Reports of the principal 2009-2010
I present a brief report on the activities of our College during the academic year 2009-2010.
ENROLLMENT
Our office staff successfully completed online admissions for the Degree & Junior college. Our student strength in the Degree & Junior college both aided & unaided is impressive. The faculty wise break up is as follows –
Faculty |
Degree |
Junior |
Arts |
947 |
557 |
Commerce |
1523 |
1031 |
Self-Financed |
1100 |
262 |
Total |
3570 |
1850 |
Total strength 5420 + 4 Research Students in Philosophy = 5424
New Courses
Our college introduced Bachelor of Mass Media Course in Marathi Medium from the academic year 2009-10.
Our college was one of the seven colleges to get permission to start Mass Media Course in Mumbai University.
Our Junior College students were given the option to study Information Technology in the FY amd SYJC Arts and Commerce. 181 students from SYJC Arts and Commerce will be appearing for the Board Examination with I.T. as a subject for the first time.
EXAMINATIONS
Success at the Examination is an important index to evaluate the performance of an Institution. Judged from that angle we have done well.
Our H.S.C. results have been impressive.
In the Commerce Faculty our pass percentage was 84.09%.
42 students secured Distinction &
222 students were awarded First Class.
Rankers in COMM. Faculty
Jambigi Kshama Sheshgiri 86.17 %
Satle Kamini Ramchandra 85.83 %
Shaikh Misbah Irfan 85.00 %
In the Arts faculty our result was 63.81% with
4 Distinctions & 35 First Classes.
Rankers in ARTS faculty
Taank Vandana Mukesh 81.35 %
Nadkarni Mohini D. 81.35 %
Pandey Abhishek R. 75.50 %
Our Degree College results are as follows -
Our Rankers from TYBA are
1. |
Vyas Karishma Jayant | -73.83% (Philosophy ) |
2. |
Koli Ruchita Kiran | -69.16%(Hindi) |
| Khan Saleha Mahd. Ilyas | -69.16% (Economics) | |
3. |
Sharma Heena Uttamchand | -68.33%(Philosophy) |
Our Rankers from T.Y.B.Com are
1. |
Shetty Sharatkumar Kutty | - 83.14% |
2. |
Poojary Pushpa Narayan | - 82.28% |
3. |
Anvekar Pooja Pradeep | - 82.00% |
Our Rankers from TYBMS are
1. Chiplunkar Sarika Jayant (67.58%)
2. Hindurao Sujit Laxman (67.50%)
3. Jangid Priyanka Bajarangala (66.75%)
Our Rankers from TYBCOM (A&F) are
1. Jain Sonam Mandharlal (86.92%)
2. Iyer Ranjani Vaidyanathan (86.00%)
3. Parwal Priti Kailash (80.67%)
Our Rankers from TYBCOM (B&I) are
1. Adke Rutuja Ramdas (79.58%)
2. Kotia Ivy Silverster (80.33%)
3. Chavan Manasi Shridhar (79.83%)
Our Rankers from Bl.Lib.Sc. are
1. Dhagavkar Sriveena Prashant (62.30%)
2. Sathe Ketki Madhav (60.20%)
3. Shukla Vinita Vikas (60.00%)
Pawar Pradnya Pralhad stood first at the M.Lib.I.Sc with 59.88%
Harshali Kishor Phalak, Mlib.Sc. was awarded Prof.S.R.Ganpule felicitation prize for securing highest marks in the subject of Library Management.
Choudhari Viraj Pramod stood first at the M.Com.II with 58.50%.
CO-CURRICULAR & CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Co-curricular & extra-curricular activities are important in the development of our students’ personality.
SPORTS
Our College has established a formidable reputation in the field of sports. A separate report on the sports activities will be read later. However, some of our distinctive achievements must be highlighted.
