“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now”

 -Alan Lakein

 The Perspective Plan has been prepared by the College with the help of the IQAC by taking into consideration the quality indicators of seven criteria determined by NAAC.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college has taken initiatives in preparation of the perspective plan. The inputs from stakeholders, their expectations, management policies, and goals and objectives of the college helped to develop the platform for formulation of the perspective plan. The IQAC plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of the institution and suggests quality measures through daily interactions of various sub-committees. Feedback from stakeholders and the recommendation of the Governing Body are reflected in this perspective plan.

The IQAC has taken into consideration various parameters in the framing of these perspective plans. Innovative ideas and new alternatives have been incorporated in the perspective plan, will be active for ten years (2021-31). Student feedback mechanism, self-appraisal (Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS)) by faculty members, short-term courses, job-oriented certificate courses, skill-based training programme, faculty improvement programmes, encouragement to teachers for undertaking research are some of the measures that have been prioritised, apart from general quality sustenance and enhancement. The draft of the perspective plan has been discussed, reviewed, and approved in the college. Our perspective plan is directed towards the attainment of the status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE).

Objective and Strategic Plan:

Swarnamoyee Jogendranath Mahavidyalaya was established in 2014 as a general degree college in a completely rural area. Since inception, it has shown its commitment towards continuous good academic performance. From the beginning of its journey, it aimed to inculcate a learner-centric and effective teaching-learning process. It always maintained credibility in the process of students’ evaluation as well as in overall administration. It has developed a comprehensive student support system in the college and initiated research-oriented value-added courses to foster research culture among the faculty and students. The college has undertaken value-added and skill development programmes for enhancing the employability of students through the career counselling cell. It also expanded a sustained quality system embedded with a consistent and value-based education which has always been the perspective and strategic plan of the college. The college largely aims to create an empowering academic environment for holistic development of students. The college, IQAC and the Governing Body have taken continuous steps towards development and upgradation of the academic system with the moto to import education,discipline, dedication, and determination discipline, dedication, and determination to the students. With the introduction of NEP -2020, the college, even within its own limited finance capacity, is planning to implement a new Vision and Mission in accordance with the idea depicted in the framing of the policy. The goal will be to reform the present policies and implement the newer one as future institutional plan as listed below.

• For student’s enrolment and diversifying students’ strength in our college we are taking efforts to introduce new UG courses based on the demand of the students like UG in Zoology, Botany, Physiology. Various add-on and value-added courses are being initiated. For visually impaired students, a collection of Braille books and the installation of a suitable audio system in the library are within our plan. For achieving students’ excellence, students are motivated to achieve the learning outcome and attributes. Through mentoring activities, students are encouraged to participate in various curriculum based and extracurricular activities like student seminars, research projects, poster presentation, sports and cultural events etc. They are also encouraged to take part in the class teaching, festivals, cultural programs, sports events and other competitions like elocution, recitation, debate, poster competition, essay writing etc. They are also encouraged to indulge in various social outreach activities conducted by the college under the guidance of NSS in the neighboring community. The students were also motivated to be a part of the environmental protection movement through cleaning garbage, planting trees, banning plastic bags and other environmental measures.

• Continuous evaluation of students is aimed for, in which students’ academic performance will be evaluated continuously by conducting more tests, assignments, presentations, projects, quizzes in addition to the end-semester examination. Apart from these, in the near future, the teaching-learning process shall be divided into more innovative parameters which will be beneficial to the students to reach the level of obtaining Honours with research degree after 4 years in the present system of study.

• For achieving students’ progression at the highest level, teachers will focus more on updated pedagogy in accordance with the PO & CO and that will help the students to crack admission test for various post-graduation programmes. Presently the rate of admission to PG courses are satisfactory, but the college has been working to augment the number of students who pursue postgraduate studies.

• The Career Counseling Cell motivates the students to participate in various competitive exams. The cell have also started organizing carrier-oriented seminars and webinars. IQAC suggested the departments to take a multidisciplinary approach as regards academic events and organize competitions like elocution, debate, poster competition, essay writing for better attainment of program outcome and course outcome which is among the strategic plan of the college intertwined with the goal of students’ progression.

