Overview – Academic Body Members
The Academic Body Members of Government College Borda (Autonomous) serves as the principal academic authority and plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic direction of the college. It is responsible for upholding high academic standards by reviewing and framing curricula, suggesting new courses, ensuring the quality of teaching and learning, and fostering research and innovation.
Comprising senior faculty members, Heads of Departments, university representatives, and external experts from both academia and industry, the Academic Council brings together diverse perspectives to steer academic policy. It reviews and approves syllabi proposed by the Boards of Studies and ensures that the college’s academic programs align with current trends and societal demands.
As the key decision-making body for academic affairs, the Council meets periodically to deliberate and make informed decisions on crucial academic matters. This ensures that Government College Borda Autonomous continues to maintain its reputation for academic excellence, student-centric programs, and continual improvement in education.
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Academic Council Members
| The Principal (Chairperson) | Prof. (Dr.) F.M. Nadaf, Officiating Principal, Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Margao-Goa |
|---|---|
| All the Heads of the Departments in the Autonomous College |
Dr. Maria Fatima De Souza, Associate Professor in Commerce Dr. Elizabeth J. Henriques, Associate Professor in Economics Shri Onkar L. Ainapur, Associate Professor of Computer Science Ms. Jasmine Kalangutkar, Assistant Professor of Mathematics |
| Four teachers of the Autonomous College representing different categories of teaching staff by rotation on the basis of seniority of service in the College |
Mrs. Lily Endro, Assistant Professor of Commerce Mrs. Vembly Colaco, Assistant Professor in Economics Ms. Naziya Shaikh, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Ms. Pooja Dalvi, Assistant Professor of Computer Science |
| Not less than four experts/academicians from outside the Autonomous College |
Nominated by the Principal Dr. K.V. Gangadharan, NITK Surathkal Dr. Suresh Namboothiri, Pune, Maharashtra Prof. Arif Raza, GIM - Poriem Sattari-Goa Prof. Vithal Tilvi, Goa State Higher Education Council Prof. Janarthanam, Goa State Research Foundation Prof. Niyan Marchon, Goa State Higher Education Council |
| Three nominees of the University, not less than Professors |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jyoti Pawar, Goa Business School, Goa University Prof. Ramesh V. Pai, School of Physical & Applied Sciences Sr. Prof. S. Krishnan, Botany, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology |
| One representative from industry/corporate sector |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Pawan Vij, Director of Operations, Putzmeister India, Verna |
| Controller of the Examination | Mrs. Rupali Sangodkar, Assistant Professor of Commerce |
| Faculty Member (Member Secretary) | Dr. Elizabeth J. Henriques, Associate Professor in Economics |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – Commerce
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Dr. Maria Fatima De Souza Associate Professor in Commerce |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department |
1. Mrs. Vinita Bhandari, Assistant Professor of Commerce 2. Mrs. Tanvi Keny, Assistant Professor of Commerce 3. Mrs. Rupali Sangodkar, Assistant Professor of Commerce 4. Mrs. Lily Endro, Assistant Professor of Commerce 5. Mrs. Muktali Madanant Naik, Assistant Professor of Commerce 6. Ms. Stally Pereira, Assistant Professor of Commerce |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council 1. Ms. Sunayana Jotiram Jadhav Department of Commerce, Sindhudurg Zilla Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Shri Pancham Khemraj Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi (Autonomous) 2. Prof. B. S. Navi Department of Commerce, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nandkumar Mekoth, Goa Institute of Management |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Shri Damodar Pai Patneker, CEO and Co-Founder, Bodhami Pvt. Ltd. |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Farid Khan Patan |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal 1. Dr. Sucheta Naik, Officiating Principal, DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College, Canacona 2. Dr. Harif Khanapuri, Associate Professor of Commerce, Goa University |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – Computer Science
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Shri Onkar L. Ainapur Associate Professor of Computer Science |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department |
1. Ms. Nazia Shaikh 2. Ms. Pooja Dalvi |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council 1. Shri Vithal Sukhatankar, IT and Operation Management, Goa Institute of Management, Poriem, Sattari, Goa 2. Dr. Sharad Sinha, Faculty Coordinator & Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Goa |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Venkatesh Kamat, National Institute of Technology, Cuncolim, Goa |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Ryan Vaz, Founder, Director, Infinity 3D Pvt. Ltd. |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Saheel Khote |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal Dr. Kavita Asnani, Associate Professor, Teaching Learning and Education Technology, State Higher Education Council, Porvorim Goa |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – Economics
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Dr. Elizabeth J. Henriques Associate Professor in Economics |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department |