Degree College
Athletics
Dhiraj Mishra of FYBCOM our Athletic Star will be representing India in South Asian Federation games in triple jump to be held in Jan 2010. He has represented Mumbai University and won Gold Medal in triple jump at Ashwamedh Maharashtra state inter University held at Konkan Krushi Vidyapeeth Dapoli in Nov.09.
He has represented Maharashtra Boys under 20 Interzonal Nationals held at Lucknow in the month of June and has won Gold Medal.
Badminton
Sanket Shribhate of SYBCOM won the Bronze medal in individual championship matches held at University of Mumbai and also represented Mumbai University at all India University tournament.
Karate
Kanad Meshram of First year Banking Insurance won Gold Medal for outstanding karate skill in katta Black belt event Category & was awarded gold medal for karate skill in Team Kumite event.
Swimming
Samrudhi Patil of TYBCOM won Bronze medal at Mumbai University in 50 mtrs free style.
Best Physique
Pradeep Taktode of TYBA won bronze medal at greater Mumbai & suburban district at open level competition.
Junior College
Football
Nikhil Surve & Gaurav Kadam of XI th Commerce represented
Maharashtra at 7 sub junior and senior 7-A football championship held at Kanyakumari in Sept.09. The Maharashtra team won the Bronze medal in this tournament.
Gymnastics
Pranali Mandovkar of XI th Commerce represented Maharashtra in
Gymnastics and won Bronze medal in XXXV National Sports for women held at Margao-Goa in Nov.09.
SIKEI Martial Art
Priyanka Palkhe of XI th Commerce was selected to represent
Maharashtra at National Level SIKEI Martial Arts in Dec.09.
Cricket Boys
Our Junior College Boys Cricket team was the winners of Thane district
and represented Thane district at Mumbai division tournament organized by Mumbai district sports office and were semi-finalists.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Boys team were winners of Thane district tournament held
at M.H.Highschool & Junior College Thane in Sept.2009. The tournament was organized by District Sports Office, Thane.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
In the field of cultural activities our students have won a number of prizes.
The Sanskrit Dept. of our college participated in inter – collegiate Drama – competition organized by Dept. of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai on Sunday, 02nd Aug.2009. Our college won 3 prizes out of six prizes. These were
- Best Actor - Akshay Deshpande
- Best Actress - Prachi Godse
- Best Script Writer - Dr. (Mrs.) Mugdha Kulkarni
The Talent Academy has become an important forum for nurturing and encouraging creative talents of our students.
Academic year 2009-10 started with preparation for 42nd Youth Festival organized by Dept. of Students Welfare University of Mumbail. Our college participated in 18 events and qualified in 8 events for the finals.
The Events were
- Monoacting – Toral Trivedi
- Rangoli – Kumar venkatesh Kadam
- Clay Modeling – Kumar Venkatesh Kadam
- On the spot painting – Ajinkya Toradkar
- Cartooning – Ajinkya Toradkar
- Light vocal – Rishikesh Patil
- Semi-classical – Kshitija Joshi
- Group song
Our students participated in INT one act play competition. The play was written and directed by Shri. Rajesh Rane. For the first time, we conducted rehearsal with sets in our college. The play was selected for the final round.
Our college has started music training for students. Our music group called ‘Swaranjali’ meets every week for 2 hr. music session. Mrs. Kavita Joshi guides the students.
Talent Academy organized a singing programme based on theme, ‘Love’. It was presented by our music group ‘Swaranjali’ on Saturday 21st November 2009. 12 students participated and presented duet and individual songs on the theme.
During November and December many colleges organize intercollegiate competitions. These festivals give an opportunity to all the students to interact and compete with each other. Our students participated in these competitions and have won prizes.
Toral Trivedi participated in Mono-acting competition held by
NKT college and Ratnam college and won 1st prize
Walia college and won 2nd prize.
Ashwini Sharma – won the 2nd prize in Mehendi Competition at NKT College.
