7.1.1Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as: a) Safety and Security b) Counselling c) Common Room
SITAM\'s tenets he always clear and stream lined about safety and security of all employs trough awareness and counselling. All issues are related amiably with firmness of justice and yet \r\nSafety and Security\r\nTo 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.\r\nThe 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. Women\'s 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.\r\n
7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures 1. Solar energy 2. Biogas plant 3. Wheeling to the Grid 4. Sensor-based energy conservation 5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment
Four of the features listed under this heading are available in SITAM, Vizianagaram.\r\n1. Solar energy \r\n2. Biogas plant \r\n4. Sensor-based energy conservation \r\n5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment.\r\n\r\n1. Solar energy:\r\n\r\nSITAM 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\r\nThe Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy i.e. Solar Power Plant (Green Energy Production) with an installed capacity of 96 kW to save energy and to reduce the consumption of conventional power supply from Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL).\r\n
7.1.3 Waste Management steps including: a) Solid waste management b) Liquid waste management c) E-Waste management
SITAM sees itself as an essential component of the ecosystem it lives in. As a result, \r\nSITAM minimises any negative behaviours that can jeopardise the wellbeing 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.\r\n\r\nSITAM 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 minimise the influence of the strong, fluid, electronic, and other entrance/departure stream on human living, SITAM also carefully considers fauna and vegetation.\r\n\r\nA brief summary of the important categories of waste administration methods used by SITAM is provided below.\r\n Solid waste comes from various sources and is managed suitably: \r\n\r\no The fertiliser pit receives the strong waste from writing materials as well as the organic waste from nurseries and yards. The manure pit\'s vermicompost 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.\r\no Solid human excrement is transported away from the septic tank, where it is successfully degraded.\r\no The solid waste from the dairy animals on the property is used as fertiliser for flowerbeds or even a kitchen garden.\r\no Some of the food waste is transported away from the manure pits, and the remainder is securely dumped into the ditch that is implied by the landfill. On sometimes, the landfill ditch is filled in and a newer one is created. The \"arranged off part\" will be used in the construction of a biogas framework, according to plans. The best estimate is that there is enough food waste to generate enough biogas to cook 20% of the meals.\r\no Plastic waste is segregated and transported outside the Municipal Corporation for the proper handling.\r\n\r\n
7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution: 1.Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus. 2.Bore well /Open well recharge 3. Construction of tanks and bunds 4. Waste water recycling 5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus
Rainwater harvesting structures and their use on campus are one of the things listed under this area that are present in SITAM, Viziangaram. (Choice D).\r\nThe 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. On 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.\r\nThe entire campus has adopted the rain water gathering technology, and it includes the following actions:\r\na) Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting: This entails collecting rainwater from the roofs of college buildings. The system put into place is as follows:\r\nRainwater 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;\r\nb) 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. \r\n
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
SITAM in Vizianagaram provides three features as detailed in this section.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms, 2. Divyangjan-friendly washrooms 3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts (Option C)\r\n\r\n We are currently developing screen reading software and implementing automated equipment at strategic locations.\r\n The institution has created an accessible environment featuring ramps, elevators, and lifts for convenient entry to classrooms. It also includes signage with tactile paths, lighting, display boards, and signposts.\r\n The facility is equipped with ramps and provides easy access to classrooms, along with tactile walkways, lighting, scoreboards, signage, and other amenities.\r\n The facility has established a built environment with ramps and elevators to ensure easy access to classrooms. It also incorporates signage, including tactile paths, lights, and display boards.\r\n
7.1.8 The 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.\r\n\r\nSITAM 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:\r\n• Independence day\r\n• Republic day\r\n• Yoga Day\r\n• Makar Sankranti\r\n• Diwali\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nFestivals 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 areoffered for the faculty and are kept open to all for participation. \r\n\r\nReligious 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.\r\n\r\nWherever 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.\r\n
