SSS Feedback, analysis ATR 2020-21

SSS Feedback, analysis ATR 2021-22

1. Title of the Practice: AVISHKAR

Promoting Innovative Research by Students Faculty

2. Goal:

• To provide opportunities for inculcating research culture in the students and teachers.
• To promote original and novel thinking among students and teachers.
• To open new channels of scholarly research between faculty and students.
• To excel active learning standards of research.
• To promote the interaction among the students, academia, R & D institutes and industries for the exchange of various aspects of research by organizing collegiate and inter-collegiate research activities.
• To encourage the students to participate in research activities at intercollegiate, district, university and state levels.

3. The Context

“AVISHKAR” is a research competition among the universities of Maharashtra which inculcates the research attitude amongst the students. In this regard college has established “Avishkar cell”. This cell aims its function to foster young researchers minds that meet societal needs during their under-graduation and post-graduation. Not only this, AVISHKAR Cell tries to identify the hidden innovative scientific talents and capacities of students. For the preparation of various exhibitions and competitions Avishkar Cell has undertaken following activities.

• Guidelines for the Preparation of Abstract
• Guidelines for the Preparation of Poster
• Guidelines for the Construction of Model
• Guidelines for Preparation of Power Point Presentation.

4. The Practice:

Honorable Shri. S.M. Krishna, the former Governor of Maharashtra, in 2006, has initiated “AVISHKAR” a research competition among the universities of Maharashtra. For nurturing the abilities of students from rural and urban areas and to focus and cultivate scientific attitude among them “AVISHKAR” has been initiated. It is celebrated in the form of poster / model presentation competition involving four levels viz. UG, PG, Post PG and Teacher level and six fields namely:

• Humanities, Languages, Fine Arts
• Commerce, Management, Law
• Pure Sciences
• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
• Engineering Technology
• Medicine and Pharmacy.

Following Activities were undertaken by Avishkar Cell for our students: 1. Workshop on Posters PPT Presentation 2. Workshop on Model and PPT presentation 3. Special workshop for the short listed participants.

5. Evidence of Success

Following are the details of the participation of Swami Vivekanand Senior College students in Avishkar.

Students were actively participated in the Avishkar events in the year 2017-2018, 2018-19 and 2019-2020. Avishkar event held in the year 2017-2018 at Dr. BAMU, Aurangabad on date 23-25/12/2017 our 05 B. Sc students were participated with following topics of presentation.

24 December 2017 was the day of category wise poster presentation. 25 December 2017 was the day of oral presentation for the participants who shortlisted in poster presentation. Our team no 1 was shortlisted for the step 2 i.e. oral presentation. We got Consolation prize for our performance. Certificates of participation were given to each participant. District level Avishkar event in the year 2018-19 was held at J.E.S. College, Jalna on date: 11/12/2018. Our 06 students were participated with their demo models and posters as follows:

Poster of Ku. Mayuri Mule was short listed for oral presentation. She got consolation prize and remaining participants got certificate. As the result of this endeavor, confidence was inculcated into students which motivated them in the participation in the various poster competitions. 07 students were participated in University level poster competition held by S.B. College, Aurangabad on date: 12/09/2018. Ku. Sukanya Kulkarni got second prize to her topic E-waste management. 08 students were participated in State level Poster competition held at Shivaji College, Kannad on date: 13/01/2019.  

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: NA

BEST PRACTICE II

1. Title of the Practice: Seed bank

2. Goal:

• Conserve wild plants by storing seeds especially of native and endangered species.
• To achieve conservation of the rare and threatened native species from getting extinct.
• Provide a further seed supply source for educational and research purposes.

3. The Context

Seed Bank is a facility used to store seeds of various plants as a means of conserving plant species. For the maintenance of biodiversity seed bank becoming most valuable ex situ approaches. Seeds are a convenient tool of long-term storage of genetic diversity and generally the optimum conditions for storage depending on the species. Typically, seeds of many species are remain viable for more than 20 years if they maintained at a constant temperature of 0°C or below and at 4% moisture. However, because seed DNA degrades with time, the seeds need to be periodically replanted and fresh seeds collected for another round of long-term storage.

