Under the guidance of the IQAC-Sanitation and Beautification Cell, Friday the 23rd March was observed as Cleanliness Day. Students and faculty spent the day cleaning the classrooms, corridors, offices and premises of the college. Refreshments were later enjoyed by all after the hard work.

On Thursday, March the 22nd, the IQAC-Career and Counselling Guidance Cell organised a seminar on Management Applications in Room # 603. Mrs. Zolianzuali, Asst. Professor, dept. of Commerce, made a Powerpoint presentation detailing the importance of time, financial and knowledge management. The Workshop was attended by the 2nd semester Commerce students and a number of teaching faculty.

On Monday, the 19th March, a seminar on Mass Media: Designing Media Campaigns was organised by the Career and Counselling Guidance Cell and the Dept. of English. The Resource Person, Ms. Lalremruati Khiangte, Asst. Professor in the dept. of Mass Communications, Mizoram University, made a presentation on communication campaigns and the strategies involved in developing successful media campaigns. An informative discussion followed on the study of mass comm. and the requirements and challenges of a career in it.

One day Workshop on Mass Media: Designing Media Campaigns organised by the Department of English in conjunction with the IQAC-Career and Counselling Guidance Cell.
Resource Person: Ms. Lalremruati Khiangte, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Mass Communication, Mizoram University.
Date: Monday 19th March
Time: 11am
Venue: Room # to be announced later.

One day Workshop on Management Application (for Commerce students) organised by the Department of English, in association with the IQAC Career and Counselling Guidance Cell.
Resource Person: Mrs. Zolianzuali, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce, GAC.
Date: Thursday 22nd March
Time: 11am
Venue: Room #201

23rd Friday: Cleanliness Day to be observed within the college premises.

28th – 30th March: Second Internal Tests for 2nd semester Arts and Commerce classes.

On the 13th March, the English dept. in collaboration with the IQAC Teaching-Learning and Evaluation Cell organised a seminar on Popular Culture: a study of Modern Mizo Youth Culture through Vincy Chhangte’s “Aizawl“. The paper was presented by Ms. Vanlalveni, a Ph.D. scholar in the English dept, Mizoram University. The seminar was attended by assorted teaching faculty and 2nd semester English Core students who will be studying a newly introduced paper on Popular Culture in the 5th semester. Feedback from the students was very encouraging, with them calling it a new and enriching experience.

On the 9th March, 2012, the GAC IQAC Cell organised a state level one day Workshop on Quality Assurance in Higher Education through Best Practices for teaching faculty. Dr. Sangkima, GAC Principal, spoke on PBAS and API for enhancement of teachers’ professional development and guided the teacher participants on the intricacies of the new UGC regulations.

Later Dr. K.L. Pradhan, Co-ordinator, GAC-IQAC, presented a paper on Quality Assurance in Higher Education through Healthy Practices, stressing the need of orientation programmes for newly recruited faculty members, use of IT, introduction of smart cards for students and faculty, students’ code of conduct, professional ethics etc.

Besides the teaching faculty of GAC, a number of participants from other colleges within the state, attended the workshop.

A compulsory free medical check-up for all 2nd semester students will be held on the 15th and 16th March. Trained medical personnel will conduct the check-ups in collaboration with the IQAC-Medical Cell, and every student will be issued a personal medical/health card. Students are informed to report for these medicals during their free periods on either of these two days.

On the 6th March, 2012, a send-off function was held by the Staff Welfare Committee in honour of Dr. R. Zonuntluanga of the Economics Dept. who recently joined the Mizoram University administrative staff as Deputy Registrar, and Mrs. Lallianthangi, Head Assistant, who received a promotion to the Mizoram Govt. Transport dept.

GAC expresses its gratitude to both faculty members for invaluable services rendered during their tenures here and wishes them all the best for the future.

The first Internal Tests for the second semester will be held between the 2nd and 6th February, 2012 as per following schedule.