• MoUs are signed with local colleges for academic exchange and plans have been taken to sign MoUs with various industries for student internship. However one of the strategic plans of the college is to develop MOUs between international organizations or Universities in near future. Faculty and student exchange programs are initiated through MOU’s once or twice a year extending the scope for skill orientation, value-based education on holistic approach and providing a more vibrant platform for internship for the student who would be the foundation for empowering our students for being self-reliant.

• Skill-based add-on, value added courses are offered to give a hands-on experience to the students. To improve the infrastructure and allied facilities of the college, to cater the needs of the growing strength of the students, the college is taking initiative to build up new building for more classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities, seminar hall, hostel, etc. It is also a strategic plan to upgrade the laboratories with the latest lab equipment, enrich the library with textbooks, reference books, rare books and books on the competitive exam etc. To build a new gymnasium hall for catering the wellbeing of the physical and mental health quantity of the students and teachers is among the perspective plans of the college.

• To attain academic excellence and enhance the caliber and volume of research and publications, measures for faculty improvement were implemented. Strategies to raise the amount and quality of Teachers’ research and publications, made possible by the active participation of the IQAC. The college's academic standards will be raised to the level of excellence by national and international seminar conferences, enforcing workshops, and other strategies. Research culture is encouraged by the provision of academic facilities to help achieve the goal of excellence.

• Staff management: Plans have been taken to initiate different Skill Enhancement Courses for enhancing the skills of teaching and non-teaching staff in academic and administrative areas.

Governance:

In the college, we provide a cordial, effective, and interactive administrative setting. Apart from the Governing Body, the numerous subcommittees/cells are operational and contribute to the institution's and its stakeholders' overall development. One of the primary goals of the college administration for embedded academic programmes is to strengthen interdependence between the administration staff, teachers, students, and parents. This can be achieved through expanding the scope of e-governance and digitizing academic and administrative works. Ambience combined with discipline, commitment, and resolve have led to ongoing actions done by the governing body and the college. Academic and administrative work is always a strategic plan of the college. To strengthen a very good, reliable relationship between the administration, staff, students, alumni, and parents of the college is always among the prime objectives of the College administration. For the sustenance of embedded academic ambiences coupled with discipline, dedication and determination, the college, IQAC and the Governing Body have taken continuous steps towards development and upgradation, such as:

• To maintain continuous good academic performance.

• To systematize a good value-based education system according to the vision of NEP-2020.

• To inculcate a learner-centric and effective teaching-learning process.

• To render more ICT-based educational infrastructure for the teaching-learning process.

• To encourage a more holistic approach in all spheres of academic endeavor.

• To ensure transparency and credibility in the process of students’ evaluation as well as in the academic administration.

• To develop a comprehensive system of student mentoring and student support system.

• To create a good dependable and effective relation in the institution with its social community by strong effective need based outreached activities of the college by NSS.

• To felicitate more research-oriented methods of study.

• Democratic and participative action will be strengthened to take the right decisions for effective implementation of the teaching learning process.

Deployment of Plan:

The college takes deployment of plans across all possible areas of development and for improvement in its academic standard. The following mechanisms are adopted to implement the above-mentioned plan.

I. Curricular Aspects

• The curriculum developed by the college comprises Pos, PSOs, Cos in every discipline for constant evaluation.

• The college offers courses related to employability, skill development, environmental studies and human values and ethics.

• Instituting experience and qualified teachers/scholars for a vibrant academic and professional environment within the college

• Strengthening the bond between the students and the teachers through induction, regular meeting with the principal and teachers, regular mentoring activities etc.

• Conducting academic and administrative audit for the betterment of the academic culture.

• Collaboration and linkages of our institution with other renowned institutions for effective execution of curriculum to promote excellence, value-addition and contextual relevance.

• Introducing multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary study systems for more academic flexibility.

• Organizing a good number of collaborative seminars and workshops to create a bridge between the globe and the institution.

