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2.1.7 Was there an instance of the College discontinuing a programme during the
last four years? If yes, indicate the reasons.

The College has not discontinued any program during the last four years.

2.2: CATERING TO STUDENT DIVERSITY

The College has a history of admitting students from a variety of socio-economic and
regional backgrounds. It is truly cosmopolitan in character as different languages,
different regions and nationatities are represented on campus. Not all students joining
the College have good academic records as access is given even to students with
poorer academic records in order to facilitate the College‘s commitment to the
marginalized.

2.2.1: Does the College organize orientation/induction programme for freshers?
If yes, give details of the duration of programme, issues covered, experts involved
and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.

With the nature of diversity presented on campus, the College has a long history of
conducting orientation programs every year. A one or two-day orientation program
for the new batch of students is conducted. Most staff members are involved in this
process.
 The students are given an introduction to the history of the College, the working of
autonomy, the examination system, the rules and regulations regarding attendance,
discipline and other academic concerns.
 The issue of ‗Ragging‘ is highlighted to students and Anti-ragging notices are
posted on all notice boards. Students are informed about the working of the various
Grievance Cells of the College so as to enable them to seek help in times of need.
 Students are also introduced to each other through ice-breaking sessions.
 In addition to the College conducting orientation/induction programs, department-
wise orientation programs are also conducted in the first week of College. Here,
students are introduced to the course and are initiated into the course structure and
course requirements.
 Members of the faculty interact with students and present teaching plans, and also
motivate them to work towards time management and team work.
 The faculty also highlight opportunities that the students may have for higher
studies and employment, based on their chosen combinations.
 The Department of Social Work conducts grassroots-level social workers training
before students are placed at grassroots-level NGOs. This is in addition to department
orientation with field work,―classroom to community‖ and vice versa.
 The Departments of Communication and Visual Arts conduct workshops on Issues
and Challenges in Reporting and Editing, and on Career Opportunities in Design and
in Film.
 After a week or two in College, all first year students attend a week long
IGNITORS program conducted by the Joseph‘s Outreach Centre. These weeklong
sessions include sessions on:
 personal goal setting and building self-esteem
 understanding freedom and responsibility
 encountering conflicts

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