INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

(IQAC)

2009 - 2010

DR. SIVANTHI ADITANAR COLLEGE

OF EDUCATION

TIRUCHENDUR

(Accredited with ‘B’ Grade by NAAC in 2008)

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THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR)

OF THE IQAC

Name of the Institution : Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Tiruchendur

Name of the Head of the Institution : Dr. P. SWAMYDHAS

Ph.No. Office : 04639 – 242181

Residence : 04639 – 243250

Mobile : 9486381123

email : samydhas@yahoo.co.in

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : Mr. D. SIVAKUMAR

Ph. No. Office : 04639 – 242181

Residence (Mobile) : 9787069797

Mobile : 9524308011

email : swansiva@gmail.com

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INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

ANNUAL REPORT 2009-10

The IQAC of our college has been constituted as recommended by the

NAAC. The IQAC undertakes measures to maintain quality in all institutional

endeavours. The guidelines suggested by NAAC were taken in to consideration

while constituting the committee. Various qualitative measures initiated by the

college during the last academic year are given in a brief manner. Each activity

with tangible results is given in a nutshell. As quality maintenance is a continual

process, it is hoped these measures will strengthen it in a progressive manner.

COMPOSITION OF THE IQAC

The IQAC was constituted in our institution under the chairmanship of

the head of the institution. The composition of the IQAC is as follows.

Chairperson

Dr. P. Swamydhas,

Principal.

Members

Thiru. K. Thandeswaran,

Secretary.

Faculty members

1. Mr. R. Hariharan

2. Mr. R. Arumugarajan

3. Mrs. Saroja Jaculine

4. Mrs. D. Geetha

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5. Mrs. D. Hallen

6. Mr. K. Thiyagu

7. Mrs. A. Krishna Rathi

8. Mrs. T. Uma

9. Mrs. T. Narayani

10. Mrs. K. Amirtha Gowri

11. Mr. K. Natarajan

12. Mrs. A. Christy Ananthi Hemalatha

Nominees

i) Thiru. R. Krishna Kanthan, Chief Executive Office, Aditanar Educational Institution, Tiruchendur.

ii) Dr. S. Nagarajan, Retd. Professor Department of English, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Veerapandianpatnam.

iii) Mr. G. Ganesan, Headmaster, K.A. Higher Secondary School, Arumuganeri.

iv) Mr. D. Sivakumar, Asst. Professor, Co-ordinator of the IQAC.

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1. Activities based on the aim and objectives of the Institution: * As we aim at making our students technophilic, web based learning-teaching

has been integrated into our curricular activities. Many students have

downloaded and developed web resources before their internship and used

them effectively during their practice teaching at various schools.

* Sivanthi FM, a Community Radio Service run by our management. The B.Ed.

and M.Ed. students participated in various programmes.

2. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG) We have applied to the Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University to

start M.Phil. programme in Education.

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction All the teacher education colleges comes under the purview of Tamil

Nadu Teacher Education University, Chennai. The University decides the

curriculum and transaction. From the university curriculum we choose innovative

subjects like computer education, guidance and counselling, environmental

education, physical and health education as electives, since these subjects are the

most needful for the student teachers.

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started In view of importing value education to prospective teachers we conduct

certificate and Diploma Courses in Gandhian Thought and Yoga.

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5. Examination reforms implemented Though we are constrained to follow the University pattern and norms

in examination, our internal assessment has been suitably revamped. Viva-voce and

miniatured practice teaching have been included for internal assessment. This

complements the regular internal assessment in written mode.

6. Candidates qualified NET/SLET/GATE etc. The following staff members are qualified for NET/SLET exam.

1. B. Manohari - NET 2009.

2. D. Grace Rejulabai - NET 2008.

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme 1. 4 and 5th March, 2009 : Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in Mathematics has gone to

attend UGC-sponsored National Seminar on “Techno-Pedagogy for College

Teachers” and presented a paper on “U-learning environment ( = e-learning

+ m-learning) organised by St. Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai.

