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CRITERIA – I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT: 1.1.1.
How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic programmes of the university? The University offers different academic programmes keeping in view the vision, mission and the objectives of the University. The students are given education and training in disciplines such as Engineering, Management, Economics, Pharmacy and Applied Sciences to help the industry and business. The programs such as Social Work, Sociology, Political Science and Public Administration, Law, Journalism and Mass Communication, Anthropology, Philosophy and Psychology and Parapsychology are offered towards development of the society. The programs in all basic sciences are offered to promote scientific research in the country. The programs in many languages are offered to develop communication skills and research. Many programs are offered through distance learning to provide access to higher education to all those who do not otherwise find an opportunity. Collaborative programs and multi-disciplinary programs are offered to meet the contemporary needs of the economy. Thus the courses offered by the University are highly relevant to the needs of the industry, economy and society. While designing the curriculum of the academic programmes, the respective P.G. Boards of studies take into consideration national development, needs of the society, local needs, emerging needs, expectations of the stakeholders, innovativeness, program level standards, scope for further research, global demand, contemporary needs of the industry, women empowerment, inclusiveness and so on.
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Does the University follow a systematic process in the design and development of the curriculum? If, yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.) The University has a well-organised system of curriculum design and development. Each Department has a Board of Studies at UG and PG levels consisting of experts from the faculty of the Department and also from other Universities, representatives from industry and student representatives. The Boards of Studies basically consider two issues i.e., need assessment and feedback from the stakeholders before designing and developing the curriculum. The need assessment is done basing on demand analysis, public opinion, experts’ views, industry requirements, future perspectives, MoUs entered with other institutions/organisations, state policies, guidelines framed by the UGC and other national apex academic bodies. The feedback is obtained formally and informally from faculty, students, alumni, employers and academic experts periodically following systematic procedures. The draft curriculum will be discussed at length in periodic meetings of respective Boards of Studies and the final draft will be placed before the Academic Senate for approval. The Academic Senate, which consists of elite members belonging to different segments of the society, is the final authority to approve the new programmes, curriculum, modifications in curriculum, syllabus regulations, etc.
Ex-Officio Members of the Academic Senate Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Members of the Executive Council Deans of Faculties Former Vice-Chancellors of the University concerned Director of Technical Education Director of Medical Education Director of School Education Director of Adult Education Director of Intermediate Education Chairman of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education or in his absence the Vice-Chairman thereof 10 Director, Telugu Academy 11 Members of the University Planning and Monitoring Board Life Members 1
Donors who were earlier members of erstwhile Senate
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Persons who donate an amount of not less than rupees five lakhs to the University Members nominated by the Government 1
One third or twenty Professors whichever is less, of the University Colleges, by rotation
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One third or twenty Principles whichever is less of the Affiliated Colleges in the University area by rotation
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Seven persons of whom two shall belong to the members of the Scheduled Castes and belong to Scheduled Tribes, two shall belong to Backward Classes two and shall be women Two Principals of Junior Colleges or Higher Secondary Schools in the University area
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Ten persons to represent professionals belonging to the fields of Medicine, Engineering, Business, Law, Banking etc.
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Two persons belonging to the Non-teaching staff employed in the Colleges of the University area
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Six students nominated on merit basis of whom too shall be undergraduates, two shall be postgraduates, one shall be a research scholar and one student of a professional College One Librarian of any College in the University area
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One Physical Director of any College in the University area
10 Two persons from Research Laboratories or institutions of the Government of India in the University area 11 One Professor from each of the other Universities in the State 12 Two representatives of the management of private Colleges in the University area The Academic Senate is the final authority to approve the new programmes, curriculum, modifications in curriculum, syllabus, regulations, etc. in the existing programmes.
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How are the innovation, research and employability ensured through curriculum design and development? The University being the seat of higher learning and the leader in quality and academic initiatives has maintained innovation and research as its core strengths in designing and developing curriculum besides ensuring employability of the students. In respect of the design and development of the curriculum and also in updating the curriculum, innovativeness and future research are always the guiding themes in all the programmes offered by the University. Andhra University never accepted the static pattern of curriculum and promoted dynamism by way of adapting to the changes and initiating new programmes to meet the emerging needs of the society. For example, the University introduced twinning programmes in the following courses:
B.E. Aircraft Engineering (Perth College, U.K.) B.E. Electro Mechanical Engineering (Group T International University College, Belgium) M.S. Software Engineering (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden) M.S. Telecommunication Systems (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden) M.S. Signal Processing (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden)
Dual degree programmes (a combination of two programmes undertaken at the same time) are offered with an intention to expand the career opportunities of the students who complete two degrees in a much shorter time than the time originally required to complete the both if studied separately. The following dual degree programmes are offered:
B.Tech. Civil Engineering + M.B.A B.Tech. Civil Engineering + M.Tech. B.Tech. Computer Science & Networking + M.B.A B.Tech. + M.Tech. Computer Science & Networking B.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering + M.B.A B.Tech. + M.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering B.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering B.Tech. + M.Tech. Chemical Engineering B.Tech. + M.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering B.Tech. Chemical Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering + M.B.A. B.Sc. + M.S. Geology B.Sc. + M.S. Applied Chemistry B.A. + M.A. Economics
In the curriculum design and development of various programmes experiential learning, experimentation and projects are made an integral part of the syllabus. Students are required to take the guidance of the faculty members to undertake projects and experiments. The University offers 57 research programmes leading to Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Ph.D. Degree and 46 research programmes leading to M.Phil. Degree. The students enrolled for Ph.D. or M.Phil. programmes are required to complete the course work before they are allowed to take up the dissertation work. Each and every department identifies thrust areas of research and provides guidance to the students mostly in those thrust areas. In order to strengthen the research programmes the University entered MoUs with many research organisations and Universities within and outside India. Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Sl. No. 1
Industry/Institutions/ University Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), Dehradun Indian Institute of Human Rights
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Naval Maritime Academy, Indian Navy
2000
Training and awarding M.Tech degrees for conducting Collaborative Research programmes in GIS, SATCOM, SATMET and Space Science. Training and awarding certificates in Human Rights for conducting collaborative seminars, workshops and training programmes. Supporting Research & training in Andhra University to produce world-class Marine Engineers.
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Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun
2001
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HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Private Limited
2006
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Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies, Govt. of AP
2006
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Lions District 324 C-1, Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam
2006
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National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad Alcorn State University, Mississippi, USA
2006
Collaborative research projects of consultancy nature with shared Intellectual Property Rights.
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Soonchunhyang University, Asan City, South Korea Natco Institute of Pharmaceutical Training and Research, Hyderabad Bleking Institute of Technology, Bleking,
2006
Collaboration in research and training for conducting Masters Degree and other twinning programmes. Exchange of Students, Research Collaboration, Enriching education and Research. Teaching, Research and Training in Pharmaceutical Science with shared Intellectual Property Rights Exchange of students, collaborative research for organizing twinning programmes.
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Conducting Collaborative M.Tech RS-GIS for supporting research programmes in Remote Sensing. Sponsoring candidates for Service for B.Com Degree in Customer Service Management to Support the University for earn while you learn programme. Conducting Diploma & PG Diploma in Consumer Education through SDE for Organizing Consumer Awareness Programmes. Supporting research on genetic basis of breast and cervical cancer at population level. Conducting programmes in collaboration with AU for Health Awareness Campaign.
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Sweden Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India Steel City Securities Limited, Visakhapatnam UND Life Sciences, USA
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Setting high-Tech labs in Andhra University to pursue joint research projects for high-tech research and training the NSTL Personnel.
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Conducting Diploma in Capital Markets in collaboration with Andhra University. Collaborative research in Bio-informatics and Diabetes Mellitus. Collaborative research projects of consultancy nature with shared Intellectual Property Rights & Research leading to award of M.Phil & PhD Degrees.
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Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, Hyderabad. Gland Pharma Limited, Hyderabad
2007
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Kansas State University, Kansas, USA
2007
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University of Delaware, Delaware, USA
2007
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Asia Theological Association
2007
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AP Remote Sensing Application Centre (APSRAC), Govt of AP King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam
2007
NIPPON CARE-FIT Service Association, Visakhapatnam Aptuit Laurus Private Limited, Hyderabad
2007
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International Resource Development Centre (IRDC), Bangalore
2007
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College of Advanced Technology Studies, Bangalore
2007
Courses of MBA, MCA, BBM, BCA etc at CATS through Andhra University-SDE Nodal point for imparting knowledge.
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Planet Yoga by Master Kamal, Hong Kong,
2007
Imparting heritage loaded knowledge in outside India to add academic value to the
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Teaching, Research and Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences with shared Intellectual Property Rights. Exchange of students of Masters and Research Degrees & Faculty in selective fields of knowledge and International tie-ups in knowledge sectors Organizing Twinning programmed on Imparting knowledge both at home and abroad in Bachelors Degree Programmes for International tie-ups in Hotel & Institutional Management. Research support in Religious Studies for providing Endowment Fund for Culture related studies Post PG training and research in RS & GIS Value addition to PG Degree. Exchange of students of Masters and Research Programmes & Faculty in selected health related studies of Social concern through research Collaboration in teaching, research and training in Gerontology Social concern. Teaching, Research and Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences with shared Intellectual Property Rights. Training and providing placements to the students of M.Tech of VLSI, DSP & ES, and EI at IRDC, Bangalore Quality Enhancement
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Confederation of Indian Industry, Hyderabad & Edutech. India Pvt. Limited, Chennai.
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Globus Education, Hyderabad A.U. & M/s s. Solutions and M/s Maddala Industries, Guntur. Heramic Limited, Hyderabad
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University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland
2007
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Krishna IVF Clinic, Visakhapatnam
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CLC Bio-a Danish Bioinformatics solution provide, Denmark (IndiaHyderabad) & Wipro Ltd., Bangalore University of Alaska Fairbanks & USA.
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Andhra Bank
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Educational consultants India Ltd., (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
2008
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Perth College UHI, Scotland, U.K.
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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.
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Imparting the first party programs using Online, Real time, Web Based and Satellite Communication for developing or use necessary technology Modules. Collaborative research projects for Enriching education and Research of consultancy nature with shared Intellectual Property Rights Value addition Training in communication & soft skills to conduct the computer based English Communication Component Test for the students of I, II and III Year Undergraduate courses in its affiliated colleges and to improve the employability of Andhra University. Starting market driven short duration software courses through SDE to Computerize results processing using ICR and OMR technology. Internship for M.Tech. Programme in Teaching and Training personnel in Petroleum Exploration Collaborative and interdisciplinary research project on mentally challenged youth & adults to promote quality of life of mentally challenged people Collaborative and interdisciplinary research project with Andhra University Departments of Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Genetics and Biochemistry CLC Provides CLC Educational package to AU at a free of cost for mutually benefits and absorbs or provides employment to the students of Engineering College. To promote student exchange in various disciplines of the two Universities and to undertake collaborative research & infrastructure development. Established Andhra Bank School of Business at Andhra University campus Offering U.G./P.G./M.Phil./Ph.D. and Diploma programmes in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Arts, Commerce and allied disciplines Offering B.Sc. Aircraft Engineering Course
Forth project on Maine Biological Monitoring a baseline study of coastal Marine Environment near the new bare campus, VSP. Base Line survey on Air, Water, Soil quality,
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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre CMS Academy of communication and convergence Studies, New Delhi. Perth College, UK., Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX Alkar Technologies Ltd., Hyderabad.
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GMR Institute of Tech. and Perth college UHI. Tata Consultancy Services Limited
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Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
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Brandix Apparel India (P) LTD., APSEZ, Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam
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Group T International University College Leuven, Belgium.
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Capital IQ Information Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
2010
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King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam.
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1981-85 batch of A.U. Engineering College Alumni
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Radioactivity and Aquatic Biota in and around the project site of new bare campus, VSP. Baseline Demographic Serve around the New Bare Campus, VSP. Towards of long term relationship of educational cooperation and exchange.
Programme for Andhra University Students at PERTH COLLEGE, UHI Providing facilities for trying of scholars and PG. Students of Dept. of Geo-physics on the commercial applications. B.Engg. Aircraft Engineering Course at Perth college UHI Soft ware development and consultancy services and other allied business to explore the areas of cooperation, benefiting both Sangam Institute and TCS Collaborate in Research & Development studies/Projects and Surveys for Working together to disseminate knowledge/Skills in areas of Management Science, Engineering & Technology to join participation. Collaborate in Research & Development Studies/empirical research projects and surveys to enhancement of joint initiatives for the furtherance of industry-academia interface and constructive outcome across different verticals. Starting of Dual Degree Engineering Programme in Electro Mechanical Engineering To helping the students in campus placements part-time jobs and post study work permits and exchange of faculties at regular intervals. Work together with Andhra University to discriminate knowledge are skills in the areas of management to joint organization of select events/academic programs/training programs/ workshops/seminars/symposia for mutual benefits for Collaborate in organizing Master of Finance & Control Programme in the Dept. of Commerce & Mgt. Studies, A.U. Organizing conferences workshops/short term refresher courses and interdisciplinary research. Collaborative teaching and research programme in the areas of Pharmacy practice and allied health care fields. Construction and maintenance of Building entitled “1981-85 A.U. Engineering College Alumni Health Centre” in Engineering College Campus
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Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun.
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Quantum Applications, Mumbai.
2011
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Ramky Academy of Culture and Education (RACE), Somajiguda, Hyd.
2011
Offering M.S. Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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ONGC Academy, KDMIPE Campus, Dehradun.
2011
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ONGC Academy, KDMIPE Campus, Dehradun.
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Awarding gold medal with Rupees one lakh for Toper in M.Sc. Geology Course from the academic year 2011-2012 Awarding scholarships with Rupees five thousand per month for I rank holder in M.Sc. in Geology, I rank holders in M.Sc. (Tech.) Geo-physics and I rank holders in M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration
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Millennium Software Solutions (MSS) Visakhapatnam
2011
Offering Short duration Software and Job Oriented Courses and Providing Infrastructure.
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India Meteorological Dept.
2011
Providing training in Pune by IMD, New Delhi to the I Year students of M.Tech Atmospheric Science.
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Bioinformatics division, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi
2012
Establishment of Bioinformatics infrastructure facility in Andhra University for promotion of Biology teaching.
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Geological Survey of India Training Institute, Hyderabad.
2013
Generation of skilled human resources in the area of Mineral Exploration and Resource Evaluation.
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Apoorva Creations, Visakhapatnam
2013
Training, promoting and accelerating the program of teaching, research and training in various disciplines of Digital Film Making.
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Apnabox Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore
2013
Software Services and ICT applications
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CloudReign Technologies LLP, Chennai
2013
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Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad Suraksha Pharma Pvt. Ltd.,
2013
A broad platform of Software-as-a-services solutions which resides in the cloud. Provide Google apps for education Undertake Research projects, Consultancy activity including software development.
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Offering the courses in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems for Research & Exchange of Faculties Developing the prototype fist and pilot process plant to identify commercially viable research project at the second stage of Red Mud Project.
Conducting teaching, research and training
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BSNL, Visakhapatnam
2014
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Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Navi Mumbai,
2014
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IBM, India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
2014
leading to the award of Post-Graduate and Doctoral Degrees in the faculties of Andhra University. Providing communication services and internet facility. Maintenance of broadband and internet bandwidth. Operating the geomagnetic observatory, collaborative research projects, Providing internships at IIG, Mumbai, Sponsoring students for field training Collaborative research providing training, Establishing IBM centre of Excellence
Employability is one of the priorities in the design and development of curriculum of all the programmes offered by the University. To ensure that the programmes are suitable to the needs of the industry, the following measures are taken: 1) 2)
Members from relevant industries and organizations are included in the Boards of Studies of each programme as subject experts. Feedback from the students, alumni, parents, employers, recruiting agencies is also collected to include in the design of new curriculum.
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Employability is given a major consideration in the design and development of the curriculum.
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Development of communication skills and upgradation of life skills are also given priority in curriculum design.
The University has entered into MoUs with the different organisations/institutions with an intention to enhance employability of its students while offering employment generation programmes. To mention a few, Andhra University collaborated with Confederation of Indian Industry, Globus Education, Millennium Software Solutions, etc. 1.1.4
To what extent does the university use the guidelines of the regulatory bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curriculum? Has the university been instrumental in leading any curriculum reform which has created a national impact? The Andhra University while developing and/or reconstructing curriculum for different courses takes into account the guidelines of the regulatory bodies as the fundamental base. The guidelines modified, periodically by the bodies like UGC, AICTE, NCTE, Bar Council of India, Pharmaceutical Council of India, Distance Educational Council, etc., are considered in curriculum update. The contributions of the Andhra University in promoting innovative programmes are well recognised throughout the country, and many new courses initiated by the University have created national impact significantly. The following are the courses for which the University stands as a Pioneer in the country. M.B.A. M.A. – Criminal Justice M.A. – Parapsychology M.Sc. – Meteorology & Oceanography M.Sc. – Nuclear Physics
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M.Sc. – Nuclear Chemistry M.Sc. – Analytical Chemistry M.Sc. – Hydrology M.Sc. – Human Genetics M.Sc. – Space Physics M.Tech. – Geo-Engineering M.Tech. – Petroleum Exploration M.A. – Quantitative Economics M.Tech. – Naval Architecture M.Sc. – Metallurgy M.Sc. – Ore Dressing (later changed as M.Tech. Mineral Process Engg.) M.Sc. – Computer Science and Statistics M.B.A. – Retail Management Does the University interact with industry, research bodies and civil society in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the university benefited through interactions with the stakeholders? As mentioned earlier, the University decides in revising the existing curriculum only after getting the valid inputs in the form of feedback from industry, research organisations and members of civil society. Any revision process in the curriculum shall be approved by the Board of Studies after due deliberations. The expertise, guidance and feedback of the representatives from the industry and the research bodies in the Board of Studies, certainly helps such revision. Further, while organising seminars/workshops/conferences/symposia/ endowment lectures by the University, the academic fraternity finds an opportunity to interact with the experts concerned, and thereby enable themselves to affect modifications/revision in the existing syllabi. For instance, the Department of Commerce and Management Studies conducted an UGC National Seminar on ‘New Trends in Business Education’ on 4 th December 2012, wherein the experts from the industry, academia and alumni participated and facilitated in revising curriculum in consonance with the contemporary trends. In fact these issues were deliberated at length at the BOS meeting while reviewing the syllabi. Moreover, the University placed the syllabi of all the courses on offer on University Official Website and provision for getting feedback from all the stakeholders regarding curriculum is made. The University is richly benefited in this process. The Academic Senate as mentioned already has a participation of all the stakeholders and as such assesses the curriculum from all angles before approving the same.
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Give details of how the university facilitates the introduction of new programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges. The affiliated colleges of Andhra University have liberty to start courses of their choice. In this regard, the colleges apply for permission to offer such courses of their choice to the State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Then a feasibility committee constituted by APSCHE visits the concerned college and submits its report either in favour or against in offering a course, after a thorough inspection. If the Committee recommends favourably, then an Affiliation Committee from the University visits the college, to recommend or reject the respective courses will take a shape in the colleges.
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If an affiliated college intends to offer a programme for which approval is given already by the statutory bodies of the University, the same curriculum will be adopted by the college. However, in case a college wishes to offer a new programme which is not on offer either by the University Department or by any affiliated college, the University through its Board of Studies designs course curriculum. The University nominates senior professors in the governing bodies of the affiliated colleges to help them in academic administration and in introducing new programmes. The University organizes programmes for the managements of the affiliated colleges and different faculties to appraise the changing trends and to motivate them to introduce new programmes of relevance. 1.1.7
Does the university encourage its colleges to provide additional skill oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances. The University encourages affiliated colleges to offer skill oriented programmes. Affiliated Colleges are permitted to open Jawahar Knowledge Centres to provide preplacement training and to develop specific competencies required by the industry. The colleges are provided academic support to start entrepreneurial development programmes to various sections of the society. Add on programmes, certificate programmes, diploma programmes are offered by the affiliated colleges with the permission and support from the University.
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Furnish the inventory of the programmes taught on campus, oversees programmes offered on campus, programmes available for colleges to choose from. The University offers umpteen number of programme options leading to different degrees, diplomas and certificates (UG/PG/PG DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA/ CERTIFICATE).
Programmes offered on the campus 1)
Undergraduate Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
B.Arch. B.Tech. Bio-Technology B.Tech. Chemical Engineering B.Tech. Chemical Engineering with Ceramic Technology as Elective B.Tech. Chemical Engineering with Petroleum Engineering Elective B.E. Civil Engineering B.E. Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering Elective B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering B.E. Geo-Informatics B.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering B.E. Mechanical Engineering B.E. Metallurgical Engineering B.E. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering B.Pharm. L.L.B
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B.Ed B.F.A
Postgraduate Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48.
M.Com. M.A. Economics M.A. Applied Economics M.A. Adult and Continuing Education M.A. English M.A. Hindi. M.A. History M.A. Ancient History & Archaeology M.H.R.M. M.J.M.C. M.L.I.Sc. M.Ed. M.Ed. Special Education M.A. Philosophy M.A. Political Science M.A. Public Administration M.A. Psychology M.A. Sanskrit M.A. Social Work M.A. Anthropology M.Sc. Anthropology M.A. Sociology M.A. Telugu M.A. Linguistics M.P.Ed. M.A. Music M.A. Dance M.B.A. M.B.A. Retail Management M.F.A. M.A. Women Studies M.A. in Yoga & Consciousness M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology M.Sc. Environmental Sciences M.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Horticulture and Landscape Management M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry M.Sc. Bioinorganic Chemistry M.Sc. Foods, Drugs & Water M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry M.Sc. Marine Chemistry M.Sc. Nuclear Chemistry M.Sc. Electronics and Instrumentation M.Sc. Organic Chemistry M.Sc. Physical Chemistry
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M.Sc. Computer Science & Statistics M.Sc. Geography M.A. Geography M.Sc. Geology M.Sc. Marine Geology M.Sc. Human Genetics M.Sc. Marine Biology and Fisheries M.Sc. Coastal Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology M.Sc. Applied Mathematics M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Physics M.Sc. Space Physics M.Sc. Nuclear Physics M.Sc. Meteorology M.Sc. Physical Oceanography M.Tech. Atmospheric Science M.Tech. Oceanic Sciences M.Sc. (Tech.) Geophysics M.Sc. Marine Geophysics M.Sc. Hydrology M.Sc. Statistics M.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Fishery Science M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration and Production M.Tech. Chemical Engineering M.Tech. Mineral Process Engineering M.Tech. Industrial Pollution Control Engineering M.Tech. Computer Aided Chemical Engineering M.Tech. Bio Technology M.E. Structural Engineering M.E. Environmental Engineering & Mgmt. M.E. Hydraulics, Coastal & Harbor Engineering M.E. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering M.E. Structural Engineering & Natural Disaster Management M.E. Power Systems & Automation M.E. Control Systems M.E. Industrial Engineering M.E. Machine Design M.E. Heat Transfer in Energy systems M.Tech. Geo-Engineering M.Tech. Remote Sensing M.E. Marine Engineering & Mechanical Handling M.Tech. Radar & Microwave Engineering M.E .Electronic Instrumentation M.Tech. Bio-Medical Engineering M.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering M.E. Industrial Metallurgy M.Tech. Computer Science & Technology M.Tech. CST with AI & Robotics M.Tech. CST with Computer Networks M.Tech. CST with Bio Informatics
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Dual Degree Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
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M.Tech. Information Technology M.Tech. Nanotechnology M.Tech. VLSI M.Sc. Applied Chemistry M.Sc. Computer Science MCA M.E. Power Electronic Drives & Control M.E. CAD/CAM M.E. Thermal Engineering M.Tech. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering M.Tech. Construction Technology & Project Management M.Pharm M.Pharm (Drug Regulatory Affair) M.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) M.Sc (Food Nutrition and Dietetics) Pharma D LL.M MHRD
B.Tech. Civil Engineering + M.B.A B.Tech. Civil Engineering + M.Tech. B.Tech. Computer Science & Networking + M.B.A B.Tech. + M.Tech. Computer Science & Networking B.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering + M.B.A B.Tech. + M.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering B.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering B.Tech. Chemical Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Chemical Engineering B.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering + M.B.A. B.Tech. + M.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering B.Sc. + M.S. Geology B.Sc. + M.S. Applied Chemistry B.A. + M.A. Economics
Ph.D. Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Ph.D. in Anthropology Ph.D. in Commerce and Management Studies Ph.D. in Economics Ph.D. in Education Ph.D. in English Ph.D. in Hindi Ph.D. in History & Archaeology Ph.D. in H.R.M Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communications Ph.D. in Library and Information Science Ph.D. in Music
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Ph.D. in Philosophy Ph.D. in Politics and Public Administration Ph.D. in Psychology and Parapsychology Ph.D. in Sanskrit Ph.D. in Social Work Ph.D. in Sociology Ph.D. in Telugu Ph.D. in Physical Education Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics Ph.D. in Biochemistry Ph.D. in Biotechnology Ph.D. in Botany Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences Ph.D. in Geography Ph.D. in Geology Ph.D. in Geophysics Ph.D. in Human Genetics Ph.D. in Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry Ph.D. in Marine Living Resources Ph.D. in Mathematics Ph.D. in Meteorology & Oceanography Ph.D. in Microbiology Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry Ph.D. in Physics Ph.D. in P.N.C.O Ph.D. in Statistics Ph.D. in Systems Design Ph.D. in Zoology Ph.D. in Architecture Ph.D. in Computer Science & Systems Engineering Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Ph.D. in Engineering Chemistry Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics Ph.D. in Engineering Physics Ph.D. in Geo-Engineering Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D. in Instrument Technology Ph.D. in Marine Engineering Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. in Law
M.Phil. Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4.
M.Phil. in Anthropology M.Phil. in Commerce M.Phil. in Management Studies M.Phil. in Economics
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M.Phil. in Education M.Phil. in English M.Phil. in Hindi M.Phil. in History & Archaeology M.Phil. in H.R.M M.Phil. in Journalism and Mass Communications M.Phil. in Library and Information Science M.Phil. in Music M.Phil. in Philosophy M.Phil. in Political Science and Public Administration M.Phil. in Psychology and Parapsychology M.Phil. in Sanskrit M.Phil. in Social Work M.Phil. in Sociology M.Phil. in Telugu M.Phil. in Physical Education M.Phil. in Social Inclusion and Exclusive Policy M.Phil. in Yoga and Consciousness M.Phil. in Applied Mathematics M.Phil. in Biochemistry M.Phil. in Biotechnology M.Phil. in Botany M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences M.Phil. in Geography M.Phil. in Geology M.Phil. in Geophysics M.Phil. in Human Genetics M.Phil. in Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry M.Phil. in Marine Living Resources M.Phil. in Mathematics M.Phil. in Meteorology & Oceanography M.Phil. in Microbiology M.Phil. in Nuclear Physics M.Phil. in Organic Chemistry M.Phil. in Physics M.Phil. in P.N.C.O M.Phil. in Statistics M.Phil. in Systems Design M.Phil. in Zoology M.Phil. in Engineering Mathematics M.Phil. in Engineering Chemistry M.Phil. in Engineering Physics
Diploma Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Diploma in Consumer Education Diploma in Music Diploma in Management PG Diploma in Co-operation and Rural Studies PG Diploma in Functional English PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management PG Diploma in Management of Voluntary Organizations PG Diploma in Computer Programming & Applications
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PG Diploma in Translation PG Diploma in Environmental Studies PG Diploma in Consumer Education PG Diploma in Public Interest PG Diploma in Digital Governance PG Diploma in Digital Photography
Certificate Programmes 1. 2. 3.
Certificate in Office Automation & Accounting Certificate in Office Automation & Multimedia Technologies Certificate in Office Automation & Internet Technologies
In addition, 49 programmes both U.G. and P.G. are offered through School of Distance Education, Andhra University. Overseas programmes offered on campus Twinning Programmes
B.E. Aircraft Engineering (Perth College, U.K.) B.E. Electro Mechanical Engineering (Group T International University College, Belgium)
M.S. Software Engineering (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden) M.S. Telecommunication Systems (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden) M.S. Signal Processing (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden)
1.2.2
Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility i)
Core/Elective options In many programmes, a student selects a core subject offered by the institution at the time of admission. Subsequently he/she can opt for elective subjects as per his/her interest. The details are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/electives.pdf The students enrolled under engineering and science faculties have to study two courses other than that of their discipline as per the regulations. In this connection, they are given choice to select any course out of the list provided by the University. The details are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/non-core-papers.pdf
ii)
Enrichment Courses Each and every department takes up enrichment programmes for the students to develop their knowledge and personality beyond the curriculum. The courses on soft skills, values and ethics, entrepreneurship development, research methods, advanced statistical tools and add on courses in relevant disciplines, courses on foreign languages such as Japanese, French, Russian etc., certification programmes in Music, Dance, Painting, Food & Nutrition, Yoga & Consciousness are offered to the students.
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The campus students are permitted to register themselves in the programmes being offered by the School of Distance Education to enrich their knowledge. iii) Courses offered in Modular Form All the courses offered in the University are in Modular Form. iv) Credit accumulation & transfer facility The institution provides for credit transfer if the students migrate from institution to another institution. The candidate need not appear for the same subjects in which he/she has got through, subject to the equivalency of the subject to be approved by the Board of Studies in the concerned subject in the institution. In this context, entering into MoU with foreign Universities by Andhra University to start twinning programmes deserves worth mention. v)
Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and disciplines
Lateral Entry provision is present in selective courses. The successful candidates of polytechnic are eligible to secure admission into 2nd year BE of respective branch after getting qualified in E-CET conducted by the APSCHE. The successful students of DCCP examinations of 3 year duration conducted by the State Board of Technical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh are eligible to get admission into 2nd year B.Com course of Andhra University. Lateral entry is permitted in B. Pharmacy also. In some courses offered by School of Distance Education, Andhra University lateral entry is permitted. The University has been allowing vertical mobility from graduate courses to post-graduate courses/professional UG courses like MBA, MCA, LLB, B.Ed. as per the eligibility criteria fixed by the respective apex regulatory bodies like the AICTE, the NCTE, the Bar Council of India. In conventional courses relating to humanities at the PG level also, Andhra University is allowing vertical mobility within and across the disciplines. For instance, the undergraduate candidates are given academic flexibility to pursue MA in some branches like Sociology, Philosophy, Social Work, Psychology, Political Science, Public Administration/M.Com. notwithstanding the fact whether they had studied the relevant course at the UG level or not. 1.2.3
Does the university have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting international students? Andhra University has been initiating many steps to encourage international students to seek admissions into various programmes. The office of the Director, International Students Affairs is established with a view to facilitate support services to the international students. The following are the strategies adopted to attract international students: Exclusive international student hostels: The students are provided well designed hostel rooms with all facilities. More than 300 students were provided accommodation in International Students Hostels in South Campus, North Campus and Gurukulam Hostels. These students are provided with a single room
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accommodation with attached toilet and all the furniture including a refrigerator. A common cooking facility is provided to prepare their food of choice. Wi-Fi facility is provided to all the international students. Separate Internet Browsing facility and reading room in the Library. Permission to hold events based on cultures of different countries. Special courses for learning local language, Hindi, spoken English, Performing Arts, etc. Special care for safety and security Student socialization activities Special mentoring Recognition to the meritorious students. For example, the University nominates one foreign student as Member of Academic Senate based on performance in studies. Facilitation to secure VISAs to the dependents Participation in all extracurricular activities along with the local students. Inviting the respective officials and embassies to the University
\ Visiting various embassies: The Director, International Students Affairs of Andhra University initially visits different embassies of African, Arab and SAARC countries and gives presentations about the programmes and infrastructural facilities in the campus. This helps in convincing the administration of different countries to choose the University. Flexible Admissions: The admissions for international students are done flexibly. The policy is to accept applications throughout the year and the provisional admission will be given at minimum possible time to encourage the foreign student to obtain VISA in sufficient time. Fee Structure: The fee structure for various courses for foreign nationals is fixed with an intention to draw maximum number of students to the University. The students from SAARC countries are offered 30% reduction in fee. Visas to dependents: The married foreign students are given VISA letters to bring their dependent family members during their stay in India. MoUs: The organisations which look after the admissions of international students in India like ICCR, EDCIL” etc., will also help in sending international students to our University. This rests on the fact that the University had entered into MoUs with these organizations. Besides, the University has taken steps to admit students under Non-Resident Indian (NRI) category. This facilitated many foreign students to secure admissions in Andhra University. 1.2.4
Have many courses been developed targeting international students? If so, how successful have they been? If no, explain the impediments. Integrated Five-year course of Bachelor of Business Administration is offered exclusively for the foreign students. Similarly, a 10-week Certificate course in Functional Telugu is offered to foreign students to learn the language and understand the culture and heritage of Telugu people.
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Does the university facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give details. The University offers 19 Dual Degree Programmes and 5 Twinning Programmes. For detailed list refer www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/dual-twinningprogrammes.pdf
1.2.6
Does the university offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them and indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are at a par with the aided programmes? The University offers 80 self-finance programmes. For the list of the programmes refer www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/self-finance-programmes.pdf Except in case of fee structure, the policies are common both for self-financing programmes and aided programmes. The University fixes a separate fee structure for the self-financing programmes.
1.2.7
Does the university provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional face-to-face mode and the distance mode of education and allow students to choose and combine the courses they are interested in? If yes, give operational details. The University offers many courses in the distance mode and the degrees offered by the University through the regular courses and through the distance mode are treated as equal for all purposes including the eligibility criteria for admission into higher courses. If any candidate has completed first year under regular mode, he/she is allowed to complete the second year through the distance mode.
1.2.8
Has the university adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If yes, for how many programmes? The University adopted Choice Based Credit System / Elective options in a limited way for Science, Engineering and Management disciplines. For instance, the students of first two streams have to study two courses other than their respective discipline as part of curriculum and University offers a wide range of options to select two among them. The Andhra University is implementing semester with credit system and elective options for all the regular PG programmes.
1.2.9.
What percentage of programmes offered by the university follows semester system? Semester System is followed in all the programmes offered by the University.
1.2.10 How does the university promote inter-disciplinary programmes? Name a few programmes and comment on their outcome. Andhra University is always at the forefront in designing courses with interdisciplinary approach. The constitution of Board of Studies at the PG level includes the subject experts from sister disciplines. This facilitates the designing of curriculum on inter-disciplinary basis. The University has introduced a number of inter/multi disciplinary courses such as Bio-Technology, Bio-Chemistry, Systems Design, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Quantitative Economics, Bio-Informatics, Geo-Informatics, Naval Architecture, Computers and Statistics, Geo-Physics, Marine Geology, Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Bio-medical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Meteorology and Oceanography, Microbiology, Marine Bio-Technology, Instrumentation Electronics, Atmospheric Sciences and Molecular Biology & Bio-Technology . All these courses are much in demand and are continued in the campus for several years. This indicates the fact that inter/multi disciplinary approach is the part of University’s academic culture. The Board of Research Studies at the University level and the Departmental Research Committees at the college level accord priority to the research projects and programmes which need interaction between and involvement of at least two academic departments. The Research Fora of Andhra University constituent colleges organise lectures on contemporary issues in different disciplines and thereby providing ample scope to initiate inter-disciplinary approach in curriculum design while undertaking research projects. The Academic Staff College also plays a vital role in widening the base of interdisciplinary approach to academics. While organising both orientation and refresher courses to the teachers of affiliated colleges as well as the University, it invites academic experts from different disciplines. This facilitates coordination among subject experts of different disciplines which ultimately culminate in the shape of curriculum design with inter-disciplinary approach.
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LIST OF INTER-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES Course Title M.Sc. Molecular Genetics
M.Sc. Forest Management M.Tech. Nano-Technology
Participating Department Department of Human Genetics, Department of Botany, Department of Bio-chemistry, Department of University Instrumentation Centre Department of Environmental Science, Department of Geo-Engineering\
M.Tech. Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Department of Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of ECE and Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Environmental Sciences
M.Sc. Molecular Biology and Bio-Technology
Department of Bio-Chemistry, Department of Biotechnology
B.Tech. Geo-Informatics
Department of Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Department of Geo-Engineering.
M.Sc. Computer Science & Statistics
Department of Statistics, Department of Computer Science & Systems Engineering
M.B.A.
Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Department of Statistics
B.Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Commerce and Management Studies
M.H.R.M.
Department of HRM, Department of Commerce and Management Studies
P.G.D.C.R.S.
Department of Economics Dept. of, Commerce and Management Studies
1.3 1.3.1
CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT How often is the curriculum of the university reviewed and upgraded for making it socially relevant and/or job oriented/knowledge intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders? The curriculum is being revised usually once in every four years. However, whenever the changes in the contemporary society warrant, appropriate modifications to the curriculum in force, are being incorporated by the Board of Studies after thorough discussion and deliberations. At the department level the Board of Studies meeting is mandatory every year. However the local Board of Studies meetings can be convened by the Chairman, Board of Studies during the year additionally based on requirement of introducing changes in the course curriculum. The Academic Senate
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meets twice in a year to discuss and approve changes recommended by respective Boards of Studies. 1.3.2
During the last four years, how many new programmes at the UG and the PG levels were introduced? Give details.
1. New Programmes initiated during the last five years Andhra University College of Arts, Commerce & Management Studies Sl. No
Name of the Department
Courses MBA (Banking and Financial Services
1.
Commerce and Management Studies
PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
Interdisciplinary/ Emerging Areas Interdisciplinary Emerging Areas
Year 2013 2013
M.A. (Five Year) Integrated Course
Interdisciplinary
200809
English
Communicative English for executives
Emerging Areas
2013
4.
English
Spoken English for housewife’s
Emerging Areas
2013
5.
English
Bridge course for Non _literature students.
Emerging Areas
2013
6.
Psychology and Parapsychology
Clinical Psychology
Emerging Areas
2010
7.
Sociology
M.A. Human Rights and Duties
Emerging Areas
2009
MA Journalism & Mass Communication
Interdisciplinary
2011
MBA (Hospital Administration)
Interdisciplinary
2011
Diploma in Management
Interdisciplinary
2012
Courses
Interdisciplinary/ Emerging Areas
Year
M.Tech (OS)
Emerging Areas
2010
2.
Economics
3.
8.
School of Distance Education
Andhra University College of Science & Technology Sl No 1
Name of the Department Meteorology Oceanography
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Andhra University College of Engineering (Autonomous) Sl. No.
Name of the Department
1.
CSSE
2.
Electrical Engineering
3.
ECE
4.
AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
1.3.3
Courses
Interdisciplinary/ Emerging Areas
Year
5 year Integrated Programme B.Tech.+M.Tech. – Net Working
Emerging Areas
20122013
B.E.+ME
Emerging Areas
20092010
BE+ME 5 Year Integrated program
Emerging Areas
20102011
Pharm. D.
Emerging Areas
201011
What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes? The University, in principle, believes strongly that the curriculum should be revised for every four year period as per the contemporary requirements of the society, besides complying with the guidelines prescribed by the apex regulatory bodies. In fact, the Vice-Chancellor, while addressing the annual joint boards meeting, basically outlines the relevant issues to be adopted for the revision of the existing programmes. As mentioned earlier, the task of proposing revision to the curriculum is to be initiated by the respective Board of Studies and such modifications will be incorporated by the Board after taking into account the following:
i)
Guidelines framed by the UGC and other apex regulatory bodies. The respective Boards of Studies always take model curriculum developed by the UGC into consideration while revising the existing course curriculum.
ii)
Structured Feedback from the stakeholders The feedback obtained from the stakeholders of the University forms the valid basis for modifying the curriculum.
iii)
Employability The employability of the students is always viewed as one of the priorities while effecting changes in the existing curriculum.
iv)
Contemporary societal needs The demands, needs and expectations of the society with regard to quality human capital from time to time are given due prominence in revising the curriculum that is in force..
v)
Imparting skill development techniques Scope for acquiring skill development techniques is always examined in the process of curriculum enrichment.
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Experiential learning techniques The devices to procure experiential learning in the form of internships, fieldwork and dissertation through industry interaction are always merit consideration in updating the existing curriculum.
vii)
Value based education Apart from developing the relevant contents of the discipline, steps are initiated to incorporate value based courses like Values & Moral Ethics, NCC, NSS & Sports as audit courses and Environmental Studies in modifying the curriculum to mould the students as responsible and responsive citizens of our country.
viii)
Adoption of inter-disciplinary approach The University always encourages all its Boards of Studies to give priority for interdisciplinary approach while refining the existing the syllabi.
ix)
Global requirements The University keeps in view the global requirements in revising the existing curriculum in order to enhance international competitiveness of the students and to attract sizeable number of foreign students into its fold on the other.
x)
In-depth exposure to the subject The respective Boards of Studies at their annual statutory meetings usually accord priority to widen subject content to make students exposed to course contents in depth.
xi)
Channels for higher degrees While revising the existing curriculum, enough attention will be paid to provide opportunities for the students towards vertical mobility.
xii)
Keeping abreast of events in relevant disciplines Updating the curriculum as per the contemporary issues is all the times done to whenever any attempt is made to revise the existing syllabi.
During the last four years, all the courses being offered by the University were thoroughly revised. 1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the university and how does the university ensure that all students have access to them? The University has been offering the following value-added courses: i)
Diploma in Yoga
ii)
Diploma in Music, Dance, Theatre Arts and Fine Arts
iii)
Courses on Values & Moral ethics and NCC, NSS & Sports as audit courses (with 2 credits each)
iv)
Diploma in Foreign Languages
v)
Diploma in Theatre Arts
vi)
Short term Certificate courses in Computers through distance mode
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PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development & Small Business
viii)
PG Diploma in Environmental Studies, Functional English, Management of Voluntary Organisations, Consumer Protection being offered through distance mode
All the students on the campus have access to the above value-added programmes and infact the instruction and examination schedules for these courses are designed in such a way that the candidate can attend them at ease without compromising his regular academic activities at the campus. 1.3.5
Has the university introduced any high order skill development programmes in consonance with the national requirements as outlined by the national skill development corporation and other agencies? Out of the 21 areas identified by the NSDC for the purpose of introducing high order skill development programmes, the University has launched the following programmes: i)
Finishing Schools
ii) iii)
PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development &Small Business MBA (Retail Management)
iv)
B.Com. Customer Services Management through distance mode
v)
MBA (Hospital Administration) through distance mode
vi) vii)
Pharma ‘D’ Short term computer based Certificate courses
viii)
M.B.A. Banking and Finance
ix)
B.Tech. Civil Engineering + M.B.A
x) xi)
B.Tech. Computer Science & Networking + M.B.A B.Tech. Computer Science & Systems Engineering + M.B.A
xii)
B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering + M.B.A.
xiii)
B.Tech. Electrical & Electronics Engineering + M.B.A.
xiv)
B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering + M.B.A.
xv)
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering + M.B.A.
xvi) B.Tech. Instrumentation Engineering + M.B.A. In addition to the above, many skill development programmes have been introduced to develop highly skilled persons. For details refer www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/skill-development-programmes.pdf 1.4 FEEDBACK SYSTEM 1.4.1
Does the University have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of? The University has developed a formal mechanism to get feedback from students regarding the curriculum. Feedback on curriculum is obtained from students, faculty, industry, affiliated colleges, alumni and retired faculty. The Chairman, Board of Studies with the help of the Head of the Department collects feedback on curriculum periodically. The suggestions and comments collected from the feedback will be
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placed before the Board of Studies for discussion and consideration. The I.Q.A.C. of the University closely monitors the execution of the formal mechanism designed for collection of feedback on curriculum. 1.4.2
Does the University elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and international faculty? Following are the methods through which Andhra University is securing feedback on the curriculum from experts of national and international repute.
1.4.3
i.
Organising faculty workshops exclusively for curriculum design and development wherein experts at national and international level are invited and an assessment, is done.
ii.
Making use of national and international seminars/conferences/ workshops at the campus in exposing the curriculum to the national and international experts and thereby eliciting their genuine view points.
iii.
Parking the detailed syllabi of all the programmes that are on offer at the University and its affiliated colleges on its website www.andhrauniversity.edu.in facilitating all the stakeholders to disclose their observations in the form of feedback.
iv.
Making use of Review meetings of MOUs between University and institutes/research organisations wherein experts of national and international repute participate and deliberate upon the curriculum design and development.
Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback on curriculum enrichment and the extent to which is made use of. i.
The Chairman of the Pass Board and two senior faculty members from the affiliated PG colleges represent on the PG Board of Studies in each subject and they will provide feedback to the respective Board
ii.
The University periodically conducts meetings with the Principals of the affiliated colleges in which the Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Registrar, Dean Academic Affairs and the Dean College Development Council are also present. The feedback from the Principals on the curriculum will be taken into account while initiating decisions on academic aspects.
iii.
Some of the Principals of the affiliated colleges are also members of the Academic Senate, the highest body approving the curricula of different courses. They have the opportunity to participate in discussions and a role to play in decisions of academic matters.
iv.
The academic faculty from affiliated institutions finds the platform at the Refresher Programmes organised by Academic Staff College to ventilate their feedback regarding curricula enrichment to the Coordinators of such programmes.
iv)
The Heads of Department at the campus get the feedback from the faculty of affiliated institutions where the latter attends the campus valuation activities regarding curricula development.
v)
At the time the parent departments at the campus organise seminars/workshops/conferences, the faculty from affiliated institutions do
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participate and find an opportunity to discuss and convey their view points regarding curricular aspects with the respective Heads of the Departments. 1.4.4
What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the University in ensuring the effective development of the curriculum? The University has been initiating many quality enhancement measures which are shown below for the effective development of the curriculum: i.
Making the students abreast of updates in their respective disciplines.
ii.
According top priority to industry-academia interaction for curriculum design/ development and research.
iii.
Conduct of Orientation Programmes to the students at the beginning of Academic year.
iv.
Conduct of Orientation and Refresher Programmes for the faculty to keep themselves updated regarding their subject areas. Encouraging inter-disciplinary approach both in curricular design and research programmes.
v. vi. vii.
Introducing value-added courses. Periodical revision of the existing syllabi at least once in every three years.
viii.
Regular conduct of Faculty meets in the respective disciplines to make the curriculum compatible to meet contemporary societal needs.
ix.
Organizing guest lectures and training programs by top executives and Industrialists. Entering into MoUs with different national and international institutions / Universities to enhance quality standards of curriculum. Periodical feedback from the Stakeholders of the University by IQAC to provide vital inputs to the University to initiate quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures.
x. xi.
xii.
Strengthening of student support services in general and placement services in particular to improve employability of the students.
xiii.
Conduct of Dial-your-University once in a month enables the stakeholders to get details about the University. Offering programmes on Values & Moral ethics and NCC, NSS & Sports as audit courses to imbibe moral values and mould the students as responsible citizens.
xiv.
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CRITERIA – II : TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 2.1
Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1.
How does the university ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? Since Andhra University is the State University, it follows all the rules and regulations of the State Government in the admission process. As a public organization, the University keeps open all the admission information and makes the admission process truly transparent. Notification for admission to different PG courses, Diploma courses through Andhra University Common Entrance Test (AUCET) is issued in daily news papers and also the details are hosted in the University website. Directorate of admissions will be conducting the AUCET examinations for admissions into different courses. Detailed information is supplied along with application to the candidates. Filled-in applications along with computer data sheet are collected. Hall tickets are dispatched to all the eligible candidates as well as through the website. Entrance examination for different subjects is conducted simultaneously at different centers. The pattern of entrance examination is of objective type with OMR answer sheet evaluation. Results are published through Andhra University website and the students are facilitated to download rank cards from the website. Counseling for admission into different PG courses in the campus colleges as well as affiliated PG colleges will be done through centralized process. During the counseling process, display of vacant seats will be done through electronic media to the candidates at the counseling centers and the information can also be accessed through Andhra University website. The admissions will be according to AUCET rank and reservation category.
2.1.2.
Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the University. List the criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test, (iii) merit, entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the university (please specify). The admissions are based on the eligibility qualification and the ranks secured by the candidates in the Common Entrance Test. Admission into UG and PG courses of Engineering, Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, B.Ed., B.Ed. (Special Education), M.Ed., M.Ed. (Special Education), Law will be done by the State Government based on the ranks obtained in the respective common entrance tests along with minimum prescribed eligibility criteria in the respective qualifying examination as stipulated by the State Government.
2.1.3.
Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the university’s role in monitoring the same. The affiliated colleges are permitted to give notification for admission into different UG courses in the beginning of the academic year. The admissions are made according to merit order and reservation criteria are followed for different categories as per the State Government and University rules in force. The process of admissions is completed in two to three phases and university fixes a closing date for admission. The Dean, College Development Council monitors the process and approves the list of admitted candidates after verifying the prescribed criteria for each course. For the PG courses offered by the affiliated colleges, admissions are made by University
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through central counseling. Admissions to the Undergraduate and the Postgraduate professional courses like B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharm., B.Ed., B.L., M.E., M.Tech., M.Pharm. etc., are made through central web counseling by the Government based on the rank obtained in the respective entrance tests. 2.1.4. Does the university have a mechanism to review its admission process and student profile annually? The admission process and the admitted students profile will be reviewed after the admission process is completed. A high level meeting with Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Principals of Campus Colleges, Registrar, Director (Directorate of Admissions), Coordinator (IQAC), Director (Planning and Monitoring Board), Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of College Development Council, Chairpersons of different faculties and representatives from affiliated colleges will be held to review the admission process and students’ profile for developing strategies to address the gaps, if any. 2.1.5. What are the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for students belonging to the following categories: ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
SC/ST OBC Women Persons with varied disabilities Economically weaker sections Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities
The University since its inception followed inclusive policy and as a result the students belonging to marginalized communities claim lion share in total admissions of the University. The percentage of students belonging to S.C., S.T., O.B.C., persons with varied disabilities, economically weaker sections and outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities in the University constitute more than 80% and that stands as a testimony for the successful strategies adopted by the University to increase/improve the access for such categories. The strategies adopted to improve access for: S.C., S.T.: The University follows statutory reservations scrupulously for providing access to S.C., S.T. students. All the students belonging to these categories are provided Hostel facility on the campus. The social welfare scholarships are extended to all eligible candidates. To make the students catch up with advanced programmes, orientation programmes and bridge courses are arranged. Remedial classes are conducted for slow learners. To develop competencies to succeed in competitive examinations special coaching is provided through U.G.C. sponsored coaching centres. The students are provided pre-placement training and placement support. Adequate measures are taken to prevent ragging and to promote socialization among all students. The University follows social equalization policy and will not permit any kind of social discrimination. The students are provided at the hostels with the Wi-Fi facility and access to computers. All measures are taken to provide safety and security. OBC: The University follows statutory reservations scrupulously for providing access to O.B.C. students. All the students belonging to these categories are provided Hostel facility on the campus. The social welfare scholarships are Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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extended to all eligible candidates. To make the students catch up with advanced programmes, special care is taken and bridge courses are arranged. Remedial classes are conducted for slow learners. To develop competencies to succeed in competitive examinations special coaching is provided through U.G.C. sponsored coaching centres. The students are provided with preplacement training and placement support. Adequate measures are taken to prevent ragging and to promote socialization among all the students. The students are provided at the hostels with Wi-Fi facility and access to computers. All measures are taken to provide safety and security. Women: The University follows statutory reservation of 33% for women scrupulously as per Government norms. All women students were provided accommodation in exclusive hostels for women. Transportation facility from hostels to the departments is provided. The University has set up a Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Grievance Cell to infuse confidence by providing equal opportunities for the women students. The Women Engineering College in the campus is established exclusively for women students. Lady Coaches for sports are appointed to provide sports facility to the ladies in the colleges and hostels. All measures are taken to provide safety and security. Persons with varied disabilities: The University follows statutory reservations for persons with varied disabilities as per Government norms. The physically challenged and persons with varied disabilities are provided with scholarships and tuition fees waiver. Separate facilities in the hostels, academic building and library are provided for physically disabled students. Ramps and other required facilities in the departments are provided to have ease of movement. Special care and concern is taken for providing accessibility to all facilities to the persons with varied disabilities. Special facilities are provided in the examinations. The University has established a Centre for Empowerment of Differently Abled Students as a measure to protect and promote the interest of the differently abled students. The Centre will function under the guidance of an Advisory Committee constituted for the purpose. Economically weaker sections: University is providing all required financial assistance to the students belonging to economically weaker section through Earn While Learn Programme. Scholarships are also provided for such students. Several departments are having alumni support to provide the required facilities to the students belonging to economically weaker sections. Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities: University is providing reservations to the students who are outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities. Fee concessions and scholarships are provided for sports personnel. 5% of marks are added as gratis in the examinations to the outstanding achievers in sports. All support is provided to encourage sports and games personnel in the campus.
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Number of students in university departments in the last four academic years:
Categories
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
SC
967
1096
913
987
909
987
863
883
ST
499
462
419
429
442
441
408
406
OBC
3162
3438
2577
2721
2217
2164
2413
2468
General
2103
1949
2001
2153
2095
2282
1799
1815
Others
277
106
253
96
245
94
236
89
7008
7051
6163
6386
5908
5968
5719
5661
2.1.7.
Has the university conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the various programmes of the university departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase / decrease. The University is conducting demand analysis of various programmes offered by the academic departments of the University and affiliated colleges. Based on this analysis the courses and programmes are reviewed every year before admissions are undertaken. The following table provides the information related to 2014-2015 academic year:
Programmes
Number of applications
Number of students admitted
Demand Ratio
Admissions to all U.G. programmes are made based on state level entrance tests and state level on-line admissions. The Andhra University is highly preferred in all P.G. courses. The top rankers will find place in Andhra University Campus.
UG PG
23675
3427
1:6.91
Integrated Masters
5432
490
1:11.09
M.Phil.
537
149
1:3.60
Ph.D.(FT)
8867
721
1:12.29
2.1.8.
Were any programmes discontinued/staggered by the university in the last four years? If yes, please specify the reasons. No programme is discontinued.
2.2.
Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
2.2.1. Does the university organize orientation / induction programme for freshers? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years. Orientation classes and induction classes for the newly admitted batch of students for one week are conducted in each department. Senior faculty of the department and experts from industry are involved in such programmes. The programmes are designed by individual departments based on the students profile and course needs. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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The common issues covered include introduction to campus, infrastructure facilities are available, students support facilities, learning resources, conventions and traditions, expectations and the course related issues. 2.2.2.
Does the University have a mechanism through which the “differential requirements of the student population” are analyzed after admission and before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed? The analysis of the students profile provides insights as far as the differential requirements of the students in each department. The Departmental Committee and Board of Studies review the differential requirements of the student population in respect of the curriculum, career opportunities, add on courses, training on soft skills etc. After identifying the prime requirement of the students, the execution of the programme is modified to suit to the differential needs. The students will be divided into three categories after the orientation programme is completed. The three categories are (1) advanced learners, (2) average learners and (3) slow learners. The Head of the Department maintains the list of the candidates under the three categories. The advanced learners are encouraged to take up challenging tasks while the average learners and slow learners are provided support as per their needs. The progress of these three categories of the students is monitored semester-wise. The special programmes at the department level to address the differential requirements of the students are as following:
2.2.3.
Participation in research projects Special assignments Involving in the consultancy projects Assigning responsibilities of organization of student managed events Peer team learning Student mentoring Stress and psychological counseling On-line learning support Remedial classes Personality development programmes Pre-placement training Placement support Programmes on communication skills
Does the university offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how are they structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered, department-wise/faculty-wise? The academic departments design bridge courses based on the course requirements and the academic background of the admitted students. Non-credit courses are also offered to certain groups of students to bridge the gap. The Head of the department in association with the faculty concerned identifies the slow learners who require remedial classes after completion of the first midterm examination. Remedial coaching classes are conducted to students in the respective departments. In addition to these courses, Science and Engineering colleges are offering choice based non-core
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courses. The details of bridge/remedial/add-on courses department-wise are available at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/bridge-remedial-addon-courses.pdf 2.2.4.
Has the university conducted any study on the academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, physically handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings? The I.Q.A.C. of the University conducts a study on the academic growth of students belonging to disadvantaged and marginalized, economically poor and differently abled students on sample basis from each campus college every year. The highlights of the study conducted in 2013-2014 are as follows:
2.2.5.
1.
It is found that 60% of the students of A.U. College of Engineering, 45% of the students of A.U. College of Science and Technology and 35% of students of A.U. College of Arts and Commerce belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories registered incremental growth in studies.
2.
The candidates belonging to economically backward category are consistent in performance in A.U. College of Engineering, A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law. However, in A.U. College of Science and Technology and A.U. College of Arts and Commerce, the candidates belonging to economically backward category registered incremental growth of 25% and 20% respectively.
