From The Principal Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College Tiruppattur

To The Director National Assessment & Accreditation Council Post Box No.1075 Nagarbhavi BANGALORE 560 072.

Sir,

Sub: submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports for the year 2010-11 -

Regarding.

I wish to bring to your kind notice that we have been sending Quality Assurance

Report every year since the accreditation of our College with B++ grade by NAAC. in the

year 2005. Hence, we are submitting herewith Annual Quality Assurance Reports for the

year 2010 -2011.

The Hard copy of the same is sent through Speed Post for your kind disposal.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

PRINCIPAL

SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL,

BANGALORE

PREPARED BY IQAC

ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU (Affiliated to Alagappa University) Accredited with B++ Grade by NAAC)

PREFACE

The IQAC committee has put forth certain aims and objectives for quality assurance in the college education. These are listed in Part-A of the report. We are successful in keeping academic pace and this is reflected through our academic and practical results. Part-B explains the overall progress of the college during the academic year 2010 -2011, while Part-C gives future plans of the college for academic improvement. We are trying to put the efforts in bringing out social, academic and Professional transformation as per our founder’s Motto

THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)

2010-2011

COMPOSITION OF THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

NO. NAME DESIGNATION POSITION

1 DR. N. MOHANRAJ PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT,

2 DR.S.RAJENDIRAN

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD, DEPT. OF

ECONOMICS

CO- ORDINATOR

3 DR.N.RAMANI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

OF ECONOMICS

DY.CO- ORDINATOR

4 DR.N.MARUTHAVANAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

AND HEAD, DEPT.OF ENGLISH

MEMBER

5 DR.V.S.A.SUBRAMANIAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

AND HEAD, DEPT.OF MATHEMATICS

MEMBER

6 DR.RAJASEKARAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

AND HEAD, DEPT.OF COMMERCE

MEMBER

7 DR.D.K.VENKATACHALAPATHY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

AND HEAD, DEPT.OF HISTORY

MEMBER

9 DR.S.SUBRAMANIAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

OF COMMERCE MEMBER

10 DR.M.MAHESWARI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

OF ENGLISH

MEMBER

11 DR.V.ELANGOVAN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

OF ECONOMICS MEMBER

12 DR.A.RAMALINGAM ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

AND HEAD, DEPT. OF TAMIL

MEMBER

13 DR.R.ELANGO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

OF TAMIL

MEMBER

14 DR.A.SUSAIMANICKAM ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

AND HEAD, DEPT.OF CHEMISTRY

MEMBER

15 MR.N.S.SARAVANAN

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND HEAD, DEPT.OF

PHYSICS

MEMBER

16. MR.V.ANANDHAKRISHNAN

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND HEAD, DEPT.OF

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MEMBER

1. Name and Address of the College: ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE ALLAL

ARUMUGAM PILLAI ROAD, TIRUPPATTUR

2. Name and Address of the Head of the Institution: Dr.N.MOHANRAJ, PRINCIPAL

3. Is IQAC established : Yes 4. Kindly inform the date of IQAC establishment : 2006

5. Have you provided details of the composition of IQAC of you institution: Yes 6. Have you sent IQAC � Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the following years to

NAAC?

1. 2005 -2006 Yes 2. 2006 -2007 Yes 3. 2007 -2008 Yes 4. 2008-2009 Yes 5. 2009-2010 yes 6. 2010-2011 enclosed

:

1.Name and address of the college:

Name : ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE Address : MADURAI ROAD

City : TIRUPPATHUR District : SIVAGANGAI State : TAMILNADU Pin code: 630 211 Website: www. apsacollege.com

2. Name and Address of the Chairperson:

3. Name and Address of Co-ordinator

:

Dr.S.RAJENDIRAN

Associate Professor &Head, PG & Research Department

of Economics

Cell: 9442186928 e’id sparj.sr@gmail.com

4. Name of the Deputy co-ordinator:

Dr. N.RAMANI

Associate Professor of Economics

Cell No 9443013014

PART A:

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year

The College underwent the Accreditation process in the month of August 2005 and

received the B++grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore. The

IQAC decided to initiate the quality enhancement and quality sustenance activities during the

current academic year, in addition to its normal academic and research activities. The Alagappa

University, Karaikudi, has revamped the syllabus of all the U.G&PG Courses in the year 2010-11.

The latest semester pattern of syllabi incorporates local requirements and intends to generate

the scope of employability of students and foster global competencies among the students. The

present syllabi being part of UGC module Curriculum will enable the students to be successful

at the national level competitive examinations. Seminars are periodically conducted to make

the student to get well versed in communication skills and to express confidently in their future

endeavors. Greater contact with experts from various fields through guest lectures, seminars.

The conference hall and Department of Zoology are fitted with LCD projectors, computers and

laptops. It has further fulfilled the recommendations of the NAAC committee 5 th March 2005)

by providing improved laboratory facilities for the departments of Physics, Chemistry with

necessary scientific equipments and modules

1. Strengthening the services offered by the career counseling centre.

2. Improvement in sport facilities.

3. To introduce interdisciplinary papers both in UG and PG curriculum.

4. To motivate the departments to organize seminars / workshops / conferences

sponsored by various funding agencies.

5. To motivate staff members to apply for major or minor research projects.

6. To motivate departments to sign MOU.

7. To motivate the departments to organize Extension Activities.

8. To update the skill of the Non-teaching staff.

9. To enroll more staff members for Inflibnet.

SECTION B

1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution

Our mission is to be a leading aided institution of higher learning that expands its

horizons and knowledge through research and teaching. We develop among its faculty,

students and staff skills and cultivate primp led thought and wisdom. To fulfill only

mission, our college strives undauntedly for quality, innovation and continuous

improvement.

Eradication of illiteracy

Eradication of poverty and unemployment through educational attainments

Upliftment of socially and economically suppressed

Education to all irrespective of caste, community and religion, Communal harmony

through education

At least, one graduate in every home

Higher education at low cost

Vocational training along with regular academic programmes.

Enhancing careers & enriching lives through education

Empowerment & entrepreneurship.

To mould the character of students towards morally upright and decent behaviour

needed for a good citizen as a human being with commitment to ethics and social

justice.

Our persuasion is in the following goals:

Maintenance of discipline.

Conduct of coaching classes for UGC-CSIR NET and UPSC Civil Services preliminary

examinations.

Engaging students in extension activities in nearby schools and villages.

Provision of suitable environment for learning and research.

Development of self-confidence in students through skill based activities.

Increase employability of students by offering Job-Oriented courses.

Encouraging students and staff members to attend seminars, workshops, orientation

courses and refresher courses.

Up gradation of college library with e-books

Adding new and modern equipments in laboratories and instrumentation

Conduct of Inter departmental and Inter collegiate competitions for students.

Inviting resource persons for delivering guest lectures.

Monitoring the progress of students through tutorial scheme.

Allowing students to engage in extracurricular activities.

Imparting knowledge on soft skills, value education, human rights, women studies and

environmental science.

Organizing programmes on personality development to enhance the employability of

students.

Developing entrepreneurship culture on the part of students by offering relevant

course/paper.

Extending special care to rural and weaker students through remedial coaching

Conduct of career awareness programmes to instill confidence among the students.

Creating social awareness through extension activities.

Involving students in the conduct of seminars, workshop and guest lectures.

Entering into MOU with interested companies and Institutes.

Enhancing the capability of students in problem solving skills

2. New academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG)

1. In April 2012 the four departments of our college, Mathematics, Commerce, English,

Business Administration have been upgraded as research departments

2. The Commission constituted by the Alagappa university has visited and inspected on

8.5.2012 to introduce M.A., English and M.Phil .in Commerce.

3. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution

The three intertwined goals of the College are:

1. Academic Excellence 2. Social concern 3. Character formation

4. Innovations in Curricular Design and Transaction

As per the guide lines of UGC, the University pattern of CBCS (Choice Based Credit

System) is followed. The periodical up gradation of syllabi is carried out in the University

and is also followed in the College. Value based education, Environmental education,

soft skills development are key parts of Syllabi at UG and PG levels.

