In order to accommodate the diverse student body and offer them specialised and structured aid in achieving academic and personal success, H.R. College has built a support system for students with dyslexia and other special educational needs.
The college holds a number of seats aside for students with special needs in accordance with directives from the Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and HSNC University.
H.R. College works to understand the nature of challenges experienced by students pursuing higher secondary and tertiary education in order to support them in overcoming challenges, discovering their numerous talents and abilities, and reaching their full potential during these key formative years.
ACTIVITIES 2024 - 2025
ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
ACTIVITIES 2022-2023
ACTIVITIES 2021-2022
ACTIVITIES 2020-2021
ACTIVITIES 2023-2024
ACCOUNTS SESSION OF BRIDGE COURSE
November 29 - December 1, 2023 Attendees: 16
Special Cell of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics conducted a Bridge Course for first-year undergraduate students from other streams. The course provides a platform to clear the basics of different subjects like Accounts, Maths, and more. This year, the Special Cell began the Bridge Course for Accounts. Ms. Prachi Ahuja conducted the first two sessions, explaining the fundamentals of Accounts and how to pass Journal Entries. Dr. Simran Kalyani took the third session, diving deeper into the concepts of Accounts. The sessions were attended by around 16, 10, and 4 students, respectively. All sessions ended gracefully with a vote of thanks.
ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY WITH SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENTS
December 7, 2023 to January 17, 2024
The Special Cell at HR College, under the exemplary guidance of Professor Simran Kalyani, has once again achieved significant growth and success through dedicated efforts in line with its mission. Aligned with their guiding ideology, the core committee of the Special Cell, through their indispensable contributions, has successfully executed the ‘One-on-One Interactive Sessions.’ Special Cell is committed to breaking barriers and addressing limitations that may impede individual progress.
This session is conducted for all the students of FY, SY, and TY. During the sessions, the team engaged with students with special abilities. Closing these gaps brings the world closer together. The team observed the challenges faced by the students but also actively worked to overcome these hurdles. The personalized experience proved instrumental in helping students overcome hesitations, encouraging them to open up and share. This experience significantly enhanced my understanding of their unique needs.
Animal Feeding Drive
Date: 17 FEB 2024 Participants: 5
The Special Cell had recently collaborated with Competitive Examination Guidance cell and conducted a Social Activity of Animal Feed Drive. In this charitable endeavour, our volunteers provided food and a helping hand to the pets without voices. The initiative was extremely successful as we managed to get 5 participants to enrol and look after those who cannot speak. Out of these 5 participants, 2 were from the core members of the Special Cell. Every participant fed almost 5 stray animals.
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ACTIVITIES 2022-2023
DEGREE COLLEGE
ONE ON ONE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY WITH SPECIALLY-ABLED STUDENTS
October 2 - December 31, 2022 Attendees: 9
Special cell of H.R. College organised ‘One-on-One Interactive Sessions’ with specially-abled students. These sessions were curated to help students with their studies and provide assistance with regards to academics and personal development and growth.
MATHEMATICS SESSION OF BRIDGE COURSES
December 13, 2022 Attendees: 19
Under the guidance of mathematics expert and faculty, Ms. Shubhada Kanchan, the Special Cell of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics organized a mathematics session as part of the ‘Bridge Courses’ program.
The session focused on fundamental concepts and covered annuities, including fixed, variable, and indexed annuities. Ms. Kanchan engaged with students, solving annuity problems and sharing tips for enjoyment and problem-solving. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks.
ACCOUNTS SESSION OF BRIDGE COURSES
December 15, 2022 Attendees: 12
As part of the 'Bridge Courses' program, the Special Cell of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics conducted an accounts session for students.
Mrs. Simran Kalyani, a cell coordinator and assistant professor in the accountancy department, guided the session. The session covered fundamental concepts including Basics of Accounts, Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, and Depreciation Accounting. Students from different courses participated in the interactive session. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks.
ACCOUNTS SESSION OF BRIDGE COURSES
December 20, 2022 Attendees: 12
The Special Cell of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics conducted a continuing accounts session for students, guided by accounting expert Ms. Prachi Ahuja. The session delved deeper into topics including Depreciation Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, and Investment Accounting. Ms. Ahuja provided comprehensive explanations, examples, and interactive discussions to enhance understanding. The session was both informative and engaging. It concluded with a formal vote of thanks.
