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ANNUAL INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL REPORT

2008 - 2009

St. Xavier’s College 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001, INDIA. Tel. 022-22620661  Fax : 022-22659484 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.xaviers.edu

PART – A What is the plan of action chalked out by the IQAC at the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and what is the outcome by the end of the year? THE PLAN OF ACTION INVOLVED: • • •

Preparation for Academic Autonomy, as St. Xavier’s College has applied for academic autonomy in the previous year Strengthening the existing best practices and programs As St. Xavier’s College completes 140 years in 2009, it was decided to celebrate 140 years of excellence in education thru 2009 The Key Objective: To bring alumni back into the campus and build a relationship with them. Hence the plans involve new initiatives along with the continuation of old practices and programs with the goal of increasing the quality of education

PLANNED AND EXECUTED a. Preparation for Autonomy • Teams of Faculty visited Eminent Autonomous Colleges in Chennai (Loyola & Stella Maris) and Bangalore (Christ College & St. Joseph’s) to study the systems implemented under the autonomy status – August 2008 • Staff Seminar – ‘systems in Autonomy – Credits and Syllabi’ : October 2008 • Staff Workshop : VISIONING FOR 2015 – 26th and 27th February, 2009 where faculty discussed their vision of the academics, skills and values that should be included in a Xavier’s education. b. New Faculty development programme: • An Orientation workshop for new faculty to expose them to the Jesuit traditions and the working and culture of St. Xavier’s was conducted: June 2008. c. Student development programmes conducted: • Orientation Programmes for F.Y.B.A., B.Sc, B.Com., B.M.M., and B.M.S. and M.Sc Biotechnology students • The Honours Programme for the academically better students, consisting of 8 extra credits, earned over the 3 years, including an introduction to research continued. • Fieldtrips and Guest Lectures made academics more experiential. • Summer Internships helped students gain experience of industry and the corporate world. • The Yearly Department Khandala Seminars for student presentations were held • Department Journals for student articles were published • Courses for interdisciplinary work were conducted • External expertise was made available to students through college and department organised seminars and workshops

d. Additional support services to students • Library facilities were further improved. Several new books, journal subscriptions and CDs were purchased • Services of a well-established Counselling Centre for Aptitude Testing and Career guidance for students and Personal Counselling of students and parents helped many. • The Placement Cell gave training in the soft skills needed for Applications and Interviews and facilitated interaction with the Corporate world leading to several student placements • Special efforts at Inclusive Education through the XRCVC, Scholarships for the Disadvantaged through the Student Beneficiary Fund were highly successful • The Department of Inter-religious Studies encouraged dialogue with and sensitivity to other religious traditions in the world. • The Language Lab with a full time faculty member, helped upgrade language skills of several students e. Research promotion: • Research infrastructure was developed – Renovation of laboratories • Faculty applied for University, State & Central Government for research projects • Faculty made several Oral and Poster Research presentations at Conferences and seminars and published papers in research journals f. New International Collaborations • MOU signed and a new Joint “Institute for Research in Education and Society” launched between St. Xavier’s College and Liverpool Hope University, UK • St. Xavier’s College and the University of Bath, UK launched a one year intensive M.Sc. Programme in Industrial Biotechnology and Enterprise Grant awarded under the United Kingdom India Education and Research Initiatives (UKIERI) British Council Division, British High Commission, New Delhi. g. Globalization efforts • The college had increased tie ups with foreign universities • Faculty and Students visited several foreign universities on International Exposure programmes: University of California, Berkeley, New York University, Harvard College, USA and University of Bath UK • International Colloquium ‘Higher Education and Society’, in collaboration with Liverpool Hope University. 15th December, 2008 • An eight day Summer Course in July 2008 on Global Health in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health Sciences of Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York, USA. and the Department of Psychology • Department of Ancient Indian Culture hosted Brazindia 2008 from 24th – 26th of July in collaboration with the Consulate General of Brazil

h. Parent interaction • To increase parent involvement in college activities a parent teacher meeting was held. • Parents were also invited for and attended the Student Orientation Programmes at the beginning of the academic year i. Alumni involvement • Eminent Alumni were involved in visioning for and in assisting the college in its activities through the Advisory Council set up by the college. • The Alumni Association organised an At-Home programme for the newly graduated students of the College • Alumni helped with Placements of students, served as guest speakers and resource persons, financial contributions etc. j. Non teaching staff seminar was planned and conducted • ‘Personal Enrichment’ 2008 k. Infrastructure was further developed l. Collaboration with Civil Society m. 140 Year Celebrations In 2009, the College completed 140 years of excellence in Higher Education. • An alumni dinner with felicitation of eminent alumni January 3rd, 2009 • An Exhibition on ‘Environment Degradation and Mitigation’ January 2009 n. Felicitation of Eminent Alumni: January, 3rd 2010 • Dr. Abhay Pethe Former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Mumbai and presently : Professor, Vibhooti Shukla Chair for Urban Economics and Regional Studies, University of Mumbai. • Mr. Adi Godrej is the Chairman of the Godrej Group. • Mr. Ajit Nimbalkar is on advisory panel of The Bombay Community Public Trust (BCPT). • Mr. Alyque Padamsee is an Indian theatre personality both as producer and actor. • Mr. Anil Kapoor actor and producer • Mr. Charles Correa renowned Architect. • Major General Eustace D’Souza awarded the distinguished Param Visisht Seva Medal and 16 other awards. • Mr. Gerson da Cunha Founder Member of AGNI • Mr. Jeevan Veerkar Commandant General, Home Guards & Director, Civil Defence, State of Maharashtra, Mumbai. • Dr. Keki Turel Diplomat, American Board of Clinical Neurological Surgery & Diplomat American Academy of Neurological & Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery.

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Prof. Mustansir Barma Eminent Scientist and Director, Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mr. M. M. Somaya Former Captain of the Indian Hockey Team. Dr. Mehroo Bengalee An educationist, has been the Vice Chancellor of the University of Mumbai. Mr. Pankaj Udhas Ghazal King Mr. Pradeep Guha: has worked in the Media all his life, first at The Times of India group. Mr. Rahul da Cunha is the director of a leading advertising agency and has been directing plays. Dr. Rajesh Parikh is the CEO of Mediheights Healthcare Foundation. Mr. Rakesh Maria is the Additional Commissioner of Police, Anti Terrorism Squad. Mr. Roger Pereira Public Relations Expert, received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Sabbas Joseph Director, Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Sanjeev Bagai Senior Consultant Pediatrician, Neonatologist and Pediatric Nephrologist. Ms. Shabana Azmi Renowned Actress and Social Activist. Ms. Shilpa Shah An industrialist : Garden Vareli. Ms. Shobhaa De A best-selling author Dr. Spenta Wadia Senior Professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Physicist. Dr. Swati Piramal Director, Piramal Healthcare Limited. Mr. Taufiq Qureshi An ace percussionist and an acclaimed composer.

1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution: St. Xavier’s College looks upon itself as an academic community where scholars - both students and teachers - have the freedom and responsibility to communicate, evaluate and enlarge humanity’s store of knowledge. The College stands for academic excellence and endeavours to create an environment, which generates a love of learning, habits of critical thought and of accurate expression. It strives after character formation based on the love of God and the service of the human, with a view to training citizens who are remarkable for all-round development, for a sincere commitment to God and country and who lead lives that are socially meaningful. St. Xavier’s College thus endeavors to contribute to the necessary transformation of the prevailing social conditions. This transformation envisages that the principles of social justice, equality of opportunity, genuine freedom and respect for religion and moral values, enshrined in the Constitution of India, shall prevail, and that all humans shall live in keeping with their human dignity and self-respect. The Goals and Objectives of the College are: • The transformation of society through teaching, research, publication and extension services. • To build a world of inter-religious dialogue and solidarity, where discrimination is done away with and the needs of all are respected and fulfilled. • To address the practical concerns of our students of finding productive and socially relevant occupations. • To provide equal access and opportunities especially to disadvantaged groups like the minorities and those socially, educationally, economically and physically disadvantaged. • To challenge ourselves, staff and students, to strive for excellence. These goals and objectives are stated clearly in our College Handbook, received by every student at the beginning of the year. They are also stated unambiguously on our website at www.xaviers.edu. We highlight them in our College Anthem, the College Magazine and in numerous activities organized by the College, including in the day to day lectures. • With these goals and objectives in mind, St. Xavier’s College conducts socially relevant programmes for the enrichment of students. To enhance the academic standards and to give greater choice to our students, the College offers Self– Financing Courses like: Degrees in Media and Management: BMM and BMS; Certificate courses in Forensic science and the newly introduced courses: BSc. in Information Technology, MSc. in Biotechnology, Certificate course in Cyberforensics and the Post-graduate Certificate Course in Clinical Research. To keep pace with the current academic trends as well as with technological advancements the college periodically reviews its performance by eliciting feedback from teachers, students, parents, alumni, those connected with industries and the general public. Their responses are evaluated. Based on these results and in a phased manner, the infrastructure, the learning technology and the teaching-learning process are upgraded. Over the last few years the college has focused on attaining world-class infrastructure. Fiberglass boards and drop-down screens have been provided in each classroom, so that with

portable Overhead and LCD Projectors, along with Laptop computers, every class is potentially I.T. enabled. Our Biological Science Laboratories have been excellently equipped through the DST/FIST Programme. Access to computers and to the Internet has been provided for some years and an expanded, state-of-the-art Information Centre with Video Conferencing Facility has been completed. The Fell Gymkhana is now better equipped to promote physical well-being and sports. The SCAVI and MMR are fully-equipped audio-visual centres to keep pace with the latest learning technology. A Language Laboratory helps us develop language skills in English, French & Hindi.

(A). SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMME (SIP) Approximately 750 students collaborated with 120 community organizations. A glimpse of the activities: A focus on health – talks on hygiene and nutrition to mothers of new-born babies at Cama Hospital and at Wadia Hospital, assisting in the general surgical ward of KEM hospital, counselling cancer patients and their families at the Tata Memorial Hospital. Protecting our environment – cleanliness and awareness drives at railway stations, at Dadar chowpatty, at the Byculla Zoo, at the Borivali National Park and at the Maharashtra Nature Park. Sports and recreation – organizing state-level sporting events for special children, conducting sports therapy sessions in different Special Schools, helping to organize adventure sports activities for less privileged children. Information processing – interviewing out of school children, rescued child labourers and their former employers for Pratham; investigating the quality of municipal schools; explaining the procedures of the RTI, assessing the status of tribal land in Karjat. Developing educational resources – basic mathematics for competitive entrance exams for the visually challenged; creating study material in accessible formats, that is, audio books and ebooks. Checking for adulteration – common food items were tested from various areas in Mumbai and the findings were submitted to the Consumer Guidance Society of India. Learning through teaching – helping domestic workers to appear for the National Open School exams, trying to tackle the high drop-out rate by helping municipal school students with studies, teaching English to secondary school students and adivasi lawyers in the tribal areas of Gujarat.

(B). SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE (SSL) Started more than 50 years ago, the SSL caters to the altruistic sensibilities of our students. . Prominent among its activities is an Exhibition on a socially relevant theme, an annual Rural Work Camp building infrastructure for people, an annual event called Project Care – a two-day festival for children who are differently challenged - visits to Homes for the disadvantaged and similar activities. The year started with the Team Building Camp in July. This camp comprised of an introductory session in college, a visit to the Cheshire home and also a two day camp at the St. Xavier’s villa in Khandala. The Annual Exhibition. The exhibition was held on the 1st and 2nd of September in the college hall. The theme was PEACE. Blood Drive. This was held in the college hall on the 15th of September. Workshop on the 12th of September, where the movie screening of WAR and PEACE, was organised followed by a discussion with the director Mr. Anand Patwardhan.

In November a group of 45 members of the SSL went for the annual Rural Camp in the village Ashagad. The task for the campers was to continue the basic digging of a tank for fish breeding. The fish bred there would be used to feed the children of boarding houses in the villages. One afternoon was spent in the village of Dongripada where a “mela” was organized for the village children. At the rural camp, volunteers had the experience of manual labour, working together, coping with difficult living conditions and enjoying themselves through it all. Project Care. It is an initiative to add something to the lives of children who may not be so privileged. Visits to the Door Step school and a two day camp at the college premises were conducted. Second Blood Drive in the hall - 20th January

(C). THE HONOURS PROGRAMME: St. Xavier’s College has been a pioneer institution for innovative teaching methods. Over the last decade, University syllabi have become more and more unrelated to real-life situations and practical application. When a fresh graduate leaves the portals of the institution, s/he is hardly able to fathom the intricacies of the tasks that s/he is expected to perform. We are, therefore, trying to do our best to make our students better prepared for life by making their studies more relevant. The College launched the “Honours Programme” in the year 1985-86. An additional certificate (with details of ratings and credits) is given to those students who successfully complete the programme by getting 8 credits or more over the 3-year degree course. The credits and the activities are distributed over the three years. Each department plans its own Honours Programme activities with definite credits for each activity. Since 1999, participation in the Social Involvement Programme (SIP) has been made compulsory for students who wish to qualify for the special Honours certificate of the College. The SIP involves a minimum of 60 hours of work with an NGO in the city or in the rural areas under the guidance of the SIP Cocoordinator, and this is equivalent to one full credit. Some of the activities of the Honours Programme are: 1. Presentation of papers and seminars on current events. 2. Assignments on related non-syllabi topics. 3. Research projects. 4. Lecture courses on topics related to the subject but going beyond the syllabus (to give a firm grounding in the subject). Each of these activities has its own credits and grades given to the students on the basis of their performance. For each of these activities in the respective departments professors are entrusted with the work of coordinating their tasks with the overall Honours Programme coordinator for that department. In turn, the departmental coordinator provides these details to the Vice-Principal for Academic Improvement, who is the one overall in-charge of the entire programme. This is a special post created by St. Xavier’s College, which oversees such academic initiatives and ensures quality and excellence. The Programme has enabled students to present papers at seminars, to carry out independent research projects, to get admission into reputed institutions in India and abroad and Corporate India has acknowledged the quality of our students by showing a preference for them. The activities of honours programme carried out by each department for the last academic year (2008-2009) are highlighted below:

DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT INDIAN CULTURE Activities: 1. Brazindia: A collaborative cultural activity with the Brazilian consulate and the department. The honours credit for this implied, work in putting up the exhibition, along with workshops in pottery and ceramics. A dance (Capoeira) workshop by Nina Stone added a very unique touch to the festival. 2. Shri BadshahMiya: A National award winner for Tye and dye technique to conduct yet another workshop for the honours students in the month of September. Apart from attending the workshop it was imperative that the students submit a well researched project on this technique and also create a piece using their innate imagination. 3. Manuscriptology: A workshop held in the month Of December saw the honours students learning the forgotten Scripts. The Modi script session was conducted by Dr. Sonali Pednekar and Brahmi script by Ms.Shilpa Chedda. 4. Vividha: It is the annual departmental exhibition and every year the focus is to document the cultural history of a state. This year the topic was North East and the exhibition was called Apporva- The Unique East. Charts with information, articles made by students, savories special to the state. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Activities: 1. Lecture Series: • Investment Banking • Corporate Social Responsibility 2. Department Seminar “Emerging Issues in a Globalizing World” DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Activities: 1. Literature and Gender: Dr. Shobha Ghosh conducted a lecture course which included readings, a film screening and discussions to introduce feminist and masculinity studies. Requirement: a paper interrogating literary and cultural representations of gender. 2. BrazIndia: This festival of recent Brazilian films was arranged by the AIC department. 3. Script Analysis – From the Page to the Stage: The course, conducted by Jehan Manekshaw (founder of Theatre Professionals), was restricted to TY and SY students. Starting with an overview of the history and tradition of play-analysis, it

showed how to critically and analytically dissect a play-text for the purpose of staging as a director, actor or designer. 4. On-line course: Globalization and the American Effect:

Lecture Session

Discussion Session

This 10 week course was taught by Dr. Wolfgang Holtkamp, Professor of American Studies at the University of Stuttgart, Germany in a virtual classroom consisting of 10 SXC TY and SY students together with an equal number from Stuttgart. Beginning with an examination of the “idea” of America and India, the course explored aspects of globalization, postcolonialism, markets and consumerism, and cultural spaces and trends. The participants were assigned readings each week and were required to submit several assignments, individual as well as jointly with their German counterparts. On-line chats and forums as well as a video-conference helped break down barriers and facilitate working together. The final module of this cross-cultural classroom experience was Project Week in April when the German group visited Mumbai and worked with the SXC students through joint lecture and discussion sessions, field work, and final group presentations. All the participants received certificates from the University of Stuttgart. DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH Activities: 1. Study of ‘Poésie symboliste’ A lecture series was organised on the symbolist movement in France with special reference to certain symbolist poets and their works. Prof. Riaan George from Alliance Française de Bombay conducted the workshop, at the end of which students selected an aspect of French symbolism and did a written presentation on the same. 2. Brazilian Cinema This activity was organised in collaboration with the Ancient Indian Culture department and the Brazilian Consulate. A screening of 5 Brazilian films was followed by a lecture series on Brazilian Cinema and a written critical appreciation on a film or on the genre. 3. Surrealism as a school of French painting Workshop was conducted by Adi Chesson, doctorate student of film appreciation in Brussels, Belgium and Prof. Supriya Sadhale from Alliance Française de Bombay on Surrealism as a

school of painting. The traits of the school and of various painters belonging to the school were discussed followed by written presentation on the same. 4. Photo-roman (for F.Y.B.A. students only) It was a group activity where students selected a theme or a location. They shot around 20 photographs related to it and then they wrote a short story revolving around the photographs. A lecture initiating the students to Photo-roman was organised. DEPARTMENT OF HINDI Activities: क) दवसीय खंडाला सेिमनार, मनार जसमे वािथय ने हं द साहय तथा मीडया से सबंिधत ूपऽ ूःतुत कये . वषय - १. कबीर तथा िनराला - तुलनामक अ)ययन २. ूेमचंद के उप-यास म. िचऽत गॉ1व तथा शहर ३. कथाकार यशपाल ४. हाःय-5यं6य : परसाई तथा शरद जोशी ५. गुलज़ार : 5य;व तथा कृ ितव ६. कमले>र के उप-यास पर आधा@रत फBम. - आँधी तथा मौसम ७. हं द के लोक गीत ८. हं द िचऽ कथाएँ तथा बाल मनोवHान ९. फBम म. हं द : तब और अब

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Activities: This year the theme for the Honours Programme in History was the development of the visual arts in India over time. Sculpture, painting and especially architecture articulated religious, cultural, philosophical and later political ideas. The rich, many and varied forms of these expressions were explored through a lecture series, documentary films and a Field Trip to the World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. 1. Lectures • Research and Writing of History conducted by Dr. Eugene D’Souza • The visual art of India conducted by Sneha Raghavan • The paintings at Ajanta conducted by Dr.Minal Kapadia • The art and architecture of South India with special emphasis on Vijaynagar conducted by Dr.Anila Verghese. • Art & Architecture:Delhi Sultante& Mughal conducted by Alisha Sadikot. 2. Field Trip: The arts of sculpture and painting in some of the most exquisite forms were in evidence at Ajanta and Ellora which the students visited in the October holidays. On site student presentations featured : The Jataka tales as themes of painting at Ajanta, social life as represented in the painting and the architecture and sculpture of Ellora. 3. Summer School: The academic year came to an end with a hugely successful Summer School held in collaboration with the Departments of Economics and Sociology. The Theme “Migration, Migrants and Human Rights”

Field Trip DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Activities: 1. International Programme We began the year with an international program in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health Science, Yeshiva University, New York. The lecture series on ‘Health Psychology: a global perspective’ involved presentations and discussions by the faculty and students of both institutes. 2. Workshops: All the following workshops involved not just participation, but also a written task or report, based on the content covered. The tasks were designed and evaluated by the respective resource persons who were all ex-students of our department, currently working as professionals in their respective fields. • Change Management (Ms. Gaynelle Pereira) • Team Work (Ms. Anuradha Ganpathy) • Process Oriented Psychology (Ms. Ranjaboti Som) • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (Ms. Swati Khandolkar) • Communication Skills (Ms. Anjali Lobo) • Assertiveness Training (Ms. Tarana Pithawala) • Creative Thinking (Ms. Scherezad Mistry)



Qualitative Analysis in Research (Ms. Toru Jhaveri)

3. Seminar: The departmental seminar was held in Khandala in January. The overall theme was ‘Application of Psychology to Explain Everyday Phenomena’. 87 students attended and 34 papers were presented on topics like: • Religious roots of terrorism • Belief in astrology • Psychological causes of the financial crisis in America • Gambling behaviour • The paparazzi phenomenon • Horrror films and their appeal • Shopping behaviour • Crowding in the urban environment • The psychology of the stock market • Addiction to social networking sites • Aggression and violence of sports fans 4. Written assignments: Eleven students submitted written assignments on different aspects of the theme ‘Controversies in Psychology’. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Activities: 1. Islam and Society Religion today, especially Islam, has invariably been implicated and drawn into the debate on violence and terrorism and pointed accusations are directed against Muslims that the Muslim Ummah is acting in unison transnationally to terrorize the world. The course aimed at famialiarizing students with various aspects of the religion to enable them to understand the debate and look at the religion more objectively. This course was conducted by Dr Zeenat Shaukatali. 2. Anthropology of Media The course situated non-Western media within the economic, political, social and cultural processes taking place in Asia and Africa and payed attention to distinctively local and regional kinds of media practices. A number of media clips were screened for this. This course was conducted by Ms Sonia Nazareth. 3. Humans and the environment This 10-session lecture series centred on the ‘environment’. These lectures introduced students to the basic concepts while encouraging them to think beyond the ‘perceived obvious’. It drew on the expertise and work of various thinkers, activists and scientists to provide a larger cross-disciplinary canvas. This was conducted by Mr. Sunetro Ghosal

4. Representing Sexuality: Some tricky Issues This course aimed at making students aware of concerns around sexuality, notions of modesty and censorship which are particularly incendiary in contemporary times For this it used essays and documentary films as texts to make them think through issues of morality, violence and silencing and to interrogate the hierarchies of class, caste, sexual preference and gender that underpin them. The course was conducted by Ms. Shilpa Padke of Tata Institute of Social Sciences. 5. Annual Department Seminar on ‘Information Society’ The seminar through student presentations and discussions looked at how Information Technology has impacted Society/social relations. 6. Environment and Society The department was a co-organiser in the interdisciplinary (Science and Arts) Honour’s programme “Environment and Society”. Given the current global focus on environmental degradation this programme could not have come at better time. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme made it more relevant and practical for all students. More importantly, it taught students to take a holistic view of the problem. 7. Workshop on Disability It aimed at taking the participants through a journey of developing a critical understanding of the concepts related to disability, charting the socio-historical developments in the field. It looked at the legal perspectives of the ‘Right v/s the Need’ debate within the international and national scenarios and the conventions and policies within the same. The workshop also discussed concept of ‘Inclusion’, ‘Integration’ and ‘Rehabilitation’ at the various levels of the individual, family and society for persons with disabilities and for the society at large in a new light. This was conducted by Dr Sam Taraporevala and the Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged. 8. Workshop on SPSS A workshop was held for TYBA students to enable them to use the package for Sociological research. The workshop was conducted by Pooja Oochani of the Statistics department.

Interdisciplinary Environment Programme

Presentation at the Seminar

Khandala Trip for the Seminar DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIA Activities: 1. Screen Writing: Ms. Megha Subramanian It comprised screening movies, having a discussion on them and as a part of assignment students were given different objects based on which they had to generate a screen play. In all seventeen students participated in the course and was well received by all of them. 2. Understanding Cinematic language: Ms. Megha Subramanian The basic objective of the program was to comprehend the various aspects of the film and its impact. The students focused on the language aspect in the film and tried to analyze it from different perspective. It was a two day extensive workshop where they watched films followed by a discussion. The assignment included an individual write up covering different aspects of the film. 3. Public Relation and Social Marketing: Mr. Moksh Juneja This program was organized over a span of four months. The students had group discussions with the course coordinator about the various social networking sites and how these web sites are used to establish marketing network. Each one was given a subject to conduct a survey and make presentations to the course coordinator. The course also included one-toone interaction with course coordinator. 4. Fiction Writing: Ms. Sanyukta Chawla It comprised an extensive workshop for two days where some clippings were screened followed by discussion. It was designed to train the students in writing for the small screen which would help them take up small assignments and give them some exposure in the field. The assignment was that they had to write a short story with a screen play to it. 5. Film Analysis: Mr.Karan Makhija The students were shown a specific film and through the deconstruction approach tried to analyze the film (Lagaan/ Swades). This was a two day workshop which included screening and discussion. The students were given individual assignments based on specific topics.

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Activities: 1. Real Estate Management: The workshop was conducted by Mr. Gaurang Sanghvi from Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. The workshop covered the following topics; a) Concepts of real estate: The students were taught about the various concepts used in the real estate and which were basics for this topic. b) The real estate business: It dealt with question about how business happens in real estate and the various classifications of cities and the real estate in each kind of city. How do businesses like spas and restaurants, holiday homes function and the role if real estate under these. c) Importance of real estate in a business plan d) Case studies on Hamilton and Eldeco the real estate developers: The case studies were mainly about real estate developers and the best way for them do the business considering various issues both political and economic faced by them. The analysis of the same was discussed in the class. The module ended with a project work which was a group assignment. The project given to the students was to create a business plan with all the detailed explanation of the business and the real estate valuations and the profit making and feasibility if the business. The students were graded on the basis of it. The projects were submitted in December at ISB where the students were taken on a visit. 2. Investment banking It was aimed at drawing a link between the real estate and their valuations. The course was jointly conducted by Mr. Sameer and Mr. Chaitanya from school of investment banking (mergers and acquisitions) who were the founders of the same. They took the students through the various concepts of investment banking and gave an idea of how companies are valuated and taught various concepts in the same. They discussed concepts of investment banking and company valuation concepts through cases. These were cases of valuations of the real estate companies like DLF and Mobistar. These were basically to understand better the valuations of the and how businesses take place in the market. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY Activities: 1. Plant Tissue Culture: Dr. Ujwala Bapat Students prepared the media, and used explants from different plants as well as different parts of plant were used as explant and cultured. There was about 5% success in initiation of callus. The students learned the technique of plant tissue culture. 2. Molecular Biology techniques: Mr. Alok Gude The objective of the project was to make students aware and acquainted with the basic techniques used in molecular biology. Students learned all together 5 techniques i.e. (a) genomic DNA isolation from human blood; (b) genomic DNA isolation form plant (onion); (c) amplification of plasmid DNA using Polymerase Chain Reaction technique; (d) Cutting of DNA fragments using Restriction Enzymes (e) transformation of E.coli bacteria cells using plasmid DNA. After each of this experiment except 'transformation' the result was

checked by doing gel electrophoresis of the resultant DNA which was finally checked on UV transilluminator / gel doc system. Students learned how to work with instuments like, micropipettes, cooling centrifuge, waterbath shaker, laminar flow cabinet, thermo-cycler, gel documentation system, horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus and analytical balance. 3. Heavy metal detection from soil near railway tracks in Mumbai: Mr. Alok Gude Seven students were able to complete the project. The students were taken to railway stations and shown the vegetation where the vegetable crops are cultivated, soil samples were collected, water supply facility of the vegetation was observed. The sample was taken to the lab and then heavy metals like lead, cadmium, arsenic, zinc, mercury were detected by volumetric methods given by ‘Vogal.’ Students were able to learn quantitative estimation of these metals.

