The Department of Political Science was established in the year 1988. Apart from Post-Graduate course in Political Science, the Department offers Research Degree Program course leading to PhD degree course. The Department is actively involved in research. It has undertaken various research projects in collaboration with National and International research Organisations. The Department has established two study chairs namely: 1. Sri. Abdul Nazeer Sab Chair for the study of Panchayat Raj and Decentralization in 1998 and Sri Abdul Nazeersab Chair headed by Prof.K.ChandraShekhar who is a Chairman of the Dept. and 2. Sri. Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Chair for the study of Parliamentary affairsin 2003 headed by Prof. S.A Javeed And Dr. B.R Ambdedkar Study Centre came into existence in the same Department for the study of downtrodden communities in Karnataka.
Semester system was introduced in the year 2002 and Choice Based Credit System in the year 2005 for the first time in the state. The syllabus has been revised thrice in the last five years to needs and requirements of the changing times. New theme papers such as Contemporary Political Theory, Contemporary Debates in Political Theory, India’s Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Govt. and Politics in Karnataka etc were introduced under the semester scheme. The syllabus was revised according to the normsprescribed by the UGC and also the requirements of the students. Under CBCS system, the Department has offered four interdisciplinary courses in Human Rights, Theories ofDevelopment, Panchayati Raj in Karnataka, and Public Administration.
Vision
The Department of Political Science envisages introduction of innovative courses in response to changing socio-economic and political scenario. It strives to achieve status in times to come and also introduce inter-disciplinary research with main focus on discipline of Political Science
Mission
1. To serve the community by providing quality teaching, meaningful, useful, objective research and extension services consistent with changing needs and requirements of the community.
2. In achieving this mission, the Department is committed to acquaint the students for a complex social and technological world.
Collaborations:
The department has many collaborations with different National and international institutions. Such as CSDS, New Delhi, for pre election survey in Karnataka, Academic and Research Collaboration with Ghent University, Belgium. 4 Centre for the Study of Local Cultures (CSLC), Kuvempu University, for academic purposes, and collaboration with the Department of ACEEFO Kuvempu University for creating political awareness among members of Panchayati Raj institutions. And CSCS (Centre for Study of Society and Culture) for Academic purposes.
Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research
The teachers of the Dept. are actively participating in all academic activities of the university such as preparing new courses, and curricula, setting question papers, conducting examinations, valuation work, conducting orientation programmes for the Distance education students, organizing seminars and workshops, etc. The faculty members of the Department of Political Science have been very active in various academic activities in addition to the Departmental work by shouldering different responsibilities. Prof K.ChandraShekhar, is working as Distance Education Coordinator for MA Political Science.
Publications of Books
The Faculty members of the Department have published books in Kannada as well as in English.
1. Prof. K. Chandrashekhar : Indian Political System 2010 Ajay Publications, Bangalore.
2. Prof. K. Chandrashekhar : Abhivruddhi Pathadalli Panchayat Raj Samstegalu. 2012, Bangalore.
3. Prof. K. Chandrashekhar : Political Contribution of Lokamanya Tilak: in edited book entitled Swantantrodaya Myli Gallugalu: published by Rashtrothanna Sahithya 2013, 12th edition, Bengaluru.
4. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K:Comparative Politics (Kannada Version)Publisher:DEC,Kuvempu University 2016.Pages-232
5. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K:Comparative Politics (English Version)Publisher:DEC,Kuvempu University 2016.Pages-230
6. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K : Indian Political system ( English Version)Publisher: DEC,Kuvempu University 2016. Pages-245
7. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K : Indian Political system ( Kannada Version)Publisher: DEC,Kuvempu University 2016. Pages-300
8. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K: Indian Constitution(1st B.A., B.Com., B.B.M. compulsory paper)(Kannada Version) Publisher: DEC,Kuvempu University 2016. Pages-215
9. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K: Western Political thought (English Version) Publisher: Karnataka State Open University, Mysore2016. Pages-115
10. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K: Western Political thought(( Kannada Version) Publisher: Karnataka State Open University, Mysore2016. Pages-72
11.Prof.Chandrashekhar.K : Indian Political system ( Kannada Version)Publisher: DECBangalore UniversityJnana Bharathi Bangalore 2016. Pages-173
12. Prof.Chandrashekhar.K : Indian Political system (English Version)Publisher: DECBangalore UniversityJnana Bharathi Bangalore 2016. Pages-198
1.Shanmukha, A. 2013. Janalokapala mattu Bharateeya Prajaprbhutvadallina Bhrastachaara,Prasaranga, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Published ISBN-13: 978-81-925193-3-3
2. Shanmukha, A. and Rajaram Hegde 2015. Kottakudureyaneralariyade: Vachanagala Adhyayanadalli Adhunikara Purvagrahagalu mattu avugalaachege. Sirsi: Nilume Prakashana. ISBN: 978-81-93-1501-2-2.
Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by Faculty
Faculty – Prof. K. Chandrashekhar:? Aathuthamma Shishkshana Kalparuksha Award(Best Teacher Kalpavrukhs Award) was granted by State Level Committee constituted by Shikshana Jnana News Paper,held at Govt Employees Association Bhavan, Cubbon park, Bangalore on 1712-2011.
List of Research Scholars who have been awarded PhD degrees
From Kumvepu University
01. Dr. G.T. Ramanna
02. Dr. Ananth
03. Dr. Veerappa
04. Dr. Kumaraswamy
05 Dr. Kiran M
06. Dr. Praveen
07. Dr. Manjunath J
08 . Dr. Basavaraj
09. Dr. Santhosh Kumar P K
10. Dr. Santhosh H
11. Dr. Chidananda
12. Dr. K. Chandrappa
13. Dr. Kavitha
14. Dr. Vasanth Naik
15. Dr. Shruthi
16 .Dr Santohs Hosahali
17. Dr. Divya H L
19. Dr Shakeera Banu
20. Dr Pradeep
21 .Dr Suthetha U B
From Other University
01. Dr. K.G. Srinivas
02. Dr. Onkarappa
03. Dr. K M Kumar
04. Dr. Mohammed Yaseen
Names of the Distinguished Alumni of the Department (maximum 10)
1.Mr. Jagadish, Asst. Commissioner, Karnataka Administrative Service
2. Dr. Kumar Naik, Asst. Commissioner, Commercial Taxes.
3. Mr. Venkatesh Circle Inspector of Police
4. Mr. Ajmal, Asst. Manager, Bank of Bahrain
5. Mr. Jagadish, Sub Inspector of Police, Bellari
6.Murulidhar Karnataka Revenue Service
7. Mr. Jagadish, Swamiji of a Mutt near Chikkamagaluru.
8. Dr. Chidananda, Asst. Professor, PG First Grade Collage, Chitradurga.
9. Dr. Ananth Associate Professor, PG,‘GFGC Chennagiri.
10. Dr. Kumaraswamy Asst. Professor
11. Mrs. Seema Kousar Asst. Professor
12. Dr. Basavaraj, Asst. Professor
13.Dr. Vasanth Naik, Asst. Professor
14. Mrs. Divya H. L, Asst. Professor
15. Mrs. Jyothi, Asst. Professor
16.Mr. Nagendrappa K.T Asst. Professor
17. Mr. Rohith Heggade, Asst. Professor
18. Dr. Ramanna Asst Proffesor
Method of continuous assessment of students.
Students have been continuously evaluated by using different methods such as class-room tests, Assignments, Seminars, etc.
Major Strengths, Opportunities of the Department
Strengths
1. Faculty actively engaged in research and publication
2. Qualified Teachers
3. Regularity of Class and other Academic Activities
4. Field Studies
5. Good Supporting Staff
Opportunities
1. Serious and Disciplined students
2. Experienced Teaching faculty
Future plans of the Department.
1.Updating the Placement records
2. Up gradation of the 2 chairs as Research Centres
3.Establishment Rapport for inter-departmental Interaction.
4.Departmental Well stocked library containing dictionary, text books, reference books, project reports and theses
5. Conducting the work shops, seminars, Conferences
Facilities of the Department:
Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to
a.Library
b. Internet facilities for staff and students
c. Total number of class rooms - 02
d. Class rooms with ICT facility - 02