pope's college, sawyerpuram - naac ssr c
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Pope’s College Sawyerpuram
(Track ID: TNCOGN 13832)
SELF STUDY REPORT (CYCLE II)
For
Assessment and Accreditation
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENTAND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
NAGARBHAVI BANGALORE
INDIA
September 2014
Contents
Part Item Page
A Preface 1
B Executive Summary 3
C Profile of the Institution 34
D Criterion-wise Analytical Report
i) Curricular Aspects
1. 1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
1. 2 Academic Flexibility
1. 3 Curriculum Enrichment
1. 4 Feedback System
ii) Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
2. 1 Student Enrollment and Profile
2. 2 Catering to Student Diversity
2. 3 Teaching-Learning Process
2. 4 TeacherQuality
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2. 6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
iii) Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.3 Infrastructure for Research
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3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.5 Consultancy
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.7 Collaborations
iv) Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3 IT /ICT for Teaching Learning
4.4 Maintenance of Infrastructure and Facilities
v) Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.2. Student Progression
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
vi) Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
vii) Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Environmental Consciousness
7.2 Innovations
Best Practices
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E Evaluative Report of the Departments
1. Department of Tamil
2. Department of English
3. Department of Mathematics
4. Department of Physics
5. Department of Chemistry
6. Department of Zoology
7. Department of Information Technology
8. Department of Economics
9. Department of Commerce
10. Department of Business Administration
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F Post Accreditation Initiatives 318
Annexure
1. Declaration by the Head of the Institution
2. College Layout
3. Library Layout
4.Certificate of Rural Authentication
5. Grant-in Aid Certificate
6. Affiliation Certificate
7. Affiliation Certificate - 2f and 12(B)
8. Teaching Grant Certificate
9. Income and Expenditure Statements
10. List of Publications
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PREFACE
Pope’s college considers this Self Study Report (SSR) Cycle II as a genuine
testimony of the way of life in the college and the reflection and inquiry that its members
work hard instilled with concern to promote large mass of rural students dominated by
women. The college community aims for a frank discussion of its achievements since the
Cycle I NAAC accreditation that ascribed the college with the supreme grade ‘A’ and
also of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges for improvement.
The self study seems an excellent opportunity to reflect on the initiatives that the
college takes on in a period of five years and the harvest of the input with reference to
higher education system. Self study is also a stimulus for teaching community to activate
creativity in learning minds, an important challenge for Pope’s college at this moment.
The college offers honestly feasible services such as: technology mediated higher
education in ten UG and seven PG faculties; mentoring students achieve excellence in
final exams; career oriented programmes to ensure security of jobs; exposure to state
level quizzes, conferences, seminars and sports; motivation to carry out research and
publish articles; arrangement of talks on career options; development of attitude on
societal issues; guiding on eco-friendly living strategy and preservation of biodiversity
ethics to its students. It shares the mission and vision of the institute in imparting high
quality education to change the students to citizens. Altogether an overall change in
students’ life seems wise for several reasons.
Pertaining positive change, we feel that we have to reflect on it under the many
sub heads of the SSR: our mission, planning, governance, infrastructure, admissions,
academic programs, additional courses, faculty strength, education technology, student
support services, leadership training, students’ associations, assessment systems, hostel
life and stakeholders’ support.
Genuinely, in the cyclic accreditation process, we find ourselves eager to learn
more about how do we do it, and how well we do it, and in fact, are excited to advance to
an outside peer team our own ideas and our own confidence in how we do it.
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The college has an efficient and a fairly large IQAC formed of a huge number of
senior staff members in order to represent a broad range of interests and knowledge in the
form of input. We have furnished flawless AQAR regularly to the central office. For the
purpose of SSR preparation and for writing initial drafts, relying on background material,
numerical data, research activities and publications, etc, collected from various
departments, works have been assigned to a small subset of the IQAC to meet many a
times at convenience during the last academic year.
We thank Pope’s college community that contributed their best to the poor
students of this rural locale at their learning stage over the years.
We acknowledge helpful comments made at all stages of the process and on
drafting of the self study report by the sub team of our IQAC. We express gratitude to the
steering committee members, Principal, our Secretary who especially prompted the
members of drafting section to gather more information and to add lucid language on
concept presentation and other faculty members, students and technicians who supplied
ideas, information and supporting documents, especially the heads of various departments
and different schemes of the college.
Praise to the almighty God!
We are generously pleased of what we are doing here in Pope’s college and so
that of what we are conveying by means of this SSR Cycle II.
Principal Pope’s College
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pope's college was founded in 1962 with the noble vision of creating a centre of
excellence in higher education for moulding rural students irrespective of caste, faith and
religion through the dissemination of knowledge, skills and moral values. It is a rural and
minority institution, managed by the CSI Thoothukudi - Nazareth Diocese. The college is
an aided co-educational institution affiliated to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
Tirunelveli and it is copiously dedicated to provide a learning environment for arts,
science, business and commerce students, in which rural students from illiterate poor
family backgrounds can reach their full potential and grow into intellectually and socially
responsible citizens. This elegant rural college has been proudly crowned with Grade „A‟
through NAAC accreditation (I Cycle) held in February 2009.
Historical Perspective
Pope's college is a resurgence of an institution that was founded earlier in 1880 by
Dr.George Uglow Pope and run for only three years in Sawyerpuram. It was later
incorporated with Madras Christian College, Chennai for certain reasons. The college
was rejuvenated as a regular institution in 1962 by the old students of Pope Memorial
High School, Sawyerpuram and a team of dedicated pioneer staff members headed by
Prof. D.S. George Muller, the founder Principal of the college.
Dr. G.U. Pope was a revered missionary from England who often delighted in
calling himself a student of Tamil. Dr. Pope was an English born Tamil scholar. His
magnum opus was translation of certain Tamil literary masterpieces such as Thirukklural,
Thiruvasagam, Naaladiarand Manimegalai (in part) into English and making the glory of
the language known to the world. Thiruvasagam was composed by the ninth century
Shaivite poet Shri. Manikkavasagar and its verses are recitals in all great Saiva temples of
South India.
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Dr.Pope himself excelled in all that he did. This is reflected in the motto of the
Institution – “Be first, be with The First”. Pope‟s College is a tribute to the departed good
soul.
Infrastructure
Pope‟s college is located in about 40 acres of pollution free evergreen rural area
with thoughtfully built multi-storey buildings, largely funded with UGC to provide
accommodation for spacious and well equipped class rooms, well furnished laboratories,
principal's room, office, auditorium (under construction), staff rooms, seminar rooms,
physics laboratory, common room for women staff, library, golden jubilee block, an
elegant gateway arch, ATM, students' retiring rooms and for others such as an exquisite
worship place, play grounds, generator room, herbal garden, men and women hostels,
animal room and canteen. It has an ambience of naturally green beauty with age old and
huge banyan trees which graciously symbolize Dr.G.U. Pope's endeavours of learning
under the trees. The college is technologically well-equipped in all areas – Digital
Connectivity through LAN, Broadband internet up to classrooms, OHP, Wi-Fi Network
(Periphery 100 m) and LCD projection system as resources of knowledge and educational
aids. All together this rural college provides quite a highly encouraging environment for
learning.
Academic options and Curriculum
The college runs ten UG level and seven P.G. level programmes which include
the UGC funded M.Sc., Chemistry with specialization in Green Chemistry, under
semester scheme and CBCS pattern for all of which the curriculum is designed by the
Board of Studies of the University. The college is proud of the contribution of some of its
senior staff who serve as members of the Boards. In each component of the curriculum,
students are led to focus on critical thinking and real world issues. They learn things
pertinent to environmental and social issues such as biodiversity conservation, global
warming, renewable energy, AIDS awareness, drug awareness, poverty, child labour etc.
in an interdisciplinary approach. In addition to core subjects, the college provides the
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maximum number of COPs (Career Oriented Programmes) – about twelve courses for its
students.
Students
The students of Pope's college are mostly first generation students and more than
70 - 80% of them are in receipt of scholarships. The total strength of the college is 1477.
Majority of the students are poor and they largely hail from villages around.
Approximately 600 - 700 students come from remote villages by government buses
travelling up to 20 k.m. Almost all of the students are from Tamil medium schools.
Naturally, their performance would be progressive in second and third year courses than
that in first year. Evidently, some of them go drop-out for the uniformed services and
other reasons. Thus, it is a rural venture.
Being rural by origin, students of this college maintain good rapport with the
institution through the Students' Council, attached with the Youth Welfare Department.
Staff
Pope‟s college has a strength of 43 permanent teachers in the regular stream;28
teachers in the self-financing courses and 11 teachers in the management stream. Of the
total, 25 members have been awarded Ph.D. degree; one member is awaiting for viva
voce, two members are at the verge of completion and as many as 18 members are with
M.Phil. degree as their highest qualification. Four members have passed SLET
examination. In addition, some of our staff members are highly estimable with academic
gold medals and multidisciplinary expertise.
Presently (in 2014), ten members are ready to be chosen to undergo Ph.D. degree
under the UGC (XII Plan) F.D.Programme.
Key Milestones Crossed
This Self Study Report (SSR Cycle II) outlines the present status of Pope‟s
college and highlights its achievements during the last five academic years, which were,
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in fact, very successful and productive ones for the college. Ever since the happy moment
that „A‟ grade was awarded to this rural college by NAAC, it started showing spotless
enthusiasm in every angle and dimension of the college. Now we are proud to declare
that the college has become doubled and sometimes beyond to that to some extent in its
all-round development - double the size of student strength, double the number of
courses, maximum COPs, more infrastructure funded by UGC and management, more
inclination towards ICT approach, more involvement of staff, students and stakeholders
and all.
During this period certainly, key milestones have been crossed.
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been formed on 1stApril 2009
following the I cycle NAAC Accreditation and AQARs have been submitted on
time.
The college has celebrated its Golden Jubilee under the auspicious presence of
His Excellency Dr.K.Rosaiah, the Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu.
It has been elevated as a Research Centre by the Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University.
New courses have been introduced in more numbers than that were suggested by
the I Cycle Peer Team. They are
B.A. Tamil Literature
B.A. English Literature
M.A. English Literature
M.Sc. Chemistry
Ph.D. Chemistry
M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization: Green Chemistry, offered under
innovative courses by the UGC)
M.Com.
M.Phil. Economics
Ph.D. Economics and
Twelve Career Oriented Programmes(COPs).
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Largely with UG level courses in a rural locale, the performance of our staff and
students is exceedingly good and noteworthy:
Our staff members have jointly published to their credits, nearly 27 research
papers in Foreign Journals and 107 papers in national journals, based on the
research works done through FIP / FDP and projects funded by UGC and other
agencies,
More than 100 papers have been presented in seminars and workshops of varying
levels and published co-authored in proceedings and books,
So far, 11UGC projects (8Minor and 3Major including one ICSSR project) have
been completed,
Almost all the staff members have attended Orientation and Refresher courses,
conducted in various Universities funded by the UGC,
About 250 student projects have been completed,
About 39 M.Phil. and 8 Ph.D. scholars have been successfully guided by our
teachers,
About 71 seminars / workshops / symposia have been organized since NAAC
cycle I accreditation of the college,
Our students have attended more than 50 seminars/workshops and presented
many research papers (2009 – 2014),
About 28 Ranks have been produced in the University Examinations
(2009 – 2013),
One member from the Department of Economics has published three Books;
guided six Ph.D. scholars; obtained the best NSS officer award; led a team of NSS
members from Tamil Nadu to contribute in the Republic Day celebrations in New
Delhi in 2009.
Another member from the Research Department of Economics has involved
herself to organize an International seminar and to take part at a choice of
activities on social and environmental concerns coordinating women activities.
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The principal from the Department of Commerce has published a Text Book
pertinent to his research field - Child Labour Eradication; published a study
material for students of Distance Education in Barathidasan University; presented
five research papers in International level seminars; attended about 10 National
level seminars.
He has also life experience of involvement in proceedings associated with
Tamil Nadu Government in the release of bonded child labour.
One teacher from the Department of Botany has prepared biodiversity records of
medicinal plants available in Thoothukudi district through her UGC minor
project.
Another member from the Department of Physics has submitted his Ph.D. thesis,
working in collaboration with EGRL (Equatorial Geomagnetic Research
Laboratory), Tirunelveli - 11, an Institution of Government of India.
One member from the Department of Chemistry works in collaboration with
Institute FÜrOrganische Chemie, Universität Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, 55099
Mainz, Germany and has published 13 papers in Foreign Journals.
Another member from the Department of Chemistry has added credits to the
college by attending and presenting more than 50 papers in proceedings of
seminars and symposia and has coordinated a National level seminar on 'Human
Rights' in the college.
MoUs have been instituted with four organizations.
Rare collections of specimens – two living fossils, a precious dextral shell,
diversity of Molluscan shells etc. and historically significant stone-age Microliths,
made by the staff members are found protected in the museum.
Tropical insects and butterfly collections have been made to record the
Biodiversity of Semi-Arid Entomofauna of Southern Tamil Nadu. The specimens
are found preserved in the insectary.
Staff of Zoology and Chemistry departments have prepared and privately
circulated four volumes of practical study materials to their students.
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Staff members of the Department of Tamil have prepared three inclusive study
materials especially for college students and have worked out many hand-outs on
Tamil language and literature.
HOD of Tamil has published a monograph on Dr.G.U.Pope.
Members from the Department of English have contributed four comprehensive
learning materials to be used in Part II - English Language and Literature studies.
Our student members are quite genuine in helping fellow students of poor family
conditions willingly contributing considerable amount from their share of pocket
money every month through the SSS (Students Shouldering Students) scheme.
Student Council of our college has collected donations of about Rs.51,600/- on
expenditure made to the medical treatment of a poor blind boy, who met with an
accident; and about Rs.24,000/- to help a poor girl get her hearing aids.
Staff and students from almost all the departments and members from YRC make
regular visits to the Home for the Mentally Retarded kids, Home for the Aged and
Leprosies and spend times assisting, feeding and engaging them.
Many of our staff members extend financial help every month to poor students of
our college to complete their college courses.
The staff members have records of sincere and hard work evidenced in the form
of very good overall exit results (2009 - 74 %; 2010 - 72 %; 2011 - 77 %; 2012 -
63%) with many University ranks and distinctions.
Special programs on Moral Mooring have been organized for both the students
and staff towards the improvement of the college community in ethics.
Inclusive National Development
Pope‟s College continues to attract a wider segment of students from the
surrounding areas as well as from other states. The increase in number of applications
during the successive years represents its preference. It is accessible to all segments of
students and it reaches to the unreached by extending its services to non – traditional
learning groups such as SC, ST, BC, MBC, Minority students and those with disabilities
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which are in line with the National Policy of Inclusive Education and National
Development.
Competence Creation
The college is ideally located in rural area and it serves mostly rural students who
otherwise may be denied of higher education in city colleges owing to their cultural and
poor economic background. Indeed, the courses offered and facilities available here are
on par with any of the city colleges in and around the University area. In some areas, of
course it has surpassed many city colleges.
One can understand that modern world is competitive and development of
competence mostly among the first generation students remains a challenge. In spite of
that the college takes various initiatives to enhance their competence. In this perspective
Twelve job oriented add on courses are offered to the students.
Career Guidance and Training Programmes are offered at free of cost to equip
them to appear for competitive examinations.
National Skill Development Course (NSDC) programmes are offered to enhance
job opportunities.
Training programmes are organized by invited experts who train them in soft and
interview skills.
Holistic Development
Development of character and values among students is the hub/theme of our
development policies to make students not just as leaders, but as human beings. Hence,
along with cognitive education, Pope‟s college takes every effort to mould the characters
of the students so that they become successful humans in family and social life. To build
character, moral and religious instructions are offered periodically. The college has a
vibrant Career Guidance and Counselling Cell which invites experts of the field and
organizes student centered programmes. Student Council also serves to enhance holistic
development of our students by organizing Leadership Training Programmes along with
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value education. Our students are immensely benefited by these programmes which are
highlighted in the feedback section.
Technology in Teaching - Learning and Administration
Incorporation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the
process of teaching and learning has created the novelty of instruction possible in our
campus. This prospect in deed, excites many people from other colleges.
Every department is equipped with sufficient number of computers, an LCD
Projector, a SMART Board, internet connection and Wi-Fi linkage.
High speed internet connection is also enabled in student support rooms, library
and office. It helps the students in e - learning and performs some tasks done
online.
A Language Lab is established to develop communicative skill in English.
Partial automation of library is enabled with barcoding system in our college.
Database Management System and Office Automation are the major packages
used in administrative applications. Management Software System (MSS) has
been installed to facilitate office automation that considerably reduces students‟
waiting time in office. This system connects all the sections of office and helps in
record keeping, pay roll preparation, scholarship application and distribution, fee
collection, student evaluation, admission process and issue of certificates.
Excellence
These days the main focus of HEI has been Excellence. This has been stressed by
the UGC through formulation and implementation of various programmes and extending
financial support in abundance.
Pope‟s college has utilized to the best of its abilities the Basic Scientific Research
Programme (BSR), Minor and Major Research Projects (MRP), Information and Library
Net Work (INFLIBNET), Innovative Courses, Remedial Teaching and UGC
Scholarships as means to achieve Excellence in areas like Research, Infrastructure
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Development, Teaching and Learning, Information Net Work and Information and
Communication Technology (ICT).
Thus, in confidence we can state that the college has taken every step to execute
the mandate of the UGC for the betterment of all the stakeholders and assure that it will
continue its efforts towards excellence during the subsequent cycles of accreditation to
come and dedicate all its resources at its disposal for the cause of quality higher
education.
I. Curricular Aspects
Pope‟s college is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
Hence, curriculum design, development and its review are by virtue the responsibility of
the University in all core areas.
The participation of the college in curriculum planning and development is
limited to the following extent:
i) As members in Board of Studies, eleven of our staff members participate in
curriculum design of undergraduate courses of the university and a few of them in
other institutions also.
ii) The college conducts 12 Career Oriented Programmes (COPs) - add on courses
approved by the University for which the syllabus is framed by a panel of staff
under the active supervision of coordinators of add on courses. Expertise is also
sought from experienced private education providers.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between YMCA Institute of
Technology, Sawyerpuram. The curriculum planned and designed by the panel of staff
members is duly sent to the Respective Board of Studies for review and recognition. In
this perspective 12 course curricula designed are duly approved by the University.
A wide range of courses is available to choose from depending upon the
eligibility criteria, need and abilities of the students. Ten undergraduate; seven
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postgraduate; M.Phil.in Economics and Ph.D. in Economics and Chemistry are available.
This makes the college an ideal place to learn and excel in life.
As reported earlier, the college has twelve add on courses to choose from
depending upon student interest. The add on courses offered are:
1. Dress Designing (Certificate/Diploma)
2. Lab Technology (Certificate/Diploma)
3. Communicative English
4. Import and Export Management
5. Stock Market
6. Computer Application
7. Computer Hardware and Maintenance
8. Computer Technology
9. Desktop Publishing
10. Mobile Phone Technology
11. Sericulture and
12. Spoken English
These courses are conducted after the college hours from 3.50 p.m to 4.50 p.m
and during holidays.
Furthermore, inter-departmental non-major optional subjects are offered to choose
from. Some of the options available from various departments are the following:
List of Inter-departmental Optional Courses (Non-major)
S.No. Department Optional subjects offered
1. Economics 1.Economics for Competitive Examination
2. Globalization and Indian Economy
2. Commerce 1.Financial Accounting
2. Introduction to Accountancy
3. Chemistry 1.Water Management
2. Applied Chemistry
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4. Zoology 1.Public Health and Hygiene
2. Bee Keeping
5. Mathematics 1. Statistical Methods
2. Mathematical Methods
6. Physics 1.Energy Physics
2.Descriptive Physics
7. Plant Biology (Allied Dept.) 1.Gardening and Garden Management
2. Bio-resources
8. Computer Science 1. Introduction to Information Technology
2. Basic Programming Design
9. Business Administration 1.Banking Practice
2.Entrepreneurial Development
10. English 1.English for Competitive Examinations
2.Busisness English
11. Tamil 1.Arimuga Tamil
2.NattramilKattal
The college follows semester pattern under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
prescribed by the University. Thus, a limited level of academic flexibility is available to
the students.
II. Teaching – Learning and Evaluation
The college provides an ideal environment conducive for teaching and learning. It
also puts in place quality education and an effective evaluation system of teaching and
learning.
It follows a transparent admission policy based on the norms prescribed by the
University and Government of Tamil Nadu. It adheres to the following admission
process:
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i) Wide publicity is given through news papers, display of flex boards in strategic
locations, advertisement through local T.V. channels and display of circulars in
college notice board.
ii) A printed prospectus along with application form is issued to all those seek
admission.
iii) An admission committee is formed to scrutinize and evaluate the application
forms and to prepare merit list. Government prescribed reservation policy of
admission is strictly followed in the preparation of merit list.
iv) Based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, merit lists are prepared
and information on selection is made known to individual students by post or
phone calls or by both means.
v) A reasonable joining time is given to the selected students. Extension of time is
granted on reasonable grounds on written request.
vi) The admission list is duly sent to the University and Government for evaluation.
After the completion of the admission process the college reopens for new entrants.
Teacher Quality
Teaching and Learning depend largely on the quality of teachers and abilities of
students. The management appoints qualified, experienced and committed teachers only
through a due process based on UGC norms.
Among the total of 43 aided staff members, 25 members are Ph.D. holders; 19 are
M.Phil. qualified. Of the non Ph.D. holders, 18 have registered for Ph.D. and one member
has submitted his Ph.D. thesis.
Among the total of 29 staff members under self – financed and management
streams, one is Ph.D. holder, 21 are M.Phil. holders and one is NET / SLET qualified.
The management continuously encourages the staff members to opt for higher
studies and to attend Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, Faculty Development
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Programmes and Refresher Courses to equip themselves and to make them aware and
refreshed of the latest development in their respective subjects.
The teaching - learning and evaluation methods adopted in our college are tailored
to suit the diverse backgrounds and abilities of the students. Implementation of teaching -
learning process takes into account issues like:
Diversity of students,
Socio-cultural background,
Learner and parental expectations,
Knowledge content of teachers,
Ideology of the proposed curriculum and
Time restrictions
Obviously the implementation is a challenge which requires the following
framework:
i) Teaching, training and supporting aligned with the curriculum
implementation.
ii) Creation of a good system to deliver the curriculum to the students.
iii) Creation of an effective mechanism for evaluation and make improvements.
Pope‟s college devises various strategies to address these issues as follows:
i) A bridge course of five day duration is organized by the IQAC along with a
team of staff members to help new students adopt to the new environment
and to inform them of the various intricacies of collegiate education and to
prepare them to face the new learning environment in confidence.
ii) Parent – Teacher Meeting is organized at the beginning of the academic year
in order to explain the parents the requirements of Higher Education, its
objectives, possibilities, challenges and seek their cooperation.
iii) Skill development courses like Communicative English and Computer course
are offered.
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iv) Faculty Enrichment Program is conducted at the beginning of each academic
year.
v) Remedial teaching is arranged to failed students.
vi) Campus placement programs are organized to accomplish the expectation of
the students and parents.
vii) Time management is prescribed as per the University norms at the beginning
of each semester for better planning and implementation.
viii) Periodic evaluation is conducted through internal assessment examinations,
group projects, seminars and assignments.
ix) Student feedbacks are obtained at the end of each academic year for planning
effective delivery of curriculum.
In the beginning of every academic year the staff council along with IQAC
prepares an academic calendar that helps to organize various teaching – learning related
programmes and support services.
IQAC actively participates in all the programmes. The college strongly believes
that learning is a continuous process. Thus, it encourages the staff members to participate
in various academic programmes organized by other institutions of higher learning.
The college provides all the essential infrastructure to teaching and learning -
spacious class rooms; LAN; Internet access in a few class rooms; at least one smart class
room in every department with internet and interactive SMART Board and power
backups are enabled.
Every department is equipped with a Computer segment, Department Library to
facilitate easy access to books and e–learning and important journals are subscribed to
update latest developments and issues.
Teaching Methods
i) Lecture cum discussion method is followed.
ii) Independent learning is encouraged through e-learning.
iii) Group learning, group projects and field trips are conducted.
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iv) Practical knowledge is imparted through well equipped laboratories.
v) Remedial teaching is given to failed students.
Pattern of Evaluation
Pope‟s College follows the pattern of evaluation prescribed by the affiliating
University. Three centralized internal assessment tests are conducted and seminar and
assignment works are given as per the academic calendar to facilitate continuous
assessment. The evaluated answer sheets are distributed to the students for review.
Students are free to challenge the marks awarded and get relief if possible.
The institution has recorded excellent results over the years though a vast majority
of the students are first generation graduates. Further, to equip them prepare for job
market, career oriented add on courses are offered. Training and placement assistance is
arranged by the Career Guidance and Placement Cell in coordination with IQAC.
III Research, Consultancy and Extension
The institution takes efforts to promote research in spite of its location barriers. It
opens wide a window of research possibilities to the unreached who may otherwise be
denied of this opportunity. In this connection, the Department of Economics has been
elevated as a research centre to offer both M.Phil. and Ph.D.
The Department of Chemistry has also become a recognized research centre from
the academic year 2014-15. Moreover, efforts are on to offer M.Phil. in Commerce,
Physics and Chemistry and Ph.D. in Physics, Commerce and English from the forth
coming academic year. The management is ready to sanction funds to pay the endowment
pertinent to introduction of research courses without going into its cost and benefit.
The management in collaboration with IQAC encourages the staff members to
acquire funds from various research funding agencies like UGC, DST, ICSSR etc. During
the period of the last five years, the college has obtained funds for eight Minor Research
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projects and three Major Research projects from UGC and one Project of Rs.6,00,000/-
from ICSSR.
The management is flexible to investigators of research projects and it extends
free access to the facilities – infrastructure, equipment etc., available to carryout their
research projects in the college. Pertinent to institutional research collaboration, another
memorandum has been signed between our college and Dhamodhar Institute of Social
Science Research, Coimbatore.
Our college has eleven approved research supervisors in the following disciplines:
Economics – Five; Chemistry – Three; Zoology – One; Physics – One; and Commerce –
One. The number of scholars registered for Ph.D. under the supervisors is 46. The college
encourages the staff members to publish as many research papers as possible.
Pope‟s college publishes a biannual research journal SPEAR (Sawyerpuram
Pope‟s Emerging Aspirants in Research) with ISSN Number: 2319-1902, to facilitate
access to publication of the research findings of its faculty and student members and
faculty members from other colleges, in which articles are reviewed by a panel of editors.
The IQAC also actively participates in this venture.
Though consultancy is our important outcome of research, mobilization of finance
out of consultancy is not in our agenda.
As a mean to fulfil our commitment to Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
the following committees and forums are formed:
List of Committees and Forum
S.No. Extension / Department/ Programme
Functions
1. NCC To train the cadets in National Integration programmes
2 NSS i) To conduct awareness programmes on AIDS
control, Environmental pollution, Global
warming, Safe drinking water, Waste
management etc.
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ii) Village adoption and development
iii) To conduct leadership Training programmes
iv) Tree planting campaigning.
v) Free medical camps to students and public.
3 Consumer Forum i) To create awareness about consumer rights
among students, staff and society
ii) To conduct various programmes in
collaboration with NGOs and Government.
4. Human Rights Forum i) To organize workshop and training
ii) To collaborate with NGOs to propagate
Human Rights
5. Youth Red Cross (YRC) i) To conduct free medical camps, blood
donation camps in collaboration with
Government
ii)To organize camps in Mentally retarded
Home and Leprosarium.
6 New Life Counseling i) To help destitute women and poor children
We are confident that these programmes are instrumental to empower women,
students and the society.
