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6.1.INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP 1.WHAT ARE THE INSTITUTION’S STATED PURPOSE, VISION, MISSION AND VALUES? HOW ARE THEY MADE KNOWN TO THE VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS? VISION: To provide and develop competent, innovative and farsighted teachers who can meet the requirements of global competitive world and contribute to academic excellence. To provide value-based curriculum and dynamic academic environment for strengthening faith in humanistic, social and moral values as well as in Indian cultural heritage and democracy. To create facilities for imparting quality education and grow into a centre of excellence in the field of teacher education. To Develop necessary competencies in a teacher to have a desire for life-long learning and for `reaching to unreached’ and explore to unexplored. MISSION: Imparting and creating New Knowledge. Building core teaching competencies in perspective teaching. Developing skills for information processing and lifelong learning. Fostering creativity and critical thinking. Initiating and experimenting innovations in teacher education. Undertaking action research and applied research at grassroots level. Keeping pace with information and communication technology. Cultivating human and spiritual values. OBJECTIVES: To prepare ideal citizens to educate the society To aware the pupils about various social and natural problems and enable them to solve them. To aware the trainees teachers about the environmental issues. To enable the trainees to develop understanding of the principles of pedagogy and their application in curriculum transaction and evaluation. To develop scientific and democratic outlook among the student teachers. To develop the knowledge, skills and competencies among the trainees needed for playing multifaceted role of the teachers in the new era. To bring about physical, emotional, intellectual and ethical integration of trainees -teachers with a view of evolving a complete teacher possessing the basic values of secularism, national integration and truthfulness. To enable trainees to live with harmony as an individual and as a cohesive unit in the teaching learning process and in society. To develop national and international understanding among the student teachers. To inspire trainees for lifelong learning. To inculcate moral values among the student teachers.
To achieve the main concept of education, modernization and vocationalization.
Contributing for the national development Quest for excellence Develop inner quality like honesty, punctuality, cooperation, humanity and truthfulness. Develop self-discipline and self-trust Institutional purpose, vision, mission and values are made known to the various stakeholders through the different Programmes organized by the college. The vision, mission, aims, objectives are displayed in the college building. They are also posted on the college website for wide publicity. The activities like Blood Donation camp, HIV/ AIDS awareness, Pulse Polio Programme, Tree Plantation, Polythene picking drive, First Aid, literacy campaigning, celebrating days of international, national, social and religious importance with full zeal and fervor and active participation of student teachers and parents. 2.DOES THE MISSION INCLUDED THE INSTITUTION’S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES IN TERMS OF ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY, THE STUDENTS IT SEEKS TO SERVE, THE SCHOOL SECTOR, EDUCATION INSTITUTION’S TRADITIONS AND VALUES ORIENTATIONS? Yes, the institute is committed to provide excellence in education covering its aims and objectives through teaching learning and extension activities based on the socieal needs. The institution endeavors to impart liberal, modern and sound education in teacher education Programme inculcating the sense of humanity, spirit of values, national integration, and democratic outlook to develop multi dimensional personality. 3.ENUMERATE THE TOP MANAGEMENT’S COMMITMENTS, LEADERSHIP ROLE AND INVOLVEMENT FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSACTION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES (FUNCTIONING AND COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, BOG, ETC.) Management of VPR Development Trust Kamalapuram – Kadapa (Dist)
Functions of the Management/ Governing Body To purchase, lease or otherwise any immovable or moveable property or properties. To receive grants, donations, contributions and gifts. cash in kind, admission and tuition fee etc. To open bank account/ accounts with scheduled banks and to operate such bank accounts. To raise loans for the benefits of society from any bank financial institute against the assets of the society or otherwise as term loan or working capital etc To deposit all money belonging to the society in such bank accounts or invest the same specified securities as may be beneficial to the society. To invest the society funds securities as authorized under income tax act and as may be decided by the managing committee from time to time. To utilize the whole of the income of the society (however derived) towards carrying out the objectives of the society. To maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare an annual statement of the balance sheet as prescribed under the law and to get the same audited every year. To fill any vacancies, how so ever cause, in the managing committee. To appoint and constitute such governing bodies, committees ,sub committees, as may be deemed fit and found necessary to delegate all or any powers to the said governing bodies, committees and Sub committees or to the principal officers as other officer as may be deemed fit and found necessary furtherance of the objects of the society. To play all expenses preliminary or incidental to the formation of the society and for its management and administration. To employ necessary staff on such salaries and wages as may be determined and to take steps and for their welfare. To do all such other law full acts, deeds or things and either alone or in conjunction with other organization, as are incidents and conductive for the attainments of objects of the society. To make bye-laws, rules and regulations etc. for the conduct of the affair of the society and to add, amend, vary or resigned the same from time to time, as may be permitted under the law and as decided by the managing committee. All the administrative powers shall vest with the managing committee excepting those specified for the general body of the society. The term of the managing committees shall be three years. In case the election of new managing committee are the delayed due to some reasons the old managing committees will continue to till the new managing committee takes over. General Rules The income, funds, donations, subscriptions and property, both movable and immovable of the society shall be solely applied toward the promotion and the furtherance of the objects, here in mentioned before provided that nothing here in shall prevent in good faith, the payment of remuneration to any member, official, servant etc. in return for any service actually rendered to the society. If upon winding up or dissolution of the society there remains after satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, some properties what so ever the governing body in consultation with the relevant government authority, if required, transfer the assets in hand of other society or trust with similar objects as may be possible and practicable, in the best interest of the aims and objectives of the society. Providing human resources and physical infrastructural facilities as per the requirement of the institutions. Provision of Human resources Lab technicians are provided in different labs of the institution like computer lab, language lab, science lab, educational technology lab, psychology lab Persons relating to different fields like internet, computer, Photostat machine etc.
