About Courses
Courses offered:
BSC PSYCHOLOGY JOURNALISM & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Course summary :
The BSC PJC program offers a unique blend of psychology, journalism and communication. Students will gain a deep understanding of human behaviour while also developing strong communication skills. This interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in psychology, journalism, and related fields.
Syllabus:
For NEP:
https://www.bcu.ac.in/new-ug-syllabus-as-per-nep-2020-effective-from-2021-22/
For SEP:
https://www.bcu.ac.in/new-ug-syllabus-as-per-sep-effective-from-2024-25/
Eligibility for admission:
A candidate who has passed two years Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in the State of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to these programmes.
Program Outcomes:
PO1 : Domain Knowledge
Describe and explain various psychological concepts, principles, processes,and phenomenon.
PO2 : Application
Apply the knowledge to understand, explain, predict, maintain, modify, and enhance behaviour and mental health.
PO3 : Assessment Skills
Use appropriate tests/ assessments to assess and interpret psychological concepts, traits, abilities, and attitudes in people
PO4 : Research Skills
Carry out simple research project by reviewing literature, collecting data,analyzing the findings using appropriate statistics
PO5 : Scientific Skills
Conduct simple psychological experiments, report group data
PO6 : Interpersonal Skills
Collaborate with others, work in teams, communicate effectively and show multicultural sensitivity
PO7 : Intrapersonal Skills
Manifest self-awareness, self-direction, emotion regulation, and stress management
PO8 : Employability Skills
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems, make decisions, plan, innovate,organize information, and network with professionals
PO9 : Global Competencies
Exhibit leadership, initiative, persistence, and adaptability and use technology to gather, evaluate, and present information
PO10 : Multidisciplinary settings
Transfer knowledge and skills learnt in one course to other courses, other contexts, across multiple settings and disciplines
PO11 : Social Consciousness
Work with service-mindedness for the betterment and upliftment of society
PO12 : Ethics
Practice ethics in all professional tasks.
Programme Specific Objective
PSO 1 : The students will be having a strong foundation in Psychology and its specifical branches such as social Psychology,
Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology , Abnormal Psychology etc.
PSO 2 : The students will have testing and assessment skills.
PSO 3 : The students will develop research aptitude oriented skills
Infrastructure
Psychology Lab
At St Francis college, our commitment to providing practical exposure exemplified through our various assessments, questionnaires and experiments ain various branches of Psychology. Aligned to support a dynamic learning environment and cater to diverse academic and research needs. Psychology labs are equipped with the syllabus aligned tests and experiments.
Classrooms
At St Francis college, we believe in fostering a conducive learning environment through our state-of-the-art classrooms. Designed to enhance engagement, collaboration, and academic achievement, our classrooms are equipped with advanced technology and ergonomic furnishings.
Features
- Flexible Seating Arrangements: Versatile seating options cater to various teaching methodologies and promote active learning. From traditional lecture-style setups to collaborative group configurations, our classrooms are adaptable to different instructional needs.
- Audio-Visual Enhancements: High-quality audio systems ensure clear communication and enhance multimedia presentations. Projectors and screens provide crisp visuals, supporting effective content delivery across different subjects and disciplines
- Comfort and Accessibility: Spacious layouts ensure comfort during lectures and discussions.
- Environmental Considerations: Natural lighting and energy-efficient fixtures create a conducive atmosphere for learning while promoting sustainability. Well-maintained ventilation systems ensure optimal comfort throughout the year.
Value Added Course
Value-added courses can significantly enhance a student’s skill set and provide
practical knowledge beyond the regular curriculum. The Department of BCA
conducts various Value added courses every semester in order to keep the
students in pace with the changing technological demands in industry.
For this purpose ,the college has made MoUs with different companies/institutes for
various courses. The courses are designed for 30-50 hours spanning the
semester(s), usually conducted on weekends apart from regular classes. These
courses are conducted by well qualified industry trainers, where-in both theoretical
and hands-on sessions are given. The students are calibrated for their
performances via tests, thereby earning them a certificate for the same.
Duration : 30 hrs
Provider :
Certificate :
It provides a comprehensive overview of IoT fundamentals, covering key concepts
and components, networking protocols, data acquisition and processing, and real-
world applications across various domains. Through this, students will gain
foundational understanding of this transformative technology and its potential
career implications.
Duration : 30 hrs
Provider : Techbyheart
Certificate : Co branded certification Techbyheart
This course provides a foundational understanding of digital marketing. It covers
core digital marketing principles and practical skills in key areas such as social
media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and web analytics. The
course blends theoretical learning with hands-on online projects and real-world
case studies to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate
the digital marketing landscape.
