YEARLY STATUS REPORT - 2021-2022

GNWS Arts and commerce first grade college has a holistic multidisciplinary curriculum with a vision to equip the students with an overall knowledge  apart from their core subjects. Humanities, social sciences, Computer Education , are an integral part of the UG courses in the Institute. For every B. A Course the core subjects like History, Political science ,Sociology and Economics  are taught and for B.Com course Financial accounting, stock marketing management, Company accounting, Secretarial practice, Business statistics, costing ,income tax, financial services etc. are taught in their 1st six semesters.

As per the New Education Policy , we have introduced a new core subjects like stock market operations ,F A/C and OEC & SEC subjects with practicals for the I st sem students. CBCS is introduced for 2 nd sem students and old traditional system for final year students. As per the present curriculum structure B.A and B.Com  Students take admission in 1st year and in 2nd year  (lateral entry) and finally complete the course at the end of 3rd year. The university conducts exams for each semisters. And we conducts two internal tests for every semisters.

The Institute organizes some field visits to get practical knowledge. Many Departments organises guest lecturers to update the knowledge of students. Interdisciplinary competitions like Quiz, essay, cultural etc. are conducted among the students to explore their talents.  

To promote the rural  education to the youth, institution is  initiated to provide value based holistic education in an atmosphere of love, care, respect for diversity, piece, and individual responsibility which will shape them into dynamic leaders. The Institution has also to provide quality education for the rural youth that will kindle them the fire of learning for ‘ life and leadership’ in the family, in the neighbor-hood and in the wider society. The institution also to impart education that is related to life and also to motivate & train them to be responsible and loyal  citizens. The institution exposes and equips the rural youth to modern “Democratic “ form of governance, national & global issues.

The institution is continuously putting  the efforts to make the students employable as per the requirement of society  and higher educational institutions. Faculties also have the autonomy to motivate the students to develop their varied talents and social relationship-skills to enable them to participate more meaningfully in the present globalised world. Besides this, the use of Google class room to give lecture notes and assignments has further enhanced teaching and learning besides, the regular chalk and board method or Power Point presentation.

The Institute is offering a basket of elective papers like Discipline Specific  Electives , OEC and SEC under NEP for BA and B.Com  courses and the students have the flexibility to choose the subjects as per requirement. This is a preliminary initiative taken by the Institute to fulfill the bigger goal of implementing the Academic bank of credits.

The institution’s skill development efforts resonate with that of others through its enrichment of curriculum, electives, add-on courses etc.

The Institute organizes various  competitions and exhibitions, workshops for the students on a regular basis to encourage vocational education. External experts guide the students in the same during tri-mentoring sessions. 

The soft skill development program is an integral part of every student’s curriculum. Besides this, English Learning, Yoga & Health awareness, Self defense, Banking and insurance programs  were organized by the Institute where the student participation is witnessed in large numbers.

Essential Skill Development Value Based education, Health Awareness  and Environmental science  are mandatory courses, which are compulsory for all students to get constitutional and citizenship values. Values and Ethics course is made mandatory for all to have ethical values   in the assembly every day. Different social programs are organized in collaboration with department and various NSS activities are organized by student chapters and clubs to imbibe the holistic human values needed for the overall character development of an individual. Mandatory Yoga class is organized for all students to assimilate the values needed to live a peaceful life. Various certificate courses are being conducted to equip and update the knowledge of students. Career enhancement programs are also being organized 

For celebrating the 75 years of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, The institution organized various programs like visit to Historical places , visit to freedom fighters places etc. to promote how Indian culture is the fundamental of today’s teaching and learning system.

Modification of assessment methods have been implemented by conducting Google meet online etc. This helps to get an idea about the student’s understanding of the subject.

 BA and B.Com degree courses are offered by the Institute in physical mode. The possibility of Online education  may be planned by the Institute in future. Online education through lectures in  platforms like Google , You tube lectures by faculties are there in addition to regular physical classes to encourage learning in blended mode. Students are directed to do MOOCs courses in NPTEL, SWAYAM platform and are awarded . degree with honors for completing 20 credits of these courses. The institute encourages the students to do several online courses from reputed institutes all around the world free of cost.