Instructors related to different field like clay modeling, gardening, candle Provision of physical facilities The college has three floor building – ground floor, first floor and second floor, As per the NCTE norms, Where as our institution is having built-up area of 3537.91 sq.mts. The Physical infrastructure has been provided much well than the prescribed norms which consists of spacious class rooms, laboratories, library, indoor play facilities and other amenities. Like LCD projectors are provided to the college for making the teaching learning process effective. OHP is provided to faculty for making presentations. Computer with internet facilities are provided to equip both the trainees and the faculty members for smooth running of teaching learning process.
4.HOW DOES THE MANAGEMENT AND HEAD OF THE The Management of the institution and the head of the institution work together to frame and execute the policies and responsibilities of the institution and always communicate to the staff through the responsibility charts, meeting circulars etc. New plans are implemented by faculty members and trainees through team efforts. The faculty members are assigned duties and responsibilities on the basis of their willingness and interests. Different decisions, tasks and responsibilities are well-defined and distributed to the teaching and non-teaching staff through staff meetings, office orders and circulars. Sometimes, the responsibilities are given informally in a verbal manner. The communication is made well in advance to the staff members so that various tasks and activities can be carried out smoothly. The work load of teaching staff is kept almost similar and equal for every member so that no grievance could arise. For all tasks and responsibilities assigned, the person concerned is held accountable. 8.DESCRIBE THE LEADERSHIP ROLE OF THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION IN GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRICULUM, ADMINISTRATION, ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES FOR THE PREPARATION OF STUDENTS. The principal of the institution plays a dynamic role in governance and management of the curriculum, administration, allocation and utilization of the resources because of his twin quality of head and heart.
6.2.ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 1.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION COLLABORATE WITH OTHER SECTIONS/ DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONALS TO IMPROVE AND PLAN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROVISIONS? The college has set up a large number of Committees and the function of each has been specified. There is a Committee for internal checks. The college could set up a small Co-ordination body under the Principal to monitor the functioning of the various committees. The work efficiency of the teaching and non-teaching staff is assessed by the principal and the management. The academic calendar is finalized after they are discussed in staff meeting. In the Educational Institution, different committees are made to decentralize the duties among teachers. Following committees have been formed in the institution:
Academic management In educational Institution the academic management is done by Academic Calendar which has been prepared in the starting of the new session and daily time table is prepared to run the Classes properly. Meetings There are different types of meetings to administrate the different activities in College like: Meetings for Educational tours Meetings for the arrangement of intra and inter-College Skill-in–Teaching Speech preparing, Poem Recitation, quiz, flower arrangement, rangoli, slogan writing, Games and Sports Meets, preparing teaching aids, drawing and Painting, Poster Making, and co-curricular activities. Meetings for setting the different activities performed by Student Teachers in various houses. Meetings for beautification of College Campus. Meetings for arranging the resource-persons for Extension Lectures on different activities as- adult Education, Environmental awareness, AIDS awareness Population Education and Swachh Bharat Finance All finance issues are handled by VPR College of Education & VPR Development Trust. Faculties There are 17 Lecturers including Principal in B.Ed and One Head of the Department and 5 D.Ed Lecturers, Extension Lecture and linkage College has made arrangement of Extension Lectures on different topics related to students academic and personality development. Examination There is a provision of class tests, Unit tests and House examination in the middle of the session for continuous and comprehensiv evaluation. Besides, assignments are also given to the student teachers by the concerned teacher educators in the academic session.