7.1.5 Green Campus initiatives include 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
All of the features listed in the headings are available in SITAM,Vizianagaram.:(Option A)\r\n1. Restricted entry of automobiles \r\n2. Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles \r\n 3. Pedestrian Friendly pathways \r\n 4. Ban on use of Plastic\r\n 5. Landscaping with trees and plants \r\n\r\n\r\nSITAM aims to create a harmonious bio-entity by seamlessly integrating with the surrounding greenery and mitigating unintended impacts on the environment. In the pursuit of maintaining a green campus, all five metrics are taken into account (Option A). In order to achieve this objective, various measures will be implemented, as detailed below:\r\n\r\n• Restricted Entry of Automobiles:The facility is located adjacent to the national highway. Consequently, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to utilize public transportation for both safety and fuel efficiency. Motorcycles without helmets are strictly prohibited on campus, and any form of unauthorized scribbling is also not permitted.\r\n\r\n• Use of Bicycles/Battery Powered Vehicles: SITAM initiated the Tesla Innovation Center with the aim of promoting the use of battery-powered vehicles. This initiative is driven by the desire to reduce vehicle emissions, enhance safety, minimize maintenance requirements, lower noise pollution, ensure ease of driving, and provide cost-effective solutions, among other benefits. In a pioneering move, SITAM has established a startup unit on campus dedicated to manufacturing electric bikes and cars. SITAM students actively engaged in refurbishing electric cars and e-bikes as part of this endeavor.\r\n\r\nIn collaboration with \"Agrayana Electric Technologies Pvt. GmbH,\" an electric vehicle company incubated on campus, SITAM has fostered a close association. Agrayana has commenced accepting orders for battery-powered bicycles. Residents living in proximity to the campus are encouraged to commute by bicycle, contributing to the prevention of carbon footprints on the campus.\r\n\r\n\r\n• Pedestrian Friendly Pathways: The campus features a spacious and meticulously maintained bitumen macadam road, commonly referred to as \"black top,\" which effectively links different areas within the campus. Additionally, a sidewalk has been constructed, leading from the parking lot to the building, with the aim of reducing the likelihood of accidents by establishing a one-way road system.\r\n• Plastic free campus: As a part of its policy, the campus actively discourages the utilization of plastic bags and cups. Instead, it promotes the adoption of eco-friendly alternatives such as paper bags and cloth bags, aiming to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags. The principles of \"Cradle to Cradle,\" emphasizing the reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials, were introduced to underscore the importance of sustainable practices. In dining areas, the mandatory use of steel plates/leaf plates and steel cups or paper cups further contributes to minimizing the environmental impact.\r\n\r\n• Green landscaping with trees and plants: The campus is predominantly adorned with greenery, comprising lush lawns and abundant trees. The Institute has successfully executed a tree planting initiative, enhancing the overall ecological aesthetics of the campus.\r\n\r\n
7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energyregularlyundertaken by the institution 1.Green audit 2. Energy audit 3.Environment audit 4.Clean and green campus recognitions/awards 5. Beyond the campus environmental promotional activities
SITAM boasts an eco-friendly environment with a rich history of promoting healthy environmental practices. This includes regular tree plantation initiatives, dedicated efforts for the preservation and maintenance of green spaces. The campus is strategically designed, with approximately 30% of the total area dedicated to open land and plantation, contributing to a sustainable and vibrant environment\r\n\r\nINTRODUCTION TO GREEN AUDIT\r\n\r\nA green audit is a systematic process aimed at identifying, quantifying, documenting, reporting, and analyzing various components of environmental diversity within different businesses. In the context of SITAM, this audit explores both internal and external environmental policies that may impact the creation of an eco-friendly atmosphere. The purpose of a green audit is to pinpoint areas and processes where significant energy, water, and other resources are utilized. It plays a crucial role in developing effective waste minimization plans and initiating recycling projects by assessing the type and volume of generated waste.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, a green audit serves as a tool for spreading environmental awareness, promoting ethical standards, and instilling a sense of environmental responsibility. It enhances the understanding of sustainability\'s impact on campus among staff and students. Institutional self-enquiry, a natural extension of quality education, involves evaluating the college\'s contributions to a sustainable future.