THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (IQAR)

OF THE IQAC 2007

Part – A

Action Plan :

1. Computerization of library service

2. Construction of the 1^st floor & 2^nd floor of Girls’ Hostel

3. Completion of the BCA building

4. Construction of boundary walls.

5. Introduction of new subjects like BBA.

Outcome at the end of the year :

1. Regarding computerization of library we are yet to register the expected mark. Still we are moving onward despite all the hurdles.

2. Regarding computerization of the admission process we have made some progress, however small.

3. For full computerization of the admission process we have made some progress, but we do not think that is enough.

4. We have been able to complete the ground floor of the girl’s hostel building. This year we think, we will be able to go for the 1^st floor.

5. We have taken steps for opening of some new subjects, but for lack of university’s unconcern and govt’s apathy we have not been able to proceed much.

Part-B

1. Activities Reflecting the Goals and Objectives of the Institution :

The following activities have been undertaken for reflecting the goals and objectives of the college.

a) In order to acquaint the students with the practical aspect of the academic course of studies, the different departments of the college have conducted surveys, field studies and workshops. Seminars were also held by individual departments from time to time. Some departments have also arranged seminars and conferences with the NGO’s and government departments. To acquaint the students regarding government plans and programmes in relation to their course of studies.

b) The seminars, surveys, field studies, workshop etc. conducted by the different departments, no. of candidates qualified for NET/SLET, Research Projects, No. of research scholars, citation index of the faculty members, honours/awards received by faculty members and student achievement of different departments are as follows :

I) Department of Anthropology

1. Seminar held :departmental :

(1) A talk on “Palaeolithic tool industry of Garo Hills, Meghalaya” by Dr. Jonali Devi, Cotton College.

Class Seminar :

(2) “Changing trends of Economic conditions of Dholbama Karbi Village, Lokhra, Kamrup”

2. Field Study :

(1) Participated in preliminary sensus schedule survey conducted at Higher Secondary level in different parts of Guwahati city under the guidance of Mrs. Manjula Dutta in 2007.

(2) TDC 2^nd year students participated in field study under guidance of Mrs. Manjula Dutta and Mrs. Chandrani Sarma in Maina Khurung Village.

(3) TDC 3^rd year Major students participated in the field work under the guidance of Mrs. Manjula Dutta and Mrs. Chandrani Sarma in Dholbama Village.

3. No. of Qualified for NET/SLET :

Rajashree Singha Acharjee, (GF)

4. Research Scholar :

Rajashree Singha Acharjee, (GF)

II) Department of Assamese

1. Seminars held :

a) Seminar on Bhasa Bigyan on the co-operation of Asom Languistic Society : on the topic of Abhidhan Tattba : Ramesh Pathak.

b) Banikanta Kakoti Memorable Lecture on the topic of ‘Contribution of Banikanta Kakoti to Assamese Language in the co-operation of Asom Basha Bighyan Samittee : Dr. Prafulla Kumar Nath.

2. Number of Candidates awarded NET/SLET : 5

III) Department of Botany

1. Student Achievement :

5 Students secured first class in TDC Part-III Exam,2007 in Botany (Major)

(1) Rosymoni Das

(2) Rumi Kalita

(3) Juthika Dihingia

(4) Jogmohan Oja

(5) Viga Pareek

IV) Department Bengali

1. Seminar held

Seminars held in the department :- Departmental seminars are held as per class routine. They are as follows –

a) ‘Balad O Geetikabitar Tulanatmak Alochana’ by Rinku Deb Barman. TDC- 3^rd year – 25/08/2007.

b) ‘Charyapad-e Pratifalita Samj-chitra’ by Rahul Dey. TDC 1^st Year-15/09/2007.

c) ‘Sri Krishnakirtan-er Kalibichar O Bhasa’ by Rahul Dey. TDC-1^st Year.- 24/11/2007.

d) ‘Aristotal-er Anusarane Tragedyr Swarup’ by Rinku Deb Barman. TDC 3^rd Year.-15/12/2007.

2. Honours/Awards received by faculty members :

Yes. Dr. J. Sengupta HOD,

a) Appointed as a resource person of PGCS (IDOL) G.U.

b) Recommended as a author of SEBA and KKHOU.

