ABOUT COLLEGE
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“Politics is a master science not in the sense that it included or could explain all other sciences or all social activities, but in a sense, it gives them priority and some order in their conflicting demands on the always scarce resources of any given community”
- Aristotle
About the Department
Established in 1968, Department of Political Science is one of the vibrant departments in the college. Department strives for promoting awareness on social issues apart from delivering curricular aspects. Over the years, department has reputed faculty along with steady patronage from the student fraternity. The curriculum makes it possible for students to have comprehensive as well as in depth knowledge in history so as to enable them to clear competitive examinations like UGC NET and Civil Service Examinations and take up administrative, teaching and research careers with confidence in future.
Curricular Aspects
- Mainstreaming blended learning process, subject to availability of infrastructure facilities
- Focus on additional inputs.
- Engage students through peer learning process
- Emphasis on revision and writing practice
- Analyze the feedback of students on curriculum
Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
- Introduction of bridge course for the first-year students
- Conduct remedial classes for the academic under performers
- Knowledge dissemination through guest lectures and MoU with sister institutions
- Update domain specific information and emerging trends
- Encourage multi-disciplinary approach among students
- Mandatory completion of at least one Open Course/MOOCs
- Strict evaluation based on performance and presence in the college
- Use of ICT tools such as Kahoot, Plickers, etc in conducting at least one internal exam
Research, Innovation and Extension
- Active participation in Seminars and workshops
- Provide opportunities for the young minds to initiate, inculcate and innovate.
- Encourage students to participate in social outreach activities through NSS
- Integrate ‘field visit’ with curricular activity
- Develop content for LMS
infrastructure & Learning resources
- Learning ambience with dedicated classrooms
- Departmental Library with the curricular related books
- Promote reading hobby among students
- Promote library usage and facilitate easy access to standard texts
- Encourage students to actively participate in extra-curricular activities like sports and games, gym and cultural events
- Synchronize MANA TV classes and LMS content with the regular lectures
Student Support and Progression
- Maintains comprehensive profile of 2nd year students
- Monitors the all-round performance of students and motivate them
- Recognise the innate abilities of the students and nurture them
- Provides counselling to the needy students and be accessible to them
- Organises Parent- Teacher interaction
- Guidance for PG entrance exams
Institutional Governance & Leadership
- Preparedness to take up any role
- Our department acts as the torchbearer in executing extension activities
- Encourages students to actively participate in various committees
- Promotes participatory style of leadership among the stakeholders
MOUs
- • Entered into MoU with Innerwheel club of Venkatagiri in 2020-21
Courses/Programmes
| Programme | Programmee Name | Group/Subject |
|---|---|---|
| UG | B.A. (HEP) | History, Economics, Political Science |
| B.A(EDA) | History, Political Science, English for Digital Age |
Programme wise student profile (A.Y. 2021-22)
| Programme | Name of the Group | Students Enrolled | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| B.A. (HEP) | History, Economics, Political Science | 34 | 20 | 54 |
| B.A(EDA) | History, Political Science, English for Digital Age | 10 | 01 | 11 |
| Grand Total | 44 | 21 | 65 | |
Programme wise Student – Teacher ratio
| S.No. | Programmee | Studnet teacher ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BA (History, Economics, Political Science) | 54:1 |
| 1 | BA (History, Political Science, English for Digital Age) | 11:1 |
Strengths and Achievements
SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strengths
- Student support/patronage is the major advantage for the department
- Generalist nature of the subject
- Easily comprehendible content
- Amicable relationship between students and faculty
Weaknesses
- Inferiority complex among Arts’ students
- Minimal career opportunities
Opportunities
- Department can play key role in the proposed Coaching for competitive exams
- With the renewed focus on our college, we can integrate the department with the administrative and social institutions in our town
- Aspiration among the youth to pursue higher education
Challenges
- Regular and systematic conduct of classes
- Increase the student admissions and also their attendance
- Promote employable skills (particularly, communication skills) among our students
Best Practices
- Mock poll and voter enrollment drive
- The Politicos Club: Sensitize students on various national and regional socio-political issues.
| S.No. | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoU Best Practices | View/Download |