THE  COLLEGE

                J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli came into being as a result of the foresight, the creative instinct and the tireless efforts of the ever enthusiastic trustees and members of Jivan Jyot Trust, Amroli. As a landmark instance of their dream project for transforming the little known rather isolated Amroli village into a well developed, self sufficient and civilized community, the foundation stone for the college was laid in 1990, with a view to imparting quality education, along with substantial training in nurturing moral principles, patriotic feelings, career building, personality development and social service so that a new generation of vigour and values might come up to uplift the village and thereby help the nation. The college, ever since its establishment, has been fully aware of these goals and every move is made towards this with utmost care and conviction. 

PRAYER   – A  SILENT  MEDITATION

          We begin our day with a two minute prayer early in the morning. It allows students to be with themselves and forget the hassles of life and start their day with focus and concentration. 

ATTENDANCE

                The prime motif of the college is to provide quality education to students. Great care is taken to assure quality and various measures are adopted with this intention. Amroli college is the only college in Surat city that ensures strict attendance of students in all lectures. Attendance is carefully marked in every lecture and a list of irregular students is prepared by every lecturer. Parents of such students are intimated and strictly warned. Students who do not have minimum attendance are not allowed to sit for internal tests but are asked to appear for the additional test with the entire syllabus. Students who fall short of attendance due to illness / sports or cultural activities are given concession on the basis of valid documents or proofs and are allowed to appear in the examinations. The students who find it difficult to remain regular in attendance are advised to leave the college and are given No Objection Certificates. 

ASSIGNMENTS

                Assignments are given to the students once in each term. The topics are given in advance and sufficient time is allowed for preparation. They are required to write in the class room in batches or they are allowed to write it at home. Oral tests are taken to check whether they have really made efforts or not. Generally, the topics given for assignments are important from examination point of view which helps the students a lot. After assessing the assignments, proper instructions are given in order to avoid or correct mistakes. 

INTERNAL  EXAMINATIONS

                Internal examinations are conducted twice a year as per university regulations and are monitored as seriously as university examinations. The teaching staff is very particular in setting standard question papers in tune with the university paper style. Sixty to seventy students are accommodated in a room in two blocks with only two students of different courses on a bench. Strict discipline is observed in the examination halls and surprise checking is carried out by senior supervisors or principal. Disciplinary rules are displayed in every examination hall and are strictly observed. The college has a name for its strictness and the records reveal a very small number of malpractices. The lecturers in the college are keen on assessing the answer books on a war footing and giving the result at the earliest. The mistakes are discussed in the classrooms so that students can correct themselves. The mark sheets are displayed on the notice boards. The staff members are well trained and there is a uniformity in the evaluation work. 

INTERNAL  EXAMINATION  SQUAD

                To check the malpractice in the examination and to ensure the quality standards, we have set up an internal squad of senior lecturers who pay a surprise visit to the examination halls and carry out supervision. 

UNIVERSITY  EXAMINATIONS

                The university examinations are held in the college in March / April and October / November every year. The time table and exam seat numbers are placed on the notice board minimum two weeks before the commencement of the examinations. The examination code of conduct is displayed in all exam halls and it is very strictly followed. The college, from the very beginning, has been very particular in this matter and is known for that. All students are treated equally and malpractice is immediately reported to the university. Students once debarred for malpractice are not readmitted in this college. In both internal and university examinations the teaching staff is employed for supervision in order to ensure seriousness and blocks are allotted on ’draw’ system. 

INTER  COLLEGE  COMPETITIONS  -  A  FEATHER  IN  OUR  CAP 

          We proudly host ten inter college competitions every year which require great effort, proper planning and team spirit. Our team of enthusiastic lecturers who have been divided into various committees plan these programs and provide a platform to the budding youth to gather,  share and exchange their skills. Along with this our college has hosted youth festival of V.N.S.G.U. Surat thrice in these years which was a herculean task. 

