YEARLY STATUS REPORT - 2021-2022

The institution offers courses as permitted and the curriculum as prescrobed as prescribed by the  affiliating University. Some of courses with CBCS curriculum offered by the College have interdisciplinary topics. Such courses are mentioned as follows - 

• Bengali Honours -  The CBCS course includes topics related to journalism,  film studies linguistics and education.
• Chemistry Honours - Curriculum in Semester 5 is inter-disciplinary with Mathematics and Computer Science.
• English Honours - English Literature is an interdisciplinary field incorporating knowledge of history, psychology, and sociology besides incorporating elements of Linguistics within its syllabus structure.
• Physics Honours - Econophysics, Sociophysics, Geophysics, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Quantum Information are some of the multi-disciplinary subjects related to Physics.
• History Honours - History like any other subjects of study, is not an exclusive domain of knowledge. Geography, Geology, Climatology, Cartography and other branches of science dealing with Earth and environment are closely related because human civilisation evolved in keeping with the surroundings. Political Science and Economics as specialised fields of human activities are closely related to History. 
  Gender Studies and Social Psychology are integral parts of History as well.
• Economics Honours - The curriculum of economics has aspects of economic geography, ethnography, economic history, behavioral economic psychology and advertisement. Statistics complements Economics thoroughly. Indian Economic History, a Discipline Specific elective a historical narrative.
• Political Science Honours - Curriculum is essentially multi-disciplinary and associated with Sociology, Gender Studies,  IR, legal Studies, History Human rights and Public Administration.
• Education Honours - Curriculum is essentially multidisciplinary. Students having subjects such as English, Economics, Psychology at the Plus-Two level can opt for Education Honours at the undergraduate level.Sociology of education , Psychology of Education,  Statistics in Education,  Democratic Rights,  philosophy of education, women education,  History of Education, Research Methodology,  Indian Constitution,
• Hindi Honours - This language course includes topics related to  journalism and film studies.
• History Honours - The CBCS course includes topics related to price theory, an important branch of economics.
• CBCS syllabus of Geography shares common aspects with Political science, Economics and Philosophy as well as Chemistry. The CBCS curriculum is multidisciplinary and multidimensional.: statistics Rural Development in India which is enters the course curriculum of both Economics and Political Science and Geographical Thought which is  the philosophy.
• Advertising, Sales Promotion and Sales Management (Major Vocational ) has topics related to Economics and Psychology. 

The Academic Bank of Credit referred to as ABC in short,  is a credit facility originally envisioned by the Government of India in the National Education Policy 2020. The scheme has the provisions of creating a digital infrastructure that will store the academic credits earned by the students of various higher education institutes within the country. The scheme shall include all kinds of courses offered by the Higher Education Institutes and which are recognised by the UGC,  be it a graduation course, postgraduate course, PhD courses, diploma courses or certificate courses, etc .Academic Bank of Credits will provide learners to open individual Academic Bank Accounts. It will give students given multiple entries and exit options from colleges or universities.

Gokhale Memorial Girls' College is affiliated to the University of Calcutta and offers under-graduate degree course programs in both B.A. and B.Sc. (Honours and Major Vocational). It also serves as the Local chapter of Swayam-NPTEL courses conducted by the Faculty of IIT Kharagpur. The College in the near future will follow the directives of the affiliating University as regards registering on the ABC platform to facilitate the students - a step forward in adopting NEP 2020.

The College offered two employable skill-development certificate courses courses in 2021-22 in collaboration with Pranavananda Institutte of Technology and Management (Affiliated to MAKAUT) 

• Computer Courses (Duration Three Years)
• HR Assoiciate and Supervisory Skills Courses (Duration Two Years)

However, the MOU with the Pranavananda Institutte of Technology and Management provides scope for facilitating enrollment in two other valur-added certificate courses, too, viz.

(i) Business English and Communication Skills (Duration One Year)

(ii) Montessori and Pre-Primary Teachers Training (Duration One Year)

Institution offers - 

• Honours Courses in Hindi, Bengali and English
• Major (Vocational) Course in Communicative English 
• Hindi, Bengali, English and Sanskrit as generic subjects

Teaching-Learning is conducted basically in Bengali and English. 