The Institute is affiliated to Karnataka University, Dharwad [KUD]. Institute implements the curriculum prescribed by the KUD. The CBCS pattern has been implemented by the University for UG since 2020-21. The college also runs the skill development programs to enhance and develop the overall performance of the students. The college has been running 02 UG programs at UG level. For Effective Curriculum Delivery In the beginning of Academic Year, the Principal conducts a meeting with the Head of the departments to discuss the preparation of the Academic Calendar, curriculum planning and documentation. As per the direction of the Principal, Head of the departments discuss and allots workload amongst faculty of the concerned departments. The Time Table committee collects the workload from Department Heads and prepares the Time Table. Faculty of all departments prepare their teaching plans by making optimal use of available resources, classes are conducted according to the time table. Library has a rich collection of resources with an open access system. 8 Journals are subscribed by the Institute. Library has a Web OPAC, N-LIST facility.

The institution prepares the academic calendar containing the relevant information regarding the teaching- learning schedule, weekly working days and holidays, government holidays, Internal assessment dates, practical exam dates, workshop schedule, technical seminar schedule, Feild visit dates, sports day, cultural day on website of the college and displays on students notice board and in the prospectus.The academic progress of the students is regularly monitored by continuous internal evaluation such as seminars, project work, unit tests, internal examinations and semester examinations etc. IQAC of the Institution along with CDC designs the process of admission. As per the regulation of the university various committees are formed to run all the curricular and co-curricular activities smoothly. The NSS, Red cross, cultural and sports activities are distributed and implemented throughout the year and review is taken by the IQAC Coordinator and the Principal. The aim of CIE is to enhance the quality education among the students. Though it has been made mandatory for the last year students by the university, the institution has been implementing the CIE procedure for all the students. The faculty may choose MCQ tests, other tests, seminars, assignments, to evaluate the performance of the students periodically.

The institute takes special efforts to integrate various crosscutting issues:

Environment and Sustainability:

Environmental awareness is inculcated through the activities like Tree plantation, sparrow day, Eco friendly Vehicles, Cycle Rally,Plastic Hatao, Holi with environment friendly colours. Environmental study is a compulsory subject for second year students.While allocating the projects an attempt is to make them aware of cross-cutting issues related to the environment in the local area.

Gender :

Gender awareness and sensitization occurs in the curriculum of social sciences and humanities. The Institute ensures safe and secure environment for girls students through Discipline Committee, Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee, Internal Grievance Committee and activities like Woman Empowerment , Gender equality, Training for Self Defense , Workshop on women rights and Laws, Global Women’s Day etc.

Human Values :

The Institute organized camps like Blood Donation, Blood Group Testing , National Integration, Corona free village, AIDS awareness programs, Human Rights Day, Mission Yuva Swasth Abhiyan, Voter awareness program, lecture on contribution of Indian freedom fighters, Respect to the families of Martyr soldiers to inculcate human values among the students.

Professional Ethics:

The Institute organizes Vichar Jyoti program every day [ sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the after noon]on emotional intelligence,professional ethics and code of conduct. Every day students of one class gives a talk for 5 minutes on moral values , Human values etc.

Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners :

The institute implements the selection process of advanced learners and slow learners. We select advanced learners and slow learners based on the basis of the marks obtained in the previous year examination. The interaction of faculty with the students in the classroom helps to identify slow and advanced learners.

Policy Guidelines for Advanced learners:

The institute encourages them to participate in State, University, National and International level Conferences. Final year students are involved in research projects. Motivates the advanced learners to strive for higher goals and provides additional inputs for better career planning by offering special coaching for higher level competitive examinations. The special facilities are made available like libraries, computers and internet, language lab etc.

Policy Guidelines for Slow learners :

Slow learners are treated like other students in the class but they are provided extra coaching for improvement and achievement. The institute helps the slow learners by giving proper guidance and support. The institute conducts extra classes for the difficult subjects. Special attention is given to the students in the class.

The Institute has conducted various student centric activities at UG level to improve the quality of teaching- learning methods.

Experiential Learning

1-Research Project Students are asked to complete research based projects on topics related to their syllabus.

2-Field Visit Departments arrange field visits to educationally important areas.

3-Industrial Visit The Department plans and organizes the industrial visits.

4-Guest lecturers Departments organize Guest Lectures of eminent experts.

