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LADY DOAK COLLEGE, MADURAI. (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to
Madurai Kamaraj University)
THE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT (Presented at the 49
th Graduation Day
Celebrations on 7th February 2015)
The most distinguished guest of this Graduation
Ceremony, Shri. P.W.C. Davidar, I.A.S., the
Principal Secretary, Personnel and
Administration Reforms, Government of Tamil
Nadu, Dr. Paul P. Appasamy, the Chairperson of
our Management Board, other members of the
Board of Directors – Dr. G.J. Samathanam, Mr.
John Devadason, Dr. Sam C. Bose, Dr. Sembon
David, Prof. Gunaraj, Dr. James Helm and Ms.
Premanjali Rao, our friend from overseas Dr.
Christine Cress, other guests of honour, Former
Professors, Heads of the Departments, Faculty
Members, Support Staff, Ladies & Gentlemen and
My Dear Graduates of 2014, I extend a Hearty
Welcome to all of you for the 49th Graduation
Day. I am delighted to brief you on some of
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the highlights of the college after you left
the college in April 2014.
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I. CURRICULAR ASPECTS
New Academic Programmes
The Madurai Kamaraj University has granted affiliation for B.Com (Hons) & B.Sc. Fashion Designing
Change of nomenclature
Nomenclature of the Existing Course Change of Nomenclature Granted
B.Sc. Botany (Specialization in Industrial Microbiology)
B.Sc. (Special) Botany (Aided)
M.Com with Computer Application M.Com. (Self-financed)
Award
The College has been awarded the first prize with a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/- under the Environmental Protection and Management Awards (Institution) 2013 : “Dr. Gurusamy Mudaliyar Award” by the Department of Environment and the Department of Forest, Government of Tamil Nadu, during the “World Environment Day” celebration held on 5th June 2014.
Government order issued related to Equivalence of Degrees
S.No. Aided / Self-financed
Name of the Course offered Equivalent Reference No.
1. Aided B.Sc. (Special) in Botany (Specialization in Industrial Microbiology)
B.Sc. Botany Higher Education (K2) Department G.O. (Ms) No. 112 dated 18.7.2014
2. B.A. Economics with specialization in Corporate Economics
B.A. Economics
3. B.Sc. (Special) Physics B.Sc. Physics Higher Education (K2) Department G.O.Ms. No. 116 dated 22.7.2014
4. Self-financed B.Sc. (Special) Physics with specialization in PC Hardware and Networking B.Sc. (Special) Physics with Computer Applications (title changed)
B.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Physics
5. B.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applications
B.Sc. Mathematics
Higher Education (K2) Department G.O. (Ms)No. 72 dated 30.4.2013
6. B.Com – Commerce with Corporate Secretaryship
B.Com
7. B.Com – Commerce with Computer Applications
B.Com
8. M.Com – Commerce with Computer Applications
M.Com
II. TEACHING – LEARNING AND EVALUATION
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Teachers’ Profile
o 206 faculty members (Aided : 102 & SF : 104)
o 72 faculty members with Ph.D. (Aided : 61 & SF : 11)
o 35 faculty members are pursuing Ph.D. (Aided : 17 & SF : 18)
Overall Pass Percentage – April & June 2014
Programs No. of Students
appeared for the exam No. of Students
Passed Pass %
UG (2011 Batch) 950 754 79.37
PG (2012 Batch) 249 187 75.1
PG Diploma (2013 Batch) 20 18 90
Diploma (2013 Batch) 27 26 96.30
Faculty Recharging
The College has deputed the following faculty members for state level, national level and international level seminars and workshops
Name Name of the Programme
Place Date Remarks
Ms. M. Magdalene English
Evangelical Teacher’s Conference
Kotagiri 15th to 18th
May 2014 Participated
Mrs. J.S.Jemima Jeyapriya, Tamil
National 32nd Teachers Training Programme organized by ICRDCE
Asha Nivas, Chennai
9th – 14th June 2014.
Participated
Ms. Margaret Divya, Ms. Roselin Sathyavathi & Ms. Deva Sangeetha, Commerce
Guest Lecture on “Talk on Budget 2014”
Madurai Chapter of Commerce
July 2014 Participated
Ms. Lourdhu Mary, Zoology
“Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in making a Healthy Information Society”
Andhra Loyola College in collaboration with Krishna University, Vijayawada
11th & 12th Aug. 2014
Participated
Ms. Hannah Samuel English
Presented a Paper
Ms. J. Anne Suzanne Vandana, Business Administration
Psycho – Educational Skills
The American College
24th to 29th Nov. 2014
Participated
Faculty members who attended workshops and seminars abroad
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Ms. Anita Tiphagne, Assistant Professor of Social Sciences, participated in a five-week residential program of United Board’s Institute of Advanced Study of Asian Culture and Theologies (IASACT 2014) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong organized by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia from 2nd June to 5th July 2014 and presented a paper
Dr. A. Mercy Pushpalatha, Principal & Secretary, participated in the “Triennial Conference of Colleges & Universities of the Anglican Communion” (CUAC) at the Sungkonghoe University, Seoul, South Korea, from 5th to 11th July 2014
Dr. Suka Joshua participated in the “CUAC Chaplain’s Conference” at Sungkonghoe University, Seoul from 5th to 14th July 2014 and presented a paper
Mrs. Hepzibah Joseph, Associate Professor of History, Dr. R. Nimma Elizabeth, Associate Professor of Physics & Dr. M. Helen Mary Jacqueline, Assistant Professor of Economics attended the “United Board Academic Leadership Seminar” organised by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) at the University of Macau, Hong Kong from 4th to 8th Aug. 2014. Dr. M. Helen Mary Jacqueline presented a paper
Dr. A. Mercy Pushpalatha, Principal & Secretary, was invited to present a paper in an international forum on the theme: “SL in Review: A Focus on Ethical and Human Protection Issues in the Practice of Community-Based Academic Learning”, held on 1st & 2nd September 2014 at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines organized by The Asian Christian Faculty Fellowship in the Philippines (ACFF-P).
Dr. Beulah J.M. Rajkumar, Associate Professor of Physics, rejoined duty on 29th September 2014 after attending the “Haggai International Leadership Seminar” at Hawaii.
Dr. Christianna Singh participated in the 2014 “Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia Biennial Conference” and “20th General Assembly: Values Education : A Vital Constituent for Successful Education in the 21st Century” from 24th to 26th October 2014 at Fu Jen Catholic University & Aletheia University, New Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Mrs. Hepsibah Joseph participated in the “United Board for Higher Education in Asia
(UBCHEA) Academic Leadership Programme” at Valparaiso University, Indiana, USA from 20th August to 19th Dec. 2014.
Dr. W. Isabel participated in “International Conference of Presidents/Principals”, Malaysia, from 1st to 4th November 2014, organized by International Association for Promotion of Christian Higher Education, (IAPCHE),
Mrs. Hepzibah Joseph attended a National Conference of the African Studies Association (ASA) on ‘Rethinking Violence and Reconstructive Reconciliation in Africa’ at Indianapolis, Indiana, USA on 20th Nov. 2014.
Dr. R. Nimma Elizabeth, attended the “United Board Fellows Program” at EWHA Womans University, Korea from 1st September to 22nd December 2014.
Ms. Anne Suzanne Vandana, Presented a paper in the 7th EWHA Global Empowerment programme from Jan 6th to 20th, 2015 organized by EWHA Woman’s University, Seoul, South Korea.
Faculty members who have been invited as Resource Persons by various Institutions / Organizations
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Name & Department
Topic Invited by Period
Dr. S. Priti Latha Praveen Hindi Staff training Programme
Indian Overseas Bank, Madurai
20th June 2014
Dr. M. Valliammal
Inaugural address in the UG History Association on the topic “Inter-faith Dialogue for Peace Building”
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women (Autonomous), Virudhunagar
1st July 2014
Dr. S. Mercy Packiam
Chaired a session in the Orientation Programme for Teachers on “Innovative Teaching Strategies for Student-Centered Education” and delivered a lecture on “Teachers: Facilitators and Mentors”
St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai
5th July 2014
Dr. S. Priti Latha Introduction to Ancient Hindi Literature
ANJA College, Sivakasi 18th July 2014
Ms. Praveena Kirubabai, Ms. J.A. Esther Rani
Two days workshop on “Cloud Computing & Big Data
PSNA College of Engineering & Technology
6th & 7th Aug. 2014
Dr. J. Nirmala Devi
“Su. Samuthirathin Novelkal - Oru Parvai”
Madurai Study Circle, Madurai
August, 2014
Dr. Suka Joshua
Structuralism and Post Structuralism
VVV College, Virudhunagar
19th Aug. 2014
Dr. Vijayarani
Jury member of Theatre Fest Arulanandar College, Madurai
28th Aug. 2014
Mrs. G. Sofia Syscom Club Fatima College, Madurai 11th Sep.2014
Ms.S.Julie Ranee and Ms.S.Maha lakshmi
Workshop on Cheminformatics for Faculty Members of the Department of Chemistry
The standard fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women,Sivakasi
11th Sep. 2014
Dr.J.Nirmaladevi Talk on “Tribal Rights” in the Human Rights workshop
SFR College, Sivakasi 15th Sep. 2014.