The Institution is affiliated to the University of Calcutta and needs to follow the strictures laid down by the University, particualrly as regards the curriculum prescribed. at present CBCS curriculum has been introdiced in all the course programs offered by the institution and it focusses on outcome based learning with objective of equipping the students to face the future. It starts with a clear picture of what the students should learn and be able to do. each department is aksed to set the depaertmental academic calendar so as to organizing curriculum delivery and planning and assessment to make sure that adequate learning is ultimately achieved. though the institution is an affiliated one, yet it also offers cerificate courses in Computer and HR Associate as value-added courses which are conducted by the Pranavanda Institute of Management and Technology. 

The faculty tries its level best to deliver the CBCS curriculum with  - 

• Clarity of focus - This means tthe faculty teaches is clearly focussed on what they want the students to know and teach the teach the syllabus in such a manner that so that the students know what they are expected to learn, understand what they are being taught and are able to apply. Thus students develop the knowledge, skills and personalities that can help them to achieve the intended outcomes.
• Designing down - The CBCS curriculum prescribed by the Affiliating University is clearly set and outcomes are adequately articulated. The curriculum design of the Honours and the Major (Vocational)  are explained by the faculty right at the outset to each new batch of students in a Semester. Students are made aware of the (graduation) outcomes to be achieved at the end of the program. The Faculty draws up the plans to deliver the syllabus efficiently within the stipulated time and guide the students through internal assessment tests to ensure their preparedness and help them achieve high scores in the final examination.
• High expectations - Each faculty in the institution aims high for the students. Teachers establish high and challenging standards of achievement for the students through class assessments, so that students can better themselves at every step.  They involve very student in this process providing special guidance if necessary.
• Expanded opportunities - Teachers of the institution identify the students at diffrent difficulty levels. Not all learners can learn the same thing in the same way and in the same time. Such learners are identified by teachers and specially guided. Peer Tutoring and Remedial classes are held to facilitate weak learners. Self-improvement is emphasized and diligent students are offered special encouragement. Class and home assignments are provided to encourage students to better themselves. Strong learners are motivated towards further improvement and enhancement in their learnings. 

Distance learning is facilitated through the Swayam-NPTEL Courses.

The College is a local chapter of the Swayam-NPTEL, a MHRD initiative since January 2017.

Sessions are orgainized by the learned faculty of IIT, Kharagpur.

Students get enrolled in multiple courses offered by IIT Kharagpur every half-yearly session.

The teaching strategy in CBCS hinges on sequence of topics, the reading material available, lesson planning, and the accuracy of topic presentation. Stress is laid on clarity of delivery, topic completion and topic revision.Faculty guides studentsin conceptual ideas, analytical approach, communication, diligent study and preparedness for examinations.

The Institution follows well-structured central Time-Tables. Course learning requirements are identified in a departmental meeting and departmental academic calendar is drawn up. Classes in both Honours and Generic are distributed and redistributed for syllabus completion within time. Lesson planning is learner-friendly and modified to benefit the slow learner.

Learning is made inclusive by providing text book matter, printed, hand-written and electronic reference study materials as required. Keeping diverse learners in mind, the faculty provided matching learning resources.

Learning outcomes are assessed using formative such as class tests, tutorials, quizzes etc.The College follows the University directives and plans, its teaching and continuous evaluation processes accordingly.

Central Library facilitates remote access to e-resources and question papers.

Remedial Lectures, tutorials, revision classes areconducted for slowlearners. Peer Tutoring, student presentations and group discussions areencouraged to enable exchange of ideas and sharing of information.

Regular online classes were held and the CBCS Syllabi covered during the Covid pandemic lockdown.

Parent-teacher interface ensures parental involvement in the wards' progress.

Co-curricular activities are encouraged as they help students in showcasing their talents, develop skills and become confident citizens able to face the challenges of the modern competitive world.

Value inculcation is also emphasized by the Faculty.

The College follows the Academic Calendar as prescribed by the affiliating University. All academic affairs such as admission, registration, filling up of the form, internal examinations, final examinations including theory, practical, tutorial, viva etc. are scheduled accordingly.Assisted by the Data Management Committee, the final awards in examinations are uploaded in the University portal strictly within the stipulated time. A tentative Academic and Administrative Calendar of the institution is mentioned in the college prospectus. It is designed to accommodate extra-curricular activity, special observance days and continuous evaluation. Notices for the respective matters are duly posted in the college website as well in the Notice Book maintained in the Principal’s Office. Departmental academic calendars indicate the syllabus distribution among the faculty.

Departmental class routines are drawn up based on the master routine prepared by the Time-Table Committee prior to the commencement of the academic session and conveyed to the students well ahead of the commencement of the classes.

