Kisan Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya, Udgir.

Tq. Udgir, District: Latur, State: Maharashtra, Pin Code: 413517

[Est. June 1968 ◊ Affiliated to SRTM University ◊ Accredited by NAAC with 3.27 A+ ◊ Accorded UGC 2(f)&12(B) Status]

English

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION:

The Department of English has started functioning since June 1968, with inception of Shivaji Mahavidyalaya Udgir. Mr. P. D. Shirole was the first faculty of the department. Mr. Shirole left and Mr. E. Srinivasan joined the department and served as HoD for a brief period. In 1969, Mr. P. G. Pandiya joined and took over the charge as Head of the Department from E. Srinivasan. Mr. A. Y. Lalkot, Mr. M. B. Nivargi and Mr. G. S. Jamkhande joined the Department in 1971, 1972 and 1974 respectively as the workload was increased on account of additional divisions of the students. Mr. A. Y. Lalkot and Mr. G. S. Jamkhande superannuated in 1996. In Jan 1997, Mr. A. M. Nawale joined the department.  Mr. P. G. Pandiya retired as HoD and Vice-Principal of the college in 2005. During his tenure, he developed department with help of his colleagues Mr. M.M. Nivargi, Mr. Lalkot and Mr. G.S. Jamkhande and Dr. A. M. Nawale. He was also chairperson of the BoS in English of SRTM University for one full term. Dr. A. M. Nawale who was appointed in 1997 became Head in 2005 after superannuation of Shri. P.G. Pandiya. 

The department has also one junior wing. In Jr. college department, Mr. A.T. Biradar, Mrs. Rosy Palangara (George) and Mr. M. G. Badegharwale joined dept. in 1986, 1988 and 1992 and completed their tenure and superannuated in 2016, 2004 and 2018 respectively. At present, Jr. college, the faculties on roll are Mr. Chandrashekhar Malkampatte and Mr. S. S. Salunke.

The department is offering English as a compulsory as well as optional subject at the undergraduate level. The Department also offers Ph.D. programme. For Ph. D., the Department is affiliated with other Research Centers in English. At present, the Department of English is the largest department of the college with largest enrolment of the students, good results and active participation of the faculties in teaching, research, publication and co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Today, our department is one of the few best among the English Departments affiliated to SRTM University. The department has rich research output. 46 books (Authored/translated/edited) and +55 research papers/book chapters are published by department faculty members till date. The department faculties have actively participated in different National/International conferences/seminars/workshops and other co-curricular events and delivered more than +70 talks on different occasions. The Dept has tradition of good results and active participation of teachers and students in various activities.

The prominent alumni of the department include renowned MPs, MLAs, social workers, educators, international fellows and so on. Recently our student Miss Preeti Uttarwar received Prof T. Mallikarjun Rao Gold Medal for securing highest UG aggregate marks in English optional in exam held in Summer, 2017. Miss Dhanashree Padmakar Koyale Secured Prof T. Mallikarjun Rao Award of Topper in English Compulsory (BSc SY English Highest Marks) & Prof A.P.Vitthal Award of Topper in English Compulsory (BA,BSc & BCom FY & SY Comp English Highest Aggregate Marks)  in Summer 20018 exam. Dr Vishnu Patil, doctoral Student of Dr. A M. Nawale received Bryden Fellowship & Travel Grant of University of Toronto in 2018. Over thousands of students have successfully passed out so far from the department since its inception and are working towards upholding and highlighting the name and fame of their Alma Mater. In whatever location or position they are placed, they are serving as ambassadors of goodwill, spreading the vision and mission of their esteemed Institution.

Courses Offered:

The Department follows curricula designed and prescribed by Board of Studies of parent University. The Department also focuses on supplementing the curriculum prescribed by the University by enriching classes on developing proper attitude and mindsets in the learners. The advanced areas of study, not covered in the syllabus are taken up and specialized lectures are given. Teachers update themselves with current information and knowledge of their respective subjects through internet, journals and attending seminars, workshops and orientation/ refresher courses. Teachers and students are encouraged to keep pace with the changing scenario of the information and communication technology. The weak students are motivated to attend Remedial classes along with the regular course. A learner-centered teaching method is adopted. Audio-visual aids like OHP, TV, LCD, and CD player are effectively used for various subjects/papers by the faculty. Our Sr. College Department offers following courses:

Programme Level of Study Cut-off Mark at entry Intake Capacity
B.A.  English Compulsory U.G. 3 Years Degree HSC in order of merit 240
B.A. English Optional U.G. 3 Years Degree HSC in order of merit 120
B.Sc. English Compulsory U.G. 3 Years Degree HSC in order of merit 120 + 120(Non-grant)
B.Com. English Compulsory U.G. 3 Years Degree HSC in order of merit 120
Ph.D. Research M.A.

+ PET conducted by University

 6+4=10
Value Added Certificate Course in COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH (CDC Approved) Add-on Certificate Course Any bonafied UG students of SMU 30
M.A. English (Distance Mode) P.G. 2 Years Degree Any B.A. pass student with English as one of optionals 60

The Department has 2 university recognized research supervisors and offers Ph. D. programme, collaborating with other Research Centers in English. So far, 10 scholars awarded Ph.D till date.

FACILITIES:

Facilities available in the Department are English language laboratory, audio-visual equipment, T.V., DVD Player, Computers, UPS Inverter, and high speed optical fiber internet with wifi for both teachers and students. In the central library, a good number of books and subscribed journals are available for the faculty and students.

