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Committee REPORTS

Internal Quality Assurance

Cell

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort."
- John Milton

“The IQAC of a college is the pivotal body that seeks to ensure quality culture
in the institution. The cell has taken external experts in Ms. Farheen P, MD
Dharmabharati Mission (A Mumbai based NGO) and Prof. Shyam Asolekar the Chief guest and Incharge Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai Dr. Magre was the Guest of
(IIT Mumbai) on board this year. Their valuable suggestions have guided the Honour. The Best teacher, Best department and Best committee awards were constituted and were
IQAC in initiating some health practices through NGO and industry linkages. given.

This year, new courses were introduced namely Psychology in B.A. program, T.Y.B.Sc- The IQAC, convened a meeting of Principals and Vice principals of neighbourhood colleges under the
Physics and M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry. An orientation for the first year students NCN (Neighbourhood college network) in March 2018. Principals of 6 colleges namely SIES, SIWS,
was organized in July 2018. Research by staff members saw further progress as 3 Khalsa, MD, SIES(Arts) and Acharya college attended this meeting. It was decided to co-host and
teachers were awarded research projects by the University of Mumbai. Departments organise several co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in the year 2018-2019. A MOU for an
of Chemistry, Botany and Physics also admitted students to PG and PhD programs. Exchange program was signed between Momin’s college and Guru Nanak College. Many activities are
New classrooms in the Annexe structure were added to cater to the growing courses. proposed to be planned in 2018-19.

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As part of the 9 silver lecture series Shri Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Railways addressed Education is the most powerful instrument of social change and human progress. Development of skills
the students. Tabla genius Ustad Zakir Hussain also came to the college and interacted with the among the students is one of our primary objectives. ‘Grow your skills’ is an on-campus program that
students on the nuances of tabla and the essence of making music a daily part of our lives. A brief aims to touch every student and train them in soft-skills, communication and conversational skills which
performance by the maestro left the audience spellbound. The childhood experiences shared by are extremely important today in the job market.
the Ustad conveyed the significance of unity and brotherhood, and the need for dedication and There is a concern over the erosion of essential values in the society. Education through curriculum
hard work.
must provide social and moral values. ‘Value Education’ is one of the best practices of the college along
The IQAC has promoted measures for quality enhancement through external interaction as well. with ‘Skill development’ being the other. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are conducted to
A symposium on ‘Best practices’ was arranged on 20 December 2018. 13 IQAC coordinators foster value development.
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participated in in this unique event. The knowledge of sharing and exchanging ideas benefitted all Most departments conducted events catering social cause and outreach programs. An orientation
the participants as was evident from their positive feedback.
program for the teachers was conducted by the “Rooh’D Life” team. This was appreciated by the staff.
An academic audit was facilitated in February 2018. Dr Padma Deshmukh, Principal; Bunts college, Students were also enrolled in the foundation program by the same team and the feedback was very
and former COE, UOM was the expert. All the departments gave the presentation and got their positive.
queries verified. Suggestions made by the expert were useful and are being implemented.
The IQAC, in the academic year 2018-19 proposes to conduct many such programs and events aimed
The annual prize distribution day was celebrated with great aplomb. Former ISRO chairman was at designing the institutional climate of the institution through the best practices.

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