of self employment and financing of the small business units. For this specialized service they charge their consultancy fees. This is done at the individual level and not at the Institutional level. The Institution has given them appointment because they are practising CA. 3.3.2 How does the Institution publicize the expertise available for consultancy services? By way of one to one talk with the students, our practicing Chartered Accountants render services of tax consultancy on generation of self employment. As the teachers and lawyers share their professional experiences with the students, the former help the latter in developing and practising work related expertise. We conduct parents-teachers meets especially in the self-financing courses such as B.M.S and B.Com. (Accountancy and Finance) in which information about consultancy and guidance is given. 3.3.3 How does the Institution reward the staff for the consultation provided by them? Our practicing Chartered Accountants, Mr. Mayur Krishnadwala, Mr. Shashikant Desai, Mr. Arun Wandrekar are always extending their specialized services to the students. The Institution gives a letter of appreciation for the overall performance of the staff. 3.3.4 How does the Institution utilize the revenue generated through consultancy services? As the consultancy services are provided at the individual level and not at the Institutional level, the question of the generation and utilization of the revenue through this means does not arise. 3.4 Extension Activities:

3.4.1 How does the Institution promote the participation of the students and the faculty in extension activities? (N.S.S., N.C.C., YRC etc). The Institution has NCC and NSS activities under the guidance of a professor incharge who takes care of the enrollment of students and planning of various activities throughout the academic year. The students are given 10 grace marks on completion of the NCC training and NSS activities as per the University guidelines.
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NCC: For the last few years our students have been selected to represent Maharashtra State at the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi. The College gives such NCC Cadets additional incentives in the form of cash prizes for participating at national levels. In the academic year 2007-08, our following three cadets have participated in Republic Day at New-Delhi. 1. Cadet, Umest Gautam Shisupal 2. Cadet, Suyog Subhash Mahadik 3. Cadet, Pratik Ghansham Patil Cadet, P.O. Nitin Dilip Yadav has represented Maharashtra Directorate in NauSainik Camp at Vishakapatnam, in the year 2006-07. NSS: Our NSS unit had a tie-up with many social agencies including NGOs. Our NSS unit embarked on different projects under the guidance of the Mumbai University for creating awareness among the masses about Women Empowerment, Health and Hygiene, Aids Awareness etc. Our NSS unit worked with NGO Population First working in 80 countries in the world on the Reducing Girl Child Percentage which is the burning issue today. This is an attempt towards building-nation. 3.4.2 What are the outreach programmes organized by the Institute? How are they interrelated with the academic curricula? The College organizes various outreach programmes with the active participation of the NSS students. These activities have direct correlation with their subject called Foundation Course-I and II at FY and SY B.Com/BA level. Our students arranged Blood Donation Drive, AIDS Awareness Camp, and The Thalassaemia Check Camp etc. All these programmes certainly reorient them towards the preparation of their Foundation Course subject. Such type of activities contributes towards skills enhancement and developing organizational skills. On account of
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their involvement in this type of activities, our students have become better performers in their life.

3.4.3 How does the Institution promote college-neighborhood network in which students acquire attitude for service and training, contributive to community development? Our Institution is situated in Government Colony in Bandra East in the western suburb where middle class and lower middle class government employees and slum dwellers cohabit. The students from hutment areas such as Bharatnagar, Shastrinagar, Beharampada, and Dharavi take the benefit of educational facilitates extended by our College. In fact, one of the objectives of our College is to make educational facilities available to the under privileged sections of the society. The students from these hutment areas shine in their life after completing their graduation and inspire others in their neighborhood. The College thus contributes to community development and nation building. Moreover, around 40 % of our students are the first generation learners who help in community development. 3.4.4 What are the initiatives taken by the Institution to have a partnership with university/research institutes/industries/NGOs etc. for extension activities? Our college is affiliated to the Mumbai University. It organized intercollegiate table-tennis tournament on the occasion of sesquicentennial (150th year) of the Mumbai University in 2006. Seminars under Sagunya of B.Com.(Accounting and Finance) have been jointly held with the Board of Studies in Accountancy and the Mumbai University, with the students from 25 colleges in Mumbai participating. On behalf of the Mumbai University, the intercollegiate table-tennis tournaments and intercollegiate kho-kho tournaments were organized in the College campus in 2006-07 and 2007-08. The College arranged open chess tournament in June 2008 on behalf of Mumbai District Chess Association along with Chess School Academy. In the field of academics, our Principal Dr. S.V. Surnis has been co-opted by the Mumbai University in the Academic Council as Member, while C.A. Shashikant Desai has been co-opted in the Board of Studies in Accountancy by the Mumbai University. Our College participated in University Sport Activities.
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3.4.5 How has local community benefited by the Institution? (Contribution of the Institution through various extension activities, outreach programmes, partnership with NGOs and GOs)? a. Our NSS unit has adopted an underdeveloped village in Palghar Taluka for their annual camp. Our NSS volunteers initiated cleanliness drive in this area, and even the villagers worked with them. In this unique social activity. The villagers were very helpful to our NSS volunteers who gained knowledge of the village life and its burning problems. Our NSS unit has been organizing talks on various burning issues. Principal Dr. S.V. Surnis, delivered a lecture on Self Destructive Bad Habits and their Reflection in our Routine Life. This has helped in creating awareness about bad habits in the minds of youngsters. Further, our NSS unit arranged medical camps, blood donations, Our NSS volunteers are involved in traffic control during the festivals. d. collected. e. f. Fund collection Drive for flood affected people was organized on 26 July 2007.
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1000 flags were sold and the amount of Rs. 2000/-

Bottles of blood collected 200 bottles.

3.4.6 How has the Institution involved the community in its extension activity? (Community participation in Institutional development, Institutioncommunity networking etc). - There exists indirect community participation in the development of the College, as explained below: - Community participation in the flag Hosting ceremony at Independence Day and Republic Day every year. - Community participation by extending their weekly get -together in the College campus. Somwar Mandalformed for the meet of the aged people meets every Monday in the College campus. - On all Sundays Karate classes are conducted in the campus with much participation of neighborhood children. - Our College is known for Girls NCC unit. Many girls residing within the vicinity of the College are members of the NCC unit of the College.
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- Brahmavidya classes are useful for developing health awareness through breathing techniques. They are conducted in the College in all Wednesdays. This helps in community participation in the development of the Institution. - Drama rehersals are done in our Community Halls by a number of dramatic groups and a number of known stage actors such as Kishor Kadam, Ashok Saraf, Ganesh Yadav, Bharat Dhabholkar, Vinay Apte who visit the campus for talent search from the Drama competitions. 3.5 Collaborations

3.5.1 Give details of the collaborative activities of the Institution with the following organizations: - Local bodies/communities - State organizations - National organizations - International organizations : Nil : Nil : Nil : Nil

Industry: Our self financing courses, BMS and B.Com (Accountancy and Finance) organize industrial visits. Some of the notable industries visited areMother Dairy, Hindalco, Parle Products, Mahindra and Mahindra Tractors, Kusumjar Corporates, Delhi Metropolitan Corporation, Anand Amul Dairy and firms such as Worksraj Company, Wandrekar and Associates. These industrial visits were very helpful in enriching the work- related, subject- related knowledge of the students. Institutional visit was also paid to the Reserve Bank of IndiaMumbai. Though there is no formal collaboration with JP Morgan, they have been visiting College campus presentation every year for talks on career opportunities and recruitment of our graduates. The Institutes of Chartered Accountant of India holds examination in our College campus. They also conduct career guidance lectures for the benefit of the students. Forum of Free Enterprise has been conducting elocution competitions in our college for our students. Service Sector : Nil

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
Administrative agencies: Every year our NSS volunteers help the Mumbai Police in general and Bandra Police in particular in various festivals, such as Ganpati Immersion and, Bandra-Mount Mary Fair. In collaboration with Mumbai Police, Cyber Safety Week was organized in our College with lectures delivered by prominent Police personalities. AIDS Awareness Programme and Family Planning Programme are organized in our college by FEEFA. In collaboration Shri Satya Sai
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Seva Organization lectures and an essay competition are held or religious harmony. Any other (specify) : Nil

3.5.2 How has the Institution benefited from the collaboration? a. Curriculum development b. Internship : Nil : Nil

c. On-the-Job Training: In our College there are six practising CAs. They give the job training in their firms for keeping books of Accounts, filing of IT-returns, dealing with the clients, which help our students in developing their work - related knowledge. d. Faculty exchange and development: The organizations visiting our College for promoting their business like Air Hostess Academy, ICFAI, give their guidance to our students in developing their career. e. Research: Dr. S. V. Surnis and P.G. Deosthalee are involved in active research (List of Research Papers is attached) f. Consultancy: g. Extension: Our College is known for YCMOU study centre which is very useful for extending educational facilities to the poorest section of the society. Some of our professors have been invited to talk on various subjects. Our Principal Dr. S.V. Surnis, and Vice-Principals Dr. Pravin Deosthalee have been invited at many places in Maharashtra to conduct seminars and workshops on various topics. Our teacher Miss Pallavi Bapat has conducted a workshop on Basic Account for Government employees. Mr. Mrs. Molsy Thomas has been invited for lectures on issues concerning environmental issues. Mr. Nitin Rindhe was invited by Goa University as a Resource Person in Marathi Literature.
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Our Ex-Librarian, Shri. Avanish Sahasrabudhe was conferred an award for his book on Buddhist Philosophy. Mr. Mayur Kishnadwala has been giving talks on the Annual Budget at the Annual Function organized by Shivaji Park Study Circule in Dadar. He has contributed articles in the leading financial magazine called Outlook-Money.

Mr. Istkhar. Islam. D. Has developed a website www.chetanadegreecollege.com in co-ordination with the B.M.S. & B.Com., students which embeds all the details about the College. He has also helped in Editing and Final Type setting of the contents of the NAAC Reports for both the years 2003 and 2008. Conducted a workshop on Web Site Development their Application and Advantages for B.Com. and B.M.S. students. Also conducted a workshop on Advance Computer Programming Languages for B.Com. and B.M.S. students. Also conducts Recruitment drives for the Job Placement for Final year Students. h. Publication i. Student Placement: Nearly 50 students are placed every year in corporate sector through campus interviews held in our College campus. (Companies such as- Nestle, Tata-AIG, WNS, Sharekhan, ICICI, Citigroup, Barclays, Kodak, Mahindra and Mahindra, Nicholas Piramal.) are visitors of our campus for the placement of out students. The collaboration and cooperation at various levels has been very useful in the image building on this Institution. The members of Internship and the Chartered Accountants working in our college help our students in registering for articleship either in their own firms or in the firms of their friends. 3.5.3 Does the Institution have any MoU/ MoC/ mutually beneficial agreements signed with? Other academic Institutions Industry Other agencies NO NO NO
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We intend to workout collaboration and tie- ups with industries and other agencies like NABARD and JP Morgan, Shamrao Vitthal Cooperative Bank and NKGSB in the near future.

3.6

Best Practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.6.1 What are the significant innovations/good practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension activities of the Institution? Seven of our faculty members have been awarded Ph.D. Degrees. Three of our staff members, Dr. Mrs. Pratima Malwankar, Dr. Mrs. Anjali Panigrahi and Dr. Rajesh Karankal have done their Ph.D. by getting study leave from the College under FIP (Faculty Improvement Programme) of the UGC, New Delhi.

N.S.S. REPORT
The NSS activities for the year 2007-08 began with the enrolment drive in the month of July 2007. The teachers and the NSS volunteers participated in this drive and informed the freshers of F.Y.B.Com. about the benefits of joining NSS. The various activities conducted by the NSS unit of our College are as follows: I. II. In the July, Gurupurnima was celebrated. An impressive musical programme for the teachers and the students was organized. In August the volunteers took up Flag selling and Rakhi selling project in the College. The Rakhis and Flags were hand-made by mentally challenged children. This was another step our NSS unit had taken towards helping these children. All the volunteers participated in this activity. Volunteers were selected and sent to Azad Maidan in August 2007 for the August Kranti Rally Organized by the Mumbai University. This rally created awareness among the students about our freedom struggle and the freedom fighters.

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On 16th August 2007 Mr. Mama Kulkarni was invited to give a lecture on Anti-Dowry Movement to all the NSS volunteers. The students were able to learn a lot about the evil effects of the Indian dowry system on Indian society in general and the victimized women in particular. On 24th September 2007 the unit invited Dr. S.V. Surnis for a LCD presentation for the students on the Self Destructive Bad Habits and their Reflection in our Routine Life. Queries and doubts of the students on the issue were clarified. Selected volunteers were deputed to help the police in controlling traffic during the Ganesh Immersion on 20th, 22nd and 25th September 2007.

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VII. On 24th September all the volunteers celebrated NSS day with great enthusiasm. One student volunteer Mr. Vikas Tiwari of S.Y.B.Com attended a leadership camp conducted at DTSS College, on behalf of the University of Mumbai. VIII. The youth are the future citizens of the world. None can be better ambassadors of future peace initiatives than todays youth. On 1st October 2007 our volunteers participated in an awareness programme on Peace Day. IX. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October 2007 the Mumbai University organized a programme. It was attended by the representatives and programme officer, Mr. K D. Landge.

ENROLMENT OF NSS VOLUNTEERS: Sr. No 1 2 3 Academic Year 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 Male 86 59 37 Female 39 28 13 Total 125 87 50

Our College has always seen to it that our Institution benefits society and the neighborhood around. Thus the NSS unit took following measures for community benefits: a) The NSS unit of the college has adopted the areas of Shastri Nagar and Bharat Nagar. NSS volunteers organised street plays, exhibitions and rallies in the areas to bring in awareness about issues such as AIDS, Cancer, etc. Moreover, the students initiated cleanliness drive in the areas. Local youngsters also joined NSS volunteers in these programmes. b) Every year NSS organizes a ten-day rural camp in different villages. During such camps talks, street plays and rallies are arranged for bringing in social awareness. The issues are chosen keeping in mind the rural conditions.
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Moreover, cleanliness drives and medical camps are arranged. The natives of the respective areas are encouraged to participate in the NSS programmes. Participation of local people helps NSS volunteers to understand rural life and problems related to it. c) They also help NGOs in the sale of Rakhis and Flags prepared by differently-abled children. By assisting in the sale, NSS volunteers become instruments of financial aid to these organizations. d) The NSS volunteers undertake fund collection drives during disasters like flood, earthquake etc. to help the victing. When the flood occurred in Mumbai on 26th July 2005, our students collected funds to help those affected by the calamity. Likewise, funds were collected to help out the AIDS patients of AIDS centre, Kalamboli (Panvel). e) The NSS unit organizes blood donation drive every year in the College. The unit keeps records of blood donors and arranges for the blood (through Blood Bank). f) The NSS unit of the college organized HIV/AIDS awareness Programme (Sex Education) only for girls in our college auditorium on 23rd Jan 2008 and only for boys on 24th Jan 2008 in collaboration with FPAI and Bahujan Vidhaythi Parishad. g) NSS volunteers assist Mumbai Traffic Police during the Road Safety Week. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES: Our NSS unit offers a helping hand to the Govt. administrative agencies. The brief account of the same is as follows: Our NSS volunteers help the Mumbai Police to control traffic during the Ganpati immersion days. Collaborating with Municipal Corporation, the NSS unit helps in medicines distribution to the flood affected people. NSS unit helps Municipal Corporation in pulse polio drive With the department of Civil Defense, the Institution organizes training Programme for disaster management and traffic control. Anti-plastic movement was organized in collaboration with the Forest Department in Sanjay Gandhi National Park. ANY OTHER (SPECIFY): We also work with the non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The details are as follows:

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 Flag selling project is handled in collaboration with Hi-tech Foundations for special children. Blood donation drive is organized in collaboration with Lions Club and Sion Hospitals Blood Bank. AIDS awareness programme is organized in collaboration with MADACS and FPAI etc Thalassaemia check up with NGO called Citizen and Lions Club. The Institute has collaborated with Tata Memorial Hospital for Cancer Awareness Programmes. One such act initiated by College is to declare area in and around the College as Tobacco Free Zone.

NCC REPORT (NAVAL WING)

1. In the year 2006-2007, 10 Cadets were enrolled in NAVAL WING from our College. 2. In the year 2007-2008, 25 Cadets were enrolled. 3. 20 Cadets participated in Independence Day Parade held in the College campus on 15th August 2007. 4. 3 Cadets participated in REPUBLIC DAY CAMP (R.D.C.) and successfully completed the three phased camp (R.D.C.) held at Mumbai, Amravati and New Delhi in January 2008 5. One Cadet participated in Nav-Sainik camp in Vishakapatanam on 21st Oct 2007, which was the part of R.D.C. event. The following Cadets participated in R.D.C. and Nav-Sainik camp: I. Cadet Umesh Gautam Shisupal (Special Events- Attended the PM RALLYand GUARD OF HONOUR) at R.D.C. II Cadet Suyog Subhash Mahadik (Special Events- Attended the PM RALLYand CULTURAL PROGRAMME) at R.D.C. III Cadet Pratik Ghanshyam Patil (Special Events- Attended the RAJPATH RALLY and was selected as a SHIPMODLER) at R.D.C. IV Cadet PD Nitin Dilip Yadav participated in Nav-Sainik camp at Vishakhapatanan (Special Events- Pulling, Firing, Pared Drill) 6. In the ANNUAL TRANING CAMP (A.T.C.) 11 SD(Boys) and 3 SW (Girls) participated (Special Events Stood 1st in all CULTURAL EVENTS and were selected 1st in DRILL COMPETITION)
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8. Cadet PD Nitin Yadav completed the ADVANCE LEDERSHIP CAMP

held in TAMIL NADU and was awarded the SECOND Best FIRER Award in the camp, and was selected for special NIC CAMP at LEH, LADDHAK.

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1. Based on the previous assessment report and suggestions given by the NAAC peer team, we have undertaken various suitable measures. We have been inviting subject experts from diverse fields to solve the subject- related problems of the students. Our unique self financing courses, B.M.S and B.Com(Accounting and Finance) have organized their annual events such as Sagunya, Sanviti, Shikhar, Chakraview. All these activities help our students in developing their personal skills. 2. Recently the Institution has started extension activity of the Academy of Arts and Culture which will certainly help our students in developing the skills in applied arts. 3. During the last Peer Team visit there were only two Ph.D. holders, now we have seven Ph.D. holders and four teachers actively involved in research with a firm resolve to complete it. They are Mr. Nitin Rindhe, Mr. KLN Sastry, Mr. Naresh Bodke, and Mr. Surendra Jadhav. Two of our teachers, Dr. S.V. Surnis and Dr. Pravin Deosthalee are recognized research guides and under them four aspiring students are pursuing their further research. 4. Our Management Institute - Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management has been recently given recognition by the Mumbai University as Research Centre. Our College will also work in collaboration with it. 5. We have equipped our library with latest books, journals, and periodicals including those in research methodology. 6. Our library is well equipped with various reference books and rare books which are vary useful for research students. Many outside research students visit our library for pursuing research studies. Our students who are doing professional
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CRITERION IV

INFRASTRUCTURE and LEARNING RESOURCES

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4.1 CHETANAs Hazarimal Somani College of Commerce and Economics and Kusumtai Chaudhari College of Arts is situated in S.No.341 Govt Colony, Bandra (East), a District Headquarter of Mumbai Suburban District. Our College is an aided college permanently affiliated to University of Mumbai. Around 5000 students of Degree and Junior College have been using the educational facilities for the last 37 Years. The college is very near to Bandra station, one of the busiest suburbs on Western Railway and is in close proximity to BandraKurla Complex, the most popular growing Commercial Centre and known as the second Nariman Point of Mumbai. In the immediate neighborhood of the College, on the eastern side, there is a Mumbai Suburbs District Headquarter including Collectors Office. On the northern side, Maharashtra State government servants colony. On the western side, National Highway No.3, known as Western Express Highway from Mumbai to New Delhi via Ahemdabad is passing. On the southern side, there is a MIG Colony where most of the middle class residents are staying. Within the radius of 5 km, there are slums areas known as Baharat Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Jawahar Nagar and Dharavi. The college mainly caters to the needs of higher education of these areas. However, the location of the College makes it accessible to the students from all directions, may it be Western Railway or Central Railway. There is also a BEST bus Depot nearby, which makes it convenient to have access to all parts of the city and suburbs. The College is an examination centre of the University of Mumbai. Besides, the College is providing space to the Central and State Government Offices, Banks, etc., to conduct their examinations. 4.1.1 On a plot of about 12,286 sq.mts there are three buildings:

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CHETANAs Hazrimal Somani College of Commerce and Economics and Kusumtai Chaudhari College of Arts. Shri Ramprasad Kandelwal Institute of Management and Research Management Building: a part of development plan of the Management to meet the ever growing demand for infrastructural facilities.