Dr. S. Priti Latha Chief Guest address and Judge for various event
Sourashtra College, Madurai
17th Sep. 2014
Dr.V.Sridevi Invited speaker- IQAC of the college in the seminar on Enhancement of Quality in Autonomous Colleges
St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi
19th Sep. 2014
Dr. Suka Joshua
“International Seminar on Empowering Youth in Higher Education”
St. Justin’s College of Education - Madurai
25th Sep. 2014
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Name & Department
Topic Invited by Period
Dr.V.Sridevi Judge for Science Exhibition SCIART 2014
Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science, Paravai , Madurai
11th Oct. 2014
Dr.V.Sridevi Invited Speaker -National Conference on “Recent Advances in Nanosciences” - RANSS’14 (Shape and size selective metal nanoparticles for sensor applications)
Sponsored by UGC,DST & CSIR in collaboration with Vishwa Pharma Nexus Corporation Chennai at Auxilium College, Vellore
21st & 22nd Nov. 2014
Dr. Lily Jayaseeli Balasingh
Rapporteur in the one day seminar on “Protection of Heritage Monuments, Forts and Palaces against Vandalism”
Organized by Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Tamil Nadu at Hotel Sangam, Madurai
16th Dec. 2014
Dr.Beulah J.M. RajKumar
“Second International Conference On Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites”
Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
19th to 21st December, 2014
Dr. S. Priti Latha Keynote address in “Sequential Orientation Programme” in Spoken Hindi
Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam
28th December 2014
Dr. M. Valliammal
Lecture on the topic ‘Manimekalaiyil Palsamaya Uravugal’ (Inter Religious relations in Manimekalai) in the seminar “Semmozhi Thamizh Ilakkiyangalil Amaidhiyakka Kolkaikalum Seyalpadugalum”
The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women (Autonomous), Sivakasi
8th Jan. 2015
Dr.J.Nirmaladevi “fypj;njhifapy; Guhzr; nra;jpfs;”
King Nandhivarman
College of Arts and
Science, Thellar,
Thiruvannamalai
22nd Jan.
2015
Dr.J.Nirmaladevi “ghz;baehl;L murg; Gyth;fs;” Mannar Thirumalai
Naicker College, Madurai
24th Jan.
2015
Dr. Beatrice Anne D’Couto
Guest Lecture on “Indian Poetry in English”
V.V.V. College for Women, Virudhunagar
24th Jan. 2015
Participation / Presentation of Papers of Faculty Members in International / National / State Level Workshops and Seminars
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Level Participated Paper Presented
International Level 3 22
National Level 15 15
State Level 26 3
Name Name of the Programme Place Date Remarks
Ms.G.Jayanthi Kalaivani & Ms.S.Julie Ranee
Workshop on Characterization Techniques in Chemical Sciences
National Institute of Technology, Trichy
9th to 11th July 2014
Participated
Ms. Arockiya Shyamala
National Conference on Material Science And Technology
IIST , Trivandrum 20th to 30th July 2014
Participated
Dr.S.K. Suja 18th National Convention of Electrochemists (NCE-18)
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai
23rd & 24th July 2014
Participated
Ms. S. Rajalakshmi
UGC sponsored seminar on “Human Rights and Media Ethics”
Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur
25th July 2014
Paper Presented
Mrs. Sakila Devi
International Conference on Mathematical Science and its Computational Applications
Dr. N.G. P. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore
11th & 12th Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Mrs. Evangeline Jeba
International Conference on Mathematical Science and its Computational Applications
Dr. N.G. P. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore
11th Aug. 2014 12th Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Dr. Suganda Ramamoorthy
12th Women World Congress – 2014(First time held in India)
University of Hyderabad
17th to 22nd Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Mrs. P. Devi Priya
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Economics of Inflation Dynamics”
Thiagarajar College, Madurai
21st and 22nd August 2014
Paper Presented
Ms. R. Jeya Kodeeswari & Ms. K. Vijayalakshmi
National Conference on “Gender and Empowerment – A Furistic Vision Manifests for 2020”
Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal
25th Aug, 2015
Papers Presented
Dr. Christianna Singh
National Conference on “Higher Education Agenda of Next Generation Teachers”
Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies and AIACHE, Chennai
26th & 27th September 2014
Participated
Ms. Pinky State Level Seminar on G. Venkataswamy 11th Oct. Paper
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Name Name of the Programme Place Date Remarks
Shama Johnny & Ms. Galina Davis
“New Teaching Materials for the New Age”
Naidu College, Kovilpatti
2014 Presented
Mrs. Evangeline Jeba
National Seminar on Discrete Mathematics and its Applications
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
15th Oct. 2014
Participated
Mrs. Anitha Selvaraj
Training Programme on Counselling and Psychological Services’ for college teachers on Psycho-Educational Skills
District Administration and Manasa, Madurai
6th to 12th Aug. 2014
Participated
Mrs. A. P. Asha Kannan,
State level workshop on Plant Taxonomy and Anatomy
ST. John’s College, Palayamkottai
7th & 8th August
Participated
Ms. S. Mahalakshmi
International Conference on Electrochemical Science & Technology (ICONEST-2014)
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
7th to 9th Aug. 2014
Poster Presented
Ms. Jeyakodeeswari
International Conference on Social Media for Service Sector
Fatima College, Madurai
20th and 21st, Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Ms. Arockiya Shyamala and Ms.Padmaja
Training on Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis
CECRI, Karaikudi 20th August 2014
Participated
Mrs. E. Aruna
National Level conference on Inflation and Economic Growth of India
Thiagarajar College, Madurai
21st & 22nd Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Dr. Nirmala Rebecca Paul
International Conference on Mathematical Sciences
MKU, Madurai 21st & 22nd Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Dr. Carmel Richard
Mrs. J. Sakila Devi
International Conference on Mathematical Sciences
MKU, Madurai 21st & 22nd Aug. 2014
Paper Presented
Ms. Priyasharshni
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Higher Education in India – During the Plan Periods”
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai
22nd Aug. 2014
Paper presented
Dr. T. Uma Maheswari
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Retail Sector”
Devanga Arts College, Aruppukottai
11th & 12 September 2014
Paper Presented
Dr.Amutha & Ms.K.Alamelu
National Conference on “Change Management : A 360 Degree Perspective”
Kodaikanal Christian College
16th Sept. 2014
Paper presented
Dr. T. Durga Entrepreneurship Faculty Madurai Kamaraj 1st & 2nd Participated
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Name Name of the Programme Place Date Remarks
Devi Development Programme (EFDP)
University, Madurai
Nov. 2014
Ms. Pritii Latha UGC Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on Globalization and Contemporary Hindi
Kuriakose Elios College Mannanam, Kerala
10th & 11th Nov. 2014
Paper Presented
Dr. P. Gnana Soundari
National Seminar on Economic Trend and Equitable / Sustainable Development
Ecumenical Christian Centre, White Field, Bangalore
19th to 21st November 2014
Participated
Ms. K. Suganya
RDA’s 15th International Conference on “Advances & Challenges in Global Business, Management, Economics, Tourism and Information Technology”
Research Development Association and Research Development Research Foundation, Jaipur
21st & 22nd November 2014
Paper Presented - BEST PAPER AWARD
Ms. Venmuhil International Seminar on “gad;ghl;Lg; ghh;itapy;
JiwNjhWk; jkpo;”
Ethiraj Women’s College, Chennai
26th and 27th of November, 2014
Paper Presented
Mrs. Esther Daniel
Workshop on Graph Theory and its Applications
Madura College, Madurai
27th & 28th Nov. 2014
Participated
Ms. P. Devi Priya
Research Paper Presentation on “Population Dynamics – Census Data Dissemination Workshop 2014”
ISEC, Bengaluru
1st Dec. 2014
Paper Presented
Mrs. Evangeline Jeba
Mrs. J. Chithra
International Workshop on “Parallel Computing”
VIT, Chennai 11th Dec. 2014
Paper presented
Dr.J. Nirmala Devi
UGC-Sponsored International Conference on “Solutions to Ecological Challenges Multidimensional Perspectives”
Fatima College, Madurai
11th Dec. 2014
Paper Presented
Ms. S. Evanjaline Arputha Arul Priya
Seminar on “Vaigai River Restoration – An Ecological Perspectives – Role of Academia and Researchers”
Fatima College, Madurai
11th Dec. 2014
Participated
P. Devi Priya &
K. Suganya
UGC sponsored International Conference on “Solutions to Ecological Challenges: Multidimensional
Fatima College,
Madurai
11th to 13th Dec. 2014
Paper Presented
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Name Name of the Programme Place Date Remarks
Perspective”
Dr. M. Valliammal & Ms. M. Anantha Saraswathi
“Beyond Art Gods of Chola Land” organized by Pandya Nadu Centre for Historical Research
Hotel Sangam, Madurai
14th Dec. 2014
Participated
Mrs. Evangeline Jeba
International Conference on Mathematics and its Applications
University College of Engineering, Villupuram
15th to 17th Dec. 2014
Paper presented
Dr. T. Durga Devi
Seminar on “Protection of Heritage Monuments, Forts and Palaces against Vandalism”
Hotel Sangam, Madurai
16th Dec. 2014
Participated
Mrs. J. Sakila Devi
Mrs. S. P. Jeya
Kokila
International Conference on “Graph Algorithms, High Performance Implementation and Applications “
CIT, Coimbatore 17th to 19th Dec. 2014
Paper presented -
Dr. A. S. Priscilla UGC Sponsored National Conference on “Biological Sciences : The Amalgamation and Advancement of Multidisciplinary Life Sciences”
V.V.V. College for Women, Virudhunagar
18th & 19th Dec 2014
Paper Presented
Dr.S.Amutha
Ms.P.Gajalakshmi
Ms.S.Shankari
“UDAI DIVAS Programme on the Topic of Taxation on Real Estate Transaction & Capital gains”
Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Madurai Chapter
1st Jan. 2015 Participated
Ms. Hannah Sopiah Samuel & Mrs. J.S.Jemima Jeyapriya
Advanced Leadership Seminar for Pastors/Leaders
MCC, Chennai 20th -22nd Jan.2015
Participated
Mrs. Felicia Shirley
Mrs. S. P. Jeya Kokila
Mrs. S. Kavitha
State level Workshop on MATLAB
Fatima College, Madurai
21st Jan. 2015
Participated
Mrs.J. Sakila Devi
International Conference on “Mathematical Methods and Computation”
Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy
22nd Jan. 2015
Paper presented
Ms. J .S. Roselin Sathyavathi, Dr. E. Sheeba, Ms. Rathika
National Conference on “Impact of Globalization on the Prospects of Indian Banking Sector”
Vivekananda College, Tiruvedagam
23rd & 24th Jan. 2015
Paper presented
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Name Name of the Programme Place Date Remarks
Kathirvelraj & Ms. Betsy
Mrs. Felicia Shirley
Mrs. S.
