2.3.3 ROLE OF MENTOR MENTEE POLICY FOR STUDENTS (AN IQAC INITIATIVE)

In a college setting, the concept of a mentor and mentee relationship typically involves an experienced individual (mentor) guiding and supporting a less experienced individual (mentee) in their personal and academic development. In LPCPS, the mentor is the faculty member who has already navigated through the college experience successfully. The mentor-mentee relationship is voluntary and aims to provide guidance, encouragement, and resources to the mentee.

Here are some key aspects that LPCPS focuses in the mentor-mentee relationship for our students:

1. Academic Support: Mentors offer guidance on study strategies, time management, and help the mentee navigate academic challenges. They provide tips on effective note-taking, and exam preparation.

2. Career Guidance: Mentors help mentees explore potential career paths and offer insights into different industries or professions. They provide advice on internships, job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation. Mentors also share their own experiences and networks to connect mentees with relevant opportunities.

3. Personal Development: Mentors assist mentees in developing skills such as communication, leadership, and networking. They provide guidance on setting personal goals, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Mentors also help mentees build confidence and develop a sense of self-awareness.

4. Networking and Connections: Mentors introduce mentees to professional networks, alumni groups, or other individuals who can offer valuable insights and opportunities. They facilitate introductions, provide recommendations, or guide mentees in building their own networks.

5. Emotional Support: Mentors act as a source of emotional support, providing a safe and confidential space for mentees to discuss their concerns, challenges, and personal issues. Mentors offer encouragement, empathy, and help mentees develop resilience in the face of difficulties.

The mentor-mentee relationship is typically structured with regular meetings or check-ins, but the exact nature and frequency of interactions can vary based on the preferences of both parties. The ultimate goal is to foster a positive and mutually beneficial relationship that supports the mentee's growth and success during their college journey.

The college management plays a key role in ensuring quality education by encouraging teachers to use modern tools and technology. They provide facilities and support for teachers and students to use ICT methods, making teaching and learning more effective and tech-savvy.

The academic committee works with IQAC, faculty, administration, lab staff, and students to plan the academic year. Faculty members are encouraged to use ICT tools like projectors, smart boards, and Power Point presentations to impart quality education.

The college's ERP software supports teaching and learning by allowing teachers to share notes, assignments, and exam details. This enables efficient and effective learning.

Overall, the college fosters a tech-enabled learning environment, promoting active student participation and quality education.

Mechanism of Internal Assessment – Transparent and Robust
Lucknow Public College of Professional Studies (LPCPS) follows a transparent, well-structured and university-compliant mechanism for internal assessment. The entire process is aligned with the Ordinances and Guidelines of the University of Lucknow and is implemented uniformly across all programmes.

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) – Structure and Weightage
As an affiliated institution, LPCPS adopts the Continuous Internal Assessment system prescribed by the University of Lucknow for each programme:

1.    BBA, B.Com and BA-JMC Programmes
For these programmes, the internal assessment carries a total weightage of 25 marks, distributed as follows:

• Presentation / Sessional work (tests, case studies, etc.): 10 marks
• Assignment: 10 marks
• Attendance: 5 marks  

This bifurcation is strictly in accordance with the University of Lucknow guidelines and is communicated to students at the beginning of each semester.

2.    BCA, B.Com (Hons.) and M.Com Programmes
For these programmes, the internal assessment carries a total weightage of 30 marks, distributed as:
o    Class Test: 20 marks
o    Teacher’s Assessment (based on participation, regularity, class performance, etc.): 10 marks
This structure also fully conforms to the University of Lucknow norms.
The internal assessment scheme, including components and weightage, is reflected in the institutional academic calendar and communicated to students through orientation sessions, notices and classroom briefing, thereby ensuring clarity and transparency.
 

Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Internal Assessment
LPCPS has an active and responsive grievance redressal mechanism specifically for internal examinations and assessment-related issues. If a student has any concern regarding internal assessment—such as marks awarded, attendance considered or any examination-related difficulty—they may submit their grievance by:
•    Writing an application addressed to the Controller of Examination, or
•    Sending an e-mail to internalexams.lpcps@gmail.com
All such grievances are placed before the concerned authority, examined on priority, and resolved within three working days. This time-bound, documented mechanism further reinforces the transparency, fairness and reliability of the internal assessment process at LPCPS.

The College has transparent mechanism to deal the grievance. The college conducts internal examination well within the time frame of the college calendar. Proper conduct of internal examination is ensured by the Principal, Controller of Examination and all the members of Examination Committee.

Grievance related to Internal Examination:

In case of any grievance, the student is advised to seek the Controller of Examinations by writing an application or by sending his/her grievance on the email id:infolpcps@gmail.com or internalexams.lpcps@gmail.com. The Controller of Examination discusses it with the Principal and Examination Committee members.  The maximum time to resolve any grievance related to internal examination is three days from the date of grievance and inform the same to students.

Internal Examination Grievance Redressal Procedure:

For any grievance related to examination, students may send their grievance(s) by filling e-form available on institutional web portal also. The maximum time to resolve any internal examination

grievance is 3 days. After taking necessary steps, student is informed about the redressal of his/her grievance.

 
Grievance related to External University Examinations:

In case of grievance related to external examination, students may file RTI or fill the scrutiny form available on concern University portal. Link is given below.

www.lkouniv.ac.in/en/page/download-forms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.6.1 - Teachers and students are aware of the stated Programme and course outcomes of the Programmes offered by the institution.

The programme outcomes, programme specific outcomes and course outcomes are formed Strictly in compliance with the University of Lucknow. After the completion of consensus, these are widely propagated through different ways like display, communication by faculty, through ERP and website, Laboratories etc. Some other methods also employed by the university to aware the students about programme outcome, programme specific outcome and course outcome like student faculty meeting, meeting of HOD’s with faculty, student induction programs, professional body meeting and library. University also has few more methods for awareness of these outcomes like mentor-mentee concept, class teachers and course coordinators. In our college it is put on College Website, notice board of each Department as well as in each class. POs include many areas of inter related knowledge, skills and personality character that are to be acquired by the students during their graduation. Program specific outcomes (PSOs) are the precise skill requirements and happenings to be fulfilled by the students at micro level and by the end of the program. The head of department monitors the proper implementation of PSOs on regular basis by inspecting time to time the Lesson Plans of Subjects given by subject teachers department wise.

2.6.2 - Attainment of Programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution. 

Each course has a defined set of course outcomes and consequent evaluation criteria. The course outcomes are matched to the program outcomes which are being used to provide the quantitative depth that how well the program outcomes are achieved. The performance of the students in the examinations during the semester in each course is used to calculate the level of attainment of the POs and PSOs through the mapping of questions to COs and COs to POs and PSOs. CO PO & PSO mapping for all the courses in the program. Assessment methods include different methods. This method includes mainly two methods (Direct method and indirect method). Direct Method: This method involves mid semester examinations, semester examinations, annual examinations, assignments, presentations and quiz. Indirect method: This method has a wide range like feedback of students and alumni, internship of students, placement of students and students proceeding for higher studies.