2.2.1. How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
Their classes are arranged to be conducted on the Ground Floor.
Case is taken and instructions are delivered to many teachers as well as students that they should accommodate such students to the fullest. The Differently abled students are never made to realize their disability rather encouraged and counseled to explore their strengths.
Vocational Guidance and counseling is provided to get them settled in a healthy working environment by dealing pre hand with any inhibitions that may be holding them back.
The general student community is also sensitized to recognize their needs. Special efforts are made to bring out talent in them.
SSR-2014 – Akal Degree College for Women, Sangrur 2.2.2. Does the institution access the students need in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If
‘yes’ give details on the process.
Before the commencement of the programme, the students knowledge and skill is assessed on the basis of their merit in previous class and the proofs given by them to validate their claim (in the form of certificate issued to them by competent authorities, appended to the application forms) which are thoroughly scrutinized by the concerned teacher in charge. Students are attached to counselor and the weak students are traced out for their betterment. A counseling committee and helpdesk is established during the admission days and students are encouraged to take up subjects and courses according to their taste and talents.
2.2.3. What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? (Bridge / Remedial / Add on /Enrichment courses, etc.)
The College understands that the student finds a sudden change of environment as she enters the higher educational arena. The expectations, methods of working, bent of mind and many other things go under a drastic change. To help students during this transitionary phase and make it a smooth transition rather than a roller coaster ride college makes different efforts.
Students are given one month time period to make themselves comfortable with the subjects in which they are enrolled. After the admission, Class tests and informal interaction is conducted to assess the level / standard of the students which help in assessing the students knowledge and skills. During this period the teachers guide them at every stage. If students find it difficult to continue with a particular programme, they are allowed to change from one stream to another (where possible) or from one subject to another. Teachers guide the students in making the right choices by judging their knowledge, skill and aptitude. They also give extra time to the students to help them cope with the programme to which they are enrolled.
Many enrichment programmes in the form of NCC / NSS, various clubs and societies such as legal literacy Club, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Club etc. are on offer.
2.2.4. How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment, etc.?
Sensitization comes through awareness and removal of ignorance. A broad, global thinking and contemporary outlook is also important.
How we feel for society, community and Nation including realizing and recognizing its demands and what is expects of us as citizens that is inculcated during the educational years of our life. We here at college realize that an immense effort goes into this enlightenment
SSR-2014 – Akal Degree College for Women, Sangrur process and into rearing a sense of belongingness with in students.
Thus, we make sure that a lot is put into the effort.
To sensitize women about their status, identification and role, the college has established women’s cell.
Seminars and workshops on problems relating to women like female foeticide, dowry and violence against women, breast bancer, AIDS are organized to prepare them to face challenges undauntedly.
Awareness Rallies on female foeticide, Crime against women, AIDS awareness are organized to enlighten the students about momentous issues concerning society in general and mankind at large.
Time relevant and contemporary issues such as improving the status of women are dealt with by organising Awareness Programmes, Issue based advocacy, and by providing them a free access to counseling under the aegis of the Legal Services Authority of Sangrur District.
To sensitize the students about their rights, lectures with special reference to rights of women are organized under the Awareness Programmes.The students are made aware of free legal aid available to all women irrespective to their studies for protecting their rights.
Environment Related Issues:-
Van Mahotsav is celebrated every year in the college. Activities like tree plantation and drive against use of polythene bags are undertaken regularly.
Essay writing, slogan writing, poetic recitation competitions are held on the topics relating to environment protection.
Skits, plays and rallies dealing with pressing environmental issues and social concerns are organised to spread social message across all sections of the society. Many NGOS have been involved in these.
Trips are made to local govt. forest nurseries for knowledge of plants and tree samplings.
The Principal and faculty through constant interaction, speeches, ethical, social issues, global issues, and moral sessions with them during general assemblies, meetings etc. try to keep them informed active and concerned.
2.2.5. How does the institution identify and respond to special educational / learning needs of advanced learners?
Advanced learners are identified through interactive classroom teaching as well as on the basis of their performance in House Exams. Such students are inspired to read original texts and give presentations in the class.
Various extension lectures are organised to respond to learning needs of advanced learners. They are constantly encouraged and guided for preparation of various competitions. They are also encouraged to participate in paper presentations, poster presentation and quiz contests. They are
SSR-2014 – Akal Degree College for Women, Sangrur honoured during our Prize Distribution function with Roll of Honour, College Colour and Merit Certificate.
2.2.6. How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged section of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.) ?
Generally, the teachers in the classes, through their lectures, tests, discussions and face to face interaction, come to know about the risk of drop out students,.
Usually the students that are traced out are from the disadvantaged sections of the society and slow learners. Either they are not able to cope up with the course work or they do not have the resources to do so. Teachers identify such section of students and boost them by giving Counseling sessions and remedial classes are also organised for them, Underprivileged students are offered books, study material, free access to library.