Due to financial constraints it has become a challenge for the Management to maintain and update the existing infrastructure on the one hand and to develop additional infrastructure to cope with the rapidly changing requirements of the day. Despite these limitations, the developmental activities are visible in the form of new structures coming up, modernization of Central Auditorium, computerization of Central Library, installation of PA system in almost all class rooms, air conditioning of a section of the administrative office and presence of three state-of-art computer laboratories, multi copiers, scanners, Internet, etc. 4.2 THE BUILDING: The building accommodates the degree college in the morning 7.00 a.m to 12.05 p.m. and the junior college in the afternoon 12.30 p.m to 5.30 p.m. The built up area of the building under the usage of the College comes to 38,000 sq. mts approximately. The college building has the facility of an elevator for staff and this facility is also extended to the disabled students. 4.2.1. THE GROUND FLOOR: The ground floor accommodates 1) Library, 2) Administrative Office 3) Class rooms 4) Departmental Cabins 5) Space for the Extension Activities. 6) Playground 7) Canteen. 1) Library: On the ground floor of the building, a huge library is located which is named after the donor, Late Shri. Mansukhlal Chhaganlal. This is one of the biggest, fully computerized libraries in the Colleges nearby due to its spacious reading room of 3623 sq. ft. with stacking capacity of 2128 sq. ft. and a huge collection of books of various subjects. The collection of books includes Encyclopedia Volumes and large numbers of subscriptions to journals. Hence literary people of high repute from nearby residential colony called Sahitya Sahavas visit the library for their reference work. Special permission is also given to the outside students to use our reading room facility for preparation of their competitive examinations.

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2) Administrative Office : The Administrative Office is located at the ground floor occupying the area of 1915 sq.ft which also includes fully air conditioned Principals office, Vice principals cabin and Registrars cabin. The office is equipped with 11 Computers and 2 Laptops. There are ladies and gents toilets for the use of office staff and also water cooler. There are separate windows for students who contact the office at counters provided for their needs. Most of the members of the non-teaching staff are trained to operate computers. Computerization of administrative work is completed to the extent of 90%. There is some inconvenience in carrying out the administrative work due to shortage of office staff in view of restrictions placed on new appointments by the Maharashtra State government. Despite these limitations, the administrative staff has chosen to keep the office working during all Saturdays. They have also chosen to work extra hours during peak work periods such as at the time of admissions, preparation of the results, distribution of the results, etc., 3) Classrooms: There are 5 classrooms and one small common room for girls with attached toilet. 4) A Cabin for Economics Department is also located on the ground floor adjacent to Arts classrooms. A cabin for B.Com (Accountancy and Finance) is also located on the ground floor. 5) Space for Extension Activities : The NCC Office and the Office of YCMOU (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University) are located on the ground floor. A water cooler under the staircase is placed for the students. The entry is provided from here to home issue section of the library for the convenience of the students who want to borrow books. 6) Playground: The College has an open playground occupying 1842 sq. ft. for sports activities. We also hire grounds whenever required from other Institutions for practice of various sports. The University pavilion at marine lines is hired for conducting Annual Athletics Meet every year. The College ground is also used for cultural activities, and for playing outdoor games like throw ball, volley ball, hockey, and for holding inter collegiate sports activities and for NCC parades, Flag Hosting ceremonies on Independence Day and Republic Day. 7) On the ground floor, at the rear of the library, a new canteen is constructed for the students and the staff of the College.The canteen timings are from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Ground floor classrooms are also used for conducting classes in the evening and on holidays for M.Com, and for Yashvantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open
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University. The B.M.S. Classes in the newly constructed Management building are held between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm.

4.2.2. THE FIRST FLOOR: 1) Classrooms : On the first floor of the building there are nine classrooms of which one is of big size, seven of medium size and one of small size with a capacity to accommodate 120, 100 and 50 students respectively. 2) Computer Laboratory: There is a full-fledged well equipped air conditioned computer lab with 28 Systems connected in LAN which caters to the needs of the students for their Computer practicals as a part of the syllabus in S.Y.BCom. and T.Y.BCom. The detailed information of the Computer Lab is given in the Annexure IX attached to this section. 3) Departmental Cabin for Mathematics Department : A cabin is provided for the teachers teaching the subjects of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. 4) The Central Auditorium : A fully air conditioned central auditorium of 3500 sq. ft. with the seating capacity of 300 is provided for the functions and cultural activities of the Institution. 5) A Language Lab is located on the first floor. 4.2.3. THE SECOND FLOOR: 1) Classrooms: On the second floor of the building there are seven classrooms of which one is of big size, four of medium size and two of small size with a capacity to accommodate 120, 100 and 50 students respectively. 2) Two Departmental Cabins : One Cabin is for the teachers of Commerce Department and the other is the teachers of Arts and Environmental Studies. The first and second floor of the College building and the Management building are linked but the entry is restricted as per the University affiliation norms. 4.2.4. THE THIRD FLOOR: 1) Staff Room: A spacious staff room for the teaching staff with basic amenities like toilet, water cooler, inter-com are provided. There is also a small lunch room
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which is used for making tea for the staff. The staff room is also used for staff meetings, staff gathering, and discussion. 2) Classrooms: On the third floor of the building there are five classrooms of which one is of a big size, three of medium size and one of a small size classrooms with a capacity to accommodate 120, 100 and 50 students respectively. 3) Departmental Cabin: There is departmental cabin for Accountancy and Business Law. All the three floors have amenities like water cooler, separate toilet for boys and girls. 4.2.5. THE FOURTH FLOOR: 1) Classrooms: On the fourth floor of the building there are 2 classrooms for Arts with a seating capacity 50 students each. 2) There is a cabin for NSS (National Service Scheme) on the fourth floor of the building. 4.3 Library as a Learning Resource

4.3.1 Does the library have a Library Advisory Committee? What are its Major responsibilities? Yes, the library has an Library Advisory Committee. The Library Advisory Committee is as under for the academic year 2008-09: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Principal Dr. S. V. Surnis Mrs. Molsy Thomas Mr. N.N. Anjaria Mr. K. L. N. Sastry Mr. Umesh Mistry Mr. N.G. Rindhe Mrs. Tanuja Koli Mr. Sivaprasad S. N. More Chairman Member Secretary (Librarian)

Responsibilities: a. Formulation of policy for procurement of books and functioning of the library.
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b. Formulation of rules and regulations for the use of the library. c. Checking the implementation of the library policy by the Librarian and the library staff. d. Checking the library expenditure out of the funds sanctioned. e. Finalizing the proposals of the librarian for the development of the library. f. Finalizing the Annual Report submitted by the librarian. g. Finalizing the procedure on the functioning of the library extension for the end users, viz, the students, the ex-students and the teachers. 4.3.2 How does the library ensure access, use and security of materials? The library ensures access, use and security of the materials through the following measures: Access to the Materials: The library follows open access for BMS, M.Com., B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) students and teachers, and closed access for Degree College and Junior College. Use: The College library is using SLIM 21 Library Software for circulation. The library staff make user study by observation, casual interaction and by referring circulation database. Security: For security purpose, Degree and Junior College students are not allowed open access. BMS, B.Com ( Accounting and Finance), M. Com. students have open access. Two library staff members are assinged to the stock room as assistants. 4.3.3 What are the various support facilities available in the library? (Computers, Internet Connection, Reprographic Facilities etc.) Computer: The library has 12 computers.Three computers for the students and the teachers to search the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC); one Computer as server; three Computers at circulation counter; four computers for the use of library staff for house keeping operations. CD-ROMS and Materials: The library has a collection of 270 CD-ROMS and 15 AV materials. It is issued to the students and the teachers for their current reference only.
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Cartographic Sources: The library has many kinds of maps and globes. These materials help the geography students to refer to different sources in addition to their text books and reference books. Career/Employment Information Notice Board: The library has Career/Employment Information Notice Board in the library. It gives current information on different careers/employment available in different fields. Books for the Competitive Examinations: The library has a collection of books for the competitive examinations. They are issued to the students and the teachers for current reference only. Institutional Membership of other Libraries: The library has an Institutional Membership of American Library, British Council Library. Only the teachers and the library staff can borrow books from these libraries. 4.3.4 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, important journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on new books and journals during the last five years. The library follows three steps in purchasing of books and journals. Fistly, the library procures the books that are duly recommended by the teachers and the students by means of the approval form. Secondly, the library procures books on approval basis from publishers and suppliers. The HOD recommends books through the approval form. Thirdly, the library organizes sale-cum-book exhibiation in the college library. Publishers and suppliers are invited to display their books. The teachers and the students help in procuring the books. Journals: The library subscribes to more than 65 journals/magazines/ periodicals which are approved by the various departments and senior teachers. Total amount spent on Books and Journals/Magazines during the last five years:

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Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Academic Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Total Number of Books Purchased 2292 2091 2070 2790 3430

Amount Spent Amount Spent on Total Amount on Books Journals/Magazines Spent 6,12,998.68 37,870.00 6,50,868.68 6,28,701.33 41,165.00 6,69,866.33 4,62,433.15 41,373.00 5,03,806.15 6,83,564.00 42,313.00 7,25,877.00 9,18,887.00 40,524.00 9,59,411.00 TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT (Rs.) :- 35,09,829.16

4.3.5 Give details on the access of the online and internet services in the library to the students and the faculty? (Hours, frequency of use, subscriptions, licensed software etc.) The Library is catering online service to the students and the teachers in following ways:

OPAC: The library has Online Public Access Catalogue system useful to the students and the teachers. Three computers are kept in the Reading Room for OPAC system only. 4.3.6 Are the library services computerized? If yes, to what extent?

Based on the suggestions given by the NAAC Peer Team visiting our College in 2003, our College library is fully computerized with the SLIM21 Library Software. This software has multiple modules used in all the functional areas of the library. Library Housekeeping Operations: The library housekeeping operation is fully computerized with SLIM Modes of Acquisition, Cataloguing, Serials Control, Verification. All the concerned reports are developed by using Computer. Circulation Desk: The charging and discharging of circulation desk is fully computerized. All the books are bar coded, and students have bar coded identity cards. They are given books with the help of the scanner. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC): Three Computers are dedicated for OPAC wherein the students and teachers retrieve the bibliographic details of the documents to locate the books. Book Exhibition: The library organizes an annual book exhibition in order to keep our teachers and students abreast of the new tittles.for example, a book exhibition of reference books on IMF and World Bank publications.
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4.3.7 Does the Institution make use of INFLIBNET/DELNET/IUC facilities? If yes, give details. No. 4.3.8 What initiatives are taken by the library staff to enrich the faculty and students with its latest acquisitions? Library Orientation and Library Visits: The library staff orients the fresh teachers and the students about the collection of the library and various sections of the library. Display of New Arrival Titles List: The library staff displays the new arrival list on the counter. Display of the Book Jackets and Books in Bookcase: The library displays the book jackets of the new arrival of books in the New Arrival Bookcase. 4.3.9 Does the library have interlibrary borrowing facility? If yes, give details of the facility. We extend interlibrary borrowing facility. The students have to submit their written requests through the Principal or the Librarian of their College. There are many college librarians who are referring to our library for books and for computerization process. 4.3.10 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually and physically challenged persons? There is a special seating arrangement in the library for them for current reading and issue and return. They are also provided with specially designed reading desks. 4.3.11 List the infrastructural development of the library over the last two years. Technological Development: Our entire library has been fully computerized with the help of SLIM21 (system for library information and management ) software. Twelve Computers, One Server, One Scanner, One Barcode Printer are installed in the library. Library has also purchased one hp printer for printing purpose. One Vacuum cleaner is also purchased for cleaning purpose. The inauguration of fully computerized library was done by Mr. Arvind Tikekar, the former Librarian of the University of Mumbai. Renovation of the Library: The library stack room was renovated and extra space was made available in the library. Book display rack is made for display of the new books.
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New Baggage at entrance counter is arranged for the end users. 4.3.12 What other information services are provided by the library to its users? Online Public Access Catalouge: The library provides OPAC to the all the library users. They can get all the bibliographic information with the help of OPAC. OPAC also provides new arrival list of the last month. Users have their personal password; they can check their accounts regularly. Newspaper Clipping Services: The newspaper clippings are classified subjectwise, such as Education, Social Problems, Personalities, Economics, Career and Employment, Information on Current Marketing Issues, Finance Issues etc. Access of Back Issues and Journals: The library has around 100 back issues of selected journals on Economics, Education, Management, Accountancy etc. New Arrival List: The new arrival list of books and journals is given to concerned Heads of the Departments and one copy for the staff room notice board. N.B. The various details about the infrastructural facilities in the College are shown in ILR I, II, III. ILR I LIST OF INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

Room/ Hall No. 1 2 3 4 5 6A 6B 7A 7B 8 9 10 11 1 New

Location Purpose of the Room / Hall Gr. Floor Gr. Floor Gr. Floor Gr. Floor Gr. Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor First Floor

Area of the Room/Hall 20X21 = 420 Sq.ft. 20X21 = 420 Sq.ft. 18X13 = 234 Sq.ft. 18X26 = 468 Sq.ft. 18X26 = 468 Sq.ft. 30X30 = 900 Sq.ft. 30X10 = 300 Sq.ft. 30X30 = 900 Sq.ft. 30X10 = 300 Sq.ft. 30X42 = 1260 Sq.ft. 31X21 = 651 Sq.ft 31X20 = 620 Sq.ft 18X15 = 270 Sq.ft. 29.90X16.6 = 494 Sq.ft

Type Lecture Hall do do do do do Language Lab Lecture Hall Tutorial Room. Lecture Hall do do Comp. Lab. Lecture Hall 83

2 New 3 New 15A 15B 16A 16B 17 18 19 23A 23B 24 25 26 27 28 A (BMS) B (BMS) C (BMS)

First Floor First Floor Second Floor Second Floor Second Floor Second Floor Second Floor Second Floor Second Floor Third Floor Third Floor Third Floor Third Floor Third Floor Fourth Floor Fourth Floor New Building New Building New Building

20.00X19.3 = 385 Sq.ft 29.00X21.0 = 609 Sq.ft 30X30 = 900 Sq.ft. 30X10 = 300 Sq.ft. 30X30 = 900 Sq.ft 30X10 = 300 Sq.ft. 30X42 = 680 Sq.ft. 31X21 = 651 Sq.ft 31X20 = 620 Sq.ft 30X30 = 900 Sq.ft 30X10 = 300 Sq.ft. 30X42 = 1260 Sq.ft. 31X21 = 651 Sq.ft 31X20 = 620 Sq.ft 15.06X20.6 = 317.75 Sq.ft 21.03X12.03 = 260.31 Sq.ft 20X15 = 300 Sq.ft. 20X15 = 300 Sq.ft. 20X15 = 300 Sq.ft.

do do do do do do do do do do Tutorial Room. Lecture Hall do do do do do do do

ILR II Designation of the Accommodation

1) Central Auditorium 2) Principals Office 3) College Office 4) Lecture Hall 5) Computer Laboratories (Room No. 12) 6) Tutorial Rooms 7) Ground Floor , Gymkhana 8) Rooms for Heads of Departments: Location Units

Number and Carpet area in Sq. mts.

: 3500 Sq.ft. seating capacity of 300 with stage and sound equipment : 25 x 25 = 625 Sq.ft. : 50 x 30 = 1500 Sq.ft. : 30 Nos. (Measurements shown in ILR I) : Information about the laboratories is given in the form prescribed. : All small size rooms. : 100 x 20 = 2000 Sq.ft.

Gr. Floor(NCC) : 10 x 15 x 2 = 300 Sq.ft. Gr. Floor (YCMOU) : 10 x 15 = 150 Sq.ft. Gr. Floor(ECONOMICS) : 10 x 10 = 100 Sq.ft. 1st. Floor(Mathematics) : 18 x 10 = 180 Sq.ft. nd 2 Floor(E.V.S and Eng.) : 18 x 10 = 180 Sq.ft. 2nd Floor(Commerce) : 18 x 10 = 180 Sq.ft. rd 3 Floor(Accoun. and Law): 18 x 10 = 180 Sq.ft. 84

9) Teachers Common Room/Staff Room 10) Common Room for Boys 11) Common Room for Girls 12) Library and Reading Room 13) Toilet arrangement for Male Students Location Gr. Floor 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor

: 30x42

= 1260 Sq.ft.

: 1500 Sq.ft. Hall and Common Room (Next to Gymkhana) : Gr. Floor 10 x 15 = 150 Sq.ft. : Reading Room 60 x 40 = 2400 Sq.ft. Library 40 x 40 = 1600 Sq.ft.

Units : 10x10= 100 Sq.ft. : 15x15= 225 Sq.ft. : 15x15= 225 Sq.ft. : 15x15= 225 Sq.ft.

14) Toilet arrangement for Female students Location Gr. Floor 1st Floor 2nd Floor 15) Toilet arrangements for Teaching Staff Location Gr. Flr. (Near Principals Cabin) Near office 3rd Floor (Near Staff Room) 16) Hall for indoor games 17) Canteen Units : 4 x 4 = 16 Sq.ft. : 2x6 x 6 = 72 Sq.ft. : 2x8 x 8 = 128 Sq.ft. : 20x25+8x6 = 548 Sq.ft. : 20 x 40= 800 Sq.ft. = 74.35 Sq.mt. Units : 8x8 = 64 Sq.ft. : 15x15 = 225 Sq.ft. : 15x15 = 225 Sq.ft.

ILR 3 List of the Equipments Available in the College;

DETAILS (List of Items) 1) Computers 2) Printers 3) Manual Typewriters TOTAL 45 07 02
(Details attached in Annexure- IX)

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4) Overhead Projectors 5) Water coolers 6) Lamination Machine 7) EPBX 4 x 40 8) Public address systems: 9) Fax Machines 10) Electronic Typewriter 11) Photocopier Machine 12) Tape recorders 13) Television with DVD Player 14) Laptops 11 for BMS 11 for Accounting and Finance 01 for Office 01 for M.Com

02 04 (Big: 01 + Small: 03) 01 01 04 02 01 01 04 01 24

Evaluative Observations Recommendations:

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Action

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Teams

During the visit of the last peer team, a numbers of suggestions were made by the peer team. We have worked out on the suggestions as follows1. Our College is located in the western suburb. As there is heavy demand from the student community, our College works in three shifts; from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon for the Degree College; from 12.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. for the Junior College and from 6.30 p.m. onwards for the following extension activities: i. Academy of Arts and Culture. ii. Post-Graduate classes, i.e., M.Com. iii. YCMOU (Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Open University, Nasik) Courses. 2. We have expanded our Library by making addition in the books, journals, periodicals in the last five years. Our Library is fully computerized with installation of slim package. We have spent around Rs. 4,00,000/- (Four Lakh) on slim package. As per the suggestions by the Peer Team, our Computer Lab is renovated. Outdated computers are replaced by new advanced computers. From time to time computer lab is updated. 3. Gymkhana: Recently after the flood in the College campus our Gymkhana is also renovated. New cabin for Physical Director and spacious space for carrom and chess is provided for girls and boys. Management has recently started new well-equipped, health centre adjacent to B.M.S. classes.
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Criterion V Student Support and Progression (NNA)

5.1 Students Progression 5.1.1 Give the socio-economic profile (General, SC/ST, OBC, etc.) of the students of the last two batches. The socio-economic profile of the students of the last two batches is as follows: Academic General S.C. S.T. Year 2006-07 2105 253 2007-08 1556 384 05 OBC 234 403 VJ/NT 21 40 SBC 20 31 TOTAL 2633 2418

5.1.2 What are the efforts made by the Institution to minimize the dropout rate and facilitate the students to complete the course? The Institution makes following efforts to minimize the dropout rate. 1. Regular attendance is taken for every lecture and the defaulters list are put up on all the floors notice boards. And if student is a serious defaulter, then warning letters are sent to his residential address and his parents are kept informed.

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2. We have recently introduced tutor-ward system under which every teacher is asked to adopt at least two poor students. Here the teacher will act as a friend, philosopher, guide and guardian which helps the students in learning the course contents. 3. We have been conducting booster lectures and remedial lectures for the weaker/needy students. This helps in creating awareness among the students, and this is how an attempt is made to bring down the dropout rate. 5.1.3 On an average what percentage of the students progress to further studies and for employment? Give details for the last two years. More than 75% of the students progressed to further study i.e. from F.Y.B.COM/B.A. /B.M.S. to S.Y.B.COM. /B.A. /B.M.S. to T.Y. About 90% of the students go for employment and remaining 10% go for further study, i.e., Post-graduation in the area of their interest. 5.1.4 How does the Institution facilitate the placement of its outgoing students? What proportion of the graduating students has been employed? (Average of the last five years) Our College has a separate placement cell which provides all the possible information and guidance to the students which help them in getting suitable placements. In our self-financing courses, i.e., BMS and B.Com (A & F) more than 60% of the students are placed in the corporate field. 5.1.5 How does the Institution facilitate and support students for appearing and qualifying in various competitive examinations? Give details of the number of students coached, appeared and qualified in various competitive examinations (UGC-CSIR-NET, SLET, GATE, CAT, GRE, TOFEL, GMAT, UPSC, and MPSC) The Institution does not directly undertake the coaching of the students who appear for various competitive examinations mentioned above. However, our library is well equipped with journals, periodicals which help the students to prepare for competitive examinations. Moreover, whenever it possible our teachers help the students in preparing for the above mentioned examinations. 5.1.6 Give a comparative analysis of the Institutional academic performance with reference to University average. (Pass percentage, distinction, gold medals, university ranks, marks obtained in relation to University average) last three years data.

