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 : 2008 – 2009

Sr. No.	Name	Designation
1.	Prof. Dr. Shivajirao Kadam, Vice Chancellor and Member, University Grants Commission	Chairman
2.	Prof. Dr. S. C. Gupte, Former Vice Chancellor, Pune University and Member, Board of Management, of the University	Member
3.	Prof. Dr. U. B. Bhoite, Former Vice Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth University and Member, Board of Management of the University	Member
4.	Dr. Sharadchandra Gokhale, President, Community Aids & Sponsorship Programme (CASP)	Member
5.	Dr. Waman V. Tol, Senior Physician	Member
6.	Prof. Dr. S. F. Patil, Former Vice Chancellor, BVU, Pune and Executive Director (Research)	Member
7.	Prof. Dr. V. N. Karandikar, Director (Health Sciences) and Co-Ordinator, NAAC Cell	Member Co-Ordinator
8.	Prof. K. D. Jadhav, Dean, Faculty of Science	Member
9.	Prof. Mukund Sarda, Dean, Faculty of Law	Member
10.	Prof. S. M. Lele, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry	Member
11.	Prof. A. V. Joshi, Dean, Faculty of Ayurved	Member
12.	Prof. M. S. Prasad, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies	Member
13.	Prof. A. R. Bhalerao, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology	Member
14.	Prof. V. V. Dhapte, Controller of Examinations	Member
15.	Shri. Chinchawade, Dy. Finance Officer	Member
16.	Shri. G. Jayakumar, Registrar	Member
Secretarial Assistance by:
17. 1	Dr. M.K. Desale, Officer on Special Duty
18.	Shri. M.S. Shaikh, Assistant Registrar

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	Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi
21	Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad
22	Institute of Management, Kolhapur
23	Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli
24	Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur
25	Dental College & Hospital, Sangli
26	College of Nursing, Sangli
27	Medical College & Hospital, Sangli
28	Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai

PART A

The Plan of Action

The IQAC in its meeting held on 16 June, 2008 took up the review of the plan of action for 2008-09 that was envisaged in the past meeting of IQAC. In the light of this action plan and the 5-year perspective plan of the University drafted in the year 2004-2005, outcome of the execution 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
Initiate preparation for Re-accreditation by NAAC.	Initiated.
Undertake the preparation of Self Study Report based on ‘Action Plans’ and ‘AQARs” of earlier years.	Initiated.
Broaden involvement of stakeholders in review of syllabus and curriculum.	In process.
Assess the scope for horizontal growth in so far unexplored areas.	Courses were introduced in four faculties in new areas.
Explore the possibility of providing access to education through various non-conventional modes using modern technology.	In process.
Chalk out a plan for making use of ‘Mini-India’ nature of university for adopting new practices in education and propagating NAAC’s core values.	Opportunities are being explored.
Review the unit cost and recommendation of fees to be charged for I year students to be admitted from the year 2009-2010 & 2010-2011.	Recommendations of the committee were accepted and submitted to UGC for approval.
Upgrade the infrastructure.	Additions in various constituent units were made in terms of space, equipment, and manpower.
Introduce new courses relevant to current national/global scenario, aspirations and job opportunities.	The following courses were introduced: · B.Sc. Computer Applications · M.Sc. Computer Science · B.B.A. (Law) · Diploma in Cyber Laws · Diploma in Corporate Laws · Certificate in Corporate Laws · Certificate in Merger & Acquisition · Certificate in Insurance Laws · Certificate in Income Tax · Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy · Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics
Initiate action towards starting: · Certificate course in Orthopedic Nursing · Pharm.D. · M.Phil. (Phy.Edu.) · M.Sc. in Geo-informatics	· Maharashtra Nursing Council permission obtained. · Permission of Pharmacy Council of India was obtained. · Syllabus was approved. · Course and syllabus were approved.
Process for enhancing intake in: · MD General Medicine · MS General Surgery · MS Obs-Gyn · MD Anesthesia · MS Orthopedics · MD Dermatology · MDS Prosthodontics · MDS Orthodontics	Increase in seats: From To 05 10 05 10 03 04 02 06 03 05 01 02 03 05 04 06
Revise/Approve regulations, course structure and syllabi.	Revised several UG and PG courses for implementation from 2009-10.
Support more in-house research activity in research institutes with enhanced funding from Bharati Vidyapeeth University.	Seven projects under two priority areas were funded to the tune of Rs.50 Lakhs for IRSHA.
Undertake research projects of applied nature with more social relevance.	Social needs were identified.

