IQAC Questionnaire for all Departments : a) IQAC Departmental Questionnaire
                                                                                                                 b) Questionnaire Annexure 1 Quantitative Evalution
                                                                                                                 c)Questionnaire-Annexure 2 Research-related Activities Faculty
                                                                                                                 d) Questionnaire-Annexure 3 Research-related Activities Individual

IQAC 1st meeting held on 19.1.2010 at 2.30 PM.clickHere

I )The newly constituted Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) vide the 2nd meeting of the 7th Executive Council held on 10 August 2010 is as follows :

INTERNAL MEMBERS

a. Prof. Sarbani Chaudhury, Department of English, K. U. – Director.
b. Prof. J. K. Sarkhel, Department of Library and Information Science, K. U. – Member.
 c. Prof. Sunil Gandhi, Department of Commerce, K. U. –  Member.
d. Prof. Sujata Chaudhuri, Department of Botany, K. U. –  Member.
e. Prof. Samita Manna, Department of Sociology, K. U. –  Member.
f. Sri Narayan Majumder, E. C. Member, K. U. –  Member.
g. Deans of all Faculties, K. U. – Member.
h. The Registrar, K. U. – Member.
i. The Development Officer, K. U. – Member.

VICE CHANCELLOR’S NOMINEE

j. Prof. Ashis Ray, Ex Vice Chancellor, K. U. & Eminent Educationist. – External Member.
k. Prof. Sushanta Dattagupta, Director, IISER, Kolkata – External Member.
l. Prof. Ashis Bhattacharya, IIM, Kolkata – External Member*

CHAIRPERSON

Prof. Alok Kumar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, K. U.

• Department of Botany, K. U.
• Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, K. U.
• Department of Physics, K. U.
• Department of Rural Development and Management, K. U.
• Department of Business Administration, K. U.
• Department of Geography, K. U.
• Department of Mathematics, K. U.
• Department of Education, K. U.
• Department of Library and Information Science, K. U.
• Department of Engineering and Technological Studies, K. U.
• Department of Statistics, K. U.
• Department of Economics, K. U.
• Department of Sociology, K. U.
• Department of Political Science, K. U.
• Department of Commerce, K. U.
• Department of Bio-Chemistry & Bio-Physics, K. U.
• Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, K. U.
• International Centre for Ecological Engineering, K. U.
• Department of Computer Science, K. U.




Annual Quality Assurance Report, 2009

 

Name of the Institution: UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI

Name of the Head of the Institution: Professor Arabinda Kumar Das, Vice-Chancellor

Name of the IQAC Coordinator: Professor Sutanu Bhattacharya

Year of report: 2009 [Here data is obtained by the financial year 2008-2009 unless otherwise stated].

Part A:     Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year:

1. Reaccredidation of the university by NAAC
2. Reconstitution of the IQAC Cell
3. Strengthening the research output of the university.
4. Revive University publication programme.
5. Installation of LAN for academic and administrative departments of the university.
6. Opening of PG courses at selected affiliated colleges.
7. Introduction of students’ feedback system.
8. Step up computerization of administration and training to administrative staff.
9. Step up generation of internal resources.
10. Complete Green Zone and enhance campus uplift and beautification.
11. Establishment of a finishing school and training centre in order to provide exposure to the students passing out so that they become readily employable in specific fields.

Part B:

1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:

1. NAAC has re-accredited the University with a ‘B’ Grade (CGPA 2.67) in June 2008.
2. IQAC has been reconstituted for the internal quality assurance of the university as per guideline of the NAAC and it has fixed definite visions keeping in mind the Golden Jubilee Year starting from November 2009. Several other committees under the IQAC have also been established to ensure greater involvement of teachers, officers, staff, and students and to look after the specific aspects of quality assurance. Necessary infrastructure support of the IQAC with office space, computers and staff required for creating, maintaining and processing information database has been provided.    
3. The research output of the university has been strengthened and it is evident in a bibliometric study carried out by National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) on the basis of publication output in Science and Technology in India that University of Kalyani is ranked 16th with the research publication growth rate of 69.04% among top 43 productive universities having average growth rate of 63%. NAAC Reaccredidation Report dated March 12, 2009 clearly supports the quality of research, consultancy and extension activities with CGPA of 3.65.
4. Department of Folklore has been regularly publishing their bilingual journal entitled ‘Lokedarpan’. Department of Physiology and Department of Commerce have started the publication of the ‘Journal of Environmental Physiology’ and ‘Business Perspective’
5. LAN has been installed by the CIRM, and all academic and administrative departments are interconnected by LAN.
6. Processes of launching PG courses in affiliated colleges have been initiated.
7. Students’ assessment of teachers has been introduced in some departments, and Students’ assessment of teachers and students’ feedback recommended for all departments.

2. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG)

• A new PG course ‘Master of Fine Arts’ has been introduced.
• Krishnanagar Government College (accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade) was given affiliation for offering M.Sc. in Geography, M.A. in Philosophy and Bengali.
• Affiliation for offering M.A. in Sanskrit, M.Sc. in Physiology and Sericulture has been extended to K. N. College, Baharampore.
• Kanchrapara College was given affiliation for offering M.A. in Hindi

3. Innovation in Curricular design and transaction

• Revision and updating of curricula is a continuous process of the university. Revisions of curricula of all the subjects in the PG level have been completed and semester system for all the subjects in the PG level has been implemented.
• Relevant IT component included in the curricula of various subjects in the PG level.
• At the undergraduate level, the process of considering model curricula is going on.
• Uniform academic calendar for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels have been introduced.

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started: NIL

5. Examination reform implemented

6. Candidates qualified NET/SLET/GATE etc.
     Not possible to compile.

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme

• No Refresher courses and Orientation courses were organized by the university during 2008-2009.
• Number of Academic staff trained: Not available
• Rs. 4,36,128/-  disbursed to 42 teachers for research and travel support.
8. Total Number of Seminars /Workshops conducted
      19 seminars/workshops organized by various departments during 2008-2009.

9. Research Projects
    a) Ongoing: There are about 73 ongoing major research projects amounting about Rs.7.33 Crores sponsored by UGC, DST, DBT, ICMR, BRNS etc., running in various         departments.

    b) Newly Implemented: 05 new research projects amounting Rs.34,27,700/- have been implemented during 2008-2009.

     c) Completed: NIL

10. Patents generated, if any: 01

11. New collaborative research programmes
       Institutions of international repute from Sweden, Germany, UK, USA, and France have recognized this university as a strong Research Hub and extended financial support        for the collaborative research projects.

12. Research grants received from various agencies
          Rs. 34,27,700/-

13. Details of research scholars:

• 165 Scholars registered for Ph.D. No scholars registered for D.Sc. and D.Litt.
• 95 research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. Degree in various subjects.
• 66 Full-time University Research Scholars (URS) on various subject fields have been appointed by the university.

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor
Not available.

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty

1. University of Manchester, UK and University of Michigan, USA has sanctioned 75,000 sterling pounds US $35000 respectively to Professor Debasis Chatterjee of the Department of Chemistry for carrying out extensive research through collaborative projects.
2. Professor A R Khuda Bukhash of the Department of Zoology has been selected for carrying out research in France sponsored project at Boiron Laboratory.
3. Professor Sobhan K Mukherjee of the Department of Botany has been honoured and awarded with the prestigious Linnaen Medal of The Royal Swedish Society for his outstanding contribution and promoting the progress of science, cooperation and contacts between the collaborative research works with Swedish Academy.
4. Professor K C Majumder of the Department of Chemistry has secured the nation-wide 7th position in the list of “Most Productive Indian Scientists” (irrespective of subjects) compiled by SCOPUS on Indian research activities in science and technology.
5. Professor Hoimanti Dasgupta of the Department of Sociology was invited to deliver lecture at VSE University, Prague, the Czek Republic; Bratishlava and Philosophia University at Nitra, Slovakia; Ljubliana University, Slovenia Republic; DZA, Berlin, Martin Luthar University, Halle, and FHVR University, Berlin, Germany.
6. Professor S K Chattopadhyay of the Department of Chemistry was awarded Indo-UK Exchange Fellowship, sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry at the University of London.
7. Professor Kalyanishankar Ghosh of the Department of Bengali has been honoured with prestigious National Award ‘Sikshak Ratan’ by Indian International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
8. Professor Sarbani Chaudhury of the Department of English has been nominated to be Regional Coordinator, Eastern Zone and Master Trainer under UGC scheme of Capacity Building for Women Management in Higher Education.
9. Dr. Goutam Pal of the Department of Physiology has been conferred Honorary Fellowship of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists for an excellent contribution in Biomedical Sciences.
10. Dr. Swati De of the Department of Chemistry has been sanctioned a project by the Swedish Research Council, Stockholm for carrying out collaborative research work with Lund University, Sweden.
11. Professor Samir Kumar Dasgupta of the Department of Sociology was invited as the Guest and Symposium Editor of the International Journal ‘Nature and Culture’, USA and Leipzig, Germany. He has also been invited to edit ‘Understanding the Global Environment’, published by Pearson, Longman, New Delhi. Professor Dasgupta has been nominated as the only Indian Member of International Scientific Advisory Committee of the World University Congress, 2010, Turkey.