Narmatha
National Seminar on “Recent trends in Pure and Applied Mathematics”
Sivaksi Pioneer Women’s college, Poovanthi
23rd Jan. 2015
Participated
Ms. M. Meyyammai
Faculty Development Program on “Cloud Infrastructure and Services”
ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu
28th July to 1st Aug. 2014
Participated
Ms. R. Suseil Rani
Five days Faculty Development Program on “Cloud Computing” ICTACT
KLN Engineering College of Engineering, Madurai
28th July to 1st Aug. 2014
Participated
Mrs. P. Sakthieaswari
National Seminar on “Algae for Sustainable Agricultural Production”
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai
29th & 30th Sep. 2014
Participated
Dr. Caroline Nesabai
” Methodology of Teaching History : Perspectives on Women Studies in Higher Education”
Academic Staff College – School of Historical Studies, MKU.
30th Dec. 2014
Paper Presented
Mrs. S. Narmatha
SCILAB India Conference Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
3rd & 4th Dec. 2014
Participated
Dr. S. Vijayarani & Ms. S. Agatha Sathiya
International Seminar on “English Language Teaching: Changing Paradigm and Evaluation of E- Learning”
VHNSN College, Virudhunagar
5th Sep. 2014
Paper presented
Ms. Rathika Kathirvelraj &
Ms. Mary Vinora Mercy
Seminar on “Companies Act 2013 – Salient Features with Particular reference on Lending to Corporates”
Madurai Chapter of ICSI
7th Jan. 2015,
Participated
Mrs. J. Sakila Devi
International Conference on Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics
SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
8th & 9th Dec. 2014
Paper presented
Dr. T. Uma Maheswari & Ms. K. Suganya
Workshop on Quality Education and Human Touch – WSQEHT 2014
Yadava College, Madurai
8th October 2014
Participated
Ms. Rekha. T. N., and Dr. Beulah J.M. Rajkumar
5th International Conference on “Perspectives in Vibrational Spectroscopy”
Mar Ivanios, Trivandrum
8th to 12th July 2014
Poster presentation
Mrs. Felicia National Conference on Madura College, 9th Jan. 2015 Participated
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Name Name of the Programme Place Date Remarks
Shirley
Mrs. S. Narmatha
“Recent Development in Mathematics and its Applications”
Madurai
Mrs. Evangeline Jeba
International Conference on “Recent Innovations in Engineering Science and Technology”
ICRISET- Pune 9th Nov. 2014
Paper presented
Mrs. D. Joy Marjorie Annal
& Ms. K.
Suganya
National Workshop on “E-Content Development for Enhancing Pedagogical Skills for Teachers In Higher Education : A Complete E-Content Production Experience
Center for Education Beyond Curriculum, Christ University, Bangalore.
9th to 12th Sep. 2014
Participated
Mrs. J.S. Jemima Jeya Priya
32nd Teachers Training Programme organized by ICRDCE
Asha Nivas, Chennai
9th to 14th June 2014
Participated
Faculty Training Programmes / Workshops Conducted by the Departments in order to update the faculty in their Teaching – Learning Process
Department Name of the Programme Date
Mathematics Training on Visual Programming 7th to 21st Aug. 2014
Computer Science
Training on Web Analytics 22nd – 30th July 2014
Workshop cum Training on “Digital Image Processing using Scilab”
5th Aug. 2014
Commerce Workshop on Question Setting 23rd Aug. 2014
Workshop on Modeling the Way 30th Aug. 2014
Current Affairs Forum 4th July 2014
Innovative Teaching Practices in Management and Commerce
31st Jan. 2015
Biotechnology One day workshop on “Transformation, TA cloning and Blue white screening” - Lab in rDNA technology
15th July 2014
Hindi Lecture on “Spoken Hindi through Media” 16th July 2014
Botany Workshop on “Item Writing and Preparation of Question Bank and Validation of Question Papers”
29th Nov. 2014
Faculty Training on “Introduction to Spectroscopy, Principle and Applications of Various Spectroscopic Techniques”
2nd Dec. 2014
Business Administration
One day Faculty Training on “Innovative Teaching Practices in Management and
31st Jan. 2015
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Department Name of the Programme Date
Commerce”
Achievements of faculty members / Department
- Ms. N. Jayachandra, Ms. S. Pitchumani Angayarkanni – completed 40 hrs course on “Cloud Infrastructure and Services”, EMC Academic Associate. Certified for online Exam.
- Mrs. A.P.A. Rani, Associate Professor of Zoology has been awarded “The Cambridge Certificate for Outstanding Educational Achievement, Women of the year 2014 and Top 100 Educators of 2014” by the International Biological Centre.
- The Department of Commerce received the Best Consumer Club Award for the year 2014 from Madurai Collector
- Dr. Sivakami received an award of Kalvi Kalaimani Virudhu 2014 at Kaviarasar Kalaithamilsangam, Namakkal
Distinctive Programmes organized by the Departments at the Inter-Collegiate Level
Department Name of the Programme Date
English Regional Workshop on Comparative Literature 28th Jan. 2015
Social Sciences
National Seminar on Nomadic Tribes Challenges and Prospects funded by TENT Society
19th & 20th Dec. 2014
Mathematics One-day State Level Workshop on Applications of Mathematics on 10.10.14
10th Oct. 2014
Zoology UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biological Research” Phase – II
16th & 17th Sep. 2014
Remedial Classes / Net Coaching conducted
- Peer Learning has been arranged by the Department of Zoology, for selected students in UG & PG. Tutoring is being done 2 days per week after regular classes.
- Coaching for CSIR Exam was given by Department of Mathematics on 15th March 2014 and 2nd April 2014. Mr. R. Gnanaprakasam, Assistant Professor, Government Polytechnic College, Aundipatti was the resource person. I & II PG students benefitted and they appeared for the exam in June
- The Department of Chemistry launched a Cluster Programme with ANJAC –for Proficiency in CSIR-NET/JRF Examination. The Chemistry Departments of Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (ANJAC), Sivakasi and Lady Doak College (LDC), Madurai have evolved under joint venture an exclusive CSIR-JRF/NET coaching program for the M.Sc. Chemistry students in colleges situated in and around Madurai and Sivakasi. The expertise and infrastructure of different colleges can be effectively utilised through a cluster college concept for this venture. Nearly seventy five students from ten colleges of Madurai and Virudhunagar districts have registered under this program and are undergoing the training program from November 2014 – March 2015.
III. RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
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Ph.D. Awarded for the faculty members
Mrs. A. Kamalam, Assistant Professor of Tamil complted her Viva Voce on 21st March 2014, on the topic “Ecological Views in Thevaram” - ‘Njthuj;jpy;
Rw;Wg;Gwr;;#opay;’
Mrs. S. Amutha, Assistant Professor of Commerce (SF) completed her Viva Voce on 30th July 2014 for her thesis on “Impact of Prudential Norms on Financial Performance of Tamilnadu State Co-operative Bank Ltd”
Mrs. Carmel Richard, Associate Professor of Mathematics completed her Viva Voce on 14th August 2014 for her thesis on “Studies on Nano Topological Spaces”
Mrs. Priti Latha, Assistant Professor of Hindi, completed her Viva Voce on 19th August 2014 for her thesis on “Sathottaree Hindi Natakon Mein Stree Vimarsh’
Mrs. Saral Rajamani, Associate Professor in Commerce (SF) completed her Viva Voce on 17th May 2014 on “Leadership of Women Entrepreneurs in Madurai District – A Swot Analysis’
Mrs. Annie Priyatharshini, Assistant Professor (SF) of English completed her Viva Voce on 16th October 2014 on “ Bharati Mukherjee’s Novels : A Cross-Culture Study”
Mrs. Margaret Divya, Assistant Professor of Commerce (SF) completed her Viva Voce on 31st December 2014 on “A Study on the Human Resources Management Practices in TV Sundram Iyengar and Sons Limited, Madurai.”
Ph.D. Awarded for the Research Scholar
Mr. K. R. Srinivasan, Part-time Research Scholar, Department of Economics, has completed his Viva Voce on “A Study on the Role of Small Scale Industries in the Economic Development of Madurai District” on 17th November 2014 under the guidance of Dr. S. Mumtaj Begum
Ms. Neeta V.M. Joshi, Research Scholar, Department of Botany, has completed her Viva Voce on 27th October 2014 on “Haemagglutinic and Anticancer Activity of Selected Seaweeds from Mandapam Coast, Tamilnadu” under the guidance of Dr. S. Sri Sudha
Ms. P. Kiruthika Lakshmi, Research Scholar, Department of Botany, completed her Viva Voce on 28th October 2014 on “Molecular Profiling of Toxic Cyanobacterial Strains from the Algal Blooms of Contaminated Water Bodies of Madurai, Tamilnadu” under the guidance of Dr. S. Srisudha
Ms. S. Sathya, Full-time Research Scholar (Stipendiary) JRF-DBT Major Research Project under the guidance of Dr. S. Srisudha has completed her Viva Voce Examination on 19th December 2014 on “Lipid and Fatty Acids Profile of Green Algae”
Ms. Dulcy Pushba Rani, Part-time Research Scholar in Economics, has completed her Viva Voce on 23rd January 2015 under the guidance of Dr. P. Gnanasoundari on “An Economic Study on Self-Employment Scheme for Women with Special Reference to Swarna Jayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in Madurai District”.
