- College Development Committee
The College Development Committee (CDC) is the apex body of the institution that plans and executes the developmental activities. The College Development Committee is a very effective body in KSA, Barns College of Arts, Science and Commerce, New Panvel which serves as link between the colleges, student community and Administration.
With a view to establish an effective interface between various agencies, the University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced the concept of the College Development Committee (CDC) in the 1980’s. Given the substantial growth of Indian higher education system with fast increasing autonomous colleges, innovative teaching and learning methods, change in pedagogical perspectives as well as the challenges emerged out of socio-political and economic policies in relation to education, the CDCs have emerged as vital forces that frame collegiate education policies aiming at inclusive quality education. Numerous innovative schemes and best practices were introduced at Barns College of Arts, Science and Commerce which were funded by the College Development Committee (CDC).
- Objective of the Committee
The prime objective of College Development Committee (CDC) is to prepare a comprehensive development plan of the institute on annual basis like academic, placement, infrastructure, administrative, and admission growth.
- Role and Responsibility
- Functions of the College Development Committee
Prepare a comprehensive development plan of the college regarding academic, administrative and infrastructural growth, and enable college to foster excellence in curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Decide about the overall teaching programmes or annual calendar of the college.
Recommend to the management about introducing new academic courses and the creation of additional teaching and administrative posts.
Make specific recommendations to the management to encourage and strengthen research culture, consultancy and extension activities in the college.
Make specific recommendations to the management to foster academic collaborations to strengthen teaching and research.
Make specific recommendations to the management to encourage the use of information and communication technology in teaching and learning process.
Make specific recommendations regarding the improvement in teaching and suitable training programmes for the employees of the college.
Prepare the annual financial estimates (budget) and financial statements of the institution and recommend the same to the management for approval.
Formulate proposals of new expenditure which are not provided for in the annual budget.
Make recommendations regarding the students’ and employees’ welfare activities in the college.
Discuss the reports of the IQAC and make suitable recommendations.
Frame suitable admissions procedure for different programmes by following the statutory norms.
Plan major annual events in the college, such as annual day, sports events, cultural events, etc.
Recommend the administration about appropriate steps to be taken regarding the discipline, safety and security issues of the college.
Consider and make appropriate recommendations on inspection reports, local inquiry reports, audit report, report of National Assessment and Accreditation Council, etc.
Recommend the distribution of different prizes, medals and awards to the students.
Prepare the annual report on the work done by committee for the year ending on the 30th June and submit the same to the management of college and the university.
Perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be entrusted by the management and the university.
- Committee Members
| S. NO | NAME | DESIGNATION | POSITION HELD IN THE INSTITUTION |
| 1 | Dr.Shivdas Kamble | Chief Executive Officer | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. Kalpesh Bhoir | I/C Principal | Secretary |
| 3 | Mr. Subhash Kulkurni | Local Member | Member |
| 4 | Mr. H.V.Jadhav | Local Member | Member |
| 5 | Dr.Mrs.Shubhangi Palekar | Local Member | Member |
| 6 | Mr.Prashant Thakur | Local Member | Member |
| 7 | Mrs.K.D.Shara | Teacher representative | HoD Commerce |
| 8 | Mrs.Anju Sonkhla | Teacher representative | IQAC Co-ordinator |
| 9 | Mr.Nitin Prajapati | Teacher representative | Teacher |
| 10 | Mrs.Mansi Mhatre | Non-Teaching representative | Office Staff |
| 11 | Mrs.Mayuri Wadke | Teacher representative | HoD IT |
| 12 | Mr.Prashant Patil | Teacher representative | HoD Arts |