16. Internal Resources Generated

     (a) Tuition and other fees:  Rs. 405.52 lakh
      (b) Other receipts:              Rs. 120.03 lakh
      (c) Consultancy:                  Rs.     0.41 lakh
      (d) Income from plantation: Rs.   0.51 lakh
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              Total:   Rs. 526.47 lakh
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17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSOST)/DST, FIST, etc.

• Department of Chemistry, Physics and Economics have been utilizing the support of Rs. 88.5 lakhs under UGC-SAP to the best advantage of teaching and research in those subjects.
• Department of Botany, Biochemistry & Biophysics, and Mathematics have been identified to come under UGC-SAP.
• Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry & Biophysics have been identified by the UGC for its special support for strengthening of infrastructure against a financial assistance of Rs. 95 lakhs.
• Departments of Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, Biochemistry & Biophysics have been provided funds of 3.6 crores by the DST under the FIST.
• Department of Environmental Science has been identified to come under DST FIST programme.
• The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India has funded for Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility which offers a platform for frontline research on bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular modeling and molecular dynamics.

18. Community Services

• Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension has established two Community Learning Centres in Chakdaha Municipality, Nadia District for Lodha community. The centre is responsible for the development of knowledge and skills relating to the low-cost housing technologies among the rural youths, engineers and construction workers. Nadia Zilla Parishad has been inducted to construct about 20 primary schools using this technology.
• Department of Rural Development and Management adopted a village named Huda in Tatla Gram Panchayat, Chakdah, Nadia District.
• Awareness camp on health, environment and cultivation has been organized throughout the year.
• 60 Extension programmes have been organized by the NSS.

19. Teachers and officers newly recruited
        01 teacher and 02 officers have been appointed during 2008-2009.

20. Teaching—Non-teaching staff ratio— 1:23

21. Improvement in the library service

• The Central Library has been refurbished with the creation of Centre for Information Management (CIRM).
• The Central Library has introduced computerized charging system using Bar Code technology as part of its library automation programme.
• User Awareness Programme for access to E-resources of the UGC-INFONET Consortia was carried out in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science under the sponsorship of INFLIBNET.
• Bibliographic database of Ph.D. theses has been completed. 
• Work for creation of Institutional Digital Depository has been initiated.
• Subscription to e-journals directly and through UGC-INFONET Consortia enabling access to the users community.
• Library hours and opening days extended. More units and facilities made available for longer periods.

22. New books/journals subscribed and their cost


        a) 6374 new books purchased with cost: Rs.25,90,000.00
        b) 90 new Journals subscribed to with cost: Rs.1,04,179.00
        c) Subscription of E-Journals of Science Direct: Rs.16,00,000.00

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback

• Students allowed access to all internal assessment scripts.
• System of review in place.
• Student feedback recommended for all departments

24. Unit cost of education
      (a) Rs.79087/- [including salary component, i.e. total annual expenditure budget (actual) divided by the number of students enrolled].

      (b) Rs.14613/- [excluding salary component]

 

25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates

• All computer programmes for publication of results modified and upgraded.
• Preparation of integrated software for combined MIS process commenced.
• Admission process has been computerized.

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities
      Construction of two composite buildings—one for the Departments of Microbiology and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology and the other for the Departments of Geography       and Physiology—has been initiated against a grant of Rs. 3.0 crores of the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal.

27. Technology upgradation
      Recently CIRM has been identified to be a fullfledged computer centre with a grant from the UGC and the upgradation of computer technology in the university has       been initiated.

28. Computer and Internet access and training to teachers and students

• Expansion of network connectivity to all academic and administrative departments of the university.
• Provided computers in all departments for use of teachers, students and research scholars.

29. Financial aids to students
      [Note: The following figure in respect of financial aids to students excludes SC/ST Stipends awarded by the Government of West Bengal]

      a) From the University of Kalyani

Sl. No.	Nature of Financial Aids	No. of Students	Rate	Amount
1	Full free studentship (Tuition fees)	70	@ Rs.1200/-	Rs.84,000/-
2	Half free studentship (Tuition fees)	82	@ Rs.600/-	Rs.49,200/-
3	Merit Scholarship	44	@ Rs.900/-	Rs.39,600/-
4	Merit-cum_Means Scholarship	59	@ Rs.900/-	Rs.53,100/-
5	Special Medical Aid	02	----	Rs.2,700/-
Total Amount:				Rs.2,28,600/-

      b) From the Government of West Bengal

Sl. No.	Nature of Financial Aids	No. of Students	Amount
1	Merit-cum_Means Scholarship	79	Rs.12,15,600/-

      c) From the UGC

Sl. No.	Nature of Financial Aids	No. of Students	Amount	Financial Year
1	Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship	35	Rs.14,00,000/-	2007-2009
2	--Do--	63	Rs.25,20,000/-	2008-2010

30. Support from the Alumni Association and its activities

• Work begun on preparation of database of alumni.

