Govt Degree College, Bukkapatnam, Satya Sai District

Review Report of Academic Audit

Date: 11^th march 2025

As per the instructions from the CCE, Dr. Akshuthanandh and I visited Govt. Degree College, Bukkapatnam in the Satya Sai District on March 11, 2025. I personally feel privileged to have been a part of the academic audit and to serve as an academic adviser, as this role offers valuable opportunities for interaction with academicians from other institutions. As usual, our visit resulted in fruitful discussions with faculty members and students.

Govt. Degree College, Bukkapatnam was established in 1984 and has been providing commendable educational services for the past 41 years. However, the college lacks its own building and currently operates within a school complex, which remains a significant drawback. Additionally, the absence of 12B status has prevented the institution from seeking NAAC accreditation.

We arrived at the campus by 10:30 AM, and after completing the necessary formalities, we gathered in a room equipped with a digital board for the IQAC coordinator's presentation. Dr. Raj Mahammad, the IQAC Coordinator, presented the college profile, vision, mission, student strength, best practices, and other key information through a PowerPoint presentation.

The college has a limited number of regular faculty, however, contract and guest faculty members have shown commendable dedication in delivering quality content. The library houses approximately 2,000 books, and there are 14 functional computers available. Unfortunately, the college lacks a Jawahar Knowledge Centre (JKC).

Despite this, the college actively conducts field visits to places like Lepakshi and various industries, with these activities being well-documented. Faculty members like Dr. Raj Mahammad have demonstrated strong digital skills. The History Department has created over 200 videos related to its subject area. One faculty member has also served as an evaluator for state-level competitive examinations in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Telugu Department is vibrant, actively engaging in various initiatives. Additionally, all lecturers have diligently updated their teaching notes and diaries without gaps.

Student progression to higher education currently stands at less than 15%, which requires focused improvement. The faculty has shown remarkable enthusiasm in designing and implementing an effective admission drive by interacting with students and teachers at Junior Colleges. Encouragingly, previous suggestions made by academic advisers have been implemented to a large extent. Faculty members demonstrate strong team spirit, and the coordination between administrative and teaching staff is evident, largely due to the efforts of the Principal and Dr. Ravi Kumar, the Vice Principal.

All lecturers submitted the completed Format III, and we also interacted with students during our visit.

Strengths of the College:

1.    Well-coordinated faculty members

2.    Dedicated staff and Principal

Weaknesses of the College:

1.    Lack of its own building

2.    Unregistered alumni association

3.    Absence of digital and interactive boards

4.    No JKC facility

5.    Absence of Science Courses

6.    Few regular staff members

Opportunities:

1.  Proximity to Prashanthi Nilayam, which offers employment potential as it is a tourist hub

2.    A new building is under construction

Challenges:

1.    Strong competition from private colleges

2.    Parental complacency towards education

3. A significant proportion of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Despite these challenges, the team spirit and dedication of the staff are commendable. Their efforts in maintaining the college's decency and decorum are truly appreciated. As a result, we have graded the college as 'B.' All observations, both positive and negative, were discussed during the exit meeting held in the afternoon session.