V) Department of Chemistry

Seminar held

One seminar is held by B. SC. (Major) Students on the topic “Stereochemistry and chemical bonding.”

Field Study :

Forensic Science Laboratory, Guwahati for major students on 17^th December 2007

Student achievement and awards :

First Class in B. Sc part III (I+I+I) Exam, 2007- Bidyut Bikash Sarma (Rank 35)

VI) Department of Computer Science

1. No. of Research Scholars :

Three Research Scholars has enrolled under Peiryar University, Tamilnadu-

1) Mr. Masih Saikia, (M.Phil.)

2) Mr. Pranab Kr. Goswami (M. Phil)

3) Ms. Moromi Gogoi, (M.Phil), now resigned

VII) Department of English

Seminars held

a) Departmental Seminars are held every month.

b) 25^th August’ 07 ‘Age of Chaucer’ Speaker – Nirendra Nath Thakuria

c) 23^rd September’ 07 Shakespeare Speaker – Dr. Dayananda Pathak.

VIII) Department of Economics

1 Seminars held :

a) A Talk was held on “Indian Railways- In the beginning of 21^st Century” on 11^th October,2007. Keynote Speaker Sri Jyoti Dev Goswami, Chief Commercial Manager, N.F. Railway delivered the talk at the Seminar hall.

c) The Department of Economics is collaboration with Pragjyotish College Teachers’ Unit (PCTU) organized the Bhabananda Deka Memorial Lecture on his first death anniversary on 4^th December, 2007 at the Seminar Hall. Prof. Madhurjyya Prasad Bezbaruah of Gauhati University delivered the Lecture on the topic “Look East Policy and North East.”

Surveys :

The major students under the supervision of the Faculty members conducted a socio-economic survey on 23^rd December,2007. The survey was conducted at villages in Rani Block near Assam Meghalaya border.

No. of Research Scholars :

Ira Das, Senior Lecturer is pursuing Ph.D. from IIT, Guwahati since Januray, 2006. The topic is ‘Rural Urban Divide & Linkages : An Empirical Analysis in Assam”.

Honours/Awards received by the Faculty members :

Atanu Kr. Chowdhury, Head of the Department was invited as an Observer to attend the 4^th SAESM (South Asian Economic Students Meet) held at Colombo, Sri Lanka from 21 to 23^rd February,2007. His observation of the Colombo Meet was published in the Souvenir of the 5^th SAESM held at New Delhi in March,2008.

IX) Department of Education

1. Seminar held :

a) Distance Education in India with special reference to Assam on 31-8-2007 (Siddhartha Sarma)

b) Philosophy of Education of Joha Dewey on 25-9-2007 (Tinashree Basumatary)

c) National Policy on Education-1986 on 17-10-2007 (Pranjal Borah)

d) Philosophy of Education of Rabindra Nath Tagore on 20-11-2007 (Puna Rita, Deepanjali Sharma

X) Department of Geography

Seminar Held : Five seminars were held for students..

Field Study :
1. Physical and Cultural study of Pokhara & Kathmandu Valley in 17^th to 26^th October,2007. Total thirty students were there and they were guided by Dr. J. Patgiri, Mrs. D. Baruah, Mrs. T. Buragohain.

Surveys :

Socio-economic survey at Hajo in 6^th & 7^th Dec.,2007. Twenty five students attended the survey. They were guided Mrs. D. Baruah.

Number of Research Scholars :

Three faculty members are pursuing research for their Ph.D. Degree

(1) Paramananda Majumdar

(2) Jogesh Ch. Deka

(3) Pradip Ch. Kalita (M.Phil, GF)

5. Citation index of the faculty members and impact factor : Various eminent writers have quoted from books and essays of Mr. Paramananda Majumdar who is a senior lecturer of the department. An Assamese Daily ‘EDIN’ wrote an editorial highlighting authors view points in his recent book ‘CHETANA PRABAH’ Dr. S. Devi cited reference from his book ‘PRABAD-PRATIBAD’, Mr. I. Deori cited reference from his book ‘DAINI, JYOTISH ARU ALOUKIK CIKITSHYA’ Mr. K. Tati also cited reference from the same book.

6. Honours/Awards received by the faculty members :

a) Mr. Paramananda Majumdar received ‘SITANATH BRAHMA CHOUDHARY BATA-2006’ award from ‘ASSAM SAHITYA SABHA’, Award received in February,2007.