Participative Learning ;

1-Group discussion and debates In order toimprove communication skills, idea generation and presentation skills, group discussion and debates are conducted.

2-Role Play Role play methods are adopted to supplement teaching by way of participative learning.

3-Teamwork SCOUTSand NSS Department organize. activities like village adoption, Tree Plantation, Swachh Bharat Mission.

4-Group Work Practical and workshops in all individual and group work are also conducted Problem solving methodology

-Case Studies Case studies used to increase students’ participation and develop problem solving skills.

- Quizzes are organized to develop logical reasoning and problem solving skills.

- Students are motivated to participate in the activities like participation in the Seminar, Workshop,

Conferences

The Institute promotes the teaching learning process by using ICT tools.

The Institute has access to vast e-learning resources. The Institute has regular subscribers and has been subscribing to NLIST from 2013. Teachers and students are registered on N-LIST having access to e-books and e-journals. Keeping in mind the importance of ICT, e- learning environment is created in the classroom with well-equipped LCD projectors, audiovisual facilities and various ICT tools in addition to regular methods of teaching. The faculties are using tools like Google meet, Zoom, Google Classroom and live lectures on YouTube. To attain competence, the faculty record and upload lectures, practical’s on YouTube channels and classroom. A WhatsApp group of every class and subject is formed for better communication. During the covid-19 pandemic, students were kept in constant contact through these aids. The Institute has 2 LCD projectors setup in computer Lab. and classroom. The LCD allows the faculty to interact with students in a better way. The Institute campus is Wi-Fi enabled so that teachers and students can freely access to the internet.

In the institute, in order to upgrade student knowledge a system of continuous evaluation and monitoring is used. It reduced the gap between learning and evaluation among the students. Periodic evaluation between semesters is essential to engage students in continuous learning. As a part of the curriculum, the University has made internal assessment mandatory. For internal evaluation of First and second year, various tools such as Home assignments, Unit tests, presentation skills, seminar and projects are conducted. Internal examination marks of the subjects are filled and submitted through the Online Portal of the University by the Login Id of the concerned subject teachers

There is complete transparency in the internal examination grievances . The institute has an Examination Grievances Committee. The committee looks into the matters regarding university and internal examinations. At the beginning of the academic year the institute prepares a tentative schedule of internal examination and is displayed and communicated with the students. In case of university examination Grievances of the students such as online examination form, incorrect entry of marks, queries related to subject codes/programs, wrong entries in names, hall tickets, absenteeism etc. are addressed in stipulated time to the university. Students are asked to raise the grievances if any regarding internal examination Committee. Firstly the grievances are tried to solve at Departmental level and then it is forwarded to the Examination Grievances Committee. The committee discusses all the grievances and communicates with the concerned student. All the grievances are sorted out in stipulated time.

At present the Institute is running undergraduate programs very successfully viz B. A., B.Com., The Institute follows the curricula prescribed by the Karnataka University, Dharwad. The board of studies of the university prepares the course outcomes and program outcomes while designing the syllabi. At the Institute level, the circulars regarding this are circulated among the faculty members and students. The University displays the CO’s and PO’s and learning outcomes for the program on their website. The Institutes also display the same on the websites. Learning outcomes are linked with the aims and objectives of the Institute.

The attainment of POs and COs are evaluated by the Institution at different levels like Cognitive, Affirmative and Psychomotor. Cognitive outcomes are evaluated through Group Discussion, Seminars and Quiz. Affirmative outcomes are evaluated through written exams. Psychomotor outcomes are evaluated with the help of practical exams, projects, field study and case study. After the internal exams, faculty discusses the question paper with model answers. The Institute provides subject related Add on, Value added and Skilled Courses to the students. Various online teaching tools are used such as Google forms, Online Quiz, MCQs which help the Institute to evaluate the attainment of the outcomes. Course outcomes are measured according to the performance of the students in the class tests , practical, internal evaluations and external evaluations. Direct attainment of program outcomes and course outcomes are based on the levels of attainment. Indirect attainment of program outcomes and course outcomes are mainly based on Course, Alumni, Placements and the success of the students in the various competitive exams such as kPSC, UPSC, NET/SET and GATE exams. Feedback is collected from the students in which the overall program is analyzed and corrective measures are proposed.