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Recognition as Research Supervisors
Dr. Lily Jeyaseeli Balasingh of History Department Dr. A. S. Priscilla of Zoology Department
Research Scholars enrolled under the guidance of our faculty members till this academic year (2014 -15)
S.No. Department Full –time Part-time
1 Tamil 7 7
2 Economics 5 4
3 Physics 4 2
4 Chemistry 3 3
5 Botany 11 3
6 Zoology 8 4
TOTAL 38 23
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Faculty Publications
Departments Research Papers in the Journals
Articles in a Book
Conference Proceedings
Database Books Published
Maths 6 - - - -
Physics 5 - - - -
Chemistry 6 - - - -
Botany 4 - - - -
Zoology 1 - - 2 -
Business Administration
3 - - - -
Tamil - - 7 - 1
Commerce - 2 2 -
English - - - - 1
Economics 1 3 3 - -
Department Name and Paper Nature of Publication
Maths Carmel Richard, Note on Nano Closed Sets via θ-sets, International Journal of Mathematical Sciences Engineering Applications, Vol. 8 No. IV (2014), 41-51
Paper Publication
Evangeline Jeba, Introduction to Signed Brauer Algebra, International journal of Computer Science and Information Technologies, Volume 5, Issue 3, pages 4317- 4319 , 2014, ISSN- 0975-9646
Paper Publication
Evangeline Jeba, Discriminants to Brauer Algebra ,International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technologies, Volume 5, Issue 3, pages 4536- 4520, 2014, ISSN – 0975-9646
Paper Publication
Evangeline Jeba, Application of Soft Set in Brauer Algebra in IRAJ RESEARCH FORUM , in association with Institute of Research and Journals, Nov 2014, vol. 1 , issue – 1, ISBN: 978-93 – 84209 – 64- 3
Paper Publication
J. Sakila Devi, Fuzzy Mathematical Archive vol- 7, no.1, 2015, 81-89, ISSN : 2320 -3242 (P), published, 22 Jan 2015
Paper Publication
J. Sakila Devi Edge chromatic -critical graphs –International Research Journal of Mathematical Sciences volume 3, issue 2, pages 658 – 662, ISSN 2278 – 8697
Paper Publication
Physics M. Nidya, M. Umadevi, Beulah J.M. Rajkumar, Structural, Morphological and Optical Studies of L-cysteine Modified Silver Nanoparticles and its Application as a probe for the Selective Calorimetric Detection of Hg2+
Paper Publication
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Department Name and Paper Nature of Publication
SpectrochimicaActaPart A: Molecular Biomolecular Spectroscopy 133(2014) 265-271, (IF 2.129)
Beulah J.M. RajKumar, M.Uma Devi, Pranitha Sankar Regi Philip, M.Nidya, l-Phenylalanine Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles: Photocatalytic and Nonlinear Optical Applications. Journal of Optical Materials, IF 2.00
Paper Publication
Beulah J.M. RajKumar, T.N.Rekha, M.Uma Devi, Structural and Spectroscopic Study of Adsorption of Naphthalene on Silver., Journal of Molecular Structure , IF – 1.599, Vol. 1079, p. 155 – 162 Beulah J.M. RajKumar , M.Nidya, M.Uma Devi, “Structural, morphological and optical studies of L-Cysteine Modified Silver Nanoparticles and its Application as a probe for the Selective Calorimetric Detection of Hg2+, Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy , IF – 1.98, Vol. 133, p. 265 – 271
Paper Publication
Beulah J.M. RajKumar, Shruti Suryakumar and G. Jayanthi Kalaivani, “Fabrication of Low Cost Soil Moisture Sensor For Irrigation Water Management” International Journal of Advanced Research , IF – 0.284, Vol.2, p. 560 - 571
Paper Publication
Beulah J.M. RajKumar and Ms. Rekha T.N. “DFT Study on Silver Clusters using Dimers, Trimers and Tetramers as Building Units”, Canadian Journal of Physics, IF – 0.928, Vol. 256
Paper Publication
Chemistry A. Mercy Pushpalatha, G. Sivagamisundari, S. Julie Ranee “Silica Bonded S -sulphonic Acid as a Green Catalyst in the Synthesis of Functionalized Pyrimidine under Solvent – Free Microwave Irradiation Conditions”. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology (2014), Volume 3, issue No-7: 852-855, impact factor-0.489.
Paper Publication
A. Shahira Banu, K. Yazhini, S. Mathiya S.K.Suja, G.Jayanthi Kalaivani, “Spectral and Cyclic Voltammetric Monitoring of Removal of Crystal Violet using Carica Papaya Seeds”, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical , Biological & Chemical Sciences 214 - 230 5(2) 2014.Impact factor-0.35.
Paper Publication
E.Jackcina Stobel Christy, J.Jasmin Glory Kiruba, K.Suganya, S.Pavala Madhumitha S.K.Suja, G.Jayanthi Kalaivani “Extraction of Pectin from Fruit Wastes- an Effective Method of Municipal Solid Waste Management”, International Journal of Advanced Research (2014), Volume 2, Issue 2, 936-944. Impact factor-1.659
Paper Publication
S.K.Suja, G.Jayanthi Kalaivani, R.Lavanya “Drug-Drug Interaction & DNA Binding Studies of Azathioprine – An Antileuketonic Drug”, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical Sciences 176-186 -
Paper Publication
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Department Name and Paper Nature of Publication
5 (2) 2014. Impact factor-0.35.
K. Mahalakshmi, K. Yazhini, S. Mathiya, G.Jayanthi Kalaivani, S.K.Suja, A Novel approach to Investigate Adsorption of Crystal Violet from Aqueous Solutions using Peels of Annona squamosa, Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment 5(2), 113-123, 2014. Impact factor: 1.0597
Paper Publication
A. Mercy Pushpalatha, G. Sivagamisundari, S. Julie Ranee, Molecular Docking Studies of Synthesized Pyrimidine Derivatives for Anti-hyperthyroidism, International Journal on Science Engineering and Technology, Vol. 17, No. 7, August 2014. Impact factor: 1.873
Paper Publication
Botany Nathan Vinod Kumar, Mary Esther Rani, Gunaseeli.R, N.D. Kannan and J. Sridhar. Process Optimization and Production Kinetics for Cellulase Production by Trichoderma viride VKF3. Springer Plus. 3: 92. 2014
Paper Publication
Dhurigai N, Rachel Regi Daniel and Pitchumani Angayarkanni S. “A Phylogenetic Study of Plant, Animal and Microbial Hemoglobin using MEGA”. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3(9) 728 -735. (Impact Factor : 1.594) 2014.
Paper Publication
Dhurigai N, Rachel Regi Daniel and Rufus Auxilia L. Structure Determination of Leghemoglobin using Homology Modeling. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 3(10) pp.177-187. (Impact Factor : 1.594) 2014.
Paper Publication
Aarthy.K and Deivanai.K “Evaluation of Antibacterial Potentials of Some edible Mushroom Species”, International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and pharmaceutical science, vol.1issue -8, pp-116 – 121, (Impact Factor : 0.632) 2014
Proceedings
Zoology Lourdhu Mary.A, Nithya .K, Isabel.W, and Angeline .T,” Prevalence of Catalase (-21A/T) Gene Variant in South Indian (Tamil ) Population,” Biomed Research International, 2014.
Paper Publication
J. Marlin Cynthia – Protein Sequence Submitted in Proteine X change via the PRIDE database on 8.9.2014. Accession Number : PXD001290.(Lampito Hemolysin)
Database
R.Indumathi Ravichandran – Gene Sequence in NCBI Data base, Aspergillus niger KM 501044 – December 7/2014 Aspergillus Oryzae KJ 814466 – August 28/2014.
Database
Business Admn.
R. Jeyakodeeswari, The Moderating Effect of Environmental Factors and Firm’s Age on Strategic Orientations and Performance of Indian Women Entrepreneurs, International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), Online – listed in
Paper Publication
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Department Name and Paper Nature of Publication
scholarly open access, Scribe, 2321-3418, IF - 3.994, May 2014, volume 2 issue 5
R. Jeyakodeeswari, Problems and prospects of women entrepreneurs in Madurai with reference to Beauty parlours, AE international Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (AEIJMR), 2348-6724, June 2014, Volume 2 issue 6
Paper Publication
R. Jeyakodeeswari, “Indian women entrepreneurs, motivations, Success factors and firm’s Performance”. International Business Management, Medwell Journals, Pakistan, volume 9, 2015.
Paper Publication
Tamil A. Kavitharani, “,aw;ifAk; jkpoh; tho;ifAk;” in the book 12th International Conference on Tamil Culture 40th Anniversary of IMTC. It was published by International Movement for Tamil Culture, Europe Union, Germany, 4th,5th October, 2014.
Proceedings
M. Tamilarasi, “;jkpoh; topghl;by; KUfd;” in the book 12th International Conference on Tamil Culture 40th Anniversary of IMTC. It was published by International Movement for Tamil Culture, Europe Union, Germany, 4th, 5th October, 2014.
Proceedings
A. Pappa, “gz;ilj;jkpohpd; tpisahl;Lf;fSk; ,d;iwa
khw;wq;fSk;” in the book 12th International Conference on Tamil Culture 40th Anniversary of IMTC. It was published by International Movement for Tamil Culture, Europe Union, Germany, 4th, 5th October 2014.
Proceedings
J. Nirmaladevi, “jpuhtpl nkhopfSf;Ff; fhy;Lnty;ypd;
gq;fspg;G” in the book “jpuhtpl nkhopfSf;Ff;
fhy;Lnty;ypd; gq;fspg;G”, publisher - Ulaga Tamil Sangam, Madurai, August 2014.
Proceedings
J. Nirmaladevi, “ftpehafh; tp.ee;jtdj;jpd; ftpijfspy;
Rw;Wr;#oy; rpe;jidfs;” in the book “Solutions to Ecological Challenges : Multidimensional perspectives” publisher - Fatima College, Madurai, December 2014. ISBN No : 978-81-926370-2-0.
Proceedings
C.Dhamayanthi, “Thilagavathiyin Puthinankalil Magalir Aalumai” Conducted by Vallikannan Ilakkia Peravai & Agnchirai Thumbi Ilakkia Vattam, Virudhu Nagar, March 2014.
Proceedings
Ms.Venmuhil, “tho;tpay; jkpo;” in the International Seminar on “gad;ghl;Lg; ghh;itapy; JiwNjhWk; jkpo;” at Ethiraj Women’s College, Chennai on 26th and 27th of November, 2014.
