BHARATI VIDYAPEETH DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg

Pune – 411 030

 

Annual Quality Assurance Report

 

COMPOSITION OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

ACADEMIC YEAR  (2005 – 2006)

Sr. No.

Name

Designation

1.       

Prof. Dr. S. F. Patil, Vice Chancellor

 

Chairman

2.       

Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam, Pro Vice Chancellor, Member, University Grant Commission

 

Member

3.       

Prof. Dr. U. B. Bhoite, Former Vice Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth University and Member Board of Management of the University

Member

4.       

Prof. Dr. S. C. Gupte, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Pune, Member, Board of Management of the University

Member

5.       

Dr. Sharadchandra Gokhale, President, Community Aids & Sponsorship Programme (CASP)

Member

6.       

Dr. Vinod Shah, President Janseva Foundation

Member

7.       

Prof. Dr. V. N. Karandikar, Director (Health Sciences) and  Co-ordinator, NAAC Cell

Member Coordinator

8.       

Prof. V. V. Dhapte, Controller of Examinations

Member

9.       

Prof.. K. D. Jadhav, Dean, Faculty of Science

Member

10.   

Prof. Dr. Mukund Sarda, Dean, Faculty of Law

Member

11.   

Prof. Dr. S. M. Lele, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

Member

12.   

Prof. Dr. A. V. Joshi, Dean, Faculty of Ayurved

Member

13.   

Prof.Dr. M. S. Prasad, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies

Member

14.   

Prof. A. R. Bhalerao, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Member

15.   

Shri. Chinchawade, Dy. Finance Officer

Member

16.   

Shri. G. Jayakumar, Registrar

 

          Secretarial Assistances by:

17.   

Shri. S. L. Chitnis, Administrative Officer

 

18.   

Shri. M.S. Shaikh, Sr. Stenographer

 

PART - A

The Plan of Action

 

The IQAC of the University in its meeting held on 16th August 2005 finalized the AQAR and AQAR for 2004-2005 and reviewed the plan of action for 2005-06. In the light of this action plan and the 5-year perspective plan of the University drafted in the year 2004-2005, outcome was periodically monitored and timely follow-up actions were initiated. Key role players at all levels were involved in the process.

Plan of Action

Outcome

Explore introducing value additions to existing courses relevant to current urban / rural scenario and job opportunities.

Implemented, for example, Environmental Studies introduced in  UG programmes, PG Diploma in Co-operative Management.

Decide on the policy for reservations for adopting inclusive policy.

Policy for reservations under Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights & Full Participation) for the grant-in-aid institutions.

 Explore possibility of opening national campuses of University.

Process of establishing Dental College & Hospital and Nursing College at Sangli as well as Nursing College at Navi Mumbai was initiated.

Ensure safety of females at work place.

Committees were formed in the constituent units and in the University.

Decide fee structure for different courses from the academic year           2006-07.

Committee was appointed to study and recommend the fee structure. Based on its recommendations, fee structure was finalized by the University for the Academic Year 2006-07.

Construction of buildings for colleges, hostels, staff quarters etc. in the respective campuses for planned educational activities.

Building construction, procurement of equipment, furniture etc. done at different constituent units.

Make University a hub for research by motivating teachers and students to undertake basic and applied research.

Faculty training in research methodology and support to attend conferences was provided. Ethics committees were strengthened.

Continue to involve all stakeholders in Quality Assurance Programme in a phased manner.

The process of involving stakeholders (viz. teachers, students, parents, patients, community representative, industry representatives, peers, management representatives) was initiated.

Establish a plan of action for upgradation of equipment/ instruments/ services.

Plans of action for upgrading teaching-learning, services, administration, research, extension were prepared by the constituent units.

Strengthen the extension activities by promoting the students to work with the community rather than for the community.

Community involvement in extension activities enhanced.

Increase in intake in various courses.

Intake in BBA, B.Sc. (Nursing), GNM, and in M.D. Pediatrics was increased as planned.

 


This report pertains to the activities of the following constituent units:

Sr.

No.

Constituent Unit

1

Medical College, Pune

2

Dental College & Hospital, Pune

3

College of Ayurved, Pune

4

Homeopathic Medical College, Pune

5

College of Nursing, Pune

6

College of Physical Education, Pune

7

Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune

8

Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune

9

New Law College, Pune

10

Social Science Centre, Pune

11

Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies & Research, Pune

12

Research & Development Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Pune

13

Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune

14

Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune

15

College of Engineering, Pune

16

Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Pune

17

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune

18

College of Architecture, Pune

19

Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune

20

Medical College & Hospital, Sangli

21

Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli

22

Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad

23

Institute of Management, Kolhapur

24

Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur

25

Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi

26

Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai

 


PART B

 

1.         ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

 

 

1.         Social Sciences Centre, Pune

 

Academic and Extension:

Theory Lectures, Tutorials, Assignments (Class-room & Home) Extension Lectures, Expert Lectures, Orientation Lectures; were organized.