.

1. Catering to local needs while framing curriculum by introducing papers like Mushroom

culture, Medicinal plants and biofertilizers in UG Botany.

2. Provision for horizontal and vertical movement under CBCS for PG students in elective

papers.

3. Inclusion of project and viva voce as a mandatory component and -viva voce in PG

Programmes.

4. Inclusion of skill based subjects as an extra mandatory paper

5. Organizing field trips and study tours to give practical learning experiences.

6. Using Virtual learning materials and e-books in learning.

7. Inclusion of papers with tests of research potential such as Statistical Package for Social

Science

8. Introduction of papers such as Health Economics, Financial Economics and

Developmental issues in India in M.A. Economics course.

9. Introduction of papers on E-Commerce, Information technology, financial markets,

Insurance services and Services marketing.

5. Inter disciplinary Programmes

For UG students Skill based Elective courses and Non-Major Elective courses and for PG students

some Elective courses offered lead to Inter disciplinary programme awareness among students

:. 6.Examination reforms implemented

The college is directed to follow the schedule of examinations chalked out by Calcutta

University. Instead of the stipulated number of periodical tests and selection tests held till 2008,

a new system of mid-term and annual tests, held before each university examination, has been

implemented

Marks for internal and external examinations are 25% and 75% for theory papers and 40 % and

50% for practical papers.

The components for internal evaluation are:

P.G: Test, Quiz, Assignment and Seminar

U.G: Test, Quiz, Assignment

Colloquium for M.Phil and Ph.D scholars is conducted to improve the quality of research

7. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.:

Though none of the ex-students qualified in the above mentioned examinations during the last

session, some of them are performing well for ensuing examination.

8. Initiative towards Faculty Development Programme

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

1 Mr.B.Rajkumar NSS Orientation 14.07.2010 - 23.7.2010 Avinasilingam Deemed University

for women, Coimbatore.

2 Mr. B.Rajkumar Orientation 9.112.10 6.12. 2011 Bharathidasan University, Tiruchy

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

3 Mrs. R.Premarani orientation COURSE 9-10-2010 6-10-2010 bharatidasan university

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

4 Mr. M.Jothi Anandan Orientation 09.11.2010 06.12.2010 Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

5 Mrs. R. Ananthavalli Refresher course 18.11.2010 8.12.2010 Madurai Kamaraj University

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

6 Mrs. K. Vanathi Refresher course 10-11-10 30-11-10 Bharathidasan University

7 Mrs. L.A. Suganya Refresher course 10-11-10 30-11-10 Bharathidasan University

8 Mr. A.Balasubramanian Refresher course 10-11-10 30-11-10 Bharathidasan University

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

9 Mr. SM.Alagappan Refresher course 10.11.2010 1.12.2010 Bharathidasan University

10 Mrs. S.Latha Refresher course 10.11.2010 1.12.2010 Bharathidasan University

11 Mr. P.Rajendran Refresher course 10.11.2010 1.12.2010 Bharathidasan University

12 Mrs. S.Amutha Orientation course 9.11.2010 6.12.2010 Bharathidasan University

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

13 Ms. P.Sivasankari Orientation Course 09.11 2010 06.12. 2010 Bharathidasan University

14 Mr. M.Muthukamu Refresher Course 23.11 2011 15.3. 2011 Madurai Kamaraj University

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Dr.N.Vijayanand, HOD & Asst. Prof.of

Botany

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT

Orientation

Course 08.11.2011 05.12.2011.

Madurai Kamaraj University

16.

Mrs.G.Pandimuthu,

Asst.Prof.of Chemistry

Mr.K.Paramasiva

ganesh, Asst.Prof. attended an

Orientation Course at

Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore from 06.09.2011 to

26.09.2011.

Mr.A.Balasundaram, Asst.Prof.

attended an at University,

Tirchy from HISTORY

DEPARTMENT

Orientation

Program

Orientation

Course11.11.2011 to

Course11.11.2011 to

08.12.2011

11.11.2011 08.12.2011. Bharathidasan University

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T.Dhanlakshmi, Assistant

Professor of History 11.11.2011 12.2011 Bharathidhasan University

9. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted –

Organized two state level seminars in the year 2009-10 respectively by the department of

Economics and Commerce. The IQAC of our college organized a NAAC sponsored two days

National Seminar on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Global Perspective” on 21st and

22nd October 2010.

10. Total Number of Ph.Ds

In addition to 20 Ph.D. degree holders among the teaching staff, in the year 2010 – 11, five more

staff members have been awarded Ph.D. degree by the Alagappa University, Madurai Kamaraj

University and Periyar University.

They are

11. 1. Mr.C.Veeriah (Economics)

12. 2. Mr. N. Somasundaram (BBA)

13. 3. Mr. M.K. Ganesan (History)

14. 4. Mr. N. Vijayanand (Botany)

15. 5. Mr.R.Kalidoss (Commerce)

16. V.Mariarethinam (Economics)

NUMBER OF STAFF REGISTERED FOR Ph. .D.

17. Number of staff registered for Ph.D. -23

18. Submitted Thesis – 3

19. Number of staff registered under part time (Other Colleges) - 6

20. Awarded- Part time (Other Colleges) 1

11. Tour/ exposure /factory visit

S.NO. DEPARTMENT PLACE DATE NO. OF STUDENTS AND THEIR CLASS

1

ENGLISH

Balajii Textiles, Sellur,

Madurai.

25-03-11 41 Third year students.

2 The Hindu Office, 25-03-11 41 Third year students.

12.. Research projects a) Newly implemented b) Completed

Applied Minor projects: 9

Completed : 6

13. Patents generated, if any:

A.Balasundaram has patent rights on Bio-diesel

14. New collaborative research Programmes:

The Department of Zoology in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Science Forum, has

organized a Trainers Training Program to 143 School Teachers on 18.08.2011.

The faculty members of various departments such as Mathematics, Physics, Botany,Zoology, Biotechnology and Commerce (CA) have many collaborative research programmes with various university professors, universities and organization in carrying out off campus research projects and publication of research articles .

15.. Research grants received from various agencies

This year we received an amount of Rs 57,00,000/- from UGC for the development of the

college.

Madurai.

3 ZOOLOGY Thondi Marine Habitat 3.10.2010 19,

III year B.Sc Zoology students

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

4

2010-11

Kodaikanal

21.08.2010

53,

III B.B.A. students

S.No

Scheme

Sanctioned Amount

Amount Received Rs.

1

2

3

4

XI Plan UGC Additional Assistance Sports Infra-Structure (Indoor Stadium) Class Rooms – College Development Assistance Sports Outdoor Stadium

Rs.50,00,000 Rs.70,00,000 Rs. 7,00,000 Rs.12,00,000

Rs.12,50,000 Rs.35,00,000 Rs.3,50,000 Rs.6,00,000

TOTAL

Rs. 1,39,00,000

Rs.57,00,000

GIRLS HOSTEL

UGC share sanctioned Rs. 7028000

Management share Rs. 787000

Total Rs. 781500

NAAC Sponsored IQAC National

Seminar on Quality Assurance in Rs. 75000

Higher Education : Global Perspective,

21 & 22, Oct. 2010.

PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE UGC BY THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

1. Indoor Sports Training Facilities

Submitted a proposal for the Construction of Indoor Sports Training Facilities Category -

I Developments of sports Infrastructure UGC XI Plan for Rs 70,000,00.

2. Outdoor Stadium /Facilities

Submitted a proposal for the Construction of outdoor stadium /Facilities Category - II

Developments of sports Infrastructure UGC XI Plan Rs 12,000,00.

3. Purchase Of Non Expendable Equipment

Submitted a proposal for the Purchase of Non expendable Equipment

Developments of sports Infrastructure UGC XI Plan Rs 5,000,00.

16. SCHOLARSHIPS

This year we are in receipt of the following scholarships and were disbursed in time to the students.

S.No No. of Students Kind of Scholarship Sanctioned Amount Rs.

