SITAMs tenets are always clear and stream lined about safety and security of all employs trough awareness and counselling. All issues are resolved amicably and yet with firmness of justice. Safety and Security To maintain safety and security on the campus the use of identity cards is mandatory for students as well as faculty. A visitor can enter the campus only by taking a gate pass. An adequate number of security guards are placed at different places in the campus. Security guards keep a watch on the entire area with the view to maintain discipline in the campus and monitors parking area and other common areas of the campus. CCTV cameras are mounted on all public areas within the campus and within the building are continuously monitored. Mentors and their teams monitor security at the hostel. Anti-ragging notices are prominently displayed. Any report in this regard is taken up by the Anti Ragging committee of the institute. A Grievance cell addresses all problems faced by students. A fire extinguisher is provided in every wing of all buildings. Emergency needs like ambulance and doctor are made available as and when required immediately. The laboratories are well equipped for all safety provisions depending upon their type. Girl students, lady faculty and lady staff are treated with great respect in our institute. They are given equal opportunities in all events conducted in the institute. Womens grievance redressal committee exists in the institute which addresses the problems if any faced by girl students, lady faculty and lady staff. All the preventive measures for the safety and security are being taken care. Counselling Every faculty in the department works as a mentor to a group of students allocated to them and they conduct regular meetings to check the progress in academics and also address any other problems to soothe the psychological need of students. The counsellor provides expert counselling to the students for various behavioral issues as well as academic issues. Students are guided to face stress and phobia of modern life. Counselling is also carried out for students taking admission into the institute. Details are provided to students about the admission procedure, advice about various programs and selecting the best institute is given to them. A student is guided on the type of industry he should join, civil services, defense services and also higher education options both in India and abroad by organizing various programs.

7.1.2 QnMThe Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures

Enter yout texFour of the features listed under this heading are available in SITAM, Vizianagaram. 1. Solar energy 2. Biogas plant 4. Sensor-based energy conservation 5.Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment. 1. Solar energy: SITAM is environmentally sensitive Institute and through its stage of development. SITAM focuses on sustainable and renewable measures. Recognizing the need for sustainable eco system SITAM has put renewable energy practices and energy saving practices harvesting solar energy utilizing bio energy are two important energy generation and utilization practices similarly energy conversation through efficiency improving measures such as sensor based street lights low power consuming LED bulbs are important measure in SITAM The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy i.e. Solar Power Plant (Green Energy Production) with an installed capacity of 75 kW to save energy and to reduce the consumption of conventional power supply from Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL).

7.1.3 QlM Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 200 words)

SITAM sees itself as an essential component of the ecosystem it lives in. As a result, SITAM avoids any negative behaviors that can jeopardize the well-being of systems that are close to it. SITAM is an ideal ecological system thanks to carefully designed building construction, plant life, and human support systems. To lessen its impact on both animal and plant life as well as human life, SITAM carefully evaluates the ingress/egress movement of solid, liquid, electronic, and other materials. SITAM sees itself as an integral part of the natural system that supports it. Accordingly, SITAM prohibits any harmful activity that can thwart the flourishing of structures surrounding it. SITAM is an ideal natural framework because to carefully considered building architecture, vegetation, and social networks that provide emotional support. In order to minimize the influence of the strong, fluid, electronic, and other entrance/departure stream on human living, SITAM also carefully considers fauna and vegetation. A brief summary of the important categories of waste administration methods used by SITAM is provided below.  Solid waste comes from various sources and is managed suitably: o The fertilizer pit receives the strong waste from writing materials as well as the organic waste from nurseries and yards. The manure pits vermin compost is used in the nurseries and also in the culinary garden for the wreck. Some of the veggies used in the disaster came from the supposed kitchen garden. o Solid human excrement is transported away from the septic tank, where it is successfully degraded. o The solid waste from the dairy animals on the property is used as fertilizer for flowerbeds or even a kitchen garden.