3.
Physically challenged students have registered sustained growth.
4.
Slow learners improved their academic performance. The remedial classes and personal counseling helped them to improve their performance.
How does the university identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced learners? As the Andhra University is the highly preferred institute, relatively meritorious students take admission into various courses. Based on the ranks obtained in the entrance examination and the marks/grade secured in the qualifying examination, the advanced learners are identified. The faculty members concerned interact with the advanced learners to identify their competencies and special interest to develop plans for their involvement and participation in various challenging programmes being undertaken by the department. The advanced learners are given an opportunity to interact with experts from industry to make them motivated in taking up advanced projects. The learning and infrastructural facilities are made accessible to the students as like the faculty.
2.3.
Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1.
How does the university plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print etc.)? Teaching, learning and evaluation schedules have been carefully planned, before commencement of the academic year, by a committee headed by the Vice-Chancellor with the Principals of constituent colleges, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean-CDC, Dean-examinations, Registrar and other University officials as members. The academic calendar for the PG and the UG courses offered by Andhra University and
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its affiliated colleges is prepared every year before the commencement of the academic year and circulated. It will be also placed in the University website. All the teachers will submit the teaching plans to the Head of the Department before commencement of the course work. Students are given a copy of the teaching plans by the teacher concerned. The deviation from the teaching plan due to unforeseen conditions will be rectified by the teacher concerned by taking extra classes. The evaluation is done through mid-term and semester end examinations. The mid-term examinations are conducted as per the academic calendar either by the teacher concerned or through online system of examination. The marks obtained in the midterm examinations are notified to the students before the semester end examinations. The Controller of Examinations is responsible for preparation of semester end examination schedules, and spot valuation and publication of results. The results are published through university website and displayed in the notice boards. Normally the semester-end results are published within one month from the date of last examination. 2.3.2.
Does the university provide course outlines and course schedules prior to the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the process ensured? The course schedules and outlines are prepared by the teachers concerned and circulated to the students prior to the commencement of academic session. Dean, Academic Affairs and the Heads of the Departments concerned are responsible for circulation of these schedules. The information is hosted in the university website. The Head of the Department maintains the activity diary in which the day to day activities of the department are recorded and is audited by internal quality auditors. The Principals of respective colleges will monitor the process of effective teaching through periodic meetings and visits. Effective interaction in learning process is facilitated through Apna Box.
2.3.3.
Does the university face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these. So far no such challenges are faced by the University.
2.3.4.
How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management. The basic philosophy of the University is to make the learning student-centric. Different faculties adopt suitable teaching and learning methodologies to involve students and to facilitate participative learning. The faculties of Science and Technology predominantly involve students in lab practical as an experiential learning. The courses like Botany, Zoology, Geology, Geophysics, Bio-Technology, Microbiology, Marine Living Resources, etc., requires field visits to have exposure to realistic domains. The School of Chemistry, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences involves their students in practical assignments with industry. The College of Law conducts Moot Courts regularly. The faculties of Arts involve the students in field surveys, study tours, etc. The students of Commerce and Management, Journalism and Mass Communication and Human Resource Management will gain hands-on
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experience during internship. The College of Engineering involves the students in lab practical, industrial experience, etc. In all the programmes, student seminars, group discussions and assignments are common. Students are encouraged to take part in sports and extracurricular activities. The University made compulsory participation in sports. Each and every student should take part at-least for 80 hours in sports of his/her choice. Students are provided with e-learning resources to have 24/7 access. The MoUs with Apna Box and Google Apps helped the students and faculty to have access to each other beyond classrooms. The use of ICT in teaching-learning further strengthened the concept of participative learning. Students are provided with ample opportunities to ventilate their ideas and to carry out experiments of their own. The focus of the teaching-learning process is to develop skills and competencies among the students and to make them self independent. 2.3.5.
What is the university’s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver lectures and/or organize seminars for students? All the academic departments are encouraged to invite experts from industry, research institutions and people of eminence in different fields. Budgetary provision is made for this purpose. The departments are encouraged to organize seminars, conferences, workshops, etc., by seeking support from funding agencies and the stakeholders. Endowment lectures are arranged in different subjects periodically from the funds deposited for this purpose. Grants sanctioned from organizations like UGC, AICTE, MHRD, DST and other Government and non-government organizations are utilized for inviting experts from industry and other institutions for giving lectures. There is a provision in the university to appoint visiting fellows for the department who will deliver the expert lectures. Alumni who are visiting the departments are also requested to deliver lectures during their visits. The University conducts seminars on different topics. The University organized a seminar on Ethics and Values inviting renowned resource persons like K.J. Rao, Former Advisor to Election Commission.
2.3.6.
Does the university formally encourage blended learning by using e-learning resources? Sufficient e-learning resources are created in the campus. All the campus colleges are provided with e-classrooms equipped with interactive boards and audio-visual equipment. The University signed MoU with Google Apps and the students of the University are provided with different Google Apps. Internet facility is provided in all the departments and hostels and part of the campus are being provided with Wi-Fi facility. Centralized computer facilities with internet are provided in campus colleges, library and computer centre. Facility of Apna Box, an interactive internet based technology in which interaction between the students and faculty of the respective departments is possible. The University library subscribed to online ejournal/e-book which can be accessed. The College of Engg. (A) adopted course structure developed by NPTEL in some of its programmes.
2.3.7.
What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-learning, open educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty for effective teaching?
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The following facilities are helping the students and the faculty to keep pace with the recent developments in the subject: 2.3.8.
E-Class rooms and Apna Box, Google apps. Electronic learning facilities NPTEL, EDUSAT Programmes Internet based resource collection Access to e-books and journals
Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its benefits in the university’s educational processes? There are specially designated groups in the University to monitor the trends and issues regarding contemporary developments in the relevant disciplines. At the University level, the Academic Senate involving the participation of all the stakeholders discusses the trends and the needed changes in academic programmes. The Board of Studies at the department level is the responsible body to monitor the trends and issues on the subjects in its jurisdiction. The Board of Research Studies at the University level and the Department Research Committee at the department are the responsible bodies to monitor the issues related to contemporary research. The University Research Forum organizes special lectures frequently to deliberate on trends in research.
2.3.9.
What steps has the University taken to convert traditional classrooms into 24x7 learning places? The steps taken by the University to convert traditional classrooms into 24x7 learning places are:
Computer labs with Internet facility in majority of the departments Computers and Wi-Fi connectivity in all student hostels E-learning facilities at the Central Library
Interaction beyond classroom through Apna Box and Google Apps
2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counsellors/mentors/ advisors for each class or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social guidance? If yes, give details of the process and the number of students who have benefitted. Students in each department are divided into small groups consisting of six to eight and each group is attached to a teacher counselor in the beginning of the academic year. This helps in promoting close interaction among the students and the teachers. A record of the counseling activities carried out by the teacher counselors in guiding the students to solve their academic and personal problems is maintained. For instance, the Department of Psychology and Parapsychology organizes counseling sessions for the needy students regarding psycho-social problems. The University Employment and Guidance Bureau, a joint venture of Andhra University and the Department of Employment and Training, Government of Andhra Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Pradesh, provide counseling and guidance to the interested students. A quarterly news bulletin consisting of vacant positions in various organizations is also circulated by the Employment Information and Guidance Bureau. 2.3.11. Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted/put to use by the faculty during the last four years? The majority of the faculty members of the University using modern teaching aids in teaching-learning process. They are adopting innovative teaching approaches relevant to their disciplines and the changing needs of the students. 2.3.12. How does the University create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the learners? The University has an established culture of nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the learners. The following are regularly taken up activities for the purpose. Competitions among the students in various departments are conducted periodically both at intra college and inter college level relating to scientific as well as cultural events.
Individual departments also conduct seminars, symposia in which the students are given opportunity to present papers (oral as well as poster) and prizes are given for the best paper presenters.
Students organize Science Festivals, Contests, Exhibitions, Competitive meets by inviting participants from various parts of the country.
The successful entrepreneurs, scientists of international repute are invited frequently to the University to deliver expert lectures and to interact with the students.
2.3.13. Does the University consider student projects mandatory in the learning programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been (percentage of total) made mandatory? Student projects are mandatory in all the courses of Andhra University College of Engineering and the courses in the departments of Commerce and Management, Social Work, HRD, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Education, Library Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communications and Statistics. All the U.G. programmes in campus colleges are having student project in their Programmes, 65% of the P.G. Programmes are having student projects and 100% of the research programmes (Ph.D., M.Phil, M.Pharm, M.Ed., M.Tech., LL.M) are having project works. Role of faculty in facilitating such projects: All the faculty members of the respective departments act as project guides. The faculty members play a vital role in developing networking with the industry and research organizations and promoting collaborative research works. 2.3.14. Does the university have a well qualified pool of human resource to meet the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented? The University has well qualified pool of human resources. Wherever, there is a need on account of superannuation of teachers, it is supplemented by retired teachers or adjunct faculty and faculty on contract basis. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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2.3.15. How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/learning materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such efforts? All the faculty members are provided with a computer with internet. Computer literacy is provided to all the faculty of University. Special training classes are organized by Microsoft for faculty to develop their own computer aided teaching material. All teachers are provided access to e-resources. 2.3.16. Does the University have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students/alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process? The evaluation of teachers will be done at the end of each semester by the students. The student feedback forms contain 10 parameters of teachers’ performance relating to different aspects like punctuality, subject, etc. The University collects self appraisal report from each teacher relating to teaching, research, consultancy, extension work and these are evaluated by Academic Audit Committee. The feedback forms submitted by the students are analyzed and the analytical report is used to initiate corrective and preventive measures. Indeed the system of collecting feedback from the students helped in correcting deficiencies at the teacher’s level. Many faculty members acknowledged that they could overcome the deficiencies owing to student feedback system. 2.4.
Teacher Quality
2.4.1.
How does the University plan and manage its human resources to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum? The following are the measures taken by the University to develop the human resources to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum:
Participation in orientation and refresher programmes Participation in international and national seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, etc. Organization of international and national seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, etc. MoUs with industrial, research and academic institutions within and outside the country Participation of the faculty members in training programmes on emerging trends Inviting experts to interact with faculty Organization of interdisciplinary faculty meets periodically
2.4.2. Furnish details of the faculty Highest Qualification
Professors Male
Female
195
66
Associate Professors Male Female
Assistant Professors Male Female
Total
Permanent teachers Ph.D.
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18
42
32
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6
4
11
7
28
Temporary teachers Ph.D.
-
-
-
-
35
18
53
M.Phil.
-
-
-
-
18
15
33
PG
-
-
-
-
19
11
30
Ph.D.
-
-
-
-
-
-
M.Phil.
-
-
-
-
64
52
116
PG
-
-
-
-
44
52
96
Part-time teachers
2.4.3. Does the university encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the following details (department/school-wise) The faculty recruitment will be done as per State Government and University rules and regulations. The applications are invited from Indian nationals for faculty recruitment. 2.4.4.
How does the University ensure those qualified faculties are appointed for new programmes/emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bio-informatics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora Studies, Forensic Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many faculty members were appointed to teach new programmes during the last four years? Andhra University follows recruitment procedures stipulated by the U.G.C. and the rules laid down by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The vacant positions are advertised widely in all the leading news papers, employment news and through the AU website. Applications are sought from all parts of the country to ensure the quality of teachers at the entry level. Selection committees are constituted as per the AP State Universities Act and UGC guidelines, and selection is done purely based on merit, academic qualifications, experience and performance in the interview.
2.4.5.
How many Emeritus/Adjunct Faculty/Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the university? The following are the details of Emeritus/Adjunct Faculty/Honorary Professors associated with the university
Sl. No. 1.
Department
Name
Anthropology
Prof. P. Verraju
2.
History & Archeology
Prof. M .Krishnakumari
3.
Philosophy
Prof. Y. V. Satyanarayana
4.
Engineering Chemistry
Prof. K. Vijaya Raju
5.
Sociology
Prof. .K. Radhakrishna Murthy
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Marine Sciences
Dr. A.V. Ramana
7.
Political Sciences
Prof. K. Ravi
8.
Humanities & Social Sciences
Prof. N. Rama Krishna
9.
Botany
Prof. Padmaja
10.
Library & Information Science
Prof. R. S. R. Varalakshmi
11.
Anthropology
Prof. Subrahmanyam
12.
History
Prof. Suryanarayana
13.
Biochemistry
Prof. G.Seshagiri Rao
14.
Geo-Engineering
Dr. Kakani Nageswara Rao
15.
Education
Dr. Daka Prakasa Rao
16.
Computer Science & Systems Engineering
17.
Commerce and Management
18.
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
19.
Physics
20.
Geo Physics
21.
Metrology and oceanography
22.
Law
Prof. P. Seetharamaiah Prof K.V. Sivayya Dr. K. Pravathi Kumar Prof. B. Appa Rao Prof. N. Someswara Rao Prof. M.S. Prasada Rao Prof. K. Hanumantha Rao Prof. RD Ratna Raju Prof. P. Rajendra Prasad Prof. D.V. Bhaskara Rao Prof. V. Bramhanandam Dr. R Rammohan Rao Dr. P.B. Viyay kumar
23.
SAARC Centre
Prof. T. Nirmala Devi
2.4.6.
What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and rejuvenate teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to national/ international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing national/ international conferences etc.)? The faculty members obtain research grants in the form of research projects sanctioned by various funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, AICTE, DOD, DRDO, ISRO etc. The University grants study leave for the younger faculty members, who do not have Ph.D. degrees, to pursue their research programmes in other advanced institutions in India and abroad. The University encourages the younger faculty to apply for fellowships offered by various agencies of the Government of India to pursue research and the study leave is sanctioned for such candidates. In addition, the senior faculty members are granted leave to serve as visiting scientists and visiting professors in different organizations in India and abroad. Faculty members are deputed to present research papers in various conferences and seminars, regularly. The University provides travel grant to faculty to attend international meetings. T.A., D.A. and the registration fee are sanctioned to the faculty members attending to the national conferences meeting the expenditure from the UGC grants. The teachers are granted on duty leave for attending the conferences.
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In- service training and faculty improvement programmes are offered. Younger faculty members are deputed to participate in orientation/refresher courses conducted by the Academic Staff College. Andhra University allocates suitable amount in the budget in addition to the UGC grant to be sanctioned to various departments for organizing national and international seminars. 2.4.7.
How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the state, national and international level during the last four years? During the last four years faculty members received 166 awards/recognitions for excellence in teaching and research by various reputed organizations. The following are the details of year wise awards.
2.4.8.
Year 2009-10
No. of Awardees 65
2010-11
30
2011-12
25
2012-13
39
For details refer www.andhrauniveristy.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/awards.pdf How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during the last four years (add any other programme if necessary)? Academic Staff Development Programmes
2.4.9.
Number of faculty
Refresher courses
272
HRD programmes
84
Orientation programmes
162
Staff training conducted by the university
340
Staff training conducted by other institutions
118
Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc.
280
What percentage of the faculty have
been invited as resource persons in Workshops/Seminars /Conferences organized by external professional agencies? 75 per cent
participated in external Workshops/Seminars/Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies? 60 percent
presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies? 95 percent
teaching experience in other institutions?
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10 percent
Industrial engagement? 20 percent
International experience in teaching? 20 percent
2.4.10. How often does the university organize academic development programmes (e.g.: curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, examination reforms, content/ knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process? The University is having Academic Staff College funded by UGC and organizes periodical programmes for different faculties, and teachers who are encouraged to participate in those programmes. The teachers are also deputed on duty to other universities and training institutes for undergoing such programmes. 2.4.11 Does the university have a mechanism to encourage
Mobility of faculty between universities for teaching?
Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies?
If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty? Faculty is encouraged to go on deputation to other universities, national and international bodies. These programmes enrich the quality of teaching in the university with the exposure of teachers to different environments. 2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1. How does the university ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the evaluation processes that are operative?
2.5.2.
The detailed scheme of instruction, examination pattern and syllabi are available for all the courses and the printed copies of the same can be purchased from the Andhra University press at a nominal cost. Further, the students are briefed by the heads of the departments regarding the examination pattern, and the methods of evaluation in the beginning of the academic year itself. Detailed information on evaluation process is posted on the University website. Stakeholders are provided the opportunity to know the procedures and get clarifications through the programme called Dial Your University. What are the important examination reforms initiated by the university and to what extent have they been implemented in the university departments and affiliated colleges? Examination reforms are in progress for the last 10 years. The University has introduced online examination system for the PG and the Professional courses for mid-examinations in the University Departments. Choice-based credit system (Noncore) subjects for the PG and the Professional courses are introduced for the campus Departments. Online examination registration system is introduced for the UG, the PG and the Professional courses from March, 2013 semester end examinations. With the help of this system the students can register, pay the fee online and later download
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Hall-Tickets, Marks Lists etc. from university website. From May 2013 onwards the university initiated the process of sending the question papers of B.E./B.Tech. examinations through online to the examination centres. 2.5.3. What is the average time taken by the University for declaration of examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate the mode / media adopted by the University for the publication of examination results ( e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.). The University has declared the various courses results as follows: UG Courses (BA, B.Sc. & B.Com.) 25 days UG Professional 30 days PG Courses 30 days PG Professional 45 days UG Instant Examination 5 days PG & Professional Instant Examination 7 days The University publishes all the results through AU website www.aucoe.info. Simultaneously a press note indicating the publication of results will be issued to the leading dailies. The respective departments and colleges are also notified about the same. 2.5.4.
How does the university ensure transparency in the evaluation process? What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure confidentiality? The University has adopted the following process in the evaluation:
The University receives the answer scripts from various examination centres in sealed bundles. After receiving the sealed answer script bundles, the bundles are opened by the staff of confidential section under the supervision of the Dean of Examinations of the confidential section. The answer scripts of the subject are tallied with the SEF-7A (Student Enrolment Form - 7A) sent by the Chief Superintendent of the Examination centre along with the answer script bundles. After tallying with SEF-7A, the answer scripts of all the colleges are mixed and coded by the teacher associates of the confidential section. The counter foils of the coded answer scripts are detached and bundled with sealing separately. The coded answer scripts are sent for evaluation to the spot chief examiner. After receiving the marks from the spot valuation, the CM forms and sealed counter foils are sent to Computer Section for Data Entry. After decoding the marks and register number, the computer section is given the image sheets for checking. After checking of the image sheets by the teacher associates of the confidential section, the computer section carries the corrections if any, and goes ahead for publication of the results. The students are given an opportunity to apply for revaluation or recounting if they are not satisfied with the results. The photo copy of the answer booklet will also be provided on request for verification.
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2.5.5. Does the university have an integrated examination platform for the following processes? ∗
Pre-examination processes – Time table generation, OMR, student list generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway, etc. Yes
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Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc.
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Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto processing, generic result processing, certification, etc.
Yes
Partially 2.5.6.
Has the university introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process? The students pursuing Ph.D. programme are required to complete pre-Ph.D. examination which contains two parts. Part – I is written examination which is valued internally and Part – II is viva-voce examination. A specially constituted Committee with subject experts and research guide will conduct viva-voce examination. After completing the pre-Ph.D. examination, the candidates will be permitted to carry out the final research. The candidates will be permitted to submit the thesis after getting certified by the recognized guide and only after the completion of the required time period. The candidates who publish two research papers in refereed journals will be given permission to submit the thesis early. The ViceChancellor can permit thesis submission 6 months before the due date. The final thesis submitted will be evaluated by two Indian examiners and one foreign examiner. All the three examiners will send the result along with a detailed report on the thesis. Ph.D. will be awarded only when all the three examiners accept the thesis and a positive report submitted by viva-voce Committee nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. The Ph.D. viva is an open system.
2.5.7.
Has the university created any provision for including the name of the college in the degree certificate? The affiliated colleges of University are of two types. One is autonomous colleges and the other is affiliated college. In the case of autonomous college, there is a provision to include the name of the college in the consolidated marks statement. In the case of other affiliated colleges, such provision is not available.
2.5.8.
What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations? The Controller of Examinations is the officer responsible for addressing the grievances of the students with reference to examinations, taking support from Dean of PG & Professional Examinations, Dean of UG Examinations and Coordinator for revaluation of answer scripts. The students are given an opportunity to register their grievances within 30 days after the publication of the results. They can seek recounting or revaluation of their answer scripts. They can also seek the photocopy of the answer booklet. All the grievances will be addressed within 30 days after the
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receipt of the grievances. 2.5.9.
What efforts have been made by the university to streamline the operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section. The University has initiated computerization of the office processes of the Controller of Examinations. The pre-examination processes are fully computerized. The result processing is also fully computerized. As a result, the data management system has improved significantly and the grievance settlement processes are also made simple. The valuation of the answer scripts related to the UG examinations as well as the PG examinations has been decentralized to save delay. The Chief Teacher Associates are made responsible for maintaining confidentiality of the processes and to carry out the spot valuation smoothly and effectively.
2.6.
Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1.
Has the university articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome? The graduate attributes are clearly articulated for each and every programme offered by the University. These attributes are communicated clearly to all the students admitted and also the prospects. While designing and developing course structure and curriculum, the graduate attributes are also developed. The planning and execution of the programme ensures that all the graduate attributes are properly addressed. The teaching plan, the pedagogical methods and tools used in teaching learning process facilitate proper execution of the programme towards the graduate attributes. The outcome is assessed in the form of the clarity to the students on goal formulation and expectations from the programme. The success in placement is a measurable indicator for assessing the outcome of clarity in graduate attributes.
2.6.2
Does the university have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic programmes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? The Board of Studies while designing a course programme clearly states the learning outcomes. The learning outcomes are clearly stated for each course paper also. The students and the faculty are communicated well in advance, the learning outcomes are the academic programmes to enable them to plan accordingly.
2.6.3
How are the university’s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? Each and every academic department of the University develops teaching, learning and assessment strategies as per the needs of the programme. There will be a blend of class room teaching, self-learning of the students, group learning, experimentation, field study, project, discussions and seminars, conduct of academic events, participation in competitions, etc. to achieve intended learning outcomes. The department also plans for continuous and student specific assessment. Regular class tests, assignments, sessionals etc., are used generally to assess the performance and progress of the students.
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How does the university collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning? Each and every academic department of the University is autonomous in planning and executing academic programmes. The Head of the Department collects data on student learning outcomes and the analytical report of it will be placed before the Departmental Committee and Staff Council for assessment and to develop plans for further improvement. If barriers to learning are identified, the academic bodies mentioned above will address them and see to it that no barriers exist. If necessary, the department seeks the support of the Principal of the college and central administrative office for facilitation of infrastructural requirements and other needs.
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CRITERIA – III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 3.1
Promotion of Research
3.1.1.
Does the university have a Research Committee to monitor and address issues related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations which have been implemented and their impact. The promotion of research will be taken care of by three bodies constituted at different levels. At the University level, Board of Research Studies is the Apex Body. At the college level, College Research Committee and at the department level Department Research Committee will address the issues related to research. Board of Research Studies (BRS): Under the Chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor, Board of Research Studies (BRS) is constituted. The Principal of Science College shall be the Convener. Principals of all constituent colleges of Andhra University (Arts, Science, Law, Engineering and Pharmacy) are associated as members of the Board that includes Rector and Registrar of the university. The University`s holistic research needs like Course structure, Fees structure, Decision`s on administrative procedures, formulation of research guidelines, and allocation of seats under extramural categories are initiated at this stage of the administrative setup. Under the aegis of BRS, constituent college research committees (CRC) are formed and each college principal does nominate selected senior faculty as the representative of each departments who has a good standing in the respective disciplines. These teachers are nominated as the members of CRC. These committees in turn monitor the research activities, admissions of research scholars, conduct of pre-Ph.D. examinations and promotion of Research activity on the University campus. Faculty chairman and chairpersons, special officers from the AUPG Centers do play a vital role in assisting the administrative mechanism on issues like granting of extension of time to submit thesis, and conversions of the course stream etc. Senior most faculty on rotation from the respective department becomes the Chairman/Chairperson of the BoS (Board of Studies which is the highest academic body at the departmental level: the fundamental responsibilities of the Chairpersons may include handling, framing and changing of course syllabus from time to time allocation and processing intake of research scholars to eligible guides, besides coordinating and framing model question papers etc. Departmental Research Committees (DRCs): The faculty members in the department, eligible to guide students to pursue research, become members of DRC. The Departmental Research Committee members also act as members of Ph.D. VivaVoce Committee. This DRC board is constituted by the University on recommendations of the Head and Chairperson, BoS of the respective department. The Board of Research Studies of Andhra University has taken a number of steps towards the improvement of the quality of Ph.D. thesis and also it revamped the existing rules. All new efforts are initiated to control plagiarism. Most important steps taken in this regard include:
Monitoring the progress of Ph.D. / M.Phil. Students time to time at least in every 6 months where the student has to give a presentation on the work carried out so far, the progress achieved etc.
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It is made mandatory that before the submission of the Ph.D. / M.Phil. thesis that student has to make a presentation on the research topic to the faculty and members of the Board of the respective department. The members present can suggest any modifications or corrections or even reject the thesis if it is found that there are portions of unacceptable or doubtful content. Inter disciplinary research and inter institutional research has been encouraged by giving an opportunity to the scientists working in various organizations of repute. These candidates are allowed to conduct their research under EMR (Extra Mural Research). Under extramural research, the candidate has to choose a guide within his organization whose guidance will be recognized by the University after proper scrutiny of his credentials. The university is strictly following the process of adjudication of the thesis whereby two Indian and one foreign examiner should recommend the thesis for the award of the Degree. Otherwise the award cannot be made. The foreigner examiner should be from the same field of research and should be from the advanced countries like USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Australia etc. In general, it is discouraged to send the thesis to the foreign examiner if he is of Indian Origin. It is also proposed to acquire the plagiarism software to scan the softcopy of the thesis to identify any portions of copied information from different sources including internet.
What is the policy of the university to promote research in its affiliated colleges? One of the stated policies of the University is to promote research in its affiliated colleges.
The faculty members serving in the affiliated colleges are given admission into M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes on priority basis. The University departments give admission for affiliated college faculty members who got support under faculty improvement programmes (FIP). Wherever the affiliated college is found to have enough number of Ph.D. degree holders among the faculty, the University permits the college to start a Research Centre. The colleges with a recognized research centre will be allotted Ph.D. candidates. The faculty members working in the affiliated colleges are encouraged to apply for minor and major research projects from the funding agencies and the College Development Council of Andhra University forwards the same to the respective public sector funding agencies. The eligible guides from the affiliated colleges are permitted to act as co-guides to the students admitted in campus colleges. The managements of the affiliated colleges are directed to create research fund in their annual budget for the promotion of research. The training programmes on research methodology are organized for the faculty members of the affiliated colleges. The affiliated colleges are permitted to take up collaborative projects in association with the parent department in the University.
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The progress of research in different affiliated colleges is monitored through College Development Council. Periodic meetings with the managements of the colleges are organized to identify the barriers for promotion of research and to find out possible solutions.
What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the university to facilitate the smooth Implementation of research schemes/ projects? The University is committed to smooth implementation of research projects. The principal investigators of the research projects are given all the required administrative support to make him/her work comfortable for the timely completion of the project. Further, the University helps them procure their essentials. The following are the facilitations for smooth implementation of the projects:
3.1.4.
Advancing funds for sanctioned projects Providing seed money Simplification of procedures related to sanctions / purchases to be made by the investigators Autonomy to the principal investigator/coordinator for utilizing the project funds Timely release of grants Timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities A purchase committee has been constituted to simplify the procedure of purchase of equipment etc. from project funds. Providing of advance / seed money if required An exclusive office section for UGC supported projects and another administrative section for projects financed by AICTE, ICSSR, DST, DBT, NGRI, INCOIS, NRSC, BARC, SAC, NSTL, CSIR, The Union Government and the State Government and other public and private sector organizations is established to facilitate the release of funding, auditing of expenditure and submission of UC in time.
How is interdisciplinary research promoted between/ among different departments / schools of the university and Collaboration with national/ international institutes / industries? The University departments undertake interdisciplinary research involving departments within the University and outside the University. It is very common to find that the professors from 2 or 3 departments together form as a group and undertake research projects of interdisciplinary nature funded by various agencies. The University campus is roofing various advanced centers of research who are actively working on various specialized areas. These centers in fact facilitate interdisciplinary research between and among different departments, schools of the University, Industries and also international collaborative research. For instance, the Delta Studies Institute has research tie-up with oil industry in general and ONGC in particular. The Institute which was established with the financial support of ONGC, concentrates its research activity on the areas related to oil exploration. The center involves faculty from departments such as Geology, Geophysics, Geo-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental Science and experts from industry. The Center for Studies on Bay of Bengal is providing a platform to faculty
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members of different departments like Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology & Oceanography, Zoology, Marine Science, etc. to carry out interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with INCOIS and also with other funding agencies. The Centre for Hydrology is yet another research center facilitates interdisciplinary research on water resources. The researchers from different departments like Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Geo-Engineering, Remotes Sensing, etc. design and implement interdisciplinary research projects through this center. The center also works with State, Central and International organizations working on areas of water resources. The center also takes up major R & D Programmes on topics of contemporary relevance that can address complex problems of water resources. In fact the interdisciplinary research work conducted on various aspects of water resources over the period of time resulted immense data on the water resources of adjoining districts of the University. Using this data, a comprehensive data base has been developed by the center on the water resources of neighboring districts of Andhra University. A number of other advanced research centers are seriously working on various interdisciplinary research themes involving faculty from different disciplines within the University and outside the University and thus promoting collaborative and inter departmental inter institutional research work. The other centers working in this line include Agro-Economic Research Center, Dr. Durgabhai Deshmukh Center for Women's Studies, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Technology Center (OASTC), Population Research Center, Center for SAARC Studies, Center for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy. A number of MoUs have been signed with International Institutes and organizations to take up collaborative research. For details refer www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/MoU.pdf The outcome from the MoUs has been briefly presented below: 1. CMS academy – After the MoU both the parties have started working on developing academic and research projects of contemporary relevance, and many of these projects are in the final stages and will be implemented within the time frame. A number of departments from College of Engineering have proposed interdisciplinary research projects for funding. 2. Perth College –UK. The agreement with Perth College UK has been successful in implementing one of the most advanced study program in Air Craft engineering. This is a twinning program whereby students joining in this programme will have international education, exposure and opportunities. This collaboration further transformed into interdisciplinary collaborative research initiatives among departments like mechanical engineering, computer science, electronics and communication engineering etc. The faculty members from these departments have visited the Perth College, UK to take up these collaborative research projects to the respective funding agencies. 3. Group- T international Belgium- The MOU has been implemented and twinning program in Electro mechanical branch has been initiated. Some more programs like electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, chemical engineering etc. have been introduced. This collaboration will be further strengthened by starting interdisciplinary collaborative research among the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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departments like mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and collaborate with Belgium Counterparts. 4. Quantum Applications –Mumbai - Under this MOU both parties have started working on design and implementation of programs of mutual interest and benefit. 5. ONGC Academy – Under this agreement the ONGC Academy has agreed to provide scholarships and gold medals to the first rank students of from geology, geo-physics and petroleum exploration. Similarly ONGC has been funding projects of interdisciplinary nature whereby the departments like geology, geophysics, geoengineering etc. have successfully completed a number of projects. Recently yet another collaborative project has been proposed to ONGC, whereby the departments like geology, Delta Studies Institute and Geoengineering will be working on this project. 6. Geological Survey of India- Under this agreement, which was signed between Geological Survey of India and Department of Geology, it is agreed to start a diploma program in “ Mineral Exploration”. The course content and teaching responsibilities will be taken up by the Geological Survey of India experts, whereas the evaluation and award of degree will be the responsibility of the University. This collaboration results in interdisciplinary research projects involving Geology, Geophysics and Geoengineering Departments. The collaborative ties with various organizations also resulted in the initiation of interdisciplinary academic programmes. The Delta Studies Institute started M.Tech. Programme in Petroleum Exploration and Production involving the departments like Geology, Geophysics, etc. 3.1.5.
Give details of workshops/ training programmes/sensitization programmes conducted by the university to promote research culture on campus. Andhra University organized 526 seminars/conferences/workshops of National and international level. The details of the Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/ Training Programmes organized by Andhra University campus colleges are as follows
Name of the College A.U. College of Arts & Commerce A.U. College of Science & Technology A.U. College of Engineering (A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Total
2008-09
2009-10
Year 2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
49
34
39
35
48
23
28
25
18
24
29
35
41
42
34
1
2
4
1
3
1
2
5
2
1
103
101
114
98
110
The details of workshops/ training programmes/seminars/sensitization programmes conducted by the university to promote research culture on campus are posted at www.andhrauniveristy.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/seminars.pdf
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How does the University facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the campus as adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the research activities of the University? Many eminent personalities with proven research competencies visited the University on the invitation of various departments. The list of researchers of eminence who visited the campus is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/visiting-experts.pdf The impact of the visits of such eminent personalities is highly significant as is evident from the research output in terms of contribution of research papers and research projects undertaken by the University faculty members. The University organizes endowment lectures inviting prominent personalities. The following are some of the eminent scientists visited the campus to deliver endowment lectures:
Year 200809
Sl. No 1.
Name of the Endowment Prof. Chelikani Chiranjivi
Date 10-09-08
2.
Sir Alladi Krishna Swamy Aiyer Endowment Lecture
23-08-08
3.
Sri Aurobindo Annual Lecture
26-09-08
200910
4.
Prof. Chelikani Cheranjivi
10-09-09
201011
5.
Prof. Chelikani Chiranjivi
13-09-10
6.
Sri Aurobindo Annual Lecture
21-04-10
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Name of the Speaker and Affiliation Dr.A.K. Bhatnagar Sr.Vice President (R&T), Reliance Industries Ltd, Jamnagar Dr. G. Madhavan Nair Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization and Secretary Department of Space Lt. Gen(Retd) Ashoke Chatterjee PVSM, VSM, ADC, Director Sri AUROBINDO INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (SAIIER) Auroville Dr. Paruchuri Gangadhara Rao Director, North East Institute of Science and Technology, CSIR, Jorhat Prof.T.C. Rao Former Director, RR Labs, Bhopal
Title of the Talk “Hydrocarbon processing some emerging options” “Space Technology for National Development”
Prof. Ramakrishna Reddy Professor, Sri Aurobindo International Centre of
“Sri Aurobindo on the Unity of India”
“Indian Heritage in the light of Sri Aurobindo”
“Green Technologies and the role of chemical engineering “ “Perspectives in Mineral Engineering”
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Education, Pondicherry & Vice-Admiral Anup Singh AVSM, NM, Eastern Naval Commander, 201112
201213
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Prof. Chelikani Chiranjivi
12-09-11
Dr.A.V.Rama Rao Padmashree Awardee, Former Director IICT, CSIR & Founder & CMD AVRA Labs Pvt., Ltd., Hyderabad
“Chemistry for Human welfare”
8.
Sri Aurobindo Annual Lecture
29-04-11
“Sri Aurobindo’s International Vision”
9.
Prof. Chelikani Chiranjivi
10-09-12
Prof. R.V.R. Chandra Sekhar Rao Former Professor of Political Science in Andhra & Hyderabad Universities, Ex-Director of Asian Programme, The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Prof. K. S. Gandhi Emeritus Scientist, IISc., Bangalore.
“Multi Component diffusion practices and problems.
What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. Andhra University is a State University and as such the non-plan budget covers allocations for creating research infrastructure in the departments, purchase of books and journals, subscription to e-books and journals and maintenance of research laboratories. The plan budget earmarks more than 50% towards research. The DST funding under PURSE programme, the funding under TEQIP, the UGC-SAP, DSTFIST, collaborative projects with industry and research institutions like ONGC, DRDO, NIRD, NRB, ISRO, BARC, AICTE-MODROBS, etc. support funding for research.
3.1.8. In its budget, do the university earmark funds for promoting research in its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details. The college development council which is the nodal agency to look after the activities and the progress of affiliated colleges, also responsible for encouraging and promoting research activity at college level. The University directed the affiliated colleges to allocate funds in their budget for promotion of research. As a measure of motivation, the University recognized the following affiliated colleges as research centres. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Location
V.S.Krishna College
Visakhapatnam
L.Bullayya College
Visakhapatnam
AQJ College
Visakhapatnam
M.R.College (A)
Departments recognized for research activity Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology
Vizianagaram
Chemistry, Physics
St. Joseph’s College (A)
Visakhapatnam
Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
Shri Gayathri Vidya Parishad
Visakhapatnam
Zoology, Botany
3.1.9.
Does the university encourage research by awarding Post-Doctoral Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of students registered, funding by the university and other sources. The University has the policy to encourage research fellows to continue their research work after obtaining their Ph.D. degree as Post-Doctoral Fellows. Though the University has no provision to sanction financial assistance to Post-Doctoral Fellows, it encourages applying for various funding agencies like DST, UGC, CSIR, NRSA etc. to get fellowships. Once they obtain a fellowship grant they are given infrastructural support. There are 44 students received post-doctoral fellowship in the University. The list of post-doctoral fellows is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/post-doctorial-fellows.pdf
3.1.10. What percentages of faculty have utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit of higher research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the university monitor the output of these scholars? The University strongly encourages its faculty to pursue higher education in premier institutions within the country and also abroad. This provision has been called as “On duty leave, study leave, lien” etc. instead of “sabbatical leave". A number of teachers in the campus obtained their Ph.D degrees from Premier institutions IITs, and also universities from abroad. In majority of these cases, the faculty are provided “on duty leave” with full benefits including the protection of seniority. Besides these, the University also encourages its teachers, to go abroad, to undertake collaborative research, post-doctoral studies etc. The period may range from 1 year to a maximum of 5 years. Similarly the University also encourages its teachers to pursue higher education under the programmes like “Quality improvement programme”, “Faculty improvement programme”. The faculty from engineering college has a special provision to take up research activity, with other faculty in other countries under the program TEQIP. Roughly five to six percent of the faculty will be under these programmes at any given point of time. 3.1.11. Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the university highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who participated in these events.
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Andhra University organized 526 seminars/conferences/workshops of National and international level. The details of the Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/ Training Programmes organized by Andhra University campus colleges are as follows:
20082009
20092010
Year 20102011
A.U. College of Arts & Commerce
49
34
39
35
48
A.U. College of Science & Technology
23
28
25
18
24
A.U. College of Engineering (A)
29
35
41
42
34
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law
1
2
4
1
3
A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
1
2
5
2
1
103
101
114
98
110
Name of the College
Total:
20112012
20122013
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Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1.
What are the financial provisions made in the university budget for supporting students' research projects? Students are encouraged to take up research activity while they are pursuing studies. The majority of M.Tech. students of College of Engineering are provided financial assistance to undertake research projects under TEQIP. In certain departments like Statistics, Geology, Geophysics, Geography, etc. financial support is provided to students for field work, sample collections, etc. The research centres like Delta Studies Institute, Institute of Bay of Bengal Studies, recruit students for summer projects and pay hiring charges for their services.
3.2.2.
Has the university taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted? Teachers are encouraged to file their inventions for possible patents. A number of teachers have filed for patents and are waiting for the completion of the process. The following lists of patents approved during the recent past are given below.
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1.
Name of the Professor and Department
Prof. K.V. Ramana Murthy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Patents received/applied
Date of Received/ Applied
A process for preparation of pharmaceutical compositions and controlled release drug delivery systems based on novel polysaccharide excipient (Hupu gum), 2005
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8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Prof. K.V. Ramana Murthy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. N Bhargava Rama Mohan Rao Department of Metallurgy Dr. N.Bhargava Rama Mohan Rao Department of Metallurgy Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. Allam Appa Rao Department of Computer Science & System Engineering Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. S.Ganapaty College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. S.Ganapaty College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. K.V.Ramana Murthy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. K.V.Ramana Murthy College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. Y.Rajendra Prasad College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. P.V.G.D.Prasad Reddy Department of Computer Science & System Engineering
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Novel pharmaceutical compositions and controlled release drug delivery systems based on novel polysaccharide excipient (Hupu gum), 2005
952/CHE/ 2003A A61 K9/34
Method and compositions of making latex bonded feather pads
2693/CHE/ 2008
Method and compositions of making handmade chicken feather paper Controlled Release Formulations of Anti-tubercular Drugs using different Biodegradable Natural Polymers.
2694/CHE/ 2008 3305/CHE/ 2008
Novel controlled release tablet of poorly soluble drug.
1720/CHE/ 2008
Method of Prevention and Treatment of Pathological Retinal Angiogenesis
8153392/ 2008
Time and pH Dependent Colon Specific Sustained Release Pharmaceutical Composition for once-a-day Therapy for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
2432/CHE/ 2010
Pulcherimin and Microphyllin as a potent HIV-RT inhibitors.
921/CHE/ 2010
Use of Bio-organic fraction or derived pure compounds from Tephrosia calophylla extract as antimicrobial and cancer chemo-therapy agent P.
3352/CHE/ 2010
A Buccal Delivery System.
791/CHE/ 2011A A61K9/00
Applicability of Badam gum (Terminalia catappa gum), a novel excipient in the design of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Synthesis of piperazine nucleus containing novel chalcone derivatives and their antihistaminic activity. A new Symbol Probability array approach for reduced complexity Binary Encoding.
4009/CHE/ 2011
2076/CHE/ 2011
410/CHE/ 2011
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
15.
16.
17. 3.2.3.
Prof. P.V.G.D.Prasad Reddy Department of Computer Science & System Engineering Dr. V.Girija Sastry College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
91
Reconstruction of Huffman codes by condensed table transmission (RHCCTT approach).
2279/CHE/ 2011
Synthetic chemistry / Prepared parimidious derivatives at anti micro level.
3594/CHE/ 2012
Fast dissolving sublingual film of Tapentadol chloride.
950/CHE/ 2014
Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty: The faculty members of different departments of constituent colleges of Andhra University are very active in taking up research projects by seeking funding from various funding agencies. As a matter of fact Andhra University is one of the leading institutions in undertaking project based research work in various disciplines. The details of the ongoing projects in the departments of Andhra University are as follows:
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Name of the Faculty & Department Prof. R. Samba Siva Rao Department of Anthropology Prof. K.Rama Mohana Rao Department of Commerce & Management Studies Prof. GVV Vijaya Kumar Dept. of Commerce & Management Studies
Prof. K. Nirupa Rani Department of English Prof.M.Sundara Rao Department of Economics
6.
Prof.M.Sundara Rao Department of Economics
7.
Prof.Pulla Rao Dept. of Economics Prof. K. Suryanarayana Department of History
8.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Title of the Project Menstrual health and hygienic practices among tribal, rural and Urban adolescent girls of VSP District, AP Service quality management in Public and private sector banks
Funding agency UGC
Amount 7,42,700
UGC
7,29,600
Attrition in information technology and enabled services (ITES) – Causes and consequences – case study of industries in the state of Andhra Pradesh
UGC
5,88,800
Afro – Caribbean Migrant women in exile Impact of Tribal Development Programmes on the Health Status of Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) ( A Case Study of North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh) Issues Relating to Non-Farm Employment of Women in Tribal Areas (A Study in North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh) Educational status of SCs.
UGC
5,76,800
UGC
9,99,600
ICSSR
8,00,000
ICSSR
10,00,000
UGC
6,59,300
Voice of protest against the social evils reflected in the Telugu literature 916th Century to 19th
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
92
Century) 9.
Prof.C.Sasikala Department of Library and Information Sciences
10.
Prof.K.R.Rajani Department of Philosophy
11.
Prof.T.Ananda Rao Department of Psychology and Parapsychology
12.
Prof.V.Hari Lakshmi Department of Psychology and Parapsychology Prof. S.Uma Devi Department of Sociology
13.
14. 15.
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Dr. J.Appa Rao Department of Telugu Prof. P. VIJAYA LAXMI Department of Applied Mathematics Prof. G. Seshagiri Rao Department of BioChemistry
17.
Prof. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of BioChemistry
18.
Prof. K.P.J. Hemalatha Dept.of Bio-Chemistry Dr. Radhika Dept of Biochemistry Dr. Pola Sudhakara Rao Department of Biotechnology
19. 20.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Marine Fishermen Community of Visakhapatnam: A need of Community Information N etwork for its socioeconomic development Stress and Health Implications of Domestic Violence (A Study to assess women’s stress and health ramifications of Domestic Violence in Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam Districts of Andhra Pradesh) from period from 2011 – 12 Emotional & Behavioral Problems Of College Students: Adoption of ASEBA Adult form and Development of norms. For assessing adoptive functioning and problems in easy and cost effective ways Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria
ICSSR
4,25,000
Ministry of Women and Child Developm ent
4,00,000
U.G.C
8,24,000
Global Fund
60,00,000
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Whistle Blowing in Curbing Corruption – A Study of PSU in Visakhapatnam Uttarandra Tribal Literature-A Study Optimal Design and Control of Queuing Models with Vacations
UGC
50,000
UGC
5,20,000
UGC
1,80,000
Studies on the production of biomass ethanol from rice straw and damaged rice by S.cerevisiae NCIM 3640 isolated from toddy saps Studies on the production of Lactic acid by Fermentation from renewable raw materials using Bacteria/fungi Studies on alkaline protease from the Bacillus species Delivery of natural products in the form of nonmaterial The Application of Multiple shoot induction protocol for transgenic plant production and Secondary
UGC
50,000
DST
3,70,000
UGCMRP UGC
10,06,800 9,55,800
UGC 2,45,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
21.
Dr. D. Sandhya Deepika Department of Botany
22.
Prof. GMN RAO Department of Botany
23.
DR.P.K. Ratna Kumar Department of Botany
24.
Prof. Y.Venkateswararao Department of Botany
25.
Prof. A.J. Solomon Raju Department of Environmental Sciences
26.
Prof. A.J. Solomon Raju Dept.of Environmental Sciences Prof. A.J. Solomon Raju Dept.of Environmental Sciences
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
Prof. E.Udaya Bhaskara Reddi Dept.of Environmental Sciences Prof. E.Udaya Bhaskara Reddi Dept.of Environmental Sciences Prof. K. Kameswara Rao Dept. of Environ. Sciences Prof. K. Kameswara Rao Dept.of Environmental
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
93
metabolite analysis in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench Breeding system, pollination, UGCfruiting, seeding strategies and SAPMolecular Evaluation of Genetic CASdiversity in some plants of Medicinal and Ethanobotonical importance. Distribution, cultivation and DST conservation of Salicornia brachiata : a potential halophyte for bio-fuels Isolation and molecular screening of host specific weed pathogens UGCfor the development of SAP-CAS mycoherbicides. –I Construction of Palynomorphic DST Database for the Flora of Visakhapatnam city All India Coordinated Research MoEF Project on Reproductive Biology of Four Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET) Tree species namely, Hildegardia populifolia (Roxb.) Schott. & Endl., Eriolaena lushingtonii Dunn (Sterculiaceae), Syzygium alternifolium (Wt.) Walp. (Myrtaceae) and Shorea roxburghii (Dipterocarpaceae) of Andhra Pradesh Reproductive biology of some MoEF mangrove plant species at Coringa mangrove forest Pollination ecology of Wendlandia CSIR glabrata DC. and Wendlandia tinctoria (Roxb.) DC. (Rubiaceae), the rare tree species of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh Exploring the possibilities of DST controlling Eichhornia – a troublesome weed in Kolleru lake.
5,00,000
13,70,800
5,00,000
3,70,000
33,00,000
24,00,000
25,00,000
16,00,000
Flora and Fauna Study in and around the Project Site of the Proposed Nuclear Power Plant at Kovvada, Srikakulam District, A.P. Assessment of Ecosystem Services of Sacred Groves, AP.
BARC
28,00,000
MoEF
33,00,000
Ecology of Kondakarla Awa Lake of AP
UGC
14,00,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
32.
33.
34.
35.
Sciences Prof. K. Kameswara Rao Department of Environmental Sciences Prof.P.S. Raja Sekhar Department of Environmental Sciences
Prof. P.V.V.Prasada Rao Department of Environmental Sciences Prof. P.V.V.Prasada Rao Department of Environmental Sciences
36.
Prof.Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences
37.
Prof.Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences Prof.Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences
38.
39.
94
Assessing Carbon Sequestration Potential of Eastern Ghats
DST
Studies on Nesting Ecology and Conservation of Olive ridley Sea turtle (Lepidochelysolivacea) at Godavari River Mouth of Andhra Coast, India Studies on Bio Stabilization of Waste Waters from Sago Food Industry for Irrigation Use Chemical Characterization and Source Identification of Atmospheric Particulates in Visakhapatnam Bowl Area A Study to explore the possibilities of bio-controlling Eichhorniacrassipes- A troublesome exotic aquatic weed of Kolleru Lake EichhorniacrassipesFlue gas analysis of chimneys and engines of Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT). Monitoring of ground water quality in some area of Araku and Paderumandal.
UGC
45,00,000
12,00,000
UGC
9,26,300
DST
5,24,000
DST
15,00,000
DAE, BRNS
46,50,000
UGC
11,00,000
Prof.Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences Prof.Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences.
Biodiversity around the proposed campus of BARC Visakhapatnam
DAE, BRNS
25,00,000
Flora and funa in and around Nuclear Power Plant at Kovvada, Srikakulam
DAE, BRNS
30,00,000
41.
Prof. Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences
DAE, BRNS
49,00,000
42.
B.Hema Malini Department of Geography
DST
27,50,000
43.
P.SUNEETHA Department of Geography Prof. N. Subba Rao Department of Geology
Baselines Assessment of Trace metal and Radio activity in different Environmental matrices and Atmospheric PM 2.5 at the proposed NPP at Kovvada, Srikakulam Geomorphic characteristics and evolution of the Kolleru Lake ecosystem with special reference to its restoration and sustainable development – a study using geospatial technologies Climate change and its impact on Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh :A Regional Scale analysis Development and management of Groundwater mourveess in a
UGC
10,41,800
DST
18,000
40.
44.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
45.
Prof. N. Subba Rao Department of Geology
46.
Prof. D. Rajasekhar Reddy Department of Geology
47.
Prof. D. Rajasekhar Reddy Dept .of Geology Prof. N.V.B.S.S. Prasad Department of Geology
48.
49.
Prof. N.V.B.S.S. Prasad Dept.of Geology
50.
K.V.V.Satyanarayana. Department of Geology
51.
Department of Geology
52.
Department of Geology
53.
Prof. G. Sudhakar Department of Human Genetics
54.
Dr. V.Lakshmi Kalpana Department of Human Genetics Dr. B.B.V. Sailaja Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Dr. B.B.V. Sailaja Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Dr. B.B.V. Sailaja
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57.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
coastal region: A study from prevision District, A.P. Decipluring groundwater potential and suitable groundwater quality zones in a prot of pravasam Dt., A.P. through the application of R.S. & GIS techniques Elemental Geochemistry and partitioning patterns in sediment cores off Cauvery River, East coast of India. Geological studies between Vamsadhra and Nagavali Rivers, Andhra Pradesh, India Development of a special data information system for water quality evaluation & Manage-ment in Kolleru lake basin Water quality & its role in endemic kidney diseases in coastal Srikakulam a synergic perception for assessment and remedies Geohydrological Response of seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers of VisakhapatnamKochcherla coast, Andhra Pradesh. Development of a spatial data information system for water quality evaluation and management in Kolleru lake basin Geophysical Investigations to Understand the Nature and Extent of Kolleru Lake Basin Migration, Poverty and access to Health Care: a multi-centric study on people’s access and health system’s responsiveness in fast growing smaller cities: Visakhapatnam, A.P. (Taskforce Project on Health care systems) Cyto and Molecular study on Mental Retardation in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh A Chemo metric study on the chemical speciation of some biologically important complex equilibria in micellar media’ Some studies on the physicochemical properties of the peptide complexes of biological importance Air-Sea fluxes of carbon dioxide
95
UGC
Ministry of Earth Sciences
9,000
9,14,000
UGC
DST
27,60,000
DST
76,40,000
DST SWI
47,34,800
DST NRDMS
27,55,986
DST NRDMS
83,00,000
ICMR
37,12,473
UGC
7,12,500
UGC
2,00,000
DST
1,55,000
NRSC-
59,24,400
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Keloth. Basavaiah Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
from the coastal Bay of Bengal: Influence of physical and biogeochemical processes. A Novel Class of Nanostructured Aerogel : Potential Materials for removal of heavy metals from contaminated water
59.
Keloth. Basavaiah Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
60.
Keloth. Basavaiah Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
61.
Keloth. Basavaiah Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chem. K. Umadevi Department of Marine Living Resources
Design and Synthesis of a novel class of Nano-composites of Conducting Polymer an Semiconductor Nanocrystal for Opto-Electronics applications Design and development of a novel class of highly conducting and transparent nanostructured polyaniline dispersion: Towards flexible polymer opto-electronics application Monitoring of Air and Water Quality in and around Visakhapatnam Port Trust area Establishment of Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) for the Biology Teaching through Bioinformatics (BTBI) Biofuel From Marine Microalgae
58.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
K. Umadevi Department of Marine Living Resources Dr. P JANAKIRAM Department of Marine Living Resources
Dr. P. Yedukondala Rao Department of Marine Living Resources
Prof. K. Sujatha Department of Marine Living Resources Prof. K. Sujatha Department of Marine Living Resources
G. Chakradhara Rao Department of Mathematics Dr. C .V. NAIDU
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Emerging diseases in shrimp hatchery systems with special emphasis on overmoult and Swollen Hind Gut (SHG) syndromes Studies on efficiency of marine bivalves larvae as live feed to larvae of Asian sea bass, tiger shrimp, white shrimp and giant fresh water prawn Inventorying and Barcoding of venomous and poisonous fishes of East coast of India Application of microsatellite markers to study the genetic structure of two species of groupers and DNA barcoding of groupers (Pisces: Serranidae) of east coast of India. Sheaf representation of Almost distributive lattices-applications in Computer sciences Understanding the basis in the
96
BOB
Ministry of Earth Sciences
4,38,000
UGC
8,96,800
DST
1,40,000
VPT
1,03,18,000
DBT
43,38,000
CSIRNMITLI
2,50,00,000
UGC
9,36,000
UGCMRP
10,78,000
MoESCMLRE IT IS DSTWOS-A
45,03,000
U.G.C.
10,90,800
Ministry
58,00,000
23,00,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
Department of Meteorology and Oceanography
70.
Dr. P Suneetha Department of Meteorology and Oceanography
71.
S.Ramalingeswara Rao Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. G Bharathi Prof. K V S R Prasad Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. K V S R Prasad Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. K V S R Prasad Department of Meteorology and Oceanography SSVS Ramakrishna Department of Meteorology and Oceanography SSVS Ramakrishna Department of Meteo. and Oceanography SSVS Ramakrishna Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Microbiology
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
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Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Microbiology Dr. V. SIDDAIAH Department of Organic Chemistry Prof.YLN.Murthy Department of Organic Chemistry Prof. R. Muralikrishna
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
climate forecasting system modelSST and intensity and tracks of the monsoon depression and Cyclones for the monsoon – Indian Ocean domain. Discharge Scenarios and water based adaption strategies over South Asia region- project
97
of Earth Sciences
sanctioned from ARCP, Japan, 2013 CSIR
$ 80,000
Application of SARAL (ALTIKA) for estimating coastal erosion along Visakhapatnam coast.
ISRO
28,60,000
Studies on Salinity intrusion and Tidal variations along Upputeru at Kolleru Lake.
NRDMSDST
12,50,000
A Comprehensive Study on Internal Waves from Observations and Non-Hydro Static Modeling.
NRB
17,48,000
Development of a site specific dynamical tropical cyclone and other extreme weather early warning system for Kalpakkam Indian Ocean Warm pool during 1950-2005
DAE
40,54,550
MOESINCOIS,
34,80,000
Understanding the biases in the CFS model
MOES/ IITM
58,00,000
Studies on the production of Lactic acid by Fermentation from renewable raw materials using Bacteria/fungi Studies on alkaline protease from the Bacillus species
DSTPURSE
3,70,000
UGCMRP
10,06,800
Total synthesis of naturally occurring anti-HIV Thalassiolins
UGC
8,47,800
Synthesis and characterization of lasing organic dyes for detection of under water systems Indian National Centre for Ocean
DRDO
43,05,000
INCOIS
14,00,000
Studies of Northeast monsoons
5,00,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
Department of PNCO Mallela Purnachandrarao Dept. of Systems Design B.V.Sandeep Department of Zoology
Information Service. Development of portable
85.
K.Sree Ramulu Department of Zoology
86.
