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Peer Team Report - Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat

PEER TEAM REPORT ON INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION (3rd Cycle) OF

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY ROAD, RAJKOT – 360005 GUJARAT Profile of the University

Name of the University : SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY

Place: RAJKOT State: GUJARAT Date of Visit : August 4 – 7, 2014 Status of the University Affiliating

Year of Establishment 1967 No. Affiliating Colleges 301 Financial Category : Grant-in-aid

Government funded Private

Type of University : Affiliating

University

No. of Departments : Arts: 12 Science: 08 Commerce: 01

Any other: 07 Diploma/ Certificate Courses: 17 Total: 45 (Please enclose the list as Annexure – I in second page)

No. of Programmes : UG: 00 PG: 41 M. Phil: 18 Ph. D.: 38

Any other: 17 Total: 104 (Please enclose the list as Annexure – II in second page)

Year of Establishment : 1967

UGC Act 195612B and receiving Development Grant for XII Plan

: 13,27,00,000 (Approximately)

Location of the University : Urban

Semi-urban

Rural

Tribal

Area of the campus (in acres) : 360

No. of Teachers : Men Women Total

Permanent 74 26 100

Temporary 20 27 47

Total no. of Teachers with Ph.D. 88 24 112 Total No. of Teachers with Post Doctoral

- - -

No. of Non-teaching Staff (Administrative)

: Men Women Total

Permanent 174 28 202

Temporary 168 73 241

Technical staff-Permanent 7 - 7 No. of students : Men Women Total

UG - - - PG 1276 1149 2425 Ph.D. 199 270 469 Any other 104 213 317

Name Signature with date

Chairperson : Prof. A. N. Basu

Member : Prof. Parmajit S. Jaswal

Member : Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey

Member : Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar

Member : Prof. Alok Kumar Rai

Member : Prof. Usha Rani Narayana

Co-ordinator : Dr. Ganesh Hegde

Name and Signature of the Vice Chancellor

Seal


List of Departments offered in the Higher Education Institution at the time of NAAC Accreditation: Annexure - I

PG Departments: Arts PG Departments: Science

PG Departments: Others

PG Department: Commerce

Research Departments

Economics Statistics Pharmaceutical

Sciences Commerce and Business Administration

Sociology Mathematics Business

Management

English Biosciences Home Science Gujarati Chemistry Education

Sanskrit Physics Physical

Education

Hindi Electronics Law History Computer Science Human Rights Philosophy Bio Chemistry Psychology Library and Info. Science

Social Work Journalism

Diploma / Certificate Courses offered on the Campus Sr. No.

Name of the Courses Offered by the Department

1 Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management Statistics 2 Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Process

Outsourcing Law

3 Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science Law 4 Post Graduate Diploma in EXIM Laws Law 5 Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Laws Law 6 Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Laws Law 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy Pharmacy 8 Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Pharmacy 9 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Electronics 10 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and

Application Computer Science

11 Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware Technology & Application

Electronics

12 Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware Technology and Networking

Electronics

13 Post Graduate Diploma in Vallabh Vedant Philosophy 14 Post Graduate Diploma in Pharma Regulatory

Affairs and Documentation Chemistry

15 Post Graduate Diploma in Patentization Documentation and Regulatory Affairs

Chemistry

16 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Business Management 17 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

(Executive Programme) Business Management


Annexure II Data Sr. No.

Name of the PG Courses on the Campus

Name of the Diploma Courses on the Campus

1 M. Sc. In Botany Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management 2 M. Sc. In Zoology Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Process Outsourcing 3 M. Sc. In Microbiology Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science 4 M. Sc. In Biotechnology Post Graduate Diploma in EXIM Laws 5 M. Sc. In Chemistry Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Laws 6 M. Sc. In Physics Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Laws 7 M. Sc. In Electronics Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy 8 M. Sc. In Electronics, Computer &

Instrumentation Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research

9 M. Sc. In Information Technology and Computer Application

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application

10 Master of Computer Application Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Application

11 M. Sc. In Mathematics Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware Technology & Application

12 M. Sc. In Statistics Post Graduate Diploma in Hardware Technology and Networking

13 M. Sc. In Biochemistry Post Graduate Diploma in Vallabh Vedant 14 M. Sc. In Pharmaceutical Sciences Post Graduate Diploma in Pharma Regulatory

