BEST PRACTICE 1

Souhardyo (Extending the spirit of friendship)

Objectives:

“Helping hands are better than praying lips” Mother Teresa

Exposing the younger minds towards a broader spectrum.

Encouraging them to think bold and broad.

Inculcate caring attitude among the students.

Context:

Children matter- both as individuals as well as future citizens of the country. The most important thing that matters most about them is their subjective well-being- both mental and  physical. Shrinking exposure to nature, excessive academic pressure and increased screen time contribute towards decline in a child’s mental well-being. Hence nurturing students for their overall development should be a fundamental part of the teaching process.

Not only the children but differently abled children and elderly people also need an extra bit of care so as to be nurtured in a proper manner. The college thus tried to inculcate this caring attitude amongst students by encouraging them to help these sections of the society as much as possible. Giving moral support showing heartfelt humility and respect makes them aware that someone really does care about them,

Practice:

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love” Mother Teresa

The College takes initiative to cater to these young minds by arranging varied activities for them in order to make learning fun for them. The documentary films on various social issues and subjects contribute to their overall development with respect to cognitive, emotional and social well-being. The schools adjacent to the College represents students who come from economically backward and minority community. The college facilitates them with an opportunity to come and gather knowledge through audio-visual aids. Since the year 2020 to 2022 was the time of unprecedented changes and challenges in the field of learning due to the global pandemic, hence arises the need for creating an environment which supports and strengthens the mental health and well-being of these young minds. To explore different ways of innovative learning, making learning more interesting, community engagement, the college arranged these following programs;

Donating books to the library of primary school.

Arranging documentary films on various social issues and subjects of interest for the school students.

Basic Computer training for the school students.

A small initiative to help differently abled children and elderly.

Initiative to help destitutes.

To aware local people about the importance of safety measures to be taken during Covid 19 pandemic.

Disaster support.

Evidence of Success: Active participation and interest was noticed on part of the students as they enthusiastically came forward to participate. Received a few letters of appreciation from the organizations where we tried to extend our help with our limited resources. We also received recognition from the local administration.

Problems encountered:

Lack of time due to packed academic schedule and limited resources.

BEST PRACTICE 2

Sabujayan (Go Green Breathe Clean)

Objectives:

1. To create sustainable campus and clean environment to have healthy planet tomorrow.

2. To create awareness among the students regarding the environmental issues.

3. To ensure that the students learn to reduce the usage of materials that cause detrimental effects towards our environment.

4. To create awareness and educate the students for plantation of trees and protection of environment.

Context:

A little support towards saving the environment is better then no effort.

Environmental issues are the pivotal thought of the recent times. Global warming has become a cause of concern for us. Over exploitation, pollution, destruction of natural resources has caused imbalance to nature. Being a crucial part of nature, we should contribute towards saving the nature from such destruction and set up an eco-friendly environment. By providing an eco- friendly campus we can spread awareness among the students to hold hands and walk together towards a safe and healthy environment.

Practice:

The institution systematically executes various eco-friendly measures within the campus.

Energy Saving Approach:

The institution has implemented eco-friendly power generating methods through solar panels. LED lights have been installed throughout the campus. Main switch has been installed in every classroom so that all lights and fans are switched off at the end of the day or when not in use.The college encourages minimum usage of air conditioner within the campus to reduce carbon emission. Computers kept in power saving mode when not in use.

Eco-friendly transport: Students are encouraged to use bicycles and to promote the same the college has constructed a sheltered bi-cycle stand.Vehicles are not allowed within the campus.

Cleanliness drive: Students are encouraged to keep the campus clean with the help of NSS unit and Eco Club.

Plastic free zone: Campus is plastic free.

Waste disposal:To types of bins are used within the premises, blue and green for non- biodegradable and degradable wastes respectively. E-waste of the College are segregated for disposal through authorized vendor.

Save Water:  Rain Water Harvesting System has been constructed to use the rain water for different purpose like gardening and washing. Students are advised towards minimum water usage and stop water wastage.

7. Go Digital: College introduced digital management of students’ academic details and all information displayed via website.

8. Green initiatives: The campus has a green landscape with a significant number of plants.  World Environment Day celebrated each year and the students are encouraged to plant saplings throughout the year. Special guests and dignitaries are felicitated with saplings. College Eco Cub members actively participate in various activities and are responsible for ensuring Green Campus.  Green Audit is conducted since 2021 and action taken on the basis of the               recommendations.

9. Tobacco free campus:  Smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises.

10. Other initiatives: As per the University of Calcutta curriculum, environmental classes are conducted and projects are given to promote awareness among the students.

Evidence of Success:

Awareness regarding environmental sustainability was noticed among students as they took small initiatives like planting saplings, keeping the campus clean, stop using plastics etc. Received letters of appreciation from recognized institution. The college received the prestigious Green Architect Award from Hulladek.

Problems encountered

The students and faculties could not devote full time and energy for all the green initiatives equally.