GNWS ,FIRST GARADE cOLLEGE has been keen in inculcating social awareness in students through curriculum and extension activities. MMCOE organized blood donation camps, education awareness programs, gender equality programs to create awareness of inhabitants. The college effectively runs National Service Scheme (NSS), Red Cross Unit , Scouts etc. Through these units , the college undertakes various extension activities in the neighbor hood community, sensitizing students to social issues. During pandemic conditions, distribution of sanitizer, masks, tablets and grocery etc was carried out to help society’s needy families. NSS volunteers address social issues which include cleanliness, tree plantation, water conservation etc.and they are also instrumental for celebration of traditional and cultural activities. Yoga Day was celebrated on every year on 21st June all over the world. GNWS staff and students also practiced Yoga on this day. Institute organized Educational and recreational activities

GNWS Degree College has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. · There are 09 classrooms, one auditorium, Computer Lab, Independent Library building [having browsing centre and reading room for staff], Seminar Hall, specious play ground with indoor and out door game facility etc. The college campus is Wi-Fi enabled and has two Smart boards. · There are 02 projectors, 50 desktops and 03 laptops available in the college. · The college has a common staff room, a meeting room, a computer room for faculty and one committee room with audio-visual facility. · All the faculty members are given all facilities required. · The college library has bar-coded 17671 books and subscribes to 8 print journals. There is one reading hall for students, one hall with computer facilities in the library.

GNWS Degree College promotes cultural, and artistic athletic pursuits. The Cultural Committee, encourages and supports students' interest in fashion, debate, dance, music. The cultural activities such as plays, singing, dancing, folkdances, one act plays performed in a cultural room. A cultural committee looks after the needs and musical instruments. The Institute promotes participation in different events in youth festivals organized by University by talent hunting. An adequate number of mikes, speakers, amplifiers along with digital video cameras are made available in the Institute. Cultural hall is used for practicing cultural activities. stage along with a conference hall is also made available for practice.The Institute provides adequate facilities for sports, open ground for outdoor games . The Institute Carrom, Chess, cricket practices mat, Wrestling practice mat, Yoga and the complete sets of accessories of Athletic training set, Shot put, Discus, Hammer Javelin, Relay Batten, Hurdles, Volleyball, Football, Cricket, and etc. College has large sports complex comprising of:

01 cricket field of approximate 60m radius, 01 cricket practice nets , 01 football field of approx. 100m x50m size, 01 volleyball court (18m x9m) 02 tennikoit courts of 12.2x5. each. Indoor space for table tennis and chess. Other facilities like, changing rooms, store room, grounds-men room, washrooms are also available.

4.2.1: Library

GNWS Degree College is a fully automated library (since 2005) with 17289 books worth of 24,83,612 rupees. · The E-LIB software used for automation.. total library area is 3200 sq ft. 70 students can accomadate at a time in the library for reference. We have Encyclopedia, Dictionaries and other reference books. Every year library will organize “READ A BOOK AND GET A PEN” AND QUIZ COMPETITIONS. Users can take the help of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to search and locate the books. · In addition to its print collection, a large number of e-books, journals and electronic databases are subscribed from NLIST, e-resources are freely made, some open access e-resources platforms like Shodhganga at e-Resource Center for Teachers.

The College has following licensed software: E - Lib Library Management Software. MS office 2016 .1 licenses Windows 7 Pro using for 41 clients., The College has following hardware related facilities: 10 desktops with upgradable Windows 7 desktops (09 desktops in administrative block and 01 in Principal office)03 laptops are for teaching and non-teaching staff. 2 Multimedia projectors. 02 UPS facility points (02 in computer labs]The library is equipped with 01 server, 10 clients systems, Wi-Fi enabled zone with 3 access points. LAN connectivity (administrative office and all computer labs). The college website is maintained and upgraded regularly under an annual maintenance contract.

Laboratory :

A proper budget is proposed every year by the respective lab. Budget is for repairs, maintenance, consumable items and new purchases etc. New purchases as per the changing syllabus and trends in technology and write off of the irreparable & damaged equipment is regularly done after each semester.