Dhiraj Lad won first prize in Cap Designing and Sketching and 2nd prize in Face Painting in Dnyansadhana College. He won the second & third prize in pot painting and mask making in Sydneham College.
Ajinkya Taralkar won the 2nd prize in T-shirt Painting at D.Y.Patil College.
Kshitija Joshi won the 3rd prize in Light Vocal at Jallosh organized by Ideal Foundation and in Dnyanasadhana College.
Shashank Mohite & Kshitija Joshi won the 1st prize at Dnyansadhana College in Duet Singing.
Shaahank Mohite & Swapnaja Marathe won the 1st prize at D.Y.Patil College in Duet Singing.
Hrishikesh Patil won the consolation prize in solo singing at Dnyansadhana College.
N.C.C.
Our College has NCC Army and Navy Unit for Boys and Girls. Our cadets are actively involved in attending Training Camps in different parts of the Country. In addition to this they are encouraged to participate in community activities like Tree Plantation, Blood Donation and Personality Development Programmes.
Lt.Madhavi Joshi, Teacher in Commerce completed the Associated NCC officers Training held at Gwalier from 6th Sept. to 5th Dec.09.
N.S.S.
The NSS Unit of our college increased its strength from 100 to 150
students. During the first term a number of programmes were organized. A few important ones are highlighted.
Blood donation drive by the NSS unit of our college with the Thane Civil Hospital. 32 Bottles of Blood was collected on the occasion.
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, 71 students participated in the programmes organized by the University of Mumbai at the Convocation Hall
A Poster exhibition on “Gender Issues” was organized by our NSS unit in collaboration with Akshara. Different posters on gender equality, domestic violence etc were displayed in college gymkhana. The poster exhibition was inaugurated by Thane District Coordinator, Prof.Anis Chowdhary.
A Residential Camp of the college NSS unit was organized from 29th
October to 4th November at “Hindu Seva Sangh” Mamnoli near Kalyan. 58 students alongwith 5 professors participated in the camp.
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Our college has adopted a village named “Mhasrundi-Pada” near
Mamnoli, Kalyan. On the occasion of children’s day, our NSS unit organized the first program in this village’s Primary School. Various events such as puppet show, games, songs, distribution of charts and story books were conducted and concluded with distribution of snacks and sweets among the primary students. 18 NSS volunteers’ along with 5 professors visited this village school on this occasion.
In memory of the brave martyrs of the 26th November 2008 bomb blast tragedy in Mumbai, students of NSS, students council and the scholars Academy of the Junior College paid tribute to both the police officers and the common people who lost their lives.
Scholar’s Academy
The Scholar’s Academy continues to encourage our young scholars in the pursuit of knowledge & academic excellence. For the convenience of the students the academy has bifurcated the activities of the Degree and the Junior College scholars. A number of interactive lectures have been organized for the students of the academy by the Junior College. Our students have enthusiastically responded to the programmes.
Counselling Cell
Our Counsellor Prof.Suchitra Naik provides personal counseling to our students, teachers and supporting staff. With every client one to six sessions are conducted. A workshop for polytechnic students was organized by the counseling committee. A session on stress management for junior college teachers of our college was conducted. The counsellor conducted several personality sessions at the NSS Camp.
Vyas Sabha
Vyas Sabha has been established for the staff members. As the name
suggests it is a forum for discussing societal issues of significance Members of Staff assemble once a week - Degree Staff on every Friday and Junior Staff on every Wednesday and discuss a pre-decided issue.
The following topics were discussed in the Vyas Sabha
- Election duty – my experience
- Budget
- ‘View on Delhi High Court’s decision on Sec. 377.’
- The Kalpasutras : A multidimensional foundation to ancient Indian culture and sciences.
- “Women, in the Agricultural Folksongs of Central Kerala.”
- Consumers Protection Act, 1986
- Is there a need for Shivaji’s Memorial in the Arabian Sea ?
- Is the young generation emotionally equipped to face challenges of today?