Dr. U. Shameem Department of Zoology
Impact of Ocean Parameters on fishery resources and development and validation of regional algorithms for Ocean color Constituents off Visakhapatnam Coast DNA Barcoding of Monogenoidean Parasites of Commercially important Marine Fishes of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Bay of Bengal Isolation and Characterization of anti-microbial bioactive elements from selected medicinal herbs towards novel therapies for fish diseases. Monitoring of algal blooms (harmful) along east coast of India and development of predictive model and identification of algal cysts through field experiments Assessing macro and meiobenthic diversity off Goa coast with special reference to OMZ
83. 84.
87.
Dr. U. Shameem Department of Zoology
88.
C.Annapurna Department of Zoology
89.
C.Annapurna Department of Zoology
90.
C.Annapurna Department of Zoology
91.
Prof. Y. Prabhakara Rao Dept of Zoology
92.
Dr. B. Kishore babu Dept of Engineering Chemistry
93.
Dr.N.Annapurna Department of Engineering Chemistry Prof.B.Venkateswara Rao Department of Engineering Chemistry
94.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
CINAR PATHOBACTER
98
UGC
13,20,000
European Commission INCOIS
€ 50,220 84,24,800
UGC
10,08,000
DST – PURSE 2010 – 2013
4,50,000
NRSC/IS RO
19,00,000
MOES
47,00,000
Inventory of meiobenthic organisms for the ports of Kandla, Mangalore, Kochi, Tuticorn, Chennai, Paradeep, Haldia and Kolkata
Ministry of shipping, NIO, GOA
74,00,000
Ameliorative effects of Gingko biloba extract on lead induced oxidative stress in rat brain, liver and kidney Synthesis, structure and properties of nanoparticulate metal complexes and their biological activity Kinetic, Mechanistic and Spectral studies on the Oxidation of Beta Blockers Development and Characterisation of nano mixed oxides containing copper, cobalt and iron and study of their catalytic activity
UGC
11,90,200
UGC
10,48,300
UGC
2,60,000
UGC
14,77,800
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
95.
96.
97.
Dr. Ch.V.Ramachandra Murthy Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. G.V.S.SARMA Department of Chemical Engineering Prof. K.Raja Rajeswari Department of ECE
98.
Prof. K.Raja Rajeswari Department of ECE
99.
Dr. G. Shashi Bhuasana Rao Dept of ECE
100. Prof. P.Mallikarjuna Rao Department of Electrical Engineering 101. Prof. G.Jai Sankar Department of Geo Engineering 102. Prof. P.Jagadeeswara Rao Department of Geo Engineering 103. Prof. B. INDIRA Department of HSS 104. Dr.Y. Srinivasa Rao Department of Instrument Technology
105. Dr.D.V.Rama Koti Reddy Department of Instrument Technology 106. Dr.D.V.Rama Koti Reddy Dept. of Instrument Technology 107. Dr.D.V.Rama Koti Reddy Department of Instrument Technology 108. Dr.D.V.Rama Koti Reddy Department of Instrument Technology Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
99
OASTC Project on Studies on biosorption of heavy metals using marine microalgae
Dept. of Earth Sciences OASTC DST
12,82,500
DST
21,00,000
DST
20,00,000
UGC
10,60,800
DRDO
9,40,000
DST
11,68,000
SAC/ ISRO
20,00,000
Sahitya Akademy AICTE
5,00,000
of
AICTE
18,65,000
Design and Development of ferroelectric MEMS Acceleration sensor for High Temperatures (up to 5000 C) Characterization of Capacitive MEMS acceleration sensor
UGC , MRP
11,75,000
AICTE
15,00,000
DST
28,00,000
Sedimentary sequential stratigraphic models of the Kolleru Lake Versatile Signal Generator for Radar/Sonar Pulse Compression Codes Robust Signal Processing Techniques for Radar/Sonar Signal Design Scenario Investigation of various navigation solutions using carrier phase measurements and development of a new algorithm to determine the precise position Advanced BLDC/PMSM Controllers Hydrogeological and Groundwater resource evaluation studies in and around Kolleru lake and its catchments areas Storm surges and Tsunami vulnerability of A.P. coast
Translation of Tana Maargam by Abburi Chaya Devi Design and Simulation of Ambipolar Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor Based Logic Circuits Design and Development MEMS accelerometers
Isolation , Purification and Characterization of Lasparaginase from fungal sources
22,00,000
9,00,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
109. Dr.Koka Naga Sai Suman Department of Mechanical Engineering
100
Design and development of high thermal conductivity and wear resistant gears using grapheme based polyamide66 nano composites Development of an Interactive Knowledge based CAD-CAM system in Manufacturing of Dies
UGC
9,10,000
DST
34,75,000
Development of High performance A356 Aluminium - Alumina Nano Composites for automobile Industry Studies of suitability of Industrial waste of fly ash for foundry applications
AICTE
16,00,000
DST
24,30,000
Development of Eco friendly nano composite solders for electronic applications
Andhra University
3,70,000
Development of Eco friendly nano grained solders for electronic applications
DST
23,76,000
Synthesis and characterization of nano-redmud particle reinforced aluminum composites
UGC
13,90,000
116. Prof.Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Department of Metallurgical Engg. 117. Prof.Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Department of Metallurgical Engineering 118. Prof. Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Department of Metallurgical Engineering
Friction stir processing of cast Aluminum alloys
DRDOERIP
34,57,000
Stress corrosion cracking of DMR249 steel and its welds
Naval Research Board
24,44,000
Surfacing of DMR 249A steel with austenitic stainless steel by cold metal transfer process (Joint project)
5,06,000
119. Dr. V.Vijaya Lakshmi Dr.B.R.Ambedkar College of Law 120. Prof. K.V.Ramana Murthy
IP Assets of University
Naval Research Board, Joint project with IITMadras UGC/ SAP Ministry of Earth
16,00,000
110. Dr. MunagapatiVenkata Jagannadha Raju Department of Mechanical Engineering 111. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Department of Metallurgical Engineering 112. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Department of Metallurgical Engineering 113. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Department of Metallurgical Engineering 114. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Department of Metallurgical Engineering 115. Prof. N Bhargava Rama Mohan Rao Department of Metallurgical Engineering
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Natural gums of forest plants of Andhra Pradesh as pharmaceutical
10,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
excipients.
101
Sciences
121. Prof. K.V.Ramana Murthy A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Development of Vesicular system DST Purse for the topical delivery of anti fungal drugs
3,70,000
122. Prof. K. V. Ramana Murthy A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Design and evaluation of chronotherapeutic drug delivery systems(ChrDDS) of antihypertensive and antiasthamatic drugs Studies on the role of Incretins (Gastrointestinal hormones) in herbal drug induced insulin release in the treatment of type II diabetes
APCOST
2,58,600
AICTE, Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) UGC, Major Research Project (MRP)
20,00,000
123. Dr. K. Eswar Kumar A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
124. Dr. K. Eswar Kumar A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Isolation, Identification and In vitro / In vivo Pharmacological Evaluation of Active constituents from Selected Indian medicinal plants for Antioxidant and DPP IV inhibitor activities. Minority Health International National Research Training (MHIRT Institute of programme) under the MoU Health between Andhra University, VSP (NIH) and Alcorn State University, USA. Bio-Analytical investigations of UGC Anti cancer drugs
12,35,800
127. Prof. D Gowri Sankar A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
MODROBS
AICTE
15,00,000
128. Dr. P. Rajeswara Rao A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacological screening and evaluation of naturally occurring selected bio-flavonoids against Phenytoin induced adverse drug effects and their therapeutic applications. Phytochemical and Pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants of Ramghat region of Western Ghats (Karnataka).
AICTE (RPS)
17,80,000
ICMR
27,00,000
125. Dr. K. Eswar Kumar A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
126. Prof. D Gowri Sankar A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
129. Prof. S. Ganapaty A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
$ 2400
10,40,800
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
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130. Prof. A. Annapurna A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Formulation and Development of Nutraceutical Formulation with Anticancer Activity.
DSIR
8,00,000
131. Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna A.U.College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Development of NSAIDs loaded mucoadhesive nanoparticle for sustained ocular drug delivery
WOS-A, DST
23,10,000
132. Prof. B. Mohini School of Distance Education
Unness sowstthar ke baaad ke hindi upnayasom mein baal monovigyan
UGC
8,89,600
3.2.4.
Does the university have any projects sponsored by the industry / corporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding agency and grants received. The details of projects funded under this category are www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/industrial-projects.pdf
3.2.5.
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How many departments of the university have been recognized for their research activities by national / international agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS; Department with Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, etc.) and what is the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved by this recognition. The following the departments supported under UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, etc.
Sl. No.
Year
1.
2008-09
Chemical Engineering
Amount Sanctione d 525000
2.
2009-10
Chemical Engineering
3.
2008-09
4.
Department
Amount Received
Amount Spent
525000
438388
525000
270061
396295
Chemistry
360000
432850
296850
2009-10
Chemistry
360000
238850
283994
5.
2010-11
Chemistry
360000
6.
2011-12
Chemistry
360000
270000
212000
7.
2010-11
700000
700000
700000
8.
2009-10
1030000
1030000
652221
9.
2010-11
530000
529536
10.
2012-13
Physics Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law
530000
514098
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2009-10
Hindi
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2010-11
Hindi
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2011-12
Hindi
730000
713807
720298
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2012-13
Hindi
1230000
1094298
1052671
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2008-09
Sociology
320000
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120000
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2009-10
Sociology
320000
320000
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2010-11
Sociology
320000
320000
176719
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2011-12
Sociology
320000
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170677
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2008-09
Geology
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2012-13
Geology
4150000
3150000
3150000
21.
2008-09
Botany
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380139
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2008-09
Anthropology
510000
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2009-10
Anthropology
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483741
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Anthropology
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2011-12
Anthropology
510000
485771
489103
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2012-13
Statistics
3070000
3070000
3070000
27.
2012-13
Civil Engineering
5168000
5168000
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2009-10
Commerce & Mgt. Studies
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2011-12
Biochemistry
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2012-13
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2008-09
Biochemistry Centre for Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy Centre for Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy Centre for Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy Centre for Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy Centre for Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy Gandhian Studies Centre
470000
470000
470000
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2009-10
Gandhian Studies Centre
470634
470634
470634
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2010-11
Gandhian Studies Centre
750000
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730920
39.
2011-12
Gandhian Studies Centre
750000
750000
750000
40.
2008-09
Social Work ASIHSS
340000
340000
340000
41.
2009-10
Social Work ASIHSS
270000
270000
270000
42.
2010-11
Social Work ASIHSS
270000
270000
270000
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43.
2008-09
Physics
3000000
3000000
3000000
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2008-09
Chemical Engineering
3000000
3000000
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2008-09
Mechanical Engineering
3000000
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Statistics
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2012-13
Biochemistry
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2008-09
Geology
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2008-09
Civil Engineering
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Significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved
The University has been recognized by the department of Science and Technology as one of the very few Universities in the country with significant number of research publications and recognized for the sanction of PURSE programme under which funding is given to acquire sophisticated equipment under two phases
The UGC, New Delhi has shortlisted Andhra University for the award of projects under “Innovative Research Programme”. The projects proposed under this programme are under active consideration.
The University is also one of the applicants for the status of “Universities with Potential Excellence”.
A number of departments of different University colleges achieved the status of “Centers of Advanced Studies” under the UGC special assistance programme.
3.2.6. a) Research projects completed and grants received during the last four years (funded by National/International agencies). The faculty members of the University have received financial support from various funding agencies to carry out research projects. The list of projects completed and ongoing during the last four years is as following: Sl. No. 1.
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Name of the Faculty Title of the Project & Department Prof.G.Jaikishan Health Systems Research on Department of Reproduction and Child Health Anthropology Programmes in different Habitats of a District Prof.G.Jaikishan Sex Workers of East Godavari Department of District (A.P): An Anthropological Anthropology Study with Special Reference to HIV/AIDS Prof.G.Jaikishan Tribal Studies in Andhra Pradesh Department of Anthropology Prof.R.Satya Raju A Study on Knowledge Department of Management for Corporate Commerce and Competitive Advantage: The Role Management Studies of HR Professionals Prof.N.Rajya Understanding Internet User
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Funding agency ICMR
31,00,000
UGC
10,86,000
UGC SAP
35,00,000
UGC
5,50,000
UGC
2,60,000
Amount
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Lakshmi Dept. of Commerce and Mgt. Studies Prof.N.Sambasiva Rao Dept. of Commerce and Mgt. Studies Prof.N.Sambasivarao Department of Commerce and Management Studies Prof.P.Veni Department of Commerce and Management Studies Prof.P.Veni Department of Commerce and Management Studies Prof.M.Sundara Rao Department of Economics Prof.R.Rama Krishna Department of Economics Prof.T.Narayana Department of English Prof.T.Narayana Dept. of English Prof.S.Prasanna Sree Department of English Prof.T.Subba Rayudu Department of HRM Prof. DVR Murthy Dept.of Journalism and Mass Communications
Behaviour and Attitude Towards Online Shopping to Identify the EMarketing Opportunities Dynamics of corporate women managers in India – HR Strategies
17.
Prof.K.Gayatri Devi Dept. of Sanskrit
18.
Dr.K.Yedukondalu Dept. of Sanskrit Dr.D.Rama Rao Department of Sociology
Synthesis of Christian Bible and Bhagavad-Gita as interpreted by Paramahamsa yogananda Personality Development
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Prof. A.B.S.V. Ranga Rao
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AICTE
1,75,000
Leadership skills for women managers – An analytical study
UGC
6,03,150
Employment of Educated women in Public sector
UGC
8,000
Infrastructure Development in Visakhapatnam Industrial Estate
SAP
10,000
Impact of development programmes on the socioeconomic and living conditions of tribal women Socio – Economic on Nutrionm Empowerment of House Holds
UGC
3,63,000
UGC
4,74,000
Relevance of English
UGC (Minor)
10,000
Need Based English
UGC (Major) UGC
2,92,000
UGC
8,00,000
Translating of Tribal Oratures – A Study. Stress Management
Gandhi and journalism
Socio Economic and Political Background of Women Panchayath Leaders: A case study of Polaki mandal in Srikakulam Dist, AP Needs Assessment Survey of RH Colonies - RINL STEEL
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
4,24,000
New Gandhian Studies Centre, A.U. UGC
10,000
6,00,000
UGC
5,60,000
UGC
50,000
RINL
5,10,000
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Dept. of Social Work Prof.P.Arjun Dept. of Social Work Dr. P. Vijaya Laxmi Dept. of Applied Mathematics Dr.P.Radhika Department of BioChemistry DR. Poosarla Aparanji Dept. of Bio-Chem. Dr. P. Subhashini Devi Dept. of Bio-Chem.
26.
Dr. P. Subhashini Devi Dept. of Bio-Chem.
27.
Dr. P. Subhashini Devi Department of BioChemistry
28.
Dr. P. Balarama Swamy Yadav Department of Botany GMN Rao Department of Botany
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Prof. K.Uma Devi Department of Botany Yechuri Venkateswara Rao Dr. B. Venkateswara Rao Department of Botany DR. O. Aniel Kumar Department of Botany A.J. Solomon Raju
Youth in conflict : Unguided youth in North Coastal A.P. Perspective Modeling of Queueing Systems with Numerical Analysis Development of Drug Molecules from Terrestrial Medicinal PlantsIsolation, Chemical and Biological Studies Biomedical and anti-arthritic potential of Andaman & Nicobar marine organisms Micropropagation and phytochemical studies on Sterculia urens, a commercially important and endangered species
106
RGNIYD
3,29,500
Andhra University
50,000
DST(WOS-A)
11,04,000
DST
10,78,000
UGCStarter Research Grant, Andhra Univ. UGCMinor Research Project, New Delhi. DSTPURSE
1,19,000
UGC-MRP
10,44,800
UGC
1,45,000
MOES
8,53,000
Screening for and Characterization of Trichosanthin, a seed protein with an anti-HIV activity from Indian species of Cucurbits
UGC
9,83,000
Quantitative assessment and mapping of plant resources of Eastern Ghats Pollination biology of endemic and
DBT
14,5,000
DST
10,00,000
Synthetic Seed Preparation through Encapsulation of Somatic Embryos and Plant Regeneration of Sterculia urens Roxb. A Commercially and Medicinally Important Tree Species Micropropagation of endangered medicinally important forest tree Boswellia serrata Roxb. through organogenesis and to study the role of anti-oxidant enzymes during organogenesis Development of Biopesticide formulations for the crop protection
Outdoor cultivation of some important red algae, extraction of liquid fertilizer from these species and examine its application on some vegetable crops Microalgae culture laboratory development at OASTC
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
50,000
70,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
Department of Environmental Sciences 34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
A.J. Solomon Raju Department of Environmental Sciences A.J. Solomon Raju Department of Environmental Sciences A.J. Solomon Raju Department of Environmental Sciences
Dr. E. Udaya Bhaskara Reddi Department of Environmental Sciences Dr. E. Udaya Bhaskara Reddi Department of Environmental Sciences
107
endangered plant species, Decalepis hamiltonii (Asclepiadaceae) and Shorea tumbuggaia Dipterocarpaceae) Reproductive ecology, conservation and management of Cycas beddomei Dyer and Cycas sphaerica Roxb. (Cycadaceae) Morphometry and Phylogeography of honeybees and stingless bees of A.P. Reproductive biology, conservation and management of endemic and globally endangered tree species, Boswellia ovalifoliolata (Burseraceae) and Terminalia pallida (Combretaceae) at Seshachalam Hills, Andhra Pradesh GIS based studies on Coringa Mangroves at Kakinada; A multidisciplinary project
Flora and Fauna Study in and around the Project Site of the Proposed Nuclear Power Plant at Kovvada, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
CSIR
13,00,000
DBT
33,00,000
UGC
10,00,000
Department Of Ocean Development
10,00,000
28,00,00 BARC
39.
Dr. K. Kameswara Rao Department of Environmental Sciences
Ecological fragmented Ghats
Resilience of habitats in Eastern
MoEF
4,00,000
40.
Dr. K. Kameswara Rao Department of Environmental Sciences
Ecologinomics of JFM in Eastern Ghats
SPWD
3,00,000
41.
Dr. K. Kameswara Rao Department of Environmental Sciences
Spread, Performance and Impacts of JFM in Andhra Pradesh
IISc/Ford
3,00,000
42.
Dr. K. Kameswara Rao Department of Environmental
Ecological studies on the Kondakarla awa lake of Andhra Pradesh
MoEF
8,88,000
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
43.
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Sciences Prof.P.S. Raja Sekhar Department of Environmental Sciences Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Sciences B.Hema Malini Department of Geography P.Suneetha Department of Geography
E.N.Dhanamjaya Rao Dept. of Geology Dr. K. Satyanarayana Reddy Dept. of Geology Dr. K. Satyanarayana Reddy Dept. of Geology Prof. D. Rajasekhar Reddy Dept. of Geology Prof. D. Rajasekhar Reddy Dept. of Geology Prof. D. Rajasekhar Reddy Dept. of Geology Dr. K.Arjunudu Department of
108
Evaluation of Ecological Status and Resources Utilization Patterns of Godavari Mangrove Forests of Andhra Pradesh, India
UGC
3,00,000
DAE Project on Baseline Assessment of Trace metal & radio activity in Different Environmental matrices And atmospheric PM 2.5 at the new BARC Visakhapatnam Monitoring of Ground Water quality at 60 locations in Visakhapatnam
DAE
17,50,000
APPCB
2,00,000
Monitoring of ground water in Pydibheemavaram area
APPCB
1,25,000
Monitoring of Ground Water quality at Kapuluppada MSW dump site and surroundings.
APPCB
1,25,000
Geospatial analysis of Endemic diseases in parts of Andhra Pradesh GIS And Remote Sensing For Assessing Urban Sprawl, Land use Changes And Environmental Impact – A Case Study of Visakhapatnam Satellite imaginary studies of Godavari delta, Andhra Pradesh.
UGC
5,98,000
UGC
6,36,000
ONGC
9,00,000
MoES
9,14,000
INCOIS
35,2,000
KDMIPE, ONGC
81,97,000
MoES (DOD)
9,90,000
KDMIPE, ONGC
12,48,000
DST
13,69,354
Elemental Geochemistry and Partitioning Patterns in sediment cores off Cauvery River, East Coast of India Integrated studies on coastal and nearshore processes-The Window to Ocean state forecast Reconstruction of Holocene Evolution of Mahanadi Delta, East coast of India Ongranulometry, Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Bengal Fan Sediments. Analysis of Microenvironments of Mahanadi Delta Geological evaluation of fluorine enriched bodies due to pegmatites
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
Geology
57.
Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao Department of Geology
58.
Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao Dept. of Geology
59.
Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao Dept. of Geology
60.
Prof. M.Jagannadha Rao Department of Geology
61.
Prof. M.Jagannadha Rao Department of Geology
62.
Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao Department of Geology
63.
Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao Dept. of Geology Prof. N.V.B.S.S. Prasad Dept. of Geology Prof. P.Rama Rao Department of Geology Prof. G. Sudhakar Department of Human Genetics
64.
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in parts of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts(Eastern Ghat Terrain),AP ,India Studies on Characterization and Localization of placer mineral deposits from parts of coastal tracts of AP and Orissa with special reference to the development of processing strategies . Studies on exploration and reserve estimation for new and hidden Bauxite deposits from EGMB of A.P. Studies on exsolved phase mineralogy and chemical finger printing of placer ilmenites from North coastal Andhra Pradesh to establish from North Coastal Andhra Pradesh to establish genetic affinities and to evolve economic implications
109
DOD
10,66,00
APMDCDMRTUF
26,00,000
DST
12,00,000
A study on process chemistry and product characterization of zeolite synthesis from coal flyash and its applicability in soil remediation and conditioning A Study on coastal geomorphological and neo-tectonic controls on the localization of placer mineral deposits along Bheemunipatnam - Itchapuram, North Coastal, Andhra Pradesh Spatial Characterization studies of Cleat and Fracture Patterns of Coal formation from Godavari Valley Coal Basin to Evaluate the zones of Coal Bed Methane migration and accumulation using Remote Sensing and Field Studies Holocene Evolution of Mahanadi Delta 2009-2012
UGC, New Delhi
A decision support system for water Resources evaluation & Management in Narava Re-assessment of the origin and crustal configuration of the 85ºE Ridge in the Bay of Bengal Study of Obesity among School children of Visakhapatnam City
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
5,5,000
MoES
12,00,000
ISRO
10,90,000
ONGC
83,00,000
DST
40,10,000
DST
13,68,000
Andhra University
15,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
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Dr. V.Lakshmi Kalpana Dept. of Human Genetics Keloth. Basavaiah Dept. of Inorganic and Analy. Chem. Keloth. Basavaiah Dept. of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Demo –Genetic Study of Mental Retardation
Andhra University
50,000
Mn- doped II-IV semiconductor nanocrystals
Starter Research A.U. BRNS, India
15,000
K. Umadevi Department of Marine Living Resources Dr. P Janakiram Department of Marine Living Resources Dr. P Janakiram Department of Marine Living Resources Dr. P. Yedukondala Rao Department of Marine Living Resources K. Sujatha Department of Marine Living Resources P.D.N. Srinivasu Department of Mathematics
Monitoring and Surveillance of HABs
MoES CMLRE
37,50,000
Aetiology of Monodon Slow Growth Syndrome (MSGS) : An emerging disease in cultured shrimp. Monitoring and surveillance of Harmful Algal Blooms
MoES
11,20,000
MoES
37,00,000
MoESMRDF
14,11,000
MoES
14,20,000
CSIR
3,26,000
NBHM (DAE)
2,10,000
76.
P.D.N. Srinivasu Department of Mathematics
77.
Dr. C.V.Naidu Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Dr. K. Muni Krishna Department of Meteorology and Oceanography
78.
110
Baseline Assessment of Trace metal and radioactivity in different environmental matrices and atmospheric PM 2.5 at the new BARC campus, Visakhapatnam
Molecular taxonomy, reproductive biology and juvenile distribution of groupers (Pisces: Serranidae) of east coast of India Molecular taxonomy, reproductive biology and juvenile distribution of groupers (Pisces: Serranidae) of East coast of India Biological Control and Optimal Management of Predator-Prey systems through Mathematical Modelling, Analysis and Simulation Dynamics and Optimal Management of Renewable Resources Subjected to Allee Effects Assessment of Indian Summer monsoon rainfall
Cyclone induced upwelling and chlorophyll-a enhancement in the North Indian Ocean
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
18,00,000
UGC
50,000
DST
5,40,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
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S.Ramalingeswara Rao Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. K V S R Prasad Prof. G Bharathi Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. K V S R Prasad Prof. G Bharathi Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. G Bharathi Prof. KVSR Prasad Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. G Bharathi Prof. KVSR Prasad Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Prof. KVSR Prasad Prof. G Bharathi Department of Meteorology and Oceanography Dr. V. Christopher Department of Organic Chemistry Dr. V. SIDDAIAH Department of Organic Chemistry Prof.YLN.Murthy Department of Organic Chemistry
Simulation of Heavy Rainfall Episodes over South India during Northeast Monsoon Season.
DST
18,11,000
Study on Sea level variations over Bay of Bengal using TOPEX/ POSEIDON Altimeter data.
DST
5,00,000
Identification and Modeling of Internal waves
NRB
6,00,000
Identification and Modeling of Internal waves (Phase-II)
NRB
5,50,000
Study on Thermal structure of Upper ocean using ARGO data over the North Indian Ocean
INCOIS
7,00,000
Shoreline management plan for Gangavaram (Andhra Pradesh)
ICMAMPD
6,20,000
Worked in DRDO project on Semi conductor diodes and their applications Development of New Synthetic Methodologies for Anti-Viral Drugs
DRDO
50,00,000
DST
19,97,800
Development optodes for detection of toxic chemicals
DRDO
49,75,000
Prof.YLN.Murthy Department of Organic Chemistry Dr.P.Shyamala Department of PNCO Prof. R. Muralikrishna Department of PNCO Prof. R. Muralikrishna
Synthesis and characterization of lasing organic dyes for detection of under water systems Investigation of the special properties of water pools and their effects of reactions of reactions Preparation and characterization of new inorganic exchangers relevant to nuclear waste management
DRDO
43,05,000
UGC
8,05,000
DAE
5,00,000
Development of specific sorbents for strontium and cerium for their
AERB
7,05,000
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
Department of PNCO 92.
Prof.K.Srinivasa Rao Department of Statistics
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Prof.K.Srinivasa Rao Department of Statistics Prof.K.Srinivasa Rao Department of Statistics
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removal from acidic salt loaded solutions with special reference to high level radioactive wastes Content development and preparation of training manual in Basic Statistics for Market research and business analytics Process improvement and mapping the business strategies using advance Statistical techniques OR Study to asses to optimum capacity of the berth after Setting up of mechanical unloading facilities. Investigation of fibre re-inforced.
95.
Mallela Purnachandrarao Department of Systems Design
96.
M.Hareesh Babu Department of Systems Design
GPS Based measurement
97.
Manjulatha Chapara Department of Zoology
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Manjulatha Chapara Department of Zoology
99.
Manjulatha Chapara Department of Zoology
Studies on Nemipterid fish pathology with special reference to infection with Klebsiella species in harbour waters Studies on the health management of cultivable marine /estuarine crab Scylla serrata at different stages of life cycle. Survey on trace elements in water, sediments and mud crab Scylla serrata along the coastal Andhra Pradesh, India. Taxonomy Capacity Building Digenean and Monogenean parasites of Marine Fishes
100. Dr. U. Shameem Department of Zoology 101. Dr. U. Shameem Department of Zoology
102. C.Annapurna Department of Zoology 103. C.Annapurna Department of Zoology
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Development of Herbal Therapeutic Strategies for the Control of Bacterial Diseases of Carps from Culture Ponds of Kolleru Lake, A.P. Assessing coastal and marine biodiversity of South Andhra Pradesh : Macro and meiobenthic communities of Nizampatnam Bay Spatial and temporal variations of meiobenthic communities of Visakhapatnam Harbour
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
TCS
6,00,000
Lucus TVS
3,00,000
Visakhapat nam Port trust
1,35,000
DSTPURSE
3,20,000
IEI, India
DST
24,80,000
OASTC, MoES
46, 47,600
UGC_ DAE
3,50,000
MOEF
4,50,000
DST
21,00,000
MOES – OASTC(CUSAT
15,81,996
Ministry of shipping NIO, Goa
5,82,122
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
104. C.Annapurna Department of Zoology
105. C.Annapurna Department of Zoology 106. C.Annapurna Dept. of Zoology 107. Prof.B.Bharatha lakshmi Dept. of Zoology
Physico chemical characteristics of the coastal and near shore waters (Bay of Bengal) between Kalingapatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh state CDOM and DOC signature of the continental shelf waters off the central east Indian Coasts Geo-Spatial Technologies: Restoration of Kolleru Lake Ecosystem Biodiversity status of kambala konda wildlife sanctuary,
108. Prof.B.Bharatha Lakshmi Dept. of Zoology 109. Dr. D. E. Babu Department of Zoology
Avifaunal diversity and bird strike hazard studies at Visakhapatnam airport Dry fish landings and usage in Aquaculture in India
110. Dr. D. E. Babu Department of Zoology
Prevalence of Epidemic and Endemic diseases in Tribal populations of Andhra Pradesh
111. Dr.N.Annapurna Department of Engineering Chemistry 112. Dr. B.Kishore Babu Department of Engineering Chemistry 113. Prof. G.Hima Bindhu Department of Engineering Chemistry
Some kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of L-serine, L-threonine and L-cystine
114. Prof.T.Linga Raju Department of Engineering Mathematics
Application of Operation Research Models in metropolitan planning: A case study of Visakhapatnam metropolitan region, Andhra Pradesh, India.
115. Prof. G.M.J.Raju Department of
Developmental studies on biosorption of heavy metals from
Synthesis, structure and properties of nanoparticulate metal complexes and their biological activity Chemical Speciation of ternary complexes of some biologically essential metal ions.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
113
MOES
37,000,00
INCOIS
99,000,00
DST
17,000,00
Forest Dept., Govt. of A.P. Defence GOI Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) A.U(UGC Starter research grant) University Grants commission UGC funded minor research project A.I.C.T.E., New Delhi, India
MoES (OASTC)
20,000
11,66,000
2,50,000
2,94,000
15,000
10,48,300
50,000
5,00,000
12,00,000
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
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Chemical Engineering Prof. S.V.Naidu Department of Chemical Engineering Prof. S.V.Naidu Department of Chemical Engineering Prof. C. N . V. Satyanarayana Reddy Dept. of Civil Engg. Prof. P.S.Avadhani Department of CSSE
114
industrial waste liquors using immobilized marine algae Condensation of vapor in the UGC minor presence of nonresearch condensable gas project
12,000
A.I.C.T.E
2,00,000
DST
4,50,000
MIT
24,20,000
120. Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy Department of CSSE 121. Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy Department of CSSE 122. Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy Department of CSSE
Theoretical investigation on certain technical important problems involving heat transfer in porous media Potential of Anchored Geotextiles at Expansive subgrades in Flexible Pavements for Performance Improvement An Investigation on the impact of encoding schemes in steganography and watermarking algorithms A location dependent data encryption for mobile information system, Implementation of Fuzzy Logic Power System Stabilizer: A Systematic approach Tax pert , Software system for Income Tax department, Visakhapatnam
AICTE
5,75,000
AICTE
8,00,000
Govt. of India
3,00,000
123. Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy Department of CSSE
Complete Automation for Rural Electric Co-operative Society, Anakapalli
REC
3,50,000
124. Prof. M.Sashi Department of CSSE
Development of Software for RCS Measurement signature database generation, analysis and data mining
NSTL
1,741,580
125. Prof. S.P.Setty Department of CSSE 126. Prof. S.P.Setty Department of CSSE 127. Prof. V. Valli Kumari Department of CSSE
Privacy Preserving Publication
DST
21,00,000
Synthesis and Characterization of Nano ferrites and Fiber Optics. Reduction in execution time of Particle filter software in C++ for Naval Science and Technological Laboratory Own ship Tactics
AICTE
5,60,000
NSTL
5,00,000
NSTL
5,50,000
Data Logger
NSTL
5,00,000
DST
8,35,680
118.
119.
128. Prof. V. Valli Kumari Department of CSSE 129. Prof. V. Valli Kumari Department of CSSE 130. Prof. V. Valli Kumari
Privacy Preserving Publication
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Department of CSSE 131. Prof. V. Valli Kumari Department of CSSE 132. Prof. V. Valli Kumari Department of CSSE 133. Prof. V. Valli Kumari Department of CSSE 134. Prof. Seetha Ramaiaha Dept. of CSSE 135. Prof. Seetha Ramaiaha Dept. of CSSE 136. Prof. Seetha Ramaiaha Dept. of CSSE 137. Prof. Seetha Ramaiaha Department of CSSE 138. Prof. Seetha Ramaiaha Department of CSSE 139. Prof. Seetha Ramaiaha Dept. of CSSE 140. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE
141. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 142. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE
143. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 144. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao
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Development of Software for RCS Measurement signature database generation, analysis and data mining Mines DB
NSTL
17,41,580
NSTL
5,00,000
Development of effective well matched absorbing (Anti Reflecting) nano particle for coatings-Funded. Design and Development of RF Data Link for Telemetry Applications.
NSTL
5,25,000
DRDO NSTL
9,98,000
Role of Encoding Schemes in Steganography and watermarking
MIT, New Delhi
20,00,000
A location dependent data encryption for mobile info 8system
AICTE
5,75,000
Wireless Telemetry Design
NSTL
3,98,000
Real-Time Acrostic Sugar IT
NSTL
3,98,000
Dense of Spaces
NSTL
3,61,922
An innovative approach for modeling of total electron content of ionosphere from GPS aided GEO augmented navigation receiver data in the context of India subcontinent Extraction of Obstacle Aspects from the Images received from a Sector Scan Sonar (SSS) fitted Onboard a AUV Imaging of ionosphere over the Indian subcontinent using GPS aided GEO augmented navigation Total Electron Content ( TEC) receiver data for civil aviation application Range Error estimation in GNSS based on secured positioning for GAGAN and long range Missile application Design and development of suitable coding algorithm to reduce BER in
CSIR
12,00,000
DRDO, NSTL
38,00,000
UGC, MHRD,
9,00,000
AICTE, MHRD,
37,00,000
DRDO, NSTL
8,80,000
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Department of ECE 145. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE
146. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE
147. Prof. K. Vaisakh Dept. of Electrical Engineering 148. Prof. P.Mallikarjunarao Dept. of Electrical Engineering 149. Prof. P.Mallikarjuna Rao Dept. of Geo-Engg.
150. Prof. G.Jai Sankar Dept. of Geo-Engg.
151. Prof. G.Jai Sankar Dept. of Geo-Engg.
152. Prof. A.Bhujanga Rao Dept. of Instrument Technology 153. Prof. A.Bhujanga Rao Dept. of Instrument Technology 154. Dr.D.V.Rama Koti Reddy Dept. of Instrument Technology 155. Dr.Koka Naga Sai Suman
respect of underwater channel Development of a New Cellular Coverage and Capacity Estimation Algorithm and Performance Analysis in terms of Blocking Probability and Probability of Delay Investigation of Various Navigation Solutions using Carrier Phase Measurements and Development of a new algorithm to determine the Precise Position Effects of Strong Resonance with Power system stabilizer
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AICTE
16,16,667
UGC
10,60,800
DST PURSE
5,00,000
BLDC Motors Design, Analysis and Control Schemes
DRDO
8,45,000
Development of Comprehensive Information System with GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Interface for Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed River Link Canal Projects of Peninsular India 3-D Simulations for cyclone prone vulnerable flood zones and development of submergence models for preparatory planning and mitigation measures during precyclone, through cyclone and post cyclone period Development of a comprehensive information system with GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing interface for environmental impact assessment of the proposed river link canal projects of peninsular India Study of VLF propagation using Atmospherics
Ministry of Environme nt, GOI
26,68,000
DST
18,09,000
MoEF
26,85,000
UGC (minor)
10,000
Study of Low Level wind Regimes using Doppler SODAR
UGC (major)
4,75,000
National Mems Design Center
INUP MHRD
40,00,000
UGC
9,65,000
Development of high strength biodegradable composites using
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Dept. of Mechanical Engg. 156. Dr. M V J Raju Dept. of Mechanical Engg. 157. Dr. M V J Raju 158. Prof.K.Venkata Subbaiah Dept. of Mechanical Engg. 159. Prof. J.Babu Rao Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. 160. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. 161. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. 162. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. 163. Prof. Babu Rao Jinugu Department of Metallurgical Engineering 164. Prof. N Bhargava Rama Mohan Rao Department of Metallurgical Engineering 165. Prof.Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Department of Metallurgical Engineering 166. Prof.Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. 167. Prof.Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. 168. Prof.Srinivasa Rao Kotipalli Dept. of
117
natural fibres and bio-polymer blends Optimizing the CNC Wire-cut EDM Parameters
N.S.T.L
9,90,000
Interactive System for Optimizing the CNC Parameters Vibration Damping Studies on Nano Particles filled Polymers and FRP Composition 2011
N.S.T.L
5,40,000
NSTL
8,65,000
Utilization of Industrial waste of RINL Blast Furnace slag for foundry applications Synthesis and Characterization of Al-Fly Ash Nano Composites
RINL
9,00,000
UGC
11,68,000
Studies on flow behaviour of Al, Al-Cu and Al-Cu-Mg alloys using vision systems during cold upsetting Multiple strengthening of Al–Cu alloys-An Innovative way
AICTE
10,50,000
UGC
1,50,000
Development of high strength fibre reinforced polymer composite structures with nano reinforcements
NSTL
8,50,000
Optimization studies of Foundation structures and development of composite materials
NSTL
24,00,000
Improvement of Corrosion resistance of Aluminum alloy welds
NRB
29,00,600
of
DRDOERIP
33,00,000
stir
AR&DB
20,33,700
ARMREB
16,04,300
Stress corrosion cracking Marageing steel and its welds
Corrosion of Friction Aluminium Alloy welds
Enhancement of ballistic performance of Armour grade Aluminium alloys by PTA
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Metallurgical Engg. 169. Prof.D.S.Prakasarao Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law 170. Dr. K.Sita Manikyam Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law 171. Prof. K. V. Ramana Murthy AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 172. Prof. K. V. Ramana Murthy AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 173. Dr. G.Girijasankar AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 174. Dr. G.Girijasankar AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 175. Prof. Ganga Rao Battu Dr. P. Rajeswara Rao AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 176. Prof. Ganga Rao Battu AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
177. Prof. Ganga Rao Battu AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
178. Prof. D Gowri Sankar AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hardfacing Research Project on INCLUSIVE GROWTH Financed by A.U. Law College under SAP funds Information Technology – Service Sector, A Socio – Legal Study
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SAP
10,000
U.G.C.
15,000
Design and Evaluation of Gastric Floating Drug Delivery Systems (GFDDS) of Anti Diabetic and Anti Hypertensive Drugs
APCOST
50,000
Design and development of novel oral controlled drug delivery systems using the indigenously available natural polysaccharides in the forests of Andhra Pradesh Bioprocess Development for the Microbial Production of LGlutaminase
UGC
9,38,300
DBT
5,27,000
Studies on Marine Actinomycetes producing Novel Bioactive Metabolites
DBT
20,25,000
Utilization of Weed flora of Medicinal value in some important cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh
ICAR/NAI P World Bank
Bioassay Directed Isolation And Purification of Anti-Inflammatory And Anti-Rheumatic Molecules From Reputed Ayurvedic And Folklore Plant Medicines Used In Arthritis And Development of The Formulations Investigation of Anti-inflammatory and Anti-rheumatic Molecules from Some Traditional Plant Medicines with an Emphasis of Search for Selective Cyclo-oxygenase-II Inhibitors and Development of Formulations Development of New Analytical Processes for Immuno-modulatory Drugs (Anti-AIDS Agents)
UGC
6,02,100
AICTE
9,00,000
AICTE
8,00,000
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
2,56,70,000
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179. Dr. P. Rajeswara Rao AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 180. Prof. S. Ganapaty AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 181. Dr.Y.Rajendra Prasad AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 182. Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 183. Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 184. Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences 185. Prof. J.Vijaya Ratna AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
3.2.6
Investigations and Formulation Development of Popular Herbal Drugs for Liver Diseases Phytochemical and Pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants of Ramghat region of Western Ghats (Karnataka). Pharmacodynamic agents from marine organisms of the Indian ocean
119
UGC Minor research project ICMR
15,000
27,00,000
MOES
2,30,00,000
Micro-encapsulation with cellulose Derivatives – its applications.
UGC
15,000
Studies on Bio-equivalence and in vitro – in vivo Correlation.
UGC
15,000
Ion Exchange Resonates as Controlled Drug Delivery Systems for Anti Arthritic Drugs
UGC
5,60,000
Formulation and Evaluation of Novel Lectin functionalized drug delivery systems using Natural Biodegradable Polymers for Anti tubercular Drugs
DSTPURSE
3,70,000
b) Inter-institutional collaborative programmes and grants received i.
All India collaboration
ii.
International
The Details of inter institutional collaborative programmes/projects by the faculty member of Andhra University are www.andhrauniveristy.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/industrial-projects.pdf
completed posted at
3.3 .
Research Facilities
3.3.1.
What efforts have been made by the university to improve its infrastructure requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines? A number of departments have acquired sophisticated equipment under various funding programmes. These include DST-PURSE, UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, AICTEMODROB, TEQIP, etc. A number of centers of specialized research have been established in the campus. The list of research centers is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/research-centers.rar These centers house
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sophisticated scientific equipment which is accessible to all the researchers of the campus. The University developed networking with research organizations to have collaborative research. S.No. 1 2 3
Department Physics Geo-Engineering Geo-Physics
5
Metrology and Oceanography Applied Mathematics
6
Statistics
7 8
Marine Engineering Metallurgy
9
Mechanical Engineering
10
Chemical Engineering Computer Science & Systems Engineering Electronics and Communication
4
11 12 13
Marine Living Resources
14
Human Genetics
15
Zoology
16
Botany
17
Environmental Sciences
18
Geology
20 21
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Telugu Anthropology
22
Psychology
23
Pharmacy
19
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Research Organization ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSSTEAP, IIRS, IIRS, National Geophysical Research Institute, BARC, Alkar Technologies Ltd., ONGC
GSI,
NRB, ICMAM, IATM, MAPAN, Monson mission, Baylor University USA, University of Hyderabad TCS, Lucas TVS, Aurbindo Pharma, CR Rao Advanced Institute for mathematics, statistics and computer science, SV University Naval maritime Academy RINL Perth University, RINL, NSTL, Group-T International University College Leuven, Belgium RINL, NSTL, APPCP, University of Singapore UND Life Sciences(USA), IBM, TISCO, RINL, NSTL, DRDO, TCS DRDO, BEL, NSTL ECEPL, CSIR-NMITLI, NIPHT, CIFT, SIFT, IWST, NASCA, CPPRIMA ICMR, KGH University of PISA, Italy, Alcorn State University(USA), Bedford University of oceanography(Canada), NRSC, ISRO, NIO, National Institute of Health (USA), EPTRI, ANGRU, NRSE, MIRT(USA) University of Hyderabad, NBRI,SRB, Molecular Entomology Max Plank Institute of Chemical Ecology, Jena, Germany University of Hohenheim, Alabama University(USA), Alcorn State University(USA) University of Heai University(ISREAL), RINL, BARC, BPT, BRNS, APPCB, DAE, NMDC, IIT(Mumbai), IIT(Roorke), GSI, ONGC, ISRO, NRDMS, INCOIS Dr. Reddy Laboratories, BARC, VPT, APPCB, University of Durbin(SA), IIT(Chennai), IICT, IISc TTD TCR&TI, UNICEF, KGH WHO, NACO, University Hospitals of Geneva, TISS, APSACS NAIP, Alcorn State University, ICMR, NIAH, WHO, NAIP, NATCO
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Does the university have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the needs of researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility. The University maintains the repository of thesis and research document collection in the library. The University library also started providing the thesis in digital format for the benefit of its researchers. The list of theses produced also kept on website for the purpose of researchers.
3.3.3.
Does the University have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC)? If yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars? What is the funding allotted to USIC? The University has the University Science Instrumentation Center (USIC). details of the center, facilities available and funding etc. are given below: 1.
The
History and origin of the Centre: The centre was established in the year 1976 as Central Instrumentation and Services Lab (C.I.S.L) during 5th plan by UGC to maximize the utility of major equipment in the universities by way of pooling the major equipment and catering to the repair and service requirements. It was re-designated as University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC) level-II with additional staff and upgraded to level-III in 1990. The USIC of Andhra University is the only centre in the state of Andhra Pradesh out of the nine level-III USICs in the country. The USIC of Andhra University has repaired 3000 Instruments, 39750 samples run on major analytical instruments of USIC for the research scholars and 225 demonstrations to the students, scholars and academic staff college participants. The USIC has designed/fabricated accessories for analytical instruments, modified the design of some obsolete instruments, designed and fabricated special power supplies and interfaces. The USIC has undertaken CSIR project as part of R&D activity. There are 2 officers, 4 technicians and 2 ministerial staff working in the centre.
2.
Objectives of the Centre: i.
Repair and services of scientific equipment
ii.
Maintenance and operation of major scientific equipment
iii.
Conducting in-house training programmes on major scientific equipment and to conduct short term courses in instrumentation.
iv.
Design and fabrication of teaching aids, kits, electronic Instruments for the college department
v.
To conduct special courses in instrumentation designed to upgrade the knowledge of technical and scientific staff.
vi.
To promote and conduct R&D programmes in Instrumentation
vii.
To conduct courses leading to post B.Sc diploma or Equivalent in instrumentation in collaboration with Other departments of University,
USIC has been providing analytical services to the research scholars of various departments of the University since its inception. Presently USIC is maintaining the following instruments: Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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UV/ VIS. spectrophotometer , model 117 of systronics make Flame photo meter model : 130 of systronics make Digital conductivity meter of systronics make Digital Ph meter of systronics make
USIC is also providing servicing facility to the various scientific instruments / equipment housed in various departments of the University. In addition, the research scholars, faculty members and postdoctoral fellows of the University have access to a number of sophisticated equipment kept under various centralized facilities. 1.3.4.
Does the university provide residential facilities (with computer and internet facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer fellows of various academies and visiting scientists (national/ international)? The University provides computer and internet facility to all its research scholars, postdoctoral fellows, research associates etc. Both wired and wireless LAN is available. Whole campus network is on optical fibre. For wireless connectivity the campus has Cisco 2504 wireless controller with 50 AP licenses, Cisco catalyst 4500 E-series switch with controlling licensed software., catalyst 2960S 24 GigE, 4XSFP LAN Base, Cisco catalyst 3560X24 port data LAN Base. Computers are provided with internet connectivity having a bandwidth of 1Gbps. This University is well connected to internet. Information Technology and latest net gadgets are also made available for the benefit of all the faculty members, and students community within the campus. The fruit of Science needs to extend its insolating service to the needy and technical illiterates of the society. The University Library is further well connected through the INFLIBNET network with all its Departments on the campus. This gesture helps the faculty to avail themselves of the facility of reading or accessing online journals whenever thought of.
3.3.5.
Does the University have a specialized research Centre/ workstation on- campus and off-campus to address the special challenges of research programmes? The University has specialized research centers like Delta Studies Institute, Institute of Bay of Bengal Studies, OASTC etc. which are providing quality manpower and sophisticated equipment for the benefit of researchers on the campus and off the campus. All the research centers extend their research facilities to the faculty and research scholars of the campus and also to the affiliated colleges. Majority of these centers are equipped with sophisticated work station which can address special challenges of research programmes.
3.3.6.
Does the university have centers of national and international recognition/ repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from other laboratories.
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The research centres established in the University and the research work carried out in various academic departments got recognition and high appreciation nationally and internationally for their research contributions. The following are the details: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Agro-Economic Research centre Dr. Durgabhai Deshmukh Center for Women’s Studies Delta Studies Institute Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Technology Center Population Research Center Center for SAARC Center for Studies on Bay of Bengal Gandhian Studies center Center for study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Center for Hydrology and Ground Water Resources Management Center for Nano Technology Center for Religious Studies
The details of the activities of these centres www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/research-centers.rar 3.4.
Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1.
Does the University publish any research journal(s)?
are
posted
at
The University publishes six journals. The following are the details:
Andhra University of Journal of Humanities and Management AU Journal of Advanced Journal of Sciences Andhra University Journal of Law A.U. Journal of Open and Distance Education Journal of Applied Hydrology Wisdom 3.4.2. Give details of publications by the faculty:
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) 3024 Monographs 31 Chapters in Books 14 Books edited 18 Books with ISBN with details of publishers 84 Citation Index - range / average: Average 21.0 per teacher, range 0-310 Cumulative Impact Factor - range / average: Average 2.1 per teacher, Range 0-32 h-index: 3 per faculty
The detailed list of publications are www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/research-publications.pdf
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at
3.4.3. Give details of faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals
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The following are the details of faculty member serving in the editorial boards of national and international journals Sl. No 1.
Name of the Faculty & Department Sri.P.D.S.Pal Kumar Department of Anthropology
2.
Sri.D.Ramesh Department of Anthropology
3.
Prof.R.Satya Raju Department of Commerce and Management Studies Prof.R.Satya Raju Department of Commerce and Management Studies Prof.R.Satya Raju Department of Commerce and Management Studies Prof.M.Prasada Rao Department of Economics
4.
5.
6.
7.
Prof.R.Rama Krishna Department of Economics
8.
Prof.Pulla Rao Department of Economics Prof.Pulla Rao Department of Economics Prof.Pulla Rao Department of Economics Prof.Gara Latchanna Department of Education
9. 10. 11.
Name of the Journal International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research (IJMER) Discovery Publishing House (Pvt. Ltd.), New Delhi. Management Wisdom
International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews (IJERR) Int. J. of Business Performance Management International Journal of Educational Aspects Management Studies and Applied Sciences International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Emerging Economics Indian Journal of Humanities
2320-0383
South India of social sciences
0972-8945
Geo-Analyst
2909-2249
MIER Journal of Educational Studies, Trends and Practices
ISSN: 0978203
12.
Prof.S.Prasanna Sree Department of English
Multidisciplinary Educational Research
13.
Prof.S.Prasanna Sree Department of English Prof.T.Narayana Department of English Prof.B.Parvathi Department of English Prof.Syed Meharun Department of Hindi Prof.Syed Meharun Department of Hindi Prof.Syed Meharun Department of Hindi Prof.P.Sivunnaidu Department of History and
Ichhamoti review
14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
ISSN No./ ISBN No. 2277-7881
2248-9541
Telugu academy Editorial Board Middle Flight
ISSN 23197684
Sahitya Kiran Tulnathamak sahitya Stree sahitya International Journal of Multi Educational Research
2271-8811
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21.
22. 23.
24.
25.
26.
27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
Archaeology Prof.D.V.R.Murthy Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Prof.P.Bobby Vardhan Department of Journalism and Mass Communication M.Sarada Department of Music Prof.E.A.Narayana Department of Politics and Public Administration Prof.E.A.Narayana Department of Politics and Public Administration Prof.K.Ravi Department of Politics and Public Administration Prof.K.Madhu Department of Psychology and Parapsychology Prof.P.Nirmala Devi Psychology and Parapsychology Prof.P.Nirmala Devi Psychology and Parapsychology Prof.G.Yohan Babu Department of Telugu Prof.S.V.Sudhakar Department of Social Work Prof. A.B.S.V. Ranga Rao Department of Social Work
32. Prof. A.B.S.V. Ranga Rao Department of Social Work 33. Prof. A.B.S.V. Ranga Rao Department of Social Work 34. Dr.P.Radhika Department of Biochemistry 35. Dr. Poosarla Aparanji Department of Biochemistry 36. Dr. Poosarla Aparanji Department of Biochemistry 37. Dr. Poosarla Aparanji Department of Biochemistry 38. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Biochemistry 39. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Biochemistry 40. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Biochemistry 41. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Biochemistry Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Journal of communication
0976-691X
Journal of Communication
0976-691x
‘Americalo Bharateeyulu’ – A Tel. Qtrly.Magazine from Hyd. & U.S. SAJOPS
----0972-4613
Grama Sabha
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South Asia Journal of Social Sciences
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Journal of Indian Psychology
Journal of Indian Psychology AU Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Prakasani Social Work Journal IJMER- International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Educational Research – The Gandhian Way – The Journal of Peace and Non-Violence Indian Journal of Gandhian Studies
(ISSN-09765484) ISSN No. 2277- 7881
Research Journal of Biotechnology Journal of AIDS and HIV Research Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology Research Food and ChemicalToxicology African Journal of Microbiology Research Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Natural Product Research Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry
ISSN2141235 ISSN 19960816 ISSN02786915
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42. Dr. Pola Sudhakara Rao Department of Biotechnology 43. Dr. Pola Sudhakara Rao Department of Biotechnology 44. Prof. M. S. Chakravarty Department of Biotechnology 45. Prof. M. S. Chakravarty Department of Biotechnology 46. G.M.N.Rao Department of Botany 47. G.M.N.Rao Department of Botany 48. G.M.N.Rao Department of Botany 49. Dr. S. Subba Tata, Department of Botany 50. A.J. Solomon Raju Department of Environmental Science 51. A.J. Solomon Raju Department of Environmental Science 52. T. Byragi Reddy Department of Environmental Science 53. B.Hema Malini Department of Geography 54. Prof. T.V. Krishna Department of Geography 55. Prof. T.V. Krishna Department of Geography 56. Prof. N. Subba Rao Department of Geology 57. Prof. N. Subba Rao Department of Geology
Notulae Scientia Biologicae
58. Prof. N. Subba Rao Department of Geology 59. Prof. V.V. Nageswara Rao Department of Geology 60. Prof. D. Rajasekhar Reddy Department of Geology 61. Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao Department of Geology 62. Prof. N.V.B.S.S. Prasad Department of Geophysics 63. Prof. P. Rajendra Prasad Department of Geophysics 64. Prof. P. Rajendra Prasad Department of Geophysics
Environmental Geology
65. Dr. M. Ramesh Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
International Journal of Bioassays (IJB) Indian Journal of Fisheries
ISSN 20673205 (ISSN 2278778X) 0070-4011
Journal Aquatic Biology Journal of marine science Research journal of BioTechnology International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and allied Sciences E-International Scientific Research Journal Consortium Journal of Palynology
ISSN 09736263 ISSN-22774998 ISSN: 20941749 1558-9188
Advances in Pollen-Spore Research
0376-480X
Board of GSTF Journal of Engineering Technology (JET). Eastern Geographical Society
0973-7642
Association of Hydrologist Of India The Indian Geographical Society
ISSN 0971670XISSN 00194824
Environmental Geo Sciences Hydrogeology Journal
Bulletins of Applied Science
0970-4639
Indian Association of Sedimentologists Indian Journal of Ecology and Environment Journal of Applied Hydrology
0971-670X
Journal of Applied Hydrology Environmental Geosciences and Association of Exploration of Geophysics (AEG) Journals Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary
0973-2225
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Department of Human Genetics 66. Prof. G. Sudhakar Department of Human Genetics 67. Prof. G. Sudhakar Department of Human Genetics 68. K. Sujatha Department of Marine Living Resources 69. M. S. Chakravarty Department of Marine Living Resources 70. M. S. Chakravarty Dept. of M.L.R. 71. G. Chakradhara Rao Department of Mathematics 72. G. Chakradhara Rao Department of Mathematics 73. Prof. G.V. Ravindranadh Babu Department of Mathematics
Research Journal of Biology
74. Prof.SSVS. Ramakrishna Department of Meteorology and Oceanography 75. Prof. G. Subha Rangaiah Department of Microbiology 76. Prof. G. Subha Rangaiah Department of Microbiology 77. Prof. G. Subha Rangaiah Department of Microbiology 78. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Microbiology 79. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Microbiology 80. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Microbiology 81. Dr. K.P.J. Hemalatha Department of Microbiology 82. Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao Department of Statistics 83. Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao Department of Statistics 84. Prof.Ch. Bharathi Department of Zoology 85. Prof.G. Gnana Mani Department of Zoology 86. Prof.B.Bharatha Lakshmi Department of Zoology 87. Prof.B.Bharatha Lakshmi Department of Zoology 88. Prof.B.Bharatha Lakshmi Department of Zoology 89. Dr. D. E. Babu
Advances in Meteorology
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Afro-Asian Journal of Anthropology and Social Policy Indian Association of Aquatic Biologists Indian Journal of Fisheries
National
0070-4011
Journal Aquatic Biology The Journal of Indian Academy of Mathematics. International Journal of Algebra, Number Theory and Applications Mathematical Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences
National National ISSN: 22789561 ISSN: 2278-957X
Plant Science Research See weed Res. Utilization Plant Science Research African Journal of Microbiology Research Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences Natural Product Research
International National National
Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry Journal of ISPS
National 2277-9620
Journal of Mathematics Statistics and allied areas Journal of comparative animal physiology Indian Journal of Parasitology
ISSN 15566757 ISSN-02557150-2009 0971-7196
Journal of Applied Zoologists Research Association Journal of natural Resources and Development Journal of Zoological Society of India Indian journal of Comparative
National National National
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Department of Zoology 90. Prof .P.V.G.D. Prasad Reddy Department of CSSE
Animal Physiology IITECH Journal of advanced computations,
91. Dr. P. Jagannadha Rao Department of Chemical Engineering 92. Dr. P. Jagannadha Rao Department of Chemical Engineering 93. Dr. CH. Asha Immanuel Raju Department of Chemical Engineering 94. Dr. CH. Asha Immanuel Raju Department of Chemical Engineering 95. Dr. CH. Asha Immanuel Raju Department of Chemical Engineering 96. Dr. CH. Asha Immanuel Raju Department of Chemical Engineering 97. Dr. CH. Asha Immanuel Raju Department of Chemical Engineering 98. Dr. CH. Asha Immanuel Raju Department of Chemical Engineering 99. Dr. M.V.V.Chandana Lakshmi Department of Chemical Engineering 100. Dr. M.V.V.Chandana Lakshmi Department of Chemical Engineering 101. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 102. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 103. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 104. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 105. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 106. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering
International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research (IJESR) Publications of Problems and Application in Engineering Research (PAPER) Scientific Journals Ltd
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ISSN 0973807x. ISSN: 22308504, e-ISSN: 2230-8512 ISSN:22308547, e-ISSN: 2230-8555
Omics Online Ltd
Noble Journals
Powder Technology Elsevier Journal Journal of Enzyme and Microbial Technology–Elsevier Journal Journal of Chemical, Biological and physical sciences.