University of Calcutta issued the Academic Calendar along with the UG Admission Notification for the academic session 2019-20 as done for previous sessions for its affiliating colleges. However, due to the statutory lockdown declared by the Govt. of India and Govt. of West Bengal during the Covid-19 pandemic, the University did not declare the Academic Calendar for academic sessions 2020-21 and 2021-22. Only the Notification for UG Admission was declared for the academic session 2021-22.

The CBCS curriculum is prescribed by the affiliating university and the instituion does not have any means to alter or modify the same. However several co-curricular activities conducted by the complement the curriculumand integrate crosscutting issues particularly, human ethics and values, environmental awarenessand equal opportunity. students have ample opportunity to participate in activities that complement their learnings and undersatndings. Special observances imbibe respectfullness among studens towards heritage and legacy. Often what they learn in syllabus gets translated into conscious action through their participation in Cultural Club, Literary Club and Social Awareness Club activities, NSS engagements, community work through SES REC under MGNCRE, Blood Donation, Observanceof World Environment Day and such others. During the Covid-19 pandemic student constituted a special Covid Helpline of the College under the guidance of the faculty members of NSS to extend 24X7 aid to the covid sufferers. Psycho-Social Support activities were initiated by the students of the GMGC Covid Helpline and MGNCRE SES REC Cell of the College.The World Environment Day on 5th June 2021 when the entire nation was in a locked down situation, was diligently observed at home by the staff and students through planting of saplings. when the supercyclone YAAS struck the State, students of the NSS unit of the College along with the faculty members rushed to the aid of the flood-stricken villages of Keorakhaliin the South 24 Paraganas District of West Bengal.

Faculty essentially aims at outcome based education and curriculum delivery. Hence, regular assessments are made through class tests , tutorial classes, revisions and doubt-clearing sessions. Peer Tutoring and remedial classes are also held. Formative assessments are regualrly followed through home assignments and projects which are evaluated to identify advanced, slow and weak learners. Parent-Teacher interface is avery important medium for communicating the progress of the students to their guardians. Suggestions from guardians are taken into consideration by the faculty and appropriate steps are taken to address the shortfalls and also to initiate more conducive methods of teaching-learning.Mock tests are taken for summative evaluation at the end of the semester for assessing the preparedness of the students. Faculty aims at outcome based curriculum delivery

In classroom when students are physically present students s' participative learning is ensured through

1Group discussions

2. Student seminars and class presentations

3. Special Lectures

4. Peer tutoring

5. Mock Viva voce

6. Practice classes in lab-based practicals

7. Doubt-clearing sessions

8. Revision classes

9. Student debates

10. Film Screening and film review as experiential learning

11. Class tests

During Covid-19 lockdown, the same methods were continued to be applied in the digital mode.

The methods were resumed when college reopenedin February 2022.

Softwares used by faculty in different disciplines are -

• DEV C++ in Mathematics
• Python and GNUPlot in Physics
• Quantum -GIS in Geography
• Chemdraw and FORCE 2.0 in Chemistry
• Stata and Excel in Economics
• Pneumolysis in Psychology

Teaching and study material is obtained from e-resources accessed remotely using NList of INFLIBNET and Central Library OPAC system and through web access.

Devices such as Laptops, Pentabs and Mobile devices used for conducting online classes.

Digital platforms such as Microsoft tools, Zoom, Google Meet, Google Hangout, Google Duo and Google Class Room, Edumode etc. to conduct online classes.

Digital tools, such as Xodo Pdf writer, Microsoft Edge, Adobe, Foxit Pdf Reader etc.) to check answer scripts submitted online.

Digital Platforms such as Google Meet, Webex and Zoom etc. to conduct Webinars and special lectures.

Learning e-material and academic content is provided through online messaging Apps like E-mail and WhatsApp and in Google classrooms.

Video lectures are provided through Zoom and OBS studio

Microsoft Voice Recorders are used for recording lectures an dthese are Audio lectures are provided through Whatsapp links and emails.

Skype for taking online classes.

Google and a few other digital toolscontinued to be used after the college reopened.