Duration : 30 hrs
Provider:
Certificate:
1. Ethical Hacking
This course provides a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts,
common vulnerabilities, and the principles of ethical hacking. Students will explore
various attack vectors, learn about defensive strategies, and gain practical
experience through virtual labs and simulated environments. This course
emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and responsible disclosure,
preparing students for potential careers in cybersecurity or simply enhancing their
understanding of online security.
Achievements
Students Achievement
2019-20
Students participated in National Conference in Christ Academy
Faculty Achievement
2019-20
Dr.Nazura Javed Have been a reviewer for publications by VIT (Vellore)
2020-21
Dr. Nazura Javed was the resource person for UGC training programme for Non-computer science faculties from universities in Karnataka
Dr.Nazura Javed won the Best Paper award in international conference (Web of Science Indexed)
Committee and Governance
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsibly handling grievances raised by faculty, staff, or students within the department.
- Have regular CRS meetings and report to the Principal and the Director. Address the grievances raised by CRS
- Mediating and resolving conflicts among department members to maintain a healthy working environment.
- Ensuring clear communication channels for expressing grievances and providing a platform for open dialogue.
- Ensuring that department policies related to grievances are clearly defined, and followed.
- Maintaining confidentiality while addressing grievances to protect the privacy of individuals involved.
- Keeping records of grievances, resolutions, and actions taken to track patterns and improve processes.
- Establishing feedback mechanisms to continuously assess and improve the department's functioning.
- Collaborating with the Management and the Principal to address complex grievances or those requiring a broader organisational perspective.
- Conducting regular check-ins with department members to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
- Monitoring the observance of code of conduct by the department faculties and students and to take corrective measures.
- Collaborating with HOD and Faculties to design, update, and enhance quality of the program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Providing accurate information to students about IA marks awarding criterias and importance of CCE and university semester end exams.
- Facilitating communication amongst the department staff, managing schedules, conducting meetings, and addressing concerns to maintain an effective academic team
- Providing guidance to students on academic matters, overseeing academic advising, and coordinating support services to enhance the overall learning experience.
- Monitoring and maintaining academic standards, assessing program outcomes in association with HOD, and implementing improvements to enhance the quality of education provided.
- Organising academic events, conferences, or workshops that contribute to the intellectual and professional development of students and faculty-support hand to HOD
- Facilitating communication amongst the department staff, managing schedules, conducting meetings, and addressing concerns to maintain an effective academic team
- Providing guidance to students on academic matters, overseeing academic advising, and coordinating support services to enhance the overall learning experience.
- Monitoring and maintaining academic standards, assessing program outcomes in association with HOD, and implementing improvements to enhance the quality of education provided.
- Organising academic events, conferences, or workshops that contribute to the intellectual and professional development of students and faculty - support hand to HOD
- Training and Placement Coordinator is typically responsible for facilitating student training programs, coordinating with placement officers to organise campus recruitment activities.
- Play a key role in enhancing students' employability skills and align training programs with market demands.
- Additionally, coordinating internship opportunities and documentation of the same and conducting career counselling within the department.
- Maintaining a database of students getting placed and documentation of offer letters at the department level.
- Passing on correct information to students sent by the placement officer at proper time regarding the internship, placement offers, openings and to do the necessary follow up and report back.
- Overseeing the activities of the department club.
- Coordinating and organising events, workshops, and activities related to the department's interests and goals.
- Encouraging active participation and engagement among club members, fostering a sense of community.
- Maintaining effective communication channels to disseminate information about club activities, meetings, and updates.
- Collaborating with other clubs, departments, or student organizations to enhance networking and interdisciplinary activities.
- Managing the club's budget, including fundraising efforts through sponsorship and financial planning for events.
- Serving as a liaison between the club and the department faculty or administration, seeking guidance when needed.
- Creating strategies to promote the club and its activities to attract new members and raise awareness.
- Collecting feedback from club members to continuously improve club activities and offerings.
- Keeping records of club meetings, events, and other activities and to maintain documents as per NAAC requirements.
- Ensuring that club activities comply with university policies and regulations
- Curating and collecting relevant content for the department's magazine and newsletter to be published once in 6 months.
- Collaborating with faculty, students, and other contributors to gather articles, updates, and features for publication.
- Reviewing and editing submitted content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Working with designers or utilising design tools to oversee the layout and visual elements of the magazine and newsletter.
