Academic Block Group - Detailed Report

The following are some aspects thought of that need to be remedied in the acad. Suggestions are also incorporated here for its long term improvement and general upkeep. As usual, comments, suggestions, queries, ideas are most welcome.

Soap Dispensers
The soap dispensers in most of the acad have to be refilled. This s something that would be required time and again, as and when the need arises, and accordingly, it would be fruitful if the superintendent of the guards be delegate to any of his subordinates the task of reporting their emptying, so that the staff can have it refilled.
Cost: None foreseeable: little extra headache for a security guard once a month.
Benefit: Clean Hands!

Dustbins in the Classrooms
The issue of dustbins in class is also one that needs to be adequately dealt with. The first and third year classrooms have dustbins outside in the hallway, but none inside. Perhaps some spare cartons may be used in this regard.
The emphasis also should be while acquiring dustbins in future to arrange those larger in make, as the present black metallic ones, while definitely aesthetically pleasing, fail to meet the college’s requirements, particularly during festival time. Larger, though perhaps sober coloured dustbins is certainly the best option.
Also, if the dog menace cannot be avoided, it should be considered to get fixed or suspended dustbins to prevent them from tipping over, and the wastes from spilling. They would cost more, and include installation charges, but would be essential as the present untidiness is highly unbecoming of a law school hallway.
Cost: None presently, mere replacement effort. But eventually, costs for procurement of dustbins.
Benefit: Cleaner hallways and classrooms.

Chairs in the Hallway
The lower floor could always more chairs. As the hallways are rather narrow, it could be placed outside the classrooms. The same would generally be handy for students to wait for during consultation, instead of crowding the hallways. The same can also be used for visitors, or for committee meetings in the acad block.
Cost: Costs of procuring chairs.
Benefit: Greater convenience for the student body.

Notice Boards
The new notice boards for the classrooms and the committees are definitely swankier, but are more difficult to put notices on. The suppliers should be asked to come and take a repair them, and if necessary replace them, as they clearly not good enough.
Also, while the old boards in the main hallway could perhaps be replaced to suit the general format, till that is done, they should certainly be repaired. Some are hanging precariously, and the edges are falling apart. They can perhaps be bound together.
Cost: None ideally, as the boards should be repaired free, or at some measly repair charge. In the long term, cost of replacement of boards.
Benefit: Uniformity in décor of acad hallway, more efficient putting up of notices.

Better system for Letters
The present system for letters involves wedging them on a board in the hallway. The same is highly inefficient, as the letters keep falling and are swept away, and there is nothing really to stop someone from pinching them.
Ideally, there should be a tab of all letters coming in, which can’t be too difficult to maintain, given the low numbers that come in. Perhaps, if not that, atleast they can be all stored in a pile with the guard (ideally where the earlier one used to sit next to the computer centre; he hasn’t been shifted anywhere, that post is just vacant; if not there, then with the guard at the gate), and just the names of people can be put up outside. They can cancel their name, sign and take their letters
Cost: None perceivable, except giving the security guards a little extra work.
Benefit: More organized, regulated and reliable system for receipt of letters

Bells ringing in the Canteen
Quite a few people get late and miss attendance as they can’t hear the bell ringing in the canteen. Given the small size of the acad block, it could be conceivable to consider an electronic buzzer form of bell, with two ports, one where the current bell is, and one near the canteen, to make sure that all people in the canteen can hear it. Alternatively, a conventional bell can be put someone near the current third year classroom, to be rung simultaneously with the one across the block. That should be audible in the canteen.
Cost: Costs of wiring, alternatively, of buying and suspending a new bell, as well as getting a guard to ring it concurrently.
Benefit: More aware students, lesser attendance misses!

Painting of Bathroom Walls
Paint bathroom walls to remove graffiti. The bathroom walls, particularly inside the stalls of the men’s bathroom, are covered with obscene graffiti, much of it mentioning student’s names. The same should be repainted. Admittedly, it is a recurring problem, but it is necessary at least to engage in this exercise before fests and the commencement of the new academic year, as then there are plenty of visitors, who are likely to form unfavourable impressions of the college. A general appeal should also be made to the student community to desist from such activities.
Cost: Cost of repainting.
Benefit: Cleaner toilets, better perception of discipline in college by outsiders, particularly parents, alumni and visiting colleges.

Permanent Floodlights in Quad
There must be floodlights in quad so that special occasions like WMD and EMD are made more exciting. The inadequate lighting at present is really a problem. It is more so when outside guests are invited. And importantly, quad football will be a lot more fun!
Cost: Procurement of two lights as well as the cost of wiring
Benefit: Better effect for events, better impression to visitors.

NLSIU Symbol
The NLSIU symbol opposite the director’s office is presently covered with grass. The same must be trimmed for it to be made visible. Also, instructions should be given for its proper maintenance, as it really is an emblem of the college.
Cost: Negligible
Benefit: Makes a better impression for visitors.

Faculty Boards
The boards of faculty should reflect their current designation in college. Also, replacements should be made as required, and absence of notice boards outside rooms should be remedied.
Cost: Negligible
Benefit: Provides better direction to all.

Gold Medal Board
The gold medal board is almost full and should be renovated, i.e., a new format should be considered given the number of names it is expected to hold. Even currently, it must be updated and the décor must be in harmony with the rest of the reception.
Cost: The cost of a new board, of renovation.
Benefit: Visitors will get a better idea of past achievers, better look.

General Committee Guideline
Committees that organize events should ensure that the acad is cleaned up after these events.
Cost: Minute extra effort for first year ‘volunteers’.
Benefit: The benefit of a clean acad is self-evident; is generally impressive for visitors and faculty.