PRESENT FACULTY POSITION:

Sr. College

Name Date of Appointment Designation Highest Qualification Specialization
Dr. Arvind M. Nawale 14/01/1997 Associate Professor & Head (I/c Principal) Ph. D. Indian Writing in English, 
Dr. Atish C. Akade 03/11/2006 Asst Professor M. Phil, Ph. D. Indian Writing in English,  Structure
Dr. Prashant D. Mane 08/11/2012 Asst Professor NET,

Ph. D.

 Indian Writing in English, Criticism
Miss. Jyoti Patil 01/08/2024 C.H.B. Faculty M.A., SET English Literature

PAST FACULTIES:

Mr. P. D. Shirole 

Mr. E. Srinivasan

Mr. P. G. Pandiya

Mr. A. Y. Lalkot,

Mr. M. B. Nivargi

Mr. G. S. Jamkhande

Jr. College

Name Date of Appointment Designation Qualification
Mr. C.G. Malkampatte 05/08/2003 Asst Professor M.A.B.Ed
Mr. S. S. Salunkhe 09/01/2010 Asst Professor M.A.B.Ed

PAST FACULTIES:

Mr. A.T. Biradar,

Mrs. Rosy Palangara (George)

Mr. M. G. Badegharwale

FACULTY PROFILE:

Highlights of the major events organize/ Activities Conducted:

  • Formation and Inauguration English Literary Association (ELA) and Wall-magazine Horizon (Every year) Video Streaming of online inauguration held in Covid period 16/01/2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytSg2zTxIo

Major/Minor Research Projects:

  • A. M. Nawale has completed one Minor Research Project (MRP) in English entitled ‘Major Thematic Concerns of Arun Joshi: A Study of His Novels” under financial assistance of Rs.85,000/-sanctioned by UGC in 2007-08.

Research Guides & Research Students Awarded/Enrolled:

Research Supervisors Research Students Awarded Ph. D. Research Students Enrolled for Ph. D.
1)  Dr. A. M. Nawale 1) Dr. Ramakant Mundhe 1)  Prakash Kamble
  2) Dr. Sachin Patki 2) Vivek Zample
  3)  Dr. Archana Bhattacharjee 3) Vikas Chavhan
  4) Dr. Vinod Sonawane 4) Ashok Londhe
  5) Dr. Sachin Bumbe  
  6) Dr. Vishnu Patil  
  7) Dr. Mrs Savita  Kale  
  8) Dr. Vitthal Jaybhaye  
  9) Dr. Ganesh Sampkal  
  10) Dr. Hawagi Biradar  
2) Dr. K.W.Gutte   1) Balajiprasad Ghale
    2) Ranjeet More 

 

Books/Papers Presented/ Published/

Invited Talks Delivered:

Name Papers Presented in Conferences/Seminars Research Papers Published in  National/   International Level Journals Books Authored/ Co- authored Books Edited/Co-edited Book chapters Invited talks in Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops as Resource Person/ Chairperson
Dr. A.M. Nawale  (HoD) 18 25 04 45 29 75
Dr. K.W. Gutte 5 10 — 02 02 —
Dr. P.D. Mane 4 03 — — — 02

 

Prominent ALUMNI:

Thousands of students have successfully passed out so far from the department since its inception. We are proud that our alumni are working in key positions in India and abroad as, professors, administrative officers, successful businessmen, politicians and so on. Our prominent alumni of Sr. College Dept include:

  1. Hon’ble Narsing Suryawanshi (Ex-MP, Bidar)
  2. Hon’ble Chandrasekhar Bhosale (Ex-MLA, Udgir)
  3. Hon’ble Govind Kendre (Ex-MLA, Udgir)Mr. Anil Sangalle, Police Inspector
  4. Dr. Sanjay Haibatpur (Head, Dept of English, Dindayal Upadyay College, Deoni)
  5. Dr. S.T.Jadhav (Head, Dept of English, BKD College, Chakur)
  6. Dr. M.M.Bidre (Asst Professor in English, BKD College, Chakur)
  7. Narayan D Makane, Adm Officer, London
  8. Dr.R.C.Jadhav (Head, Dept of English, Shivaji College, Renapur)
  9. Dr. D.M.More (Head, Dept of English, Gramin College, Ghonasi)
  10. Dr. Dattatyay Timkikar (Asst Professor in English, Sambhajirao Kendre College, Jalkot)
  11. Dr. Anant Jadhav, (Head, Dept of English, SPP College, Shirsala, Ta: Parali)
  12. Manoj K Mane (Asst Professor in English, Vasant Arts College, Kej)
  13. Sanjay Deshmukh (Asst Professor in English, Sr College, Yevti, Chandrapur)
  14. Dr. N.M.Moghekar (Head, Dept of English, Nagnath College, Aundha Nagnath)
  15. Ravi Dokade (Head, Dept of English, Vivekanand College, Mukramabad)
  16. Suryakant Chavale, Principal, Poddar English School
  17. Kailas Dinde, Advocate, Udgir
  18. Mr. Nagraj Wattamwar, Team Lead-Information Developer, Pune.
  19. Madhu Koyale (Kadam), Beautician, Latur.
  20. Dnyaneswar Patil, Politician, Udgir.
  21. Dr. Ram Amre, Postdoctoral Fellow, Taipai, Taiwan.
  22. Ambre Pandit, Sales Manager, Winmate Inc, Taipai, Taiwan
  23. Dr. Vishnu Patil, Coordinator, IQAC/NAAC, Devgiri College, Aurangabad

 Future plans:

The Department plans…

  • To expand into a regular mode post graduate department (Along with present distance mode PG) and to start research center
  • To maximize use of ICT and digital technology catering to the needs of students in developing spoken English and communication skills.

 

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