Dear Bhagavathas,
Soon after assuming ThuriAsramam in 1989, HH Srimad Andavan decided that in
these times it is essential to impart career based education to backward
students - backwards both economically or otherwise - from rural & semi urban
areas. After a lot of planning, Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College was
established in Srirangam in 1996 with 70 students. This was inaugurated by the
then President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, a sishya having performed Saranagathi
under HH Srimad Andavan.
Srirangam is one of the oldest towns in our civilisation. Strangely, in this
major municipality, this was the only Arts & Science College when it was
established in 1996. This continues to be so even today!! Admissions are open
to all meritorious students without any sectarian consideration of caste and
creed.
This is a major achievement with 200,000 Sq.Ft of infrastructure towards
classrooms, laboratory, library, staff rooms, hostel rooms etc., with an outlay
of over Rs. 12.00 Crores till date. The college is affiliated to the
Bharathidasan University. During the Academic Year 2006-07, there were 1760+
students, 99 members of Faculty and 40 administrative staff.
There are 13 Post Graduate Courses including MCA, 9 Under Graduate Courses all
in Bio Sciences, Management Sciences and IT & over 20 Diploma & Certificate
courses. Under the order of HH Srimad Andavan, this college is being developed
as an Institution of Excellence with a strategic target to become a "Deemed to
be University" under the UGC Act & Rules by 2014/15.
As a first step towards this strategic goal, the College applied for NAAC
{National Assessment & Accreditation Council} rating. NAAC is an Autonomous
Body under the UGC ? the University Grants Commission and rates all Colleges in
India on the basis of compliance with several parameters on the Infrastructure,
Teaching, Organisation & Administration, Students performance, Strategic Focus,
Research Activities etc.,
A Peer Team deputed by NAAC, inspected the College on 22&23-03-2007. Based on
their report, NAAC Bangalore has accredited our college with a prestigious "A"
Grade (85% -90%) at the National Level.
The NAAC Peer Team made the following observations:
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Quote ? The Programme options available in the college are unique and the
learning environment is conducive for academic achievement.
The marginalized downtrodden rural students are given greater access to higher
education as a policy by the college. This is well reflected in the student
composition. More than 70% of the students belong to backward and, schedule
caste, first generation learners groups from the rural areas.
There is a transparent procedure in admission and fee structure and financial
aid and other student support services. The slow learners are identified at the
time of admission itself and systematic efforts are being made by monitoring
the progress till the end of the course.
One Unique programme which is ICT enabled in BPO is offered and this programme
is well accepted by the academic community, students and business community.
The dynamic and interactive learning in the classroom and beyond classroom is
unique in terms of catering to the diverse needs and delivery of learning
materials.
The learning environment has several healthy trends, which is evident from the
teaching quality and the learning process.
There is a strong focus on research integrating a global perspective in an area
of specialization (Herbal studies by promoting traditional knowledge, economic
and community development through integration of entrepreneurial sprit and
productive partnership. This is a unique contribution of the College, which is
commendable. The major research project funded by DBT is the commendable
programme of the college.
The extension activity is quite impressive and the college faculty has adopted
a village for community services and extension activities related to herbal
studies, social development, women empowerment etc., the impact of the project
is noticeable and commendable.
There is a transparent and positive quality coupled with high amount of
involvement seen in the organization and management
As such goal orientation has to be appreciated as a model for similar
institutions.
The institution is quite concerned and sensitive to the changing needs of the
higher education and job market. Special efforts are given in skill development
and value based education. The herbal research centre and its activities, the
adoption of one single village with the objective of enhancement of the total
quality of life of the villagers and the activities drawn in collaboration with
distance learning programme the MOU and linkage with several industries are
special features to be appreciated in the college. ICT enabled learning
programmes and language lab are note worthy features. The college has
organized several national workshops and seminars and soft skill development
and promotion of Sanskrit and ancient knowledge are commendable academic
activities. The external and internal quality monitoring cell and several
innovative diploma and certificate programmes and the strong practical
orientation is to be specially appreciated. Several committees to monitor the
academic and co-curricular activities and social responsibilities are another
feature.
The college has been recognised by Bharathidasan University as the Best Self
Financing College in cultural activities under the University in the year 2006.
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The letter from Professor VS Prasad, Director, NAAC, Bangalore in this regard
is reproduced for your perusal.
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NAAC / A&A/ Outcome ? 338 / 2007 / April 17, 2007
The Principal
Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College,
No.7, Nelson Road, Thiruvanaikoil,
Tiruchirappalli ? 620 005
Tamil Nadu
Dear Principal,
Greetings of quality from NAAC.
I am glad to inform you that the outcome of the Assessment and Accreditation
exercise of your institution has been processed and approved by the Chairman,
Executive Committee, NAAC and your institution has been Accredited for a period
of five years with A Grade (Institutional score between 85-90%) with a validity
from 31/03/2007. The certificate of accreditation with the grade,
criterion-wise scores and total core will be sent to you shortly. I am sure the
detailed peer team report given to you already by the peer team will enable the
institution to initiate further quality enhancement measures.
With best wishes,
Yours Sincerely
Sd.
V.S.Prasad
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This is indeed an excellent achievement for a College that has just completed
10 years of existence. Adiyen would place on record our deepest appreciation
for the phenomenal efforts of the Hon Secretary VS Narasimhan, Principal Dr K
Prema, the Faculty Members and the Students who have, as a giant Team, made
this rare feat possible.
This is just the first step in our journey to upgrade our College into "Srimad
Andavan Deemed University". We realise that this is a journey of a thousand
miles but are confident that, with the Grace of the Padukas, the heavenly
guidance of HH Srimad Andavan and the support of well wishers like your self,
we shall achieve this milestone well before the target date of 2014/15 being
the Sathabhishekam Year of HH.
Other reports would follow in due course!
In the service of HH Srimad Andavan,
RR - Chairman
National Executive Committee
Srirangam Srimad Andavan Asramam.
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