• BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT:

                        The department of Geography was established in 1971 for the third year students. As this is one of the oldest colleges of this period there was not a single geography department in the taluka as well as the adjacent talukas. As per the need and demand of the student college started sub geography at the degree level. Department has maintained its academic standard since from the beginning. The strength of the students for degree level is affected due to emergence of the other colleges and departments. In the academic year 2020-21 there are 36 students in B. A. III. Many students of our department are working in different fields of society foe ex. Education, civil services, revenue department, defense, politics etc.
Devoted faculties Mr. D.G. Gaikwad, Mr. S. S. Shrikhande, Mr. K. S. Kushire, Mr. J. D. Mulik, Major P. A. Shitole, Dr. Arun Patil Mr .S. T. Patil,  R. M. Kamble, Shri D. B. Patil, were used their potential to strengthen department. At present Dr. Arun. B. Patil is working as Principal of college and Capt. S. K.Mane  is  working as Head of the department.
Courses Offered - UG-B.A. / B. Sc. I – Grant in Aid            
 FACULTY PROFILE:
At present seven teaching and one technical assistant are working in the department. The Faculty in the department is inadequate.

Department of Geography Infrastructure
Total Area                  : 859.1 Sq. ft.
Lab Area                    : 237.8 Sq. ft.
HOD Room               : 121.8 Sq. ft.
Class room              : 499.5 Sq. ft.

Dr.A.B.Patil

• Executive Member, The Deccan Geographical Society, Pune
• President of Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhugol Shishak Sangh, Kolhapur.
• Treasurer and Executive Member, MBP,  Pune

Capt. S.K.Mane

• Member Shivaji University Bhugol Shikshak Sangh
• Repersentative,Shivaji University Teachers Association
• Green Educator Network Member, Center for Science & Environment Delhi.

Dr.A.B.Patil

1. Completed Minor Research Project of  University Grants Commission, New Delhi,
2.  Recognized as M.Phil. & Ph. D, research Guide in Geography.
3.  Four Ph.D students have completed research and one student submitted thesis.
4. 30 Books are published and 27 Research Papers are published.
5. Capt.S.K.Mane
6. Registered for Ph. D. degree programme of Shivaji University Kolhapur from year 2012-2013.
7. Working on Minor Research Project Sanctioned by UGC (Grant Rs.120000).

• University Bodies.
• Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
• Mentor-Tutor Scheme.
• National Cadet Corps (NCC) activities.
• Competitive Exam Guidance.
• National Service Scheme (NSS) activities.
• Science and Nature Club.
• B.C. Students welfare.
• External evaluation (Theory and Practical).
• Social units.
• Professional Bodies.

CONTRIBUTION AT UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE LEVEL:

• Dr.A.B.Patil -

            University Authorities and Committees of Shivaji University, Kolhapur:

• Member of Board of Research
• Member of Board of Studies in Geography and Geology
• Chairman, Board of Studies in Geography and Meteorology (2005 to 2010)
• Co - Ordinator, Board of Studies in Geography and Meteorology (2015 to 2017)
• Member of Faculty of Science (2005 to 2010).
• Member of Academic Council (2005 to 2010).
• Member of Board of College and University Development (2005 to 2010).
• Member of Research and Recognition committee of Geography ( 2005 to 2017)
• Chairman as well as member for various Selection committees 

Capt.S.K.Mane

• Co ordinator-UGC–COC Certificate in Global Positioning System
• Co ordinator-ISOR-IIRS Distance learning center Deharadun
• Member College Development committee
• Chairman NCC Committee.
• Member, Competitive Exam Committee.
• Member, Lead Committee.
• Chairman, Flag Hoisting Committee.
• Member, Student Council
• Member, Tour Committee
• Member, Earn and Learn Committee
• Member, Discipline Committee

1. PUBLICATIONS:

Capt.S.K.Mane

STUDENT PROFILE: 
Entry level competencies, socioeconomic status, language proficiency etc. Any student who has passed XII (Arts, Com, Science, diploma in Education. M.C.V.C.)  is admitted to B.A. I Class and for B. Sc. I. student who has passed XII Science are admitted on first come first served basis. The reservations are given as per Government norm.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
Marathi is the mother tongue of most of the students. But the medium of instruction is Marathi for B.A and English for B.Sc.
Number of Students in Academic Year 2020-21

S. K. Mane

     LEARNING RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT - LIBRARY, COMPUTERS, LABORATORIES & OTHER RESOURCES:

      Department Library:  
There are 1440 Text and reference books and 2 journals in the College library. In the departmental library 92 Text and reference books, 11journal is available to the students. Issue register is maintained for last 3 5 years.
1 computer and 1 printer are available for faculty and student. UGC granted COC Course in GPS to department and dept established a  well equipped lab with 10 computers and 6 GPS Sets with internet connection containing one printer.
Teaching Methods

•  Lecture Method
• Question answer.
• Practical Demonstration.
• Group Discussion.
• Seminar Activities.
• Industrial/ study Tour.
• Project Work.
• Use of Internet and Computer Assisted Teaching Learning

MODERN TEACHING METHODS PRACTICED AND USE OF ICT IN TEACHING – LEARNING:
Internet facilities are made available for students to collect the     Reference material for seminars and projects, e-books.
       Learning Resources

• Reference and text books at central library (1440 books)
• Reference and text books at Departmental library (120 books)
• Internet facility at Department and Net Café
• Chart & Maps
• Computer CDs

    PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL COUNSELING OF STUDENTS:

• Internal Evaluation Scheme: - 

            Department prepare programme for academic year to conduct class-test for all classes. According to this schedule we conduct practical batch-wise test of each class. The students solve the question in a note book and get it checked. In the test, students have to answer randomly selected question from the question bank. After evaluation and recording the marks, answer sheet of the test are returned to the students. This scheme helps the students to improve the academic performance.

Nature and Structure of Syllabus CBCS (2020-21)

1. Evaluation            :B.A I      –          Uni. Examination – 50  Marks Per Paper

                   
B.A II     –      Uni. Examination – 50 Marks Per Paper         

B.A III    -       Uni. Examination – 40 Marks Per Paper
Internal – 10 Marks for 6 Paper
& 100 marks for practical exam for 2 papers 

B.Sc I   –        Uni. Examination – 50 Marks Per Paper
& 50 marks for annual practical

Standard of Passing        :           35%

Prominent Alumni of Department
The faculty members of the department give the necessary information and guidance to the students. Job advertisements and other details are displayed on notice board well in advance.

• To submit proposals for funding for Minor & Major  Research Projects to UGC/Other funding agencies
•  To expand placement cell activity
• To organise National/State/University level events
• To invite reputed people to interact with students and staff
• To organise college level events under lead college activities.
• To Start value added course.