 

Field Work: Institutional (orientation) visits, Institutional (Agency) placements, Field Work Supervision, Field Work Presentations were undertaken.

 

Orientation Programme was conducted with following objectives:

i)                   To give theoretical understanding for the M.S.W. students.

ii)                 To get an acquaintance with various social development projects and related endeavors.

iii)              To get an institutional and field acquaintance for preparing themselves to adapt the professional environment.

 

The orientation programme consisted of :

(a) Outline of Orientation Programme, (b) MSW Course Structure, (c) Qualities for Professional Social Worker, (d) Career Prospects in Social Work (e) Professional Social Work Practice, (f) Social Problems & the role of Social Worker (g) Social Work and Social Sciences, (h) Field Work in Social Work Education.

 

 

Institutional visits:

(a) SOS Balgram Children's Village, Yerwada, Pune – 6 (b) Observation Home for Girls (c) Urban Community Development Project (Pune Municipal Corporation), (d) Hingane Stree Shikshan Sanstha, (e) Central Prison, Yerwada, Pune (f) Cummins India Ltd., Pune (g) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Udyog Kendra, Pune. (h) CASP, Pune (i) Deepgriha Society, Pune, (j) Sudarshan Chemicals Industries were arranged.

 

Special Lectures arranged:

·                     “Jal-Swaraj” Appeal and Challenge on the lines of Govt. of India’s Water and Rural Development Policy ‘Jal-Swaraj’ projects.

·                     Challenges of IT to Youth.

·                     Blind Faith: Past, Present, and Future. To develop scientific temper among the students towards social life and to  eradicate superstitious practices among people.

·                     Secularism and Social Integrity.

·                     Social Justice and Efforts for Women Empowerment:

·                     Implementation of Jalswaraj Project by Peoples’ Participation.

·                     Problems of Tribal Women with special reference to tribes in Assam.

·                     Recent Issues related to Family Welfare.

·                     Training as a tool for HRD Practices.

·                     Changing Trends in Urbanization.

·                     Log-Frame Techniques of Analysis.

·                     Project Management.

 

 

Study Tours:

Study tours were organized depending upon the specialization offered at the postgraduate level:

 

Agencies Visited

 

1)         Specialization: Family and Child Welfare:       
I.C.D.S. wing of the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Karnataka.

·                     State Commission for Women, Bangalore.

·                     Help Line for Women, Children and Senior Citizens.

·                     National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore.

·                     Department of social work, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

 

2)         Specialisation:Urban and Rural Community Development

·                     Radha Mistry College of Social Work

·                     National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)

·                     COVA (Confederation of Voluntary Association)

·                     National Institute of Rural Development

·                     PRAJWALA: Prajwala is an anti-trafficking organisation working for the welfare of women and children who are the victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

·                     Integrated Rural Development Services (IRDS) :

·                     Hyderabad Council of Human Welfare :

·                     PRAGATHI – Secunderabad :

 

3)         Specialization: Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

·                     Preet Mandir, Goa

·                     Dempo Shipping Engineering Ltd., Goa

·                     Dempo Mining Corp. Pvt. Ltd.

·                     The Marumgaon Port Trust, Goa

·                     Apna Ghar, Goa.

 

2.         Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Pune

Research work focused on health problems relevant to society. 

·                     Three new research projects were identified and initiated.

·                     A Molecular Biology Laboratory was established with procurement of gel documentation system and hybridization oven from the funded project.

·                     Gas chromatography system was procured.

·                     Collaboration with National Chemical Laboratory, Pune was established.

·                     Collaboration with Bharati Hospital was established for recruiting patients and obtaining samples.

·                     Funding obtained from Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

·                     Three scientists were deputed for training in Basic Immunology.

 

Collaborations:

·                      Collaboration with National Chemical Laboratory, Pune was established.

·                      Collaboration with Bharati Hospital was established for recruiting patients and obtaining samples.

 

 

3.         Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune

 

Academic activities:

By an elaborate process, a syllabus was prepared to introduce semester pattern for B.Pharm course from 2006-2007. Similarly, M.Pharm. syllabus was also modified and shall be implemented from 2006-2007.

