PART A : THE EVALUATION REPORT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

According to Swami Vivekananda, Real education is that which enables a
person to stand on his own legs. With this in mind the Government First Grade
College, Holehonnur was established on 26
th
August 1991 to fulfil the long standing
need of the people of this region. In the beginning the college was housed in the
social welfare department hostel at Holehonnur with just 45 students from the Arts
and Commerce departments. Due to lack of students strength the Commerce
department was forced to be closed in the year 1997. Once the college shifted to its
own building in 1992 to the outskirts of the town, the intake of students increased
from year to year and more courses were offered. With assistance from the State
government and the UGC, the college now has sufficient classrooms, a well
equipped computer lab, a network resource center and a library with over 22,000
books. Internet facility is also provided to teachers and students. At present the
strength of the college is 533 of which almost 60% are girls. The college offers 3 UG
courses B.A, B.Com and B.B.M. Due to poor intake the B.Sc course introduced in
the year 2009-10 had to be discontinued in 2012-13. However, efforts are on to
revive the course. We are proud to declare that three students of our college have
obtained ranks in the Humanities section at the university level.
The college has already undergone the process of NAAC accreditation in the
year 2009 and was awarded the C grade. The college has been recognized under
section 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC act in 2001.

Criterion 1: Curricular aspects

The curriculum is the foundation of the educational system. It provides a
framework for the educational activities to be conducted systematically in an
institution.
The curriculum is designed by the boards of studies of the Kuvempu
University to which the college is affiliated. Some of our teachers have also worked
as members of the board of studies and textbook preparation committees. The
teachers air the feedback given by the students on the curriculum in their respective
teachers forums.
Various committees, formed by the principal, at the beginning of every
academic year assist in effective implementation of the curriculum.

Criterion 2: Teaching, learning and evaluation

The students are offered three UG courses- B.A, B.Com and BBM. All
students who seek admission are given admission according to the University
guidelines. Students opting for B.A course can choose from three combinations-
HEP, HEK and HES. Students participation in learning is encouraged by guiding
them to write assignments and present papers in the classroom. State level
seminars have been organized wherein students have had the experience of
organizing and presenting papers in a seminar. A number of special lectures have
helped the students obtain various soft skills essential for employability and to
develop themselves into better human beings. The teachers have also attended
seminars, workshops, conferences and training programmes to hone their teaching
skills.

Criterion: III Research, Consultancy and
Extension

Research has always been encouraged in our institution though we offer
only UG courses. Four of our teachers have been awarded Ph.D. and two more have
already registered for research. Four of our teachers have taken up minor projects
and one a major project. Thus students are also encouraged to present papers in the
classroom and seminars organized in the college.
Free consultancy is offered by the Commerce department in matters
relating to income tax. Our teachers have also contributed as resource persons in
coaching candidates for NET/SLET. Counselling related to personal problems,
difficulty in studies and career guidance is offered free to students.
Our students participate with enthusiasm in all curricular and co-curricular
activities. NSS and The Red Cross Society organize blood donation camps. Our
students have donated blood whenever required. The students have also
participated in various awareness programmes.


Criterion: IV Infrastructure and Learning Resource

From a five room building the college has grown into a spacious one with
18 class rooms, 3 staff rooms, a principal chamber, a library, an office room, a
computer lab, a Physics lab, 2 sports rooms, an auditorium and a ladies rest room.
We have sufficient furniture. Basic amenities such as drinking water, separate toilets
for women and a canteen is available.
The college has procured 57 computers to help students become
computer literates. A network resource centre and internet facility is also available.
Interactive boards and LCD projectors are used for teaching. A diesel generator and
UPS have been installed for uninterrupted power supply.

Criterion: V Student Support and Progression

The students are provided guidance right from admission to a course in
the college to what after graduation. The prospectus of the college offers information
about courses available, details of fees to be remitted and facilities provided The
Admission committee helps the students choose the course. After admission an
orientation programme is organized for the new entrants. They are introduced to the
staff who provide information about their department, NSS, library, sports and the
function of various committees. The students welfare officer receives the grievances
of the students and redresses it with the help of the staff. The warden of the
government hostels are invited to provide information about admission and facilities
available. Details of scholarships students can avail are also made known. The
library resources and the network resource center can be utilized by the students.
Special training is given to students interested in sports and our students have
performed well in intercollege sports meet at the university level.
Recruiters from Shivamogga provide information on job opportunities
and train students to face interviews. A few of our students have been employed and
some who received offer letters have preferred to continue their studies. On an
average 20% of our students pursue higher studies of which 40% are girls.

Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management

Ours being a government college the management is in the hands of the
principal assisted by the staff, who form the College Council. Students
representatives are also involved in decision making by nominating them to various
committees. A College Development Committee is constituted with the local MLA as
its ex-officio chairman and members nominated by the MLA as per government
rules. This body helps in the development of the college by involving the local
bodies.
Various committees formed by the principal contribute to effective management.




Criterion VII: Innovation and Best Practices

The college has always strived to adopt innovations in teaching. Some of
the best practices introduced by the college include blood donation camps,
awareness programmes , women empowerment, special coaching classes for slow
learners and financial assistant to poor students.