Strategic/ Perspective Plan

Introduction

The Perspective Plan serves as the blueprint for the institution's efforts to impart quality education and achieve its Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives. It outlines the short-term plan for the academic year 2023-24 along with a five-year perspective plan. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college has taken initiatives in the preparation of this plan, incorporating inputs from stakeholders, management policies, and NAAC guidelines for quality assurance in higher education.Through effective deployment of this plan, the institution aims to continuously improve its educational standards and foster an environment conducive to learning and innovation.

Vision

To bridge the gap between rural education and global opportunities, empowering the rural students with the knowledge, skills and values to excel in diverse fields and prepare them to become responsible citizens and leaders in an ever-changing World.

Mission

• To provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where students from rural  backgrounds can thrive academically, technically, socially, and personally.
• To impart knowledge, character development and foster essential skills such as teamwork, self-motivation, communication, and leadership qualities with the underlying principle “Seelena Shobhathe Vidya” through the dedicated faculty & excellent modern infrastructure facilities.
• To create a positive learning atmosphere that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and cultural exchange while instilling values and ethical principles.
• By actively engaging in social responsibility initiatives, we aim to create compassionate individuals who give back to society and contribute to its well-being.

Goals and Objectives of SPACES Degree College

The goals and objectives of SPACES Degree College are carefully designed to provide a well-rounded, high-quality education, with an emphasis on promoting academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility, particularly for rural students. The college aims to address the unique challenges faced by rural populations and provide a transformative educational experience. Some of the key goals and objectives are:

1. Education Delivery

• Innovation in Teaching: Continuously innovate and improve teaching methods to foster student excellence, cultivate global perspectives, and enhance the overall quality of education.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly update and refine teaching practices to stay aligned with the latest trends and best practices in education, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

2. Access and Affordability

• Diverse Student Access: Ensure that students from various socio-economic, cultural, and rural backgrounds have the opportunity to access quality education.
• Affordable Aid Programs: Implement and expand financial aid programs to make education accessible and affordable, particularly for underserved and rural students.
• Community Partnerships: Form strong alliances with local communities and organizations to improve access to education and address the specific needs of rural populations.

3. Institutional Excellence

• Academic Standards: Maintain high academic standards by promoting rigorous, relevant, and challenging curricula that prepare students for future success in various fields.
• Faculty Expertise: Invest in the continuous development and professional growth of faculty members to enhance their teaching capabilities and ensure cutting-edge research.
• Process Refinement: Regularly evaluate and refine internal processes to ensure operational efficiency, effectiveness, and quality service delivery.

4. Student Development

• Curricular Integration: Integrate critical life skills, ethical values, and personal development into the curriculum to foster well-rounded and responsible citizens.
• Extracurricular Activities: Provide a diverse array of extracurricular activities that contribute to students' personal and professional growth, helping them engage with the community and beyond academics.

5. Global Awareness

• Internationalization Strategies: Develop strategies to enhance global awareness by facilitating international exchange programs, cross-cultural partnerships, and global learning experiences.
• Global Issues in Curriculum: Integrate important global challenges such as sustainability, climate change, and economic development into the curriculum, broadening students' understanding of the world and their role in addressing these issues.

6. Community Engagement

• Community Collaboration: Actively engage with local communities to address local issues, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to the societal development of rural areas.
• Promoting Service: Encourage students to participate in community service initiatives, helping them develop a sense of social responsibility and fostering community involvement and service-minded leadership.

Perspective Plans

Curricular Aspects

Ø  Plan effective curriculum delivery methods.

Ø  Fill teaching faculty vacancies on a priority basis with qualified candidates.

Ø  Introduce additional divisions in programs based on student demand.

Ø  Plan co-curricular and extracurricular activities to supplement the curriculum.

Ø  Create gender sensitization among teachers and students.

Ø  Augment academic infrastructure, including library, classrooms, laboratories, etc.

Ø  Introduce new value-added courses for curriculum enrichment.

Ø  Enhance field projects/internships for students.

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

Ø  Adopt student-centric teaching methods using ICT tools.

Ø  Strengthen innovations in teachers' quality through workshops and seminars.

Ø  Evaluate teachers' performance through student feedback.

Ø  Communicate Program Outcomes (PO), Program Specific Outcomes (PSO), and Course Outcomes (CO) to faculty and students.

Ø  Implement mentoring systems for students.

Ø  Encourage the intensive use of ICT in the teaching-learning process.

Ø  Organize seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by visiting professors.

Ø  Promote student participation in research-based community development programs.

Research, Innovations and Extension

Ø  Strengthen the research committee to foster a research culture.

Ø  Conduct regular meetings to identify research potential and promote research proposals.

Ø  Encourage faculty to undertake interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

Institutional Values and Best Practices

Ø  Promote gender equity and provide facilities for Divya Ngan students.

Ø  Ensure a clean, hygienic, and eco-friendly campus.

Ø  Implement energy conservation and waste management practices.

Ø  Organize programs related to cultural and social diversities.

Ø  Develop distinctive characteristics that reflect institutional values.

Ø  Monitor and adopt best practices to achieve institutional goals.