\r\n\r\nThe relevance of higher education institutions in fostering environmental sustainability is growing, considering the national implications of environmental issues. Rapid urbanization and economic development have led to numerous environmental challenges at local, regional, and global levels. Hence, adopting a \"Green Campus\" approach becomes crucial for promoting sustainable growth and substantially reducing carbon dioxide emissions.\r\n\r\nIn compliance with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, New Delhi (NAAC), all higher education institutions are now required to submit an annual Green Audit Report. Additionally, incorporating environmentally responsible practices is considered part of the corporate social responsibility of higher education institutions to actively contribute to reducing their carbon footprint and combating global warming.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOBJECTIVES\r\nThe Green Audit of an institution has become paramount for self-evaluation, symbolizing the institution\'s commitment to addressing contemporary environmental challenges. Since its inception, the college has consistently worked towards maintaining a clean campus environment. The current Green Audit aims to systematically identify, quantify, characterize, and prioritize the environmental sustainability framework. This involves aligning with pertinent laws, policies, and standards.\r\n\r\nThe main objectives of conducting the Green Audit include:\r\n1. Layout plan of the college\r\n2. Improving environmental standards\r\n3. Reduction and reuse of resources available\r\n4. Financial savings through a reduction in resource use\r\n5. Environmental education through Curriculum\r\n6. Enhancement of college profile\r\n7. Developing environmental ethics and value systems in young minds.\r\n
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values,rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
In India, a nation characterized by a rich tapestry of cultural, social, economic, linguistic, and \r\nEthnic diversities, individuals are united under the guiding principles of the Constitution, regardless of distinctions such as caste, religion, race, or gender. At SITAM, both staff and students receive education on the constitutional imperatives, encompassing values, rights, duties, and responsibilities, fostering a sense of citizenship and responsible conduct. The institution aims to furnish students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to navigate the delicate balance between livelihood and life, within a supportive, safe, accessible, and affordable learning environment. These principles form the bedrock of the college community\'s ethos, instilled through participation in various cultural, traditional, and value-centric programs featuring distinguished speakers. Additionally, SITAM organizes awareness initiatives covering topics such as plastic usage, cleanliness, and the Swachh Bharat campaign, actively engaging students in societal concerns. Institutional policies are crafted to reflect these core values, while the university curriculum incorporates essential courses such as Professional Ethics and Human Values, the Constitution of India, and the Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge, aimed at cultivating a sense of constitutional duty among students. Furthermore, the institution undertakes significant efforts to promote awareness on sanitation, quality of life, and self-awareness, exemplified by the establishment of dedicated NSS and NCC units that actively contribute to community service. Ethical values, rights, duties, and responsibilities feature prominently in extracurricular activities such as elocution, debates, and class presentations. Moreover, SITAM observes Constitution Day, administering the preamble as an oath to all its members, thus reaffirming their commitment to upholding the principles enshrined therein.\r\n
7.1.10 TheInstitutionhasaprescribedcodeofconductforstudents,teachers,administratorsandotherstaffandconductsperiodic 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 instill the spirit of code of conduct in teachers, other employees and students.\r\n1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website\r\n2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct\r\n3. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for Students,\r\nTeachers , Administrators and other Staff\r\n4.Annual awareness programs on Code of Conduct are organized \r\nAll the four features mentioned in AQAR Guidelines are available.\r\n\r\n
7.1.11 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.\r\n\r\nSITAM 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:\r\n• National Mathematics Day\r\n• Independence day\r\n• Makar Sankranti\r\n• Republic day\r\n• Science day\r\n• Teachers day\r\n• Ganesh jayanthi\r\n• Women’s day\r\n• Yoga Day\r\n• Engineer’s day\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nFestivals 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.\r\n\r\nWherever 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.\r\n
7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual.