2. 4 and 5th March, 2009 : Mrs. T. Uma, Lecturer in Education has gone to

attend a National Seminar on “Hypermedia in Teaching and Research” at St.

Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai.

3. 5 and 6th March, 2009 : Mr. D. Sivakumar, Lecturer in Psychology, presented

a paper entitled “ A Study of Media Awareness towards Teaching Profession

among Secondary Grade Teacher Trainees” organised by Alagappa

University, Karaikudi.

4. 6 & 7th March, 2009 : Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in Mathetmatics has gone to

attend a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Enhancing Quality in Teacher

Education Through Research” and presented a paper on “Attitude towards e-

learning among P.G. Students” organised by Department of Education,

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

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5. Mrs. K. Amirthagowri, Librarian and Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in

Mathematics published an article in February 2009 issue of “EDUTRACKS”

titled “Mobile learning is Future Learning”.

6. 6 & 7th March, 2009 : Mrs. T. Uma, Lecturer in Education has gone to attend

a National Seminar on “Enhancing Quality in Teacher Education Through

Research” at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

7. 28 and 29th March, 2009 : Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in Mathematics has gone

to attend UGC sponsored Two Day National Conference on “Significance of

Distance Education in Enhancing the Enrollment in Higher Education” and

presented a paper on “M-Learning – A New Phase of Distance Education”

organised by Department of Education, Bharathidasan University,

Tiruchirappalli.

8. 1 & 2nd April, 2009 : Mrs. T. Uma, Lecturer in Education, had gone to attend

a National Seminar on “Impact of Brain Dominance and Cognitive Self-

Management on Leraning” at St. Xavier’s College of Education,

Palayamkottai.

9. 1 & 2nd April, 2009 : Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in Mathematics, had gone to

attend a National Seminar on “Impact of Brain Dominance and Cognitive

Self-Management on Leraning” at St. Xavier’s College of Education,

Palayamkottai and presented a paper on “Impact on Blended Learning in

Teaching Learning Process” organised by St. Xavier’s College of Education,

Palayamkottai.

10. 3 and 4th April, 2009 : Mr. D. Sivakumar, Lecturer in Psychology, presented a

paper entitled, “Study Skills for Learners” held at V.O.C. College of

Education, Thoothukudi.

11. 10 and 11th April, 2009: Mrs. T. Uma, Lecturer in Education has gone to

attend a National Seminar on “Man’s Place in Nature” at St. Ignatius College

of Education, Palayamkottai.

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12. 18.04.2009 : Mr. D. Sivakumar, Lecturer in Psychology, presented a paper

entitled, “CAI Application in Teacher Education” held at Pon Jesly College

of Education, Nagercoil.

13. 20 and 21st April, 2009: Mr. D. Sivakumar, Lecturer in Psychology, presented

a paper entitled “Need and Relevance in Teacher Education” held at St.

Mary’s College, Thoothukudi.

14. 05.06.2009 : Mrs. T. Uma, Lecturer in Education has gone to attend a

National Seminar on “Linguistic Development” at St. Ignatius College of

Education, Palayamkottai.

15. 5th and 6th June, 2009 : Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in Mathematics, presented a

paper entitled, “Is Value Education Necessary” in UGC sponsored National

Seminar on “Heart of Education is Education of the Heart, through the Heart,

for the Heart” organised by St. Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai.

16. 24 and 25th September, 2009 : Mr. K. Thiyagu, Lecturer in Mathematics and

Mr. D. Sivakumar, Lecturer in Psychology, had attended the National

Workshop on “Research Methodology for Teacher Scholars” held at the UGC

Academic Staff College, Puducherry.

17. 14.10.2009 : Computer Orientation on “Microsoft Power Point” was given to

our faculty members.

18. 29.01.2010 : Mrs. T. Uma and Mr. D. Sivakumar had gone for the One day

workshop on “Ascidions of Indian Water” conducted at Govindammal

Aditanar College for Women, Tiruchendur.

