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Establishment Of Students Forum

In the academic year 2006-07 a paradigm shift in the structural reconstruction and reworking of the existing student support units, took place. It saw a systematized selection of Class Representatives (CRs) in the ratio of 1:10 and Organizing Secretaries OS) of various committees from amongst its members. This resulted in successful establishment of a student network with a tremendous reach out, ensuring  full-fledged participation of student community in all

activities, realizing the objective of NAAC to celebrate year 2006 as the year of student participation. This restructuring has been reinforced with the establishment of the ASIC committees. The strength of the Students'Forum this year is 196 Class Representatives.

ASIC COMMITTEES

 To ensure participation of students and staff in daily administration and establishment, a number of funcional units are at work. These units are small but meaningful nucleus with well defined objectives before them. While executing the earmarked functions, these units also act as Leadership Development Workshops.Broadly there are 4 types of functional committees. 

They are :
1. Administration Support
2. Student Support
3. Institutional Support
4. Co-curricular Support

A total number of 79 committiees are in existence today. These committees function under
the guidance of a designated staff co-ordinator. The student organising secretary is chosen
from amongst the members of the Students' Forum, usually the senior most student.
Administration Support Units
  1.   Anti Ragging

  2. Anti Ragging Squad

  3.   Assembly

  4.   Autonomy to College

  5. Calendar, Student Diary & Records

  6. Campus Ambience & Garden

  7. College Diary

  8. Documentation, Data & Statistics

  9. Extension & Outreach

  10. Library & I.D. Cards

  11. NAAC: IQAC & Re-Accrediation

  12. Prospectus & Brochure

  13.   Test & Examination

  14. Time Table & Attendance

  15. Traffic Awareness & Road Safety

  16.   UGC & XI Plan Proposals

  17.   Vigilance - Attendance

  18.   Vigilance - Discipline

Student Support Units
  1. Career Guidance & Placement
  2. Class Teacher Concept
  3. HRD – I
  4. HRD – II
  5. HRD - III
  6. Liaison & Industrial Visits
  7. Non-Karnataka Students Guidance Cell
  8. Special Lectures, Seminars and Workshops
  9. Students Counseling & Public Education Programme
  10. Students' Advisory Committee
  11. Remedial Classes
  12. Young Students Study Circle
Institutional Support Units
  1. Audio Video Recording & CCTV
  2. AVC - I & II, EDUSAT
  3. Browsing Centre
  4. Canteen & Nescafe Centre
  5. Circulars
  6. Display Board
  7. Education Stall
  8. Furniture
  9. Notice Board
  10. Photocopier, Telephone & Public Address System
  11. Reception & Lounge
  12. Uniforms
  13. Vehicle Stand
  14. Water & Electricity
Co-curricular Support
  1. Achiever

  2. Adventure Club

  3. AIDS Awareness Cell (Sanjeevini)

  4. Alumni Association

  5. Consumer Forum

  6. Film and Theatre Appreciation Club

  7. Forum for Peace & Understanding

  8. Forum for Universal Brotherhood & Communal Harmony

  9. Forum for Women Empowerment & Prevention of Sexual Harassment

  10. Guest of the Month

  11. Health, Hygiene & Cleanliness

  12. Heritage Club

  13. Invitation

  14. Jeevadan-Blood Donors Association

  15. Maintenance, Up Keep, Plans & Layout

  16. Mandara

  17. Medini

  18. NCC

  19. NSS Unit- I

  20. NSS Unit- II

  21. Parents Association

  22. Pratibha Vedike (Screening and Performance - Fine Arts)

  23. Press & Publicity

  24. Prize & Mementos

  25. Research Cell

  26. Rotaract Club

  27. Sports

  28. Students Co-operative

  29. Students Forum

  30. Supervising College Functions

  31. Theater Troop - SARANTHA

  32. Travel & Excursion

  33. Vichara

  34. Weekly Talent/Varada Prathibhe

An Overview Of Selected Communities

Career Guidance and Placement Cell

This cell functions to bridge the gap between the curriculum and the expected industry front, by holding career-oriented lectures by senior managers and successful consultants. It also arranges for companies to recruit students on campus, facilitating pre-placement talks, written tests, group discussions and interviews.Our alumni are placed in prestigious companies like Goldman Sachs, InfosysTechnologies, Infosys BPO, Transworks, Dell, HP, HSBC,L&T, Honey Well, Convergys Technologies, Mphasis, Outsource Partners International.

Foreign Student's Guidance Cell
This Cell acts as a liaison between the foreign students of the college and the International Center of the University of Mysore to guide and assist them in admission procedure, residential permit and all other related aspects so as to make their stay comfortable.
HRD-I,HRD-II and HRD-III
The college with the aim of developing a solid human resource infrastructure offers the following programmes.