Thursday 2nd Feb. English , Education, BRF, Political Science
Friday 3rd Feb. Mizo/ CMA, History/ P&PB, Sociology
Monday 6th Feb. Elective English/ Elective Hindi, Economics

I : CORE COMMITTEE:
i) Chairman : Principal, Govt. Aizawl College
ii) Co-ordinator : Dr. K.L. Pradhan, Reader, Dept. of History
iii) Asst. Co-ordinator : Mr. Lalsangzuala, Associate Prof., Dept. of Political Science
iv) Members : 1) Mrs. Zohmingliani, Associate Prof., Dept. of Mizo
2) Mrs. Lalbiakhluni Hnamte, Associate Prof., Dept. of Pol. Science
3) Mr. Zothantluanga, Associate Prof., Dept. of Sociology
4) Mr. R. Rotluanga, Associate Prof., Dept. of History
5) Head Assistant, Govt. Aizawl College
6) Pu R. Biaksanga, Retired Principal, Mission Veng Local Society

II : CURRICULAR ASPECTS CELL

i) Dr.K.L.Pradhan History Deptt. Chairman
ii) Mr. Zothantluanga Ralte Sociology Deptt. Co ordinator
iii) Mr. R. Rotluanga History Deptt. Member
iv) Dr. Irene Zopari Sailo Mizo Deptt. Member
v) Mr. Robert Laltinchhawna History Deptt. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Curriculum design & development ( MZU hands): (10)

2) Academic flexibility: (15)
a) Offers a number of program options leading to degrees, diplomas & Certificates,
b) Curriculum offers a number of elective options.
c) Number of value-added courses offered ( Entrepreneurship, personality dev. Courses, etc)
d) Choice-based credit system & semester initiated in the college

3) Feedback on curriculum ( feedback from students, alumni, parents & employers) (10)

4) Curriculum update: (5)

5) Best practices in curricular aspects (curricular design & development/ academic flexibility/
any other quality initiative practices) (10)

III : TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION CELL

i) Mr. K.Sangkima Economics Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Hmingpuii Poonte English Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. Zohmingliani Mizo Dept. Member
iv) Mrs. Zothanchami Education Dept. Member
v) Dr. R. Lalthankhumi Education Dept. Member
vi) Ms. P.B. Ramthansangi Commerce Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Admission process & student profile: ( 30)
a) Wide publicity & transparency in the admission process
b) Admission process systematically administered based on predetermined criteria
c) Admission process caters to access & equity considering the applicable norms including
applicable reservation policies
d) Institution ensures due representation from different strata gender to locale.

2) Catering to diverse needs ( 45)
a) Assess the students’ learning level after admission & conduct appropriate remedial
courses
b) Adopt appropriate strategies for advanced learners
c) Conduct tutorial classes
d) Has a mechanism for mentoring students
e) Institution caters to the needs of differently-abled students.

3) Teaching-learning process: (270)
a) Teaching program schedule & methodologies are planned & organized in advance
b) Experiential learning methodologies for participative learning are used
c) Audio-visual aids is effectively used
d) Problem-solving approach as teaching methodology is adopted
e) Computer-aided information retrieval & teaching methodology is adopted
f) Use laboratory equipment/field experiences effectively
g) Use wide range of techniques, materials & experiences to engage students’ interests.

4) Teacher quality: (65)
a) Percentage of teachers with Ph.D qualification
b) percentage of teaching positions filled against sanctioned posts
c) Adherence to UGC/ State govt/University norms with reference to teacher
qualifications for recruitment
d) faculty recruitment process is systematic & rigorous
e) faculty development programs are initiated & utilized
f) Incentives/Awards/Recognitions are received by faculty
g) Faculty demonstrates creativity & innovation in teaching methodology.

5) Evaluation process and reforms: (30)
a) Provision for continuous evaluation & monitoring students’ progress
b) Conducts mid-term/semester evaluations
c) Examination process is transparent and realisable
d) student grievances regarding evaluation results are addressed

6) Best Practices in teaching learning & evaluation.( 10)

IV : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION CELL

i) Dr. Lalthansangi Education Dept. Chairman
ii) Dr. Nirupa Saikia English Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Dr. K.C. Vannghaka Mizo Dept. Member
iv) Mr. L.G. Singh Commerce Dept. Member
v) Dr. Vansanglura Education Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Promotion of Research: (15)
a) Provision for research facilities in terms of laboratory equipment, research journals &
research incentives
b) Encourage & promote research culture ( e.g. Teaching workload remission
opportunities for attending conferences, etc)
c) Initiate research collaborating with other research organizations/industries
d) Faculty recognition for guiding research
e) Establishing research committees for promoting & directing research.