- ‘Is Maharashtra’s Politics moving towards right direction’
- Responsibilities of Media
- ‘Trauma in Assembly and passion for language’
- Parenting Challenges and Opportunities.
Vivekanand Study Circle
Vivekanand Study Circle conducts regular sessions of yoga & meditation to raise mental efficiency and concentration of students and staff.
An Entrance test was conducted on 6th Oct. based on a book “Vijay Poorna Vijay” incorporating Vivekananda’s thoughts and ideals. 60 students and 13 staff members cleared the test. Highest marks (97%) was obtained by Prof.Anil Bhabad of the Marathi Dept. Among the students Ujjwala Dhadwe stood first with 90% marks.
In the serene surroundings of our kutir in the campus a one day camp
“Vijay Poorna Vijay” was organized for the development of students personality. Sessions on yoga, meditation, group discussions, patha natya and special games were conducted.
Guidance Lectures
To give our Junior College students a competitive edge for the forthcoming Board Examinations guidance lectures were arranged for all the subjects. Senior teachers from several colleges were invited to advice the students and prepare them for the Board Examinations.
Parent Teacher Meeting
Teachers-Parents relationship is important for the smooth functioning of the Institution. A number of Departments in the Degree College have arranged meetings with the parents.
A parent- teachers meeting was held for junior College where more than 350 parents attended the meeting.
Fourth coming International Seminar
The College will be hosting an International Seminar on ‘Mind, Brain and Consciousness’. This event is co-sponsored by the Mens Sana Monographs, WPA (World Psychiatric Association) and ICPR (Indian Council of Philosophical Research
Two guest lecture - on ‘Mind, Brain and Consciousness were conducted. on 30th June, 2009 and 18th September, 2009 and two preparatory workshop was conducted on 31st October 2009 & 27th November 2009. The National Seminar will be held on 14th and 15th January 2010. Eminent International & National Scholars will be presenting papers on the occasion.
Students
Our students are our strength. Well behaved & disciplined they have contributed to the growing stature of our college. Our visitors have again and again complimented our students for their good behavior.
We have prizes in the category of Best Students Arts, Commerce, Self-financing (Degree College) and Arts & Commerce (Junior College). The prizes are awarded to the students for academic excellence, participation in extra curricular activities and exemplary behavior.
1) |
Ghanashyam Saraf Rolling Trophy ( For Best Student of the College ) |
Ashwin Dhakras |
2) |
Rolling Trophy ( For Best Student of the College ) |
Mansi Jawale |
3) |
Best student of the College | Prathamesh More |
| Best Student (Arts Faculty Deg. College) | Mrugank Vaidya | |
| Best Student (Comm. Faculty Deg. College) | Adesh Mule | |
| Best Students Self-financing Courses | Ketki Kunte | |
| Best Student (Arts Faculty Junior College) | Nitin Kadam & Renilda D'almeida | |
| Best Student (Comm. Faculty Junior College) | Anil Saraswat |
Achievements of Teaching Staff
We are fortunate in having a band of dedicated teachers and supporting
staff who are engaged in a number of academic and related activities. I would like to mention some of them.
Prin.Dr.(Mrs.) Shakuntala A. Singh was appointed member of Arts Faculty, University of Mumbai.
Prin.Dr.Singh was invited at the 84th Annual National Conference jointly organized by University of Mumbai, Dept. of Philosophy and Indian Philosophical Congress held at Mumbai in the month of October to present a paper on the topic on “Study, Teaching and Research”.
She also participated in the Round Table Conference held in the same conference. Inputs were taken from the discussion to design next years conference.
Prof. D.S. Bhide was elected member of the management committee of Municipal Corporation Public library, Kalyan.
He organized State Level Poetry Competition on behalf of P.L. Deshpande open forum, Kalyan.
Prof. Smita Bhide was coopted as a member of Board of Studies in Statistics, and appointed as Convenor to draft TYBA Statistics syllabus. Prof. Smita Bhide was also a special invitee on the Board of Studies in computers.
