A departmental faculty meeting organized a parent-teacher gathering for the parents of Second-Year, Third-Year, and Final-Year B.Tech Engineering students on September 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM, which was attended by 70+ parents. Dr. Sonali D. Patil, the Head of the Department, Dr. Harsha Bhute, the Academic Coordinator, along with all class teachers, faculty members, and parents, attended the meeting. To begin, the Academic Coordinator extended a warm welcome to both the parents and dignitaries in attendance. Additionally, the top-performing students from the Academic Year 2023-2024 in the First-Year (Fy), Second-Year (Sy), And Third-Year (Ty) were honored. Furthermore, the parents received insights from the SDW (Student Development and Welfare) coordinator, Dr. Ashwini Ladekar, and the coordinator for the third year, Dr. Rajesh Phursule.

The Head of the Department (HOD) provided insights into various facets during the meeting, which included:

• An overview of past academic activities carried out in the previous year.
• A glimpse into the planned activities for the ongoing academic year.
• Detailed information about the IT Department's guiding principles.
• An explanation of the teaching methodologies employed.
• Highlights of the achievements by students and faculty members in the academic year 2023-2024.
• The initiatives taken to enhance students' academic development.
• The steps taken to promote the overall development of students.
• Insights into co-curricular and extracurricular activities, as well as other programs and seminars.
• Noteworthy achievements in placements and additional courses.
• Expectations and aspirations from parents regarding their involvement and support.

These topics were addressed comprehensively during the meeting by the HOD. Following the presentation of departmental information, parental inquiries were effectively and satisfactorily addressed. It was also assured that both the department and the college remain committed to providing comprehensive support to address any concerns or needs raised by parents. A productive and engaging session took place, resulting in valuable suggestions and feedback from parents. It's worth noting that nearly all parents expressed their appreciation for the college's dedicated efforts and expressed satisfaction with their child's academic advancement. Following this, the Head of the Department (HOD) encouraged parents to actively participate in their child's education by staying connected with teachers through regular parent-teacher meetings. After the main meeting, parents had the opportunity to meet with their child's respective class teachers to discuss their progress. In light of this, parents were kindly requested to ensure their child's diligent preparation for exams, aiming for a minimum score of 60%, while also keeping a close eye on their attendance. Lastly, feedback and Parent Survey forms were collected from the parents for further improvement and communication. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude.

The IT Department presents "Know Your Steps," an initiative focused on promoting fitness and well-being among our staff. We're taking steps to ensure a healthier, more energetic workplace through engaging activities and wellness programs. Join us on this journey to a happier and more active you!

The theme at Department for Students and faculty was "Find the Engineer in YOU!!"

• Day started with unveiling of Sir Visvesvaraya Photo in department.
• All students and faculty took part in theme celebration .
• Sessions are conducted by Mr. Rahul Badgujar , Software and Integration Developer at DataInsigts. SY A & B , TY A & B
• Technical Coding competition was conducted " Virtual Treasure Hunt " for students.
• For faculty one " Identify the Scientist" is conducted.
• The Student Chapter is Formed at Department of IT - "Information Theory Society chapter "and inaugurated by Mr. Abhijeet Khurape , Secretary at IEEE Pune Section.

PCCOE, Information Technology Students celebrated Teachers Day on September 5, 2023 to express the deepest gratitude by the students to their loving teachers for igniting their passion and guiding them on path to success. Students took center stage to honor dedicated educators with heartfelt speeches and organized entertaining games that brought laughter and joy to their mentors. Dr.Sonali Patil, HODIT motivated students, emphasized the importance of learning, respect for our teachers, and the significance of education in our lives. The entire staff member overwhelmed by the celebration it was a delightful break and a chance for all the staff members to enjoy some well-deserved fun. Happy Teachers Day!!

The Department of Information Technology has organized a "First session on Co teaching by industry expert on subject Augmented Reality and virtual Reality" for Final Year B.Tech Students for their professional elective AR/VR subjects. The Session aimed to aware students about recent technology and practical usage in industry. Session was very interactive and Students have interacted with expert by asking their doubts.

The Department of Information Technology has organized A session of "Hod Address along with the Department Pillars" for Final Year B.Tech Students.The Session aimed to give awareness of department planning for current academic year 2023-2024

Final Year B.Tech A+B Division students have attended the same session. Students have interacted with faculty in-charges by asking their doubts.

The Information Technology department recently conducted a successful orientation session on Project Based Learning (PBL) and a workshop on Front-End development on May 09, 2023. The session was aimed at equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage in project-based learning in the field of Information Technology. The workshop focused on the practical application of front-end development techniques and tools to develop user-friendly websites and applications. Overall, the PBL orientation session and Front-End development workshop were a resounding success and demonstrated the department's commitment to empowering individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital age.

Department of Information Technology organized an offline 3 days workshop on “Model Building Using Deep Learning” freely for PCCOE college students of all streams.The workshop aimed at imparting knowledge and training on the fundamentals of interdisciplinary field of deep learning with its different aspects and applications. The main objective was to make the participants familiar with basics python programming, deep learning fundamentals, and hands on building the deep learning model using ANN and CNN. Total 30 participants registered for the workshop from different streams.