Facilities for National Institute Of Social Work And Social Sciences (NISWASS, Bhubaneswar)

Facilities for National Institute Of Social Work And Social Sciences 

Hostel

• The National Institute Of Social Work And Social Sciences offers Hostel facilities to its women students coming from parts of the state. Admission to student hostels shall be granted to the most meritorious ones across various Faculties, Departments, and Centers. A Hostel Welfare Association comprising residents helps the administration maintain a clean, healthy, vibrant atmosphere on campus. Residents actively participate in various Cultural activities, games/ sports, seminars, debates discussions, etc.

• Given limited hostel accommodations, the candidates should note that their admission to NISWASS does not guarantee allotment of hostel accommodation and so far NISWASS is providing hostel accommodation only to girls. Girl students from outside of the respected localities of NISWASS institution are more likely to get hostel accommodation in the first year itself, subject to the availability of seats in the hostel. Annual hostel charges are payable in advance at the time of allotment. It will be incumbent upon the student admitted to the hostel to join the mess. Mess fees may be revised at any time due to an escalation in the prices of essential commodities. The students admitted to the hostel are entitled to stay in the hostel during the academic session only and are required to vacate the rooms during the summer vacations for maintenance work. Students are also not allowed to install air-conditioners or any other electric appliances requiring high energy consumption.

•It may also be noted that NISWASS does not have the provision of accommodation for married students who intend to stay with their families. They have to make their arrangements outside the campus. Private accommodation around the university campus may be available for rent.

Library

National Institute Of Social Work And Social Sciences Library. It is small, yet functional, and has the 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’ needs, we are trying to widen its reference and issue sections. We have already embarked upon a process of modernization, degradation, 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 are about 100. The library is part of the UGC-INFLIBNET and through it offers a whole range of e-journals and e-books.

Computer Lab

Computers have become an important part of our lives. These are used in a variety of settings within the educational field. The Computer Centre of NISWASS was established in the year 2000 to bring computer education within the reach of the students, teachers, and other staff of the institute. Gradually the Centre has improved in infrastructure and has started Certificate and Diploma courses in computer application.

Classroom facilities

National Institute Of Social Work And Social Sciences 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 equipment, 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 practicing written and spoken English. The objective of the laboratory is to help students who are deficient in English, confidence-building for interviews, and competitive examinations. The classes are attended by first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students and those who voluntarily opt for them.