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Academic Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Academic Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Academic Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Class T.Y.B.COM T.Y.B.COM T.Y.B.COM Class T.Y.B.A. T.Y.B.A. T.Y.B.A. Class T.Y.BMS T.Y.BMS T.Y.BMS

Passing Passing percentage of the percentage of the University Institution 52.30 55.81 54.69 55.58 55.13 59.62 Passing Passing percentage of the percentage of the University Institution 96.00 86.00 94.52 Passing Passing percentage of the percentage of the University Institution 67.30 80.91 82.05 71.75 81.23 68.29

Passing Passing percentage of Academic Year Class percentage of the the University Institution 2006-07 T.Y.B.COM(A & F) 78.05 93.35 2007-08 T.Y.B.COM(A & F) 92.05 93.02 Academic Year 2006-07 2007-08 5.2 Students Supports 5.2.1 Does the Institution publish its updated prospectus, handbook and other students information material annually? If yes, what is the information disseminated through these publications? The Institution publishes its updated prospectus every year. This prospectus contains the following information. Vision, Mission and Goals
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Class M.COM M.COM

Passing Passing percentage of the percentage of the University Institution 100 82.15 100 87.86

Features of the College History of the College Rules regarding Admission The Courses offered by the College Rules of Discipline and Conduct Scholarships and Freeships Attendance requirement Extra/Co-Curricular Activities Prizes and Awards Examination and Passing Standards. Rules for Grace Marks.

5.2.2 Does the Institution provide financial aid to the students? If yes, specify the type and the number of scholarships/ freeships given to the students during the last academic year by the Institution (other than those provided by the Social Welfare Department of the State or Central govt.) The Institution provides financial aid to the students in the form of freeships, scholarships funded by the State and Central Govt., and the Student Aid Fund, etc. The following table shows the details: Year 2006-07 2007-08 Freeships 9,55,355 6,36,942 Scholarships 7,59,550 5,61,905

Moreover, our Institution has constituted the Students Aid Fund which extends its scholarships and financial aid to the needy students who are not covered by any of the above scholarships. Furthermore, our Institution has been giving four special prizes to those students who have shown overall talent in the academics as well as co-curriculum activities. The following special prizes are given. Category Best Male Student Award : Best Female Student Award Best Organizer Award: Best All-rounder Award: Cash prize Rs.1250/Rs. 600/Rs. 600/Rs. 300/-

5.2.3 Give details of schemes for student welfare (Insurance, subsidized canteen facilities, special diets, student counseling supports, earn while you learn schemes etc.)
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As per the University guidelines the College has introduced the Group Insurance Scheme in which @ Rs.40 per student per year is paid as installment and thus all the students are covered under the group insurance scheme. We have well-equipped canteen facility on the ground floor, adjacent to the main building. The food items are provided at a subsidized rate. We have one to one interaction with the students which helps them solve their problems. This is how the counseling support system is provided. 5.2.4 What types of support services are available to overseas students? We have been giving support and encouragement to the students who go abroad for their career advancement. We provide transcript letters, recommendations which are useful for getting visa and various other related papers. In some cases special recommendation letters are given to the deserving students. Many of our students are doing their further studies in UK, USA, and Australia and have successful performance in their studies.

5.2.5 Give details of the placement and counseling services for the students. Our Institution has a Special Career Guidance and a Placement Cell through which efforts are made to give information about the job opportunities which helps them in getting suitable placements. In our two self-financing courses, like BMS and B.Com A and F, the students are given summer placement in corporate sector or even in C.A. firms. Moreover, J.P. Morgan, R.S.N., City Group and First Source, conduct campus recruitment sessions for regular placement once in year. Our students of B.M.S. course are given summer placement in the RBI every year. 5.2.6 How does the Institution encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills among the students? As ours is a Commerce College and with specialized courses such as B.M.S. And B.Com with Accounting and finance, the students are encouraged to run small enterprises within the campus on a cooperative basis such as supply of stationary and printing of project assignments , setting up of small stalls during the exhibitions and fairs organized in the campus. Some of our students are sent for summer placement to gain practical job related knowledge and skills. This is how entrepreneurial skills are encouraged. One of our girl students Ms. Priyanka Miljulkar who had put up a Mehandi Stall at one of the fairs in the College now gets contracts from the public. One of our students (Mr. Radheshyam Tiwari) who used to sell milk was encouraged to start his own dairy farm at Vasai Road through our counseling. Moreover, one of our students who is the owner of a well developed printing press had benefit of our counseling.
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Further more one of our students, Mr. Ashok Vanjani is the owner of plastic bucket manufacturing company with roaring business. BMS One of the main emphases of the BMS course is on encouraging entrepreneurial skills among the students. The students are encouraged to be dynamic employment generators rather than passive job seekers. Many of our students are successful entrepreneurs. The students of BMS run a student cooperative cell for the purpose of providing stationary items to the students at less than market rates. The entire activity is run under the spirit of cooperation and enterprise. This helps to make students understand challenges and problems in running a cooperative enterprise. The inter-collegiate events like Shikhar and Chakraview organized in the College encourage business decision making and the spirit of enterprise among students. 5.2.7 Does the faculty participate in academic and personal counseling? If yes, give details on services provided during the last academic year? Yes, all the faculty members participate in academic and personal counseling. Many of our students who have their personal problems bring them to the notice of the teachers. Problems relating to Child Beating, Exploitation of Child, Problems related to Girl students have been settled through interaction with the Principal and the teachers. As regards academic counseling, it is done by way of One-to-One Talk, Question Answer Session, and Guest Lectures and special attempts are made to help the weaker students. Even sessions are arranged on how to study and write answers in the examinations. We have a practice of arranging booster lectures by experts from professional and practical fields for enhancing the subject knowledge and preparing our students for the university examinations. 5.2.8 Is there a separate guidance and counseling centre for woman students? If yes, enumerate the activities of the centre? Some of our Lady Staff members are guiding our girl students as and when the need arises. Our NSS unit has been organizing AIDS awareness, Sex Education, Blood Donation, Marriage Counseling and General Health awareness which is very useful for the girl students. 5.2.9 Is there a Cell/Committee constituted for prevention/action against sexual harassment of female students? If yes, detail its constitution, enumerate its activities, and issues addressed during the last two years. Cell is informally functioning at a personal level for the students as and when the need arises. Lectures are arranged for gender sensitization formally in the classroom as per the curriculum in the Foundation Course.
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5.2.10 Does the Institution have a Grievance Redressal Cell? If yes, what are its functions? Detail the major grievances redressed during the last two years. The Institution has the Grievance Cell in addition to the Unfair Means Committee. The grievances of the students concerning the examination-related matters are settled specially during the examinations. Moreover, there is suggestion boxes kept in the library and also at the entrance of the main gate. The written suggestions and grievances of the students an are discussed with the concerned staff members and timely solutions are found out. 5.2.11 Is there a provision for acquiring computer skills/ literacy for all students, in the curriculum? If yes, give details on how it is imparted, and level of proficiency. With the help of qualified teacher and well-developed computer laboratory, computer awareness and various advancements in the field of information technology are taught to the students studying special subjects like Computer System and Application at T.Y.BCOM/ BMS /B.COM (AandF) level. 5.2.12 What value-added courses are introduced by the Institution to develop life skills like career training, community orientation, good citizenship and personality development of the students? With the help for financial support from the UGC, the College has introduced value added ad-on-courses which are very useful in enhancing the skills of the students. The Institution has introduced following three ad-on-courses: 1) Certificate course in Travel and Tourism Management 2) Certificate course in Functional English and 3) Certificate course in Stock Market operations. Inspite of the facility of Add-on-Courses extended, there is not much response from the students. 5.2.13 How does the Institution ensure safety and security of the students, the faculty and the Institutional assets? The Institution has round-theclock security watchmen (three everyday each with 8 hrs duty). They look after the security and safety of the Institutional assets and security of the staff and the students. Moreover, the Institution has installed fire extinguishers on all the floors. Student Activities 5.3.1 Does the Institution have an Alumni Association? If yes, list its current Office bearers.
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I. Yes, we have the Alumni Association: The following are the office-bearers. Prin. Dr. S.V. Surnis : Chairman Mrs. R. Sundarajan : Vice-Chairman Mr. U. C. Mistry : Secretary Mr. Girish Mahajan : Treasurer Mr. Sakhalkar : Member Mr. Mayuresh Pai : Member Mr. Suhas Garad : Member Mr. Satish Patil : Member Mr. Rajesh Panchal : Member Mrs. Rukhsana Shaikh : Member Mr. Kazi Md. Farooque : Member II. List of the activities of the Institution during the last two Academic Years: Special social get togethers are arranged on 15 th Aug, and 26th Jan. every academic year. Many of our alumni members help our students in placements. While some are working as Resources Persons for talks on pertinent subjects such as Marketing, Banking Finance etc., others who have their own business extend their help in one or other way. On 26Th July 2005 when our college had gone through the natural fury of very heavy rains and resultant floods, many of our Alumnis members came forward and helped the Institution in bringing normaley on the campus and in the neighborhood. A few of our students are practising in Bandra Court. The members of our Alumni are always helpful to the College. One of our students who is LIC Development Officer is always of great use to the policy-holders from among the staff and students. III. Give details of the contribution of the Alumni to the growth of the Institution. a) Every year our BMS ex- students attend the College to orient the first year batch of the BMS b) Even while inter- collegiate festivals are organized, our past students come forward and extend their help. c) In some cases our students have worked as Resource Persons and have given speeches on burning issues. d) Our past students also come forward when tournaments are arranged. Some of them are working as teachers in our Y.C.M.U. centre. They also come forward and participate in various cultural activities, celebration on Independence Day and on Republic Day. The followings are main achievements of the Gymkhana:
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List of prominent Alumni students

Sr. No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22

Name
Mrs. R. Sunderajan 9223244489 Mr. U. C. Mistri. 9819853706 Mr. Suhas Gharat (1987) 9820420675 Mr. Sanjay Parve (1987) Mr. Digambar Tendulkar (1987) Mr. Satish Patil (1986) Mr. Rajesh Panchal (1986) Mr. Shailendra Gupta (1986) Mr. Vishram Parab (1985) Mr. Suresh Wadkar Mr. Ganesh Yadav Mr. Kishor Kadam Mr. Hemant Prabhu Ms. Janhavi Prabhu Arora Mr. Hridyanath Jadhav Ms. Latika Sawant Mr. Avishkar Darvekar Mr. Ajinkya Joshi Mr. Mayuresh Pai Mr. Abhijeet Sawant Mr. Sanjay Kallapur Mrs. Gitanjali Prabhu

Qualification
M.Com.,M.Phil. M.Com.,M.Phil, B.Ed. M.Com., A.C.A., B.Com. B.Com, CAIIB B.Com, ACA M.Com, DFM B.Com, CAIIB B.Com, FCA Ex. Student Ex. Student Ex-Student B.Com. B.Com. B.Com. B.Com. Ex-student Ex-student B.Com. Ex-student B.Com (2st Rank Holder in Mumbai University) MMS, AICWA B.Com, LLB

Position Held and Holding

Former H.O.D. Commerce Dept. H.O.D. Commerce Dept. Practising Chartered Accountant Officer, MCGM Officer, PNB Owner, Satish Commerce Classes Assistant Finance Manger, Group Pharmaceutical Officer, Bank of Maharashtra Practicing Chartered Accountant Well Known Playback Singer Stage and Film Actor National Award Winner Actor and Director Known T.V. Serial Director Known Playback Singer Stage and Film Actor Stage Actress Known T.V. Serial Actor Known T.V. Serial Actor Known Musician, Composer and Singer Indias 1st Indian Idol ( Singing) Working as a Reader in University USA of New York Practising Advocate Mumbai 96

High Court 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Mr. Anil Parab Adv. Pallavi Bapat Adv. Ramkrishna Vengurlekar Mr. Balram Modak 9820376203 CA. Kirti Shetty Mr. Sameer Ambekar Mr. Mitesh Patel Mr. Avinash Nichkawde Mr. Rajesh Ruke Prin. Dr. Parlikar CA. Shamkant Deshpande CA. Vishram Parab Mr. Maruti Shamrao Patil CA. Chetan Patil Mr. Shrirang Vaidya CA Basant Agrawal 9867045480 Mr. Shrikant Shetty 9821766114 Mr. Kishor Furtkal 9821351633 Mr. Amit Pradhan 9820822822 Mr. Renny Thomos 9821020078 Mr. Anand Mundra B.Com, LLB M.Com, LLB B.Com, LLM M.Com, L.L.B. C.A. B.A. B.Com, Diploma in Printing Technology from London B.Com M.Com M.Com, Ph.D M.Com, FCA B.Com, FCA B.Com B.Com, FCA B.Com, CAIIB B.Com, FCA B.Com, B.Com, MBA MBA B.Com Standing MLC from Bandra Advocate in City Civil Court Advocate in High Court Income Tax and Service Tax Consultant Practicing Chartered Accountant National Gold Medalist in Rifle Shooting Settled in USA, New York Managing Director in Avinash Nichkawde and Co. Pvt. Ltd. Lecturer in Accountancy in Dalmia College Principal Cosmopolitan College, Andheri ,Mumbai HOD Dept of Accountancy, Raheja College, Mumbai. Practising Chartered Accountant Senior Inspector, Vardha Practising Chartered Accountant Senior Manager Saraswat Co-Op Bank Fund Manager J. M. Financial Service Hotelier CEO of BPO Company Axis Bank Trading Firm Lion and Businessman 97

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Mr. Anandan Rajgopalan Mr. Sunil Jha Mr. Ravi Hegade Mrs. Sudha Nair Mr. Mukesh Sharma Mr. Shervin Vaz CA. Dayanand Nalamutt 9833129105 Mr. Kulwant Singh Mathroo Mr. Mahesh Loima Mr. Rajesh Yadav Mr. Rajiv Tungare 022-28770888 Mr. Ramakant Kadu Mr. Ravi Uchiv Mr. Shrikrishna Sawant Mr. Vaibhav Patki Mr. Sunil S. Mainkar 9226208043 Mr. Pratap Shetty

B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com M.Com C.A. B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com B.Com M.Com.

Manager in Hindal Company Personal Manager Indian Express Manager in Bank of India, Former International Chess Player Manager in Sona Government, Mumbai Committee Members of Censor Board of Films and Tele Film Executive Manager City Financial Indusind Bank Manager Custom Service Dealer Rasham Motors, Kalina Indian Airlines Reliance Industries Bharat President. Human Rights and Protection Force, Mumbai Senior Manager, IBM Business man, Mumbai Central Bank of India Executive dealinors Thomas Cook Indind Ltd, Mumbai Certified Auditor, Co-op. Society. Senior Officer Central Bank of India, Head Office G.M. Rajan
1)FZE, Dubai based Trading

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Mr. Tatarao Shetty 9320280007

B.COM.. Post Graduation , Diploma in Computer studies

Company Financial Consultant 2)Managing Trustee in Shru Balaji Educational & Medical Found 3)Prop. L.T.Impex. 4)Partner in Shru Balaji Retailer.

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CA. Chandrakant Tiwari 9869958607 Mr. Ajit Bilwalkar Mr. Vishwanath Nalamutt Mr. Ramesh Krishnan CA. Lalbahadur Pandey 9833044912 Mr. Amar Tambe Mr. Sachidanand Pandey 9867010652 Mr. Rajesh Bobate 9820103795 Mr. Harish Someshwar 9324057359 Mr. Shashikant Hazare Mr. Prashant Kadam 9819072318 Mr. Rajesh Shirke

B.Com, ACA B.Com, CAIIB B.Com, CAIIB B.Com, M.Com, C.A. FCA B.Com MBA MBA MBA MBA B.Com M.Com, DFM 2nd Year Appeared

Practicing Chartered Accountant Senior, Saraswat Co-Op Bank, Worli Branch Manager Foreign Operations Indusind Bank. Senior Accounts Officer Godfrey Philips Manager Central Limited Officer YES Bank Deputy Manager DBS Cholamandalam Asst. Manager Asst. Manager Hudge Funds Country Head Tulip IT Service Officer YES Bank Barclays Finance Out Source Account Executive (Finance Dept.) AGM Saraswat Bank, Worli Br. Manager, Syndicate Bank Amaravati Br. Audit Officer, B.E.S.T.undertaking. Business, Printing Sign Boards. Business,Printing in Sydeny, Australia. Sr. Manager,CITIBank, London. 99

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Mr.Ajit Birwadkar. 9920262584 Mr.Arvind Desai. 9322485523 Mr. Ajit Phalak. 9869446989 Mr. Abdul Aziz. Mr.Atul Sharma. 0061404639530 CA. Jayraj .C.N.

M.Com.,LL.B.,CAIIB

75 76 77 78 79

B.Com., CAIIB. B.Com.C.A.Inter. B.Com. C.A.Inter. B.Com. M.Com, C.A.

80 81 82 83 84 85 86

Mr.Mukesh Gupta. 00353862272822 Mr.Krishna Narayan 9892246567 Mr.Jamil Malik. 9869183326 Mis.Premal Shah. 56355973 Mr.Shamsuddin Shaikh. 9922345166 Mr. Avinash Patil. 986966842 Mr.Ramesh Krishnan. 9833044743 Mis. Sandhya Krishnan. Mr.Vishwanath. N. 9820730529 Mr.Charles Augistine. 9820040291 Mr.Shailesh Patil. 9320101474 Mr. Sunil Parab. 9821667040 Mr.Sudarshan Shetty. 9867293036 Mrs. Disha V. Kulkarni

B.Com., C. A. C.A.,I.C.W.A. B.Com.,CAIIB B.Com. B.Com. B.Com. B.Com, Inter C.A.

Sreland, Europe. Own Practise. Officer, Indusland Bank. Mira road. Clearing and Forwording Pvt.Ltd. Fort ,Mumbai. Business, Garments. Business, Engineering. Sr.Accountant in Philips. V.P.Broking,firm. Foreign Exchange Head In Indusland Bank. Business,in Chemicals. Building Contractor Accountant, Centaur Hotel ---Godfrej

87 88 89 90 91 92

M.Com.,LL.B. M.Com,LL.B, CAIIB. B.Com. B.Com. B.Com ----

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B.Com B.Com, Post Graduate in Computer Science, Post Graduate in Personnel Management B.Com B.Com

Supervisor in State Bank of India

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Mr. Shashikant K. Sakhalkar 9821532416 Mr. Minesh Dawda Mr. Padmanath Vaidya

1.Director, Sarawat Bank 2.Vice President in Growels 101 and Weil India Ltd. LIC Agent and Share Subbroker Small Scale Industrialist 100

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5.3.2 How does the Institution encourage its students to participate in extra curricular activities including Sports and Games? Give details of the achievements of the students during the last two years. (Institutional level/inter-collegiate/ inter-university/ inter-state / national / international levels) The College has a full-fledged Gymkhana. The Gymkhana works under the Physical Director who looks after the day-to-day Gymkhana activities. There is also a Gymkhana Committee formed by the students to assist the Physical Director. The College provides coaching facilities for the sports and trains the students to participate in various inter-collegiate competitions. The Gymkhana looks after their conveyance, lodging and boarding expenses, if any. The followings are main achievements of the Gymkhana: 1. The College secured the second rank in the inter-collegiate chess tournament 2. The College cricket team won the championship in inter-collegiate cricket tournament. 3. The College conducted inter-collegiate table tennis and kho-kho tournament. 4. The College has been organizing inter-collegiate cross country competitions for the last eleven years in which more than 20 colleges of the Mumbai University have taken the part. We have been organizing inter-collegiate kabaddi tournaments with the participation of more than 20 colleges of the Mumbai University. 5. We organize open chess tournament under the auspicious of Bombay Chess Association, Mumbai. Besides, our College Gymkhana provides the following facilities to the needy and deserving students: Reservation of seats for sportsmen with at least the State level achievement. Provision of Sports Kits to the students. Academic support in the form of additional examinations, special guidance to make up for lectures missed due to participation in sports. Coaching and training by professionals Provision of Book facility Offering cash prizes Hiring of pitches for cricket practice 5.3.3 How does the Institution involve and encourage the students to publish materials, like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazines and other material? List the major publications. The College publishes its annual magazine Chaitanya every year. Students are encouraged to write poems, articles and short stories on different topics in different languages in this magazine. The College also runs wall magazines in three languages, i.e., Marathi, English and Hindi, wherein poems, slogans and
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quartiles are contributed by the students. Our College magazine mirrors the various activities undertaken in the College. 5.3.4 Does the Institution have a Students Council or any other similar body? Give details on its constitution, major activities and funding. Yes, as per the University Act, our College has constituted a Students Council which is formed after receiving the notification from the Mumbai University. The Students Council comprises of the following members: Sr. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. of persons One One One One One Others (Nine) Kind of members Representing Student Member Cultural Aspects Student Member NSS Student Member Gymkhana Student Member NCC Student Member Lady Students The toppers in the previous academic year from each class, i.e. F.Y.B.COM/B.A./B.M.S./B.COM(AandF) S.Y.B.COM/B.A./B.M.S./B.COM(AandF), M.COM-I

The Students Council celebrates the following events every year: 1. Annual College Day 2. Teachers Day 3. Cultural Week. 4. Various other celebrations like, the Rose Day, the Friendship Day and the like. 5. Participation in Inter-collegiate activities. 6. Samata Din CHETANA Rally. 7. Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. 8. Mahatama Jyotirao Phule Jayanti. 9. Satya Narayan Pooja. Self Financing CoursesOur Self financing courses arrange annual inter-collegiate events as well as inhouse events such as CHAKRAVIEW, SHIKHAR, SANVITTI and SAGUNYA comprising of seminars, workshops, quiz, case study competition, rallies, sports and games. All these events are the unique feature of our self -financing courses and brand values for these courses, enhancing the quality of education and overall image of the College.
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5.3.5 Give details of the various Academic and Administrative Bodies and their activities, which have student representation on them. The College believes in empowerment of students within a reasonable limit. In view thereof various committees such as Students Council, Cultural Association, Commerce Association, Planning Forum, and Marathi Wangmay Mandal are formed every year. All these committees consist of senior faculty members and the students of the various courses. Besides, we have Social Cell which looks after the interests of the reserved category students. Women Cell is in the process of formation. All these committees help our students in developing their organizing skill and confidence and instill a sense of involvement in the objectives and the goals of the Institution. 5.3.6 Does the Institution have a mechanism to seek and use data and feedback from its present and past students and from the employees for the growth and development of the Institution? As per the guidelines of the NAAC Peer Team, the feedback from the students at exit level is regularly taken. A committee has been formed to analyze this feedback and recommend the adoption and implementation of useful feedback suggestions. It certainly contributes towards effective functioning of the College.

