2023-24 Activities

DLLE report 2023-24

The Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension [DLLE] (known earlier as Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Extension) established on October 12, in the Year 1978 and has been recognized as a statutory Department of the University of Mumbai since 1994 to promote a meaningful and sustained rapport between the Universities and the community. The DLLE seeks to facilitate the sensitization of students to socio-cultural realities. Degree College Students take up extension work projects related to social issues, for which they are awarded 10 additional marks in their final examinations on successful completion of 120/240 hours of work, and the submission of the project report in time. The motto of the department was to develop a sense of social responsibility and prepare students for greater social commitments. To enhance employability skills as personality development, team building, presentation skills, writing abilities, time management skills, organizing skills, entrepreneurship and leadership skills of the students. To deepen the teacher's and student's knowledge through a wider exposure to real life situations through a variety of programs.

2022-23 Activities

A Poster Competition on 08th March 2023

A Poster Competition was organised on 08th March 2023, at D.G.Samant Hall on the occasion of Women’s Day. Students had presented their ideas related to various career option through posters. The competition was judged by Dr.Sulbha Ma,am the Director of St. Francis College, and also the field co-ordinator of DLLE Department. Students secured First, Second and Third prizes.

A Social Visit organized on 04th March 2023

A Social Visit was organized on 04th March 2023 at Shanti Dhaan Aashram, Borivali (W). 58 students visited the NGO; an organization for the disabled and differently abled children. This Institution is run by the Missionaries of Charity and inaugurated by Mother Theresa in 1981.There are approximately 200 Boys and 30 Caretakers. The head of the organization, spoke about the plight of the children and the function of the Ashram. The children are taught to make candles and other handicrafts. Students donated Medicine, Food grains, Clothes, Toys etc. It was a happy event filled with satisfaction that the team of students and teachers had been able to spread some smiles among special children.

UDDAN FESTIVAL festival was organized on 21st January 2023

UDDAN FESTIVAL – “The flight of Extension” This year the festival was organized on 21st January 2023 from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm at Reena Mehta College Bhayandar (W). The objective of the festival is to create awareness about the extension work done by the University of Mumbai through affiliated colleges in the community. Our students has participated with the great zeal in all the competitions at the festival Asst. Prof Anita Sharma and Asst. Prof. Pooja Barad (Extension Work Teachers) was accompanied 14 students.

Second Term Training Programme was organized by DLLE Department on 30th November 2022

Second Term Training Programme was organized by DLLE Department on 30th November 2022 at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College Vasai (W) from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. The Extension work teacher Asst.Prof. Anita Sharma and 2 Student Manager Omkar Mane and Vaishnavi Sheety of Shailendra Degree College attended the session. The Training session was headed by Dr. Kunal Jadhav Sir, he focuses on the submission of reports and annexure for the second term extensions activities. At the same time he also focuses on the festival conducted by University of Mumbai under the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE) titled "UDAAN – the flight of Extension.”

“Session on Guidance for Career in Company Secretary” on September 28, 2022.

“Session on Guidance for Career in Company Secretary” on September 28, 2022. The same was stated by the speaker, Ms. Vimala Jogadia, who works as an Executive Assistant with The Institute of Company Secretaries of India's Western India Regional Council (WIRC of ICSI). The speaker instructed the students on the company secretary course and how to pursue it, as well as how to investigate job options in the field. During this time, students were also taught various strategies for passing the entrance exam. The session had 245 participants in presence.

Orientation session was conducted on 13th September, 2022

Orientation session was conducted on 13th September, 2022. DLLE In charge Asst. Prof. PoojaBarad along with Member Asst. Prof. SwapnaGawde addressed the students regarding the importance of DLLE and mainly briefed about ways to conduct the programmes under which the students have enrolled, that is Career Program,& Industry Oriented Program. It was an interactive lecture wherein the Extension teachers cleared the doubts and queries of the students pertaining to DLLE. In all 207 students attended the session.

First Term Training Programme on 24th August 2022

Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE) has organized the First Term Training Programme on 24th August 2022 at L.R. Tiwari Degree College, Mira Road (E) from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. The Extension work teacher Asst.Prof. Pooja Barad and 2 Student Manager Sakshi Sharma and Sakshi Pandey of Shailendra Degree College attended the session. The Training session was headed by Dr. Kunal Jadhav Sir, where he focused on the registration of maximum number of students under DLLE. At the same time information was given regarding various activites under DLLE- SWS, IOP, APY, CP, PEC, NIOS.