2) Research & Publication output: (25)
a) Faculty involvement in research
b) significant number of major & minor research projects
c) Institution receives significant quantum of research grants from external agencies
d) Research facilities are enhanced through research projects
e) Significant number of research articles are published in reputed/referred journals
f) Published books & proceedings based on research work.

3) Consultancy: (5)
a) Render consultancy services to Govt, NGOs, community & public
b) Recourses (financial & materials) generated through consultancy services.

4) Extension activities: (40)
a) Promotion of extension activities
b) Organise need-based extension programme
c) Organise NSS/NCC activities
d) Awards & recognition received for extension activities
e) Evaluation, review & upgrading the extension programmes
f) Establish partnerships with industry, community & NGOs for extension activities.

5) Collaborations : Institution level/local, National/State, International. (5)

6) Best practices in research, consultancy & extension.(10)

V: INFRASTRUCTURE CELL

i) Mr. Lalrinawma History Dept. Chairman
ii) Ms. Lalremruati Commerce Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mr. T.Lalthangfala Pol. Science Dept. Member
iv) Rosy Vanlalruati Ralte Sociology Dept. Member
v) Ms. Lalzarzovi Khawlhring Commerce Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Physical Facilities: (20)
a) Provides necessary facilities for classrooms( furniture & fixtures)
b) Provides necessary facilities for laboratories (furniture, fixtures, equipment & good
laboratory practices),
c) Provides sports facilities for students / faculty,
d) Has necessary facilities for general computer education of students,
e) Infrastructural facilities are being utilised optimally,
f) Additional facilities for sports & extra-curricular activities ( Gym, swimming pool
, auditorium etc) are provided,
g) Adequate facilities for Women,
h) Appropriate facilities for differently-abled student.

2) Maintenance of Infrastructure: (10)
a) Has a maintenance budget for physical facilities through existing/mobilised resources,
b) Utilises the funds allocated for maintenance,
c) Adequate system for maintaining & utilizing physical facilities & library and
information facilities,
d) Adequate system for maintaining computer & network facilities.

3) Other facilities: (10)
a) Staff rooms, common rooms for students, rest rooms & toilet, health centre, vehicular
parking, canteen, transport, etc)

4) Best Practices in Development of Infrastructure.

VI: LEARNING RESOURCES CELL

1) Library Committee:

i) Dr. Sangkima Principal Chairman
ii) Mr. C.Vanlalruaia Librarian Co-ordinator
iii) Ms. Lalthansangi Fanai English Dept. Member
iv) H.A. Member
v) Magazine Editor Students’Union Member

Works to be pursued:
(1) Library as a learning resource: (35)
a) No. of title of books in the library,
b) No. of journals (national+international) & other like CDs / Cassettes, etc
c) Library resources are augmented every year with newer editions & titles,
d) Effective & user-friendly library operations ( issue of books, getting necessary
references, etc)
e) Reading room facility for faculty & students,
f) Reprographic facilities
g) Internet facility for information retrieval,
h) Library committee & its effective functioning
i) Computerisation of library & networking with other libraries.

(2) Best Practices in Library as learning resources.

2) I.C.T. Committee:

i) Mr. Thanglura Economics Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Mary L.Renthlei Education Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Ms. A. Hmangaihzuali Poonte English Dept. Member
iv) Mrs. Lalremveli Chenkual Mizo Dept. Member
v) Ms. Lalremruati Commerce Dept. Member
vi) Dr. K.L.Pradhan History Dept. Member
vii) Mr. Zonuntluanga Commerce Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) I.C.T. as learning resources: (15)
a) Ensure adequate / up to date computer facilities,
b) Provides access to computers for the faculty,
c) Provides access to computers for the students,
d) Provides internet facility for faculty & students,
e) Institution has a website facility, updated regularly.

