Krishnagar Women’s College

Perspective Plan

2018-19 To 2022-2023

Perspective plan of an educational institution is a strategic framework of various schemes and projects, short term as well as long term, designed for the systematic progress of the institution towards achieving its goals and objectives and our institution, the only college for girls in the district, accordingly has made strategic planning in keeping with the vision and mission of the college to achieve its aim of making the institution more and more learner-centric in a fast changing world. IQAC has been entrusted with the preparation of the short term perspective plan for the Academic Year 2022-2023  and a long-term plan for five years from 2018-2023, reflecting the vision and mission of the college and the various parameters set by UGC and NEP 2020 which enunciates guidelines for HEIs to achieve the higher level academic goals—Sustainable Development Goals( SDGS), National Credit Framework( NCrF), and Integration with Academic Bank of Credits with emphasis on promoting multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning system. Krishnagar Women’s College recognizes the need to adapt and ideate the new framework as envisioned by NEP 2020 and is all set to prepare and its own Institutional Development Plan and mechanisms for successful deployment of the plan.

 The Core Strategic Plan for the holistic development of the institution is chalked out by the IQAC. At the beginning of each Academic Year, IQAC starts collecting inputs from the stakeholders for ensuring the overall quality enhancement of the academic and administrative environment of the college. After a careful scrutiny of the inputs received, the perspective plan is prepared taking into account the interests of the stakeholders and the society in general and placed before the Governing Body for approval and execution of the same throughout the entire period. It is also responsible for making a final review of the outcome of the perspective plan and assessment of how far the target is fulfilled within the given time.

Perspective Plan of the institution is framed after taking stock of the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges, the recommendations of the Administrative and Audit Committee and feedbacks received from the stakeholders. A detailed outline of the plan, short term and long term, is developed; the institution executes the plan of action and subsequently makes a review of the entire process. An integrated approach is made to achieve and sustain the institutional growth through this perspective plan and Institutional Development Plan in keeping with NEP 2020.The thrust areas of the Perspective Plan include academic process, Governance, Research and Intellectual Property, Collaborative enterprises, Societal Connect, Digital Transformation, Development of Infrastructure, participation and attaining  ranking in NIRF.  

Academic Process and Student Support

Institutional Preparedness for NEP 2020

• Implementation of NCrF and Academic Bank of Credits and focus on OBE.
• Implementation of Indian Knowledge System.
• Introduction of new courses to attract more students.
• Conduction of Add-on courses, job centric courses, and skill-based courses and organizing capacity building programmes to ensure employability of the students.
• Plan to set up Incubation Centre to encourage and support entrepreneurs.
• Develop and train students for Entrepreneurship.
• Arranging invited talks, seminars and webinars to supplement the curriculum.
• Organizing student exchange programmes and faculty exchange programmes with colleges under MoU.
• Promoting Experiential Learning.
• Developing a system for assessing Course Outcomes and Programme Outcomes after End-term examinations.
• Exposure of the students to gender sensitization programmes and various outreach programmes as part of their commitment to society.
• Plan to open study centres for Open Distance Learning system in the coming years.
• Leveraging Alumni Association for active support.

Research and Consultancy

• Encouraging faculty members to opt for Ph.D course.
• Faculty Improvement Programme for completion of Ph.D and submission of thesis.
• A long-term policy to be drafted for increased participation of teachers in National, International seminars, symposiums and get their papers published.
• Providing financial support for attending conferences, seminars, workshops.
• Publication of research papers in UGC CARE listed journals, SCOPUS etc.
• Engagement in Minor and Major Research Projects and applying for financial assistance from authorized funding agencies.
• Participation of faculty members in Faculty Development Programme, Refresher Course, Orientation Programme for updation and enrichment of their knowledge.

Infrastructure and Digital Transformation of Resources

• A long term plan recommending allocation of funds for infrastructural development in the Annual budget and applying for financial assistance from Higher Education Department, CSR and other funding agencies.
• Upgradation of class rooms into smart class rooms with high speed internet facility and W-fi connection for the use of both teachers and students.
• Installation of more LCD projectors and CC Cameras for ensuring safety measures in and around the campus.
• Renovation of some ageing parts of the existing building and funding for building new classrooms and office rooms.
• Expansion of the existing library.
• New washrooms for staff and students, particularly for the differently abled.   
• Purchase of more desktops and laptops for staff and office.
• Completion of library automation and purchase of books.
• Development of Laboratory facility with more instruments and equipment.
• Subscription of Admission software and other user friendly portals.
• Completion of Office automation.
• LMS Portal to promote digital learning and teaching.
• Ensure a transparent administration and e-governance for the creation of a workable environment.

The Perspective Plan of the College for 2018-2023 has been designed in adherence to the evolving education system embracing the CBCS and the newly emergent NEP 2020, a pedagogical shift intended for making the students meet the diverse challenges in a fast moving world. It incorporates plans for other amenities that the institution can provide to the stakeholders inspite of financial constraints. Most of the short term plans and long term plans are executed; a few are pending and it is expected that the institution will move forward to the attainment of its stated goals through a well-monitored Institutional Development Plan in keeping with the UGC guidelines and become a centre of excellence.