PART B

1) ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT:

Academic activities:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives taken for better Teaching-Learning Process
1	Social Science Centre, Pune	· A theoretical orientation programme on course structure, contents of field work, procedure of field work, field work supervision, office administration, functioning of the library and computer lab was organized for the MSW-I year students. · Field exposure visits: SOS Balgram Children's Village, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Udyog Kendra, Pune Municipal Corporation’s Urban Community Development, BAIF, Annapurna Parivar, etc. · Study tours were arranged to Mitra Wadi Project, Pragati Pratisthan, Ashram School for Tribal Children, Sarvahara Andolan, Matrumandir at Javhar, Thane, Raigad and Ratnagiri. · Twenty-two students of MSW specializing in FCW went on a 10-day study tour to Kerala to visit Snehanilayam, Janseva Sisubhavan, Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan, Welfare Services, Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre, Navajyothi Autistic Centre, and Pallurthy Relief Settlement. · The Field Work Agency Supervisors Meet was convened at the Institute to update, review and standardize the Field Work Training Programme, in order to develop and strengthen field work programme of the Institute. · MSW students reviewed 10 newly published books.
2	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	· Ten guest lectures (4 international and 6 national) were arranged for students on topics such Habitat management, Importance of wetlands, Wildlife and landscape ecology, Modeling of species distribution, Clean development mechanism processes, Customization in ArcGIS, etc.
3	New Law College Pune	Following activities were undertaken for better teaching-learning. · Moot Court · Legal Aid / Legal Literacy · Legal Discourses · Judicial Colloquia · Mock Trial · Professional Ethics · Client counseling · International collaboration · Human rights activity
4	Medical College & Hospital, Pune MCH: School of Optometry	· Students were allotted different projects in order to get first-hand experience of community health problems and their solutions, and learning of research methodology. · Department of Community Medicine implemented community-based innovative projects during Green Games initiatives at Commonwealth Youth Games 2008. · Orientation Programmes were arranged for newly admitted and 3^rd semester students on medical education. · MET Cell conducted a lecture for I MBBS students on Developing examination skills. · Patent on “Teaching stethoscope innovation in clinical teaching aids” was filed. · Group discussions and role plays simulate patient-practitioner interaction facilitating over all development of student. · Conducted module presentations and online training programme “Master mind in campus” contact lens training programme for optometry students in collaboration with Bausch & Lomb and Bausch & Lomb University. · Symposium on Community Optometry and Ophthalmology was conducted successfully. · Conducted Student Trial Examinations with International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE), which helped students acquire value-added qualification.
5	Dental College & Hospital, Pune	· Thirteen continuing education programs/ workshops and seminars for professional development of faculty and students were organized. · A workshop involving all the faculty members was organized to develop the revised BDS syllabus. · A new wing is being made available for postgraduate and research activities.
6	College of Physical Education, Pune	· Two guest lectures on Importance of sports in life and Government policy in sports. · Study tour was organized to Commonwealth Youth Games.
7	Homeopathic Medical College, Pune	· Clinical sessions were conducted by interns and teachers in seminar hall. · Extended help to young Physicians to understand how to treat judiciously & rationally as a true practitioner of the ‘Healing Art’.
8	College of Ayurved, Pune	· All the teachers deliberated on the new syllabi proposed by CCIM. Their suggestions were compiled and submitted to CCIM. · Four educational films were prepared. · Inter-departmental collaboration was developed between Kayachikitsa and RSBKV for clinical exposure to PG students and also between Agadtantra and RSBKV for the benefit of PG students.
9	College of Nursing, Pune	· Restructuring of M.Sc. curriculum and evaluation measures as per the INC syllabus and requirement. · Facilitated M.Sc. students in developing nursing process based on nursing theories. · Conducted national level workshop on nursing theories.
10	Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune	· Permission from Pharmacy Council of India to start Pharm. D. programme was obtained. This is the first college in India to have received a permission to launch this course at the University level. · B. Pharm. syllabus for semesters VII and VIII was developed.
11	College of Engineering, Pune	· Academic calendar prepared and implemented by teachers. · Individual teacher prepared teaching plan and strictly followed to complete the syllabus in time. · Introduction of compulsory industrial training programme for one month for the students for technological and industrial exposure.
12	Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune	· Three-days induction programme for MBS students was organized. This was also addressed by external experts. · A week-long induction programme was arranged for BBA and BCA students addressed by external experts and screening of film ‘Inconvenient Truth’ on global warming. · In accordance with the suggestion of IQAC, 2 workshops were arranged on designing the revised course structure of MCA and BCA courses. · The faculty was also actively involved in preparation of MBA (IT), MBA (BT), and MBA (BA) courses, which are interdisciplinary in nature.