2) Best Practices in I.C.T. as learning resources. (10)

VII: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION CELL

i) Mr. Lalbiakzuala History Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Lalchhandami Mizo Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Dr. Chawngsailova Pol. Science Dept. Member
iv) Ms. Cindy Lalfakawmi History Dept. Member
v) Ms. Lalnunchami Education Dept. Member
vi) Secretary Games & Sports (Outdoor) Member
vii) Secretary Games & Sports (Indoor) Member
viii) Secretary Social & Cultural Member.

Works to be pursued:
1) Student progression: ( 30)
a) Monitor students progression,
b) Make efforts to reduce the drop-out rate,
c) Percentage progression to higher studies ( from UG to PG & PG to research)
d) Average institutional academic performance in relation to university average
e) Facilitate progression to employment.

2) Student support: (30)
a) Ensure institutional information access & dissemination,
b) Adequate student welfare measures (scholarship, free ships, insurance etc)
c) Adequate counseling and placement services,
d) Provide health services optimally,
e) Make campus safe for students with adequate security & lighting.

3) Student activities: (30)
a) Organise student cultural activities,
b) Access to and use of recreational / leisure time activities to students,
c) Sports & games facilities for students ( indoor & outdoor)
d) Students’ participation in institutional sports, state-level sports, national-level sports &
international-level sports events.

4) Best practices: (10) in student support & progression.

VIII: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP CELL

i) Mr. H. Rosema Economics Dept. Chairman
ii) Mr. Lalsangzuala Political Science Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. Rohmingmawii English Dept. Member
iv) Mr. Peter Zothanzama Commerce Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Institutional vision & leadership: (15)
a) Vision, mission and goals of the institution in tune with the objectives of higher
education
b) Demonstration of effective leadership in institutional governance
c) Management by fact, information & objectives
d) Reforms in education (structure & resources)
e) Valuing employees (faculty & non-teaching staff)

2) Organisational Arrangements: (20)
a) Structural organisation as per norms
b) Informal arrangements & committees
c) Decentralisation & participative management
d) Effective functioning of the Grievance cell
e) Cell for preventing sexual harassment.

3) Strategy development & deployment: (30)
a) Perspective plan document,
b) Strategic action plan & schedules for future development,
c) Deployment with a systems perspective,
d) Institutional approach to decision making.

4) Human resource management: (40)
a) Institutional initiatives in planning manpower (teaching & non-teaching staff)
b) Institutional initiatives to fill up vacancies,
c) Compliances of GOI / State Govt policies on recruitment ( access, equity, gender
sensitivity & differently-abled)
d) Conducts self appraisal of teaching & non-teaching staff,
e) Conducts performance appraisal regularly,
f) Specific complaints / legal enquiry about the institution’s functioning,
g) Continuously makes efforts to improve the overall organisational effectiveness,
capabilities, development, action and review,
h) Conducts programme for professional development of staff.

5) Financial management & resource mobilisation: (35)
a) Budgetary provisions for academic & administrative activities ( including maintenance)
b) Optimal utilisation of budget,
c) Monitoring financial management practices through internal audit
d) Regular external audit
e) Institutional initiatives for mobilization resources.

6) Best Practices: (10) in governance & leadership

IX: INNOVATIVE PRACTICES CELL

i) Mr. Lalrintluanga Economics Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Zolianzuali Commerce Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. Lalrinmawii Khiangte English Dept. Member
iv) Ms. Laldinzuali Commerce Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Internal quality assurance system : (20)
a) System structure & system functions
b) Students participation in quality enhancement/ quality assurance,
c) Institutional initiatives in institutionalising & internalising best practices and
innovation,
d) Continuously add value to students through enhancement in quality of education.

2) Inclusive practices: (15)
a) Practices to facilitate inclusion and academic performance of socially disadvantaged
groups
b) Special initiatives to promote empowerment of students from rural areas
c) Institutional sensitivity towards gender & differently-abled wards
d) Incremental academic growth of the students admitted from disadvantaged sections.