 

Research activities:

Different research proposals have been prepared and submitted to funding agencies for financial assistance.

 

Extension activities:

NSS organized camps in the villages to improve overall life pattern of villages.

 

4.         College of Physical Education, Pune

·                     Two guest lectures and two study tours (Shri Shivchatrapati Krida Sankul, Mahalunge-Balewadi were organized to observe the National School Games, organized by Director of Sports, Maharashtra.

·                     With collaboration of the Central Schools, college organized zone and Inter Zone Central School Athletic Competition of Pune division at Balewadi sports complex.

·                     College helped in organizing deaf and dumb students Schools Athletic Competition of Pune division at Pune Police ground.

·                     College of Physical Education provided officials in Pune International Marathon Trust to organize marathon race.

·                     Gym facilities are extended to general population.

 

5.         Yashawantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune

 

Academic activities:

Seminars were organized on:

·                     Recent Experimental Techniques in Science.

·                     Emerging Trends in Services Marketing.

·                     Entrepreneurship Development: Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs.

·                     Co-curricular activities viz. Kalabharati on Debate and Arts Circle were organized.

·                     A lecture on "Indian Culture and the Dowry System was organized".

·                     Screened a film ‘Prabhat’, which reflects the growth of Prabhat Film Company.

·                     Ladies Association of YMC (LAY) arranged a programme of story telling in vernacular Varhadi language.

·                     Biological collection tours were organized for F.Y.B.Sc students at Talegaon, Lonawala, Karla caves, Khandala and Karnala fort, Dive aghar, and Dr. Balasaheb Savant Konkan Agricultural University, Dapoli.

·                     Tour was arranged to study techniques in horticulture at National Institute of Post Harvest Technology's Horticulture Training Centre, Talegaon.

 

6.         Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune

 

Academic Activities:

·                     Ten field visits were organized.

 

 

 

Extension Activities:

·                     The School Environment Education Program has been initiated for project "Conservation Education for critically important National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries through a comprehensive environment education program".

·                     Community Led Environment Action Network CLEAN-India program with a vision of developing cleaner environment has been embarked upon.

·                     Sixteen workshops were organized across the country to train 4458 school teachers and students.

 

7.         Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune

 

            Academic Activities:

·                     Expert lectures were arranged for M.Sc. Biotechnology subjects such as Genetic engineering, Enzymology, and Metabolism. 

·                     Laboratories were set up in the new building.

·                     4 Guest lectures were conducted on Nanotechnology, Current trends in Biotechnology, Current trends in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology.

 

Extension Activities:

·                     NSS unit carried out various activities for the students as well as the society.


 

8.                  New Law College, Pune

 

Academic Activities:

The following academic activities were undertaken:

·                     Moot Court

·                     Legal Aid

·                     International Collaboration

·                     Human Rights Activities

·                     Legal Discourses

·                     Judicial Colloquia

·                     Research Activities

·                     Mock Trial

·                     Placement and internship

·                     Professional Ethics

·                     Client counseling

 

9.                  Medical College, Pune

 

Academic Activities:

·                     Participation in seminars and quiz competitions (Pediatric quiz etc).

·                     A workshop on ‘Foundation Course In Research Methodology’ was organized by the Department of Community Medicine for postgraduate students.

·                     “Sankalp”- Special training for interns in Emergency Medical Services.

 

Extension Activities:

·                     A total of 114 Disease Detection Camps were conducted by various departments.

 

10.              Dental College & Hospital, Pune

 

Academic Activities:

·                     The academic calendar is prepared at the beginning of the year and followed meticulously.

·                     15 Continuing Education Programs/ Workshops/ Seminars were organized for the faculty and students to keep them abreast with latest technologies and advances in dentistry.

·                     Core Committee and departmental staff meeting were held to monitor and review academic activities.

 

Research Activities:

·                     Seven research projects were initiated, out of which one was completed.

·                     In addition, previously approved projects were continued as longitudinal studies.

 

Extension Activities:

·                     Sixteen Dental check-up camps were conducted with 3000 patients examined and benefited, and importance of oral hygiene was explained.

·                     A full-fledged dental care center was established at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Pune for the benefit of the economically challenged people.

·                     World Health Day, Anti-tobacco Day, Oral Hygiene Day and Anti-AIDS day are observed and charts, poster were  displayed and camps were conducted at various places in and outside the campus to increase awareness about these issues.

·                     NSS activities like tree plantations, blood donation camps, street plays, etc. were organized.

·                     Collaboration with Rotary Club of Khadki to provide free treatment to economically challenged children from municipal schools.

