6.1.2 EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IS REFLECTED IN VARIOUS INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICES SUCH AS DECENTRALIZATION AND PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT

Lucknow Public College of Professional Studies, Student Council along with Academic Council is a good example of decentralization and participative management.

Believing in decentralization the management discusses the ideas related to academic goals, organizational progression and better campus with Principal. The Principal is assisted by the members of Academic Council, various committees and students council which is managed by student council faculty head under the guidance of Dean Academics. Student council at LPCPS has nearly 150 students which consist of LTF (LPCPS Task Force) and College Clubs. LPCPS Task Force (LTF) is further sub- divided into:

1. LTF Management
2. LTF Discipline
3. LTF Academics
4. CR Male
5. CR Female

LTF head and Club student heads position is occupied by a student from final year programme supporting them are members from each class. CR male and CR female are also part of LTF for overall coordination. To be member of LPCPS Task Force and distinctive clubs students need to present themself before panel of judges and have to qualify judgment round. These positions under student council are especially aimed at helping students to get involved and find their own niche on their college campus.

So each committee member including student council actively participate in planning and executing all activities.

LPCPS strictly follows the UGC regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other Academic staff with all amendments made there in from time to time.

The performance of each employee is assessed annually after completion of one year of service. The objective is not only to objectively evaluate the performance as per established norms, but also to identify potential aspects for improvement that can eventually lead to further progress and growth of the employee.

The Institution regularly assesses the performances of its staff by the following methods:

1. Performance appraisal by the Management.
2. Submission of self appraisal report by the faculty,which is based on following criteria:

• Teaching related activity.
• Co-curricular activities.
• Research Activities.

Performance Appraisal for Teaching Staff :

The faculty appraisal is undertaken with the following objectives:

1. To assist teachers in their professional development and career planning.
2. To assist teachers to reflect about their potential and to carry out their duties more effectively.
3. To provide judgement to support promotion, demotion, transfer, confirmation, or termination.
4. To provide feedback to staff about their behaviour, attitude, skill or subject expertise.
5. To recognise the achievement of teachers and help them to identify ways of improving their knowledge, skill, attitude and ultimately performance.
6. To improve the quality of education for students.

For Non Teaching Staff: 

All Non- teaching staff is also assessed through annual confidential performance appraisal and verified by reviewing officer. In that Appraisal various parameters are assessed under different categories i.e. 

• Professional Competence 
• Performance 
• Attendance, Punctuality, Integrity and Behaviour; which is graded on a five-point scale. 

6.3.3.1. Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff year wise during the last five years

 

      Formula:

 

                                             = ( 2+5+1+4+4) /5

                                           3.2 

 

 

LPCPS strictly follows the UGC regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other Academic staff with all amendments made there in from time to time.

The performance of each employee is assessed annually after completion of one year of service. The objective is not only to objectively evaluate the performance as per established norms, but also to identify potential aspects for improvement that can eventually lead to further progress and growth of the employee.

The Institution regularly assesses the performances of its staff by the following methods:

1. Performance appraisal by the Management.
2. Submission of self appraisal report by the faculty,which is based on following criteria:

• Teaching related activity.
• Co-curricular activities.
• Research Activities.

Performance Appraisal for Teaching Staff :

The faculty appraisal is undertaken with the following objectives:

1. To assist teachers in their professional development and career planning.
2. To assist teachers to reflect about their potential and to carry out their duties more effectively.
3. To provide judgement to support promotion, demotion, transfer, confirmation, or termination.
4. To provide feedback to staff about their behaviour, attitude, skill or subject expertise.
5. To recognise the achievement of teachers and help them to identify ways of improving their knowledge, skill, attitude and ultimately performance.
6. To improve the quality of education for students.

For Non Teaching Staff: 

All Non- teaching staff is also assessed through annual confidential performance appraisal and verified by reviewing officer. In that Appraisal various parameters are assessed under different categories i.e. 

• Professional Competence 
• Performance 
• Attendance, Punctuality, Integrity and Behaviour; which is graded on a five-point scale. 

 

.70 lakhs

1. Mentor–Mentee role for students

Objective:

It is the practice of the college to allot a faculty member as a mentor to the students. In the mentor- mentee process, the mentor looks after the allotted students in both personal and professional aspect. The mentor tries to understand the goals, interest and hobbies of the student and guide him how to achieve them.

Functions:

 To provide efficient mentorship of each and every student of the college, total students of the college divided by number of facilities working in the college. So that mentor can provide proper counseling in relation to studies, career objectives and goals. The Mentor creates a bonding with the students and makes them feel comfortable in discussing and sharing their psycho-social and personal issues.

Outcome:

It helps the students to recognize their strength and weaknesses and with the support of Mentorship to overcome their weaknesses and convert it into their strength.

 

2. Organizing regular seminar, conference and workshop for students and faculty to strengthen Research culture in the Institution

IQAC encourages the faculty members and students to actively contribute in research activities in the college and outside the college. The college provides guidance and expertise to the faculty to publish research papers in UGC care listed, Scopus listed, WOS listed Journals. College conducts workshops, seminars and talk shows for the students to guide them how to write research papers and present them in seminars/ conferences and publish them in reputed Journals/ Magazines.

 

Preparation of Lesson Plan:

The teaching-learning process is continuously reviewed by the Institution. The teaching plan for the semester is effectively implemented as per the guidelines of University of Lucknow. Faculty members are instructed to prepare their lesson plan in the beginning of the semester for their respective courses.

Mapping the Students according to their performance:

As per the recommendation of the IQAC the students are mapped in three categories Level 1(Advance Learner), Level 2 (Mediocre Learner), and Level 3 (Slow learner). In the beginning of each academic session a subject wise exam is conducted by the college for the 1st semester students to identify the levels of the students and a bridge course is provided by the subject experts to slow learner students so that they can able to understand the basic concepts.

Level 1: (>/= 75%)

The high performers are provided additional assignments, advanced level problems. Classes such as JAM, CAT by Catapult and other competitive classes.

Level 2: (<75% but >50%)

Mediocre students are those who manage to pass or clear their subjects. They will be counseled by the class mentors and motivated to practice more for improving their performance and are also provided grooming and preparation classes.

Level 3: <50%

Slow learners are students who need special attention. They are provided Bridge course by subject experts during the 1st semester and Remedial classes at the end of the semester.