13	Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies & Research, Pune	· Broad aspects of corporate strategy were instilled into students by inputs through case studies, industrial visits, summer and winter training, presentations on business environment, and role plays on business cases. · Syllabus was revised keeping in view the changing environment. · Nine guest lectures were arranged on topics such as Six Sigma system, Retail marketing, Business negotiation skills, ISO 9000 quality system, etc.
14	Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Pune	· Five fellows registered for Ph.D. · To establish the role of maternal micronutrients during pregnancy with special reference to fetal origin of adult diseases: Four projects on various aspects of fetal origin of adult diseases were submitted to DBT, New Delhi. · Disease intervention through omega-3 nutrition: Towards enriching vegetables and cereals with omega33 fatty acids: A new Omega-6 desaturase gene was identified and isolated from flax, DNA sequence of this new gene was established and patent was filed, Primary transgenic okra plants developed in collaboration with MAHYCO Seeds Pvt. Ltd. Jalna, and a new project in collaboration with Modern College, Pune was sanctioned by DBT, New Delhi. · Disease intervention through herbal medicine: A thermo reversible anti-inflammatory gel was prepared for rectal application in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, Efficacy of this formulation was tested in rat models, and 3 projects were submitted to National Medicinal Plant Board, New Delhi. · Cell and Translational Research Division: Anticancer potential of omega-3 fatty acids has been initiated involving in-depth molecular studies on tumor regulatory mechanisms, 1 project on the ‘Use of nano materials in targeted drug delivery in cancer’ has been initiated in collaboration with Nanotechnology division of Fergusson College, Pune, and 2 projects were submitted to Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi.
15	College of Architecture, Pune	· Twelve guest lectures were arranged. · Eighteen subject-related site visits were organized e.g. to Ferrocrete Construction for M.Arch, Kindergartens for SY B.Arch and Slum rehabilitation projects in Pune. · Three study tours were conducted to study ancient and contemporary Indian architecture. · Exhibition of art installation was organized by final year students.
16	Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune	· The Food Production, Front Office, F & B, Generic skills and House Keeping theory and practicals courses were designed to develop technical skills in food preparation, such as Food Production, Front Office, F&B Generic skills and House keeping theory. · The students were trained with patisserie, Gardemanger work and plate presentation along with practicing proper sanitation procedures as per Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. · Two guest lectures by top management staff from hotel industry were arranged on Importance of budgeting in housekeeping operations and challenges in the operations of an industrial canteen. · Three demonstrations by renowned chefs from 5-star hotels were organized on Classical French Cuisine, Vegetable carvings and Cake and Chocolate decoration. · Sixteen orientation field visits for orientation to hotels and hospitality-related industries were paid. · Industrial training, vacation training and outdoor catering functions for students were arranged.
17	College of Nursing, Sangli	· This college was started functioning from this academic year, with the permission of Nursing Council of India and the Government of Maharashtra. Orientation to physical set-up, rules, regulations, policies and welfare facilities to newly admitted students, teaching and supporting staff was organized. · Practical exposure in hospital and community field (urban and rural area) was provided. · Cookery classes were conducted under the guidance of teaching faculty. · Home to home survey, selection of 4 families for the heath related issues, referring those families for the further heath services, participation in PHC immunization clinic and family planning clinic were carried out.
18	Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli	· Three guest lectures were arranged on crude oil and international economy, career opportunities in 2009 and Share Market. · Three industrial tours were organized.
19	Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad	· Students were assigned mini-projects as a group activity, including its report preparation and presentation. · Workshops IT Vision 2008 and Manifest 2009 were organized. · Under the Academic Forum, research/conceptual papers were presented by faculty members and students on topics such as Distributed system and its architecture, Creativity, Biometry, Emotional intelligence, Virtual organization.
20	Institute of Management, Kolhapur	· Guest Lecture was organized on Business ethics and human values.
21	Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur	· Seminars were organized on Terrorism and Social intervention and Governance of NGOs. · Study tours were organized to study the set-up of industries, NGOs social welfare organizations and medical foundations.
22	Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	· Workshops and seminars were conducted. · Regular meetings of the Core Committee were held to monitor and review academic activities.
23	Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi	· Two national conferences (Global Warming and its impact on Emerging Economies and Shaping Organizations for tomorrow) were conducted. · Industry-Institute interaction was enhanced by organizing Guruvandana-2008 and Paristhiti-2008. · Workshop on Entrepreneurship Development was organized. · Eleven industrial visits were made. · Fifteen guest lectures on Corporate Day were organized. · Introduction of Certificate Course in Executive Excellence.