The internal assessments are held at fixed and regular intervals in each semester in the Choice-based- Credit System as well as in the Annual system of examinations. The exact question pattern and distribution of marks for each paper in each subject is decided by the respective Board of Studies for the different disciplines. The time-range for the examination is stipulated by the Controller of Examinations, University of Calcutta. Each department conducts their internal assessment on centrally decided dates within the university- stipulated time-frame and sets the question papers. Answer-scripts are assessed by the faculty.Answer-scripts post-evaluation are subjected to minute scrutiny by the respective departmental evaluators. Finally, the marks for each paper (theory and practical/ tutorial for both Honours/ Major and General Subjects), are uploaded to the University Portal within the stipulated time-frame centrally by the college through the Student Data Management Committee. The college appoints an Examination Committee comprising of faculty members, for the smooth running of the process of both internal and external examinations both in the offline and online modes. The examination committee completes the task of question paper assignment (creation of examination-specific google classrooms, creation of assignment and material related to the examination).

Several procedures are followed to maintain the mechanism of dealing with internal assessment-related grievances in a transparent, time-bound and efficient manner.All question-paper related issues are directly addressed by the departmental faculty themselves. Post-evaluation the answer-papers are shown to the parents of the examinees during a post-assessment Parent-Teachers’ meeting. The parents are invited to express their honest comments about their ward’s performance in the presence of all the faculty members of the department. On occasions of poor performance by a student, the Department asks the respective guardian to visit the HOD and other faculty members and a discussion addressing the relevant issues id held.

The college conducts mock-tests before the final university exams. All answer-scripts are evaluated by the departmental faculty members and shown to the students in a class meet. Problems regarding script evaluation, question papers, mark addition and all other grievance -related issues are dealt with in the most transparent, efficient and time-bound way possible.

All critical cases in terms of attendance and academic performance are discussed in a college Teachers’ Council meeting chaired by the Head of the Institution.

Course Outcome of all courses: Course Outcomes are prepared for all the courses in various programs. Core courses mould students to remember data/knowledge, and then to understand the idea/process. Learner also need to apply the idea that they have been taught, and also synthesize/create new idea or a new methods based on the knowledge/information what has already been acquired.Mechanism of Communication of all Course Outcomes (CO) :

1. Course outcomes have been published in the college website.
2. It is also a part of learning objective while delivering the lecture.
3. Course outcomes are also duly conveyed to the guardians during the PTM.
4. Feedbacks are taken to ensure whether the outcomes are met.

Course Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know, and be able to do at the end of each course and attainment is measured based on

1. the results of the internal assessment and Class performance and activities consisting of assignments / tutorials
2. external examination conducted by the university.

We put 20% weightage on internal assessment/class activities marks and 80% on marks scored in university examination. Based on this, we fix three target levels as low (below 40 %), Moderate (40%-60%) and Good (Above 60%).

Following the National Board of Accreditation the norms given below are considered -

Attainment Level 1: 60% of students score more than 60% marks out of the maximum relevant marks.

Attainment Level 2: 70% of students score more than 60% marks out of the maximum relevant marks.

Attainment Level 3: 80% of students score more than 60% marks out of the maximum relevant marks

POs are measured using the COs (direct attainment in CGPAs) with stress on Placement record and progression after graduation (indirect attainment)

Final PO attainment= 80% of Direct attainment + 20% Indirect attainment

• GMGC Covid Helpline launched in May 2021 during the devastating second wave of Covid-19 Pandemic, initially by the NSS Unit -1 to help the covid affected people in a 24x7 schedule using social media as a medium, subsequently joined by Non-NSS students, Ex-students, Faculty and Non-teaching staff. To manage time efficiently, helpers organized themselves into front desk members and back-end verifiers in four groups – Hospital, Oxygen, Blood and Plasma, Food, each with 2 Front-Desk Helpers to connect with the patient family directly, assigned 12-hour morning shift and night shift to receive calls and stand in place of an inactive member or to relieve another. Back-end Verifiers maintained data on patient family’s experiences on the responses of hospitals or oxygen dealers. As a strict rule, members verified with hospitals and medicine/oxygen suppliers and the patient information beforehand to avoid delay or misuse of information. Empathy and adherence to government notifications- the two most important premises of this extension activity, the helpline also facilitated stranded individuals to return home.
• Psycho-social Support Activities under the aegis of the MGNCRE SES REC Cell and Department of Psychology.
• NSS Relief Work in YAAS Super-cyclone devastated areas of Gosaba, South 24 Parganas, June 2021.
• Other activities through NSS Unit -1 - Environmental activities

• Total number of classroomsare 23 and there are 11 laboratories.
• 14 classrooms (including a few laboratories are equipped with Desktop computers with LAN connection.
• .We have one gallary classroom that has Desktop computer with LAN and a Smart Board and anotherroom has Desktop computer with LAN and a Smart TV.
• There two rooms of which one has a with Desktop computer with LAN and a LCD Projector and another room which has a LCD Projector with LAN.
• Every floor has safe drinking water source maintained by a reputed company.
• There are adequate washrooms and toilets and hygeine is carefulmaintained.
• A fire alarm system is installed in both the buildings.
• There is a standby 60 KVA generator.
• There are 45active computers for academic work ans 12 in various departmental computer labs.
• There is a separate space for canteen.
• There is a common room for students.