2249-1929
International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management Journal of Industrial Pollution Control
ISSN No. 2319-4847 ISSN No. 0970 – 2083
International journal of general engg., and technology (IJGET)
I.F= 0.3528
British Biotechnology Journal
2231-2927
African Journal of Microbial Research
I.F= 0.539
International Research Journal of Plant Sciences
2141-5447
Environmental Science and Technology Journal of Research in Environmental Science and Toxicology
1879-1026, Impact factor: 3.29 2315-5698
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107. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Dept. of Chemical Engg.
Global Advanced Research
108. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 109. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 110. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 111. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 112. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 113. Dr. Veluru. Sridevi Department of Chemical Engineering 114. Prof. C. N . V. Satyanarayana Reddy Department of Civil Engineering
Journal of Biotechnology
115. Prof. C. N . V. Satyanarayana Reddy Dept. of Civil Engineering 116. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 117. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 118. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 119. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 120. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 121. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 122. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 123. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE
International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering
124. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 125. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 126. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE 127. Prof. G Sasi Bhushana Rao Department of ECE
Current Science
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
2315-5124
Impact Factor: 3.288
Herald Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology International Journal of Agricultural Sciences Asian Journal of Health and Medical Sciences
(ISSN:22510044) 2040-8773
Universal Journal of Microbiology and Biochemistry Int. Res.J. of Agr. Sci and Soil Sci. (IRJAS) Indian Geotechnical Journal
Journal of Positioning (POS) Scientific Research Publishing IEEE AES/IETE Journal of research Indian Journal of Academic ION GPS IEEE Journal IEE IEEE communication Letters
IETE IGU IJRS
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ICFAI Technical and Communication Journal Journal of Communication, Navigation and Signal Processing Journal of Communications, Navigation And Signal Processing International Journal of Engg. Research and Ind. Appls. (IJERA) International Journal of Digital Content Technology and Its Applications” International Journal of Cryptography and Security. Glimpses- An International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research IJ-IEEE
2248
ISSN : 19759339 2249-7013 (Print) 22497021 (Online) 2250-0561 2321-0621
Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology IETE Technical Review
International Journal of Engineering and Technology Journal of Mechanical Engineering, The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata ournal of Applied Mechanics (Imperial College Press, UK,
ISSN No: 1758-8251).
International Journal of Alloys and Compounds
ISSN. 09258388).
International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology Indian Journal of Manufacturing Engineering
(ISSN No. 2141-2820).
Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences International Journal of Materials and Design Indian Drugs & Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
0020-3408
(ISSN No. 0973-6867).
(ISSN. 02613069). 0250474X
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Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
0363- 9045
International Journal of Pharmaceutics
0378-5173
RGHS Journal of Pharmaceutical Scienses
2249-2208
Asian Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research & Health Care
2250
Journal of Global trends in Pharmaceutical sciences
2230-7346
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (APTI) Indian Journal of Natural Products
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Health Care
ISSN-09753648
Journal of Academy of Juridical Studies Journal of Academy of Juridical Studies
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Journal of the Academy of Juridical Studies
ISSN 2278456X
Provide details of
research awards received by the faculty and students
national and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies
The details of Research Awards received by the faculty members are posted at www.andhrauniveristy.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/awards.pdf 3.4.5.
Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars guided per faculty during the last four years. Does the university participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access? The following are the details of number of Ph.D / M.Phil awarded during the last five years: Name of the College
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2007-
2008-
2009-
2010-
2011-
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2009
2010
2011
2012
AU College of Arts, Commerce & Mgt. Studies
100
93
88
137
127
AU College of Science & Technology
50
54
55
76
92
AU College of Engineering (Autonomous)
26
23
23
42
51
AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
23
16
22
25
39
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar College of Law
11
5
7
4
10
210
191
195
284
319
Total:
Grand Total of Ph.Ds and M.Phils produced in the last five years
= 1199
Total Number of Faculty in All Colleges together
= 416
Average number of Ph.D. / M.Phil. per faculty member during the last 5 years: 1199 / 416
= 2.88
The list of Ph.D./M.Phil. Degrees awarded with research problem is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/phd.html 3.4.6.
What is the official policy of the university to check malpractices and plagiarism in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken. The University is very serious about the aspect of mall practices and plagiarism in research. The aspect of plagiarism has been controlled and checked by departmental research committees during the pre-submission presentation given by the candidate. The TURNITIN software has been installed to check plagiarism. The tolerance limit was set at 20%. During the last two years, no case of plagiarism was registered in the University. The foundations of research values are very strong in the University and as such the cases of malpractices are not found. However, as a preventive measure the University communicated to all the research students about the plagiarism software.
3.4.7. Does the University promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been undertaken and mention the number of departments involved in such endeavors? One of the top priorities of the University is to promote interdisciplinary research. Several research projects have been carried out by different departments together and by way of networking with industry and research organizations. The following are some of the projects: Title of the Projects Geo Spatial Technologies: Restoration of Kolleru Lake eco systems Utilization of weed flora of Andhra Pradesh A decision support information system for water resources evaluation and management in narava and pulivedula micro water shed in AP Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Departments involved Geo Physics, Geo Engineering, Geology, Metrology and Oceanography, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, School of Chemistry, Centre for studies on Bay of Bengal Pharmaceutical sciences, School of Chemistry, Biotechnology Department of Geophysics, centre for studies in bay of Bengal, Geology, Computer Science and System Engineering, Metrology and oceanography.
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All India Coordinated research project on reproductive Biology on Four rare endangered and Threatned (RET) tree species namely, Hildegardia Populifolia Department of Environmental Science, (Roxb) Schott. & Endl., Erolaena Botany, Micro biology, Biotechnology lushingtonil Dunn (Sterculiaceae), Syzgium alternifolium (wt.) Walp. (Myrtaceae) and Shorea roxburghii (Dipterocarpaceae) of Andhra Pradesh Challenges of Nanotechnology for 21st Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Century Generation – Indian Perspective in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy and Centre Global Scenario for Nanotechnology Shoreline management Plan Gangavaram ( Andhra Pradesh)
for Metrology and oceanography, Geophysics, centre for studies in Bay of Bengal
Water quality analysis at Visakhapatnam Departments of physical and Analytical Port Trust Chemistry, Environmental Science Development of high strength fibre Departments reinforced polymer composite structures Metallurgy with nano reinforcements. 3.4.8.
of
Mechanical
Engineering,
Has the University instituted any research awards? If yes, list the awards. The University has instituted the following research awards: Best Researcher Award: To recognize and to encourage the faculty, Best Researcher award has been instituted and awarded in the convocation following well defined selection criteria. The researchers who made significant contribution in research through publications, books, patents, professional recognition awards, Research Guidance, Consultancy, R & D Projects, etc. are eligible for the award. The assessment is carried with a structured format and evaluation procedure. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Award for Best Academician of the year: To recognize and encourage meritorious teachers, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ‘Best Academician of the year’ Award has been constituted among teaching faculty by adopting specific selection criteria. The Vice-Chancellor of the University presents certificates of merit to the award winners. The awardees will be felicitated every year on 5th September. The Criteria for this award is based on annual performance appraisal submitted by the teachers on their teaching, research, consultancy and extension activities.
3.4.9.
Best Thesis Award/Gold Medal: To recognize and encourage meritorious research students Best Thesis award/Gold medal has been constituted. These awards/medals are given in the convocation every year the selection criteria for various awards and gold medals is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/researchawards.pdf What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and international recognition for research contributions? The faculty members received awards of national and international recognition for their research contributors will be suitably honoured and felicitated.
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3.5.
Consultancy
3.5.1.
What is the official policy of the university for structured consultancy? List a few important consultancies undertaken by the university during the last four years. The Andhra University has established a special centre for promoting consultancy services. The centre is named as University Development Centre. The centre will act as liasoning agency between industry and the academic departments and faculty members. The objectives and process of the centre are: 1. To have proper accounting and monitoring the consultancy activity of the university, all the faculty members are directed to route correspondence as well as all payments through the A U Development Centre. 2. The faculty members who are applying for consultancy works in the industries/organizations are taking approvals from Andhra University development centre. After getting the work order for consultancy from the industry/organizations the associative consultants carry out the work as per the agreement. The disbursement of payment is being done by the development centre in the ratio of 2:3 among the university and consultant after deducting the expenditure incurred by the consultant. 3. First of all, the Service Tax amount (@12.36%) would be deducted from the gross amount received by the AUDC from the client. 4. After deducting the expenditure (generally not exceeding 50%) as stated by the consultant(s) from the balance after deducting the service tax of received gross amount, the Consultant(s) share and University share are distributed in the ratio of 3:2. 5. The TDS @ 10% would be deducted from the consultant’s share as per the income tax department direction. 6. Finally, the expenditure (as claimed by Consultant with supporting documents) plus consultancy share is being paid to the consultant(s) by the AUDC. List of consultancy works undertaken during 2008-2014 www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/industrial-projects.pdf
3.5.2.
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Does the university have a university-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and range of activities? As mentioned already the “University Development Centre” headed by a Dean will takes care of building, maintaining and enhancing relationships between University and industry.
Promotion of consultancy activity in the campus, by encouraging the faculty members to take up consultancy works.
Giving wide publicity to various industries about the expertise and infrastructure available in the campus to take up consultancy projects.
Conducing University-Industry interactive sessions to promote consultancy activity in the campus
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What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University for Consultancy Services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought? Each and every department publishes the details of the expertise and available facilities to take up consultancy work. The University website does showcase the details of experts among the faculty members in terms of their capabilities to undertake the consultancy work. The following are the departments offering consultancy services:
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Name of the Organization Geo-Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Sciences Biochemistry Zoology Statistics Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry Marine Engineering Organic Chemistry Geo-Physics Geology Chemical Engineering Computer Science and Systems Engineering Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Commerce & Management Studies. Social Work Psychology College of Law College of Pharmaceutical Sciences How does the university utilize the expertise of its faculty with regard to consultancy services? The University encourages all the faculty members to involve in consultancy services. Periodic meetings with industry and academia are organized to find out the areas of consultancy projects and to work out the relationship details. The procedural processes are minimized and the consultancy services are declared as priority. The faculty members will be permitted to visit the industry and spend the required time to deliver the consultancy services qualitatively without prejudice to the regular teaching responsibilities.
3.5.5.
List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the university and the revenue generated during the last four years. The following is the list of broad areas of consultancy services provided by the University: i)
Monitoring of Ambient Air and Water Quality in and around Port Area
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Marine Biological and Toxicological studies Geotechnical Investigations and Groundwater Investigations Structural design works Ambient Air Quality Management studies SPT Data Analysis and Recommendations for foundation designs Statistical Investigation Expert lectures in Pharmaceutical sciences Socio-economic studies and management studies undertaken by the departments of Economics, Commerce & Management Studies and Social Sciences to various organizations. Coal, cement analysis studies Environmental Risk Assessment studies Water harvesting and quality studies Environmental studies Consultancy services undertaken by the departments of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Marine Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratories (NSTL), Visakhapatnam in their respective areas. Consultancy services undertaken by the departments of Metallurgical Engineering and Chemical Engineering to Vizag Steel Plant in their respective areas. Analysis of plate load and pile load tests Estimation of load capacities of Piles in Compression, Uplift and Lateral loading.
The details of revenue generated are www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/industrial-projects.pdf
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b) Revenue generated by AUDC through consultancy/project works during the last four years (2009-10 to 2012-13): Year
Revenue Generated ( in Rs.)
2009-2010
19,45,445-00
2010-2011
36,59,234-00
2011-2012
42,65,080-00
2012-2013
45,03,980-00 Grand Total :
1,43,73,739-00
3.6.
Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1.
How does the University sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional Social Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes which have created an impact on students' campus experience during the last four years. The University takes up several activities to sensitize the faculty and students on Institutional Social Responsibility. The following are the programmes undertaken by the University towards this end:
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Awareness Campaigns: The University organizes special programmes on all important days like World Environment Day, International Women’s Day, AIDS Day, International Drug Abuse Day, National Consumers Day, Blood donors Day. Environmental clean-up programmes: These programmes are organized involving faculty, students, research scholars and non-teaching staff within and outside University Campus. Health Runs and Marathon. Vehicle Free Campus Day: In order to sensitize students, faculty members, other employees, visitors of the University and the other public on environmental pollution and health consciousness the University observes Vehicle Free Campus Day on 28th day of every month. Road Safety Week. Campaign on understanding HIV and Aids. Blood Donation Programmes. Eye Testing Camps. Go Green Plantation Programmes. Rain harvesting programmes. Adult education and literacy Mission. Women Protection Campaign. Tribal Rights and Privileges Campaign. Campaign against drugs. Rehabilitation measures of street children. Minority challenges. Issues concerning special and differently challenged students. Short term vocational training programmes. Counseling Centers in the departments such as Psychology, Law, Food, Nutrition and Ditetics, Commerce, Fine Arts, Yoga, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Women Studies, Inclusive and Exclusive, etc. are providing free counseling for social harmony, health, legal and for other problems of public. Organization of Seminars, Workshops, etc. on social themes and issues
These programmes have created a strong impact on the students, faculty members, employees and general public. The details of such programmes are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/social-outreach-programmes.pdf School of Distance Education: The detailed report on the activities of School of Distance Education of Andhra University are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/sde/index.html 3.6.2.
How does the University promote university-neighborhood network and student engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained community development? The University strongly believes that it should be having continuous linkage with its neighborhood. This is done, mainly through the student’s involvement, engagement with programmes relevant to the holistic development of students as well its
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academic community. Conducting cultural activities involving public around the University has been a usual practice since the inception of this University. An exclusive open air theatre has been constructed for this purpose. This theatre is accessible to all the artists, within the University and also outside the University. A number of cultural events have been conducted involving public around the campus
University conducts exhibitions, science fares etc. exclusively for the public in the neighborhood. This is mainly to give a chance to the public to understand, the activities within the University including the research work being carried out by various departments and its applicability to the society. The exhibition conducted during 2011 had been appreciated by the public and because of their insistence; it had been extended for a few more days.
The yoga institute of the university has been a centre of activities pertaining to public in the neighborhood. Public from all age groups have been given an opportunity to participate in programmes related to yoga training, yoga therapy etc. The university has extended the facility exclusively to the neighborhood which has been a great success.
The students of Andhra University having affiliations to various social service organisations, NGOs etc. regularly conduct programmes of community development to the benefit of neighborhood. These programmes include environmental awareness, health camps, literary awareness, adult education, educational counseling etc. The University supports these programmes by providing all the necessary infrastructure, human resources, administrative support etc. The University undertakes many student involvement programmes. Besides a large number of programmes organized by N.S.S. and N.C.C. units, each and every department organizes outreach programmes on their respective disciplines. Student socialization programmes, student organized events, study tours are regularly organized programmes at the department level.
3.6.2.
How does the university promote the participation of the students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC and other National/International programmes? The University always encourages and promotes students and faculty to actively participate in extension activities. The NSS unit of Andhra University has been known for its committed extension services, which was recognized by the appropriate authorities. National Service Scheme (NSS): NSS has been recognized as major student youth movement in Andhra University to make education socially relevant and community oriented. The NSS Unit of Andhra University is connected with 560 NSS units, in its affiliated colleges with volunteers strength of 60,200. The University students participated activity in all NSS programs. The following are the programmes conducted during 2012-13 by the NSS unit of Andhra University: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, New Delhi in association with Andhra University NSS Cell organised the 12 days National Summer Mega NSS Camp from 6th to 17th June, 2012 at Andhra University
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Campus, Visakhapatnam. About 400 NSS volunteers and 40 Contingent Leaders participated from 32 States of the Country in this Mega Camp. For the first time in the history of NSS of Andhra Pradesh State, this prestigious programme sanctioned by the Govt. of India was organised. The State NSS Cell in association with Environment, Forests Science & Technology Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh organised a one-day training programme in Folk Cultural Forms for NSS volunteers in the NSS Cell, Andhra University on 25.08.2012. International Coastal Cleanup Day was observed on 15.09.2012, wherein 350 NSS volunteers participated in the awareness programme amongst general public on keeping beaches clean, a large scale cleanup drive. The NSS Cell of A.U. organised NSS Day celebrations at T.L.N. Sabha Hall, A.U. on 22.09.2012 in a befitting manner. In this context, many competitions were conducted i.e., essay writing, elocution, poster painting, and cultural programmes. Observance of Gandhi Jayanthi on 2nd October as International Day of NonViolence and Birth Day of Father of the Nation and ideals of NSS. All the NSS volunteers of A.U. jurisdiction conducted Rallies and distributed fruits and medicines to the poor people in the adopted villages/slums in a befitting manner. Organised a programme on Personality Development-Youth-Dance forms for the NSS volunteers of Visakhapatnam on 14.10.2012 at NSS Cell, A.U. Organised Blood Donation Camp at A.U. Campus in association with Jaladi Charitable Trust at T.L.N. Sabha Hall, A.U. on 14.10.2012. A Training Programme was conducted to the participants of Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp on 11th & 12th October, 2012 at Govt. College, Rajahmundry. A 3-day District level NSS Youth Leadership Training Programmes were organised in the four districts of A.U. during November & December, 2012. Andhra University NSS Cell organised three (3) Inter-collegiate NSS Mega Camps in Visakhapatnam, East Godavari and West Godavari district during November & December, 2012 on the theme “Environment Enrichment. A week-long Eighteen Skill Development Training Programmes were organised in four districts. A.U. NSS Cell in association with C.M.R., Symbiosis Technologies and SAHAYA (a student voluntary organization) organized a Mega Blood Donation Camp at Andhra University Campus, Visakhapatnam on 15.12.2012. Smt. D. Purandeswari, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industries, Govt. of India inaugurated the Camp and appreciated the NSS activities of Andhra University. Nearly 1,500 student volunteers donated blood. The Andhra University NSS Cell in association with Consumer’s Protection Council, Visakhapatnam celebrated “National Consumer’s Day” on 24.12.2012. A seminar and competitions were organized for Nearly 500 NSS volunteers at Public Library, Visakhapatnam. National Girl Child Day Celebration was organised at AU Campus on 23.01.2013. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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All the NSS volunteers from Visakhapatnam city participated in this programme.. On 24.02.2013, Pulse Polio Immunisation programme was organised. All the NSS volunteers of A.U. area participated in this programme. Andhra University NSS Cell organised a 3-day State level NSS Youth Festival2013 from 21st to 23rd February, 2013 at A.U. Campus. About 300 NSS volunteers participated from 13 Universities in A.P. State. Andhra University NSS Cell bagged All Round Championship. The NSS Cell of Andhra University in collaboration with Non-Teaching Employees Union of A.U. and Vasan Eye Care conducted “Free Eye screening tests for all the employees of Andhra University” on 15th & 16th April, 2013. Nearly 400 employees were benefited in this programme and in some cases they were referred to Eye Hospital. The Visakhapatnam district level NSS Programme Officer’s Meeting was held on 22.04.2013 at NSS Conference Hall, A.U. All the Programme Officers attended. NSS Cell of Andhra University organized one-day workshop on Awareness on Health Hazards due to Smoking & Drugs on 23.04.2013 at NSS Cell, Andhra University. Nearly 150 employees and local NSS Programme Officers and Volunteers participated in this workshop. Andhra University administration in association with NSS Cell observed the last working day of every month as the day of “Vehicle Free Campus Day”. This programme was started from the 30th April of 2013 as Vehicle Free Campus Day. The Environmental Protection Programme is taken up to create awareness on the importance of conservation of natural resources and to provide clean and safe environment to the future generations and pave the way for sustainable development. All officials and staff of the University and also public have kept their vehicles outside the campus and walked into the campus. This campaign is well received by the society which extended the support. World Blood Donor’s Day is observed on June 14.06.2013 ever year. In view of this, all the NSS Units under Andhra University organized Blood Donation Camps, Blood Grouping tests, and public awareness meeting in their respective colleges and adopted villages. The Andhra University in association with Symbiosys Technologies, Visakhapatnam conducted a meeting at NSS Cell of Andhra University to create awareness programme on Blood Donor Motivation for all the NSS Units in Visakhapatnam. The Andhra University NSS Cell in association with Greenvalley Foundation, Visakhapatnam organised “International Drug Abuse Day” on 26.06.2013. About 400 NSS volunteers from various colleges of Visakhapatnam city participated in a massive rally which started from Kali Matha Temple to VUDA Park. All the NSS Units under Andhra University area observed this day. \ Visakhapatnam District Olympic Association organised Olympic Day Run-2013 on 23.06.2013 to achieve Guinness World Record from A.U. Engineering College Grounds to R.K. Beach, Visakhapatnam with 5 km run distance. About 700 NSS volunteers participated in this prestigious programme. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Mr. P. Prasanth Chakravarthy, NSS volunteer of College of Engineering, A.U. participated in the International Youth Exchange Programme held at Seoul, South Korea from 5th to 15th August, 2012. Mrs. S. Indraja, NSS volunteer of College of Science & Technology, A.U. participated in the International Youth Exchange Programme held at Seoul, South Korea from 5th to 15th August, 2012. A.U. NSS Cell organised State level NSS Youth Festival at Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Assembly Hall, A.U. on 21-23 February, 2013. The following are the awards received by NSS officers and Volunteers of Andhra University unit during 2012-13 Smt. N. Balamma, NSS Programme Officer of St. Theresa’s College for Women, Eluru, West Godavari district received the State level Best Programme Officer Award at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 24.09.2012. Mr. Ch. Sundeep Kumar, NSS volunteer of Andhra University received the State level Best Volunteer Award at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 24.09.2012. Sri P. Ramachandra Rao, former NSS Programme Co-ordinator received the Best University Appreciation Award from the Hon’ble President of India at Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 19.11.2012. Mr. Ch. Sundeep Kumar, NSS Volunteer of Andhra University received the Nations’ prestigious Indira Gandhi NSS Award on 19.11.2012 from the Hon’ble President of India at Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 19.11.2012. Dr. N.A.D. Pal, Programme Coordinator received the Best University Appreciation Award from the Hon’ble President of India at Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi for the year 2012-13. Mr. M. Rajiv Tagore, NSS volunteer, College of Engineering, Andhra University received the Indira Gandhi Best NSS Volunteer Award from the Hon’ble President of India at Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi for the year 2012-13. National Cadet Corps (NCC): In Andhra University, Andhra Composite Technical Regiment (2(A) CTR, NCC), was established in Engineering Campus on 20th September 1969. At present total 100 students are getting trained in NCC in which boy cadets (SD) are 67 and girl cadets (SW) are 33. In the year 2012, women cadets wing was started. All the students getting trained during the year 2012-13 have attended the training programmes organized by the NCC group head quarters and got qualified either in ‘C’ Certificate or ‘B’ Certificate. Four cadets participated in the Republic day parade organized at New Delhi on 26th January 2013. The NCC Unit of Andhra University is also actively participating in Community development programmes. The following programmes are organized by the NCC during the year 2012-13
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Title of the programme Blood Donation Program
Duration 18 July, 2012
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Tree Plantation Program
30th July, 2012
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Cancer Awareness Rally
15th November, 2012
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Armed Forces flag day
7th December 2012
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Pollution Awareness by Cycle Rally
22nd January, 2013
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Blood Donation Program
24th January, 2013
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Women’s day rally
8th March, 2013
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Anti drug rally
11th March, 2013
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Eco conservation rally
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In addition to these Andhra University students are participating several youth festivals, National integration camps and international student exchange programmes every year. 3.6.4.
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Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any, undertaken by the university to ensure social justice and empower the underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of society? The following are the details of some Social Surveys, Research and Extension work done by Andhra University to ensure social justice and empower the underprivileged. Name of Research Field Work/Project Title Centre/ Department Center for study of Social Ethnography of Gadaba Tribe in Andhra Pradesh Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Ethnography of ValmikiBoya community in Andhra Pradesh Socio-economic and health characteristics and Indicators of social exclusion of Marginalized communities: A study in Jeegiram village of Vizianagaram district Effects of Krishna Floods on Rural Villages of Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh Impact of national Rural Employment Guarantee Act on the Livelihoods of Rural Poor In Andhra Pradesh State Role of MGNREGS and its impact: A Case study of Marginalized Communities in Vizianagaram District Socio-Economic and Demographic Study of Jeegiram Village: A Situational Analysis Socio-economic and health characteristics and Indicators of social exclusion of Marginalized communities: A study in Godupalem village of Visakhapatnam district A study of street vendors (Snack food vendors) in the city of Visakhapatnam Socio-economic and health characteristics and Indicators of social exclusion of Marginalized communities: A study in Annavaram village of
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Srikakulam district Elderly Women: Problems and Perspectives .(A Case Study of Visakhapatnam) Social Exclusion and Discrimination : A study of Transgender Vis-a-vis Hijra Community in Visakhapatnam City Socio-economic and health characteristics and Indicators of social exclusion of Marginalized communities: A study in Thonam village of Vizianagaram district Health and Nutritional Status of Dalit Women” – A Situational Analysis Health Status of Rural Women-A Case Study of Anandapuram Village in Visakhapatnam Socio-economic and health characteristics and Indicators of social exclusion of Marginalized communities: A study in Maredubaka village of Srikakulam district Underdevelopment and Structural Marginalization of Fishing Communities in Visakhapatnam Inclusion of mentally handicapped and persons with psychiatric illness: prospects for education and vocation A Study of Marginality among HIV/AIDS Patients in Visakhapatnam city Displacement, marginalization and exclusion of STs due to construction of Dams and reservoirs in AP Village study on Socio-economic and health characteristics and Indicators of social exclusion of Marginalized communities: A study in Kesali village of Vizianagaram district The plight of the Scheduled Castes Students in Andhra University Health Status of Rural Women-A Case Study of Velanki Village in Visakhapatnam Accessibility and awareness of RCH care: A study among married fishing community in Chepalauppada village of Visakhapatnam district Right to food discrimination and exclusion in food related government programmes among socially excluded groups of Visakhapatnam Assessment of Gender Discrimination in child care practices among the Tribes of Vizianagaram Dist. Dalit Married Women-The Victims of Domestic Violence: A Situational Analysis A study on Problems of Institutionally elder women in Visakhapatnam Indian village in transition- A study of Vedullapalli village of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh Perception of Muslims about their Religious Identity, Participation and Social Exclusion in VSP City Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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From Exclusion to Empowerment Changing Status of Scheduled Caste Women in Slums of Visakhapatnam Exclusion and marginalization of Marine Fishing communities : Problems of Displacement due to Gangavaram Port in Visakhapatnam Loss of Livelihoods of Fishing communities at Dibbaplem village Socio economic conditions of Fishing community Problems of Livelihoods among tribal Migrants in Visakhapatnam Socio-Economic and Health status of Scheduled Castes in selected slums of Visakhapatnam Declining Child Sex Ratio: A Socio cultural Study in Visakhapatnam District The Plight of Sri Lankan Tamil Repatriates of Indian Origin in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study SAARC and the European Union Terrorism in South Asia Gender Audit of Andhra University (2008-2013) An Evaluation Study of Women Beneficiaries under SWADHAR Scheme Empowerment Effects of the NREGS on Women Workers: A Study in North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh Horrendous Assaults on Women: Vociferous Clamour for Gender Justice: A Compendium Internal transmission in Family Institute; challenges faced by women An Assessment: Awareness levels of Tribal women on Health Education in Agency Areas of North Coastal Districts in Andhra Pradesh Government Programmes and Schemes Intended for Women’s Development and Empowerment in Andhra Pradesh: An Evaluation Gender Dimensions of Development Induced Displacement Problems: A Case Study on Health Status of Fishing Community Women in Dibbapalem(a Rehabilitation Colony), Visakhapatnam Critical analysis of Dalit Women’s Property Rights in Andhra Pradesh: Some Policy Issues Stalking – Remedial Measures & Coping Strategies Impact of Globalization Process on Women Higher Education An Action Research Study on Sexual Harassment in Andhra University Campus Journey towards Empowerment (An Evaluation Study on Performance of SHGs of Chaitanya Sravanti) Reservation Policy in Andhra University: Impact on Women students in Higher Education
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Environment Pollution and impact on women in Visakhapatnam city A Longitudinal Study on Women Sarpanches in Panchayat Raj Contributing Factors and Traumatic Effects of Divorce and Desertion Among Married Women – A Study Gender Differentials in Depression and Spiritual Coping among Institutionalized Elderly: A Study in North Coastal Districts of Andhra Pradesh Menstrual Hygiene and Management among Adolescent School Girls: A Study in Visakhapatnam District Impact of Rural Development Programmes on Women – A Study of North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Nutrition support Programmes & its impact on Girls Education – A Study of Visakhapatnam District Utilization of Maternal Health Care services and Fertility trends among SHG Women in Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram Districts – A Study Food intake and Nutritional Status of Women in Andhra Pradesh: a Longitudinal Analysis 4.
Agro-Economic research Centre
Impact of Aquaculture on Agricultural Production, Rural Employment and Environment – A study in Orissa State Budgetary Resources and Agricultural Development in Andhra Pradesh Environmental, Degradation, Tank Irrigation and Agricultural Yields in North Coastal Andhra Impact of Aquaculture on Agricultural Production, Rural Employment and Environment – A study in Andhra Pradesh Production and Cost of Broiler Meat: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal Inter- linkages of Credit with Factor and Product Markets – A study in Andhra Pradesh Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Package for Farmers in Suicide Prone Districts of Andhra Pradesh Impact of Emerging Marketing Channels in Agricultural Marketing – Benefits to Producer – Seller and Marketing Costs and Margins of Agricultural Commodities Possibilities and Constraints in increasing Pulses Production in Andhra Pradesh and the Impact of National Food Security Mission on Pulses Impact of Macro Management of Agricultural Scheme in Andhra Pradesh Impact study of the National Horticultural Mission Scheme in Andhra Pradesh Impact of MGNREGA on Wage rates, Food Security and Rural Urban Migration in Andhra Pradesh
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MGNREGA Impact on Wage rates, Food Security and Rural Urban Migration in Odisha. End-term Evaluation Study/Appraisal in respect of the Implementation of the Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) Program. Problems and Prospects of Oilseeds and Oil Palm cultivation, potential or brining it in cost Effective Manner. Spread of new varieties of Hybrid Rice and Their Impact on the overall Production and Productivity Evaluation of Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). Estimation of Pre and Post Harvest Losses among Selected Crops in India Assessment of Crop-wise Marketable and Marketed Surplus of food grains and post harvest losses
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Centre for studies on Bay of Bengal
Evaluation and Impact of Mechanization on Agri, Growth, comparative Economics of Labour and Machinery in Agriculture Impact of ocean parameters on fishery resources and development and validation of regional algorithms for ocean colour constituents off Visakhapatnam coast Validation, Dissemination and Refinement of LocationSpecific Coastal Ocean State Forecast System Preparation of Handbook on Integrated Management of Water Resources Air-sea fluxes of CO2 from the coastal Bay of Bengal: Influence of physical and biogeochemical processes Geohydrological Response of Sea Water Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers of Visakhapatnam – Kochcherla coast, Andhra Pradesh Monitoring of algal blooms (harmful) along East coast of India and development of predictive model and identification of algal cysts through field experiments Generation of bathemetry Assessment and evaluation of the use of artificial wetland for enhancing the quality of Kolleru lake Ecosystem modelling for Kolleru lake - A shallow eutrophic freshwater body in A.P. A Study to explore the possibilities of biocontrolling eichhornia crassipes - A troublesome exotic aquatic weed of Kolleru lake Studies on salinity intrusion and tidal variations along Upputeru at Kolleru lake Simulation of rainfall events around Kolleru lake using MM5:Impact of nudging (Newtonian relaxation) Sedimentary sequential stratigraphic models of the Kolleru lake Geophysical investigation to understand the nature and extent of Kolleru lake basin
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Hydrogeological and groundwater resource evaluation studies in and around Kolleru lake and its catchments area Development of spatial data information system for water quality evaluation and management in Kolleru lake basin Geomorphic characteristics and evolution of the Kolleru lake ecosystem with special reference to its restoration and sustainable development - A study using geo spatial technologies Validation of Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) Advisories along Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam Coasts, and to assess their potential benefits Integrated Studies on Coastal and Near Shore Processes – The Window to Ocean State Forecast Geomorphology and Sedimentation of the East Coast of India, USER Scientists Scheme
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Anthropology
Retrieval of ocean colour parameters off Visakhapatnam - Machilipatnam Coast using Satellite Data Re-assessment of the origin and crustal configuration of the 850E Ridge in the Bay of Bengal Ecosystem Modelling for Chilka lake Carried out Field Work on the Tribes of Vizianagaram District Sex Workers of East Godavari (AP) An Anthropological Study with special reference to HIV/AIDS Epidemiological aspects of Malaria – a field study in tribal areas of Visakhapatnam District Evaluation of Universal immunization in the Tribal areas of Vizianagaram district Study on Dynamics of change among Kolam and Thoti PTGs of Andhra Pradesh Ethnography of Gadaba Tribe in Andhra Pradesh, Ethnography of Boya-Valmiki Community in AP Baseline Survey on the Project affected families under various irrigation projects in AP, TCR & TI, Hyderabad. Health Systems Research on Reproductive and child Health programmes in different habitats of district Study on Dynamics of change among Kolam and Thoti PTGs of Andhra Pradesh Impact of land restoration on Jatapus Their criticality in food security of the region. Human Growth and Nutrition. Medical Anthropology Traditional Knowledge systems of Maritime
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Sociology
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communities of Northeast Coastal Andhra Pradesh Physical growth, Health and Nutritional studies among three primitive tribes of Andhra Pradesh Common Mental Disorders- Prevalence, Risk Factors and Psychological Interventions. Validation of Aberrant Behavior GFATM – 7 AU The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Centre Stress, Health and Counseling Emotional and Behavioral Problems of College Students: Adaptation of ASEBA Adult Form and Development of Norms Assessment of HIV /AIDS Counselor’s Effectiveness in A. P. Public Health Sector. An Analysis of Job Satisfaction and Burnout Experienced by Andhra Pradesh State Aids Control Counselors. Fight Aids, TB and Malaria Round 7 Recidivism In the State of A.P Crime and Criminal Justice Political Sociology Whistle blowing for un-being corruption Empowerment of Women Panchayat Leader The Dynamics of Recidivism in the State of Andhra Pradesh: A study in Sociology of Crime and Deviance
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Does the university have a mechanism to track the students' involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles? All academic departments maintain a register with details of students’ involvement in various social activities. On the Annual Day function of the department, the services of the students to the society are assessed and the best performers are given special recognition by issuing Certificate of Merit and Prizes.
3.6.6. Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the university, how did they complement students' academic learning experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt. The extension activities conducted by the University had a positive impact on the students’ academic learning, the students inculcate the following values and skills. Developing leadership skills Working in a group Planning and execution of a given programme Time management Real life hurdles in field work Designing scientific questionnaire Data analysis and interpretation Report writing skills Presentation skills Logistics etc. 3.6.7. How does the university ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives of the university which have encouraged community participation in its activities. Andhra University besides imparting knowledge is a versatile Institution of higher learning that equally exercises its prime responsibility towards sharpening itself to cater to the multiple community divergent ridges that at times hamper the holistic mission of community development fabric. Sensitizing young minds to reorient their mind frame for the common good is at times a Sisyphus block.
The positive image developed by Andhra University over the years among the public helps the University attract community people for any programme organized by the University with minimum level publicity. The experience so far is that every programme organized by Andhra University has been received well by respective sections of the society. The department of Psychology conducts counseling for various sections of people to help them to overcome the problems like alcoholism, drug abuse, family problems, leaning disabilities, problems of youth, marital problems etc Similarly the departments of Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Fine Arts, etc. do conduct various outreach activities in the interest of community development. Even in language departments working with and for community has become an interesting phenomena to sight an example Prof. Prasanna Sree of Department of English has done extensive work on tribal Literacy development. She developed alphabets for 18 different hill and plain land tribal languages for which there has been no script for the centuries.
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Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years. The following are the details of awards and recognitions received by the faculty members of the University:
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Name of the Teacher & designation
Year
Venue
State / National level Awards
1.
Sri P. Ramachandra Rao PO, SBSYM Degree College, Kasibugga
2005-06
Govt. of India New Delhi
Indira Gandhi National NSS Award
2.
Sri P. Ramachandra Rao Programme Coordinator, NSS, Andhra University
2009-10
Govt. of A.P. Hyderabad
State level Best Program Coordinator
3.
Dr. N.A.D. Pal Training Coordinator NSS TOC, Andhra Univ.
2009-10
Govt. of A.P Hyderabad
State level Best Training Coordinator
4.
Sri P. Ramachandra Rao Programme Coordinator NSS, Andhra University
2011-12
Govt. of India New Delhi
Best appreciation National Award
5.
Sri G.V.S. Nageswara Rao PO, Aditya Degree College Rajahmundry
2011-12
Govt. of A.P. Hyderabad
State level Best Programme Officer
6.
Dr. N. Kiran Chandra PO, Dr.CSN Degree & PG College, Bhimavaram
Indira Gandhi National NSS Award
Govt. of A.P. Hyderabad
State level Best Programme Officer
7.
Sri G.V.S. Nageswara Rao PO, Aditya Degree College Rajahmundry
State level Best Programme Officer
Govt. of India New Delhi
8.
Smt. N. Balamma PO, St. Theresa’s (A) College, Eluru
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Name of the volunteer
Year
Venue
2005-06
Govt. of India New Delhi
State / National level Awards Indira Gandhi National NSS Award for Best Volunteer
1.
Ms. N. Vijaya GBGM Degree Vizianagaram
2.
Ms. K.P. Leepika Reddy SVP Engg. College, Vskp.
2010-11
Govt. of India New Delhi
Indira Gandhi National NSS Award for Best volunteer
3.
Ms. K.P. Leepika Reddy SVP Engg. College, Vskp.
2011-12
Govt. of A.P.
State level Best Volunteer
4.
Ms. P. Swathi Dept. of Env. Sciences, AU
2011-12
Govt. of A.P.
State level Best Volunteer
5.
Mr. Ch. Sundeep Kumar Andhra University
2011-12
Govt. of India New Delhi
Indira Gandhi National NSS Award for best volunteer
6.
Mr. Ch. Sundeep Kumar Andhra University
2011-12
Govt. of A.P. Hyderabad
State level Best Volunteer
College
TEACHERS (International Youth Exchange Programmes – Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India) Sl. No. 1.
Name of the volunteer Sri G.V.S. Nageswara Rao Programme Officer Aditya Degree College Rajahmundry
Year
Venue
2011-12
International Youth Exchange Programme held at China
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Name of the volunteer
Year
Venue
B. Bhavya Bharathi Gowri Degree College, Vsp
2008
International Youth Exchange Programme held at China
2
P. Swathi Dept. of Env. Science, AU
2010
International Cultural Exchange Programme held at South Korea
3
K.P. Leepika Reddy SVP Engg. College, VSP
2011
Common Wealth Day celebrations at Malaysia
4
K. Gowthami Dept. of Env. Sciences, AU
2011
International Youth Exchange Programme held at China
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P. Manikya Lakshmi Dept. of Pharmacy, AU
2011
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P. Prasanth Chakravarthy College of Engg., AU
2012
International Youth Exchange Programme at Seoul, South Korea
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S. Indraja Dept. of Env. Science, AU
2012
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Ch. Sundeep Kumar NSS TOC, AU
2013
International Youth Exchange Programme at China
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Collaboration
3.7.1
How the University's collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility, identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has the university benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations? As mentioned already, the University has collaborated with many research and industrial organizations. The impact of such collaborations is significant. The following are some of the facts those enhanced the visibility, identity and value of the University:
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Campus recruitment by the industry Collaborative Research Establishment of Research laboratories Networking of Andhra University with Industry and organizations Organization of twinning Programmes Organizations of Workshops/Training Programmes/Seminars Interaction with reputed Scientists and professionals The detailed list of MoU’s signed with other agencies and organizations is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/MoU.pdf
Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote
Curriculum development Internship On-the-job training Faculty exchange and development Research Publication Consultancy Extension Student placement Any other (please specify)
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The most important example is Delta Studies Institute. This Institute was established in the year 1997 with the support and collaboration with ONGC to take up research, consultancy, training activities related to hydrocarbon exploration. This institute now is catering to the needs of oil industry by way of research, training, consultancy and manpower development.
Curriculum development: In this case the curriculum for M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration programme offered by this institute was developed by experts from both University and Industry.
Internship and on the job training: Due to the collaboration ONGC offers, internship and on the job training to our students on priority basis. The outstanding students of the Institute are also provided with scholarships and medals by ONGC
Faculty exchange and development: In this programme, in fact visiting faculty from the Industry and take up the teaching work and research. Similarly the teachers from the Institute are allowed work in research centers of the Industry. Because of the MoU, the ONGC is funding research projects on their priority areas to this center.
Publications: The outcome of the research results a good number of publications in various national and international journals.
Consultancy: Besides the research programmes, the ONGC also provide consultancy projects including training programme to this Institute.
3.7.3.
Extension: The Institute takes up research work on aspects related to community such as aqua culture, seawater intrusion, subsidence etc. Student Placement: Because of MoU with ONGC, the students are having priority placements with ONGC during the selection procedure. Scholarships by Industry: Under this MoU programme, the top ranked students of certain disciplines are given scholarships by ONGC
Has the university signed any MoUs with institutions of national/ international importance/other universities/industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have they enhanced the research and development activities of the university? The details of MoUs signed with institutions of national/international importance/other universities/industries/corporate houses etc. is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/MoU.pdf
3.7.4.
Have the university-industry interactions resulted in the establishment / creation of highly specialized laboratories / facilities? Andhra University has established interaction with industry and organizations which resulted in the establishment/creation of laboratories /facilities The following are some of the details of laboratories and facilities developed through the interaction with the industry:
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The MoUs with the organizations such as TCS, IBM has facilitated to establish sophisticated computer science laboratories in computer Science and System Engineering Department. The MoUs with RINL has facilitated to do research in trust areas of the departments such as Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Botany and Statistics. The interaction with ISRO helped the departments such as Physics, System design, Metrology and oceanography to do advanced research. The interaction with NSTL helped the departments such as computer science, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering to have scientific equipment in their laboratories. The MoU’s with ONGC helped the departments such as Geology, Geo physics, Delta Studies Institute, Centre for Studies on Bay of Bengal. A Centralized Laboratory Facility - a National facility for processing and analysis is established at Centre for Studies on Bay of Bengal. The MoU with APNA BOX has facilitated the University Faculty to utilize ICT methods of teaching and learning process. The MoU with Andhra bank has facilitated to establish a sophisticated building and infrastructure in the Department of commerce and Management. In addition to these the university is interacting with several other industries to create facilities and sophisticated laboratories in the campus.
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CRITERIA – IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 4.1
Physical Facilities
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How does the university plan and ensure adequate availability of physical infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization? The spread and layout of the University campus is presented in the following figure. The extent of areal distribution of the campus within and outside Visakhapatnam is given in the Table.
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TABLE ANDHRA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS North Campus Area shown in the above layout South Campus East Campus Shivajipalem Vizianagar Palace The extent not shown in layout MVP Colony Maharanipeta (Ladies Hostel) SeethaMahal Lawsons Bay Colony Kakinada Andhra University Campuses Tadepalligudem outside Visakhapatnam Vizianagaram
183 acres 202 acres 3 acres 26 acres 2.13 acres 3.96 acres 2.36 acres 0.61 acres 278 sq. yards 52.93 acres 100 acres 200 acres
The University has created adequate infrastructural facilities required for the faculty, research scholars and students for carrying out curricular, co-curricular and extension activities. The facilities in the Research Centres and laboratories in various departments are extended to the students of other departments on a regular basis as a part of the course curriculum and also for research. The interdepartmental cooperation in this direction is encouraged. All central facilities such as Analytical Laboratory, Dr. V.S. Krishna Library, Computer Centre, Health Centres, Gymnasium, Indoor Stadium and others are made available to the faculty members and students of the University for their effective utilization. All the users including faculty, students and research scholars are provided with the access to e-journals through intranet and internet connecting to the library. Through Memoranda of Understanding, the University also utilizes the infrastructure available at other reputed organizations such as NSTL, RINL and ISRO. Many of the facilities like Seminar Halls, Open Air Theatre, Convocation Theatre, Auditoria, Guest Houses, Yoga Centre and Play Grounds of the University are also made accessible to other Government and private organizations on rental basis when they are not occupied or utilized by establishing appreciable rapport with them and also used for academic collaborative programmes. The following table presents the physical infrastructure available in the campus: Type of Buildings Academic Administrative & Supportive Services Common Halls Guest Houses Hostel for Men Hostels for Women Staff Quarters E-Class Rooms Seminar Halls
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Number of Buildings 69 15 9 7 25 14 324 15 85
Plinth Area in sft. 821227 45952 122560 124667 628489 175304 3499790 3600 34000
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Does the university have a policy for the creation and enhancement of infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes, mention a few recent initiatives. Every year, resources are allocated both for maintenance and development depending on the requirement of Departments on a priority basis to ensure that the programmes offered by them are successful. The University has augmented infrastructure by providing new facilities by renovating the old buildings, extending the existing buildings and constructing new buildings. In last five years a total number of 74 classrooms are constructed in Departments of Architecture, Geology, Fine Arts, Commerce and Management, Computer Science and Systems Engineering, School of Distance Education, Andhra Bank School of Business, College of Engineering for Women, Andhra University Campus at Vizianagaram and 10 seminar halls/drawing halls are constructed in Departments of Commerce and Management, Fine Arts, Architecture, Hindi, Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Guest House (PJGH) and other places in the University. Further following are among the several initiatives taken up by the University:
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Underground Telephone Cabling and provision of Telephones to the faculty University Computer Center: Cisco UCS chassis 5108 with two Cisco blade servers with fabric interconnect, EMC storage of 6TB with secure remote control gateway client.
Campus Networking and Internet connectivity is provided to all the departments
Both wired and wireless LAN is available. Whole campus network is on optical fibre. For wireless connectivity the campus has Cisco 2504 wireless controller with 50 AP licenses, Cisco catalyst 4500 E-series switch with controlling licensed software., catalyst 2960S 24 GigE, 4XSFP LAN Base, Cisco catalyst 3560X24 port data LAN Base.
There are 15 e-class rooms equipped with electronic team boards, audio, internet and other equipments used for interactive sessions and the proceedings can be recorded. These rooms can accommodate audience from 50 to 200 numbers each.
Every department has LCD projectors to be used in the class rooms. All the departments are given laptops for use in class rooms and for making presentations. The total number of available LCD projectors is 425.
A meditation hall of 6,700 sft (622.45 sq. m.) has been established in the Department of Yoga and Consciousness which facilitates students and faculty to maintain good mental and spiritual health through meditation in a serene environment.
The following are the buildings newly constructed for enhancing good teaching and learning environment in the campus
Name of the Building
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Lecture Hall Complex, A.U. College of Engineering
40,000
412.00
2
College of Engineering for Women, Andhra University
27,032
230.00
3
Andhra Bank School of Business
25,000
200.00
4
First Floor in the Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering
6,100
63.10
5
Drawing Studio, Departments of Architecture
1,215
12.00
6
Seminar Hall, Departments of Geology
2,475
18.00
7
Extension Wing, Department of Commerce and Management
1,610
37.22
8
IV Floor, School of Distance Education (Lecture Halls)
10,000
90.00
9
III Floor, School of Distance Education (Language Laboratory)
500
4.50
10
Annexure Building of SDE
3,662
9.25
11
Andhra University campus at Vizianagaram
3,000
32.00
12
Andhra University campus at Kakinada
1,500
16.15
13
Seminar Hall, Dr. Ambedkar College of Law
2,400
18.00
14
Two Seminar Halls, Guest house
7,000
97.00
15
Meditation Hall, Department of Yoga and Consciousness
6,700
65.00
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Academic Audit Building
10,000
100.00
17
Y.V.S. Murthy Auditorium
14,000
250.00
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NSS Building
1,193
14.50
19
Statistics laboratory
1400
29.50
20
Seminar hall, Department of Hindi
Renovation
3.28
21
North Campus, Health Centre
5,800
74.00
22
Students Hostel at MVP Colony
5000
50.00
23
Physiotherapy Unit
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10.00
24
A.U. Engineering College Library
5000
40.00
25
Tennis Court complex
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5.00
26
Convocation Hall
Renovation
100.00
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How does the University create a conductive physical ambience for the faculty in terms of adequate Research Laboratories, Computing facilities and allied services?
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Each and every academic department is equipped with adequate infrastructure for teaching, learning and research. Whenever improvements and updating are required the department will be provided with additional grant for meeting the requirements, through various funding agencies such as FIST, COSIST, SAP, TEQIP etc. Also the University entered into Memoranda of Understanding with prominent research organizations and corporate such as NSTL, ISRO, VSP, Dr. Reddy Labs, TCS, Microsoft, etc., and the alumni help the University departments develop good physical ambience and adequate research facilities, computing facilities, etc. The University established research centres for providing adequate research facility to the faculty and scholars. To name a few, Centre for Bay of Bengal, Delta Studies, Centre for Hydrology and Groundwater Resource Management, EMI/EMC Centre, Centre for Nanotechnology, NMR Spectroscopy Research Centre, etc. In addition to these centres, the University established a centralised Analytical Laboratory with an investment of Rs.5 crores to cater to the needs of researchers in the campus and also used by the researchers of other Institutions. The NMR Research Centre established by the University with an investment of Rs.1.85 crores provides facility to carry out research by the students and faculty members of the University, and the industry and research institutions outside University. The maintenance of these centres is taken up on priority basis by the University. The maintenance of ambience of departmental laboratories is monitored by the respective heads of the departments and the University takes up the works through its Engineers Office. The campus Internet is fully on optical fibre network with a 1Gbps NKN. There are 3,500 computers of Lenovo/Dell/HP/Acer make with i5/i3/quadcore/core 2 duo/Pentium 4 processors with 80GB /120GB /250GB /500GB HDD and 512MB/ 1GB/2GB/4GB RAM machines. There are twelve central computing and research facilities in the University. P.S.N.Raju Centre for computing and research, A.U. College of Engineering (A) 180 systems Browsing Centre, Dr. V.S. Krishna Library - 84 systems Information galaxy, A.U. College of Engineering for Women - 61 systems Cyber Lab, A.U. College of Arts and Commerce - 34 systems Centre for eRDN - Training Division - 30 systems Cyber Lab, School of Distance Education - 70 systems On line Examination Centre - 49 systems English Lab – A.U. College of Engineering (A) - 5 systems Language Lab- School of Distance Education -63 systems e-Class Rooms, A.U. College of Science and Technology - 40 systems Library, A.U. College of Engineering (A) - 40 systems University computer center: Cisco UCS chassis 5108 with two Cisco blade servers with fabric interconnect, EMC storage of 6TB with secure remote control gateway client. The Computer Centre in the south campus has a central switch, 8 local switches, and 70 - edge switches. The computer centre has developed packages for examination processing, administration and accounts. The Computer Center is open to students, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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staff and research scholars for 18 hours in a day. All the centers and laboratories are with internet connectivity and are accessible to all the teachers between 8 am and 8 pm. The University uses these computer centers for the conduct of “on line” examinations. The browsing centre is open during working hours of the library. The University has (IBM) Computer Service Centre which is undertaking the repairs and maintenance of computers in the campus. In addition every department in the College of Engineering and some departments in the Science College have air conditioned Computer laboratories. Every faculty member is provided with a personal computer and internet facility. 4.1.4.
Has the university provided all departments with facilities like office room, common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff? All the University Departments have office rooms, common rooms and separate rest rooms for Women students and staff.
No. of Rooms: Students Rest rooms Me Wome n n 27 25
Staff Rest rooms Me Wome n n 24 17
Class Room s
Waitin g Halls
College of Arts and Commerce
91
10
College of Science and Technology College of Engineering (Autonomous) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law
84
11
17
16
16
12
87
10
16
15
15
11
5
2
1
1
1
1
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
4
1
1
1
1
1
College of Engineering for Women
13
1
-
1
1
1
Others
10
1
5
4
12
11
294
36
67
63
70
54
College
Total:
In last five years 74 class rooms (53 classrooms in A.U. Campus and 21 classrooms in Vizianagaram Campus) and 6 waiting halls (4 waiting halls in A.U. Campus and 2 waitings halls in Vizianagaram Campus) have been constructed. 4.1.5
How does the university ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabledfriendly? In the University departments, most of the class rooms and laboratories are located in the ground floors and are provided with ramps ensuring comfortable movement for differently abled students. The classrooms in the main building of the Engineering College are provided with lift facility to facilitate convenient access to the classrooms and examination halls in first and second floors. Dr. V.S. Krishna Library is also provided with a lift facility enabling differently abled students and faculty to have easy access to all the floors of the library. Wheel chairs are also provided in each floor of the Library. The Health Centres are provided with ramps and are equipped with essential requirements of such students.
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Students with multiple disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Service and Dean of Student Affairs as soon as possible to assess their support requirements. The University admits students in all programmes under differently abled quota as per the reservation rule of the Government. The students having difficulty due to physical disability and are incapable of writing the examination are provided a scribe. Sufficient care has been taken in designing some of the examination chairs keeping in view of left-handers. The University has refurbished its sports centre with entrance ramps, doors that can provide easy access for wheel chairs and suitable changing rooms for the differently abled students. All hostels are provided with ramps for disabled. In some departments and offices the parking spaces are provided with disabled friendly structures. 4.1.6
How does the university cater to the requirements of residential students? Give details of
Capacity of the hostels and occupancy (to be given separately for men and women).
The following are the details of student hostels and occupancy in Andhra University Campus Colleges: Number of Type of Hostel Capacity Occupancy Building Hostels for Men 25 4123 4123 Hostels for Women 14 2082 2082 Hostel for International Students 3 318 318 Total 42 6523 6523
Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga center, etc.
The University is providing recreational facilities in Hostels. Volleyball and Badminton Courts are provided in men’s hostels along with parallel and horizontal bars. The common halls in all the hostels are provided with Television sets and net connected computers. Further, Basket ball court, Volley ball court, Throw ball court, Badminton court, Table Tennis board, Caroms, Chess and Gymnasium are provided for women. Some rooms in the hostels are earmarked for recreational and sports activity. A meditation hall has been recently constructed in the Department of Yoga and Consciousness to benefit the students and employees of the University. In the last four years three waiting halls are constructed with a total plinth of 4,200 sft in three locations viz., Civil Engineering Department, Department of Fine Arts and A.U Campus Vijayanagaram with an amount of Rs. 35 lakhs exclusively for ladies.