Co-curricular activities:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives taken for better Co-Curricular Activities
1	Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune	· Commerce Association, Science Association and LAY organized the following activities: o One-day national level seminar on Tourism and Financial Development in India. o One-day seminar Tech-Vision 09. o A lecture on ‘Inflation’. o A lecture on Work Smarter to Perform Better. o A lecture on India 2020. o A lecture on Career in Film Industry. o A lecture on Police Service: Opportunities for Women. o A film Kacharakundi based on the problems of sweeper community and the caste culture was screened.
2	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	· Twelve field visits to industries and institutes such as Botanical Survey of India and Zoological Survey of India were paid. · A study tour to Goa was organized. · A joint field work was organized with 21 students with University of Cologne. · Screening of environmental films every Friday. · Knowledge partner for Vatavaran- National Level Film Festival was organized
3	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	· Three guest lectures were arranged on following topics: Biotechnology in waste management, Research on Stem Cells and Applications, and Biofuel. · Students continued to be involved in the banana tissue culture and Shade-net project, which helps them develop entrepreneurship.
4	New Law College Pune	Organization of: · Moot Court competitions · Judicial colloquia · Law Fest
5	Medical College, Pune	· An inter-departmental seminar was organized on ‘Hypertension’ by Dept of Obs-Gyn. · An international guest lecture on ‘Basis of quality improvement and patient safety’. · Department of Surgery organized live surgical workshop on ‘Hernia Update’ for PG students. · Department Community Medicine organized a training workshop on Effective public speaking for students and faculty. · Annual conference of the institute’s Research Society was held.
6	Homeopathic Medical College, Pune	· Ten seminars by external experts were arranged for postgraduate students on topics such as Neurological disorder- Miasmatic approach, Gastro-intestinal system and diarrhea, Thyroid disorder/ Eating disorder, Dissertation writing, etc. · A workshop on ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005’ in association with Special Cell for Women, Office of Superintendent of Police Pune [Rural] was organized.
7	College of Nursing, Pune	National level workshop on nursing theories was organized.
8	College of Engineering, Pune	· Expert lectures/seminars were arranged. · Industrial training was provided. · Site visits were arranged.
9	Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune	· Various activities such as HR-Meet-08, Inspiration 2008, Funtech Event, Vibrance-09 Techno Event, Workshops on Animation, Ethical Hacking, Personality Development, Presentation skills, Kargil ki Yashogatha, Change Management, Team Building, Effective Communication, On Target 2009: Industry-Institute Interaction were carried out. · Four guest lectures were arranged on topics such as Effective Communication, Mobile computing, Job profiles and functional areas in IT companies, and Current Economic Scenario and Future Expectations.
10	College of Architecture, Pune	· Students of Forum for Exchange and Excellence in Design arranged lectures on national and international eminent architects. · Industry-Institutional interaction was organized in the form of Awareness Workshops and Seminars in Association with MEDA, MNES and IIA; Product manufactures of construction industries; and Presentations LEGRAND and Fire Fighting Force. · State Level Design ideas competition titled “A Cube Reconstructed” was hosted by college in Association with IIA, Pune with overwhelming response.
11	Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune	· Chefs Competition ‘Taste of India-2008’, Demonstration of various vegetables and fruit carvings, French and Italian theme lunches and International Bread Day were organized. · A flower arrangement competition- ‘Monsoon Magic’ and a hospitality quiz were conducted.
12	College of Nursing, Sangli	· Field visits were conducted to water purification plant, Milk Dairy and Market, pharmaceutical company, ART center, district TB center, EVS Analytical Laboratory, Sewage Treatment plant.
13	Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli	· Management Conference was organized for students.
14	Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad	· Two teams of students participated in Paper presentation competition.
15	Institute of Management, Kolhapur	· Celebrated E-Week by Bharati Institute of Management Entrepreneurship Cell, Kolhapur (BIMEC-K) in cooperation with National Entrepreneur Network (NEN). · Spectrum-2009: Paper Presentation and ‘C’ Programming Contest.
16	Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi	· Two issues of BVIMR Management Edge were published. · Three quarterly issues of a newsletter BVIMR Mirror were published.