Affairs and Documentation 15 M. Pharm. in Pharmacognosy Post Graduate Diploma in Patentization

Documentation and Regulatory Affairs 16 M. Pharm. In Pharmaceutics Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 17 M. Pharm. In Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive Programme)

18 M. Pharm. In Quality Assurance 19 M. Pharm. In Pharmacology and Drug

Regulatory Affairs

20 Master of Business Administration 21 Master of Commerce 22 M. Sc. In Home Science 23 M. Ed. (full time) 24 M. Ed. (part time) 25 M. P. Ed. 26 LL. M. 27 LL. M. in Human Rights 28 M. A. In Economics 29 M. A. In Sociology 30 M. A. In English and CLS 31 M. A. In Gujarati


32 M. A. In Sanskrit 33 M. A. In Hindi 34 M. A. In History 35 M. A. In Philosophy 36 M. A. In Psychology 37 Bachelors in Library & Info. Science 38 Masters in Library & Info. Science 39 Masters of Social Work 40 Masters of Labor Work 41 Masters in Journalism and Mass

Communication

M. Phil. is offered in the following Departments on the Campus

Sr. No.

Name of Departments

1 Department of Mathematics 2 Department of Biosciences 3 Department of Physics 4 Department of MBA 5 Department of Commerce 6 Department of Education 7 Department of Physical Education 8 Department of Economics 9 Department of Sociology

10 Department of English 11 Department of Gujarati 12 Department of Sanskrit 13 Department of Hindi 14 Department of History 15 Department of Philosophy 16 Department of Psychology 17 Department of Social Work 18 Department of Journalism


Ph. D. is offered in the following Departments on the Campus

Sr. No. Department

1 Department of Statistics

2 Department of Mathematics

3 Department of Biosciences 1

4 Department of Chemistry

5 Department of Physics

6 Department of Electronics

7 Department of Computer Science

8 Department of Bio Chemistry

9 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences2

10 Department of MBA

11 Department of Commerce

12 Department of Home Science

13 Department of Education

14 Department of Physical Education

15 Department of Law

16 Department of Human Rights

17 Department of Economics

18 Department of Sociology

19 Department of English

20 Department of Gujarati

21 Department of Sanskrit

22 Department of Hindi

23 Department of History

24 Department of Philosophy

25 Department of Psychology

26 Department of Library and Info. Science

27 Department of Social Work

28 Department of Journalism


PEER TEAM REPORT ON

Institutional Re-Accreditation (Third Cycle)

SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY, RAJKOT

Place: Rajkot State: Gujarat Section I : GENERAL Information

1.1 Name & Address of the Institution : Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat - 360005

1.2 Year of Establishment 1967

1.3 Current Academic Activities at the institution (Numbers) :

Faculties/Schools : 13

Departments / Centers 28

Programmes / Courses offered 104

Permanent Faculty Members 100 + 47 (On Contract)

Permanent support staff 209 + 241 (On Contract)

Students

3211

1.4 Three major feature in the institutional context (As perceived by the Peer Team)

Reputed State University affiliating huge number of colleges in the region.

Good academic ambience.

University runs only PG, M. Phil and Ph.D. programs on campus

1.5 Dates of visit of the Peer Team ( A detailed visit schedule at annexure)

4th – 7th August 2014

1.6 Composition of the Peer Team Chairperson Prof. A. N. Basu

Member Prof. Parmajit S. Jaswal

Member Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey

Member Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar

Member Prof. Alok Kumar Rai

Member Prof. Usha Rani Narayana

Co-ordinator Dr. Ganesh Hegde


Section II : CRITERIA WISE ANNALYSIS

2.1 Curricular Aspects :

2.1.1 Curricular planning & Implementation:

Updated curriculum of the programs offered Organized process of curriculum updation in

place with participation from affiliated colleges for UG courses

Feedback is obtained from the stakeholders before course updation

2.1.2 Academic Flexibility : Semester system. Choice based credit system be strengthened. Societal needs and ongoing trends are accounted for

while designing new courses.