Best Practices in Student Support and Progression 5.4.1 Give details of Institutional best practices towards Student Support and Progression. Kindly refer to the criterion Innovative Practices. Evaluative Observations Recommendations: and Action Taken on the Peer Teams

1. Our College was asked by the Peer Team to start Self-financing Courses for the students of Accountancy. We started the B.Com. (AandF) and M.Com Courses of the Mumbai University. 2. In our B.M.S section, we have appointed one full-time co-ordinator and one full-time core faculty. In our B.Com (AandF), we have appointed one coordinator and two full-time faculties. 3. The T.Y.B.Com and T.Y.B.A results have also shown upward trend and the results of M.Com and B.Com (AandF) were cent percent.

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4. The attempts at providing Career Guidance and Job Placement have taken the form of workshops, seminars and other measures like participation of the corporate sector for campus recruitment drive. 5. We bestow cash prizes on rank- holders. Every year the Management reimburses the fees of one male and one female students belonging to the weaker sections. The faculty undertake the task of helping the financially weaker students by paying their fees and providing them with books, We also have donors, who prefer to remain anonymous in providing financial support to the disadvantaged students for courses such as BA\BCom\BMS\B.Com (A&F) 6. Our library services are streamlined with online access and the inter-library borrowing facilities. Services are accessed by many scholars staying in nearby colonies like Patrakar, as well as by our old students pursuing higher studies. 7. In furtherance of our objective of improving quality, we conduct survey and obtain feed-back from the students at the entry and exit levels. 8. It must be noted: (i) Our College provides updated and informative Prospectus to the students. (ii) The College takes pride in arrangement of group insurance scheme for the students with effect from 2004. (iii) Our College has set-up a Womens Development Cell to promote the welfare of the female students and teachers.

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CRITERION VI

GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP RESOURCES

Criterion VI: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 State the Vision and Mission statement of the Institution and how the Institution: A. Ensures that the vision and the mission of the Institution are in tune with the objectives of the higher education policies of the nation. B. Translates its vision statement into activities. The Institutions Vision and Mission statement has been provided in Criterion -I, which also exhaustively lays down how it is in tune with the objectives of the higher education policies of the nation. Further, the same Criterion -I also mentions how the vision statement translates into the activities of the Institution.
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6.1.2 Enumerate the Managements commitment, leadership-role and involvement for effective and efficient transaction of teaching-learning processes. The Management is committed to the service of providing quality education to all sections of society and particularly to the under-privileged section of it. They have provided excellent educational facilities in the Institution. Further they have been active in encouraging the expansion of the variety of courses offered. Hence in addition to a Graduation Course in Commerce (B.Com) they have diversified the courses in Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), B.Com Accounting and Finance (BAF) and M.Com (Master of Commerce).They have also started Add-on-Courses in Travel and Tourism, Functional English and Stock Market Operations. The Management is also running a Management Institute under the name Chetanas Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management and Research in the same local area which offers courses such as MMS (Mumbai University) and PGDBM. 6.1.3 How do the Management and the head of the Institution ensure that responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff of the Institution? The Management gives sufficient freedom to the Principal, who is the academic Head of the Institution to function in order to fulfill the vision and mission of the Institution. The responsibilities are communicated to the faculty members through staff meetings. 6.1.4 How do the Management / Head of the Institution ensure that adequate information (feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the Management, to review the activities of the Institution? The Institution has a duly constituted the Local Management Committee; the College Committee etc. In order to get adequate information and review the activities of the Institution, the Institution has Suggestion Boxes placed on every floor for the benefit of the students. 6.1.5 How does the Management encourage and support involvement of the staff for better effectiveness and efficiency of the Institutional processes? The Management always keeps itself open to suggestions from the teaching and the non-teaching staff and encourages interactions for better effectiveness and efficiency of the Institution. Further, the representatives of the Staff and the Management meet periodically to exchange views. The constitution of the Local Managing Committee (LMC) is as follows: 1) President / Chairman of the Governing Body: Shri M.D.Chaudhari
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II) Secretary of the LMC: III) Management Representatives: IV) Elected Members from a) Teaching Staff:

Principal Dr. S.V.Surnis i) Mr. S.M. Chaudhari ii) Mr. P.L.Mahajan

i) Mr. Umesh Mistry ii) Mr. Dr. Anjali Panigrahi iii) Mrs. Tanuja Koli Mr. D.B. Nagotkar i) Mr. Premanand Rupwate ii) Mr. P.L.Mahajan

b) Non-Teaching Staff: V) Local Area Representatives:

6.1.6 Describe the leadership role of the Head of the Institution, in Governance and Management of the Institution? The Leadership Role of the Head of the Institution: The Head of the Institution follows a democratic style of leadership, soliciting the participation and active involvement of the teaching and the non- teaching staff in periodic meetings and arriving at a consensus. The Head of the Institution has a long term vision for both academics and administration. He guides, initiates, persuades and convinces the staff to involve themselves in realizing the goals and objectives of the Management of the Institution. Moreover, he also co-ordinates with external agencies like the University authorities, the UGC Joint Directors Office and other Government bodies to comply with necessary regulations. The Head also follows an open door communication system and often allows the staff to come out with their constructive suggestions and grievances, if any. He takes personal interest in attending to the grievances of the staff. The staff members are also invited for discussions on various aspects of the working environment. In other words, the staff is given the authority and responsibility to complete the desired task in the best possible manner within the stipulated time. However, the participation of the staff and the consultation with them do not mean lack of control. The Head is very vigilant about discipline, commitment and devotion towards the work allotted to the staff. This blend of control with active participation of the staff is a special feature of the Institution. Thus the Head secures the spontaneous and popular support from the staff. This
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kind of leadership has generated not only a sense of belonging but also of dedication among the staff members. 6.2 Organizational Arrangements: 6.2.1 Give the Organizational Structure and details of the Academic and Administrative bodies of the Institution. Give details of the meetings held, and the decisions taken by these bodies, regarding finance, infrastructure, faculty requirement, performance evaluation of teaching and non-teaching staff, research and extension activities, linkages and examinations held during the last two years. The Organizational structure: A) Chetana Education Trust: The Institution is managed by the Chetana Education Trust which has its own Governing Body to take care of various educational units thereof. However, the administration of Chetanas H.S. College of Commerce and Economics is the responsibility of the Principal who is directly accountable to the parent body. The Governing Body of the Chetana Educational Trust controls and plans the finance and approves the schemes of development.

B) Local Managing Committee [LMC]: The LMC is the Statutory Body, formed as per Section 85 of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994. The powers and duties of the LMC are stated in the Act. The LMC comprises of the elected representatives of the teaching and the nonteaching staff, Chairman, Secretary and a representative of Management and experts from various fields. This Committee can make recommendations for the improvement in and upgradation of existing academic and extra-curricular activities. C) The Principal and the Vice Principal D) Heads of Departments E) Committees for Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities. F) Administrative Committees [Examinations, Unfair Means Inquiry, Students Aid Funds, Discipline, Gymkhana, Admissions, Attendance, Library, etc.
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G) Students Council 6.2.1 Are Regular meetings of the Governing Body held to discuss matters regarding infrastructure, finance, faculty requirement and overall functioning of the College? All Administrative decisions are the joint decisions of the Government Body duly supported by the resolutions. Moreover, there are meetings for the Budget Allocation Approval and Disbursement. For example: 1) Purchase of water cooler 2) Purchase of inbuilt speaker system in some classroom 3) Purchase of 20 Laptops 4) Self-finance courses 5) Arrangement of 3 Additional Classrooms, etc. These important decisions are taken by Governing Body of Chetana Institution. Moreover, building renovation, printing, electrification, expansion, conversion of the principals quarters into a class rooms, digitalization of library and college offices, additional floor in library and college office (against possible flooding) all these activities have been carried out after detailed discussions in the meetings. 6.2.2 To what extent is the administration decentralized? How does the institution collaborate with different sections/departments and personnel of the Institution to improve the quality of its educational provisions? Almost all the activities of the college are carried out by the administrative and academic committees of which the Teachers / Lectures are the members. The relevant issues are discussed and appropriate decisions arrived at. This decentralization ensures wider participation and deeper deliberation on the issues for wider acceptance. Various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are conducted through Students Committees with a lecturer-in-charge. The Principal of the College holds meetings with the teaching and the non-teaching staff. In these meetings, various issues are taken up for discussion before arriving at a final decision. The participative decision-making ensures total acceptance by all the persons concerned. The office administration of the college is headed by the Registrar under whom there are Head Clerk, Senior Clerks, Junior Clerks and Class III and Class IV Staff. The Registrar, in consultation with the principal, co-ordinates the administrative day-to-day functions. For Self Financed Courses, such as BMS, B.Com (Accounting and Finance), the Principal is the chief head of all these Courses
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6.2.3 Does the Institution have effective internal coordination and monitoring mechanisms? If yes, specify. The Institution has an effective internal co-ordination and monitoring mechanism. The Principal takes the initiative to ensure effective co-ordination among the functionaries of the Institution. On the basis of policies formulated, the objectives are laid down, plans are made, and a follow-up is maintained, thus encouraging greater support and co-ordination. The Heads of Departments and teachers co-ordinate and plan their individual departmental activities and report to the Principal. The non-teaching staff also works under the instructions of the Principal and the Registrar, thus coordinating the entire administrative work. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell helps the Principal and Registrar to coordinate and monitor the various activities. The different reports such as Department Reports, Performance /Appraisal Reports, College Annual Reports, the Government Directives etc. form the base for analyzing and evaluating the overall performance of the Institution. It also forms the basis for the future plan of action.

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) This Cell was established in the academic year 2003-04 and functions on the basis of the guidelines set forth by NAAC. It works towards improving and maintaining the quality of education, identifying and suggesting new ways of using teaching aids, developing suitable infrastructure and offering suggestions for the new selffinance courses. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell has been diligently involved in helping the Management and the Principal and the other committees by offering valuable suggestions and effective measures to maintain consistency. Thus, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell is an effective and efficient internal co-ordinating and monitoring mechanism. 6.2.4 Does the Institution have a Grievance Redressal Cell for its employees? If yes, what are its functions? List the number of Grievances Redressed during the last two years? The College does not have a formal Grievance Redressal Cell for its employees. However, the employees are free to approach the Principal or the Management in case they have a Grievance and the Principal or the Management takes steps to get
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the Grievance redressed. Moreover, if any employee has a serious Grievance, the College forwards it to the University of Mumbai Grievance Redressal Cell. Recently Prof. B.A. Hosur of our College got his seniority issue resolved through the University Grievance Redressal Cell. 6.2.5 How many times does the Management meet the staff in an academic year? What are the major issues discussed during the last meeting? The Management of the Institution is supportive and co-operative in their interaction with the staff. The office bearers of the Management are available on the College premises once a week on every Tuesday and the staff members are free to meet them to express their grievances, and suggestions. The Management refers these to the appropriate committees or to the College Office, through the Principal for appropriate action. The Management formally has a meeting with the staff members generally twice or thrice a year. During the last meeting the following issues were discussed: 1) Installation of water coolers on all floors. 2) Installation of in-built speaker system in five classrooms to start with. 3) Check up of electronic equipments like fans, tube-lights in the classroom. 4) Installation of exhaust fans in all wash rooms. 5) General cleanliness and discipline in the College premises and campus.

6.2.6 Is there a Cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff? How effective is the functioning of the Cell? Till now there has been no need felt to have a Cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff. The Management will enquire from women employees, if they need any such cell. 6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment: 6.3.1 Describe the procedure of developing the Perspective Institutional plan. How are the teachers, students and the administration involved in the planning process? The Perspective Institutional plan is developed by the Principal in consultation with the Management, the Vice-Principal, the Senior Faculty members and even the Non-Teaching Staff. We regularly prepare the Academic Calendar for yearwise activities and go accordingly. Academic Calendar of the year:
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The Principal, the Vice Principal, the senior-most Teachers in each department and the Heads of the Departments meet twice in an academic year and sometimes more frequently. These meetings are held for discussions on examination schedules, special and academic prizes, the cultural week celebration etc. The Academic Calendar includes the list of various events, programmes and activities including the date of declaration of results. The Academic Calendar is prepared after detailed discussion with all the concerned i.e. the teaching, the non-teaching staff and the Management office-bearers. 6.3.2 How are the objectives communicated and deployed to all levels, to ensure individual employees contribution towards the Institutional development? The goals, mission and objectives of the Institution are communicated from time to time the individual employees by the Principal and the Management in one to one interaction. Moreover, the awareness about the objectives of the College remains for ever in the minds of the employees. 6.3.3 List the various committees constituted for the management of different Institutional activities? Give details of the meetings held and the decisions taken, regarding academic management, finance, infrastructure, faculty, research, extension and linkages and examinations held during the last two years.

The list of the various committees is provided in ANNEXURE IV, V and VI 6.3.4. Has the Institution an MIS in place, to select, collect, align and integrate data and information on the academic and administrative aspects of the Institution? The Institution has Advance Management Information System. We have installed Slim 21 package in the College library and developed fully computerized functioning of the college library. Moreover, in our college office we have installed 2003 Office Software, Software developed by MKCL: Digital College Default.Aspx and Digital College Smart Client, for collecting, aligning and integrating the data and information on the academic and administrative aspects of the Institution. This helps to store the data with utmost secrecy. This is our well-developed support system and backup of various files and data. Besides, the need based changes and upgradation in the information system are made from time to time.

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6.3.5 Does the Institution use the various data and information obtained from the feedback, in decision making and performance improvement? If yes, give details. Yes, our college has been using the data and information saved in our computer system for decision making, and follow up action resulting in the improvement of overall functioning of the college. 6.3.6 What are the Institutions initiatives for promoting co-operation, sharing knowledge and innovations, and empowering of the faculty? (Skill sharing across departments, creating/providing conducive environment, etc.) Our college has a Staff Academy through which we have been inviting various resource persons to share their experiences in their respective fields. For example, we had invited 1) Dr. Kasarikar for a talk on Stress-Management 2) Dr. Niphadkar for a talk on Eye Care. 3) Expert from Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital for a talk on Eye Diseases 4) Dr. Thomas for a talk on Diabetology 5) Dr. Y.D.Phadke for a talk on the past and present political scenario of the country 6) Principal Dr. Subhas Bhende, well known Marathi Writer and a Professor of Economics, for a talk on Marathi Literature. 8) Dr. Arvind Tikakar for a talk on the Use of Computer Science in the Library 9) Dr. Panicker for a talk on Health Care.

Human Resource Management: 6.4.1 What are the mechanisms for performance assessment (teaching, research, service) of the faculty and the staff? (Self-appraisal method, comprehensive evaluation by student and peers). Does the Institution use the evaluation to improve teaching/research by the faculty and service of the faculty by the other staff? If yes, how? The Self-Appraisal Method: The Institution has adopted Self-Appraisal Method to evaluate the performance of the faculty in teaching, research and extension programmes. At the end of the academic year every teacher is given Self-Appraisal Form. SelfAppraisal by teaching staff is mandatory. The form requires the teacher to give his/her self-evaluation of the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular work
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done during that year. It also requires the teacher to enumerate the papers presented at conferences, seminars, refresher courses and orientation programmes. The compliance report filed by each teacher is also evaluated and it analyses the duties performed with respect to lectures completed as per the teachers planned lecture schedule and the number of lectures taken. The Institution uses the evaluation, to improve teaching/ research performance of the faculty. The Principal, on the basis of good performance of the faculty, will appreciate it and then persuade the other faculty members to follow such things in the interest of the Institution and self development. Evaluation by the student and peers has also been adopted in our College which helps in self evaluation and development. 6.4.2 What are the welfare measures for the staff and faculty? (Mention only those which affect and improve staff well-being, satisfaction and motivation) For the welfare of the Staff many measures have been undertaken: * * * We have a practice of giving festival advance, Diwali advance to our nonteaching staff. We are giving rainy shoes and umbrellas every year to our watchmen. Uniforms are given to all the class IV employees Even in case of emergency for medical treatment or for death in the house, advances are given to the class III and class IV employees. Chetana Parivaar Day - Annual get-together followed by Lunch. Every year get-together of the teaching and non-teaching staff and all the employees of the Chetanas education trust is arranged and this is how coming together, working together and living together is made successful. This helps in avoiding individual differences and helps in developing synergic work culture. Those who have achieved remarkable success in their career, got married in the year, published any research paper or book are recognized and appreciated by the Management. For the welfare of the staff every year medical camps, eye checkup camps, camps for the health care are arranged. Highly skilled and professional medical practitioners are invited.

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6.4.3 What are the strategies and implementation plans of the Institution to recruit faculty and other staff with desired qualifications, knowledge and skills? Recruitment and Retaining of the Faculty The teaching staff is recruited as and when the vacancy arises strictly as per the UGC, University of Mumbai and the State Government norms. An eight-member selection panel consisting of subject experts, a government nominee, a Management Nominee, special cell nominee, the Principal and the Head of the
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Department is formed. The Committee recommends the candidate after an interview. While selecting a candidate, 50% weightage is given to subject knowledge, communication skills, and overall experience at the time of the personal interview. Qualifications get 25% weightage, experience, and published papers, involvement in extra curricular activities get 25% weightage. The minimum qualification required is B+ and NET/SET. The recommendations of the Selection Committee are then sent for the University approval. The College has the required number of qualified and competent teachers. Recruitment of Non-Teaching Staff The non-teaching staff is recruited as per the Circular from Maharashtra State Higher Education: Resolution No. C/NGC/2299/4795) VS-4 dated 26 th August, 1999. The Selection Committee is constituted as prescribed by the Government Standard Code and the recommendations are sent to the Joint Director of Higher Education. 6.4.4 What are the criteria for employing part-time/adhoc faculty? How are the recruitment conditions of part-time/adhoc faculty different from that of the full time faculty? (Example Salary structure, workload, specializations). The criteria for employing part-time and adhoc faculty are the same as that of fulltime faculty. However, salary structure, workload and specialization differ depending on the courses and the requirements.