• To continue to offer alternative career options, combinations certificate and value-added courses, add-on courses, remedial classes, special classes for advanced and slow learners for effective curriculum delivery.

• To obtain feedback on curriculum, its systematic analysis for effective communication to IQAC, Academic Sub-committee for acting regarding revision and restructuring of curriculum. 

II. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

• Academic quality enhancement through the vision and mission of NEP_2020

• Shall maintain transparent online admission process under a well-defined mechanism based on only merit. Reservation policy is compiled as per rule.

• Attendance regularities of students are ensured by maintaining individual attendance registered and e-attendance mechanisms.

• Induction meeting with the principal to avoid the possibility of drop-out and to ensure good academic performance.

• Teachers and students will be motivated to follow MOOCs and SWAYAM portal.

• Meetings of the parents will be conducted regularly, where we will discuss the attendance and performance of the students with the parents and will appeal to them to participate in improving the academic performance of their wards.

• Regular departmental meetings, meeting with the academic sub-committees, result analysis meeting shall continue to be the mechanism to assure quality.

• Regular seminars, workshops, webinars extension activities, internship experiential learning, participative learning, problem solving methodologies would help the quality of the teaching.

• The college will continue organizing seminars / workshops / faculty development programmes collaborating with ICPR, etc. for improvement of quality of faculty.

• Academic performance of students shall be recognized by organizing the felicitation ceremony (Awards). This will result in strengthening a healthy and positive environment essential for an effective teaching-learning process.

• The college continues to provide easy access to the internet in the library, Classrooms for the teachers and students.

• Academic discipline in the teaching learning process will be assured through updated prospectus, academic calendar, and teachers’ progress.

• Use of ICT and innovative teaching is aimed to be more vivid. Blended mode of education will be prioritized. Special efforts shall be devoted to improving the learning and communication skills of the learners.

• Spoken English courses shall be mandatory for all students.

• The college will continue to ensure intensive use of innovative teaching and learning aids to sustain the interests of the students. More and more use of LCD projectors, interactive boards, classes over virtual platform and many others to ensure quality teaching.

• A continuous evaluation system will be systematically imparted. Class tests, Quizzing, Surprise tests will continue.

• Student centric teaching learning is to be emphasized.

• Various job-oriented programmes, like vocational courses, will be introduced.

• Mentor-mentee programme will be regularized to strengthen the academic performance of the student.

• Activities of Career counseling Cell will be increased.

• We have traditional programmes such BA, B.Sc. where basic knowledge along with desired level of skills are inculcated mainly with in-house faculty. These programmes will be strengthened by introducing different complimentary systems such as certificates, diplomas, and bridge programmes to facilitate focused study.

• We want to be the pioneer institution to commence innovative self-financed/unaided specialty programmes leading to degrees, commensurate with the needs of students in focused academic areas having employment potential.

• At the end of the semester, revisions and interactive sessions will be conducted to create confidence among students to prepare for examination.

• The college will strengthen the system of evaluation of teachers by students by filling in the questionnaire, which enables teachers to develop a sense of accountability, confidence, readiness to receive criticism, develop openness, sense of introspection, and accept the situations to improve their performance in teaching. The informal feedback from students will also be taken about the teaching-learning system of the college

III. Research, Consultancy and Extension

While our college primarily focuses on providing quality undergraduate education, our plan is to promote research amongst learners and faculty by continuously conducting research-oriented courses.

Research

The college will conduct regular meetings of the IQAC to promote the research activities. Motivation to organize the workshops / seminars / training programmes for preparation of proposals for minor and major research projects will be continued.

• Academic infrastructure such as instruments in the research laboratories, ICT facility, Library, and other requirements, as per needs for carrying out research activity will be provided.

• We will continue to carry out research guidance in multiple subjects.

• Exposure of students to various research areas where they will be guided to handle research projects independently.

• We will continue to depute teachers for research seminars / workshops and training.

• The college will continue to encourage faculty to attend various research programmes/seminars and present research papers.

Consultancy

• The college will organize lectures by experts to promote consultancy aspects.

• The college will share the funds raised from consultancy with faculty.