·                     Dental check-up camps under of Young India initiative of Times of India.

11.              College of Ayurved, Pune

 

Academic, Research and Extension Activities:

·                     Fifteen guest lectures of experts from various fields were organized for UG and PG students on topics such as Himalayan medicinal plants, Fire arm injuries, Panchabhautikatva of vata etc.

·                     Teachers were exposed to modern research methods in Ayurvedic practice and trained to write project proposals. 10 proposals were submitted to AYUSH.

·                     Students were exposed to a variety of patients through conducting 36 camps at adjacent rural and slum areas along with routine hospital OPD and IPD.

·                     Students were benefited by participating in NSS activities, especially ‘disaster management’ during floods in Sangli district.

·                     Revision of  BAMS syllabus was undertaken.

 

12.       Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune

Academic Activities:

·                     Organization of guest lectures, seminars, and workshops benefited the faculty in gaining comprehensive knowledge of the subject. 

·                     Bed side clinics, Case discussion, arrangements and participation in health camps, help   young Physicians understand how to treat judiciously and rationally, as a true practitioner of the ‘Healing Art’.

·                     Participation in seminars, quiz competitions, was encouraged. IIHP National / State level seminar was organized, which was attended by staff and students of our college.

·                     Teachers have completed PG qualifications in concerned basic homoeopathic subjects. Teachers attended various seminars at national and inter national level as part of CME.

·                     Breast cancer research OPDs was established and research programme implemented in Homoeopathic Hospital. New OPDs in Tropical Medicine, Homoeopathic de-addiction and HMM were started launched.

·                     Training programme organized on Leadership Development & Disaster Management for NSS volunteers.

Extension Activity:

·                     Four interns of Dept. of Community Medicine attended 4-day camp at Umerga, Dist. Usmanabad for prevention of epidemic outbreak of Chickenguniya fever. This activity was jointly organized with Centre for Youth Development & Activities (Pune-based NGO). About 700 people received free preventive homoeopathic medicine and services.

 

13.       College of Nursing, Pune

 

Academic Activities:

Following academic activities were undertaken:

·                     Simulated experience in nursing arts laboratory to develop the basic skills and techniques in nursing.

·                     Posting in various multi-specialty hospitals of Pune and across India to expose them to the reality and develop more advanced clinical skills and for patient health care services.

·                     Teaching the fundamental ethics in nursing from 1st year and throughout the course.

·                     Placement of students in various departments of the hospital as assistants to internal and external coordinators of hospitals.

·                     Teaching of nursing process in class room settings and implementation of the theory input in practical field by developing nursing process for each patient they are assigned.

·                     Evaluating the patient’s progress and re-planning the care using nursing process.

·                     Deputation of staff and students to various workshops, seminars, conferences related to quality nursing care.

·                     Workshop on “Quality Assurance In Nursing Practice” to make improvement in current nursing practices.

·                     Educational visits and field trips to ISO and NABH certified hospitals and voluntary health agencies to get acquainted with the quality practices.

·                     Inputs on basic communication skills, vernacular language (Marathi), and English language to communicate effectively.

·                     Students were assigned to conduct seminars, practice teaching, panel discussion, clinical teaching, and micro teaching to improve the communication skills.

·                     Students were facilitated to organize district level workshops.

·                     Students were involved in planning and implementation of various curricular and co-curricular activities.

 

Research Activities:

·                     Students were acquainted with the research process by conducting a group research project undertaken by the undergraduates.

·                     Staff members were motivated to conduct departmental research to implement evidence-based practices and exploring new areas of nursing care.

·                     Enrollment of 5 new candidates to pursue Ph.D. degree.

 

Community Extension Activities:

·                     Conducting regular NSS activities in urban areas and 10 days of winter camp for rural people to improve health and sanitation.

·                     Awareness through health education and health promotion programme.

·                     Datte Vasahat and Chavan Nagar urban slums were newly added in Community Health Nursing experience. Nasrapur Village of Taluka Bhor was selected for rural community health nursing experience as a part of community extension services and for more exposure of students. Student from Yale University (USA) also come to College of Nursing to get community health nursing experience as a part of e education programme exchange.


14.       Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune

 

Academic:

 

Sr.

No.

Title

Particulars

1.

Orientation Program

An orientation programme for its newly admitted students to MBA, MCA, BBA and BCA programs was conducted.

2.

Sell Well

 

SELL WELL SHOW was organized to exhibit students’ business skills, highlighting their creative and innovative ideas, persuasive communication, realistic planning, and decision-making as a team.

3.

