Institutional Strength
- The stimulating active learning environment of the college attracts young women with an exceptional desire to gain from higher education and make a difference in the world around them.
- Skill-based and certificate courses: SPMC offers self-designed and developed skill based certificate courses such travel and tourism, Journalism in Hindi Language, Women and Legal literacy, French and German Language, Employability Skills, etc. to the students which enhance prospects of job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
- We have well qualified, talented and dedicated teachers who work tirelessly with the students in their academic journey and for their overall development. Along with teaching our faculty members are engaged in active research publications, projects and showcase their expertise through their participation as resource person and invited speakers at various academic and professional platforms. Their contributions have been acknowledged by various authorities from time to time. One of our faculty members is a Sahitya Academy Award recipient, for his contribution in Sanskrit Literature.
- Journal of Applied Research in Humanities, Language and Social Sciences is a double blind, Peer Reviewed, ISSN: 25832999 journal published by our college to promote and inculcate research orientation among all the stakeholders.
- Participative management is achieved through the open exchange of information and a structured decision-making process involving key stakeholders within the college community.
- Amongst the varied curricular options, SPMC also offers professional courses B.Ed., and B.El.ED. In the year 2022-2023 NCTE has approved Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) BA BEd (Secondary) to be launched from the academic session 2023-24.
- The office is transitioning to a paperless operational model, aiming to minimize the use of physical documents and embracing digital processes. This shift towards digitization is exemplified by the automation of the library system within the college.
- The institution demonstrates a strong commitment to eco-environmental sustainability through a comprehensive array of initiatives including the installation of solar panels for renewable energy generation, effective waste segregation and management practices, implementation of rainwater harvesting systems, establishment of composting facilities, active paper recycling programs, regular environment energy audits, conducting tree census to preserve biodiversity, development of herbal gardens, and maintaining a green campus environment.
- The institution firmly believes in the optimum utilization of resources and the college facilities are used for its regular functioning as well as NCWEB and SOL that is functional during the weekends and other University holidays.
- Excellence in sports is a noteworthy highlight of the institution, with our students receiving numerous awards in various events
- The NCC units and NSS group are esteemed components of our institution, fostering strong community connections and creating an engaging platform for interaction.
Institutional Weakness
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- Though the Institute offers various Skill development and Add-on courses, we need to increase our reach which will help us lower the fee and improve quantitative achievement.
- Despite making numerous efforts to secure funding from various government agencies for the construction of a girls' hostel, the institution has not yet been able to provide residential facilities on campus for students coming from other states.
- Shortage of permanent teaching staff against sanctioned posts due to administrative and logistical constraints affect higher education institutions across the country.
Institutional Opportunity
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- As an all women's college, there are ample opportunities for empowering a large section of women in our society through educational opportunities as well as other facilities available within our campus.
- The diversity of the student population is an enabler for teaching humanities since the classroom ethos is a mirror of social dynamics and brings forth multiple perspectives in the classroom.
- Alumni outreach needs to be tapped as a major enabling resource in mentoring our student fraternity.
- Incubation Cell: The Incubation Cell will serve as a platform for students to cultivate innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures. Within this scheme, the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Cell will be dedicated to equipping students, particularly female students, with practical skills and entrepreneurial competencies crucial for tomorrow's workforce.
- The college is consistently making an efforts towards outreach and extension activities focused on environmental, mental health, national and cultural awareness. Additionally, there is an opportunity to expand programs like 'Beyond the Classroom' formulated and run by B.Ed. students' along with the NSS wing of the college to contribute for the social and educational development of neighboring slum dwellers.
Institutional Challenges
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- Being essentially a social science college it’s a challenge for in-house campus placement.
- Geographical location of the college within a residential colony out of the university campus reduces its visibility.
- The pending construction of a college hostel is a challenge for out station students.
- Financial constraints emanating from students’ familial background present challenges in meeting logistical requirements to cultivate the skill sets required for the emerging fields of knowledge.
- Balancing the growing co-curricular and administrative duties alongside mandatory academic commitments poses a challenge.