1

2

3

199

289

117

SC Students Scholarship

BC Students Scholarship

MBC/ DNC Students

Scholarship

Rs.8,85,126

Rs.2,76,182

Rs.1,16,190

TOTAL

Rs.12,77,498

17.. Details of research scholars

M.Phil., Scholars ( Full Time): 13

Ph.D.; Scholars: Full time: 1

Ph.D., Part Time: 30

18.. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:

Publications by some faculty members have been cited by other research scholars working in allied fields several times.

19 . Honors/Awards to the faculty

Capt.Dr.KR.Jeyakumar has been appointed as the Board Examiner for NCC “C” certificate

examination in Trichy Group Headquarters..:

20. Internal resources generated

The College Council takes necessary steps every year for internal resources for efficient

functioning of the College

. 21. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST. FIST, etc. Assistance/recognition

NIL

21. Community services

DEPARTMEN

T

ADOPTED

VILLAGE

NO. OF

STUDENTS

PARTICIPATED

DATE NATURE OF ACTIVITY

ENGLISH T .Pudupatti 10 10.7.2010 Free coaching classes in English to pupils of Govt.

School 10 11.3.2011 Awareness Campaign on Swine Flu

HISTORY N.Pudur 37 17.10.2010

&

24.10.2010

Awareness Campaign on Hygiene and Environment .

Tree Planting

ECONOMICS Ranasingapuram 50 17.10.2010

&

18.10.2010

Temple cleaning. Health awareness Campaign and

tree plantation

PHYSICS Kottaiyiruppu 28 23.10.2010

&

24.10.2010

Campus Cleaning and Tree Plantation in the School

Campus & Free Coaching Class for +12 Students

COMPUTER

SCIENCE

Thiruvudayarpatti 48 10.10.2010

&

11.10.2010

Programmes to enrich computer knowledge of school

students

CHEMISTRY Pillaiyarpatti 38 24 & 25 .10.2010

Creating Scientific, Environment and health

awareness programme and Tree Plantation.

ZOOLOGY Maruthangudi 37

10.10.2010

&

11.10.2010

Tree plantation, Health awareness to adolescent girls,

herbal health product preparation by practical

demonstration, games and competition for school

going children.

MATHEMATI

CS Nedumaram 41

09-10-2011

&

10-10-2011

Planting saplings in panchayat union school.

Cleaning temple premises.

Creating awareness about hygienic conditions

Thirupathur 3

13-01-2011

&

17-2-11

III B.Sc. Students taught mathematics for III, IV and V

standard students

COMMERCE

Kattampur 120

10.10.2010

&

17.10.2010

Cleaning, sweeping and educating the people about

the significance of the saving.

BUSINESS

ADMINISTRA

TION Kandaramanikam 62

14.10.2010

&

15.10.2010

Awareness about the Non-bio-degradable materials

and rain harvest through hand bills to the village

people and tree re-plantation in the hospital premises

INFORMATIO

N

TECHNOLOG

Y

Karuppur 17

26-9-2010

&

27.9.2010

Village cleaning and tree plantation

22. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio:

The College has at present has at present 72 faculty members and 23 support

staff in the aided stream, 75 faculty members in the unaided stream with 27 support staff. The

ratio is 2.4:1 in aided stream and 1.8:1 in the unaided stream.

23. Improvements in the library services:

In this information age, all the readers are using the digital contents of various reading material.

In order to give facilities to our library readers , this year (2010-2011) the college library

subscribes e-books for economics , commerce, and business administration.

Besides the college library has got a broad band Internet connection to browse the latest

reading materials for the users.

We have a full fledged Library consisting of about 31,300 Volumes of Books. We have

been subscribing for 6 – Journals, 33 - Magazines & 8 – Dailies, we are receiving 4 – News

Letters. Dr.J.Santhi, has been appointed as the Librarian in 2011 June. She has presented

24. Papers in National Seminar & Conference:

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

On 19.11.2012 a special meeting of the History Association was conducted.

Ms.N.Sundara Bharathi, Prof. of History (Retd.), Seetha Lakshmi Aachi College, Pallathur,

delivered a special lecture on ‘Temples of Chettinadu & its Relevants to the Society’.

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77 Students of BA History attended a Training Program on Value Added Products at

Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Kundrakudi on 08.09.2011 & 22.09.2011.

Mrs.T.Dhanlakshmi, Assistant Professor of History, attended an Orientation Program

from 11.11.2011 to 08.12.2011 at Bharathidhasan University, Trichy.

Mrs.T.Dhanlakshmi, presented a Paper on ‘B.Parameswarn’s Contribution to the

Upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes’ in South Indian History Congress held at

Madras University from 3rd to 5th February 2012.

V.Manivannan II BA History participated and won prizes in following competitions 1. I Prize - Essay Competition – conducted by - Youth Forum of Samathanapura, Tiruppattur. 2. I Prize - Dance Competition – conducted by - Youth Forum of Samathanapura, Tiruppattur. 3. I Prize - Dance Competition – conducted by -

Vikram Engineering College Madurai. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS UG & PG

A Doctoral committee has been constituted with the Principal as the Chairman, Dr.S.Rajendiran, HOD (PG & Research) Department, Dr.R.Vellaichamy, HOD (UG) as members for the selection of Candidates doing Ph.D in the Research Department of Economics.

A Public Viva-voce Examination for Ph.D in Economics was held on 14.03.2011 for Thiru.V.Nakkeeran, Asso. Prof.of Economics, Sethupathy Govt. Arts College, Ramanathapuram.

o Dr.N.Ramani,Asso. Prof. of Economics has been nominated as Chairman for M.Phil (Economics) Board of Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

o Dr.C.Veeriah, Asso. Prof. & Dr.V.Elangovan, Asso. Prof. have been nominated as

Members of Board of Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

o Dr.N.Ramani, Asso. Prof. of Economics has been appointed as Recognized Research Supervisor to Guide Ph.D Scholars by the Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, five candidates have registered for Ph.D under her guidance.

o Thiru.S.Mariyarethinam, Asst. Prof. of Economics has submitted Ph.D Thesis on

‘Solar Energy Utilization’ with reference to Photovoltaic System in Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu’ and he is waiting for the Viva-voce Examination.

o He has attended two National Level Workshops in Madurai & Trichy conducted by Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Govt. of India.

o The Inaugural function of the UG & PG Association was held on 21.09.2011.

Thiru.SP.Kumarappan, Post Master, Karaikudi, gave the keynote address.

o The Valedictory function was conducted on 15.02.2012. Our beloved Principal,

Dr.N.Mohanraj presided over the function. Thiru.Alagumalai, Asst. Director Horticulture, delivered a special address on Horticulture & Rural Development.

o Dr.S.Rajendiran, Associate Professor & Head (PG) & Dr.M.Vijaya, Asso. Prof.

published an article on ‘A Study on The Production & Marketing of Jasmine in Madurai District’ in the Journal of Financial Services and Management (July – September 2011).

o Dr.KR.Jeyakumar & Mrs.N.Sreedevi jointly presented a paper on ‘Carbon Emision

and Health Problem in Tamil Nadu’ UGC – Sponsored National Seminar at Annamalai University, on 22nd & 23rd February 2012.

Thiru.S.Mariyarethinam has presented Research Papers in various seminars:

‘Challenges of Life Skill Education to the Women Students in Rural Colleges - A Case Study in an International Conference in Rajeev Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai.

‘A Study on Human Capital formation through skill Based Higher Education’ in a National Symposium at Loyola College, Chennai.

‘Protection of Environment through Solid Waste Management- A case study of Nalukottai Village, Sivagangai District, in a National Seminar in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.

‘Solar Energy Utilization for Sustainable Development of Sivagangai District, in a National Conference at Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Chennai.

‘An Incredible Model Village in Tamil Nadu, in a National Seminar at National Institute of Rural Development of Hyderabad.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Dr.VSA.Subramanian, HOD was the Chief Guest in the Inaugural function of PG

Association of the Department of Maths, Seetha Lakshmi Aachi College, Pallathur on

28.09.2011. He delivered a special lecture on ‘Graph Theory Applications’.

He was invited to inaugurate a one day seminar on ‘Applications in Graph Theory’ at SSA

College, Devakottai, on 09.01.2012.