CO -CURRICULAR  AND  EXTRA  CURRICULAR  ACTIVITIES

                Though the college is situated a few kilometers from the city there is a great demand for the college because of its special qualities. Strict in discipline, the college aims at overall development of students. Co-curricular and extra curricular activities are in full swing throughout the year. Talented students are inspired and trained for participating in competitions held in the college and outside. The cultural committee of the college selects and sends students to other institutions for elocution, recitation, completion of poems, one act play, mono acting, classical music etc. Various days are celebrated in the college to encourage the tastes of students under the guidance of the cultural committee. Prof. Sonal J Vaidya is a theatre personality who has directed many plays and she has won many prizes for Best Director. Every year she selects students and trains them for competing in the university youth festival. Many of our former students have made commendable contributions in acting and even directing plays. The college team has participated and won prizes in state level competitions. The Gymkhana committee headed by Dr. Rustom N. Sadri is ever enthusiastic and interclass competitions are organized in Cricket, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Chess, Yoga and Table Tennis. The best players are selected and sent for inter collegiate, inter varsity, and state level competitions. The winners in the competition are felicitated by displaying their names on the notice board and by announcing their victory in each and every class. Moreover, they are awarded certificates and mementos and also prizes at the annual prize distribution of the college.  

 BLOOD  DONATION  &  THALASSEMIA  TEST

                The National Service Scheme unit of the college is a very active body that imparts training to students in social service. Blood donation camps are organized four to five times a year and coffee, biscuits and gifts are given to donors encouraging their humanitarian deed. Blood cards are kept with the program officers and the principal and are given to the needy whenever they approach. Medical camps are arranged in the college in collaboration with Amroli Medical Circle for the people around the place and medicine, spectacles etc. are distributed free of cost. AIDS awareness is enhanced among students by organizing lectures by renowned experts, conducting seminars and slide shows. Students are made aware of Thalassemia and compulsory Thalassemia test is conducted for the first year students every year as a part of NSS activities. Villages are usually selected for the Ten Day NSS Camps and seminars, medical camps, cultural nights, cleaning, planting of saplings etc. are undertaken. The NSS Volunteers help the traffic police by offering their service as Road Safety Police. NSS also undertakes activities like cleaning up public gardens and painting road dividers.

                A girls’ wing of NCC is functioning in the college to nurture in students qualities like discipline, courage, sportsmanship, unity, co-operation, adventurousness, brotherhood, patriotism, and selfless service. 

WALL  PICTURE  DISPLAY  :-

          Creativity goes along with innovation and invention. Students are encouraged to draw, paint, sketch their ideas and it is then displayed on the classroom walls and even in the lobby which encourages them to pursue their interests. 

CAREER  GUIDANCE  &  PLACEMENT :-

                The career guidance cum placement cell in the college conducts lectures by various consultants and experts and students especially final year students are advised to attend such lectures. Employment opportunities are displayed on the notice board and students make use of them. Feedback is obtained from the students after every lecture or workshop in order to know their opinions and suggestions for further improvement. A special feature of career guidance cum placement cell is that it trains students to appear for interviews. 

ENGLISH  ASSOCIATION :-

                As the English Medium students find it difficult to participate satisfactorily in the cultural programmes, an English Association has been formulated for them by the English Department. It gives students an opportunity to give vent to their talents in English. Competitions are organized in poetry recitation, solo dance, group dance, skit, essay writing, and songs. The winners are given certificates and prizes by the Department of English. 

COLLEGE  MAGAZINE :-

  The college publishes its magazine ’Tejaswini’  with the articles from staff and students. 

PLANNING  FORUM :-

                The planning forum in the college holds the lectures and discussions on current economic and social developments. The presence of staff and students in such meetings adds its value. Lectures on co-operation for a full week are held every year and the participants are awarded certificates and are taken out on a study tour. 

STUDY  TOURS,  PICNICS,  INDUSTRIAL  VISITS :-

                Study tours, picnics and industrial visits are arranged for the students once every year. Picnics are arranged as part of students’ council activities. Study tours are arranged by separate departments mainly for the final year students. The English Medium students in the commerce faculty are taken out for industrial visit to industries in Vapi, Valsad etc. Students are advised to be in  uniform and to submit a feedback after the visit. 

INFORMATION  SYSTEM :-

                The college has an upto date information system for communication. Every important piece of information is announced on the loudspeaker during lecture-breaks. Moreover, there is an electronic display board for the whole day. Loud speakers are placed on every floor. Close circuit cameras are placed on every floor, administrative offices, in the halls,

LIBRARY:-

                The college has a good library with a good collection of books for students and staff. A register is being maintained to record the visits made by staff and students. Dr. Mahendrakumar Solanki Poor Boys’ Library offers books to poor students at concessional rates.