Extra-curricular activities:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives taken for enhanced Extra-Curricular activities
1	Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune	· ZOOM-2009 and Ojas-08: paper presentation competitions on e-learning were organized.
2	College of Engineering, Pune	· National-level technical festival ‘Bharatiyam’ was organized by the students.
3	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	· Annual Day celebration was held. · Students won prizes in Inter-university sports events.
4	Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune	· “Great Debate-2008” was held to encourage public speaking skills of the students. · Pickle Jar- an in-house news letter is published quarterly.
5	Institute of Management and Rural Development Administration, Sangli	· Management Club was formed. · “Kshitij’08”, GyanBharati’09- a national level book exhibition, No Vehicle day and Cycle Rally, and Wildlife photograph exhibition were organized. · Students’ participation in various cultural activities at state and university level.
6	Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi	· Various events such as Sports Week, Ozone Day, Dhundi Kalyan, World AIDS Day, National Education Day, Art of Living camp, Renaissance09, Techspan2K’09 and Schone Amour were organized. · Third volume of college magazine “Harmony” was brought out.

Research & Development activities:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives taken for R&D growth
1	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	· A guest lecture was arranged on “Indian Biodiversity” and use of “Biotechnology Tools” for research in Ayurveda. · Four on-going research projects continued. · Five new in-house research projects were initiated. · Three research proposals were submitted for funding.
2	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	· Two research projects were submitted for funding; one of which was approved. · Two research projects continued.
3	Medical College, Pune	· Seven new research projects were initiated.
4	Dental College & Hospital, Pune	· Two research proposals were approved by the Research Academy. · In addition, previously approved five projects were continued. · Process for introducing Ph.D. in Dental Sciences was initiated.
5	Homeopathic Medical College, Pune	· A research proposal submitted to IRSHA on Role of Homoeopathic Medicine Terminalia Chebula on normal cell and cancer cell.
6	College of Nursing, Pune	· Third issue of National Research Society of India (NRSI) journal was published. · A research project on Effectiveness of Pranayama on Blood Pressure of hypertensive patients in the collaboration of IRSHA.
7	Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Pune	· Seven new research projects initiated. · Five Ph.D. and one Post-doctoral Fellow were enrolled. · Research facilities were enhanced. · Two scientists and one project staff attended two training programmes on updating Clinical practices and Animal toxicity testing. · Eleven papers were published international journals. · Four scientists attended three national conferences and three scientists attended two international conferences, and presented papers. · Four new linkages were established. · Collaborative research was initiated with two institutes.
8	Research & Development Centre for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Pune	· Faculty members published more papers in international than national journals.
9	Dental College & Hospital, Sangli	· Four research papers were presented in conferences.
10	College of Nursing, Sangli	· Two new research projects were initiated in collaboration with Department of Preventive & Social Medicine of Medical College, Sangli.
11	Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad	· Two research papers were published.
12	Institute of Management, Kolhapur	· Eight research papers were published. · Eleven research papers were presented in conferences held at New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolhapur and Pune.
13	Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur	· Performance Role Appraisal (PRA) of Grampanchayat officers in 40 villages in collaboration with Zilla Parishad, Solapur.
14	Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	· Research Committee was formulated to encourage research activities in the institution.
15	Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi	· Nine papers were published.

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives taken for Collaborations
1	Medical College, Pune	· Collaboration with National Brain Research Center, New Delhi was established. · Indo-Canadian collaboration pre-proposal was accepted by DBT, New Delhi and invited to develop a full proposal.