IV. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The college is aware of the need to develop infrastructure when new courses are
introduced and hence it follows a dual strategy of using the available resources optimally
and adding new infrastructure.
In view of optimization of use of available resources,
Student support room has been renovated by lying of false ceiling and re-
arranging of furniture,
The main hall has been converted into a conference hall,
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Permission is granted to research scholars to use available equipment during
holidays also,
The following UGC / Management funded new projects are undertaken to
enhance Infrastructure and Learning resources.
i) New Library Block (UGC and Management funded) has been constructed at a
Cost of Rs.22 lakhs.
ii) Physics Laboratory - Research lab (UGC funded)has been completed at a Cost of
Rs.9 lakhs
iii) New Women‟s Hostel has been constructed at a cost of Rs.80,00,000/- with UGC
Assistance.
iv) Golden Jubilee Block - Ground Floor has been constructed at a cost of
Rs.40,00,000/-.
v) Auditorium is under construction (UGC funded): Cost Rs.25 lakhs.
vi) Indoor Stadium is under construction (UGC funded): Cost Rs.70 lakhs.
vii) The college has installed a generator (63.K.V) to ensure 100 percent power supply.
Library plays an important role in teaching, learning and research in Higher
Education Institutions. The old library located in the main block has been shifted to the
new spacious building. Pope‟s library offers the following facilities:
i) A spacious reading room.
ii) Rare collection of books and notes used by Dr.G.U.Pope
iii) 10Journals and newspapers for reference and reading
iv) A collection of 35,713/- books and other learning materials.
v) A collection of around 350 e- books.
vi) INFLIBNET facility is made available to staff and students free of cost.
vii) Internet connection is enabled through fiber optic cable for students and staff.
viii) Library operation is partially automated and Barcoding of books is in progress for
easy reference and accounting. On an average 60 students are visiting the library
per day.
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In our college use of technology has become an instrument of faster and accurate
delivery of information. The college has the following IT infrastructure:
i) A total of about 102 computers in teaching and administration wings.
ii) Xerox facilities are available to students at student support room.
iii) Two LAN enabled scanner and printer each are available in the administration
block to print and supply study aids, question papers and administration related
works.
iv) Office automation is enabled to reduce students waiting time in the office.
v) Internet facility is made available to all the departments and office through
Fibre Optic Cables.
vi) One smart class room with SMART BOARD and LCD Projector in every
department which enable new and interesting learning experiences. All the
SMART BOARDS are connected with internet facility.
Maintenance of installed infrastructure and equipment is part of the infrastructure
development programme. The buildings and equipment are maintained as per the
requirement to facilitate optimum use. The college has a Campus Maintenance
Committee to plan, execute and supervise the campus maintenance activities.
Student Support and Progression
Pope‟s college puts on its students at first line. It calls for diversity and quality
education along with values facilitating holistic development.
To monitor students‟ progression in campus life and educational envelopment the
following mechanism has been established.
i) At development level faculty members are placed in-charge of a particular class to
monitor participation and progression in studies. Data are collected with the aid of
a proforma and used to take remedial action.
ii) The college has an established Career Guidance and Placement Cell which
conducts coaching classes for competitive examinations at free of cost.
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iii) It displays opportunities available in various avenues in notice boards and also
sends circulars to the class rooms.
iv) Campus interviews are organized to help the students in placement.
v) Remedial teaching is arranged for weak students.
vi) The college conducts 12 Career Oriented add on courses at Certificate and
Diploma Level.
vii) Counseling programmes are organized regularly by inviting experts besides
imparting moral instruction.
viii) The college has an elected student council which works in coordination with
Student Advisor and IQAC to redress their grievances.
The college has concern for student progression to higher studies and to be placed
in a job. For vertical mobility it has the following provisions:
i) It uses to introduce new courses at Masters, M.Phil. and Research (Ph.D.) levels
constantly. At present, the college offers a total of seven Masters, one M.Phil. and
two Ph.D. courses. The following new courses - M.Phil. in Physics, Commerce
and Chemistry and Ph.D. in Commerce are to be introduced from the academic
year 2014-15.
ii) It also gives guidance regarding other higher degree courses made available from
other institutions by display of posters and notices.
iii) Placement training and assistance are made available.
iv) The institution conducts result review meetings after declaration of University
exam results and identifies the cause of failure and suggests corrective measures.
Pope‟s college encourages students to participate in various co-curricular
activities like NCC, NSS, YRC, Youth Welfare, Red Ribbon Club, Quiz Club, Eco Club,
Oratorial Club and Sports. To promote student participation in social activities the
following programmes are organized:
i) Sports day is conducted at the end of the academic year.
ii) NSS conducts campus cleaning, afforestation, various awareness programmes to
the people and conducts medical camps and outreach programmes.
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iii) Voters awareness procession and human chain formation organized in association
with local bodies to create awareness among the public of the need and right of
voting.
iv) NSS and NCC take part actively in various National Integration programmes.
Speakers are invited to hoist National flag and deliver message on National
Integration.
v) To motivate the students, Inter – Collegiate State Level Quiz competition
organized.
vi) Inter – Collegiate cultural competitions are organized every year to promote
cultural development.
vii) Intra – College Quiz, Sports and cultural programmes are organized to motivate
the students.
viii) Inter – College Sports competitions are organized.
These initiatives hopefully help the students develop participation in social,
cultural and competence development programmes.
Governance, Leadership and Management
Leadership, Management and Governance are mutually interrelated. These three
attributes are highlighted as follows:
Democracy is the policy guidelines of the Thoothukudi-Nazareth Diocese. Formal
elections are held to form the administrative committee of the diocese.
i) The administrative affairs of the college are looked after by the Standing
Committee on Higher Education. It evaluates and prescribes policies to be
followed in selection of teacher candidates and other matters pertaining to college
administration.
ii) The policy prescriptions are discussed by the College Governing Board for
implementation. The Governing Board consists of office bearers from the diocese,
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staff members, alumni and well wishers. It consists of 21 members who meet
once in six months and discuss the agenda and take administrative decisions.
iii) Staff Council consists of Heads of the Departments, IQAC Coordinator and staff in
charge of various other committees to plan and implement academic and related
matters. It meets frequently to review, plan and implement various programmes.
iv) An appointment committee is formed under the guidance of a convener who
initiates the selection process. Selection is based strictly on merit and experience.
v) The college encourages the newly appointed staff members to attend orientation
and refresher courses conducted by Academic Staff Colleges.
vi) Democracy, transparency and participation are the principles that form the basis of
administration which is in tune with the vision and mission of the institution.
Mobilization of financial resources and optimum utilization of finance help to
implement academic programmes of the college.
i) In the beginning of every academic year, a detail budget is drawn and placed
before the Governing Board for review and acceptance.
ii) The norms set by the committee are followed in financial matters.
iii) The Governing Board meets to review the income and expenditure statements for
final approval.
iv) The institution is subjected to
a) Internal auditing,
b) External auditing by some appointed auditors and
c) Government auditing for certain prescribed income and expenditure.
The audited statements of account will be made available for review and
suggestion by higher level committees like Executive Committee and Education Standing
Committee on Higher Education of the Diocese. Thus, resource mobilization and
financial management are transparent and subject to review and scrutiny.
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Role of IQAC
Pope‟s college has a vibrant IQAC. It works as a team to ensure improvement in
quality of education in the campus. To ensure quality in academic achievement the IQAC
actively participates in all academic and co-curricular activities. Some of its contributions
are listed as follows:
It participates in planning, preparation, implementation and review of all
academic activities.
It participates in conduct of Parent Teacher Meeting, Bridge Courses, Career
Guidance and Counselling, Student Placement, Student Council Election and all
related activities.
It participates in review of results and suggests remedial teaching.
It obtains student feedback for review and remedial programmes.
It coordinates all the programmes and tries to ensure that it fulfills the vision of
the institution with inclusive development.
Innovations and Best Practices
Pope‟s college recognizes that innovations and best practices are helpful tools to
make it excels. In this aspect our college concentrates on the following key things:
The institution conceives ideas as to form Eco-club to create awareness among the
students and the public of their environment to plant trees and protect them and
thus propagates the message of environment protection.
The campus is maintained green to give an ambience conducive for teaching-
learning.
Use of plastics, pesticides, tobacco and other forms of pollutants inside the
campus is prohibited.
The campus is incandescent lamp free.
The traditional CRT monitors are replaced by LCD monitors in phased manner.
Energy efficient submersible water pumps are used to draw water.
Efforts are taken to harvest rain water and help recharge the ground water table.
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Vermicompostpits are the working bio-reactors to convert organic wastes into
useful manure.
Solid wastes are minimized. They are collected separately for recycling or safe
dispose.
Non –conventional energy resources like solar energy are used to some extent.
Solar panels have been installed in the library. In course of time the library will be
converted into Green Library which will draw electricity only from the solar
panels. This, will also be extended initially to lit the lane lamps and ultimately to
all other buildings.
Innovative Approach
The college has recognized that innovative approach to curriculum delivery will
sustain campus learning environment. Some of the innovative approaches are listed
below:
i) The library has a collection of 350 E-books to complement text books.
ii) Teaching through SMART interactive boards is introduced which will in course
of time replace conventional Chalk - Board teaching technique.
iii) Access to internet is enabled at Library, Departments and Student Support Rooms
to facilitate E- learning.
iv) INFLIBNET is enabled to encourage on-line learning experience.
v) Group projects are given to the students to encourage research culture and group
learning.
vi) Collaborations are made between researchers.
vii) Knowledge through publication of SPEAR is shared.
The institution has adopted some of the best practices which are instrumental in
the effective delivery of curriculum.
The best Practices adopted in Pope‟s college are:
Best learning environment which inculcates commitment of the students to
societal and national needs,
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The best practice of seeking and sharing knowledge through article publication in
different fields of research,
Transparent admission process as per the Government prescribed norms,
Democratic governance that accommodates diverse views and practices,
Group Insurance to all the students,
Free Lap top computers made available to all students through the Government
support,
Bridge courses,
Communicative English courses,
Job oriented Add on courses,
Career Guidance and counselling,
Campus Recruitment Initiatives,
Student Outreach programmes – Conduct of Free medical camps, Blood donation
camps, Road Safety Management etc.,
Visit and help rendered to schools of Mentally Retarded Children and Leprosaria,
Moral and Value education to ensure holistic development,
Free Eye checkup camps in collaboration with Vasan Eye Care Hospitals and the
greatly charitable Arvind Eye Hospitals,
Participation in National Integration programmes in association with local bodies.
Teaching Computer skills to the local Panchayat Presidents and
Redressal of grievances of staff and students.
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SWOC (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges) and Future Plans
Strength
Name of the college after Dr. George Uglow Pope, the veteran English born
Tamil Scholar.
Vision and Mission of the college going hand in hand in real life.
The wonderful grade „A‟ through I Cycle NAAC Accreditation.
Wonderful IQAC to coordinate every activity of the college.
Evergreen and smooth atmosphere.
Plastic, tobacco and other pollutant free campus.
Biggest Blood Donors‟ club in Thoothukudi District.
Ragging-free campus.
Reciprocal acceptance of the college and the local public.
Excellent student – teacher relationship.
Fullest involvement of the college management and alumni.
Alumni in high national and international ranks.
Honest and meticulous team of faculty members.
Polite and painstaking mass of students.
Publication of a Research Journal - SPEAR (ISSN 2319 -1902).
Publication of a Student Journal - POPCON.
Publication of annual college Magazine.
Campus interviews – uncommon in many arts and science colleges.
Library with collection of rare books and manuscripts of Dr.G.U.Pope.
Free internet browsing facility for students.
Fully automated office.
Computer segment and LAN connectivity in every department.
Wi-Fi (Limited Access) network in the campus.
Intra-college communication system.
Microliths of Archeological importance in store in the museum.
Living fossils in store of the Museum.
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Botanical garden with dry land medicinal plants.
Mini Moriculture farm.
Collections of insects and butterflies of local ecosystems in store in the insectary.
Use of ICT and SMART class rooms for quality in higher education.
Academic orientation through Research activities.
Ongoing UGC funded Minor and Major research projects.
Huge Infrastructure made available by the UGC, MPLAD and Management.
Tender care taken towards students of Northern states.
Ongoing UGC funded building projects.
World class playgrounds and Indoor stadium (UGC funded).
Potent student support system – SSS (Students Shouldering Students).
Department level student scholarships.
Course enrichment with maximum number of 12 add on courses in the form of
COPs.
Vermibins for composting of wastes.
Active NSS, YRC, RRC and NCC wings.
Charitable contribution of Rs. 46,800/- every year to local mentally retarded
children‟s home and Rs. 18,000/- to Women Training Programme and other
outreach activities to empower the downtrodden and women.
Weaknesses
Input population is largely rural students with poor family form and learning
ability.
Poor communicative skills and below average academic score in schooling.
Insufficient financial resources for catering to all needs.
Opportunity
Educating largely of rural and first generation graduate students.
Enhancing of women students‟ education in a village backdrop.
Motivating and orienting rural students towards research activities
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Challenges
To make students of village setup competent enough with urban ones.
To make them go successful with distinction and merit.
To launch new professional courses to suit to the need of local community.
Future Plans
Making the college an Autonomous Institution.
Organizing a business school with MBA.
Introducing the UGC sponsored B.Voc. degree courses.
Introducing definite job-oriented courses such as Sericulture and e Commerce or
Agricultural Economics.
Arranging Transportation facility for students.
Encouraging students towards self-employment.
Establishing a Transformer with in the campus.
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Recommendations of the NAAC Peer Team (Cycle I) for Quality Enhancement of the Institution and Implementations made by the
Institution
S.No Recommendation of Peer Team (Cycle I)
Status of Implementation & Remarks
1 College may strive for autonomy so that it can pursue its own agenda of introducing new courses as per local needs and design relevant curricula incorporating modern trends.
Preliminary works of the Project -Autonomy are going on.
2 P.G. Programme in Chemistry to be introduced
Fully Implemented M.Sc. Chemistry (General) and UGC funded M.Sc., Chemistry
with Specialization in Green Chemistry have been introduced
3 P.G. Programme in Commerce to be introduced
Fully Implemented Self Funded M.Com degree
course has been introduced 4 Research centre should be started in
Physics. Approval of the University Awaited
5 College may consider offering B.A. Major in English
Fully Implemented
Self Funded B.A., English degree course has been offered
6 College may consider offering B.A. Major in Tamil
Fully Implemented Self Funded B.A., Tamil degree
course has been started 7 College may apply for funds from UGC
for constructing an Auditorium Fully Implemented
UGC funded Golden Jubilee Auditorium I stage of Construction has been completed
8 College may apply for funds from UGC for constructing an Indoor stadium
Fully Implemented UGC funded world class
Indoor stadium stage I of Construction has been completed
9 College may apply for funds from UGC for constructing a Gymnasium
Not Applicable
10 College may apply for funds from UGC for conducting Remedial classes
Fully Implemented
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11 College may explore the feasibility to start more number of UGC funded vocational courses.
Fully Implemented A maximum number of twelve
Vocational Courses has been started
12 Communication skills to be imparted to teachers and students.
Fully Implemented
13 Science laboratories should be strengthened.
Fully Implemented A new UGC funded fully
equipped Physics laboratory has been constructed.
Brand new Imported Scientific Instruments have been added.
Smart boards and LCD Projection systems have been made available for Practical demonstration purposes.
14 Self appraisal by teachers and feedback from students should be properly analyzed and used for improvement.
Fully Implemented
15 Adequate financial resources should be made available/tapped from various sources for promoting research activity, maintenance of infrastructure and laboratories and developing library.
Fully Implemented Funds have been mobilized for
the construction of the Golden Jubilee Memorial Building in the campus. Stage II construction works – yet to be started.
16 Sports and cultural activities should be given due importance
Fully Implemented The huge play ground of the
college has been thoroughly prepared for conducting National and State level of Tournaments
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1. PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION
1. Name and Address of the College:
Name: POPE’S COLLEGE
Address: SAWYERPURAM THOOTHUKUDI (DISTRICT) City: SAWYERPURAM PIN: 628 251 State:TAMILNADU
Website: www.popescollege.net
2. For Communication Designation Name Telephone with
STD code Mobile Fax Email
Principal Dr.A.SELVAKUMAR O:04630273233 R:04622572593
94420 63330
04630 273774
popessym@ yahoo.com
Vice Principal
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Steering Committee Coordinator
Dr.R.IMMANUEL
O: 04630273233 R: 04612311496
94430 01196
04630 273774
riaimmi@ gmail.com
3. Status of the Institution
Affiliated College :
Constituent College
Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution a. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education :
b. By Shift
i. Regular :
ii. Day
iii. Evening
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5. Is it a recognized minority institution? : Yes
If yes, specify the minority status (Religious/ linguistic / any other) and provide
documentary evidence : Religion – Christian Minority
(Supporting documents attached)
6. Sources of Funding
Government
Grant-in-aid :
Self-financing
Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college : 25.06.1962
b. University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college) or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) :
MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY TIRUNELVELI, TAMILNADU
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year
(dd-mm-yyyy) Remarks (If any)
i. 2 (f) 26.06.1962 Nil
ii. 12 (B) 26.06.1962 Nil
(Certificate of recognition u/s2(f)and12(B) of the UGC Act enclosed)
d. Details of recognition / approval by statutory/ regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, CTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) : Not Applicable 8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? : Yes
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? : No
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9. Is the college recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) : No
If yes, date of recognition : Not Applicable
b. for its performance by any other governmental agency? : No 10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:
Location Rural
Campus area in sq.mts. 40 Acres
Built up area in sq.mts. 10000 m2
11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or incase the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement. Auditorium/ seminar complex with infrastructural facilities : Yes One
Sports facilities
Play ground : Yes One
Swimming pool : Not Applicable
Gymnasium : No
Hostel
i) Boys’ Hostel
i. Number of hostels : One
ii. Number of inmates : 60
iii. Facilities
1. Steel cots and beddings
2. Ceiling fans
3. Television set
4. Playgrounds
5. R.O Purified drinking water
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6. Sufficient toilet facility
7. Prayer hall
8. Reading room
9. Dining hall
10. Computers with internet
11. Stand by Generator
12. Inverter
13. First Aid Kit
14. Fire Extinguisher
ii) Girls’ Hostel
i. Number of hostels : One (two storey)
ii. Number of inmates : 66
iii. Facilities
1. Steel cots and beddings
2. Ceiling fans
3. Television set
4. Tennicoit courts
5. R.O Purified drinking water
6. Sufficient toilet facility
7. Prayer hall
8. Reading room
9. Community hall
10. Dining hall
11. Computers with internet
12. Stand by Generator
13. Inverter
14. First Aid Kit
15. Fire Extinguisher
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Working Women’s Hostel : Nil
Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff : Yes (Limited only)
Teaching staff : Two
Non-teaching staff : Two
Cafeteria :Yes One (snacks and light meals only)
Health centre : St.Raphael’s Hospital, a sister concern of
our Management is available locally.
First Aid : Yes (In all Departments)
Inpatient : No
Outpatient : No
Emergency care facility : No (Accessible readily)
Ambulance : No (However, 108 Ambulance Facility is
accessible)
Health Centre Staff
Qualified doctor : No (Readily arranged on Phone call)
Qualified nurse : No (Readily arranged on Phone call)
Facilities like Banking : Yes One (ATM of Central Bank of India)
Post office : Not available in the campus
Bookshop : Yes One (for notebooks and writing
materials only)
Transport facilities to cater to the
Needs of students and staff : No (But can be arranged on Phone call)
Animal house : Yes One
Biological waste disposal : Yes One
(Vermiculture bins – Three Nos. are available)
Generator or other facility for
Management/ regulation of electricity
And voltage : Yes Generator of 63 KV capacity – 1,
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Ultimate Power Supply Units – 32 Nos
Invertors - 2 Nos.
Solid waste management facility : Yes One (under local Panchayat care)
Waste water management : No
Water harvesting : Yes in all buildings
Drinking Water : Heavy Duty R.O. system to provide hot
and cold drinking water is available.
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Current academic year 2013 - 14)
Sl. No.
Programme
Level
Name of the Programme/
Course
Duration
Entry Qualification
Medium of
instruction
Sanctioned/ approved Student strength
No. of students admitted
1
Under-Graduate
1.B.Sc. Mathematics
3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 48 48
2. B.Sc. Physics
3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 40 40
3. B.Sc. Chemistry
3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 30 29
4. B.Sc. Zoology
3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 30 29
5. B.Sc. Info.Tech.
3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 46 46
6. B.A. Tamil 3 years Hr.Sec / +2 Tamil 50 27
7. B.A. English 3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 64 64
8. B.A. Economics 3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 64 64
9. B.Com. 3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 64 63
10. B.B.A. 3 years Hr.Sec / +2 English 64 51
2
Post-Graduate
1. M.A. Economics 2 years B.A. Economics
English 20 8
2. M.A. English 2 years B.A. English
English 25 8
3.M.Sc. Mathematics 2 years B.Sc. Mathematics
English 25 17
4. M.Sc. Physics 2 years B.Sc. Physics
English 25 25
5. M.Sc. Chemistry 2 years B.Sc. Chemistry
English 12 8 6. M.Sc. Green
Chemistry 2 years B.Sc.
Chemistry English 10 5
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7.M.Com. 2 years B.Com. English 30 26
3
Integrated Programmes / PG
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4 4
M.Phil M.Phil.
M.Phil. Economics M.A. Economics
English 10 10
5 Ph.D.
1. Ph.D. Economics M.A. Economics
English 10 10
2.Ph.D. Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry
English - -
6
Certificate Courses
1. Dress Designing 1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
2. Lab Technology 1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
3. Communicative English
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
4. Spoken English 1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
5. Import and Export Management
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
6. Stock Market 1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
7. Computer Application
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
8. Computer hard- ware and Maintenance
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
9. Computer Techniques
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
10. Desktop Publishing
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
11. Sericulture 1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
12. Cell Phone Technology
1 year Hr.Sec./+2 English 40 40
7
Diploma
1. Lab Technology 1 year U.G I Year English 40 40
2. Dress Designing 1 year U.G I Year English 40 40
8 PG Diploma -- -- -- -- -- -- 9 Any Other
(specify and provide details)
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13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? : Yes If yes, How many? : 11 (2 U.G, 4 P.G, 1 M.Phil*, 2 Ph.D.)
* For M.Phil. Commerce and Chemistry Affiliation is expected
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years, if any? :
Yes No Number 9
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,
Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Faculty Departments (eg. Physics,
Botany, History etc)
etc
UG PG Research
Science Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Zoology
Information Technology
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
--
--
--
--
1
--
--
Arts Tamil
English
Economics
1
1
1
--
1
1
--
--
1
Commerce Commerce 1 1 -- Business Business Administration 1 -- --
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like
B.A., B.Sc., M.A, M.Com.)
a. Annual system Nil
b. Semester system 19
c. Trimester system Nil
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17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System 19 b. Inter/Multi disciplinary Approach Nil c. Any other (specify and provide details) Nil
18. Does the college offer UG and / or PG programmes in Teacher Education? : No 19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education? : No 20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution:
Positions
Teaching faculty Non- teaching
staff
Technical
staff Professor Associate
Professor Assistant Professor
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC/University/ State Government
Recruited
--
--
16
6
8
10
9
1
7
2
Yet to recruit --
--
--
--
-- -- 8 1 -- -- -- --
Sanctioned by the Management/ society or other authorized bodies Recruited
--
--
--
--
1
10
6
3
1
--
Yet to recruit
*M-Male*F-Female
Self-Financing stream 7 21 1
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21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest Qualification
Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent Teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Ph.D. -- -- 16 4 2 2 24 M.Phil. -- -- 3 3 6 8 18 PG.
Temporary Teachers Ph.D. 1 1 M.Phil. 8 30 38 PG
Part-time Teachers Ph.D. M.Phil. PG.
22. Number of Visiting Faculty / Guest Faculty engaged with the College: 20
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years:
Categories
Year1 2010 – 11
Year2 2011 – 12
Year3 2012 – 13
Year4 2013 – 14
Male Female
Male Female Male Female Male Femal
e SC 63 83 84 88 90 112 110 121
ST 4 1 1 1 - 3 - OBC(BS+MBC) 404 502 399 532 374 571 524 624 General 4 9 7 7 3 4 7 3
DNT - - 14 2 8 11 10 19
* Ph.D. and M.Phil. not included.
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24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M.Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same State where the college is located
1229 190 10 46 1475
Students from other states of India 2 2 NRI students - - - - - Foreign students - - - - -
Total 1231 190 10 46 1477
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches):
UG: 56
PG: NIL
26. Unit Cost of Education:
(Unit Cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled) (a) Including the salary component : Rs. 5,19,24,508 / 765 = 67,875 (b) Excluding the salary component : Rs. 8,53,467 / 765 = 1,115.64
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?: No
28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme / course offered
S.No Programme Ratio
1 Tamil 1:25
2 English 1:35
3 Mathematics 1:29
4 Physics 1:17
5 Chemistry 1:26
6 Zoology 1:30
7 Information Technology 1:28
8 Economics 1:20
9 Commerce 1:36
10 Business Administration 1:25
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29. Is the college applying for Accreditation;
Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Re-Assessment
30. Date of accreditation Cycle1 : 18th - 20th February 2009
Accreditation Outcome / Result : A Grade (CGPA 3.02)
(Accreditation Certificate and Peer Team Report are attached in Annexure I and II respectively)
31. Number of working days during the last academic year : 239
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year : 182
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) : 1st July 2009 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC: AQAR (i) 2009 – 2010 : 13.09.2010
AQAR (ii) 2010 - 2011 : 07.03.2011
AQAR (iii) 2011 – 2012 : 29.04.2013
AQAR (iv) 2012 – 2013 : 11.12.2013
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include.
(Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)
The recommendations specified by the Peer Team (I Cycle) have been implemented
almost fully and genuinely by our college.
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PEER TEAM REPORT ON
Institutional Accreditation of Pope’s College
Place: Sawyerpuram - 628251 State: Tamil Nadu
Section I: GENERAL Information
1.1 Name & Address of the Institution Pope's College Sawyerpuram Tamilnadu - 628251
1.2 Year of Establishment 25/01/1962 1.3 Current Academic Activities at the
Institution (Numbers)
Faculties/ Schools: 3 Departments/ Centres 11
Programmes/ Courses offered Certificate :01, UG:08, PG:03
Permanent Faculty Members 44 (Sanctioned- 48) Permanent Support Staff 20 (Sanctioned-29) Students: 798
1.4 Three major features in the institutional Context (As perceived by the Peer Team):
College founded by a missionary Dr.G.U.Pope from England comprises of 35% poor first generation rural children.
Good Networking with the society. Minority grant in-aid Co-educated College
affiliated to M.S. University and recognized under 2(f) and 12B.
1.5 Dates of visit of the Peer Team(A detailed visit schedule may be included as Annexure)
18th-20th February 2009
1.6 Composition of the Peer Team which undertook the on- site visit
Chairperson Prof. J.Shashidhara Prasad
Member
Prof. A.V.Prasada Rao
Member
Prof.V.R.Shirgurkar
NAAC Officer
Dr.(Mrs).Sujata Shanbhag
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Section II: CRITERION WISE ANALYSIS
Observations (Strengths and/or Weaknesses) on Key-Aspects (Please limit to three major ones for each and
use telegraphic language (It is not necessary
to indicate all the three bullets each time;
write only the relevant ones)
2.1 Curricular Aspects:
2.1.1 Curricular Design & Development: The curriculum is designed by the parent
university Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University, Tirunelveli.
A few staff members have served on the
Board of Studies.