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Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility in hostels.
The hostels in the campus colleges are having Internet and Wi-Fi facility. The following are the details of Broadband connectivity/Wi-Fi facility in the hostels: Location South Campus North campus
4.1.7.
Hostel Boys Hostels Boys and Girls Hostels
Internet connectivity facility Wi-Fi access available (1Gbps NKN) Wi-Fi access available (1Gbps NKN) and Leased line available (V online service provider)
Does the University offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non-teaching staff living on campus? The University Health Centre and Homeopathic dispensary and one more Health Centre in Engineering College offer medical facilities for the students, faculty, nonteaching staff and retired employees of the University. An evening dispensary provides services in the ladies hostel. The health centres provide outpatient consultation facility and extends round the clock emergency services. The University Health Centres have 16 beds with a provision for inpatient facility. In the last four years, an additional building for the dispensary of 5800 sft worth Rs.74 lakhs has been constructed with the contribution from the alumni of Engineering College. All students, staff and faculty of the University are provided medicines at free of cost. Andhra University Student Health Care Fund is created to support the needy students in health care and to initiate preventive measures to promote health care. The following facilities are available in the Andhra University Health Centre:
Biochemical Laboratory Clinical Laboratory X-Ray units- 2 ECG Cell Counter Ultra Sound Scanner Automated Biochemical Analyser Operation Theatre (for Minor Surgeries) Physiotherapy Unit Computers Generator Availability of Ambulance round the clock
The specialist services like Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental Care, Dermatology and Orthopedics are offered for the patients on scheduled days in a week. Along with allopathic, homoeopathic services are also provided in a separate dispensary. The Yoga Village of Andhra University combines yoga and nature cure methods for the treatment of various disorders and also has provision for inpatients.
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The details of the in-patients/out-patients during the year 2012-13 are given below: Student M
F
No of in274 157 patients No of outpatients at 4910 1514 South Campus No of outpatients at 1023 189 North Campus 4.1.8.
Research Scholars M F
Teaching Staff M F
Non-teaching Staff M F
29
10
12
16
152
171
821
322
63
1039
180
24647
5077
37752
171
98
512
96
6614
4822
13525
Total
What special facilities are available on campus to promote students’ interest in sports and cultural events/activities? Sports The University has good sports facilities in the form of cricket grounds, running tracks, gymnasia, indoor stadium, and volley ball and basket ball courts. The tennis court in south campus is of international standard and many tournaments are organized in the University. The girl students are encouraged to participate in the sports, and as a result many medals have been won by them in competitions. The following Sports infrastructure facilities are available on the campus.
Golden Jubilee Ground: A Cricket field, 400 Mts. Athletic Track, provision for organizing games like Football, Hockey, Handball, Kho-Kho etc., Silver Jubilee Grounds: Two Volleyball courts (one Flood-lit). One Basketball (all-weather Flood-lit) court and Kabaddi court. Tennis Complex: Four clay courts for Tennis with provision for playing Ball Badminton. Indoor Gymnasium: (Wooden Floor): Provision for four Badminton courts and six Table Tennis courts, Volleyball court and Tennis court. Presently for regular usage three Badminton courts and Two Table Tennis tables are available. Weight Training Facilities: The Weight Training hall has modern weight training equipment. Several International standard weight lifting and Power lifting sets are provided. Engineering College Campus Grounds: Cricket training complex with three nets (One Cement and two clay pitches). Volleyball court, Cricket field, two Table tennis rooms (one for Men & one for Women)) Caroms and Chess rooms, Provision for Athletics, Football, Hockey, Handball etc., One Bowling Machine: Andhra University procured a Cricket Bowling Machine (Jugs) that can propel a Cricket ball at a speed of more than 160 kmph. It can also swing, spin and swerve the ball. The A.U. is the first Indian University to have a bowling machine in its armory, costing about Rs. 2.52 lakhs. Facilities in hostels: (For Men) Volley ball and Badminton courts are provided at Hostel Blocks along with Parallel and Horizontal Bars. Moreover, Basketball Court, Volleyball court, Throw ball court, Badminton court, Table tennis board and Gymnasium for Physical Fitness are provided for women.
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Weight Training Facilities: The Weight Training hall has ultra modern weight training equipment. The University has appointed two women Physical Directors to encourage participation of girl students in sports. Facilities for sports and games are provided in the hostel blocks allotted for girl students. A meditation hall of 6,700 sft (622.45 sq. m.) has been established recently in the Department of Yoga and Consciousness which facilitates students and faculty to maintain good mental and spiritual health through meditation. Particulars
Number
Play grounds
2
Cricket Fields
3
Courts
11 (6 Tennis + 3 Volleyball + 2 Basket Ball)
Gymnasia
2
Indoor Stadium
1
Yoga Centre
1
Cultural Events/Activities The University has created adequate and state-of-the-art infrastructure for organizing academic events and cultural programmes. The following are the central facilities available in the University for conducting various activities. These facilities are also extended to other organizations outside the University to promote better rapport with the society.
K.V. Gopalaswamy Open Air Theatre with a capacity to accommodate 1000 people where several important cultural activities are organized. Sri Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy Utsavarangam (Air Conditioned Convocation Theatre) can accommodate 3000 people. Dr. Ambedkar Assembly Hall and Auditorium with 600 capacity to organize important activities. The T.L.N. Sabha Hall with a capacity to accommodate 250 people. Y.V.S. Murthy Auditorium with capacity to organize seminars and workshops. The University has also taken up major renovation works
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LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE
Dr. V. S. KRISHNA LIBRARY: The University has a monumental library named as Dr. V.S. Krishna Library, named after the then Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of U.G.C., Dr. V.S. Krishna. In addition to this library, the University has six more libraries working independently. These are (i) Engineering College Library, (ii) Law College Library, (iii) Academic Staff College Library, (iv) School of Distance Education Library, (v) Economics Library, (vi) Commerce and Management Library. All the academic departments have libraries. 4.2.1.
Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the Committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the committee to render the library student/user friendly? The Library has an Advisory Committee for its proper management and administration as per the U.G.C. norms. It is headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Convener is the Chief Librarian of the University. The members include the Rector, the Registrar, the Principals of Campus Colleges, the U.G.C. Coordinator, the Head of Department of Library and Information Science, the Director of School of Distance Education, the Coordinator of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), one Professor from each College, University Engineer, Finance Officer and Student representatives. The functions of the Library Advisory Committee are to review the progress and performance of the library and to resolve the issues related to library building, furniture, equipment, staff, finances, book collection, library rules, accounts, audit and policies regarding general administration. The library also prepares an action plan. Some of the important recommendations proposed by the Advisory Committee during the last five years include:
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Extension of ‘Special Services’ for physically challenged users of the University. This may be cited as one of the objectives of the University Policy in discharging its Social Responsibility.
Extension of ‘Special Services’ for Visually challenged by the procurement of document scanvoice converter.
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The University has around 98 physically challenged students and the special services such as providing ramp and lift would encourage and facilitate students who are physically challenged to utilize library without any inhibitions. After establishing this facility the number of users of this category has increased. The University has around 13 visually challenged students and the special services such as procurement of document scan-voice converter would encourage and facilitate students who are visually challenged to utilize library. This facility is regularly used by the visually challenged users. Every year 312 students enroll themselves for Earn while learn programme on hourly wages.
Introduction of unique program ‘Earn While You Learn’ for the Final Year MLI Sc. Students. The program is developed by the efforts of Head of the Department of MLISc. The students undertook the work of Classification, Cataloguing, Database Manage-ment, etc., in various constituent colleges of university for which reasonable remuneration is paid. Maintenance of Engineering The AMC is outsourced to IBM College computer systems and Service Station. The impact of this Internet AMC. initiative is the computers are rarely out of order and facilitating students to have internet throughout the working hours of the library for browsing ejournals/e-books. Resolved to subscribe for This has facilitated the users to have e-journals and e-books. access to a wide spectrum of journals and books. This facilitates the users anywhere in the campus to access the journals subscribed by the library. Separate browsing centre is A separate Browsing Centre has been proposed to be arranged for established with 40 systems foreign students. exclusively for foreign students. This initiative has increased the research activity of the foreign students. Proposal to make e-journals The inflibnet proved to be a very available to all teachers and effective tool in accessing the journals students/scholars through and reprints at users’ convenient place inflibnet. within the campus. This improved the research output.
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Proposed to take pest control The pest control measures are taken to measures, installation of safety preserve the library collections for a equipment like smoke detectors. longer duration. Advised to provide room for discussion.
separate A group discussion room with necessary furniture is provided. This facilitated the library to be a happening place as several students used this facility to discuss and exchange their views. Proposed to conduct a survey to Feedback forms are collected from the know the satisfaction of users. users. The analysis of this feedback has identified the necessity of increasing the working hours of the library during examinations. The analysis of feedback also led to improve the reading room infrastructure and improve the sanitation facility. Recommended to outsource The sanitation is outsourced for an sanitation. efficient maintenance.
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4.2.2.
18-02-13
Advised to allot a separate room to the students for study and preparation to competitive exams.
A room has been refurbished to facilitate the users and this has helped the users to study in a serene environment.
Provide details of the following:
Total area of the Library (in Sq. Mts.)
Dr. V.S. Krishna Library has 60,000 sq.ft. (5574.18 sq.m.) of Carpet area. The work and stack areas of each section has seating and reading facility to enable the user to choose and refer the books comfortably. All the rooms are spacious with good ventilation. According to the need and convenience one finds different seating arrangement. The seating arrangement is user friendly providing with sufficient scope for optional interaction among the users. The Engineering College Library has a plinth area of 8,000 sq.ft. (743.22 sq. m.) with a seating capacity of 150. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Law College has a plinth area of 3,400Sq.ft. (315.87 sq. m.) with a seating capacity of 61. The plinth area of Academic Staff College Library is 1100 sq.ft.(102.19 sq. m.) with a seating capacity of 30 persons. School of Distance Education Library has a plinth area of 3000 sq. ft. with a seating capacity of 100 persons. Economics Library has a plinth area of 1100 sq. ft. with a seating capacity of 30 persons. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Commerce and Management Library has a plinth area of 1800 sq. ft. with a seating capacity of 70 persons.
Total seating capacity at Dr. V.S. Krishna Library:
700 users can be seated in the library. In addition to this, 150 persons can sit and use computers in IT Zone.
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during vacation)
The Library is kept open on all days of the year including Sundays and Saturdays, except on national holidays and on days declared as holiday by the University. The Library works in three shifts. It is kept open for 14 hours a day from 8 am to 10 pm. Day
Working Hours
Duration
Working day
8 am to 10 pm
14 hours
Before examination
8 am to 10 pm
14 hours
On Sundays
10 am to 5 pm
7 hours
Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone or accessing e-resources)
There are individual reading carrels. A spacious lounge area is equipped with the essential furniture for browsing and reading comfortably. A separate IT zone is created where 84 computers with internet facility is actively working. The IT zone and separate reading rooms add an additional area of 30,000 sq. ft. (2787.09 sq.m.). The layout of V.S. Krishna Library is shown in the following figure.
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Ground Floor
First Floor
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Third Floor
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Fourth Floor
Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire alarm; access to differently-abled users and mode of access to collection Floor Plan – The detailed floor plan is displayed at the entrance of the Library. The Floor Plan is posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/library-plan.pdf Signboards - For the purpose of guiding users, the plan of each floor is graphically displayed at the entrance of first floor. Signboards are adequately used at required places to assist the users. Fire Alarm - As a precautionary measure, fire alarm is fixed in all the sections in the library. This will not only alert the staff and users. It will also help to save the books and other valuable material from being damaged or destroyed from the incidence of fire. Access to differently-abled persons - To facilitate easy access into the library for the differently abled users, a ramp has been constructed at the entrance of textbook section. A separate Internet Browsing facility has been provided at the entrance of the library to facilitate differently abled students and scholars. As part of welfare measures for the differently- abled users a lift is installed in the library. Accessing e-resources – An e-recourses be accessed from any place on the campus through campus network. Some the e-resources that can be accessed include Science Direct, JSTOR, Project Muse, Springer Link, Taylor and Francis, Wiley Blackwell Publishing, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, Cambridge University Press and Oxford University.
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Give Details of the Library Holdings: a) Print (books, back volumes and theses)
: 5,00,001 books as on 30-06-2014
Engineering College Library
: 50,000
Law College Library
: 13,424
Academic Staff College Library : 7,300 b) Average number of books added during A total of 12,067 books the last three years are added during the last three years.
S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
c) Non Print (Microfiche, AV)
This section consists a collection of 60 items each
d) Electronic (e-books, e-journals)
The library provides access and use of 9,425 e-books and e-journals. The details of the e-resources to which the library is having access are as follows:
E Resource Name AIP Archive American Chemical Society American Institute of Physics American Physical Society Annual Reviews Cambridge University Press Economic & Political Weekly Emerald Institute of Physics JSTOR Nature Open Journal System @ INFLIBNET OUP Archive Oxford University Press Portland Press Project Euclid Project Muse Royal Society of Chemistry RSC Archive Science Direct (10 Subject Collection) Science Direct Archive (Basic Sc Collection) SIAM SIAM Locus (Archive) Springer Link Taylor and Francis
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Wiley Blackwell Publishing American society for Civil engineering (ASCE) American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME) IEEE Xplore Digital Library
908 33 26 277
Other reading materials include CD-ROM collections, newspapers and special collections. A separate CD library is maintained. Dr. V.S. Krishna Library has the privilege of being selected as a nodal point out of 50 Universities selected in the first phase of the programme in the electronic journal consortium of university libraries. e) Special collections (e.g. textbooks, reference books, standards, patents) The library is possessing Special Collections to the tune of 38,275 items in the form of text books, reference books, books of standards and patents. Original Constitution: The University is having original Constitution signed by constitution committee members. Palm leaves and paper manuscripts: Andhra University is having a rare collection of 2663 special manuscripts which consists of 2101 palm leaf manuscripts and 562 paper manuscripts. These manuscripts are acquired from the following sources: Sl. No.
No. of manuscripts
Source
2
Presented by Sri Embar (Paravastu collection of Arsha Library, Visakhapatnam) Collected from Telangana Region
3
Donated by Rajah of Bobbili
220
4
Presented by Sri Emani Venkateswarlu, Tummapala
119
5
Presented by Sri Nishtala Ramanayya, Nandipalli
66
6
Presented by Sri G. Annapurnaiah, Gavaravaram
40
7
Purchased from Nistala Atcyutarama Sastry of Visakhapatnam
21
1
1368 784
Total 4.2.4
2663
What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection? Does the university receive the electronic resource management package for ejournals and manual provided for universities? The University Library is having electronic Resource Management Package for providing efficient access to –
OPAC Online public access using SOUL (Software for University Library) is available. All the sections of the library can access the library OPAC through LAN from any section. For users, the access to OPAC is provided at the entrance and in the reference section.
Electronic Resource Management Package for E-Journals
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The University Library is having the software package for effective Resource Management. The e-journals and e-books are accessible through the following: 1. UGC Infonet electronic journal consortia that is making available journals; and
e-
2. Ernet India that is providing broadband internet connectivity through which the databases of various publishers can be accessed. The University is having collaboration with various e-resources. (Please see 4.2.3d). 4.2.5
To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details.
Library automation - The library automation is carried out in order to make it user friendly. To facilitate integrated automated operations, all the sections are being connected through Local Area Network. All the sections have computers with access to the master database. The staff can access the library OPAC through LAN from any section. Total number of computers for public access - A total number of 126 computers in Dr. V.S. Krishna Library, 20 thin clients, two servers, one Microfitsch and one Micro film reader are available in the library for public access. In addition to this, 40 computers are available to the users at A.U. Engineering College Library.
Total number of printers for public access – One copier is available in the library.
Internet band width speed the Dr. V.S. Krishna Library is having internet facility and well connected to all Departments and Research Centres. The band width speed is – 1Gbps.
Institutional Repository - The Institutional Repository contains around full text items and includes journals, papers, book chapters, conference papers, theses and audio-visual presentations.
Content management system for e-learning - The Institution Repository is well managed by the librarian. All the content which are to be kept in institutional repository are approved by the College Research Committee/ Principals of Campus Colleges.
Participation in resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET) – Dr. V.S. Krishna Library also provides access to electronic journals and databases online to all the departments through UGC Infonet Electronic Journal Consortia using the Campus Network. Nearly more than 9425 e-journals/e-books on different subjects are available for users through this service. The Internet connectivity is provided by the Ernet, Government of India with 1 Gbps speed. This program is coordinated and supervised by the INFLIBNET, Ahmadabad.
4.2.6.
Provide details (per month) with regard to
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Average number of walk-ins - On an average, every month a minimum number of 10,500 persons hold walk-ins in the library.
Average number of books issued/returned - An average of 2,029 books are issued and 1,694 books are returned.
Ratio of library books to students enrolled - The ratio between the number of books and the students enrolled is 1 : 60.
Average number of books added during the last four years - To keep the library with updated information, new books to the tune of 16,412 have been procured during the last four years. This is equal to 4103 books per annum.
Average number of login to e-resources - In addition to issue of hard copies of books, the library has made arrangements for access to material through cyberspace. An average number of 7,350 users login to e-resources per month.
Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed - About 9,000 articles is downloaded per month in the campus. The library facilitates the users to take printout of the required material from the various e-resources.
Number of IT (Information Technology) literacy trainings organized - Use and operation of electronic gadgets for retrieving valuable information from cyberspace requires regular updating of knowledge on the relevant areas. The library is concerned about this requirement and therefore, it conducts training programs to impart and improve the literacy level in matters related to ICT. So far it has organized 10 such training programs for the benefit of its staff and user.
Give details of Specialized Services provided by the Library with regard to
Manuscripts - The library possesses a collection of 2,663 manuscripts consisting of palm leaf and paper manuscripts. Significant among them are Commentaries on Vedavyasa’s Bhagavad-Gita by Ramanujabhasya, Dhramashastra, Abajnanasakuntalvyakhya by Katyaverma, Andhravyakaranamu, original copy of the Constitution of India, signed by Members of Parliament of the then Parliament. Manuscript collections are maintained and displayed in a separate Air Conditioned room with reading area. Rare and valuable book collections are maintained in the special reference cell. These collections are kept under closed access and on request they are made available to the users by the concerned sectional staff. These include old map collections, paintings and standard out of print books on various subjects.
Reference - The Reference Section of the library is yet another place that is proved to be very useful for the users. On an average it is found that more than 1000 users find solutions to their queries.
Reprography - The library provides reprography services at nominal charge. Presently the library has two photocopiers and two scanners. The users are permitted to take a photocopy of some of the articles from the periodicals that are not available for issue at nominal charge. The Photostat copy facility is kept open from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm on all working days.
Inter-library Loan Service - Besides the regular in-house services, the library also offers Inter-library Loan Services. If a book is unavailable in the library and is requested by any user, the library lends the book from other libraries. On an
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average 69 books are procured from the other libraries under Inter Library Loan Service.
4.2.8.
Information Deployment and Notification - Current Awareness Service (CAS) and Selective Dissemination Information Service (SDI) are utilized for the purpose of deployment of information and notification. After receiving the books from the supplier, the book jackets/covers are removed and displayed on the big display board at the entrance. The individual departments are intimated about the arrival of new titles.
OPAC - The library collection is available through OPAC and INFLIBNET/ IUC facility. Dr. V.S. Krishna Library acquired membership in first phase under UGC INFONET e-journals Consortium. The library is effectively using SOUL software for making more than 2 lakhs unique records available to the users through online public access catalogue system.
Internet Access - Dr. V.S. Krishna Library also provides access to all the departments to electronic journals and databases online through UGC Infonet Electronic Journal Consortia using the Campus Network. Nearly more than 9425 e-journals/e-books on different subjects are available for users through this service. All the colleges and departments are accessing e-journals/e-books online through the main hub in the library through campus network. All the teachers of the University are also provided with individual computers.
Bibliography compilation - The library extends its service on request from the Research Scholars in compilation of bibliography online.
In-house/remote access to e-sources - Ten ‘User Orientation’ programs are conducted for the benefit of user community in the campus to keep them aware with the latest in-house/remote access to e-sources in the last four years.
Assistance in searching Databases - The users are extended personal assistance in searching the database.
Earn While Learn Programme - A unique program ‘Earn While Learn’ for the Final Year MLISc. students is introduced. The students undertake the work of Classification, Cataloguing, Database Management etc. in various constituent colleges of university for which reasonable remuneration is paid.
Library Orientation Program- for New users - Dr. V.S. Krishna Library is a rich treasure of information and the library organizes user Orientation and Training Programmes to train and educate the library users every year.
Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing new books and journals. The library procures new books and undertakes various other assignments that are necessary for its proper maintenance. Given below is a table showing the budgetary information for last five years:
Year
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Amount
1,42,32,650
1,64,52,500
1,64,02,500
1,50,58,600
1,66,40,500
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The table below shows number of books/periodicals/e-journals and the amount spent for books in each year in last five years: Year
2008-09
2009- 10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Amount spent on books/ periodicals/ e-journals
1,22,34,350
1,28,35,703
1,46,24,153
1,50,33,919
1,42,55,960
4.2.9.
What initiatives has the University taken to make the Library ‘A Happening Place’ on Campus? A cool, spacious building, with surrounding greenery, makes available more than 5 lakh books, 420 periodical in different subjects, 9425 e-books, journals and 2000 manuscripts. They can be accessed and utilized by users either by sitting comfortably in the library during 14 hours a day or by getting them issued or by accessing through internet including the physically challenged persons for whom special ramp and work station is created. Thus, the library presents a really ‘Happening Place’ on the campus. To play its role in fulfilling the academic mission of Andhra University, the V.S.Krishna Library is viewed with a new perspective by transforming it from a consortium of only print collection to a vibrant zone of knowledge by its integration with information technology. It is a centralized location where new and emerging information technologies gel with traditional knowledge resources in a user-focused, service-rich environment that supports learning, teaching and research. The use of electronic databases, digitized formats, and interactive media in the library initiated a major shift from the dominance of independent study to more collaborative and interactive learning. It is a place to access and explore with fellow students, information in a variety of formats, analyze the information in group discussion, and produce a publication or a presentation. To address this need, library is provided with numerous amenities. Group study is popular and increasingly encouraged by faculty through assignments. In response, library is provided with a reading room and discussion room. In this interactive learning environment, it is important to accommodate learning through lively group discussions or intense conversations while not interfering with the serenity of the library. With the kind of Information Technology that supplies information instantaneously throughout the campus, the library is no longer a place for simply searching information but a place where students consider it as an extension of their class room. By facilitating the group discussion room and reading room, the students are encouraged to think analytically and engage in a collaborative learning process where they develop critical thinking and academic temperament. The information of new arrivals is prominently displayed on the web and the in hostels and relevant departments so that it effectively reaches the users. The library is thus reinvigorated as a dynamic learning resource, and made into a centerpiece for establishing the intellectual community and scholarly enterprise.
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In order to improve the facilities and to make the library more user friendly, the library collects feedback from the users. Two feedback forms are designed separately for faculty members and students including research scholars. These formats include the questions that focus on the infrastructural facilities available in the library, maintenance of the library, availability of books and journals, accessibility of books and journals, information deployment and notification, internet browsing facilities, assistance in search of data bases, download and printouts etc. A sample of 200 users each from faculty members and students consisting of different categories of disciplines visiting the library during August of every year is collected. Based on the feedback report, the service requirements of the library are identified and discussed in the library advisory board meeting chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. The feasible and important improvements required for the library services are initiated based on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee. The Librarian is made responsible for the implementation of all initiatives. 4.2.11. List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the Library Efforts are made continuously to develop and maintain the infrastructure of the library. Following initiatives were taken during 2008-2013.
Installation of Lift Construction of two additional floors with AC Internet Browsing Center, reference section and Internet Browsing Center for Foreign Students. Automation of housekeeping activities through the procurement and installation of Computers, Networking, Data Cables and electrical fittings, backup devices, system and application software, Dish antenna etc. Installation of generator and Two 5kVA inverters Improvement of the Entrance and the Foyer Provision of Wooden partitions in the foyer Laying of Granite flooring Enhancement in the aesthetics of the roof of the entrance hall Leak proof treatment for the ceiling Maintenance of sanitation and protected drinking water supply in each floor White washing of the interior and exterior walls
4.3
I.T. Infrastructure
4.3.1
Does the University have a comprehensive I.T. policy with regard to: IT Service Management The University has established a separate computer centre, head by a Director for effective management of I.T. services. The required infrastructure for I.T. service management such as servers, intranet, softwares, etc., are procured and maintained for efficient I.T. management. AMC is available for all hardware services.
Andhra University Computer Centre (AUCC) Andhra University Computer Centre was established in 1986 and was inaugurated by the then Governor Smt. Kumud Ben Joshi. The centre then had a glorified history in coastal districts as the one bearing the best computing and research facility. People from far off places used to utilize the central facility along with the students, scholars and staff of the campus colleges. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Vision of AUCC i)
ii) iii)
Network Hardware Support: The objective is to act as a single point of support for all hardware related activities in University such as designing, procuring, installing, interfacing, troubleshooting and maintaining of IT devices and peripherals. ITS Solutions: The objective is to provide complete, latest and cost-effective solution to all IT enabled activities in the University for students and staff. Research Enabler: The objective is to facilitate the state of the art computing research facility through its cloud to all its students and scholars including affiliated colleges.
AUCC Mission and the Mile stones achieved Andhra University campus is spread over 500 acres. The campus wide area network is for connecting the various departments/admin buildings. The core backbone employs single mode optical fiber connecting various departments. At certain places multi-mode fiber optic cable was used. The campus wide networking, IT service support and software development is being executed by Andhra University Computer Centre. AUCC provides the following facilities and services: I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.
www.aucoe.info web site maintenance www.auvsp.edu.in mail services in Google cloud Anti-virus updates/installation in campus colleges Network maintenance Internet connectivity and bandwidth, maintenance Network security and authentication services Student information/data maintenance Pre and post exam data processing DD Cell computerization Dispatch of Pay slips online
AUCC is in the process of expanding its activities to provide assured unlimited campus connectivity to every nook and corner of the University. Over the last few years an enormous growth in network usage was observed in the campus with various changes and configurations in the critical parts of the network. All hostels were extended with wired and wireless network connectivity in addition to computers. The existing solution includes hardware products like servers, SMB switches, storage area network, firewall from Cisco, AMP, Link, Digisol, EMC, Cyber roam etc. It is scalable, reliable and easily maintainable. In order to meet the future requirements, the University is planning to install and commission a state of the art data communication network that will act as an intranet for the entire university campus. In addition, it is planning to integrate the applications to facilitate to routine work, file tracking, payment and receipts online system, payroll system, students database, examination schedules, admissions etc., into this data communication network. It is also envisaged to provide research opportunities through Andhra University cloud. AUNET Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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The first phase of the network upgradation started in the year 2013. This project consists of changing the bandwidth from 100 Mbps to 1Gbps Gigabit Ethernet with a facility of central servers with storage. In the phase-I the design is extended, the central connectivity of fiber cables has been upgraded and connected to Cisco Gigabit Ethernet Network. The scope has been extended to twelve buildings and changed the old switches from 100Mb Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet. This step helped the University to leverage on the new technologies and ensure higher level of services. Some of the departments are connected with Wi-Fi LAN connectivity for mobile users and the installation of new Cisco UCS with two blade servers and EMC with 8 TB data storage to access the data centrally. Following are the lists of equipments upgraded in Phase 1
L3 Switch: Provided 24 Port Gigabit Switch with 4 SFP for the support of Fiber SM and MM. Distribution level Support for creating Virtual LANS for Group wise with a proper utilization of intranet services and avoiding of IP clashes. L2 Switch: L2 Switch with 24 Port Giga copper and 2 SFP for Fiber of SM and MM at the User Level for Proper bandwidth utilization. Firewall: Firewall for proper bandwidth utilization, Firewall / UTM support Gateway level Anti Spam, Anti Virus, Web & Content Filtering Features for Un –wanted sites blocking. Wi-Fi LAN Controller: Cisco wireless controllers reduce operational expenses by simplifying network deployment, operations, and management. Configure wireless policy, management, or security settings at any time through centralized provisioning and management. Cisco wireless controllers provide the visibility, scalability, and reliability needed for highly secure, enterprise-scale wireless networks. Cisco UCS: The Cisco Unified Computing System is a next-generation data center platform that unites compute, network, storage access, and virtualization into a cohesive system designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and increase business ability. The system integrates a low-latency, lossless of 10 Gigabit Ethernet unified network fabric with enterprise-class, x86-architecture servers. The system is an integrated, scalable, multi chassis platform in which all the resources will participate in a unified management domain. EMC Storage: Storage area Network, or SAN, is a high-speed network of storage devices which are connected to the storage devices with servers. It provides blocklevel storage that can be accessed by the user for applications running on any Servers.
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A.U. COMPUTER CENTER INTERNET CONNECTIVITY:
BSNL Leased Line
1000mbps pipe line
Juniper Router
Cisco Router
Cyberoam Firewall
Cisco Multi Layer Switch
Campus Gigabit Network upgrade Diagram:
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Details of the equipment in server rack:
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The following are the functions of the Computer Centre of Andhra University:
Circulate critical information on campus network Provide LAN email facility Provide course information support Content server for library Computerize financial and other administrative transactions Provide document storage and access Develop a work-order system Provide a file tracking system Improve network reliability Provide a migration path for seamless wireless technology Provide access to maximum number of digitized databases Identify demands and growth on the network Identify security risks Identify growing I.T. demands from different stake holders in the campus Forming a network infrastructure team Redundancy of core switches Redundancy of network pathway Redundancy of data Space allocation and utilization in servers Plan for environment friendly power backups Allowing researchers and work teams to share their work and interact in real time video, audio, shared white boards etc.
Information Security The data available is classified into three categories. (i) examinations data, (ii) staff and student data, (iii) pay roll, accounting data, (iv) general data (learning resources like e-books and lectures). The examinations data, payroll and accounting data are hosted on different servers with restricted access control, on cluster so that there is end to end backup with security mechanisms enforced. The remaining data is hosted on servers in data centre with a view to providing an access to public and privileged access to staff and students. Antivirus protection is well in place for the whole campus data. Network Security A 500ai cyberoam unified threat management device is installed for south campus network security. In addition, north campus network and library are installed with two more firewalls. Risk Management Like every establishment, the University faces numerous risks. These risks have the potential to disrupt achievement of the University’s strategic and operational objectives. The University aims to use risk management to take better informed decisions and improve the probability of achieving its strategic and operational objectives. Data backup is regularly done. Mirroring of servers has enabled a resilient network. The principal results of risk identification, evaluation and management review of its effectiveness is reported to, and reviewed by the administration. The main objective of the risk policy is that there should be a minimum adverse effect on network and computing in the campus in case of failure. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Software Asset Management A semi automated software asset management is in place. Mostly the software information is available in log books and in office computers. This information has been aggregated with software in the campus. Open Sources Resources NPTEL lectures, open education lectures from Stanford, Berkley, MIT, etc., are made available in servers for any time browsing in the campus network. Green Computing Campus sustainability through the reduction of energy usage and green house gas emission is a focused mission of the University. About 4000 computers in the campus and the supporting backup facilities use up to a few thousands of kWh and release a few thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. Awareness is being created among the employees who use computers that
The systems will have to be turned off when not in use. They should not be left in sleep mode and screen savers do not help in conserving energy. The printers are switched off when not in use. Most of the computing devices procured recently are energy star compliant. The computer power management functions are enabled. In most of the cases, documents are circulated through emails. Whenever printing needs to be done, it is ensured that print and copy on both the sides of the paper is taken whenever possible. Other general tips to conserve paper, ink and toner are followed.
The University constitutes committees for e-scrap disposal. 4.3.2
Give details of the University’s computing facilities i.e., hardware and software.
Number of systems with individual configurations
The total number of system in the University is 4000. The systems are from different makes such as Lenovo/Dell/HP/Acer make with varying configurations of i5/i3/quadcore/core 2 duo/ Pentium 4 processors with 80GB/120GB/250GB/ 500GB HDD and 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB RAM machines. This number includes the computers available at central computing facilities, laboratories, faculty rooms, administrative offices and research centres.
Computer - student ratio For engineering campus it is 1:2 For science campus it is 1:5 and For other campuses it is 1:10.
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Dedicated computing facilities P.S.N.Raju Centre for computing and research, A.U. College of Engineering (A) -180 systems Browsing Centre, Dr. V.S. Krishna Library - 84 systems Information galaxy, A.U. College of Engineering for Women - 61 systems Cyber Lab, AUCA - 34 systems Centre for eRDN - Training Division - 30 systems Cyber Lab, School of Distance Education - 70 systems On line Examination Centre - 49 systems English Lab – A.U. College of Engineering (A) - 5 systems Language Lab - School of Distance Education - 63 systems e-Class Rooms, A.U. College of Science and Technology - 40 systems Library, A.U. College of Engineering (A) - 40 systems University computer center: Cisco UCS chassis 5108 with two Cisco blade servers with fabric interconnect, EMC storage of 6TB with secure remote control gateway client.
LAN facility Both wired and wireless LAN is available. Whole campus network is on optical fibre. For wireless connectivity the campus has Cisco 2504 wireless controller with 50 AP licenses, Cisco catalyst 4500 E-series switch with controlling licensed software., catalyst 2960S 24 GigE, 4XSFP LAN Base, Cisco catalyst 3560X24 port data LAN Base.
Proprietary software Windows and Linux softwares, Microsoft campus agreement, software for income tax filing, accounting package-Tally, Matlab, Sysstat, SPSS, Symantec Antivirus, Kaspersky, Nod32, Ansys CFD
Number of nodes/computers with internet facility 2000 computers
Any other (please specify) The University is having MoU with Microsoft and TCS to establish their centres of excellence in the campus and to provide high end computing facilities. Recently University entered into a MoU with APNA Box to improve ICT facility in teaching and learning. It also entered with a MoU with Google apps to have free accessibility for sophisticated Google applications in searches of databases for research and learning.
4.3.3.
What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the I.T. infrastructure and associated facilities? The Director, Computer Centre is responsible for developing institutional plans and strategies for upgrading I.T. infrastructure and associated facilities. The I.T. development committee consisting of Vice-Chancellor as Chairman discusses and develops the plans for upgradation and deployment of the I.T. infrastructure and services. The Director of computer centre in consultation with the Principals, Deans,
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Heads of the Departments and Directors of Research Centres identifies the needs of I.T. infrastructure and its upgradation in various departments and prepares a consolidated report. In case of immediate need, the Director takes approval from the Vice-Chancellor for its implementation. 4.3.4.
Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff and students for quality teaching, learning and research. Data managing software, APNABOX has been installed in the Website of Andhra University which creates an online work space to facilitate storing and transferring of information of individuals and the institution at various levels. Dr. V.S. Krishna Library also provides access to electronic journals and databases online to all the departments through UGC Infonet Electronic Journal Consortia using the Campus Network and providing access to 9425 e-books and journals. The details of e-resources are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/iqac/naacrar/ebooksjournals.pdf
4.3.5.
How does the University address issues such as authenticity and copyright with regard to online resources that lie outside the University? The University subscribes only to such e-resources which are recognized by U.G.C., A.I.C.T.E., Government of India and other National and International reputed organizations.
4.3.6.
What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student learning and evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new/future challenges? Signing of MoUs with third party vendor for e-learning has enhanced student learning and evaluation process. The web cloud based software allows student-teacher interaction online. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. All faculty members are provided with computers and internet for preparing computer aided teaching-learning material. The university is well connected with National Knowledge Network. The library collection is available through OPAC and INFLIBNET/IUC facility. The Dr. V.S. Krishna Library acquired membership in first phase under UGC INFONET e-journals Consortium. The library is effectively using SOUL software. Fifteen e-classrooms are available in the campus. All teachers are connected through APNA Box. The budgetary provisions are made for each department and research centres for purchase, upgrading and maintenance of computers. Every year the University reviews the up-gradation requirement of I.T. facility in each department during its MRM with Vice-Chancellor in chair and allocates funds for up-gradation of I.T. by utilizing the funds available from the programmes such as SAP, FIST, COSIST and TEQIP. The hardware and software is updated in many departments during the last four years. The School of Distance Education is organizing open source learning programmes through FM radio “GnanaVani” programme. The faculty members are trained in advanced ICT skills by organizing workshops in collaboration with Microsoft Saksham programme. The hostels have internet facility and computers. They can use their personal laptops or institution computers. The second mid semester examination
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is conducted online. The processing of end semester examination results is done through computerization and published in the website. A separate section for examination and result processing is associated with Computer Centre of the University for effective and efficient utilization of new technology in learning and evaluation. 4.3.7.
What are the I.T. facilities available to individual teachers to effective teaching and quality research? Every staff member is allotted a computer with internet connection and access to eresources of the library. Prominent e-journal subscriptions are made by the central library and the articles/papers are downloadable in the teacher’s computer. Access to internet is given 24x7. To improve the interaction among students, scholars and faculty, an ICT tool APNA BOX has been provided. The seminar halls of the departments are provided with LCD projectors. The faculty members are given an opportunity to train themselves through programs such as Saksham – I.T. Champion Training Program in collaboration with Microsoft under the National Mission on Education through ICT.
4.3.8.
Give details of ICT-enabled class rooms/learning spaces available within the University? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning? There are 15 e-classrooms equipped with electronic team boards, audio, internet and other equipment. These electronic boards allow interactive sessions and the proceedings can be recorded. Each room can accommodate audience from 50 to 200. Every department has LCD projectors for the use in classrooms. All the Departments of the College of Engineering are provided with laptops along with desktop systems. The total number of LCD projectors in the University is 425. The University Central Library has a Browsing Centre where the staff and students can access the content servers. Every college computer centre and all the campus departments have access to the subscribed digital libraries. There are 12 central computing facilities with necessary infrastructure for effective learning and teaching. Some of the research centres and departments have IT enabled seminar halls for group discussion and learning.
4.3.9.
How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer-aided teaching-learning materials? What are the facilities available in the university for such initiatives? The faculty members are fully assisted in preparing the computer aided teaching and learning materials. The University has organized training programs in collaboration with Microsoft under the national mission on education through ICT program for training the faculty in preparing the computer aided learning material. All faculty members are well trained to prepare power point presentations for class room teaching by providing computer and internet facility in their individual rooms. The faculty was also provided accessibility of e-resources from outside organizations through INFLIBNET.
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How are the computers and their accessories maintained? Computers are maintained through Annual Maintenance Contracts. Network maintenance is done by Director, Computer Centre with technical staff. The Departments which do not have annual maintenance get the maintenance of the computers through private service providers after taking approvals from the maintenance committee.
4.3.11
Does the University avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If so, what are the services availed of? National Knowledge Network connectivity is available in the University. It is accessible to all the academic departments. The following services are availed through Knowledge Network connectivity: Internet services are availed for all hostels, departments, administrative blocks and library. Networking of library services in the country under NKN. Network facility is utilized for pre and post examination processes. Network building with affiliated colleges for admissions and evaluation.
4.3.12 Does the University avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other educational enhancing resources? The University is availing of the web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other e-learning resources through 1 GB internet under NKN scheme. With this resource, all the faculty members are connected to campus LAN. The Dr. V.S. Krishna Library also provides access to electronic journals and databases online to all the departments through UGC Infonet Electronic Journal Consortia using the Campus Network. Nearly more than 9425 e-books and journals on different subjects are available for users through this service. 4.3.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the University. In 2012-2013, an amount to the tune 3.0 crores was spent for the update, deployment and maintenance of the computers in the campus. The budget provisioned for procuring computers/servers and other related software for the past four years is 9 crores. The provision for I.T. infrastructure in U.G.C. XII Plan is Rs.3.35 crores. 4.3.14 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning from closed university information network to open environment? The following are the future plans for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning from closed university information network to open environment: 1. Strengthening of student teacher interaction beyond class room: The University has signed a MoU for lifetime with a software company called APNABOX. This is web based software which enables teachers to organize all content and streamline the delivery of this content to the students in an easy way. The software allows everyone to communicate effectively with the students and parents too. The main features of the software is that it facilitates sharing of files (lessons, class material, policies, etc.) between teachers and students, easy organization of all Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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class material, access homework, lessons, and important classes. Students can ask questions and get answers from teachers or peers online. Complete auditing as to who accessed which file and data at what time can be done. It has been found to be very secure with encryption and complete redundancy on cloud. The University is planning to promote the use of this facility by all faculty members, Research Scholars and students more effectively in the next five years. 2. The University plans to develop blended curriculum incorporating NPTEL Lectures, MIT, Stanford, Berkley, Princeton course wares, virtual labs and optimal use of NKN. 3. Planning to provide 24x7 access to all credible e-learning resources through facilitators like Google apps, NKN, etc. 4. The University intends to upgrade its campus network infrastructure in two phases in collaboration with Google. The first phase of up-gradation is completed and the second phase of up-gradation is in the process. The Google will reimburse University for the cost of infrastructure purchased during Phase 2. The total estimated cost of the network up-gradation is Rs.1.50 crores. Through this network the University will make Google Apps for Education services available to all of University’s students and staff, including by remaining a Google Apps for Education institution; and promote the University campus network and Infrastructure to all of University’s students and staff. 4.4
Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.4.1
Does the University have an estate office/designated officer for overseeing the maintenance of buildings, classrooms and laboratories? The University has an Estate Office and a designated Estate Officer and University Engineer for maintenance and repair works. The university is also having building maintenance committee with Vice-chancellor as chairman for maintenance of all buildings of the University. During the last four years the following initiatives are taken for improving the physical ambience of the campus.
4.4.2
Renovation of science college building Renovation of roads and path ways in Engineering College campus. Plantation and Landscaping Laboratory maintenance in College of Science and Technology and A.U College of Engineering by utilizing UGS-SAP and TEQIP funds. Class rooms and building maintenance in all campus colleges Refurbishment has been undertaken by all the SAP departments Refurbishment has been undertaken in Library and Health Centre
How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments maintained? Give details.
The University adopts an impeccable system of continuously monitoring its necessities in maintaining its infrastructure. The University allocates an amount of Rs.17,91,10,792/- towards maintenance of its infrastructure facilities in its annual budget. The maintenance budget is carefully managed by avoiding unnecessary expenditure and wastage. The university engineer identifies the needs of the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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maintenance in various physical facilities of the University and prepares a report for approval from the building maintenance committee. With respect to the other infrastructural facilities for the colleges and departments the Principal and the Heads of the Departments in consultation with the Department committee identify the requirements of maintenance and process it through University Engineer. In some cases the Heads of the Departments with approval from respective Department Committee may also carry out maintenance using the funds available through other sources such as alumni contributions, funds generated from consultancy with the approval of the University authorities. The details of the budget for the last year are as follows: S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Item Buildings Roads, water and other support services Library Computers and e-equipment Equipment Electricals Automobiles Laboratories Total
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CRITERIA – V : STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 5.1
Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1
Does the university have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what are its structural and functional characteristics? The University developed a system of student support and mentoring. The following are the features of the system: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19)
Pre-admission counseling Orientation programmes Bridge courses Ragging free campus Hostel accommodation Transport Remedial classes Mentoring Infrastructural support Competency building programmes Pre-placement training Placement support Health care Socialization Physical fitness Ethical character building Organization abilities and leadership skills Research capabilities Service personality
Academic year starts with Orientation Programmes in each department to make the students comfortable and familiar with the department programmes and campus facilities. The anti-ragging teams are formulated with students and faculty members and a toll free telephone number is provided. Anti-ragging campaigns are conducted by inviting the judiciary, police officers and other prominent personalities to make the University a ragging-free campus. Thrust is given on gender sensitization. Every academic department has a mentoring system to council and support students. For effective implementation of various initiatives required for the student support and mentoring, the Departmental Committees are activated. Each faculty member is assigned a group of students for counseling and mentoring. Thrust is given to those students who particularly hail from rural/tribal background. The University is providing scholarships to 80% of its students through various central and state government agencies. It is also encouraging the students to get financial assistance from other agencies. In some departments, alumni are supporting the students through providing various merit / merit-cum-means scholarships. This apart, the University is providing studentship to all qualified M.Tech. and M.Pharm. students. The students are provided with all the supportive information through website and notice boards regarding class work, examinations, results and job opportunities. The Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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infrastructural facilities like internet, computational facilities and library are well maintained. The University is adopting various welfare measures for the support of students. Study Circles, separately for the SC/ST and BC students, under the direction of the University professors provide the required support. Remedial classes are arranged for slow learners. Advanced learners are encouraged to participate in student competitions. The students belonging to minority communities, SC/ST and other backward classes are given special training for competitive examinations through University study centers. Finishing Schools are conducted in each college to train the students in advanced topics. Every constituent college of the University is having training and placement office to counsel and guide the students in career opportunities. The Placement Officers are arranging on-campus interviews in coordination with various corporate offices, industries and organizations for final placements. Research students are provided with financial support and academic support by the University, utilizing various research grants available from the UGC and other organizations. Students are provided with good residential facilities, having common halls for recreation and dining. Students are provided with transportation and medical facilities. The Director, International Student Affairs, will assist the foreign students to have an effective learning process, and they are provided with two international hostels having internet facility. Foreign students do participate in various cultural festivals. The physical Education department is having all the advanced facilities in sports and games. Gymnasia are available in the campus and ladies hostels. The cultural fests, competitions, youth festival, etc., are organized to promote the talent of the students. The University is having well established NCC and NSS Units to support the students in overall development. Further, the University is having a structured mechanism for timely redressal of the students’ grievances. The coordinator, University Grievances Cell will take initiative for speedy redressal of the grievances, if any. 5.1.2
Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic mentoring? Apart from classroom interaction, several mechanisms are being adopted for academic mentoring.
Students are provided an opportunity to meet the concerned faculty member for further discussion/clarification in the subject concerned. Additional tutoring is done for slow learners after class hours. Peer group learning For undertaking project work and taking up assignments, teacher guides are allotted to a group of students. Interactive classroom boards and web based applications are used for repeated lectures, for effective learning, especially for the slow learners and absentees. Student meets are arranged on academic issues. Student seminars are attended by the faculty to assess the students’ performance to guide them for further improvement.
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Student seminars organized as a part of curriculum Sl. No. 1
College
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Art & Commerce
1029
1199
1210
1215
1350
2
Engineering
2295
2296
2294
2296
2392
3
Law
106
106
115
117
117
4
Pharmacy
207
205
219
217
234
5
Science & Technology
1957
1961
1976
1929
1947
5594
5767
5814
5774
6040
Total:
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Students are supported with technical assistance in competitions.
In addition, lectures by eminent educationists, philanthropists, social workers and economists are arranged to inculcate value based education in addition to interaction with experts.
Lectures by the experts from the industry, institutes, research organizations, visitors and alumni are arranged for the benefit of the students towards attaining their goals, employment opportunities, creative attitude, entrepreneurial skills, etc.
Social and personal problems of the students are addressed through counseling.
Does the university have any personal enhancement and development schemes such as career counseling, soft skill development, career-path identification, and orientation to well-being for its students? Give details of such schemes. The University is organizing various programmes for personality development and career growth of students through: 1) 2) 3)
Career counseling Development of soft skills Development of life skills
Orientation programme:
Counseling for newly admitted students is done by organizing orientation programmes at the college level. Further, students in each department are divided into small groups consisting of six to eight and each group is attached to a teacher counselor in the beginning of the academic year. This helps in promoting close interaction between the students and the teacher. A record of the counseling activities carried out by the teacher counselors in guiding the students to solve their academic and personal problems is maintained.
The University Employment and Guidance Bureau, a joint venture between Andhra University and Department of Employment and Training, Government of Andhra Pradesh, provides counseling and guidance to the interested students. A quarterly news bulletin containing vacant positions in various organizations is also circulated by the Employment Information and Guidance Bureau.
The University has the required infrastructure and promotes active participation of the students in social and cultural activities. The philosophy of the University is to encourage students’ participation in various activities for developing skills and competencies and to foster holistic development.
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Soft skills development:
Development of soft skills and skill up-gradation are priorities in curriculum design.
Special care is taken by conducting extra classes to help students coming from rural background. For those who had Telugu as medium of instruction at the graduate level, the Departments have made efforts to develop communication skills in English among the students. All the Departments have introduced mentoring system in which the faculty is closely associated with small groups of students in counseling, to assist in their overall personality development and career orientation.
Training & Placement support: The University is having well established Training and Placement Cells in each college to train the students in technical and social skills. The cells interact with industries and organizations to arrange campus recruitment. 5.1.4
Does the University provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans from banks and other financial institutions? Students in need of financial support for the purpose of education are assisted for the sanction of the same.
5.1.5
Does the University publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes, what are the main issues / activities / information included / provided to students through these documents? The University publishes prospectus and make it available to the students in print and on the University Website. The following are the contents of the prospectus:
A brief history of the University The details of constituent units and their jurisdiction The courses offered in each constituent unit, their duration, admission procedures and norms, details of entrance tests and selection procedure. The support services available in the University including the details of hostels, library and internet facility, health centers, play grounds, scholarships, counseling and career guidance. Foreign students admission procedures Facilities for the students of economically weaker sections Application format Details of course fee structure The names and addresses of the officers for contact
A separate prospectus for the courses offered at School of Distance Education is also brought out every year. A separate handbook for International students is also prepared and distributed.
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Specify the type and number of university scholarships / free-ships given to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on-time? Give details for the following categories: UG / PG / M.Phil. / Ph.D. The following are the details of the scholarships and free-ships: U.G. and P.G.:
Type of scholarship
Year 2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
S.C.
1190
1212
1330
1342
S.T.
612
619
632
631
B.C.
3520
3540
3192
3414
EBC
916
998
907
1012
84
79
81
83
-
-
-
74
6322
6448
6142
6556
2011-2012
2012-2013
Merit scholarship TEQIP scholarship Total:
Research - Ph.D. and M.Phil.
Type of scholarship
Year 2009-2010
2010-2011
S.C.
101
112
102
105
S.T.
26
29
25
23
B.C.
183
173
165
171
EBC
22
29
21
22
3
5
4
5
114
118
112
116
-
-
-
18
28
26
20
28
477
492
449
488
Minority UGC/ICSSR/DST fellowship TEQIP fellowship Fellowships from funding agencies
other Total:
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Almost 70% of the student community receives scholarships funded by the State and Central Governments. In addition, scholarships / fellowships are made available to the students from the donations extended by alumni of various departments, prominent persons of the society like industrialists, social organizations, charitable trusts etc., to support and encourage the meritorious students who fall under the below poverty line.
Financial aid is given on time. Even if there is a delay in release of funds from the government, University advances the fund required and readjusts the same after receiving from the government.
What percentage of students receives financial assistance from State Government, Central Government and other national agencies?
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The following are the details of students receiving financial assistance from different sources: State Government No. of % to students total 5982 70
Years 2009-2010
Central Government No. of % to total students 301 4
Others No. of % to total students 39 1
2010-2011
6031
66
362
4
55
1
2011-2012
5753
68
361
4
28
1
2012-2013
6031
68
414
5
111
1
Around 71% of Engineering students, 76% of Science students and 85% of Arts students receive scholarships. 5.1.8
Does the University have an International Student Cell to attract foreign students and cater to their needs? The University has established a separate office to cater to the needs of International students. The Director of International Students Affairs will develop plans and strategies to attract foreign students and to provide support services for their enriched campus life. A brochure containing the information about the University, courses offered and facilities is sent to all Embassies by the Director, International Student Affairs. The details of facilities provided to the foreign students are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/is/notification.html
5.1.9
What types of support services are available for: * Overseas students
Exclusive hostel facilities Exclusive internet browsing centre Wi-Fi connectivity Health care Security Fast Track Grievance Redressal VISA to dependents Sports and cultural activities All other support services available to the local students
* Physically challenged / differently-abled students All the facilities to differently-abled students as per the guidelines of the Central and State Governments have been extended by the University. The main facilities are
Exemption from tuition fee Lifts in Engineering College and Library Ramps in all academic buildings Special facilities in Library Special rooms and toilets in hostels Support in examinations
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Priority in providing services
* SC / ST, OBC and economically weaker sections A separate SC/ST cell headed by an officer. Book bank scheme Coaching for competitive examinations Remedial courses Coaching for NET Examination Scholarships Placement support * Students participating in various competitions / conferences in India and abroad The University is encouraging students to participate in various competitions and conferences in India and abroad. The University is having a separate office under the Dean, Student Affairs to coordinate various agencies and organizations to conduct competitions and conferences for the students. Students are sponsored for various events like, youth festivals, inter-University competitions and other competition conducted by various organizations in India and abroad. The University is having a well-established physical education department with all necessary infrastructure including coaches for specialized games, gymnasiums, play grounds, etc., to support students to participate in various sports and games. The NSS and NCC units of the University are also encouraging students for enrollment and participation in various events of national and international importance. * Health Centre, Health Insurance, etc. The Andhra University Health Centre provides medical facility for students, staff, research scholars and retired employees and family members of present and past employees. The University Health Centre is located in the South Campus with a 10-bed ward facilitating admission of patients. Another unit is located in North Campus with a 6-bed ward to admit in-patients. An evening dispensary is run in the ladies hostel. The following facilities and equipment are available in the Health Centers.
Mini Operation Theatres Bio-chemical laboratory Clinical lab X-ray ECG Cell Counter Ultra Sound Scanner Automated Biochemical Analyser Operation theatre(For minor surgeries) Physiotherapy unit Computers Generator Availability of Ambulance round the clock
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Health Centre provides outpatient consultation facility and handles emergency cases round the clock. Medicines are supplied free of cost to the students, employees and their family members, retired persons and their family members. The Health Centre also arranges specialist consultation for the needy in the following, on specific days.
ENT Orthopedics Dermatology Ophthalmology Dental Physiotherapy
Homeo dispensary is available on the campus. Andhra University Yoga Village combines yoga and nature cure methods for the treatment of various disorders and has provision for inpatients. Andhra University Student Health Care Fund is created to support the needy students in health care and to initiate preventive measures to promote health care. * Skill development Skill development programmes are organized in the departments and University as a whole. Spoken English classes are conducted for all students. Computer training is made compulsory in all disciplines.
*
Sports, quiz and elocution competitions are conducted regularly The students are involved in the organization of cultural activities and youth festivals. Organization of Sports competitions at hostels. Seminars and workshops are conducted, and management clubs and games are organized. The Law College has a Moot Court to train the students. Programmes on entrepreneurial skills, soft skills, communication skills Developing leadership skills Working in a group Planning and execution of a given programme Time Management Real life hurdles in field work Designing scientific questionnaire Data analysis and interpretation Report writing skills Presentation skills Logistics etc.
Performance enhancement for slow learners
The slow and advanced learners are identified by conducting the periodic class tests and through the student councilors.
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For the slow learners, remedial classes are arranged in the required subjects. Special lectures are arranged on basics useful to make them understand higher level topics. They are provided with handouts on some difficult topics. Use of models and audio-visuals is helping them to better understand and cope with the subject.
Learning teams are formulated with advanced learners and slow learners in order to enhance the performance of the slow learner.
Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning / corporate / business houses, etc.
During summer vacation, students are sent to institutions of higher learning (IIT/IIM/Research labs) / industries / corporate / business houses to learn newer technologies and techniques in order to make them compete with the rest of student community. Experts from industry and corporate houses are invited to deliver lectures and interact with the students. Experienced learning is given priority in the curriculum.
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Publication of student magazines The University is publishing magazines in all colleges. Due support is given to the students by the faculty and the student counselors for writing articles in the magazines.
5.1.10 Does the university provide guidance and / or conduct coaching classes for students appearing for Civil Services, Defense Services, NET / SET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome? The University is providing guidance and conducting coaching classes for students to appear NET/SLET examinations. The University is having study circles to conduct coaching for competitive examinations and other Government examinations. There is a steady increase in the number of candidates getting qualified in NET/SLET. The following table shows the number of students qualified in NET/SLET. S.No
Year
Qualified
1.
Dec – 2010
56
2.
Jun – 2011
56
3.
Dec – 2011
113
4.
June – 2012
250
5.
Dec – 2012
220
6.
Jun – 2013
245
5.1.10 Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies / schemes such as
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The University is supporting the students to participate in sports, games and other extracurricular activities. The University is conducting an 80 hour audit course in Sports / NSS / NCC audit courses with two credits for all the students admitted from 2013-14 batch. The following are the initiatives taken to improve student participation in sports and extra-curricular activities: * Additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations
Allocation of seats in PG/UG admissions 0.5% of seats in each course are reserved for students participating in the Sports Competitions at National, State and Inter University Levels. Additional weightage in marks (10%) for participation in National and International events Additional weightage in marks (5%) for participation at University level Special examinations are conducted for the students, who representing the University at the time of scheduled examinations.
* Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials
All the selected candidates are sent to coaching camps. They are provided with special D.A. which includes special and nutritious diet as specified by the coach. Sports uniforms are provided at free of cost. Sports materials are provided.
* Any other
The University has good sports facilities in the form of cricket grounds, running tracks, gymnasia, indoor stadium, volleyball and basket ball courts. The tennis complex is of international standard and many tournaments are organized in the University. The University was chosen as the venue for the conduct of International Tennis Federation (ITF), Satellite Tennis Championship (Tennis Circuit Tournament). Four International standard Tennis Courts. The hostel blocks are provided with sports facilities. Some rooms in the hostel are earmarked for indoor games. The University always encouraged and ensured that lady students participate in sports activity. Many girl students won medals and prizes in many competitions. Sports dormitory Sports scholarships are provided for the sports personal Special sports events are conducted through University sports council. Sports competitions are conducted before important functions and prizes will be distributed to the winners. Financial support for participation in sports events outside the University. Students are provided with TA and DA as per norms. Recognition to outstanding sports persons by means of awards and rewards. The Andhra University Sports Board felicitates outstanding sports persons on
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the University Foundation Day every year. Perhaps Andhra University is one University in the Southern Region which gives Cash incentives to the tune of Rs 10,000/- (Gold Medal Winners), Rs 5,000/- (Silver Medal Winners) and Rs 3,000/- (Bronze Medal Winners) as a token of appreciation to motivate them to excel in sports and games. 5.1.11 Does the university have an institutionalized mechanism for students’ placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare them for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills? The University has a structured system for guidance and placement of students. In each college the Placement Officer is providing the supporting services for their career opportunities and placements. 5.1.12 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different employers. The list of companies and the number of students selected in campus interviews is shown in the following table: Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
Name of the Employer / Company ABG Shipyarm ADP Ltd., Advinus Air Liquide India Ltd., Airtel Andhra Bank Asian Paints Aurobindo Pharma B.Senaiah and Co. Ltd., Brandix Capital IQ Cargill Matix Citi Bank CMC Ltd. Cognizent Technologies Coromandal International Ltd. CP(AQUA) CTS Cummins Dalmia Cements Deloitte DELPHI Dr. Reddy Labs E-Logic Enmas Boilers ESSAR Steels Federal Bank
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2009-10 5 5 4 2 4 0 10 2 6 4 7 6 22 5 63 3 7 1 21 12 2 7 -
No. employed 2010-11 2011-12 4 5 5 4 6 4 2 8 7 2 12 4 3 3 35 28 89 8 3 4 2 12 3 22 19 18 12 6 3 59 61 2 2 3 3 6 4 2 23 12 7 6 2 5 8 9 -
2012-13 2 3 5 4 3 3 2 36 72 3 3 5 26 17 5 63 1 6 3 2 14 11 2 -
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60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.
Flextronics Ltd. Future Group Genpact Glaxo Smithkline GVK Bioscience Pvt. Ltd. H.P. H.S.B.C. HCL Ltd., HDFC ICCI Banks IDBI Bank India Infoline Indiabulls Indian Express Indus Ind Bank Infosys Infotech ING Vysya ITC Bhadrachalam ITC Welcome Group Jataayusoft JINDAL Kean India Ltd., Keny Larus Labs Matrix Laboratories Ltd., Mind Tree More Nagarjuna Agrichem Nagarjuna Const. Nagarjuna Fertilisers Neilsoft Ltd.,
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Orchid Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Pepsi Co. Rane Engine Valves Ltd., Redpine Signals Reliance Money Reuters RGKIIIT Schender Electronics SCHIL Spencers
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9 10 8 16 11 15 36 12 6 5 66 10 6 5 4 4 11 2 4 24 6 21 8 14 5 4
7 2 8 4 15 8 20 6 8 19 8 3 10 4 8 4 10 6 2 24 4 8 4 9 10 5 5
3 4 3 2 3 12 12 19 3 2 2 3 68 6 14 6 7 2 10 12 4 2 3 2 5
6 6 7 3 7 13 19 21 2 4 11 4 7 5 1 9 19 7 4 3 4
12
12
3
4
8 6 2 2 4 1 2 -
8 6 4 4 16 15 4 4
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Sri Sai Agri Bio-Lab Pvt. Ltd., Sutherland Swan Environmental Pvt. Tata Advinus Therapeutics Tata Power Company TCS TUJ U.B. Engineering U.S. Technology Resources Unichem Laboratories Virtusha Vishwa Infrastructures Wipro-Tech. Yahoo
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3 7 4 6 4 7 2 2 6 2 31 3
2 28 6 3 7 61 6 3 4 21 2 24 4
12 4 2 5 2 2 14 15 2
3 2 1 79 1 1 14 22 2
5.1.13 Does the University have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its activities and contributions to the development of the university?
There is a registered Alumni Association of Andhra University. The Alumni Association of the University is very active in extending support to the institution in all spheres. In fact, every individual department has its own Alumni Association actively engaged in enrolment of members, persuading them to contribute for the development of the department in all possible ways. The associations generally meet once in a year.
The alumni of the University are in prominent positions in academic institutions, judiciary, administration, politics, journalism and media, Consulates, Embassies, Performance arts, Scientific and Technological institutes, R&D laboratories, IT companies, Industries, Health and Engineering sectors. A good number of alumni are settled and working in countries like USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Africa, Germany, France, Russia, Bangkok, Malaysia and so on. Many alumni became entrepreneurs and promoted companies within and outside the country.
The alumni of the University occupied important positions in government administration and research organizations. This includes Former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Governors to State and RBI, judiciary of Supreme Court, High Court, leading lawyers of the country, Bar Council of India, CEOs of various public and private sector organizations, Scientists, Chairman of UGC and so on. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has appointed the Professors of the University as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the APSCHE and the University contributed nearly 40 Vice-Chancellors and 3 Chancellors to lead Universities in various parts of the country.
Alumni are contributing in a good proportion for the development of the University. The alumni are supporting financially for the development of infrastructure and equipping laboratories. Recently. Dr. Y.V.S. Murthy has liberally donated Rs.2.5 crores for construction of 350 capacity state of art auditorium. Alumni of 1981-85 batch of Engineering have donated for construction of 6 bed hospital at North campus. Sri GMR, an alumnus donated for construction of Andhra University Teachers’ Association office. One of the alumnus of the Department of Chemistry included Andhra University as one of
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the shareholders in his property in the trust deed before he passed away. Accordingly, the University received Rs.65 lakhs and utilized for the construction of a students’ hostel. Another alumnus from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences supported for the construction of a new building for the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences by spending Rs.4.5 crores. Many alumni instituted prizes and medals, granted scholarships to meritorious students, donated books to the departmental libraries and supported infrastructural facilities in respective departments.
Some of the alumni, who are industrialists, are offering placements to the students graduating from the University. In addition, the alumni regularly interact, motivate, guide, encourage and help the present students to shape their careers.
5.1.14 Does the university have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed? The University does have a grievance redressal cell constituted with University Officers. The grievances of the persons concerned are also addressed on the programme called “Dial Your University” which is conducted once in a month where every member of the administrative setup is available on the spot to decide on issues wherever possible. 5.1.15 Does the university promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details. The University has a specialized Centre - Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Centre for Women Studies to conduct gender audit and to organize gender sensitization programmes in the campus. The University has set up a Women Grievance Cell to redress the grievances related to gender and sexual harassment at work place. In addition, the departments organize gender sensitization during the conduct of orientation programmes at the start of the academic year for the freshers.
Separate Cell for Equal Opportunities for Women has been established in the University. The cell mainly concentrates on counseling for women students who are new to professional study, environment and takes stock of the grievances of students and employees. Special care is taken in providing residence, security and good instruction to women students.
Most of the departments have separate facilities for girl students. The lady teachers have personal sitting rooms and the women supporting staff have common facilities.
The Center for Equal Opportunities for Women takes up the counseling for the girl students.
One of the objectives of the center is to encourage young women engineers to take part in entrepreneurship to generate employment for the country.
5.1.16 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these cases? Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Anti-ragging committee has been constituted. The Andhra University is having the distinction of keeping the campus ragging free. No cases / incidents have been reported during the last four years. 5.1.17 How does the university elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the overall development of its students? The University involves all its stakeholders in planning, implementing and evaluating the academic programmes for the overall development of its students. The following are the some of the initiatives taken to strengthen the cooperation of all its stakeholders.
The teachers, students, non-teaching staff, Principals of affiliated colleges, reputed personalities of the society and noted industrialists are nominated as members of the academic senate.
The Executive Council comprises representatives from faculty, government, affiliated colleges, reputed personalities of the society and Industrialists.
The PG Boards of Studies comprise members from faculty, industry, affiliated colleges, and students. Students, teachers and non-teaching staff take part in many committees constituted for organization of various programmes of the University. University is collecting feedback from students, employees, alumni, parents, retired faculty and employers regarding the programmes on overall development of the students.
Workshops are organized with the stakeholders to suggest measures for academic improvement of the students.
The University is interacting with all its stakeholders through its website and emails. The key factors attracting stakeholders are:
Image of the University. The alumni occupying competent positions in business, industry, government and politics. Presence of committed and experienced faculty. Academic infrastructure. Culture and values promoted over the years leading to personality development. An enriched social life in the campus. Placement assistance
Over the years, the University promoted standards and values. It carries a high level of esteem in the society and whenever the University seeks cooperation from stakeholders, the response has been overwhelming. The contributions and services of the stakeholders are valued and recognized by the University. 5.1.18 How does the university ensure the participation of women students in intra and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made. The University often encourages its women students to participate in intra and interinstitutional sports competitions and cultural activities. Separate women coaches Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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were appointed for training the girl students in sports and games. Modernized gym facilities and indoor stadium are provided in the ladies hostels. Lady teachers are assigned as teacher counselors to encourage women students to participate in cultural activities. The following are the details of women students who won prizes and medals in Sports: 2008-2009 Sl. No
Name of Student
Medal / Place 2 Gold 3 Silver 1 Bronze
01.
Amreen Malik
02.
T Shilpa Naidu
03.
N Sudha
04.
MDL Madhavi
Gold
05.
K Kalyani
Gold
06.
S Yamini
Gold
07.
K Divya vani
08.
J Ramalakshmi
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
09.
K Kalyani
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
3 Bronze 2 Gold
Bronze
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Game / Event
Level of Tournament
Host University
Swimming
All India
Univ. of Mumbai Mumbai
Swimming
All India
Univ. of Mumbai, Mumbai
All India
MG University, Kottayam
Athletics (100 & 200 m) Weight Lifting Weight Lifting Weight Lifting Weight Lifting
All India All India All India All India
Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha
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2009-2010 Sl. No
Name of Student
Medal/ Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
01.
J.Ramalakshmi
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
02.
MDL Madhavi
Silver
Power Lifting
All India
03.
KV Lakshmi
Bronze
Weight Lifting
All India
04.
T Shilpa Naidu
Bronze
Swimming
All India
Game / Event Power Lifting
Level of Tournament All India
Host University GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar
2010-2011 Sl. No 1.
J Ramalakshmi
Medal / Place Gold
2.
A Punayavathi
Silver
Boxing
All India
3.
K Manasa
Bronze
Boxing
All India
4.
Doly Singh
Bronze
Boxing
All India
5.
K Usha Rani
Bronze
Boxing
All India
6.
VNV Satyavathi
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
7.
PG Parvathi
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
8.
B Durga Devi
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
9.
K Rajeswari
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
10.
K.Sujatha
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
11.
K Aswani
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
12.
K Santhi Priya
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
13.
A Surya Manojana
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
14.
MGL Santhoshi
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
15.
TV Lakshmi
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
16.
N Prasanna
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
17.
P Surya Kala
Runner
Kho-Kho
South West
Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
Name of Student
Host University Kannur Univ, Kerala Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ. Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam
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Name of Student
01.
A Pallava
Gold
400 m Hurdles
All India
02.
S Triveni
Silver
Weight
All India
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Host University Rajiv Gandhi Univ of Health Sciences, Karnataka GND University,
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Lifting Weight Lifting
Amritsar GND University, Amrutsar Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
03.
K Venkata Lakshmi
Bronze
04.
N Annapurna
Bronze
Boxing
All India
Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
Host University
Gold
Weight Lifting
All India
MLS Univ,Udaipur
All India
2012-2013 Sl. No
Name of Student
01.
K Venkata lakshmi
02.
A Punyavathi
Bronze
Boxing
All India
Bilaspur Univ, Bilaspur
03.
G Mutyalu
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
The following are the details of women students who won prizes and medals in Co-curricular activities: 2008-09 Sl. No.
Name of student
Name of the competition
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Ms K Chetana
Poster Presentation, 11-13 Aug
2
Ms D.R. Mahalakshmi
Poster Presentation, 11-13 Aug
3
Ms T Pavani Keerti
Presentation on Stock Market, 17-19 Oct
4
Ms P Madhulatha
Presentation on Robotics, 22 Dec
5
Ms BA Anitha
Presentation on Robotics, 22 Dec
6
Ms P Madhulatha
Presentation on Sensors, ACR 08, 17 Dec
7
Ms BA Anitha
Presentation on Sensors, ACR 08, 17 Dec
8
Ms V Yashoda
Presentation on Embedded Systems, Dec
9
Ms Y Harika
Presentation on Embedded Systems, Dec
10
Ms G Navya
Presentation on Embedded Systems, Dec
11
Ms V Yashoda
12
Ms P Ashvini
13
Ms G Navya
14
Ms S Manasa
Presentation on Pace Maker, 26 Dec
15
Ms DR Mahalakshmi
Presentation on Pace Maker, 26 Dec
16
Ms G Divya Teja
Cricket Inter Molar Tournament Winner
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Presentation on Nano Robotics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Dec Presentation on Nano Robotics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Dec Presentation on Nano Robotics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Dec
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2009-10 Sl. No.
Name of Student
Name of the competition
1
Ms S Amitha
Combat Tactile Jacket, 23-24 Jan
2
Ms V Yashoda
Poster on CTS, 21-22 Feb
3
Ms G Naya
Poster on CTS, 21-22 Feb
4
Ms T Pavani
Poster on CTS, 21-22 Feb
5
Ms V Yashoda
Nano Robotics of heat, Chaitaya Engg College
6
Ms Manasa
Presentation on Pace Maker, Gayathri Engg College
7
Ms BA Anitha
8
Ms B Madhulatha
9
Ms BA Anitha
Micro-controller based IR tracking robot, ANITs
10
Ms B Madhulatha
Micro-controller based IR tracking robot, ANITs
11
Ms P Aswini
Replacement of heart bypass surgery using Nano robot, Chaitanya College of Engg
12
Ms Chitti Triveni
Winner, Youth Festival
13
Ms Chitti Triveni
Winner, SETVIS, Youth Competitions
Presentation on PC Based mobile robot for navigation, Gayatri Engg College Presentation on PC Based mobile robot for navigation, Gayatri Engg College
2010-11 Sl. No.
Name of Student
Name of the competition
1
Ms Megha
Pedilite Award
2
Ms A Aditi
Gold Medal, Coromandel Int. Ltd, Vsp
3
Roshanji Aparanji
Indian Administrative Service
4
Manikya Lakshmi
First Place, Classical singing, Youth Festival, Rjy
5
Manikya Lakshmi
Second Place, Semi Classical singing, Youth Festival, Rjy
6
Geetha
Consolation Prize, Poster Presentation
2011-12 Sl. No. 1 2
Name of Student Ms A Leela Sai Ms G keerthy
Name of the competition
3
Ms J Madhuri
4 5 6
Ms P Sowmya Ms G keerthi Ms Angad Chopra
Inter molar throw ball tournament winner Inter molar throw ball tournament winner Elocution & Essay competition, World Population Day, VSP, July NDICON, IEEE Conference, Bits Pilani, Hyd, Dec Shastra Tech Fest, IITM, Chennai Sep National Cricket participation
7 8 9
Ms IVS Sahiti Ms M Srilalita Ms K Kavitha
Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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10 11 12 13 14
Ms A Divya U Sruthi Ms Navya Ms Vijaya Lakshmi Sailaja
Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ Gold Medal in Taxation SLET qualified
15 16 17 18 19 20
Seshu Kumari Ms B Manjula K Manikya Lakshmi Ms P Sirisha Ms N Sowjanya Ms Harini
SLET qualified First Prize, Gandhi Centre, AU Participation, Indo-China Cultural Exchange Programme Winner, Skills Test, Pharma Info Net First Place, Elocution, National Science Day Inspire Fellowship, DST
21
Ms ML Padmini
First Place, Elocution
2012-13 Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Name of Student Ms Sravani Ms Hema Ms Vandana Ms Sravani Ms Hema MsRachana Dhanraj Ms Amreen Malik
8
Ms K Akhila
9
Ms K Akhila
10
Ms V Sravya
11
Ms V Sravya
12 13 14 15
Ms CN Vijetha Ms CN Vijetha Ms J Madhuri Ms J Madhuri
16
Ms M Hima Bindu
17
Ms G Nirmala
18
Ms P Sirsisha
19 20
Ms V Jyothi Ms Kavita
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Name of the competition Earthquake Resistance Structures, IIT K Transparence -12 Pedilite Award Pedilite Award Pedilite Award Pedilite Award International Swimming BTech Topper, Computer Science & Systems Engg, AU Prof V Radhkrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal BTech Topper, Computer Science & Systems Engg, AU Prof V Radhkrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal2013 AU Cultural Festival Dance, AUCE (A), Vsp Throw Ball, Hostel Block Day Sastra, Rech Fest, IITM, Chennai IGIAT PLC & SKADA Training, Vsp All India Essay Writing, UN Information Centre for India & Bhutan All India Essay Writing, UN Information Centre for India & Bhutan First Place, State Essay competition – Vivekananda Trust Paper presentation- Biotechnology World, Dubai Paper presentation- FIP Conference, Netherlands
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5.2
Student Progression
5.2.1
What is the student strength of the university for the current academic year? Analyze the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years. The following are the details of students admitted in various UG and PG programmes for the last four years
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Title of Program B.E. (Civil Engg.) B.E. (Civil Environnent Engg.) B.E (EEE) B.Tech (CS&SE) B.E. (Metallurgical Engg.) B.E. (Electronics & Communication Engg.) B.Tech. (Instrumentation Engg.) B.Architecture B.Tech. (Geo-Informatics) B.Tech. (Chemical Engg.) B.Tech (Chemical Engg. With Petro Chemical Engg as Elective.) B.Tech. (Chemical Engg. With Ceramic Technology as Elective) B.Tech. (Bio-Technology) B.E.( Naval Arch. & Marine Engg.) B.E. (Mechanical Engineering ) B.Tech (Computer Science & Systems Engineering) B.E. (Electronics & Communication Engineering) B.E. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) B.Pharm. L.L.B (3yr) L.L.B (5yr) B.Ed B.F.A. M.E.(Structural Engineering) M.E.(Environmental Engg. And Management) M.E. (Hydraulics, Coastal and Harbour Engg.) M.E. (Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg.) M.E. (Structural Engg. & Natural Disaster Mgt.)
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Year of starting 1955 1987 1955 1983 1981
20132014 36 12 32 36 32
20122013 32 10 32 32 30
20112012 30 10 30 31 30
20102011 30 10 30 30 29
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32
32
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30 25 29 40
1991
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10
10
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10
10
10
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20 30 36
18 30 32
16 30 30
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2010
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60
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56
2010
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60
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2010 1951 1963 1963 2008 1977 1963
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60 40 55 55 25 12 18
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18
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18
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18
18
18
18
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18
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18
18
2002
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M.E. (Construction Technology and Project Mgt.) M.E (Power Systems & Automation) M.E(Control Systems) M.E (Power Electronics Drives and Control) M.Tech. (Computer Science & Technology) M.Tech. (Information Technology) M.Tech. (CST with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics) M.Tech. (CST with Specialization in Computer Networks) M.Tech. (CST with Specialization in Bio-Informatics) M.Tech.(Remote Sensing) M.Tech.(Geo-Engineering) M.Tech. (Chemical Engg.) M.Tech.(Biotechnology) M.Tech.(Industrial Pollution Control Engg.) M.Tech.(CACE) M.Tech. (Mineral Process Engg/) M.E.(Marine Engg. And Mechanical Handling) M.Tech. (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering) M.E.(Machine Design) M.E. (Industrial Engineering) M.E. (CAD/CAM) M.E (Heat Transfer in Energy Systems) M.Tech(Radar & Microwave Engg. M.Tech (Electronic Instrumentation) M.Tech (Biomedical Engg.) M.Tech (Instrumentation Engg.) M.Tech. (Nano Technology) M.Tech. (Industrial Metallurgy) M.Tech. (VLSI) MCA( Master of Computer Applications) M.Sc (Computer Science) M.Sc. (Applied Chemistry) M.Tech .(Software Engineering) Dual Degree Programme M.Tech (Signal Processing) Dual Degree Programme M.Tech (Tele Communications) Dual Degree Programme
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2006
18
18
18
18
1963 1970
18 18
18 18
18 18
18 18
2009
20
20
20
20
1983
30
30
30
30
2000
18
18
18
18
2006
18
18
18
18
2006
36
32
32
32
2006
36
32
32
32
1988 1983 1936 1988
12 12 18 18
12 12 18 18
9 12 18 18
10 10 18 18
2009
17
15
14
14
2007 1962
9 13
3 12
10 12
11 10
1971
18
18
18
18
2009
18
18
18
18
1963 1973 2000 1982 2000 1987 2004 2000 2007 2001 2013
18 36 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
18 18 18 18 17 16 17 18 18 18 -
18 18 18 18 15 15 16 17 18 18 -
18 18 18 18 16 17 14 16 18 16 -
1987
40
40
40
40
1987 1996 2007
35 30
36 30
36 30
37 30
18
18
18
18
2007
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
2008
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5 Year Integrated Dual degree B.Tech. + M.Tech. in CS & SE 5 Year Integrated Dual degree B.Tech. + M.Tech. in CS & networking 5 Year Integrated Dual degree B.E + M.E in Civil Engg. 5 Year Integrated Dual degree B.E + M.E in EEE 5 Year Integrated Dual degree B.E + M.E in Mechanical Engg. 5 Year Integrated Dual degree B.E + M.E in ECE. M.S Applied Chemistry M.S. Economics M.S. Geology M.Com. M.A. Economics M.A. Applied Economics M.A. Adult Education M.A. English M.A. Hindi. M.A. History M.A. Ancient History & Archaeology M.H.R.M. M.J.M.C. M.L.I.Sc. M.Ed M.A. Philosophy M.A. Political Science M.A. Public Administration M.A. Psychology M.A. Sanskrit M.A. Social Work M.A. Anthropology M.Sc. Anthropology M.A. Sociology M.A. Telugu M.A. Linguistics M.P.Ed. M.A. Music M.A. Dance M.Ed Special Education M.B.A M.B.A. Retail Management M.F.A M.Sc. Biochemistry
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2007
60
60
56
58
2007
60
60
56
58
2008
60
60
60
60
2009
30
30
30
30
2009
30
30
30
30
2009
30
30
303
30
2006 2005 2004 1931 1931 1973 2002 1926 1965 1969 1942 1972 2002 1979 2012 1932 1965 1968 1942 1948 1957 1961 1961 1951 1926 1990 2005 2004 2005 2012 1957 2006 2013 1971
30 30 30 60 60 30 20 45 50 50 20 50 30 40 35 30 50 50 24 20 50 12 12 30 60 60 30 10 10 12 180 60 20 30
20 18 30 58 60 30 20 50 45 50 20 50 30 40 35 30 50 50 24 20 50 12 12 30 60 60 30 10 10 12 180 60 30
20 17 30 58 60 30 20 50 46 50 20 50 30 40 30 50 50 24 20 50 12 12 30 60 60 30 10 10 180 60 30
20 12 30 58 60 30 20 46 48 50 20 50 30 40 30 50 50 24 20 50 12 12 30 60 60 30 10 10 180 60 30
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M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Environmental Science M.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology M.Sc. Horticulture & Landscape Management M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry M.Sc. Bio-inorganic Chemistry M.Sc. Environmental Chemistry M.Sc. Inorganic Chemistry M.Sc. Analysis of Foods, Drugs & Water M.Sc. Organic Chemistry M.Sc. Marine Chemistry M.Sc. Physical Chemistry M.Sc. Nuclear Chemistry M.Sc. Electronics & Instrumentation M.Sc. Geography M.Sc. Geology M.Sc. Marine Geology M.S. Geology (5 Yr. Int.) M.Sc. Human Genetics M.Sc. Marine Biology and Fisheries M.Sc. Coastal Aquaculture M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology M.Sc. Applied Mathematics M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics M.Sc. Microbiology M.Sc. Physics M.Sc. Space Physics M.Sc. Nuclear Physics M.Sc. Meteorology M.Sc. Physical Oceanography M.Tech. Atmospheric Sci. M.Tech. Oceanic Sciences M.Sc. (Tech) Geophysics M.Sc. Marine Geophysics M.Sc. Hydrology M.Sc. Statistics M.Sc. Computer Science & Statistics M.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Fishery Science M.Tech. Petroleum Exploration & Production M.Pharm. Pharma.D
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1996 1976 1946 2000
30 24 62 24
30 24 62 24
30 24 62 24
30 24 62 24
2004
24
24
24
24
1931 1990 1996 1931
18 10 10 12
18 10 10 12
18 10 10 12
18 10 10 12
1932
12
12
12
12
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18 6 20 8 60 16 30 26 30 30 16 16 16 40 80 36 68 10 34 26 26 15 15 32 16 16 40 20 54 36
18 6 20 8 60 16 30 26 30 30 16 17 16 40 80 36 68 10 34 26 26 15 15 32 16 16 40 20 54 36
18 6 20 8 60 16 30 26 30 30 16 17 16 40 80 36 68 10 34 26 26 15 15 32 16 16 40 20 54 36
18 6 20 8 60 16 30 26 30 30 16 17 16 40 80 36 68 10 34 26 26 15 15 32 16 16 40 20 54 36
1997
12
12
12
12
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148. M.Sc. Food Nutrition and dietetics 149. LLM 150. MA HRD 5.2.2
2005 1945 1997
40 35 60
40 35 60
40 35 59
40 35 60
What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by the university? All programmes offered are having 100% completion rate during the stipulated time from of the University.
5.2.3
What is the number and percentage of students who appeared / qualified in examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, etc.? Details are provided in 5.1.11
5.2.4
Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D. theses submitted / accepted / resubmitted in the last four years. The details regarding the Ph.D. theses submitted/accepted/resubmitted during the last four years are posted at www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/phd.html
5.3
Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1
List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students. Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students’ participation.
1
2
The following sports infrastructure is available at various grounds, colleges and hostels. A cricket field, 400 m athletic track, provision for Golden Jubilee ground organizing the games like foot ball, hokey, hand ball, Kho-Kho, etc. Two volley ball courts (one day light and another floodlit), one basket ball (Floodlit) court and kabaddi Silver Jubilee Ground court.
3
Tennis complex
Four tennis clay courts, also provision for playing ballbadminton (four courts)
4
Indoor Gymnasium (Wooden floor)
Provision for four badminton courts and six table tennis, volleyball court.
5
Weight training facilities
6
North campus grounds
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
The weight training hall has been given a face lift by installing ultra modern weight training equipment to cater to the needs of all the students of south campus. International standard weight lifting and power lifting sets are also provided to the men and women weight and power lifters of the university. Cricket training centre with three nets, one cement and two clay pitches. Two volley ball courts, cricket field, food ball field, caroms and chess rooms, provision for athletic, hokey, handball tennis court, etc.
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Jugs cricket bowling machine
8
Weight training facilities
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University procured a cricket bowling machine that can propel a cricket ball to a speed for more than 160 kmph and can swing, spin and serve the ball. AU is the first Indian University to have a bowling machine in its armory. The weight training hall has been given a face lift by installing ultra modern weigh training equipment to cater to the needs of all the students.
Facility
Number available
1
Volleyball court
17
2
Badminton court (cement)
18
3
Table Tennis board
17
4
Caroms
17
5
Chess
16
6
Horizontal bar
17
7
Parallel bars
17
8
Tennis court
3
9
Throw ball
1
10
Ball Badminton
1
11
Fitness centre
1
The following Tournaments and International Events were organized during 20082013. 1. All India Inter-University Weight Lifting (M & W) Power lifting (M & W) and Best physique (M) Championship, 20–26 Feb 2009. 2. South West Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho Women Tournament 2010-11 held at AU Golden Jubilee Grounds, 15-19 Sep 2010. 3. South Zone Inter-University Tennis Men Tournament 2010-11 held at Karri Sudarsana Tennis Complex, Andhra University, 27-31 Dec 2010. 4. Organized National Seminar on “Prevention of Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation” at Seminar Hall, Platinum Jubilee Guest House, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 9-10 Jul 2011. Outstanding Performances by the Andhra University Teams and Individual Players during 2008-13 Sl. No.
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01
Ms Amreen Malik was included in the Indian Swimming Team selection camp for the Common Wealth Youth Games 2008 and Common Wealth Games 2010 by Swimming Federation of India
02
Ms S Yamini was adjudged as the Best Lifter in the All India Inter-University Weight Lifting Women Championship held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during February, 2009.
03
04.
05.
06.
07.
Ms J Rama Lakshmi was adjudged as the Strong Woman in the All India InterUniversity Power Lifting (Women) Championship held at Andhra University, during February, 2009. Andhra University Women Weight Lifting Team achieved 1st Runners-up Team Championship in the All India Inter- University Weight Lifting, Power Lifting (Men & Women) and Best Physique (Men) Championship held at Andhra University during 2008-2009. Andhra University Women Power Lifting Team achieved 1st Runners-up in Team Championship in the All India Inter- University Weight Lifting, Power Lifting (Men & Women) and Best Physique (Men) Championship held at Andhra University during 2008-2009. Andhra University Men Best Physique Team achieved Over all Team Championship in the All India Inter- University Weight Lifting, Power Lifting (Men & Women) and Best Physique (Men) Championship held at Andhra University during 2008-2009. Andhra University Men Weight Lifting Team achieved 1st Runners-up in the All India Inter-University Weight Lifting, Power Lifting (Men & Women) and Best Physique (Men) Championship held at Andhra University during 2008-2009.
08.
Mr A Tejaswi was adjudged as the Mr All India Inter-University in the All India Inter-University Best Physique Championship held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during February, 2009
09.
Andhra University Tennis Men Team secured 4th place in All India InterUniversity Tennis (Men) Tournament 2009-10, held at Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar, Haryana during the month of January 2010.
10.
Mr SV Abhishek received the Best Outstanding Performance Award
11.
Mr SV Abhishek has represented as the member of the Indian University Tennis Team in World University Games held at Malaysia, April 2010.
12.
Andhra University Women Kho-Kho Women Team achieved 1st Runners-up in the South West zone Inter University Kho-Kho Women Tournament during 20102011 Championship held at Andhra University.
13.
Ms J Rama Lakshmi was adjudged as the Strong Woman of India in the All India Inter-University Powerlifting (Women) Championship held at Kannur University, November, 2010.
14.
Andhra University Tennis Men Team Secured Runners up in South Zone InterUniversity TENNIS (Men) Tournament 2010-2011, held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Dec 2010.
15.
Mr SV Abhishak was adjudged as the Best Player of the South Zone InterUniversity Tennis (Men) Tournament 2010-2011, held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during Dec 2010.
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Andhra University Tennis Men Team qualified to participate in All India InterUniversity Tennis (Men) Tournament 2010-2011 held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 7-10 Feb 2011. Andhra University Women Kho-Kho Men Team won the Championship Trophy in the South West Zone and Inter Zonal University Kho-Kho Men Tournament during 2010-2011 held at Dr BR Ambedkar University, Etcherla, Srikakulam, during January 2011. Mr K Appa Rao was adjudged as Best Runner in the South-West Zone and Inter Zonal University Kho-Kho Men Tournament during 2010-2011 Championship held at Dr BR Ambedkar University, Etcherla, Srikakulam, during January 2011. Mr KL Papa Rao was adjudged as Best All Rounder in the South West Zone and Inter Zonal University Kho-Kho Men Tournament during 2010-2011 Championship held at Dr BR Ambedkar University, Etcherla, Srikakulam, during January 2011.
20.
Ms K Venkata Lakshmi secured Gold Medal in 53 Kg Category in Commonwealth Games at Somao in Weightlifting for 2012.
21.
Mr P Sagar was selected for South Zone Vizzi Trophy Cricket Tournament held at Mumbai for the year 2012 and won the First Place in Inter Zonal Vizzi Trophy.
22.
Ball Badminton (Men) team Secured Bronze Medal in All India Inter-University Ball Badminton (Men) Tournament held at National Institute of Technology, Warangal during December, 2012
23.
Ms A Punyavathi secured Bronze Medal in 48 kg in All India Inter-University Boxing (Women) Championship 2012-13 held at Bilaspur University, Bilaspur.
24.
K Venkata Lakshmi was Secured Gold Medal in 53 Kg Category in the All India Inter-University Weightlifting (Women) Championship 2012-13 held at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur during February, 2013.
25.
Mr V Vara Prasad secured Silver Medal in 53 Kg Category in the All India InterUniversity Best Physique Men Championship 2012-13 held at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur during February, 2013. The following are the participation details of students in Sports: 2008-09
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Event
Date
Venue
01
Cross Country (M & W) InterCollegiate–cum – University Team Selections
02
Chess (Men & Women)
15 Sep 08
Sir CRR College of Engg, Eluru
03
Archery (Men & Women)
19 Sep 08
Govt Degree College, Paderu
04
Volley Ball (Women)
22 Sep 08
SKR College for Women, Rajahmundry
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
12-13 Sep 08
DNR Govt Degree College for Women, Palakol
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Table Tennis (Men)
24 Sep 08
SKVTCollege, Rajahmundry
06
Table Tennis (Women)
26 Sep 08
St Joseph’s College for Women, Vsp
07
Kabaddi (Men)
28 Sep 08
MR College, Peddapuram
08
Badminton (Men)
2 Oct 08
GITAM Engineering College, Vsp
09
Badminton (Women)
5 Oct 08
SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku
10
Hockey (Men)
11
Cricket (Men) Hand Ball (Men) InterCollegiate–cum –University Team Selection Trials
12
20 Sep 008 4 Oct 08 12-14 Oct 08
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Vsp Govt Degree College for Men, Srikakulam
13
Swimming (Men & Women)
15 Oct 08
Gayatri Vidya Parished, Vsp
14
Hand Ball (Women)
16 Oct 08
SVVPVMC Mahila Vidya Peeth, Vsp
15
Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum– University Team Selections
17-18 Oct 08
Dr L Bullayya College, Vsp
16
Judo (Men & Women)
19 Oct 08
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
17
Basket Ball (Men)
20 Oct 08
Dr L Bullayya College, Vsp
18
Power Lifting (W) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials
22 Oct 08
Dr VS Krishna Govt Degree College, Visakhapatnam
19
Badminton (Men)
20
Hand Ball (Men) InterCollegiate–cum – University Team Selection Trials
21
Kabaddi (Women)
26 Oct 08
22
Kho-Kho (Women)
29 Oct 08
23
Cricket (Women)
31 Oct 08
24
25
Tennis (Men) – Inter–Collegiate– cum –University Team Selections Trials Weight Lifting (W) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
14 Oct 08
GITAM Information & Tech, Vsp
23-25 Oct 08
Govt Degree College for Men, Srikakulam
2-4 Nov 08
7 Nov 08
SAS Govt Degree College, Narayanapuram SCVPMRGD College, Ganapavaram Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Dr BV Raju Institute of Computer Education, Bhimavaram AK Degree College, Rajahmundry
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Athletics (M & W) InterCollegiate – cum– University Team Selections Trials
27
Ball Badminton (Women)
20 Nov 08
Govt Degree College, Mandapeta
28
Hockey (Women)
09 Nov 08
PR Govt College (A), Kakinada
29
Kho-Kho (Women)
10 Nov 08
SChVPMR Govt Degree College, Ganapavaram
30
Ball Badminton (Men)
13 Nov 08
G.B.R. College, Anaparthi
31
Basket Ball (Women)
16 Nov 08
ASDG Degree College for Women, Kakinada
23-25 Nov 08
Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam
28-30 Nov 08
Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru
32
33
34
Foot Ball (Men) Inter-Collegiate – Cum –University Team Selections Trials Weight Lifting& Best Physique (Men) Inter-Collegiate–Cum–University Team Selection Trials Athletics (M & W) InterCollegiate – Cum– University Team Selections Trials
11-13 Nov 08
Government College (A), Rajahmundry
1-3 Dec 08
Government College (A), Rajahmundry
6 Dec 08
CSTSG Degree Kalasala, Jangaraddyuudem
35
Volley Ball (Men)
36
Power Lifting(M) InterCollegiate–Cum–University Team Selection Trials
37
Kho-Kho (Men)
13 Dec 08
BVK College, Visakhapatnam.
38
Hockey (Women)
2 Nov 08
PR Govt College (A), Kakinada
39
40
41
42
Tennis (Men) – Inter – Collegiate – Cum –University Team Selections Trials Weight Lifting& Best Physique (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum –Univ. Team Selection Trials Hockey (Men) – Inter – Collegiate Tournament Weight Lifting& Best Physique (Men) Inter-Collegiate–Cum – University Team Selection Trials
10-11 Dec 08
Dr L Bullayya College, Vsp
28-30 Nov 08
Dr BV Raju Institute of Computer Education, Bhimavaram
15-17 Dec 08
Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru
22-23 Dec 08
Government College (A), Rajahmundry
10-11 Jan 09
Sir CR Reddy College, Eluru
2009-10 Sl. No.
Event
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Date
Venue
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01
Cross Country (M & W)
11 Sep 09
02
Judo (Men & Women)
12 Sep 09
03
Kho-Kho (Men)
14 Sep 09
04 05
Basket Ball (Men) Basket Ball (Women)
17 Sep 09 20 Sep 09
06
Ball Badminton (Men)
23 Sep 09
07
Ball Badminton (Women)
30 Sep 09
08
Chess (Men & Women)
13 Oct 09
09
Hand Ball (Men) InterCollegiate–cum–University, Team Selection Trials
4-6 Oct 09
10
Swimming (Men & Women)
7 Oct 09
11
Table Tennis (Men)
9 Oct 09
12
Table Tennis (Women)
12 Oct 09
13 14
Kabaddi (Men) Archery (Men & Women)
14 Oct 09 17 Oct 09
15
Cricket (Women)
19 Oct 09
16
Volley ball (Men)
21 Oct 09
17
Hand Ball (Women)
24 Oct 09
18
Ball Badminton (Women)
1 Oct 09
19
Table Tennis (Men)
3 Oct 09
20
Table Tennis (Women)
5 Oct 09
21
Volleyball (Women)
12 Oct 09
22
Kabaddi (Women)
16 Oct 09
23
Kho-Kho (Women)
28 Oct 09
24
Cycling(Men & Women)
29 Oct 09
25
Cricket (Men)
1 Oct 09
26
Badminton (Women)
2 Nov 09
27
Badminton (Men) Football (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials
4 Nov 09
28
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
6-8 Nov 09
Dr BR Raju College of Pharmacy, Bhimavaram Andhra University, Visakhapatnam DNR College of Law, Bhimavaram. Sri YN College, Narsapur SKBR College, Amalapuram. DRG Govt Degree College, Tadepalligudem SKR College for Women, Rajahmundry Sir CRR College of Engg, Eluru Dr Lankallapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Govt Degree College, Mandapeta SD College of Information, Tanuku DNR College, Bhimavaram Govt Degree College, Paderu Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Ideal College, Kakinada SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku SKR College for Women, Rajahmundry Andhra University, Visakhapatnam SD College of Information, Tanuku Dr BV Raju Inst of Comp Edn., Bhimavaram SAS Govt Degree College Narayanapuram SCVPMR Govt. Degree College, Ganapavaram Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Govt Degree College, Saluru Dr LB College, Visakhapatnam GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam
NAAC Re-Accreditation Report
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30 31
Weight lifting & Best physique (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– Univ. Team Selection Trials Hockey (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials Cricket (Women)
39
Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials Hockey (Women) Weight lifting (Women) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Power lifting (Women) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Athletics (Men & Women) InterCollegiate–cum–Univ. Team Selection Trials Power lifting (Men) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Tennis (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials Hockey (Women)
40
Cricket (Women)
32 33 34
35
36
37
38
41
42
43
44
45
Weight lifting (Women) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Athletics (Men & Women) InterCollegiate–cum– Univ. Team Selection Trials Power lifting (Women) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Power lifting (Men) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Tennis (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials
222
11-12 Nov 09
Dr Lankallapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
14-16 Nov 09
Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam
17 Nov 09 14-15 Nov 09
Andhra Visakhapatnam
University,
Dr Lankallapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
20.11.2009
Sri YN College, Narsapur
22 Nov 09
AK Degree Rajahmundry
25 Nov 09
1-3 Dec 09
7-8 Dec 09
14-16 Dec 09 20 Nov 09 21 Nov 09
College,
AMAL College, Anakapalli Govt College (A), Rajahmundry
Mrs AVN Visakhapatnam
College,
GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam Sri YN College, Narsapur Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
29 Nov 09
AK Degree College Rajahmundry
1-3 Dec 09
Govt College (A), Rajahmundry
5 Dec 09
7-8 Dec 09
14-16 Dec 09
AMAL College, Anakapalli Mrs AVN Visakhapatnam
College,
GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam
2010-11 Sl. No.
Event
01
Kho-Kho (Women)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Date 4 Aug 10
Venue Andhra Visakhapatnam
University,
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02
Football (Men) Inter- Collegiate– cum–University, Team Selection Trials
03
Swimming (Men & Women)
9 Aug 10
04
Table Tennis (Men)
10 Aug 10
05
Table Tennis (Women)
12 Aug 10
06
Badminton (Men)
13 Aug 10
07
Badminton (Women)
17 Aug 10
08 09
Cross Country (Men & Women) Chess (Men & Women) Weightlifting & Best Physique (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials
19 Aug 10 21 Aug 10
Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam Dr Goyanka Govt Degree College, Pentapadu Dr LB College, Visakhapatnam St Joseph’s College for Women, Visakhapatnam SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku Sir CRR College of Engg, Eluru
23-24 Aug 10
Dr Lankallapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
11
Kho-Kho (Men)
25 Aug 10
12
Cycling (Men & Women) Powerlifting (Men) InterCollegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials
27 Aug 10
10
13 14
Basket Ball (Women)
17
Weightlifting & Power- lifting (W) Inter-Collegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials Hand Ball (Men) InterCollegiate–cum–University, Team Selection Trials Basket Ball (Men)
18
Volleyball (Women)
15
16
19
20
Boxing (Men) cum–University Trials Tennis (Men) cum–University Trials
Inter-Collegiate– Team Selection Inter-Collegiate– Team Selection
6-8 Aug 10
SKBR College, Amalapuram
2 Sep 10
ASD Govt Degree College for Women, Kakinada
4-5 Sep 10
AK Degree Rajahmundry
College,
7-9 Sep 10
Dr Lankallapalli Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
10 Sep 10
Govt College (A), Rajahmundry SKR College for Women, Rajahmundry
12 Sep 10 10-12 Oct 10
14-16 Oct 10
Kho-Kho (Men)
18 Oct 10
22
Cricket (Men) Hockey (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials
6 Oct 10 11-13 Oct 10
24
Kabaddi (Women)
19 Oct 10
25
Ball Badminton (Women)
21 Oct 10
26
Hand Ball (Women)
24 Oct 10
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
SCVPMRG Degree College, Ganapavaram Gayatri Vidya Parished, Vsp
31 Aug – 1 Sep 10
21
23
Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam
Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam SCVPMRGD College, Ganapavaram Andhra University, VSP Andhra University Head Quarters, VSP SAS Govt Degree College Narayanapuram VSM College, Ramachandrapuram SVVP VMC Mahila Vidya Peeth, Visakhapatnam
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27
Cricket (Women)
26 Oct 10
28
Kabaddi (Men)
29 Oct 10
29
Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate– Cum– University Team Selection Trials
30
Judo (Men & Women)
7 Nov 10
31
Volley ball (Men)
11 Nov 10
32
Cricket (Women)
13 Nov 10
33
Archery (Men & Women)
14 Nov 10
34
Ball Badminton (Men)
18 Nov 10
35
Athletics (Men & Women) InterCollegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials
36
Volley ball (Men)
1 Dec 10
37
Ball Badminton (Men)
3 Dec 10
38
Athletics (Men & Women) Inter-Collegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials
2011-12 Sl. No.
3-5 Nov 10
8-10 Dec 10
17 Dec 10
Event
Andhra Visakhapatnam SRVBSJBMR. Peddapuram
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Mrs AVN College, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Visakhapatnam SCIM Govt Degree College, Tanuku DNR College, Bhimavaram Andhra University, Visakhapatnam SCIM Govt Degree College, Tanuku DNR College, Bhimavaram
01
Kho-Kho (Women)
02
Football (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials
6-8-Aug 10
03
Swimming (Men & Women)
9 Aug 10
04
Table Tennis (Men)
10 Aug 10
05
Table Tennis (Women)
12 Aug 10
06
Badminton (Men)
13 Aug 10
07
Badminton (Women)
17 Aug 10
08
Cross Country (Men & Women)
19 Aug 10
09
Chess (Men & Women)
21 Aug 10
10
Weightlifting & Best Physique
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
College,
Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam
Date 4 Aug 10
(Men)
University,
23-24 Aug 10
Venue Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam Andhra University, Visakhapatnam GITAM Institute of Technology, Vsp Dr Goyanka Govt Degree College, Pentapadu Dr LB College, Visakhapatnam St Joseph’s College for Women, Vsp SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku Sir CRR College of Engineering, Eluru Dr L.B. College
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Inter-Collegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials
Visakhapatnam
11
Kho-Kho (Men)
25 Aug 10
12
Cycling (Men & Women)
27 Aug 10
13
Powerlifting (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials
31 Aug – 1 Sep 10
14
Basket Ball (Women)
2 Sep 10
15 16
Weightlifting & Powerlifting (W) Inter – Collegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Hand Ball (Men) Inter-Collegiate – cum– University Team Selection Trials
4-5 Sep 10 7-9 Sep 10
17
Basket Ball (Men)
10 Sep 10
18
Volleyball (Women)
12 Sep 10
19 20
Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials Tennis (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum –University Team Selection Trials
10-12 Oct 10 14-16 Oct 10
21
Kho-Kho (Men)
18 Oct 10
22
Cricket (Men)
6 Oct 10
23
Hockey (Men) Inter-Collegiate– Cum–University Team Selection Trials
24
Kabaddi (Women)
19 Oct 10
25
Ball Badminton (Women)
21 Oct 10
26
Hand Ball (Women)
24 Oct 10
27
Cricket (Women)
26 Oct 10
28
Kabaddi (Men)
29 Oct 10
29
Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate– Cum–University Team Selection Trials
30
Judo (Men & Women)
7 Nov 10
31
Volley ball (Men)
11 Nov 10
32
Cricket (Women)
1Nov 10
33
Archery (Men & Women)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
11-13 Oct 10
3-5 Nov 10
14 Nov 10
SCVPMRG Degree College, Ganapavaram Gayatri Vidya Parished , Visakhapatnam SKBR College, Amalapuram ASD Govt Degree College for Women, Kakinada AK Degree Rajahmundry
College,
Dr L.B. College, Visakhapatnam Govt College (A), Rajahmundry SKR College for Women, Rajahmundry Andhra University Head Quarters, VSP Andhra University Head Quarters, VSP SCVPMRGD College, Ganapavaram Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam SAS Govt. Degree College, Narayanapuram VSM College, Ramachandrapuram SVVP VMC Mahila Vidya Peeth, Vsp Andhra University, Visakhapatnam SRVBSJBMR. College, Peddapuram Andhra University Head Quarters, Visakhapatnam Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Mrs AVN College, Visakhapatnam Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Andhra University Head
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34
Ball Badminton (Men)
18 Nov 10
35
Athletics (Men & Women) Inter-Collegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials
36
Volley ball (Men)
1 Dec 10
37
Ball Badminton (Men)
3 Dec 10
38
Athletics (Men & Women) Inter-Collegiate–cum– University Team Selection Trials
8-10 Dec 10
17-19 Dec 10
Quarters, Vsp SCIM Govt College, Tanuku DNR Bhimavaram
Degree College,
Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp SCIM Govt Degree College, Tanuku DNR Bhimavaram
College,
2012-13 Sl. No.
Event
Date
01
Cross Country (M & W)
12 Sep 12
02
Ball Badminton (Men)
15 Sep 12
03
Ball Badminton (Women)
21 Sep 12
04
Chess (Men & Women)
23 Sep 12
05
Cricket (Women)
26 Sep 12
06
Archery (Men & Women)
27 Sep 12
07
Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate–Cum– 28-30 Sep 12 University Team Selection Trials
08
Boxing (Women)
09 10 11 12
1 Oct 12
Football (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– 4-6 Oct 12 University Team Selection Trials Hockey (Men Inter-Collegiate–cum– 26-28 Sep 12 University Team Selection Trials Football (Men) Inter- Collegiate–cum– 28-30 Sep 12 University Team Selection Trials Boxing (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– 4-6 Oct 12 University Team Selection Trials
13
Boxing (Women)
7 Oct 12
14
Basket Ball (Men)
15 Oct 12
15
Badminton (Women)
19 Oct 12
16
Basket Ball (Women)
20 Oct 12
17
Hand Ball (Women)
21 Oct 12
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Venue Govt College (A), Rajahmundry GBR Degree College, Anaparti RRDS Govt Degree College, Bhimavaram Sir CRR College of Engineering, Eluru Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Dr L Bullayya College Visakhapatnam Samata Degree College Visakhapatnam Dr L Bullayya College Visakhapatnam Mrs AVN College, Visakhapatnam Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp SAS Govt Degree College, Narayanapuram SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku SVKP & Dr KS Raju College, Penugonda SD Institute of Inf. Tech,
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18
Volley Ball (Women)
22 Oct 12
19
Badminton (Men)
28 Oct 12
20
Hand Ball (Men) Inter-Collegiate– Cum–University Team Selection Trials
21
Kho-Kho (Women)
7 Nov 12
22
Cricket (Men)
10 Nov 12
24
Hand Ball (Men) Inter- Collegiate– Cum–University Team Selection Trials Hockey (Women)
14-16 Nov 12 20-11-2012
25
Table Tennis (Men)
26-11-2012
26
Table Tennis (Women)
27 Nov 12
27
Volleyball (M)
29 Nov 12
28
Cricket (Men)
30 Nov 12
29
Kabaddi (W)
6 Dec 12
23
30 31 32
3-5 Nov 12
Athletics (M & W) Inter- Collegiate– 12-14 Dec 12 Cum–University Team Selection Trials Hockey (Women) 15 Nov 12 Hand Ball (Men) Inter- Collegiate– 22-24 Nov Cum–University Team Selection Trials 12
33
Volleyball (Men)
23 Nov 12
34
Hockey (Women)
15 Nov 12
35
Hand Ball (Men) Inter-Collegiate– Cum–University Team Selection Trials
22-24 Nov 12
36
Volleyball (Men)
23 Nov 12
37
Table Tennis (Men)
26 Nov 12
38
Table Tennis (Women)
27 Nov 12
39
Cricket (Men)
30 Nov 12
40
Kabaddi (W)
6 Dec 12
41
Athletics (M & W) Inter-Collegiate– 12-14 Dec 12 cum–University Team Selection Trials
42
Cricket (Men)
30 Nov 12
43
Power lifting (Men) Inter-Collegiate– cum–University Team Selection Trials
6-7 Dec 12
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Tanuku Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Bhimavaram Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp SCIM Govt Degree College, Tanuku SAS Govt Degree College, Narayanapuram Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp Sri YN College, Narsapur DLR Degree College Gollalamamidada VSM College, Ramachandrapuram SVVP VMC Degree & PG College, Vsp SAS Govt. Degree College, Narayanapuram Govt Degree College, Chintalapudi SVVP VMC Degree & PG College, Vsp Sri YN College, Narsapur Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp SVVP VMC Degree & PG College, Vsp Sri YN College, Narsapur Andhra University Head Quarters, Vsp SVVP VMC Degree & PG College, Vsp DLR Degree College Gollalamamidada VSM College, Ramachandrapuram SAS Govt Degree College, Narayanapuram Govt Degree College, Chintalapudi SVVP VMC Degree & PG College, Vsp Andhra University head Quarters Dr L Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam
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Kabaddi (W)
228
16 Dec 12
48 49
Weightlifting & Power-lifting (W) 18-19 Dec 12 Inter-Collegiate–cum–University Team Selection Trials Weightlifting & Best Physique (M) Inter-Collegiate–cum–Univ. 22-23 Dec 12 Team Selection Trials Tennis (Men) Inter-Collegiate–cum– 27-29 Dec 12 University Team Selection Trials Kho-Kho (Men) 20-12-2012 Kabaddi (Men) 22 Dec 12
50
Kabaddi (Women)
45
46 47
28 Dec 12
Govt Degree Chintalapudi
College,
Yelamarri College of Pharmacy, Anandapuram SKBR College, Amalapuram SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram. DNR College, Bhimavaram Ideal College, Kakinada Govt Degree College, Chintalapudi
Awards to the students: 2008-2009 Sl. No.
Name of Student
Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
Host University
01.
Amreen Malik
2 Gold 3 Silver 1 Bronze
Swimming
All India
Univ. of Mumbai Mumbai
02.
T Shilpa Naidu
3 Bronze
Swimming
All India
03.
N Sudha
2 Gold
Athletics (100 & 200 m)
All India
04.
A Tejaswi
Gold
Best Physique
All India
05.
A Ameswar
Gold
Best Physique
All India
06.
Sd Karimulla
Gold
Best Physique
All India
07.
T Soma Raju
Bronze
Best Physique
All India
08.
A Raja Narendra
Bronze
Best Physique
All India
09.
MDL Madhive
Gold
Weight Lifting
All India
10.
K Kalyani
Gold
Weight Lifting
All India
11.
S Yamini
Gold
Weight Lifting
All India
12.
K Divya vani
Bronze
Weight Lifting
All India
13.
P Ramesh Kumar
Silver
Weight Lifting
All India
14.
N Durga Prasad
Silver
Weight Lifting
All India
15.
PBVS Kishore
Bronze
Weight Lifting
All India
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Univ. of Mumbai, Mumbai MG University, Kottayam Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha
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16.
J Ramalakshmi
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
17.
K Kalyani
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
Andhra University, Visakha Andhra University, Visakha
2009-2010 Sl. No.
Name of Student
01.
J Ramalakshmi
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
02.
N Durga Prasad
Silver
Weight Lifting
All India
03.
MDL Madhavi
Silver
Power Lifting
All India
04.
M Yellayya
Silver
Weight Lifting
All India
05.
KV Lakshmi
Bronze
Weight Lifting
All India
06.
T Shilpa Naidu
Bronze
Swimming
All India
07.
SV Abhishek
Gold
Tennis
08.
RVK Sudarsan
Gold
Tennis
09.
D Vasu
Gold
Tennis
10.
Ch Gyaneswar
Gold
Tennis
11.
SV Krishna Raj
Gold
Tennis
Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
South Zone South Zone South Zone South Zone South Zone
Host University GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amritsar Annamalai Univ, Chidambaram Annamalai Univ, Chidambaram Annamalai Univ, Chidambaram Annamalai Univ, Chidambaram Annamalai Univ, Chidambaram
2010-2011 Sl. No
Name of Student
Host University
01.
K Ashish
Gold
Best Physique
All India
Kannur Univ, Kerela
02.
J Ramalakshmi
Gold
Power Lifting
All India
03.
R Singh
Gold
Boxing
All India
04.
A Punayavathi
Silver
Boxing
All India
05.
K Manasa
Bronze
Boxing
All India
06
Doly Singh
Bronze
Boxing
All India
07.
K Usha Rani
Bronze
Boxing
All India
08. 09.
PBVS Kishore K Appa Rao
Silver Winner
Weight Lifting Kho-Kho
All India South
Kannur Univ, Kerela Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Udaypur Univ, Rajasthan Kannur Univ, Kerela Dr BRA Univ,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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10.