19. 29.01.2010 : Mrs. A. Christy Ananthi Hema Latha, Lecturer in Physical

Education participated in the U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on

“Practical Approaches and Applications in Sports Medicine” conducted at

M.D.T. Hindu College, Tirunelveli.

20. On 19th and 20th of February, 2010, Mrs. D. Geetha, Lecturer in Education

participated and presented a paper entitled “Integrating ICT in Teacher

Education in India : Problems & Strategies” on a National Conference

conducted at V.O.C. College of Education, Thoothukudi.

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21. 20th March 2010: Mrs. K. Amirthagowri, Librarian, participated in the State

Level One Day Seminar o “Re-defining the Library for the Digital Age”

organised by Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, technical

collaboration with SALIS.

8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted (i) On 13.02.2009 a guest lecture on “Education” was given by

Prof. A. Chockanathan, Department of Social Work, Ramakrishna Mission

Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

(ii) On 26.02.2009, Headmaster’s Seminar for Headmaster in High and Higher

Secondary School, Thoothukudi Educational District was conducted. The

Chief guest was Thiru. P. Bright Xavier, Chief Educational Officer,

Thoothukudi.

(iii) On 12.03.2009 Aids Awareness Programme was conducted. The Chief guest

was Thiru. N. Manikandan, District Manager, Red Ribbon Club.

(iv) On 20.03.2009 First Aid Course was conducted by Dr. A.A. Achuthan,

Chairman of St. John Ambulance, Thoothukudi.

(v) On 13.11.2009 Thoothukudi Educational District Headmaster’s Seminar was

conducted in our college. 91 Headmasters attended the seminar. Thiru. P.

Bright Xavier, Chief Educational Officer, Thoothukudi was the chief guest.

(vi) On 07.01.2010, a guest lecture on “Research Methodology” was delivered by

Dr. P. Anna Raja, Researcher Co-ordinator and Dean of St. Xavier’s College

of Education, Palayamkottai.

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(vii) On 26.03.2010: One day State Level seminar on “e-learning : The next

Generation of learning in Teacher Education” was organised by our

college.

State Level Seminar on 26.03.2010

9. Research Projects a) Newly implemented : Nil

b) Completed : Nil

10. Patents generated, if any : Nil

11. New Collaborative Research Programmes : Nil.

12. Research grants received from various agencies : Nil.

13. Details of research scholars: The following faculty members have successfully guided research

scholars from various Universities for the M.Phil. degree course.

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1. Dr. P. Swamy Dhas – 20 scholars

2. Mr.R.Arumugarajan – 15 scholars

4. Mr. D. Sivakumar - 12 scholars

14. Honours/Awards to the faculty Mrs. N. Theresita Shanthi, Lecturer in Education, has completed her

Ph.D. on the academic year 2009-2010 in her topic “Crystal Growth Studies” and

received as Doctorate Degree from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,

Tirunelveli.

15. Honours/Awards to the faculty : Nil.

16. Internal resources generated : Nil

17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST/DST. FIRST etc

assistance/ recognition : Nil

18. Community Services

Community Awareness Programme

Community awareness is given due importance in our curricular

activities.

Aids Awareness Programme

To make the community aware of the killer disease “AIDS”, an

awareness programme on “AIDS” was conducted in our college under the

presidentship of Dr. C. Vetrivel, M.B.; B.S., D.Ch., Saraswathi Nursing Home,

Tiruchendur.

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Blood Donation Camp

On 01.04.2010, Medical College, Thoothukudi and Government

Primary Health Centre, Kayamozhi conducted Blood Donation Camp in our

college. 40 students from Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education and

12 students from Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education donated blood.

Through this camp we encouraged our students to donate blood as it is a life saving

measure and a gesture of goodwill towards the local community.

Red Ribbon Club

We are happy to announce the Red Ribbon Club, Youth Red Cross

Society functioning in our college very effectively.