Sher Bazaar

A Sher Bazaar competition was organized for the BBA students to depict the bull and bear run in a stock market, which provided students with insights in the working of share market.

4.

Shaping Young Minds

1-day workshop on Social Issues “Shaping Young Minds ” was held.

A seminar “Technomics” was organized, which focused on Indian economy- Roads traveled and challenges ahead.

5.

Ojas 2005

A paper presentation “OJAS 2005” was organized on the theme “e-Commerce”.

6.

“Horizon 2006” National Level Software Competition

A national level software competition “Horizon 2006” was organized to probe new ideas and projects in software development.

7.

“Cross Border Trade”

A seminar was organized on “Cross Border Trade- An Academic Perspective”.

8.

Seminar on Recent Trends in Management

A seminar on Recent Trends in Management was organized.

9.

Seminars and workshops

Fifty Four events were organized on diverse topics such as Cross-border trade, MATLAB for finance, Research methodology, SWOT & SMART Analysis, Recent trends in management.

 

15.        Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies & Research, Pune:

 

Academic Activities:

·                     Students learnt about corporate strategies through case studies, adopting practical approach   through industrial interaction by industry visits, role plays on business cases, and guest lectures.

 

16.        College of Engineering, Pune

 

                        Academic activities

·                     Academic calendar prepared.

·                     Two unit tests were conducted to check the performance of students.

·                     Teaching plans were prepared by the faculty.

·                     Industrial visits were arranged to expose students to industrial processes. 

·                     Expert lectures /seminars were arranged.

·                     Compulsory industrial training of one month was introduced to get the practical experience and know the processes and operations of the industries.

 

                        Research activities:

·                     R & D grant was sanctioned Rs.6800/-from ‘Institution of Engineers, Kolkatta for a B.E. project entitled “Automation of Electrical Switches using Microcontroller”.

 

 

·                     Testing and consultancy services were provided by in the Departments of Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

 

Collaboration:

·                     Network security with IQSPL, Pune

·                     T.I.M.E. for soft skill, interview skills and personality development skills.

·                     Edusat for online education.

·                     Infosys-Campus Connect

·                     CMC Ltd, Mumbai

·                     United Consulting Engineers, Pune

·                     SGES Enviro Academy-Training division of Gurodeo Enviro Services, Pune

·                     Karox, Pune

·                     Actel Corporation, USA for laboratory training.

·                     North Carolina A & T state University, USA for students and staff exchange.

·                     Ca’Foscari University, Venice, Italy.


 

17.       College of Architecture, Pune

                       

                        Academic activities

·                     Proposal was submitted to BoS to start M.Arch. (Sustainable Architecture) and M.Arch. (General). Also, action was initiated to start Diploma in Interior Design.

·                     Six guest lectures and 18 subject-related site visits (for example Construction activities, Laying of water supply drainage lines, Commercial complex, False ceiling) were arranged.

·                     Study tours were conducted to various places such as Rajasthan, Bangalore, Ahmedabad to study ancient and contemporary Indian architecture.

 

                        Co-curricular activities

·                     College has Centre for Energy Conservation Studies (CECS) and Institutional Consultancy Cell (ADB). Various awareness programs and workshops in energy conservation were conducted for professionals, teachers and students of architecture.

·                     Students are members of Forum for Exchange and Excellence in Design which arranges lectures of national and international eminent architects.

·                     National Association for Students of Architecture (N.A.S.A.) participated in 48th Annual Convention at Mumbai and won G. Sen Trophy.

·                     Industry-Institutional interaction was organized in the form of awareness workshops and seminars in association with MEDA, MNES, IIA and product manufactures of construction industries.

                        Extra-curricular activities

·                     Students published the annual issue “Sun-2006”.

·                     Students participated in many prestigious competitions and have won them.

·                     Students organized the annual cultural and social event “Sanskriti”.

 

                        Research activities

·                     Architectural Research Cell (ARC) was established in         2004-05. ARC hosted paper presentation competition for students on topic “Vernacular Architecture” from various Architecture Colleges in Maharashtra.

·                     Research project titled ‘Cooling rate due to vegetation cover’ was started by preparing base maps for pilot project.

 

                        Extension activities

·                     College organizes exhibition of student’s work at corporation exhibition hall in city to give them exposure to society.

·                     Students’ work exhibition “Impression” was held for community awareness.

 

                        Consultancy

·                     Architectural consultancy was offered under ADB.


 

18.       Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune

                       

                        Academic activities

·                     Academic Calendar was formulated and activities were carried out.

·                     The Food Production, Front Office, F & B, and House Keeping theory and practicals were designed to develop technical skills in food preparation.