Proceedings
Commerce Rathika Kathirvelraj & Betsy, Creating and Sustaining Service Quality in Banks – Role of Government and Reserve Bank of India in the Post Globalization Era, ISBN: 978-93-80657-29-5, ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Conference on Impact of Globalisation on the Prospects of Indian Banking Sector, Shanlax Publications Page No: 22-2
Proceedings
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Department Name and Paper Nature of Publication
Roselin Sathyavathi & E.Sheeba, “Globalisation and its Impact on Indian Banking Sector – Challenges, Prospects and Strategies (With Special Reference to SBI, Lady Doak College Branch)”, ISBN: 978-93-80657-29-5, ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Conference on Impact of Globalisation on the Prospects of Indian Banking Sector, Shanlax Publications Page No: 117-120
Proceedings
Economics P. Poongodi, “A Study on Impact of LPG on Indian Economy”, Published in IJELLH Volume II Issue VI 2014, ISSN-2321-7065, SJIF impact Factor 2.317
Paper Publication
Dr. P. Gnana Soundari, three papers published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change & The Developing World CCDW 2015, 21st to 25th January 2015, ISBN 9788192599168, Published by Vidyanikshepam, CMS College, Kottayam.
Topics:
1. Biblical Model of Eco-Friendly Society : Issues and Challenges.
2. Impact of Climate Changes on Mountain Eco System in Kodaikannal.
3. Traditional and Modern Farms of Cultivation in Madurai Districts.
Proceedings
Books with ISBN numbers with details of publishers
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,ize;J elj;jpa gd;dhl;L fUj;juq;fk; - ‘Gyk; ngah;e;Njhh; gilg;Gfspy; nrt;tpay;
,yf;fpaq;fspd; jhf;fk;’, 2014. 1st Edition - ISBN : 1978-81-925359-6-8. o Dr. S. Vijayarani, Ms. D. Deva Prasanna, An Introduction to Psychology and
Literature, ISBN:978-81-7966-069-0, 28.10.14, Emerald Publishers
Chapter(s) in Books
1. Pinky Shama Johnny, “Love in Madurai”, Publisher: SCILET, American College, Madurai, 2014
2. “An Empirical Study on Awareness of Latest Technologies in the Indian Banking Sector (with Special Reference to Madurai City)” by Ms. Margaret Divya Book: Managerial Herald, Bi-Annual Journal of Thoughts, July- Dec 2013, Vol 2, No. 2 & ISSN: 2321- 4643
3. ‘Employees’ Welfare Facilities in a Century Old, T.V. Sundaram Iyengar & Sons Limited, Madurai – a Critical Analysis” Margaret Divya Book: Managerial Herald, Bi-Annual Journal of Thoughts, July- Dec 2013, Vol 2, No. 2 & ISSN: 2321- 4643
4. P. Gnana Soundari, 1. Service Sector in Practice, ISBN : 978-93-80657-16-5, Shanlax Publications,
Madurai, June 2014 2. Informal Sector– issues and challenges, ISBN : 978-93-80686-78-3, Shanlax
Publications, Madurai, June 2014
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3. Dynamics of Organised and Unorganised Sector , ISBN : 978-93-80686-91-2, Shanlax Publications, Madurai, June 2014
Students’ Publications : 2 papers and 6 proceedings 1. Usha C, Saishree M, Gladys Angelin Rachel D. “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
Using Achyranthes Bidentata Leaf Extract and its Larvicidal Activity”, 2014, International Journal of Science and Research, 3:10, pp-662-665. ISSN No.2319-7064. IF-3.358.
2. Usha C, Gladys Angelin Rachel D. Biogenic synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Acacia nilotica and their Antibacterial Activity, 2014, International journal of Scientific Research, 3:6, pp. 27-29. ISSN No. 2277-8179. IF-1.8651.
3. M.S.Sushmitha (14MPCE13), Paper titled “Role of Women in Higher Education in India”, Book Title: UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Higher Education in India – During the Plan Periods Date: 22nd Aug 2014 ISBN : 978-93-80686-11-0 Page No: 315-319
4. Ms. C.Annie Riya Michael (14MPCE04), Paper titled “Roles of Women in Higher Education that Results in Social Engineering”, Book Title: UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Higher Education in India – During the Plan Periods Date: 22nd Aug 2014 ISBN : 978-93-80686-11-0 Page No: 302-309
5. Ms.U.Dharania Priya (14MPCE01) & Ms.G.Dhivya (14MPCE02), Paper titled “Role of Women in Higher Education” Book Title: UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Higher Education in India – During the Plan Periods Date: 22nd Aug 2014 ISBN No: 978-93-80686-11-0
6. Ms.K.Mathanki (14MPCE03) and Ms.L.Dinosha Lemonse (14MPCE07), Paper titled “Depository System in India – Issues and Challenges” Book Title: Impact of Globalisation on Indian Financial System Date: 30th Aug 2014, ISBN No: 978-93-80686-90-5 Page No: 60
7. Ms.U.Dharania Priya (14MPCE01) and Ms.G.Dhivya (14MPCE02), Paper titled “Growth of Venture Capital in India”, Book Title: Impact of Globalisation on Indian Financial System Date: 30th Aug 2014, ISBN No: 978-93-80686-90-5 P- 64
8. Ms.C.Annie Riya Michael (14MPCE04) and Ms.S.Thabetha 14MPCE06), Paper titled “Credit Card Business in India – Challenges” Book Title: Impact of Globalisation on Indian Financial System Date: 30th Aug 2014, ISBN No: 978-93-80686-90-5 Page No: 60
Sustenance of the quality research through doctoral committee review process by Department of Chemistry
A doctoral committee was formulated to review and monitor the progress of research work of the part-time and full-time research scholars of the department. The committee comprises of all the research supervisors of the department with two internal experts from biological and physical sciences departments and two external experts from other premier research institutions. The prime objective of this review process is to have a quality research output from the department. The committee will review the research progress of the research scholars twice a year.
Research Grant
- Dr. S. Srisudha, Associate Professor of Botany, has been granted Rs. 7500/- by TNSCST under the Student Project Scheme on Occupational Health Hazards of Electroplating Industry & Treatment of the Industrial Effluent by Bioflocculant bacteria, April 2014
- R. Vinod Kumar, Research Scholar under the guidance of Dr. Mary Esther Rani, received the International Travel support from Department of Science and Technology (File No: SB/ITS/03118/2014–15) to participate in the International Conference on Chemical, Environment and Biological Science (CEBS – 2014), Kuala
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Lumpur, Malaysia.
Participation of Students in Summer Research Fellowship by National Science Academy
- K.G.Yamini of III B.Sc. Chemistry was awarded Summer Research Fellowship 2014 at CECRI, Karaikudi from 2nd May to 2nd July 2014
- K. Anushiya Devi of III B.Sc. Chemistry was awarded Summer Research Fellowship 2014 at JNCASR, Bangalore from 5th May to 5th July 2014
Summer Training with the Initiatives from the Department
Department Training Place No of Students
Period
Physics IGCAR, Kalpakkam 1 26th May to 4th July 2014
Chemistry Asthagiri Herbal Research Foundation
9 5th to 15th May 2014
Aruna Alloy Steels Pvt. Ltd, Madurai.
1 12th to 22nd May 2014
University of Madras, Chennai 1 2nd to 22nd June 2014
Biotechnology “PCR technologies” Maddox Biotech Academy, Chennai
4 19th to 23rd May 2014
Venture Biotechnology Institute, Pasumalai, Madurai
2 10th to 23rd May 2014
Botany National Lab, Madurai. 3 1st to 21st May 2014
Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai.
8 25th June to 14th July 2014
Biofocus Diagnostics, Sellur Madurai.
5 1st to 31st May 2014
Anand X-Rays and Clinical Lab, Usilampatti.
1 1st to 31st May 2014
HI-Tech Clinical Lab,Munichalai, Madurai.
1 15Days
Thirumoolar Siddha Research Centre, Nagamalai pudukottai, Madurai.
4 1st to 31st May 2014
Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Madurai.
7 1st to 31st May 2014
Madurai District Co-operative Milk Producers Union LTD, Madurai
4 1st to 31st May 2014
Summer Projects :
- Dhivya. R & Jamunashree. G, of Biotechnology ‘Bioplastic from mango seed’ Centre for ‘E-waste Management, Satyabama University, Chennai
- Nanthini.V & Krithika.K of Biotechnology “Waste water treatment using Sargassm algae”, Centre for ‘E-waste Management, Satyabama University, Chennai.
Participation in Extension Activities
a. Participation of Students and faculty in extension activities
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12 NSS students served as Scribes for the visually challenged students of OCPM school for the mid-term examinations
Five LEB students attended the State Level Seminar on Environmental Protection at VHNSN Senthil Kumara Nadar College, Virthunagar on 1st August 2014
YRC Students attended the 65th Geneva Convention Day – District Level Elocution Competition at Vivekananda College, Thiruvedagam, Madurai.
b. Exhibition / Rally / Awareness programmes organized in extension activities
Department of Commerce conducted Consumer Awareness Rally insisting the Rights of Consumers on 10th Dec. 2014 in which 50 students participated
Department of Commerce conducted a Consumer Awareness Camp in Kudakipatti and Sukkampatti on 18th & 19th Jan. 2015 in which 30 students participated
c. The following were the activities of NCC
Sgt. Aarthy, II B.Sc CHE and Sgt.Haripriya – II B.A SOC attended TSC at New Delhi.
Sgt. Vedhashree, II B.A ENG attended Republic Day Parade at New Delhi.
IV. STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
Student Exchange Programme S.Gokila Lakshmi (13BOT009) and K. Sharone Snowfana (13ENG046) are doing their one semester Student Exchange Programme at Mary Baldwin College, Virginia, USA from 5th January 2015. They will be back to Madurai on 20th May 2015.