Enviro Club

To create an awareness on the environment our Enviro Club planted

around 20 trees within our campus during the current academic year 2009-2010.

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The Career Guidance given by the Enviro-Club Members

Citizenship Training Camp (14th to 18th December, 2009)

It is organised as a part of our curricular programme. Various

programmes such as awareness program on human rights, health education and

first aid training, fire & safety management, psychiatric training on emotional

intelligence, emphasizing empathy, etc. were all conducted by Mr. D. Amalraj,

Advocate, Tiruchendur, Mr. D. Vinoth Kumar, Lecturer in Physical Education,

Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Tiruchendur, Fire Service

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Department, Thoothukudi and Dr. S. Vijayarangan, Psychiatrist, Thoothukudi

respectively.

Safety Education Programme

Fire and Safety rules and regulations given by Mr. A. Dhanapaul

(Fire Station Master) in the Citizenship Training Camp

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Visiting Mentally Challenged Institution

Our student-trainees visited the Mentally Retarded Institution and

Orphanage, Adikkalapuram and interacted with abandoned children and adults.

Community Work

17th December, 2009 the student trainees were taken for community

work to Maveeran Nagar that faced great disaster by the Killer waver. The students

performed various activities like planting trees, teaching health & hygiene to small

children and cleaning he environment etc.

Community Work at Tsunami Nagar on 17.12.2009

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19. Newly recruited Teachers and Office Staff The following members of the faculty were recruited during the

academic year 2009-2010.

1. Mrs. T. Narayani, Lecturer in Physical Science.

2. Mrs. T. Uma, Lecturer in Education

3. Mrs. D. Hallen, Lecturer in English

Office staff Members:

1. Mrs. R. Uma Saraswathi, Laboratory Assistant

2. Miss. R. Lovishal, Library Assistant.

20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio Teaching and Non teaching staff ratio is 14 : 10.

21. Improvements in the library services The following are the improvements in the library services in this

academic year 2009-2010.

1. Fund allotted by the management is Rs.65000/-

2. Addition of 100 volumes and the titles are 100.

3. Addition of one General Knowledge, monthly magazine.

4. In this academic year the library service is improved in issuing three books to

the B.Ed. and M.Ed. Students.

5. The library service is improved in issuing books to the students during

examination.

6. Barcoding the library books is being started.

7. Collected 7 M.Ed theses.

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8. Library committee is formed for this academic year.

9. Library hour is conducted from 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. for the B.Ed. (one

batch) and also M.Ed.

Library Committee (2009-2010)

22. New books/journals subscribed and their cost: 2009-2010 Book purchased - 100

Cost of the books - Rs. 36411.00

New Magazine - 1 General Knowledge Refresher

Annual subscription - Rs.150/-

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced

and the action taken on student feedback In the end of every academic year feedback forms are distributed to the

teacher trainees and they give their feed back on teachers communication skill,

ability to integrate syllabus with environment, accessibility of the teacher in and

out of the class and classroom management.

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The feedback received from the student teachers is analysed in the staff

meeting held at the end of the academic year. In the beginning of the next academic

year, curricular and co-curricular activities are planned and the academic work is

planned among the teacher educators and if necessary, modification is brought in.

24. Unit cost of education The unit cost of our institution is around Rs.6170 per student for the

academic year 2009-2010.

25. Computerization of administration in the process of

admissions, examination, results and issue of certificates * Administration and admission process of the college has been computerized.

* The entire process of examinations has been conducted by Tamil Nadu

Teachers Education University, Chennai. The process of examination records

has been computerized.

* The result has been published through Tamil Nadu Teachers Education

University website www.tnteu.in.

26. Increase in the infrastructure : Nil

27. Technology upgradation * Upgradation of existing website has been done. Website : www.drsacedn.in.

* We bought two wire mikes for our auditorium.

* Purchased printer for office purpose.

* Purchased Bar coding Machine for library purpose.