MATHEMATICS SESSION OF BRIDGE COURSES
December 23, 2022 Attendees: 9
The Special Cell of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics conducted a continuing mathematics session for students, led by mathematics expert Ms. Shubhada Kanchan.
The session focused on topics including Functions, Derivatives, and Applications of Derivatives.
Ms. Kanchan provided in-depth explanations and engaged participants in interactive discussions. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
A special cell has been established in the college to support students with dyslexia and other special educational needs in their academic and personal growth.
The cell consists of dedicated teachers, experts, and parents working together to provide structured assistance and ensure the success of these students.
SYJC PARENT MEETING
July 1, 2022 SYJC Total Students: 24
The first SYJC parent meeting took place on July 1, 2022. The Vice Principal, Ms. Laju Sharma, along with Ms. Shilpa Deshpande, Ms. Sheela Yadav, and Ms. Amrita Kamble provided personal guidance to Special Cell students with Learning Disabilities, aiming to enhance their academic performance. The students were informed about the extended exam facilities prescribed by the Maharashtra Board, and the college arranged for writers for their HSC examinations. Additionally, special guidance lectures in the subject of Co-operation were conducted by an external faculty, Mr. Shaikh Ajay Ahamad.
FYJC PARENT MEETING
FYJC Total Students: 18
FYJC students and their parents were informed about the college’s practices to assist students with learning disabilities. The college aims to help these students overcome difficulties, explore their talents, and reach their full potential during their crucial formative years. Ms. Shilpa Deshpande, Ms. Sheela Yadav, and Ms. Amrita Kamble guided students to register for the Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Card, while the Vice Principal, Ms. Laju Sharma, offered individual counseling for students and parents.
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ACTIVITIES 2021-2022
ONE-ON-ONE INTERACTIVE SESSION
August 25, 2021 onwards Participants 30+
The Special Cell Committee started with its very first activity for the academic year 2021-22, which was a 'One-On-One Interactive Session'. In this session, the Committee students were approached by one of the Committee heads to have a friendly conversation on a one-on-one basis. This was done to get to know the members in a better way and to make them more comfortable around the committee to avoid any future hesitation.
Concluding the students enjoyed the session. They also shared with us their pandemic experiences, hobbies, their outstanding skills, etc. and they requested us to do such sessions more often with them in the future.
ANNUAL SPORTS MEET
March 24 & 25, 2022
Special cell in collaboration with the Alumni Association participated in the Annual Sports Meet, organized by The Sports Council of the college. The students and committee members were enthusiastic and keen to participate in the offline sports meet. The Special Cell secured the first podium (Gold) in the most unique and enthralling event of the year 'Handball Hustle'.
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ACTIVITIES 2020-2021
DEGREE COLLEGE
The Special Cell caters to all the students enrolled for the three years of undergraduate degree. The cell ensures that students are provided appropriate assistance and guidance on exam and academic performance related matters. The Special Cell also conducts remedial lectures after class hours with teachers who help students in particular subjects. In collaboration with Maths Club, special cell encourages students of F.Y. courses to enrol for guidance lectures on mathematics and statistics.
Special Cell committee under guidance of Prof.-in-charge Mrs. Simran Kalyani conducts meetings with students with learning difficulties, those who received ATKT and those whose examination results can be improved. The cell ensures that students are provided appropriate assistance and guidance on exam and academic performance related matters. The Special Cell also conducts remedial lectures after class hours with teachers who help students in particular subjects.
An active use of social media like WhatsApp was made to inform the students about venue, topic, date and time for remedial lectures. Teachers guided students to help improve performance during class work and exams. Library hours were assigned to ATKT students and those students who had resorted to unfair means during examinations.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
The Special Cell discusses performance improvement post annual examination results of students who are enrolled with the Cell. Individual counselling is also available to students as well as their parents after the meeting.
Students are given information about the extended exam facilities prescribed by the Maharashtra Board. The college assists students by providing them with writers, use of calculators and exam centres near their place of residence for HSC examination.
The special guidance lectures in certain subjects are also provided to improve the academic performance of students with special needs. Each student is assigned a support teacher who personally guides the student.
We are proud of the fact that an increasing number of students with special needs graduate from our Junior College and Degree Programmes to go into vocational courses and higher education with a new found confidence nurtured by the opportunities for academic and personal growth that are offered at H.R. College.
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