Prof. R.K.Iyer completed a ‘Refresher Course in Accountancy at Birla College, Kalyan.
Prof.D.K.Morey’s Hindi Poem “¡¸½½ ”£½ íº‡ œ¸½”” has been included in the syllabus of SYBA class of Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded. This poem is published in ‘Kavyanjali Radhakrishna Publications. Delhi’.
Prof.D.K.Morey’s biographical details have been published in Asia Pacific Who’s Who vol.IX.
Friendship Forum of India a Delhi based organization awarded Prof.D.K.Morey a Gold Medal & nominated him as Best Personality in India.
Prof.Suchitra Naik conducted a workshop on Stress Management for the employees of Thane Janata Sahakari Bank.
Prof Monika Deshpande has completed her masters degree in Population Studies from the International Institute of Population Science.
Mr. N.S. Barse was invited to deliver a key note address at the two day National level symposium on “Librarianship in 21st Century: Challenges & prospects”. organized at Thakur College of Engineering & Technology.
He completed a refresher course in Library and Information conducted at University of Pune, Department of Library and information Science organized by Academic Staff College Pune and secured ‘A’ grade.
Prof.Barse received recognition as a post Graduate teacher of Mumbai University in this academic year and was appointed as an expert by YCM open University to guide M.Lib.I.Sc students for the seminar to be held at Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, New Mumbai.
Prof. Y.S.Prasade completed a Refresher Course in Accountancy at Birla College, Kalyan.
Prof. D. P. Sable has been selected under the the UGC Faculty Improvement Programme to complete his Ph.D in Economics.
Prof. Vaibhav Singavi completed his M. Phil.with First Class.
Prof.Kalpana Chandoke presented a paper titled”Gender Equity and Maillennium Development Goals” in the UGC sponsored National Conference on “Gender Equity at Work and Home A key to National Development” held on 9th and 10th January 2009 organised by Business Economics Department of K.J.Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar.
She presented a paper titled “SEZ impact on Agriculture” in the State Level Conference on “Special Economic Zone (SEZ), A New Policy Initiative Future Pros. And Cons” held on 7th and 8th February 2009, organized by Department of Economics, Pragati College of Arts and Commerce, Dombivli.
Prof.Kalpana Chandoke presented a paper titled “Financial Turmoil and its impact on India’s Employment Pattern” at the One Day State Level Seminar on “Global Financial Meltdown: Challenges for India” on 18th February 2009 organized by the Departments of Economics, Commerce and Accountancy of Kirti M.Doongursee College, Dadar.
She presented a paper titled “HRD A prerequisite for sustainable Growth” in the Two-Day National Seminar on “Development of Economics and Commerce, Birla College, Kalyan on 28th and 29th March 2009.
Prof.Manoj R.Patharkar read a paper titled “From Data Processing to Mental Organs: An Interdisciplinary Path to Cognitive Neuroscience” in the 2nd pre-conference workshop of the International Seminar on ‘Mind, Brain & Consciousness’.
Dr.Suja Roy Abraham presented a paper on “Eco-criticism at the Ivth International Conference in Chennai on 25th September 2009.
Dr. Mugdha Kulkarni was awarded Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Mumbai University. Her subject of research was “ The Kalpasutras - a multi dimensional foundation to Ancient Indian Culture and Science.
She presented a paper on the topic’Nature, place and significance of satsanga in spiritual life according to Srimad Bhagvatam, organized by Anantacharya Indological Research Institute and wrote a Sanskrit Drama ’ and won the first prize as Scriptwriter at the University level.
Dr.Mugdha Kulkarni was invited by the Dept. of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai for teaching M.A. students.
Prof. (Mrs.) Dipalee Mulmulay Completed M.Phil in Law and stood 1st in Merit list.
