Infrastructure
 

There has been considerable development in the infrastructure and learning resources over the years. The physical infrastructure consists of the ‘E’ shaped main building of the college where the teaching departments, one central library, the administrative block and four lecture theatres including a magnificent Hall provide enough space for class, conference and seminars. In addition to this an auditorium has been built where different cultural functions can be organized. The college has 4 boys’ hostels, 2 ladies hostels, one post office, and one bank in its campus. In the campus there is a wonderful playground with a gallery and dressing room where students utilize their leisure time in playing different games and two beautiful gardens as the beauty of the college. The college has a computer centre, which is a valuable aid in the teaching-learning process. Almost All the departments are also provided with computers to transmit intellectual information to the students and the staff. Other infrastructure and learning resources include laboratories in Science departments and in the department of Psychology, Education and Geography with latest instruments, laboratory equipment and test materials. The Athletic Association of this college organizes in-campus and intercollegiate tournaments and train and guides the student athletes and players to participate in intercollegiate tournaments. As per state government rules due weightage is given to students having more than ordinary achievements for admission to the college. The Dramatic Association, Cultural forum, Reading Room, IGNOU centre add to the facilities to this college.

                 Keeping in view the availability of number of rooms and increasing student strength, the table has been prepared. Time slots have also been made available for seminar activities and project work. The existing infrastructure is utilised to the optimum level, such as, the Auditorium, the College Hall and the Seminar Libraries are not only used for in-house activities but also for cultural activities and extra-mural lectures.s.

Class rooms :               The college has large spacious class rooms properly lit and ventilated.

Laboratories:               The college has separate spacious well-equipped laboratories for the subjects having practical facilities.

Computer Centre:        The college has its own Computer centre for imparting teaching courses at B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Computer Science. Besides, there is a Joint Venture Computer Centre approved by Govt. of Orissa, which is meant to impart extra computer skilled programme beneficial to get jobs. Further, the college has undertaken the plan for interconnectivity. Again, the college provides Internet facilities for students and teachers at different points of the college.

Common Room:           The college has a Staff Common Room for staff members, Boy’s Common Room, Girls’ Common Room for students.

Basic facilities:             Toilets, water filters, water coolers are available at different points to cater the needs of the staffs and the students.

Playground and

 Gymnasium:                The college has two playgrounds and one gymnasium to cater the needs of the students and other cultural organisation of Puri town. Already various national level competitions have been undertaken. Last year the national level Wrestling Championship was undertaken here. The Gymnasium is equipped with sophisticated equipment for exercise, which are made available both for students and lecturers. It acts as a health centre for students and teachers.

Other Health Care

 Services:                                 There is the provision of health care facilities for students and all other staff members of the college, which is located at Youth Red Cross Room.

Canteen:                     The College has a Canteen, which provides snacks, lunch, hot and soft drinks to the staff and students of the college at concessional rates.

Library

            The college is proud of its central library, which has an excellent collection of books, journals and other reading materials. It fulfils the five fundamental laws of Library Science; namely (a) Books are for use (b) To every reader his/her book (c) For every book its reader (d) Save the time of the reader (e) Library is a growing organism,m,m,m,

·          Working days of the library – 240 days

·          Working hours of the library – 7 hours per day

·          Advisory Committee

            The library has an advisory committee with the Principal as the Chairperson and Professor in charge of library as Vice-Chairman and senior members of the faculty members.

·          Inter-library exchange through Internet        –         Yes

      Computerisation of the library services          –          Yes

·          Ratio of library books to number of students enrolled – 25:1 

Organisation

 

S.C.S. College (Autonomous), Puri is a government organisation of the State of Orissa. Hence, the overall management is guided by the laid down procedure of the State Government. However, an Executive Committee constituted under the guidelines of the U.G.C., the highest policy making body on general administration of the college. In addition, Finance Committee regulates the financial administration; Examination Committee takes decision on examination related matters, Admission Committee in admission matters, Residential Committee in hostel administration, etc. The Principal is the head of the institution and he is responsible for general administration, academic and financial activities of the college. He discharges his duties as per the State Govt. guidelines and under the provision of Orissa Education Act and Rules. The Vice-Principal manages the academic related works and other functions as delegated by the Principal. Heads of the Departments look after their departmental works like class engagement, seminars and project works, etc. Different committees manage the co-curricular and extra curricular activities. The Principal maintains confidential record on the performance of the teaching, non-teaching and ministerial staffs, which is finally appraised by the Department of Higher Education and General Administration Department, Government of Orissa.

            Each bonafide student receives a college calendar in the beginning of the session which enables him/her to get information in relation to the working days of the college, the names of the faculties along with their area of specialisation, different organisational set-up to support them, the examination calendar etc. .

            This institution receives grants from the Government of Orissa, U.G.C., Self-financing Schemes and Alumni Association etc. A part of the fund is utilised in payment of salary to its staffs, scholarships to the students, purchasing books for the library and equipment for the laboratories. The expenditure and income of this institution are subject to audit by the Accountant General and the Department of Higher Education, Government of Orissa.

Financial assistance

               National Scholarship

               Merit Scholarship

               Sports Scholarship

               Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

               Post-Matric Scholarship

               Hindi Merit Scholarship

               Teachers’ Son Scholarship

               Free Studentship

               Students’ Aid Fund

               Scholarship to S.C./S.T. students

               *In addition to this the girl students are exempted from tuition fees.

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