6.4.5 What are the policies, resources and practices of the Institution that support and ensure the professional development of the faculty? (Eg. Budget allocation for staff development, sponsoring for advanced study, research, participation in seminar, conferences, workshops, etc. and supporting membership and active involvement in local, state, national and international associations.) Our College follows the policies, resources and practices as per the guidelines given by the UGC and the Maharashtra State. Two of our staff members have availed of Faculty Improvement Programme for Research under the 10th plan of UGC. One of our Staff members has done his Post- Doctoral Research with the financial support of the Indian Council of Social Sciences (ICSS). The College has a practice of giving paid leave and reimbursing the entry fees of staff members in participating in Seminars, Conferences and Workshop arranged at State and National level. The Institution always encourages Research Activities. Two of our staff members, the Principal Dr. S.V.Surnis and Vice Principal P.G.Deoshtalee are recognized Research Guides of the University of Mumbai, Yashwantrao Chauhan
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Open University, Maharashtra and Padmashree D.Y.Patil University, Navi Mumbai. Our Library is subscribing to four Research Journals pertaining to Finance, Marketing and Human Resource. 6.4.6 How do you assess the needs of the faculty development? Has the Institution conducted any staff development Programme for skill upgradation and training of the staff? If yes, give details. The College has been undertaking Need-Based Faculty and Students Development Programme. Department of Accountancy in Collaboration with the University of Mumbai has arranged Seminar on Accounting Standards, Reading of Balance Sheet and Implication of Accounting Ratios. Known practising Chartered Accountants in Mumbai were the Resource Persons, namely, Shri.Chandrasekhar Vaze, and Wandrekar. 6.4.7 What are the facilities provided to the faculty? Following facilities are provided to our Staff members: 1) Well furnished staff room with Inbuilt Public Address System, Water Cooler, and Separate wash-room for male and female teachers. 2) Small Conference / Class room with Modern facilities like inbuilt Speaker System, White Board etc. 3) Well equipped library with separate space for faculty having Computer and Internet facilities 4) Our library is fully computerized for the benefit of users. It subscribes Journals, Periodicals and all types of Newspaper- Local, State and National. 5) College has a well-maintained Canteen offering fresh food at reasonable prices. 6) The College also has well-maintained computerized functional office. 6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.5.1 Does the Institution get financial support from the Government? If yes, mention the grants received in the last three years under different heads. If no, give details of the sources of revenue and income generated during the last three years. The Institution, being permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai and recognized under 2F and 12B, get 100% grants from the Government. The College has received Grants in the last 3 yrs has follows: 2005-2006 1) Salary Grant Rs. 1, 42, 68,000 2) UGC Grant Rs. 1, 80,224
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2006-2007 1) Salary Grant Rs. 1, 45, 46,000 2) UGC Grant Rs. 1, 05,254 2007-2008 1) Salary Grant Rs. 1, 54, 08,000 2) UGC Grant Rs. 4, 06, 968 In 2001 the Institution has started Self- Financing Course,viz, BMS and in 2004 our College started another Self-Financing Course, B.Com (Accounting and Finance) And M.Com with effect from 2005-2006. For these Self-financing Courses we do not receive any grant from the Government However, we have managed expenditures incurred on these courses from the fees collected from the students. The details of sources of Revenue and Income during last three years are as under (Regular B Com Courses). Sr.No 1) 2) 3) Academic Year 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 Amt Received 1,96,59,871 2,17,50,136 2,37,96,041

The details of sources of Revenue and Income during last three years are as under (Self Financing Courses)

Sr No 1) 2) 3)

Academic Year 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Amount Received B.M.S B.A.F 15,48,200 11,99,200 15,29,200 20,17,600 17,05,500 25,94,740

M. Com 1,00,585 1,36,850 3,68,050

6.5.2 What is the quantum of resources mobilized through donations? Give information for the last two years. Our College does not have any practice of taking donations.
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6.5.3 Is there adequate budget to cover the day-to-day expenses? If no, how is the deficit met? There is an adequate budgetary provision to meet day to day expenses. Ever since College came under Grant-In-Aid, the college is able to meet all their day-to-day expenses from its own sources. 6.5.4 What are the budgetary resources to fulfill the Institutions mission and offer quality programmes? (Budget allocations over the past two yearsprovide income expenditure statements) The Audited Statement of Accounts for last 3 years focused on Income and Expenditure incurred by the Institution on running the College as per the Goals, Missions and Objectives of the Institution. See (ANNEXURE VII and VIII) It is the practice of the Institution to prepare budget and get it approved in the Governing Body of the Chetana Education Trust. 6.5.5 Are the accounts audited regularly? If yes, give the details of internal and external audit procedures and the audit reports for the last two years. The Final Accounts of the College are audited every year by our Qualified Chartered Accountant. There is an Internal Audit, Statutory Audit and Government Audit. Government Audit is done by the AG Office, Internal Audit is done by CA D L Khothekar and Statutory Audit is done by CA Vasa. The reports of the Statutory Auditors for the last two years are enclosed in Annexure VII & VIII. The Internal Auditor audits all the receipts with actual fee receipts and all the expenditures with all the Vouchers every year. This is how our entire financial / economic accounting system is under scrutiny and control. 6.5.6 Has the Institution computerized its finance management systems? If yes, give details. Yes, we have computerized our entire activity system with effect from 2005-2006. We have purchased special licensed Copy of Tally 7.2. Under this Package all the transactions are directly fed to the computer including Daily Collection, Maintaining of Cash Books, Ledger A/c, Income and Expenditure A/c and various other A/c related package. In addition to this we have installed admission package which enables us to generate all admission reports, admission status, Feeswise distinction report etc. 6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership. 6.6.1 What are the significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried out by the Institutions?
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Our College has a practice of encouraging Non-teaching Staff to organize various events such as Sports and various other Cultural events. Festival Advances are given to Non-Teaching Staff In Addition, some of our Non-Teaching Staff also get benefit such as Advances against Medical during emergency. Subject to certain restriction, the College follows practices of decentralization and delegation of authority. The Management and the Head of the Institution has full faith and trust in their employees and everybody works as a part of a team with a cordial interpersonal relation One incidence that reflects the well deserved trust in the employees took place in the following circumstances. In the month of June 2008, the Principal forgot his expensive mobile phone on his table, and went home. Subsequently the peon, Mr.Insulkar noticed it lying on the table and kept it in a safe place and returned it the next day honestly. Evaluative Observations Recommendations: and Action Taken on the Peer Teams

1) The Peer team which has visited our college in 2003, was very happy with the work done by the then the Principal Mrs. V.P. Sarwal who was very successful in creating a healthy atmosphere in the Campus, amongst teaching and NonTeaching Staff. 2) We have been declaring our results on time before the College closes for vacation. 3) We have up to date record of Provident Fund lying in the Credit of all the employees. 4) It is the practice of College that in case of retiring employees their Pension Papers are forwarded well in advance, so that they can enjoy their PostRetirement benefits, Gratuity, PF and Pension in time. No Pension Case is pending till date. Credit for this is to be given to all our office staff. 5) Confidential files of all employees are carefully maintained 6) Two of our retired employees (Mr. G. F. Vaswani and Mr. Ratnakar Kalpallivar) have been called back on honorary basis to take charge of certain responsible assignments Most of the suggestions given by the Peer Team who visited the college in 2003 have been implemented. The Mission, Values and Vision Statement has been displayed at prominent places in the Building and the Campus. Fair amount of Transparency is maintained in overall functioning of the College.
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The College is making an honest attempt to provide better facilities and working environment to the College Staff. Suggestion Boxes have been installed at the entrance to the College and the Library to get suggestions from the Staff, the Students and the Visitors. The College has proposed to conduct Inter Collegiate Workshop for creating awareness of Computerization in the Office Administration.

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INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

Criterion VII: INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

Internal Quality Assurance System 7.1.1 What mechanism has been developed by the Institution for quality assurance within the existing academic and administrative systems? As an affiliated Institution, academic programmes are in accordance with the regulations framed by the University. With a view to providing holistic education, the Institution has provided a number of add-on-courses to the students of different subjects in addition to the regular Universities Courses. The successful implementation of academic programmes, add-on-courses, cocurricular and extra curricular activities, etc have been possible due to the encouragement and support of our Management, adequate infrastructure and cooperative non-teaching staff. The College has also a tradition of decentralization of
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power and delegation of authority through the Vice-Principal, the Heads of Departments and the Heads of Association Committees. Quality Assurance in the existing Administrative System: With the help of our Management, it was possible to computerize our administrative functions during admissions, accounting, preparing of salary bills etc. B.M.S. (Academic) Emphasis is put on assignments, projects, presentations, and vivavoce for ensuring the academic development of the students, by not restricting the teaching to theoretical concepts alone. The students are encouraged to visit various organizations as an integral part of different assignments. Study tours to various organizations are arranged regularly for and by the students. There is an academic team in every class to make recommendation on academic matters, provide feedback on teaching methodology and suggest improvements. There is regular interaction between full-time faculty members and visiting faculty members regarding the performance of the class and measures to be taken for improvement. The records of students achievements, complaints, absenteeism, etc, are updated on a daily basis. The performance report of the students is maintained and any problem identified is resolved at the earliest. The students are involved in the administrative activity to enable them to gain a better understanding of the administrative systems and to ensure transparency. B.Com (Accounting and Finance) Internal Assessment, being part of every subject, emphasis is put on assignments, projects, presentations, and viva-voce for ensuring the academic development of the students, by not restricting the teaching to theoretical concepts alone. B.Com (Accounting and Finance) course is a discreet combination of conventional teaching methods and open learning methods. Study tours and visits to various organizations are an integral part of different assignments, providing insight into the practical working of organizations in different areas
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such as finance, management, accounting systems, quality tools, employee and customer relations etc. There is empowerment of students providing them with freedom to express, innovate, plan, control, and execute different events and activities including academic, administrative, cultural and social. There is accountability of teaching faculty through feedback obtained from the students. Appropriate action is taken against the teachers who underperform. We arrange inter-collegiate seminars (Sagunya-Building up a Community of Excellence) which serve as a platform for both faculty as well as students for effective understanding of the curriculum, the prospect the course has for advanced studies as well as employment and as a means of interaction, laying the ground for further enhancement of the quality of course and faculty. Guest lectures and Booster lectures are arranged to further enhance the competency in core subjects. To motivate the students for excellence in academic performance, certificates and prizes are awarded annually to rankers and subject-wise high scorers at different Semesters.

7.1.2 What are the functions carried out by the above mechanisms in the Quality Enhancement of the Institution? The College deputes non-teaching staff members to attend various seminars and workshop conducted by the Education Department of Mumbai University and the office of the Joint Director and others on matters related to academics, administration and accounts. The unique feature of the College is that both the Principal and the Management supports the activities of teaching and non-teaching staff associations. B.M.S. Non-teaching staff members are encouraged to be proactive in matters of discipline and to report matters of misconduct on of the students. They are also empowered to take necessary action in matters of discipline in absence of full-time faculty members. They are encouraged to make suggestions for improvement. They are also encouraged to take active part in extra-curricular and cocurricular activities. B.Com (Accounting and Finance)
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All the above measures create a sense of involvement and loyalty among the students. The pride that they come to have in the course and the Institution projects a very healthy image to the public. This is evident from the popularity of the course in our College. The present batch has students who are all motivated with a passion for achieving excellence, not only in academic endeavors but also in overall personality development. 7.1.3. What role is played by the students in assuring Quality of Education imparted by the Institution? The students of our Institution have been very active not only in academics but also in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. They also voluntarily take up presentations in various subjects under the guidance of the teachers concerns.

BMS There are various students teams in every class such as improvement team, academic team, infrastructure and technical team, library team, industrial visits and guest lectures team and many others to ensure enthusiastic participation by the students in the overall improvements of the Quality of Education. Class representatives are appointed in every class to ensure proper representation of the students in taking even day-to-day decisions. Thus student is the centre of all activities in the BMS Section. Even every rule is enforced with the consent of the majority of the students after explaining to them the rationale behind the rule. Every student gets an opportunity to be an officiating co-coordinator for two days in order to enable him/her to face the administrative challenges and to make recommendations for improvement directly to the coordinator. This also adds up as an occasion to counsel the concerned student. The involvement of the students in planning and organizing various academic and extra curricular activities ensures a high level of enthusiasm and transparency.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) The students are empowered to play a creative role in all the aspects of the course, such as academic, ethical and social awareness, strength of character, channelising of their energies through constructive activities. This empowerment requires the
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authorities to have full faith in the ability of the students and in the formation of student committees for various activities, empowered to suggest, plan, organize and execute the decisions taken. We have, for example, Students Representative Committee, Event Management Committee, Technology Management and Operation Committee, Placement Cell, Documentation (Knowledge) Cell and so on. 7.1.4 What initiatives have been taken up by the Institution to promote best practices therein? How does the Institution ensure the Internalization of the Best Practices? As one of the Best Institutions in the western suburb, our College takes many initiatives to promote best practices. Every year our College felicitates the top ten academics in FYBCOM/BA and SYBCOM/BA classes by inviting their parents. The students securing a rank at TYBCOM/BA (University Level) Examination are awarded cash prizes.

B.M.S. New ideas from all sources including the students, the visiting faculty members, the non-teaching staff as well as the full-time faculties are encouraged. Due credit is given to persons contributing innovative ideas for Quality Enhancement.

Prizes are given to rank holders and toppers in subjects of all the three classes, i.e. FY, SY, and TYBMS. B.Com (Accounting and Finance)

This is done through the empowerment of the faculty as well as the students. The faculty is encouraging with regard to the needs of the students and the goals of the Institution, and building up an excellent rapport, awareness and drive to pursue the best practices. In order to overcome stage fright during presentation, selfevaluation practices followed by positive and negative feedback from their fellow classmates is encouraged. Group discussions, skits, presentations are arranged for enhancing academic competency and social, moral and environmental awareness. 7.1.5. In which way has the Institution added value to quality enhancement of students? The Institution ensures the students participation in curricular and cocurricular activities. Regular training is provided and prizes are awarded as incentives for their participation.
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B.M.S. All-round development of the students is aimed at and encouraged by placing the same emphasis on sports and extra-curricular activities as on studies. The students are encouraged to participate in Inter-collegiate events. For the past three years our students have won the Best College Trophy at Intercollegiate events organized at S.I.W.S. College and Wadia College. Our students organize Inter-Collegiate and Management seminars every year in our College which also serves as hands-on-training tools in the management. All these activities have added value to the Quality Enhancement of the students.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) The quality enhancement of the students has the feature of value addition through due recognition and appreciation of the efforts of the students positive development of the course and pursuit of meaningful activities during their studentship of the college and after graduation through formation of alumni. Guest lectures are delivered by the past students to the present students, resulting in collective inspiration, motivation, recognition and life long bonding with the Institution and its ideals. The appreciation of the College for the empowerment of the students comes through award of prizes and certificates as well as cash incentives. 7.2.1 What practices have been adopted by the Institution for providing access to the students from the following sections of society? The Institution takes every possible measure for providing access to the Students from the following sections of society: a) Socially Backward Students: The Institutions conducts counseling session for socially backward students. b) Economically Weaker Students The Institute provides scholarships and book bank facility to the economically weaker students. c) Differently-abled (Abnormal or Subnormal ) Students : The Institution does everything possible to provide facilities to the differentabled students. B.Com (Accounting and Finance)
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The fees for the course being comparatively and considerably higher and beyond the reach of the families having average income, the fees are collected in 4-5 convenient installments. Notices are put up for inviting applications from the students of the backward and economically weaker categories for Government scholarships and freeships. Quite a good number of students receive these benefits from the Government every year which serves as a huge attraction for such students to join this course. Differently-abled students are given priority in admission to the course and financial help. Help is also given to the economically weaker students through book banks.

7.2.2. What efforts have been made by the Institution to recruit staff from the disadvantage communities? Specify them: The recruitment norms are in consonance with the norms prescribed for recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff-members. An appreciable number of persons have been recruited from disadvantaged communities.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) The appointments are in accordance with the directives of the University and the State Government, but wherever possible employment opportunity is given to the economically weaker sections. Periodical raise in the salary is given through discretionary powers of the Management. The administrative staff is given permission to pursue other meaningful occupations. The core faculty is also given generous concessions to take up assignments as visiting faculties in other reputed Institutions. 7.2.3. What special efforts are made to achieve gender balance among the students and the staff? For the recruitment of the teaching staff, the UGC norms and Mumbai University notifications are strictly followed in which the reservation of women comes in. In the case of these students the admission is granted on various criteria which leave little scope for achieving gender balance. The present ratio for the recruitment of the staff is 2:1 whereas the present ratio for the admission of students is 60:40.No discrimination is made in appointing the administrative staff and gender balance is also maintained theirsin. B.M.S.
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 Female students are encouraged to take responsibilities as Class Representative and Event Manager. The Female students are encouraged in every activity and are made to feel at par with the male students. Special prizes for the Best Female Student and for All-round proficiency (Female) are awarded every year. B.Com (Accounting and Finance) Female Class Representatives are appointed on par with the male students. Prizes are awarded separately to female students for academic excellence, general competency and other relevant contributions. Incidentally the course draws more favorable response from the girls than from the boys for which sufficient encouragement is given by the Management. The teachers on their own are constantly creating awareness and sensitizing the male gender to the needs of the female gender and the moral necessity of considering the female gender on par with the males. 7.2.4. Has the Institution done a gender audit / any gender-related sensitizing courses? As of now the Institution has not done a gender audit for the staff and the students as there is not much scope for conducting such courses since the recruitment and admission procedure as prescribed by the Government Rules and Regulations have to be strictly followed.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) We are guided as per the points mentioned in 7.2.4., but since the recent batches attract more female students, it is evident that the principle of gender equality is vehemently followed by the College. The appointment of faculty itself is gender balanced. 7.2.5. What intervention strategy has been devised by the Institution to promote the overall development of students from rural / tribal background?

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The Institution has started various add-on-courses for the overall development of the minuscule percentage of the students from rural / tribal background. B.M.S. The remedial English course has been introduced in addition to the lectures at the first year level in order to benefit the students from vernacular medium in improving their proficiency and confidence in English.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) No discrimination is shown during admission between urban elite and rural poor. We have a weekly lecture on remedial English skills and strategies on language development for First Year batch by a highly experienced faculty. The students are also encouraged to practise the principle of Each One Teach One. Bright students share information, expertise and give valuable training to weaker students in subject knowledge and soft-skills enhancement.

7.2.6. Does the Institution have a mechanism to record the Incremental Academic Growth of the students admitted from disadvantaged sections of society? We are going to devise a mechanism to record the incremental academic growth of the students admitted from the disadvantaged sections of society.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) The results of the semester as well as the graduation examinations show a remarkable increase in academic performance of the weaker section students. There are cases of students securing low percentage at the entry point (H.S.C.) but securing a considerably high percentage in graduation examination of the University of Mumbai. The result sheets are the main mechanism giving proof of the betterment of academic performance of such students. 7.2.7. What initiatives have been taken by the Institution to promote social justice and good citizenship amongst its students and the staff? How have such initiatives reached out to the community? The N.S.S. Unit of our Institution periodically organizes AIDS Awareness Programmes, Blood Donations Drives, Programmes for Functional Literacy, Observation of Traffic Week, Controlling of Traffic and Masses during religious and social functions in order to promote the sense of good citizenship amongst the students and the staff as well as the neighborhood. The Institutions initiative has evoked enthusiasm among the local youngsters who have now joined us in the cleanliness drive.
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B.M.S. The students are encouraged to take up projects from social work organizations as well as non-governmental organizations as a part of their summer Internship. Study tours to social organizations like Mahila Mandal are organized to sensitize the students on gender issues. The students are encouraged to take up projects on socially relevant issues as a part of their final year projects. Every year the inmates from orphanages are invited to perform in the Annual Night function. We are planning to organize a dance competition exclusively for the inmates of orphanages. Our Institution is the first to organize a "Road Safety Drive with the cooperation of the RTO and the WIAA in order to promote safe driving amongst college students.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) B.Com (Accounting and Finance) is a part of the mainstream of the College and the students have rendered contribution to the various social, cultural and extra curricular activities such as N.C.C, N.S.S., Annual Events, Blood Donation Camps etc.

7.3. Stakeholder Relationship 7.3.1. How does the Institution involve all the stakeholders in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the academic programmes? The Institution has adopted the unique features of organizing parents meet at the time of admission of their wards to self-financing courses.

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In these meetings the parents are informed about the academic and other programmes outlined by the Institution for the academic year and their suggestions are solicited.

B.M.S. The parents are invited along with the students at the inaugural functions were they are briefed about achievements and expectations. The parents are encouraged to inquire about the progress of their wards directly on the phone line.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) The involvement of the parents and guardians of the students is always solicited and the interactive meetings are held to share information, invite suggestions and give counseling to students in social, personal and academic matters. 7.3.2. How does the Institution develop new programmes to create overall climate conducive to learning? The Management, the Principal and the teaching-staff have a clear vision of providing generation-next programmes for the young and enthusiastic students. The Institution has introduced the futuristic courses including the application of IT.