Mrs. Vembly Colaco Assistant Professor in Economics |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council 1. Prof. (Dr.) Yasmeen Aoite Khalid, Vice Principal & Professor of Economics, R. P. Gogate College of Arts & Science and R. V. Jogalekar College of Commerce, Ratnagiri 2. Prof. (Dr.) Arwah Madan, Professor of Economics, Department of Business Economics, Banking and Finance, St. Mira’s College for Girls, Pune |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Dr. Aparna Lolayekar, Associate Professor, Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Government and Public Policy |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Kiraan Mehta – FiiRE |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Ms. Neha Naik |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal Dr. George Amballoor, Department of Economics, Government College of Arts, Science And Commerce, Quepem |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – Geoinformatics
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Prof. (Dr.) F.M. Nadaf, Officiating Principal, Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Margao-Goa |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department |
Mr. Shubham Gude Mr. Venkatesh G. Prabhugaonkar |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council • Prof. Sambaji D. Shinde, Professor & Chairman, Board of Studies in Geography and Geology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur • Dr. Amol Jarag, Head, Department of Geography, Shikshan Maharshi Dr. Bapuji Salukhe College, Miraj |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sagar Mali, Associate Professor of Geography, Vidyaprabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer & Management, Porvorim |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. D.S. Prashant, CEO, Startup and IT Promotion Cell, Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Goa |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Klins Mendes |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal 1. Dr. G. Shrinvas, Deputy Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Porvorim – Goa 2. Dr. Manoj M. Ibrampurkar, Associate Professor of Geology, DCT’s Dhempe College of Arts & Science, Miramar – Goa |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – Mathematics
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Ms. Jasmine Kalangutkar, Assistant Professor of Mathematics |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department | Ms. Jasmine Kalangutkar |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council • Dr. L. Shangerganesh, Department of Applied Sciences, National Institute of Technology Goa, Kottamoll Plateau, Cuncolim Municipal Area, Salcete Taluka, South Goa District, Goa 403703 • Prof. Santhosh George, Professor of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Suratkal |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. M. Thamban Nair, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Campus, Goa |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Blaise Costabir, Managing Director, GMI Zarhak Moulders Pvt. Ltd. |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Varun Mascarenhas |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal Dr. Ignatius Fernandes, Department of Mathematics, Government College, Quepem |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – Foundation Course
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Prof. (Dr.) F.M. Nadaf, Officiating Principal, Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Margao-Goa |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department |
Dr. Maria Fatima De Souza Dr. Elizabeth J. Henriques Shri Onkar L. Ainapur Ms. Jasmine Kalangutkar |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council • Dr. L. T. Nayak, Associate Professor of Geography, Karnataka Science College, Dharwad. • Dr. Datta Kamkar, Shri. Hurkad Ajja Shikshan Samiti’s Smt. K. S. Jigalur Arts & Dr. (Smt) S. M. Sheshgeri Commerce College for Women, Dharwad. |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. M. R. K. Prasad, V.M. Salgaonkar College of Law, Miramar–Goa |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Kishor Shah, Managing Trustee of GDP Foundation |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Amare Shreyas Sakhara |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal Dr. Bhakti Naik, Core Faculty, V.M. Salgaonkar College of Law, Miramar |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
Board of Studies – English
| Head of the Department concerned (Chairperson) |
Prof. (Dr.) F.M. Nadaf, Officiating Principal, Government College of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Margao-Goa |
|---|---|
| All faculty members of the Department | (Details not provided) |
| Two subject experts from outside the parent University |
Nominated by the Academic Council • Dr. Subramanya, Professor & Research Guide, Department of English, Karnatak Arts College, Dharwad. • Prof. Manjunath Hegde, Sangolli Rayanna First Grade Constituent College, Anjaneya Nagar, Mal-Maruti Extension, Belagavi. |
| One expert from a panel of six recommended by the Autonomous College Principal |
Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor Ms. Poorwa R. Naik, Associate Professor, Goembab School of Languages & Literature, Goa University |
| One representative from industry/ corporate sector/ allied areas |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Ashfaq Shah, Entrepreneur & Senior Support Director of BNI |
| One member of the College alumni |
Nominated by the Principal Ms. Winnia Desa |
| Experts from outside the Autonomous College, whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated |
Nominated by the Principal Mr. Vividh Pawaskar, HOD, English, DMC College, Assagao–Goa |
| Term | The term of the nominated members shall be three years. |
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