·                     Group discussions, assignments and role plays were conducted to develop Generic skills. Topics such as Women make better managers, Bribes have to be paid to get work done in India, Prostitution should be legalized in India and Youth of today asks for instant gratification were assigned.

·                     The students were made familiar with patisserie, Gardemanger work and plate presentation along with practicing proper sanitation procedures (as per HACCP guidelines).

·                     Interactive teaching environment in the classroom as well as in the laboratory is encouraged.

·                     Four guest lectures on topics such as Operations of a studio hotel, Creative vegetable and fruit carvings for food presentations on buffets and 1 seminar on Creating a brand experience were arranged.

·                     Demonstrations by expert chefs on operational techniques in Thai, Italian and Greek cuisines were held.

·                     Thirteen visits were organized to various hotels and hospitality-related industries to study functioning of various departments.

·                     Industrial and vacation training were arranged for students to give exposure to real-life business situations in reputed hotels.

 

                        Co-curricular activities

·                     Chefs Competition ‘Taste of India’ and food festival ‘Aparantak’ were organized.

·                     A flower arrangement competition- ‘Monsoon Magic’ and a hospitality quiz were conducted.

 

                        Extra-curricular activities

·                     Great Debate was held to encourage public speaking skills of the students.

·                     Pickle Jar- an in-house news letter is published quarterly.

            

            Extension activities

·                     Faculty guided women participants of the Maheshwari community in developing their culinary skills and entrepreneurship.

 

19.       Medical college and Hospital, Sangli

 

                        Academic activities:                       

·                     Besides the didactic lectures and practicals, more seminars, tutorials ,small group discussions were arranged.

 

                        Extension activities:

·                     Help during floods: health camps, treatment camps, and relief camps were arranged 

·                     Health camps are arranged regularly 4 times in year.

   


 

20.       Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli

 

                        Co-curricular activities

·                     Management Club was formed and MANCON-06 was conducted.

            

                        Consultancy

·                     Faculty members provided training to Sangli Police Department.

 

21.       Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad

 

                        Academic activities

·                     Academic Forum was established, under which research/conceptual papers were presented by faculty members and students on topics such as Modern trends in working capital management, Introduction to knowledge management, E-Governance, BPO.

·                     Bridge courses in discipline like Finance and Accounting, Mathematics and Communication were conducted.

·                     Personality and Entrepreneurship Development Club (PEDC) was started in the institute. Students performed activities such as Group discussions, Communication and presentation skills development and Entrepreneurship development.

·                     Three workshops were conducted on Placement opportunities, Banking Industry and VC++.


 

22.       Institute of Management, Kolhapur

            

                        Academic activities

·                     Two seminars were conducted on Transitions from academic to practical life and Activity-based costing.

·                     Personality Development Club, Fin Wiz Club, Marketing Club, Literary Club and Success Story Club were formed for overall development of students.

·                     Two workshops on Attitude change for better progress and Recent trends in HRM were conducted.

·                     Three guest lectures were arranged on Marketing of banking services in India, Data warehouse and Interview techniques.

 

23.       Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur

            

                        Academic activities

·                     Three seminars were conducted on Water management, LINUX operating system and Prevention and control of pollution.

·                     Two workshops on ERP and Role of police and society were conducted.

            

                        Co-curricular activities

·                     Four study tours to organizations belonging to government, NGO and industry were carried out at Mumbai, Delhi, Simla and Chandigarh.


 

                        Research activities

·                     Participation Rural Appraisal was conducted in 40 villages in association with Jalswarajya  Branch, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

·                     Mini project on flood-affected area with reference to Village Khanapur was undertaken.

 

24.       Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai

            

                        Academic activities

·                     Academic calendar was prepared in advance to facilitate smooth conduct of teaching activities. 

·                     Orientation programme was held for the new students by the Principal.

            

            Extension activities

·                     Five dental camps were conducted.

·                     A satellite dental clinic was established in collaboration with Rotary Club of New Bombay Hillside, Navi Mumbai. 

 

25.       Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi

                        Institute received ‘ISO 9001-2000’ Certification in 2005.

            

                        Academic activities

·                     Academic calendar was prepared in advance.

·                     6-day orientation programme was conducted.

·                     Two guest lectures and a Management Development Programme on Supply chain management were organized.

·                     A 2-day international conference on WTO and its impact on developing economies was organized.

·                     Cynosure’05- A national summit on Innovative HR practice-Competitive edge in the globalized economy was organized.