Extension activities:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives taken for Community Services
1	College of Physical Education, Pune	· Assistance was provided to Pune International Marathon Trust and Abhijit Kadam Memorial Foundation in conducting the national level football tournament. · Gym. facilities were extended to public. · Organized deaf and dumb school athletics competition in Pune division. · Inter-collegiate Athletics Tournament was organized for divisional nursing colleges.
2	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	· Institute collaborated with World Wildlife Fund (India), CPR Environment Education Center (Chennai), Bombay Natural History Society (Mumbai), and local organizations such as Rotary, Lions Club and Anil and Chitra Deshpande Foundation. · Six faculty members have delivered guest lectures on environmental issues at various institutes. · Three training workshops for the Master Trainers under the National Green Corps programmes and 6 workshops on Environment Education for school teachers under CPR were organized. A total of 411 trainers, teachers, and students were trained. · A month long ‘Vacation Training Programme’ was organized under the project ‘The DNA Club Programme’ for 58 school children from Maharashtra and Goa.
3	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	· Banana tissue culture project was continued in collaboration with Finolex Plassion Industries India Ltd. · Routine Molecular Diagnostic tests such as HPV16/18 typing and a-fetoproteins tests for patients of Bharati Hospital conducted.
4	New Law College Pune	· Legal Literacy Aid camps was organized in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
5	Medical College, Pune MCH- School of Optometry	· An awareness programme for school teachers on Hyperactivity, Learning disorders and behavioral problems were conducted by Child Guidance Clinic. · Department of Anatomy took active efforts for promotion of ‘Body Donation Drive’. Also, anatomy museum facility was provided to the community in understanding the structure of the human body. · Department of Community Medicine adopted 70 schools and carried out environment awareness programme during Green Games initiatives at Commonwealth Youth Games 2008. · Rally on ‘World Population Day’ and on ‘World Diabetes day’ was conducted. · Programme for creating environment awareness was organized by involving Commonwealth Youth Games mascot ‘Jigger’. · Conducted eye check-up camps and eye care awareness in urban and rural areas were conducted. · Screening programmes were conducted at Muktangan School, Sardar Dastoor School, and BV English Medium High School at Pune. · Mobile eye care services continued with Deep Griha charitable trust. · Eye donation awareness programme were arranged, Pledge was administered from 130 individuals.
6	Dental College & Hospital, Pune	· Forty two dental camps were conducted in which 6851 patients were benefited. · A full-fledged dental care center was established at Ambi Ranwadi, Panshet in collaboration with Jan Seva Foundation, Pune for the benefit of the rural underprivileged, economically challenged persons. · World Health Day, Anti-tobacco Day, Oral Hygiene Day and Anti-AIDS Day were observed. Charts and posters were displayed, and camps were conducted at various places in and outside the campus to increase awareness.
7	College of Ayurved, Pune	· Conducted health camps at adjacent rural and slum areas. · Organized NSS activities at Shindewadi.
8	College of Nursing, Pune	· Conducted a workshop on protecting health from environmental change. · Conducted a general health check-up camp at Nasrapur village, Bhor, district Pune. · Provided health services in Bibvewadi Otta (urban slum) and Hathway village (rural area) as a part of community extension services.
9	College of Architecture, Pune	· Participatory design exercise for Alternative Imageries of Slum Development- 2008. · Staff and students of college actively participated in a workshop organized by SPARC, MASHAAL, KRVIA and many more NGOs and academic institutions in Pune to explore the possibility of developing a long-term citywide strategy for upgrading informal settlements in Pune. · As a result, a basic framework was evolved with an objective to initiate a relationship between local academic institutions and the urban poor (revitalization). · A studio project for B.Arch. Semester-VII based on this workshop was formulated. · Designed layout for prepaid auto stand at Pune, railway station for RTO. · Face lifting and renovation of Old Age Home at Ambi.
10	Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune	· A training programme on “Catering Technology and Hotel Management” was conducted for grooming the contractual staff of Thermax India Ltd.
11	Medical College & Hospital, Sangli	· Several health camps were conducted.
12	Dental College & Hospital, Sangli	· Oral health check-up camps were conducted.
13	College of Nursing, Sangli	· Participated in national health programmes. · Exhibitions and health camps were arranged.
14	Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad	· Students and staff collected Rs.36000/- for the benefit of victims of the terror attack in Mumbai.
15	Institute of Management, Kolhapur	· Sudama Computer Training Mission for 320 slum-dwelling students studying in 5 municipal schools was undertaken.
16	Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur	· Performance Role Appraisal (PRA) of Grampanchayat officers of 40 villages in collaboration with Zilla Parishad, Solapur.
17	Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai	· Thirty dental camps were conducted. · Mobile dental van was put in service for rendering better treatment at rural centres.

Consultancy activities:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Activity
1	Medical College, Pune	· Department of Community Medicine carried out mid-term evaluation of the project on Maternal and Newborn Health through Self-help Groups in Solapur City: Towards Democratization of Healthcare.
2	Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune	· A soft skills training module was developed for a private firm. · Preparation of Procedure Manual for Forex department of Bank of Maharashtra.
3	College of Engineering, Pune	· Energy audit of Bharati Hospital has been conducted and completed. · The energy audit of Ruby Hospital and KEM Hospital were initiated.
4	College of Architecture, Pune	· Zoo Development project for BVIEER, Pune · Sabha Mandap of Shivaji Kaleen Dnyaneshwar Temple, Pune · Design of Interpretation Centers for BVIEER at Pashan and Bhimashankar. · Two training seminars were conducted on Sustainable Architecture for students at Akola and Bangalore.
5	Yashwantrao Mohite Institute of Management, Karad	· Faculty members delivered a series of lectures under the MoU signed with Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed University, Karad in areas of Personality Development, Stress Management, Personal Goal Setting, Time Management, and related aspects.
6	Institute of Management, Kolhapur	· Provided consultancy to FIE Foundation, Ichalkaranji and Menon & Menon Pvt. Ltd. Kolhapur.