Heavy metal detection from the soil near rail project

Gel showing, amplified DNA fragment of PUC18 using PCR

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Activities: 1. Chemistry in forensic science: Ms. Riva Poach and Ms Samyukta The students were exposed to a thrilling journey of Forensic studies in the form of a lecture series. Topics covered included blood pattern, toxicology, firearms, arson, explosives, alcohol, etc. The students were also taught how to lift finger prints. 2. Experimental physical chemistry: Prof. Marazban Kotwal This was a popular lecture – cum – project activity. After being made aware of a few theoretical aspects of Physical Chemistry our students participated in several hours of experimental work where concepts and applications of Physical Chemistry were clarified. 3. Guided work: Prof. Gulshan Shaikh and Prof. Jayant Prabhu This activity gave students an opportunity to probe into areas of their interest where Chemistry could be involved not necessarily in a dominating way, collate information on the chosen topic from several sources and present the same. The response resulted in a wide range of topics like; Homeopathy, Biofuels, Applications of Nanotechnology, Human

Nutrition, Toxicology, Oceanic Geochemistry, Firefly Luminescence, Hormones, Metals, Carbon Nanotubes, Neurotransmitters, Snake Venom, etc. 4. Organic magnets – Lecture Series : Prof. Sonali Kokane 5. Structure determination based on spectroscopic data: Prof. Surabhi Potnis 6. Environment issues: Prof. Vivien Amonkar Relevant topics on Environment were handled by Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences as well as Social Sciences. The course also involved a “ Beach Clean – Up ” activity. 7. Clinical research: Prof. Radiya Pacha Gupta The course was taken by in collaboration with the Department Of Life Science. DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY Activities: 1. Mineralogy (Oddities of the Mineral World): Dr. Pravin Henriques. It was a hands on experience for students in identification and collection of rare minerals and crystals. An assignment on artistic display of collected specimens is also done. 2. Geological Fieldwork: Dr Hrishikesh Samant, Dr. Goutam Bandopadhyay, Dr. Pravin Henriques, Prof. Bobby Mathew. Fieldwork was carried out to expose the students to various field mapping techniques and to understand the geology of Mumbai. Visits to Kanheri, Utan, Tungareshwar and Mumbra were conducted. 3. Paleontology- (Sorting and classification):Prof. Bobby Mathew This was a laboratory assignment where students sorted and classified the departmental collection of fossils. 4. Petrography: Dr. G. Bandyopadhyay The aim of this laboratory exercise was to teach students the art of preparing rock and mineral thin sections and then study them under the petrological microscope. Every student was assigned the preparation of two rock thin sections. 5. Detailed Field Mapping at Malvan: Dr. Hrishikesh Samant, Prof. Bobby Mathew. The field mapping exercise at Malvan involves a 10 day field camp where the students carry out detailed geological mapping and coastal geomorphological studies. GPS was also used to carryout detailed mapping on satellite imageries.

DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOCHEMISTRY Activities 1. Reading Course in Neurosciences: Dr. S. U. Donde An introduction to Neurosciences was held for the F.Y.B.Sc students for one credit. Various topics in neurobiology were covered such as Long Term Memory, Memory Disorders in Humans, Schizophrenia, Fascinating World of Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, Humour, and Parkinson Disease. Evaluation was based on a report submitted by each student.

2. Study of Oxidative Stress due to heavy metals in Guppy fish: Dr. S.U. Donde, Dr. R. P. Gupta, and Dr. S. Das Acute toxicity studies were performed using guppy fish as the model system and copper as the toxic metal. Batches of fish were exposed to different concentrations of copper and mortality was documented after 24, 48, and 72 hours of exposure. At 72h LC50 was found to be 0.436 ppm of Cu. Behavioral changes were also observed such as lethargy, tendency to remain at the surface, and erratic swimming. These symptoms are suggestive of acute hypoxia in these fish. The guppies also showed a loss in appetite, development of dark pigmentation on the skin, and bulging eyes. Oxidative stress in the presence of Cu was monitored by assaying for the marker enzyme catalase. The specific activity of catalase decreased by almost 33% in the presence of the sub lethal dose of 0.25 ppm of Cu. Hence, we can conclude that heavy metals such as Cu can cause both behavioral changes and oxidative stress in fish. 3. Immobilization of Neutral Amyloglycosidases on suitable substrata: Mr. Prashant Ratnaparkhi The project involved purification and kinetic characterization of neutral alpha and beta amyloglucosidases from Sorghum vulgare. The enzymes were purified by regular protocols of ammonium sulfate fractionation and gel exclusion chromatography. The purified enzymes were confirmed with a specific fluorescent substrate. 4. Use of Shell-less chick embryo as a model system for heavy metal toxicity: Dr. S.U. Donde, Dr. R. P. Gupta, and Dr. S. Das Acute toxicity studies were performed using chick embryo as the model system and cadmium as the toxic metal. To carry out these studies a shell-less culture technique of the chick embryo was established in the lab. This technique required a lot of standardization and practice hence, several months were spent on establishing it. Studies with cadmium showed that a concentration of 89 µM was toxic to the chick embryo at 72 hrs, resulting in abnormal embryos which eventually died by 96 hrs. Oxidative stress in the presence of 89µM cadmium was monitored by assaying for the marker enzyme catalase. There seemed to be a decrease in the specific activity of catalase but the results need to be reproduced.

72 hour Chick embryo 5. Lecture Series in “CLINICAL RESEARCH”: Ms Aditi Hazare and Dr. R. P. Gupta A lecture course on data management and Clinical research management was conducted by Ms Aditi Hazare.

Guppy Fish 12hrs post Cu treatment

Amyloglycosidases Enzyme Assay

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Activities 1. Lecture series in 'Game Theory': This lecture series was conducted by Prof. Felix Almeida. It consisted 15 hrs. of lectures. 2. Khandala seminar:

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Activities 1. Workshop On Polymerase Chain Reaction Technique: Prof. Miriam Stewart

2. Basic Workshop On Bioinformatics: Prof.Aakanksha Ghatpande 3. Mini Exhibition – “Micrometeor”: Dr.Vivien Amonkar, Prof. Miriam Stewart, Prof. Karuna Gokarn, and Prof. Sangeeta Chavan The department’s annual exhibition covered varied aspects of microbial biotechnology, i.e.Environmental biotechnology, Industrial biotechnology, Agricultural biotechnology, &

Medical biotechnology. The students made use of charts & models to highlight the advances in Biotechnology. Nanobiotechnology, Use of monoclonal antibodies, Genetically Modified foods, Use of microorganisms to control pollution, Role of microorganisms in the Food and Pharmaceutical Industry were some of the exhibits. 4. Workshop on Bioassays of Penicillin And Vitamin B12: Prof. Karuna Gokarn It aimed at training the students for the pharmaceutical world. They were taught the theoretical and practical aspects of this technique with a rigorous training schedule. 5. Interdisciplinary Course On Environmental Issues - Degradation And Mitigation: . Vivien Amonkar & Prof. Sangeeta Chavan It involved lectures, group discussions, nature walks, kite flying with a message, an exhibition, demonstration experiments etc. conducted by the college Honours Programme Co-ordinator , College teachers from various departments and Guest Speakers. 6. Project Work: Prof. Karuna Gokarn, Prof. Miriam Stewart, Dr. Vivien Amonkar and Prof. Sangeeta Chavan a) Absorption of dyes by dead Fungal Dried mass: Fungal dried mass was prepared and dyes such as Crystal violet and Basic Fuchsin were used in the project in a bid to remove dyes from effluents. b) Isolation Of Organisms For Preparation Of Bioplastics: Micro-organisms from for soil and aquatic environments were isolated for Poly-B-Hydroxy Butyrate( PHBs)and these were extracted for preparation of Bioplastics. c) A Survey and Assessment of methods of Hygiene and Food preparation practices employed in the Canteen of St. Xaviers College according to FDA regulations d) Microbiology Making of Teaching Aids: Topics covered were-Malaria, Safety in the Laboratory, DNA vaccines, Probiotics, The Eucaryotic cell, The Electron Microscope etc. 7. Biotechnology Module: Prof. Karuna Gokarn

Basic techniques in molecular biotechnology and general biotechnology were part of this module. This included the following; a) Solid Waste Management: cultivating edible mushrooms on straw b) Plasmid Isolation: The students mastered the technique of gel electrophoresis- a basic technique in molecular biology.

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Study of Antimicrobial Properties Of Herbs And Spices: A variety of spices and herbs were tested-pepper, turmeric, licorice, basil, mint, clove. These were found to have good anti- bacterial properties.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Activities: Prof. A. J. Divan guided students on ‘Problem Solving in Mechanics and Heat’ based on their syllabus but at little advanced level. Under the guidance of Prof. A.Y. Chokshi, students constructed electronic circuits using a versatile IC - 555 timer. Prof. A. Patwardhan guided students on theoretical physics topics such as special relativity, general relativity, black holes and Grove’s algorithm. Students did literature survey of Solid State LASERs and also studied the construction and working of Ruby Laser ans Nd-YAG Laser. Prof. Jyoti Singh guided students on ‘Introduction to stellar Astrophysics’. In this course students studied the structure of a star and the changes that take place in it as it evolves. Prof. Rajesh Singh conducted a course on ‘Digital Image Processing’.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS Activities: 1. Market research project The concept of market research was introduced to the students & they were taught how to design a questionnaire, conduct a sample survey & analyse the data. This course was designed for FYBA & FYBSc students & was conducted by Reza Fakih, Research executive, market Probe.

2. Binomial Option pricing: There is considerable risk in financial transactions which arises out of uncertain movements of the market .Investigators have to measure & manage the risk . Financial products called derivatives have been developed to hedge the risk. A workshop was arranged for SYBA, TYBA & TYBSc students to familiarize students on this topic. This workshop was conducted by Dr A.S Ramsastri of RBI. 3. Clinical trials The aim of this course was to develop basic understanding of clinical trials, different phases, limitations, ethics, drug development process,flow of clinical data etc. This course was designed for SYBSc students & was conducted by Supriya Brahme & Anagha Bhatkande of TATA consultancy service 4. Regression analysis A workshop was was held in which students of TYBA & TYBSc students were familiarized with the following topics : Regression analysis, discriminant analysis, ANOVA ,ANCOVA with the help of lectures & practical sessions in the computer center.This workshop was conducted by Dr D.P. Singh of TATA institute of social science. 5. Statistics in management The use of various statistical distributions to study management was demonstrated with the help of practical sessions in the computer laboratory. This course was conducted by Himanish Midd of XIMR. 6. Categorical data analysis A lecture series was conducted by Dr Rajan of MVLU College for TYBA & TYBSc students to acquaint them with this specialized technique to handle qualitative data. 7. A beginner’s course in SPSS SPSS is statistical software designed for the social sciences & currently used in all fields especially when the data is voluminous. The students of SYBA were taught how to input,tabulate & analyse data using this package.This course was conducted by Ayesha Dias, S.Annapurna& Piyali Unnikrishnan ,department of statistics ,SXC. 8. A beginner’s course in C programming A beginner’s course in C programmingPractical sessions were held for FYBA students in the computer laboratory in which they were taught how to solve simple problems in mathematics & statistics using C language.This course was conducted by Meenal Kolkar, department of mathematics, SXC. 9. Advanced Operation research A lecture series was conducted for SYBA & SYBSc students by Pooja Ochaney & S.V. George which dealt in OR topics of integer programming & goal programming. 10. Statistics in Psychology Interactive lecture sessions were held by Sanica Menzes to demonstrate the use of various statistical models used in the study of Psychology. This course was designed for FYBSc students.

11. Projects undertaken by students: The following projects were undertaken by students under the guidance of Prof Myrtle Fernandes, department of statistic, SXC A survey to check the popularity of various cell phone service providers among youth; A survey to study the popularity of various reality shows. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Activities: 1. Biology of Disease: Dr. Madhuri Hambarde 2. Mapping of SNP’s: Project entitled “Mapping of SNP’s in the human genome within the regulatory sequences of IL-10, IL-2 and INF-alpha with respect to parasite susceptibility” was guided by Prof. Conrad Cabral. Three credits were awarded to three students and they were graded on the basis of their lab work and submission of the report. 3. Comparative Osteology: Dr. Smita Krishnan. It was a practical course which involved lab work. It was a two credit course. 4. Environmental Science: An Interdisciplinary Honour’s Programme 5. Clinical Research The students participated in the course which was conducted by the department of Life Sciences.

Laboratory Work

Clinical Research

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Activities: 1. Convergence and connectivity in IT: Prof. J. B. Mistry In the course the students studied how a cell phone works, by actually opening up an old cell phone and studying different components. They studied the role of IT security in wireless network connections and Bluetooth technology. The students also visited the National

Informatics Centre (N.I.C), Government of Maharashtra as a part of their project and studied how information is stored and how security issues are handled in this central location. 2. Oracle: Prof. Roy Thomas Oracle technology is a Relational Database Management System. The first credit of the program consisted of learning the Structured Query Language of Oracle and in the second credit they learned the PL/SQL database management. For both the units they were given hands-on training in our knowledge centre laboratory. 3. Computer Assembly and repairing: Prof. Y. Wagh This was a hands-on course, where some old PCs were opened to study various parts of a system and how they are to be assembled. Some basic knowledge of installation of software and repair was also given in this course.