7. Students achievement and awards :

Students from the department have own various sports and quiz competition all though there is no specific achievement.

XI) Department of Geology :

1. Seminar Held on :

a) Popular talk on “RS and GIS and its application to Geoscienero and natural resources”, held on 28-4-2007.

b) Popular talk on “Paleo-geography of NE India and Geoparks”, held on 8-12-2007 and delivered lecture by Dr. U. K. Mishra, Director, Science and Technology, IT and Disaster management Division, North Eastern Council.

c) Popular talk on “The Caves of Meghalaya and the associated Tourism Potential” held on 5-12-2007 and delivered lecture by B. D. K. Dalay, General Secretary, Meghalaya Adventures Association

2. Field Study :

(a) Geoglogical field studies in the Siwalik exposures in and around Deharudun and Mussorie; Industrial visit to Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun (during November,2007) 3^rd year pass and major student

3. Honours/Awards :

a) Priyam Barthakur, Sr. Lecturer of the Department awarded the Ph.D. Degree by the Gauhati University on the topic :Sedimentological study of the rocks occurring in and around Mawsynram,Meghalaya.

b) Manjit Kr. Mazumdar, Sr. Lecturer invited by the former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 10^th April,2007 for accepting a ‘Vision Document on Initiating a Geopark Network in India’

c) Manjit Kr. Mazumdar was the only Indian delegate to be invited to present papers at a Geopark Conference held at Langkawi (Malaysia) during November,2007.

4. Student Achievement

(a) Mahanta Bora securing 1^st class (5^th position) in the TDC Final Exam,2007, under GU.

XII) Department of Hindi

Field Study : 24^th December,2007 at Amsoi, Nowgang

Subject : Sanskrit Adhyana

No. of candidates qualified for NET/SLET

SLET : (a) Chandana Sarma

(b) Monalisha Chakraborty (GF)

No. of Research Scholars :

(a) Monalisha Chakraborty (GF)

4. Student achievement and awards :

Result : B.A. (Major, 2007)

Appeared : 19, 2^nd Class : 12, Simple Pass : 1, Total : 13

XIII) Department of History

1. Seminar :

a) A students’ seminar was held on 24/07/2007 the Topic ‘Rudra Sinha : The Greatest Ahom Ruler”, Students of Major classes of 2^nd & 3^rd year participated in it. It was presided over by the HOD, History Ms. Nandini Moral

2. Field Study :

Study Tour to Ambari Excavation site on 07/08/2007. Students of all the three years of History, both General and Major classes made a study tour to the Ambari excavation sites and took notes of the findings. All three faculty members of the Dept. and guest faculty Ms. Gargee Sharma accompanied the students.

XIV) Department of Mathematics

1. Seminar Topic :

(2) Subgroup of an abelian group is abelian.

(3) Motion of a partial along a smooth curve.

(4) Fibonacci sequence and fibonacci Numbers.

2. No. of Research Scholars :

Ms. Shampa Choudhury Biswas

XV) Department of Political Science

1. Surveys :

Socio-Political survey in Pamohi village near Garchuk, Guwahat on 22-12-2007.

XVI) Department of Philosophy

1. Seminar :Two departmental seminars were held on the following topics :

a. ‘The Concept of Liberation for TDC 1^st Yr. (Major) students on 24^th August,2007

b. ‘The concept of Freedom and Responsibility’ for TDC 2^nd Yr. (Major) students on 22^nd August,2007

2. Students Achievements :

Miss Monimi Das of TDC 1^st year has persued a Course in Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapith, Lucknow and was placed in First Division.

XVII) Department of Physics

1. Research Scholar :

Mr. Manab Deka

2. Student achievement :

Two students secured first class in Physics (Major) in TDC Part-III (1+1+1) Exam,2007 under GU : (1) Mr. Aziz Khan & (2) Ms. Kavita Das

XVIII) Department of Statistics

1. Seminar held

A student seminar on the topic ‘Probability’ is presented by Anjan Sarma, on 28-11-2007

Rijusmita Das, Reema Das & Hiranya Barua were presented paper in the seminar

2. Field Study :

Field study was done in the College itself by taking the results for the year 2004-2006 both for Science and Arts stream in the year 2007.