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. Computer Application · M.Sc. Computer Science
2	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	· Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics
3	New Law College Pune	· B.B.A. (Law) · Diploma in Cyber Laws · Diploma in Corporate Laws · Certificate in Corporate Laws · Certificate in Merger & Acquisition · Certificate in Insurance Laws · Certificate in Income Tax
4	College of Ayurved, Pune	· Certificate course upgraded to Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy

3) INNOVATIONS IN CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TRANSACTION

Sr. No	Name of the Constituent Unit	Programme	Innovative Measure
1	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	M.Sc.	· Designing of Treatment Plants and Geographical Information Systems were introduced.
2	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	B.Sc. and M.Sc.	· Students are involved in the banana tissue culture and Shade-net project, which helps them develop entrepreneurship.
3	College of Physical Education, Pune	M.P.Ed.	· New syllabus introduced.
4	Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune	UG	· Optional subjects beyond the scope of the course were introduced such as: Geography, Mathematics, Computer Applications, Business Mathematics and Languages in commerce course Languages, Electronics and Physics in social science and science courses. · Value addition courses such as Diploma and Certificate courses in Banking/ Marketing for Arts faculty · Practicing advocates invited to teach Business Law. · English language faculty invited to teach Business English and Technical English. · Eminent faculty in economics were invited to teach Business Economics and Managerial Economics. · Eminent faculty in Statistics were invited to teach Business Mathematics & Business Statistics, and computer-oriented statistical techniques. · Computer Science faculty invited to teach Physics and Electronics and vice-versa.
5	Medical College & Hospital, Pune MCH- School of Optometry	MBBS B.Optom.	· Following new topics have been introduced: Free radicals and antioxidants in health and disease, Trematodes and trypanosomes, and Alzeimer’s disease. · Group discussions and role-plays simulating patient-practitioner interaction for over all development of students were organized. · Conducted module presentations and online training program “Master mind in campus” Contact lens training programme for optometry students in collaboration with Bausch & Lomb and Bausch & Lomb University. · Symposium on Community Optometry and Ophthalmology was conducted.
6	Dental College & Hospital, Pune	BDS	· Department of Pathology & Microbiology developed software for self-learning. · Role play and debate session were organized to learn the new subject of Behavioral Science. · First year BDS students were encouraged to present interactive seminars after every topic. · The entire syllabus has been divided into “must know”, “nice to know” and “desirable to know” in order to enable the students to have a clear perception of subject matter.
7	College of Ayurved, Pune	BAMS	· Four educational films were prepared on: Live surgery in branchial fistula, Process of Abhrak Satvapatana, Kupipakva Rasakalpana, Rat dissection, and Chronic toxicity, and Live surgery for bullet removal.
8	College of Nursing, Pune	B.Sc.	· Workshop was conducted on Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses.
9	Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune	MBA	· In semesters third and fourth, advanced subjects related to HR specialization with special reference to application oriented contemporary developments were introduced. · Weightage of management component increased to 50% in MBA (IT) programme for making graduates techno-managers.
10	College of Architecture, Pune	B.Arch.	· 4^th year syllabus implemented · Architectural Design syllabus is kept flexible to take up current issues. · Interior Design as core subject in 4^th year. · Theatre workshop conducted for Basic Design. · Advance services and structures introduced in 4^th year.
11	Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune	BHMCT B.Sc. (H & HA)	· New curriculum was designed and implemented. · 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. · Students were encouraged to purchase required quantities of raw materials to impart organizational skills, finance handling skills and teamwork. · The institute is the only undergraduate institute in the city to offer Certificate in Business English offered by the British Council Service.
12	Medical College & Hospital, Sangli		· Use of Multiple Short Problem Solving Exercises to facilitate integrated and co-ordinated learning in Pharmacology. · Implementation of Computer-Assisted Learning in Pharmacology and experiments in Pharmacology. · Self-learning by use of Short Open Book tests in Pharmacology. · Implementation of Performance- based Students Revision System after Preliminary Examination in Anatomy and Biochemistry.
13.	· Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi		· Over and above the curricular requirements, students have completed 141 management-related research projects.

4) INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES STARTED

· B.B.A. (Law) by New Law College, Pune

· Advance Diploma in Bioinformatics by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune

5) EXAMINATION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED

The University Examination Centre

1) Previously established practices continued.

Reforms in examinations by constituent units:

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Programme	Reform Implemented
1	New Law College Pune	LL.B.	· Weightage of 20 marks given in the University examination to Internal Assessment based on written tests and presentations in the class.
2	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	B.Sc. M.Sc.	· Internal assessment examinations and tutorials were redesigned.
3	Medical College, Pune	MBBS	· MCQs were introduced in the internal assessment examinations of basic subjects for greater objectivity of assessment and also to prepare students for competitive entrance tests.
4	Dental College & Hospital, Pune		· OSCE/OSPE systems were incorporated into evaluation process. · Marks distribution pattern for practical examinations has been modified thereby enabling uniform and standardized evaluation, which is structured into various parts of each clinical step.
5	College of Nursing, Pune	B.Sc. M.Sc.	· 20% Weightage given to objective questions in the written examinations. · Computer examination introduced in the First Year University examination. · Examination in Marathi shifted from University to internal examination. · Practical examination introduced on Nursing Education. · Practical examinations in clinical specialties introduced in the I Year examinations.
6	Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune	B.Pharm.	· Question paper pattern modified to include objective/small answer questions in the semester course.
7	Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Pune	MBA (IT)	· Weightage of IT papers was decreased and that of management increased.
8	College of Architecture, Pune	B.Arch. M.Arch.	· Introduction to moderation system in valuation of theory papers. · Periodic class tests were conducted, and the performance of the students in these tests was given weightage in university examination.
9	College of Nursing, Sangli	B.Sc.	· Computer examination introduced in the First Year University examination.