- Developing and adhering to a regular publication schedule for both the magazine and newsletter.
- Organising the distribution of the magazine and newsletter, whether in print or digital formats.
- Integrating magazine and newsletter content with departmental social media platforms to enhance visibility.
- Gathering feedback from readers to improve the quality and relevance of future publications.
- Maintaining an archive of past issues for reference and historical documentation.
- Overseeing the updates of the department's activities in the website regularly
- Developing and implementing a social media strategy to promote the department and engage with the audience.
- Managing and updating various social media platforms used by the department, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.
- Ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across the website and social media channels.
- Actively engaging with the online community by responding to comments, messages, and participating in relevant conversations.
- Using online platforms to promote department events, conferences, and other activities.
- Creating or coordinating the creation of visual content, such as graphics, videos, or infographics, to enhance online presence.
- Addressing and managing any online crises or negative feedback in a professional manner.
- Collaborating with HOD, college timetable coordinator, faculty to plan the department's timetable for each semester.
- Allocating classrooms, labs, and other facilities based on the requirements of courses and faculty availability.
- Organising and scheduling courses, ensuring a logical sequence and avoiding conflicts between class timings.
- Resolving scheduling conflicts, such as overlapping class times or resource constraints, in a timely and efficient manner.
- Developing timetables for each academic term while considering any curriculum changes or updates.
- Finalising the timetable well in advance to enable the technical admin to update in Linways LMS.
- Effectively communicating the finalised timetable to faculty, students, LMS Coordinator/technical admin, Principal and the Management
- Addressing and accommodating special scheduling requests from faculty after consultation with HOD and the college timetable coordinator.
- Managing updates and changes to the timetable throughout the semester, communicating revisions promptly.
- Ensuring the accuracy of data input and timetable information to prevent errors specially with subject names, subject codes as per university syllabus.
- Collaborating with other academic units or departments to coordinate schedules and avoid conflicts in shared resources.
- Overseeing the monitoring of student attendance for classes within the department and collaborating with class teachers to generate attendance shortage reports and do the necessary follow up as per the guidelines from the attendance committee.
- Collecting and maintaining accurate attendance records for all courses and academic programs.
- Collaborating with faculty to ensure timely submission of attendance reports and addressing any discrepancies.
- Implementing and enforcing departmental attendance policies, in alignment with the institution's guidelines.
- Working to improve student attendance by implementing strategies to enhance engagement and participation.
- Communicating attendance policies and expectations to students and their parents, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
- Implementing intervention strategies for students with consistently poor attendance, including counselling or academic support referrals.
- Collection of undertaking forms for not maintaining minimum percentage of attendance signed by the student and parents. Addressing the serious complication of the same in line with university rules and regulations
- Keeping detailed and organised attendance records for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Collaborating with departmental and institutional administration to ensure alignment with overall attendance policies and procedures.
- Identification of students with arrears to arrange for remedial classes and identification of slow learners with the help of class teachers and scheduling revision classes in consultation with the Department HOD
- Collaborating with faculty to identify topics or subjects that may require additional attention for slow learners and to reinforce key concepts and provide additional support for slow learners.
- Planning and organising remedial classes to address specific subjects where challenges are faced by students.
- Developing and coordinating peer learning programs to encourage collaboration among students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitating peer mentoring relationships to pair students who excel in certain subjects with those who may need additional support.
- Coordinating with faculty and administrators to allocate resources such as classrooms, materials, and support staff for remedial and revision sessions.
- Communicating with students to inform them about available resources, remedial classes, and peer learning opportunities.
- Regularly monitoring the progress of students participating in remedial or revision classes
- Establishing feedback mechanisms to gather input from both students and faculty regarding the effectiveness of remedial and peer learning programs.
- Collaborating with counselling services to address any underlying non-academic challenges that may impact students' learning.
- Keeping records of student participation, progress, and outcomes from remedial, revision, and peer learning initiatives including timetable, attendance, lesson plan, geo tagged photos
- Identifying and researching potential industries and companies suitable for educational visits in consultation with HODS.
- Planning and coordinating the logistics of industrial visits, including transportation, accommodation (if needed), and scheduling.
- Obtaining necessary permissions and coordinating with industry representatives to facilitate the visit and required permissions should be sought from the HOD, Principal and the Management
- Communicating details of the industrial visit to students, including itinerary, safety guidelines, and objectives through a circular. If it is arranged in outstation, parents consent letter must be obtained and it is mandatory.