                The UGC funded library provides useful reference books and best sellers in all subjects. Notices are circulated in class rooms announcing availability of books and also reminding students of returning books to the library. A small fine per day is charged for late submission of books. 

EXTENSION  SERVICE  OF  THE  LIBRARY :-

          The use of library as a learning resource is restricted not only to the students of our college but its facility can be used by the people of adjoining areas, school and college students who do not study here from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm on a nominal charge of Rs. 500/- 

BOOKS  FOR  EXTERNAL  STUDENTS :-

          Distance education and open learning system are becoming the order of the day. Many students enroll for graduation externally but we provide them the facility for using library, borrowing books, question papers because our motto is education is for all and resources should be used optimally. A nominal fee is charged for this. 

INTERNAL  ASSESSMENT:-

        Internal assessment gets completed by the end of February every year and internal marks of all students are announced in each class-room. Almost all students remain present on that day and important directions are given to the students for a better performance at the university examinations. The top ten students in each class are honored and encouraged by presenting them with certificates and mementos. The students who score highest marks in the university examinations are given awards by external donors and also by the college.

                The college sees that its students get value education during the years of study. Apart from the regular class room lectures, they are exposed to various factors related  to their subjects and the trends outside by conducting lectures by experts form outside, on an average one lecture a month. 

FELICITATION  OF  TOP  TEN  STUDENTS :-

          Meritorious students who have excelled academically are felicitated in their respective classes in the beginning of the year by the college principal. It is a motivation for the students. Even after the second internal exams the same is done to boost  the confidence of the students and their parents are sent a congratulation letter. 

WOMEN  EMPOWERMENT :-

          Education empowers and girl education is a step towards the upliftment of society. We believe in this and therefore encourage girls to take admission in this college. The result is that 48% of the total strength of students are  girls. 

PLANTS  &  TREES:-

                In order to create an eco-friendly environment, plants and trees are planted every year in the campus. An amount of money is set apart for this purpose every year.

 COST  CUTTING:-

                Measures are adopted for cutting the cost on electricity bills. Voltage stabilizers are attached to all electronic equipments. The blank back pages of waste papers are reused for taking out rough prints on printers and copiers. 

NURTURING  PATRIOTISM:-

                Republic day and Independence day are celebrated in the college and students are encouraged to attend the flag hoisting on these days. A guest is sometimes invited from outside for flag hoisting. Flag hoisting is not always done by big shots. The president or even a retiring peon of the college does it to accord true honour to the spirit of work rather than the status. 

LIST  OF  STAFF  &  BRIGHT  STUDENTS  DISPLAYED :-

                Names of bright students and top scorers since the beginning of the college, not only in academics but also in sports, cultural events etc. are displayed at the entrance of the college along with the list of teaching and non  teaching staff. 

EARNING  WHILE  LEARNING :-

        As the college is running short of sufficient administrative staff and librarian, a few poor students are selected every year to assist office staff on computers and in the library. They are paid for their work, which in turn, helps their studies. Thus the college provides opportunities for earning while learning. 

BAN  ON  MOBILE  PHONE :-

                In order to check abuse of mobile phones strict instruction is given on the admission form, the prospectus and also on the application form. Moreover, the instruction is imprinted in every room of the college. Punitive measures are taken against those violating the rule. To provide a good example to students, the staff members also do not take mobile phones to class rooms. A coin box telephone is kept on the ground floor for students. 

CLASS  ROOM  DECORATION :-

                To encourage students love for their college, class-room decoration competitions are conducted in connection with Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations. 

WASTE  BOXES:-

                Waste boxes are kept in every class room to train students to be hygienic. They are instructed to keep waster material in the waste box instead of throwing here and there. 

MULTIPLE  USE  OF  BALLOT  BOXES :-

                Small ballot boxes are maintained by the college which are used not only for elections but also for raising funds in classroom and outside for various purposes like funds for the blind, earth quake relief, tsunami relief, etc. The NSS volunteers take up the responsibility under the guidance of the principal and NSS programme officers. 

TEACHING  AIDS :-

                The class rooms are well equipped with amplifiers and speakers. Every lecturer is given a set of collar mikes with the help of which effective teaching is made possible. The Over Head Projector of the college was used in many lectures until the LCD projector replaced the OHP. A trolley is kept on each floor so that the LCD projector can be carried from one room to another. Guest lectures are also assisted with the LCD projector that can be carried from one room to another. 