6) CANDIDATES QUALIFIED NET/SLET/GATE etc.

Sr.No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Examination	Number Qualified
1	Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune	M.Phil.	3
2	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	· NET · GATE	1 1
3	College of Physical Education, Pune	SLET	2
4	Medical College, Pune Dept. of Optometry	IACLE STE, Australia	62
5	Dental College & Hospital, Pune	· MS- Dental Lasers, University of Vienna · National Board Examination, USA	1 1
6	Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune	· GRE · GATE	4 11
7	College of Engineering, Pune	· GATE · TOEFL · GRE	13 12 1
8	College of Architecture, Pune	ILTS	1
9	Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences, Solapur	NET	1
10	Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi	NET	1

The total number of candidates qualified NET / SLET / GATE : 115

7) INITIATIVES TOWARDS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Sr. No.	Name of the Constituent Unit	Initiatives Taken
1	Social Science Centre, Pune	· Three workshops were conducted on Research Methodology & Quantitative Techniques, Importance & Functions of IQA cell, and on Writing SSR, which were attended by 10 faculty members. · A faculty member competed Ph.D.
2	Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune	· Six faculty members attended 5 conferences
3	College of Physical Education, Pune	· Twenty two faculty members attended 45 seminars / workshops. · One faculty member attended national seminar and other one attended international conference.
4	Institute of Environment Education & Research, Pune	· A faculty member attended 3 national and 3 international conferences/ events. · Two faculty members completed Certificate Course in GIS.
5	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology & Biotechnology, Pune	· A faculty member attended training workshop on Cytogenetics organized by ICMR. · A faculty member attended training workshop on Current trends in Biochemistry. · Two faculty members attended training workshop on IPR & Patent Law organized by DBT. · Seven faculty members attended and made paper/poster presentations at one international conference
6	New Law College Pune	· Refresher course on internet access and MS Word, Excel and Power Point was held. · Three seminars each on usage of Westlaw International, Lexis-Nexis software, and SCC on-line database were conducted. · One seminar each on usage of Manupatra and On-line filing of tax returns were organized. · One seminar on use of video conferencing, digital notepad and electronic board and their advantages in teaching were arranged. · Meditation camp was organized.
7	Medical College, Pune MCH- Dept. of Optometry	· Guest lecture on Current research issues related to environment was held. · Training workshop on Effective public speaking was arranged. · Twenty six faculty members attended 16 national scientific events, 21 faculty members were supported financially. · Seven faculty members joined MD/MS courses. · A faculty member registered for Ph.D. at Pune University. · A faculty member registered for M.Optom. Course. · Five faculty members attended three national and two international conferences. · Symposium on Community Optometry and Ophthalmology was conducted. · A symposium on Dry Eye, a programme on Virtual refractor practice and Progressive trouble shooting were held.
8	Dental College & Hospital, Pune	· Nine faculty members were given financial aid to attend national specialty conferences. · Thirteen continuing education programmes were conducted for professional development of faculty. · Fifty-five faculty members attended 58 conferences/ courses/ seminars. · Two faculty members joined MDS course.
9	College of Ayurved, Pune	· Twelve teachers from six departments were supported financially to attend conferences. · Six teachers participated in a workshop organized by CCIM on proposed syllabus and curriculum changes. · A faculty member from Dept. of RasaBhaishjya attended ROTP at Jamnagar. · A faculty member was awarded Ph.D. of Pune University.
10	Homeopathic Medical College, Pune	· Seven faculty members attended a total of 14 state and national level seminars and conferences.
11	College of Nursing, Pune	· Workshops on Effective communication, Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses and Implementation of nursing theories in practice were organized. · Lecture-demonstration on stress management was organized. · Five faculty members joined M.Sc. course. · Sixteen faculty members attended four national two local conferences.
12	Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune	· Three Quality Improvement Programmes were arranged on Herbal Drug Technology, Clinical Pharmacy, and New drug discovery, which were attended by 14 faculty members.