I. Title of the Practice\r\nEncouraging student participation in processes dedicated to improving quality.\r\nObjectives of this practice \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• Strengthening the collaboration between students and teachers in the process of enhancing quality in higher education.\r\n

7.3.1 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

7.3.2 Plan of action for the next academic year

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\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

The institute has successfully put into practice a rainwater harvesting model to maximize groundwater recharge. The purpose of gathering, directing, and channeling rainwater is to raise the groundwater table. Utilizing the sloping terrain, the entire campus is laid out in three levels to optimize surface runoff into ground water recharge. Terrace runoff is routed via a piping system and filtration into bore wells. Surface runoff is gathered and directed into a well using a sand filter. To replenish all the bore wells in the boys\' dormitory, a large pit was constructed in the back. Rainwater does not flow at all on the campus of our institution or dorm.\r\nThe entire campus has adopted the rain water gathering technology, and itincludes the following actions:\r\n\r\na) The process of gathering rainwater from college building rooftops is known as rooftop rainwater harvesting. The following is the system that was implemented:\r\nRainwater collecting from rooftops; transportation of rainwater through water pipes, drains, or downtake pipes; first flush and filtering through brick masonry laden with pebbles, gravel, and sand, storage; and use of mesh to avoid floating debris, silt, leaves, or other organic matter.\r\n\r\nb) Open Space Rainwater Harvesting: Rainwater is recharged through a variety of structures to make sure that it seeps into the ground rather than draining off the surface. \r\n

7.1.1 Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as: a) Safety and Security b) Counselling c) Common Room d) Day care centre for young children e) Any other relevant information

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\n

7.1.5 Green practices  Restricted entry of Automobiles  Use of Bicycles/Battery Powered Vehicles  Pedestrian friendly Pathways  Ban on use of plastics  Landscaping with trees and plants

SITAM aspires to blend into the surrounding greenery and form a synergistic bio-entity by minimizing its inadvertent effect on vicinity. Towards that end, several measures, as shown below are initiated:\r\n\r\n Restricted Entry of Automobiles: The institution is just abutting to the National Highway. So we encourage our faculty members and students to use the public transport for safety, security and fuel conservation. On campus, two-wheelers without helmets are not authorised, and thribles are also not permitted.\r\n Use of Bicycles/Battery Powered Vehicles: Satya Group of Educational Institutions has inaugurated the Tesla Innovation Center at SITAM College. SITAM took the initiative and started the start up unit in SITAM campus to produce Electric Bicycles and Autos. Electrical battery auto and e-bicycles has been invented by SITAM students. SITAM also incubated e- vehicles company “Agrayana Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd. “ , finally started sales of its E-bicycles. The faculty members and students residing nearby are encouraged to come by bicycles. Thus we prevent the emission of carbon dioxide in the campus.\r\n Pedestrians Friendly Pathways: The campus has wide, well maintained bitumen macadam (black top) roads, well connecting the campus. We have created footpath to come to buildings from parking area. By creating one way tracks possibility of accidents is minimized.\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

All of the features listed under this heading are available in SITAM, Vizianagaram.\r\n1. Solar energy \r\n2. Biogas plant \r\n3. Wheeling to the Grid\r\n4. Sensor-based energy conservation \r\n5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment.\r\n\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 106 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 d) Biomedical waste management

SITAM considers itself to be a vital part of the ecology in which it exists. Consequently, \r\nSITAM reduces any undesirable behaviors that can endanger the health of nearby systems. Because of its thoughtfully planned architecture, flora, and human support systems, SITAM is an ideal ecological system. SITAM carefully considers the movement of solid, liquid, electrical, and other materials as they enter and exit the system in order to minimize its influence on both human life and that of animals and plants.\r\n\r\nSITAM considers itself to be an essential component of the ecosystem that sustains it. As a result, SITAM forbids any detrimental action that could impede the development of the neighboring structures. SITAM is the perfect natural framework because of its thoughtfully chosen landscaping, social networks that offer emotional support, and building architecture. SITAM also carefully takes into account the flora and wildlife in order to minimize the impact of the strong, fluid, electrical, and other entrance/departure stream on human life.\r\n

7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution  Green audit  Energy audit  Environment audit  Clean and green campus recognitions/awards  Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities

• GREEN AUDIT:\r\nThe college has adopted the ‘Green Campus’ system for environmental conservation and sustainability. There are main three pillars i.e. zero environmental foot print, positive impact on occupant health and performance and 100% graduates demonstrating environmental literacy. The goal is to reduce CO2 emission, energy and water use, while creating atmosphere where students can learn and be healthy.\r\n\r\n• ENERGY AUDIT:\r\nData collection for energy audit of the Satya Institute of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram was conducted by team for the period one month. This audit was over sighted to inquire about convenience to progress the energy competence of the campus. This audit required to recognize the mainly energy proficient appliances. Besides, several each day processes concerning common appliances have been provided which facilitate sinking the energy expenditure

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

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\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. \r\nThe 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 \r\n\r\naffordable 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.

7.1.10 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 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\n Teachers, Administrators and other Staff\r\n4. Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized. \r\n All the four features mentioned in AQAR Guide lines are available.\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• Independence Day\r\n• National sports day and Telugu language day \r\n• Teacher \'s day\r\n• National Education Day\r\n• National Library Week\r\n• National Anti-Pollution Day\r\n• International Year of Millets 2023\r\n• National Mathematics Day\r\n• Viksit Bharath@2047\r\n• National Youth festival week\r\n• Makar Sankranti\r\n• National Girl Child day\r\n• National Voter’s day\r\n• Republic day\r\n• National Science day\r\n• World poetry day\r\n• Babu Jagjjivan ram Birth Anniversary\r\n• World health day 2024\r\n• Ambedkar Jayanthi\r\n

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