DEPARTMENT OF INTER-RELIGIOUS STUDIES Activities: 1. World Religions: This course aimed at a critical yet sympathetic understanding of the diverse religions of the world. It not only dwelt on the basics – origins, core beliefs, sacred practices, philosophy and worldview, changes through time – but also on how religions face the challenge of modernity including the issues that confront them today. Part I of the course treated the Indic Religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism – and Part II with Semitic Religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and also Zoroastrianism. The course sought to bring into relief not only the distinctive features of these religions but also their commonalities. It included inputs, with a stress on interaction and discussion, and a systematically written paper. Out of thirty-four students from the Science, Arts, Management and Communication streams who registered, twenty-five fulfilled all the requirements for the credit. 2. Philosophy of Religion: This course introduced students to the challenging task of philosophically investigating religion. The relation between faith and reason, religion and science, the arguments for and against the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the life after death question, were some of the topics that were critically explored. Twenty-three students from all the streams registered and went through the rigours of the course that included stimulating inputs as well as discussions, and a written paper. Twelve students completed all the requirements for the credit. 3. Zen Buddhism: This course was intended to give students an experiential acquaintance with what is popularly known as Zen Meditation. After a brief introduction to Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism in particular, within which this unique school is located, students were introduced to the practice of Zazen or Sitting Meditation. Zazen sessions were enriched by inputs on the history of Zen, its various devices (upaya), its key principles and enlightening stories, and on the expression of the Zen spirit in the martial and aesthetic arts as well as in daily life. A lucky thirteen from the Science and Arts streams enrolled, and nine fulfilled all the requirements for credits producing excellent papers on the Zen arts. 4. J. Krishnamurti – A Contemporary Sage: Eight students courageously signed up for the study of this contemporary thinker whose insights greatly influence men and women worldwide. After a brief account of his life, background and transforming spiritual experience, his challenging vision of education, his refreshingly different approach to life and human problems, and his insights into the human psyche were explored. The course included inputs, discussion, guided reading, and a written paper. All felt greatly enriched by the study, their horizons considerably broadened. 5. Other Research – Study Projects: The department tries to foster a spirit of research among students by offering credits for individual/group projects on topics that focus on some dimension of religion. The method followed includes introductory input, guided reading, presentation, and a written assignment. Two students painstakingly worked on the following topics: Religion and Globalization, and Religious Fundamentalism and Communalism.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE ON ENVIRONMENT ISSUES This year’s theme was on ‘Environment Degradation and Mitigation’ Activities: 1. Inaugural lecture by Mr. Bittu Sahgal, Editor, Sanctuary Magazine: This was followed by a lecture on Air Pollution by Dr. Jignasa Parikh from the American Center. 2. Lecture Series and Practical: This covered a number of aspects –water pollution, water potability, marine conservation, sociological environment movements, carbon credits, watershed management and remote sensing and legal issues concerning the environment. Resource persons were-Dr Hrishikesh Samant, Dr.Seema Das, Dr.Arun D’Souza, ,Prof. Hermione Salazar, Dr.Pushpa Sinkar,Prof Sangeetha Chavan and Dr.Anthony DiasS.J. 3. Exhibition on ‘Environmental awareness and action’: All students of this course put up an exhibition on 14th and 15th January 2009. This exhibition was part of the evaluation for this course. This was followed by a kite flying event at St. Xavier's School ground. Kites with environmental messages were flown by Xavierites and students from the NGO Aakanksha.

(D). PERSONALITY AND HUMAN VALUES (PHV) Value Education in a Jesuit Institution is a process of reflection which is initiated in every course a student takes. It is part of the pedagogy. Context, Reflection and Action are a continuous dynamic which should animate all our academic sessions. However, in order to stimulate a systematic reflection on some topics of importance, which may not get sufficient treatment in the regular courses, for the FYBA and FYBSc , the Personality and Human Values (PHV) sessions are conducted in groups, once a week through the year. A professor volunteers to animate these. In all, about 15 to 25 sessions of 50 minutes each, are held for each group within the academic year. The programme had a common syllabus for both Christians and others. In our efforts to work for Communal Harmony, presentations and discussions on the main religious traditions were made more participative and interactive by means of groups discussions, debates, use of structured exercises, short films or video programmes and class presentations. Outside experts/resource persons for special topics were invited. The syllabus included topics like: • Group dynamics/Serendipity exercise • The founders and scriptures of world religions: in-depth study • World religions (comparative study) • Social Justice issues Certificates were awarded for regular attendance and active participation. 205 students were awarded PHV certificate in the year 2008 – 2009.

2. New academic programme initiated (UG & PG): • A six month Diploma course in ‘Clinical Research’ in collaboration with the Department of Life Sciences and Biochemistry was held this year. 27 students were selected to participate in this course, with Ms. Aditi Hazra as the Course Director. The programme was conducted every weekend, from July 2008 to Jan. 2009, in the College premises, following which the students were placed for their 4 month Internship at several Clinical Research Organizations. • The academic year saw the conversion of the Forensic Science Certificate Program into a one year part time Diploma in Forensic Science. • St. Xavier’s College and the University of Bath, UK launched a one year intensive Masters Programme in Industrial Biotechnology and Enterprise Grant awarded under the United Kingdom India Education and Research Initiatives (UKIERI) British Council Division, British High Commission, New Delhi. St. Xavier’s College awards a Diploma and the University of Bath the M.Sc degree.

3. Innovation in curricular design and transaction: • Department-wise innovative programmes conducted through Honours Programme are listed above under Honours programme activity in Item 1.C • An Honour’s Programme in Information Literacy was begun this year. Teachers and Librarians from the S.N.D.T. Women’s University, including the Librarian Dr. Sushma Powdwal, delivered guest lectures.

• The Interdisciplinary Course on Environment Issues had ‘Environment Degradation and Mitigation’ as its theme and involved lectures, practicals and an exhibition. • Faculty of the college were also involved in innovations in curricular design and transaction at the University level and at the department level. See Item 38 C

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started: In keeping with the College’s long tradition of encouraging close interaction between various departments/units on campus, the academic year 2008-09 witnessed numerous academic activities of an inter-disciplinary nature. • MOU signed and a new Joint “Institute for Research in Education and Society” launched between St. Xavier’s College and Liverpool Hope University, UK • St. Xavier’s College and the University of Bath, UK launched a one year intensive M.Sc. Programme in Industrial Biotechnology and Enterprise Grant awarded under the United Kingdom India Education and Research Initiatives (UKIERI) British Council Division, British High Commission, New Delhi. • Contribution of the Honours Programme The Honours Programme of the College has for long fostered inter-disciplinary inquiry and work. All departments that run the Honours Programme allow their students to collect up to 25 per cent of their credit requirements by being involved in an Honours activity organised by another department. This has fostered closer interaction between different subject disciplines. Further, as in previous years, this year too has witnessed students successfully completing an Honours Programme in more than one subject and in a discipline other than their own graduation major. This definitely contributes to broadening their horizons.



Some of the inter-disciplinary programmes of the current academic year that were organised by different Honours Programmes are given in detail in Item 1C especially the programmes of the Department of Inter-religious Studies, the Library –Information Literacy and the Interdisciplinary Course on Environment Issues. For the first time, the Caius Research Laboratory undertook a Collaborative project with Industry. The College has given the permission and space for undertaking a research project with Lignoil Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the conversion of cellulosic bagasse into biofuels.

5. Examination reforms implemented: A separate committee of eight members to handle exam related work. Four PCs dedicated for Exam related work, a Gestetner copying machine, and two printers are available in a separate room for typing, printing and distribution of exam papers. Air conditioned room facility for the exam paper correction during summer (March and April) was provided. A separate room for disabled students to write exam was provided.

6. Number of candidates qualified: NET/SET: Information not available

7. Total Number of Seminars/workshops conducted: SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS/LECTURES ORGANIZED BY THE COLLEGE •

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Staff Seminars: • for non-teaching staff ‘Personal Enrichment’ • for teaching staff ‘Systems in Autonomy – Credits and Syllabi’: October 2008 VISIONING FOR 2015 – 26th and 27th February, 2009 International Colloquium ‘Higher Education and Society’, in collaboration with Liverpool Hope University. 15th December, 2008 An eight day Summer Course in July 2008 on Global Health in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health Sciences of Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York, USA. and the Department of Psychology A Seminar on “Current Trends and Challenges in Life Sciences” organized by the Department of Life Sciences and Biochemistry. Department of Ancient Indian Culture hosted Brazindia 2008 from 24th – 26th of July in collaboration with the Consulate General of Brazil. OPPI - Academia Programme: ‘Careers in the Pharma Industry’ for PG Bioscience students May 2009 - Dept. of Biotechnology The annual inaugural program organized by the Women’s Development Cell was held on August 25th, 2008

SEMINARS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS OF HONOURS PROGRAMME IC 8. Research Projects: DAE –BRNS Research grant: Dept. of Life Science and Biochemistry: 2006- 2009 Dr. (Mrs.) Sheela Donde. A grant of Rs. 13.80 lakhs for the period ‘Cloning of Cellulase genes from cellulolytic microorganisms and their transfer and expression in Deinococcus radiodurans Mumbai University Funded Research Projects Dept. of Botany o Dr. Rajendra Shinde “Cartographic Studies on Vegetation of Ambarnath MIDC area using GPS technology” - Rs. 30,000/- sponsored by Mumbai University Teachers Research Grant. o Mr. Alok Gude: Project: ‘Detection of heavy metals from the soil near railway tracks in Mumbai’: Rs. 10,000/-2008-09

Dept. of Life Science o Dr. Seema Das: Project: Toxicological and developmental studies on the Zebra Fish, Danio reiro : Rs. 28,000/-: 2008-09 o Mr. Prashant Ratnaparkhi: Project: Isolation of dye-stuff metabolizing microorganisms: Funding Agency: Rs. 25,000/- : 2008-09 Dept. of Microbiology Prof. Karuna Gokarn Project- Biosorption of industrial dyes using dead fungal biomass :grant Rs. 30, 000/-.:2008-09 Dept. of Zoology Dr. Smitha Krishnan. Mapping of SNP’s in the human genome within the regulatory sequences of IL-10, IL-2, INF-α with respect to parasitic susceptibility: Rs.25000/ : 2008- 09. Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Government of Maharashtra Dept. of Botany Dr. Rajendra Shinde. “Digitized Inventory of Medicinal Plants Resources of Maharashtra” – Rs. 23,40,710/- for three years awarded for three years 2009-12

9. Patents generated, if any: --10. New Collaborative Research Programmes: • MOU signed and a new Joint “Institute for Research in Education and Society” launched between St. Xavier’s College and Liverpool Hope University, UK. This ongoing collaborative Faculty Research Programme resulted in two Joint Research Presentations at the World Universities Forum Conference at IIT, Bombay. Phil Bamber (Liverpool Hope University, UK), Chrissie D’Costa, (St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai) • For the first time, the Caius Research Laboratory undertook a Collaborative project with Industry -Lignoil Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the conversion of cellulosic bagasse into biofuels.

11. Total Research grants received from various agencies: • •

College with Potential for Excellence grant – 72 lakhs grant of which 72 lakhs were received. Additional as given in Item No. 8

12. Number of Research Scholars: Year 2008 – 09

PhD-Arts 06

PhD-Science 24

13. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 1. Syntheses of some novel [4-(4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-phenoxy]-acetic acid [1substituted aminomethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-indol-3-ylidene]-hydrazide derivatives and their potential biological activity, Freddy H. Havaldar and Abhay R. Patil. Published in ‘Heterocyclic Communication’ (London), Vol. 14, Nos. 1-2, 107-114 (2008). 2. Convenient syntheses and biological activity of 2-azetidinones and 4-thiazolidinones, Freddy H. Havaldar, Sanjay S. Bhise and Sandeep Burudkar. Published in ‘Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry’, Vol. 18, 57-60 (2008). 3. Syntheses of new Triazolo-Thiadiazoles and their antimicrobial activity, Freddy H. Havaldar and Abhay R. Patil. Published in ‘Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry’, Vol. 18, 61-64 (2008). 4. Syntheses of biologically active 3-[4-(4-substituted amino-4-yl-methyl-5-thione [1,3,4] oxadiazol-2-yl-methoxy)-phenyl]-2-phenyl-3H-quinazolin-4-ones, Freddy H. Havaldar and Abhay R. Patil. Published in ‘Asian Journal of Chemistry’, Vol. 21, No. 7, 5267-5272 (2009). DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY 1. Gwalani, L.G. and Sethna, B.S. (under review) Petrology of the basalts of Nagpur (Deccan Trap, India) and Antrim (Kalkarindji province, Australia). Mineralogy and Petrology (Springer Verlag Publication). Khonalkar, S. and Samant, H. (2009) Corelation of night time thermal data with Altitude – a case study on Mumbai Area Proceedings, Map World Forum 10-13 February, 2009, Hyderabad, India. pp. 90. 2. Nigam, R. Prasad, V., Mazumdar, A., Garg, R., Saraswat, R., and Henriques, P.J. (2009) Late Holocene in hypoxia off the west coast of India – Micropaleontological evidence. Current Science, V.96, No.5, pp. 3. Sinha, D.K. and Singh, A.K. (2008) Late Neogene Planktic foraminiferal Biochronology of ODP site 763A, Exmouth Plateau Southeast Indian Ocean. Jour. Of Foraminiferal Research, V.38, No.3, pp.251-270. 4. Singh, A.K. and Ramesh, R (2008) Variability in the Indonesian Throughflow and its effect on climate. Presented at the International Conference on Terrestrial Planets – Evolution through time at PRL, Ahmedabad, India,. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS T.V.Mathew published a paper on “ Paul Kruman, The prophet of the economic meltdown”, NewYork Times, 2009, reprinted in “ARTHNITI, 2009 Agnelo Meneezes: Published a pape on “Marginalization of micro groups…..in the department Journal,ARTHNITI, April 2009 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH 1. Women’s Voices: “Images of women in Parsi Wedding Songs” in Research Centre for Women’s Studies (RCWS- S.N.D.T.) Newsletter (Summer 2009 Vol. 30-I) – Prof. Pearl Pastakia

DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCE AND BIOCHEMISTRY “Screening of natural phenolic compounds for potential to inhibit bacterial cell division protein FtsZ,” Neerja Rastogi, Prerna Domadia, Sangeeta Shetty & Debjani Dasgupta:Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, VOL 46, Number 11, November 2008, Page 783-787

14. Honors/Awards to the faculty: •



Dr. S. M. Taraporewala was nominated on two very important bodies. 1. General Council of National Institute for the Visually Handicapped, Dehradun 2. The Braille Council of India, Dehradun. Dr. Ms.Vivien Amonkar was awarded the ASM-UNESCO Leadership grant for International Educators and subsequently attended ASM 16th Annual Conference for Undergraduate Educators, at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, Colorado, USA.