Prof.Vivek Pachpande read a paper titled “Reflexions on Qualia & Consciousness” in 84th Annual National Seminar organized by Indian Philosophical Congress. He has been awarded Wadia Fellowship for Minor Research Project entitled”Racial Conflicts & Genocides in Mahabharata, an ethical perspective” by K.R.Kama Institute of Oriental Research, Mumbai
Prof.D.M.Murdeshwar has been invited at the office of ‘Controller and Auditor General of India(Mumbai)’ as a Guest Lecturer on the subject ‘Business Law consecutively for the last three years.
Prof. Mrs. Rueen Patel , Prof. Mrs. Mohini Kulkarni and Prof.Yogesh Sharma, Prof.Sindu Pramod and Prof.Shraddha Bhome completed their M. Phil.
Prof.Shaila Srivastav presented a paper ‘Roll of SHGs in The Growth of Women Entrepreneurship & Empowerment at UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Women Entrepreneurs of 21st Century:Trends and Developments organized by University of Mumbai & K.V.Pendharkar College, Dombivli.
Prof. Shraddha Bhome presented and published a paper on “Money Laundering”.at a State level Seminar – “Frauds in Banking, Insurance and Financial Services” at SIES College.
Ms.Namrata S. Sawant presented a paper at a State Level Seminar at B.N.Bandodkar College on “Need of Re-engineering in LIS Education.
Prof.Sushri Sangita Das][ presented a paper ‘Challenges of Rural Women Entrepreneur and the role of Self Help Group (Mission Shakti ) at a UGC sponsored National Conference jointly organized by Mumbai University and K.V.Pendharkar college and bagged 2nd prize.
In conclusion I would like to place on record the support & guidance from the Management, Teachers, Supporting Staff, and Students Council & Students. With such overwhelming goodwill we will be able to realize our vision of pursuing excellence in every field of activity.
Principal
Our percentage of successful students at
TYBCOM 74.46%.
TYBA 93.00%
TYBMS 67.07%.
TYBCOM (A/ F) 100.00%.
TYBCOM (B/ I) 100.00%.
BLibIsc 79.31%
MLibIsc 100.00%
MCom.II 73.33%
Un-aided Section
- On 26th September 2008, LMC Committee of University of Mumbai
visited college for Permanent Affiliation for BMS and B.Lib.ISc. They were very much impressed by the infra structure and functioning of the system and achievement of the students.
- Industrial visit of all F.Y. courses have been conducted regularly.
- Mr.Gupta delivered a guest lecture for Financial Market students.
- A Seminar was conducted on Library and Information Science conducted
by Prof.N.S.Barse on 6th Dec.08. Principal Dr.(Mrs.) S.A.Singh was the guest of honour.
- On 13th Dec.08 an Un-aided section organized a seminar on How MBA
as a career option and How it will change the Scenario Globally?
Forthcoming National Seminar
A UGC sponsored 2-day National Seminar on “Indian Philosophy: It’s Relevance in the 21st Century” will be held on 16th & 17th January 2009 at the Thorale Bajirao Peshwe Sabhagruha.
Dr. R.Balasubramanian, Former Chairman, Indian Council for Philosophical Research and Former Director, Institute for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Chennai will deliver the keynote address. A special feature of the seminar will be a symposium on Texts, Tradition & Methods of Indian Philosophy to be chaired by Justice B.N.Srikrishna, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India.
1) Ghanashyam Saraf Rolling Trophy Harshad Chitre
( For Best Student of the College )
2) Rolling Trophy Nivedita Lomte
( For Best Student of the College )
3) Best student of the College Sanjyoti Redkar
- Best Student (Arts Faculty Deg. College) Harshala Gulvi
- Best Student (Comm. Faculty Deg. College) Gayatri Kumar
- Best Students Self-financing Courses Madhur Wadhavane
Sarika Chiplunkar
- Best Student (Arts Faculty Junior College) Mohini Nadkarni
- Best Student (Comm. Faculty Junior College) Pratik Chaugule