Department of Life Long Learning and Extension report 21-22

The Department of Life Long Learning and Extension started its activities in the month of January and Ms. Shivani Tiwari {T.Y.B.B.I.}, Ms. Sejal Thakur {S.Y.B.M.S.}, Mr. Saurav Suvarna{S.Y.B.Sc. (I.T.)}, & Mr. Hitesh Mali {T.Y.B.Sc. (I.T.)}were selected as the Student Managers for the year 2021-2022. A total of 139 students had enrolled for the DLLE activities this year.
First Term Training was conducted by DLLE Department of University of Mumbai which was organized by K.J. Somaiya College of Science & Commerce on 10th January, 2022 through Zoom Platform. Extension teachers and students participated in it wherein all activities and programs pertaining to DLLE were informed to be conducted throughout the year.
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A session on “Entrepreneurship Skills” on 17th February, 2020

A session on “Entrepreneurship Skills” was organized by DLLE in Room no 210 from 8.30 am to 10.00 am on 17th February, 2020. It was conducted by GET SET GO Training Intitute. The speaker for the same was Mr. Ashok Ghadge (Business coach, Entrepreneur, Author, Counsellor)

The lecture gave students the inputs regarding the skills required for becoming an Entrepreneur and how to be self-reliant and achieve realistic goals. It was an interactive session for the students as they learned many things out of it. In all 84 students attended the session.

UDAAN FESTIVAL REPORT on 03rd February, 2020

UDAAN festival was organised by the ‘Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension’ (DLLE) of Mumbai University. The festival was held on 03rd February, 2020 at St. Francis College of Management & Research, Borivali (W).

The UDAAN Festival was the package of competitive activities in which huge number of students took part from each college.

Our College also participated in this festival with 15 students and 01 teacher. Our students performed in Street play competition in which they spread the message about Women Empowerment. There were also many skits performed by students of other colleges, and some of them got prizes. Though we did not get the prize but we were motivated and will definitely perform in better way next year. Our students also participated in the poster making competition where they made posters related to Women Empowerment.

Overall it was really a great experience to perform in this festival. It was a great opportunity for the students to show their talents through various activities and competitions.

DLLE FIRST TERM TRAINING on 11th December, 2019

First term training was conducted on 11th December, 2019 in Room no. 210 from 10.00 am to 11.00 am. Dr. Sulbha Raorane from St. Francis Institute of Management & Research is the field coordinator of our college. She addressed the students regarding the importance of DLLE and mainly briefed about ways to conduct the programmes under which the students have enrolled, that is Career Program, Annapurna Yojana & Industry Oriented Program. It was an interactive lecture wherein the field coordinator cleared the doubts and queries of the students pertaining to DLLE.

DLLE Activities

DLLE department of Shailendra Degree college actively participated in the intercollegiate festival 'Aroma - The talent in our DNA 2019'. Annapoorna Yojna (APY) students of DLLE put stalls of various food items for three days. Response to these stalls was amazing.

Session on Career Guidance on 9th August 2019

A lecture was organized on Career guidance by CATKING on 9th August 2019 in association with DLLE and Career guidance and placement cell. It was conducted by Ms Anisha Mukhija. She guided students about how to crack MBA CAT exam and other competitive exams. It was an interactive session and was helpful to students

ORIENTATION SESSION on 24th July, 2019

Orientation session was conducted on 24th July, 2019 in Room no. 209 from 10 am to 10.30 am. Overall 112 students from BBI, BMS & BSc (IT) streams have enrolled this year.

DLLE Incharge Asst. Prof. Pooja Tripathi along with Members Asst. Prof. Swapna Gawde & Asst. Prof. Priyanka Patil addressed the students regarding the importance of DLLE and mainly briefed about ways to conduct the programmes under which the students have enrolled, that is Career Program, Annapurna Yojana & Industry Oriented Program.

It was an interactive lecture wherein the Extension teachers cleared the doubts and queries of the students pertaining to DLLE.

First term training on 09th October, 2018

First term training was conducted on 09th October, 2018 in Room no. 203 from 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Dr. Vijay Patil from Nalanda Nrutya Kala Mahavidyalay is the field coordinator of our college. He addressed the students regarding the importance of DLLE and mainly briefed about ways to conduct the programmes under which the students have enrolled, that is Career Program, Annapurna Yojana & Industry Oriented Program.

It was an interactive lecture wherein the field coordinator cleared the doubts and queries of the students pertaining to DLLE.

Courses after B.Sc.(I.T.)

DLLE department of Shailendra Education Society’s Arts, Commerce and Science college organized a seminar on “Courses after B.Sc.(I.T.)” for Bsc (IT) students. It was held in A.V. room at 9 am on 28th July, 2018 by Career Institute, Borivali. Mr Rajesh Bakre was the speaker for the session. He made the students to understand the various courses and exams after B.Sc.(I.T.) and also answered all their queries.

Lecture on Career in Finance

The department of Life Long Learning and Extension had conducted a Guest Lecture on “Career Opportunities in Finance and Entrepreneurship Skills”. The lecture was conducted by Time Management Institute in Room no. 401 from 8.30 to 10 am on 27th July, 2018.

