Community Engagement

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (N.S.S.)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is an Indian government-sponsored public service programme conducted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Popularly known as NSS, the scheme was launched in Gandhiji’s centenary year, 1969. Aimed at developing students personalities through community service, NSS is a voluntary association of young people in colleges, universities, and at the +2 level working for a campus-community linkage.

Motto

The motto of NSS is “Not Me but You,” which reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. The philosophy of the NSS is well reflected in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of society as a whole, and therefore, the NSS volunteers shall strive for the well-being of society.

Objectives

The broad objectives of NSS are to:

Understand the community in which they work.
Understand themselves in relation to their community.
Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving.
Develop among them a sense of social and civic responsibility.
Utilize their knowledge to find practical solutions for individuals and communities Problems.
Develop the competence required for group living and the sharing of responsibilities.
Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
Acquire leadership qualities and a democratic attitude.
Develop the capacity to meet emergencies.
Practice national integration and social harmony.

Activities under NSS

The institute has an NSS wing working for the upliftment of society. Various activities are organized time to time under the NSS Wing. It involves two types of activities: regular activities (120 hours) and the annual special camp (120 hours). All the NSS volunteers who have served NSS for at least 2 years and have performed 240 hours of work under NSS are entitled to a certificate from the university under the signature of the Vice-Chancellor and the Programme Coordinator. NSS Camp is held annually and is usually located in a rural village or a city suburb. Volunteers may be involved in such activities as:

RED RIBBON CLUB

The red ribbon is a globally recognised symbol for HIV/AIDS awareness. Establishment of Red Ribbon Clubs was an important initiative undertaken by the Government of India to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and associated myths among the youth and empower them as per educators. The Red Ribbon Club OF Nankana Sahib College of Education, KotGanguRai came into effect in:-

Objectives

1. Educate youth with correct, concise, and adequate information and heighten their level of awareness about HIV/AIDS, STIs, and other related issues (thus eliminating myths and misconceptions).
2. Enable youth to identify and understand situations of exploitation and abuse.
3. Sensitize the youth regarding the care and support needs of people affected by HIV/AIDS and instill in them the spirit to reduce the stigma and discrimination against them.
4. Create and train among the youth a cadre of peer educators to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and its prevention in the community.

LIBRARY

Nankana Sahib College of Education, Kot Gangu Rai, Ludhiana, has a well-equipped digitalized library with 6460 books on different subjects, which provides ample opportunity for the students to feed their knowledge as well as self-study. Apart from text books, there are encyclopaedias, national and international journals, research journals, magazines, periodicals, and newspapers to enrich students personalities.

TIMINGS OF THE LIBRARY

The library remains open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The library services are provided for the students around the year by keeping its doors open to the readers.

LIBRARY RULES

All the students, teachers, and non-teaching staff members are members of the library.
The personal belongings of the readers must be kept at the entrance before entering the library.
The librarian may recall any books from the borrower at any time after the issue.
There is an overdue charge of Rs. 5 per day on every book beyond the allowed lending period for the first 14 days and Rs. 10 per day on every book for the next 14 days.
Members are responsible for any damage caused by them to the books or other property belonging to the library and shall be required to pay the penalty imposed upon them by the librarian.
A borrower shall replace a book if it is lost while in custody.
In case the borrower fails to replace a lost or damaged book within a month from the due date of its return, he or she shall pay the library the full cost of the book.
Reference books, journals, dissertations, etc. shall not be issued.
In special cases, the librarian, at his or her discretion, may issue a reference book for a short period of time.
The use of mobile phones in the library is prohibited. Phones should either be switched off or set to silent ring mode.
Members may give suggestions on the acquisition of books, journals, etc. and on the overall improvement of the library. Complaints, if any, are submitted to the librarian in writing for proper action.
For the final examination, the students are privileged to get the books issued on security that are refundable. After getting the no-dues cleared from the library, the students can get the security refund from the library itself.

STUDENT COUNCIL

A student council is a formal structure through which students in the college are directly involved in the affairs of the college, working in partnership with the management, faculty, and students for the benefit of the college and their fellow students. Every year, a student council is appointed in consultation with management, faculty members, and students. It is the medium through which the students get information about various activities of the college and get involved in them. The entire college gets involved in all the activities and decision-making processes.

Objectives

To inculcate in students democratic values and governance.
To have student representation in the functioning of the college.
To provide a medium to solve student grievances.
To organize various co-curricular activities.
To bring out innovative ideas and practices in a conducive atmosphere.
To train students in leadership and decision-making.

Office- bearers:-

Duties and Responsibilities

The college student council has to actively cooperate with the management and teachers in executing programmes and maintaining discipline. They have to take on specific duties in organizing events and co-curricular activities.

WI-FI CAMPUS

The entire campus of Nankana Sahib College of Education is Wi-Fi enabled with a high-speed internet connection (BSNL Fibre 5G) to allow students and teachers to access the internet no matter where they are.

REMEDIAL TEACHING

Remedial instruction aims to improve a skill or ability in each student. Using various techniques, such as more practice or explanation, repeating and clarifying the concepts, and devoting more time to working on the skills, teachers guide each student through the educational process.

Objectives of Remedial Teaching:

To motivate and help the academically weaker students to realize their weaknesses and improve on their fronts.
Improving the academic skills of the students in various subjects.
Raising their level of comprehension of basic subjects will make them stronger for further academic work.
Strengthens their knowledge, skills, and attitude in various subjects.

CLUBS OF THE COLLEGE

Various student clubs and societies provide an opportunity to meet a diverse population of people that allows for expanding thinking and interest. It encourages personal development through communication and the exploration of different interests. Clubs and societies are a great way to help develop character and the skills that will benefit students in college, social life, careers, and even in life. Skills like commitment, leadership, effective communication, and being able to work successfully in a group all come from participating in a club or society.

Clubs working in the college:-

TUTORIALS OF THE COLLEGE

A tutorial is the weekly meeting all students have with a tutor and with other groups of students during which the students are expected to talk in depth about their ideas and opinions. Tutorial teaching gives the students the freedom to push them academically and direct their own learning. Equally, tutors are able to monitor the progress of the students closely and help them with any problems with their work at a very early stage.

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