4. The Practice:

Our most of the B.Sc. students are coming from rural and hilly areas. We make them aware about nature conservation through collecting seeds in seed bank. They collect seeds of endangered and rare plants into plastic container. Students bring these plastic container along with seed to seed bank, maintained at Department of Botany, Swami Vivekanand Senior College, Mantha. 

5. Evidence of Success

As a result of seed bank maintenance we have 60 types of rare medicinal plant seeds. We provide them to another college, agriculture office and school as per their requirement. We also make seed balls of these collected seeds and distributes at hilly area of Mantha region in rainy season.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: NA

BEST PRACTICE I

1. Title of the Practice: Seed bank
2. Goal:

• Conserve wild plants by storing seeds especially of native and endangered species.
• To achieve conservation of the rare and threatened native species from getting extinct.
• Provide a further seed supply source for educational and research purposes.

3. The Context Seed Bank is a facility used to store seeds of various plants as a means of conserving plant species. For the maintenance of biodiversity seed bank becoming most valuable ex situ approaches. Seeds are a convenient tool of long-term storage of genetic diversity and generally the optimum conditions for storage depending on the species. Typically, seeds of many species are remains viable for more than 20 years if they maintained at a constant temperature and moisture. However, because seed DNA degrades with time, the seeds need to be periodically replanted and fresh seeds collected for another round of long-term storage.
4. The Practice: Our most of the B.Sc. students are coming from rural and hilly areas. We make them aware about nature conservation through collecting seeds in seed bank. They collect seeds of endangered and rare plants into plastic container. Students bring these plastic container along with seed to seed bank, maintained at Department of Botany, Swami Vivekanand Senior College, Mantha.
5. Evidence of Success: As a result of seed bank maintenance we have 60 types of rare medicinal plant seeds. We provide them to another college, agriculture office and school as per their requirement. We also make seed balls of these collected seeds and distributes at hilly area of Mantha region in rainy season.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: NA

BEST PRACTICE II

1. Title of the Practice

AWARDS TO STUDENTS

2. Objectives of the Practice:

To create an atmosphere of healthy competition among students is the main objective of the practice. To motivate hard working and consistent students in overall development, academics or sports. These students need to be recognized for their performance on a wider platform- the complete College. Such appreciation inculcate the importance of hard work among the awardees and the other students. Appreciation and incentive are thus the two keystones of this practice.

3. The Context:

A teacher receives immense joy when his students get succeeded. Achievement of the student reflects the effort put in by the respective teacher in recognizing the potential of the student. Sometimes, students tend divert from his/her aim. But teacher always show him/her right path. Teacher take effort to keep his student toes in their quest. To achieve this systematic guidance in academics, sports and general personality development were provided by teachers.

4. The Practice:

Department of Hindi celebrates 14 September as Hindi Diwas. On this day Department of Hindi organizes different competitions such as, essay writing, elocution, poster, etc. Every year on 28 February we celebrates National Science day to commemorate the discovery of great Indian Scientist Dr. C.V. Raman. On this occasion, Science forum organizes Power point presentation competition, poster presentation competition, Science MCQ test. Prizes are given to rank holders. College students are present for the function to cheer the achievement of their peers. This always goes a long way in the betterment of staff and students

5. Evidence of Success: The awards are publicized not only through the whatsapp group, but also by the teachers, in course of their regular delivery of the curriculum. Students get motivated to win the award. Students feel encouraged to compete for the top position and excel in studies. It is seen that the students themselves come forward and seek the guidance of their mentors and teachers in their quest for the award. Motivated students win awards in Intercollegiate and University events. Every student thus tries to participate in multiple activities and be on the forefront, creating a healthy spirit of competition. Shy students have been seen to become active, outspoken and bold leaders through their tenure in College.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: NA