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28. Computer & Internet Access and Training to Teachers and

Students Students are being trained in the computer centre for internet, which is

compulsory for the students of the computer centre. Teachers are generally using

the internet facilities for deliberation of lectures in the classes. The computer

training workshop has been conducted for non-teaching staff of our college.

Training Teachers using Computer and Internet

29. Financial aid to students 1. T.A. and D.A. is provided for the students those who are participating in the

events, seminars etc.

2. Meritorious students are provided cash awards during Annual Day Function.

3. Eligible students are assisted to receive scholarships given by the

government.

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30. Support from the Alumni Association and its activities In the academic 2009-2010, Alumni Association meeting was conducted

on October, 2009. Mr. V. Benitan, Old student of our institution, teacher in St.

Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Thoothukudi presided over the function and

Dr. K. Katheresan, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Aditanar College of

Arts and Science, Tiruchendur was the Chief Guest.

Dr. P. Swamydhas, Principal have welcome address and College

Secretary Thiru. K. Thandeswaran felicitate the gathering.

Mrs. S.V. Siva Ambinaya and Mr. S.A. Deva Prince were selected as

Chairman and Secretary respectively. Mr. V. Alaguselvam, Mrs. S. Usharani,

Mr. S. Subramanian, Miss. J. Karpagavalli, Mr. G. Praveen, Miss. J. Subashini

were selected as the members of the alumni association. Vote of thanks was

delivered by Miss. S. Gowri and cultural programme were conducted.

Mr. D. Sivakumar and Mr. R. Hariharan, Assistant Professors of our

institution were the co-ordinators of the Alumni Association.

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Alumni Association – 02.10.2009

31. Support from the Parent-Teacher Association and its activities Parent-Teachers association was held in the last academic year on

25.02.2010. Mr. Thiyagamoorthy, Assistant Manager, D.C.W. Ltd., Sahupuram

was the President of the meeting and Mrs. Padmavathi David and Mr. S. Ayyakutti

(School teachers) were selected as Secretary and Treasurer. Parents were allowed

to ventilate their views in the association. Cultural events were conducted by the

B.Ed. and M.Ed. teacher trainees. The parents feedback was used to enhance the

academic activities.

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Parents Teachers Association – 25.02.2010

32. Health services Our college conducts health services programme every year.

Dr. Rahini M.B.B.S., D.G.O., conducted this programme successfully.

Yoga Training

We offer yoga training to all our students from 3.40 pm. to 4.30 pm.

Everyday one batch of students had yoga classes. This is one of the best skill

mastered by our students. This skill will be useful throughout their life.

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Our students exhibiting Trikonasana in Yoga

33. Performance in sports activities Our college gives equal importance to curricular and extra curricular

activities, because our college believes in the wholistic development of our

students. Since our students are future teachers it is imperative to pass on a healthy

habit. So as to imbibe in their games the habit of playing and exercising we have

allotted 3.40 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. as physical education class, which is compulsory to

all the students. Not only that our college has included performance in sports

activities. Physical and health education is as one of the elective papers at B.Ed.

level. Our students are trained to play various indoor and outdoor games. They are:

Outdoor Games

* Kho-Kho

* Kabbadi

* Ballbadminton

* Volleyball

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* Throw Ball

* Cricket

Indoor Games

* Carrom

* Chess

* Badminton

The above games are taught to the students by our sister concern of

Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education.

Moreover, our college maintains all the grounds in good condition.

Regularly they are maintained in optional condition. All the sports equipments are

available and they are kept in a separate room.

Annual Sports Day

Annual Sports Day is celebrated by our college with much pomp and

gaiety. It is one of the important day activities of our college. For this purpose

boys are divided into two houses namely,

* Lion House and

* Tiger House.