The faculty have designed a UGC
vocational certificate course in Lab
Technology to be approved by the
University.
2.1.2 Academic Flexibility: As per the parent University norms,
flexibility is not permitted to move from
one discipline to other and with reference
to the time frame.
Choice based credit system has been
introduced by the parent University from
2008, which is not well defined at various
levels.
2.1.3 Feedback on Curriculum No well-defined feedback mechanism on
curriculum by the stake holders.
Suggestions sought from the alumni for
starting new courses – M.Sc. Physics and
IT were started at the suggestion of alumni.
2.1.4 Curriculum Update Latest revision of syllabus was made in
2006.
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2.1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects (If any):
Teachers are encouraged to enhance their
knowledge by attending seminars and
conferences and orientation and refresher
courses whenever curriculum is updated.
2.2 Teaching-Learning & Evaluation:
2.2.1 Admission Process and Student Profile
Institution provides information about the
courses through prospectus, advertisement
in regional newspapers and hand bills and
posters for special courses.
Full-fledged website is yet to be
constructed.
Admissions are as per Government and
Parent University Regulations.
More than 60% of the students are women.
2.2.2 Catering to the Diverse Needs:
Orientation courses are conducted as there
is a big gap between students coming from
Tamil medium (95%) which forms a major
group and those from English medium
(5%).
Slow learners are not listed out but are
encouraged to perform well by providing
confidence building exercises.
The talented senior students are encouraged
in conducting remedial classes.
2.2.3 Teaching-Learning Process:
Two weeks orientation course is conducted
for new entrants to enable them to adjust.
Model tests are conducted and end of each
semester.
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Traditional lecture methods are used in
teaching with the aid of charts, models,
preserved specimens, etc.
Students are exposed to e-learning
resources.
2.2.4 Teacher Quality: Entire regular faculty have Degrees higher
than postgraduate – 13 Ph.Ds and 30
M.Phils
One faculty member has received State
Best Teacher award, Two teachers are
young Scientist awardees.
2.2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms:
Evaluation process is responsibility of the
parent University.
Cumulative records are maintained by the
departments and progress of the ward is
made known to parents.
Re-totaling and Revaluation are provided
by the University.
2.2.6 Best Practices in Teaching-Learning and Evaluation (If any):
Tests conducted periodically by the college
help the students in confidence building.
2.3 Research, Consultancy & Extension:
2.3.1 Promotion of Research:
No provision in the budget for research.
About ten faculty members have received
financial support from UGC for research.
The research and consultancy committee
tries to motivate the faculty for applying
for projects.
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2.3.2 Research and Publications Output:
The college has no recognized research
centers. However, a good number of
faculty members have been recognized as
external guides for M.Phil. and Ph.D.
programmes.
A good number of students have been
awarded M.Phil.
Research output is quite good in a few
departments.
2.3.3 Consultancy: Consultancy is yet to be institutionalized.
2.3.4 Extension Activities:
Several community oriented extension
activities are taken up through four NSS,
YRC and two NCC units.
Activities involve blood donation, medical
and eye camps, and other awareness
programmes.
College has adopted three villages and
extends help to the poor.
2.3.5 Collaborations:
Academic personal level collaborations
have been established with a few
institutions within India and abroad.
2.3.6 Best Practices in Research, Consultancy & Extension (If any):
Two NSS officers have been recognized as
best NSS officers by the University.
Faculty encouraged to acquire higher
degrees.
2.4 Infrastructure and Learning Resources:
2.4.1 Physical Facilities for Learning: College has spacious buildings to
accommodate the available courses in 40
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acres campus.
Facilities for most of the outdoor games are
available.
Laboratory facilities to be augmented.
2.4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure:
No separate budgetary provision for
maintenance of Infrastructure. Nevertheless
college utilizes some resources from
management for maintenance.
2.4.3 Library as a Learning Resources
The library situated in the main block has
32,478 books, 350 e-books, 15 journals and
12 magazines with 0.5% budget allocation.
Internet with broadband connectivity,
reprographic facility
Library operations partially computerized.
2.4.4 ICT as Learning Resources:
College has around 78 computers in all.
All the departments of the college are
digitally connected by LAN with fiber
optic cables.
Free access to Internet facilities for faculty
and students available in the library and all
the departments between 10.00 AM to 5.00
PM.
Three LCD projectors available.
2.4.5 Other Facilities:
Two hostels (one for boys and one for
girls) are available. Enough physical
facilities are available for ladies retiring
room, canteen, career guidance cell, sports
room and vehicle parking.
Firing range and botanical garden are also
available.
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Health care is taken care of by a sister
organization St. Raphael's hospital.
A ladies hostel is under construction with
UGC funds.
2.4.6 Best Practices in the development of Infrastructure and Learning Resources (If any):
Good usage of ICT.
Provision of virtual class room with
satellite link.
2.5 Student Support and Progression:
2.5.1 Student Progression:
Identifiable progress of the students
having come from rural areas and being
first generation students is evident from the
results.
About 35% join PG/B.Ed. courses and
more than 25% get into jobs.
Less than 20% of the PG students get into
higher studies.
2.5.2 Student Support:
Additional care is given to students for the
overall development and progression.
Placement, grievance redressal and
counseling cells are in existence.
Variety of Government scholarships are
available for students.
2.5.3 Student Activities:
Cultural and sports competitions are held
within the college every year.
College organized zonal level
intercollegiate meet in sports.
A few students have participated at the
University level and one at National level
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sports.
Students are made to actively participate in
all activities through the bodies created for
the purpose.
Department wise alumni associations are in
vogue.
2.5.4 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression (If any):
Free hostel, dress materials, fee concession
for under privileged students.
Group insurance coverage is extended to
students.
2.6 Governance and Leadership:
2.6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership:
The vision of the institution is to impart
holistic Christian value based quality
education to students.
Provide education which will help in
employability and make students self-
reliant.
2.6.2 Organizational Arrangements:
Faculty and alumni given representation on
the governing body of the college.
Principal decides the agenda.
Principal is accountable to the governing
body.
The staff council, a statutory body takes
decisions on academic matters.
2.6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment:
Many of the responsibilities are delegated
to the staff by constituting different
committees.
Staff council involves in planning process
and development strategy which is
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communicated to the governing body.
Office has been fully automated.
2.6.4 Human Resource Management:
Some welfare measures for staff and
faculty.
College organizes some skill development
programmes for staff.
Salary structure for ad-hoc/part-time
teachers is meager and not commensurate
with the workload.
2.6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization:
The institution gets financial support from
the government and development grant
from UGC.
College raises donations from alumni,
Panchayat and MLA’s fund.
Accounts are audited regularly as per
government norms.
2.6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership (If any):
Total freedom for teaching staff in planning
activities.
Good stakeholder relations.
2.7 Innovative Practices:
2.7.1 Internal Quality Assurance System:
IQAC not in place.
Self-appraisal reports of the teachers not
analyzed for taking suitable corrective
measures.
Students’ feedback mechanism is not
properly executed.
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2.7.2 Inclusive Practices:
Admission of rural children with poor
background.
Appointments of teaching and non-
teaching staff are made by the management
exclusively from the members of its own
congregation.
Girls outnumber boys in admission.
Free accommodation given to tribal
students from Jharkhand.
2.7.3 Stakeholder Relationships:
Staff and the public share a sense
belonging to the institution.
The old students’ association is active.
Parents cannot support the college
financially, but take keen interest in the
education of the children.
Section III: OVERALL ANALYSIS Observations (Please limit to five major ones for each and use telegraphic language) (It is not necessary to denote all the five bullets for each)
3.1 Institutional Strengths:
Big campus with substantial buildings.
Qualified teachers with higher degrees.
Research environment and spiritual
ambiance.
Symbiotic relationship with all stake
holders including the public.
3.2 Institutional Weaknesses:
Being a minority institution and being
away from the urban area there appears to
be less scope for admission of students
from diverse strata of the society.
Student support services are not fully
operational.
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3.3 Institutional Opportunities:
College has scope to start more PG courses
in thrust areas which will help the rural
children to have more opportunities.
College may seek autonomy so that it can
provide more number of relevant courses
and skill based add-on courses.
Ample scope for initiating research centers
in a few departments.
3.4 Institutional Challenges:
Challenge to sustain the strength in
traditional subjects in science, humanities
and commerce courses
To sustain and strengthen the infrastructure
bearing in mind the recent developments.
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Section IV: Recommendations for Quality Enhancement of the Institution (Please limit to ten major ones and use telegraphic language)
(It is not necessary to indicate all the ten bullets)
College may strive for autonomy so that it can pursue its own agenda of introducing new
courses as per local needs and design relevant curricula incorporating modern trends.
P.G. Programmes in Chemistry and Commerce be introduced.
Research centre should be started in Physics.
College may consider offering B.A. Major in English/Tamil.
College may apply for funds from UGC for constructing an auditorium, indoor stadium
and gymnasium as well as for organizing remedial classes.
College may explore the feasibility to start more number of UGC funded vocational
courses.
Communication skills to be imparted to teachers and students.
Science laboratories should be strengthened.
Self-appraisal by teachers and feedback from students should be properly analyzed and
used for improvement.
Adequate financial resources should be made available/tapped from various sources for
promoting research activity, maintenance of infrastructure and laboratories and
developing library.
Sports and cultural activities should be given due importance.
I agree with the Observations of the Peer Team as mentioned in this report.
Seal of the Institution Signature of the Head of the Institution with Date
Signatures of the Peer Team Members:
Place:
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Prof. J. Shashidhara Prasad Chairperson Former Vice-Chancellor
Prof. A. V. Prasada Rao Member Andhra University Co-ordinator
Prof. V. R. Shirgurkar Member Adviser, Pune University NAAC Cell
Dr. Sujata Shanbhag NAAC Officer, Assistant Adviser
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CRITERION I
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation
1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how
these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.
Vision
To impart Christian value-based quality education to the poor sections of
community to transform them holistically – Spiritually, Mentally and Physically – to be
agents of change and be responsible and purposeful citizens.
Mission
Dr. George Uglow Pope, the founder of the college, envisaged education ventures
to change the society around. His endeavours have yielded excellent results. The first
mission statement noted, “Pope‟s College has for its end the moral and mental
development of its students in such a way that they may be fully equipped in heart and
mind for whatever particular life work lies before them”. From its founding to the
present day, the College mission has been remarkably consistent in its emphasis on both
academic excellence and the moral and social development of its students.
The focal point of the mission since then has touched on the importance of
integrating moral and mental development for a student who is, as we would say today,
empowered for personal transformation and in a broader context, the transformation of
society for the betterment of all of its members.
The vision and mission proclamations are prominently displayed in the Principal‟s
room and in all the Departments together with the Motto of the college. The mission of
Pope‟s College is evident in the life of the College.
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College Motto
“Be first, be with The First.” – The principle bequeathed by Dr.G.U.Pope, who
excelled in everything he did.
College Ethos
We believe in a commitment to the liberating mission of God with special focus
on those who are poor, abandoned or oppressed.
We believe in the holistic development of a Christian community which witnesses
to a profound respect for each human being and an acceptance of all persons.
We believe in challenging students to make decisions in the light of Gospel values
and global realities.
We believe in encouraging students to act on behalf of justice.
We believe in an ecological consciousness that fosters an interdependence of all
nature nurturing relationships that will enhance the well being of the earth and all
persons.
We believe in fostering excellence in education.
We believe in a holistic education of persons, fostering self-motivation
flexibility, and openness to change.
In vision with clear links with the heritage and history of the college, today‟s
mission consciously reflects current national, educational, social, economic, political, and
religious realities. It describes an institution of higher learning that explicitly addresses
the comprehensive and intellectual development of its students and the need for thorough
preparation of students for professional careers in a global environment. Moreover, it
places deliberate emphasis on a commitment to social justice where acquired knowledge
and values should be placed in the service of creating a more just and humanitarian
world.
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Objectives
To implement the curriculum provided by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
Tirunelveli with relevant career preparation
To provide curricular focus on leadership development
To provide excellent teaching in an adapted learning environment
To maintain close faculty-student interaction and inter-departmental cooperation
To develop a learning community animated by religious values
To focus on action towards social justice
To serve the downtrodden people of the area
To maintain an aesthetically beautiful campus conducive to learning.
The vision and mission of the institution are shared by all the stakeholders
at every level. Periodic retreats conducted to the staff and students help in
examining whether we live in accord to our vision.
1.1.2. How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective
implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate
through specific example(s).
Pope‟s college is an affiliated one to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The boards of study of different courses of the University are
exclusively responsible to frame the curricula and improve the existing curricula. As an
affiliate, Pope‟s college needs to follow and implement the curricula framed by the
university boards. Many leading faculty members and heads of departments of our
college are members of the academic boards of their respective courses and they give
their valuable suggestions to enrich the curricula. In every department of our college,
teaching tables are framed accordingly, strictly adhering to the syllabi by the teachers
under the leadership of the head of department. Every department prepares lecture
schedule or work allotment and sets the time table. Students are informed well in advance
about the teaching plan and provided with the syllabi for all subjects and time table for
the semester. Teachers of our college are sincere to plan internal test and assignment
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schedules and they involve themselves in the processes of setting of questions,
conducting of examinations and evaluation of their capability. Based on the guidelines of
IQAC, students are required to provide feedback on academic activities and their teachers
and needed actions are taken and problems, if any, are solved.
Department level work plan and time table are communicated to the principal‟s
office and the college communicates the detailed plan to the university and the directorate
of collegiate education as a routine work. The college conducts staff council meetings
with heads of all the departments periodically and discusses different issues including
academic activities and other matters related to the development of the college.
1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from
the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum
and improving teaching practices?
Principal and the management of our college provide necessary infrastructure and
support for imparting quality higher education to the students. The following supports are
a few of them being made available and extended to teachers to improve curriculum
translation and teaching - learning in our college:
The teachers are constantly advised by the principal and secretary
to participate in career enrichment programmes like refresher and orientation
courses sponsored by the UGC and conducted by the Academic Staff Colleges.
Almost all the teachers have attended orientation and refresher courses conducted
by different Universities;
to undertake minor and major project works funded by the UGC, DST, ICSSR
etc.;
to participate in conferences, workshops, symposia and seminars of various levels
and
to go on long academic leave on FDP for enriching their knowledge and research
skills.
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Every department is provided with computers, a smart board and an LCD
projection system principally for the use of teachers. In our college, Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) is being used frequently by teachers in routine class
room teaching. This is measured as an effective and beneficial method of teaching and
learning.
Staff members and students have been provided with free internet browsing
facility to promote their awareness pertinent to the recent advancement in their subjects.
Apart from the huge general library, every department is granted with an
additional library. The library in each department is noteworthy for its collection of a
good number of latest text books and research journals of the concerned subject. Teachers
and students of the departments get plenty of advantages of this library for preparing their
teaching notes and planning their research works.
Teachers are permitted to conduct periodic tests for evaluating students‟
performance and for devising strategies for their improvement.
The University also extends its fullest cooperation by providing the syllabus of
each course, detailed list of reference books, pattern of questions to be followed, marks
to be given for each section of theory and assignment and assortment of practical
experiments to be covered which all enable teachers to pursue the course curriculum
perfectly.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for
Effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by
the affiliating University or other statutory agency.
Pope‟s college contributes much through the staff council to effective curriculum
delivery by various departments. The college has made available ICT tools – smart class
room, LCD projection facilities, internet, intra-communication system, department library
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etc., almost in every department. Latest text books and journals on the concerned subjects
are obtained for the purpose and added in the libraries. Further, it encourages preparation
of updated study materials and practical manuals from time to time so that students are
reorganized with most recent information in their field of study.
1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as
industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalization of the
curriculum?
The college has an arrangement with beneficiaries like Sterlite Copper Industries
Ltd., SPIC, TAC and others for providing intellectual motivation and practical knowledge
to our students during industrial visits, a compulsory part of the course and better job
opportunities in future through campus interviews.
Our university opts for senior faculty members from various colleges to act as
members of board of studies and curriculum development and it also promotes staff and
students to carryout research works in collaboration with research centers available in
other colleges and universities.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to
the development of the curriculum by the University? (Number of staff
members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback,
teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.
Our faculty members serving in board of studies of Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University contribute and offer suitable suggestions in the restructuring of the curriculum
to improve the quality of syllabus and thereby the course, by including the modern
developments of the area in the syllabus.
The following faculty members have been nominated in board of studies
of our university and that of other institutions.
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Table: 1.1 List of Faculty Members Nominated in Board of Studies of our
University / College (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S No. Name of Faculty Member Designation
1. Dr.S.Pauline Anbuselvi Associate Professor and Head,
Department of English
2. Mrs.P.Selvarathy Grace Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Chemistry
3. Dr.R.Jothibai Margret Associate Professor of Chemistry
4. Dr.J.Jery Josephine Thanarathnam Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Economics
5. Dr.D.Solomon Raj Associate Professor of Economics
6. Mrs.D.Kalavathy Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Physics
7. Dr.J.Jebaraj Devadasan Associate Professor of Physics
8. Mr.H.Johnson Jeyakumar Associate Professor of Physics
9. Dr.P.Duraipalam Thanasingh Associate Professor and Head,
Department of Zoology
Feedback
Students
The IQAC of our college plays the key role of steering the departments to conduct
and obtain feedback from the students at the end of each course and encourages giving
suggestions regarding curriculum development and viable methods of teaching.
Alumni
Annual alumni meetings are held department-wise, where they share their opinion
on the existing curriculum and the Teaching – Learning task of the departments in an
informal way and suggestions are made for improvement of the curriculum.
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Parents
Parent-Teacher Association is working along with the Welfare Association. The
members meet once in a year through the heads of departments and discuss plans for the
academic growth of the institution in an informal way.
Employers / Industries
Career Guidance and Placement cells of the college periodically invite reputed
companies and industrialists to ascertain their requirements and try to prepare the
students accordingly.
Academic Peers
The college informally obtains feedback from academic peers. Dean and Registrar
from our University, eminent scientists from various institutions who visited in various
occasions and academic authorities who participated as resource persons in national and
international seminars conducted by various departments of our college have offered
suggestion for improvement of our college activities.
Local Community
Feedback from the local community is obtained informally.
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other
than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If ‘yes’, give
details on the process (’Needs Assessment’, design, development and planning)
and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.
Yes. Curriculum for all the Career Oriented Programmes has been developed by
the college. These COPs have been introduced based on the crucial requirement of a
career for all our students. The curricula prepared are forwarded to the board of studies
of the University and approval is granted provisionally.
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The C.O Programmes for which curricula are developed by the college are:
1. Communicative English
2. Spoken English
3. Lab Technology
4. Sericulture
5. Computer Application
6. Computer Technology
7. Desk-Top Publishing
8. Computer Hardware and Maintenance
9. Mobile Phone
10. Dress Designing
11. Import and Export Management and
12. Stock Market
1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum
are achieved in the course of implementation?
Our college analyses the achievement of the curricular objectives through
students‟ feedback on curriculum and ensures that our students show genuine
involvement in teaching – learning process of the college. Students are free to scrutinize
and give their appraisal on curricular content, performance of teachers and their ability to
handle the subjects and to complete the course syllabus in time. The principal convenes
review meetings, department wise on the results of university examination and provides
appropriate guidance and counseling to fully achieve the objectives of the curriculum.
Obtaining of job, on completion of the course is also viewed as a positive measure of
achievement of the curricular objectives.
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1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate /
diploma / skill development courses etc., offered by the institution.
We are aware of the goals and objectives of furnishing our students to compete in
the global employment market and therefore we have given the chances to them to
acquire knowledge of spoken English, technical skills and computer know-how by
conducting various certificate level and diploma level C.O. Programmes and skill based
courses. Thus, our students become empowered as entrepreneurs and career talented
ones in future.
1) Certificate Courses
Table: 1.2 List of Certificate Courses (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No. Name of Department Name of Course
1. English 1. Communicative English
2. Spoken English
2. Chemistry Lab. Technology
3. Zoology Sericulture
4
Information Technology
1. Computer Application
2. Computer Technology
3. Desk-Top Publishing
4. Computer Hardware and Maintenance
5. Mobile Phone
5. Economics Dress Designing
6. Commerce Import and Export Management
7. BBA Stock Market
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2) Diploma Courses
Table: 1.3 List of Diploma Courses (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Name of Department Name of Diploma Course
1. Chemistry Lab. Technology
2. Economics Dress Designing
3) Skill Development Courses
Table: 1.4 List of Skill Development Courses (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Name of Department Name of Skill Development Course
1. English Literature 1. Communication Skill
2. Business English
2. Mathematics 1. Application of Differential Equation
2. Discrete Mathematics
3. Physics 1. Photography
2. Maintenance of Electronic Equipment
4. Chemistry 1.Soil Analysis
2. Water Analysis
5. Zoology 1. Home Aquarium
2. Vermitechnology
6. Information Technology 1. Internet Concept and Basic Web Designing
2. Programming in PHP
7. Economics 1. Economics of Salesmanship
2. Marketing Management
8. Commerce 1. Business Communication
2. Marketing Research
9. BBA 1. Management Skill Development
2. Auditing
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1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If
‘yes’, Give details.
No.
1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to
academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills
development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved
potential for employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:
The curriculum of our University is premeditated under Choice Based Credit
System (CBCS) in such a way to have Skill Based Subjects (SBS), Non-Major Electives
(NME) and Optional Subjects for all UG courses and Optional Subjects only for all PG
courses.
Table: 1.5 Elective Options offered by the University and Options Selected (2009-10 to 2013-14)
Core
Subject Elective Options Offered by the
University Elective Options Opted by the
College
English
1. One Act Plays and Short Stories
2. Mass Communication
3. Cooperative Literature
4. Journalism
1. One Act Plays and Short Stories
2. Journalism
Mathematics
1. Astronomy I & II
2. Combinatorial Mathematics
3. Fuzzy Algebra
4. Coding Theory
5. Number Theory
6. Programming in „C‟
7. Operational Research
8. Mathematics Programming using Java
9. Project
1. Combinatorial Mathematics
2. Number Theory
3. Project
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Physics
1. Mathematical Physics and Numerical
Methods
2. Opto Electronics
3. Bio-physics
4. Classical Mechanics
5. Communicational Electronics
6. Spectroscopy
7. Project
1. Opto Electronics
2. Spectroscopy
3. Project
Chemistry
1. Dairy Chemistry
2. Polymer Chemistry
3. Medicinal Chemistry
4. Industrial Chemistry
5. Annalytical Chemistry and
Instrumentation
6. Project
1. Dairy Chemistry
2. Polymer Chemistry
3. Project
Zoology
1. Sericulture
2. Economic Entomology
3. Dairy Farming
4. Apiculture
5. Food and Processing
6. Poultry Science
7. Aquaculture
8. Medical Laboratory Technology
9. Marine Biology
10. Project
1. Sericulture
2. Apiculture
3. Project
Information
Technology
1. Programming Languages
2. Multimedia Systems, Design and
Development
3. Management Information System
4. Software Engineering
5. Cryptography and Network Security
1.Management Information System
2. Software Engineering
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6. Data Warehousing & Mining
Economics
1. Entrepreneurial Development
2. Economics of Advertising
3. Office Management
4. Demographic Studies in India
5. Project
1. Entrepreneurial Development
2. Economics of Advertising
3. Project
Commerce
1. Income Tax I & II
2. Application of Tally in Accountancy
3. Human Resource Management
4. Investment Management
5. Introduction in Internet and HTML
6. Entrepreneurship Development
7. Service Marketing
8. Insurance and Risk Management
9. Retail Management
10.Project
1. Income Tax I
2. Income Tax II
3. Retail Management
BBA
1. Marketing Research
2. Sales Management
3. Investment Management
4. Service Marketing
5. Consumer Behaviour
6. International Marketing
7. Project
1. Service Marketing
2. Investment Management
3. Project
Courses offered in modular form : Nil
Credit transfer and accumulation facility : Nil
Lateral and vert ical mobility within
and across programmes and courses : Nil
Enrichment courses : Nil
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1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If ‘yes’, list them and
indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission,
curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.
Yes.
Table: 1. 6 List of Self-financed Programmes
S.No. Name of S.F Programme
U.G Course
1. B.A.Tamil Literature
2. B.A.English Literature
3. B.Sc. Information Technology
4. BBA
P.G Course
5. M.Sc. Mathematics
6. M.Sc. Chemistry – 2 Courses
7. M.A. English Literature
8. M.Com
Research Course
9. M.Phil. Economics
10. Ph. D Economics
11. Ph.D Chemistry
The nature of aided and self-funded courses is the same as that of any degree
course and the curriculum is designed by the board of studies of the university and the fee
structure for each course is planned by the management. No capitation fee is collected.
Admissions are made as per the existing government rules. Minority seat
allocation is done by the college itself based on merit list.
Fee concessions are given to poor and orphan or semi-orphan students on their
course fees at the time of admission.
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Appointments are made considering the brilliancy of the members. Well qualified
members with good substance in core subjects and general knowledge are chosen for
appointment. A reasonably decent salary of Rs. 6000/- to 12000/- per month with an
increment of Rs.1500/- per annum is paid.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to
regional and global employment markets? If ‘yes’ provide details of such
programmes and the beneficiaries.
Yes
Table: 1.7 Details of Skill Development Programmes offered.
S.No Department Skill Development Course
Beneficiary
1. English Literature Spoken English All Students of II Year
2.
Placement Cell
1. Animation Training
2. NSDC Courses
3. Soft Skill Development
30 Students
250 Students
150 Students
1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional
face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the
courses/combination of their choice” If ‘yes’, how does the institution take
advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
No.
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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University’s
Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution’s goals
and objectives are integrated?
The college is taking all possible efforts for integrating the academic programmes
and objectives of the institution. Our students are exposed to ecological programmes like
wild life conservation, biodiversity preservation, green and clean campus, vermin-
composting, waste management and the subject of global warming through NSS, NCC
and YRC. Environmental studies, social value education, employment and ICT skill
development are made compulsory for them. Personality development programmes such
as leadership training, cultural and extracurricular programmes, human rights
programmes, special lecture schedules, communicative English, coaching classes, how to
face interview programmes, quizzes, group discussion and essay competitions are
organized regularly by the institution for our students.
Our students are always positive to participate in blood donation activities, AIDS
awareness camps, Pulse Polio camps and to serve in traffic control units, helmet
awareness campaigns, and human chain on voters‟ awareness, road safety measures and
others.
These ventures are to supplement the core curriculum and thereby to strengthen
the goals of the institution.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the
curriculum to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with
the needs of the dynamic employment market?
Curriculum enrichment is done by the Board of Studies of the University based on
the views of qualified subject experts who have their expertise of what qualities are
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desirable to enrich the curriculum and which experiences are helpful for students in
employment opportunities.
In view of quality enhancement and imparting of efficient and successful class
room teaching, staff members are encouraged to use modern methods of teaching with
Smart board, OHP, LCD etc and deputed to attend programmes on quality enhancement
and sustenance, seminars and conferences, orientation and refresher courses.
The following programmes are effectively run to enhance experiences of our
students by our college:
UGC sponsored Remedial Teaching for SC/ST/OBC students.
UGC sponsored Coaching Classes for Entry in Services.
Directions to go for higher education – P.G and B.Ed courses and clear
NET/SLET and join in teaching services.
Guidance to participate Quizzes and Competitive Examinations.
Counseling of how to face Interviews and how to participate in Group Discussion.
Introduction of maximum number of UGC sponsored / self funded job oriented
courses (COP).
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting
issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human
Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum?