3) Stakeholder relationship: (15)
a) Societal perception of stakeholders (includes parents, alumni and others)
b) Focus on social responsibilities
c) Evidences for student satisfaction.

X : DISCIPLINARY CELL :
i) Mr. H.B. Hrangchhuana Mizo Dept. Chairman
ii) Mr. Lalremliana Economics Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mr. P. Dokunga Mizo Dept. Member
iv) Mr. K. Lalhruaia History Dept. Member
v) Vice-President Students’ Union Member

Works to be pursued:
1). Responsible for students’ discipline (smoking, taking drugs, attendance, etc.)

XI: GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL
i) Mr. K. Laltana Economics Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hmar English Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mr. T. Malsawma History Dept. Member
iv) General Secretary S.U. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) To collect various grievances from students and find suitable solutions.

XII: SEXUAL HARASSMENT REDRESSAL CELL
i) Mrs. Vanlalsawmi Education Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Rosie Lalmuanpuii Commerce Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. Rohlupuii Political Science Dept. Member
iv) Mrs. Kathy Rohlupuii Hindi Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) To be specified by the cell as required.

XIII: MEDICAL CELL
i) Mrs. Lalmuanzuali Political Science Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Lalbiakhluni Hnamte Political Science Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mr. C. Lallianzauva Political Science Dept. Member
iv) Mr. Lalhriatpuia Sociology Dept. Member
v) Secretary Social & Culture Member
vi) Secretary Debating & Literary Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Arrangements may be made for medical check up of all the students
2) Arrange medical clinic in the campus periodically
3) Arrange First Aid Class, etc. for interested students
4) Maintain health record of all students.

IV: CREATIVITY CELL
i) Mrs. Lalrinpuii Political Science Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs. Janet Lalthanpari English Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. K. Malsawmi Education Dept. Member
iv) Mrs. Rebecca Lalhmangaihi Hindi Dept. Member
v) Mrs. Lalsangpuii Sociology Dept. Member
vi) Mr. Vanneihkima Sociology Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
To be specified by the cell

XV : SANITATION & BEAUTIFICATION CELL:
i) Mrs. Vanlalsawmi Education Dept. Chairman
ii) Mr. Zothantluanga Ralte Sociology Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. Hmingpuii Poonte English Dept. Member
iv) Mrs. Lalthansangi Fanai English Dept. Member
v) Ms. Lalremruati Commerce Dept. Member
vi) Mrs. Zolianzuali Commerce Dept. Member
vii) Mr. K. Lalhruaia History Dept. Member
viii) Ms. Jennie Laldingliani Hindi Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) Arrange programmes to beautify the college (painting the building, planting flowers
& plants in and around the campus, re-arrangement of furniture, etc. to ensure the
beauty of the campus).
2) Make plans to renovate the building, steps, corridors, window glasses, etc where
necessary.
3) Make arrangements to clean the building and campus, etc periodically with the help
of students.
4) Select students from each class and depute the maintenance of their
respective classrooms.

XVI: CAREER & COUNCELLING CELL:

i) Mr. Thanglura Economic Dept. Chairman
ii) Mrs.Lalthansangi Fanai English Dept. Co-ordinator
iii) Mrs. Hmingpuii Poonte English Dept. Member
iv) Mrs. Vanlalsawmi Education Dept. Member
v) Mrs. Mary L.Renthlei Education Dept. Member

Works to be pursued:
1) To gather information on job avenues and concerns related to the courses that the college offers.
2) To organize guidance workshops for informing students about emerging professional trends and events, job profiles, entrepreneurship, market needs and risks, and to impart training in soft skills.

The following extension services are also constituted and will function independently under the Research, Consultancy and Extension Cell.

(i) National Service Scheme (NSS)

(ii) National Cadet Corps (NCC)

(iii) Youth Adventure Club (YAC)

(iv) Cultural Club

(v) Red Ribbon Club

(vi) Literature Club

(vii) Consumers’ Club

(viii) Students’ Self Support Union