Likewise girls are divided into four houses namely,

* Yellow

* Green

* Red and

* Blue

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Our sports events starts from January first week itself. Our college

organizes team games like Cricket, Volleyball, Kho-Kho and Throw Ball, Ball

Badminton and are conducted separately for boys and girls. Track events like 100

mts, 200 mts, 400 mts, 800 mts, 1500 mts, 4 x 100 mts and 4 x 400 mts relay are

also conducted. Field events such as long jump, high jump, shot put and discus

throw are conducted. Thanks to the help of teachers and students of Dr. Sivanthi

Aditanar College of Physical Education. We organize our sports day events

successfully. The enthusiastic encouragement of our management goes a long way

in makes our sports day a galor event. Winners of the events are given prizes and

certificates.

34. Incentives to Outstanding Sports Persons Our management will provide Travelling allowance, Daily Allowance

and OD for the sports persons. They also provide gifts for the best performance in

sports.

35. Students achievements and awards We take great efforts and give ample encouragement to our students to

participate in various inter collegiate and university level competitions. We are

proud to say that our girls participated in Tamil Nadu Educational University Zonal

Track and Field and received II Place in 4 x 400 mts relay in University level

athletics even held at Palayamkottai on 22 and 23rd March 2009. Our victory is not

coincidental, but due to the constant endeavour of our students to excel in sports

activities.

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Tamil Nadu Educational University Zonal Track and Field

Venue: Anna Stadium, Palayamkottai

Date : 22 and 23rd March, 2009.

1. R. Ramila

2. P. Vennila

3. P. Sakthi

4. A. Minnal Carolin

State Level Mini Marathon

Venue: Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Tiruchendur

Date : 01.09.2009

1. D.S. Don

2. J. Esther Raj

3. S. Sivaramachandran

4. P. Ananth

5. P. Chelladurai

6. M. Ananathi Prince

7. C. Pratheepa

8. R. Ramalakshmi

9. S. Arul Pushpa Latha

10. T. Jeyanthi

11. D. Arunachalakani

12. G. Santhakokilam

13. J. Eswari

14. Gunasundari

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State Level Mini Marathon

Venue: Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi

Date : 02.10.2009

1. M. Ananthi Prince

2. C. Pratheepa

3. R. Rama Lakshmi

4. K. Uthaya Sankari

5. P. Vennila

6. M. Vijaya Lakshmi

7. R. Ramila

8. P. Radha

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling Cell We provide the development of self-confidence career guidance to our

student with intelligent self-examination now and then. As most of our students

come from the rural segment, the career guidance is often provided to our faculty,

by visiting guest lectures and by resource persons.

37. Placement services provided to students An intensive placement drive undertaken by the institution was very

effective in securing appointments for more number of trainees. Many campus

interviews were held in our college during the academic year 2009-10. The subject-

wise details of newly recruited trainees as teachers are given below.

1. English Teachers - 6

2. Physical science Teachers - 2

3. Biological science Teacher - 1

4. Mathematics Teachers - 2

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The following schools conducted campus interview during the academic

year 2009-2010.

1. M.V.M. Vidhya Mandir Matriculation School, Mavadi and Nashik

2. Saratha Higher Secondary School, Gobichetipalayam

3. Mont Fort Higher Secondary School, Yercard

3. Anitha Kumaran Matric Higher Secondary School, Thandupathu.

38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff The college conducted the computer training for non-teaching staff to

equip them with computer operating skills, power point presentation, internet, and

e-mail.

39. Best practices of the institution * Video recording of micro-teaching.

* ELT by language specialist.

* English Language Teaching and Spoken English Classes

* We offer comprehensive training to the students through bridge course

* Presenting various programmes related to arts, science and community

development in Sivanthi F.M. Community Radio, Tiruchendur

* Citizenship training camp

* Aids Awareness programme

40. Linkage/Development with National/International Academic /

Research bodies Our college publishes a research journal entitled “New Horizons in

Educational Research” bi-annually.

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41. Any other relevant information: Our college works hard for the upliftment of the rural sectors in the field

of Education in and around Tiruchen

Dr.D.Sivakumar Dr.P.Swamydhas

Name and Signature of Name and Signature of the Coordinator IQAC the chairperson, IQAC