- Aligning the industrial visit with educational objectives, ensuring relevance to the curriculum and learning goals.
- Ensuring the implementation of safety measures during the visit and providing guidelines to students as per the requirements from specific industries.
- Planning and organising follow-up activities such as discussions, presentations, or reports to reinforce learning from the visit.
- Gathering feedback from students and faculty to assess the effectiveness of the industrial visit.
- Managing the budget allocated for industrial visits, including cost negotiation with service providers.
- Keeping records of the planning process, communication, and outcomes of each industrial visit.
- Assessing the value and potential of ongoing and future partnerships with industries for educational purposes.
- Collaborating with relevant faculty members to ensure the alignment of the industrial visit with academic goals.
- Maintenance of a complete set of reports of educational visits with geo tagged photos.
- Gathering and compiling academic performance data, including examination results and other relevant metrics from admin office
- Getting the result analysis done from the respective class coordinator from time to time or as and when results are published by the university.
- Analysing departmental results to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement or success.
- Collaborating with faculty members to discuss and interpret result analysis, addressing specific concerns or achievements in consultation with HOD and Principal
- Identifying patterns in student performance, such as common challenges or areas where students excel.
- Offering recommendations based on the result analysis to improve teaching methods, curriculum design, or student support services.
- Establishing a feedback loop with faculty and administrators to continuously improve academic outcomes.
- Suggesting or implementing support programs for students who may need additional assistance based on the result analysis.
- Effectively communicating result analysis findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including faculty, HOD, Principal and the Management.
- Submission of records to IQAC as and when asked for auditing purposes.
- Distributing meeting agenda after finalising and consulting HOD to all the department staff members.
- Taking accurate and detailed minutes during meetings, capturing discussions, decisions, and action items.
- Reviewing and editing meeting documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
- Using standardised templates for meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents as given by IQAC to maintain consistency.
- Distributing meeting documents and minutes to relevant stakeholders after meetings and should be readily available whenever needed by the Principal and the Management for review or for inspection purposes.
- Tracking and following up on action items and decisions made during meetings to ensure timely implementation.
- Creating and maintaining an organised archive of meeting documents for future reference and audit purposes.
- Assessing the needs and interests of students and faculty to identify potential value-added programs in consultation with HOD.
- Developing and designing value-added programs that complement the academic curriculum and enhance students' skills by collaborating with industries, professionals, and/or resource partners.
- Identify the potential vendors, select and finalise the syllabus content, periodical evaluation process & feedback to monitor the progress, Final evaluation process and certification, etc. in consultation with other faculties, HOD and Principal / Vice Principal.
- Get the sample MoU from the vendor and in consultation with Principal / Vice Principal, and Director /Asst. Director finalise it and sign before starting the course.
- Exploring MOOCs courses through SWAYAM, Skill India and other platforms, identification of right certification for the students and motivating them to complete it and take proctored exam to get the benefit of credit transfer to their respective ABC.
- Managing the budget allocated for value-added programs, including cost negotiation and resource allocation.
- Collaborating the value-added programs into the timetable and monitoring the progress.
- Promoting and encouraging student participation in value-added programs to enhance their learning experience.
- Focusing on skill development initiatives that contribute to students' personal and professional growth.
- Assessing the effectiveness of value-added programs through evaluations and gathering feedback from participants.
- Keeping detailed records of each value-added program, including participant lists, outcomes, and feedback.
- Analysing the success and challenges of previous programs to continuously improve and tailor future initiatives.
- Ensuring that value-added programs align with institutional policies and regulations.
- Ensuring the department faculties and students data is organised, and accessible. This involves overseeing data input, modification, and extraction processes from the EXAT Module of Linways and SFDocs (Cloud)
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of data through implementing data validation processes, performing regular audits within the department, and resolving data inconsistencies with the guidance of HOD
- Implementing and maintaining data security measures to protect sensitive information especially pertaining to students
- Working closely with the Data Management team of the college to understand their data needs and requirements. Collaborating with technical admins, and other stakeholders to ensure all data is up to date.
- Developing and enforcing data management policies and procedures. This includes defining data standards, naming conventions, and guidelines to maintain consistency amongst the departments.
- Providing training and support to department staff on data management tools and practices. Ensuring that staff members are aware of and adhere to data management policies.
- Implementing improvements to enhance overall data management efficiency and effectiveness in consultation with the data management team and approval from the Principal and the Management.
