National Institute of Social Work and Social Sciences Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Ayesha Taneem

Infrastructure :-

Classroom Facilities

The Classroom Facilities Unit is responsible for the physical teaching & learning environment in general purpose classrooms. This includes classroom facilities operation and readiness, including maintenance and upkeep of central classrooms and all furnishings.

Several NISWASS classrooms are equipped with A/V equipment that can be used for instruction, conferences and meetings. The large classrooms have all basic instructional equipments,while smaller classrooms and conference halls have both audio and visual devices as per requirements. Portable projectors can also be borrowed for use in rooms that do not have projectors installed.

Language Lab

NISWASS has set up an English language laboratory for practising written and spoken English. The objective of the laboratory is to help the students who are deficient in English, confidence-building for interviews and competitive examinations. The classes are attended by the first year undergraduate and post graduate students and those who voluntarily opt for it.

Library

NISWASS has a growing library. It is small, yet functional and has latest publications in the relevant fields which engage the faculty and students. It offers students, staff, research scholars and visitors, a good selection of books on Social Work and social sciences. Aware of the fact that Social Work is a multi-disciplinary subject and keeping in view the readers’ need, we are trying to widen its reference and issue sections. We have already embarked upon a process of modernization, upgradation and linking with other libraries. With the expansion of the different departments in the Institute, the volume of books in the library is growing fast. The total collection of books is 20,000. The number of periodicals both from India and abroad being subscribed by in all the three centers viz. Bhubaneswar, Sundergarh and Phulbani is about 100. The library is part of the UGC-INFLIBNET and through it offers a whole range of e-journals and e-books.

Students Hostel

NISWASS offers Hostel facilities to its women students coming from parts of the state. Admission in student’s hostels shall be granted to the most meritorious ones across various Faculties, Departments and Centers. A Hostel Welfare Association comprising of residents help the administration in maintaining clean, healthy, vibrant atmosphere on the campus. Residents actively participate in various Cultural activities, games/ sports, seminars, debates and discussion etc.