Enrichment Programmes conducted for students at the department level
Department Name of the Programme Period
Business Administration
Career Guidance –About all Competitive Exams 5th August 2014
Personality Development 5th August 2014
State Level Programme on “Green Banking” Oct 8th 2014
Commerce Awareness about ACS 11th July 2014
Student State Level Seminar on “Green Banking” 8th & 9th Oct. 2014
Sl.No Name of the Camp No: of Cadets
1. All India Trekking Camp 3
2. National Integration Camp 2
3. Army Attachment Camp 2
4. IUC - TSC/RDC 7
5. IGC - TSC/RDC/ 4
6. Launch I & II- TSC/RDC 4
7. Republic Day Camp at New Delhi 1
8. Thalsainik Camp at Delhi 2
9. Combined Annual Training Camp 46
10. Zonal Shooting Camp 2
11. Blood Donation Camp 25
12. Anti Tobacco Rally 68
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Department Name of the Programme Period
Computer Science
“Training on Web Analytics” [III Year Students had an online Exam on Web Analytics & got 100% certificate]
2nd to 30th July 2014
Workshop cum training on “Digital Image Processing using Scilab” [ II PG students ]
5th Aug 2014
Economics Implementation of Learning Management System using Open Source
June-August
Chemistry Academia – Industry Interaction Meet (AIIMS 2014) 26th Aug 2014
Physics Growth on High Quality Crystals for Technological Applications
19th Sep. 2014
Nuclear Energy 22nd Sept. 2014
Social Sciences Writing : Putting Thoughts into Words 19th Aug. 2014
Participation in Documentary Film Making 8th to 10th Dec. 2014
Workshop on Attitude and Behaviour 9th Oct. 2014
Eco Feminism 29th Jan, 2015
Beyond classroom scholarly activities of the students
Department Details Venue Date
Social Sciences Six I BA and five I MSW students participated in the Women’s Parliament
IWID Chennai 14th to 16th Aug. 2014
Business Administration
ICM : Model making- 2nd prize Management quiz- 2nd prize
Sermathai Vasan College, Madurai
S. Vijayalakshmi – Paper Presentation
Sermathai Vasan College
Biotechnology Brindha – I PG selected in preliminary Debate on “Drug addiction can be abolished by Government or individual”
Conducted by Thalir 21st Aug. 2014
Computer Science
III Year Students have taken online Exam on Web Analytics & got certificate on Training on Web Analytics
22nd & 30th July 2014
Mathematics Mini MT & TS Programme attended by Prasanna & Alageswari III B. Sc Maths
Periyar university, Salem
23rd June to 5th July 2014
Jenifer Nisha presented a paper at the Intercollegiate students seminar on Traditional and Mathematical Techniques
Thiagarajar College Madurai
16th Sep. 2014
Zoology 9 students attended National conference on the topic “Yuvapreneurs “
V.V.V. college, Virudunagar
22nd August 2014
Commerce Seven students of I PG Commerce presented papers in the National Level seminar
Thiagarajar College, Madurai
21st & 22nd Aug. 2014
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Department Details Venue Date
on Economic of Inflation Dynamics
6 students of III B.Com CS presented papers in the State Level Seminar on “Yuva –Prenuers”
V.V.V. college, Virudunagar
22nd August 2014
S. M. Shree Meenakshi III B.Com. CS, won the second prize at the District level in paper presentation
Intact-ICT Academy of Tamilnadu
5 students won the Runner up Prize in the “Corporate Show”
Bishop Heber College
17th Sept. 2014
2 students won the Overall Second Prize in “National Management Conclave LA Corrida & Exousia 2014”
Madras Christian College
9th Oct 2014
6 students won the Special Category Award in the Short Film Competition (Kuruthi), Film Name: Vazhikaati
Rotary Club, North. Based on Blood Donation
12.10.2014
won the Overall Shield in the ICM - Best Manager - Pramila Jain. L. (12COME025)
Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam
05.1.2015
Won the first prize in paper presentation at ICM
Mary Matha College, Theni
9th Jan. 2015
Chemistry Ms. G. Sivagamisundari Research Scholar participated in the Workshop on Characterization Techniques in Chemical Sciences
National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
9th to 7th July 2014
M.H.Fathimuthu Johara of II B.Sc. presented a paper on “Heavy metal toxicity” at the state level student’s seminar
Thiagarajar college, Madurai.
5th Sep. 2014
V.Banu of II M.Sc. attended a Sport Lab Competition at Horizon’14 –National Level Symposium on Bio-mimetics and Molecular Modeling
National Institute of Technology, Trichy
12th and 13th Sep. 2014
Four of III B.Sc students participated in the one day National level intercollegiate students meet-exploring chemistry - chembond’14 and won prizes
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
24th Sep. 2014
Four students of I and II UG attended the “PROTEOFEST 15” and won prizes
Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Dindigul.
21st Jan. 2015
Economics Five II B.A. Economics Tamil Medium students Participated in the State level
Velicham Trust, Ottanchathiram
20th Aug. 2014
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Department Details Venue Date
“Kavisangamam” for Physically Challenged student Verse Writing competition
S. Nilofar Farzana, II M.A. Economics presented paper on “Food Inflation in India, Demand drive and supply adjusted” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Economics of Inflation Dynamics”
Thiagarajar College, Madurai
21st & 22nd Aug. 2014
V. Muthumari 12ECO020 2nd Prize in Mrs. Elizabeth Adiseshiah Award, Elocution Competition in Tamil
Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai
08.01.2015
T.S.K. Durgesh Nandhini 14PEC001 3rd Prize in Mrs. Elizabeth Adiseshiah Award, Elocution Competition in English
Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai
08.01.2015
Hindi Two of our Hindi students R. Savitha of II – Botany and P. Shandini of II – M.Com, won the second prize in the National level Essay writing competition
Shri Ram Chandra Mission and United Nations Information Center for India & Bhutan (UNIC)
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History participated in the seminar on Vaigai River Restoration – An Ecological Perspectives – Role of Acadamia and Researchers
Fatima College, Madurai in collaboration with DHAN Foundation
11.12.2014
5 students participated in the one day seminar on ‘Protection of Heritage Monuments, Forts and Palaces against Vandalism’
At Hotel Sangam organized by Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
16.12.2014
Participation in the Inter Collegiate Meet
Department Prizes Won Place Date
Computer Science
Overall shield Sermathai Vasan College, Madurai
13th Aug. 2014
Mathematics Runner Up Shield N.M.S Sermathai Vasan College, Madurai
11th Aug. 2014
Overall Shield Jeyaraj Annapackiam College 12th Dec. 2014
Overall Shield SVN College, Madurai 19th Dec. 2014
Commerce Overall Shield Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Theni
20th Aug. 2014.
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Runner Up Shield St. Xavier College 9th Jan. 2015
Hindi Runner Up Shield ANJA College, Sivakasi 22nd Sep. 2014
Economics Overall Shield Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai
31.01.2015
Cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations (CPT)
Department Name / No. of the Student Type of Exam Year of Passing
Business Administration
5
11
4
CAT
MAT
TANCET
2014
2014
2014
Botany 6 TET 2013
Tamil B. Angalaeswari NET 2013 (Dec)
Commerce 6 students CPT June 2014
11 students ACS Foundation June 2014
A. Deepa Priyadarshini of III B.Com.(BI)
IPCC
9 students ACS Foundation Dec. 2014
3 students CPT Dec. 2014
English Thangameenakshi TET Sep. 2014
Mohana Priyanka S CPT Nov. 2014
Zoology Gladys Angelin Rachel CSIR NET 2014
Special Programmes for students through Students Services Office
The Inter-Collegiate Meet, EERAM ’14 was organized on 6th September, 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm. 26 different competitions were conducted in 15 different venues and 321 participants from 14 colleges participated in the Meet.
Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) in collaboration with United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan organized ALL- INDIA ESSAY WRITING EVENT – 2014 on the topic “To be truthful is to be human”. Ten Students participated in the competition and one of them (P. Shandini of II M.Com.) won II prize at the Zonal level.
A Cybercrime awareness programme was conducted for II UG Students on 16th October, 2014
The Open Forum Secretaries of the Student Cabinet J. Esther Rani and J. Jabeera Saleema conducted a debate in Open Forum on the topic ‘DRUG ADDICTION CAN BE CONTROLLED BY GOVERNMENT (or) AN INDIVIDUAL’.
Candle light vigil was organized by People’s Watch on 19/12/2014 at Gandhi Museum, Madurai to express solidarity with the families of the victims of the terrorist attack on a school in Peshawar, Pakistan in which the resident students heartily participated.
A workshop was organized for all the resident staff members on 24th and 25th January, 2015. Ms. Reupah Philips from Bangalore had been invited as the resource person.
Training / Exhibition / Awareness Programmes organized by the Department / Centres
for School Teachers, School Children and Women
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o Department of Computer Science organized COGNIZANCE ’14 (A Knowledge Port) for School teachers on 26th Aug. 2014. 20 school teachers from nearby schools participated
o Department of Commerce organized a “Consumer Awareness Programme” at PKN School, Pasumalai on 25th Aug. 2014 in which 350 students from VI to X Standard benefitted. The awareness programme was given by 40 students of Commerce Consumer Club.
o Department of Commerce organized a “Rural Consumer Awareness Programme” on 4th July 2014 in which Rural Consumer Association Member & CCC Students participated. The President of the National Consumer Redressal Commission and the Madurai Collector were the resource persons
o Department of Physics conducted Rajiv Gandhi Energy Day on the theme “Evolving a World of Sustainable Energy” on 20th Aug. 2014. Dr. Jeba Rajasekar from Government College, Mellur was the resource person.
o Department of Chemistry organized a programme for school children on “Experience Chemistry Learning at Lady Doak College” on 11th October 2014 in which 60 school students nearer to the college participated.
o Department of History organized a programme for school students on “Historical Significance of River Vaigai” on 20th Jan 2015 in which 60 students of IX and XI standard, from 10 schools in and around Madurai participated
o Department of Social Sciences organized a Signature Campaign by Bethshan Special School on the celebration of World Mental Health Day on 7th Oct. 2014
Achievements in Sports and Games 2014-2015
The college retains University Blues Champion Trophy for contributing maximum number of university players (58) to represent Madurai Kamaraj University from the year of its inception (except 2003-04) and it also retains Madurai Kamaraj University Inter Collegiate Aggregate Team Championship Trophy for the last 22 years except 2003 –04.