• We will continue to appreciate and to recognize the faculty who provide consultancy services.

Extension

• We will strengthen our NSS units.

• Library facilities will continue to be extended to alumni as well as needy students of the nearby areas.

• Sports facilities will be extended to local schools and other associations.

• The gymnasium will be made available to the people of the nearby vicinity.

• Maintenance of the adopted village shall continue.

• The college will provide help in maintaining law and order during festivals to the Police department.

• Blood donation camps and other health related camps will be continued

• Outreach programmes will be organized by different departments.

• Awareness programmes on health and hygiene and personal sanitation, environment, cleanliness campaign and environmental conservation campaign and tree plantation shall continue on 5th June each year.

• NSS programmes like AIDS day observation outside the college will continue on 1st December, every year.

• We will continue to maintain community driven activity like free classes in the nearby schools by the teachers of the Physical Education department.

• Computer literacy programmes for disadvantaged school students, will be organized with the help of the departments of the college.

• We will continue to maintain wellness programme for teaching and non-teaching staff members of those schools and neibouring locality by practicing Asanas & Kriayas

• We will continue to provide help on request of different school registered clubs and Govt. organizations, we send our students for officiating in different games and track & field.

• Road safety programmes in collaboration with the Nandigram Police Station will be organized.

• Swachha Bharat Abhiyan, Swacchata Pakhwara & Unnat Bharat Abhiyan activity will continue.

IV. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Perspective plan as regards infrastructure and learning resources will be based on following strategic policies-

• Continuous improvement of infrastructure and learning resources.

• Development of additional infrastructure and learning resources.

• Availability of an adequate average area of infrastructure per student.

• Optimum utilization of available infrastructure and learning resources.

• Maintenance of infrastructure and learning resources.

• Continuous efforts to obtain grants for infrastructure development.

• Construction of Indoor sports arena for sports and games inside the college campus

• Construction of more research laboratories to carry out empirical research.

• Construction of departmental museum for department of History.

• Construction of Language laboratory

• Procurement of High-end computers and laptops for various departments.

Learning Resources will be as follows-

• Adequate number of spacious and ventilated classrooms.

• Adequate number of specious well-equipped laboratories.

• Specious, user friendly and comprehensive Library services.

• Good quality furniture for general canteen and classrooms

• Departmental faculty rooms with departmental libraries, computers, and 24x7 internet Facilities.

• Drinking water facilities.

• Adequate number of toilet blocks for girl and boy students and staff.

• Modification of conference room.

• Proper development and maintenance of playground with proper drainage system.

• Boys’ and girls’ common rooms.

• More computing laboratory.

• Construction of more conference rooms and modification of smart classroom.

• Construction of N.S.S. offices.

• Maintenance and cleanliness of infrastructure with in-house as well as outsourced systems.

• Well maintained gardens.

• Well secured fire-fighting facilities.

• Construction of spacious office area with all modern amenities

• Complete automation of library services.

• Computers at laboratories, offices, library, and departments with LAN.

• Reading rooms facilities for alumni and outsiders.

• Spacious vehicle parking facility.

V. Student Support and Progression

All students excelling in academics, NSS, cultural and sports activities will be felicitated with mementos and certificates.

• Sports shoes, kits and other essential articles will continue to be provided to the students involved in sports activities.

• Assistance will continue to be provided for various government and other scholarships (NGO-funded) for students.

• Field trips or educational excursions will take place by the departments.

• NSS facilities shall be continued.

• Professionals from cultural fields like music, and other arts will be invited to guide the students for promotion of cultural activities.

• First aid boxes shall be made available at different places including administrative office and all science laboratories.

• Concession in the tuition fee shall be continued for poor and meritorious students.

• Capacity building programmes will continue to be offered in the college.

• Various awareness programmes on health, hygiene and personal sanitation, soil-testing, cleanliness programmes, and tree plantation will be continued to foster a sense of social responsibility among students.

• Intra-institutional bodies like the minority cell, SC & ST Cell, environmental cell, women’s cell shall continue to render help to students and will encourage the students to take social responsibilities.

