ST JOSEPH COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

IQAC initiatives 2015 - 2016

The extension activities and extracurricular activities along with credit points were initiated to be recorded in the Grade Card
A ten-point grading system was initiated to be adopted as per UGC guidelines for the implementation of CBCS.
In compliance with the Choice Based Credit System, examination and evaluation reforms were initiated by IQAC
IQAC was instrumental in the successful implementation of CBCS system during this academic year.
Redesign of Answer booklets to reduce paper wastage was initiated.
IQAC was Instrumental in the Commencement of new collegiate program – B. Com-Business Process Management (BPM)
IQAC was Instrumental in the Commencement of new collegiate program – B. Com -International Accounting and Finance
Collaborated the formation of the ECO Club.
Collaborated the formation of the Finance Club, named Finaryans
Initiated the formation of The Mavericks – A Step above the Rest for PG students.
Orientation Programme for newly admitted students was organized
Training collaboration with Athena Training Academy for vocational education
The Business Mentorship programme for students was organised – the techniques and skills they would require to win inter- collegiate events.
Union Budget Discussion in collaboration with News9.
Arranged a lecture on Union Budget 2016 by V. Raghu Raman, Chartered Accountant, SJCC Alumni.

Initiated a collaboration with a Training & Development centre – IMS Proschool
Initiated a collaboration with a Training & Development centre – Meridian Digital World
Initiated a collaboration with a Training & Development centre – Athena Training Academy
A Twinning Program proposal with Eastern Institute of Technology, New Zealand (EIT) and St. Joseph's College of Commerce has been initiated.
IQAC News Letter published
Developing IOC Modules for Students was initiated by IQAC in collaboration with Chartered Institute for Securities& Investment – UK
Collaborated the Alumni Association AGM on 15th August 2015

FDP on Teaching Pedagogies and Practices was organised with resource persons: Dr. Tony Tampi Kayala
FDP for Teachers " Building Teaching Competencies" Resource person. Fr. Joe Arun, GIM-Goa.
Pedagogy of Case Study Analysis for staff was organised- Resource Person. Ms. Bharathi of Christ University
FDP on Finance and Accounts for Business Process Services
A Six-day Faculty Empowerment Program with Mount Carmel College was conducted
Faculty development Programme in association with Cimply Five Corporate Secretarial Services Private Limited was conducted

Staff Self-Appraisal
Induction program for New staff-employees was organized.
Feedback Platform – Parent Teacher Meet was organized
Student Feedback Forum – Open House was conducted
Student Feedback Forum – Women Open House was conducted
Feed Back Platform – Exit Interview of Final years students of UG and PG was conducted
Student Feedback on Staff evaluation was conducted
In response to student feedback – Infrastructural development was initiated- Automatic state of art projector was installed in all classroom, Two Additional Digital Signage TVs were installed
Organised a special address “Overview of Global Investors Meet” - GIM 2016 through Alumni Association

Relief for Nepal earthquake initiated from students and faculty members.
Collaborated for the Program – Ignitors, a Jesuit initiative – to ignite students on social issues and the role they can play to bring about a change in society
Women's Empowerment day celebrations was jointly celebrated with Eco Club and Rotaract Club
Initiated for all associations of college to come together and celebrated the World Human Rights Day
Initiated Chennai flood relief and restoration activities from faculty and students.
Initiated a Faculty Outreach Programme to Bijapur and Mundgod as part of the outreach programme
As a part of Faculty Outreach Program, arranged a visit to Shikar Khana (Golla Tribe).

Building Teaching Competencies, a Workshop was organised.
A Workshop titled The Project Vision was conducted for the first year BBA, non- Catholic students.
A pre-placement workshop in association with Test Cracker, a group of IITians dedicated to train students in aptitude tests, interview techniques, and group discussions.
Workshop on Personality Development and Team Dynamics
Workshop on The how, why, when and where of Chartered Accountancy
A Workshop on Corporate Integrity was conducted by Mr. Ganesh Iyer, Country Head, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments for the Post Graduate students.
Workshop on ‘Innovation & Entrepreneurship’
Conducted a training and certification Programme on Finance and Accounts for Business Process Services
Collaborated with FKCCI for the International Seminar – Tourism Sector in India, Development, Sustainability and Challenges
Workshop on Cracking Bank Exams
Workshop on Presentation and Soft skill
IQAC conducted a UGC sponsored one day National seminar titled Strengthening Transparency in Higher Educational Institutions - A Quality Assurance Measure.l
Along with CSA a two-day Workshop titled "Beyond Tolerance towards Acceptance" was conducted.