K Harish
Winner
Kho-Kho
11.
B Adinarayana
Winner
Kho-Kho
12.
N Siva
Winner
Kho-Kho
13.
KL Papa Rao
Winner
Kho-Kho
14.
K Rajesh
Winner
Kho-Kho
15.
M Kanaka Raju
Winner
Kho-Kho
16.
K Srinivasa Rao
Winner
Kho-Kho
17.
M Rajesh
Winner
Kho-Kho
18.
G Dora Babu
Winner
Kho-Kho
19.
Ch Bangar Raju
Winner
Kho-Kho
20.
K Bangar Raju
Winner
Kho-Kho
21.
VNV Satyavathi
Runner
Kho-Kho
22.
PG Parvathi
Runner
Kho-Kho
23.
B Durga Devi
Runner
Kho-Kho
24.
K Rajeswari
Runner
Kho-Kho
25.
K.Sujatha
Runner
Kho-Kho
26.
K Aswani
Runner
Kho-Kho
27.
K Santhi Priya
Runner
Kho-Kho
28.
A Surya Manojana
Runner
Kho-Kho
29.
MGL Santhoshi
Runner
Kho-Kho
30.
TV Lakshmi
Runner
Kho-Kho
31.
N Prasanna
Runner
Kho-Kho
32.
P Surya Kala
Runner
Kho-Kho
33.
SV Abhishake
Runner
Tennis
34.
RVK Sudarsan
Runner
Tennis
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South West South Zone South Zone
Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ. Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ Visakhapatnam
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South Zone South Zone South Zone
35.
DVS Varma
Runner
Tennis
36.
B Sunil
Runner
Tennis
37.
SV Krishna Raj
Runner
Tennis
38.
K Appa Rao
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
39.
K Harish
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
40.
B Adinarayana
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
41.
N Siva
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
42.
KL Papa Rao
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
43.
K Rajesh
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
44.
M Kanaka Raju
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
45.
K Srinivasa Rao
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
46.
M Rajesh
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
47.
G Dora Babu
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
48.
Ch Bangar Raju
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
49.
K Bangar Raju
Winner
Kho-Kho
All India
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Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Andhra Univ, Visakhapatnam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam Dr BRA Univ, Srikakulam
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2011-2012 Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
A Pallava
Gold
400 m Hurdles
All India
02.
S Triveni
Silver
Weightlifting
All India
03.
K Venkata Lakshmi
Bronze
Weightlifting
All India
04.
N Annapurna
Bronze
Boxing
All India
Medal / Place
Game / Event
Level of Tournament
Host University
Sl. No.
Name of Student
01.
Host University Rajiv Gandhi Univ of Health Sciences, Karnataka GND University, Amritsar GND University, Amrutsar Lovely Professional Univ., Jalandhar
2012-2013 Sl. No.
Name of Student
01.
K Venkata lakshmi
Gold
Weightlifting
All India
MLS Univ, Udaipur
02.
V Vara Prasad
Silver
Best Physique
All India
MLS Univ, Udaipur
03.
A Punyavathi
Bronze
Boxing
All India
Bilaspur Univ, Bilaspur
04.
Ch Anil Kumar
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
05.
G Naidu
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
06.
K Mutyalu Naidu
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
07.
G Mutyalu
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
08.
VDNSPP Kumar
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
09.
GV Subba Rao
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
10.
KSRK Raju
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
11.
MV Rama Reddy
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
12.
G Surya Prakash
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
13.
S Venkatesh
3rd Place
Ball Badminton
All India
NIT, Warangal
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Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. during the last four years. The cultural fests, competitions, youth festival, etc., are organized to promote the talent of the students. University is having well established NCC and NSS Units to support the students in overall development.
2008-09 Sl. No.
Name of Student
Name of the competition
1
Ms T Pavani Keerti
Presentation on Steganography, July 2008
2
Ms K Chetana
Poster Presentation, 11-13 Aug., 2008
3
Ms DR Mahalakshmi
Poster Presentation, 11-13 Aug., 2008
4
Mr P Pravin
Poster Presentation, 11-13 Aug., 2008
5
Ms T Pavani Keerti
Presentation on Stock Market, 17-19 Oct., 2008
6
Ms P Madhulatha
Presentation on Robotics, 22 Dec., 2008
7
Ms BA Anitha
Presentation on Robotics, 22 Dec., 2008
8
M P Madhulatha
Presentation on Sensors, ACR 08, 17 Dec., 2008
9
Ms BA Anitha
Presentation on Sensors, ACR 08, 17 Dec., 2008
10
Ms V Yashoda
Presentation on Embedded Systems, Dec., 2008
11
Ms Y Harika
Presentation on Embedded Systems, Dec., 2008
12
Ms G Navya
Presentation on Embedded Systems, Dec., 2008
13
Ms V Yashoda
14
Ms P Ashvini
15
Ms G Navya
16
Ms S Manasa
Presentation on Pace Maker, 26 Dec., 2008
17
Ms DR Mahalakshmi
Presentation on Pace Maker, 26 Dec., 2008
18
Ms G Divya Teja
Cricket Inter Molar Tournament Winner
19
Mr L Srikanth
20
Mr V Sriharan
21
Mr KVVS Ganesh
22
Mr S Vittal Khanna
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Presentation on Nano Robotics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Dec., 2008 Presentation on Nano Robotics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Dec., 2008 Presentation on Nano Robotics, Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Dec., 2008
Contraptions Project in Techno-Schools – Representing VR 1 Organization Contraptions Project in Techno-Schools – Representing VR 1 Organization Contraptions Project in Techno-Schools – Representing VR 1 Organization Contraptions Project in Techno-Schools – Representing VR 1 Organization
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Mr Ch Raviteja
24
Mr K Surya Tej
25
Mr GP Chakravarthi
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Contraptions Project in Techno-Schools – Representing VR 1 Organization Contraptions Project in Techno-Schools – Representing VR 1 Organization Started company Cyborg Technologies, CEO of the Company
2009-10 Sl. No.
Name of Student
Name of the competition
1
Mr Md Imran khan
2
Ms S Amitha
BTech Topper, Prof V Radhakrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal Combat Tactile Jacket, 23-24 Jan., 2010
3
Ms V Yashoda
Poster on CTS, 21-22 Feb., 2010
4
Ms G Naya
Poster on CTS, 21-22 Feb., 2010
5
Ms T Pavani
Poster on CTS, 21-22 Feb., 2010
6
Mr P Ravi
Robotics workshop, 4 leg crawler Robot, 2-4 Feb., 2010
7
Mr S Mukherjee
8
Mr S Mukherjee
9
Mr S Mukherjee
Image processing of speeding devices, IIT Kharagpur Device power form rails with phase change, Oct , NIT Nagpur Ontime puzzles, Winner, IIT Roorkee
10
Mr S Mukherjee
Online arms, NIT Nagpur
11
Ms V Yashoda
Nano Robotics of heat, Chaitaya Engg College
12
Ms Manasa
13
Ms BA Anitha
14
Ms B Madhulatha
15
Ms BA Anitha
Presentation on Pace Maker, Gayathri Engg College Presentation on PC Based mobile robot for navigation, Gayatri Engg College Presentation on PC Based mobile robot for navigation, Gayatri Engg College Micro-controller based IR tracking robot, ANITs
16
Ms B Madhulatha
17
Ms P Aswini
18
Mr K Dillep Kumar
Micro-controller based IR tracking robot, ANITs Replacement of heart bypass surgery using Nano robot, Chaitanya College of Engg Winner, Running, 400 m
19
Mr K Dillep Kumar
Winner, Long Jump, 5m
20
Mr V Sri Haren
Blood donation in Blood Camp
21
Mr Ch Raviteja
Blood donation in Blood Camp
22
Mr K Surya Tej
Blood donation in Blood Camp
23
Mr P Rajeev
Blood donation in Blood Camp
24
Mr P Sai Kiran
Blood donation in Blood Camp
25
Mr K Dileep Kumar
Blood donation in Blood Camp
26
Ms Chitti Triveni
Winner, Youth Festival
27
Mr Narasinga Rao
Winner, Youth Festival
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Ms Chitti Triveni
Winner, SETVIS, Youth Competitions
29
Mr Narasinga Rao
Winner, SETVIS, Youth Competitions
2010-11 Sl. No. 1
Mr Ashok
Pedilite Award
2
Mr Rajesh
Pedilite Award
3
Ms Megha
Pedilite Award
4
Mr Naresh
Pedilite Award
5
Ms A Aditi
Gold Medal, Coromandel Int. Ltd, Vsp
6
Mr GP Chakravarthi
Microsoft Student Partner, Vsp region, Aug., 2010
7
Mr B Srinivasa Rao
Cricket Team Captain
8
Mr A Rajesh
Winner, Cricket Intramurals
9
Mr P Abhiram
Winner, Intramurals
10
Mr Ch Balachander
Winner Intramurals
11
Mr P Abilash
Winner Intramurals
12
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Earth Day quiz -Microsoft Student Partner
13
Mr V Sri Haren
Donated blood in blood camp organized by KGH
14
Mr K Surya Tez
15
Mr GP Chakravarthy
16
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Donated blood in blood camp organized by KGH Won first prize in poster presentation at EARTH DAY celebrations Won first prize in QUIZ at EARTH DAY celebrations
17
Roshanji Aparanji
Indian Administrative Service
18
Mr Lokesh
Winner, Youth Festival
19
Mr Kesav & others
NSS camp
20
Manikya Lakshmi
First Place, Classical singing, Youth Festival, Rjy
21
Manikya Lakshmi
Second Place, Semi Classical singing, Youth Festival, Rjy
22
Geetha
Consolation Prize, Poster Presentation
23
Mr SYVY Jaganmohan
First Place, Elocution, National Science Day
Name of Student
Name of the competition
2011-12 Sl. No. 1
Name of Student
Name of the competition
Architecture Team
Zonasa 11, CET Bhubaneswar
2
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Earth day - Poster presentation Apr., 2012
3
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Organized Robotics workshop, Feb., 2012
4
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Organized Dreams park 2011 [Microsoft]
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Mr N Vijetha
Inter molar throw ball tournament winner
6
Ms A Leela Sai
Inter molar throw ball tournament winner
7
Ms G keerthy
Inter molar throw ball tournament winner
8
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Winner, Quiz
9
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Winner, Poster Presentation
10
Mr GP Chakravarthy
Organized a blood camp
11
Mr K Surya Tez
All India Trekking Expedition.
12
Mr K Surya Tez
13
Ms J Madhuri
14
Ms P Sowmya
First prize, All India Volley ball, Tirupati Elocution & Essay competition, World Population Day, VSP, July NDICON, IEEE Conference, Bits Pilani, Hyd, Dec., 2011
15
Ms G keerthi
16
Mr GP Chakravathy
17
Mr GP Chakravarthy
18
Mr GP Chakravarthy
19
Mr GP Chakravarthy
20
Mr GP Chakravarthy
First Prize, paper Presentation, Geolatory, AU Conducted Roboopus – Nation wide Robotic competition, AU - IIT KGP Organized Microsoft Dreams Park Yatra
21
Mr GP Chakravarthy
First prize, Treasure Hunt, Technograil
22
Ms Angad Chopra
National Cricket participation
23
Md Imranuddin
Winner, Shuttle Badminton, AU
24
Mr S Durga Rao
Winner, Caroms, AU
25
Mr P Akash
Winner, Caroms, AU
26
Mr GJ Sai
First Place, Geo-Horizon, Ppt, Anna Univ
27
Mr P Ayyappa
First Place, Geo-Horizon, PPt, Anna Univ
28
Mr TS Rohit
First Place, Geo-Horizon, PPt, Anna Univ
29
Mr N Krishna
First Place, Geo-Horizon, PPt, Anna Univ
30
Ms IVS Sahiti
Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ
31
Ms M Srilalita
Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ
32
Ms K Kavitha
Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ
33
Ms A Divya
Second Place, Geo-Horizon, Poster, Anna Univ
34
Mr G Jyothirnath Sai
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure 360, Anna Univ
35
Mr P Ayyappa
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure 360, Anna Univ
36
Mr TS Rohit
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure 360, Anna Univ
37
Mr A Srikanth
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure 360, Anna Univ
38
Ch Satyanarayana
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ
39
A Iqbal
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Shastra Tech Fest, IITM, Chennai Sep., 2011 First prize, Best Innovation, Shastra Tech Fest, IITM, Chennai, Sep., 2011 First prize, Poster Presentation, Geolatory, AU
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U Sruthi
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ
41
A Srikanth
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ
42
Ms Navya
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ
43
Mr BJ Patnaik
II Place, Geo-Horizon, Treasure Hunt, Anna Univ
44
Vijaya Lakshmi
Gold Medal in Taxation
45
Ch Laksmana Rao
Net qualified
46
Sailaja
SLET qualified
47
Seshu Kumari
SLET qualified
48
Mr R Naresh
Gold Medal, Best Backline Award
49
Mr R Naresh
Gold Medal, Best Backline Award
50
Mr R Naresh
Bronze Medal, Best Backline Award
51
Mr KA Patrudu
Winner, Nehru Yuva Kendra
52
Mr M Sankara Rao
Winner, Essay Competition, Ramachandra Mission
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Mr U Gopinath
First Prize, Gandhi Centre, AU
54
Ms B Manjula
First Prize, Gandhi Centre, AU
55
K Manikya Lakshmi
Participation, Indo-China Cultural Exchange Programme
56
Ms P Sirisha
Winner, Skills Test, Pharma Info Net
57
Mr H gangadhar
Winner, Skills Test, Pharma Info Net
58
Ms N Sowjanya
First Place, Elocution, National Science Day
59
Mr PC Kumar
I Ranker, ONGC Award
60
Ms Harini
Inspire Fellowship, DST
61
Ms ML Padmini
First Place, Elocution
62
Mr S Vasudeva Rao
Second Place, Folk songs, Youth Festival
63
Mr S Vasudeva Rao
Participated in Indian Idol competition
64
Mr Bhanu Praksh
Third Place, National Power Lifting
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Name of Student
Name of the competition
Ms Sravani
Earthquake Resistance Structures, IIT K
2
Mr Vishwa Tej
Transparence -12
3
Ms Hema
Transparence -12
4
Ms Vandana
Pedilite Award
5
Ms Sravani
Pedilite Award
6
Ms Hema
Pedilite Award
7
MsRachana Dhanraj
Pedilite Award
8
Mr Dileep
Pedilite Award
9
Mr G Sribharat
Gold Medal, Coromandel Int. Ltd, Vsp
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Mr K Sivateja
All Indai GATE 5th Ranker
11
Ms Amreen Malik
International Swimming
12
Mr SV Abihshek
International Tennis
13
Ms K Akhila
BTech Topper, Computer Science & Systems Engg, AU
14
Ms K Akhila
Prof V Radhkrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal
15
Mr BV Guruva Reddy
BTech Topper, Computer Science & Systems Engg, AU
16
Mr BV Guruva Reddy
Prof V Radhkrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal
17
Ms V Sravya
BTech Topper, Computer Science & Systems Engg, AU
18
Ms V Sravya
Prof V Radhkrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal2013
19
Mr T Abhisekhar
BTech Topper, Computer Science & Systems Engg, AU
20
Mr T Abhisekhar
Prof V Radhkrishna Murthy Memorial Gold Medal, 2013
21
Mr L Radhakrishna
UGC-JRF, Engg Chemistry
22
Mr K Ravi Kumar
NET Qualified, Engg Chemistry
23
Mr N Daveedu Raju
NET-SLET Qualified, Engg Chemistry
24
Mr B Satyanarayana
NET-SLET Qualified, Engg Chemistry
25
Mr A Anudeep
IMA (MBA) qualified, Engg Chemistry
26
Ms CN Vijetha
AU Cultural Festival Dance, AUCE (A), Vsp
27
Ms CN Vijetha
Throw Ball, Hostel Block Day
28
Ms J Madhuri
Sastra, Rech Fest, IITM, Chennai
29
Ms J Madhuri
IGIAT PLC & SKADA Training, Vsp
30
Mr GP Chakravarthi
Conducted Robotryst – AU-IIT D, Vsp
31
Mohan Rao
SLET qualified
32
Mr L Raja
33
Ms M Hima Bindu
34
Ms G Nirmala
35
Mr K Pavan
36
Ms P Sirsisha
37
Mr M Rajesh
38
Mr Ramesh
National Art Exhibition All India Essay Writing, UN Information Centre for India & Bhutan All India Essay Writing, UN Information Centre for India & Bhutan First Place, All India Essay Writing, Sri Rama Chandra Mission First Place, State Essay competition – Vivekananda Trust Second Place, State Essay competition – Vivekananda Trust NSS Programme, Jharkhand
30
Ms V Jyothi
Paper presentation- Biotechnology World, Dubai
31
Mr Jayarami Reddy
Paper presentation- Pharmacology, Singapore
32
Ms Kavita
Paper presentation- FIP Conference, Netherlands
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5.3.3 Does the university conduct special drives / campaigns for students to promote heritage consciousness? The University organizes special lectures, seminars, field visits and study tours for students. The departments such as History and Archeology, Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Journalism and Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Telugu, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy and Political Science undertake various programmes and research projects to promote heritage consciousness among students and other public. 5.3.4
How does the university involve and encourage its students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the major publications / materials brought out by the students during the last four academic sessions. All the students are involved in organizing events and national and international level workshop / seminar / conferences. Campus colleges publish magazines involving students and faculty members. Placement brochures, wall magazines and other creative materials will be published regularly at the department level. During the last four years, 3401 papers have been presented by the students in various conferences, seminars and workshops.
5.3.5
Does the university have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give details on its constitution, activities and funding. The University has set up a structured body for student council. The Principals of respective campus colleges nominate the members of the student council based on merit. The student councils take the responsibility of organizing academic and cultural events of the University. The term of the council usually would be one year.
5.3.6
Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities. The following are the academic and administrative bodies which include student representatives: 1. Academic Senate 2. Board of Studies 3. IQAC Advisory Committee 4. Hostel Maintenance Committee 5. Anti Ragging Committee 6. NSS Advisory Board 7. Sports Advisory Board
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CRITERIA – VI : INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP 6.1.1: State the Vision and Mission of the University The Vision and mission statements of the University are: Vision: The vision of the University is “to create new frontiers of knowledge in quest for development of a Humane and just society”. Mission: The mission of the University is “to develop a pool of Human Expertise in science & Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities, the basic investment for the progress of the country”. Objectives: Towards the achievement of vision and mission of the University, the following objectives are set: 6.1.2
To encourage creation and dissemination of knowledge; To strive for advancement of Science and Technology by undertaking research in frontier areas; To promote study in areas of contemporary relevance and societal importance; To impart training in specialized areas that bear direct relationship to industrial establishments; To make special provision for the spread of Higher Education through non-formal education; To envisage programs for the marginalized to help them join the mainstream; To project each of the University departments as a research centre focused on national priorities and social needs; and To collaborate with other stakeholders of Higher Education.
Does the mission statement define the institution`s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve the institution`s tradition and value orientations its vision for the future, etc.? The University has been contemplating to set an example in imparting training not only in the ordinary courses of study but also in specialized branches, which bear direct relationship with the industrial establishments and other institutions. The University has lived up to this expectation by offering courses to suit the needs of the society and the industry. The University pioneered in starting new courses ahead of other universities foreseeing the needs of the nation. In view of the large scale sugarcane cultivation, fishing, sea foods industries, oil and exploration activities, ores and minerals industries in and around the districts of Visakhapatnam, the University introduced academic and research programmes suitable to the local needs. These departments now stand as model departments for other universities to start similar courses. Besides transmitting knowledge, the University also aims at projecting each of its departments as a research centre focused on national priorities and social needs. There is a natural slant in the curriculum towards the areas of popular research with
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which the department is identified within in the form of a specialization. The University is maintaining its tradition including value system to their students. The University has introduced a course on Ethics & Moral Values with 2 credits to all its students from the academic year 2013-2014. It also introduced another course with 2 credits on NSS/NCC/ Sports to develop holistic personality of the students. Thus, the mission statement of the University defines the needs of the society, the target group of the students and their expected contribution to the country. 6.1.3
How is the leadership involved?
In ensuring the organization’s management system development, implementation and continuous improvement. In interacting with its stakeholders In reinforcing a culture of excellence In identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfill them
The University functions as per the provisions of Andhra Pradesh State University Act. The Governor of Andhra Pradesh is the Chancellor of all the state Universities and the Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University. The authorities of the University include statutory bodies like Academic Senate, Executive Council, Standing Council of the Academic Senate, Finance Committee and Planning and Monitoring Board for which the Vice-Chancellor is the Chairman. Administrative manual of the University defines the roles and responsibilities of various functionaries in the University. The Vice-Chancellor being the head of the institution provides leadership in all spheres. The administrative structure of the University includes the Offices of the Rector, Registrar, Principals of the campus colleges, Deans of Faculties, Chair persons of the Board of Studies, Heads of Departments, Finance Officer, Controller of Examinations and other officers. University leadership involvement in ensuring the organizations management system development, implementation and continuous improvement The University designs organization’s management system for various activities. The organization system for the design and development of curriculum involves the top management. The Academic Senate is the Apex Body chaired by the ViceChancellor and having membership to all stakeholders of the University. In addition, a Standing Council consisting of Principals, Faculty Chairmen and Administrative Officers, meets periodically to review the academic programmes and to suggest new programmes and changes in the existing programmes to the Academic Senate. The Standing Council meetings are chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. The Board of Studies at the department level will have membership of subject experts and stakeholders. This Body reviews needs of the discipline and recommends the innovative programmes and changes. The Board of Research Studies under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor reviews the progress of the research in the University and develops plans for quality management and advancements in research. At the department level, the Department Research Committee takes care of the researchrelated issues. The Vice-Chancellor at the top level, the Principal at the college level and the Head of the Department at the department level manages the processes related to teaching, learning and evaluation. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and the Administrative Officers will involve in planning and development of infrastructure and support services.
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The University has designed a Quality Management System (QMS) as per ISO 9001:2008 standard. A well-trained team of quality auditors under the supervision of IQAC and ISO Coordinator conduct periodic quality audit in all academic and administrative departments. The records are standardized as per the quality manual. Based on the reports of the auditors, the management review meetings are held periodically to identify variations and to initiate corrective and preventive measures. All the academic and administrative bodies are activating to initiate changes for improvement. The Heads of various departments are adequately empowered to take decisions for introducing improvements in the functioning. University leadership involvement in interacting with its stakeholders The top management of the University provides open access to all its stakeholders. The leadership of the University interacts regularly with students of different groups and collects formal and informal feedback to understand their problems, and to resolve them. The top management of the University participates in the programmes organized by the employees and provides access to them for interaction. To promote industry-academia interaction, the University leadership organizes Universityindustry meets periodically and nominates representatives from industry in all important bodies. The alumni associations are given an active role in various activities of the University. University leadership in reinforcing a culture of excellence The Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. G.S.N. Raju, being an academician and researcher par excellence, gave highest priority to promote culture of excellence in academics and research. The University is on the forefront amongst other State Universities in the country in terms of research and publications. The University provides leadership to sister universities in the state and all its affiliated colleges in promoting quality and innovativeness. The faculty members and the students of the University participate in many national and international competitive events. The performers are appropriately recognized and rewarded by the University administration. University leadership involvement in identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfill them The needs of the University are identified through continuous interaction with all stakeholders. The management review meetings, the study of trends in education globally and by inviting suggestions from alumni, students, employees, people from industry and others from the society who are interested in the growth and development of the University contribute significantly for innovative practices and execution of them effectively. The help and support is sought from all stakeholders in fulfilling the organizational needs. 6.1.4
Were any of the top leadership positions of the University vacant for more than a year? If so state the reasons. No
6.1.5
Does the University ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are filled and meetings conducted regularly? Yes
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Does the University promote a culture of participative management? If yes, indicate the levels of participative management Andhra University promotes participative management decision-making at various levels. The University is encouraging both teaching and non-teaching employees to participate in decision making process at all levels. The Executive council consists of two faculty members and one senior Principal of the campus colleges and one Principal from affiliated colleges, to make decisions in many respects. The Academic senate consists of representatives from all its stakeholders including students, nonteaching staff, faculty, old students etc. The Board of studies in each discipline includes the members from students, industrialists, outside experts, faculty members, and old students as invitees. The Boards of Studies take decision regarding curriculum, teaching and evaluation process of various courses. In addition to these participative management initiatives, the University is collecting feedback and suggestions from all its stakeholders including retired employees, parents, and alumni to take corrective actions if any in implementing the academic programmes. Every month, the University organizes dial your University programme with ViceChancellor in the chair to collect feedback and suggestions from general public and all stakeholders.
6.1.7
Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the University to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement given to become autonomous. The University is providing academic and administrative leadership to its affiliated colleges in various measures to support and encourage them. As per the statues, every affiliated college other than a government college shall be managed by a duly constituted governing body in which two representatives from the University are nominated. In the beginning of the academic year, the governing body of each college submits the schedule of governing body meetings to be held in the year. The minutes of the meetings of the governing body will be communicated to the Dean, College Development Council of the University within 10 days after the meetings are held. The University conducts performance review of the colleges annually by sending experts committee from the University. In cases of irregularities committed by any college, the University appoints an Inspection Commission for enquiry and to initiate disciplinary action, if necessary. The University monitors the performance of the colleges in providing quality education in all the courses by periodic reviews and by ensuring ratified faculty. A selection committee consisting of Dean, CDC, University subject expert, Correspondent and Principal of the college as members is constituted with Vice-Chancellor as the Chairman to appoint teachers of high quality to work in affiliated colleges. The University organizes periodic meetings with principal/ management to discuss various issues related to academic and infrastructure development. The colleges enlisted under Section 2 (f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act are informed of various developmental schemes of UGC and proposals are processed and recommended to the commission for funding. A representative of the University is nominated on the building committee to be constituted by the colleges which obtain funding for construction of building. The University provides counseling for introducing new programmes in the college, and also provides unified academic calendar for all its affiliated colleges. The
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University ensures that the affiliated colleges having sufficient infrastructural facilities for the conduct of academic programmes, and involves affiliated colleges in conducting cultural activities and in organizing the academic and extracurricular events. It involves colleges in organizing seminars/conferences/ workshop to encourage research and improve human resource. The University is encouraging students of affiliating colleges to participate and organize various student competitions, fests, meetings, etc. The University is nominating the faculty representative of affiliated college in the respective Boards of Studies. Further, the University is extending its support in the admission process in the PG and the UG programmes of the affiliated colleges. It is promoting research in affiliated colleges by granting research centers to such colleges which satisfy the prescribed conditions and norms. It is also providing support to the faculty of affiliated colleges by providing research guidance facility as co-guides. The University is encouraging consistently performing colleges to become autonomous. Such colleges are recommended for autonomous status. There are 5 affiliated colleges became autonomous so far and many are approaching for such status. The University extends all its support for the efficient functioning of autonomous colleges under its jurisdiction. The University organizes workshops to the management of the affiliated colleges on NAAC criteria for assessment and accreditation and provides support required. As a result of the motivation and support extended by Andhra University, 33 of its affiliated colleges are accredited by NAAC. 6.1.8
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Have any provisions been incorporated or introduced in the University Act and statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges. The University is permitting its autonomous affiliating colleges to confer degrees to their students. Controller of Examinations, Andhra University will also sign on such degree certificates. How does University groom leadership at various levels? Give details. The University is taking all initiatives to develop leadership at various levels. At the University level, the Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Principals of constituent colleges and Registrar provide the leadership by introducing quality initiatives and by executing plans and programmes designed for the development of the University. The review meetings with all the Heads of the departments, Deans, Chairmen, PG Board of Studies and Directors are conducted in every quarter on academic progress and invite suggestions for further improvement of University functioning. The eminent educationalists, industrialists and CEO’s of various companies are invited to the campus to facilitate interactions with faculty and students. At the college level, the Principals conduct Head’s meetings every month and discuss the issues related to both academic and administration. At the departmental level, the departmental committee, departmental research committee and staff council meet every month and discuss the progress and issues of the department. The Chairmen, Board of studies conduct periodic internal board meeting and review the curriculum aspects. At class room level, the advanced learners and slow learners are identified and learning teams are formed with academic leaders. The students and research scholars are also provided mentoring and training for developing the leadership qualities through interaction with other professional bodies such as CII, Women empowerment groups etc. The University organizes programmes for entrepreneur development and encourage the students to lead teams during their project study.
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6.1.10 Have the University evolved a knowledge management strategy, If Yes, give details The University has a sound knowledge management strategy to utilize the knowledge of all its stakeholders, such as faculty, non teaching staff, research scholars etc., for improving academic standards and to disseminate knowledge through team work. The knowledge management strategy mainly focuses on creation of knowledge and its dissemination through participative management at various levels. For effective implementation of knowledge management, the University has formulated various committees such as Departmental Research Committee, College Research Committee, Board of Research Studies for designing, developing and monitoring the research activities in the University. Also, it formulated the committees like Departmental Committee, Staff Council and Quality Circles to take collective decisions for departmental development. At the college level, the Principal of Campus colleges conduct monthly meetings with Heads of the Departments to take collective decisions. At the University level, the management review meetings with Vice-Chancellor in chair are organized periodically to identify the opportunities for improvement. The Vice-Chancellor will also conduct monthly meetings with Principals, Deans and other officers. The Research Forum of Andhra University colleges organize talks on relevant areas of various disciplines to promote interdisciplinary research. All faculty members are given an opportunity to improve their skills by participating in the refresher programs/orientation programmes conducted by Andhra University Academic Staff College and other institutions. Moreover, the University also initiated steps to develop the skills of non-teaching staff by organizing skill development and motivation programmes. The University has established collaborations with several prominent and well reputed institutions through Memorandum of Understanding for collaborative research and knowledge sharing. The University encourages its faculty to organize and participate in training programmes. The University has established a well structured management strategy to get research projects through research funding agencies by promoting inter departmental and inter-university collaborations. The University organizes various awareness and other social relevant programmes to disseminate the knowledge among the required sections of people for their development. As a result of effective knowledge management strategy, the research centers such as Center for Studies on Bay of Bengal, OASTC, Delta Studies Institute, Population Research Centre, SARC, etc., have got inter/multi disciplinary research projects. 6.1.11 How the following values are reflected the functioning of the University? * Contributing to national development The University is contributing to the national development in many ways. For instance, the University contributes quality human resource for the development of the nation by imparting skills required from time to time to the students. The alumni of the Andhra University are working not only in all parts of the country but also in many countries of the world. Many of them served/serving in leading positions in varied segments of the society. The University’s contribution in Space Physics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Economics, Management, Chemistry, Nuclear Physics, Marine Engineering, Meteorology & Oceanography, Agricultural Economics, Electronics & Communications, and many other fields is highly commendable. Basing on the foundations laid by Sir C.R. Reddy, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Dr. V.S. Krishna and many global personalities, the University developed quality education systems and produced lakhs of students who played significant role in the development of the country. On research front, the University right from the inception focused on quality research contributions. Under the able guidance and leadership of Sir C.V. Raman, Suri Bhagavantham, Mahadevan, Swami Jnanananda, Prof. K.K. Das, Prof. B.R. Rao, Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao, Prof. V.K.R.V. Rao, Prof. Satchidananda Murty and many great researchers, the University contributed significantly to the research in Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities and Engineering. Many students of the University became entrepreneurs and promoted large scale, medium and small enterprises. Thus, the role of Andhra University in promoting industry and business for strengthening the economy cannot be ignored. The University adopted inclusive policy and involved all sections of the society in its activities. The University undertook many programmes for the development of the society and its neighborhood. The University made its mark in sports, cultural activities and service activities. Fostering global competencies among students With the onset of globalization and sweeping economic reforms, much attention is paid to promote global competition in the country. The competitiveness of a country at a global level has been obviously influenced by the respective country’s ability to maintain quality at affordable costs with acceptable standards and delivery mechanism. In this process of global competitiveness, Universities play a key role in developing human resources with requisite quality and skill. Hence, Andhra University took all measures to foster competitiveness among students. The University established linkages with many Industries, and students are trained in these organizations. The University started twining programmes with Universities abroad, and thereby ensuring internationally acceptable standards in higher education. The inclusion of representatives from Industry and Research organizations in the Boards of Studies is helping the University in designing the curricula and imparting training to the students to acquire skills of globally acceptable standards. The University is training their faculty abroad by sponsoring them in faculty exchange programme and encouraging the faculty to get foreign fellowships. The University offers admission to foreign students to promote global competences among students. The University changes curriculum in frequent intervals to suit the changing global needs. The teaching-learning methodologies adopted by the University are on par with the global standards of education. The design of the programmes and the evaluation system adopted are accepted world over. The placement for the University students all over the world is a testimony for its international standards. Inculcating a sound value system among students The role of educational institutions is not just confined to imparting knowledge alone but to shoulder the responsibility of inculcating the desirable value system among the students. Hence, the University is giving priority to achieve this objective. Inclusion of foundation courses focusing on Indian Culture and Heritage, Science and Civilization and Environmental Sciences in under graduate courses is a step forward in this direction. Thus the seeds are sown about the value system from an early stage of education. Incorporating subject papers on moral values and ethics, NSS, NCC Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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and sports as audit courses as part of the programme that are on campus colleges deserve worth mention in this direction. The starting of a centre for Gandhian Studies is a measure to inculcate Gandhian ideology among the students. The organization, of training classes in Yoga and Meditation for students in the Yoga Centre and also in Hostels, is one of the steps taken by the administration to imbibe the students in developing positive attitude and mellow down their emotional feelings and extravagance and to develop confidence and positive outlook of life. Different programmes are organized in these centers to imbibe values among youth, to orient students towards truthfulness and righteousness and to encourage younger generation to shoulder responsibilities towards society. These measures help in orienting the students towards the world of ethics and morality, in addition to the world of learning. Further, the University introduced a system wherein a teacher in the department has to act as a counselor for 6 to 8 students and he is expected to render valuable guidance not for just academic matters alone but even for personality development. This is the stage where the teacher finds an opportunity to imbibe values among the students. Moreover, the University issued executive orders prohibiting smoking, consumption of alcohol and ragging on the campus and the same are displayed on notice boards and through posters. In addition, the Gnana Vani, a FM radio station located in the premises of the School of Distance Education, broadcasts the talks of eminent speakers on moral and ethical values to be inculcated by the students. Seminars are being organized on ethics and values by inviting eminent personalities. A group of faculty members are trained on teaching of ethics and values. The cultural programmes involving students like cultural fest are organized to promote team spirit and to inculcate positive thinking. Promoting use of technology The use of technology is a strong forte of the University, and it adopts various activities in promoting the use of technology at every stage of teaching-learning and research. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) oriented teaching is adopted in all departments. In the campus, there are 16 e-classrooms which are fully supported by advanced ICT. Every faculty member is provided with a computer and internet connectivity with required software. An intranet facility is arranged within each college of the campus. Every department is provided with LCD projectors for class room teaching. The pre and post examination system is computerized with a separate section. One of the midterm examinations is conducted online. The admissions are carried through computerized system. Through MoU’s with APNA Box and Google Apps, the administrators, faculty and students are able to interact on video conference. The teaching plans, syllabi and teaching schedules are provided in the University website. Through GYANAVANI programme, the University is arranging to broadcast expert lectures on curriculum as well as socially relevant areas. The University utilizes digital studio to prepare computer aided teaching and learning materials. In the campus two powerful servers are acquired to provide Wi-Fi to all the students and faculty. The University library is maintaining good e-resource and providing online facility through INFILBNET to access e-books and e-journals at their work locations. The University is proposing to have MoU with Google apps to provide search facility in various databases on free of cost for effective teaching and learning. Quest for excellence Since its inception, the University lays a strong emphasis on providing excellence in teaching-learning and research. For achieving excellence in its programmes and Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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procedures, the University adopted a structured and scientific quality management system following an ISO 9001:2008 standard. The University has a well-documented quality manual and also trained internal quality auditors to conduct two quality audits covering academic and administrative activities of departments, research centers, and offices in every year. As a result of it, the University has got ISO certification and rated at one of the ten FIVE STAR Universities in the country by CAREER 360 magazine. The DST has recognized the University as one among the 14 universities for excellence in research. There are centres of excellence in some departments given by various funding agencies in the University. The strategic planning adopted for teaching-learning and research leads to promote the academic departments as centers of excellence. The University also entered into MoUs with corporates such as TCS, Microsoft, Dr. Reddy labs, DRDO, ONGC, RINL, IBM, GSI and so on to establish research centers of excellence. The University uses the alumni support to provide good facilities for teaching and research. It is also involving all stakeholders such as employers, old students etc., to achieve excellence in imparting knowledge through interdisciplinary approach by incessant efforts. In addition to these efforts, the University is also organizing workshops in its affiliated colleges and other surrounding colleges in the state for establishing centers of excellence. The Workshop organized on Establishment of centre of excellence during December, 2012 in College of Engineering is one such imitative which motivated many affiliated colleges to establish centers of excellence. 6.2
Strategy Development and Deployment
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Does the University have a perspective plan for development? If yes, what aspects are considered in the development of policies and strategies? The University has a perspective plan for its development, and hence it established a Planning and Monitoring Board with Vice-Chancellor as Chairman to develop and execute plans and strategies for its development.
Vision and Mission
The Vision and Mission statements of Andhra University are: Vision: To create new frontiers of knowledge in quest for development of a Humane and just society. Mission: To develop a pool of Human Expertise in science & Technology, Engineering, social sciences and Humanities, the basic investment for the progress of the country. Teaching and Learning The University is having a plan for teaching and learning. It is clearly documented in Andhra University Quality Manual. This plan outlines that the planning of teaching activities is done in the department committee as per syllabus and regulations approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Senate. The allocation of teaching work in the department is done by the Departmental Committee and informed to the Principal of the concerned college. The time table for the teaching and practical work is prepared by the Head of the Department at least one week before commencement of the class work in consultation with the faculty members and the same is informed to the students. The faculty members prepare teaching plans and communicate to the students’ well-in-advance. The teachers are encouraged to adopt ICT and interactive methods of teaching. The workshops and training programmes are organized for Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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students and faculty to improve their learning. Each teacher is assigned a group of four to eight students in the department and he/she has to act as teacher guide for those students. The teacher conducts periodic counseling to the student and encourages them towards quality learning. The evaluation procedure is also planned effectively for assessing the performance accurately. Two midterm examinations are conducted and student performance is continuously monitored. Guest lectures are arranged in the department by inviting expert members from prominent institutions and industry. Students are encouraged to participate in seminars and academic competitions. In all professional and PG courses, experiential learning is given high priority by including project work and field training. The departmental committee reviews the progress of syllabus coverage and other academic activities of the department and initiates corrective and preventive actions. Research and Development The University declares a perspective development plan for research and development. It is having three level research monitoring committees. At the University level, the Board of Research Studies chaired by the Vice-Chancellor formulates the policies and monitors the Research Programmes of the University. At the college level, the college research committee reviews and monitor the research activities of the different departments of the college. Each and every faculty identifies thrust areas of research and carries out research on those areas. Interdisciplinary and multi disciplinary research is encouraged. The faculty members are encouraged to develop project proposals for obtaining financial support from public and private funding agencies and industrial organizations. To have an effective monitoring of Research Programmes, Department Research Committees are formed and a periodic review of the research programmes is carried. A structured research admissions procedure is adopted as per UGC norms. The periodic review is done by the research Director every month and submits the report to the Head of the Department. In addition to this, in each college the half yearly Research review committee with external experts is conducted for assessing the progress of research work done by the research scholars in the department. The University established several research centres to cater to the needs of regional needs and national importance. A separate section in the Central Administrative Office is established to assist the faculty in obtaining research projects from the various funding agencies. Also, the University established the well-equipped Central Research laboratories and advanced computational centres in addition to the department laboratories to have research in all disciplines. For instance, a Research Forum is established with Rector as Chairman to conduct periodic reviews and Seminars of current importance. Overall, the University encourages all the departments to organize Workshops, Training Programmes, Seminars and Conferences. It is also supporting its faculty and Research Scholars to participate in various Workshops, Training Programmes and Conferences held outside the University both within India and abroad. The University is sponsoring its faculty members to undertake collaborative research programmes with International institutions. In relation to publication of articles and books, the University is encouraging its faculty members and Research Scholars to publish their research output in referred and Indexed Journals. As part of these publications, the University brings out five Journals in Advanced Sciences, Engineering Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Arts, Commerce and Management Studies. The University developed a structured plan for Research collaboration with reputed R & D organizations by way of entering MoU’s to have access to high technology laboratories and practical environment for experimentation. The University encourages its faculty to do efficient and effective research by rewarding with
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research awards such as Prof. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award and Best Researcher of the Year award. Community Engagement The University is having a perspective plan in community engagement. The University is conducting various programmes for the community development, and for instance Women empowerment programmes such as computer training and awareness to women is conducted. The University is also conducting skill development programmes in Engineering College for adopting technological advancements in unorganized workers such as Carpenters, Welders, Plumbers, etc. To encourage entrepreneurship in small scale industries, the Andhra University Engineering College has conducted workshops in Soaps & Detergent Manufacturing, Electroplating and Anodizing, Environmental awareness programmes at various locations in and around Visakhapatnam. The University is providing counseling and legal advice through College of Law on free of cost. Free counseling for psychological problem is offered to housewives and children in particular. The Department of Social Work, Sociology, HRM etc., are conducting field surveys and studies for community development. The University is also organizing various awareness campaigns in public health, child labour, hygiene and quality living. The University organizes tri-annual Science exhibitions open to the public in collaboration with reputed research organization and industry to propagate the important developments in Science & Technology. Through NCC and NSS programmes, the rural development is focused by organizing field work in rural areas. Support the needy during natural calamities is provided. The University conducts various Blood Donation Camps, AIDS awareness campaigns in collaboration with Red Cross Society, Rotary International, Lions Club etc. The University motivates its students and faculty to participate in various community development activities in association with Non-Governmental organizations. The University holds Medical Camps for general public in the Campus. Andhra University is the first University in the State to have started an exclusive Women Engineering College to train and empower women in technological advancements. Human Resource Planning and Development The University developed plans for recruitment and selection of highly qualified human resource in teaching and non-teaching positions. The recruitment and selection process for human resources is strictly based on State Government rules and regulations and the regulatory bodies such as UGC, AICTE, NCTE, PCI, BCI, etc. The faculty members are recruited in three categories such as Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors. The non-teaching staff is recruited in four categories such as Officers, Ministerial, Technical and Last Grade. For the development of skills among faculty members, they are encouraged to take training by way of participation in orientation programmes, refresher programmes, training programmes etc. Special training is provided to impart skills in research methodology. The faculty members develop their skills in teaching-learning and research by way of organizing / participating seminars, workshops, conferences, symposia etc., nationally and internationally, interacting with industry and other research organizations, visiting universities and other academic institutions of international repute, and updating themselves through learning resources provided by the University. The non-teaching staff is given training periodically to improve their skills.
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The University takes measures to fill all the vacancies whenever they arise in both teaching and non-teaching categories. All necessary support is extended for empowering employees in the University. Industry Interaction The University is having a structured policy and plan for strategic development of University Industry Interaction. A separate division in the University namely University Development Centre with a Director was established to strengthen the University Industry Interaction. The faculty members are encouraged to have collaboration with industry through consultancy and research projects. The University promotes itself every year through brochures and in the websites the expertise available in the University for industrial benefit and development. There is a well documented policy to undertake consultancy projects in the industry by the faculty. The periodic University industry meets are organized in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). The University entered into several MoUs with industries and corporates for research and development. The experts and top management from the industry are invited to deliver expert lectures in various departments and interact with students and staff. The industrial tours for students are organized to provide industrial exposure to the students. Furthermore, the University is associated with several industries to felicitate implementation of their corporate and social responsibilities. Through University-industry interaction, many students are able to get internships and project fellowships. There is a strong established University-Industry network with the support of the Alumni of the University. Internationalization The University is focusing on globally focused education through strategic planning and by incessant efforts. To create world class professionals, the University adopts various measures in academic and research programmes. The curriculum is well designed and modified periodically by collecting the feedback and reviews from subject experts of international repute. The University organizes Twinning and Dual degree programmes in collaboration with foreign universities. Through MoUs, the University is participating in faculty and students exchange programmes with International Universities and organizations. The University designs specialized programmes for foreign students. To provide support services exclusively for foreign students a Dean, International Student Affairs was appointed. The University is conducting several International workshops, training programmes, seminars and conferences in the campus by inviting eminent personalities from abroad to have interaction with the faculty and students. The University’s policy is to encourage its staff to participate in International programmes organized outside India. The University has a robust policy for collaborative research with foreign Universities. The University houses three International Hostels to provide facilities to the foreign students. As a result of the incessant efforts of the University, around 451 foreign students pursue various courses in the campus. Short term programmes in Fine Arts, Yoga, Languages, Music, etc., are exclusively organized for the benefit of foreign students. International festivals are organized in the campus by the International Students and the faculty and students participate in them. The University makes concerted efforts to become an International institution. 6.2.2
Describe the University’s internal organizational structure and decision making processes and their effectiveness. The University is having a well defined organization structure in administration and academic decision making process. The Academic Senate and Executive Council, headed by the Vice-Chancellor, are the highest policy making bodies on the academic
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and administrative fronts of the University. The Vice-Chancellor is the Head of the Institution. The Principals of the constituent colleges and the Registrar form the administrative officers of the University in that hierarchy. The PG campuses of the University have special officers as administrative heads. The Deans, Directors / Coordinators dealing with different wings like Academic Affairs, CDC, Examinations, Student Affairs, Press and Publications, Foreign Student Affairs, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Andhra University Development Cell and so on work in union with the above officers. The Registrar is the Administrative head of the University. The Finance Officer and the Controller of Examinations in the cadre of Joint Registrars work under him. Various wings like Administration, Finance and Examinations will have Deputy Registrars and Assistant Registrars. Under them different sections function and each section is headed by a Superintendent. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR ADMINISTRATION
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The curricular aspects will be looked after by the Dean Academic Affairs, Deans of Faculty and Chairperson Boards of Studies. The offices of the Principals of the constituent colleges and special officers of the P.G. campuses will be assisted by officers of the cadre of Assistant Registrar and Superintendents. The Departmental office will be provided with the Senior Assistants, Junior Assistants and Typists. All the Laboratories will be provided with Laboratory Assistants and Technical Staff. The Principals are asked to convene meetings with the Heads of the Departments every month. In addition to the existing practices, new committees and boards are constituted as per the requirement. At the top level, the Executive Council meets atleast once in three months, while the meetings of the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate are convened depending on the need. The Academic Senate meetings are held twice in a year. The following is the organization chart: The University pursues a structured decision making process for effective administration. As the Chief Executive of the University, the Vice-Chancellor will take all decisions related to the University policy and strategy in concurrence with the executive council. The Registrar as the central administrative officer implements all decisions taken by the Vice-Chancellor and takes decision related to general administration and execution. The Principals of the colleges are empowered to take decision with respect to the college administration and functions. The Heads of the departments in consultation with the departmental committee runs the department administration. The Chairman/persons of Board of Studies formulates academic activities such as curriculum design pattern of examination etc. The University has a decentralized decision making process to have an effective operation. All departments are given academic autonomy in respect of teaching, learning and research activities, and this facilitates the smooth functioning of the departments and department development. The Dean of examinations in coordination with the controller of examination will take decision regarding conduct of examination, evaluation, publication of results and awarding the degrees. The University Finance officer will assist the registrar in taking financial decisions on routine matters. 6.2.3
Does the University have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed, driven, deployed and reviewed? The University has a quality policy. The Policy statement defined by the University is as follows. The Andhra University is committed to achieving excellence in teaching, research and consultancy.
by imparting globally focused education by creating world class professionals by establishing synergic relationships with industry and society by developing state of art infrastructure and well-endowed faculty and by imparting knowledge through team work and incessant efforts.
The quality policy is articulated by extensive participation and involvement of the top management of Andhra University. It is communicated to all the faculty and staff of the University through visual displays at various locations, and by circulation. Various programmes are conducted for the benefit of the faculty and staff of the University towards understanding of quality management system. The policy is relevant to the organization’s goals and commits to meet the expectations and needs of the stakeholders on quality and statutory requirements. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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The Coordinator IQAC and MR-ISO Certification is responsible for deployment of the quality policy through the well-established IQAC of the University. Employees at all levels are trained to appreciate and implement quality initiatives of the University. The ISO 9001:2008 standard is adopted for deploying the quality policy. The quality policy is reviewed periodically for its continuous suitability. Quality audit is conducted periodically to assess the progress and to introduce required changes for further improvement. 6.2.4
Does the University encourage its academic departments to function independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability? The University encourages decentralization and autonomy of the departments with respect to the departmental activities. The Head of the Department conducts the departmental committee meeting in every month and discuss regarding the academic and administrative matters of the department. The Chairman, PG Board of Studies holds local board of studies meeting and takes decision regarding curriculum design, evaluation schedules and other related matters. The department research committee meets once in every month and discusses research activities and development of the department. The departments are supported with annual budget which the Head of the department in consultation with the DC utilizes for departmental activities. The Principals of campus colleges conduct periodic review meetings with the Heads of the departments to ensure that the departments are functioning effectively. All decisions taken at the department level is informed to the Vice-Chancellor through Registrar/ Principal/concerned Dean. The IQAC conducts two internal quality audits to identify the non-confirmative items with respect to processes and procedure, and to initiate corrective actions.
6.2.5
During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts on these issues? There are a few minor court cases filed against the institute. They are related to admission procedures, announcement of results and issue of certificates. Some cases from the employees are related to the age of superannuation and service matters during CAS promotions. All the cases are disposed of in favour of the University. There is a separate legal section in the University with a panel of two well-qualified lawyers to tackle the court cases. The University conducts ‘University Adalat’ every month to resolve the grievances related to the University employees.
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How does the University ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? The University has a structured mechanism to ensure that grievances or complaints are effectively and promptly resolved, and a grievance redressal cell is headed by a senior Professor as Coordinator. The complaints and suggestion boxes are placed at prominent places of the University. Each department maintains suggestion and complaint register. The Heads of the Department receive complaints or suggestions if any and forward them to the grievance cell for prompt and effective action. The suggestions received from all the stakeholders of the University are compiled and placed before the Vice-Chancellor for discussion in MRM. The women grievances cell is effectively functioning to attend to all gender related grievances. In addition to these the University is conducting Dial your University programme with Vice-
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Chancellor and all other officers in the first week of every month for immediate response to the suggestion and complaints made by the students, and all other stake holders. The University Adalat is established in the law college which is one of the important grievance redressal mechanisms in the University to settle the grievances internally. 6.2.7
Does the University have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response? The University has a structured student feedback mechanism to evaluate the performance of the institution. IQAC collects the feedback once in a semester. Evaluation of the teachers by students is carried out with a structured questionnaire on a 10 point scale based on 10 different criteria. The feedback during first mid examination and the second feedback is collected during semester end examination. The Feedback is analyzed and the report is distributed to the respective department and the faculty. The Principal will conduct review meeting based on the feedback and counseling is given to the lowest performing department and faculty. The teacher and department performance evaluation is also carried giving due importance to the student feedback. The Vice-Chancellor reviews the department performance based on feedback during management review meeting.
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Does the University conduct performance audit of the various departments? The University conducts performance audit in various departments.
6.2.9
What mechanisms have been evolved by the University to identify the developmental needs of its affiliated institutions? As per the Statutes, every affiliated college, other than a Government College, shall be managed by a duly constituted Governing Body. This Governing Body shall have its members among others, two representatives from the University. In the beginning of each academic year, the Governing Body shall send to the University a general programme of meetings to be held in the year. Minutes of the Meetings of the Governing Body shall be sent to the Dean within ten days after the meetings are held. Every year the University nominates a committee of members to visit each college and interacts with faculty students and management and identifies the institutional needs for smooth running of the courses and grant affiliation. The Dean, CDC will conduct periodic review meeting with Vice-Chancellor in Chair attended by the Principals and management of affiliated colleges to identify the developmental requirements and support required to them. The colleges enlisted under Sec.2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act, are informed of the various developmental schemes of the UGC and the proposals are processed and recommended to the Commission for funding. A University Representative is nominated on the Building Committee to be constituted by the Colleges, which got UGC funding for construction of buildings.
6.2.10 Does the University have a vibrant College Development Council (CDC) / Board of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure, functions and achievements. The University has a College Development Council (CDC) which has, as its members, senior teachers of the University, Principals of the affiliated colleges and a representative of the State Government - all nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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besides the Dean of CDC. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chairman of CDC. The total membership of the Council should not exceed 30. The CDC serves as an academic guide to Colleges. The Dean, CDC arranges inspection of the colleges, and convenes meetings of Principals of the colleges. The CDC meets at regular intervals to review implementation of its programmes and activities, conducts surveys of all colleges and makes the information available to the UGC and other bodies. It prepares perspective plans for development and opening of new colleges, advises the University on all matters relating to development of affiliated colleges, and ensures implementation of University's Policy on Colleges. It evaluates the impact of UGC grants utilized by the colleges and reports the matter to the UGC. It reviews the inspection reports and suggests remedies for the lapses and irregularities reported. It prepares the annual reports of the CDC. It supports the affiliated colleges in organizing seminars/conferences/ workshops. It provides guidance for good performing affiliated colleges to establish research centres and centres of excellence. It also provides necessary support to the affiliated colleges to get autonomous status in the UGC. As a result of the efforts made by CDC, the University is presently having 551 affiliated colleges in which 88 are permanently affiliated and 5 are autonomous colleges. 6.3
Faculty Empowerment Strategies
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What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff? Several measures are taken by the University to enhance professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff. In respect of teaching staff the University organizes a series of refresher / orientation courses/workshops through the AU-UGC Academic Staff College, which is established during 1987., by organizing every year. During last five years more than 312 teachers were benefitted by these courses. Besides giving training in conventional subjects, the Staff College organized programmes on Tourism and Travel Management, Hydrology and Water Management, Biotechnology, Human Rights, Foreign Trade and other interdisciplinary areas. Further, workshops and seminars on vocational courses, problems and perspectives of autonomous colleges were also organized. The faculty members also attend the refresher and orientation courses conducted by other Academic institutions located within India and aboard. Besides this, the faculty members attend seminars, symposia and workshops organized by different Universities from time to time. The University encourages the staff members to organize national/international seminars, conferences and workshops, while encouraging collaboration with national and international institutes. The faculty members are provided with all support for getting research funding from various agencies. The faculty members utilize the services of the University Library where an internet browsing centre with 84 computers was made available for this purpose. All teachers are provided with computers and Internet facility. There are centralized computational facilities and research facilities having advanced instruments for improving their skills and knowledge. All teachers are given training to develop computer aided teaching material. Expert lectures are arranged by inviting eminent personalities. As such, the members of the faculty are taking advantage of all the recent developments to improve their subject areas. All encouragement is given for research publications and book writing by the staff members.
