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the marginalized sections to achieve parity with others are also being constantly
developed.
The College has organized a functioning academic structure that actively
coordinates the policies and programs of the institution.
It has expanded its academic programs beyond the classroom into certificate
courses.
It plans to offer add-on diploma courses in the near future.
It has enhanced its outreach programs to include many more community-based
activities.
Bridge courses/remedial programs are held regularly to enable students from the
marginalized sections.
6.2.1. Does the College have a Perspective Plan for development? If so, give the
aspects considered in development of policy and strategy.
Yes, the College has a Perspective Plan for development which is dynamic and
evolves with time.
*Teaching & Learning–
The College plans to transform itself from a teaching centre into a learning centre
where research becomes the focal point around which quality learning will emerge.
It also looks towards becoming a leader in providing quality and inclusive
education focusing on developing the latest and most relevant courses with
appropriate use of technology, while maintaining a firm commitment to the Vision
and Mission of the College in creating men and women for others.
It has started the process of applying for the status of a University so as to obtain
greater autonomy to fully realize its potential.
*Research & Development –
The College has a stated research policy.
It seeks to encourage research among its newly recruited teachers so that they may
be integrated into the already existing research culture.
A few more departments have applied to become research centres with the aim to
increase the quantum of research.
The research committee plans to offer a ‗sabbatical‘ for teachers to pursue
research.
The research corpus which has been granted by the management is utilized to
allocate seed money for research-worthy proposals submitted by young
researchers.
Teachers are encouraged to engage in research by way of concessions such as
reduction in teaching hours, and exemption from invigilation and other routine
functions.
The new recruitment/promotion policy document specifies a number of incentives
for teachers involved in quality research.
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