Gender
Pope‟s college is a co-education institution and it is taking meticulous efforts for
the empowerment of women folk to get rid of gender inequality and discrimination. In
view of integrating cross cut issues such as gender disparity, ragging, climate change,
human rights, environmental issues, ICT etc., certain activities are accomplished framing
appropriate committees to observe and take care of the students, if they happen to
experience problems.
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There is a woman cell that strives to boost women student development
collectively, ethnically and mentally. A choice of activities is conducted by this cell for
the benefit of women students.
The college provides facilities such as, separate retiring room with all basic
amenities and definite time slots for visiting the library and office which are found
favorable for girl students.
It helps providing a socially congenial atmosphere for academic interaction and
for the growth of healthy inter-personal relationships among the students coming from
various social background and segments.
It has formed a grievance redressal cell to look into matters of grievances and to
suggest agreeable solutions to their problems.
Anti-Ragging Committee
Ragging is totally banned in our college. The college handles the problem by
appointing a special nodal officer and forming a disciplinary action committee to protect
the sufferers from such outrageous activities. In our campus there has been no recorded
instance of ragging over the years.
Climate Change
The college finds to organize many appreciable programmes and seminars
pertinent to environment protection, biodiversity conservation and understanding the
concepts of and impacts of green house effects and global climatic changes.
For instance, Environmental Education has been implemented as a compulsory
subject by the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in the core curriculum of I Semester
component in all faculties. Prescribed skills are taught for preserving ecological systems
and biodiversity through the subject.
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A national level seminar sponsored by the UGC on “Biodiversity and You”
(BIODAY) has been organized to signify students‟ role play in conservation practices.
Afforestation is in full practice and plantation of trees and green belts in the
obviously rich green campus and in their home gardens is encouraged.
NSS units and Eco club are directed to focus issues of climate change by
organizing awareness camps.
Energy consuming incandescent bulbs are replaced by LED lamps to conserve
energy.
A solar energy panel has been installed in the campus.
Human Rights
There is a Human Rights Forum in our college to organize programmes pertinent
to Human Rights education. Students are made known of their rights.
ICT
ICT mediated education is given for our students and members of staff through
LCD projection system and smart boards, made available in all departments. The
Government of Tamilnadu is keen on ICT based education to its students. Every student
is provided with a free lap-top computer with basic accessories to be used in ICT
foundation. OHP and other teaching aids are also used for imparting ICT education for
our students. The college has a big and well equipped computer lab in the Department of
Information Technology and a language lab in the Department of English for
communicating practical guidance to our students.
The college provides computers with internet connectivity through LAN to all the
departments and some of the class rooms. Hence internet facility is extended up to class
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rooms. There is also free internet facility for the students in the central library. The
college administrative center is fully automated and the library is automated to a certain
extent. The college has a website with vital information concerning staff, students,
courses offered and other activities and it is updated and uploaded from time to time
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses /enrichment programmes
offered to ensure holistic development of students?
Moral and Ethical Values
To ensure holistic development of our students the college strives to persuade its
students to participate in various moral instruction classes, periodical enrichment
programmes in and off campus, sports, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The
following programs have been given to the students in view of inculcation of moral and
ethical values.
1. Our campus is declared a tobacco and ragging free zone.
2. No discrimination on caste, gender, religion, locality or region etc. is found in
our campus.
3. Our students are united closely with the Students‟ Union which has
representatives from all the classes and departments.
4. Our students are obviously enthusiastic and very sincere in academic activities.
5. The college is very particular and aware of women development. Women
students remain fully safe and sound in the campus under the tender care of staff
in charges
6. Guidance and counseling are given frequently regarding their academic problems
and other matters.
7. Physically disabled students are fully secured – wheelchairs and access ramps
are provided.
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Employable and Life Skills
In view of life and employability skill development, our students are exposed to
programmes such as Spoken English, COPs, Moral Classes, Computer Education,
Quizzes, Cultural Activities and Personality Development. The Career Guidance and
Placement Cells of our college provide important directions about selection of right
career and conduct many career oriented programmes regularly for final year students of
our college.
Community Participation
As a rural institution, our students are educated to take part in societal activities
through the NSS, YRC, Blood Donors‟ Club, NCC, Women Welfare Cell, Eco Club,
Human Rights Forum and Consumer Club.
1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from
stakeholders enriching the curriculum?
The feedback on curriculum development and enrichment projected from the
stakeholders plays an important role in enriching the same. The feedback is received and
analyzed with basic statistical tools by the IQAC of our college.
Our students‟ views are always positive to suggest latest technology to be used in
Teaching – Learning processes. They prefer use of computers, internet and LCD
projection systems in learning activities. Since every student is provided with laptop
computer, their suggestion seems quite genuine. Based on their suggestions agenda are
made in the meeting of Board of Studies of the University.
There are about 12 members from various departments in our college who make
representation in Board of Studies that frames the syllabus of various courses and convey
the results of the feedback received on the way to enrichment of curriculum.
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1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment
programmes?
Student performance is evaluated and monitored as how far it is reflected
pertinent to quality, by observing their deliberate participation in societal activities and
involvement in teaching – learning process through the results of their final
examinations and competitive examinations.
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of
the curriculum prepared by the University?
Contribution of our institution is made through the staff members who serve in
the Board of studies and whose service is highly influential in scheming and developing
the curriculum.
1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and
stakeholders on Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is it communicated to the
University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and
introducing changes/new programmes?
Yes. There is a formal mechanism of obtaining feedback from students and
stakeholders on curriculum enrichment. The key points are conveyed to the
University by participation of our faculty members in the meetings of different Board of
Studies.
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Summing up of Students’ Feedback
1. Feedback on the Course
Students‟ feedback on course content, course coverage, relevancy to life
situations, clarity of study materials, learning values, library as additional learning
source, students‟ efforts and effective teaching strategies was collected and carefully
analyzed based on issues of Questionnaire 1 and the results are brought to the point as
follows:
We collected student feedback on their course at the end of the course – in fact, a
busy period for students. While a few students bothered not to respond, many of
them contributed truly well.
Our students have projected a mean score as high as 3.81 for the course content
and learning values.
It shows that nobody is disappointed with the course and the curriculum designed
by the parent university.
For all the other points, our students have delivered more constructive feedback.
This constructive feedback seems not to prevent students from identifying things
about the course, curriculum, study materials and classroom teaching that
coordinated their efforts to learn.
We consider that goal of higher education in this rural college is successful and
we genuinely anticipate that the course should provide young adult learners with
something they do want – knowledge, job skills, concept development and analytical
ability.
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Table: 1.8 Students’ Feedback on the Course
Sl. No.
Character N Mean Score
Std. Deviation
1. Depth of the course content including project work if any
375 3.8133 0.92055
2. Extent of coverage of course 375 3.6880 0.82814
3. Applicability / relevance to real life situations
375 3.5387 0.87323
4. Learning value (in terms of knowledge, Concepts, manual skills, analytical abilities and broader perspectives)
375
2.6214
0.81363
5. Clarity and relevance of Textual reading material
375 2.6347 0.85429
6. Relevance of additional source material (Library)
375 2.5760 0.85215
7. Extent of effort required by students
375 3.3973 0.82701
8. Overall rating 375 3.6720 0.75759
2. Feedback on the Teacher
The students‟ feedback on teachers reveals a common feature that about 70% of
the characters analyzed has yielded a high mean score ranging between 3.47 and 3.21 and
an overall score of 3.29. This is highly valuable information from students on the method
of teaching, accessibility of the teacher and knowledge base of the teacher.
Our students have honest binding with the teachers.
When students have positive opinion of their teachers, there is an opportunity for
smooth classroom environment.
Understanding teachers‟ quality and experience in the routine classroom can help
improve the quality of learning and help build a strong learning community.
When students understand what teachers do and don‟t do, they recognize what is
relevant to learning.
In Pope‟s college, most of the time we never have a preference of what is the total
class enrollment and the family background of the students. Bringing up a group of forty
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or fifty students to learning at their final year or facing those final year students
participating in learning means so much effort to us. The only ambition before us would
be a decent career to come to each and every one of our dear students.
Table: 1.9 Students’ Feedback on Teacher
Sl. No.
Character N Mean Score
Std. Deviation
1. Knowledge base of the teacher (as perceived by you)
375 2.9707 0.91435
2. Communication Skills (in terms of Articulation and comprehensibility)
375 3.2107 0.80831
3. Sincerity/Commitment of the teacher/ punchuality
375 2.6080 0.83598
4. Interest generated by the Teacher 375 2.9653 0.96538
5. Ability to integrate course material with environment/ other issues, to provide a broader perspective
375 3.1333 0.87651
6. Method of teaching adopted and ability to integrate content with other courses/use of LCD Projector
375 3.0987 0.76931
7. Accessibility of the teacher in and out of the class (includes availability of the teacher to motivate further study and discussion outside class
375 3.2587 0.71633
8. Ability to design quizzes / Tests / assignments / examinations and projects to evaluate students / understanding of the course
375 3.4640 0.93543
9. Provision of sufficient time for feedback
375 3.4773 0.91564
10. Overall rating 375 3.2853 1.28387
3. Overall Analysis
Data on overall evaluation of syllabus of the courses, library facility and provision
of study materials, teachers‟ approach, contributory lectures, general opinion and
expectations were collected through the format Questionnaire 3 and analyzed. Other
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characters that help our students figure out what they think of Pope‟s college were also
added and analyzed.
In the results, course coverage and students‟ expectations from their department
are found highlighted with maximum scores.
Our students neither make complaint about their teachers nor the assignments or
projects given to them.
They understand that their teachers are convincing and helping them come
forward to offer suggestions.
Teachers of our college also help students by investigating what could be done
that might facilitate them do better.
In reality, if a teacher plans a change that students suggest, they often feel
responsible in making the change successful.
Thus through this culture of feedback we have created an ambience of active
participation, sense of equality and self control over their learning as academic audiences.
We make them feel that they are in control of teaching – learning in the college and in
control of their self in the society to become responsible citizens.
Table: 1.10 Students’ Overall Evaluation of the Programme and Teaching
Sl.No. Character N Mean Score
Std. Deviation
1. The syllabus of each course 375 3.2827 0.59866
2. Background for benefiting from the course
375 2.8613 0.93761
3. Was the course easy or difficult to understand
375 3.1013 0.59891
4. How much of the syllabus was covered in the class
375 3.3520 0.61950
5. opinion about the library material and facilities for the course
375 2.8853 0.90464
6. To what extent were you able to get material for the prescribed readings
375 3.0453 0.65861
7. The teacher‟s approach can best be described as
375 1.5120 0.55136
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8. Were you provided with a course contributory lecture too at the beginning
375 2.7040 0.45710
9. Relevance of the Course for employment /further Studies
375 1.3040 0.55051
10. opinion on the atmosphere at the institution
375 2.5707 0.49564
11. expectations from the college and department adequately satisfied
375 3.2800 0.65596
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution
during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new
courses/programmes?)
The college has introduced two UG; four PG; one M.Phil. and two Ph.D.
programmes. The good reasons for introducing new courses are that the courses have
demand in view of employment opportunity and there is limited facility of higher
education in the specified subjects in the surrounding area of this college in Thoothukudi
district.
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college
would like to include.
Curriculum delivery is complete in our college. Objectives are fully achieved.
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CRITERION II
TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1. How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? Pope‟s college ensures wider publicity and transparency in the admission process
through the following procedures.
i. Display of advertisement in regional and national newspapers and college notice
board; flex board erection in important locations in the district; uploading the process
in the institutional website and transmission made through local T.V. channels.
ii. The institution issues a prospectus along with the application form which helps the
students to choose the course.
iii. The hand book diary of the college provides information pertaining to admission
process, fee structure and courses offered in the college.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex.(i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other to various programmes of the Institution.
As per the Government norms the criteria adopted for admission are the following:
i. An admission committee is formed under the leadership of the Principal,
ii. Applications are received till the last date of due of submission,
iii. Late applications are also accepted,
iv. Applications are scrutinized and the preliminary admission list is prepared on the basis
of merit and as per the norms of reservation,
v. Personal interview is conducted by the principal before admission is granted,
vi. A waiting list is also prepared,
vii. For admission in to the various courses of the college, candidates must have the
required qualification.
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2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry Level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.
i) For under graduate courses, the minimum qualification prescribed by the university is
a pass in the Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary
Education or other equivalent Examinations. As most of the students admitted are
generally from rural areas and illiterate families, a pass in Higher Secondary
Examination is acceptable as the entry qualification.
ii) For P.G and M.Phil. admission, the minimum eligibility mark in UG is 50 percent.
Relaxation down to 45 percent is permissible for SC and ST candidates.
iii) Generally, no maximum mark is prescribed as cutoff score.
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If ‘yes’ what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process? Yes. There is a mechanism in place to review the admission process.
i) Prescribed norms of the Government are followed in admission.
ii) After completion of admission process, the college takes stock of the student
admission.
iii) Admitted students are classified as per the categories like SC/ST, BC, M.B.C, Ex-
Servicemen, Differently-abled, Minority and Open categories.
iv) A list is prepared and sent to the Government and University for review.
2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following Categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to Diversity and inclusion. The admission policy of the institution is in conformity with the National Commitment
to Diversity and Inclusion.
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The college is located in a rural area in which dominant communities are SC, BC,
and MBC. Economically weaker sections, women and minority categories are also
predominant in the locality. Preference is given to students of these sections as per the norms
of the Tamil Nadu Government.
To increase access of college education to women and physically disabled students
from this rural area, the admission strategy provides special concession of about 2% to
women students and 1% to physically disabled ones. Candidates who are economically poor
are given relaxation in fee amount to certain extent. If feasible, more number of students is
accommodated from these categories if it falls within the limit of guidelines.
This is revealed in the student enrollment chart given below.
Table: 2.1 Category-wise No. of Students Admitted (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S. No.
Category Year and No. of Students 2010-2011
% 2011 -2012
% 2012 – 2013
% 2013 – 2014
%
1. BC 843 79.0 867 76.0 867 74.0 1060 74.0
2. MBC 63 6.0 64 6.0 78 7.0 79 6.0
3. DNT -- -- 16 1.5 19 2.0 29 2.0
4. SC 146 14.0 172 15.0 203 17.0 231 16.0
5. ST 4 0.4 2 0.2 1 0.08 3 0.3
6. General 13 1.2 14 1.2 7 0.59 10 0.7
7. Differently Abled
-- -- -- -- -- -- 9 0.6
Total 1069 100 1135 100 1175 100 1421 100
2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution
during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for
increase/decrease and actions Initiated for improvement.
i. The number of courses offered is enhanced over the period of time to catch the
attention of the poor rural candidates who remain at dilemma of their higher education.
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In fact, introduction of new UG courses gives wider choice to the students to choose.
ii. The institution strives to introduce new PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes which may
give them vertical mobility to research courses.
We hope that this initiative of the college opens up an opportunity to the rural
students to choose for higher studies.
Table: 2.2 List of Courses offered and Demand Ratio (2013 - 2014)
S.No Name of Course No. of Applications
Sanctioned Strength
No. of Students admitted
Demand Ratio
1 B.A. Economics 100 64 64 1:1.5
2 B.A. Tamil 41 50 27 1:1
3 B.A. English Literature
119 64 64 1:1.8
4 B.Com. 173 64 63 1:2.7
5 B.B.A. 112 64 51 1:1
6 B.Sc. Physics 73 40 40 1:1.8
7 B.Sc. Chemistry 70 29 29 1:2.4
8 B.Sc. Zoology 58 30 30 1:1.9
9 B.Sc. Mathematics 90 48 48 1:1.8
10 B.Sc. IT 68 46 46 1:1.4
Table: 2.3 Demand Ratio - PG Courses (2013 -2014)
S.No
Name of Course
No. of Applications
Received
Sanctioned Strength
No. of Students admitted
Demand Ratio
1 M.A. Economics 12 20 8 1:1
2 M.A. English Literature 17 25 9 1:1
3 M.Com. 40 30 26 1:1
4 M.Sc. Mathematics 24 25 17 1:1
5 M.Sc. Physics 49 25 23 1:1
6 M.Sc. Chemistry 29 12 8 1:1
7 M.Sc. Green Chemistry 5 10 5 1:1
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Table: 2.4 List of Research Degrees and Number of Students Admitted (2013 – 2014)
S.No Name of Course No. of Applications
Sanctioned Strength
No. of Students admitted
Demand Ratio
1 M.Phil. Economics 14 10 10 1:1.4
Ph.D. in Economics N.A N.A 20 NA
Table: 2.5 List of Add on Courses and Number of Students Admitted (2013 -2014)
S. No
Name of Course
Sanctioned Strength
No. of Students admitted
1 Laboratory Technology Certificate/ Diploma 40 40
2 Computer Technology 40 40
3 Computer Application 40 40
4 Communicative English 40 40
5 Import and Export Management 40 40
6 Stock Market 40 40
7 Computer Hardware 40 40
8 Dress Designing 40 40
9 Desktop Publication 40 40
10 Mobile Phone Technology 40 40
11 Spoken English 40 40
12 Sericulture 40 40
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and Ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
i) The institution as a whole caters to the needs of differently abled – partially blind
ones.
ii) Sufficient number of seats is reserved for differently-able candidates. Whoever it may
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be, the college gives admission on priority basis.
iii) Fee concession is given to them if they are admitted into self- financed courses.
iv) Concession is given to them if they are admitted in the hostel.
v) Facilities like wheel-chairs, ramps etc, are extended and scribes are arranged to help
them write their examination.
vi) Talents of these students are identified and nurtured and interested students are
encouraged to participate in music and singing competitions off campus.
2.2.2. Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and Skills before the commencement of the programme? If ‘yes’, give details on the process.
Yes.
i) Students‟ needs and skills are ascertained in advance through the application form
they submit for admission.
ii) Their interest in skill courses are obtained by enquiry while admission is granted
to the course of their choice.
iii) Parent Teacher Meeting is arranged to motivate the parents giving more
information on the possibilities of enhancement of knowledge and skill of their wards.
2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on / Enrichment Courses, etc.) to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice?
The students admitted are from various social backgrounds. About 90% of them are
rural based first generation students. Hence, the institution takes the following initiatives to
bridge the knowledge gap.
i) Bridge course is conducted to all the first year students for about one week in which
different skills are imparted to them to cope with the new learning environment.
Courses like English Language Development, Career Guidance, importance of Higher
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Education and Moral Instruction are offered.
ii) Twelve add on courses are offered to help them enhance their skill.
iii) Career enrichment courses like Coaching for Competitive Examination are conducted.
iv) Remedial Teaching is arranged to the weak and unsuccessful students.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? Pope‟s college is a co-educational institution in which the number of women students
exceeds the number of men students. The number of women staff is also increasing. Hence,
measures to sensitize gender issues are undertaken.
Spacious Hostels and Retiring Rooms are provided with facilities like purified water,
adequate toilets and seating arrangements.
Women students are recruited into NSS and NCC that help them in confidence
building and in employment.
Eve-teasing and ragging prevention committee is established to redress their
grievances.
Adequate representation is given to women staff members and students in various
committees and student council.
The issue of inclusion is accepted by organizing Women‟s Day Celebrations.
A cordial and conducive environment is given to women students to learn and excel.
A woman staff is placed in-charge of grievances redressal cell for the women
students.
Separate sport meets are conducted for women students. Some of our women students
are representatives of University Volleyball team.
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/ learning
needs of advanced learners?
The advanced learners are discovered with diagnostic tests like quizzes, class tests,
semester results, interaction with teachers, classroom behaviour etc. and they are given bigger
targets to aim at. They are generally motivated to present papers in seminars, to lead project
works and to pursue independent method of study to aim at university ranks and compete
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with students elsewhere. They are given special attention by the teachers.
2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the Students at risk of dropout (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc. who may discontinue their studies if some sort of support is not provided)?
Generally, they are from disadvantaged sections of society and economically weaker
sections. Data on their economic status and other related inputs are collected formally and
informally and efforts are taken to address their requirements. To take care of their needs the
following provisions are in place.
A congenial support is extended to take care of the students at risk of drop out.
The Heads of the departments assign staff members and class representatives the
responsibility to monitor them. At certain departments, Student Aid Fund is created.
Contribution from the staff members is used to pay tuition and examination fees of weaker
section if that happen to be the causes of discontinuation of the course. The management also
gives special concessions to the students at college and hostel. At college level a novel
scheme „Students Shouldering Students‟(SSS) has been launched by which small voluntary
contributions from the students are made which are then distributed to needy students.
Thus dropout rate is considerably reduced in our college.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blueprint, etc.) The college plans and implements the process of Teaching – Learning through the
Academic Council (Staff Council). It prepares a broader plan to implement the academic
programmes by the following processes.
i) Based on the inputs supplied from the departments, discussion is initiated to prepare a broad
academic calendar that indicates the detailed blue print of
a) number of working days,
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b) probable date of Parent Teacher Meeting,
c) date of bridge course,
d) Internal tests and evaluation schedule,
e) co-curricular activities and
f) the final day of work.
These issues are discussed and decided on the first day of academic year.
ii) A detailed general time table is prepared to achieve the maximum teaching hours
prescribed by the university.
iii) Subjects are allotted at the department level and teaching plans are prepared by the
concerned staff members.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching–learning process? IQAC of Pope‟s college actively participates in all the academic and co-curricular
activities. It performs the following function:
i) It keeps record of all issues discussed pertaining to teaching learning and takes
actions to implement the same. It also evaluates the teaching –learning process by
administering the feedback questionnaire.
ii) It organizes “Staff Enrichment Programme” at the beginning of every academic year.
Experts are invited as resource persons. All the staff members are invited to attend.
iii) It encourages the staff to develop teaching skills by attending seminars, workshops
and other Faculty Development Programmes.
iv) IQAC helps to buy equipment related to teaching and learning through purchase
committee.
v) It also organizes remedial teaching to slow learners or to failed students.
2.3.3. How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support Structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?
i) The college puts on the learners first in line.
ii) Training in computer and smart board usage is given to the staff members.
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iii) Training is imparted to faculty member in the use of teaching equipment by inviting -
experts in this field. For instance, on installation of SMART Boards and their uses, a
one day training programme was organized to the staff members.
iv) Internet facilities are extended to all students and staff members to expand their
knowledge base by e- learning.
v) Collaborative learning is encouraged among the staff members in the field of
research.
vi) E-learning facilities are available through internet connections, INFLIBNET and E –
books to encourage independent learning among students.
vii) Collaborative learning is encouraged among the students by assigning group
projects.
2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific Temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators? Learning is a lifelong affair and hence critical thinking, creativity and scientific
temper among the students are nurtured by the institution.
i) Critical thinking among the students are nurtured by exposing the students to
individual learning methods, giving individual assignments and encouraging them to
attend workshops and seminars conducted by other institution in the related areas.
ii) Seminars, workshops and guest lectures are arranged to motivate them to develop
scientific temper.
iii) Individual and group assignments are given to the students to transform them to be
motivated learners.
2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for Effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories-learning-resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc. The institution enables the staff members to use modern teaching aids and facilities
which the college has introduced:
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i) Internet access is enabled at all the departments, library, students support room,
IQAC, office and principal‟s room.
ii) The College subscribes to INFLIBNET and Wi-Fi network. This enhances the
possibility of e-learning in our campus.
iii) Well equipped Language Lab is established to facilitate language learning.
iv) The library is equipped with a number of e books.
The college has the following modern equipment to facilitate effective teaching-learning.
Table: 2.6 List of Modern Equipment Available to Enable Teaching-Learning (2013 -14)
S.No
Department
Equipment Available
Computer Smart Board Printer
1 Economics 6 1 2
2 Commerce 7 1 1
3 Zoology 3 1 1
4 Mathematics 3 1 1
5 Chemistry 5 2 2
6 Physics 12 1 3
7 BBA 2 1 1
8 IT 39 1 1
9 English 10 1 1
10 Tamil 1 -- 1
11 Office 12 -- 3
12 Library 4 -- 1
13 IQAC 1 -- 1
14 Student Support 3 -- 1
Total 108 10 20
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2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?
i) Students and faculty are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops conducted by
various institutions.
ii) Seminars and workshops are arranged by various departments of the college in which
active participation of students and faculty is encouraged.
iii) Staff members and scholars are encouraged to present papers in seminars and
workshops and publish articles in the research journal of the college – SPEAR. This
will ultimately expose them in advanced learning experience.
The number of faculty members participated and organized programmes is
listed below:
Table: 2.7 Research Papers Presented by Faculty Members in Seminars and Workshops (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Name of Programme No. of Papers Presented 1
2.
Seminar
Workshop
93
10
Total 103
Table: 2.8 Participation by Faculty Members in Seminars and Workshops (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Name of Programme No. of Staff Participated 1
2.
Seminar
Workshop
132
17
Total 149
Table: 2.9 Seminars/ Workshops Organized in our college (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Name of Programme No. of programmes organized
1. 2.
Seminar Workshop
71 7
Total 78
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2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students\ benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling/ mentoring/ academic advise) provided to students? Academic, personal and professional counseling support and guidance are frequently
extended to our students. Some are need based and others are to all the students.
It is extended to students at department level by staff members and also by inviting
experts from other colleges. Department level programmes organized are listed below:
Table: 2.10 List of Department Level Programmes Organized (2009-10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Department Programme Organized
1 Economics 1. SPSS and Hypothesis Testing
2. Academic Association
3. Career Guidance Programme
2 Mathematics 1. Awareness Programme
2. Counselling Programme
3. Academic Association Meeting
4. Social Awareness Programme
3 Chemistry 1. Academic Association Meeting
2. Guest Lecture
4. Physics 1. Academic Associate Meeting
2.Guest Lecture conducted on Nuclear power and other related areas
5 Zoology 1. Academic Association Meeting
2. Guest Lecture
3. Talent Competitions
6 Commerce 1. Academic Association Meeting
2. Career Guidance Programme
3. Guest Lectures by invited Experts
4. Department Level Talent Competition
7 English 1. Academic Association Meeting
2. Oratorical Programmes
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i) Mentoring / proctorial system is implemented at department level to extend need
based support to individual students. All the students are covered under the system.
Table: 2.10 Implementation of Proctorial System
S.No Name of the System implemented
Students benefited covered
1 Proctorial System All students
ii) Personal counseling and financial support are also extended at department level.
A number of students has become beneficiaries of personal counseling. Some of the
beneficiaries are listed below:
Table: 2.11 Financial Assistance Extended to Students (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Financial Assistance Number Benefited
1 Institutional fee concession for poor students 120
2. Staff sponsorship of students 133
3 Departmental assistance 22
4 Alumni members‟ help 25
5 Concessions to hostel students 15
3. Department Level Competitions
4. Elocution Competitions
8 Tamil 1. Oratorical Competitions
2. Essay competitions
9 Information Technology 1. Academic Association Meeting
2. Programme on Animation and Tally
10 Business Administration 1. Academic Association Meeting
2. Programme on Facing TANCET
3. Motivation Programme to appear for Civil
Service Examinations
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2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the Faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning?
Lecture method is normally adopted. It is a time tested method at college level.
This method is complemented with use of tools like charts, models, black board
diagrams, preserved specimens etc.
To make the students caught up in the process of learning it is made interactive
through probing questions, eliciting answers, conducting seminars and group
discussions.