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The University conducts training programmes to administrative staff by organizing lectures by the teachers from the Departments of Commerce and Management Studies, Psychology and Human Resource Management. In addition to this, trainers from outside the University campus are also invited to give lectures. Further, the staff members are nominated to participate in training programmes organized by other Universities, the Administrative Staff College and Government Departments. The University imparts training to non-teaching staff to develop positive outlook of work and in dealing with staff, students and the public. This programme has been offered to the supporting staff starting from Junior Assistant to Joint Registrar level in different batches. The performance of the Non-Teaching Staff is monitored periodically and training programmes are designed to motivate them to work with dedication, and positive attitudes. Computer training is also provided for the Nonteaching staff. The A.U. College of Engineering (A) under TEQIP Programme provides training to the supporting staff. Fourteen of them were given training on power tools usage at MICO BOSCH Power Tools, Bangalore, 6 members were given training on Fitting Practice at NTTF-Peenya, Bangalore, 5 supporting staff were given training on Internet Web Design at NTTF-Electronics Training Centre, Bangalore, and 3 supporting staff were given training on Electronics Equipment MaintenanceBasics at NTTF-Electronics Training Centre Bangalore. The IQAC has carried out an exercise to evaluate the performance of the non-teaching staff in various administrative and academic units of the University. Based on the assessment, measures were taken for skill upgradation and training of the nonteaching staff. The administration has been responding positively to the problems of the employees, and their grievances are heard periodically through their union leaders or Grievance cell or University Adalat. 6.3.2
What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the University? List the important decisions. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the University circulated Self-appraisal formats designed by the UGC to all the faculty members of the University and motivated the faculty to assess their performance as per the specified indicators. The faculty members submitted filled in Self-Appraisal Format to the IQAC. The feedback from the faculty members indicated that the format helped to appraise their performance and also to set targets for future. Besides the self-appraisal of the faculty members, the IQAC developed performance measurable standards for the faculty members and also for the academic departments. The performance of the faculty members has been assessed in percentage terms to identify outstanding performers, excellent performers, good performers and poor performers. The poor performers are given appropriate counseling at the department level and college level. Such members were also counseled by the top management of the University. They were encouraged to do research and improve the performance. The University adopted appropriate policy to encourage best performers and to help others to improve. Performance of Non-teaching staff is assessed based on fixed parameters and the employees are awarded with “Best Employee Award”. Two candidates in each category of Ministerial and Class-IV employees are selected twice in a year, who are presented the award during Independence and Republic Day Celebrations. The
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recipients are also assessed through department tests and the promotions are linked to their performance in the tests. 6.3.3
What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff? What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details. The University implements several welfare schemes for teaching and non-teaching staff. The following are some of the welfare measures adopted by the University to its staff. Residential facility through staff quarters and Guest houses. Medical facilitates with 16-bed hospitals with provision of specialist doctors, operation theatre, medical lab, x-ray unit ambulances and free medicines. A separate homoeo clinic with specialized doctor is also available with free medicines. Group insurance Subsidized transportation through University buses Canteen facility Housing loan Vehicle loan Children marriage loan Festival advances Tuition fees concession for University employees, their children and their spouses. Tuition fee reimbursement for non-teaching staff children. Provision for one additional seat in each course conducted by the University for employee children of both teaching and non-teaching staff Maternity/Paternity leave Cooperative Bank with personal loan facility. Fee concession at Yoga and meditation centres Fee concession for Distance Mode learning in the University Gymnasium, play grounds and staff club. In campus banks, Post offices Allotment of function halls on concession rates Employment to the children of the deceased employees on compassionate grounds Each and every faculty member and non-teaching employee are taking the benefit of the majority of the provisions.
6.3.4
What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty? The following measures are adopted by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty: Freedom to work Infrastructural support Access to all centralized facilities Recognition of meritorious work
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Support to further training, participation in seminars/ workshops/conferences, etc. Free flow of communication Administrative support in processing research related aspects Congenial academic atmosphere Personalized attention and motivation
Has the University conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes, mention a few salient findings. The Durga Bhai Deshmukh Centre for Women Studies has conducted a gender audit in the University. The major findings of the audit are as following:
6.3.6
The Andhra University Centre for Women Studies in association with Victoria Govt. Hospital started a Counseling Centre as part of action research project on Adolescent Reproductive Health. Female student enrollment is more than one third in the campus colleges of Arts, Science, Engineering and Law. Proportion of female teachers to male teachers is 1:3. Gender imbalance among teachers is maximum at Professors level and minimum at Assistant Professors level indicating that more women are recruited by the University at the entry level during the last one decade. 4% of the faculty members who had received awards were men against 1% of women. 26% women teachers and 37% men teachers are engaged in sponsored research projects. 6 of gender related projects were taken up by male faculty while 18 were done by women.
Does the University conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty? The University conducted 29 gender sensitization programmes.
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What is the impact of the University’s Academic Staff College Programmes in enhancing the competencies of the University faculty? The programmes of University academic staff college are instrumental in enhancing the competency of the University faculty. The young faculty members are trained through orientation programmes on methodologies of teaching and research. The refresher courses organized by the academic staff college provide the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in advanced topics and an interaction with the eminent personalities outside the University. The interdisciplinary programmes organized in the academic staff college create a congenial environment to develop interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research approach both in teaching and research. The programmes related to the personality and skill development helped the faculty to mentor and train the students effectively and efficiently. The following is the list of programmes organized by Academic Staff College during 2008-2009 to 2012-2013
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Special Summer Course
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IDRC in Women Studies
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IDRC in Life Sciences / Bio
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IDRC in Information Mass Communication
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66th Orientation Programme
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IDRC in Environmental Sciences
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IDRC in Women Studies
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Six day IDRC in Patent Laws & IPR IDRC in Language & Literature Six Day Workshop on Management of Higher Education 67th ORIENTATION PROGRAMME IDRC in Life Science / Marine Science IDRC in Journalism & Mass Communication 68th ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
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IDRC in Social Sciences
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IDRC in Language & Lit
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IDRC in Earth Sciences
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IDRC in Environmental Sci.
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Duration 13-05-2008 to 12-06-2008 01-07-2008 to 21-07-2008 01-07-2008 to 21-07-2008 02-08-2008 to 22-08-2008 06-09-2008 to 26-09-2008 03-11-2008 to 23-11-2008 17-01-2009 to 06-02-2009 09-02-2009 to 08-03-2009 19-05-2009 to 15-06-2009 06-07-2009 to 26-07-2009 03-08-2009 to 23-08-2009 25-08-2009 to 30-08-2009 31-08-2009 to 20-09-2009 05-10-2009 to 10-10-2009 12-10-2009 to 08-11-2009 09-11-2009 to 29-11-2009 01-12-2009 to 21-12-2009 18-01-2010 to 14-02-2010 09-02-2010 to 01-03-2010 03-03-2010 to 23-03-2010 12-04-2010 to 09-05-2010 10-05-2010 to 30-05-2010 04-06-2010 to 24-06-2010 22-10-2010 to
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No. of Participants Local
Non Local
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7
45
57
12
45
23
4
19
18
18
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20
5
15
22
8
14
16
2
14
25
3
22
12
4
8
29
7
22
18
5
13
20
10
10
25
2
23
26
8
18
34
5
29
30
17
13
28
1
27
45
3
42
43
3
40
65
7
58
41
3
38
49
3
46
36
1
35
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IDRC in Life Sciences / Marine Sciences
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IDRC in Social Sciences
27.
IDRC in Human Rights st
28.
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29.
IDRC in Life Sciences
30.
IDRC in Environmental Sci.
31.
IDRC in Social Sciences
32.
IDRC in Language & Lit
33.
IDRC in Human Rights nd
34.
72 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
35.
IDRC in Women Studies
36.
73rd ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
37.
IDRC in Life Sciences
38.
IDRC in Language & Lit. th
39.
74 ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
40.
IDRC in Environmental Sci.
41.
IDRC in Social Sciences
42. 43.
Six Day Workshop on Research Methodology 75th ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
44.
IDRC in Women Studies
45.
IDRC in Human Rights
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Special Summer Course on Basic Sciences
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18-01-2010 to 07-02-2011 18-02-2011 to 10-02-2011 11-03-2011 to 31-03-2011 06-04-2011 to 03-05-2011 09-05-2011 to 29-05-2011 13-06-2011 to 03-07-2011 08-07-2011 to 28-07-2011 12-10-2011 to 01-11-2011 21-12-2011 to 10-01-2011 18-01-2011 to 14-02-2011 03-03-2011 to 23-03-2011 08-05-2012 to 04-06-2012 05-06-2012 to 25-06-2012 28-06-2012 to 18-07-2012 23-07-2012 to 19-08-2012 05-09-2012 to 25-09-2012 23-11-2012 to 13-12-2012 05-01-2013 to 10-01-2013 19-01-2013 to 15-02-2013 25-02-2013 to 17-03-2013 08-03-2013 to 28-03-2013 30-05-2013 to 19-06-2013 26-06-2013 to 16-07-2013
56
18
38
43
1
42
63
5
58
37
7
30
53
3
50
44
4
40
42
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42
34
7
27
28
7
21
43
3
40
46
4
42
32
5
27
34
6
28
47
5
42
41
5
36
35
4
31
29
3
26
76
66
10
46
8
38
25
2
23
32
6
26
22
2
20
29
1
28
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
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What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and efficient use of financial resources? The University is endowed with an efficient finance management and resource mobilization system. The budget is managed meticulously, avoiding unnecessary expenditure and wastage. The finance department takes all measures in respect of all financial sanctions by following the procedures. There are certain sub-committees, like finance committee, to monitor the sanctions. All major financial matters are placed before the financial committee, before they are submitted to the Executive Council. The finance committee examines the annual accounts, annual budget estimates, reviews financial position and makes recommendations to the executive council on all matters relating to the finance of the University. After the approval of the Executive Council necessary action will be initiated. The financial approvals will be issued by the authorities, as per the powers vested with them. After obtaining the approvals, the money sanctions will be issued. The online payment system for payment of examination fees by the students/colleges is recently introduced. In view of this, all amounts paid by them are being credited in the University account immediately. Because of introduction of online procedures, the finalization of accounts became easier. There is Information Management Centre (IMC), in the University and through this Salaries/Pension/PF are processed and disbursed. All information pertaining to payment salaries/recoveries/TDS etc. is being managed very carefully. There are about 8 sections, mainly deal with financial matters, accounts and issue of cheques etc. The details are as follows:
A-I Section: Issues all cheques that are passed and received in the section for payment A-II Section: Deals with examination payments. A-III section: Deals with budget preparation and self-finance funds/audit work. A-IV Section: Purchase of stationery/ Indents/CPC meetings/ Library matters etc., A-V Section: Deals with Projects/schemes, like, DST/MHIRT/ DCSIR/etc., (other than sanctioned by UGC) A-VI Section: TA/DAs to University authorities/inspection commissions/college inspection committees/Examination Spot valuation work payments towards conduct of examinations/ valuations etc., / NSS/IUT etc., A-VII Section: Construction works/Renovation works/ Contractor’s bill payments/Allotment of Quarters and collection of rents / Allotment of halls and on payment basis and regular maintenance payments like electricity/Water maintenance payments of University A-VIII section: Pension settlements /P.F payments / retirement benefit payments and Sanction of house / vehicle loans etc.,
These sections submit the files for the approval by the authorities, taking into account the budget provisions/balances available etc. Before they are submitted to the Registrar, they are scrutinized at three levels. In addition to the above sections some other establishments like Directorate of Admissions/School of Distance Education, also deal with some payments. These establishments also take all necessary precautions.
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Processing of indents/chemicals & apparatus /Stationery as per approvals, following the procedures: For procurement of chemicals and apparatus to the laboratories of the University, quotations are obtained from different firms. These quotations will be scrutinized by the Central Purchase Committee which submits its recommendations. After the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, a rate contract being entered into with the firms and the items will be purchased from those firms by the departmental laboratories, as per the approved rates. In view of the DGS-D rate contract system / rate contract system, the University is getting the good quality material at cheaper rates. From other firms, where there is no rate contract, the purchases (chemicals/apparatus/ equipment) are as per the prior approvals of the authorities. In this case, quotations are obtained for the scrutiny and the Central Purchase Committee finalises these quotations. Once the approvals are obtained from the authorities and permission will be accorded to the respective departments for purchase of items from that firm. Stationery to the University is purchased based on the requirement of examination sections and central administrative office through tenders/quotations. Necessary precautions are being taken to avoid wastage. Since the University is getting the material in larger quantities, the rates are relatively cheaper than that of the market. CIVIL WORKS: The estimates are prepared by the University Engineer, are submitted to the University authorities for approval. For major works, after getting the approval from the Building Committee necessary tenders are invited through paper notification/website. After obtaining the approvals from the authorities, the works will be entrusted to the contractors who quoted the least price. In case of some minor works, where urgency is there, authorities will nominate a contractor from the available registered contractors and get the work done to avoid inconvenience. The necessary sanctions will be given by the authorities as per the budget provisions. Then the works will be executed. In view of the above measures, the works are being completed as per schedule without any escalations. After completion of the work, payments will be made to the parties, following the procedures, after deducting the TDS. 6.4.2
Does the University have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details. The University has put in place a mechanism for internal and external audit. All files and accounts are scrutinized by the section heads and concerned officers before the files are processed. They verify budget provisions/availability of funds and submit the files to the authorities. Regarding External audit, all the accounts of the University are audited regularly by the State Audit department located in Andhra University Campus. The finance department and the concerned sections coordinate for getting the accounts audited. The A.G. Audit officials also visit the University and verify the accounts. The suggestions, if any given by them will be followed. In case of certain projects sanctioned by various agencies, the University gets funds from various funding agencies through ‘online’. These projects are time bounded, and as such the funding agency requires a Utilizations certificate (UC) immediately for the amount released in the first year, to enable them to process and release further installments. To speed up the work, the University maintains a panel of approved private auditors. As per the approval of the authorities, the project investigators
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approach the respective auditors and get UCs for submitting them to the funding agencies. 6.4.3
Are the institution’s accounts audited regularly? Have there been any major audit objections, if so, how were they addressed? There is a yearly audit by the local fund audit department located in the University. In respect of block grant, a quarterly Utilization certification is obtained from them, after auditing relevant records. The University finance department coordinates with the State Audit. In respect of objections, on receiving the information from the audit department, the objections will be sent to the concerned establishments/disbursing officers, with a request to submit the replies. In case there are any objections the concerned disbursing officer of the University will be informed of the objections with a request to submit the clarifications. The answers for the objections along with the necessary documentary evidences will be submitted to the Auditing Section and once they are satisfied, these objections will be dropped. The Auditor General has always the authority to reexamine and audit, depending on the nature of objections.
6.4.4
Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the last four years. The following are the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the last four years
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 2009-2010 Sl. Receipts Rs. Expenditure No State Govt. Grants 83,08,98,000 1 Teaching Staff Tuition Fee & Research Fee 4,87,00,000 2 Non - Teaching Staff Examination Fee 27,86,00,000 3 Others Fees from Affiliated Colleges Including 11,80,00,000 4 Pension (TS + NTS) Youth Festival / Library Service fee etc…. Transfer from school of distance 7,00,00,000 5 Investments from the interest accrued on deposits education towards exemption, paper setting etc. Transfer from SDE as Surplus 6 Matching Contribution towards contributory pension scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Misc 1,000 7 Academic Expenditure Hostels (Rent, Elec, Water) 55,00,000 8 AU Miscellaneous Account etc Rent from AU Quarters, etc. 81,60,000 9 Works department expenditure Interest on corpus fund & Interest from 4,50,00,000 10 Examination Account endowment etc.. Press & Publications other Misc.. 1,11,00,000 Receipts Auxiliary Services 4,00,000 Towards contributory pension scheme to 75,00,000 the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Transfer from Part VII to Part I Surplus 78,41,000 Other receipts 28,46,34,800 Total Receipts 171,63,34,800 Total Expenditure
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Rs. 36,54,01,000 48,14,65,000 3,81,00,000 36,48,60,000
4,21,36,000
1,50,00,000
3,08,53,600 5,65,56,000 7,80,60,200 16,24,00,000
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011 Sl. Receipts Rs. Expenditure No State Govt. Grants 92,60,01,000 1 Teaching Staff Tuition Fee & Research Fee and Specific 53,55,1000 2 Non - Teaching Staff grants Examination Fee 27,74,95,000 3 Others Fees from Affiliated Colleges Including Youth Festival / Library Service fee 13,89,50,000 4 Pension (TS + NTS) etc…. Transfer from SDE as Surplus 7,40,68,000 5 Investments from the interest accrued on deposits Matching Contribution towards contributory pension Hostels (Rent, Elec, Water) 80,00,000 6 scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Rent from AU Quarters, etc…. 85,40,000 7 Academic Expenditure Interest on corpus fund & Interest from 3,28,65,000 8 AU Miscellaneous Account etc endowment etc.. Press & Publications other Misc.. 96,00,000 9 Works department expenditure Receipts Auxiliary Services 4,00,000 10 Examination Account Towards contributory pension scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0180,00,000 09-2004 Transfer from Part VII to Part I Surplus 3,23,75,000 Other receipts 27,60,87,000 Total Receipts 184,59,32,000 Total Expenditure
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Rs. 48,88,80,000 53,49,61,000 3,75,50,000 42,96,59,000 3,00,00,000 1,60,00,000 2,60,70,500 5,83,52,500 8,17,62,000 14,26,97,000
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 2011-2012 Sl. Receipts Rs. Expenditure No State Govt. Grants 92,64,01,000 1 Teaching Staff Tuition Fee & Research Fee and Specific 7,51,51,000 2 Non - Teaching Staff grants Examination Fee 26,85,45,000 3 Others Fees from Affiliated Colleges Including Youth Festival / Library Service fee 12,05,00,000 4 Pension (TS + NTS) etc…. Transfer from SDE as Surplus 10,66,48,000 5 Investments from the interest accrued on deposits Matching Contribution towards contributory pension Hostels (Rent, Elec, Water) 50,00,000 6 scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Rent from AU Quarters, etc…. 1,20,00,000 7 Academic Expenditure Interest on corpus fund & Interest from 2,25,21,000 8 AU Miscellaneous Account etc endowment etc.. Press & Publications other Misc.. 50,84,000 9 Works department expenditure Receipts Auxiliary Services 4,00,000 10 Examination Account Towards contributory pension scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 011,10,00,000 09-2004 Transfer from Part VII to Part I Surplus 13,95,67,168 Fee to be reimbursed from govt. of AP 2,88,68,953 Other receipts 64,25,63,998 Total Receipts 236,42,50,119 Total Expenditure
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Rs. 73,90,73,312 64,75,52,607 4,97,50,000 59,90,61,100 2,00,00,000 2,20,00,000 2,36,44,100 5,01,29,000 8,08,41,000 13,21,99,000
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013 Sl. Receipts Rs. Expenditure No State Govt. Grants 13,05,72,5,000 1 Teaching Staff Tuition Fee & Research Fee and Specific 92,12,6,000 2 Non - Teaching Staff grants Examination Fee 26,64,49,000 3 Others
67,91,16,224
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Fees from Affiliated Colleges Including Youth Festival / Library Service fee etc.
8,10,00,000
4
Pension (TS + NTS)
82,72,60,500
5
Transfer from SDE as Surplus
8,70,98,000
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Hostels (Rent, Elec, Water)
82,00,000
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2,60,00,000
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Rent from AU Quarters, etc…. Interest on corpus fund & Interest from endowment etc.. Press & Publications other Misc.. Receipts Auxiliary Services Towards contributory pension scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Transfer from Part VII to Part I Surplus Fee to be reimbursed from govt. of AP Other receipts Total Receipts
1,20,00,000
7
Investments from the interest accrued on deposits Matching Contribution towards contributory pension scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Academic Expenditure
75,30,060
8
AU Miscellaneous Account etc
4,27,86,200
1,84,000
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Works department expenditure
7,41,16,000
8,00,000
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50,00,000
1,24,23,600
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014 Sl. Receipts Rs. Expenditure No State Govt. Grants 13,05,29,6,000 1 Teaching Staff Tuition Fee & Research Fee and Specific 133151000 2 Non - Teaching Staff grants Examination Fee 30,80,28,000 3 Others Fees from Affiliated Colleges Including Youth Festival / Library Service fee 9,00,00,000 4 Pension (TS + NTS) etc…. Transfer from SDE as Surplus 9,70,88,000 5 Investments from the interest accrued on deposits Matching Contribution towards contributory pension Hostels (Rent, Elec, Water) 80,00,000 6 scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 0109-2004 Rent from AU Quarters, etc…. 1,62,00,000 7 Academic Expenditure Interest on corpus fund & Interest from 75,18,560 8 AU Miscellaneous Account etc endowment etc.. Press & Publications other Misc.. 1,90,25,419 9 Works department expenditure Receipts Auxiliary Services 10,00,000 10 Examination Account Towards contributory pension scheme to the staff who are recruited on or after 011,50,00,000 09-2004 Transfer from Part VII to Part I Surplus 24,02,84,000 Fee to be reimbursed from govt. of AP 3,00,00,000 Other receipts 36,91,46,706 Total Receipts 263,97,37,685 Total Expenditure
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Narrate the efforts taken by the University for Resource Mobilization. The University has set up a well-established University development cell, headed by a Director to mobilize the resources for the University. The following are some of the initiatives taken by the resource mobilization:
6.4.6
Conduct of periodic meeting with alumni associations to collect donations and other support for developmental activities. Conducting University-Industry interaction meetings to have effective interactions with corporates and industry Publishing University information and its development through websites to encourage other philontriphical societies and organization to support the University. Encouraging collaborative research with prominent institutions for infrastructure development Approaching and getting funds from various research funding agencies. Promoting University expertise for getting good consultancy projects Organizing in house training programmes and workshops for the corporates and industry
Is there any provision for the University to create a corpus fund? If yes, give details. There is a Corpus fund account. As on 31st March 2014, the corpus fund available with the University is Rs.100 crores. Some of the faculty members are regularly contributing to corpus fund. The interest accrued on the principal amount, will be utilized for the developmental activities of the University.
6.5
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
6.5.1
Does the University conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give details. The University conducts the academic audit through IQAC, which formulated measurable performance indicators for both faculty and academic departments. The information regarding the faculty and department performance is collected through structured formats for analysis. Vice-Chancellor nominates a team of academic auditors consisting of senior faculty for each college. The academic auditors visit each department and verify the evidences shown in the academic performance report submitted by the faculty and the heads of the departments. They also submit the academic audit report to the concerned Principal and IQAC. The IQAC prepares the consolidated report of all the colleges and place is in the management review meeting for Vice-Chancellor’s perusal. The formats of faculty performance evaluation report and department performance report are as follows:
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TEACHER PERFORMANCE REPORT Particulars of the Teacher
1.
Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.) in BLOCK LETTERS
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Designation
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Department / College
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Mobile Number
5.
Email Address
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University
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Date of Birth
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Educational Qualifications
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Total length of service as Teacher in the university
10. Details of Teacher service Position
From – to
Length of service
Lecturer/Asst. professor Reader/Associate professor Professor 11.
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TEACHER PERFORMANCE REPORT EVALUATION OF TEACHER PERFORMANCE Performance Parameter Teaching and contribution to Academia Research and Consultancy Extension
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EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE REPORT S.No. I
Max. Score
Performance Parameter Teaching and Contribution to Academia:
600
A) Opinion of the Head Department / Principal (Max. Score : 120) Assessment of the Teacher on a 5 – grade scale where grades 1 to 5 correspond to : Poor, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good and excellent respectively Score 1. Availability to students during working hours 2. Punctuality classes
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3. Regularity in taking classes as per TimeTable 4. Maintenance of Students’ attendance Register 5. Maintenance of lecture diary
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Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1
6. Arranging classroom seminars to students
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1
7. Regularity in giving home assignments 8. Celerity / briskness in providing solutions to assignments. 9. Promptness in returning answer scripts to students. 10. Availability for examination work including invigilation 11. Participation in curriculum / syllabus development 12. Participation in college/ department activities.
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1
Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1 Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade 5 4 3 2 1
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(Max. Score : 120) Assessment of the teacher on a 5-grade where grades 1 to 5 correspond to increasing teacher quality % of Students who assessed the teacher Score with grade – 4 and / or grade- 5 >95 120 90-<95 110 85-<90 100 80-<85 90 75-<80 80 70-<75 70 65-<70 60 60-<65 50 55-<60 40 50-<55 30 C) Awards / Honors / Fellowships received by the teacher (Max. Score : 50) i) State Level : 10 (each) ii) National Level : 15 (each) iii) International Level : 20 (each)
D)
Teacher Distinction
(Max. Score : 50)
i) Nominated / elected to state bodies : 10 (each) ii) Nominated / elected to national bodies : 15 (each) iii) Nominated / elected to International bodies: 20 (each)
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F)
II
Stay abroad on sabbatical leave for teaching ( Research / Exchange programmed (not for employment ) on invitation (Max. Score : 60) For every 3 months’ stay : 5 Books authored and published (Max. Score : 200) Single – authored : 40 (each) (Text / Reference Books) Multi – authored : 20 (each) (Text / Reference Books) Single – authored : 20 (each) (Other Books) Multi – authored : 40 (each) (Other Books)
Research and Consultancy 650 A)
Research Guidance (Max. Score : 100) i) M.Phil/M.Tech./M.Pharm/LL.M. : 5 (each) ii) Ph.D : 10 (each) iii) Students presently working for Ph.D : 2 (each)
B)
Research Projects operated / under operation (Max. Score: 100) 1) Total Number of Projects (Each : 5)
(Max. Score: 35)
2) Total Value of the Projects
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Score Rs. 50 lakh or more : 25 Rs. 60 -<80 lakh : 20 Rs. 40 -<60 lakh : 15 Rs. 20 -<40 lakh : 10 < Rs. 20 lakhs= : 5 3) Number of Projects with funding from outside India (Max. Score: 10) Each : 5 4) Number of projects having collaboration with industry / other research organizations (Max. Score: 10) Each : 5 5) Number of projects having collaboration with other departments in the University (Max. Score: 10) Each : 5 Research Publications (Max. Score: 200) 1) Research Publications (total) (Max.Score: 175) i) National refereed Journals : 3 (each) ii) International refereed Journals: 5 (each) iii) Cumulative impact factor : 2) Research Publications (last 3 years) (Max.Score: 25) i) National refereed Journals : 3 (each) ii) International refereed Journals: 5 (each) iii) Cumulative impact factor : Patents (Max.Score: 50) i) Patents Granted : 10 (each) ii) Patents applied : 5 (each) Member on Editorial Boards of refereed research journals (Max. Score : 25) For each Journal : 5 Seminars / Conferences / Symposia attended and presented papers / delivered keynote addresses (Max. Score : 50) i) With India : 5 (each) ii) Outside India : 10 (each) Seminars / Conferences / Symposia organized (Max. Score : 25)
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i) National Level : 5 (each) ii) International Level : 10 (each) H) Consultancy (Max. Score : 100) i) Consultancy projects handled : 20 (each) ii) Served / Serving as Consultant to Industry / other Organization : 20 (each) Extension / Other Activities A) Extension / outreach activities involved in (Max. Score : 100) The activities may include contributing to : environment protection, healthcare in rural / slum population, adult literacy nation building activities, etc.. For any recognized and authenticated activity : 20 (each)
B) Membership of Professional Societies, Membership of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Governing / Executive / Advisory body of an industry or other sector (Max. Score : 50) Each : 10 C) Administrative assignments (including Head of Department, Chairperson BOS, Dean of Faculty , etc.) held (Max. Score : 50) For Each assignment per year : 5 MAXIMUM SCORE (TOTAL)
1450
NOTE: 1. Calculate each parameter score. 2. Multiply the parameter score with the corresponding weight. 3. Add the weighted parameter scores of all the three parameters. 4. Divide the total weighted score by 56,000 (Maximum possible weighted Score) and multiply the result by 100 to get the performance rate of the teacher. SIGNATURE
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE INDEX Name of the Department:
Academic year:
Criteria Students
Results(Percentage – All courses) Distinction 1% = 1
Max. Score 100
Performance Score (PS)
Weightage
First Class 1% = 0.75 Second Class 55 to < 60 = 0.50 1% = 0.50 <55 = 0.25 1% = 0.25 Placements Number of premier organizations conducted campus interviews pay package offered 3 lakhs & above 1 = 10 Total placements to the percentage of number students 1% = 1 Selections in State and Central Government Services 1=5 Number of Student Seminars (Per course - Per semester) 10 – 20 = 5, 21 – 30 = 10, 31 – 40 = 15, 41 – 50 = 20, > 50 = 25 Achievements in curricular, cocurricular and extracurricular activities International level Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Ist Prize = 20, IInd Prize = 10, IIIrd Prize = 5, Participation 1 = 1 National level Ist Prize = 10, IInd Prize = 5, IIIrd Prize = 2, Participation 5 = 1 State level Ist Prize = 5, IInd Prize = 3, IIIrd Prize = 1, Participation 10 = 1 Research Fellowships/Fellowships,1 = 5 (a) Total Score of Students
Criteria Faculty
Student Feedback on Teacher Performance 60 - < 70 = 10, 70 – <80 = 20, 80 – <90 = 50, 90 – 100 = 60 Research Guidance M.Phil./M.Tech./ML/M.Pharma. 1=5 Ph.D. 1 = 10 Research Projects Major 1 = 20 Minor 1 = 10 Publications Books 1 = 20 International 1 = 15 National referred journals 1 = 10 Others (Excluding Magazines and souvenirs) 1=5 Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/ Symposia attended & Papers presented International 1 = 10 National 1=5 Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/ Symposia wherein served as Resource person International Keynote Speaker / Chairman /CoChairman / Distinguished Guest / Key Speaker / Lead Discussant 1 = 20 National Keynote Speaker / Chairman / CoChairman / Distinguished Guest / Key Speaker/Lead Discussant 1 = 10 Membership in editorial boards 1 =5 Membership in professional bodies
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30 30
Performance Score (PS)
Max. Score
Criteria Guest lecturers delivered by faculty Industry 1=5 Research Institutes 1 = 5 Other Universities 1 = 3 Awards and honours(Only academic bodies and Govt.) 1 = 10 Administrative positions in the University 1=5 (b) Total Score of Faculty InfraLibrary structure Number of books added 100 = 10 Developments No. of journals subscribed 1= 2 Number of Dailies subscribed 1=1 Computers added/upgraded 1=5 Lab equipment added One lakh rupees = 5 Expenditure on Infrastructure One lakh rupees = 5 (c) Total Score of Infrastructure Development Activities Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Sy mposia organized International 1=20 National 1=10 Regional
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Weightage
Total Score
30
30 30 500 75
30
75 75 75 300
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Quality Circle Meetings DC Meetings Staff Council DRC Board of Studies Meetings
1=2 1=1 1= 1 1=1 1=1
Criteria New programmes introduced Each course 10 Syllabus revision 1=5 Expert faculty visits Foreign 1=5 National 1=2 Events organized I=5
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Weightage
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Patents 1 = 20 Grants received from funding agencies (other than research project of the faculty) One lakh rupees = 1 Department Journal/Magazine/Website published I=5 Placement Brochure/Website I=5 Department News Letter/Website I = 5 Certificate programmes / short term programmes organized 1 = 10 FDP’s organized 1 = 10 Consultancy offered One lakh Rupees = 1 Alumni association meetings
20 25 5 5 5 20 20 20
1 = 10 Contributions from Alumni Ten thousand = 1 mark Medals/Prizes/Awards instituted 1=5 Endowment 1= 10 Department – Industry/Organisation Interaction One meet = 10 Extension activities (participation of faculty & students in community service ) One programme = 10 MoU’s/Joint programmes signed 1 = 20 (d) Total Score of Activities Total Score
10 20 20 10 30 20 40 500 1600
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(Total Score = PS x Weightage) Calculation of Department Score: 1. Calculate item wise total score: Ex: Students – Add the score all items under the head students 2. Calculate weighted score: Weighted Score = Actual Score x Factor weight Ex: Students weighted score=Actual Score calculated as in point 1x 30 3.
Add weighted score of all the four factors i.e. Students, Faculty, Infrastructure Development and Activities to get Total Score.
4. Calculate Department percentage performance by using the following formula Department Performance = (41000 is the maximum possible score) 6.5.2
Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific measures have been taken by the University to improve teaching, learning and evaluation?
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The University takes significant measures to improve the teaching learning evaluation processes based on the academic audit conducted annually in the departments. The departments and the faculty are categorized into three categories namely, 1) Highly performing, 2) moderately performing, and 3) Low performing based on their performance index. Counseling is given by the Rector and the Principal for the low performing faculty and Heads of the departments for improvements. The low and moderate performing faculty is motivated through periodic interactions by experts in the college to undertake research projects and to improve their performance. The highly performing faculty are rewarded and recognized with rewards and incentives such as nominating for the best teacher award given by state government and other agencies, through University best researcher awards selection nominating for them to the apex bodies. 6.5.3
Is there a central body within the University to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome? The University has a Planning and Monitoring Board along with IQAC to continuously review the teaching learning process. The Planning and Monitoring Board reviews the teaching learning process every year to prepare the annual plan. The IQAC organizes management review committee meetings with Rector, Principals of campus colleges, Registrar, faculty Chairmen, Deans, Heads of departments, Chairmen, Board of studies, with Vice-Chancellor in chair yearly at least four times to review the learning process. The Principals of the campus colleges conduct monthly meeting with Heads of departments for continuous review and monitoring the teaching and learning process. The Heads of the departments organize the departmental committee meeting and staff council meetings at-least once in every month to review the process of class room teaching and learning process in the department. The progress and issues related to the above reviews are recorded in the minutes books and sent to the authorities for necessary approvals and actions if required. The Department day to day activities related to the teaching and learning are recorded in the activity diary by the head of the department daily and monthly report is sent to the IQAC office.
6.5.4
How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and processes? The IQAC designed a Quality Management System for the University. The Quality Policy of the University has been formulated and communicated to all sections connected with the University. The Academic Departments were informed about quality objectives and targets for each academic year. The IQAC conducts monthly review meetings involving Vice-Chancellor, Principals, Administrative Officers, and Heads of all academic departments. The records and information formats were standardized at the department level. An Activity Diary was introduced, wherein the Head of the Department should ensure the recording of the activities of the department. Quality circles have been promoted in all the academic departments. The IQAC carried out quality campaign in the University. It has organized orientation programmes on quality for Heads of the Departments, Supporting Staff and to the Members of Quality Circles. Orientation programmes were organized for the members of quality circles of the Academic
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Departments. During the year 2008-13 the five workshops were organized by IQAC. The IQAC developed a team of 27 Internal Quality Auditors and is conducting Internal Quality Audit twice a year in the lines of ISO 9001:2008 standard. The IQAC formulated measurable performance indicators for both faculty and academic departments. The IQAC organizes academic audit report and conducts management review meetings with Vice-Chancellor in chair. It assists PMB to develop annual plan and continuous monitoring of teaching, learning, research and other processes for quality enhancement. 6.5.5
How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory authorities of the University for implementation? The IQAC is collects and analyzes the information from various processes and procedures associated with the University for Continual Improvements. The IQAC has initiated several best procedures and quality initiatives for effective teaching and learning process. In this connection, the IQAC has placed 50 initiatives before the statutory authorities for taking decisions and their implementations during the last four years.
6.5.6
Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any significant contribution made by such members. There are four external members on the IQAC advisory board. There are 1) 2) 3) 4)
Shri C Durga malleswara Rao, Director, NSTL, Visakhapatnam Shri K Ramachandra Rao, Chief Engineer, Visakhapatnam Port Trust. Prof. Prasanna Kumar, Nominee from Education Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
These four people continuously monitor the IQAC activities of the University and actively participate in the advisory board meeting. They are also a part of quality initiatives such as conducting green audit, taking feedback from all stake holders regarding curriculum design and development through internet and conducting workshops for curriculum development, to strengthen University-Industry interactions. Their contributions for introducing innovative and best methodologies for quality improvement are highly significant as they are associated with well performing industries and institutions. 6.5.7
Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society? The IQAC has conducted a study on incremental academic growth of students of disadvantageous sections, such as SC, ST, OBC categories by collecting information from every college on sample basis. After due analysis, it identified the needs and actions required for improving their professional competency. Based on these studies the initiative of conducting of remedial classes for slow learners, conducting study circles for coaching in competitive examinations etc., are implemented in the campus. In addition to this, the IQAC is instrumental to set up a Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy in India by the UGC in Andhra University. The basic aim of the centre is to focus on the social issues of deprived and marginalized communities like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, other Backward Classes and
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Religious Minorities. The Centre shall concentrate on three important components such as teaching, research and extension. It will offer M.A. Course in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the areas of Social Issues pertaining to the marginalized and Deprived Communities of India. Participatory Action Research and Intervention studies on social problems are the focus of the Centre. Inter disciplinary or multidisciplinary research is the hall mark of this centre. 6.5.8
The Centre has generated data base on Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Religious minorities and Backward Classes at National and regional levels. It has studied the levels of social exclusion among the marginalized groups. It has identified problems associated with social exclusion and inclusion of deprived communities in holistic perspective. Establishment of links with Civil Society Organizations, Social Welfare Department, Tribal Welfare Department, Social Service units and other bodies. Sensitizing the issue of social exclusion, awareness creation, motivation, capacity building by initiating participatory action research and intervention programmes. It is imparting necessary social education to co-sensitize the citizens of India to attain a harmonious society.
What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.? The following are the policies and procedures adopted by the University to review the administrative and academic processes as mentioned in Andhra University quality manual:
Quality policy Academic policy Evaluation policy Admission policy Research and Development policy Finance Policy Maintenance Policy Purchase policy IT Policy Waste management policy Recruitment policy
The good governance with quality leadership has received much attention at all the layers of management during the post reaccreditation period. The following are some of the steps initiated in this direction.
University is strictly implementing the quality policy reflecting the ways to translate objectives into action. Maintenance of transparency in management practices Fixing the responsibility and accountability on all the stakeholders Able to recruit additional faculty positions (Assistant Professors (contract)) to fill
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the faculty vacuum. Optimum utilization of manpower resources Frequent interaction with the stakeholders to make campus tension free Successfully tapping additional funds from the Alumni and ensuring proper utilization of University funds. Taking measures to achieve paperless administration Memoranda of Understanding Recertification of ISO 9001:2008 Distribution of Best Academician and Best Researcher Awards Timely Conduct of Internal Audit Displaying of Student Charter at all offices Dial Your University Performance Evaluation of the Departments and Faculty members The University Adalat Construction of New Buildings, Guest Houses, Central Canteen, Hostels for International Students etc., Continuation of Market driven and innovative New courses Continuation of Earn while Learn programmes Promotion of department wise Alumni Association Organizing Job Melas Conduct of Instant Examinations TATKAL Scheme for the issue of certificates Providing Computers and Internet facility to the Faculty members Distribution of Best Employee Awards Provision of Health Insurance for Students Organizing weekly Research Forum Online mid Examinations Strengthening of Grievance Redressal Mechanism Subject wise development of teaching plans Maintenance of Activity Diary Award of studentships for the top rankers in M.Sc. Tech. Modernization of Dr. V.S. Krishna Library Arranging remedial classes for SC/ST students Conduct of coaching classes for SC/ST students appearing for competitive examinations Centre for Social Exclusiveness and Inclusive Studies Introduction of innovative courses. Vehicle Free Campus Day in every month Mandated 80 hours sports for students Course paper on Values and Professional Ethics Focus on multidisciplinary and collaborative research
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CRITERIA VII : INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES 7.1
Environment Consciousness
7.1.1
Does the University conduct a Green Audit of its campus? The University conducts Green audit of its campus. The following are the details:
The University campus is the lush green part of the entire Visakhapatnam city. There are 5304 grown up trees making the campus as green campus. Plantation of trees is a programme organized every year. The University administration, employees and students participate in plantation programmes. The produce of the fruit bearing trees are distributed to the poor and needy at free of cost. Power factor improvement capacitors have been provided at various transformers. Incandescent lamps have been replaced with C.F.L. lamps. T5 tube light fixtures are being provided in place of high wattage fluorescent tube lamps. High Wattage flood lights have been replaced with metal halide flood lights. Over head H.T. and L.T. lines are being replaced with underground cables in phased manner for better efficiency and low maintenance costs. Solar energy systems are being installed in various departments in a phased manner. Old high consumption, heavy weight ceiling fans are being replaced with Low consumption ceiling fans. High consumption old Air conditioner units are being replaced with low Consumption star rated AC units.
Horticulture Audit: The following are the observations made during the horticulture audit There are 5304 trees in the campus The mass plantation programmes have been organized. Anti deforestation programmes were conducted. The inventory of trees in the campus is as follows. Sl. No.
Type of Plants
Plants lost
New plants
Total number of plants
1
Commercial
135
260
3268
2
Non-Commercial
152
580
2036
287
640
5304
Total
Water Harvesting: The following are the initiatives taken for water harvesting Two contour bunds are effective in ground water recharging The Soak pits in some departments maintained effectively Check dams were constructed in some places of Engineering College ground
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Waste management: The waste management committee at college and university level are maintaining effectively. The e-waste in the university is recorded and was disposed through tendering. 7.1.2
What are the initiatives taken by the University to make the campus ecofriendly? The University is taking various initiatives to make the campus eco friendly. There is a horticulture unit with a coordinator to plan and monitor the ecosystems of the University. ∗Energy conservation
The University is taking several measures for energy conservation. They are: Introduction of Five-day week : which is reducing usage of power, fossil fuel and pollution in the campus Encouraging using of CFL lamps Restricting in the use of air conditioners It is proposed to conduct energy audit every year
∗ Use of renewable energy
The University recognized the importance of renewable energy through Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, and Biomass as they provide substantial benefits for climate, health, and economy. The following are the initiatives to use renewable energy: Introduction of solar light systems in various departments such as Geology, Civil Engineering departments. It is proposed to introduce solar energy system in the campus on BOT basis.
∗Water harvesting
The University is taking initiatives for water harvesting and ground water conservation through the following activities: Construction of contour bunds in the Campus Soak pits in various departments of University constituent colleges Construction of gray water recycling units at various Hostel complexes ∗Check dam construction
Check-dams were constructed in some places at Engineering College grounds. It is proposed to construct another check-dam at Engineering College in between Engineering College Hostel complexes to prevent soil erosion at that region.
∗Efforts for Carbon neutrality
Vehicle Free Campus for one day in every month to reduce burning of fossil fuels.
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Restriction in the use of air conditioners to reduce the greenhouse gases along with Co2. Need to plant more number of plants which are mutually beneficial
∗ Plantation
Programmes for aforestation to maintain the campus green and healthy.
∗ Hazardous waste management
The University set up a committee to handle hazardous waste management. Effective discharge of water from laboratories (Underground drainage system) Putting of damaged glassware and chemicals in specified locations University is plastic free campus. ∗ e-waste management
The University administration has nominated the centralized team to look after obsolete items from the University campus colleges and their proper disposal. The e-waste is disposed calling tenders from the vendors who use it for recycling. Necessary steps are taken for speedy disposal.
∗any other (please specify)
Awareness programmes on eco-friendly environment, energy conservation, plantation, environment protection act, advantages of planting trees and aesthetic sense of nature, etc., are conducted for the students, research scholars and faculty.
7.2
Innovations
7.2.1
Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the University. Several quality initiatives have been taken up in the University for its effective functioning. The following are the major initiatives. 1.
Introduction of Five day week: The campus has its working days from Monday to Friday. As a result of it the students are having one and half hours additional contact time with the faculty. This also provides wider scope for slow learners and fast learners to have more academic inputs in their learning process. In addition to this, teachers and research scholars have sufficient time for research and development. This also avoids fuel and energy wastage.
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Vehicle free campus on 28th working day of every month: The University adopted the innovative practice of maintaining vehicle free zone on every 28th day of the month to promote consciousness among students, employees and visitors on environmental protection and to save fuel and energy.
3.
Introduction of Audit course on ethics and values: The University made it compulsory to the students admitted in the academic year 2013-14 onwards to attend an audit course on ethics and values with two credits.
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Introduction of Audit course on sports, NCC and NSS: The University made it compulsory for students admitted during 2013-14 to attend an audit course on sports, NCC and NSS with two credits of 80 hrs duration.
5.
Introduction of plastic free campus: The usage of Plastic bags and other materials less than 15 microns are prohibited for usage in the campus.
6.
Computerized pre and post examination processing: A computer section for pre and post examination processing is established for efficient and speedy processing of examination schedules and announcement of results. The on-line examination application forms, on-line issue of hall tickets, online publishing of results have increased the efficiency of the evaluation process.
7.
Introduction of Wi-Fi facility in the campus: The University is providing Wi-Fi facility to all its students and faculty in the campus and hostels. The University acquired two high-end servers.
8.
APNA BOX: The University entered into an MoU with APNA BOX to provide effective interactive teaching to its students. All faculty members are well trained for utilizing APNA BOX as an instrument for effective teaching.
9.
Memoranda of Understanding: To develop relationships for mutual benefit, the University so far entered into MoUs and established linkages with more than 60 organizations of International repute. They include Research Institutions, Foreign Universities, Government Organizations and NonGovernment Organizations.
10.
IQAC: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell has been strengthened to ensure quality sustenance in the University and to ensure stakeholders connected with higher education, namely parents, teachers, would be employers, funding agencies and society in general, of its own quality and probity.
11.
ISO Certification: One of the prestigious achievements of the University in 2013 is to get recertification of ISO 9001:2008, which is valid for 3 years. The Quality Manual has been revised and circulated to all the departments. A team of 28 Internal Quality Auditors have been trained and completed Internal Audit for all the academic departments. The faculty members are giving consultancy and advice for other institutions to institutionalize the QMS.
12.
Quality Objectives: Quality objectives are set for every department and targets are fixed for the next academic year to enable the departments to mobilize resources towards focused growth.
13.
Performance Evaluation: For the academic departments and individual faculty members, performance indicators have been developed and the performance is assessed periodically.
14.
Feedback: Feedback from students on faculty performance, usefulness of the curriculum, infrastructure, administration and support services has been taken to identify service failures and deficiencies and to take appropriate corrective and preventive measures. Feedback is also taken from employees, parents, retired teachers, supporting staff and alumni of the University.
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Internal Audit: Periodic audit is conducted in all departments by qualified internal auditors. The audit reports are discussed at length at the review meetings of the administration to take up corrective and preventive measures.
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Student Charter: The prime aim of the University is to see that every student has equal access to competent and qualitative teaching which leads to vibrant academic, social and personal growth on the campus and off the campus. For this purpose, the University adopted a Student Charter which reflects the goals and commitment of the University and the responsibilities of the students to improve the University environment by upholding its values. Dial Your University: In order to have a continued interaction with stakeholders of the University, the University has introduced a program called Dial Your University. The Vice-Chancellor along with other officials of the University will be available online, for the public, on every Saturday to interact and provide information on the courses offered, fee details, examination schedules, academic calendar and clarify their doubts. University Adalat: It has been constituted to settle the internal disputes within the University Campus and is organized on every 3rd Saturday in the Law College. Earn while learn programme: This programme has been introduced in the University Library. Under this programme, the University students from different constituent colleges are assigned some work in the library during their leisure time. Alumni Associations: The Heads of the Departments are requested to promote alumni associations and every department has started a separate Alumni Association at the Department level and registered the same under the Cooperative Societies Registration Act. Campus networking: In order to strengthen the applications of information and communication technology in academics, research and administration, the University has taken up campus networking project and completed it successfully. Nomination of Representatives from industry in PG Board of Studies: To bridge the gap between expectations from the industry and the perception of the academicians, the University has decided to nominate two members from Industry to each PG Board of Studies. Management Review Meetings: Monthly Management Review Meetings are conducted by the IQAC involving Principals of Campus Colleges and Heads of all Academic Departments with Vice-Chancellor in chair. Grievance Redressal Mechanism: To resolve the grievances internally. The University has established one Grievance Redressal Cell for students on general issues, one Grievance Cell to handle the grievances of girls including sexual harassment and one Grievance Redressal Cell to resolve examination related grievances. Planning and Monitoring Board: To review the progress and performance of various divisions of the University and to prepare plans for the future, this Board has been constituted. Quality Campaign in Affiliated Colleges: To promote quality consciousness in affiliated colleges, the IQAC directed all the affiliated colleges to establish Quality Assurance Cell and to nominate a Quality Assurance Officer. The IQAC in association with some affiliated colleges organized five workshops on Quality Themes in each district of Andhra University region.
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Orientation Programme for Placement Officers and Student advisors: The University has taken up initiatives to promote placement activity. Placement officers have been appointed for all campus colleges and PG Centers. An orientation programme for placement officers and student advisors was organized. As a result of these efforts, the campus recruitment has improved significantly.
28.
Teaching Plans: All the Heads of the Departments are developing subject wise teaching plans in coordination with the faculty.
29.
Activity Diary: In order to generate a record of daily activities at the department level, an Activity Diary is provided to the departments. The Heads of the Departments / Directors / Coordinators are supposed to fill the columns of the Activity Diary every day and sign at the end of the day.
30.
A.U. Student Health Care Fund: Andhra University Student Health Care Fund is created to support the needy students in health care and to initiate preventive measures and to promote health care.
31.
Examination (Tatkal scheme): Andhra University has introduced Tatkal Scheme for the issue of certificates, on the same day, to the degree holders on payment of special fees.
32.
Manuscript Preservation and conservation: The University has taken measures for preservation of invaluable manuscripts through chemical process in order to provide an opportunity to the young generation to get exposure to the monumental works.
33.
Nomination of Non-Teaching Staff and Students to Academic Senate: In order to provide place to all stakeholders of the University in policy making bodies the University nominated two members from Non-Teaching Staff and six top ranker students to the Academic Senate (the Apex Academic Body of the University).
34.
Orientation/Motivation classes for NTS (Supporting Staff): The University organized several orientation and training programs for the NonTeaching Staff of the University. During the last five years 700 NonTeaching Staff members were given training.
35.
Finishing Schools: In order to prepare the students with required competencies for the job market the University is organizing finishing school programs to the students by involving trainers and executives from industry.
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Recognizing research centers outside the University: To promote research in affiliated colleges and to provide greater access to the students to pursue research, the University recognized research centres at various affiliated colleges after careful review of the facilities and resources available at the college for carrying out research.
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Quality consultancy to affiliated colleges: The University is offering free consultancy to the affiliated colleges for the introduction of quality initiatives and promotion of quality standards.
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Best Practices
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Give details of any two best practices which have contributed to better academic and administrative functioning of the University. Best practice – 1: 1. Title of the Practice: Design and execution of Quality Management System in the University 2. Objectives of the Practice i) ii)
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To define work processes and standardize the procedures and records. To generate database at department level and manage the departments based on reports generated from the standardized records. To conduct management review meetings periodically based on centralized database developed by I.Q.A.C. To promote participation of all stakeholders in the system. To initiate quality improvement programs in academic as well as administrative departments. To resolve grievances at the department level. To initiate corrective and preventive actions.
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The University has developed many practices over the years to manage academic as well as administrative matters. In the absence of systematic and consistent recording system and database management system the decisions were mostly autocratic and based on perceptions of individuals. As a result, there were many contradictions, conflicts and problems in execution. The decisions and the direction of progress sometimes missed the goal orientation. Under these circumstances, the University thought of introducing Quality Management System. The concept has been derived from the manual of International Organization for Standards (ISO). The guiding principles of the system are: Student focus Leadership Involvement of people Process approach System approach Continual improvement Factual approach to decision making Mutually beneficial relationships with industry and academic institutions The Practice 1.
Quality campaign: The first step in the execution of quality management system was quality campaign. Several workshops and seminars were organized involving faculty members, department heads, administrative officers, students and non-teaching staff to educate the importance of QMS and design of the execution system. After several meets and discussions, the design of the QMS has been
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finalized and all the stakeholders welcomed the system. As a result of the quality campaign a positive attitude towards QMS has been developed among all employees and students. 2.
Quality policy: The University has constituted a high level committee chaired by the Vice-Chancellor to finalize the quality policy of the University. The committee has developed the following quality policy after consulting the top rated educationalists, faculty members, retired employees and alumni. The quality policy of Andhra University is that ‘Andhra University is committed to achieving excellence in teaching, research and consultancy:
By imparting globally focused education, By creating world class professionals, By establishing Synergic relationships with industry and society, By developing state of art infrastructure and well endowed faculty, By imparting knowledge through team work by incessant efforts.’
The quality policy has been communicated to all stakeholders. It was displayed in all academic departments. 3.
Standardization of records: A quality manual has been prepared detailing the processes and the list of records standardized for the academic departments and administrative offices. The life of the record and the reporting system has been well defined.
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Quality objectives: Each academic department is required to display its quality objectives and comparative performance between the target set and actual performance. A model statement of quality objectives is shown below:
QUALITY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES 2012-13 2012-13 Parameter Target Result Students Seminars (No.) Student Attendance (Average %) First Classes Awarded (%) Student Events Conducted (No.) Distinguished Faculty Visits (No.) Student Placements (%) Research Papers Published (No.) Ph.D. Degrees Awarded (No.) M.Phil. Degrees Awarded (No.) Conferences / Seminars / Symposia / Workshops Conducted (No.) Faculty members participated in the Conferences / Seminars / Symposia / Workshops (No.) Research/ Consultancy Projects (No.) Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Periodic reports: Each department is required to submit periodic reports to the concerned offices on set parameters. These reports are analyzed and discussed at different meetings of statutory bodies of the University to take corrective and preventive measures in case of deviations.
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Quality audit: The University trained 20 internal quality auditors to conduct academic quality audit. The standardized records are verified by quality auditors twice in a year to establish conformity to the standards. The variations and observations will be reported by the auditors to the IQAC for onward transmission to the top management of the University.
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Management review: Management review meetings are organized quarterly by the IQAC to discuss the issues identified based on the periodical reports and observations. The execution of QMS is reviewed to strengthen the system further.
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Quality improvement initiatives: Based on the feedback from stakeholders and based on the proposals submitted by different departments and persons, new quality initiatives are initiated to develop the University further. Evidence of Success The QMS in Andhra University is highly successful as all the departments have shown spirited commitment in the implementation of the system. As a result of the system, the following are the positive outcomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Reduction in conflicts and conflict resolution at department level Planned progress at the department level Zero resistance for change Effective execution of programs Involvement of key stakeholders in functioning
Problems Encountered and Resources Required Basically there are three problems encountered in the design, development and execution of QMS in the University. As it is the first state level University to introduce the system, it required lot of efforts to change the attitude of the employees. There was some resistance in the beginning. However, due to the incessant efforts of the top management all the stakeholders got convinced. The second problem is to train the human resource to handle the new practices systematically. Several training programs and counseling sessions were organized to handle the problem. The third problem is with regard to the conduct of quality audit. To address this problem two senior professors have been sent for training and the two became lead auditors. They have trained 20 quality auditors from among the faculty members to conduct quality audit. All the departments have been communicated in advance about the schedule of the visits of quality auditors. For the design, development and execution of Quality Management System, the requirement of financial resources is marginal. The key requirement is human resource. It requires skilled, committed and well motivated human resource for making the system successful. Notes Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Andhra University became a source of inspiration for many State Universities as far as the implementation of QMS is concerned. As a result of the effective implementation of QMS the governance of the University became effective. Many problems are resolved at the gross root level and the top management could find adequate time to concentrate on development activities. Many sister Universities have deputed special teams to study the design, development and execution of QMS in Andhra University. Best practice – 2: 1.
Title of the Practice: Formation of multi-disciplinary research teams
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Objectives of the Practice i) ii) iii) iv) v)
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To promote quality research in the University To develop modern research infrastructure in the University To attract projects from funding agencies and industry To develop networking with industry and research organizations to carry out research of National importance To promote research culture on multi-disciplinary platform
The Context Andhra University is contributing significantly through research in humanities, science and technology, engineering and management. Right from its inception, foundations in research were laid by great personalities like Sir C.V.Raman (Nobel Laureate), Humayun Kabir, Swamy Gnanananda, Prof. B.R.Rao (Bhatnagar Awardee), Prof. Sarveswara Rao, Prof. Pardhasaradhi, Prof. Satchitananda Murthy (Padmavibushan Awardee), Prof. K.Ramakrishna Rao (Padmasri Awardee), Prof. Lakshmi Prasad (Padmasri Awardee) and the like. After a careful study of the research trends in the University it was noticed that researchers are largely confining to their disciplines and the inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research is not taking place to the desired level. The University administration thought of promoting multi-disciplinary research and encouraged to form into research teams. Several meetings and discussions are arranged among the researchers of different faculties and finally it started yielding results. Presently the faculty members of the University have handful of research projects being carried out by a group of researchers. The industry as well as the research organizations are highly satisfied with the research outcome and continuing the collaboration and networking with the University.
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The process begins either by receiving a request from the industry seeking University support for their research problem or a notification from funding agency or an initiation from any researcher or a group of researchers. Preliminary meetings to identify the participating departments and specific names of researchers will be conducted. The identified researchers will brainstorm the problem, in consultation with the industry if necessary, and decide upon the methodology of the research project.
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The responsibilities of preparing the project proposal will be decided and a time frame for completing the proposal will be fixed. After a series of meetings and discussions, the final project proposal will be submitted to the respective institutions for financial support. The team constituted for the purpose under the supervision of a convener will takes care of the execution of the project and the final report submission.
Evidence of Success 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
A project on Kolleru Lake BARC Project PURSE Program DRDO NRB OASTC RINL Visakhapatnam Port Trust ONGC Centre for Excellence in Nanotechnology
5. Problems Encountered and Resources Required Since research is part of the culture of Andhra University, there were no significant problems encountered in executing this practice. The researchers are well motivated with the outcome of this practice, and many faculty members have shown interest in joining with faculty members of other disciplines. This practice helped in building harmonious relationships among the researchers in the University. Notes Formulation of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research teams is the need of the hour particularly in well established Universities with distinctive research competencies. This approach is helping to promote research applications and societal relevance of the research outcome. The efforts of the Andhra University in this direction became fruitful as the research outcome of the multi-disciplinary research projects proved useful to the industry, local government, society and in promoting the effective use of natural resources.
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