The overall administration is done by the head of the institution i.e. the Principal. In his absence, the other senior and efficient teacher is given the charge and responsibility to look into the college affairs. Various committees are constituted in the college have been assigned necessary powers and authority by the principal to organize and manage different academic and co-academic activities. The trainees of two Programmes have been given due representation in these committees so as to make the process of teacher training. The decisions regarding academic calendar and co-curricular activities are taken in a cooperatively in the meeting of concerned committees and finally in meetings of staff council. The college trainees Council has been framed in the college to assist in adequate and smooth organization of various activities and putting forward the problems of trainees as well as make suggestions for improvements and modifications. 4.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION COLLABORATE WITH OTHER SECTIONS/DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO IMPROVE AND PLAN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROVISIONS? The faculty members of the college meet with the school teachers/head formally as well as informal and discuss different issues related to school education. This helps in bringing improvements in teacher training process in the college. The lesson plans for practice teaching are discussed with school teachers so that best educational experiences can be provided to the trainees. School teachers also observe the lessons of student teachers during practice teaching and provide feedback to the students for further improvement in their teaching. The college also collects feedback from school heads/teachers on various aspects of practice teaching. Also, school teachers are invited to college for as guest lecturers as well as examiners for evaluating the works of trainees in different activities. 5.DOES THE INSTITUTION USE THE VARIOUS DATA AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE FEEDBACK IN DECISION-MAKING AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS. Yes, the college collects feedback (data) from the following and uses it in further decision-making and performance improvement:
The feedback or information thus collected is analyzed and discussed in staff meetings. On the basis of the discussions, decisions are taken for further improvements in functioning of the college. Such decisions which do not require any additional human or financial resources are implemented during the next session and the new action plans or decisions that need extra human or financial resources are further discussed with the employers. On getting the additional resources from the employers, such decisions are implemented in a joint manner through team efforts. The progress of these plans is monitored for their systematic organization.
6.WHAT ARE THE INSTITUTION’S INITIATIVES IN PROMOTING Institution provides computer and internet facilities for research purposes. It motivates faculty members for further studies to improve their Qualification. It provides computers on demand to the faculty members. It motivates the faculty members to send papers for publishing, presentation and participation in various seminars, conferences and workshops. It encourages the faculty members to perform the duty of resource person in various seminars, conferences, workshops. 6.3.STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT 1.HAS THE INSTITUTION AN MIS IN PLACE, TO SELECT, COLLECT ALIGN AND INTEGRATE DATA AND INFORMATION ON ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECT OF THE INSTITUTIONS? The institution is fully computerized and all information is collected, stored, processed, and utilized by the means of ICT. Whole administrative office is computerized and all information is available on just one click. Institution has its own website where all information about institution is available. The details of the courses available, facilities, admission and other details all are just one click away from the person who wants to that it. The institution has monitored the performance of the teaching and non-teaching staff by self-appraisal, trainees assessment of the faculty performance, expert assessment of the faculty performance.