Audio-visual aids, power point presentations and use of Interactive SMART
Boards and LCD projectors make teaching and learning as a rewarding exercise. 2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching- learning process? Pope‟s library is a store house of knowledge. To argument and expand its operations
the library was relocated into a new and spacious building funded partly by the UGC and the
rest by the Management. Over the past years, there has been continuous and substantial
investment to expand and modernize the library facilities. The library continues to provide
services and spaces to the students and staff members.
i) It provides free internet access to staff and students from 9.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m
ii) It subscribes to INFLIBNET to give access to a broad spectrum of journals and
books.
iii) It has a rare collection of Manuscripts and Books used by Dr.G.U.Pope which are
obviously useful to researchers and linguistics experts.
iv) E- Books are available for individual learning
The library has the following reference and study materials:
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Table: 2.12 Books & Journals Available in the Library (2013 -14)
S.No. Name of Material No. of Materials Available / Subscribed
1
News Papers - Daily English : 3 Tamil : 4
2 Journals
National :10 International :1
3 No. of Books
35,713
4 No. of E -Books 350
2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If ‘yes’, elaborate on the challenges Encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these. No.
i) In our college, teaching for a semester is planned in advance. Hence, the curriculum is
completed within the stipulated time frame.
ii) The college works for a minimum of 91 student working days per semester.
iii) Incase of any inability to complete the prescribed syllabus within the time limit, the
staff members overcome this situation by conducting special classes during holidays.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning? The college has devised its own mechanism to monitor and evaluate the quality of
teaching and learning.
i) The college uses to appoint qualified faculties so that the teaching quality is not
compromised.
ii) A feedback is taken from the students to monitor teaching at the end of academic
year. Students are encouraged to suggest modification of teaching methods, if needed.
iv) The quality of teaching-learning is reflected in the final results and excellence in
university examinations.
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v) Result review is conducted at the declaration of semester results and remedial
measures are taken. The pass percentage is reasonably good in this rural college.
For instance, at the university examinations, conducted during April 2013, the
following twelve students have secured University Ranks - a testimony to the quality
of teaching and learning in here.
Table: 2.13 Student Achievement in University Examinations (April 2013)
S.No Reg. No. Name Degree Subject Rank 1 1171580 Baby Sugantha Priya M.A Economics Major 1
2 3905961 S. Saranya B.Sc. IT Major 3
3 3906019 K. Valarmathi B.Sc. Phy Part I – Tamil 8
4 3906041 V. Muthuselvi B.Sc. Zoo Major 9
5 1025499 R. Dayana Joseline B.A. Eng Major 9
6 3905894 A. Maria Cecily Clara B.Sc. Maths Part I -Tamil 12
7 3905910 B. Uma Bharathi B.Sc. Maths Major 15
8 3905955 J. Arul Jothi B.Sc. IT Major 15
9 3905945 M. UshaRahini B.Sc. Chem Part I – Tamil 16
10 3905974 R. John Selvakumar B.Sc. IT Major 16
11 3906019 K. Valarmathi B.Sc. Physics Major 18
12 3906041 V. Muthuselvi B.Sc. Zoo Part I - Tamil 20
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2.4 Teacher Quality 2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the College in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human Resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum. The college plans and manages its human resource requirements prudently by
following the strategies stated below:
i) At the Diocese level a list of qualified teachers is prepared by conducting an
interview. Advertisements are given in the news papers for a wider reach and
option.
ii) A selection committee is formed to interview and select the candidates based on
the qualification and performance of the candidates and a priority list is
prepared.
iii) Candidates are appointed from the priority list as and when need arises.
Table: 2.14 Qualification details of Faculties by Grade and Sex (April 2014).
S. No
Highest Qualification
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Total Grand Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female 1 Ph.D. 11 4 5 4 16 8 24
2 M.Phil. 3 2 9 32 12 34 46
3 PG … … 3 6 3 6 9
Total 79
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes / modern areas (emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)?Provide details on the efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years.
As stated in 2.4.1 a list of young candidates found capable of teaching modern field of studies and appraised fit for appointment as Assistant Professor is
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maintained. If required, the appointment committee draws a shortlist of candidates and
conducts final interview for appointment. Thus, the institution is able to meet the growing needs of qualified faculty.
2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality. To enhance teaching quality, Faculty Enrichment Programmes are conducted by the college at the beginning of every academic year. Furthermore, the college nominates staff members to various Faculty Development Programmes structured by the UGC.
Table: 2.15 List of Nominated Staff to Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)
S.No Name of Staff availed FDP Period Department Status
1 Mr. R. Selvakumar 22.07.2009 –
18.05.2011
Economics Completed
2 Mr.S.Chandrasekar 22.07.2009 -
21.07.2011
Economics Completed
3 Mr.J. Arulraj Daniel 10.07.2099 –
07.07.2011
Commerce Completed
4 Mrs.D. Rachel Annal
Christybai
10.07.2009 –
17.05.2010
Tamil Completed
5 Mrs.Y.S. ShanthiPon Indira 10.07.2009 -
09.01.2012
Zoology Completed
6 Mr.P.Kutty Juskar Jebaraja 12.01.2010 –
11.01.2012
Zoology Yet to
Complete
7 Mr.S.Henry Pandian 22.07.2009 –
06.04.2011
Economics Completed
8 Mr.H.Johnson Jeyakumar 01.06.2010 –
29.03.2012
Physics Submitted
Thesis
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Table: 2.16 List of Members who attended UGC Orientation Programmes (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Name of Staff Institution where
attended Department Period
1. Mrs. G. Jeevarani Thangam Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Physics 27.02.2009 –
26.03.2009
2. Mr. R. Sellaraj Manuneethi Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore
English 15.04.2009 –
12.05.2009
3. Mr. J. Johnson Asir Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Commerce 27.02.2009 –
26.03.2009
4. Mrs .H. Velwet Getzimah Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Mathematics 18.05.2009 –
14.06.2009
5. Mrs. Caroline Daisy Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Chemistry 15.07.2009 –
11.08.2009
6. Mrs. J. Sheeba Princess Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Commerce 18.05.2009 -
14.06.2009
7. Mrs. K. Jenita Devanesam Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Mathematics 18.05.2009 –
14.06.2009
8. Mrs. D. Annie Angel Mercy University of Madras,
Chennai
Commerce 20.10.2009 –
09.11.2009
9. Dr. J .Jebasingh Kores Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore
Physics 20.01.2010 –
16.02.2010
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Table: 2.17 UGC Refresher Courses (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S. No
Name of Staff Institution where attended
Department Period
1. Mrs. G. Jeevarani Thangam Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Physics 03.11.2009 –
23.11.2009
2. Mrs. S. Thilaga Leelavathy University of Madras,
Chennai
Mathematics 05.11.2009 -
25.11.2009
3. Mr. P. Kutty Juskar Jebaraja Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Zoology 03.11.2009 –
23.11.2009
4. Mr. R. Sellaraj Manuneethi Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
English 07.02.2012 –
27.02.2012
5. Mrs. J. Sheeba Princess Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Commerce 23.02.2011 -
15.03.2011
6. Mrs. K. Jenita Devanesam Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Mathematics 23.02.2011 -
15.03.2011
7. Mr. J. Johnson Asir Kerala University,
Tiruvandrum
Commerce 02.09.2010 -
23.09.2010
8. Mrs. P. Shanthini Grace Kerala University,
Tiruvandrum
Physics 03.10.2009 –
24.10.2009
9. Mrs. S. Jesudial Salomi Chennai University,
Chennai
Economics 10.11.2009 –
30.11.2009
10. Dr. J. Jebasingh Kores Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Physics 16.11.2012 –
06.12.2012
11. Mrs. Caroline Daisy Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Chemistry 12.07.2012 –
06.12.2012
12. Mrs. D. Annie Angel Mercy Pondicherry University,
Pondicherry
Commerce 10.10.2012 –
30.10.2012
13. Mrs. S.Thilaga Leelavathy Madurai Kamaraj
University, Madurai
Mathematics 01.02.2013 –
21.02.2013
14. Dr. D. Jeyasingh SD Naval Wing ANOS Refresher Course
INS Circars Visakapatnam
NCC 07.06.2010 –
15.06.2010
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b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning
Table: 2.18 Faculty Training Programmes Organized (2009-10 to 2013-14)
S.No Programme Organized No. of Programs
1. Seminar 71
2. Workshop 7
3. Faculty Enrichment Programme 4
4. Assessment Conducted at Department level
5. Audio Visual Programme 1
6. Teaching Learning Material
Development
5
Table: 2.19 Faculties Invited as Resource Persons in Other Institution (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Programme No of invitation /Paper presented
Percentage of Faculties Invited
1 Seminar 93 32
2 Workshop 5 6
2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)
i) The college follows a liberal and favourable policy towards faculty recharge
programmes. For instance, the management sanctioned a three year lien to one of
the staff members to join an UGC sponsored programme at Manonmaniam
Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
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Table: 2.20 Study Leave Granted to staff members
S.No Name of Staff and Department
Nature of
Leave
Period Place and Name of Programme
Position Held
1 Dr.D. Solomon Raj, Department of Economics.
Lien 3 Years
Department of Social Inclusion and Exclusion sponsored by UGC at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
Deputy Director
ii) It gives freedom to teachers apply for Research Grants and leave without any
precondition.
iii) It has upgraded two departments viz. Economics and Chemistry as research
centres to help the staff members and students to pursue research.
iv) Library and equipment facilities are made available for research works even
during holidays.
v) It encourages staff members to publish books and research articles in Journals. In
this perspective to give more emphasis for publication, The college also
publishes a bi-annual Research Journal named as „SPEAR‟.
2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards/recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/achievement of the faculty. One of our staff members was bestowed with a national award - Best NSS
Programme Officer Award in 2009.
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-learning process? Yes. Students‟ evaluation of teacher has been instituted through the IQAC.
i) A questionnaire is administrated to all final year students to evaluate the
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performance of teachers.
ii) Based on their feedback and suggestions corrective measures are taken. 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stake holders of the institution
especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes?
Evaluation process and reforms are conveyed to the students and staff in advance
through the hand book to give them ample time for preparation. Parent-Teacher meet is
arranged along with newly admitted students in which the evaluation process and
reforms introduced are explained.
i) Evaluation of students is done through
a) Conduct of examinations,
b) Mentor systems,
c) Conduct of seminar and
d) Group projects
ii) Department meetings are arranged regularly to plan, review and take corrective
measures.
2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has adopted and what are the forms initiated by the institution on its own?
The college has adopted the evaluation process prescribed by the university.
Evaluation is conducted for 100 marks of which 25 marks are awarded through
internal evaluation system. Internal assessment tests are centralized as mentioned in the
college hand book. The college conducts three internal assessment tests. The average of
the best two marks is obtained as the internal assessment marks.
The university has introduced revaluation, recounting, speed tests etc. and
computer based OMR papers for data entry.
Besides, the college conducts model tests regularly to prepare the students to
appear for final exams.
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2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own? The college ensures effective implementation of the evaluation reforms as follows: It prepares to conduct university theory and practical examinations and project
viva voce exam in the college as per the schedules of the university.
The date and time of conduct of the internal assessment tests are determined in
advance by the institution giving sufficient time space in between two tests.
The evaluation of papers is done centralized in the university campus.
2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative assessment approaches
adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have
positively impacted the system.
i) The college advises the teachers to use formative and summative assessment
technique to measure student achievement.
ii) Formative Assessment:
Some of the formative assessment tools are as follows:
a) Quizzes and one word answers
b) Discussion of concepts and
c) Preparation of projects.
These tools help the teachers to identity and assess students‟ overall performance
and take measures to correct the method of teaching and learning.
iii) Summative Assessment:
Summative Assessment tests are conducted to assess the overall final
achievements. Some of the summative assessment tests conducted are the following.
a) Three Internal Assessment Tests.
b) Final Year Projects – Group Projects to UG and individual project to P.G
students are given to assess their ability to make use of the techniques learnt in various
subjects.
c) Model tests are conducted.
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The above summative assessment techniques help to prepare the students for the
final University semester examination.
2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc.
i) Application oriented uniform questions are asked in examinations.
ii) The evaluated answer scripts are given back to the students for review. Students
are free to put forward grievances, if any for correction.
iii) The internal assessment tests are centralized.
iv) Seminars and assignments are given to test their independent learning and
communicative skills.
v) Re-tests are also given for genuine cases. 2.5.6 What are the graduates attributes specified by the college/affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students? The college takes efforts to train the students in such a way to attain the specific
life skills – attributes such as societal involvement, research and lifelong learning, human
rights, confidence building and so on. The college ensures that these skills are attained
through participation in activities of NSS, NCC, YRC, RRC etc.
2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to
evaluation both at the college and University level?
i) At college level the examinations are centralized for all.
ii) For internal evaluation, tests are conducted and the test papers are evaluated and
distributed to the students. Students can review the answer papers and get their
grievances, if any redressed.
iii) At university level the evaluation is centralized to all the students of the university.
iv) The answer scripts are sent to the university for central evaluation.
v) After evaluation by the university results are sent to the colleges. There is provision of
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revaluation, if the students are not satisfied with marks awarded Students are free to go
for photo copying, recounting or revaluation of answer papers if they have any
grievances with the evaluation.
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’ give detail on
how the students and staff are made aware of these?
Yes. The learning outcomes expected as notified in the vision and mission
statements are clearly stated in the college hand book, annual magazine and website. The
college tries to bring out best performance of our staff and students in whatever affairs
they are engaged.
2.6.2. Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress
and performance of students through the duration of the course / programme?
Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements (Programme / coursewise
for the last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of
achievement across the programmes/ courses offered.
i) Monitoring the students‟ understanding and response is done periodically.
ii) Students Profile, Permanent Mark Registers and overall Cumulative Records are
maintained at the department.
iii) Students progress is made known to the students and their parents. At the time of
issue of schoarships, the parents are required to meet the Principal and Head of
the Department for interaction.
Performance of our Students in the University Examination is given in Table 2.21.
Table: 2.21 Performance of our Students in the University Examinations
(2009 -10 to 2012 -13)
S. No
Course Pass Percentage Distinction/Class obtained 2009
-10 2010-11
2011 - 12
2012 –
13
2009 -10 2010 -11 2011 -12 2012 -13
D F S T D F S T D F S T D F S T
1 B.A Economics 53 63 47 50 .. 4 13 4 - 9 15 3 - 8 11 1 - 2 14 -
2 B.A English - - - 63 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 10 7
3 B.Com 79 56 78 67 - 5 16 16 - 5 15 5 - 9 24 2 - 5 19 2
4 BBA 64 45 88 79 - - 5 11 - - 5 11 1 6 34 1 - 8 11
5 B.Sc (IT) 83 88 88 71 3 26 4 - 19 16 1 - 5 12 4 - 4 17
6 B.Sc Mathematics 80 76 74 68 6 14 3 1 13 11 2 - 11 12 3 - 10 14 1
7 B.Sc Chemistry 94 75 93 61 3 12 - - 3 15 - - 6 21 - - 6 8 - -
8 B.Sc Zoology 81 100 71 53 1 13 3 - 5 15 - - - 12 - - 1 8 - -
9 B.Sc Physics 71 93 67 68 - 11 1 - 1 11 1 - 8 12 - - 4 17 - -
10 M.A Economics 100 93 90 69 - 100 - - 4 10 - - - 15 2 - 1 7 1 -
11 M.Sc Physics 50 84 81 25 - 7 - - 2 14 - - - 13 - - - 3 - -
12 M.Sc Mathematics 60 23 67 57 - 6 - - - 3 - - 1 3 - - 1 3 - -
13 M.Com - - - 83 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 5 - -
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2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution
structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
The following strategies in our college facilitate intended learning outcomes.
i) Before starting teaching something new, consolidation of what has so far been
taught and learnt done by way of recollection. The students are encouraged to
recollect what has been taught and to answer questions eliciting simple answers
to assess their understandings.
ii) Teaching is complemented by testing and rewarding. This serves as a sort of
exercise.
iii) Students are given complete syllabus and perfect instruction materials about the
course.
iv) The faculties work in a continuum of Teaching – Learning Assessment –
Consolidation in a cyclical pattern and maintain permanent mark registers and
cumulative records.
v) Special classes are conducted to slow learners and individual attention is given
during practical classes.
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (student placements, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude Developed among students etc.) of the courses offered?
i) The college offers twelve add-on courses to choose from. They are skill and job
oriented ones to help them in placement.
ii) Courses like Communicative English and Spoken English are organized to
improve their communicative skills.
iii) Coaching classes are conducted to the students at free of cost to train them appear
for competitive examinations.
iv) Research aptitudes are developed among the students by giving individual and
group projects.
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2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student performance and learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
i) After the declaration of semester examination results the result review committee
meets.
ii) The review committee is made of the Principal, Head of the concerned
department, staff members, IQAC coordinator, non-teaching staff in charge of
examinations.
iii) A prepared text containing students‟ performance in various subjects are
circulated and analyzed.
iv) If the student performance is not as expected, remedial measures to be taken are
discussed and implemented.
2.6.6. How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?
i) Teaching – learning and assessment
ii) Formative and summative assessments
iii) Result reviews and
iv) Remedial measures
2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If ‘yes’ provide details on the process and cite a few examples.
Yes. The college considers that i) Continuous assessment is a better indicator.
ii) Cumulative Record keeping keeps the teachers in anticipation.
iii) Review of both internal and external scores is encouraging future plans.
iv) Taking all possible measures to achieve learning objectives.
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CRITERION III
RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating
University or any other agency/organization?
Yes.
Department of Economics and Chemistry are the recognized research centers.
3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the
issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations
made by the committee for implementation and their impact.
Yes.
The Research and Consultancy Committee of Pope’s College comprises the
following members:
Member Designation
Dr.A.Selvakumar Principal
Dr.R. Immanuel Coordinator, IQAC
Dr.D. Jery Josephine Thanaratnam Associate Professor
Department of Economics
Dr.P. Duraipalam Thanasingh Associate Professor
Department of Zoology
Dr.R. Jothibai Margret Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
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Dr.D. Solomon Raj Associate Professor
Department of Economics
Dr.J.Jebaraj Devadason Associate Professor
Department of Physics
Dr.C.Ravi Samuel Raj Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Dr.A. Wellington Francis Associate Professor
Department of Tamil
Dr.D. Rachal Annal Christybai Assistant Professor
Department of Tamil
Activity
The main activity of the Committee is to advise the teachers and motivate them to
apply for FDP fellowships, minor and major projects and seminars of various
levels.
The committee guides staff members when applying for minor and major research
projects and seminars to the UGC.
One instance is the facility rendered by the committee for preparing proposals of
UGC minor research projects applied by three of the teachers between 2010-13 and
preparing ten members to go on for Ph.D. degree under FDP of UGC in 2014 -15.
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress
and implementation of research schemes/projects?
All our faculty members who have not yet completed Ph.D. degree course are
motivated to complete the same with in a stipulated time frame.
Staff members pursuing research projects with UGC assistance are permitted to
avail facilities like leave on duty for data collection and to attend seminars and
conferences.
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Students are permitted to do group projects in the UG level and individual
projects in the PG level.
PG and research departments are made to have well equipped research
laboratories.
Departmental level libraries are sophisticated with a lot of text books and
journals.
Autonomy to the Principal Investigator
Yes. There is full freedom and autonomy to the principal investigators to do
research of their field of interest.
Timely availability or Release of Resources
Yes. Resources and funds are readily transferred to the Principal Investigators and
accounts are kept and maintained by them.
Adequate Infrastructure and Human Resources
Yes. Sufficient infrastructure is available for faculty members and research
scholars.
Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave, etc. to teachers
No. Time-off, reduction in teaching work load, special leave etc. are permitted by
the Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Tirunelveli. However, permission on duty by
hours is allowed by the principal exclusively for data collection and relevant matters.
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Support in terms of technology and information needs
Yes. Technical support such as provision of library, internet, computers, printers
etc. is extended to staff members and research scholars.
Auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities
Yes. Principal Investigators are constantly monitored to submit Audited Statement
and Utilization Certificate to the respective funding agencies, which sanctioned the
research projects.
Any other
Our laboratories are well equipped with all instruments in good conditions.
Importance is given to the members of staff and scholars who are interested in
carrying out research work.
The College library is well maintained with text books, journals, e books,
magazines etc.
Internet facility is made available free of cost in the central library and
departments.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper
and research culture and aptitude among students?
To develop research interest and culture in our college, UG and PG level students
are naturally motivated to take up project works during the final year of their course
based on the curriculum. Students are also free to avail all the facilities available in the
college. Other activities organized to develop scientific temper, research culture and
aptitude among students are as follows;
The college publishes a biannual multidisciplinary research journal SPEAR to
develop scientific temper among students and scholars.
National and International level seminars, workshops, conferences etc. are
organized regularly.
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Students are exposed to research oriented special lectures.
Compulsory education tours and visits are made to various ecologically important
research stations and organizations.
Permanent collections of butterflies and insects of semiarid locality are available
in the Insectary of Zoology Department to build up research culture in biology.
3.1. 5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student
research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research
activity, etc.
The following staff members of our college are registered supervisors of our
University for guiding research scholars for their Ph.D. and M.Phil. degree courses.
Table: 3.1 List of Research Supervisors Guiding Research Scholars (2009 - 2014)
S.No Name of the Supervisor Broad Subject No. Registered
No. Completed
1. Dr.A.Selvakumar
Principal
Commerce M.Phil : 8
Ph.D. : 8
M.Phil : 8
Ph.D. : 1 (Submitted)
2. Dr.D. Jery Josephine
Associate Prof. in Economics
Economics M.Phil : 2
Ph.D. : 7
M.Phil : 2
Ph.D. : --
3. Dr.S. Pauline Anbuselvi
Associate Prof. in English
English M.Phil : 1
Ph.D. : 4
M.Phil : 1
Ph.D. : --
4. Dr.J. Jeyasingh
Associate Prof. in Economics
Economics M.Phil : 1
Ph.D. : --
M.Phil : 1
Ph.D. : --
5. Dr. P. DuraipalamThanasingh
Associate Prof. in Zology
Zoology M.Phil : 1
Ph.D. : 1
M. Phil : 1
Ph.D. : 1
6. Dr. J. Jebaraj Devadasan
Associate Prof. in Physics
Physics M.Phil : 3
Ph.D : 6
M.Phil : 3
Ph.D : --
7. Dr.R. Jothibai Margret
Associate Prof. in Chemistry
Chemistry M.Phil : --
Ph.D : 3
M.Phil : --
Ph. D : 1
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8. Dr.D.Jeyasingh
Associate Prof. in Economics
Economics M.Phil : 1
Ph.D : --
M.Phil : 1
Ph.D : --
9. Dr.R. Immanuel
Associate Prof. in Economics
Economics M.Phil : 2
Ph.D : 6
M.Phil : 2
Ph.D : --
10. Dr.D.Solomon Raj
Associate Prof. in Economics
Economics M.Phil : 17
Ph.D : 8
M.Phil : 15
Ph.D : 6
11. Dr.B.Ravindran Durainayagam
Associate Prof. Chemistry
Chemistry M.Phil : --
Ph.D. : 3
M.Phil : --
Ph.D : --
12. Dr. C. Ravi Samuel raj
Associate Prof. Chemistry
Chemistry M.Phil : 3
Ph.D : 2
M.Phil : 3
Ph.D : --
13. Mr. H. Johnson Jeyakumar
Associate Prof. Physics
Physics M.Phil : 3
Ph.D : --
M.Phil : 3
Ph.D : --
14. Dr.S.Henry Pandian
Associate Prof. in Economics
Economics M.Phil : 2
Ph.D :3
M.Phil : 2
Ph.D : --
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/training programmes /sensitization programmes
conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of
research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.
To encourage the spirit of research among staff members and students of our
college, workshops and training programmes are conducted frequently. Issues pertinent to
research culture in rural colleges are discussed and interactions are made to focus on
capacity building in terms of research and for imbibing research culture among the staff
and students.
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Table: 3.2 Seminars Organised to Staff and Students with Focus on Research
S.No Name of Seminar /Workshop
Organised by
Funding Agency
Period No. of participants
1. National Seminar on Quality in Research
Department of Economics
Management &
Department
08.12.2011 – 09.1.2011
75
2. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Department of
Mathematics
Management 13.09.2013 –
14.09.2013
70
3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with
the institution.
Prioritized research areas of the college are studies on Dr.G.U.Pope, Energy and
Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, Financial
Management, Child Labour Eradication, Thin films, Geophysics, Solution Chemistry,
Green Chemistry, Weed Chemistry, Biodiversity, Ornamental Fish Culture etc.
Expertises are available with the institution for Energy Conservation,
Environmental and Social Problems, Biodiversity Conservation of the Semiarid
Ecosystem, Biochemistry of Sea weeds, Insect Identification etc.
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence
to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?
Researchers from all over the world are attracted to our college in search of the
original manuscripts and inscription of Dr.G.U.Pope with which he was able to translate
certain Tamil literary masterpieces into English. These manuscripts are kept protected in
the college.
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Insect biodiversity research along with dedication of certain staff members who
help identification service for insects and butterflies is another effort attracting
researchers to our campus.
For interaction with our teachers and students our college organizes workshops,
seminars and conferences regularly and thus eminent scientists and academicians are
invited to visit the college campus. During last five years, seminars, and conferences
were organized almost by all the Departments.
3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research
activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and
imbibe research culture on the campus?
Faculty members of about 10 per cent, concerned with student research activities
utilize the Sabbatical leave for the purpose.
15 per cent of the faculty members have been given sabbatical leave for doing
Ph.D. under FDP during the XI Plan. UGC and DST also extend financial assistance
sanctioning Minor and Major Research Projects.
3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating
awareness/ advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and
elsewhere to students and community (lab to land).
Several Major and Minor research projects undertaken by the faculty members of
our college are related with agricultural problems of the poor farmers of the village. The
findings will certainly prove beneficial for them for improving crop production.
Certain projects on Vermiculture, Aquaculture etc. done in the campus and taken
through the NSS, NCC, YRC etc., have assured values of their own to create awareness
among the villagers on the concept lab to land.
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Other environmental and energy related findings by our faculty members have
contributed significantly to Governmental Organizations and Corporate Sector to meet
the needs and in solving the problems confronted by the society. All the research projects
completed by our members seem to be highly beneficial for the society.
3. 2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of
major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
At present the total financial allocation granted by the UGC is 100 percent
utilized for research purposes. Apart from this, our student scholars are permitted to
use the instruments, books and journals purchased out of annual UGC development
grants and additional grants free of cost.
3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for
research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that
has availed the facility in the last four years?
There is no provision of seed money available to teachers for research work from
the college management. However, they are encouraged to get funds through funding
agencies like UGC, DST, TNSCST, AIACHE etc. by tendering proposals. In most
cases, students’ classroom projects are fully supported financially by our staff members.
However, a seed money of Rs.10,000/- and Rs.15,000/- each is sanctioned to UG and PG
Departments respectively to organize seminars or workshops.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student
research projects by students?
There is no such provision of financial assistance made available to students.
They are encouraged to apply for funds to TNSCST by presenting their proposals. To a
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large extent, students’ compulsory classroom projects are fully or in some cases partially
supported by our own staff members.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in
undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful
endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.
Inter-disciplinary research works are not undertaken.
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and
research facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
In our college, sophisticated instruments available in the Departments of
Chemistry, Physics and Zoology are optimally used for experiments as well as research
purposes.
Research scholars, Research supervisors and others can visit the labs and library
even during the holidays.
3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or
other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‘yes’ give details.
No.
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds
from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details
of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.
Financial support provided to faculties from funding agencies are listed below.