7.1.4QnM Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:

Rainwater harvesting structures and their use on campus are one of the things listed under this area that are present in SITAM, Vizianagaram. (Choice D). The institute has successfully put into practice a rainwater harvesting model to maximize groundwater recharge. Rainwater is collected, channeled, and directed to raise the level of the groundwater. In order to maximize surface runoff into ground water recharge, the entire campus is set out in three levels, taking advantage of the sloping landscape. Terrace runoff is transferred to bore wells via a piping system and filtering. Through the use of a sand filter, surface rainwater is collected and pumped into a well. A sizable pit was dug at the rear of the boys dormitory to refuel all of the bore wells there. There is absolutely no rainwater flow on the grounds of our college or hostel. The entire campus has adopted the rain water gathering technology, and it includes the following actions: a) Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting: This entails collecting rainwater from the roofs of college buildings. The system put into place is as follows: Rainwater collection from rooftops; conveyance of rainwater through water pipes, drains, or down take pipes; initial flush and filter using mesh to prevent floating debris, silt, leaves, or other organic matter; filtering through brick masonry loaded with pebbles, gravel, and sand; storage; b) Open Space Rainwater Harvesting: To ensure that rainwater percolates into the ground rather than flowing away from the surface, rainwater is recharged through various types of structures.

7.1.5 QnM Green campus initiatives include

All of the features listed in the headings are available in SITAM,Vizianagaram. :(Option A) 1. Restricted entry of automobiles 2. Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles 3. Pedestrian Friendly pathways 4. Ban on use of Plastic 5. Landscaping with trees and plants SITAM strives to form a synergistic bio-entity by blending into the surrounding greenery and minimizing unintended impacts on the environment. To maintain a green campus, all five metrics are considered (Option A). To this end, several measures will be initiated, as outlined below: • Restricted Entry of Automobiles: The facility is adjacent to the national highway. Therefore, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to use public transportation for safety and fuel efficiency. Motorcycles without helmets are not allowed on campus and sribbles are not allowed. • Use of Bicycles/Battery Powered Vehicles: SITAM germinated the Tesla Innovation Center to spread the use of battery powered vehicles to avoid emissions from the vehicle, safe to drive, low maintenance, reduce noise pollution, easy to drive and cost effective so on. SITAM has taken the initiative to set up a start-up unit for manufacturing electric bikes and cars in the SITAM campus. Electric cars and e-bikes were refurbished by SITAM students. SITAM is closely associated with an electric vehicle company Agrayana Electric Technologies Pvt. GmbH as a company incubated on campus , Agrayana started accepting orders for battery powered bicycles.. If you live nearby, please come by bicycle. This helps prevent carbon foot prints on campus.

7.1.6 QnM Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

Satya Institute of Technology and Management (SITAM), Vizianagaram Was started in the year 2011. Since then, it has grown with time. At present, the Institute runs 6 UG programmes in Bachelor of Engineering(B.Tech), Diploma in Vocation Course (DVOC) and 1 Post Graduate programmes in Master of Business Administration(MBA). Application with an annual intake of 60 . SITAM has an eco-friendly environment. It has a long legacy of healthy environmental practices including periodic plantation, their preservation and maintenance. Its land use is such that about 30 % of the total area is occupied by open land and plantation that generates a better and sustainable campus environment. INTRODUCTION TO GREEN AUDIT Green Audit is a process of systematic identification, quantification, recording, reporting and analysis of components of environmental diversity of various establishments. It aims to analyze environmental practices within and outside of the concerned sites, which will have an impact on the eco-friendly ambience. Green audit can be a useful tool for a college to determine how and where they are using the most energy or water and other resources; the college can then consider how to implement changes and make savings. It can also be used to determine the type and volume of waste, which can be used for a recycling project or to improve waste minimization plan. It can create health consciousness and promote environmental awareness, values and ethics. It provides staff and students better understanding of Green impact on campus. If self enquiry is a natural and necessary outgrowth of a quality education, it could also be stated that institutional self enquiry is a natural and necessary outgrowth of a quality educational institution. Thus it is imperative that the college evaluate its own contributions toward a sustainable future. As environmental sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for the nation, the role of higher educational