B.M.S. Emphasis is placed on organizing the activities entirely through the students management. This gives them an opportunity to learn about the practical hassles a managerial task.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) We hold annual inter-collegiate events under the brand name SagunyaBuilding Up A Community Of Excellence comprising of seminars, workshops, guest lectures on various disciplines and courses including career fairs, sports, case study competitions, bulletins and magazines. 7.3.3. What are the key factors that attract the students and the stakeholders towards the Institution and result in their inner satisfaction? 1) 2) 3) 4) The key factors attracting the students and the stake-holders are: The Dynamic and Supportive Management. NAAC Accreditation. Spacious Classrooms Dedicated and Co-operative Principal
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Experienced knowledgeable and committed Teaching-Staff Understanding and Helpful Non-Teaching Staff Well stacked library with Internet Facility for the Staff and the Students. Top priority for encouragement of students in Sports, Cultural and other activities. Wholesome food from spacious and hygienic Canteen Strict adherence to the rule of attendance and from reporting to the parents about the attendance defaults of their wards. Fool proof and systematic way of conducting examinations and declaring results Providing Career Guidance and conducting Campus Interview. Financial Assistance and Book-Bank Facility to the Economically Backward Students. Arranging picnics, short tours, long tours, industrial visits for generating a sense of oneness and cooperation among the Staff and the Students. Athletic Championship both for Male students and Female students Good Academic Performance at the Mumbai University Centre for Professional Courses

B.M.S. The level of involvement of the Students and the Teaching-Staff in achieving organizational objectives is very impressive.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) In addition to the factors mentioned in the above paragraph, the parents and guardians specially of the present batch when asked what has led their wards to join this course, were unanimous in stating that the main factors are quality of teaching, student- teacher ratio, good rapport between the teacher and the taught, the overall moulding of personality through camps, classroom presentations, continuous focus on learning, increased subject related competency and better opportunities for placements. 7.3.4. How does the Institution elicit the cooperation from all stakeholders in ensuring overall development of the students through their curricular and cocurricular activities, research, community orientation and the personnel development? The Institution receives overwhelming cooperation from all its stakeholders who are very happy to note that the Institution is taking timely decisions and concrete steps to introduce any new course and to refresh the existing courses in tune with the changing times, thus establishing a nexus between the Teaching and the Employment potentiality. B.M.S.
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Total transparency is visible in all the areas of activities which give the students essence of fairness and confidence and the urge for all stakeholders to contribute whole heartedly for achieving common objective.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) To emphasis what has been stated in the previous clauses, viz., the unique transparency in the academic and administrative system, the high degree of accountability of teachers, training to the students, enhanced subject related competency, inter-disciplinary approach, building up of personality, strength of character for playing a socially productive role, placement opportunities are the factors which elicit cooperation from all the stakeholders. 7.3.5. How do you visualize public concerns in your current and future programmes? Our Institution is located in such a closely-knit area that it usually attracts public awareness and concerns in any academic and co-curricular activities initiated by our Institution.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) Public concerns are always at the heart of meaningful current and future programmes. All the teachers constantly create an awareness of these concerns in their day to day lectures and periodically, seminars, guest lectures and activities are organized to intensify the responsibilities of the students towards public concerns which should become inseparable part of their personality and aspirations beyond bookish learning and narrow self interest. 7.3.6. How does the Institution instill and promote the values of social responsibility and citizenship role among the students? Does it have any exclusive Programme for the same? The various Associations of the College conduct talks, workshops and seminars in order to promote a feeling of social responsibility among the students. The ten-day Rural Camp and Community Development Programme conducted by the NSS Unit every year instill values of social responsibility and citizenship amongst the students. Moreover, NCC training inculcates discipline among the students and thus helps them to become better citizens B.M.S. The students are always reminded of their social responsibility during teaching hours. Even during outings and study tours, the students are instructed to give a role model to onlookers by their own behavior.

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The exclusive programmes are through the means of seminars, guest lectures, field visits and field works, projects related to social responsibility. 7.3.7. What are the Institutional efforts to bring in community orientation in its activities? The thoughtful and proactive Management organizes periodic programmes to introduce community orientation in the Institutions activities.

7.3.8. How does your Institution actively support and strengthen the neighborhood communities? How do you identify community, needs and determine areas of emphasis for organizational involvement and support? The Institution has adopted the neighborhood areas of Kherwadi,and Gandhinagar as well as Bharat Nagar and Bhehrampada. The Institution frequently conducts Cleanliness Drive and arranges through its NSS wing Street Plays, Talks, Rallies to bring about social awareness in issues such as health and hygiene, prevention of AIDS etc. The NSS volunteers conduct surveys to identify social problems and needs of the neighborhood.

7.3.9. How do the faculty and the students contribute in these activities? The Faculty and the students of our Institution are ever-ready to support and contribute community needs and to strengthen the community spirit. There are many instances were both the faculty and the students have come forward to render economic and moral support for the neighborhood in times of natural calamities.

7.3.10. Describe how your Institution determines students satisfaction relative to academic benchmarks. Do you update the approach in view of the current and future educational needs and challenges? Student satisfaction is the priority of our Institution. Therefore, every teaching faculty member is required to upgrade his / her knowledge to meet the current and future educational needs and challenges. Most of our teachers have completed the requisite Refresher and Orientation Programmes. Moreover many of the teachers have been pursuing research activities to provide up-to-date, relevant and core information for the enlightenment of the students.

7.3.11. How do you build relationships?

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To attract and retain the students, we endeavor to give quality education to enable them to appear for examinations with a sense of confidence. To enhance students performance, we undertake question-answer sessions and paper presentation in some subjects and conduct practical tests in subjects like Mathematics and Accountancy. Special coaching for the benefit of advanced students and remedial coaching for weaker students is also provided.

B.M.S. Students are encouraged to communicate with the teaching faculty as well as administrative authorities at any time regarding any matter of mutual concern. Mentors are appointed in every class to ensure that even personal problems faced by students are immediately brought to the notice of the full-time faculty members for prompt attention and action. Wherever counseling is required, it is offered too. The most important aspect of development at Chetana BMS is about inspiring the students towards undertaking responsibilities for solving the common problems.

B.Com (Accounting and Finance) No course or Programme can be divorced from the awareness of social responsibility as well as the execution of these responsibilities. In every lecture that is delivered, in every that event is organized and every camp that is arranged, social awareness is always emphasized directly or indirectly. In fact the very mission of the students of this course is the blending of professional excellence to the core values of honesty, integrity, and constant striving not to betray public trust or deviate from shouldering social responsibility. After all, the current pursuit of Corporate Social Responsibility can only be realized if each and every individual becomes a forceful collective entity in the larger interest of one human family. 7.3.12. What is your Complaint Management Process? How do you ensure that these complaints are resolved promptly and effectively? How are complaints analyzed and resolved for the improvement of the organization, strengthening the Institution-Students Relationship. We have maintained a system to mutually settle complaints at the individual level. If any complaint is not resolved, only then the assistance of the Principal is sought for its resolution. B.Com (Accounting and Finance)
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We follow this system as a continuous process. However, complaints and feedback are obtained through formal measures such as questionnaire forms, suggestion boxes and interactive meetings with the students and the parents. Steps are taken wherever possible to retrace the grievances of the students. For example students of one batch were not quite happy with a certain teacher. It was not possible to discontinue the services of the underperforming teacher but special guest lectures were arranged to solve the difficulties of the students. Core NAAC values in the Functioning of our Institution. In matters of curriculum our Institution strictly adheres to the University rules and adopts them in totality. Our Institution has introduced a system of giving special examination seat numbers and followed the masking system for the conduct of foolproof examination. The financial position of our Institution is sound enough to introduce new courses of the University almost immediately. All the Study Programmes offered by the Institution are in tune with its Mission, Goal and Objectives. In the case of teaching, learning and evaluation we provide the best possible environment to the students. At the beginning of each term, the teaching plan is drawn up by each department and is faithfully followed. Our Institution supplements the lecture method of teaching with learner centered method like giving assignments, conducting seminars, project submissions, etc. Beside OHP and Audio / Visual aids are utilized to supplement classroom teaching. As regards research consultancy and extensions, we have made a good progress. Since the last accreditation the number of faculty members who have acquired Ph.d has gone up to and more are in the process of acquiring it. As a part of its extension activities, the Career Guidance Cell conducts academic counseling by inviting experts from diverse fields to guide the students. With regards to infrastructure and learning resources we have expanded a lot-both in terms of physical structure and academic advancement. The College classrooms are made available to various Vocational Institutions and Universities to conduct their classes and to hold their examinations. The spacious library with an enormous collection of books provides the right environment for knowledge enrichment. In the case of students support and progress, we can emphatically say that we provide sufficient and relevant information through the College Prospectus with complete details of admission procedure, duration of terms, timings of lectures, courses offered, college fees, academic rules, prizes for extra curricular activities with comprehensive list of sportsmen as well as academics who have made the name of our College famous. All this material is updated from time to time. Financial aid in the form of scholarship and freeship from the Central and the State Governments are made available for the benefit of deserving students. The Institution offers its own prizes, awards, trophies to meritorious students. The Best Student Award is given every year. We have the Alumni Association which has its own constitution, its own office-bearers, its own members and its own activities.
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Regarding the organization and management of the administrative, financial and academic functions and monitoring students activities, there are committees in the organizational structure like Local Managing Committee, College Committee and other Committees such as Examination Committee, Unfair Means Enquiry Committee, Attendance Committee, Discipline Committee, and Internal Assessment Steering Committee, Time-table Committee, Arts Council, Students Council, Gymkhana and Magazine Committee. The College Committee is constituted by the Management of the Society and to all intents and purposes it is the Standing Committee of the Management. The Heads of Departments hold periodic review meetings with their departmental colleagues. The Principal closely reviews the working of the College by conducting periodically meetings with the Heads of Departments and the Teaching and Non-Teaching staff members. A noteworthy and healthy practice of our Institution is that since the last four years the non-teaching Staff has also been participating in organizing Inter-collegiate and Cultural Events known as Sagunya. We are very proud to say that the core values of NAAC are ingrained in the entire functioning of our Institution.

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C.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS AND SUBJECTS TAUGHT AT FY/SY/TY - B.A., B.Com. B.M.S., B.Com. (Accounting & Finance) And At Post-Graduate M.Com LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y.B.A/B.Com. S.Y.B.A./B.Com and T.Y.B.Com. Level.

Faculty Members

Qualification

Experience U.G. P.G.

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Dr. S.V. Surnis Mr. U.C. Mistry Mr. M.P. Borkar Mr. Sunil Khatri Ms. Jyoti Kapse Ms. Kshamali Kalse Mr. Mangesh Panchal

M.Com, M. Phil., Ph. D. M.Com, M. Phil., B.Ed. M.Com. M.Com, B.Ed. SET M.Com., NET M.Com, SET,NET M.Com.

33 years 22 years 14 years 5 years 4 years 3 years 1 years

18 years 14 years -----------

Most of the students studying in our college are coming from middle class and lower middle class section of society while some are coming from the under privileged section of society. Their mother tongue is Marathi and they are from vernaculars medium schools. Most of them are average students scoring (45%60%) in their HSC examination while a very few are above average scoring (75%) in their HSC examination. There is very little scope in the syllabus of the subject because the course curriculum is prescribed by the University of Mumbai. Most of the subjects taught in Commerce section are compulsory papers, while there are two optional subjects, i.e., Advertisement at S.Y.B.Com and Export Marketing at T.Y.B.Com level. Further in the subject of Export Marketing, 20 marks are for project work and 80 marks for written examination. In all the compulsory papers about 80% of the students have passed during 200607 and 2007-08. There are a very few dropouts Our College Library in well equipped, fully computerized and with a separate reading hall facility. Library has got excellent collection of more than 3000 books on the subjects of Commerce, Advertising and Managements. Moreover, the Library subscribes to certain journals and periodicals. Furthermore, there exists a centrally located computer laboratory for the benefit of the students. We observe lecture method, one to one talk, and in some cases even LCDs and OHPs are used as means of teaching methodology. Our teachers are participating and presenting papers in various seminars and workshops arranged by the various colleges and by the University of Mumbai. All the Commerce teachers do counseling to our students to enable them complete their studies without difficulties. Our Principal, Dr. S.V. Surnis is a Recognized Research Guide by the University of Mumbai, the D.Y. Patil University and also the Yeshwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. There is no scope for individual consultancy. Our Principal, Dr. S.V. Surnis has been teaching Research Methodology, Human Resource Management at MMS, PGDBA, MBA level in Institutes like Sydenham Institute of Management, Atharva Institute of Management. Prof. U.C.Mistry has been teaching Marketing Strategies and Planning, Entrepreneurship Management at M.Com level at the University Department of Commerce, L.S. Raheja College, University of Mumbai and Chetana M.Com centre.
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 Prof. M.P. Borkar is pursuing his M. Phil. at D.Y. the Patil University, Navi Mumbai. At the departmental level there is no placement activity. However our teachers at the individual level help our students in placement.

Plan of Actioin for next 5 years

We want to get our Commerce Department Recognized as a Research Centre by the University of Mumbai. We want to organize seminars on Research Methodology. We want to purchase books on Finance, Marketing and Management. We want to encourage our teachers to go for research studies.

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y./S.Y./T.Y.B.Com. LEVEL

Faculty Members

Qualification

Experience
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U.G.
CA. N.N. Anjaria CA. M.C. Kisnadwala CA. S.B. Desai CA. V.F.Fulkar CA. M.W. Bhide Miss. K.R. Kariappa Miss. Godavari K. Jakkula Mr. Mohomad Umair Siddiqui B.Com.(Hons) LL.B(Gen), FCA B.Com., FCA M.Com., FCA M.Com., LL.B., FCA M.Com., FCA, AICWA, DFM M.Com., B.Ed. M.Com M.Com, M.Phil, M.B.A. (Fin) 27 24 24 15 24 1 --4

P.G.
10

Most of the students studying in our college are coming from middle class and lower middle class section of society while some are coming from the under privileged section of society. Their mother tongue is Marathi and they are from vernacular medium schools. Most of them are average students scoring (45%60%) in their HSC examination while very few are above average scoring (75%) in their HSC examination. The syllabus of F.Y.B.Com was changed by the University of Mumbai from the academic year 2007-08 and the syllabus jof S.Y.B.Com from the year 2008-09. As far as change of the syllabus is concerned, it is in the hands of University and colleges do not have a say in it. However, recently workshops were held for the revision of papers III, IV, V of Accountancy and Direct and Indirect Taxes for T.Y.B.Com. Prof. N.N. Anjaria, HOD in Accountancy and Prof Vijay Fulkar attended and gave valuable suggestions during discussions. Prof Shashikant Desai who is also a member of Board of Studies attended the workshops in his official capacity. In all the Accounts papers the passing percentage is around 80-85% and many students secure very good marks at T.Y.B.com level. There are no drop outs. Our library has got more than 2000 books on Accountancy subjects. Some of the books are by well accepted authors and are followed by students of all Universities in India and also by students following the professional courses like C.A.,C.S.,ICWA etc. Also the library keeps Acts like the Income Tax Act, the Income Tax rules, the Service Tax Act, the Central Excise Act, the Professional Tax etc. The library also subscribes journals published by ICAI, Bombay

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Chartered Accountants Society etc. These are professional journals and add value to the students. The library is fully computerized . We, unfortunately, cannot use modern teaching methods for subjects like Accountancy as it is more of practical in nature. We help our students in developing academic excellence, solve their subjectrelated difficulties. Also personal counseling is done whenever the students approach the teachers. Our teachers attend workshops and seminars. In the last two years no refresher courses were attended by the teachers of the Accountancy Department. However, three of our teachers attended workshops held for revision of syllabus for papers III, IV, V of the Accounts and Direct and Indirect Tax papers for T.Y.B.Com. Some teachers participated in revision of syllabus for papers I and II for F.Y.B.Com and S.Y.B.Com. Accounts. At the departmental level there is no consultancy done. However there are five practicing Chartered Accountants in the Department and they are doing consultancy for their clients. As yet, we have no structured collaboration with other state level institutions. The Department is contemplating action on this front. The Accountancy Department has five practicing Chartered Accountants who interact with trade and industry in the course of their professional practice. Though there is no structured placement cell at the Departmental level, the Chartered Accountants facilitate placement of students in trade and industry with the help of their professional contacts.

Plan of Action for next three years

We want to arrange guest lectures for the benefit of the students in the field of taxation, accounts and audit by inviting reputed professionals. We want to subscribe for state, national and international level journals related to Accounts, Auditing, Finance, Taxation etc. We want to undertake industrial visits for students for giving them on-the-field exposure relating to Accounting and allied topics.
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 Sss We want to start a cell to advise the local community around the College and to discuss and give solutions to their various Accounting and Tax-related queries

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ECONOMICS

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SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y./S.Y./T.Y.B.Com. LEVEL

Faculty Profile: The Department of Business Economics comprises of a Head and four full-time lecturers and all are fully-qualified to teach the Degree courses. The subject of Business Economics is compulsory at all the three years of B.Com. Degree course of the University of Mumbai. The profile is as under: a) K.L.N.Sastry: B.A. (Economics), M.A. (Economics). b) P. Chacko: M.A. (Economics), D.H.E. c) S. H. Jadhav: M.A. (Economics), M.A. (Political Science), B.Ed., NET. d) N.R. Bodkhe: M.A. (Economics), NET. e) K.D. Landge: M.A. (Economics), NET. Student Profile: Same as that of the students admitted into the B.Com course of the college. Changes made in the course during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes: K.L.N.Sastry attended the workshops for the revision of the syllabi for the B.Com Course of the University of Mumbai in 2006-08. He is also a Member of the Syllabus Committee for the proposed B.Com. (Honours, Economics) of the University of Mumbai. He also played an active role in the revision of the three year Degree course syllabus in Business Economics that has come into force from this academic year. Trends in the success rate of the students during the past two years: The following table shows the passing results of the Department in the last two years. Subject 2006-07 2007-08 Business Economics I (F.Y.B.Com) 84.45 86.61 Business Economics II (S.Y.B.Com) 55.83 34.38 Business Economics II 80.85 70.62 (T.Y.B.Com) Learning Resources:
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The Department is equipped with a computer and has its own library which is contributed by the faculty. This comprises of text books and reference books which are lent to the students on personal basis. Participation in Academic Counselling: K.L.N.Sastry conducts work-shops for the students who are appearing at the A.T.K.T. Examination twice each year to help them understand the main points and prepare for the examination. This is being done for the last nine years. Also, the practice of showing the answer-books to students helps them in understanding their shortcomings while giving the examination. Distressed students approach us on personal basis for guidance. Faculty Development Programmes: While no teacher utilised the FDP for Research, N.R. Bodkhe and K.D. Landge have completed their Orientation Programme from the Academic Staff College, Mumbai. Participation/Contribution to the Academic Activities: The Department encourages the teachers to participate in various seminars and workshops organised in connection with the subject-matter. Each year, all the teachers participate in these and the knowledge gained is used to improve the working of the Department.

Plan of Action for the Next Five Years:

The syllabus for the Business Economics is now slated for revision once in every three years. This necessitates continuous preparation and up gradation of the knowledge base. Also, the University is actively considering the introduction of Project Work in all the three years. This would require preparation of topics for the students and procuring the necessary references in the library. The Department proposes to introduce the B.Com. (Honours in Economics) course as and when it is implemented by the University. Also, it is necessary to create an interest among the students to understand the economic realities and their significance. We hope that the proposed introduction of Project Work should certainly be of some help.

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL PSYCOLOGY

SUBJECT IS TAUGHT AT T.Y.B.Com LEVEL

Faculty Members Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee

Qualification M.A., LL.B., Ph.D.

Experience U.G. P.G. 28 years 15 years

Faculty Profile Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee is fully qualified and confirmed faculty approved by the University of Mumbai. He has rich teaching experience to his credit. He is also recognized Research Guide for the degree of Ph D in Psychology by the University of Mumbai. Most of the students studying in our College do come from middle and lower middle class section and also from under-privileged section of society. Their mother tongue is Marathi. They are coming from vernaculars medium. Most of them are average students scoring (45%-60%) in their HSC examination while a very few scored 75% and above in their H.S.C. exam. There is little scope in for addition to the syllabus of the subject because the entire course curriculum is prescribed by the University of Mumbai. 98% of the students are passing in the subject and there is no drop out students in the past two years. Our College Library in well-equipped, fully computerized with a separate reading hall facility for our students. The Library has got collection of more than 300 text books and reference books in the subject of Industrial Psychology and Managements books. We observe lecture method; we do not use LCD or OHP. Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee gives academic and personal counseling to the needy students as and when required. Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee was awarded Senior Research Fellowship by ICSSR for pursuing his post doctoral research for 2 years (2005 2007) and joined the duties in College in the month of March 2007 Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee has completed post Doctoral research in March 2007 The college does not have any collaboration with any other departments/ institution.
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 Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalees priority area of research is Stress and List of publications. The Department does not get involved in placement of the students as it is not a specialized subject.

Plan for the Next 5 Years:

We wish to have linkage with industries, institutions and extend educational facilities to our students.

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS LAW

SUBJECT IS TAUGHT AT S.Y.B.COM. LEVEL

Faculty Profile

Faculty Members Mr. A.A. Ghaznavi Mr. Vinod Kambli

Qualifications B.Sc., LL.B, LL.M B.A., LL.B.