15. Internal Resources Generated: Source of funding Donations Fund raising drives Alumni Association Consultancy Self-financing courses Any others: Certi. Courses Total

Quantum (Rs.) 91,10,992/-----7, 17,000/2,00,000/1,00,27,992/-

16. Details of Departments getting SAP, COSIST/DST, FIST etc., assistance/recognition: --17. Community Services: a) Social Involvement Programme SIP: Item A b) Social Service League: Item B c) Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) The XRCVC, from its inception, envisaged itself to be the unique link between the micro and the macro by creating access and equal opportunities for persons with vision impairment. In the micro-level interventions that started with students at St. Xavier’s College, they saw the potential of working with the macro challenges and issues facing the visually impaired in the country. Learning with our student experiences they saw the potential of XRCVC being able to reach out to the larger community, creating sustained changes in systems, environments and attitudes by taking one step at a time towards creating open and inclusive spaces. XRCVC’s work over the last year can be shared through the key areas of work, that of Print Access and Financial Access.

One of the biggest hurdles for the visually impaired in accessing banking services had been the inequitable rules that existed that prevented them from opening and operating bank accounts independently. Through constant advocacy efforts with two of the leading financial institutions in India- the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Bank’s Association (IBA) - the XRCVC has been able to impact the rules and guidelines in this area. In addition to further easing the banking process, the XRCVC has developed the finger print recognition software for banking transactions. XRCVC through this year has also begun interfacing with SBI on installation of accessible ATM’s for persons with disabilities. This partnership has already started work on the same and looks to be very promising for the coming year. For the sightless, reading the printed word has been a constraint. This has been overcome through various non-sighted methods of reading, whether through touch in the form of Braille or through sound via DAISY (Digitally Accessible Information System), MP3, audio and other formats. XRCVC has worked to create practical models that will begin the process of bridging the gap of accessible material. It has done this through initiating a partnership with the world’s largest online library for the print disabled – Bookshare.org. Dr Sam Taraporevala, Director, XRCVC has been made the Chairperson of the Committee on Copyrights and Publisher Relations of the DAISY Forum of India (DFI). The XRCVC also released a publication of its own this year available in all three accessible formats of DAISY, Braille and Large Font. The publication is a book on Homonyms, an area that is of special relevance to the visually impaired given their increased reliance on sound to read. The publication is titled “Write-Right: Understanding Homonyms Better”. XRCVC has been a strong advocate of inclusive education. Based on a series of engagements with officials of the M.S. Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, and a representation submitted to them on 18th November 2008, the Board has issued a circular stating clear guidelines for visually impaired students being permitted admission, and methods of examination for the same within the science stream. This step taken by the Board will go a long way in encouraging more students to pursue science. Despite guidelines many examination bodies either because of their ignorance or being tied down by their own bureaucratic systems do not follow the same. The XRCVC has provided support for visually challenged candidates for negotiating with examination authorities. However this year in helping one such candidate with his National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) exams the XRCVC faced a road block. In order that NABARD followed the rules laid down by High Court the XRCVC filed a writ petition through the candidate concerned. The writ petition heard at the High Court, led to an Interim Judgment passed on 26th March 2009 in favor of the candidate. The XRCVC has been a strong proponent of riding the technology wave for the maximum benefit to the visually impaired community. The XRCVC over the last year has engaged in a range of awareness and training programmes in the field of Assistive Technology (AT).

Towards awareness efforts, the XRCVC has released an Audio-Visual: Accessibility 2.0 highlighting the range of AT available today. In addition to this the centre has conducted a range of AT orientation programmes as well as training for trainers’ programmes. In addition to these programmes the XRCVC in November 2008 conducted a specialized Print Access workshop aiming at orienting and training participants especially in technologies that will enable them to access the printed word. Through the last year the XRCVC has reached out to 202 people through these sessions. The XRCVC also runs training courses for visually impaired persons at various levels of computer proficiency. This included basics, advanced, specialized training, and MS-CIT coaching. In 2008-2009 a total of 34 persons have been trained at the XRCVC through its various courses. Hence in 2008-2009 the XRCVC has reached out to a total of 236 people directly through the various technology training and orientation programmes. XRCVC is updated with the latest and most useful technologies available around the world this year. The organization has made new additions to its existing technologies available at the centre. Through 2008-2009 the XRCVC has initiated new partnerships, and joined new networks expanding its reach across the country and its work. Dr Sam Taraporevala, Director, XRCVC, has been nominated on the General Council of the National Institute of the Visually Handicapped (NIVH), Dehradun. In addition Dr Taraporevala has also been nominated on Braille Council of India’s (BCI) board. Memberships to both these bodies will enable the XRCVC to be a part of the national-level processes and governmental efforts for the visually impaired in India. In addition to these the XRCVC has also entered into a working partnership with Enable India, Bangalore. The XRCVC has continued its collaborative work with National Association of the Blind, India (NAB) and NAB- Department of Rehabilitation (NAB-DoR) through the year. The XRCVC this year also completed the work initiated last year in partnership with Kingfisher Airlines in creating an accessible air safety manual for visually impaired guests on board. XRCVC through 2008-2009 has expanded its reach of direct support to visually impaired persons in Mumbai. The annual membership base for the year 2008-2009 has been of 76 members. Of the total members, 30 are St. Xavier’s current and ex-students. This year the XRCVC launched the XRCVC-Tech Mahindra Scholarship programme to support deserving visually challenged students pursuing higher education. Further the XRCVC continued with the XRCVC- Lion’s Club of East Bombay’s annual scholarship for the most deserving graduating visually impaired students at St. Xavier’s college. This year’s recipient was Mr. Manik Sahai. In January 2009 the XRCVC has started a Support group for Parents and Care Givers of visually impaired persons. The group ‘XRCVC-Connect’ meets on a monthly basis and has been initiated to provide much needed support and guidance to care givers at the crucial stage of development for children. The XRCVC in the month of January 2009 conducted its annual innovative XRCVC Challenger Trophy – The cricket tournament for visually impaired and

sighted players. The Tournament through the mixed teams provided a unique opportunity for creating awareness. Through the year the XRCVC has been acknowledged for its work in the media and for its various awards. XRCVC’s case study of NGO-Corporate partnership has been published in CII’s publication “Partnership case studies between: Business and Voluntary Organisations” as also in CII’s Western Region’s newsletter for November –December 2008 ‘Pascheem’. Dr Sam Taraporevala has been awarded CNN-IBN’s citizen journalist award. Further Dr Taraporevala has presented papers on ‘Social Advocacy’ at the NAB State Branches Meet in February 2008. Dr. Sam Taraporevala also presented a paper at the National Conference ‘Disability and Disenchantment: New Challenges and Evolving Directions’ at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

18. Number of teachers and officers newly recruited (2008-2009): 6 19. Teaching and non-teaching staff ratio: Arts, Science, Commerce

:

BMM/BMS/ B.Sc IT, MSc Biotech (Self-financing Courses)

Teaching Staff – 86 Non-Teaching Staff – 87

Teaching Staff – 08 Non-Teaching Staff – 08 Total - 189

20. Improvements in Library services: Library automation The Library Software was enhanced from simple DOS 3.0 version to Slim 21 (The 21st Century) Web enabled version. The four OPACs in the Library are now available as Web-OPACs. The Web-OPAC will shortly be available on the College intranet also. The total number of records in the database exceeds 74,000 including 3,497 bound volumes of journals. Accessioning of bound volumes of Journals continues. 2000 vols. were accessioned this year. Special developments. A new broadband connection for internet access was acquired this year, 3 terminals have been fitted in the Reference Library. Honours Programme An Honour’s Programme in Information Literacy was begun this year. 13 students have joined. Teachers and Librarians from the S.N.D.T. Women’s University, including the Librarian Dr. Sushma Powdwal, delivered 3 guest lectures

21. Number of new books and journals subscribed and their value: TYPE OF BOOKS 2008-09 Textbooks Non Textbooks 2009-10 Textbooks YEAR

OPENING STOCK 60501 75288 60598

Non Textbooks

NEW BOOKS CLOSING EXPENDITURE ADDED STOCK 97 60598 588 75876 Rs 4,70,000/81 60679

75876

TYPE OF JOURNALS 2008-09 Indian YEAR

511 NO OF JOURNALS 66

Foreign

15

Total 2009-10 Indian Foreign Total

81 67 23 90

76387

Rs 4,76,490/-

EXPENDITUR E

Rs 2,99,396.48/-

Rs 2,60,067/-

22. Number of courses for which student assessment of teachers is introduced and action taken on student feedback: 179 Courses were assessed and action taken.

23. Unit cost of Education: Arts & Commerce Science

: Rs.26,500/: Rs.37,000/-

24. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates: Office administration, Admission, Monthly Attendance, Results, Examination and Mark sheet: All these facilities are computerized. Some of these are available on the college website www.xaviers.edu.

25. Increase in the infrastructure facility: • Part renovation of all the Science Labs and the Psychology Labs were carried out using funds obtained from the CPE Grant. • Total renovation of the ground floor Chemistry Lab.

26. Technology upgradation • Several classrooms were fitted with LCDs and made IT enabled • Technology transfer: To familiarize the teaching faculty with the principle and actual use of this equipment, a Lady Tata Memorial Trust funded Workshop on ‘Techniques in Molecular Biology’ was held in the CIF on 2nd and 3rd March, 2009, where 25 faculty from 16 different colleges in Mumbai including St. Xavier’s College, from 6 Biology disciplines, participated

27. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students: XAVIER KNOWLEDGE CENTRE: COMPUTER LABS. AND VIDEO CONFERENCING COMPUTER LABS No.

Particulars

Space

1.

Class room 1 (Computer Lab big – 30 computers)

700 sq.ft.

2.

Class room 2 (Computer Lab big – 30 computers)

700 sq.ft.

3.

Class room 3 (Computer Lab big – 30 computers) cum Video Conference Room

700 sq.ft.

4.

Laboratory (small – 16 computers)

240 sq.ft.

5.

Cyber Café (student use – 18 computers)

400 sq.ft.

Programmes 1. CMC : June 2008 – April 2009 a. CMC GRAD :CMC GRAD Covers Programming concepts & Languages through C& Java, Database tools & techniques through SQL & Oracle. 2. Forensic Science Certificate Course: June – April a. Diploma in Computer Forensics :(DCF) Diploma in Computer Forensics is related on Computer storage investigation like hard disk, pen drive etc. b. Cyber Crime Investigation :(CCI) Cyber Crime Investigation is related with Internet investigation like Email Hacking etc. 3. Moodle Training was conducted for the college staff. 4. SPSS : SPSS classess conducted by Stats Dept. in the month of November 2009 to Feb 2010. 5. Computer practical sessions were conducted at the Computer Center for 3rd yr Maths/Stats, 1st & 2nd year BMS/BMM, Junior college 11th & 12th Arts & Sc and 1st 2nd & 3rd year Bsc.I.T . Other department Students also utilized the center for there project works.

Video Conferencing . 1) 2) 3)

4) 5)

Xavier Institute of Communication on 26th Nov.2008 Video Conference with Faye Arlett (International Development Administrator) in UK. Xavier Institute of Communication on 18th Dec.2008 Video Conference With Faye Arlett (International Development Administrator) in UK. Xavier Institute of communication on 23rd Dec 08, 6th Feb 2009 & 24th Mar 2009 Video Conference With (Southern lllions University ) Jyotsna Kapur in USA Topic: Film Studies English Department Video Conference with University of Stuttgart, Germany Topic: Life in Our respective cities XRCVC 28th February Audio Conference with Prof. Nandini in Bangalore Topic: Early intervention & helping strategy

28. Financial aid to students: • •

Student beneficiary fund disburses 2.5 lakhs per year to deserving students. Govt. merit scholarships and free-ships are facilitated through College.

29. Activities and support from the Alumni Association: The Association organises At-Home programmes for the newly graduated students of the College, helps with Placements of students, provides guest speakers and resource persons etc. Eminent Alumni are members of the Advisory Council of the college. A few alumni make financial contributions to the college

30. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association: The College does not have a Parent-Teacher Association. However it organises annual Parent-Teacher Interaction sessions, to give feedback about student attendance and performance, to involve parents in the education of their children and to seek financial collaboration. Parents are also invited for the Orientation Programme at the beginning of the academic year

31. Health Services: • • • •



Three Staff members of the college have been trained in First aid First aid kits are available in each department A general practitioner, close to the college attends to any emergencies that may occur. The college has an understanding with St. Elizabeth Hospital for diagnosis and treatment of College employees and for emergency treatment of students. The neighbouring G.T. Hospital is also used for emergencies. Potability of Water in terms of absence of coliforms is monitored on a monthly basis.

32. Performance in sports activities: College participation in tournaments organized by the Mumbai University SPORT FOOTBALL BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL TABLE-TENNIS BADMINTON HOCKEY CRICKET HANDBALL

BOYS Quarterfinalists Third Pre-quarterfinalists Participated Pre-quarterfinalists Quarterfinalists Participated ------------------------

GIRLS Third Winners Quarterfinalists Quarterfinalists Quarterfinalists Fourth ------------------Quarterfinalists

JUDO: Saloni Dubey, Second Position, awarded Certificate of Merit by the Sports Dept., Inter-College Tournaments, 2008-09. SQUASH: Sami Johnson participated in various open squash tournaments Barwaniwala Mofadai represented St. Xavier’s College in Taekwondo. The following students were selected to represent Mumbai University: Basketball (Women) --- Caldeira Junasha, Malina Karkada, Shetty Kavita, Lobo Laura Basketball (Men) --- Qureshi Furqan Volleyball --- Rashmi Rai Athletics --- Paul Paul Babu (High Jump) Table Tennis --- Anul Jain Represented Mumbai University and Won Gold Medal at West Zone Table Tennis held in Baroda. Represented Mumbai University and Secured 4th Place at National Inter-University Table Tennis Tournament held at Ranchi.