Two Research Scholars Thiru.Narayanan and Thiru.Sundarraj under his guidance have

been awarded Ph.D., Degree by Alagappa University.

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The Inaugural function of the Mathematics Association (UG & PG) was held on 22.09.2011.

Dr.R.Ganesan, Asst. Prof. of Maths, RDM Govt. Arts College, Sivagangai, spoke on ‘Labelling in Graphs’.

V.Dhavarani, S.Jansirani & T.Suganya – II B.Sc Maths students had taught Mathematics for III, IV, V Standard Students in Union Elementary Schools from 28.09.2011 to 20.10.2011.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

o The inaugural function of Physics Association was held on 27.09.2011. Mr.R.Balasundar (Exnora – Youth Wing President) delivered the keynote address.

o The Valedictory function was held on 18.02.2012. Special address was given by

Prof.VT.Sadhasivam, HOD of Comp.Science, Thiyagarajar College, Madurai.

o Thiru.NS.Saravanan, HOD & Asso.Prof.of Physics, presented a paper on ‘Polymers and their applications’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminars held at MTN College, Madurai from 21st to 22nd October 2011.

o Thiru.YB.Kannan, Asst.Prof. presented a paper on ‘Explain the Nature of Black

body in a simple and Noval way’ at a 11th Tamil Nadu Science Congress, Gandhigram Rural Institute from 26 – 27th June 2011.

o Thiru.M.Ravikumar, Asst.Prof., Mrs.R.Premarani, Asst. Prof. participated in a

State Level Seminar on ‘Recent Advances on Material Synthesis and Characterization at SSA College, Devakottai, on 01.11.2011.

o Thiru.M.Ravikumar, Asst.Prof., Mrs.R.Premarani, Asst. Prof. participated in a

National Level Seminar on ‘Recent Trends on Nano Materials’ at SSA College, Devakottai.

o Mrs.S.Marikannu, Asst.Prof., Thiru.YB.Kannan, Asst. Prof.

Thiru.M.Ramachandran, Asst. Prof. & Mrs.R.Premarani, Asst. Prof. participated in an International Workshop on ‘High Energy Materials 2012 at Alagappa University from 9 to 10th February 2012.

o Thiru.M.Ramachandran, Asst.Prof. attended a 77th Annual Meeting of Indian

Academy of Science at the Physical Research Laboratary, Ahamedabad, from 17 to 20th November 2011.

o Thiru.M.Ramachandran, Asst.Prof. participated in a State Level Workshop at

Alagappa University from 26 to 27 July 2011. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

o The Inaugural function of the Chemistry Association was conducted on

12.08.2011, Dr.V.Elangovan, Asso.Prof of Chemistry, Madras University, an

Alumnus of the Department gave a special lecture on ‘Research Experiences in

Western Research Centre’.

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o A special meeting was conducted on 07.01.2012 Mr.S.Selva Kumar, Scientist, Sriharikotta, Andrapradesh, delivered a lecture on ‘Chemistry of Rocket Propellants’

o Mr.K.Paramasiva ganesh, Asst.Prof. attended an Orientation Course at

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 06.09.2011 to 26.09.2011.

o Mr.A.Balasundaram, Asst.Prof. attended an Orientation Course at Bharathidasan University, Tirchy from 11.11.2011 to 08.12.2011.

o Mrs.G.Pandimuthu, Asst.Prof. attended an Orientation Course at Bharathidasan

University, Tirchy from 11.11.2011 to 08.12.2011.

o Dr.A.Susaimanickam, HOD & Associate Professor attended an International Symposium on chemistry in ‘Social & Environmental Needs’ conducted by a center for International Co-operation in Science, Chennai from 29 to 31st August 2011.

o Thiru.RM.Ganesan, Asst. Prof. & Mrs.G.Pandimuthu, Asst.Prof. attended National

Level Workshop on ‘Chemistry – Our Environment, Our Life & Our Future’ on 22 – 23 December 2011, Alagappa University.

o Thiru.M.Jothianadan, Asst. Prof. attended a Seminar on ‘Chemistry is Our life &

Our future’ conducted by CECRI, Karaikudi on 22nd December 2011.

o Mr.K.Paramasiva ganesh, Asst.Prof. presented a paper on ‘A Photo Physical Study on the Behavior of β – CYCLODEXTRIN Inclusion Complex of 1, 4 – DIHYROXYBIRPHENYL’ IN A Two days National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Green Synthesis’ at Alagappa University, on 5 & 6th August 2011.

o Thiru.RM.Ganesan, Asst. Prof. presented a paper on ‘A Photo Physical Study on

the Behavior of β – CYCLODEXTRIN Inclusion Complex of 1, 4 – DIHYROXYBIRPHENYL’ IN A Two days National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Green Synthesis’ at Alagappa University, on 5 & 6th August 2011.

o Ms.V.Chellam, Ms.K.Dhivya, - III B.Sc Chemistry attended National Level

Workshop on ‘Chemistry – Our Environment, Our Life & Our Future’ on 22 – 23 December 2011, Alagappa University.

o 20 Students participated in a Seminar on ‘Chemistry is Our life & Our future’

conducted by CECRI, Karaikudi on 22nd December 2011. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

o Dr.GV.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. was a Chief guest for the environmental awareness

program at Govt. High School, Kalappur, on 28.06.2011, and delivered a special

speech on ‘Global Warming & the Role of Students in Minimizing Global

Warming’.

o The Department of Zoology in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Science Forum, has

organized a Trainers Training Program to 143 School Teachers on 18.08.2011.

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o 10 B.Sc Students along with 3 Faculty members participated in the National

Symposium on ‘Bio-Cross Road’ at KVP College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

and 8 Papers were presented. Dr.GV.Gopinath & Dr.P.Sivakumar Chared to

Technical Sessions. Mrs.R.Anandhavalli, HOD & Asst. Prof. summarized the

sessions.

o Mrs.S.Sivasankari Ramya, PTA Staff published a research paper in Journal of

Phytology, 2011 on ‘Insluence of seaweed liquid extracts on growth, biochemical

and yield characteristics of Cyamopsis tetragobolaba (L.) Taub. She had also

attended a DBT Sponsored workshop on ‘GENE Transfer Techniques’ at

Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai, from 24.11.2011 to 08.12.2011.

o Dr.GV.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. gave a special address on ‘Global Warming- A Pragmatic Approach’ to the PG Students and research scholars in School of Marine Sciences, Thondi Campus, Alagappa University on 28.09.2011.

o Dr.GV.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. gave a special lecture on ‘Genetically modified food,

the Zoology Association Meeting, Alagappa Arts College, Karaikudi.

o Dr.GV.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. was the Resource person for the Training Program on the Uniform School Syllabus organized at AP Boys Govt. High School on 09.02.2012.

o The inaugural function of the Zoology Association was conducted on 30.09.2011,

Dr.Murugan, Project Faculty, MK University gave a lecture on ‘Microbes Minimizes Global Warming’

o Dr.GV.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. Dr.P.Sivakumar, Asst. Prof. & Mrs.S.Sivasankari Ramya, PTA Staff, were the judges in the District Level Meet of the National Children’s Science Congress at Karaikudi on 06.11.2011.

o IAMWARM, a project of PWD, Tamil Nadu has organized a one day camp on

Environmental Issues in collaboration with Zoology Department for the students, farmers, & Govt. Employees, on 10.01.2012.

o 4 Staff members & 45 Students have conducted a Birds Census at Vettangudi

Birds Sanctuary on 21.01.2012 and identified 17 Species and 20,143 Birds. The Department helped PG Students of the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural University, to identify the Migratory Birds in the Sanctuary.