• Canteen facilities for both the girls’ and boys’ students shall be provided

• Internet facilities shall continue to be provided to all students during college hours

• Guidance for various sports and cultural competitions shall continue to be provided to all the students

• The college will organize skill-based workshops on various subjects

• The college will continue to organize Freshers’ welcome ceremony for the freshers and farewell ceremony for outgoing students.

• Library facilities along with reading room facilities will continue to be provided to the students.

• A student-friendly environment shall be created within the campus to help the students having rural backgrounds to build their confidence.

For Alumni

• Alumni Association will be registered.

• Library and reading room facilities for the alumni will continue to operate.

• Various cultural events, blood Donation camp, etc. shall be continued with the help of the alumni members.

• Career guidance and placement services will be provided to the alumni.

• College ground and gymnasium facilities will be provided for the physical fitness of alumni.

• Alumni will be invited to the social, cultural, and academic programs of the college.

VI. Governance and Leadership

Institutional vision and leadership vision and mission of the institution will be communicated effectively to all stakeholders.

• The management and employees will work together on the progress of the institution.

• Strategy development and deployment perspective shall be designed collectively based on feedback.

• IQAC will continue to record effective and comprehensive performance appraisal for faculty as per API.

• The college will continue regular internal and external audit.

• ISO certification through a reputed organization will be continued.

• Effective internal control by the Teachers’ Council and the IQAC will be continued.

• Democratic and transparent organizational structure will be provided to direct access for free flow of ideas.

• Organizational arrangement will be made to facilitate decentralized administrative mechanisms with accountability.

• Participative functioning of the institution involving all members of the staff.

• Equitable allocation of responsibilities.

• Extensive committee structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and objectives.

• Students’ Union having wide representation of students in decision making, execution of policies and developmental aspects of the college.

• Minimal interference by the management in the daily functioning of the college.

Strategic Development and Deployment

• A perspective plan shall be formulated collectively having thorough review of the academic programs and analysis based on feedback and SWOT analysis

Human Resource Management

For effective Human Resource Management following steps shall be taken

• Periodical faculty and staff development programmes through FDP /Skill development course.

• Comprehensive and effective performance appraisal and academic progress of faculty shall be maintained.

• As a part of participatory management, teambuilding initiatives, and good interpersonal relations between faculty, non-teaching staff, students’ alumni will continue to function.

• Conducive work environment.

• Liberty for use of innovative ideas and ICT in teaching-learning system.

Financial Management:

For effective Financial Management following steps shall be taken-

• Growth-oriented budgetary allocation through the Governing Body shall continue.

• Financial freedom within the allocated budget shall continue to operate in the college.

• Regular meeting of the finance committee and the discussion on the income and expenditure shall continued

• Updating Cash book on daily basis

• Financial Audit of Individual Departments by Internal Auditor.

• Financial committee will render positive participation in all aspects of the PFMS, HRMS etc

• Continuous efforts to obtain development grants from funding agencies such as WBHED, ICPR, MP/MLA LAD etc.

VII. Innovation and Best Practices

• Green audit including proper rainwater harvesting.

• Preservation of excess water in a reservoir with holes is maintained and will continue.

• Degradable and non-degradable waste management will continue.

• Pollution free drive on “No vehicle day” on 1st Saturday of every month to be continued.

• Environmental awareness programmes will be continued.

• Promotion of eco-friendly campus and paper free governance.

• Outreach programmes for students and teachers will continue to take place.

• More job-oriented courses will be introduced.

• Emphasis will be given more on Industry-academia relationship.

• The teachers’ progress and self-appraisal mechanism will continue to be the best practice of the college.

• More and more MOUs with the industry partner

• Impeccable maintenance of the mentor-mentee programme shall continue to be the distinctiveness of the college.

• Innovative practices in curricular and extra-curricular activities will be strengthened.

• IQAC will play an important role in the research domain. It will help the teachers to do Ph.D in their respective field.

• Courses on Indian Knowledge System shall be introduced.

• The college will assist the students to pursue Honours degrees with Research according to NEP-2020.