HRD-I TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
This unit monitors the TQM programmes and the Personality Development Programmes. PDP programme is offered in association with CLHRD, Mangalore for first year students of all the streams. About 400 students were trained in different facets of personality like building Self Confidence, Self Esteem etc. The faculty members trained by CLHRD are facilitating this training programme.
HRD-II Global Skills  Enhancement Programme
GSE is a unique programme in the campus to enhance communication and analytical skills, which are the requirement of the day. Faculty members of the college, who have undergone an intensive training at Progeon (an Infosys subsidiary), are imparting these skills to the students to prepare them to face the challenges in the industries

HRD-III Speak English Build Confidence Programme
Realising the importance of English as the Lingua Franca of the world, training in Spoken English is offered to students on a need basis. This unit trained a batch of 20 students of BA., through Non-Correctional methodology. The facilitators of this programme are trained by CLHRD, Mangalore.
Students Counseling Centre
The Counseling unit functions in coordination with the Department of Psychology. Academic, social, psychological and personal problems of the students are attended to individually or collectively. Professional counselling is available should the need be felt.
 
Young Student's Study Circle
The Young Students’ Study Circle was set up in association with Family Planning Association of India (Mysore Chapter) It provides a platform for the students to discuss contemporary social, political and economic issues.
Adventure Club
The club is set up to promote life skills such as team work, resource sharing, innovation, through its outdoor activities like trekking, rock climbing etc.,
AIDS Awareness Cell (Sanjeevini Councelling Centre)
This centre is established to create awareness on HIV/AIDS and other health related issues. It not only organizes the programmes in the college, but also in the villages with the active support of NGOS.
Consumer Forum
The consumer club aims at creating awareness among the students on consumer rights and legal issues involved in it. This club organizes seminars, lectures and demonstrations in the related areas in co-ordination with professional bodies and NGOs.
Film And Theatre Appreciation Club (FATAC)
The FATAC is established in association with federation of film societies of India of southern region. This club aims at promoting & cultivating the habit of watching quality movies which are intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving.
Jeevadana-Blood Donor's Association
It was launched with the objective of Donate Blood, Save Life. The students and staff donate blood voluntarily to the needy. It helps students develop a sense of sensitivity and empathy towards the society.
Medini
The Nature Lovers’ Club activities are aimed at creating an eco-consciousness among students through trekking, nature camps, special lectures and demonstrations.
NCC
The NCC unit of the college was commissioned in 1989-90. It aims at inculcating discipline; develop patriotism and leadership qualities among the cadets. It motivates the cream of the youth to join the Armed Forces. Basics of army training, camps and adventures are regular features. The unit was nominated for the Best Institution Award during 2003-2004

NSS Unit I and II
The NSS unit, true to its core value of commitment to society by social service, is involved in various constructive activities through shramadana with the objective of “ We for You”. It has been actively in programmes like tree plantation, constructive work in villages etc.,It has been Judged as the Best Unit at the State level and its officer as the Best NSS Officer for the year 2005-06. A 10 day camp is a regular feature. A proud moment for the college was the establishment of a second unit this year. Two faculty members designated as NSS officers monitor the units.
Rotaract Club
The Rotaract Club is the youth wing of Rotary Club of Mysore Mid-Town. It has under taken various projects like Health awareness campaigns, Blood Donation camps, Book donation and Bird adoption programmes. Adventure camps like trekking and river rafting form part of their activity. The club was recognized as the Best Institution based Club for the
year 2005-06.

 

'Sarantha' (A Cultural And Theatre Troop)
It has a theatre alliance with Rangayana and offers a variety of theatre performances through out the year. The performance of this troop in staging two kannada plays was appreciated and well received at YUVARANGA-06.
Department Fora:
To supplement classroom teaching and stimulate interest in the subject students
are provided additional vistas of learning in the form of fora for higher and creative
thinking. The college promotes co-curricular activities among the students through
these Department Fora. Academic progress with a touch of academic brilliance and
professional competence is achieved through the activities of the fora like Fests,
exhibitions, students’ seminars, extended lectures, Paper presentations etc., which
keep the campus ever dynamic.

 v  Kaizen (BBM Forum)                      v Forum for Economic Thinking
 v  Science Forum                              v English Literary Club
 
In House Publications:
The college has various in-house publications like newsletters and department special journals brought out periodically.
  • Achiever
    This is an unconventional weekly brought out mainly to record the
    outstanding performances and achievements of students and staff. It gives a glimpse
    of the week through pictures and timely editorials.
  • Capitol
    It is the voice of the Department of Commerce. Articles written by students
    on commerce and business aspects is the main feature. This helps them develop
    their writing skills. An additional feature is the Quiz Corner containing business
    questions.
  • Chitta 
    This newsletter is brought out by the Department of Psychology with the
    motto of creating awareness about psychology to the general public.
  • MFGC online
    The college has signed an MoU with Deccan Chronicle to be a member of
    the Papyrus Club - the online newsletter. This facilitates the college to project its image
    through online articles and illustrations which are accessed world wide. It is a monthly
    feature. A team of student editors and a teacher convenor coordinate the work.
  • PEP 
    It is a fortnightly Wall Journal. It is brought out with the objective of creating
    public awareness regarding various contemporary issues.
  • Vichara 
    This is a monthly newsletter. It mainly covers campus news. Department
    of Journalism plays a major role here, giving the Journalism students the necessary
    practical exposure in news reporting and news printing.
  • The Voice 
    This newsletter publishes the activities and on-going projects of the Rotaract Club.