o An Instrumentation Lab for Basic Scientific research has been installed in the

department, Modern Instruments like Gel Electrophoresis, Laminar Airflow, Ultra

Centrifuge, Research Binocular Microscope, Calorimeter, Modern Refrigerator,

Kjeldhal digestor, Distillation Unit, Electronic Balances, Incubator etc., have been

installed for the benefit of Research Scholars in Micro-Biology, Bio-Technology,

Bio-Chemistry etc.,

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o Dr.N.Vijayanand, HOD & Asst. Prof. attended Orientation Course at Madurai

Kamaraj University, from 08.11.2011 to 05.12.2011. He is a member of Board of

Studies, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai.

o He was a resource person for the Inservice training program to Non-Graduate

School Teachers conducted by Tamil Nadu State council for Science and

Technology at SSA College, Devakottai, on 30.12.2011.

o He was one of the judges in the 19th National Children’s Science Congress

Competition on 06.11.2011 at Karaikudi.

o He was a resource person in NCC Special Camps at Dr.Zahir Hussian College,

Illayangudi on 09.01.2012.

o He has published 2 research papers in Two International Journals namely

’Journal of Pharmacy Research – 2011 & ‘Journal of Phytology – 2011’

o He has presented 2 Poster papers in the National Symposium on ‘Bio-Cross Road’

at KVP College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

o The Association function was conducted on 18.02.2012, Mr.A.Hariharan,

Micosoft Student Partner, Anna Univeristy, Tirunelveli gave a special lecture on

‘The Application of NET Technology’

o S.Dhinesh- III B.Sc Comp.Science, C.Uma Maheswari III B.Sc Comp. Science

presented a paper on ‘3D Capture Mechanism at Chirsthuraja College,

Virallimalai in September 2011.

o The Charles Babbage Club conducted a Quiz Program on 18.02.2012.

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The following is the List of achievements of the IT Students

• ‘Namma Ooru Website’ Creation Competition conducted by IITM, Chennai

o R.Divya - III B.Sc IT - Fourth Prize (Cash Award Rs.5000/-)

• Inter Collegiate Competition, Idhaya College, Sarugani

o R.Divya - III B.Sc IT - First Prize (Software Contest) • 23

• Inter Collegiate Competition, Syed Hameedhia Arts & Science College, Kilakarai.

o The students of II B.Sc IT won the First Prize in Group Dance.

o U.Manikandan

o V.Ganesh

o R.Uvarajan

o S.SathamHussian

o S.Guhan

• H.Jahangir - II B.Sc IT won the Third Prize in Paper presentation.

• K.Vidhya - II B.SC & M.Sudha - I B.Sc won the Third Prize in Tamil Debate.

• R.Geetha - III B.Sc, K.Vidhya – II B.Sc, R.Gayathiri II B.Sc won the I Prize in IPL Actions.

• III B.Sc IT Students - R.Geetha , S.Poovizhi, A.Nithya, R.Divya, R.Karthigadevi,

P.MuthuSaranya won the Third Prize in Skit.

• S.Poovizhi & R.Geetha – III B.Sc won Third prize at The Inter Collegiate Competition at

MTN College, Madurai.

• U.Manikandan, V.Ganesh, R.Uvarajan, S.SathamHussain, H.Jahangir – II B.Sc students

won the First Prize in Group Dance in Inter Collegiate Competition at Subbalakshmi

Lakshmipathy College, Madurai.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE:

PUBLICATIONS:

1.Dr.R. Rajasekaran, HOD & Asso. Prof.

‘Awareness of Consumer Rights & Responsiblities with Special Reference to Karaikudi,

Sivagangai District’. In the Journal of Financial Service Management September to November

2011.

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PAPERS PRESENTED:

S. No

NAME

TITLE

SEMINAR

DATE

PLACE

1 Dr.R. Rajasekaran & Mrs.S.Latha

Corruption in India

National 19 to 20th Aug- 2011

Gobichetty palayam

2 Dr.R. Rajasekaran, Mrs.S.Latha & RM.Chandrasoodan

Role of Mahila Coir Yojana – Employment for Women Empowerment

National 16 to 17th Sep –2011

Gobichetty palayam

3 Dr.R. Rajasekaran, P.Rajendiran & RM.Chandrasoodan

Attitude of Customers – Towards ATM Services

National 19 to 20th March – 2011

Govt. Arts College, Paramakudi

4 Dr.R. Rajasekaran, & RM.Chandrasoodan

Significance of Green Banking in India

Inter national

26th Jan-2012

Adaikalamatha Institute of Management,

Vallam.

5 Dr.R. Rajasekaran, S.Latha & P.Rajendiran

SWOT Analysis of Mutual Fund

Inter national

26th Jan-2012

Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Vallam.

6 Dr.S.Subramanian Financial Inclusion

National 19th Dec – 2011

Annamalai University

7 Dr.S.Subramanian & P.Rajendiran

A Study on Causes & Consequences of Corruption in India

National 19th Aug – 2011

Gobi Arts & Science College, Coimbatore

8 R.Mariappan, S.Amutha & B.Marisamy

Role of Banking in Rural Development

National 19th Dec – 2011

Annamalai University

9 R.Mariappan, S.Amutha & B.Marisamy

Role of Entrepreneurial Strategies

National 26th Jan – 2011

Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Vallam.

10 N.Balasubramanian & SM.Alagappan

Green Banking National 19th Dec – 2011

Annamalai University

11 RM.Candrasoodan Women Empowerment through SHG in Puthukottai Dist.

National 6 & 7th Jan – 2011

VHNS College, Virudhunagar

12 RM.Candrasoodan Innovative Banking Sector in India

Inter national

19 & 20th Jan – 2011

MS University – Tirunelveli

13 RM.Candrasoodan Corruption in India

National 19 Aug – 2011

Gobi Arts & Science College, Coimbatore

14 V.Nagarajan Emerging Trends in Banking Services

National 19 to 20th March – 2011

Govt. Arts College, Paramakudi

15 V.Nagarajan Political Corruption in India

National 19 to 20th Aug 2011

Gobichettypalayam

16 V.Nagarajan Innovative Management Strategies for Emerging Business

National 26 Jan – 2011

Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Vallam.

Mr.P.Vairavel - III B.Com student presented a paper in International Seminar at Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Vallam.

Dr.R.Kalidoss & Mr.V.Nagarajan, Asst. Prof. attended an Orientation Program at Bharathidasan University, Trichirappali, from 11.11.2011 to 08.12.2011. DEPARTMENT OF BBA

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STUDENTS PARTCIPIATION:

o 15 Students attended a State Level Technical Workshop on ‘Improving the Value

of Human Asset’ at Nadar Saraswathi college of Arts & Science, Theni, on

28.09.2011.

o 13 Students participated in ‘EXCELSIA – 2011’ at MEPCO Schlenk Engineering

College, Sivakasi, on 12.10.2011.

o 12 Students participated in ‘XUPPIF PANEL –2012’ at Nadar Saraswathi college of

Arts & Science, Theni, on 17.02.2012, and secured II – Prize in Product Launch &

Business Games.

o 14 Students participated in ‘SADHANA – 2012’ at Karpagavinayaga Institute of

Management, Pudhukottai, on 18.02.2012.

o 14 Students participated in ‘SYNERGIA – 2012’, JJ College of Arts & Science,

Pudhukottai.

o 53 Students are attended a One Day Seminar on ‘Career Prospects after

Graduation’ at KIT & KIM, Karaikudi, on 24.02.2012.

o S.Mohamed Farook - III BBA participated in ‘Akada Vikadam’, a debate program

in Raj TV.

25. Teachers and officers newly recruited

1.Dr.J.Santhi, has been appointed as the Librarian in June 2011. 02. Dr.J.Santhi, has been

appointed as the Librarian in 2011 June. She has presented two Papers in National Seminar &

Conference:

. 2. Dr. S. Jayavel, Director of Physical Education has been appointed in 16.06.2010

26. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action

taken on student feedback.

Student assessment of teachers has been in practice since the post accreditation in the college.

