The research strategy of St Joseph Engineering College is to cover all the major
academic disciplines. Faculty and students are actively involved in research in key
areas of Science, Technology and Management. The research is clearly visible in
terms of wide publications and various projects securing grants from the external
agencies.
Objectives
To meet the global standards, in addition to the good teaching-learning process,
the institution needs to have a strong research base. In this interest to enhance
the research and consultancy activities the following areas are identified:
To focus on the state-of-art infrastructure and equipment for teaching and
research activities
Encouraging doctoral research programs in the institution
To make the academic activities in coherence with the overall development
of the region
To nurture high-quality research and publications
To train highly creative students by incorporating outcome-based
learning
Composition
One faculty representative from each Department is nominated by the Head of the
Departments and a faculty leader as a Chairperson is nominated by the
Principal.
Operation
The Research & Facilities Committee is activated at the beginning of the each
academic year with the Principal – Research & Facilities Chairperson as Faculty
Leader and one designated member from each Department as a committee
member.
Announcement of the names of Committee Members is done at the beginning of the
every academic year.
Preparation of the plan for Research & Facilities activities and designated
tasks of sub-committee members through committee meeting is done at the
beginning of the every semester.
Frequency of meeting of the committee members is minimum two per semester and
can be held during the semester when the need arises.
Members will be notified by email on the location and agendas with associated
documentation at least three working days before the meeting, via the Committee
group email.
The Chairperson of the committee or the Chairperson of sub-committee will lead
the proceedings.
Minutes of the Meeting are prepared and distributed to the members of the
committee and action is taken accordingly.
Review Meeting is conducted to assess the progress of Research & Facilities
activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to meet the departmental and
research & facilities goals
Ensure that Research & Facilities activities are being carried out as per the
guidelines laid by AICTE and the Principal
Approve the plans prepared by the committee
Facilitate in obtaining grants from external funding agencies for carrying out
research activities
Provide necessary infrastructure and facilities for research work
Recognize the good work done by the faculty members and students
Formulate guidelines for applying for research grants and submission of
research papers
Facilitate the students to participate in research activities
Facilitate the faculty members to undertake research and consultancy
work
Motivate and guide the faculty members to publish research papers in refereed
/ indexed journals and conferences
Identify and encourage research areas by organizing workshops, conferences,
and seminars
Monitor the quality of research and consultancy work
Conduct departmental-level research reviews
Encourage faculty members to apply for research projects
Encourage faculty members to apply for consultancy projects
Sub-committees
Sub-committees will be formed by the Research & Facilities Committee for the
effective functioning of the Research & Facilities activities. The composition of
the sub-committees will be notified at the beginning of every academic year.