7.1.7 QnM The Institution has Divyangjan-friendly, barrier free environment

7.1.7 The Institution has Divyangjan-friendly, barrier free environment 1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms 2. Divyangjan -friendly washrooms 3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts 4. Assistive technology and facilities for persons with Divyangjan accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment 5. Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading material, screen reading Key Indicator 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities Three of the features listed under this heading are available in SITAM,Vizianagaram. 1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms, 2. Divyangjan-friendly wash rooms 3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts (Option C)  We are in the Process of making screen reading software and installing mechanized equipment at key places.  The institution has built environment with Ramps/ elevators lifts for easy access to classrooms and Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts  The facility has built environments with ramps/, easy access to classrooms, tactile walkways, lighting, scoreboards, signage, etc.  The facility has built environment with ramps/elevators for easy access to classrooms and signage including tactile path, lights, display boards. Disabled-friendly washrooms: To provide comfortable learning environment for people with disabilities, there are dedicated restrooms on the ground floor. Disabled friendly washroom Inside the SITAM campus there are several signage and display to direct the building or department or the facilities available in the institute. At in the road sufficient light is also available to walk freely in the campus.

7.1.8 QlM Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities

SITAM provides an all inclusive environment to foster tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal and other socio-economic diversities. As a prelimininary practice, all persons are encouraged to restrain anger and hatred in all situations. SITAM understands that each and every stake-holder in it need to draw inspiration from the great sons and daughters of India and make the nation a strong, sincere, and robust nation. Recognizing this, SITAM organizes national festivals, birth and death anniversaries of great Indian Personalities, and most, if not all the several important days of historic, cultural, including local and regional importance of which some are mentioned below: • Independence day • Republic day • Yoga Day • Makar Sankranti • Diwali The institute recognizes and attests importance of national days and such as all celebrations programmes are organized with motivational and inspirational speeches, cultural events like plays are organized combined with activities. Festivals uphold pluralism and diversity of India and are celebrated in that very spirit. Diwali is celebrated with program of distribution of sweets along with exchange of wishes. On Yoga day, yoga sessions are offered for the faculty and are kept open to all for participation. Religious festivals and regional celebrations are organized with gaiety and lot of involvement of students. Regular discourses of eminent philosophers are arranged to put Indian cultural heritage in correct perspective and fill the hearts of students and employees with responsibility towards the country. Wherever possible, top officials of industries or government offices are invited to address the students on festive occasions so that students get an all-round view of India and also gain useful insights of official protocol and procedures.

7.1.9 QnM Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

Enter yout text India, as a country includes individuals with different backgrounds viz., cultural, social, economic, linguistic, and ethnic diversities governed and guided by the Constitution irrespective of caste, religion, race gender. The staff and students of SITAM are educated on the constitutional requirements on the values , rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens enabling them to act in a manner befitting a responsible citizen. To equip students with the knowledge, skill, and values that are necessary for sustaining ones balance between a livelihood and life by providing an effective, supportive, safe, accessible, and affordable learning environment. These elements are inculcated in the value system of the college community. The students are inspired by participating in various programs on culture, traditions, values, duties, and responsibilities by inviting prominent people. The institute conducts awareness programs on plastics, cleanliness, Swatcha Bharat, etc. involving students. The college establishes policies that reflect core values. The affiliating University curriculum is framed with mandatory courses such as Professional Ethics and Human Values, Constitution of India, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge, as a small step to inculcate constitutional obligations among the students. Major Initiative is to spread awareness regarding sanitation, living standards of life, and knowing ones personality. A separate NSS and NCC unit is started exclusively to encourage the students and the unit is successfully conducting activities to serve the society. Ethical Values, rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens are some of the topics that are enlisted in Elocution, debates, and class presentation. Constitution day is conducted and preamble is administrated as an oath to all members in SITAM.