33. Incentives to outstanding sports persons: As per University rule they are given a concession in attendance and 10 additional marks in the final examination for representing College at the University, State or National level. We also have numerous College scholarships for outstanding sportspersons.

34. Student Achievements and Awards: UNIVERSITY RESULTS SUBJECT RANKERS IN SCIENCE Name of the Students 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Ms. Gadge Amruta Chandrashekhar Smita Ms. Kulkarni Surashree Sunil Supriya Ms. Desai Kinjal Rajesh Amita Ms. Jalan Manisha Rakesh Shabnam Ms. Mehta Manasvi Chetan Anukampa Banerjee Abhijeet Asimkumar Sudakshina Ms. Band Shraddha Tukaram Sandhya

Subject Physics Life Sciences Life Sciences Life Sciences Geology Geology Geology

SUBJECT RANKERS IN ARTS Patwardhan Ninad Sudhakar Vinita Psychology Ms. Nigudkar Advaita Satish Shubhangi Psychology Ms. Khan Atia Alim Arifa Political Science Ms. Irani Shahiza Cyrus Mahnaz Political Science Ms. Natasha Abraham Mary Political Science Ms. Talwar Aradhana Shampal Kusum Political Science Ms. Hate Ketaki Siddharth Madhuri Sociology Ms. Sirsat Payal Uttam Shubhangi Sociology Ms. D'Sa Stephanie Amrose Ranet History Ms. Nadkarni Ramola Sudhir Laxmi Economics Ms. Mehtha Pranati Pradeep Poonam Economics Ms. Zatakia Riddhi Dinesh Harsha Economics Ms. Sastry Sharvari Jagdish Margie English Ms. Sawant Gauri Sudhir Neha English Ms. Chaudhury Shinjini Amit Pranat English Ms. Dias Penny Rose Cornel Dorothy AIC Ms. Fernandes Christine Osee Jennifer AIC Ms. Roberts Kellie Christine Keith Patricia AIC

Order of Merit First First Third Third First Second Third

First Second First Second Second Third Second Third Second First Second Third First Second Third First Second Third

UNIVERSITY RANKERS IN ARTS

1

Patwardhan Ninad Sudhakar Vinita

Psychology

Order of Merit First

2

Ms. Nigudkar Advaita Satish Shubhangi

Psychology

Second

3

Ms. Wandrekar Jagruti Rajan Lina

Psychology

Fifth

4

Ms. D'Silva Naomi Dominique Alvito Goretti

Psychology

Eighth

5

Sethi Shikhar Deepak Suman

Eco-Stats

Ninth

Sr. No.

Name of the Students

Subject

UNIVERSITY RANKERS IN B.M.S. Sr Name of the Students No 1 Mukherji Anirrban Nilay Pampa

Subject -

Order of Merit Second

UNIVERSITY RESULTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2008 - 09 Year

2008-09

Class

No. of Students appeared

No. of students passed I II Total Pass Class Class %

University Rank holders 1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th Rank

T.Y.B.A.

333

269

62

333

100

T.Y.B.Sc. T.Y.B.Com.

272 160

213 25

51 58

265 98

97.42 60.86

T.Y.B.M.S.

59

59

-

59

100

2nd Rank

T.Y.B.M.M

60

60

-

60

100

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UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS 1. SHRI PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA: ‘THE WASANT DATTATRAYA WAGH PRIZE” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Statistics’ at the B.Sc. degree examination held in May 2009. Rs.300/-. 2. SHRI PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA: ‘THE SIR LAWRENCE JENKINS SCHOLARSHIP’ for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks

in the subject of ‘Statistics’ at the B.Sc. degree examination held in May 2009. Rs.330/-. (Prosecute studies for the L.L.M.) 3. SHRI PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA: “THE SANT KUMAR BAJORIA SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the HIGHEST AND EQUAL MARKS on the aggregate at the B.A. degree examination held in May, 2009, on condition that you prosecute your studies for the M.A. degree examination of this University of Mumbai Rs.1, 000/-. 4. Ms. NIGUDKAR ADVAITA SATISH SHUBHANGI “THE SANT KUMAR BAJORIA SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the SECOND HIGHEST number of marks on the aggregate at the B.A. degree examination held in May, 2009, on condition that you prosecute your studies for the M.A. degree examination of this University. Rs.1, 000/-. 5. Ms. NIGUDKAR ADVAITA SATISH SHUBHANGI: “THE LOTUS FOUNDATION PRIZE (in Economics)” for the year 2009 for securing the SECOND HIGHEST number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 000/-. (Prosecute studies for M.A. degree examination from University of Mumbai) 6. Mr. PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA: “THE LOTUS FOUNDATION PRIZE (in Economics)” for the year 2009 for securing the HIGHEST number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 000/-. (Prosecute studies for M.A. /B.Ed., B.LISc. degree examination from University of Mumbai) 7. SHRI PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA: “THE SIR JAMES FERGUSSON SCHOLARSHIP IN ARTS” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.600/- (Prosecute studies further in University) 8. SHRI PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA.: “THE PRINCIPAL K.M. KUNDNANI SCHOLARSHIP” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 000/-. 9. SHRI PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA.: “THE RUSTOMJEE HORMUSJEE MODY PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the B.A. degree examination held in Mar, 2009. Rs.142/-. 10. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE: “THE PROFESSOR T.M. ADVANI SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of “English” from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009, on condition that you prosecute your studies for M.A. degree examination course of this University. 11. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE “THE DOSSABHAI FRAMJI KAREKA MEMORIAL PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject

of ENGLISH from amongst the successful candidates at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.665/12. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE “THE ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of “English” from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.300/-. 13. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE: “THE PROFESSOR F. CORREIAAFONSO PRIZE” for the year 2004 for securing the highest number of marks in ‘English’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.475/14. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE: “THE FRANK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION’S PROFESSOR FRANK D’SOUZA SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGLISH” for securing the highest number of marks on the aggregate in the subject of ‘English’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009, on condition that you prosecute your studies in English for the M.A. degree examination of this University. Rs.900/-. 15. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE: “THE KAMAL WOOD PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of “English” from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009, on condition that you prosecute your studies for the M.A. degree examination. Rs.1512/-. 16. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE: “THE RAO BAHADUR KASHINATH RAMCHANDRA BAKHLE PRIZE IN ENGLISH” for securing the highest number of marks on the aggregate/in the subject of ‘English’ from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 350/-. 17. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE. “THE PROFESSOR F. ORREIAAFONSO PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘English’ (6 papers) from among the successful candidate at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.475/-. 18. KUM. MEHTA USHMA AMIT RITA: “THE KASHINATH TRIMBAK TELANG PRIZE” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Ancient Indian Culture’ at the M.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.94/-. 19. KUM. MEHTA MANASVI CHETAN ANUKAMPA: “THE SALEHBHAI KADERBHAI KHALIL ENDOWMENT PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of “Geology” from among the candidates at the B.Sc. examination held in April, 2009. Rs.565/-. 20. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI: “THE LOTUS FOUNDATION PRIZE (IN ECONOMICS)” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 000/-. 21. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI: “THE HARISHCHANDRA BABOORAO JOSHI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP “for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of “Economics” at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in arch 2009. Rs.100/-.

22. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI: ‘THE VENISHANKAR MADHAVJI BHATT SCHOLARSHIP” for the year 2000 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March 2009, on condition that you prosecute your studies for the M.A. course with Economics as your subject of this University. Rs.400/-. 23. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI: “THE SNEHALATA PENDSE PRIZE” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1485/-. 24. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI: “THE LATE SHRI ARVIND VISHNU CHITNIS MEMORIAL PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in May, 2009. Rs.450/-. 25. KUM. D’SA STEPHANIE AMROSE RANET: “THE WORDSWORTH PRIZE” for the year 2009, for securing the second highest number of marks in the subject of History from among the successful candidates at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.315/-. 26. Ms. DIAS PENNY – ROSE CORNEL DOROTHY: “THE SHIVCHAND AMARCHAND TALAKCHAND JAIN LITERATURE PRIZE”, for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Ancient Indian Culture’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.720/-. 27. KUM. GHADGE AMRUTA CHANDRASHEKHAR SMITA: ‘THE SMT. RAJKUMARI KISHANLAL MUNDRA MEMORIAL PRIZE” of students who have offered six papers in Physics for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ’Physics’ at the B.Sc. degree examination held in April, 2009. Rs.1, 060/-. 28. MS. KHAN ATIYA ALIM ARIFA: “THE SADASHIV KANOJI PATIL Prize” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of Political Science from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.285/29. KUM. KHAN ATIYA ALIM ARIFA.: “THE FRAMJI SORABJI BHAVNAGRI PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of Political Science from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.200/-. 30. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI: “THE DR. LAKSHMINARAYAN K. MUNDRA ‘BHARATIYA’ MEMORIAL PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ (six papers) at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 060/-. 31. SHRI. PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA: “THE KAIKOBAD BEHJRAMJI MARZBAN PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks on the aggregate from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 175/-. 32. KUM. NADKARNI RAMOLA SUDHIR LAXMI.: “THE LORD MINTO SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Economics’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009, on the condition that you prosecute your studies for the M.A. degree course of this University. Rs.540/-.

33. KUM. GADGE AMRUTA CHANDRASHEKHAR SMITA: “THE PRINCIPAL R.D. GODBOLE MEMORIAL PRIZE” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Physics’ at the B.Sc. degree examination held in April 2009, Rs.2,125/-. 34. KUM. FERNANDES RINI ROSE SEBASTAIN URSULA: “THE BHARAT RATNA DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR BIRTH CENTENARY AWARDS” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘Political Science ( 6 Units ) from amongst the successful candidates belonging to Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes and Neo – Buddhists T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.2, 125/-. 35. SHRI. BARA RAJESH ARUN: “THE DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL CASH PRIZE INSTITUTED BY THE PROGRESSIVE WELFARE ASSOCIATION, MUMBAI” for the year 2009 for securing the highest number of marks on the aggregate from amongst the successful candidates belonging to backward classes (i.e. Schedule Castes. Neo – Buddhists, Schedule Tribes, Denotified Tribes and Nomadic Tribes) at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.1, 000/-. 36. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAG: “THE PROFESSOR DR. KRISHNAJI RAMCHANDRA MAHISHI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘English’ at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009 on condition that you prosecute your studies in English for the M.A. degree examination of this University. Rs.1, 060/-. 37. SHRI.PATWARDHAN NINAD SUDHAKAR VINITA.: “THE LATE SMIT SOPHIA WADIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of Sociology (six papers) from among the successful candidates at the B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009 on condition that you prosecute your studies for the M.A. degree course of this University. Rs.2, 550/-. 38. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE.: “BAI ALLANMAI JAMSHEDJI DUBASH PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of entire ‘ English’ amongst the successful female candidates at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs. 5, 000/-. 39. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE. “LATE (KUM.) RATAN F. KARAKA MEMORIAL PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘English’ (6 papers) from among the successful candidates at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. Rs.2, 125/-. 40. KUM. MATHEW ELIZABETH MATHEW SARAH.: “THE DR. R.V. BHAGWAT PRIZE” for securing the highest number of marks on the aggregate at the T.Y.B.A. Degree examination held in March 2006, from among the successful candidates who are sons/daughters of teachers in Degree College affiliated to this University and who applied for the prize. Rs.630/-. 41. KUM. SASTRY SHARVARI JAGDISH MARGIE. “DR. P. G. PATIL PRIZE” for the year 2009, has been awarded for securing the highest number of marks in the subject of ‘English’ from amongst the successful candidates at the T.Y.B.A. degree examination held in March, 2009. The prize is of the value of Rs. 5,000/-.

Other Student Achievements Name

Rebecca Furtado, Marisha Fonseca AICUF Marina D’Costa Maithili Achrekar MSc II

Ayesha Lobo XII Arts

Nishtha Kohli SY BMM

Miss Sherna B. Doongaji, Miss Kshiti J. Gala Miss Tashan Mehta Mr. Sagar Pandit Mr. Kanishka Bhandyopadhyay Roshini Sharma

Irshaad Siddiqui

Rudraneel Chattopadhyay FYJC Sc

Savli Patil Saee Tendulkar SYJC

Virgil Sequeira FYBA Delica D’Sa SYBA

Event

Represented the college at the 20th National Council in Chennai Selected for the prestigious INDIRA GANDHI PG scholarship for Single Girl Child (2007-2009) - Aug. 22, 2008 Invited to participate in “2008 Busan Women’s World Match Race in Korea 28th Oct. - 2nd Nov. at Busan, Korea Represented the college at the Dhirubhai Ambani International model United Nations, 2008 (DAIMUN) and was rewarded an Honourable Mention for her resolution and oratory skills. Selected for award of Sir Dorabji Tata Merit scholarships 2008-2009

Participated at . Law College in the Debate on ‘The Maharashtra Eradication of Black Magic and Evil and Aghori Practices Bill’ Centre for Media and Cultural Studies, TISS, Mumbai awarded a Certificate in appreciation of contribution to Contesting Media Realities: Unpacking the Real at the Annual Students Seminar Participated in the Govt. Law College, Model United Nations 2008-2009 on 17th and 18th Jan. 2009.and was awarded Honourable Mention in the Security Council. Represented India in an international Folk Festival held in France from 9th July till 28th Aug. 2008.

Members of the Stop Gaps Choral Ensemble represented India at he 7th International Choir competition 2008 in Germany to perform at the opening of the India Week and Indian film Festival in Stuttgart from July 10th to 21st July 2008.