2.1.3 Curriculum Enrichment : Courses are reviewed and revised every four years.

Integrated courses have been introduced. New courses have been introduced at regular

intervals. 2.1.4 Feedback System : Formal feedback from students is obtained.

Informal feedback from other stakeholders. Systematic and organized analysis of feedback

system is required Academic integrity audit needs initiation to sustain

quality and enhancements.

2.2 Teaching – Learning &Evaluation :

2.2.1 Student Enrolment and profile Wide publicity through newspapers, website and prospectus. Admission process is transparent. Admission process follows State reservation

policy.

2.2.2 Catering to student diversity Majority of the students are from Gujarat.

Good representation of gender and socio-economic profile.

Remedial coaching for slow learners exists. Adequate academic support structures for

differently abled students exist.

2.2.3 Teaching – Learning Process Academic calendar is in place.

ICT based teaching learning facilities exist in most of the faculties.

Tutorials, seminars, workshops, field visits, case


studies are in practice. Adequate lab facilities exist for practical classes.

2.2.4 Teachers Quality Qualified teachers with majority having Ph.D.

Capacity building encouraged through adequate exposure.

Teachers’ quality be enhanced by providing more international exposure.

2.2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms Formative and summative assessment.

Continuous internal assessment and end examination are in practice.

Result declaration needs to be organized and structured as per students’ needs.

2.2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

Minimal Students dropout rate. National and global institutional acceptance of

students.

High percentage of success in examinations.

2.3 Research, Consultancy and Extension

2.3.1 Promotion of Research Research environment needs to be strengthened in departments.

University needs to promote interdisciplinary research.

Teachers are encouraged to get research projects from funding agencies.

2.3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

Huge dependence on government funding agencies for research facility establishments.

Adequately leveraging state government resources for research fund mobilization.

Industry support for research needs to be explored.

2.3.3 Research Facilities Wi-Fi connectivity, LAN facility available. Good research labs in most of the science

departments. Administrative support for research facilities

creation. More funds required for maintenance and

upgradation of research facilities.

2.3.4 Research Publications and Awards Quality of research publications by faculty in social science subjects requires upgradation.

Some of the departments have their own peer reviewed journals.

Patents and Copyrights submissions are encouraged.


2.3.5 Consultancy Consultancy policy in place.

Consultancy requires strengthening in light of the industry in the region.

2.3.6 Extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

Sensitive to societal needs and requirements. Extension activities through local NGOs. Faculty and students are encouraged to participate

in socially responsible and outreach activities.

2.3.7 Collaborations Collaborations with some industry and

academic institutions are in place. International Collaborations need to be

strengthened. Collaborations be aimed towards students

placements. 2.4 Infrastructure and Learning Resources

2.4.1 Physical Facilities Sprawling campus with excellent physical infrastructure.

Adequate physical facilities available to support the ongoing academic, sporting and cultural activities.

Superior infrastructure for teachers and students, developmental requirements.

Facilities for challenged faculty and students exist on the campus.

2.4.2 Library as a Learning Resource Library advisory committee in place. Good numbers of volumes and title of books, and

digital resources. Departmental libraries need attention.

Internet and reprography facilities available in central library.

No. of Journals in the Library needs to be increased.

2.4.3 IT Infrastructure Some classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors

and Interactive board. Sufficient number of Computer Labs with

internet and Wi-fi facility exists. University website can be more informative and

regularly updated.

2.4.4 Maintenance of campus facilities

Estate section in charge of maintaining university facilities.

AMC practice limited to few departments. More funding and care required to maintain


2.5 Students Support and Progression

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campuses and buildings.

Requirement for increased funding for maintenance and upgradation of labs and research facilities.

2.5.1 Student Mentoring and Support Comprehensive mentoring system be devloped. Grievance Redressal and anti-sexual

harassment cells exist. Career Counselling and remedial classes are

producing results.

2.5.2 Student Progression Student dropout rate is low.

Students are encouraged to appear for national and international level examinations.

Many students join M. Phil and Ph.D. programmes

2.5.3 Student Participation and activities

Students participation in seminars, conferences, workshops is encouraged

Sports and cultural activities are held. Few students have won laurels at National and

International levels. Fitness and sports facility be extended to

student free.