7.1.10 QnM The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.

To establish a congenial atmosphere, a generalized code of conduct is formulated in SITAM. Over the past few years, efforts are on way to instil the spirit of code of conduct in teachers, other employees and students. 1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website 2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct 3. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, Teachers , administrators and other staff 4.Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized All the four features mentioned in AQAR Guidelines are available . (Option A) Code of conduct for Students 1. Plan to arrive to class on time and to stay for the entire class period (or until dismissed) because random arrivals and exits are disrespectful and distracting. 2. Every student must obtain on admission, the Identity Card which must have his/her photograph attested and wear the identity card on person whenever he/she is on the institute premises, and present it for inspection on demand. 3. Ragging/hazing is banned on the institute campus. Anyone found guilty of ragging and /or abetting ragging is liable to be punished as per the directive of the UGC and Govt. Any incident of ragging will be dealt with seriously. The culprits will be dismissed from the institute and a case will be filed with the local police authorities. 4. The institute prohibits political activities on the campus and forbids students from conducting and attending political meetings within the institute campus. 5. Students shall compulsorily wear the prescribed institute uniform on all working days except Saturdays. Uniform symbolizes unity and uniformity, not diversity. It also indicates equality and a sense of belonging to the institution. Uniform provides a special identity. Hence it is a source of pride and responsibility, not liability. Parents are to see that the uniform and hairstyle of their wards are in tune with modesty and dignity. 6. Strict silence must be observed in a reading room and Library. 7. Students are expected to spend their free time in the library. They are advised not loiter along the corridor or crowd along the passage. 8. If the academic performance of the student is not satisfactory, the student is likely to be detained and will not be allowed to appear for the examinations conducted by the institute on behalf of the University.

7.1.11 QnM Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

SITAM provides an all inclusive environment to foster tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal and other socioeconomic diversities. As a preliminary practice, all persons are encouraged to restrain anger and hatred in all situations. They are reminded the motto of the institute Panditaha samadrsinaha. SITAM organizes national festivals, birth and death anniversaries of great Indian Personalities, and most, if not all the several important days of historic and cultural importance of which some are mentioned below: • National Mathematics Day • Independence day • Makar Sankranti • Republic day • Science day • Teachers day • Ganesh jayanthi • Womens day • Diwali • Yoga Day • Engineers day The institute recognizes and attests importance of national days and for all celebrations programmes are organized with motivational and inspirational speeches, cultural events like plays are organized combined with activities. Festivals uphold pluralism and diversity of India and are celebrated in that very spirit. Diwali is celebrated with program of distribution of sweets along with exchange of wishes. In Yoga day, yoga sessions are offered for the faculty and are kept open to all for participation. Wherever possible, top officials of industries or government offices are invited to address the students on festive occasions so that students get an all round view of India and also gain useful insights of official protocol and procedures.

7.2.1QlM Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual.

The FCAR is an effective reporting tool that is used to collect all relevant course related information into a single document • An effective documentation tool for the purpose of both course learning outcomes (CLO) and student outcomes (SO) • Continuous improvement at the course level This process begins with the development of Course Objectives and Course Outcomes. Course Objectives are general statements about the content of the course. Course Outcomes are statements relating to what the students should know at the end of the course. At the completion of the course, each instructor completes an assessment report for each Engineering course they taught. The report includes the following sections; Heading, Catalog Description, Grade Distribution, Modifications Made to Course, Course Outcomes Assessment, Student Feedback, Reflection, Proposed Actions for Course Improvement. Other sections may be included as each instructor or the Department wishes. These extra sections may be used to assess the “soft” skills required by ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) such as written and oral communications, engineering ethics, etc. and should reflect your institution’s Program Outcomes and Objectives. The Course Outcomes Assessment is the main section of the report and should include a quantitative evaluation of each stated course outcome. These evaluations should include examples of how the outcome was taught and evaluated. Finally, the extent to which the class satisfied the outcome should be stated numerically

7.3.1(QlM) Portray the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 200 words.

A Local Chapter of NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) has been established in SITAM. Faculty and students of SITAM have taken the advantage of this excellent opportunity. This programme purveyed to enhance and substantiate the learning. As the world is being developed with the new technologies, discovering and manipulating new ideas and concepts of online education are changing rapidly. In response to these changes, to work on strategic plans to implement online education. SITAM has tied up with the online learning platform NPTEL: NPTEL online courses is an opportunity for the Faculty members of the Local Chapters to guide and monitor their students progress in the NPTEL online course and ensure better performance and understanding of the subject by the students.

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