2.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION ALLOCATE RECOURSES (HUMAN The college has sponsored some faculty members for professional development Programmes (to attend the seminars, conference, and workshop) at national and international level. To allocate financial resources, the institution has internal and external financial audit mechanism for accomplishment and sustaining the changes resulting from the action plans. 3.HOW ARE THE RESOURCES NEEDED (HUMAN AND FINANCIAL) TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MISSION AND GOALS, PLANNED AND OBTAINED? Resources needed to support the implementation of the mission and goals are planned and obtained in following manner: Faculties are directed to attend the Orientation, Refresher Courses. Invited renowned lecturers to the institution. Faculties are assigned additional administrative work. Senior faculty members are deputed as convener for Practical duties etc.. Spent on research and scholarships (seminar, conferences, faculty development programs, faculty exchange etc.) 4.DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE OF DEVELOPING ACADEMIC PLAN. HOW ARE THE PRACTICE TEACHING SCHOOL TEACHERS, FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING PROCESS? Academic plan of the college usually come from university in the form of academic calendar and various notifications issued from time to time. In tune with the University, the College Committee frames the Academic Calendar after discussing the matter in the meeting. All the staff members participate in the meeting for devising the academic plan. Following is the procedure for developing academic plan: The college has developed inbuilt flexibility for the trainees by offering them more opportunities than the stipulated ones to attain mastery level in respect of micro–teaching, macro teaching and pedagogical skill development. Before sending the student teachers to school for practice teaching, proper permission from principal and headmaster is taken. Trainees are involving in teaching with due concentration on syllabus. 5.HOW ARE THE OBJECTIVES COMMUNICATED AND DEPLOYED AT ALL LEVELS TO ASSURE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE’S CONTRIBUTION FOR INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT? Regular Meetings held in the institution in which latest issues and actions regarding that are discussed. Important information is passed on to students by displaying notices on notice board and through circular to the staff members. Duties are assigned to the faculty members according to their abilities for smooth functioning of the institution. Decentralization of the responsibilities and impartial attitude of the heads towards faculty is the major contribution for institutional development. 6.HOW AND WITH WHAT FREQUENCY ARE THE VISION, MISSION, AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS MONITORED, EVALUATED AND REVISED? Vision, mission and implementation plans are monitored by the teacher in charge of different field. Like teacher in charge of cultural activities pays attention and organize different activities to promote the healthy attitude to achieve the vision and mission of the institution. Meetings are organized periodically to revise the different activities to achieve the vision and mission. 7.HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION PLAN AND DEPLOY THE NEW TECHNOLOGY? The institution plans and deploys the new technology like LCD Projector, Over Head Projector, Slide Projector, Computer; internet facility those are available for the entire student teachers to boost their knowledge and skills. 6.4. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1.HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY THE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT NEED AND CAREER PROGRESSION OF THE STAFF? Faculty development need and career progression of staff is identified and proper arrangements are provided by institution. The Principal has healthy relations with all the faculty members and identifies the need and progression of staff and motivates them to proceed. Also the management motivates the staff members to proceed for the career progression after identification. Those who have some achievement, they are motivated by increments and appreciation letters.
2.WHAT ARE THE MECHANISMS IN PLACE FOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS (TEACHING, RESEARCH, SERVICE) OF FACULTY Feed Back evaluation is the main course of method used for improvement on performance monitoring and enhancement. Further, the Self-Appraisal methods have been adopted for continuous evaluation of teaching and performance. Further, the teachers are regularly motivated for research activities. This has resulted in bringing out many papers by the faculty members which have been presented before different seminars / conference and workshops. Innovative teaching methodologies have been adopted based on the feed backs received and also through assessment made by the Peers. 3.WHAT ARE THE WELFARE MEASURES FOR THE STAFF AND FACULTY? (MENTION ONLY THOSE WHICH AFFECT AND IMPROVE STAFF WELL-BEING, SATISFACTION AND MOTIVATION). For the welfare of faculty and staff members, the college provides
4.HAS THE INSTITUTION CONDUCTED ANY STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR SKILL UP-GRADATION AND TRAINING OF THE TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS. Yes, the institution has conducted staff development programme for skill up gradation and training of teaching & non-teaching staff. Internal workshop was organized and nearly 11 members of staff received training from an expert about the use of computers in teaching. Computer literacy Programme was also organized to improve the knowledge & skill of teaching & non-teaching staff about the operation of computer. Members of the teaching staff are given study leave for attending orientation Programme. TA/DA and registration fee for attending workshops, seminars, talks and conferences is reimbursed to the faculty members. 5.WHAT ARE THE STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS OF THE INSTITUTION TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN DIVERSE FACULTY AND OTHER STAFF WHO HAVE THE DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (RECRUITMENT POLICY, SALARY STRUCTURE, SERVICE CONDITIONS) AND HOW DOES THE INSTITUTION ALIGN THESE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (NCTE, UGC, UNIVERSITY ETC.)? The institution follows all the rules and regulation Prescribed by NCTE/UGC & the University. Advertisement is given in two leading newspapers of national repute; one of English and other of Telugu, Applications are invited from eligible candidates. Interviews are conducted by duly constituted selection committee of the University. Approval of staff etc. is made according to norms and guidelines issued from time to time by the University. 6.WHAT ARE CRITERIA FOR EMPLOYING PART-TIME / ADHOC FACULTY? HOW ARE THE PART-TIME / ADHOC FACULTIES DIFFERENT FROM THE REGULAR-FACULTY? (E.G. SALARY STRUCTURE, WORKLOAD, SPECIALIZATIONS). There is no provision to appoint part time/adhoc faculty.