Library:

The equipment in library such as, scanners, computers are regularly checked as per scheduled maintenance. The stock verification is done as a part of regular maintenance. .Every year in the month of April INFLIBNET consortium is renewed.The library provides a book bank scheme at free of cost. As per their requirement services are made available to their desk. Weeding out, schedule of issue/ return of books etc. are chalked out / resolved by the library committee.

Sports: The Gymkhana committee looks after maintenance of Sports facilities . Twotechnicians are appointed for maintenance of the same. The e-waste generated during the year is disposed of.

Classrooms: Every Dy Classroom cleaning is done by peons and once in a year cleaning is assigned to NSS volunteers. The Technicians, Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters are deputed by the institute for the maintenance of classrooms.

Computers : Before commencement of the semester, all the computers arechecked. The computers, printers, scanners are given for maintenance from time to the latest configuration, new versions of software are purchased.

Classrooms : Every Dy Classroom cleaning is done by peons and once in a year cleaning is assigned to NSS volunteers.

Every year, a student council is elected, with representatives from all classes. The institution has student representatives on academic and administrative bodies that are relevant to their interests. Students approach to student representatives with questions or problems regarding the drinking water,canteen, extracurricular activities, and sports, and other things, which are then reported to a faculty member by the representative. The student Welfare council consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Cultural Secretary, Sports Secretary etc.. The various academic, co-curricular and extracurricular bodies are:

Sports Committee: It takes the lead role in organizing various sports and games related competitions apart from Annual Sports Day.

Cultural committee : It takes initiation in organizing various cultural competitions and sends students to youth festivals.

Library Committee: Under the chairmanship of the Principal, the Librarian and student members every year organizes orientation programs, book exhibition along with various other student enrichment programs and competitions. And also organizes “Read a book and get a prize’ competition among students.

NSS: The NSS wing of the college organizes various awareness programs And also organizes extension activities and capacity building activities.

Youth Red Cross:This unit conducts Health Awareness programs and all students actively participate in all activities. This unit organizes annual blood donation camp every year to meet the needs of the society.

Every year, a student council is elected, with representatives from all classes. . Students approach to student representatives with questions or problems regarding water, canteen, extracurricular activities, and sports, and other things, which are then reported to a faculty member by the representative. The student Welfare council consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Cultural Secretary, Sports Secretary The various academic, co-curricular and extracurricular bodies having students’ representation are:

Sports Committee: It takes the lead role in organizing various sports and games related competitions apart from Annual Sports Day.

Cultural committee : It takes initiation in organizing various cultural competitions and sends students to youth festivals.

Library Committee: Under the chairmanship of the Principal, the Librarian and student members every year organizes orientation programs, book exhibition along with various other student enrichment programs and competitions. And also organizes “Read a book and get a prize’ competition among students.

NSS: The NSS wing of the college organizes various awareness programs And also organizes extension activities and capacity building activities.

Youth Red Cross:This unit conducts Health Awareness programs and all students actively participate in all activities. This unit organizes annual blood donation camp every year to meet the needs of the society.

The vision and mission and corresponding objectives of the college are:

Vision: “ Achiving Excellence and Nation Building”

Mission: “ To provide value based holistic education to the rural .

youth in an atmosphere of love , care, respect for

diversity, peace, justice, sense of freedom and individual

responsibility that will shape them in to dynamic leaders

who will show the way for social change and progress.

The institution tries to achieve inclusive growth through inclusive governance. The college is managed by Montfort brothers of saint Gabriel. The local administration of the college is looked after by Local Management Committee presided by the GNWS secretary . The day- to-day affairs of the college are taken care of by the Principal of the college. All major decisions on development activities are taken by the Management Committee. The principal conducts regular meetings and address the staff about their responsibilities. At the beginning of every academic year, different committees are formed and entrusted with responsibilities of various activities for smooth functioning of the College. Teaching in the institution is oriented towards practical learning and student centric methodology. Besides, teachers follow the instructions given by the University for the overall development of the students.