Name

Event

Mark Lobo SYBA Shaunella Ferns SYBA Rhea DSouza SYBMS Marishka D’Cruz SYJC Davina D’Souza FYBA Michelle Silveira FYBSc Neha D’Cunha Nikita Mascarenhas Naomi D’Silva SYBA Diandra Pinto Shirley Johnas Alanna Crasto Mishra Himanshu Pilgaonkar Shriya

These Students with Cadenza Kantori represented India in the Fifth International Choir Festival of Sacred Music held at Rottenburg, Germany, from 17th to 30th July 2008.

Participated in Kalina University Group Singing Competitionin August 2008 bagging the 1st Prize

Awardees of the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program (2008-2009). Shriya was awarded a scholarship to go to New York for 2 weeks. Stood 7th in the “The Second Christ College of Law Democracy and Social Policy National Essay Competition, School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore”.

Arpita Nanavati

Cultural Activities SR.NO.

NAME OF THE CULTURAL FESTIVAL AND COLLEGE (2008-2009)

1

KALEIDOSCOPE, SOPHIA COLLEGE

2 3 4 5 6 7

KSHITIJ, MITHIBAI COLLEGE O2, BHAVANS COLLEGE INTUNE, ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE OLIA, ST. ANDREW’S COLLEGE MOOD INDIGO, IIT MUMBAI MALHAR, ST.XAVIERS, MUMBAI

OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS/ TROPHIES OVERALL PERFORMING ARTS & LITERARY ARTS 2ND PLACE 3RD PLACE RUNNER UP 1ST PLACE 1ST RUNNER UP 2ND RUNNER UP

35. Activities of the guidance and counseling unit: In the academic year 2008–’09 the Counselling Centre continued the services it provides in assisting students in the needs they might have, particularly in the areas of vocational guidance, as well as in matters of personal counselling. For vocational guidance a battery of psychometric tests was conducted and the results were discussed to help students make choices for courses or careers. Over two thousand five hundred students availed of the services this year. These were students of St. Xavier’s College as well as students of other colleges. Non-students also came in occasionally for vocational guidance and personal assistance. This year all the new admissions to the Xavier’s Institute of Communication also came in for a personality test which was followed by discussion of the test results and guidance for each one individually.

Talks, panel discussions on examination stress, workshops and orientations were also undertaken by the counselling centre. These were either in the college itself or in other institutions in response to requests for the same.

36. Placement services provided to students: In 2008-09, about 240 students registered with the cell. The preferences of our students with regards to companies was sought through questionnaires and later the students were informed about job offers through the placement notice board, a Google group, and student representatives selected by the staff committee. An official Email account ([email protected].) keeps busy in communication with industry as well as students. On an average about 90 – 95 students regularly attended the placement programmes. This year 50 students have been placed through the cell. Some of the companies which hired our students were Google India, Maruti Udyog Ltd, A.C.Nielsen, Tresvista, D E Shaw, Godrej Properties, Futures First and Direct I, Universal Consulting. Salaries ranged from Rs. 2.5 lakhs to 4.0 lakhs. The Placement cell invites companies from diverse fields so that students from all streams get opportunities for placement in the years to follow.

37. Development programme for non-teaching staff: ‘Personal Enrichment’ Seminar was held for non-teaching staff

38. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add: A. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Cultural Activities continued through the structures already developed, like the Malhar Intercollegiate competition, the Indian Music Group for classical Indian music, the Ithaka festival for English poetry and drama, the Anthas festival of Hindi music and theatre, and Aamod, the Marathi cultural festival. Students won prizes at Intercollegiate cultural festivals - Item 34.

B. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES Scholarships: Goldman Sach’s Scholarship: In keeping with the tradition of participating in Goldman Sach’s Global Leadership Programme, the college nominated 10 students for the year 2008-09. Ms. Shriya Pilgaonkar SYBA and Mr. Himanshu Mishra SYBA were among the first 29 students from all over India and were awarded USD 3000/- each along with a training programme on Leadership held at the Hotel Taj – Lands End, Bandra. From among these 29 students, a contingent of 15 students was selected to attend a 10 day fully sponsored trip to New York to meet various world leaders and interact with Goldman Sach’s awardees from the rest of the world. Ms. Shriya Pilgaonkar was selected to be part of the contingent. Teach For India Scholarship: Volunteerism and Opportunities for Scholarship Ms. Shaheen Mistry - ‘Teach for India’ Programme Director and Mr. Keyvan Sadig ‘Google’, USA spoke to the students on the concept “Teach for India”. They explained the need for education, for school kids in rural India and how young Xavierites could make a

change. They also briefed them on various opportunities for scholarships available for volunteers. As a result, TY students applied and after meeting very stringent criteria, 4 TY students and 2 ex-Xavierites have been selected for the prestigious programme. “Opportunities in Economics, Political Science and Sociology” Ms. Preeti Dawra, Head, Strategic Communications, National University of Singapore, spoke on Opportunities in Economics at NUS (National University of Singapore). Ms. Prabhu from the British Council, Mumbai held two sessions on “Scholarships in Higher Education” for Arts &Science students. Academic Exchange Programmes: Harvard Colleges in Asia Program (HCAP): St. Xavier’s was one of the 9 institutions from Asia, invited to participate in this global leadership exchange programme. Nine students took part in a one week international conference on “Opportunities and Challenges: Education in Globalised World” at Harvard, USA. • The team from the Royal Academy of Arts and Complicite, London, UK had a four day interactive workshop with 8 of our selected students and produced a unique film on “Touching Space”, partially shot at Xavier’s. A similar activity was conducted across the globe in the UK at Ashmole School, London. The film has been uploaded on Royal Academy of Art’s website for exhibition. http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/gsk-contemporaryseason/exhibitions/works-installations-throughout-the-season/touching-space/ The students were encouraged to think creatively about physical and virtual communication and to leave space for half of the performance to be created on the other side of the world by another group of students. This attempt to touch space led to hitherto unknown interactions with imagined collaborators and the discovery of strategic collisions and surprises. • Under the British Prime Minister’s Global Leadership Program, two British students Ugochi and Stephanie attended lectures for 15 days on Economics and Sociology (Junior College) and Ancient Indian Culture (Senior College). An International Colloquium was organized on 15th and 16th December 2008 on “Education and Society” in collaboration with the Liverpool Hope University(LHU), UK. Prof. Gerard Pillay, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of LHU and Prof. Bart McGettrick, Dean of Education from LHU along with Dr. Wendy Bignold and Dr. Keith Paterson participated in the two day deliberations on the subject. The key note address was delivered by Dr. Pillay. Eminent speakers were Dr. Rajesh Parikh, Ms Teesta Setalvad, Dr. Farida Lambay and Dr. Kersi Chawda. Thirty five participants from other institutions from Mumbai and thirty faculty members from Xavier’s participated in this colloquium. At the end of the colloquium Prof. Pillay inaugurated an Institute for Research on Education and Society, for collaborative research between faculty at St. Xavier’s and Liverpool Hope University. • This ongoing collaborative Faculty Research Programme resulted in two Joint Research Presentations at the World Universities Forum Conference at IIT, Bombay. Phil Bamber (Liverpool Hope University, UK), Chrissie D’Costa, (St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai) Prof. Gerard Pillay, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the Liverpool Hope University, UK and Dr. Frazer Mascarenhas, s.j. Principal, St. Xavier’s College – Signing the MOU for launching a new Joint “Institute for Research in Education and Society” at St. Xavier’s College.









Wendy Bignold (Liverpool Hope University, UK) presented a paper on “The Impact of Social Involvement and Community Engagement on Students in Higher Education in India and England: A Comparative Study”. The second presentation on “Establishing a Joint Research Institute between Two Institutions in India and UK: Lessons From Practice”, was by Dr. Fr. Arun D’Souza (St. Xavier’s College), Wendy Bignold (Liverpool Hope University, UK) and Prof. Peter Clough (Liverpool Hope University, UK). The Department of Psychology organized an eight day Summer Course in July 2008 on Global Health in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health Sciences of Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York, USA. The Summer program was inaugurated by Fr. Fuster. Six students and two faculty members from Yeshiva University and 35 students and 4 faculty members from Xavier’s participated in this course. An On-line Joint Certificate Course by the University of Stuttgart, Germany and the English Department, St. Xavier’s College was successfully completed in April 2009. Nine students from UStutt and ten students from SXC participated in this course and a joint seminar was held in St. Xavier’s College in April 2009. The theme was “Globalization: The American Effect”. Seventeen students from Economics, Sociology, Commerce and BMS along with Prof. Hermione Salazar and Prof. Madhuri Raijada visited Stern Business School, New York University, NY, USA from 16th May 2009 to 31st May 2009. This visit was a part of the MOU signed by SXC and Stern Business School, for exchange of students from both institutions. Students completed the course on “International Business Strategy” conducted by Prof. Srivastan of Stern. They also worked on projects and made a presentation on the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on IT Outsourcing (with emphasis on India). Three Commerce students were provided a complete scholarship and three students were provided partial scholarship for this trip.

C) FACULTY ACHIEVMENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI There are several senior teachers of St. Xavier’s College serving in the various committees of the University of Mumbai as resource persons. Number of Faculty 2

As Resource persons for Refresher Course and Orientation Programme Syllabus Committee

13

Syllabus Committee

5

Board of Studies

5

Faculty of Arts/Science

2

1

Academic Council Examination: a) Undergraduate

30

b) Post graduate

15

Moderators

15

Laboratory inspection committees appointed by the University Post graduate teachers

1 39

Ph.D. guides

6

Ph.D. Examiners

6

Coordinators/resource persons in syllabus / Practicals Subject Experts in Selection Panels

workshops

on

Member of the University Senate

11 12 1

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF STAFF : OTHER THAN MUMBAI UNIVERSITY AIC •

Prof. Anita Rane-Kothare presented three research papers in the Mumbai, Nagpur and Aurangabad National Conferences

BOTANY Dr. (Mrs.) Bapat • Was visiting faculty for the M.Sc. Herbal Science Course at Birla college, Kalyan and Ruia College, Matunga. Dr. (Mrs.) Bapat engaged lectures for M.Sc. Biotechnology students, of our college. She is on the panel of examiners and moderators in Herbal Science for M.Sc. II. Dr. Rajendra Shinde • Was visiting faculty for the M.Sc. Herbal Science Course at Birla College, Kalyan and Ruia College, Matunga. •

Engaged lectures in Taxonomy for M.Sc. students of the College of Arts, Science and Commerce – Borli Panchtan, Raigad.



He conducted lectures for the Certificate Course in Taxonomy organized by the Department of Extra Mural Studies, University of Mumbai. He delivered a lecture on “Biodiversity of India” to the Students of Life Science, St. Xavier’s College.



He conducted a field trip for the students of the Life Science department to Khandala, and for the Jr. College students as well.



He was a resource person for field trips to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali and BPT Garden organized by the Department of Extra Mural Studies, University of Mumbai, (every Sunday from July 2008 to October 2008) and sponsored by the Marathi Daily News Paper – Loksatta. One research student has registered for the M.Sc. (by research) degree and one for Ph.D. degree under his guidance. Two M.Sc. II students worked under his supervision for their project dissertations.

Mr. Alok Gude •

attended a refresher course organized by the University of Mumbai at G.N. Khalsa college in the stream of Biotechnology, and a lecture workshop on Modern Biology at IISER (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research), Pune.

CHEMISTRY • Dr. Zoeb A. Filmwala: Invited to give lectures on physical chemistry last minute revision for T.Y. B.Sc. students in a four days workshop arranged by K.E.S. college Khapoli, attended by students of college of different colleges around Khapoli town. Date 23-01-2008. •

Ms. S. S. Potnis: Invited as resource person o talk on Performance Enhancement in Analytical Chemistry at TYBSc in Mithibai College o for training students for NTS at Brihanmumbai Centre for Talent Search o to serve on interview panel for Homi Bhabha Young Scientist competition



Ms Gulshan Shaikh invited as a Resource Person for o Orientation of new staff members of St Xaviers college o B.Sc Nautical Science (Chemistry Module).

ENGLISH Papers presented by Dr. Shefali Balsari-Shah at Conferences • “Searching: Identity in Young Adult Fiction” at St. Andrew’s College (Sept. 2008) and a Longer Version at Mumbai university – PG Dept of English and Children’s Literature Society of India (Jan 2009). • “Novels into film: Adaptations” at the American Center (Nov. 2008) • “Nationalism and Indian Cinema” at Sophia College (Jan 2009) GEOLOGY • Dr. H.P. Samant continues his work on “Map India” and visits several schools to lecture on topics related to Geology.



Dr. P.J. Henriques showed the students of Ecole Mondiale and Cathedral Schools (standards 6th and 7th mainly) around the Department on their visit to our College.



Dr. G. Bandopadhyay successfully completed a refresher course at the UGC Academic staff College at Nagpur in February-March, 2009. Dr. (Mrs.) B.S. Sethna attended, lectures and seminars organized by the Indian Geotechnical Society, Mumbai Chapter, of which she is also a member.



HISTORY Dr. Fleur D’Souza: • Resource person at a session with students from Britain on the Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship Programme: India 2008 at the British Council Mumbai on July 29, 2008. • Paper presented at a Conference on “Transposing Images: History and Tourism in the Konkan” 13th 14th &15th October, 2008 organised by the Dept. of History, University of Mumbai. Paper title “Maritime Traditions: Thane and Chaul” • Panelist: National Conference on “Gender Equity at Work and Home – A Key to National Development” held by K.J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai on January 10, 2009. Dr. D’Souza spoke briefly on the Millenium Development Goals and Women. • She was also on a panel with the author of the book To Uphold the World: the message of Ashoka and Kautilya for the 21st century world, Penguin, Delhi, 2008 at Crossroads bookshop Mumbai, May 7, 2008

Avkash Jadhav: Invited as Resource person to M.D College to conduct workshop on Personality Development and Interview Techniques • Avkash Jadhav: Invited to deliver lecture at K.K. Menon college at Bhandup on 30th Jan,2009 on “Satyagraha an Attitude of Mind”. • Was felicitated by an Lek Ladki for Promoting the cause of Save the girl child. •

LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOCHEMISTRY • Dr. Sheela Donde o invited and appointed by TIFR to be a member of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC) to assess the ethical and Biosafety issues of the Recombinant DNA work carried out at TIFR, as per the guidelines of DBT-GOI. o Faculty for the Five-Year Integrated MSc programme in Biology conducted by the Department of Atomic Energy-Mumbai University Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS). o Appointed as advisor and evaluator for MSc and PhD students of the Fondation for Medical Research, Worli, Mumbai. o Co-ordinator for the Diploma in Clinical Research programme conducted by the Department of Life sciences and Biochemistry. o Consultant for the Industry project with Lignoil Industries Ltd. o Dr. Sheela Donde, Dr. Nandita Mangalore, Dr. Radiya Pacha Gupta, and Ms. Sheetal Fernandes participated in the The National Science Academies Lecture workshop on “Evolution” conducted by Sophia college in September 2008.