Lecture was addressed by Mr. Mohit Kelkar, Manager, Corporate Relations, TIME Institute and by Mr. Dheeraj Rajpurohit, TIME Institute. Around 50 students attended the session.

The speakers provided detailed information about the various career options available in finance field after graduation. The speakers also highlighted the importance of developing entrepreneurship skills. The faculty cleared the doubt raised by the students. The session was very informative and will help the students to excel in their career planning.

Resume Building-22nd September, 2017

A lecture on “Resume building” was organized on 22nd September, 2017 by DLLE in room no 201 at 9.00 am. TYBBI AND TYBMS students attended the session. Ms. Payel Bose Mukharjee, Deputy Manager, TIME Institute was the speaker for the same.

An overview of how to make a good resume was initiated to the students. Also the strengths and weaknesses of the students were discussed and inputs were given by the speaker how to work on the same. A proforma was shown to the students as to make once resume attractive and to the point. Overall the students had a good session of interaction and knowledge towards improving their Curriculum Vitae and framing their strength and weaknesses.

Lecture on “Communication Skill”-September, 2017

The department of Life Long Learning and Extension had conducted a Guest Lecture on “Communication Skill”. The lecture was conducted by Time Management Institute in Room no 203 from 10.30 to 11.45 am. The lecture was addressed by Mr Amol Shedge. More than hundred students attended the session.

The speaker provided insights to students regarding how to be a good speaker, how to improve one’s confidence level, how to deal with interviews, how to crack entrance exams, how to face professional people etc. The faculty also cleared the doubt raised by the students. It was an interactive session where in the students came to know about the do’s and don’ts of an good communicator. The session was very informative and it will help the students to excel in their communication more effectively.

Android App Course-13th September, 2017

A lecture on “Android App Course” was organized by DLLE in Room no 204 at 11.00 am on 13th September, 2017. It was conducted by Lakshya Institute. The speaker for the same was Mr. Rohan Surve, Electrical Engineer. The lecture gave students the inputs regarding the design and development of Android app and its usage. It was an interactive and innovative session for the students as they learned many new things out of it. Overall it was very informative session for the students.

St. Francis Institute of Management & Research (Borivali) had organized a lecture for DLLE students on “Consumer rights awareness” and “How to be a smart investor” on 21st August, 2017. Consumer rights awareness lecture gave information regarding the rights of consumers and the issues related with it and how to deal with them.

DLLE had organized a lecture on “Career in Photography” on 11th September, 2017 in Room no 204 at 11.00 am. Mr Amit ThakurDesai was the speaker for the same. He is associated with SHARI, an Institute for photography. He gave inputs to students regarding the field of photography, career in photography, about the in depth knowledge of photography filed and the growing future prospects in this area etc.

Guest Lecture on “How to Crack "MBA entrance exam"

The department of Life Long Learning and Extension had conducted a Guest Lecture on “How to Crack “MBA entrance exam and Career opportunities after MBA”. The lecture was conducted by Time Management Institute in Prin. D.G.Samant Hall from 10.30 to 11.45 am. lecture was addressed by Ms. Payal Mukharjee Bose Deputy Manager TIME Institute. More than hundred students attended the session. The speaker provided detailed information of MBA Course and other competitive exams. Also they provided all the information related to career opportunities after graduation. The faculty cleared the doubt raised by the students. The session was very informative and will help the students to excel in their career planning.

Seminar on MCA entrance exam 9th August 2017

DLLE department organized a seminar on MCA entrance exam on 9th August 2017 in A.V. Room from 12PM to 1PM for B.Sc. (IT) students. Mr. Rajesh Bakre from Career Institute, Borivali guided students about MCA entrance exam and scope of the degree holders. He shared his valuable experience with students about syllabus contents and practices to follow for success.

AIDS Awareness Rally and Street Play Jointly with RSP

DLLE department of Shailendra Degree College and Rashtra Swasthya Prabodhini (RSP) Centre had jointly organized “AIDS Awareness Rally”.

Date : 3rd December, 2016
Time : 8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Route : Shailendra Nagar---Ravindra Hotel------ Dahisar Police Station-----Mulgaonkar Hospital-------Dahisar Station------Dahisar East Vegetables Market----- Shailendra College.

More than 150 Students Participated in the rally along with other Teachers and RSP members. One Street play was enacted by DLLE Students near Dahisar Railway station on AIDS Awareness. RSP Secretary Mr. Nelawade helped to organize the above rally.