·                     Marketing Consortium event was held on dynamism of marketing with a competitive feeling to provide a common platform to distinguish academia and industry participants.

·                     Communication skill enhancement workshop was organized.

·                     Industrial visits were organized.

            

                        Extension activities

·                     Role play on Filing income tax return in India was conducted.

            

                        Extra-curricular activities

·                     Two cultural events Renaissance and Rediscover Yourself were organized.

                        Extension

·                     Four consultancy projects undertaken.

 

2.       NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES INITIATED (UG and PG)

 

Sr. No.

Name of the constituent unit

Programmes initiated

1

Yashwantrao Mohite  College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune

B.Sc. I (Information Technology)

M.Sc. I (Information Technology)

2

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune

M.Sc. Biotechnology

3

 College of Physical Education, Pune

M.P.Ed.

4

Medical College, Pune

 

 

 

MD (Psychiatry)

MS (ENT)

D.Ortho.

DCP (Pathology)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care

5

Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune

BHMTT (Bachelor in Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism)

6

Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad

PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)

7

Institute of Management, Kolhapur

MBA-IT (Master of Business Administration-Information Technology)

8

Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur

BBA

BCA

9

Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi

BBA

BCA

MBA-IB

 

3.      INNOVATIONS IN CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TRANSACTION

Sr.

No

Name of Constituent Unit

Programme

Innovative Measure

1

Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune

B.Sc.

M.Sc.

 

·         In natural resource management methodologies like Role Play was introduced to create real life situations and to find solutions to these problems.

2

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune

B.Sc. &

M.Sc.

·         Industry oriented approach was adopted.

·         Emphasis was given to current topics in biotechnology.

·         Areas of cutting edge research were identified for teaching.

3

Yashwantrao Mohite  College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune

B.Lib. & I.Sc.

·         Revised course structure & syllabi.

4

 Social Science Centre, Pune

MSW

·         Developed field work evaluation forms.

·         Prepared placement brochures.

·         Initiated revision process of syllabus.

·         Conducted 7 seminars for benefit of students.

5

 College of Physical Education, Pune

B.Ed. (Phy.Edu.)

·         Involvement of Anatomy and Physiology teachers of BVU Medical College in curriculum implementation.

·         Use of Anatomy museum and Physiology laboratory of BVU Medical College for student training.

6

New Law College Pune

LL.B.

·         New topics introduced: Case study, Comparative legal studies, and Report writing.

7

College of Engineering, Pune

B.E.

 

 

 

M.E

 

 

·         Revised the course structure for SE, TE, BE & syllabus for SE part-I & part-II of Chemical Engineering.

·         Revised the course structure and syllabus for 2002 batch and 2004 batch.

·         Network security course was introduced. 

·         Soft skill, interview skills and personality development skills were incorporated with help of T.I.M.E.

·         Faculty from IIT- Roorkee guided the students on topic ‘Emerging trends in industrial drives & control’.

·         Workshop on ‘Advances in Power System Software- PSCAD, EMTDC, ETAP and SPRAD was organized in association with KLG Systel Ltd., Mumbai.

·         Edusat was made available for students for online education.

·         TCS, Mumbai conducted a workshop on embedded systems.

·         Department of Electronics organized Biomedical workshop in collaboration with BIOKIT, Mumbai.

8

Medical College, Pune

MBBS

 

 

 

 

·         Pharmacology department introduced ‘drug spots’ to highlight key points about important drugs.

·         Forensic Medicine department included use of video clips of ‘Exhumation’ for teaching undergraduate students.

·         Community Medicine department developed a new Biostatistics journal for the students of third semester.

9

 Dental College & Hospital, Pune

BDS

 

 

 

 

MDS

·         Curriculum in Oral Medicine and Radiology was restructured. Integration of two topics with department of Oral Pathology was done.

·         Quiz for the third year students were initiated in the Department of Pedodontia.

·         Full-fledged dental care centre was established at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Pune for additional hands-on training to students.

·         Mock models were used by the department of Oral Surgery and Orthodontia to perform Mock Orthognathic - Facial Esthetic surgeries and Implant surgeries.

·         Integration of topics from the Department of Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Orthodontics was done.

10

 College of Ayurved, Pune

MD

·         Syllabus in Ayurved, Shalakya Tantra, Panchakarma, Swasthavritta, Kriya Sharir, Bhaishjya Kalpana was revised.

·         University research journal pattern was designed in consultation with external experts.

11

 Homeopathic Medical College, Pune

BHMS

·         10 seminars were conducted on topics such as Geriatrics, Psycho-somatic diseases, Physiotherapy & Reiki, Body language, Beurger’s disease, etc.

