Co-Curricular Activity Committee

Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the educational curriculum, encompassing more than just classroom teaching and learning. They include various activities such as working in laboratories, utilizing the library, participating in sports, and engaging in playground activities. These activities foster informal interactions between teachers and students, contributing significantly to the overall development of students.
Objectives of Co-Curricular Activities:

1. Understanding and Importance: To help students comprehend the meaning and significance of co-curricular activities.
2. Moral Values: To inculcate moral values in students through various activities.
3. Leadership: To cultivate leadership qualities among students.
4. Holistic Development: To promote the all-round development of students' personalities.
5. Critical Thinking and Team Spirit: To nurture critical thinking, reasoning abilities, and teamwork.
6. Talent Identification: To recognize and nurture the hidden talents of students.

Composition of the Committee:

Sr. No	Name of Faculty Members	Designation	Status in Committee
1.	Ms. Meenal	Assistant Prof.	Convener
2.	Ms. Priya Devi	Assistant Prof.	Member
3.	Ms. Priya	Assistant Prof.	Member
4.	Mr. Arun Kumar	Assistant Prof.	Member

Procedure for Conducting Co-Curricular Activities:
1. Feasibility and Success: The institution conducts activities that are feasible and have a high likelihood of success.
2. Selective Organization: A manageable number of activities are organized at any given time to ensure quality and participation.
3. Expert Supervision: Activities are conducted under the supervision of teachers who are experts in the respective fields and are genuinely interested in the activities.
4. Cost-Effective and Practical: The activities are designed to be cost-effective and practical for implementation.
5. Equal Opportunity: Every student is given an equal opportunity to participate in the activities.
6. Teacher as Facilitator:Teachers act as facilitators, guiding and supporting students throughout the activities.
7. Evaluation and Record-Keeping: Each activity is carefully evaluated, and detailed records are maintained for future reference.
8. Location Identification: The convener of the committee ensures that the locations for the activities are fully identified and prepared.
9. Cultural Activities: The committee suggests and organizes various cultural activities throughout the academic year.
10. NSS/NCC Participation: The committee plans and organizes activities under NSS/NCC, encouraging participation in programs such as blood donation camps and flood relief efforts.
11. Sports Calendar: The committee prepares a sports calendar and action plan to implement it effectively.
12. Sports Utilization: Methods are suggested to encourage both students and faculty to utilize the sports and games facilities available at the college.
13. Budget and Infrastructure: The committee is responsible for preparing budget estimates, identifying infrastructure needs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the upkeep of playfields.
14. Team Selection: The committee selects teams to represent the college in inter-collegiate and intramural tournaments.
15. Attendance Exemption: The committee prepares details of attendance exemptions for students representing the college in various sports and games.
16. Faculty-Student Relations: To enhance relations between students and faculty, the committee organizes exhibition games between student and faculty teams wherever possible.

Feedback by Students and Teachers: Feedback from students and teachers includes both positive and negative aspects:
1. Positive Impact: Students acknowledge that these activities help them become more confident and contribute to their personality development.
2. Interference with Studies: Some students feel that these activities sometimes interfere with their academic studies, leading to reluctance in participation.
3. Teacher-Student Bonding: Students recognize that these activities foster closer relationships between students and teachers.
4. Lack of Awareness: Some students are unaware of the importance of co-curricular activities due to insufficient guidance.
5. Shyness and Participation: Students who are shy or lack self-awareness of their talents may not participate in these activities.
6. Perception of Unimportance: Since these activities are not typically assessed in exams, students may perceive them as unimportant.
7. Timetable Inclusion: There is a need for proper inclusion of co-curricular activities in the class timetable to encourage active participation.
8. Teacher Allowances: Teachers have expressed a need for extra allowances for organizing and conducting activities.

Follow-Up: The committee, led by the convener, conducts a follow-up at the end of the year to review the feedback provided by students and teachers. This follow-up considers both the positive and negative aspects, aiming to improve the organization and execution of co-curricular activities in the future.