The Principal of the college is at the top of the organization. The administrative staff has specific responsibilities and powers related to finance, examination, fee collection, scholarship disbursement, updating ledger entries, and other office maintenance work. They get it approved first by the office superintendent and then by the principal. Library and Physical Education Department take decisions pertaining to their departments. The IQAC monitors the overall functioning of the institution and continually suggests measures to enhance standards. For the smooth conduct of specific and targeted activities, different committees, cells and associations are formed. This is normally done during the last staff council meeting of the previous year so that all get equipped with their duties and responsibilities well in advance. As per the quality guidelines set by the IQAC and directions of the staff council these cells/associations plans their activities, take decisions and carry out programs throughout the year. The views of parents are obtained both informally and through the Parent-Teacher Association. Issues of general institutional interest are discussed at the Annual General Body Meeting. There is a functional student’s body – ‘the Students Council’ in the institution. Student representatives are a part of the organizational structure of various cells/associations.

The institutional Strategic/ perspective plan is effectively deployed as per the vision and mission, the college has introduced new certificate courses for students benefit need to achieve excellence. It has expanded its academic programs beyond the classroom into certificate courses. Since the objective of the college is to provide education to student from rural areas, it has started the skill development programs such as soft skills, computer literacy etc. Under the Computer Literacy Cell, the college has introduced Computer Literacy Programs . Basic Course on computers is beneficial to the students who are not aware of using computers and its applications. They are trained in the basic computing, typing, MS Office, etc. Tally with GST is beneficial for the Commerce graduates in the routines of academic and commercial applications. It has been training students to meet the industry requirements and face global challenges. These basic courses are imparted with a focus on helping students to seek opportunities in the growing job market. GNWS College has an inclusive approach to address various learning needs of students. To ensure this, the college conducts Remedial Coaching classes for slow learners. with aim to cater to the needs of week students. The institute also aimed at giving a platform to fast learners too, to achieve their goals.

The GNWS Degree college is managed by Montfort Br. Of saint Gabriel and Good News Welfare Society which is headed by the Bangalore Province as the President and all the affairs are looked after by the secretary. Day- to-day affairs of the college are taken care of by the Principal of the college. The IQAC is monitors on all matters pertaining to quality. College affairs are further divided into teaching and administrative departments. Heads of the departments are responsible for the preparation of department time table, work allocation among teachers. Class teachers are assigned for each class to ensure personal care, guidance, counselling, evaluation and assessment of each student in the class. The whole college students strenght is divided into 03 groups, namely; 1. Montfort[Blue], 2. Good News,[Grey] 3. Gabriel [Red]. Administrative staff is headed by the Chief Superintendent who has specific responsibilities and powers related to administrative work of the college. Office staff assist in the day-to-day administrative works of the college. The College Librarian, along with the staff is responsible for the smooth functioning of the Library. He conducts extension activities to attract the library users and includes new services for the benefit of user community. The Physical Education Department oversees and monitors all the sports-related activities. It provides first aid facilities, assists in conducting medical examination

The College provides both statutory and non-statutory welfare of the faculty and the supporting staff. They are: 15 days of Casual leave, 30 days of Special Casual leave facility per year to the teaching staff and 15 days of Casual leave, 20 half pay leave or ten days commuted leave facility per year for non-teaching staff Duty leaves (OOD facility) to staff members to attend various Training Programmes/ Orientation/ Refresher/ Workshop/Seminar/Exam subject to the existing Government rules. Lady teachers can avail Maternity Leave as per Government rules. Pension and all other Government welfare schemes and measures are given to the staff. Leave is granted to teachers to participate and present papers in seminars. The Parking Facility, Internet Facility Reserved section at the Library for the faculty and nonteaching staff. First Aid facilities are also provided. Other welfare schemes Provident fund (Teaching and Nonteaching Management Staff –(equal share) ESI Facility Retirement benefit for approved staff. GNWS College implements several policies that support the welfare of the teaching and non-teaching staff. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the college installed hand sanitizer dispensers in college premises. The employees PATTANA PANCHAYAT at GNWS College routinely cleaned and sanitized the college premises.

Performance Appraisal System of the staff includes the following mechanisms:

Students feedback, Parents and alumni feedback , A format provided by the Department of Collegiate Education, Karnataka is given to the students selected on random basis to provide feedback on teachers containing various probes on teaching. The results are analysed by the principal and the same is shared with the concerned teachers. Work dairy : The staff records a brief statement of work done in each class at the end of the particular working day. It is signed by the Head of the Department at the end of every week, and then by the Principal at the end of every month. The uploaded dairy is made available for inspection to any official of the University.

