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workshops, seminars and conferences. It finds means to improve academic output
through student and faculty research.
 The extension activity bodies, HRD programs, theology and Campus Ministry
promote human excellence.

* Identifying needs and championing organizational development (OD)?
College is sensitive to the changing needs of the student body, the teaching faculty
and the society at large. Often these perceived changes are debated and
accommodated in the College culture wherever possible and desirable thus making
the College a micro representation of the society in many ways. This kind of
adaptation has helped the College to go through organizational development in a more
inclusive and balanced manner.
The needs of the departments are heard and their requirements are met by the
management in the best possible manner. Timely support is offered by the
management whenever necessary.

6.1.4. Were any of the senior leadership positions of the College vacant for more
than a year? If so, indicate the reasons.

None of the senior leadership positions in the College was vacant any time during the
period under review.

6.1.5. Does the College ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are
filled and conduct of meetings at the stipulated intervals?

Yes, all positions in various statutory bodies are filled and meetings are conducted
according to schedule at stipulated intervals.

6.1.6. Does the College promote a culture of participative management? If yes,
indicate the levels of participative management.

A culture of participative management is fostered by a wide variety of initiatives.
Often this participative management is achieved through regular Staff Council
meetings and departmental meetings. These meetings are consultative in nature and
enable appropriate decision-making. The views and suggestions of the respective
stakeholders are taken into consideration before decisions are reached. A
departmental meeting with the Principal every year and ‗tea with the management‘
every semester also assist in this inclusive process of participative leadership and
management.

6.1.7. Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the
University to the College?

Bangalore University involves itself in the creation and review of syllabi and
examinations. A university nominee from the relevant department is usually
appointed to the BOS of different departments of the College. The Governing Council

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