The college retains Mother Annociate Athletic Championship Trophy for the ninth consecutive year in the 49th Madurai Kamaraj University Inter - Collegiate Athletic Meet with 98 points.
9 football players participated in South Zone Inter University Football Tournament and won bronze Medal.
MKU Athletic Individual Championship won by Miss S.Suganya of I M.A Tamil with 20 points.
8 athletes created New Meet Record in Madurai Kamaraj University.
14 students participated in National level Tournaments and won Bronze medal in Volleyball and Kabaddi.
M.Rajeshwari of I B.A HIS participated in Chief Ministers Athletic Meet and won Gold Medal with cash award Rs.1,00,000/-
Four Hockey players and three kabaddi players participated in Chief Minister Hockey and Kabaddi Tournament and won Bronze Medal with Rs.50, 000/- each.
B.Sharmila of II B.Sc Maths received best player award in State Level Handball Tournament.
9 Athletes participated in Mini-marathon in Agriculture College, Madurai and received cash award Rs.1000/- each.
M.K.U Inter Collegiate Results (2014-2015)
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SL.No Name of the Game PRIZES WON
1 Table Tennis Winners Trophy
2 Swimming Winners Trophy
3 Badminton Winners Trophy
4 Hand Ball Winners Trophy
5 Hockey Winners Trophy
6 Volleyball Winners Trophy
7 Ballbadminton Winners Trophy
8 Weight Lifting Winners Trophy
9. Athletics Winners Trophy
10 Basketball Runners Trophy
11 Foot Ball Runners Trophy
12 Kho- Kho Runners Trophy
13 Kabaddi Runners Trophy
Students Participation in Sports and Games (2014-2015)
Level No. of Sports Participation
National Level 23
State Level 134
Inter University Level 58
Inter Collegiate Level 187
Divisional Level 112
District Level 110
V. GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Ongoing IQAC Annual Plans
Theme of the Activity Objectives
Implementation of Academic Audit for the Departments and Operational Audit for the Centres and Offices
Administrative Audit • To appraise the effectiveness and efficiency of a centre /
office in meeting organizational goals. • To understand the functions, responsibilities and processes
involved • To identify opportunities for improving control. • To provide a detailed understanding of the operations.
Academic Audit • To scrutinise the academic standards and quality in the
teaching-learning-testing processes of all the undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes
• To assure efficacy and robustness in all the academic programmes
• To have a continued enhancement in the quality of the academic processes
To strengthen UG Admission Process and to formulate a Process flow chart for effective admission system
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Examination and Evaluation Reforms
To enhance the quality of question papers of summative examinations.
To have 100% transparency in summative assessment
To assess different skills of the students
Implementation of Completely Integrated Management Information System
To create a full-fledged data centre
Software development, validation, testing, debugging and implementation
Project documentation
Database cleaning - normalization and validation of existing data
To Integrate new and existing systems
Towards a Zero waste campus
To minimise resource use to reduce waste generation
To motivate the LDC community to realize the importance of zero waste management.
To recycle selected wastes for resource recovery
Development of structured
curriculum for Life Frontier
Engagement in all the
undergraduate programmes
To make LFE mandatory for final year Undergraduate students which will be a stepping stone for interdisciplinary and applied research
To facilitate faculty to frame an LFE curricula suited to their discipline and design the mode of implementation
To provide a framework for Life Frontier Engagement wherein students get an opportunity to appreciate their academic learning through community experiences.
Documentation of Science Instrumentation and Infrastructure Facilities available in the College
The instrumentation and Infrastructure facilities available with each Science Department and different centres have been collected. The information has been categorized based on different techniques and facilities such as Spectrophotometric, Electroanalytical, Microscopic, Chromatographic and other techniques.
Organization of competency based training programs for faculty members.
Competence based skills assessment is helpful in identifying the gaps in key competent areas and to plan required training and mentoring. With this objective, Skills Assessment Exercise was carried out to faculty members in the age group of 30 to 45 years and having 5+ years experience at LDC. Faculty from both AIDED and SF stream participated in this exercise.
The expected outcome is to prepare a Training calendar and modules based on the analysis.
New Infrastructure facility added
o Rain Water Harvesting
o Prayer Room
o Back up room for server
Grants Received
UGC has approved the Status, “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) for the next phase of five years and sanctioned Rs. 1.5 crore (Rs.90 lakhs under Non-Recurring & Rs.60 lakhs for Recurring grant).
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A grant of Rs. 80 lakhs has been sanctioned by UGC for the scheme “Construction of Women’s Hostel” during XII Plan.
UGC has merged the Development Assistance and Merged Schemes and renamed as “Plan Block Grant” during the XII Plan period. Grant released under Capital Assets is Rs.3,96,109 and Grant in Aid Rs. 2,89,027/-
A grant of Rs. 3 lakhs sanctioned under the Scheme of Establishment and Monitoring of the Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQACs) in College during XII plan period
UGC, Ministry of Human Resource Development, has sanctioned a grant of Rs. 96.2 lakhs for the introduction of Lady Doak Community College Scheme from the academic year 2014-15 to offer the following courses
o Diploma in Health Care (intake 50 students)
o Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (intake 50 students)
This grant is awarded for a period of two years for running the Community College.
United Board has approved a total grant of Rs. 5.17 lakhs (US $ 8500) for two of our proposals : Training workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for Sustainable Development (US $ 4500) and Initiation & Implementation of Life Frontier Engagement for Whole Person Development (US $ 4000) for the academic year 2014- 15
UGC has allocated Rs.1,02,500/- and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology has sanctioned an amount of Rs.20,000 to the Department of Zoology for conducting a National Level Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biological Research”.
Endowed Prizes / Scholarships instituted
The following endowments were received this year for scholarships & prizes and for conducting lecture series
S. No.
Endowed By Name of the Award Amount in Rs.
To be awarded
1. Dr. Nirmal Dr. Nirmal and Dr. Nalinakishi Nirmal Scholarship
25,000/- Needy student of III B.Sc. Mathematics with a minimum of 80% in Part III
2. Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce Scholarship
2,00,000/- Needy student of SF B.Com. – to all streams
3. Dr. Nirmal Dr. Nirmal and Dr. Nalinakishi Nirmal Scholarship
25,000/- Needy student of II M.Sc. Mathematics with a minimum of 70% in Major and a project in Graph Theory
4. Department of Biotech
Mrs. Olive Rawlin Endowed Scholarship
1,50,000 Deserving highly motivated student who faces unforeseen financial constraint
5. Ms. Nagammai S.P. Ramanathan Endowed Prize
15,000/- For the best outgoing student in M.A. Tamil
6. Ms. Nagammai Nagammai Ramanathan Prize
15,000/- For the best candidate who completes IPCC (both groups) before final year of study in the college
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7. Mr. Emmanuel Dhanaraj & Sophia Juliet Rani
Esther Teresa Dhanaraj Endowed Prize
10,000/- For the best candidate in recognition of her outstanding participation in the activities of Oikonomia Club while maintaining good academic record
8. Dr. R. Latha Rajamma Latha Prize 10,000/- For the best outgoing B.Com. student other than PA stream who completes inter exam of CA (IPCC), ICWAI or ACS while she is at college
9. Mr. M. Selva Pandian
Grace Darling Muthiah Endowed Prizes
10,000/- For the best candidate of ________________ in recognition of her outstanding participation in maintaining a good academic record
10. Department of Commerce
Commercium Endowed Lecture – Aided
1,50,000/- Seminar & Workshop
11. Department of Commerce
Merchandise Endowed Lecture – SF
1,50,000/- Seminar & Workshop
12. Ms. Vasanthi Dheenachandran
V.S. Chelliya Nadar 10,000/- For the best candidate in III & IV semester BBA degree
13. Ms. Renuka Sathiyaraj and Ms. Lekha Fenn
Mrs. Sally Isaac Memorial Prize
10,000/- For a sincere needy hardworking II B.A. History student with good academic potential
14. Dr. V. R. Isaac Mrs. Sally Isaac Memorial Prize
10,000/- For a III B.A. History student who inspite of socio economic challenges maintained a good academic record
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS :
S.No. Scholarship No. of Students Benefitted
1. Government Scholarship 806
2. Management Scholarship 173
3. Sports Scholarship 113
4. Children of NTS (College) 3
5. International Scholarships 46
6. Endowed Scholarship 54
TOTAL 1223
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COLLABORATION
International Scholars & Professors on Campus
- Ms. Margherita Trento, Ph.D. Scholar from Chicago University was on campus from 3rd July to 20th August 2014 for her research work.
- Ms. Lynn Ate, Adjunct Faculty, WSU Asia Program, Washington State University, USA, is on campus from 8th Sep. 2014 to pursue her Ph.D. degree in Tamil Classics and devotional texts.
- Mr. Wesley Teter, was on campus on 14th August 2014 to conduct a confidential study of United Board-funded projects
- Visit of Dr. Lau & Ms. Monsze Chow, Chung Chi College, Hong Kong from the 4th to 10th December 2014.
- Ms. Elaine, Assistant Director Oberlin Shansi, Ohio was on campus from 12th to 16th Dec. 2014
- Dr. Christine Cress and 6 students from Portland State University are part of the Intercultural Exposure Programme from 1st to 14th February 2015.
- 10 students from Seoul Women’s University, South Korea participated in the International Service Learning Programme from 7th to 29th January 2015.
- Ms. Paula and Mr. Franklin, the Oberlin Shansi Fellow at Lady Doak College in 1960 visited the campus after 40 years for a time of revision to set right their friendship from 23rd to 28th January 2015
- Mr. Ricky Cheng and Ms. Trudy Loo from New York, the United Board Officers were here to meet the UB fellows and UB Project Coordinators from 24th to 27th January 2015
- Dr. Betty Cernol, the former Vice President of United Board was here on campus from 26th to 29th January 2015 as a Resource person for the Life Frontier Engagement Workshop
- Prof. Steven Ngai from the Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong visited the Department of Social Sciences on 30th and 31st January 2015 to discuss the possibility of further collaboration between both institutions.
