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the marginalized sections to achieve parity with others are also being constantly
developed.
 The College has organized a functioning academic structure that actively
coordinates the policies and programs of the institution.
 It has expanded its academic programs beyond the classroom into certificate
courses.
 It plans to offer add-on diploma courses in the near future.
 It has enhanced its outreach programs to include many more community-based
activities.
 Bridge courses/remedial programs are held regularly to enable students from the
marginalized sections.

6.2.1. Does the College have a Perspective Plan for development? If so, give the
aspects considered in development of policy and strategy.

Yes, the College has a Perspective Plan for development which is dynamic and
evolves with time.

*Teaching & Learning–
 The College plans to transform itself from a teaching centre into a learning centre
where research becomes the focal point around which quality learning will emerge.
 It also looks towards becoming a leader in providing quality and inclusive
education focusing on developing the latest and most relevant courses with
appropriate use of technology, while maintaining a firm commitment to the Vision
and Mission of the College in creating men and women for others.
 It has started the process of applying for the status of a University so as to obtain
greater autonomy to fully realize its potential.

*Research & Development –
 The College has a stated research policy.
 It seeks to encourage research among its newly recruited teachers so that they may
be integrated into the already existing research culture.
 A few more departments have applied to become research centres with the aim to
increase the quantum of research.
 The research committee plans to offer a ‗sabbatical‘ for teachers to pursue
research.
 The research corpus which has been granted by the management is utilized to
allocate seed money for research-worthy proposals submitted by young
researchers.
 Teachers are encouraged to engage in research by way of concessions such as
reduction in teaching hours, and exemption from invigilation and other routine
functions.
 The new recruitment/promotion policy document specifies a number of incentives
for teachers involved in quality research.

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