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Table: 3.3 List of Major Projects Completed /In Progress (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
Table: 3.4 List of Minor Projects completed / in Progress (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of the Staff Title of the Project Period Amount Funding Agency
Status
1. Dr.A. Selvakumar A Study of Women Works in readymade Garment works in Thoothukudi District
8.3.2010 to 7.3.2012
Rs.5,10,200 UGC Completed
2. Dr.D. Solomon Raj
Studies on Health Status of Women and Children Among Tribals in Tamil Nadu
1.2.2010 to 31.3.2012
Rs.5,32,500 UGC Completed
3. Dr.D. Solomon Raj
Occupational Health Hazards of Beedi Rolling Women in Tirunelveli District
2013 -14 Rs.6,00,000 ICSSR In Progress
S. No.
Name of the Staff Title of the Project Period Amount Funding Agency
Status
1 Mrs. C. Angeline Stella
A Study of Biodiversity of Medicinal Plant in an Arid Landscape in Thoothukudi District
2009 Rs. 1,05,000
UGC Completed
2 Dr. C. Ravi Samuelraj
Conducting Polymer
2011 -12 Rs.1,95,000
UGC Completed
3 Dr.P. Duraipalam Thanasingh
Distribution and Dynamics of the Coconut Pest Oryctes rhinoceros in the Coastal Belt of Thoothukudi District
2012-14 Rs.1,20,000
UGC In Progress
4 Mrs. Caroline Daisy
Synthesis, Crystallographic Studies and Applications of Novel Derivatives of 4 -mercaptopyridine –N- Oxide
2012 -14 Rs.1,50,000
UGC In Progress
5 Mr.P. Alayamani Integral Edge Sum Graph 2012 -14 Rs. 70,000 UGC In Progress
6 Mrs. P. Shanthini Grace
Tungsten Trioxide Thin Film For Sensitive & Selective Detection of H2S Gas by Spray Pyrolysis method
April 2013 to
Sep 2014
Rs. 2,00,000
UGC In Progress
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Table: 3.5 UGC Funded Add on Courses
S.No Name of Course Amount Period of Assistance 1 Laboratory Technology Rs. 7,00,000 2008 -09 to 2012 -13
5 Years
2 Communicative English Rs.7,00,000 2010 -11 to 2014-15 5
Years
3. Sericulture Rs.10,00,000 Accepted by UGC, but grant
not disbursed
4. Import and Export Management Rs.70,000 Accepted by UGC, but grant
not disbursed
Table: 3.6 UGC Funded Innovative Programme
S.No Name of Department avail the assistance
Amount Period of Assistance
1. M.Sc. Green Chemistry Rs.53,00,000 2013-14 to 2017-18 (5 Years)
3.3 Infrastructure for Research 3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars
within the campus?
Well-equipped laboratories with apparatus of which some of them are imported
ones. The college has been issued with the license to import scientific instruments
from abroad.
Our library is supplemented with standard reference books, e books and national
and international journals.
Free Internet connectivity is available in the library and various departments.
Open accession system is followed for PG and research scholars.
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Student scholars are permitted to participate and present their research papers in
national and international level seminars and conferences and publish papers in
our own journal SPEAR.
Indispensable facility of repository for manuscripts of Dr.G.U.Pope is available.
Research Scholars and Staff Members are permitted to make use of library and
laboratories during holidays.
These facilities are entirely put together for research scholars.
3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating
infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and
emerging areas of research?
The college has certain strategies for planning, upgrading and creating
infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and
emerging areas of research. They are as follows:
1. Mobilization of research funds from the state government, UGC, DST and other
funding agencies.
2. The college encourages faculty members to apply for research projects funded by
one Christian organization – AIACHE.
3. The institution has extended the Physics laboratory, Library, Retiring room and
Women’s hostel with UGC funds (XI Plan).
4. Chemistry lab has been fully modernized to suit to the need of introduction of
UGC funded Green chemistry course.
5. Library has been strengthened with new books with UGC funds.
6. Online Public Assess Catalog (OPAC), PubMed, NCBI etc have been arranged.
7. SPEAR (Sawyerpuram Pope’s Emerging Aspirants in Research) ISSN:2319-
1902, the multidisciplinary research journal of our college has been published to
promote research activities in the college.
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3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or
other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If ‘yes’, what are the
instruments/ facilities created during the last four years.
No.
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research
scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories?
Students and Research scholars of our institution are permitted to make the use of
Central Library of our university and others and to collaborate with research wings of
Sterlite Copper Company, Diamond Sea Food, SDMRI (Suganthi Devadason Marine
Research Institute), SPIC, TPP, TNAU, EGRL etc.
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource centre or any other
facilities available specifically for the researchers?
Online Public Assess Catalog (OPAC), PubMed, NCBI, INFLIBNET, DELNET
etc have been arranged; National and international journals, Free Internet facility for
researchers, Books and e books, Magazines and e journals, SPEAR etc. are available in
our College.
3.3.6 What are the collaborative researches facilities developed / created by the
research institutes in the College? For e.g. Laboratories, library, instruments,
computers, new technology etc.
Staff, students and research scholars of one department mutually collaborate with
other departments of our college for sharing the use of library and certain instruments,
skill on Vermitechnology, sericulture etc. Insect Identification Facility is available for
helping entomology scholars from outside.
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3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of
Patents obtained and filed (process and product)
Nil
Original research contributing to product improvement
Nil
Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services
i) Projects are allotted as groups to UG students
ii) Individual Projects are allotted to P.G students
Under CBCS Skill based optionals are suggested to the university. One among
them is Group Project for UG and Individual Project for P.G.
The College encourages the departments to choose project work as an option.
The Projects are designed in such a way that they survey the problems of the
locality of the students.
It creates understanding of the problems faced by the people of their own locality
and create a sense of responsibility among the students.
Some of the old students voluntarily take part in the outreach programmes
conducted by the institution which help the poor.
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Table: 3.4 List of Staff Members and their Areas of Specialization and Research Benefits
Name of Staff Research Area Contribution to the Community
Dr.A.Selvakumar Principal, Pope’s College Dept. of Commerce
Child labour Eradication
1.Release of Bonded labour 2.Community development 3.Links with organizations to eradicate child labour
Dr.D.Solomon Raj Dept. of Economics
Renewable energy
resources
1. Energy to community Eg.Biogas. 2.Sustained energy use 3. Subject knowledge and service improvement.
Dr.D.Jery Josephine Thanaratnam Dept. of Economics
Industrial Development
1.Industrialization and village industries 2. Generation of employment
Dr.R.Immanual Dept. of Economics
Agricultural economics
1. Sustained agriculture 2. Subject Knowledge in Agricultural sector.
Dr.S. Henry Pandian Dept. of Economics
Energy and Agricultural economics
1. Energy consumption in agriculture 2. Subject Knowledge in Agricultural sector.
Dr.J.Jebaraj Devadasan Dept. of Physics
Thin film Physics and Pyrolysis
1. Subject knowledge and service improvement. 2. Lights on further research
Mr.H.Johnson Jeyakumar Dept. of Physics
Geomagnetism
1. Atmospheric phenomena and Lights on further research 2. Subject knowledge and service improvement.
Dr.A.Wellington Francis Dept. of Tamil
Life of G.U.Pope
1. Knowledge on Pope’s life 2. Lights on Tamil research
Dr.S.Paulin Anbuselvi Dept. of English
English language and
literature
1. Student service improvement. 2. Lights on further research
Dr.P.DuraipalamThanasingh Dept. of Zoology
Insect Biodiversity
1. Wild life conservation 2. Arid land insect collection 3. Insect identification service
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Dr.Y.S.Santhi Pon Indira Dept. of Zoology
Ornamental fish culture
1. Aesthetic values development 2. Aquarium construction 3. Subject knowledge and service Improvement
Dr. Kalaiarasi Roselind Dept. of Zoology
Butterfly Biodiversity
1. Conservation of butterflies 2. Butterflies collection 3. Butterflies identification service
Mrs. P. Selvarathy Grace Dept. of Chemistry
Environmental Pollution
1. Pollution control in water-Textile Industries
2. Subject knowledge and service Improvement & Generation of
employment
Dr.R.Jothibai Margret Dept. of Chemistry
Phytochemical Medicines
1.Phytochemical drug designing 2. Subject knowledge and service improvement.
Dr.B.Ravindran Durainayagam
Dept. of Chemistry
Organic-organo metallic and Anti-cancer
activity studies
1. Cancer drug development 2. Subject knowledge and service improvement.
Dr.C.Ravi Samuel Raj Dept. of Chemistry
Chemistry and Green
Chemistry
1.Chemicals and their uses 2. Protein studies 3. Subject knowledge and service improvement.
Mrs. T. Manimehala Dept. of Info.Tech.
C. Progra-mming
1. Programs developed for the use in the college
2. Subject knowledge and service Improvement.
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development
Research inputs on Vermiculture, Sericulture, Coconut pest survey, fish farming
are beneficial for the local people and farmers. Policy makers and agencies may extend
help to solve the major problem – unemployment, affecting the society.
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3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If
‘yes’, indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and
whether such publication is listed in any international database?
Yes.
The college publishes one Bi-annual Multi disciplinary Research Journal by name
SPEAR (Sawyerpuram Pope’s Emerging Aspirants in Research) with ISSN: 2319-1902.
Contributions from various fields and institutions of research are invited to publish their
articles.
Board of Editors
1. Dr.D.Jery Josephine (Editor in chief)
2. Dr.P.Duraipalam Thanasingh and
3. Dr.R.Immanuel
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students
Table: 3.3 Publication per Faculty (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Staff No. of Publication in Journals
1. Department of Tamil
Dr. A. Wellington Francis Prabagar
Dr. J.R. Hannah Lilly
1
6
2. Department of English
Dr. S. Pauline Anbuselvi
Mr. R. Sellaraj Manuneethi
Mr. S. Michael Jeyabalan
Mr. S. Vinoji
6
1
11
2
3. Department of Commerce
Dr. A. Selvakumar
Dr.J. Arulraj Daniel
2
2
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4. Department of Economics
Dr. D. Jery Josephine Thanarathnam
Dr. D. Jeyasingh
Dr. R. Selvakumar
Dr. R.Immanuel
Dr. D. Solomonraj
Dr. S. Chandrasekar
Dr. S. Henry Pandian
Dr. S. Jesudial Salomi
3
3
3
1
7
1
7
2
5. Department of Physics
Mrs. D. Kalavathy
Dr. J. Jebaraj Devadasan
Mr. H. Johnson Jeyakumar
Mr. J.P. Edward Rajkumar
1
2
7
2
6. Department of Chemistry
Mrs. P. Selvarathy Grace
Dr. J. Jothibai Margret
Dr. B. Ravindran Durainayagam
Dr. C. Ravi Samuelraj
4
23
13
56
7. Department of Zoology
Dr. P. Duraipalam Thanasingh
Dr. Y.S.Shanthi Pon Indira
Mr. P. Kutty Juskar Jebaraja
Dr. S. Kalairasi Roselind
Miss. A. Jebaseeli Perciyal
1
3
1
2
1
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Table: 3.4 Publication with Citation Index (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Staff No. of Papers Published
Whether Citation Index Awarded
1 Dr.B. Ravindran Durainayagam 13 Yes
2 Mrs.P. Selvarathy Grace 4 Yes
3 Dr.R. Jothibai Margret 23 Yes
3.4.4 Number of publications listed in International Database (for e.g: Web of
Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International
Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
Table: 3.5 Number of Publications Listed in International Database
(2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Staff No. of Publications
Name of International Data Base
1. Dr.B.Ravindran Durainayagam 13 Cambridge Crystallography Data Centre
(CCDC) 2. Mrs. P. Selvarathy Grace 4 Cambridge Crystallography
Data Centre (CCDC)
Table: 3.6 Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of Publishers
S.N. Name Subject ISBN/ISSN Publisher
1. Dr.D.Solomon Raj Energy Consumption Pattern of Households in India
978 -81 -89630 -32 - 4
Global Research Publications, New
Delhi
3.4.5 Provide details (if any) of Research awards received by the faculty
Ph.D. Degree through FDP of UGC has been awarded to the following members
1. Dr. J. Arulraj Daniel
2. Dr. A. Wellington Francis Prabagar
3. Dr. R. Selvakumar
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4. Dr. S.Chandrasekar
5. Dr. D. Rachel Annal Christibai
6. Dr. S. Henry Pandian
7. Dr. Y.S.Shanthi Pon Indira
8. Dr. S. Kalairasi Roselind
3.4.6 Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and
agencies, nationally and internationally.
Not applicable.
3.4.7 Incentives given to faculty for receiving State, national and international
recognitions for research contributions
Not Applicable
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-
industry interface?
1. Free of cost Training in Vermicomposting, an eco-friendly trial was imparted to the
local farmers of the village, so that they can avail help from the college to begin
their village based small industry.
2. Free of cost Practical rearing guidelines of ornamental fishes were given to
interested old students, so that they can establish their village based small industry.
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy?
How is the available expertise advocated and publicized?
There is no stated policy. However, expertise availability is made known to others
through NSS camps and other social services. The consultancy services such as insect
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identification to students of other institutions, procedural vermicomposting to farmers,
computer skills to local Panchayat members, waste management practices, cultural
control of coconut beetles etc. are rendered free of cost by the our experts individually
and happily.
3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and
available facilities for consultancy services?
The institution encourages the staff to exploit their expertise quite voluntarily to
satisfy the need of the poor community.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the
institution and the revenue generated during the last four years.
The consultancy service we provide is voluntary in nature and hence no revenue
is generated. Our college offers the following services as mentioned elsewhere:
a. insects and molluscs identification to students and researchers of other
institutions,
b. procedural vermicomposting technology to farmers and self-help groups,
c. computer skills to local Panchayat members,
d. waste management practices to villagers,
e. cultural control of coconut beetles to the farmers
f. energy use pattern to farmers
g. dress designing methods to women
h. sericulture methods to our students and many others
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated
through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional
development?
Not applicable.
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3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution- neighborhood - community
network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service
orientation and holistic development of students?
It is inspiring to note that the local villagers are made responsive and better
educated on various issues relating to institution – neighborhood and community
development due to the serious and sincere efforts of the NSS, NCC and YRC units.
They are now motivated to keep their environment clean, to use eco-friendly
fertilizers and to manage their agricultural and farmyard wastes appreciably. They are
also increasingly aware of keeping good personal cleanliness.
The students are encouraged to participate in various national programmes such as
health and hygiene awareness, medical camps, literacy campaigns, environment
awareness programmes, women and youth empowerment activities, blood donation,
rainwater harvesting, anti-ragging etc.
3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students’ involvement in
various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?
Students of our college are voluntary in participation of societal activities such as
blood donation, assisting medical camps, assisting traffic control, road making in nearby
villages and organizing awareness camps on AIDS control, Human Rights and Voters’
Awareness etc. Participation in social works, internal celebrations and in various
National and International days is also observed in the college.
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall
performance and quality of the institution?
The college provides ample opportunities to stakeholders particularly parents of
students and alumni members to visit the college through PTA and alumni association
meets. They are informed of what their wards are doing here and the programmes given
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to them as core and COPs. Students’ performance in internal and university examinations
is informed to the parents. They are also invited to put forward their suggestions
definitely.
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach
programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major
extension and outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of
students.
Extension and outreach programmes are taken care of by a choice of clubs and
organizations such as NSS, NCC, YRC, blood donors’ club, eco club, consumers’ forum,
students’ council and other department level clubs. One village called
Thangammalpuram has been selected by the NSS for social activities to be done.
Execution of free medical camps, eye donation camps, dental health camps, blood
donation camps etc. is the common mission of these clubs.
Table: 3.7 Budget Particulars (2010 – 14)
S.No
Activity
Budget Total (Rs.)
2010 - 11 2011 - 12 2012 - 13 2013 - 14
1 NSS (Four units) Rs. 1,65,781 Rs. 53,387 Rs. 80,200 Rs. 1,34,388
2 NCC Rs. 1,53,000 Rs. 1,53,000 Rs. 1,53,000 Rs.1,53,000
3 YRC Rs. 3,080 Rs. 3,080 Rs. 3,080 Rs. 3,080
* Note: Amounts are variable depending upon the extent of management funding
3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in
extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YDC and other National/
International agencies?
The college encourages the students to opt for and participate in any one of the
extension activities such as NSS and NCC. It is mandatory as per the curriculum. These
schemes organize various extension activities and engagements regularly within their
limit in and off campus.
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3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken
by the College to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged
and vulnerable sections of society?
Research projects on socio-economic status of the under privileged and vulnerable
sections of the society have been assumed by the students of arts under the guidance of
faculty members. A few of the activities undertaken by the staff members are listed
below:
1. U.G Projects Titles are given with Focus to study the Socio-economic status of
the society living in and around their locality.
2. P.G Projects are also focused on Socio-economic studies.
3. NSS conducts Socio-economic survey before organization of annual camps.
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities
organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students’ academic
learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.
Extension activities such as NSS and NCC camps, awareness programmes,
personal and community health programmes, free medical camps etc to villages largely
complement development of our students as responsible citizens of the future, and their
understanding towards social and environmental problems and how to solve them and
develop morality.
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its
outreach activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the
initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities?
NSS camps conducted by our students in various villages are community oriented.
They are received the most and accepted with much good wishes. The camps make the
use of competent expertise from various places and from our own college for addressing
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the community and for assisting them on various issues of societal concern. Certain
initiatives such as vermicomposting demos, adult education, free medical camps,
personal and environmental health care tips, self employment skill development, cultural
activities etc are taken by our college to encourage community participation in our
outreach activities.
3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other
institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.
The college maintains good and warm relationship with local boys’ and girls’
schools, clubs, associations, village boards like Grama Panchayat, churches, hospitals
and their staff and some voluntary service providers. The community whom we serve
also has taken active involvement in all the activities of the institution. Without their
patronage and support it is impossible to run the college. As a token of their recognition,
the local Panchayat extended plantlets for afforestation in the campus and drinking water
facilities. The local YMCA and Sports Club laid the Volleyball court for the college and
cleaned up the play ground. The District Cricket Club has donated pitch mats, stumps,
balls and bats and also the practice nets for improving cricket skill.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.
Blood Donation Club award from the District collector
Best NSS officer award to one staff member by the Government of India.
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3.7 Collaborations
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories,
institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of
the initiatives – collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and
equipment, research scholarships, etc.
The following members of our college are collaborative with other research
institutions, colleges, Universities in their individual competence.
Dr.D.Solomonraj (Department of Economics)
Dr.A. Selvakumar (Principal from the Department of Commerce)
Dr.J.Jebaraj Devadasan (Department of Physics)
Mr.H. Johnson Jeyakumar (Department of Physics)
Dr.B.Ravindran Durainayagam (Department of Chemistry) and
Dr.C.Ravi Samuel Raj (Department of Chemistry)
3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with
institutions of national importance/other Universities/ industries/Corporate
(Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the
institution.
Academic institutions : One
Industry/Corporate : One
Other agencies : --
3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that
have contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities,
student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution, viz.
Laboratories / library/ new technology /placement services, etc.
Creation / Up gradation of academic facilities:
New courses and COPs are introduced
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Labs and library are upgraded by addition of instruments and books.
Endowments are provided by various staff members.
Student and Staff Support
Staff members have an excellent practice of encouraging students for carrying out
research activities as is evident from the number of group projects successfully completed
over the years. The college encourages the staff to make use of FDP assistance of UGC
and other grant sources to promote their research studies and provides necessary
infrastructure and instruments available in the college.
Infrastructure:
Main buildings such as Science Block, Main Block and Arts Block of the college
were constructed purely by the funds donated by generous members of the local
community.
S.F Block was constructed by the funds through MPLAD scheme.
The Golden Jubilee block was constructed by the funds and generous
contributions made by the Management and donors of the local community.
The vehicle parking sheds were constructed purely by management funds.
Drinking water facilities – hot and cold water R.O system was made through MP
fund.
Construction of the infrastructures such as Laboratory, Auditorium, Library,
Women’s Hostel, Women’s Rest Room, Indoor stadium and contributions for
books , computers and instruments were all made purely by the UGC.
3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants, who contributed to
the events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by
the College during the last four years.
Names of eminent scientists/participants, who contributed their expertise to the
seminars/ conferences organized by our college (2010 - 2014) are given under:
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Table: 3.8 Seminars/ Conferences organized by our College (2010-2014)
Year No Seminar/Conference Particulars Eminent Participants
2010
1
2
3
Social Exclusion and Marginalization Village Intervention Programme Against Social Evils Workshop on NGO and Employment opportunities for social change
Dr.D. Varadharajan Dr. Iyampillai, Prof of Economics Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli Mr. B. Nalan Navajeevan Trust, Tirunelveli
2011 1. National Seminar on Quality in Research
1. Dr.S. Arunachalam, Prof. of Economics, Cochin University, Kerala 2. Dr.S. Manickam, Registrar, M.S. University, Tirunelveli 3. Dr. Saccretes, Department of Economics, M.S University, Tirunelveli
2012 1. Role of Nuclear Power for Sustainable Development of India
1. Dr. Thangavel, Chief Scientist, CSIR –CECRI, Karaigudi 2. Mr.K. Varadharajan Enginner, IGCAR, Kalpakkam 3. Dr.B. Venkataraman, Associate Director, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
2 National Seminar on Advances in Information Technology
1. Dr. Isaac Balasingh, Dean. G.U. Pope College of Engineering, Sawyerpuram
3 National Seminar on Finance Sector Reforms in India
1. Dr. Neelamegam, Professor in Emeritus 2.Dr. Natraj Iyer, Professor, Kerala University 3.D.Inigorajan, Professor, Pondicherry University
2013 1 International Seminar on Health Economics
1.Dr.B. Nirmala Thasan, University of Jaffna 2.Dr.P. Arunachalam, Cochin University 3.Dr.M. Muniyandi, T.B Research Centre, Jhansi. UP
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2 National Seminar on Environment and Development Nexus.
1.Dr.S. Manickam, Head, Department of Economics, M.S. University, Tirunelveli 2.Mr.D. Soundarapandian, Director of DCE, M.S. University, Tirunelveli
3 National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Pure Applied Mathematics
1.Dr.A.M.S.Ramasamy, Dean, Pondicherry University
4 Workshop on Entrepreneurship Development for Faculty Members
1.Dr.Mrs.Shobana Nealsco, Fathima College, Madurai 2.Mr.T.Mayathevan, General Manager, DIC 3.Mr.M. Rajaiah, Industrial Consultant
5 National Seminar on Bio –Diversity and you.
1.Dr.Dunston P.Ambrose, Director, ERU, Palayamkottai 2.Dr.M.Arunachalam, Director, SPK Centre for Environmental Studies, Alwarkuruchi.
2014 1. Recent Trends in Information Technology
Dr.G. Wiseline, Head, Department of Computer Science, Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur.
3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal
MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if
any) of the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated:
Table: 3.9 List of MoUs Signed till 2014
S.No Name of Institution Nature of cooperation
1. GRIMS By Institute of Further Higher
Education North East Lincolnshire, UK
Academic and
Placement
2. Dhamodharan Institute of Social Science and
Research, Coimbatore
Academic
3. FAY WALK Fashion, Tirunelveli Training
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4. YMCA Institute of Computer Education,
Sawyerpuram
Academic
5. Srivasan Academy, Thoothukudi Academic
The college has achieved its major goals:
introduction of new courses;
student placement through campus interviews to a greater extent;
research association with other institutions for improving their knowledge
in research; consultancy with stakeholders, YMCA, YWCA and NGOs to
address the educational needs of the college;
extension activities conducted with regard to leadership quality
development; research publications made in our college Journal SPEAR
by the faculty members in various subjects and
others
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and
implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations.
Formal MoUs are taken to implement the same for the benefit of the students and
staff.
3.7.7 Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and
Extension which the College would like to include.
Well furnished research laboratories are available in Physics, Chemistry and
Zoology.
Academic expertise of individual faculty member is available.
N.S.S., NCC, Biodiversity and Biocontrol services, Vermitechnology expertise,
Blood Donors’ club, etc have offered their best consultancy services to various
foundations free of cost.
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CRITERION IV
INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of
infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning?
Pope‟s college is a Government aided college, managed by the TND (Thoothukudi-
Nazareth Diocese), a Christian minority organization. The creation and enhancement of
infrastructure that facilitate successful teaching and learning are largely funded by the
UGC, Management and the Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The University, College Governing
Board, College Welfare Committee, Well-wishing donors and alumni are the other
important sources of development grants for enhancing its infrastructure.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for
a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning
spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces laboratories, specialized facilities and
equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.
(a) Curricular activities
Pope‟s college has five spacious buildings – Main block, Science block, Arts‟
block, SF (New) block and Golden Jubilee Block for housing departments of various
disciplines.
The Main block is a two-storey building that houses the Principal‟s room, the
Conference Hall, the office, the IQAC and the Department of Mathematics.
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The Science block is a three-storey building that accommodates: The Department
of Physics and research lab. in the ground floor, The Department of Zoology, Insectary
and Museum in the first floor and The Department of Chemistry, Laboratory, Research
Lab. and its Seminar Hall in the second floor.
The Arts’ block is a two-storey building that houses the Department of
Commerce and a P.G hall in the Ground floor and the NCC room and the P.G. and
Research Department of Economics in the first floor.
The S.F (New) block is a three-storey building that houses the Department of
Information Technology in the First Floor and its laboratory and Language lab. in the
Second floor and the Department of Business Administration in the ground floor.
The Golden Jubilee Block is a new building that was dedicated only in May
2014. New courses are to be accommodated in the block.
The common facilities available in the five buildings are
Class rooms : 50
Technology enabled learning spaces : 10
Seminar/conference halls : 1
Laboratories (Major and Allied) : 11
Special facilities : 1 (English Language Lab.)
Equipment for teaching - Learning : LCD System, Internet and Smart
Board in all Departments.
Library with browsing facility : General and department libraries.
(b) Co-curricular activities
NCC Naval wing Store cum office room
NSS four units offices and store rooms
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(c) Extra –curricular activities and sports
Open air theatre
A spacious (400 x 400 m2) play-ground in front of the college
Three Volleyball courts
Tennicoit court
Kho-Kho ground
Tennis court
Cricket ground
Kabbadi ground
Other facilities
The extensive campus of the college situated in a total area of 40 acres also
encompasses
A big and beautiful Chapel
A new library constructed with UGC and Management funds
Two hostels - one for boys and the other for girls (Women‟s Hostel is a new
addition inside the campus, cconstructed with UGC funds). Big dining halls and
kitchens with mess employees' quarters and office rooms
An off campus Staff quarters/Guest house – Hepzibah Lamech Home at
Naduvaikurichi with limited accommodation facility
A comfortable double storeyed Retiring Room for girls
Reasonably furnished seminar hall
Canteen
Career Guidance Cell
Sports room
Sentinel point
Vehicle parking sheds - five
Overhead water storage tanks - three
Bore wells with submersible pump sets - three
An agro-farm
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Vermicomposting pits – three
Toilet facilities - four (two for boys and the other two for staff)
Animal room having the aquacultural complex
Botanical garden with medicinal plants
R.O. based drinking water plant
A.T.M in the campus
A rest room for women staff (UGC funded)
Extensive laboratory in Physics and Chemistry (UGC funded)
Toilet facility for staff in all departments
An elegant Golden Jubilee Gateway
An Auditorium (I Stage completed UGC funded) and
An Indoor Stadium (I Stage completed, UGC Funded)
Phases of Future Development
The college management envisages a plan for the future development of the
college.
In the first stage
One more floor is to be added to the new Golden Jubilee Block.
Auditorium and indoor stadium are to be completed.
A Non-residential Centre for men students is also to be set up.
In the second stage, it proposes to develop
Centre for Social Extension Work with a Training and Retreat Centre to be
developed,
Socially relevant Applied Research Centre in the extensive Theri land (a sandy
semiarid landmass)
Centre for promoting Tamil Studies in the name of Dr.G.U.Pope Centre for
Tamil Research.
Staff quarters.