AIDS Campaigning and street play on 1st December- World’s AIDS Day

Aids Awareness Campaigning was successfully done by DLLE Students on 1st December, 2016 “World’s AIDS Day” in all classes of our college. Students spoke about misconceptions, facts, reasons and measures to eradicate AIDS from society. Students used Posters, banners and informative pamphlets for creating awareness. Also one street play on ‘AIDS Awareness” was conducted by DLLE students in front of Dahisar East Post Office as well Ration Card office on the same day. Spectators appreciated Student’s performance very well.

DLLE and NSS organized a Voters ID Awareness Rally

DLLE and NSS organized a Voters ID Awareness Rally in joint collaboration with BMC

Date : 7th Oct. 2016
Time : 8:30am to 11:00am.
Route : Shailendra Nagar---Manav Kalyan-------Borivali(E)------ GH School-----Borivli Foot Over Bridge-------Rustomjee School------Dahisar(w) foot over Bridge----- Manav Kalyan ----- Shailendra Nagar

Around 1000 students from DLLE and NSS unit of Shailendra college, NSS unit of Francis college and Ruparel College and students of B.Com, B.a, B.M.S., B.B.I., B.Sc(IT) participated along with teachers and BMC officials. BMC Election Inspector Mr.Satyavan L. Mestry helped to organize the above rally.

Poster exhibition on Thursday 6th October,2016

DLLE had organised poster exhibition on Thursday 6th October,2016. 154 posters made by DLLE students were the part of exhibition.Different vibrant topics were covered by this exhibition under PEC theme, as like 'Swachha Bharat', 'Sexual Harassment', 'Global Warming', 'Child Labour', 'Save Girl' and many more.Dr. Sulbha Raorane madam, External Field Cordinator from St. Francis College was invited for First term training cum a talk for DLLE students.

Dr. Raorane madam, along with Principal sir, Dr. V. M. Ingavale, and Prof. Dr. Bhavna Trivedi madam had selected some of the posters as prize winning posters.

Dr. Raorane madam and our Respected Principal sir addressed our students regarding importance of different ways to overcome these social issues.

All the students were highly benefited from this activity.

DEPARTMENT OF LIFE LONG LEARNING & EXTENSION (DLLE) 2016

Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension activity of our college has successfully enrolled 154 students for the year 2016-17.We have registered our students for ‘Population Education Club’ (PEC) Program.

Under this PEC program we have organised various activities till the month of August:

1. Lecture on Relationship Management in association with Women’s Development Cell

2. 2 days PAN card camp was organised by DLLE for all the college students. For the same more than 250students enrolled for registration of PAN. Camp was organised and managed by different groups under DLLE and it was a grand success.

3. ‘Friendship Day’ celebration has been extensively and exclusively done by groups of DLLE students with cleaner staff, traffic police and various workers of lower income group from college and of nearby societies. Students had fun and they raised their hands without discrimination towards different groups of societies.

Department of Life Long Learning & Extension 2015-16

We enrolled 51 student volunteers for “Status of Women Studies” (SWS) project of Dept. of Life Long Learning & Extension (DLLE), University of Mumbai. The students seek responses from women respondents by circulating a questionnaire covering various socio- economic & gender related issues.

Ms. Ashwini Gajam of TYBCOM & Mr. Arun Gupta of TYBMS were selected as Student Managers. They guided the students.

Our students also participated in Street play competition & Poster making competition at “Udaan” festival of DLLE, University of Mumbai.

A social visit of student volunteers was conducted to “Rashtra Swasthya Prabhodhini” a NGO working for HIV/ AIDS patients at Dahisar Check Naka. The visit enlightened & sensitized the students about the plight of commercial sex workers & single migrants affected by HIV/AIDS.

Department of Life Long Learning & Extension 2014-15

DLLE is a popular extension activity amongst the college students. It requires a student volunteer to undertake a project of 120 hours and is entitled to 10 grace marks in the final semester.

This year 128 students enrolled for the activity from the streams of B.Com. B.M.S., B.B.I., B.Sc. (I.T.). Mr. Kalpesh Panmand (T.Y.B.B.I.), Ms. Bhavika Mamtora (T.Y.B.M.S.), Ms. Pooja Mishra (T.Y.B.M.S.) and Mr. Nitin Maurya (T.Y.B.Com) were appointed as the Student Managers. The Student Managers along with the Extension Teacher underwent first and second term training conducted by the DLLE Unit of University of Mumbai. The students were oriented by the Field Coordinator Dr. Ms. Sujata Dhopte. Her interaction with the students was well received by them.

Our college unit participated in the “UDAAN” festival of DLLE in the “Street Play” & “Poster Making Competition” which was conducted on 24th January, 2015 in N.E.S. Ratnam College, Bhandup.

Our college’s Street Play “Draupadi Swayamwar” won the third prize at the University Level. It was based on Marathi Folklore and was very well received by the audiences and the judges alike. It was written and directed by our Ex-students Mr. Yateen Sawant and Mr. Suraj Lokare respectively.