7.WHAT ARE THE POLICIES, RESOURCE AND PRACTICES OF THE INSTITUTION THAT SUPPORT AND ENSURE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE FACULTY? (E.G. BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT, SPONSORING FOR ADVANCED STUDY, RESEARCH,, PARTICIPATE IN SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS ETC. AND SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP AND The institution ensures that the members of staff grow professionally. Staff members participate in seminars, conferences, workshop at local and national level. Staff members are encouraged to attend professional development programmes such as orientation courses at different academic staff colleges. Research is also supported by the management. Presently Mention no. of faculty members members of faculty pursuing are pursuing M.Phil. and members are in process of enrolment for Ph.D., 8.WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES PROVIDED TO FACULTY? (WELL-MAINTAINED AND FUNCTIONAL OFFICE, INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER SPACE TO CARRY OUT THEIR WORK EFFECTIVELY). The physical facilities are provided to all the staff members. Institution has well furnished staff room with cupboards. Computer with internet facility and wash room facility. Well furnished and principal’s chamber, HOD room, college office, conference room, multipurpose hall, resource room, class rooms and library with internet facility. 9.WHAT ARE THE MAJOR MECHANISMS IN PLACE FOR FACULTY AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO SEEK INFORMATION AND/OR MAKE COMPLAINTS? The faculty gets information from the Principal/ Management freely. If anybody wants to lodge a complaint / suggestion she/he can lodge complaints or can directly give it to Principal /management. 10.DETAIL ON THE WORKLOAD POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ENCOURAGE FACULTY TO BE ENGAGED IN A WIDE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TEACHING, RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT, MENTORING, WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. Workload policies and practices that encourage faculty and all the rules are followed by the institution, which are given by University. 11.DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE ANY MECHANISM TO REWARD AND MOTIVATE STAFF MEMBERS? IF YES, GIVE DETAILS Yes, a prescribed mechanism is there to reward and motivate staff members. Provision of increments and appreciation letter is there to motivate staff members. 6.5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION 1.DOES THE INSTITUTION GET FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT? IF YES, MENTION THE GRANTS RECEIVED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS UNDER DIFFERENT HEADS. IF NO, GIVE DETAILS OF THE SOURCE OF REVENUE AND INCOME GENERATED. Our Institution is under Self- finance scheme. As such, No financial support has been received from the government. 2.WHAT IS THE QUANTUM OF RESOURCES MOBILIZED THROUGH DONATIONS? GIVE INFORMATION FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. No donations have been received by the institution during the last three years. 3.IS THE OPERATIONAL BUDGET OF THE INSTITUTION ADEQUATE TO COVER THE DAY-TO-DAY EXPENSES? IF NO, HOW IS THE DEFICIT MET? Budget of the institutions is adequate to cover the day-to-day expenses. 4.WHAT ARE THE BUDGETARY RESOURCES TO FULFILL THE MISSION AND OFFER QUALITY PROGRAMS? (BUDGET ALLOCATION OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, DEPICTED THROUGH INCOME EXPENDITURE STATEMENT, FUTURE PLANNING, RESOURCES ALLOCATED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, AND EXCESS/ DEFICIT)
The fees of B.Ed and D.Ed. students is the main source of income of 5.ARE THE ACCOUNTS AUDITED REGULARLY? IF YES, GIVE DETAIL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDIT PROCEDURE AND INFORMATION ON THE OUT COME LAST TWO AUDITS. (MAJOR PENDING AUDIT PAPERS, OBJECTIONS RAISED AND DROPPED) Yes, accounts are audited regularly. A Chartered Accountant is appointed by the institution for this purpose. All the matters concerned with finance are looked after by an accountant and his assistant. 6.HAS THE INSTITUTION COMPUTERIZED ITS FINANCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS? IF YES, GIVE DETAIL Yes, the institution has computerized its financial management systems. The office administ ration is automated. 6.6. BEST PRACTICE IN GOVERNESS AND LEADERSHIP 1.WHAT ARE THE SIGNIFICANT BEST PRACTICES IN GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP CARRIED OUT BY THE INSTITUTION? Grievances and Redressal Cell for trainees and staff members. Similar workload for teachers of respective faculty. Decentralization of administration Student teachers representation in various committees. Feedback from trainees, faculty members, school teachers/heads and employers to improve college functioning in future. Engaging school teachers/heads in developing lesson plans and carrying out various activities during practice teaching under overall guidance of concerned school head and teachers. Formulation of new action plans on the basis of previous experiences and feedback obtained from various stake holders. Internal quality check by employers through sudden visits. Monitoring of various activities. |
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