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Special Features Digital/ Internet Connectivity
All the Departments spread all over the campus are digitally connected in Local
Area Network with optical fibre cables to prevent any loss of data in transit. This has
enabled the sharing of internet connectivity by all the Departments and the Library over
broadband (BSNL). This has made an Internet Centre a misnomer in the campus.
Automation
1. Office - Fully Automated
2. Library - Partly Automated
4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in
line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of
the facilities developed, augmented and the amount spent during the last four years
(Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution campus and indicate the existing
physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any).
Pope‟s college has been augmenting the available infrastructure to keep in line
with its academic growth and has a detailed plan of expansion of the college in future. At
present, the college offers ten courses at the UG degree level; seven courses at the PG
degree level and twelve COPs with a highest intake of about 1,477 students.
Over the years, the space required for establishing the departments such as PG
Mathematics, Commerce, English and UG Tamil and English was met with that
of the two-storey building constructed by the college from the fund released by
our M.P. This was at the initiative of our alumni members. In need of introduction
of BBA, one more storey was added to the new block.
The space requirement for establishing the PG department of Economics was met
with by constructing an expansive storey over the then existing ground floor of
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Arts‟ block buildings. This was largely contributed by our alumni members and
donors.
The available infrastructure is perfectly in line with its academic growth. Nine new
class rooms are under construction; one P.G Physics laboratory has been added
(UGC funded); New library has been constructed (UGC funded); Women staff
common room has been added (UGC funded); Auditorium and Indoor stadium
(UGC funded) are under construction since NAAC cycle I accreditation.
The college has been steadily growing as a centre for numerous community related
activities. For instance, its infrastructure has been used by the government for
conducting TNPSC and other competitive exams; by govt. hospitals for blood
donation and AIDS awareness camps; by the collectorate for Voters‟ awareness
camps and by the Election Commission of India for election purposes.
The college has a spacious 400 x 400 m2 playground. The college ground is being
used by other district level sports organizations to conduct sports and games–
such as cricket, volleyball etc. Volleyball coaching camps are conducted for
students of local schools and variety of other programmes. It is also used by the
local people for jogging and exercising.
The master plan of the campus is enclosed.
Table 4.1 Particulars of Amount Spent (2010 - 2014)
Year
Amount in (Rs.) Spent
Building Furniture Equipment
2010 -11 36,000 77,310 2,29,381
2011 -12 12,50,000 44,250 80,650
2012 -13 5,00,000 10,000 70,950
2013 -14 40,00,000 99,265 62,721
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4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the
requirements of the differently abled students?
In all departments, access ramps at appropriate places have been erected and
facilities like wheel chairs etc. are also available to meet the needs of the differently abled
students.
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and the various provisions available
within them:
Hostel Facility
The college has two separate hostels – 150 seated one for men students and the
other 250 seated hostel for women students with all facilities. Two well furnished rooms
are also available for residential purpose of hostel wardens.
Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc.
Recreational hall – a sufficient open-air space in the centre is available.
Computer facility including access to internet in hostel
Computer facility with printers and internet is available in both the hostels.
Facilities for medical emergencies
First-Aid Cell is in operation. 108 facility is accessible readily.
Library facility in the hostels
No library facility is available; however, the central library is just near by.
Internet and Wi-Fi facility
Internet and audio facilities are available. Wi-Fi facility is available to a limited
extent.
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Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipment
Facility offered.
Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy
Limited quarters are available.
Constant supply of safe drinking water
The hostel has R.O based water purification systems for the supply of drinking
water.
Security
The hostels and the campus are fully protected by separate day and night duty
watchmen.
4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff interms of health
care on the campus and beyond?
First Aid kit is available for the students and staff. There is a health care centre
(St.Raphael‟s Hospital) off campus run by the TND management.
4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available in the campus spaces for
special units like IQAC, grievance redressed unit, Women’s cell, counseling and
career guidance, placement unit, health centre, canteen, recreational spaces for staff
and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.
IQAC : separate room available
Grievance redressal unit : common room available
Women‟s cell : common room available
Counseling and career guidance : common room available
Placement unit : common room available
Health centre : Not available
Canteen : Available (for snacks and light meals only)
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Recreational spaces for staff
and students : Available
Safe drinking water facility : Available (R.O with hot and cold provision)
Auditorium : Available (A new one is under construction)
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such
a committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee
to render the library, student / user friendly?
Yes, the college has a library development committee constituted by the following
members:
1. Mr.K. Mutharasan
2. Dr.J.Arulraj Daniel
3. Dr. S. Chandrasekar
4. Mr. J.P. Edward Rajakumar
5. Mr.S. Johnson Navamani
6. Mrs. Caroline Daisy
7. Mr. J. Wilfred Dhavamani
8. Mr.S. Jacob Rajan and
9. Mrs. P. Margret Jebaseeli
The committee formulates certain common policies regarding distribution and
proper use of library books for the use of staff and students.
4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq. ft.) : 3000 sq. ft.
Total seating capacity : 150
Working hours : 09.00 a.m to 05.00 p.m
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On working days : 09.00 a.m to 05.00 p.m
On holidays : Closed
Before examination days : 09.00 a.m to 05.00 p.m
During examination days : 09.00 a.m to 05.00 p.m
During vacation : Closed
Layout of the library
(individual reading carrel
lounge area for browsing and
relaxed reading, IT Zone for
accessing e-resources in
reading room; computer etc.) : Available
4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and
e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new
books, journals and e-resources during the last four years.
Reference books to be followed are suggested by expert committee of the board
of studies of the University. Discussing with staff, the heads of various departments
prepare proposals and forward to the principal or librarian to place order for chosen
books of the subjects concerned.
Table 4.2 Amount spent on Procuring New Books, Journals and e-resources
(2010 – 2014)
Library Holdings
2010 - 2011 2011 - 2012 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 Number Total
Cost Number Total
Cost Number Total
Cost Number Total
Cost Text and Reference books
1,000 2,99,145 111 48,877 909 3,32,634 1,065 2,51,212
Journals/ Periodical
20 21,300 23 10,850 21 8,600 21 9,900
e-resources NLIST 5,000 NLIST 5,000 NLIST 5,000 NLIST 5,000
Any other (MRPs)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum
access to the library collection?
OPAC : Yes
Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals : No
Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases : No
Library Website : No
In-house/remote access to e-publications : Yes, NLIST
Library automation : In Part only
Total number of computers for public access : 05
Total numbers of printers for public access : 01
Internet band width/ speed : 8 MBPS
Repository : Yes
Content management system for e-learning : No
Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia : NLIST
4.2.5 Provide details:-
Average number of walk-ins : 60 Students / per day
Average number of books issued/returned : 30 Books / per day
Ratio of library books to students enrolled : 70:3
Average number of books added during
last three years : 673
Average number of login to opac (OPAC)
Average number of login to e-resources : 13 per day
Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed : Downloaded only very
few per day
Number of information literacy trainings organized : Student participation
arranged at the University
Library
Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials : Old books are discarded as
per the norms.
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4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
Manuscripts : Yes (Dr. G.U. Pope‟s original script works
available).
Reference : Yes (Available in reference section).
Reprography : Yes
ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) : No
Information Deployment and
Notification : Yes, Notified
Download : Yes, Available
Printing : Yes, Available
Reading list/ Bibliography
compilation : Yes, Available
In-house/remote access to
e-resources : Yes, Available
User Orientation and awareness : Yes, User awareness created
Assistance in searching Databases : Yes, Available
INFLIBNET/IUC facilities : Yes, NLIST available
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and
teachers of the college.
There are two staff in the library to maintain records and to help students and
teachers in important works like searching books and journals scanning, xeroxing,
displaying the recent arrival and other particulars on the notice board. Career corner to
guide the students on job opportunities is in existence.
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4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually / physically
challenged persons? Give details.
An elevated platform has been constructed for easy movement and comfortable
wheelchair and armchair facilities are available for physically challenged
students.
At present there are visually challenged and genetically recessive dwarf students
in the college, and hence appropriate assistance is made available to them.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and
used for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the
Library to collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for
further improvement of the library services?)
Yes, the library gets the feedback from its users informally. The feedback forms
and a suggestion cum collection box are available in the library. Collected feedback is
analyzed and grievances, if any are redressed.
4.3 IT /ICT for Teaching Learning 4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at
the institution.
Table 4.3 Number of Computers Available with Configuration
S.No Configuration Number of Computers
1. Dual core Aton Processor 2GB Ram, 160 GB
Hard Disk 18.5” LCD Monitor
25
2. Intel Dual core 2GB Ram, 160 GB Hard
Disk 18.5” LCD Monitor
20
3. Intel I3, 4GB Ram, 500GB Hard Disk 18.5”
LCD Monitor with Original OS
17
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4. Intel I3, 4GB Ram, 500GB Hard Disk 18.5”
LCD Monitor without Original OS
15
5. Intel P4, 1GB Ram, 80GB Hard Disk CRT 20
6. Intel P4, 1GB Ram, 80GB Hard Disk,
15.5”LCD Monitor
10
Total 102
Computer-student ratio : 1:13
Stand alone facility : Available
LAN facility : Available
Wi-fi facility : YES (with 100 mts radius coverage)
Licensed software : Available
Number of nodes/computers
With Internet facility : 102
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and
students on the campus and beyond?
Computer and internet facilities are made available to staff and students in the
campus, free of charge on all working-days.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading
the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
The college has the following plans and strategies to upgrade IT facility:
Linking our college library with that of other Universities and institutions
IT related short term new job oriented courses to be started.
Cyber Cafe opening out may be done in the campus
Formation of e-library
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4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement,
upgrade, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the
institution (Year wise for last four years)?
Table 4.4 Details of the Annual Budget Provision for Maintenance of Computers
Year Annual Budget (Rs.)
2010-11 15,000
2011-12 20,000
2012-13 22,000
2013-14 25,000
4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including
development and use of computer-aided teaching/learning materials by its staff and
students?
The college facilitates all the departments with Computers, Internet, Smart board,
LCD Projectors etc and guides them to use ICT enabled class room programs. These
facilities are used by staff members for UG and PG level class teaching and students for
presenting their projects and seminars.
4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and
technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching – learning resources, independent
learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution makes
student the centre of teaching-learning process and the teacher a facilitator.
All the departments are installed with Smart boards and LCD projectors. Internet
connections are made available directly to a few ICT enabled classrooms. These facilities
are normally used for PG and UG class teaching in our college.
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4.3.7 Does the Institute avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity
directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of?
No.
4.4 Maintenance of Infrastructure and Facilities
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the
available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities
(substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last
four years)?
Financial resources for maintenance of the said facilities are made available by the
management and the govt. of Tamilnadu. The funds are utilized as per the requirement of
various departments.
Table 4.5 Statement of Budget in Rupees (2010 - 2014)
S.No Item 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
1. Building 49,190 15,601 30,330 18,500
2. Furniture 2,550 82,371 50,216 5,700
3. Equipment 2,500 2,500 43,500 37,000
4. Computers 33,721 -- -- 22,000
5. Vehicles -- -- -- --
6. Any other (specify) -- -- -- --
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the
infrastructure facilities and equipment of the college?
Normally, the heads of departments put forth proposals of requirement for
maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure facilities and equipment before the Principal
and the Principal forwards the proposal to the Secretary with an estimated cost. The
secretary discussing the matter with the principal, issues sanction orders.
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4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other
precision measures for the equipment/instruments?
The instruments such as Microscopes, BOD incubator Laminar Air Flow System
etc. are calibrated and overhauled, if required at least once in a year. Instruments in
Physics and Chemistry are made to provide precise results and are kept ready before the
commencement of practical examinations. Electrodes are kept buffered.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of
sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?
Separate instrumentation rooms are available in various departments, where the
expensive and imported equipment are placed.
Sensitive scientific equipment are kept safe in dust free and dry conditions.
High power voltage stabilizers/UPS/Invertors are used protect electrical instruments
from damage due to voltage fluctuation.
Electrodes are properly maintained in a buffered state by faculty members of
concerned departments.
Museum specimens are properly kept in fresh formalin solution.
Insect storage is kept free of storage pests by dusting and naphthalene treatment.
Wells and water tanks are properly cleaned and the submersible motor pumps are
properly serviced.
The heavy duty R.O plant is properly taken care of for constant supply of drinking
water.
Laboratories are regularly colour washed and protected termite free.
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Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources
which the college would like to include.
Striving for excellence is our way of life. Our motto tells it all „Vel Primus Vel
cum Primis’ meaning „Be first, be with The First‟. Pursuing our goals of excellence, we
have evolved the following roadmap for Infrastructure development over the years.
We introduce new programmes keeping in mind the needs and desires of students.
Pertinent to learning resource usage, Pope‟s college provides internet access to the
students free of charge to popularize the use of internet.
Yet, facilities are needed in the campus:
To provide accommodation for participants in training programmes, seminars,
workshops etc., a well furnished Guest House is needed.
To provide course program on Dr.G.U.Pope Tamil Language Research,
infrastructure is needed.
For beginning the Centres for Study of Social and Extension Activities and
Leadership Training, infrastructure is to be provided.
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CRITERION V
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus / hand book annually? If
‘yes’, what is the information provided to students through these documents and
how does the institution ensure its commitment and accountability?
Yes. It publishes updated Prospectus and Hand Book.
i) The Prospectus is distributed to the students along with the application form
for those who seek admission for the first time to UG, PG or M.Phil. courses. The
Prospectus supplies the following information to the students.
a) The origin of the college and its location,
b) Courses offered under,
Aided stream
Self –Financed stream
Career Oriented Courses etc.
ii) Admission guidelines like,
a) Qualification
b) Documents to be supplied along with application
c) Fee structure
d) Special features and welfare services and
e) Placement activities.
iii) The college Hand Book is revised every year and distributed to all the students
and staff members.
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iv) The Hand Book contains information about
a) College history
b) List of members of the Governing body
c) Internal administration
d) Department wise list of teaching staff
e) List of non –teaching staff
f) Courses offered
g) CBCS - Introduction and guidelines
h) List of scholarships for students
i) Fee structure
j) Rules and regulation and general code of conduct and
k) Various councils formed and their function.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / free
ships given to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid
was available and disbursed on time?
Financial assistance of various types and nature are extended to poor and
deserving students. Some of the assistance extended are the following.
Table: 5.1 Financial Assistance to Students (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of financial assistance Number of Students Benefited
1 Institutional fee concession to poor students 120
2. Staff sponsorship of students 133
3 Departmental Assistance 22
4 Alumni members help 25
5 Concessions to Hostel students 15
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5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies?
The college helps the students to avail financial assistance from various funding
agencies like
i) State Government
ii) Central Government
iii) UGC and
iv) Others
The number of students receive financial assistance under various heads are stated
in the following table.
Table: 5.2 Number of Students Receive Financial Assistance (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No.
Source of Assistance
Name of Scholarship
No. of Students Benefited (Percentage in Brackets)
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1. Tamil Nadu
State
Government
SC 114
(22)
116
(27)
157
(33)
208
(36)
222
(41)
Agricultural Labour Welfare Scheme
163 (31)
--- 89 (19) -- ---
Physically Challenged 2 (0.4) --- 2 (0.4) 7 (1.2) ---
MBC 21 (4) 3 (17) --- 38 (7) ---
BC 63
(12))
277
(65
208
(43)
326
(56)
322
(59)
CM Merit Scholarship 1 (0.2) --- 1 (0.2) --- ---
First Graduate Scholarship 158
(30)
--- --- --- ---
Loan Scholarship --- --- 22 (5) --- ---
2. University Merit Scholarship --- 3
(0.7)
--- --- ---
3. UGC --- --- --- --- 1 (0.2) ---
Total 522 427 479 580 544
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5.1.4 What are the specific support services / facilities available for students from
SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections?
The institution extends specific support services and facilities to various
categories of students pursuing education as listed below:
Table: 5.3 List of Student Support Services
S.No Category of student Type of assistance /facilities available
1. SC and ST Students i) Fee concession
ii) Scholarship from State Government
iii) Hostel assistance
2. OBC students i) BC scholarship from State Government
ii) Need based Intuitional assistance
3. Sports personnels i) Travel reimbursement
ii) Daily allowance to cover food expenses
iii) Sport kits, Track suit, Shoes etc.
4. Medical and health care
Assistance
i) Student Group Insurance scheme and
Need Based Medical Assistance.
ii) A student with chronic Renal failure was
given financial assistance towards
hospitalization, medical check up and dialysis.
It was sponsored by donation collected from
the staff members.
iii) A girl student with hearing impairment
was helped by the staff for treatment and to
buy a modern Hearing Aid set at a cost of
Rs. 45,000/-.
iv) A blind student who stayed in Mens‟
hostel met with an accident and broke his
back bone. Staff members and students
collected a significant amount to arrange a
surgery at an Orthopedic Hospital.
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5. Coaching classes for competitive
examination
Student Placement Cell, Career Guidance and
Councilling Cell along with IQAC organize
coaching classes to all the students to appear
for Competitive Examinations. Coaching is
arranged for IBPS, TNPSC, Railways, SSC
etc.
6. Skill Development i) Course on Spoken English
ii) Course on Communicative English
iii) Computer Courses
iv) Twelve add on course are offered to
develop special skills among the students
7. Slow learners & Visually
handicapped students
i) Slow learners are identified given special care like special classes, additional examinations and home work. ii) Remedial teaching is also undertaken
8. Student Exposure i) Students are encouraged to participate in
seminar, workshop, quiz programmes etc
conducted by other institutions. Financial
assistances are extended to them by the
management.
ii) The science departments encourage their
students to do group and individual projects.
iii) Students are also encouraged to participate
in cultural programmes organized by various
institutions.
iv) They are also encouraged to participate in
inter – collegiate sports meets conducted by
the university.
9. Publication of student magazine i) The institution publishes a student magazine
“POPCON” which gives a platform to record
their creativity.
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5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial
skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts.
The college develops entrepreneurial skills and conducts the following add on
courses approved by the university.
a) Dress Designing – Certificate and Diploma.
b) Lab Technology - Certificate and Diploma.
c) Import and Export Management – Certificate Course.
d) Stock Market – Certificate Course.
e) Computer Hardware and Maintenance – Certificate Course.
f) Desktop Publishing – Certificate Course.
g) Mobile Phone Technology – Certificate Course.
h) Sericulture – Certificate Course.
Colour Animation Training was arranged for about 30 students. Though the
college is unable to collect record of student entrepreneurs, informally it seems a
significant number of students are self employed business men and entrepreneurs. Some
of them work along with the college also.
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote
participation of students in extracurricular and co- curricular activities such as
sports, games, Quiz competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.
The institution encourages the students to participate in sports, quizzes
extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Students are fully supported financially to
participate in the following activities:
a) Sports and Games conducted by other Colleges, Universities and Government
Agencies.
b) Awareness camps conducted off campus through NSS
c) Quizzes conducted in other colleges
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d) Cultural competitions – State / University level.
e) Afforestation
The college promotes students‟ participation in YRC, RRC, NCC and special
prizes are bestowed on them during Students‟ Council Day.
Table: 5.4 List of Students Achieved in NCC
S. No. Name of Student Achievement
1. P.Abelraj Attended RDC camp at New Delhi in 2010 and
Won Silver Medal in Drill Competition
2. M.Sivabalan Attended RDC Camp at New Delhi in 2013 and
Secured Bronze Medal at National Level
Competitions
3. M.Maharaja Attended Nausanic Camp at Vizakapatnam in
2009
4. P.Thangarathi Attended Nausanic Camp at Vizakapatnam and
Won Gold Medal in Drill Competition
a) YRC of the college organizes Free Medical Camps and Blood Donation Camps
in which students and staff donate blood in association with the local Government
Hospital.
Pope‟s College has been awarded a citation and award for its contribution in
organization of Blood Donation Camps by the District Administration. The college
maintains a list of students of all blood groups who are willing to donate blood to help
patients in times of need.
b) Red Ribbon Club conducts AIDS awareness camps and “Celebrating Life”
Programme to the local public regularly.
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Table: 5.5 List of Programmes Organised By Red Ribbon Club (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Programme Date of
Programme Place of
Programme No. of
Students Participated
1. “Celebrating Life” Curriculum 12.01.2010 Seminar Hall 100
2. Celebrating Life” Curriculum 11.01.2011 Seminar Hall 100
3. Competitions – Elocution, Essay writing,
Drawing, Drama, Poetry writing
09.03.2011,
10.03.2011
III B.Com Class
Room
25
4. Blood Donation Camp 22.12.2011 Old Library Hall 75
5. „‟Celebrating Life” Curriculum 04.01.2012 Seminar Hall 100
6. Elocution competitions & Drawing,
Drama, Poetry competitions
20.03.2012,
19.03.2012,
22.03.2012 &
23.03.2012
III B.Com Class
Room
Seminar Hall
III. B.Com Hall
2
9
5
7. “Celebrating Life” Curriculum 05.10.2012 Old Library Hall 100
8. “Celebrating Life” Curriculum 28.01.2013 Old Library Hall 100
9. „‟Celebrating Life” Curriculum 07.02.2014 Zoo Lab 100
10. Exposure Visit 08.02.2013 Govt. Hospital, Eral 10
c) Quiz Club is active in the college. It has organized
i) Inter-Departmental Quiz Programmes,
ii) State Level Inter-Collegiate Quiz Programme and
iii) G.K tests to the students
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Table: 5.6 List of Quiz Programmes Organised by the Quiz Club
(2009-10 to 2013 -14)
S.No.
Name of Programme
Date of Programme
Place of Programme
No. of Departments /
Colleges Participated
1. Interdepartmental Quiz – written Test
24th February 2010
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
7 Departments
2. 18th Year Inter Collegiate Pope‟s Quiz -2010
25th February 2010
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
36 Colleges
3. 19th Year Inter Collegiate Pope‟s Quiz -2011
24th February 2011
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
19 Colleges
4. Interdepartmental Quiz Oral 2012
27th February 2012
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
9 Departments
5. 20th Year Inter Collegiate Pope‟s Quiz -2012
28th February 2012
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
11 Colleges (Arts & Science)
6. Interdepartmental Quiz -2013
28th February 2013
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
9 Departments
7. State Level Pope‟s Quiz -2013 (21st Year)
2nd March 2013
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
27 Colleges (Arts & Science)
8. Interdepartmental Quiz 21st February 2014
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
9 Departments
9. State Level Pope‟s Quiz -2014 (22nd Year)
22nd February 2014
Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram
20 Colleges (Arts & Science)
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d) Youth Welfare Club promotes cultural activities among the students. Youth Club
has organized the following programmes:
a) Intra – college cultural programmes.
b) Inter – college cultural programmes (POPFEST) and
c) Awarded prizes to the winners.
e) To further encourage participation in cultural programme and sports, additional
support is extended to students as follows:
a) Additional academic supports like special classes are conducted.
b) Flexible internal examination schedule is given to them, if required.
c) Special food provision is given to sports personnels.
d) Free sports uniform and sports kits are given to the sports personnels.
5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in
preparing for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students
appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR-
NET,UGC-NET,SLET, ATE/CAT/GRE/TOFEL/GMAT/ Central/Stateservices,
Defense, Civil Services, etc
The Career Guidance and Councelling cell along with Placement Cell and IQAC
organizes various coaching programmes to prepare our students face competitive
examinations. Some of the programmes organized and students benefited are given
below:
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Table: 5.7 List of Programmes Organised by Career Guidance and Counseling Cell Placement Cell and IQAC (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No
Name of Programme Date of
Programme Place of
Programme No. of
Students Participated
1. Awareness Programme on Job
Opportunities
11.03.2010 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
118
2. Counseling Programe to all final
year students
18.03.2010 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
240
3. Motivation Seminar – Short cut to
Numerical Methods
10.09.2010 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
4. Workshop – Behavioral Pattern for
Successful Living
09.04.2010 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
100
5. Seminar on Positive Thinking 22.02.2011 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
300
6. Awareness on Chartered Accountant
Course
02.03.2011 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
1000
7. Seminar on Personality
Development
16.03.2011 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
297
8. 240 Job Opportunities Awareness 09.01.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
9. Intel Computer Techniques 19.09.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
200
10. Workshop on NET- SLET
Guideliness
31.07.2012 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
75
11. State Level Workshop on Career Options in the Modern Technological Era
22.08.2012 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
300
12. Colour Animation Training 24.07.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
13. Symposium on Career Placement &
Job Awareness
11.10.2012 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
200
14. State Level Seminar on Soft Skill
Development
07.12.2012 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
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15. Awareness Programme on Job Opportunities
09.01.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
75
16. Animation Training 24.07.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
17. Life Oriented Skills 25.07.2013 &
26.07.2013
Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
All
18. How to face Interviews 17.12.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
19. Employability skills 29.01.2014 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
150
20. Health Awareness & Job Oriented Programme
17.02.2014 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
100
Placement Cell
Placement Cell is very active in our college. It has organized two phases of
programmes namely.
i) Training and
ii) Placement
The Programmes organized by the Cell are listed in the following table:
Table: 5.8 Career Guidance Programmes Organised (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of Programme Organised No. of Students Participated
No of Students Benefited / Placed
1. Coaching for TNPSC Group IV 350 150
2. TNPSC Group II 75 50
3. TNPSC Group I 40 ---
4. UPSC 460 ---
5. RRB 16 5
6. IBPS 30 4
7. TNPSC Group III 30 2
8. SET,NET 75 2
9. National Skill Development Course
240 20
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5.1.8 What type of counseling services are made available to the students (academic,
personal, career, psycho-social etc.)
Some of the women staff have undergone counseling programme and are
qualified to counsel students.
Hence, students requirements in academic, personal and career aspects are
identified by their behaviours in and outside the classes by the staff and are referred to
such counselors.
A team of women staff members has assumed the responsibility.
5.1.9. Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and
placement of its students? If ‘yes’, detail on the services provided to help students
identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage
of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the
employers and the programmes).
Yes.
The institution has an established Mechanism for Career Guidance and
Placement.
i) It conducts Career guidance courses,
ii) It helps the students to prepare and face interviews by organizing soft skill
development programmes by inviting experts and
iii) It organizes campus interviews.
The particulars of campus recruitment programmes organized are given below.
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Table: 5.9 Campus Recruitment Programmes Organized (2012 -13 to 2013 -14)
S.No
Name of Company Participated
No. of Students Appeared
No of Students Placed / Indent
made 1 TVS 60 4
2 HDFC Life 40 30
3 LIC 19 7
4 TATA Gold 13 3
5 Thamotharan Group of Companies 55 13
6 DXT consultants 4 4
7 Agsar Paints 60 16
8 BMC 10 6
9 Sterlite Copper Company 3 1
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes, list (if any)
the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.
Yes.
Most of the grievances reported are inability of free payments in time.
Class level and Department level grievances are brought to the notice of the Head
of the Department by the staff-in charge or the student representatives. They are solved
immediately. Under Graduate and Post Graduate Associations also participate actively in
grievances redressel.
At College level, Student Council is formed giving representation to all the UG
and PG classes. From the representatives Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Joint
Secretary are elected to lead the team. Sufficient representation is given to women
students.
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Orientation Programme was organized to the council members on the topic
Leadership Qualities on 05.10.2013 by drawing experts in the field of student counseling.
Another important milestone in the history of student council is inauguration of a
novel scheme called “Student Shouldering Students‟‟ (S.S.S).
It collects willing contributions from the students themselves with the aid of
collection boxes. The collected amount is distributed to the needy students.
So far, the student council has brought some grievances like drinking water problem,
men‟s retiring room facility and parking facility solved.