Annual Magazine - Mandara

Mandara - the college magazine is brought out annually. This is an indigenously
prepared magazine which documents every activity carried out in the college in an
academic year. The 7 - time 1st Prize winner for University of Mysore, Mandara is
brought out in digital form also- probably first of its kind for a college.

Unique Facilities

EDUSAT
The college has been linked to satellite-based education system for bringing virtual
classroom experience to the students and staff. We are the first college for UoM to
install EDUSAT facilities.

Group Insurance Scheme
A General accident insurance cover is provided to all the students of the college.

 

VSAT
This is an outcome of an MOU with Everonn Systems India Ltd. in which courses are offered to students on various subjects including Effective English Levels 1 & 2, Placement Support Programmes, Software Testing and Bio-informatics. It is sourced in Chennai.

KSOU Study Centre
The college serves as the study centre of the Karnataka State Open University,Mysore. Counseling classes for the students are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays. It is judged as one of the model centres. About 800 students are allotted to this study center for contact classes.

MoU's
The college has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the following Institutions.

1.College for Leadership & Human Resource Development (CLHRD), Mangalore.
2.Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management,Nitte.
3.Software Solution Integrated Ltd., Mysore .
4.Chamundi Info training Academy Ltd., Mysore.
5.L & T Infotech – for 1 yr On Job
6.MGM Industries – Regular
7.Infosys BPO – Training the Vedavyasa Foundation for     Yoga.
8.Karnataka Government for Development of Tourism.
9.Deccan Chronicle (Online Campus Newsletter).
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
A full-fledged IQAC is in operation in the college. It monitors quality initiatives in
each and every field both academic and otherwise. Its main task is academic audit.

 

Feel Executive Programmes (FEPs)
To promote academia –industry interface, industrialists, Managers from the
industry visit the college on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide
insight to the students about the industry. Executive Development Programmes
and Management Development Programmes are offered under this programme.
Healthy Practices


Healthy Practices

Assembly
It is held every Saturday to take stock of the events of the week and to announce the plans for the coming week. Through this Rostrum, the Principal leads the college in acknowledging and appreciating the achievements of the Students and Staff members. The State song and the National Anthem are rendered at the weekly assembly.


Calendar
A handy booklet providing the students and parents vital information about college, Timetable and the schedule of activities to be held during the year. It also contains a vital page for recording the student’s monthly attendance position to be duly signed by the subject teacher and the parents.


Charity And Giving
To, imbibe the nobler concept of charity among students, the charity giving is promoted. Students are encouraged to make small contributions to the needy public.

Class Teacher Concept
The concept of Class Teacher and Class Representatives
has ensured smooth functioning of class room activities. This concept provides the
students with an opportunity to open up their views and opinions with regard to
their academic, social and even individual concerns. While this is a step to strengthen
student-teacher bond, it primarily aims at integrating students and staff with the
class, class with the college and college with the country.

Graduation Day

An event to wish the outgoing students as they step out of the portals of the institution completing their course and also welcome them back to the fold of the institution through the Alumni Association.


Guest Of the Month
Noted personalities and artists are invited to perform in the college premises. The public is welcome to attend this function.

National & International Days
The college observes important National days like Independence day, Republic day, Gandhi Jayanthi and other major National events to integrate subjectivity among the students towards the nation celebrating International days like World AIDS Day, Hiroshima Day are also very much part of the college activites. 
The great sons of the country,martyrs and heroes of freedom struggle are remembered by the college in reverence
Orientation Programme  
Is held for the 1st Year Students to help them acclamatize to the new learning environment and brief them about vital factors pertaining to academics and general
conduct.


                                                                                                                                  
Goodwill Promotional Activities Parents’ Association
To foster further involvement of the stakeholders in education, Parents Meet and Parents Socials are organized.This is a pioneer step at college level initiated to bring the parents closer to the learning centre by the institute. It begins with an orientation programme for the freshers along with their parents. Two subsequent meetings provide the feedback, both academic and general, during the year.
         The parents form an important link between the college and the students. Their views and opinions are rated high in formulating the policies pertaining to their wards. Parents’ meeting is called at least once in a semester to discuss their children’s progress, apart from parents’ socials. Parents are welcome to call on the Head of the Institution or meet the HODs and faculty members to ensure proper monitoring of their wards.
Alumni Association
The college has a strong and active alumni association. Through this association the students are urged to foster a long lasting relation with their alma mater. Some of the distinguished alumni of the college are musician Uday Kiran, flutist Vid.V Vamshidhar, flutist Rakesh, musician Vinay Kumar, hockey player Sindhu Koppa,international skater Esther Prasanna, cricket player Kafil Ahmed, journalist (Khaleej Times, Dubai) - David Tuesing, Col. Viraj Kamath, Maj. Naveen, Capt. Rajkumar Johnson Singh. 
       A convention of the Almuni Association is held every year on the 2 nd Sunday in the month of December.
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