Self appraisal: At the end of each academic year, the faculty members fill in and submit, a Self-Appraisal form documenting their academic and professional achievements, leadership roles held and extension services rendered. The Self Appraisal Forms are also used at the time of career advancement/promotion. The administrative staff are evaluated on the basis of the rapport with staff, students and the public. The principal holds meetings with the administrative staff and briefs the members about the observations made and suggest areas for improvement.

A well-defined mechanism is in force for financial audit to have discipline and transparency in financial management. The accounts of the institution are subject to Internal and External audit.

Internal Audit: The institution regularly conducts an internal audit of its finances. Cash book and ledger accounts are audited by office superintendent twice by verifying vouchers, invoices, fee receipts and counter foils.

External Audit: The external audit of the college has been done by M/S Bhagavat Associates, Charted Accountant Dharwad. It is conducted once in a year to examine the maintenance of assets, funds as per rules and regulations. External audit of the college is undertaken by qualified CA and certified statements are submitted to funding/regulatory agencies. External auditor is appointed by the college to execute the statutory audit. No major irregularities were found in the audit. The external auditor conducts statutory audit at end financial year. Audit committees of staff for functional areas includes: library, physical education, infrastructure and furniture, stock and file verification reports annually.

Reaching the unreached: The college caters to the rural, financially weaker sections of students in terms of scholarships. Government and other scholarships enhance our resources. Income generation from student fees is a main source. A part of this has been used for enhancement and maintenance of Library, purchase of Sports equipment as well.

Remuneration and Reward: Government pays the salary of the aided faculty. The unaided faculty are paid by the management from the fees collected from the students. Sufficient funds are budgeted for the effective teaching learning practices such as organizing FDP for faculty and other programmes.

Alumni Association: Alumni are the brand-ambassadors of the institution. They have contributed towards various developmental activities of the institution such as paying fees of poor students and aso providing uniforms to those who are in below poverty line and also given prizes to rank holders.

IQAC Contributions

excellence through various educational programs, The IQAC contributes significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes in the following ways:

• Effective Individualized student-monitoring system.

• Positive Supervision

• Personalized continuous monitoring

• Attention on slow learners

• Add on tutorial to slow learners Considering students opinion on learning abilities.

• Supporting activities – seminars, outreach programs, NSS, scouts, etc.

• Encouragement to add on courses and certificate courses

The IQAC has maintained a teacher-student friendly monitoring and appraisal system. As a result, each individual student has been monitored for the learning and grasping abilities. The Head of the department’s take a stock of such monitoring recommendations made on individual students and keep the efforts on to bring up the required academic, social , moral and ethical well –being on a continuous process. In order to support the cause of continuous quality assurance the college strives to achieve

Institutional reviews and implementation of teaching learning reforms are:

The Academic and Audit Committee suggests required measures to be taken to reform academic matters and records their implementation. To cater to the specific needs on the basis of students’ abilities, the IQAC has chalked out a detailed feedback mechanism for the teaching and non-teaching staff along with the students.

Structures of Operations and Incremental Improvement:

Mechanism to enhance the ability of Slow learners has been developed by encouraging them to be more interactive, increase their participation in group activities etc. Nurturing their soft skills, co-option in various committees is done. Advanced learners to get attention and recognition in academic spaces and extra-curricular activities. Cultural and academic societies encourage them to participate in inter-college, inter-state, competitions. Remedial Cell conducts a peer learning program for slow learners with focus on the topics and areas in which they struggle. .

GNWS college sensitizes the staff and students regarding gender concerns through the following measures like Gender Equity through Co-Curricular Activities under Women Cell (WC) formulates the annual gender action plan to create awareness against discrimination.

The following programs were conducted during the year:

-Self defence cirtificate course for girls was conducted.

- Compititions were organized for girls only on Rangoli competitions, food preparation

competition etc.

Facilities and provisions for the Safety of Women:

Separate Girls common room. Installation of CCTV cameras at strategic locations. Internal Complaints Committee against Sexual harassment

GNWS College has implemented the following measures for the management of degradable and non- degradable wastes. Solid waste management During 2021-22, the college generated around 20-30 kg/day of solid waste from its campus. College has installed blue and green covered dustbins in the premises. The college has functional vermin composting and bio-composting facilities in the campus. Vermi compost bags were handed over to the Gardener. waste water management is also looked after to use it for plants and trees . Institute also manages E-waste in proper way.

