Academic Audit of Zoology & Biochemistry Departments at Govt.College (A) Anantapur 

On 13th March 2025, following the instructions of the CCE, a team of academic advisers visited Government College (A), Anantapur. The team included Dr. Annapurna, Dr. Kiran, and Dr. Gopi Naik. Among them, Dr. Gopi Naik was assigned to conduct the academic audit for the Departments of Zoology and Biochemistry.

Dr. Gopi Naik visited the Zoology and Biochemistry departments at 10:30 AM. An interactive session, presented in PowerPoint format, was conducted in the digital classroom. During this session, I presented a comprehensive overview of the department's profile and activities undertaken over the past two academic years. The presentation covered:

1. Profile of the Department of Zoology
2. Achievements of the staff members
3. Departmental activities with supporting evidence
4. Details of blood donation camps organized by Dr. P. Giridhar
5. Information on the Foldscope workshop conducted by Dr. B. Sreedevi
6. Student-centric activities such as seminars and quizzes
7. Extension activities by faculty members, including invited talks
8. Guest lectures organized by the department
9. Seminar on coral reefs and their conservation
10. Collaborative activities with NYK and ANSET, where our faculty members participated as key resource persons

Following the presentation, Dr. Gopi Naik reviewed the department's physical documents and collected Format-III from individual lecturers. The faculty members responded efficiently, ensuring the audit proceeded smoothly and successfully. After completing the review in the Zoology department, the adviser proceeded to the Biochemistry department.

The Biochemistry department received special appreciation for its Certificate Course on First Aid and a workshop on CPR, which was recognized as a significant achievement.

SWOC Analysis of the Departments of Zoology & Biochemistry

Based on constructive feedback from the adviser, the following analysis was developed:

Strengths:

• Strong team spirit among faculty members
• Proactiveness in administrative duties
• Active participation in social initiatives in collaboration with NYK and ANSET
• Faculty contributions to journals and books
• Faculty members serving as textbook authors and trainers for lecturers, teachers, and police personnel
• Regular organization of blood donation camps (twice a year)
• Dynamic RRC Coordinator
• Proficiency in utilizing digital platforms for teaching
• Two faculty members maintaining individual YouTube channels with over 1,000 videos each
• A departmental blog showcasing faculty-led events
• Installation of an RO Plant, facilitated by Dr. D. Aruna Kumari, providing potable water to thousands of students
• Well-maintained departmental library and museum
• Field visits conducted in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and the Indian Red Cross

Weaknesses:

• The aesthetics of the museum require improvement
• Old stock items need to be written off
• Some documents are not in tune with SOP

Opportunities:

• Availability of a PG Course in Zoology
• Employment prospects for Biochemistry students in Anantapur's numerous clinical labs

Challenges:

• Competition from private institutions
• Outdated laboratory equipment
• Limited research funding

The dedication and cooperative effort of the faculty ensured that this academic audit was a resounding success, reflecting the commitment to quality education and departmental growth.