INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)

Academic Year 2025–26

  1. Executive Summary

ASPM’s Sau. Pramatai Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Gaudgaon, is a rural higher education institution dedicated to empowering the youth through quality education, skill development, and community engagement. Established to cater to the educational needs of students from Gaudgaon and surrounding villages, the college offers undergraduate programmes in Arts, Commerce, and Science streams.

In alignment with the vision of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur, this Institutional Development Plan outlines the college’s academic, administrative, infrastructural, and societal goals for the academic year 2025–26. The plan aims to strengthen the institution’s academic quality, promote research and innovation, enhance student employability, and prepare for NAAC Cycle I accreditation.

  1. Institutional Profile

  • Name of the Institution: ASPM’s Sau. Pramatai Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College
  • Address: Gaudgaon, Tal. Barshi, Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra – 413401
  • Affiliating University: Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur
  • Type of Institution: Traditional (Arts, Commerce & Science)
  • Principal: Dr. Daulatrao Rajendra Gholkar
  • Total Students: 482
  • Teaching Staff: 15
  • Non-Teaching Staff: 05
  • Programmes Offered: B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.
  • Year of Establishment: 2023-24
  • Management: Aadarsh Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Dharashiv
  • Campus Type: Rural
  1. Vision Statement

“To provide quality higher education to rural youth with an emphasis on knowledge, skills, and values, empowering them to become self-reliant, socially responsible, and globally competent citizens.”

  1. Mission Statement

  1. To ensure access to higher education for students from rural and economically weaker sections.
  2. To promote holistic development through academic excellence, skill-based learning, and ethical values.
  3. To create a learner-centric environment supported by modern teaching methods and digital resources.
  4. To foster research culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
  5. To contribute to community development through outreach, NSS, and CSR initiatives.
  1. Institutional Goals for 2025–26

  • Achieve NAAC Cycle I accreditation.
  • Introduce skill-based and career-oriented certificate programmes.
  • Modernize infrastructure, including laboratory upgradation and classroom renovation.
  • Establish digital classrooms and promote ICT-enabled teaching.
  • Strengthen student mentoring, career counseling, and placement support.
  • Enhance green campus initiatives with tree plantation, waste management, and solar energy.
  • Promote research collaboration, publications, and minor projects.
  • Encourage community outreach and extension activities.
  1. SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

Dedicated and qualified faculty

Limited physical infrastructure

Supportive management

Limited research funding

Rural connectivity and student diversity

Need for digital infrastructure expansion

Active NSS and community outreach

Low alumni participation

Student–teacher rapport

Insufficient industry linkage

Opportunities

Challenges

NAAC accreditation and funding eligibility

Attracting and retaining qualified faculty

Skill-based courses and collaborations

Adapting to NEP-2020 reforms

Digital transformation

Resource constraints

Linkages with NGOs and industries

Rural students’ economic limitations

  1. Strategic Development Framework

Area

Strategic Objective

Planned Initiatives (2025–26)

Academic Development

Curriculum enrichment and skill development

Launch add-on courses in communication skills, computer literacy, and agri-entrepreneurship

Infrastructure

Modern, eco-friendly campus

Renovate classrooms, upgrade laboratories, improve sanitation and drinking facilities

ICT & Digitalization

Integration of technology in teaching-learning

Set up 2 smart classrooms and digital attendance system

Research & Innovation

Promote faculty and student research

Encourage minor research proposals, workshops, and paper publications

Student Development

Employability and holistic growth

Career guidance, mentoring, health & yoga sessions

Administration

Efficient governance

Use of MIS software, online feedback, digital records

Community Engagement

Social responsibility

NSS drives, blood donation camps, environment awareness programmes

  1. Academic Development Plan

  • Conduct bridge and remedial courses for first-year students.
  • Organize seminars, guest lectures, and workshops by industry experts.
  • Establish departmental clubs and associations.
  • Promote experiential learning, field visits, and project-based learning.
  • Encourage student participation in research paper writing and poster presentations.
  1. Infrastructure Development Plan

  • Renovation of existing classrooms with ICT facilities.
  • Expansion of science laboratories and library resources.
  • Establishment of a multipurpose hall for academic and cultural events.
  • Development of playground and gym facilities.
  • Implementation of rainwater harvesting and solar panel systems.
  1. Financial & Resource Planning

Particulars

Estimated Budget (₹)

Source of Funding

Digital classroom setup

3,00,000

Management/CSR

Laboratory upgradation

2,50,000

College fund

Library enhancement

1,00,000

Institutional fund

Green campus initiatives

1,00,000

NSS / Donations/ Self Financed

Skill-based programme development

1,50,000

Self-financed

Faculty training & workshops

75,000

 IQAC/ Self Financed

Total

9,75,000

 
  1. Monitoring & Evaluation Framework

  • Formation of Institutional Quality Assurance Committee (IQAC).
  • Monthly review meetings by Principal and Heads of Departments.
  • Semester-wise progress report submission.
  • Student feedback and stakeholder analysis.
  • Annual report to be submitted to the Governing Body and University.
  1. Expected Outcomes

  • NAAC accreditation in 2025–26.
  • Increased enrolment and retention rates.
  • Enhanced academic results and employability.
  • Improved research output and collaborations.
  • Stronger institutional reputation in Solapur region.
  • Sustainable and digitally empowered campus environment.
  1. Conclusion

ASPM’s Sau. Pramatai Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Gaudgaon, envisions becoming a leading rural institution that combines traditional values with modern educational practices. This Institutional Development Plan represents a roadmap for excellence through academic innovation, social responsibility, and sustainable development.

Prepared by:

 

Dr. Daulatrao Rajendra Gholkar
Principal, ASPM’s Sau. Pramatai Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Gaudgaon
Date: 25/06/2025