3. Student Achievement :

Anjan Sarma (Arts) secured 2^nd Class 1^st position in TDC Part-III Exam, under GU.

4. Surveys :

A survey was done on the socio-economic condition of the people of the neighbouring areas of Pragjyotish College and the Income of the parents of the students of Pragjyotish College.

XIX) Department of Sanskrit

1. Seminar held

Seminars held in the Sanskrit Dcepartment of Pragjyotish College are as bellow :

a) A seminar on ‘Veda : A Study’ was held on 28-12-07 where Dr. Manjula Devi, Reader of Gauhati University, Department of Sanskrit had delivered a valuable lecture on the subject.

b) In another occasion on 26-09-2007 Dr. Apurba Chandra Borthakuria former head of the Department of Sanskrit, Gauhati University had delivered a talk on ‘Sanskrit Vyãkarana Siksãyãh Proyojanam’.

2. Workshop :

Workshop organized in the Department during the year 2007 are :

A fifteen days Spoken Sanskrit Camp- ‘Sanskrit Sambhãsana Siviram’ Patronised by Sanskrit Bhãrati, Uttara Pranta from 03-08-07 to 18-08-07

3. Number of Research scholars : 1 Miss Nilakshi Devi (GF)

4. Students achievement and awards :

a) A Sanskrit Drama ‘Kasya Desasya’ has been staged at Vivekananda Kendra, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati on the occasion of National Sanskrit Day Programme on 18-09-2007 by the students viz. Miss Himashree Deka, Miss Pampi Bodo, Miss Pallavi Kalita are students of TDC 2^nd Year (Major). The drama was appreciated highly and adjudged as the Best Drama among the staged drama during the occasion.

b) During the ‘Inter College Sanskrit Debating Competition’ held at Krishna Kanta Handique govt. Sanskrit College, Jalukbari, Guwahati on 17-12-07 students of third year Major viz Sri Pulakesh Sarma and Miss Prabhati Chakravorty had participated and received third prize.

XX) Department of Zoology

2. Seminar held :

Seminars for 3^rd year major students are held regularly as per the Syllabus of Gauhati University and outside the Syllabus, topic relating to Zoological importance :

a) Physiology of Respiration in Mammals, Ms. Dipika Shukia, under guidance Dr. (Mrs.) Angur Begum on 19-05-2007

b) Transport of Ions and Molecules across the membrane, Mr. Sudipta Singha under the guidance of Dr. Jayanta Deka on 26-05-2007

c) Biodiversity and its conservation, Ms. Sayanti Chakravarty under the guidance of Dr. (Mrs.) Antara Baruah on 21-07-2007

d) Modern method of Bee keeping, Ms. Reena Adhikari under the guidance of Ms. Arati Devi on 28-07-2007

e) Pest & Pest Management, Ms. Meena Kumari under the guidance of Seema Kaur on 04-08-2007

f) Antigen-Antibody Interaction, Ms. Sheetal Chetri under the guidance of Dr. (Mrs.) Angur Begum on 18-08-2007

g) Energy Transudation in Mitochondria, Ms. Chandamitra Basumatary under the guidance of Dr. Jayanta Deka on 25-08-2007

h) Red Data Book, Ms. Fulora Tripura under the guidance of Dr. (Mrs) Antara Baruah on 08-09-2007.

3. Field Study/Excursion : Field trip/Excursion are arranged for the 3^rd year Maor to different advanced Laboratories/Institutions/Universities as per Syllabus of Gauhati Iniversity and for the Pass Course student field trip are arranged for different Wildlife Sanctuary, National Parks.

On 01-01-2007 (a) Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat, (b) Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, (c) RRL, Jorhat, (d) Tea Research Centre, Toklai

On 12-12-2007 Manas National Park

4. Workshop/Orientation Course :

a) Orientation Course on Biodiversity & conservation was held on 12-09-2007 in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF)- India, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh State Office.

b) International reduction day was celebrated on 10-10-2007 in the Department of Zoology in collaboration with the Disaster Cell of Pragjyotish College & Assam State Disaster Management Cell.

