GENERAL INFORMATION
COLLEGE TERMS
Commencement of classes on 15th June.
The academic year comprises of two terms
(subject to alteration). Other details of the College Terms
will be notified later as soon as the relevant information
is received from Goa University.
LIBRARY
College has a well equipped library consisting
of books, periodicals, reference books, etc. in the subjects
in which the college specializes. Substantial additions
are made every year.
The students are encouraged to make full use
of the library facilities subject to the rules which govern
the smooth functioning of the library and these rules are
displayed in the college library.
U.G.C. Book Bank
The College Library has the above mentioned scheme of lending
out the required set of text books to poor and needy students
for the academic year. Students desirous of getting the
benefit of the above scheme should apply to the Principal
immediately after the admission in prescribed form available
in the Library. Section of the Students is left to the discretion
of Principal and Librarian.
Incentive schemes
Library allows additional borrowing of books by meritorious
students from all the classes. Library organizers library
orientation week during the month of July every year. A
library week is celebrated during December, by holding various
competition based on library activities. The best student
reader award is given to a T.Y.B.Com. student based on his/her
year's overall performance in college.
N.C.C (National Cadet Corps)
The College has the N.C.C. (Infantry Wing) unit under the
guidance of qualified professor. Students are encouraged
to join the unit for developing their personality. All necessary
facilities in this connection are provided to the N.C.C.
Cadets. This unit is open to all students who enroll in
this college.
N.S.S. (National Services Scheme)
The objective of the N.S.S. is to develop national
consciousness and social responsibility in University Students.
The unit undertakes adult literacy classes, natural labour
camps, care of the sick in the hospitals and such other
service to the nation. A member of the teaching staff appointed
by the Principal will be in charge of all activities undertaken
under this organization.
Past Student Association:
The Past Students Association executive committee
meeting was held on 20th July 2003, with the sole aim of
building and developing stronger ties between the past and
present students. Many of our students have made a name
for themselves and have proved to be real life heroes -
be it in commercial world, creative world or the of politics.
Another such meeting was held at the fag end of the academic
year, to draw up a concrete course of action for this unit.
Membership for past students
A past student of the college who has joined any special/advance
course of study related to Commerce and Economics can become
a member of the library for one year by applying to the
Principal for the special facility and by depositing Rs.
500/-. The application has to produce with his/her application
the necessary certificate of admission to the course.
It is entirely left to the discretion of
the Principal whether to grant the membership or not and
the membership may be discontinued by the Principal without
assigning any reason at any time in the year.
GYMKHANA
The activities of the Gymkhana are managed by a
committee of representatives of students and Vice Principal/Senior
Staff Member nominated by the Principal Facilities of various
outdoor and indoor games such as Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton,
Hockey, Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom etc. are provided.
Gymkhana organizes coaching, training, and
games to participate in intercollegiate sports events. Selection
are based on attendance, practice sessions, coaching camps
and friendly matches. Coaching is given to members in each
event who are selected in intercollegiate level.
Other activities
Besides the above mentioned activities the college provide
a platform for the following interests:
1. The Students' Council is a recommendatory
Body formed every year comprising of members elected by
voting. The Principal however has the right to nominate
students to the same. Student's Council is responsible to
the Principal for the conduct of various co-curricular activities
under the Student's Council.
2. Tour & Excursions: organized whenever
possible to introduce the students to the Cultural and Historical
aspects of the country.
3. Wall papers and Annual Magazine; provide
a channel to the literacy talents of the students.
4. Annual Social Gathering: Conducted every
year for channelising talents of the students in the field
of acting, singing, music etc.
IDENTITY CARD
Every students must obtain from the college office
a student's Identity Card. Application for this will have
to be accompanied by the fee-receipt and two copies of the
student's photograph when notified. Renewal of Identity
Cards in the case of the old students will be done on submission
of the previous identity card during college hours. The
students have to produce the Identity Card on demand during
the College/University examinations. The Identity Card shall
be returned to the college office without fail when the
students leave the college.
PARENT - TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The Parent - Teacher Association of S.S. Dempo College of
Commerce & Economics was formed on 18th December, 2002.
This association provides a platform to the parents to interact
with the teachers on a regular basis in the interest of
their wards. It also provides the forum to build strong
rapport in order to bring about the overall development
of the students both academically and non-academically.
Regular meetings of P.T.A. are held. The
P.T.A. members attend various functions organised by the
college and also take keen interest in the affairs of the
college and the prospects of their wards.
