Strategic/Prospective Plan

Falakata College is committed to advancing educational excellence and global competence through strategic planning and continuous quality enhancement. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution’s strategic plan each year, focusing on quality improvement through a variety of events and infrastructure development. Annual reviews assess the implementation of the strategic plan, research promotion initiatives, the NAAC SSR portal, and an online vulnerability survey among students.

Strategic Planning and Oversight

Initiatives are meticulously planned by the Academic Subcommittee or Teachers’ Council, with financial decisions reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee and approved by the Governing Body.

Career Development

To enhance student employability, the college emphasizes career development through the Career Counselling Cell, which facilitates industry interactions and organizes training programs and career workshops under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Academic & Administrative Audits

Comprehensive oversight involves four layers of auditing:
Internal Academic Audits: Conducted by Heads of Departments (HODs) and the IQAC, authenticated by the Principal.
External Audits: Performed by external members nominated by the Principal and IQAC, further reviewed by higher education institutions in partnership with the college and the Director of the Malviya Mission Teacher Training Center (formerly UGC-HRDC), University of North Bengal.
Internal Administrative Audits: Reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

Governance and Administration

As a government institution, Falakata College operates under the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. Recruitment is managed by the College Service Commission, under the Ministry of Higher Education, while appointments and transfers follow the same protocol. Faculty and non-teaching staff service rules adhere to the West Bengal Service Rules (WBSR), with CAS benefits determined by UGC guidelines and executed by the Department of Higher Education.

Institutional Structure

The Principal leads the college administration, formulating plans in consultation with the IQAC. These plans are executed with support from the Teachers’ Council and College Office. The Teachers’ Council, led by the Principal and the Teachers’ Council Secretary (TCS), includes all permanent teachers, with HODs, the office headed by the Head Assistant, and the Students’ Union playing key roles. Various cells and committees involving teachers, non-teaching staff, and students facilitate smooth academic and administrative operations, meeting as needed to make recommendations for policy development.

Strategic Initiatives

Several strategic initiatives have been implemented:
Support for Students During COVID-19: The college identified economically disadvantaged students and took measures to ensure their education continued. Departments provided community services to students lacking access to medical facilities, and the college waived application fees, examination fees, and cultural/welfare fees for 2021-22. A free studentship scheme was also introduced.
Entrepreneurial Development: In 2022, the college and IQAC developed a plan to establish an Incubation Centre for an Innovative Ecosystem. This center aims to provide students with handson experience in innovation, supported by faculty, management, and industry experts

Falakata College strives to foster a dynamic and responsive educational environment through effective governance, strategic planning, and comprehensive support systems, ensuring that it meets the evolving needs of its students and the community.