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improve the evaluation system. Today, the College has a well-functioning evaluation
system which is appreciated by the student body and faculty.
Several colleges in the city and outside have visited the College to gain insights into
its working processes. A review of the evaluation process was conducted with
teachers of all departments, and data was collected from a random sample of 300
students using a survey questionnaire during the academic year 2015-16. The results
are encouraging and motivates the College to improve its evaluation system further.
Suggestions which are implementable by the COE‘s office have been incorporated
and put into force. Other suggestions requiring permissions from the Governing
Council and Finance Committee for further action will be taken up during the next
meeting of the Governing Council. Similar feedback has been collected on
infrastructure and services, including questions on administrative aspects of
examinations, and the COE‘s office is making suitable changes in this light.

2.5.1. How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution
especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes that are
operative?

As stakeholders, students and teachers are fully aware of the working of the
evaluation system in the College. The Student Handbook describes in detail the
evaluation process as this sets out the road-map for students to plan their academic
career in College.
 The College follows the Credit Grade Based Performance Assessment (CGPA) for
all courses.
 The Student Handbook contains all details regarding the evaluation system
followed, the system of continuous assessment, and end-semester examinations with
their weighted average.
 It also contains details of marks required for passing; common rules such as
attendance requirements; make-up tests, improvement examinations, and promotion
to the next semester; revaluation and challenge-evaluation; practical examinations,
supplementary and special supplementary examinations; rank certificates; foundation
courses and evaluation patterns thereof; and details of the credit system including
extra credits to be earned. Students are made aware of the evaluation system at the
commencement of the academic year during the orientation program. They are
frequently reminded of the need to go through the handbook, and teachers also
educate students about the system.
 Teachers are informed of any changes in the evaluation system during department
meetings, General Body meetings, BOS meetings, Academic Council meetings and
BOE meetings. These are the main occasions for the College to share the evaluation
process as well as the details of any new reforms that might have been introduced.

2.5.2. What are the major evaluation reforms initiated by the College and to
what extent have they been implemented in the College? Cite a few examples
which have positively impacted the evaluation management system?

St. Joseph‘s College has made efforts to innovate and accurately assess the learning
process of students. Since the College is affiliated to the Bangalore University, it is
obliged to adhere to the evaluation pattern outlined by the University.

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