Though the college suffers from chronic space crunch, it tries to use every inch of its small campus premises available to it. The small piece of land onlooking the garden, used to serve for conducting annual sports events earlier. Previous year, the college annual sports was held at the Asutosh College tent situated in the Maidan area. After two years of lockdown, the college particularly emphasized on sports/physical activities by organising annual sports with much grandeur last year. College has dumbell, shot-put ball, javelin, busket ball, volleyball, football for games. The badminton tournament is due after the Covid pandemic, and we are planning to resume the event soon during the winter. The college has also planned to appoint an Yoga instructor and the pavement is to be used for this purpose.

An inter College Student E-Poster Competition was organised by the Dept. of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics on "Combating Hidden Hunger" in the occassion of Rashtriya Poshan Maah. The year 2022 is marked with the completion of 75th year of Independence of our country. A short but memorable program was organised on this occassion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. A short film named "Solitary Soul" was shown to make the students understand the Psycho-Sociological Aspects of Gerontology. Annual Prize distribution ceremony was organised in Sisir Mancha in 2022. For the purpose of organising cultural eventson a large scale, college spends a lot of money to secure place in the nearby auditoriums.

The Libsys LSEase Library Management Software is installed for the maintenance of the library database. The Centre was first established in 2006 in the library under the UGC Xth Five Year Plan and assistance was provided for purchase of computers and internet connection. At present there are 4 computers and OPAC searching facility with163.41 MBPS bandwidth internet connectivity to access the e- resources from INFLIBNET and other websites. Partial automation was introduced in 2014 with LSEase Web Centric 3 Users Software and subsequently upgraded to LSEase Web Centric 5 Users Software in April 2018. The barcoding process was initiated in 2014 and completed in 2017. At present the library is fully automated. There is an automated catalogue system and barcoding has made easy systematic management of issue, return and retrieval of books. The mezzanine section is equipped with computers and serves as the UGC Resource Network Center where users can access N-List e-resources. By 2020 around 600 users were enrolled in the UGC N-LIST program. In 2020, the Central Library website was created - animportant step in facilitating the faculty and students with direct and individual access to INFLIBNET services and other e-resources within the reading room and outside.

Until 2020, the internet connectivity speed was 250 MBPS. During lockdown the college has bolstered its internet speed. In the year 2022, the college has bought services from Alliance Broadband Services Pvt. Ltd for high-speed internet connection. Several wi-fi routers havebeen installed in both the buildings to set-up and distribute the connectivity throughtout all the departments.

Requirements are sought every year to the Laboratory based departments for newpurchasesand maintainance work of the instruments, chemicals and other items. Funds are allocated according to the requirements.

Library is open access and fully computerized. Library facilities are provided to all teachers, students and staff. Library committee meetings are held at regular intervals to implement more rule and regulations. Online library web- OPAC is accessible to the students and faculty from anywhere in the college campus.

Desktop along with internet facility and anti-virus protection is provided to all the departments and offices. All Smart rooms are equipped with projectors and laptops where the respective departments can conduct their seminars and film shows.

Policy and procedure for maintaining and utilizing various facilities:

1) Formation of various committees for smooth and efficient management of various facilities and their maintenance. This, in addition, gives the opportunity to the faculty members to develop administrative skills.

2) A Sports committee is established who oversee the sports facilities and the small amount of gym facilitiesthat the college has.

3) Purchase and e-tendering committees are in-charge of utilizing fundsfrom RUSA 2.0. Those projects are monitored by the Project Monitoring Unit.

4)Purchasecommittee is overall responsible for procurement of new items/instruments/computers etc.

5) Maintenance of instruments primarily lies on the faculty members of the departments and non-teaching laboratory attendants. If required, trained persons are called for from the seller for repairing/replacement works.

6) A permanent electrician is there for maintenance of electric equipments