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Dr. R.P. Gupta attended the one day workshop on “I-Talk” held at Jai Hind College on 17th Sep, 2009. Dr.P.Sundarrajan completed a refresher course in ‘Biotechnology’ held at Khalsa college, Mumbai between 1st - 22nd Oct,2008. R.D’Souza completed the orientation course held at UGC Academic staff college, Kalina Campus between 4th Nov-2nd Dec 2008.

MATHEMATICS • Dr. Mrs. Mangala Gurjar attended summer school in August and Prof. Meenal Kolkar attended a refresher course in November, both conducted by the Mumbai University. • Mr.Ashok Bingi helped the university department of Distance Education to write notes for FYBSc. students of Mathematics as per the syllabus. • Dr. Mrs. Mangala Gurjar was invited to inaugurate the activities of the Mathematics Society of Wilson College. She gave a lecture on ‘Continued Fractions’ as a part of the opening ceremony. MICROBIOLOGY Dr. Ms. Vivien Amonkar: • Conducted:A lecture –cum- workshop on ‘ Teaching, Learning, Evaluation Component of NAAC’ ; 15th November, 2008 for the staff of Dr. Bhanuben Mahendra Nanavati College of Home Science, Mumbai. • Was awarded The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and UNESCO Leadership Grant for International Educators and subsequently attended the ASM 16th Annual Conference for undergraduate Educators at Colorado State University, USA. Presented a poster ‘Service Learning’ • Attended: Workshop on Food Safety for College Teachers; June 2-6 , 2008. Conducted by Quality Control of India and Bhavan’s Research Center, Mumbai. • Attended :National Conference on Academic Staff Development : Strengthening Institutional Links ; February 5 -7, 2009. Organised by Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum, Christ University, Bangalore. • Faculty Adviser of ‘Haath Mein Sehat’ a student community service programme – students of the Dept. in collaboration with students of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley which involves microbiological testing of drinking water in certain slums of Mumbai. Ms. Miriam Stewart Conducted practicals in Microbiology for the M.Sc II Course in Nutrition at Nirmala Niketan. Ms.Sangeetha Chavan: •

Attended: Teacher’s training workshop on techniques in Molecular Biology: March 2009; St. Xavier’s College.

Ms. Karuna Gokarn: • Staff Coordinator of ‘Haath Mein Sehat’ a student community service programme in collaboration with University of California- Berkeley which involves microbiological testing of drinking water in certain slums of Mumbai

PHYSICS Ajay Patwardhan: Conferences attended • Quantum information and condensed matter, and Non commutative geometry at Institute of Mathematical sciences, Chennai; • Statistical Physics of small clusters at IIT Chennai, • Non Hermitian Hamiltonians and quantum physics at BARC training school, Mathematics education – Episteme 3 at HBCSE, • Ancient Indian sciences at Mumbai University CBS, • He gave IYA lectures on Einstein’s theory of Relativity at IISER, Chandigarh. Mentored 3 projects at HBCSE on Dark matter in galaxies and galaxy clusters and on climate models for precipitation. • Visit to Institute of mathematical sciences for research work on Unified field theory. • Presently writing a book on ‘Theoretical Physics’. He continues to teach MSc 2 year course at Mumbai University and MSc 5 year courses at DAE-MU CBS. Dr. Shyamala Bodhane: • Conducted Practicals for the first semester students of CEBSc (Center for Excellence in Basic Sciences). It is a five year integrated B.Sc. – MSc. Course run by University of Mumbai in collaboration with department of Atomic energy. • Resource person for the Physics Orientation cum selection Camp – 2008 held from May 2nd to May 13th, ’08. This camp trains 35 students through screening tests held all over India and then selects five to represent India in International Physics Olympiad. She had also earlier attended a resource generation camp from 22nd to 24th Feb’09, for the same programme to be held in this May. Dr. Jyoti Singh: • Attended a workshop held in Khalsa College on 3rd Jan 09 on “Applications of Special Relativity to Astrophysics”. SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Dr. S.M. Taraporewala was nominated on two very important bodies. 1. General Council of National Institute for the Visually Handicapped, Dehradun. 2. The Braille Council of India, Dehradun. Dr. (Fr.) Arun de Souza is part of an ongoing project on ‘Organizational Restructuring’ for the Christian brothers. He is also the Xavier’s representative for the Inter University collaborative effort for research with the Liverpool Hope University, England. Professor Vinita Bhatia attended a workshop at Raheja College organised by Majlis on ‘Feminist Jurispudence ; Contemporary Concerns’. ZOOLOGY Dr. Madhuri Hambarde attended a workshop on Animal Tissue Culture jointly conducted by Moving Academy of Medicine and Biomedicine and National Center for Cell Science at Pune from 16th to 28th June 2008. Dr. Pushpa Sinkar • Attended & completed her second refresher course in Biotechnology at G.N.Khalsa College from 1st -22nd October 2008.



Participated in a workshop “Wonderful world of insects” at Bandodkar college, Thane on 26th August 2008.

Mr. Conrad Cabral attended a conference at Pune organized on 25th and 26th October 2008.

STAFF RESEARCH – PRESENTATIONS, PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS PAPER PRESENTATIONS •

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Fleur D’Souza: Paper presented at a Conference on “Transposing Images: History and Tourism in the Konkan” 13th 14th &15th October, 2008. Paper title” Maritime Traditions: Thane and Chaul organised by the Dept. of History, University of Mumbai. Avkash Jadhav: Presented paper on “Sadagraha to Satyagraha” at Indian History Congress from 28th to 30 Dec,2008 at Knnur ,Kerala. Aditi Sawant: Presented papers. The title of the papers include:1)Common man and the Rcession, 2) Implications of FDI for Emering economies,3) Pros and Cons of Global financial meltdown T.V.Mathew: Presented a paper on “ Labouring Poor in the Urban Informal Economy in Mumbai, organized by the department of Economics,Kalina, campus Presented a paper on “Exclusion of the Urban Poor in the Informal Labour Market”, Organised by St.Xavier’s College in association with Livepool Hope. Dr. Geeta Kotian: presented a paper ‘Reducing carbon footprint-Ionic liquid as an alternative green solvent’ in a seminar titled ‘Environment management–watch your Carbon footprints in K.J. Somaiya College, Jan 2009 Dr. Sam Taraporevala and Dr. Edward Rodrigues presented papers at a workshop on Inclusive Education in February, 2008. Dr Sam Taraporevala presented a paper at the National Conference ‘Disability and Disenchantment: New Challenges and Evolving Directions’ at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi in March 2009. Prof Aruna Sundresh - Workshop on Public Administration and Good Governance at University Club House, Churchgate on 8th March 2009.

PROJECTS: See Item 8 PUBLICATIONS: See Item 13 D) ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANISATION OF THE COLLEGE ACADEMIC COUNCIL Dr. (Fr.) Frazer Mascarenhas S.J. Principal Dr. Arun D’Souza S.J. ( Rector) Dr. (Ms.) Vivien Amonkar Vice-Principal (Academic Improvement) Dr. (Ms.) Fleur D’Souza Vice-Principal (Arts) Dr. (Ms.) Nandita Mangalore Vice-Principal (Science) Conrad Pesso, S.J. ( Secretary of the Trust & Treasurer)

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) Dr. Frazer Mascarenhas S.J. Dr. Vivien Amonkar (Convener) Dr. Nandita Mangalore Dr. Fleur D’Souza Dr. Shefali Balsari-Shah Dr. Sheela Donde Ms. Hermione Salazar Dr. Dionysia Coutinho Fr. Arun D’Souza Ms. Neelam Shetty Mr. Maurice Monis

STAFF COMMITTEES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Committee For Cultural Activities Committee To Conduct University Exams Custodians Of Exam Papers For Final Exams Examination Committee Infotech Committee Infrastructure Committee International Council I.M.G. Staff Committee Library Advisory Committee Magazine Committee Malhar Staff Committee Placement Committee Scholarship Committee TAQ Committee Time-Table Committee Unfair Means Committee U.G.C. Committee Women’s Development Cell

E) COLLABORATION WITH CIVIL SOCIETY 1. Provided space for study, for students from South Mumbai slums of IX and X belonging to the Akanksha Foundation. 2. Hosted a Malaysian delegation of MOHEX 2009, (Ministry of Higher Education Exhibition) on 21st May 2009. 3. Hosted the Annual Education Convention of Akanksha Foundation for a week long training programme for teachers. 4. Hosted the Wisdom Foundation’s Art for Peace Event. 5. Held an Election Awareness Programme, ‘Sound of Democracy’ sponsored by AGNI on 26th April 2009.

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Organized a Public Meeting on the General Elections “Chunow Par Nazar” on 7th April 2009, with Medha Patkar and Justice H. Suresh. Hosted a Chat Show on News X on the Loksabha Elections in the Basketball Court with well-known social activists. Hosted iCONGO iNTEL and Associates for “Caring Capitalism Conclave” – evaluating businesses and companies. Hosted the Special Olympics Bharat, Maharashtra for their Volley ball tournaments on 8th February 2009, including accommodation for 40 athletes and coaches, for another camp for Floor Hockey from 1st November to 6th November 2008, and for their State Table Tennis Selection camp, 7th December 2008. Organized an interaction of NGOs and Human Rights Activists, with Mr. Paulo Vanucchi, Minister of Human Rights of Brazil. Was a host institution for the Jaago re! One Billion Votes campaign of the Loksatta Aandolan. Hosted a group of teachers from Government College for Girls, Chandigarh on 29th September 2008, on a visit to the Departments of the College. Hosted a summit for Special Olympics Bharat Family Coordinators on 28th September 2008, and a Zonal Athletes Selection for Badminton for 75 athletes and coaches. Hosted a Course on Human Rights of the HURT Foundation from September 2008.

F) COMMERCE COLLEGE- SPECIAL FEATURES The Commerce College continues to serve the under privileged students with its unique features. The course attempts to attract students of a poor socio-economic background, irrespective of caste, creed or language. Naturally preference is given to S.C, S.T, N.T. and OBC students. Students who work during the day are given an opportunity to pursue higher education Activities. • Effort to connect with Alumni of the Commerce Section • Orientation to the Commerce Faculty on Autonomy.

G) ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY MEASURES The college is committed to the maintenance of a safe environment and hence continues to adopt environment friendly measures • Vermiculture pit for raw vegetable waste • Solar Panels for hot water needs of sixty hostelites and for the canteen kitchen • A Bore well for non potable water for use in the toilets and gardens • Use of electronic chokes and CFL bulbs

PART-C EXPLAIN THE PLANS OF THE INSTITUION FOR THE NEXT YEAR The College has planned to adopt specific themes for the year. Hence, most of the plans of the year are directed towards the themes, preparation for autonomy and Continuation of the 140 year celebrations of the college . Other plans include a continuation of earlier quality mechanisms with some enhancement. Hence the plans involved : a. Themes of the year • Mentoring of students and new faculty Mentor programs would be made formal. • Campus Cleanliness – Litter Free Campus b. Preparation for Autonomy • As St. Xavier’s College has applied for academic autonomy and has obtained a clearance from the University of Mumbai and the State Government, the plans would involve training of the faculty and the design of the autonomy systems • Preparation for the visit of the UGC Review Committee c. New Faculty development programme: • An Orientation workshop for new faculty. d. • • •

Student development programmes conducted: Orientation Programmes for all new students The Honours Programme for the academically better students Planning of Fieldtrips, Guest Lectures, Summer Internships, the Yearly Department Khandala Seminars, Department Journals, college and department organised seminars and workshops

e. Additional support services to students • Library facilities • Services of the Counselling Centre for Aptitude Testing and Career guidance for students and Personal Counselling of students and parents • The Placement Cell • Special efforts at Inclusive Education • The Department of Inter-religious Studies • The Language Lab f. Parent interaction • To increase parent involvement in college activities

g. Alumni involvement • Efforts to increase the alumni data base and increase communication between the college and its alumni • Involvement of Eminent Alumni in visioning for and in assisting the college in its activities through the Advisory Council. h. • – – • • •

Research promotion : Research infrastructure was developed Renovation of laboratories Setting up additional research facilities/up gradation of existing facilities The practice of a Faculty research Seminar which involved the sharing of research work by four faculty members(2 Arts and 2 Science) to be planned and conducted . University, State & Central Government and UGC funding for research projects Faculty Research Prize to be awarded

i. Globalization efforts • Increased tie ups with foreign universities • Faculty and Students International Exposure programmes • Admission of foreign students to courses on Campus . • International seminar j.

Non teaching staff seminar was planned

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Infrastructure development

m. 140 Year Celebrations The Key Objective of the 140 year celebrations is to bring alumni back into the campus and build a relationship with them. • College Exhibition: To showcase the activities of the various departments. • International Seminar on Human Rights • Conclave • Felicitation of Eminent Alumni: January

Name and signature of the coordinator IQAC Dr. Ms. Vivien Amonkar

Name and Signature of the Chairperson QAC Dr. (Fr.) Frazer Mascarenhas PRINCIPAL

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