5. Survey :

The 3^rd Year students surveyed the presence of difference animals and means of their conservation in different Wildlife Sanctuary, National parks.

a) On 01-0-2007, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Jorhat : In Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary the 3^rd year Major student surveys the presence of primates, their behaviour and the conservation measures taken by the Assam Forest Officials

b) On 12-12-2007, Manas National Park : In Manas National Park, the 3^rd Year Major as well as the 3^rd General students surveys the presence of different animals, marked the tiger footprint, encountered the wild buffalo and rlephant and many other small species.

6. Number of candidate qualified for NET/SLET : 1 (Chittaranjan Baruah, SLET)

2. New Academic Prorammes initiated (UG & PG)

3. Innovations in Currcular Design and Transaction :

4. Inter-disciplanary Programme started :

Inter-disciplinary programmes have been started in BCA

5. Examination Reforms Implemented :

To prepare the students for appearing in the final examination of the University every department ranges Unit Test at regular intervals. And general test examinations are held for different classes every year.

6. Total Number of Seminars/Workshops conducted

Seminar : 44

Workshop : 3

7. Patents Generated, if any : NIL

8. New Collaborative Research Programmes : NIL

9. Total Research Grants received from various Agencies :

No Research Grant have been received from any agencies during the year 2007

10. Internal Resources Generated :

For generating funds the College has initiated the following processes :

a) Selling books published by the College.

b) Fund generated from different agencies for holding conferences, seminars, meetings, examinations etc.

c) Collaborative programmes with C-DAC.

11. Detail of Departments etting SAP, CONSIST, DST, FIST etc., assistance/recognition :

Our college did not get any special assistance though some software equipments have been provided.

12. Community Services :

The college has imparted the following community services during the year 2006-

a) Blood Donation

b) Eye Donation

c) NSS Camp

d) Social services such as cleaning of the college campus and neighbourhood.

13. Number of Teacher and Officers newly recruited :

Teacher: Nil

Officer: Nil

14. Teaching, Non-Teaching Staff Ratio : 58:29

15. Improvement in the Library Services :

During the period 01/03/07 to 30/06/07 several new steps have been taken for improvement in the library service. These steps are taken for the progress in various fields of readers’ interest.

a) The Library Advisory Committee has taken a major decision for revitalization of the library.

Without audio visual teaching learning tools modern day education is incomplete. This is why, the library advisory committee has decided to spend some money for purchase of valuable and student friendly audio-visual tools like CDs and other similar materials.

b) In view of the present trend of the higher education, colleges should have to concentrate more on need base education. This college has already started new courses in Post-Graduate level and library services have been sufficient expanded to meet the needs and requirements of the students as well as faculty members.

16. Number of new books/journals subscribed and their value :

Number of books :……………….

Books : Rs. 41,307.00

Journals Rs. 22,106.00

Total- Rs. 63,413.00

17. Number of Courses for which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback :

Teachers assessment is done through student feedback in the department.

18. Unit Cost of Education :

Total number of students for the Year 2007-08 :

Total expenditure

Unit Cost

19. Computerization of Administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates :

Computer system has been introduced in Office Management and Admission process.

20. Increase in infrastructure facilities :

21. Technology Upgradation :

22. Computer and Internet access and training to teachers and students :

23. Financial aid to students :

Computers have already been given to many of the departments of the college and for training of the teachers and students computer and internet facilities have been provided in collaboration w ith C-DAC

24. Activities and support from the Alumni Association :

Effort is on to organize such association.

25. Activities and support from Parent-Teacher Association :

Effort is on.

26. Health Service :

27. Performance in Sports Activities :

During the year 2007, Annual Sports Week was held in the College. Students actively took part in both outdoor and indoor games. Outdoor games like football, volleyball, badminton, karate were held. Indoor games like carom, chess were also held.

28. Incentives to outstanding Sports Person :

Free education is given to meritorious students.

29. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Unit :

30. Placement Services Provided to Students :

Information and Career Guidance Cell of the College is taking step in that direction.

31. Development Programme for Non-Teaching Staff :

32. Any other relevant Information the Institution wishes to add :

Part – C

Plans for the next year:

1. Taking step to start some new academic programmes, especially B.Sc (IT) and BMC.

2. Concrete fencing of the college ponds for campus beautification.

3. Construction of the 1^st floor over the old boys hostel building for MA (Assamese) and MTM departments.

4. To improve the academic climate in the college.

5. Full internet connectivity in the college.

6. To improve the power position in the college.

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