12

College of Nursing, Pune

B.Sc.

 

 

M.Sc.

·         Included the subject of Environmental Sanitation in I Year curriculum.

·         Addition of new slums for gaining community health nursing experience.

·         A state level workshop on Quality Assurance in Nursing Service was conducted by the I Year students. Feedback from students was positive on this activity.

13

 Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune

 

·         Proposal for B.Pharm. curriculum to be changed from Annual to Semester approved.

·         M.Pharm. syllabus is revised.

14

 Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune

MBA

·         The faculty of HR department has taken the initiative and identified open source software on Human Resource Information Systems.

15

 Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies & Research, Pune

 

·         Data Warehousing and Data Mining workshop.

·         Handriting Analysis lecture for personality profiling.

16

College of Architecture, Pune

B.Arch.

·         New syllabus was formulated and implemented for I Year of the course.

·         2 subjects viz. Building Sciences and Communication Skills were introduced in the course.

·         Basic Design was learnt through various projects based on parallels in Architecture.

17

Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune

BHMCT

BHMTT

·         As a part of the curriculum Food Festival and Theme Lunches are incorporated to enhance the students understanding of different national and international cuisines and culture.

·         Purchase of required quantities of raw materials by the students, as a result students learn responsibility, organizational skills, finance handling skills and teamwork.

·         Hospitality Training Center commenced.

18

Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli

MSW

·         Case Study Methodology was introduced.

19

Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur

MSW

MCA

·         Syllabi were modified.

·         Project research report was made mandatory for MSW course.

·         Semester system was made applicable.

20

Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi

MBA

·         To inculcate case writing and development skills in students, a national competition ‘Paristhiti’ was organized.

 

4.            INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES STARTED

·                     The following interdisciplinary programmes were introduced during the academic year.

·                     B.Sc. (Information Technology)

·                     M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

·                     MBA (Information Technology)

 

5.            EXAMINATION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED

University Examination Section:

·                     The policy of issue of verification and attestation of results and degree certificates liberalized and made free.

·                     Method of proof reading of question papers modified.

·                     Correction of question papers and proof reading made on computer screen for reducing malpractices.

·                     CD drive, USB port, Pen Drive etc. sealed mechanically to avoid malpractices.

 

In addition to the above, the following examination reforms were implemented by the University in various constituent units:

 

Sr. No.

Name of constituent unit

Programme

Reform implemented

1.       

Yashwantrao Mohite  College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune

All

·      Introduction of moderation system for undergraduate and post graduate examinations

·      Introduction of project reports for under graduate and post graduate courses for practical subjects

·      Introduction of scheme of marking and model answers of annual examinations question papers for fair and accurate evaluation of student’s performance.

2.       

 Medical College, Pune

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MBBS

·      Departments of Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine included MCQs in mid-term examinations of III and IV semester.

·      Pathology Department included clinical based problems in theory examination for II Year.

·      Department of Community Medicine developed internal assessment system based on tutorial performance.

·     Department of Ophthalmology introduced OSCE for VI semester in internal assessment.

3.       

 College of Ayurved, Pune

BAMS

 

 

 

 

MD

·     Addition of Term-end Internal Assessment examination implemented for freshly admitted students of  First  Year.

·     Number of papers for M.D. Preliminary was reduced from 5 to 2.

4.       

 Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune

 

Modification in question paper pattern for the B.Pharm. Semester course to include objective/short  answer questions. 

5.       

 Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune

MBA (HR)

Laboratory sessions for HR students were conducted. The performance was evaluated for 30 marks and the marks obtained out of 30 were distributed among the six theory papers as a part of internal assessment.

6.       

Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur

MSW

Semester system of examination was introduced.

7.       

Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli

MSW

Pattern for the internal marks was fixed. Subject-wise assignments, tests and viva-voce were included.

 


 

6.            CANDIDATES QUALIFIED NET/SLET/GATE, Ph.D. etc.

 

Sr.

No.

Name of the constituent unit

Examination

No. Qualified

1.       

Social Science Centre, Pune

·    SET

1

2.       

Yashwantrao Mohite  College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune

·    Ph.D.

2

3.       

Medical College, Pune

Dept. of Optometry

·    STE, IACLE, Australia

62

4.       

Dental College & Hospital, Pune

·    Diplomate Indian Board of Orthodontics-I

·    NBE for DDS, USA

·    ADC examination for PG course, Australia

3

 

5

4

5.       

College of Nursing, Pune

·        NC-LEX examination, USA

2

6.       

Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune

GRE

GATE