2.6 Governance, Leadership and Management

2.6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

University is progressing with its well defined vision.

Democratic participatory governance through various committees.

Cooperative administration.

2.6.2 Strategy development and Deployment

Strategic vision appears to be functioning. Resource deployment is required towards

creating research infrastructure and fellowships. Nurturing of talents is required towards meeting

projected man power needs. Integration of institutional facilities expansion

with the academic expansion dreams of departments required.

2.6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies Faculty welfare schemes exit. Encouragement for continuous faculty

development through forging academic alliances.


Evident faculty progression acting as motivator.

2.6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

Sound financial status of the University. Adherence to budget. Internal and External Audit conducted. Finance and account departments are

computerized. Mobilization of funds through consultancy and

project funding be enhanced.

2.6.5 Internal Quality Assurance system IQAC is functioning and grants received from UGC.

AQAR prepared and sent to NAAC regularly.

Academic audit is conducted by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG).

IQAC should strengthen research and consultancy services.

2.7 Innovations and Best Practices

2.7.1 Environment Consciousness Energy audits be carried out periodically. Good efforts are manifested for green initiative on

campus. Tobacco free campus.

2.7.2 Innovations Few innovative academic courses are initiated.

Webcasting is regular feature with media server.

Efforts are made for taking the benefit out down to the society.

2.7.3 Best Practices Financial management. Women safety. Conducive and congenial research environment

and seed money is provided by the University.

Section III : OVERALL ANALYSIS

3.1 Institutional Strength Adequate physical infrastructure for furthering teaching and research.

Good financial position. Supportive and sensitive leadership. Qualified faculty. Comprehensive coverage of diverse range of

courses.

3.2 Institutional Weakness Restricted research culture. Restrictive geographic spread of teachers and

students. Centralized placement Cell needs to be initiated. Permanent headship and deanship acting as

deterrent on faculty moral.


3.3 Institutional Challenges : Motivating faculty for more consultancy. Sustaining academic leadership position in the

region. Filling of seats in arts and social science subjects.

Attracting good quality students. Obtaining government permission for recruitment

of teachers. 3.4 Institutional Opportunities

To upscale central library from teaching to research library.

Capitalising on industrial strength. Scope for further growth and expansion in

interdisciplinary research. Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation

related activities.

Section IV : Recommendations for Quality Enhancement of the Institution

Recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff be speeded up.

Use of computerization be increased in university administration.

External students may be brought under Distance Education system through Distance

Education Council to arrest the declining admission in social sciences.

Public relations office to be established to institutionalize external communications.

Virtual class room facility may be established to strengthen teaching through use of ICT.

Amount of University Research fellowships be increased. A mechanism for timely

payment of UGC/CSIR fellowship also should be evolved.

Results should be announced as per academic calendar.

The post of Registrar should be equivalent to that of a Professor; for which necessary

steps be initiated at the highest level.

Drug research center-a good initiative- to be made sustainable and more meaningful and

for which Teachers/Scientists associated with it should be encouraged to launch

companies and for this necessary rules be amended by the University.

Inculcation of research culture in the University may be fostered through introduction of

research development schemes and encouraging every faculty member to participate.

Qualified lady medical doctor in allopathic medicine and a trained nurse should be

immediately posted in the University health center.

Environment friendly initiatives as rain water harvesting, no polythene zone, no horn

zone etc be undertaken.


Central alumni cell be leveraged for students interest as placement, internship, projects,

scholarships, communicative English etc.

Departmental libraries to be organized and supervised by central library and staff

manning departmental libraries be trained by them.

Girls hostel be provided with proper dining hall and kitchen.

Awareness about anti sexual harassment and anti-ragging be provided to the students by

displaying at various locations.

I agree with observations of the peer team as mentioned in this report.

Prof. M. K. Padalia

Signature of the Vice Chancellor

Peer Team:

Prof. A. N. Basu Chairperson

Prof. Parmajit S. Jaswal Member

Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey Member

Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar Member

Prof. Alok Kumar Rai Member

Prof. Usha Rani Narayana Member

Dr. Ganesh Hegde coordinator

Place : Rajkot Date: 07-08-2014

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