IN – HOUSE  RESEARCH :-

                Assignments are a compulsory part of the internal assessment of students. In subjects like economics, banking and business administration project works are assigned to students who collect data directly from organizations and prepare project reports. Such reports including data and relevant photographs are made in spiral binding and are maintained by the lecturers concerned. 

BOOSTING  THE  SENSE  OF  RESPONSIBILITY :-

                The staff of the college is mostly young and an atmosphere of equality is carefully maintained. All are given duties and responsibilities besides teaching and reports are obtained from them by the principal. Various committees are formed during an academic year and every staff member finds his or her place in the committees. 

PRINCIPAL  STAFF  RELATIONSHIP :-

                The principal maintains an open hearted sharing of information with staff – Notice boards are kept in the staff room and every piece of information is displayed in printed form. 

ENCOURAGEMENT  FOR  RESEARCH :-

                Participation in seminars, conferences, symposia, workshop etc. are always encouraged and certificates and trophies are awarded to those who present papers at national or international level. Lecturers who participate in seminars, conferences, workshops etc. or the meetings of the Board of Studies, or attend Refresher Courses, address the staff in a common meeting and share the new information, knowledge and experience. Career advancement and research work by the staff are recognized by presenting certificates and mementos. Those who undertake research projects can use the computers, xerox machines and printers with the principals’ permission. 

FUNCTIONING  OF  DEPARTMENTS :-

                The head of every department is given a free hand to take decisions regarding distribution of teaching and examination work. Regular meetings are convened in every department in which discussions are held on the renewed syllabi, problems faced in class room teaching, internal tests, assignments and internal marking. The head of every department in consultation with the members divide the work equally without any prejudice. 

COMPUTER  TRAINING  FOR  STAFF :-

                As computer proficiency is essential in the modern age the staff members are sent to the computer lab in Sutex Bank College of Computer Applications in the same campus for training and are advised and encouraged to go for the computer courses. 

CELEBRATION  OF  DAYS :-

                During the celebration of various days by the students’ council the staff members are appointed as judges and they are honoured in public. 

TEACHERS’  DIARY :-

                Every staff member maintains a diary which contains every detail of the work done during the year. The diary includes termly and monthly teaching plan, time table, daily work, conferences etc., list of bright students, placement profile, consultancy profile, social activities, internal and external assessment details, project / tour profile, membership in committees, publications profile, academic results, scholar students’ profile and general remarks by the lecturer. 

COMMUNICATION  WITH  STAFF  DURING  VACATION :-

                The college keeps the residential address and telephone numbers of every teaching and non  teaching staff. During Diwali and summer vacations they are contacted wherever they are in case of necessity. The address and phone numbers are collected before every vacation.

SUGGESTION  BOX :- A suggestion box is kept outside the principals’ chamber. Students are advised to drop their suggestions, complaints, etc. into the box with or without their names. Relevant suggestions are implemented and attention is paid to the complaints.

GIFTS  FOR  PEON  STAFF :-The teaching and administrative staff of the college collects funds before Diwali and give useful gifts to the peon staff.

NOTICE  BOARD  FOR  WRITERS  AND  ARTISTS :- A separate notice board is kept for students to display their literary or artistic work.

PARKING  FOR  HANDICAPPED :- A special parking area has been provided for the physically handicapped students just near the main entrance.

THE  RIGHT  TO  INFORMATION  ACT  2005   A landmark historical Act came into force from 12th Oct.2005 (120th day of its enactment on 15th June’ 2005). This RTI Act could be termed as a ’ social revolution ’. This is reognized by the supreme court as a part of the right to freedom guarantee in the constitution.

       We, as an educational institution, in accordance with this RTI Act allow the public to seek information from    P. I. O. and A.P.I.O.

 P.I.O. :    Public Information Officer -Principal Dr. K. N. Chavda

 A.P.I.O. :  Assistant Public Information Officer – Prof.  Siby K. Antony (Lecturer in English)

                                                                           Ms. Naynaben N.  Sheth (Head Clerk)

This has been done to ensure transparency, openness,  accountability and also empower citizens to check abuse of power,  authority and corruption.