DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

SSR PART-II
DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Monitoring Mechanism: Ensured through IQAC
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension
activities
Students are encouraged and usually engaged in different extension activities
being undertaken by the department. These activities include participation in
different competitions being held in university and outside, organising
extended classes, tutorials and remedial courses for newcomers, field visits for
better social interactions
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the
department.
Participation of students in different workshops/ seminars organised by the
department and individual faculties in different forms. In the first semester, the
students participated in the Rajpur Sustainable Festival, attended the Virasat
Fete, and went on a bird-watching Nature walk organised by FRI officials.
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by
other agencies? If yes, give details.
N/A
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating
new knowledge, basic or applied.
N/A
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths
Experienced faculty from the
premiere Institutions in the country
Networked very well to the local
Design community with contacts at
the regional and national level as well
Giving impetus to local handicrafts
and artisans
Enabling local talent in the skilled
sector to develop vocational skills
Weaknesses
School not yet been giving official
recognition with no budgetary or
faculty allotments
Running on self-finance mode
Lack of awareness of the School in
the outside community
Opportunities
Challenges
Potentials for a centre of excellence To meet the aspiration of students in
School of Design
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