Title of the Best Practice\r\nEncouraging student participation in processes dedicated to improving quality.\r\n2. The Context\r\n• Higher education institutions in India play a crucial role in shaping knowledge communities and societies committed to advancing the educational system. In this regard, the active involvement of all stakeholders, including students, in institutional quality improvement processes is indispensable. At SITAM College, student participation in quality enhancement is a continuous and ongoing practice. The engagement of students in the higher education quality enhancement process is essential for the following reasons:\r\n\r\n• Students are perceived as skilled human resources poised to actively engage and contribute to the progress and advancement of business and industry. They represent a primary driving force consistently striving to expand the boundaries of knowledge. The involvement of students in quality enhancement is regarded as an opportunity for them to actively participate in the ongoing development process. This fosters a sense of belonging to the institution and a responsibility to uphold and safeguard its performance excellence.\r\n\r\n• Teaching constitutes the central domain of the academic sector. Effectively managing teaching-learning practices within an educational institution contributes significantly to engaging the student voice meaningfully. Creating a student-friendly teaching-learning environment is essential to promote a more effective learning experience for students.\r\n\r\n3. Objectives of the Practice\r\n \r\n• Broadening the institutional tradition to actively engage students and bolster the student-teacher relationship. \r\n• Assisting in reevaluating the traditional paradigm of the student-teacher dynamic in light of the evolving nature of education worldwide.\r\n• Facilitating teachers in understanding and incorporating student feedback and evaluations on teaching methods and classroom learning processes. \r\n• Enabling the institution to gather students\' perspectives on crucial institutional, educational, and administrative aspects.\r\n• Identifying any shortcomings in both educational and physical infrastructure as well as student services from the students\' viewpoint, aiming for quality enhancement and progress.\r\n
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 programmepurveyed 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. \r\nSITAM has tied up with the online learning platform NPTEL: \r\nNPTEL 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. \r\n To enrich its existing curriculum and make students self-learners, Institution has adopted, some open online courses listed by the UGC under its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) programme and offered on the SWAYAM (Study Web of Active Learning by Young and Aspiring Minds) learning platform\r\n To provide additional learner centric graded skill oriented technical training, with the primary objective of improving the employability skills of the students, Students are encouraged to do online courses from NPTEL, in order to gain the knowledge about the new technologies from experts.\r\n The impact of SITAM\'s efforts in this area is evident in the success stories of alumni who have launched their ventures, secured funding, and made significant contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through its unwavering commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, SITAM continues to inspire and empower the next generation of visionary leaders and change-makers.\r\n
SITAM went ahead leaps and bounds over the past few years ever since SITAM got into the lap of NAAC. With the confidence, awareness, and enthusiasm obtained through NAAC accreditation, the institute resolved to raise the bar of excellence and enter several areas of best practices. A few are listed below.\r\n1. Curriculum Enhancement:\r\n• Review and update the existing curriculum to incorporate the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and emerging fields.\r\n• Introduce new elective courses aligned with students\' interests and industry demands.\r\n• Incorporate interdisciplinary projects and practical sessions to foster hands-on learning.\r\n2. Faculty Development:\r\n• Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs for faculty members to upgrade their skills and stay abreast of the latest developments in their respective fields.\r\n• Encourage faculty members to engage in research and publication activities to enhance their knowledge and contribute to academic growth.\r\n3. Infrastructure Development:\r\n• Assess and upgrade laboratory facilities, classrooms, and other infrastructure to create a conducive learning environment.\r\n• Invest in modern equipment and technology to support practical training and research activities.\r\n• Ensure adequate facilities for online learning and remote access to resources.\r\n4. Student Support Services:\r\n• Strengthen counseling and mentoring programs to provide academic guidance, career counseling, and personal support to students.\r\n• Establish a peer tutoring system to facilitate knowledge sharing and academic assistance among students.\r\n