Questionnaire prescribed for the student evaluation are supplied to the students, especially

final year students, analyzed by the Coordinator of Student Services and then submits a report

on the student’s feedback to the principal and then conveyed to the respective teacher or

department concerned for the teacher improvement. The student feedback on teacher is vital

for the newly appointed staff members. The short comings observed by the students are

brought to the notice of the concerned staff members to correct themselves. The strong points

identified by the students are also informed to the staff members and they are expected to

keep up with them.

27. New books/journals subscribed and their value

A number of books/journals have been purchased under UGC grant. A large volumes of books

on various subjects have been added in the year 2010-2011.

28. Unit cost of education:

The Unit cost of education is evaluated by initially summing the General fees and Special fees of

the students, with/without the salary grant to staff, and then dividing it by the strength of the

students

29. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and

Examination results, issue of certificates

• Computerization in Administration.

• Students Administration

• Fees Collection Entry

• Caution Deposit Entry

• Students Attendance Entry

• Scholarship Entry

• Pay Bill

• Arrear Bill

• P.F. Bill

• Pension Papers

• Students Verification

• Official letters, Notice etc.,

30. Increase in the infrastructural facilities

Mushroom rearing room and harvesting rooms was set up.In the recent past another important addition to our infrastructure has been the setting up of indoor stadium funded by the UGC. Updated andmodern lab equipments wereinstalled in Chemistry and Zoology Department.

31. Technology up gradation

To modernize the teaching learning process, many well furnished rooms with all necessary

accessories viz LCD/DLP projectors, teaching amplifiers were setup. Advanced equipments were

also purchased in all disciplines to cope up with the revision of curriculum. Learners are

motivated by various forms of teaching such as e-resources, Video lecturers etc., e-learning

softwares were also purchased to design MLM. Internet bandwidth has been increased from

2MBPS to 4MBPS and it is availed by all in the campus at free of cost.

32. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students

The availability of 4MBPS Internet connections helps all students, teaching staff and non teaching staff to be in the main stream of global development. This facility is offered at free of cost to all in the campus. Non-computer science students in Under Graduate courses have to undergo Introduction to Information Technology (both theory and practical)and PG students have to undergo basic computer and Ms office. Through this facility, it is ensured that no one is new to computer and internet. Further, students are encouraged to use internet during lunch.

32. Financial aid to students

This year we are in receipt of the following scholarships and were disbursed in time to

the students.

S.No No. of Students Kind of Scholarship Sanctioned Amount Rs.

1

2

3

199

289

117

SC Students Scholarship

BC Students Scholarship

MBC/ DNC Students

Scholarship

Rs.8,85,126

Rs.2,76,182

Rs.1,16,190

TOTAL

Rs.12,77,498

33. The Alumni Association and its activities

The Alumni association was formed in 1983. Since then it has been rendering great

service to our institution. It has already built a Complete Block for B.Sc Computer Science. It

has also constructed a notice board, toilets for students & staff, security room & a compound

wall for girls rest room. It has instituted three Endowment Prizes for XII students securing - I

Place in all the schools in and around Tiruppattur and for University rank holders of our college.

. Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Lion.N.Karthikeyan, President, Shipping Owners Association, Andaman has made many

contributions for the welfare of the students of our college. In addition to Rs.1.5 Lakhs for the

reverse osmosis for safe drinking water for students and staff, four hundred chairs worth

Rs.One lakh in the Conference Hall, he has created two Endowment prizes by depositing Rs.2

lakhs to help two poor boys and two poor girls belonging to Commerce Department.

Thiru.V.Singaravadivelu, Son of our former Principal, Late.Thiru.M.Balasundaravathanam, our

old student of the Department of BBA, now the Chief Finance Officer, Rosy Blue, Dubai, has

promised that every year he will make arrangements for the appointment of 2 students, one

student each from the Department of BBA & Commerce. All expenses including the flight

charges from Tiruppattur to Dubai are borne by him. 3 Students have been appointed since,

2009-2010.

34. Health Services: Services to students and staff:

To maintain good physical and mental health, the college adopts the following measures: .

1. Health awareness programmes were organized in collaboration with RRC and Nature club.

2. Yoga classes were conducted. 3. Separate rest rooms are available for girl students. 4. Health fitness center is functioning for the benefit of staff and students.

Services to community: The following are some of the health awareness programmes organized as part of extension and women cell activities.

1. Health awareness and street play programs were organized. 2. Free medical checkup for students and staff. 3. First Aid center is functioning under Social Service League. 4. Blood Donation Camps were conducted. Health services

35. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association

PTA meeting is conducted during the month of December every year. Principal used to reply for the clarifications and doubts raised by parents. Parents interact with the respective HOD’s of the Department. Their effective suggestions are taken care off and carried out the grievances .

36. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons

1. .Cash award presented to the college players during College Day and Founders Day who have represented India, State and Alagappa University.

2. Nutritional food like Egg, Milk and Tiffin provided to our college players.

37. Performance in sports activities

During this Academic year there were outstanding performances by our students in

sports & games at higher levels.

This year we had the honour of organizing the Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament of

Alagappa University in our college.

The following students of our college are selected and they represented the Alagappa

University in South Zone Inter University Tournaments.

FOOT BALL:

D.Muneeswaran II B.Sc Comp.Science

M.Kumaraguru I BA History

A.Oliver I M.Sc Comp.Science

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Foot Ball Tournament in Kerala.

CRICKET: R.Vetrivel I B.Com

P.Senthilnathan I BA History

B.Sikanthar lingam I M.Sc Comp.Science

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Cricket Tournament at Osmania

University, Hyderabad.

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BADMINTON: (MEN)

PL.Kasivishwanathan III B.Sc Comp.Sci

R.Sanjeev Kumar II B.A History

T.Chandran PGDCA

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Badminton Tournament at VIT

University, Vellore.

BADMINTON: (WOMEN)

T.Suganya III B.Sc Maths

R.Vinothini II BA History

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Badminton Tournament at VIT

University, Vellore.

HAND BALL (MEN)

R.Suriyaprakash I B.Com

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Hand Ball Tournament at

KakatiyaUniversity, Warangal.

HAND BALL (WOMEN) M.Pandimeenal I B.Sc Zoology

M.Priya I BA History

V.Lavanya I B.Sc Zoology

S.Maheswari III B.Sc Comp.Science

K.Priyanga III B.Sc Comp.Science

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Hand Ball Tournament at

KakatiyaUniversity, Warangal.

HOCKEY: S.Rajesh Kannan II BBE

G.Tamilarasan II BA English

S.Kalidoss I BA History

S.Sreenivasan PGDCA

A.Senthilkumar I BA History

M.Rajendiran II BA English

P.Rajesh II B.Com

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Hockey Tournament at Anna

University of Technology, Tirunelveli.

12 KABADDI: (MEN) A.Parthiban I BA History

T.Anand PGDCA

R.Suresh PGDCA

P.Karthick PGDCA

S.Lakshmanan PGDCA

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Kabaddi Tournament at Periyar

University, Salem.

KABADDI: (WOMEN)

L.Seethalakshmi III B.Sc Zoology

R.Vanitha Karthiga III B.Sc Zoology

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Kabaddi Tournament in

Chennai.

TABLE TENNIS (MEN)

S.Saravana Pandian III B.Sc Comp.Science

M.Gowtham III B.Sc Chemistry

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Table Tennis Tournament at

SRM University, Chennai.

BASKET BALL:

G.Deivendhiran PGDCA

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Basket Ball Tournament in

Chennai.

BALL BADMINTON:

S.Rajesh III BA History

V.Kannadhasan PGDCA

C.Saravanan I BA History

V.Muthukumar PGDCA

B.Ganesan PGDCA

represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Ball Badminton Tournament at

Mangalore University, Mangalore.

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INTER COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT: (WINNERS & RUNNERS) WINNERS: I am really proud to announce that our students had actively participated in various

competitions and won laurels to our college. The following is the list of winners in the

competitions.

1. Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Table Tennis (MEN) Tournament 2011-2012 at Syed

Hameedhia Arts & Science College, Kilakarai. 2. Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Ball Badminton (MEN) Tournament 2011-2012 at Sri

Sevugan Annamalai College, Devakottai. 3. Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Kabadi (MEN) Tournament 2011-2012 at Raja

Duraisingam Govt. Arts College, Sivagangai. 4. Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Hockey (MEN) Tournament 2011-2012 at Alagappa

University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi.

5. Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Badminton (MEN) Tournament 2011-2012 at Thaasim Beevi Abdul Khaddar College for Women, Kilakarai.

6. Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Hand Ball (WOMEN) Tournament 2011-2012 at

Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi. RUNNERS UP: Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Foot Ball Tournament 2011 – 2012 at Alagappa

University Govt. Arts College, Karaikudi.

Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Badminton (WOMEN) Tournament 2011 – 2012 at

Thaasim Beevi Abdul Khaddar College for Women, Kilakarai.

ANNUAL SPORTS MEET:

The 47th Annual Sports Meet was held on 09.02.2012. Our beloved Secretary

inaugurated the meet, Mr.K.Veluchamy, SI, Tiruppattur was the Chief Guest and distributed the

Prizes and Certificates to the Winners.

The following students are the Champions of the College for the year 2011-2012

M.Murali - II M.Com

M.Suganya - I BBA

38. Student achievements and awards

UNIVERSITY RANKS

M.Asmabegam B.Com Third

K.Kalaiarasi B.Com Sixth

V.Elaiyarasi MA Economics First

S.Anitha M.Com Tenth

R.Rekha M.Sc Maths Fifth

K.Sathiya M.Sc Maths Tenth

A.Mahalakshmi M.Phil Economics First

P.Parimala M.Phil Economics Second

K.Rohini M.Phil Economics Third

Our NCC Cadets have won Five Gold Medals and One Bronze Medal in RDC/IUC at

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

In the Winter Adventure Camp 2010 – 2011 under Rajiv Gandhi Adventures conducted

by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Western Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports,

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, M.Satheesh Kumar, III B.Sc. Zoology, NSS volunteer has been

selected for the camp from 24.02.2011 to 05.03.2011. He is the only student selected from the

affiliated colleges of Alagappa University.

30 cadets have written B Certificate Examination held at 9 TN Bn NCC, Karaikudi and

secured 100% result with A and B Grade.

20 cadets have written C Certificate Examination held at 9 TN Bn NCC, Karaikudi and

secured 100% result with A and B Grade.

P.Suriyakala & VR.Meenal had shown an excellent performance in all N.C.C. activities at

Tamil Nadu Directorate Level.

39. Placement

G.Geetha , BBA was recruited for the post of ‘Accounts Officer Trainee’ at Rosy Blue Co.,

Dubai, in Apr., 2010 and joined duty in Dec., 2010.

Following five final year students were selected by Eureka Forbes, as Marketing

Executives, in Nov., 2010

1).N.Asha

2). S.Dharanya

3).R.Rasul Fathima

4).T.Sathish

5).A.Karthikai Raja

40. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling unit

Career Guidance Bureau has been doing a wonderful service to the students of our

college. With the effort of the Bureau, students are guided to attend campus selection conducted

by the Integrated Share Broking Company. Students have been guided to apply for IAS

examination & other competitive examinations. Separate classes for all students aspiring to apply

for competitive Examinations have been arranged.

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PLACEMENT CELL

Dr.R.Rajasekaran, & Mr.V.Ananthakrishnan (IT) are the placement Officers of our

College.

Integrated Share Broking, Karaikudi conducted an interview and selected 25 Students to

be placed as Share Brokers in September 2011.

The District Employment Office, Sivagangai conducted a Job Fair on 28.01.2012 in our

college in which 21 Companies all over Tamil Nadu, had participated.

AMTEX Solution, Chennai, has planned to conduct a Campus Interview in our college

for our students on March 7th

2012.

GIRL STUDENTS WELFARE FORUM

The Department of Women’s Studies, Alagappa University organized a Cultural program

‘SOCIANA – 2012’ in association with the Department of Social Works on 09.02.2012.

18 Girls Students participated in various competitions like MIME, QUIZ, RANGOLI,

Elocution in English & Group Dance etc.,

K.Swathi Lakshmi - II MA secured II Prize in Rangoli competition.

The Alagappa Institute of Management, Karaikudi conducted a cultural program on

‘Exxtravaganza - 2012’ on 24th

February 2012. Our girls students participated in various

competitions.

International Women’s Day will be celebrated with all enthusiasm on 8th

March every

year. Various competitions will be conducted for the girl students.

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I would like to place it on record that all these activities were made possible by the kind

co-operation and guidance given to me by our beloved Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran and also

the co-operation extended to me by our Teaching & Non Teaching Staff Members and my dear

loving students of our college.

On this occasion I acknowledge my indebtedness gratefully to the reverential,

Founder :: Arulmamani Thiru. NTS. Arumugam Pillai

Founderess :: Arularasi. Tmt. Seethaiammal

Former Secretaries :: Thiru. NAR. Nagarajan

Thiru. NAR. Thangavelu

President :: Thiru. N. Vasantharajan

Secretary :: Thiru. N. Rameswaran

Secretary of Arumugam Pillai

Seethai Ammal College of Education :: Thiru. N. Arumugarajan

41. Development Programmes for non-teaching staff

A Personality Programme on “Managerial Skills” for Office Staff was organized by IQAC on

Monday, the 15th November 2010. Dr.N. Mohanraj , the Principal presided over the meeting.

Prof.R.Rajasekaran, Head, Department of Commerce conducted the workshop. Team Building,

mutual help and leadership qualities had their impact on the office trainees. The participants of

the workshop revealed great sense of commitment during the entire programme.

42. Healthy Practices of the Institution

Ragging-free campus since its inception.

Giving warm welcome to the junior students by the senior at the beginning of the

Academic year and bidding breakup of social to the seniors by the juniors at the end of

the year.

Counseling the students through personal care scheme.

Providing free internet facilities to the students.

Arranging study tours and factory visits to students.

Introduction of Spoken English, Comprehension and Viva Voce as mandatory papers.

Introduction of project and Viva Voce, a core paper in the P.G. curricula

Introduction of inter-disciplinary papers.

Making colloquium as mandatory in the M.Phil., curriculum.

Motivating the students to apply for the student’s project

Organizing guest lectures and seminars of subject experts.

Arranging remedial coaching classes for SC/ST students and academically weaker students.

Conducting coaching classes for SET/NET/CSIR/GATE examinations.

Providing language lab facilities to the students.

Conducting inter-departmental cluster meetings.

.Arranging for the campus interviews and placement.

Singing MoUs with institutions/industries.

Publishing College Magazines by the students.

Celebrating the days of national and international importance.

Doing Minor and Major Research Projects by the faculty members.

Upgrading the infrastructure of each department every year.

Making plastic free environment and paperless office.

Attaining green environment by planning tree saplings every year in the college campus.

Adopting measures to avoid wastage of water and electricity.

Joining hands with the staff family by the Management family during the college Day

and Founders’ Day and Sports Day celebrations.

Providing annual dinner to the staff and their families by the Management during the

College Day and Founders’ Day celebrations.

Save the Little Heart Programme for every year

43. Linkages developed with National / International/ academic / Research Bodies- Acting as resource persons by the staff members in the international conferences.

Acting as referees for the international journals.

Signing MoU with academic and research bodies.

Having collaboration with other institutes for conducting national level seminar.

Acting as Chairman, question paper setters and examines for various autonomous

Colleges and Universities.

44. Action Taken Report on the AQAR of the previous Year

1. Carrying out various extension programmes for the welfare of the rural community.

2. Conducting cluster department seminars.

3. Implementing peer teaching.

4. Applying proposals to the UGC for Major Research Projects.

5. Applying proposals to the UGC for National and International Level Seminars.

6. Conducting state level workshops.

7. Organizing guest lectures by inviting resource persons especially the Alumni.

8. Organized educational tours.

9. Recieved of Minor Research Projects.

10. Celebrating the days of national and international importance.

11. Organizing industrial visits for the students.

12. Arranging for campus interviews.

13. Carrying out consultancy services.

14. Signing MOU with various institutions/industries.

15. Motivating the students to present research papers in the seminars.

45. Any other relevant information the Institution wishes to add

Community college approval is given by Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai.

Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal Community College is affiliated to the Alagappa

University, Karaikudi.

Seed Money: DOTE, Chennai and Alagappa University but it is not yet received.

Examining Body: DOTE, Chennai & Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY

We have a Youth Red Cross Society under the dynamic leadership of Dr.V.Elangovan,

Associate Professor of Economics. 3 students participated in the District Level One Day Study

Camp at Seetha Lakshmi Aachi College, Pallathur on 23.08.2011.

108 students of various classes have been supplied with Indian Express News Paper

under Students concession scheme – Rs.1 per day.

About 57 Students of various classes have subscribed for the Hindu, under the

concession scheme for Students.

Three students donated blood on 02.11.2011 to save the life of a woman in the

Government Hospital. Tiruppattur.

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NCC

NCC has an enrolment of 70 cadets (both boys & girls) in our Company headed by

Capt.Dr.KR.Jeyakumar, Assistant Professor of Economics. It is functioning well with the valuable

suggestions, motivation, guidance and coordination extended to us by our Management,

Principal and all staff of our college.

Capt.Dr.KR.Jeyakumar has been appointed as the Board Examiner for NCC “C” certificate

examination in Trichy Group Headquarters. He is also one of the Board Officers for the

selection of team for the Republic Day Camp, Pudhucherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

24 cadets have attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) held at Alagappa

University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi from 16th - 25th May 2011.

16 cadets have attended Inter Unit Competition Camp (IUC Camp) held at National

Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichirappalli from 9th to 18th June 2011.

16 cadets have attended Inter Unit Competition Camp (IUC Camp) held at Pasumpon

Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Usilampatti, from 22nd to 31st July 2011.

24 cadets have attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) cum RDC Training – I

at Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi from 17th - 26th August 2011.

15 cadets have attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) cum RDC Training – I

at Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi from 22nd - 30th December

2011.

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5 cadets have attended All India Trekking Expedition at Malayatoor Reserve Forest,

Ernakulam, Kerala from 21st December 2011 to 5th January 2012.

3 cadets have attended National Integration Camp at Sambalpur, Orissa from 23rd

September 2011 to 4th October 2011.

We have a tie up with the Government Hospital Karaikudi to donate Blood in case of

emergency to save the life of the poor people. We have saved nearly 15 poor people in the

Academic year.

NSS NSS of our college has three units for boys and one unit for girls. Mr.B.Rajkumar of

Economics Department, Dr.N.Vijayanand of Botany Department, Mr.RM.Ganesan of Chemistry

Department are the Programme Officers for the Boys units and Mrs.J.Felcia Gnantheebam of

English Department is the Programme Officer of the Girls wing.

The National Voters Day was celebrated on 25.01.2012 in our college, various competitions

were conducted for students.

Personality Development Program was conducted on 27.01.2012, Resource persons

from the WAVE Trust, Maduari, gave special Lecture on Empowerment of Youth.

About 100 Students were involved in Local Bodies Elections and helped in the smooth conduct

of the Election.

NSS Day was celebrated on 24.09.2011 Thiru.C.Raju, Thiru.S.Antony Britto,

Thiru.S.Pandi, Officials from the Fire Service Department; Tiruppattur gave a demonstration on

How to prevent the Fire Accidents.

About 10 One day camps were conducted in the College Campus to maintain the

campus clean. Awareness program about Hazards of the use of plastics was conducted on

27.01.2012.

SPECIAL CAMP:

A 7 days special camp of all the four units was conducted in Thalakavur, Managiri,

Keearnipatti, Thillai Nagar from 24.01.2012 to 31.01.2012. The following activities were carried

over by the NSS volunteers.

The camp was inaugurated on 24.01.2012 by the Principal in the presence of

Thiru.C.Deivendiran, President, Thallakavur Panchayat.

National Voter’s Day was celebrated on 25.01.2012. The volunteers helped in

distribution of New Voters Identity cards and helped in enrolling new voters.

Thiru.S.Mariyarethinam, Asst.Prof.ofEconomics gave a lecture on Indian Democracy.

Ms.R.Kowsi, Asst. Manager Indian Overseas Bank, Managiri, delivered a special lecture

on Employment opportunities in Banking sector.

On 26.01.2012 Republic Day was celebrated in the village school premises. Our Principal

delivered the key note address on Youth involvement in Indian Independence.

Dr.N.Vijayanand, Asst.Prof.of Botany spoke about the Amazing effect on Science &

Tecnology.

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To celebrate Birthday of the Hon’ble Chief minister of Tamil Nadu trees were planted.

Thiru.K.Lakshmanan & Thiru.K.Velusamy addressed about Law & Order on 27.01.2012.

Dr.N.Ramani, Vice Principal gave a lecture on Empowerment of Women and Dr.M.Maheswari,

Asso.Prof.of English, gave a talk on Yoga & Meditation.

On 28.01.2012 Mr.SR.Justin Gnanarajan, Manager, IOB, Managiri, gave a special lecture

on The Role of Nationalized Banks in upliftment of Self help groups.

Dr.S.Jeyavel, Director of Physical Education, delivered a talk on the importance of Yoga

and Meditation. The Valedictory function was held on 31.01.2012, Dr.N.Mohanraj, Principal

gave the valedictory address.

YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY We have a Youth Red Cross Society under the dynamic leadership of Dr.V.Elangovan,

Associate Professor of Economics. 3 students participated in the District Level One Day Study

Camp at Seetha Lakshmi Aachi College, Pallathur on 23.08.2011.

108 students of various classes have been supplied with Indian Express News Paper

under Students concession scheme – Rs.1 per day.

About 57 Students of various classes have subscribed for the Hindu, under the

concession scheme for Students.

Three students donated blood on 02.11.2011 to save the life of a woman in the

Government Hospital. Tiruppattur.

PART-C

46. Future Plan of the college

1. Encourage staff members and students to make use of e-contents/e-resources from

Internet and INFLIBNET.

2. Coaching classes and training for answering objective type pattern examinations for X and XII

classes of schools in rural area will be conducted.

3. It was decided to approach High School Head Masters of Govt High School, Pudhupatti

Govt. High School S.S. Kottai, to offer Mathematics coaching by the students

4. NET/SLET/GATE coaching classes will be conducted.

5. Advised the faculty members to apply for major/minor research projects.

6. Planned to publish more number of National and International papers in the reputed journals.

7. Student’s feedback ideas and suggestions will be explained to the staff members.

8. Allow more number of students to participate in the intercollegiate competitions and bring

more prizes.

9. Celebrating the Women’s Day.

10. Celebrating the World Forestry Day.

11. Increasing the number of extension activities.

12. Carryout extension activities in the rural areas of Tiruppattur to create awareness on Aids and

family planning programme

13. Carryout field visits and study tours for the students of PG Zoology, English and Business

Administration

14. Motivate the students to present their research work in various conferences, symposia etc.,

15. Motivate the staff members for getting guideship from Alagappa University.

16. Inter departmental sports activities to be organized.

17. Strengthen the Department Library with some more virtual learning materials.

18. Mobilize the pass out students to become Alumni Association member.

19. Prepare the Bio-Data of students

20. Creating awareness on Global warming.

21. Steps have been taken to upgrade the Department of Commerce, English, Business

Administration, Mathematics as Research Research Departments

22. Construction of indoor auditorium is progressively going on

23. IQAC will be re-constituted

24. Planned to organize awareness programme for rural school students regarding Indoor &

Outdoor Stadium will be constructed

25. their future opportunities and also to create awareness on environmental health.

26. Updating of the college website.

27. Conduct various Association Activities such as Paper presentation, Aptitude test, Puzzle solving,

Quiz, Group Discussion and Debugging to enhance the skills of the students.

28. It has been decided to invite still more number of companies for campus recruitment

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