- Creating an opportunity for the student to participate in the academic events like workshops, students' seminars, conferences, student panel talks and many other with the permission of the HOD, Principal and the Management
- Maintaining a database of students who are participating in the events. Post the completion of events, certificate of participation and/or Certificate of excellence and other details should be collected.
- Master data should be ready and submitted as and when asked for it by the HOD, Principal and the Management.
Clubs
Sattva is a Psychology Club dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of psychological principles and promoting mental well-being among students. The club provides a platform for students to explore various aspects of psychology, engage in meaningful discussions, and participate in activities that enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of psychology.
Vision
To cultivate a community of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who are dedicated to understanding the human mind and promoting mental health awareness.
Mission
1. To provide a supportive environment where students can learn, share, and discuss psychological concepts and ideas.
2. To organize workshops, seminars, and events that enhance students' understanding of psychology and mental health.
3. To promote mental well-being and resilience among students through various activities and initiatives.
4. To encourage research and exploration in the field of psychology.
5. To collaborate with professionals and organizations to bring valuable insights and resources to the club members.
Objectives:
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Foster a Community: To create a supportive and inclusive community for psychology students at St. Francis College facilitating networking, mentorship, and peer support.
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Enhance Learning: To supplement classroom learning by providing opportunities for members to explore diverse areas within psychology through workshops, guest lectures, discussions, and practical application exercises.
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Promote Professional Development: To equip members with skills and resources necessary for future careers in psychology.
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Raise Awareness: To increase awareness about mental health and well-being within the college community and beyond, through outreach programs and campaigns.
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Encourage Research: To promote research interests among members by providing information on research opportunities, guidance on research methodologies, and platforms for sharing research findings.
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Develop Leadership: To provide opportunities for members to develop leadership skills through club involvement and participation in club activities.
Policy
1. Inclusivity: Sattva welcomes all students, regardless of their academic background or level of knowledge in psychology. The club aims to create an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.
2. Confidentiality: Any personal information shared within the club, especially during discussions related to mental health, will be kept confidential to ensure a safe space for all members.
3. Participation: Members are encouraged to actively participate in club activities, share their insights, and contribute to the growth and success of the club.
4. Respect: All members are expected to treat each other with respect and kindness. Discrimination, harassment, or any form of disrespect will not be tolerated.
5. Collaboration: The club values collaboration and encourages members to work together, share resources, and support each other's growth and development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Executive Committee:
• President:
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Oversees all club activities and meetings.
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Leads the executive committee and delegates tasks.
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Represents the club to the college and external organizations.
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Ensures adherence to club policies and the code of conduct.
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Vice-President:
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Assists the President in all duties.
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Assumes the President's responsibilities in their absence.
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Coordinates club events and activities.
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Treasurer:
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Manages the club's finances, including budgeting and fundraising.
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Maintains accurate financial records.
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Provides financial reports to the executive committee and members.
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Secretary:
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Maintains club records, including meeting minutes and membership lists.
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Handles club correspondence and communication.
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Manages club social media and online presence.
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Membership Coordinator:
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Manages membership applications and renewals.
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Welcomes new members and integrates them into the club.
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Maintains communication with club members.
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Events Coordinator:
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Plans and organizes club events, workshops, and guest lectures.
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Coordinates logistics and promotion for club events.
B. General Members:
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Attend club meetings and events.
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Actively participate in discussions and activities.
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Contribute to the club's goals and objectives.
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Adhere to the club's code of conduct and policies.
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Respect other members and contribute to a positive club environment.
C. Faculty Advisor
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Provides guidance and support to the club.
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Reviews club activities and financial matters.
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Ensures the club operates in accordance with university regulations.
III. Disciplinary Procedures:
Any violation of the Code of Conduct will be addressed by the Executive Committee. Depending on the severity of the violation, actions may be initiated.
PRINCIPAL
Programme Report Year Wise
Summary 2019-20
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Attended By Students/Faculties: 07
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Organized By Department: 04
No of Paper Publications from Department: 02
No of Grants/ Consultancy Work from Department: 00
No of Companies involved in Internship: 10
No of Companies involved in Industry Visit: 02
No of Intra/Inter department Activities Conducted: 20
No of Students/Staffs Participated in Outreach Programme: 02
Summary 2020-21
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Attended By Students/Faculties: 20
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Organized By Department: 04
No of Paper Publications from Department: 02
No of Grants/ Consultancy Work from Department: 0
No of Companies involved in Internship: 95
No of Companies involved in Industry Visit: 01
No of Intra/Inter department Activities Conducted: 46
No of Students/Staffs Participated in Outreach Programmes: 5