Experience U.G. P.G. 29 20 15

Student Profile : Most of the students are from average middle class families and from vernacular medium. They have passed the First Year B.Com. Exam. Changes made in the course or programme during the past two years : There is no scope for changes in the subject course or programme as the same is designed by the University of Mumbai which is the authority which can alter the course content. Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years : Results of the students in the two years is around 80% passed, while the drop out rate is almost nil Learning resources of the Department : The College Library has a comprehensive collection around 800 books on Business Law consisting of text books and reference books. Moreover, the College has a centrally located Computer Lab with internet facility for the benefit of students. Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching learning : The Department observes the lecturer method of teaching and one to one talk which helps the students to develop subject-related knowledge. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students : Students of the College approach the Law teachers with their personal and familyrelated problems (eg. Tenancy related problems of their parents or marriage related-problems etc.) The Law teachers provide free guidance and counseling in this regard to the students. The students also enquire about taking up Law as a career option. They are advised on the pros and cons of taking such a step. Many students after taking advice from the teachers have opted for Advocacy as a profession. Details of faculty development programme and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years : Prof. A.A. Ghaznavi has done his second Refresher Course in January 2006 conducted by the Administrative Staff College, the University of Mumbai. Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research : Prof. A.A. Ghaznavi is also a visiting faculty for Business Law at Welingkar Institute of Management Studies, Matunga, Mumbai, Chetanas R.K. Institute of Management & Research Bandra (E), Mumbai and other Management Institutes in
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Mumbai. He has conducted many Management Development Programmes in Business Law for companies like Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Essar Group of Companies, Shipping Corporation of India etc. in the past few years. Also he has been the Convener for the Chetana College Unfair Means Committee for over last 10 years. Mr. Vinod Kambli has worked as visiting faculty in VPM Institute of Management Studies, Thane; M.K.E.S. Institute of Management & Reseach, Malad; Garware Institute of Career Education & Development (the Mumbai University) and as Visiting Lecturer at Indian Merchants Chambers Export import Diploma Course. Collaboration with other Departments/Institutions at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years : We do not have a formal collaboration or tie up with any other organisation or institution Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty during past two years : We are exploring possibilities of doing relevant research work. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placement : We have yet to work on this front.

Plan of Action of the Department for the next five years:

We want to invite eminent legal personalities to address our students regarding the benefits of taking up Law as a career. We want to subscribe to more journals, periodicals and magazines pertaining to Law to give the students insight into the practical working of Law.

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DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATION COURSE PAPER II

SUBJECT IS TAUGHT AT S.Y.B.A/B.Com LEVEL

Faculty Members Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee Prof. S. H. Jadhav

Qualification M.A., LL.B, Ph.D M.A.

Experience

U.G.
28 years 10 years

P.G.
15 years nil

Faculty Profile Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee and Prof S.H. Jadhav are fully qualified, confirmed and approved by the University of Mumbai. They have rich experience to teach the subject. Most of the students studying in Commerce College are coming from the lower middle class and from under privileged section of society. Their mother tongue is Marathi and they are coming from vernaculars medium. Most of them are average students scoring (45%-60%) in their HSC examination while a very few are scoring above 75% or above in their H.S.C. examination. There is very little scope for making changes in the syllabus. This is because the entire course curriculum is prescribed by the University of Mumbai. 95% of the students have passed in the last two years. There is no drop out of the students in the past two years. Our College Library is fully equipped, computerized and having separate reading hall facility. Library has got rich collection of more than 300 books in the subject of foundation course. We observe lecture method and also one to one talk. Both the faculties of the department give academic and personal counseling to the students as and when required. Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee has been awarded senior research fellowship for perusing his post doctoral research for 2 years (2005 2007) and has joined the duties in college in the month of March 2007 Dr. Pravin G. Deosthalee has completed post Doctoral research in 2007

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Plan of Action for the Next Five Years:

Department is planning to have some linkages/ tie-ups with NGOs, institutions.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTERS
SUBJECT IS TAUGHT AT S.Y.B.Com and T.Y.B.Com. Level.

Faculty Members

Qualifications

Experience

Mr. K.R. Nikumbh

M.Sc. (Mathematics), DCPSA

13 Years

05 Years Mr. Istkhar. I. Daraji M.Sc. (Information Technology), D.B.M Mr. Farooque Kazi B.Com., ADSE 03 Years
(Lab Assistant)

Majority of the students studying in our college are from middle class and lower middle class section of the society while some are coming from the under privileged section. Number of students are from vernaculars medium schools. Most of them are average students scoring (45%-60%) in their HSC examination while a very few are above average scoring (75%) in their HSC examination. Though there is very little scope of changes in the syllabus of the subject since the course curriculum is prescribed by the University of Mumbai, but still to make the students aware of the latest trends & developments of the Information Technology, regular workshops, lectures & practicals are conducted on the same. Relevant Assignments & Projects are given to the students on the same from time to time. The computer subjects that are taught at S.Y.B.Com & T.Y.B.Com level are optional papers. In both the subjects, 20 marks are for practicals and 80 marks for written examination. Above all, we have observed that there are very few dropouts in this subject & the result is almost 100%. Our Computer Lab in well equipped with latest computers & is fully airconditioned. We have all the computers connected in LAN & have latest antivirus software installed on all the systems. We also have Internet access. The printer is shared & it can be used from any terminal. College Library has got excellent collection of more than 3000 books, which includes good quantity of Computer Books, Magazines, Journals & Periodicals. Furthermore, we also have good collection of Software & Educational CDs which are used by our students & staff members. Training Net (Faculty Monitor) is installed in the Lab, which gives a clear & accurate understanding of the subject / program to the Students. We observe lecture method, one to one talk, computer based learning and in some cases even LCDs and OHPs are used as means of teaching methodology. Our teacher Mr. Istkhar. I. Daraji has attended the below seminars & workshops: Attended three Workshops on Restructuring of the Curriculum of Computer Applications (Vocational course) for Degree Colleges affiliated to the Mumbai University as a speaker and chief representative from the Chetana College,
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Bandra (E), held on January 8, 2001 at Mulund College and on 14th March 2001 at N.M. College of Commerce and on 22nd July 2002 at Birla College of Science and Commerce, Kalyan. Attended one workshop on Finalization of the Paper Pattern of Theory / Practical T.Y.Bcom. University Examination of the newly revised syllabus of Vocational (Computer Application) course, at K. C. College of Commerce, Churchgate on 23rd November 2002. Attended One Day State Level Seminar on Vocational Education at First Degree Level in the Colleges in Maharashtra State: Present Scenario and Future Prospects at Birla College of Science & Commerce, Kalyan on 17th November 2002. Regular counseling & guidance is provided to students & extra effort is taken to enable them complete their studies without much difficulty.

Our teacher Mr. Istkhar. I. Daraji is also a Web Designer. He has developed various websites like:

www.chetanadegreecollege.com (for Chetana College of Comm. and Eco.) www.knowmumbai.com (a business & information portal for all) www.shayaranamusic.com (for renowned Ghazal singer Mr. Ashok Khosla) www.marconsgroup.com etc. (for a cargo company)
He is also a Guide for Students for Software & Web designing projects & project report documentation. Career counseling & consultancy is also done from time to time to our students to make them successful in the outside competitive world. Our faculties also extend their services & teaching to other Computer Institutes & IT Companies of Mumbai. Our faculties takes active interest & helps in various in house assignments like Editing and Final Type setting of the contents of the NAAC Report, College Magazine, Periodicals, Journals, Circulars etc. Our faculties keep themselves updated about the latest technologies of the IT industry. Mr. Istkhar. I. Daraji also conducts Recruitment drives for the Job Placement for our Students.

Plan of Action for next 5 years

We are in the process of starting up some add-on Certificate & Diploma courses. We want to invite experts from the IT Industry for Career Guidance. We want to form a Placement Cell & want to have a tie-up with some top-notch placement agencies.
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We want to purchase more books & magazines on Computers. We want to purchase more Software & Educational CDs. We want to encourage our teachers to go for research studies. We want to utilize the Computer Lab resources to its optimum usage.

DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATION COURSE I

SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y.B.A./B.Com LEVEL

Faculty Profile: The Department of Foundation Course I comprises of a Senior-Most Teacher and four full-time Lecturers and a Lecturer from the Environmental Studies, all fully-qualified to teach the Degree courses. This subject is compulsory for all the students of the F.Y.B.A. and B.Com. Degree course of the University of Mumbai. The profile is as under: K.L.N.Sastry: B.A. (Economics), M.A. (Economics). P. Chacko: M.A. (Economics), D.H.E. S. H. Jadhav: M.A. (Economics), M.A. (Political Science), B.Ed., NET. N.R. Bodkhe: M.A. (Economics), NET. K.D. Landge: M.A. (Economics), NET. Asha Hasnale: M.A. (Geography), NET.

Student Profile: Same as that of the students admitted into the B.Com course of the college. Changes made in the Course during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes: Last year (2007-08) project work as the subject was introduced. As a result, class room teaching, discussions and presentations have led to active student participation. K.L.N.Sastry and K.D. Landge participated in the Workshop to finalise the syllabus. Trends in the Success rates of the students during the past two years: The following table shows the passing results of the Department in the last two years.

Year F.Y. B.A. F.Y. B.Com

2006-07 74.76 67.33

2007-08 65.93 65.85

Plan of Action for the Next Five Years:

Some students did not initially consider the project work as essential. They were assured by outside sources that this will be another matter where the university will allow the students to pass even if they do not submit their projects. When they realised that there is a minimum percentage of passing in the projects also, they
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

SUBJECT IS TAUGHT AT F.Y.B.Com. LEVEL

Faculty Profile:
There are four fulltime faculty members in the Department and three of them are fully qualified to teach the subject, Mr. K.R. Nikumbhs appointment is subject to completion of NLET or SLET. The subject of Mathematical and Statistical Techniques is compulsory subject at the F.Y.B.Com degree course of the University of Mumbai.

Faculty Members Mr. B.A.HOSUR Mr. A.G. WAGLE Dr.(Mrs).A.S. PANIGRAHI Mr. K.R. NIKUMBH Students Profile:

Qualifications M.Sc. (Mathematics) M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Phil. M.Sc. (Statistics), M.Phil, Ph.D M.Sc. (Mathematics), DCPSA

Experience 23 Years 25Years 23 Years 13 Years

Students are admitted to the F.Y.B.Com degree course on the basis of guidelines of the Government of Maharashtra and the University of Mumbai. More then 80% of the students are from middle class and lower middle class families and some students are from the under privileged section of society. Most of the students are from vernacular medium, especially from Marathi medium. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes: The syllabus for the Mathematical and Statistical Techniques for F.Y.B.Com. has been revised from the academic year 2008-09. All the faculty members attended the workshop for the revision of syllabus held in Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai, sponsored by the University of Mumbai in 2007 and contributed their individual suggestions in writing during the workshop. Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years: The following table shows the passing percentage in last two years.

SUBJECT Mathematical & Statistical Technique

RESULT (PASSING) 2006-07 2007-08 85% 92%

There are a very few dropouts, about 1% of the total admission taken.
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 Learning resources of the Departments: Library, Computers, Laboratories and other resource s: The Department is equipped with more than 50 textbooks of this subjects of F.Y.B.Com; moreover, more than 100 textbooks and 100 reference books are in the library and the students are using these books. Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching learning: The department follows the lecture method. Batch wise tutorials are conducted regularly. Tests on each unit of the syllabus are conducted in tutorial periods. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of the students: All faculty members are participating in workshops, seminars in the subjects organized by various colleges of Mumbai, sponsored by the University of Mumbai. All teachers in the Department are doing counseling and helping the students to understand the subject. Details of faculty development programmes and the teachers who have been benefited during the past two years: Dr. (Mrs.) Anjali S. Panigrahi availed of this programme from the April 2006 to March 2007. She completed her Research and was awarded Ph.D. degree from the Yeshwantarao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik in January 2008.. Participation / contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research: Our faculty members have participation in workshops and seminars sponsored by the University of Mumbai. Dr. (Mrs.) A. S. Panigrahi wrote the text book for F.Y.B.Com degree course of YCMOU. There is no scope for individual consultancy in the department. Collaboration with other departments / institutions, at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years: At present there is no as such collaboration. Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years: Two research papers were published related to the areas in Statistics Multimedia and Instructional Design by Dr. A.S. Panigrahi in 2007. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the Departments to aid students placements: At the Departmental level there is no placement activity.

Plan of Action of the Department for the next five years:

The Department intends to organize seminar on Applications of Mathematics and Statistics to Commerce and Management.
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The Department wants to encourage our teachers to go for their research studies.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT STUDIES

SUBJECT IS TAUGHT AT F.Y.B.Com.LEVEL

Faculty Profile: Faculty Members Prof. Mrs. Molsy Thomas Prof Ms. Asha Hasnale Student Profile:
Most of the students are from low socio-economic background from vernacular medium. Question papers are translated in Marathi and they are allowed to answers in Marathi also. No changes are made in the last two years. Drop out rate is very low as up to 95% pass in the subject. There are about 800 books and reference books in the library. The faculty members keep adding new reference books to the Library. Teaching method used is mainly the Blackboard and discussions based on newspaper cuttings. Mrs. Molsy Thomas has been constantly counseling students and parents , regarding their career, academic and personal problems. No faculty development programmes have been awarded to the E.V.S. Department as yet. Mrs. Molsy Thomas and Miss. Asha Hasnale are both sincere in their teaching activity. There is no scope for consultancy and research. No scope for collaboration at state national and international levels, for the same reason as mentioned above. No of going research projects : Nil Placements related to department : Nil
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Qualification M.A., M.Phil. M.A. (NET)

Experience 30 Years 4 Years

Plan of Action for next five years

We want to conduct field visits, add books, maps and films to the Library.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y.B.A./B.Com, S.Y.B.A. LEVEL

Faculty Members

Qualifications
U.G. 23 years

Experience
P.G. 3 years

Designation
A full time degree college permanent lecturer in senior scale A full time degree college lecturer A full time degree college permanent lecturer

Dr. (Mrs) Pratima P. M.A. (Eng), Malwadkar Dr. Rajesh G. Karankal P.G.D.T.E., Ph.D. M.A., Ph.D.

14 years

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Dr. (Mrs) Mousumi S. M.A. (Eng) B.Ed, 4 years + 7 years Manna M.Phil, Ph.D. (Jr. College)

Most of the students studying in our College are coming from middle class and lower middle class section of society while some are even from the under privileged section of society. Most of them are from vernacular medium schools and are average students scoring 45%-60% in their HSC examination. There are no changes in the courses or programmes during the past two years as the Department has not received any circular from the University in this connection. The Department strictly follows the University guidelines while conducting lectures as well as tutorials in all the subjects. Therefore, as per the University guidelines the marking system for Business Communication and Communication Skills is: 45(1 st term) + 45(2nd term) + 10(tutorials) = 90 + 10 = 100 and the marking system for Mass Communication is: 40(1st term) + 40(2nd term) + 20(project) = 80 + 20 = 100. Nearly 80% students pass in all these compulsory papers. There is hardly any case of a dropout. The Department has an access to College Library which has a fair collection of books in the subjects mentioned. The Department does not have computer, laboratory facilities or other resources. Care is taken to make the classroom more learner-oriented. The language learning / acquisition process is more stressed upon. To facilitate this learning process, the students pattern of learning is considered and accordingly different teaching techniques are used to enhance their four significant language skills: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. This is done by insisting upon the students active participation, interaction, group discussion, dialogues, story telling, listening / reading, comprehension, speaking, and so on. If the Department is provided with the latest audio- visual aids, language laboratory, ICT, the process of teaching-learning will be still more effective.
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 The members of the Department can easily establish a very good rapport with the students. This helps in counseling the students in their academic as well as personal problems. Extra lectures / tutorials are conducted for the purpose. Weaker students, as and when required, are given special guidance in their studies. Dr. Rajesh Karankal from the Department was awarded Teacher Fellowship for Ph.D.under FIP, UGC. As a part of updating knowledge, the teachers have participated in various national/ international seminars, workshops, refresher/ orientation courses.
Dr.(Mrs.) Pratima P. Malwadkar has been the executive member of English Language Teaching Cell of the University of Mumbai. The cell is very much active in developing and devising teaching methodology, testing, research oriented activities and the like. Being a member of British Council Library, she is further facilitated in these matters. She has been: i. PG (Recognized) Teacher. ii. Examiner and Moderator for the M.A. papers ( the University of Mumbai) iii. Member of the University Syllabus Revision Committee for Business Communication and Effective Communication for F.Y.B.Com/ BMS. iv. Subject expert for placement / promotion interviews in different colleges. Dr. Rajesh Karankal has been a recognised M.Phil. guide for English at YCMOU and IGNOU. He has successfully guided four M.Phil. students. His specialization includes Indian Writing in English, Media, Communication and Culture. He was awarded UGC Fellowship for his doctoral project. Two of his edited books are : Indian social thinkers and literary figures (to be published shortly). Dr.( Mrs) Mousumi S. Manna has attended state, national and UGC sponsored seminars and a seminar on syllabus of Business Communication and Communication Skills and also the orientation course for the degree college teachers conducted by the Academic Staff College, University of Mumbai. She has published an article in Researchers Association magazine published from Cuttack, Orissa. There is no placement done at Department level.

Plan of Action for the next five years:

to organize workshops/seminars on English language (communication, mass media and so on) for the students/ the teachers; to facilitate English language teaching with latest audio visual aids, power point devices, language lab and the like; to organize workshop on Testing and Evaluation for the Teachers to bring uniformity in paper correction- evaluation process; to introduce English as a special subject in Arts. to reintroduce English as an optional paper at T.Y.B.Com level (if the University permits) as was already prevalent a few years ago. The proposal for this was already submitted to the principal in the year 2005 for consideration and action; to ensure the smooth functioning of the Department by filling up the fourth post of a full-time lecturer in English. This is required to take up the extra work load which has been 159

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SUBJECT ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y./S.Y. & T.Y.B.A. LEVEL

Faculty members : Mr. N.G. Rindhe

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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

SUBJECTS ARE THAUGHT AT F.Y., S.Y. AND T.Y.B.A. LEVEL

Faculty Profile: Faculty Members Dr. Amruta K. Deshmukh Qualifications M.A. , B.Ed., Ph.D. Experience 12 years teaching at undergraduate level, from 2007-08 teaching at P.G. level
Students Profile: Students are admitted as per the government guidelines and many of them come from the middle class and under privileged section of society. Most of them are from vernacular medium school and have average academic record. Course curriculum: Designed and developed by the Board of Studies in Political Science. At the individual level the teacher does not have any choice. However, the teacher is at liberty to decide the priority of topics. All most 100% of the students passed in the subject in the last two years i.e. 200607 and 2007-08. There are no drop outs. Our library has a rich collection of 400 books in Political Science in addition to reference boos and rare books. While teaching the subject we use the blackboard method, one to one talk and group discussion. As the number of students is not more than 100 the teacher has a personal contact with the students.
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 As the number of students is small there is one to one contact with the students, and subject-related difficulties are solved. In some cases even their personal problems are solved. As and when at the University level seminars are arranged, the teacher participates and presents papers. This helps in enriching the subject knowledge. At individual level there is no consultancy service. Since ours is a small College there is no tie-up with any outside institution. On going research projects: Nil Placement record : Nil

Plan of Action for the next five years:

To invite experts in the subject for the benefit of the students. To organize workshops related to the syllabus for the students. To encourage students-related activities.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y./S.Y./T.Y.B.A. LEVEL

FACULTY PROFILE:
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Mrs.Tanuja Koli ( M.A. (Sociology)) Lecturer in Sociology since 1996 in Chetanas H.S. College of Commerce And Economics. And Smt. Kusumtai Chaudhari College of Arts, Bandra East. Visiting faculty for Sociology at Guru Nanak Nursing School, Bandra East Visiting Faculty for M.A. Sociology at Momins Girls, College Bhiwandi. STUDENTS PROFILE: Majority of the students at the entry level i.e. F.Y.B.A. level are with average percentage of marks at their H.S.C. examination. Admission to F.Y.B.A. is also given to students from other streams due to economic problems, migration from rural to urban average performance at H.S.C. exams which restrict their continuation in their chosen stream of study. The majority of the students joining our Arts college belong to the Backward Classes. They belong to middle, average or even poor socio-economic class. Many of the students are the first generation of entrants to a degree course. Due to socio-economic status of the Arts students of our college, there is also a serious problem of language proficiency (i.e. English being medium of instruction), many students do write their examination in vernacular languages like Marathi and Hindi. CHANGES IN COURSE Participated and contributed to the syllabus revised for T.Y.B.A. Sociology (2008-09). SUCCESS AND DROP OUT OF STUDENTS- As discussed earlier the students to our Arts College come from diverse fields of study as well as with diverse socio-economic background, but eventually show progress in their academic performance and graduate with good percentage of marks. Progressive change is also seen in the development of their personality which is reflected by their active participation in number of activities at in the college and intercollegiate level through N.S.S., planning forum, bringing prizes and pride to college and themselves. LEARNING RESOURCES- Our Library is well-equipped with books on Sociology; magazines, newspapers and internet form the major basis of learning resources. Also field work forms one of our important source, as probing into dayto-day changes in society gives better understanding of social issues, thereby it becomes a good source of learning for teachers and students as well. TEACHING METHOD- Teaching methods apart from chalk and duster method, classroom discussions, debates, media, field work forms the teaching aids and methods. ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL COUNSELING- Continuously working on Admission Committee for more than 10years, guiding and counseling the students,
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especially those belonging to the backward classes. As Sociologys, opted by B.A. students at F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. level, there is continuous interaction with the students at the academic and personal level. FACULTY DEVLOPMENT PROGRAMME- Not applicable. CONTRIBUTION TO ACADEMIC ACTIVITY/ CONSULTANCY- Teaching the subject of Sociology at graduate and post graduate level, Visiting faculty at Gurunanak Nursing School. COLLABRATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS- Attending and Participating in number of state level and national level seminars has provided wider perspective over vital issues in society. RESEARCH / ON GOING PROJECT- Not applicable
PLACEMENT RECORD OF THE PAST STUDENTS- The students graduated in

Arts from our College in the subject of Sociology are successful teachers at Degree colleges, working in NGOS, Airline industries. The students are trained, and guided for their higher studies after graduation. They are also counseled for interview as and when required.

PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENTThe Department of Sociology wishes to start Community Centre Cell providing guidance and counseling in the areas of Education and Health for the marginalized groups living in the adjoining areas of the College and with the future aim of providing its specialized services to more and more people in the wider society.

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B.M.S. SECTION
Faculty Members Mr. Sivaprasad M. Mr. Sonal Nehete Qualification B.Sc (physics), MMS (Finance) B.E. (Electronics), MMS (HR) Experience U.G. P.G. 7 years ---4 years ---168

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Entry level is 10+2. Admissions are subject to reservation norms. There is bifurcation of seats between Commerce, Science, Arts & Diploma students as per guidelines laid down by the University. It has been observed in the past two years that most of the students come from a middle class background & a handful from economically poor background. The cut-off levels have been increasing every year. In 2007 it was approximately 68% & 73% in 2008. It has been observed that a sizeable number of admitted students are from vernacular medium.

Changes made in the course or programme during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes
Attempt is made to make the curriculum as up to date as possible in line with current trends. At times topics of general interest (though not necessarily part of the university syllabus) are included as general development sessions. The faculty play an important role in highlighting the importance of general awareness & overall personal effectiveness to the students.

Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years. Academic Year 2006-2007
I -Term Oct-Nov 2006 Sem Appeared Total Male Results Female First Class 15 14 34 Dtn 2 3 7 Pass Class 41 27 5 Fail 2 1 Nil

I III V

58 42 39

40 33 32

18 9 7

II - Term Mar-Apr 2007 Sem Appeared Total Male

Results Female First Class 42 32 28 Dtn 11 13 8 Pass Class 13 10 2 Fail 1 Nil 9

II IV VI

56 42 39

39 33 32

17 9 7

Academic Year 2007-2008

I -Term Oct-Nov 2007 Sem Appeared Total Male Results Female 169

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63 54 41

47 38 31

16 16 10

First Class 17 16 12

Dtn 2 10 3

Pass Class 41 27 12

Fail 1 1 11

II - Term Mar-Apr 2008 Sem Appeared Total Male

Results Female First Class 38 27 24 Dtn 11 13 1 Pass Class 14 10 3 Fail 0 5 13

II IV VI

63 55 41

48 39 31

15 16 7

Learning resources of the Department : - Library, Computers, laboratories and other resources
Sectional computer lab with laptops & library are provided for the benefit of the students. Every year an amount of Rs. 1 lakh is budgeted & spent for books & periodicals. Other resources of the Department include computer projectors, overhead projectors & sound systems.

Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching learning

Audio visuals, power point, screening documentaries, innovative methods like role plays, syndicate method, in-basket exercises, etc. are used in the class. Moreover, importance is given for providing exposure to the students to actual working of institutions through study trips & field visits, Eminent personalities from industries are invited to deliver guest lectures & conduct sessions during seminars. The College events are also used as an important tool for training students on various management issues.

Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students.

Students are counseled by the faculty members from time to time as & when the need is felt with regard to both academic performance as well as personal issues. The issues of individual students are discussed by the faculty members prior to counseling. If need arises, parents are also summoned for the same.

Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years.
Though we have not conducted any faculty development Programme ourselves, we make it a point to send our faculty members for seminar & workshop organised by other colleges.

Participation / contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research
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The full time faculties teach three subjects & conduct one session on general development in a week. The faculty members also are project guides for the TYBMS students, university projects. The coordinator is a honorary consultant to Surya security services.

Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the Department to aid students placement
Placement Record: - The students on completion of their TYBMS opt for placement as well as further studies, the College acting as a link between potential employers & the students. The students are sent for the selection process based on their interests & performance. It has been one of our commitments to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship in the students. We take pride in the fact that some of our ex-students are first generation entrepreneurs, running their own businesses.

Plan of Actions for next 5 years.

1. We want to expand the existing capacity by having additional division with all
resources & staff.

2. We want to have separate audio-visual centre for the benefit of the students &
the staff.

3. We plan to start BMM course with all required facilities. 4. We want to tie-up with institute like Bombay Management Association,
SASMIRA (The Synthetic and Art Silk Mills Research Association) & even management institutions within the vicinity of our College.

5. We have a plan to organise case study competition for students.

B. Com. ( ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE)

FACULTY PROFILE:
1) Prof.G.F.Vaswani- M.A.English and Aesthetics.
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2) Mr. Mihir Parekh- M Com (Management), and MBA (Finance) 3) Ms. Niyomi Patel M Com (Accountancy ) and DBM Normally students are from Vernacular Medium, with some of the students belonging to SC/ST and OBC. These course or programme is not like the AIDED Courses, but here the focus is more on the practical aspects of learning and even faculty are adjusting towards the changes . We are very happy to state that our results are excellent (more than 98%) right from the inception of the course and there are hardly any dropouts. Library has separate books for BAF Series, eleven laptops, three computers, one LCD and one OHP. Today, in-self financing courses, innovative practices are being used such as Group Discussion, Presentation, Industrial Visits, and Guest Lectures from industry are conducted for proper teaching and learning. Both the core-faculties have been regularly attending workshops conducted by the University of Mumbai and the city colleges for updating the syllabus and use of teaching methodology. Both the faculties have been immensely benefited because of the above mentioned workshops; this has created a positive impact on the teaching. As these courses are new, we have yet to work on the collaboration with other institutions and departments. However, informally we are in regular contact with the colleges where this course is conducted. As both the faculty is new, there is no notable work is done under research and publication.
We are very happy to state that most of our students have been placed in the

corporate world. Our placement cell is actively involved in the placement of the students.

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 We have a plan to organize inter-college level events on present burning issue concerning with finance and economics and invite subject experts from the corporate. We want to develop an overall personality of the students through various activities in the years to come. We want to arrange for as many Industrial Visits as we can for the benefits of the students. We have a plan to arrange for case study competition. We want to have a tie-up with Financial Institutions within the vicinity which will help in developing the knowledge of the students.

M.Com. SECTION
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We have climbed another ladder of success and started post graduate courses, i.e., M.Com with Management and Accountancy by Setting formal permission from Government of Maharashtra and the University of Mumbai. This upward movement was based on the suggestions given by NAAC peer team in the first accredition which took place in March 2003. This Section has successfully completed three years and offers two specializations. i. ii. M.Com. with Management (permitted capacity 80 Seats) M.Com. with Accountancy (permitted capacity 60 Seats)

The entire teaching faculty is Recognized Post Graduate teachers by the University of Mumbai. They have rich experience of teaching to their credit and are visiting faculty. List of Visiting Faculties: 1) Dr. S.V. Surnis, M.Com, M.Phil, Ph.D. Principal, Chetana College 2) Dr.Mrs. Jayashree Bhakay, M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D. 3) Prof. Mrs. Sunanda Narayan, M.A., M.Phil. 4) Prof. U.C. Mistry, M.Com., M.Phil, B.Ed. 5) Dr. Harinarayan, M.A., LLB., Ph.D. 6) Prof. Dhiren Kanabe, M.Com. C.A. 7) Prof. C.S. Sheth, M.A. 8) Prof. Mrs. Thakur Desai, M.Com. M.Phil. 9) Prof. Ashok Dhingreja, M.Com. 10) Prof. Ganesh Bhosale, M.Com. 11) Prof. P.S. Varughese, M.Com, M.A., B.Ed., (Co-ordinator) Most of the students studying at M.Com level are coming from the middle-class and lower middle class sections of society and majority of them are employed. They are from vernacular medium. There is no scope for making alternation in the syllabus. This is because the course curriculum is designed by the University of Mumbai. The result of the first batch (2006-07) and second batch (2007-08) is 100%.
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 The drop out rate of the students studying during the past two years is nil. M.Com centre has an excellent collection of books, reference books and rare books. Even journals and periodicals are subscribed to. Some of our faculty members at individual level give consultancy services to the students in their respective fields (Accountancy and Finance). Our M.Com centre does not have tie-up with any other institution. Our Management Institute, i.e., R.K.Institute of Management and Research is a recognized research centre and some of our faculty members are associated with it. At College level there is a placement cell and attempts are made to help our students in their placements.

Plans of Action for the next five years.

M.Com centre has plans to have seminar, conference, workshop on the subject related topics at least once in a year. Our centre wishes to invite subject experts in the field of Finance, Taxation and Management.

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Our Library has a standing of thirtyeight years to its credit. The College Library started functioning with the establishment of the College in 1970. Over the years, appreciable progress has taken place in the Library.

Location of the Library Our Library is located on the Ground Floor in the College building. It is of great help to the students and teachers.

Area of the Library Reading Hall Stacking Area Home Issue Faculty Members 3627 sq.ft. 2128 sq.ft. 200 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft.

The Library Collection

At the time of the first accreditation in 2003, the total collection of books was 51356. At the time of the reaccreditation in 2008, the total collection of books is 66355.

Working Hours
The Library works between 7.00 am. to 5.00pm. on all working days except Sunday and public holidays. During pre- examination time reading hall timing is extended between 8.00 am. to 8.00 pm.

The Library Budget The Library budget is prepared on the basis of the Library fees collected from the students. The College Library gets UGC grant for books as per its guideline. The College Library gets a grant of from the University of Mumbai for the Book Bank for the Backward Class.

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Name Shri. More, Sanjay N. Shri. Lahane,Vasant U. Shri. Shinde, Sanjay R. Shri. Bobade, Shrikant B. Ms. Sawant, Vidya S. Shri. Bhusari, Shankar M. Shri. Shelar, Atmaram A. Shri. Janaskar, Anaji B. Shri. Rakhonde, Subhash K. Shri. Gaikwad, Ashok H. Shri. Kathe, Vasant S. About our Librarian: Shri. S. N. More

Designation Librarian Asst. Lib. Lib. Asst. Lib.Attend. Peon

Qualification M. Lib. & I. Sc.,NET B. Com.,B. Lib. & I. Sc. H.S.C., Certi.Course In Lib. Sci. M. A.,B. Lib. & I. Sc. B. A.,B. Lib. & I. Sc. Non-S.S.C. S.S.C. Non-S.S.C. Non-S.S.C. H.S.C. F.Y.B.A.

Librarian

B.Com. M.Lib. & I.Sc. NET.

He is working as a Librarian since 8th November 2005. He Joined the College on 22nd July 1999 as a Library Assistant. He passed the UGC NET examination in December, 2003. He completed his MLIS in June 2004. He has taken initiative and arranged for the computerization of the Library thus streamlining the Library services. He attended many workshops and seminars at the University and national levels. He is selected as a Lecturer in LJNJ (Lions Juhu Nandlal Jalan Mahila Mahavidhyalaya) study centre for Bachelor of Library & Information Science course by YCMOU (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University).

Future Plan of Action of the Library

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To provide additional computers for OPAC. To extend of Internet facility in the Library. To improve open access system to all the students. To procure more equipments like CD, AV Material, LCD Projector in the Library. To install a Camera in the Library Reading Hall. To Increase the frequency of books exhibition. To procure books on competitive examinations books like CET, CAT, and TOEFL etc. To develop a well-equipped Audio Visual Centre in the Library.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT AT F.Y./S.Y./T.Y.B.A. LEVEL

Faculty members Mrs Tanuja Koli M.A. ( Sociology )

She has done her M.A. in Sociology from Mumbai University. She has been working as a Senior Lecturer in Sociology. She has been teaching the following papers at Under Graduate levelsF.Y.B.A.: S.Y.B.A.: T.Y.B.A.: Paper I Paper II Paper III Paper IV Paper V Paper VI :Basic Concepts. :Indian Society: Concepts , Structures and Processes. :Emerging Issues in Indian Society. :Social Theory :Work and Occupation :Gender and Society.

She guides the T.Y.B.A. students for their Project Work in Paper II where the students are sensitized about various social issues and gender problems. The students at T.Y.B.A. can opt for three units of Sociology along with three units of Political Science / Marathi.

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SELF FINANCING COURSES i.

1. 2. B.M.S SECTION Mr. Sivaprasad M. Mr. Sonal Nehate B.Sc (Physics), MMS (Finance) B.E. (Electronics), MMS (HR)

Mr. Sivaprasad M B.Sc (Physics), MMS (Finance) He has been BMS coordinator for the last 5 years. He has a full-time teaching experience of 7 years. He has been the initiator of various college activities which have brought reputation to the course. He has been visiting faculty to reputed Institutions like SIES, K.J. Somaiya, Podar, Khalsa and Rizvi. He is a member of the steering committee formed for NAAC. Shri Sivaprasad is incharge of administrative issues like statutory compliance, finance management, academic planning, etc

Mrs. Sonal Nehete

B.E. (Electronics), MMS (HR)

She has been working as Asst. Coordinator and full-time faculty for the last 4 years. She has been supporting and initiating various curricular activities with regard to day-to-day operation. She handles examination related activities. She has been in the Magazine Committee of the College for the last 4 years. She is also a visiting faculty at Rizvi College for MMS/PGDBA.

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B. COM. (ACCOUNTING and FINANCE) Mr. G.F. Vasvani Mr. Mihir Parekh Ms. Niyomi Patel Mr. G.F. Vasvani M.A. (English. & Aesthitics ) M.Com with Mgmt,M.B.A.(Finance) with 1st Class M.Com (Accountacy), DBM M.A. ( English. and Aesthetics )

Hon. Co-ordinator: Retired from the Degree College in the year 2002. He has 33 years teaching experience. He was Hon. Co- ordinator of BMS during 2001-2003. Mr. Mihir Parekh M. Com (Management), M.B.A.(Finance) with 1st Class

Educational Qualification: 1. 2. 3. P.T. MBA (FINANCE) M.Com B.Com NMIMS IDE N.M. College 2005-08 2003-05 (CGPA) 61.5% i.e. (497/800)

1998-2003 68%

Work Experience: Worked in Nirmala Niketan as a Visiting faculty for Value Added courses. Worked with the Institute of Retail and Fashion Studies (IRFS) on management subjects. He was worked in with ICICI Bank for 3 months after T.Y.B.Com. as a Customer Care Executive. Current experience: Working as a core faculty with Chetana H.S. College of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) since June 2008. Working as a visiting faculty with H.R. College, N.M. College, K.E.S. College Subject Taught: Chetana college N.M. College H.R. College K.E.S. College Projects: Done a final year project on Commodities Market in NMIMS.
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Cost Acc., Business Environment, Foundation Course.- I (BAF) Financial Accounts Micro Economics (BFM) Business Environment (B.Com. : Accounting Finance)

Achievements: Worked in college events such as SAMPARK and SAMBANDH at NMIMS Ms. Niyomi V. Patel

Education Qualification: Completed T.Y.B.Com from M.L. Dahanukar College of Commerce in the year 2004 securing distinction with 77.17%. Completed M.Com. (Accountancy) from Institute of Distance Education, the Mumbai University in the year 2006 securing 62.25% (Ist class). Completed Diploma in Business Management from Welingkar Institute of Management in the year 2005 securing A+ grade and Advance Diploma in Software Enginering. Completed Advanced Diploma In Software Engineering from Computrain Centre securing A Grade. Work experience: Worked as Receptionist cum Telephone Operator with Exide Industries Ltd. from May 2004 to July 2006. Worked as a lecturer in Accountancy in Chetana College from July 2006 to April 2008 on Contractual basis. Presently working as a core faculty with Chetana College (Accounting and Finance Section) since June 2008. She teaches Business Communication, Cost Accounting, Auditing & Financial Accounting. Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering from Computer Institute (A Grade). She has worked as a Examiner at T.Y.B.Com and T.Y.B.Com. Accounting & Finance at the University Examination.

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M.Com. SECTION
Our M.Com. section has successfully completed three years and offer two specializations. iii. iv. M.Com. with Management (permitted capacity 80 Seats) M.Com. with Accountancy (permitted capacity 60 Seats)

All the teaching faculty are recognised post graduate teachers by the University of Mumbai and are visiting faculty. Results at final year M.Com are 100% in the examinations conducted by the University of Mumbai in 2006-07 and 2007-08. List of Visiting Faculties : 1) Dr. S.V. Surnis, M.Com., M.Phil, Ph.D. Principal, Chetana College 2) Dr.Mrs. Jayashree Bhakay, M.A. M.Phil, Ph.D. 3) Prof. Mrs. Sunanda Narayan, M.A., M.Phil. 4) Prof. U.C. Mistry, M.Com. M.Phil, B.Ed. 5) Dr. Harinarayan, M.A., LLB. Ph.D. 6) Prof. Dhiren Kanabe, M.Com. C.A. 7) Prof. C.S. Sheth, M.Com. 8) Prof. Mrs. Thakur Desai, M.Com. M.Phil. 9) Prof. Ashok Dhingreja, M.Com. 10) Prof. Ganesh Bhosale, M.Com. 11) Prof. P.S. Varughese, M.Com., M.A., B.Ed., (Co-ordinator)

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LIBRARY

Shri. S. N. More

Librarian

B.Com. M.Lib.I.Sc., NET

He is working as a Librarian since 8th November 2005. He joined the Chetana College on 22nd July 1999 as a Library Assistant. He completed his MLIS in June 2004 and also passed the UGC Net examination in Dec.2003. He has taken the initiative and arranged for the computerization of the Library thus streamlining of the Library services. He attended many workshops and seminars at the University and National levels. He is selected as a Lecturer in LJNJ (Lions Juhu Nandlal Jalan Mahila Mahavidhyalaya) study centre for Bachelor of Library & Information Science course by YCMOU (Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University).

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D. DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION.

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Declaration by the Head of the Institution

I certify that the data included in this Re accreditation Report (RAR) are true to the best of my knowledge. The RAR is prepared by the Institution after internal discussions and no part thereof has been outsourced. I am aware that NAAC peer team will validate the information provided in this RAR during its peer team visit.

Signature of the Head of the Institution with seal:

Place: Date:

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PART III
ANNEXURES (Refer / Download the below documents)
Document N a Annexure m e A1 I A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7.1 A7.2 A8.1 A8.2 II III IV V VI VII VIII

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Document Details Permanent affiliation Books, papers and articles published by the teaching staff Students feedback form Local managing committee Chetana managing committee Portfolios for the academic year 2008-09 Balance Sheet (March 2006) Balance Sheet (March 2007) Auditors Report (March 2006) Auditors Report (March 2007)

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Computer hardware Specification Computer Lab Administrative Office Library BMS BCAF

SUMMING UP
While summing up, we would like to draw kind attention of the Peer Team, who will be visiting our college for Re-assessment and Re-accreditation. We are keeping the following documents available for the perusal of the Peer Team. Prospectus of College. Annual Magazine of the College Chaitanya. (Last five years) Maharashtra University Act 1994. Relevant documents of the Chetana Education Trust (concerning with our College) Proof of all the claims made in the RAR. Copy of the IQAC Report in a bound form for the last five years. We hope this endeavour on our part will satisfy all the requirements of the NAAC and serve the purpose.

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SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMETNS
The Chetana family expresses deep gratitude to the following persons for their committed and dedicated service to the Institution. 1) Former Principal, Mrs. V.P. Sarwal- Chetana 2) Principal, K.N. Tirodkar, former Vice-Principal Chetana 3) C.A. P.V. Lakshamanan, former Vice-Principal Chetana. 4) C.A. G.A. Waingankar, former Vice-Principal - Chetana 5) Mr. G.F. Vaswani, Former Senior-most Lecturer in English - Chetana 6) Mr. Vinod Kambli, Lecturer in Business Law - Chetana For Editing, Processing and Printing of Re-accreditation Report: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Mr. Istkhar Daraji Mr. Farooque Kazi Mr. D. B. Nagotkar Mr. Vishal Kadam Mr. Satyajit Yelonde Mr. Dnyaneshwar Shinde Lecturer in Computer Systems & Appl. Computer Lab In-charge Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Office Assistant Office Assistant BMS Section.

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