31. Support from Parent-Teacher Association and its activities
       Not applicable.

32. Health Services
       Regular medical facilities are available from the University Health Centre.

33. Performance in sports activities

      Department of Physical Education organized (i) North-East Zone Inter-University Handball Tournament (Men & Women); (ii) North-East Zone Inter-University Football       Tournament (Women); and (iii) University Annual Athletic Meet.
 
34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons

• Seats in sports quotas at the PG and UG levels.

35. Students’ achievements and awards

• Students of this university secured several positions in the East Zone Inter-University Youth Festival 2008, organized by the AIU and Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India at Ranchi University: 2nd in One-Act Play and Installation, and 3rd in Instrumental Music (Sitar) and Clay Modelling.
• Students also participated in 24th All-India Inter University Youth Festival and 9th National Youth Parliament Competition (Group Level) and won merit prizes.

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling Cell
       Career Counseling Programme has been initiated by the Department of English for its students.

37. Placement Services provided to students

      Placement services provided by the university are very much effective to the students. The number of students who got employment offer during 2008-2009 is furnished       below:
      B.Tech (E.I.E):              14
      B.Tech (I.T.):                07
      MBA:                             06
      MCA:                             09
      M.Tech (C.S.E.):           01
      M.Sc. in Chemistry:       02
      M.Sc. in Physics:            01
      BLIS/MLIS:                     04

 

38. Development programmes for Non-teaching staff: NIL

39. Best practices of the institute

• The student support system has been introduced through ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme in the Department of Rural Development and Management.
• Exam results published within 45 days, and all degrees conferred at convocation on fixed date every year.
• Feedback on curriculum obtained from employer, students and academic peers.    
• Regular review of curricula.
• Cells to look after Gender Harassment, Prevention of Ragging, SC/ST matters.
• Research and travel support to faculty.
• Research and project support to students (including pre-doctorate students).
• Introduction of uniform academic calendar for UG colleges.
• Stakeholders’ perceptions about the institution  are obtained through meetings with stakeholder groups & associations.
• Providing all pension benefits to retiring employee on the day of retirement itself.

40. Linkages developed with National/International, academic/research bodies
      A ‘Finishing School’ has been established in collaboration with Human Resource Development Centre, Webel to cater to the needs of digital literacy among the students.

41. Any other relevant information

• 18 scientists and academicians of international repute from various universities and institutions of different countries have visited this university during 2008-2009.

 

Part C:  Details plan of the institution for the next year

• The system of self-appraisal by teachers and obtaining students’ feedback course-wise to be strengthened and made more effective in consultation with the Teacher’s Association
• E-learning facility to be improved with ensuring better Internet connectivity under the campus LAN and availability of full-text E-journal download.
• The updated syllabi of all PG courses to be made available in the University website
• Evolving land utilization plan and well planned campus-wide plantation programme in phases with provisions for proper maintenance and protection
• Preparation of Alumni Database by each teaching department
• Establishing University–College Communication Network using ICT. For financial assistance towards the cost of this project proposals may be submitted to funding agencies like UGC and the Government of West Bengal
• Use of customized software for processing of PG admissions, some specific work of the Finance department (like TDS deductions and deposit accounts, PF and Pension Accounts etc.) and of the Registrar’s department (like preparation and maintenance of personal files, etc.) by engaging outside agency on Build-Operate-Transfer contract basis.
• Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration with other national and international university and institutes, who have shown keen interest in these regard 
• Negotiating for development of the University Playground for more effective utilization on contract with agencies like CAB, who may also provide swimming pool under the contract
• Celebration programmes for Golden Jubilee Year (2009)
• Constriction of a Multi-purpose Jubilee Hall
• Establishing an Archive Centre highlighting the cultural heritage and history of the district of Nadia, and sculpture/statues of eminent personalities of the district
• A planned series of Golden Jubilee Seminars by eminent national and international scholars
• Publication of special souvenir
• Programmes for resource generation and plantation for campus beautification with garden and parks
• Remedial coaching centres for weaker students.
• Enhancing the hostel facilities