GNWS College has taken several measures to make the college an inclusive campus.

-- Institute strictly follows the reservation policies laid out by the Government of India for admissions of students and appointments of teaching and non-teaching staff. Special committees like the SC, ST Committee, ensures the parity and transparency during the admission process.

-- Fee concession is granted based on the income certificate and interview of the students.

-- Regular monthly mentor-mentee meetings are held.

-- .institute conducts an orientation program for new students annually. Various programs were

organised to promote inclusivity and diversity by the Centre for Promotion.

--Annual Commerce diversity fest

.Various national and international days were celebrated .

The National Service Scheme (NSS) and Scouts are two integral bodies that organizes programs and activities to inculcate constitutional obligations and patriotism among students and staff.

The Institute organized . Independence Day in August, 2021 and Republic Day in January 2022- The NSS Unit of GNWS organizes various programs like cycle jatha [freedom fighters ], plantations and visit to freedom fighters places etc. on the occasion of Azadi ka amrut mahotsav. And unit organized speech on freedom fighters involvement in independence

GNWS college celebrated and organized various national and international commemorative days, events and festivals. GNWS College celebrated International Yoga Day. Itcelebrated 75th Independence Day “Aazadi ka Amrut Mahotsava” in August, 2021. Under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav , NSS unit organized a series of events like "National Integration in Independent India and Way Ahead" in August 2022. The Committees organized a essay writing on freedom fighters and cycle jatah on the eve of an event. Department of Physical Education celebrated Independence day in 2021 and Republic Day in January, 2022.

Best practice 1:

1.Title of the practice :

“Plantation and Energy saving”

Objectives:

1. To beautify the areas for scenic beauty
2. To save the endangered environment
3. To beautify the campus
4. To reduce temperature
5. To increase humidity
6. To reduce pollution in the air and conserve vegetation
7. To eliminate energy waste
8. To reduce demand for energy imports
9. To lower campus costs and economy-wide level
10. To protect environment

BEST PRACTICES – 2

Title of the Practice : Web Library and Audio-Visual Library Service

Objectives of the Practice:

-- To Develop user friendly ,student-center and culture in designing and developing information services.

-- To Acquire information/knowledge in print as well as non-print resources based purely on general needs of the students.

-- To Develop student Instructional Program to extend basic information literacy competencies and life-long learning skills.

--To disseminate of information services as a pro-active activity.

--To Outreach and Marketing of services to attract and cultivate knowledge consumers.

--Adopting evaluate tools at regular intervals for improving the efficiency of user services.

Institutional Distinctiveness

GOOD NEWS WELFARE SOCIETY',S ARTS & COMMERCE FIRST GRADE college aspires to become an institution known for,

1. Effective conjunction between teachers and students

2. Providing quality education with a minimal fee structure

3. Promoting academic, physical, moral and cultural development of students

4. Preparing students for dynamic leaders

5. Academic and professional development of teachers and staff

1. The college provides a perfect platform to students to develop their innovative skills.

students to understand topics through the arrangements of curriculum based guest lectures, enrich ensures better understanding and provides strong foundation for their future academics, .

2. The college, being a government aided institution (managed by a society] has a

nominal fee structure.

3. Apart from the academic excellence, the college also pays sincere attention to the phvsical,

moral and cultural development of students. .

4. College is quite sincere to prepare students for the competitive exams of our

Students have cleared their NET & SLET exams conducted by government'

5. professional and academic development of teachers is always encouraged'

Following activities are planned for the academic year 2022-23

1. Planning of NAAC accreditation for the third cycle

2. National/state level Conference at the institute level

3. Participation in NIRF ranking

4. Increase the number of PhDs, PhD guides .

5. Collaboration with Institute for social activities

6. Increase interdisciplinary projects and field works

7. To strengthen the alumnia connection

8. Establishment of career guidance club for opportunities

in Government and private sectors

9. Increase participation in co-curricular, extra-curricular

activities at national and state level

10.Motivate faculties to attend professional development

programs/faculty development programs (Minimum one week)

11.Motivate faculties towards E-content development

12.Focus on extension activities and also on blood donation

camps.