MoUs Signed
With Family Planning Association India (FPAI), Madurai, by Department of Economics for organizing a Service - Learning programme on ‘Population Education to Rural Women’
With Providers Skill Academy Pvt. Ltd by the Career Guidance and Placement Centre for implementing Star Scheme Training
MOUs – as a part of the MOU signed with Dr. S. Pugalanthi Pandian, Director, Pandian Bio – Medical Research Centre, Madurai, a research project titled “Role of Nano Silver in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Antibiotics” is being carried out in PG & Research Department of Zoology with Dr.A.S.Priscilla as one of the co-investigators
ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRES
Centre for Environmental Studies
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- The Centre for Environmental Studies organized a training programme for faculty drawn from Lady Doak College (11) and other colleges (19) on “Environmental Impact Assessment” sponsored by United Board from 9th to 12th July 2014. Dr. Reginald Victor, Professor of Biology from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, and the internal members Dr. Christianna Singh from Economics and Dr. Vasanthi from Physics were the resource persons
- In commemoration of Ozone Day a rally was conducted to create awareness on the impact of ozone on the Environment on 16th Oct. 2014
- A film by Yadartha – ‘The Origin of Earth’ was screened on 29th Nov. 2014 - Energy Conservation Day was organized on 6th Dec. 2014 in which chart competition
on Conservation of Electricity was conducted - Eco Awareness Week was observed from 15th to 19th Dec. 2014.
o An awareness CD on Dengue was released by Madurai City Corporation Commissioner, Mr. Kathiravan IAS on 15th Dec. 2014
o Conservation Day on 15th Dec. o Reduce Emission Day on 16th Dec. o Traditional Food Carnival on 17th Dec. o Waste Minimization Day on 18th Dec. o Competitions were conducted on 19th Dec.
Counseling Programme and Retreats conducted through Christian Activity Centre
- Faculty retreat was conducted on 27th June 2014 for all Christian faculty members. Mrs. Safia Mirza, Faculty International from Haggai Institute, Hyderabad, was the resource person.
- Students Retreat was held on 19th July 2014. 250 resident students and 250 non-resident Christian students participated. Dr. Duke Jeyaraj from G4 Mission, Hyderabad was the resource person
- Leadership Camp for students was conducted on 27th July 2014 in which 80 student leaders participated. Dr. Duke Jeyaraj from G4 Mission, Hyderabad was the resource person
- Faculty Family Enrichment Programme was held on 29th Nov. 2014 in which all Christian teaching and non-teaching staff participated. Rev. Sam Kamelason from Chennai was the resource person. He also preached to the hostel students on the evening of 28th Nov. 2014.
The following table shows the different activities by the Counselling Unit
Name of the Activity Period Beneficiaries Description if any
Individual Therapeutic Counselling
July to August
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One-to-one session each for an approximate duration of 45 min
Inter-Personal relationship session
July 95 residents
Interaction sessions were held which would help individuals face, feel, own and share their feelings and understand others’ feelings to strengthen interpersonal
August 40 residents
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relationships 7 group sessions each for a duration of 1½ to 2 hours
Growth Group Session
July 24 faculty members
Follow up sessions on rejection and acceptance helped to identify areas of self-improvement to strengthen oneself and their relationships 5 group sessions each for a duration of 2 hours
August 24 faculty members
Centre for Music
o The Centre is conducting a long term course on the following Western and Indian Classical Instrumental and Vocal training from July 2014 in which 96 students participated - Piano - 22 - Guitar - 47 - Violin - 6 - Veena - 10 - Carnatic Vocal - 3 - Western Vocal - 6 - Drums - 2
o CFM has produced second Musical Album “Reach Out” and released during the Founder’s Day Celebrations
Centre for Human Resource Development
o Junior Faculty workshop on “Being an Effective Teacher” was conducted on 12th July 2014. 50 faculty members participated
o Two day workshop on “Communication Skills” was conducted on 17th & 18th Oct. 2014 in which 35 faculty members participated. Prof. Raja Govindasamy, Former Principal of Thiagaraja College was the resource person
o One day workshop on ‘Life Frontier Engagement – Integrating Academic Learning with Community Research’ was conducted on 3rd December 2014. Dr. Albert Selvanayagam, Trainer in Teaching Methods, ICRDCE, Bangalore, was the resource person. 48 faculty members participated
o One day workshop on “Interpersonal Skills” was conducted on 6th Dec. 2014. Dr. Synthia Mary Mathew of Social Sciences Department was the resource person. 29 faculty members participated.
o One-day workshop on ‘Leadership and Team Building Skills’ was conducted on 24th January 2015. Mr. Philips Dayanidhi, Head-Manufacturing & Business, Robert Bosch, Bangalore was the resource person. 45 faculty members participated
o One day workshop on ‘The Life Frontier Engagement Program Charting its Implementation’ was held on 27th January 2015. Dr. Betty Cernol McCann, the Executive Director at Civic Engagement, Research and Training Services (CERTS), Philippines was the resource person. 54 faculty members participated
Career Guidance and Placement Cell
o Campus Recruitments till July 2014
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S.No Organization Visited Date No. of Students Participated
No. of Students Placed
1. Cognizant Technology Services – for ITPT
20.12.2014 326 60
2. Tech Mahendra 10.1.2015 75 14
3. NICE EDUCATION 20.1.2015 36 32
o Programmes conducted through CGPC
- Under National Skill Development Corporation’s “Star Scheme” 4 courses were
offered – Smart Phone Servicing Course, Retail Management Course, ITES course
and course on Banking and Insurance under BFSI sector.
- 116 students got enrolled in Mobile Servicing and Retail Skills Management and
cleared the exam; certificate pending. College gets Rs.1,16,000/- towards
infrastructure fee from the training company at the rate of Rs.1000/- per student.
- Two courses – ITES and BFSI sector skill training has been provided and 154 (81 for
ITES and 73 for BFSI) students were enrolled in the two courses. Exams are
scheduled for Feb., 2015.
Centre for Women’s Studies (UGC Funded Centre – Phase II)
o Inauguration of Silver Jubilee celebrations of Centre for Women’s Studies held on 31st July 2014. Dr. R. Mathivanan, IWID Chennai and Advocate Samidurai were the resource persons.
o Inauguration of Students’ Club “Uliyin Oli” was held on 15th August 2014 o Two Inter Collegiate one-day workshop was conducted on the following topics to
build partnerships between men and women for gender equality Towards an Equitable Society on 22nd August 2014 Gender Equity on 30th Sept 2014
o Candle light Vigil was organized on 8th Sep. 2014 in collaboration with US Consulate General, Chennai. 248 students participated in the procession
o 16 day Activism against Gender based Violence was observed from 25th Nov. 2014. Deputy Comm., Law and Order spoke on how cyber space is used by perpetrators to show girls/women in obscene manners what safety measures to be followed and how to seek the help of Police personnel. Students took an oath against gender based violence. Students used Facebook Whats App, SMS, and other social networking platforms to promote campaign highlighting violence against women. 1041 LDC students (III year Aided & SF) were involved in this campaign.
o Palm printing against Gender based violence was held
at Lady Doak College on 26th Nov.
at Govt. Law College, Madurai on 2nd Dec.
at Madura College, Madurai on 8th Dec.
o Valedictory of 16 days of Activism on Human Rights Day on 10th Dec. 2014
o Seven LDC students participated in the Seminar ‘Sexual harassment at Workplace’ at SOCO Trust on 16th Dec 2014.
o SMS campaign in Whatsapp, Face Book and other social networking sites took place with thought provoking quotes under the main theme ‘Break the Silence and Stop the Violence” from November 25th – 10th December 2014.
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International Study Centre
- The US Consulate conducted a 3 day programme from the 8th to 10th September 2014, 374 Lady Doak College students participated in this programme.
- S. Santhiya 13ENG041 and Gnanasekaran Vani 13TAM009 are the students selected for the International Student Exchange Programme 2015 – 2016 to Long Wood University, USA.
- For the US Consulate Leadership programme, Bala Chidambaraa N (14SOC010), of Social Sciences was selected at the college level. If she is selected at the national level she will be attending 6 week leadership programme at US, fully sponsored by the US Consulate
Research and development Cell
Details of the Institutional Project Proposals submitted and approved for Financial Support
S.No Title of the Project Time Framework
(Months)
Financial Budget
(Total Rs.)
1. Scope for Applying Commerce Education to social needs – A Feasibility study
October 2014 to April 2015
Rs.10,000/-
2. A Study on the Differently-abled Students in
Lady Doak College
October to December 2014
Rs.10,000/-
3. Behaviours and Attitudes of Students
Towards Technology in Lady Doak College
October 2014 to
March 2015
Rs.10,000/-
4. Obesity and respiratory diseases
- Rs.10,000/
Centre for Information Technology
- To enhance the teaching and learning process 16 classrooms are equipped with LED monitors
- Utilizing N-computing innovations – virtual desktops are provided for Language Lab
Centre for Communication and Multimedia
- The Center for Communication and Multimedia conducted Hands-on Training on 25th and 26th August 2014 to thirty two teaching faculty drawn from all disciplines. They were oriented how to register in relevant online courses (MOOCS) and also taught how effectively the facilities at Multimedia Theatre can be utilized and they had demonstration on the usage of Interactive White board.
LDC – Satellite Campus Projects
- A scenic land of about 39 acres, which is about 15km from the existing campus, where the different project that are going to be undertaken are given in the Master Plan
Dear Graduates, I wish to share with you a ‘Take Home Message’
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Excerpts from the Book on ‘Make Today Count’ by John C. Maxwell
There are two ingredients necessary to make every day a masterpiece; decision and discipline.
They are like two sides of the same coin; “goal setting” and “goal getting”. And they can’t be separated because one is worthless without the other.
Good Decisions – Daily Discipline = A Plan without a Payoff
Daily Discipline – Good Decisions = Regimentation without Reward
Good Decisions + Daily Discipline = A Masterpiece of Potential
Remember, what your almamater has taught you to make your life a ‘Masterpiece’ and live a significant life wherever God places you.
All the best; God Bless you!
Dr. A. Mercy Pushpalatha
Principal & Secretary