Drinking water problem was solved by installing a Heavy Duty RO Plant with the
assistance of Rs.5 lakhs from Thiru. Tirchy Siva (Rajya Sabha M.P.,) Separate RO
Systems are also installed in womens‟ retiring room and hostel.
Parking facility was arranged for boys and girls.
A women staff is put in charge to look into the grievances of women students.
5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to
sexual harassment?
The college has established a special committee referred to as Eve Teasing
Prevention Committee to check harassment of women students.
It consists of members form
a) Women staff
b) Senior male staff and
c) Student representatives.
A disciplinary Action Committee is also in place to deal with students who
misbehave with other students and staff.
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5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been
reported during the last four years and what action hasbeentakenonthese?
Yes.
In our college no occurrence of ragging is reported.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution.
The college puts the students first in the list of priority. The following welfare
schemes are made available to the students.
i) Group Insurance Facility
ii) Student Aid Fund
iii) Career Guidance and Counseling
iv) Campus Placement
v) Scholarships
vi) Remedial Teaching
vii) „Earn while You Learn‟( Partially implemented).
5.1.14 Does the institution have any registered Alumni Association? If ‘yes’, what
are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and
infrastructure development?
Yes.
i) Department level Alumni Association is in existence in all Departments.
ii) Alumni Association of Department of Physics has officially registered the
association.
Alumni Associations have contributed much for developing infrastructure and in
the introduction of new courses of study.
a) Alumni members of Economics contributed funds for construction of new class
rooms in the Arts Block.
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b) They formally motivated the staff to obtain Rs. 25 lakhs from the MPLAD
scheme to construct the SF Block.
c) In Chemistry Department flooring facility was made available by the
contribution from II Batch of students of Chemistry Department.
d) Endownments have been created to help poor students.
e) An alumni member of Department of Economics was instrumental to the
elevation of Economics Department as a Research Centre.
5.2. Student Progression
5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or
employment (for the last four batches) high light the trends observed.
The status of student progression to higher education or employment is given in
the table below.
Table: 5.10 Students Progression to Higher Education
S.No
Department
Student Progression (%)
UG to PG
P.G to M.Phil.
PG/ M.Phil. to Ph.D.
1. Mathematics 21 10 ---
2. Commerce 40 -- ---
3. English 10 --- ---
4. BBA 37 --- ---
5. Information Technology 60 --- ---
6. Economics 50 50 25
7. Physics 20 10 3
8. Chemistry 20 10 ---
9. Zoology 25 10 ---
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Table: 5.11 Student Progression to Employment
S.No Name of Company Participated
No. of Students Appeared
No of Students Placed
1. TVS 60 4
2. HDFC Life 40 30
3. LIC 19 7
4. TATA Gold 13 3
5. Dhamotharan Group of Companies 55 13
6. DXT Consultants 4 4
7. Agsar Paints 60 16
8. BMC 10 6
9. Sterlite Copper Company 3 1
Apart from the above list a number of our students has joined various other
services such as Teaching, Police Force, B.S.F., Indian Defence Services, Postal,
Southern Railways etc.
5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for
the last four years (cohort wise / batch wise as stipulated by the university)?
Furnish programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous
performance of the same institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating
university with in the city/district.
Inspite of the fact that the college is in rural area and most of the students hail
from poor educational background, the college is able to produce moderately good
results. The following table depicts the results.
Table: 5.12 University Exam Results (2009 10 to 2013 -14)
S.
No
Course
Pass Percentage Distinction/Class Obtained 2009 -10
2010-11
2011 - 12
2012 –13
2009 -10 2010 -11 2011 -12 2012 -13 D F S T D F S T D F S T D F S T
1 B.A. Economics 53 63 47 50 .. 4 13 4 - 9 15 3 - 8 11 1 - 2 14 -
2 B.A. English - - - 63 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 10 7
3 B.Com. 79 56 78 67 - 5 16 16 - 5 15 5 - 9 24 2 - 5 19 2
4 B.B.A. 64 45 88 79 - - 5 11 - - 5 11 1 6 34 1 - 8 11
5 B.Sc. (IT) 83 88 88 71 3 26 4 - 19 16 1 - 5 12 4 - 4 17
6 B.Sc. Mathematics 80 76 74 68 6 14 3 1 13 11 2 - 11 12 3 - 10 14 1
7 B.Sc. Chemistry 94 75 93 61 3 12 - - 3 15 - - 6 21 - - 6 8 - -
8 B.Sc. Zoology 81 100 71 53 1 13 3 - 5 15 - - - 12 - - 1 8 - -
9 B.Sc. Physics 71 93 67 68 - 11 1 - 1 11 1 - 8 12 - - 4 17 - -
10 M.A. Economics 100 93 90 69 - 100 - - 4 10 - - - 15 2 - 1 7 1 -
11 M.Sc. Physics 50 84 81 25 - 7 - - 2 14 - - - 13 - - - 3 - -
12 M.Sc. Mathematics 60 23 67 57 - 6 - - - 3 - - 1 3 - - 1 3 - -
13 M.Com. - - - 83 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 5 - -
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Table: 5.13 List of University Rank Holders (2009 to 2013)
S.No Course 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1 B.A Economics - - - - -
2 B.Com - 1 - - -
3 B.Sc Mathematics - 2 1 - 2
4 B.Sc Physics - - 1 - 2
5 B.Sc Chemistry - - - - 1
6 B.Sc Zoology 1 5 2
7 BBA 1
8 B.Sc IT 1 3
9 B.A English 1
10 M.A Economics 1
11 M.Sc Physics 1
12 M.Sc Mathematics 2
13 M.Com
Total 3 4 8 1 12
5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of
education and / or towards employment?
The institution facilitates student progression to higher level by offering P.G and
Research courses.
In our college, a total of seven Master degree programmes, one M.Phil. and two
Ph.D. programmes is offered .
The college also has applied for approval of introduction of M.Phil. in Commerce,
Chemistry and Physics from the academic year 2014 -2015 for which the university
commission has already visited the college and assessed the possibility.
ii) The college conducts campus placement campaigns. The IQAC, Career
Guidance and Counseling and Placement Cells organize campus placements by inviting
visit of reputed companies.
The details are given in para 5.1.9.
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5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure
and dropout?
In each department, students at risk of failure are identified for remedial teaching.
Generally remedial teaching is arranged for English and Mathematics.
Student drop out of studies is an issue handled by the institution very carefully
and kindly.
The common reasons for dropout identified are,
a) Need of immediate employment to sustain the family,
b) Lack of conducive atmosphere at home,
c) Social insecurity in their locality, and
d) Placement attained in private or government or uniformed services.
We try to minimize the rate of dropout by
a) Counseling the students and parents,
b) Extending any financial help, if it were a crisis in payment of fee and
c) Providing hostel accommodation, in case of shifting of the family to other
places.
As a result of our careful and kind hearted approach, there are instances of
students rejoining and completing the courses after a period of lapse of two or three
years.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities
available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
Pope‟s College has facilities for a number of athletic events, indoor and outdoor
games such as Kabaddi, Kho–Kho, Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Tennis, Ball-
badminton, Chess, Carom and Tennicoit.
A separate volleyball court for girls and children of the local girl school is located
in front of girls‟ retiring room.
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A coach has been appointed to train budding players from the college and girl
school. The achievements of our students in sports and games at various levels is given
below.
Table: 5.13 Level of Performance in Sports and Achievements (2011-2013)
S.No.
Game / Event/ Name of the Player
(2011 – 2012)
Level Inter- University/
State/ National
Venue
Participation
1.
Volleyball R. Cynthiya - I B.Sc Maths
Inter - University Tirunelveli
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 7th to 9th October
2011.
Represented Inter-University Volleyball Team
2. Volleyball
R. Cynthiya - I B.Sc Maths
Junior State Men & Women
Championship
B.V.B Hr.Sec.School,
Erode from 27th to 31st October 2011.
Participated at
State Level I. Saraswathi – II B.A Eco K.Ruthiradevi – II B.Sc Phy S. Alwyn – II B.A Eco
3. Volleyball R. Cynthiya - I B.Sc Maths
Participated-Youth
State Women Championship
District Association,
Namakkal from 15th to 18th December 2011.
Participated at
State Level I. Saraswathi – II B.A Eco K.Ruthiradevi – II B.Sc Phy S.Sutha – II B.ScMaths
4. Hockey A.Maria Sumitha–IIB.A Eng
Tamil Nadu Senior State
Women Hockey Championship
Syed Ammal Engg.College,
Ramanathapuram from 18th to 21st February
2012.
Participated at
State Level
G. Hema – III B.B.A T. Manjula Devi – III B.A Eco P. Thangarathi - III B.A Eco M.Janci Rani–IB.Sc. Physics V. Sumathi - I B.Sc Maths M. Muthumari - II B.Sc Phy P .Babeena - II B.Sc Phy K.P.Banceena-II B.Sc. Physics K .Ruthiradevi – II B.Sc Physics G. Deborah – I B.A Eco
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Table: 5.14 Level of Performance and participation in Sports (2011-2013)
S.No. Game / Event/ Name of the Player
(2012 – 2013)
Level Inter University/ State/ National
Venue Participation
1. Volleyball
I. Saraswathi – II B.A Eco
Inter - University
All India Level
Acharya Nagarjuna
University, Nagarjuna
Nagar from 28th to 31st
October 2012
Represented
2. Athletics
P. Selvan - III B.B.A
Inter - University
All India Level
Kalyani University, West
Bengal from 18 -01-
2013 to 28- 01-2013
Represented
3. Volleyball
R. Cynthiya - I B.Sc Maths
Youth State
Women
Champion ship
State Level
District Association,
Namakkal (2012).
Participated
I. Saraswathi – II B.A Eco
K.Ruthiradevi – II B.Sc Phy
D.BriskillalBlessey – II Eng
S.Rajeshwari –II Phy
G.Soundariya – II Maths
4. Cricket
Pope‟s Cricket Team
Pope‟s Cricket Team
Inter Collegiate
Inter Collegiate
SACPE, Tiruchendur
from 12-09-2012 to
14.09.2012
Bishop Caldwell College,
Maravanmadam from
21-01-2013 to 28-01-
2013
Runners Up
Runners Up
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Golden Jubilee Year Tournaments
Department of Physical Education conducted the following tournaments:
i) Cricket League Tournament at Pope‟s College grounds in association with
Thoothukudi District Cricket Association.
ii) Byckka Panchayat Rural level Sports & Tournaments in our grounds.
iii) Open and Schools Rural level Sports &Tournaments Organized by Thoothukudi
District Sports Club.
iv) Srivaikuntam Panchayat Meet (2012-2013) in our grounds.
List of Sports-Achievements (2013-2014)
Department of Physical Education conducted various Sports and Tournaments
and has important achievements during the year 2013-2014.
University – Form III
Volleyball
I. Saraswathi – I M.A Economics represented - M.S.University Volleyball Team
in Inter University Volleyball Tournament held at SRM University, Chennai (2014).
University – Form III
Athletics
1. P. Selvan of III B.B.A - Represented - M.S. University Tirunelveli, Athletics
Team to take part in All India Inter University Athletics Competition held at Kalyani
University, West Bengal from 18 -01-2013 to 28- 01-2013.
He Secured First Place in 200 mts and got Gold Medal and created a new meet
record in M.S. University Inter Zone Athletics meet.
Also, he Secured I Place in 400 mts and got Gold Medal in M.S. University Inter
Zone Athletics meet.
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2. Throw events – In Discus Throw and Shot-put, S. Remington of I BBA secured third
place and got Bronze medal in M.S. University Inter Zone Athletics meet-2014 at MGR
Stadium, Madurai.
3. Cricket
i) The college conducts Cricket League Tournaments at Pope‟s College Ground on
a regular basis
ii) Thoothukudi District Cricket Association organizes cricket league matches at
our college cricket ground from 2012 to till date (Every Year)
iii) SPIC Trophy (2013) Pope‟s College won runners up title and got trophy in
SPIC cricket tournament and Caldwell trophy.
v) Our college men cricket team won runners up and got rolling trophy. An inter
collegiate cricket tournament was organized by Bishop Caldwell College,
Maravanmadam from 21-01-2013 to 28-01-2013.
vi) Our college organised Byckka and Panjayath Rural level sports and tournaments
at Pope‟s grounds.
vii) Physical Education Department conducted Srivaikundam Panjayath Rural
level open and schools sports and tournaments in the year 2013-2014.
viii) Pope‟s college and Weldon Club together organized state level volleyball
tournament at Pope‟s grounds.
ix) State level men and women volleyball tournaments were conducted at our
college volleyball court every year.
x) The Physical Education Department regularly conducts intramural tournaments
to encourage and identify best sports persons.
xi) Chief Minister Cup Volleyball tournament was held at Madurai, in which two
of our women volleyball players were selected and they won third place.
xii) Our college organised inter collegiate cricket tournament of M.S.University
2014.
xiii) During 2014 our college organized Pope‟s first inter collegiate cricket rolling
trophy - 2014 in a grand manner. Our college won runner-up title and got the rolling cup.
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5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co-curricular,
extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal /
National / International, etc. for the previous four years.
Our students who excelled in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities
are given below:
i) NSS: The college has four NSS units. Their main objective is to train the
students in community oriented service.
They work together with and among village people and village panchayats in
mitigating social problems.
Students who successfully complete the training under the scheme will be
awarded certificates and be eligible for grace marks for higher studies. The college NSS
organized the following programmes during the period 2009 -10 to 2013 -14.
Table: 5.15 Programmes Organised By NSS (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No
Name of Programme
Date of Programme
Place of Programme No. of Students
Participated 1 AIDS Awareness
Programme
12.01.2010 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
50
2 Special Camp – Healthy
Youth for Wealthy India
28.01.2010 to
02.02.2010 and
03.02.2010 to
09.02.2010
Sivagnanapuram 100 Boys
100 Girls
3 Women‟s Day Programme 08.03.2010 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
4 Competitions
NSS Cell, M.S University
and TamilNadu AIDS
Control Society
29.07.2010 Manonmaniam University Tirunelveli
21
5 AIDS Awareness 12.08.2010 Chennai 2
6 Orientation 09.09.2010 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram,
200
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7 Blood Donation Camp 16.09.2010 Pope‟ s College, Sawyerpuram
60
8 NSS Day 18.10.2010 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
20
9 AIDS Awareness
Programme
11.01.2011 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
100
10 Special Camp
Healthy Youth for Healthy
India
Healthy Youth for Healthy
India
20.01.2011 to
26.01.2011
28.01.2011 to
03.02.2011
Subramaniapuram (Girls)
Kulayankarisal (Boys)
100
100
11 Women‟s Day 08.03.2011 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
(Girls)
200
12 Visit to Raphael Mentally
Retarded Home
15.03.2011 Raphael Home Sawyerpuram
50
13 Orientation 24.08.2012 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
14 Road Safety Awareness
Programme
31.08.2012 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
15 Voters‟ Awareness
Programme
31.08.2012 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
16 Human Chain 09.10.2012 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
17 Republic Day & Voters‟ Day 26.01.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
300
18 Women‟s Day 08.03.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
19 Free Medical Camp 06.04.2013 Subramaniapuram 200
20 Free Eye Check up Camp 17.04.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
400
21 Film show 21.09.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
1000
22 Voters Awareness and
Human Chain Formation
10.10.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
275
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23 Orientation Programme 11.10.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
24 Free Eye Camp 09.01.2014 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
700
25 Celebration Life 07.02.2014 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
200
26 Eye Donation Awareness
Camp
08.02.2014 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
300
27 Special Camp 05.03.2014 to
11.03.2014
Servaikaranmadam 100 Boys
28 Voters‟ Awareness Rally 03.04.2014 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
300
ii) The college has one unit of NCC Naval wing, which comprises of men and
women cadets. It is a training wing aimed at preparing the students for a career in
uniformed services and armed forces. It endeavors to instill into the minds of the young a
spirit of Patriotism, Sacrifice, Discipline and Selflessness.
iii) Youth Red Cross Society (YRC)
YRC of the college has been rendering its service to the students and to the
society. The unit has a total membership of more than 150 students and one teacher in –
charge.
The YRC has the following objectives.
a) Encouragement and protection of good health and life.
b) Noble service to the sick.
c) Promotion of national and international friendship.
d) Assistance to the disaster victims.
It enrolls active volunteers and organizes
a) Awareness Creation among the public and students on blood donation,
b) AIDS awareness campaign,
c) Training programme on First aid,
d) Anti-smoking and Anti-ragging campaigns,
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e) Visits made to hospitals,
f) Medical camps in association with NSS and
g) Blood Donation Camp in association with Government Hospitals.
Some of the activities organized by YRC are listed below.
Table: 5. 16 List of Programmes organized by YRC (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of the programme organized
Date of the Programme
Place of Programme
No. of Students
participated 1 Blood Donation Camp 08.09.2009 Pope‟s College
Sawyerpuram 60
2 Blood Donation Camp 16.09.2010 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
60
3 Visit to St. Luke‟s
Leprosarium, Peikulam
21.12.2011 Peikulam 30
4 Blood Donation Camp 22.12.2011 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
100
5 Outreach Programme 21.03.2012 St. Luke‟s Leprosarium
Peikulam
40
6 Blood Donation Camp 21.09.2012 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
100
7 Outreach Programme 12.03.2012 St. Raphael Mentally
Retarded Home, Sawyerpuram
40
8 Free Medical Camp 06.04.2013 Subramaniapuram 150
9 Blood Donation Camp 13.12.2013 Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram
60
10 Outreach Programme 28.03.2014 St. Raphael Mentally
Retarded Home, Sawyerpuram
40
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iii) Youth Welfare Department
Youth Welfare Department encourages active participation of youth in
development of art and personality. The two main aims of Youth Welfare Department are
to cultivate the attributes of
a) Preparation and
b) Participation
The department organizes intra-college competition in cultural events and also
encourages them to participate in inter-collegiate competitions and gives platform to
prepare them to perform in a competitive environment. It conducted the following
programmes.
Table: 5.17 List of Programmes Organised by Youth Welfare Department (2009 -10 to 2013 -14)
S.No Name of the programme
Organized Date of the Programme
Place of Programme
No. of Students
Participated 1. Lecture on “Nuclear Radiation
Hazards”
03.03.2010 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
40
2. “IlayaBharatham” – Radio
Programme
16.07.2010 All India Radio Thoothukudi
13
3. Workshop on “Valuable Crafts
from Waste”
17.09.2011 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
68
4. Inter - Collegiate Talent Contest
“FIFPOP”
28.01.2012 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
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5. Inter - Collegiate Talent Contest
“POPFEST -2013”
16.02.2013 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
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6. POPFEST -2014 28.02.2014 Pope‟s College Sawyerpuram
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5.3.3. How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and
employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?
i) The IQAC administers a set of three questionnaires to the students to assess
a) Student feedback on course
b) Student feedback on the teacher and
c) Students‟ overall evaluation of the programme and teaching.
The data collected from the students are classified, tabulated and statistically
analyzed to ascertain students view on the course, teaching and the overall programme.
They have suggested measures like more importance to sports and Games,
Cultural activities and student placement.
ii) No printed separate questionnaire is administered to the employers and
alumni. However, informal views are obtained from the campus recruitment coordinator
of various companies about the performance of the students in the written test and
interview.
Some of the views expressed are given as follows.
a) Lack of awareness among the students to clear all the papers in single attempt
with first class or distinction.
b) Many students lack the skill of spoken English, though they are good in the
subjects.
c) They have been suggested to impart skill in language development along with
soft skill development. Considering the views expressed the college takes measures like
introduction of Spoken English Course and Soft Skill Development Programmes for the
students.
In course of time this will reach out to a wider spectrum of students.
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5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like
catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the
publications / materials brought out by the students during the previous four
academic sessions.
i) The college encourages the students to develop writing abilities by preparing papers
to seminars, workshops etc. and encourages them to participate in programmes
organized by other institutions.
ii) Students are encouraged to write articles in the College Magazine.
iii) An exclusive pamphlet „POPCON‟ (Pope‟s College News) a student magazine is
published with contribution by the students alone. Its board of editors consists of
the following members.
Table: 5.18 Editorial Board of POPCON (2013 -14)
S.No Name Position
1. Prof.R. Sellaraj Manuneethi Editor in Chief & Coordinator
2. Ms. C.Vimala
II B.A English Literature
Editor
3. Ms. Chellammal
II B.A English Literature
Editor
iv) They are encouraged to participate in various competitions organized by the
college and other institutions. Our students have won various prizes in
competitions held in other institutions.
5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on
its selection, constitution, activities and funding.
Yes.
The college has an Elected Student Council which is installed through a process
explained below.
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Every department has Department Association with representatives elected from
each class at UG and PG level.
The elected representatives make the electoral body of the college for selecting
the Chairman and the Secretary of Student Council. To be elected as a representative a
student must not have any arrears in any subjects and must not have any history of
disciplinary action taken against him/her for any misconduct.
This requirement is strictly followed to give them responsible leadership training
and for sharing responsibilities in the conduct of various programmes at the departmental
and college level.
They are trained to lead and not simply to represent. They act as interface with the
other students. In all the functions they play the leading roles in organzing and
conducting the programme.
They are made to feel that every event in the campus is their event and so they
should be responsible.
The office bearers of Student Council for the academic year 2013 -14 are the
following.
Mr. David Dilton Devaraj – Chairman
Ms. S. Rajeswarai - Vice Chairman
Mr. V. Arunachalam - Secretary
Mr.S. Veldurai - Joint Secretary
The Student Council was active during the academic year 2013 -14 and it
organized the following activities.
Table: 5.19 Student Council Programmes Organized (2013 -14)
S.No Name of Programme Date of Programme Participation
1. Student Council Inauguration September 2013 All students
2. Orientation to Student Council members
on “Pope‟s Leadership Qualities”
05.10.2013 Office bearers
3. Student Council Day 27.02.2014 All Students
4. Release of “POPCON‟ Third Edition 27.02.2014 All Students
5. Cultural Programme 27.02.2014 All Students
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ix) The Student Council has formed three clubs to enhance the skills of the students.
They are the following:
a) Oratory Club
b) Writers‟ Forum
c) Cultural Club
x) A novel scheme “Students Shouldering Students‟‟ to support economically
backward students has been instituted.
xi) The student Council also represents students‟ grievances which are immediately
resolved by the management.
xii) The council has instituted „Best Outgoing Student Award‟ to reward and
encourage discipline and self-development. During 2013-14, Mr.Jai Prakash of III
BBA was awarded with the Best Outgoing Student Award.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them.
The college encourages student participation in various academic and
administrative bodies. It understands that any scheme or programme will become
successful only if the active participation and support of the students are the fullest. In
Pope‟s College students are representatives in the following administrative bodies.
i) Student Council - The main functions are representing students‟ grievances to
the management and getting them resolved.
ii) Department Association: In every department, students‟ association has been
formed separately to look into the academic activities such as organization of seminar,
quiz programmes and cultural events.
iii) Student Magazine Committee: To promote writing skills, students are
encouraged to publish articles in “POPCON”.
iv) NSS Advisory Bodies: The council assists and conducts special camps at
various sites.
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v) Quiz Committee: It organizes inter-departmental and inter-collegiate quiz
competitions.
vi) Youth Welfare Committee: It organizes and promotes cultural talents in
students.
vii) Youth Red Cross Society: It organizes medical camps, blood donation camps
and eye donation awareness camps in various locations in the district.
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former
faculty of the Institution.
The institution has a friendly and collaborative alumni and former faculty net
work.
i) Alumni association meetings are organized by every department on a
predetermined day in which the final year students and alumni members participate with
great interest. They share their experience and take measures to encourage students by
rewarding meritorious students and contributing towards students welfare.
ii) The institution has organized Former Faculty Member meeting in which over
30 members participated in various programmes.
Any other relevant information regarding Student Support and Progression which
the college would like to include.
The college maintains cordial relationship with students and all stakeholders to
develop the institutions in a progressive way.
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CRITERION VI
GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission statement defines the institution‟s distinctive characteristics interms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution‟s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.?
Vision
To impart Christian value-based quality education to the poor sections of
community to transform them holistically – Spiritually, Mentally and Physically – to be
agents of change and be responsible and purposeful citizens.
Mission
Dr. George Uglow Pope, the founder of the college, envisaged education ventures
to change the society around. His endeavours have yielded excellent results. The first
mission statement noted, “Pope’s College has for its end the moral and mental
development of its students in such a way that they may be fully equipped in heart and
mind for whatever particular life work lies before them.”
The focal point of the mission since then has touched on the significance of
integrating moral and mental development for a student who is, as we would say today,
empowered for personal transformation and in a broader context, the renovation of
society for the betterment of all of its members.
From its founding to the present day, the Pope’s college mission has been
remarkably consistent in its emphasis on both academic excellence and the moral and
social development of its students.
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College Motto
“Be first, be with The First.” – The principle bequeathed by Dr. G.U.Pope, who excelled in everything he did.
The vision and mission proclamations are prominently displayed in the Principal’s
room and in all the Departments together with the Motto of the college. The mission of
Pope’s college is evident in the life of the college.
Pope’s college honestly addresses the needs of the society and students by the
following ways: Caste, Religion or Gender influenced discrimination is not in practice in the
college.
High quality education to the rural folk of students is the tradition of the college.
Staff members are genuinely obliging and imbued with love and concern.
A high proportion of staff members is fully qualified with highest academic
degrees.
Ecological friendship takes fullest advantage of smooth learning in the campus.
Sympathetic attitude is revealed towards poor women students and disadvantaged
ones.
Priority is given to personality development through different activities.
In spite of poor funding sources, reasonable fee is collected.
Fee concession or waiving is extended to poor, orphans or semi-orphans.
Award winning voluntary blood donors and road security patrols are the students.
Rural students are polite with deep sense of respect to parents and teachers.
Tobacco pollution is forbidden and biosphere and air are safe and sound.
6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and
implementation of its quality policy and plans?
In design and implementation of quality policy and plans, the college
management convenes Governing Board meeting twice in a year and discusses problems
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faced, if any in the past by teachers and students and how to correct them in the future.
Governing board gives direction to the Principal and IQAC to act accordingly and the
Principal conveys the message to the staff council where it is reassessed and appropriate
corrective measures are taken in consultation with teachers.
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring: The policy statements
and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission Formulation of action plans for
all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan:-
Policy Statements and Action Plans
The principal fully involves in formulation of periodical action plans in
consultation with the IQAC and interacts with stakeholders such as staff, students, alumni
and parents freely when need arises. The role play of leadership in our college ensures
defined academic activities and research development in all departments.
Reinforcing the Culture of Excellence
There are various committees to strengthen excellence in respective fields.
Praiseworthy students are rewarded in and off campus. Best outgoing student award is a
best practice in our college. In the last academic year (2013 - 14) the Best Outgoing
Student Award was bestowed on Mr.Jai Prakash of Department of Business
Administration for his outstanding qualities and overall performance. The cream of the
circumstance is that Mr.Jai Prakash is a tribal student from Jharkhand.
Champion Organizational Change
All the policy statements and action plans of our college go flawlessly hand in
hand with the mission statement. Champion organizational change is the ultimate
outcome of positive attitude shown by the stakeholders.
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6.1.4 What are the institutions monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure that
policies and plans of the institution are implemented, evaluated and improved from
time to time?
Policies and plan implementations are monitored and evaluated by the Principal
I.Q.A.C., Staff Council and the coordinators of various committees and schemes
constituted for the purpose. The progress is monitored at the level of class room activities
– the exam results by taking feedback and corrective measures are taken accordingly to
improve the situation.
The college maintains an efficient internal monitoring system with the support of
the following boards and working groups:
Governing board
Welfare committee
Staff council
IQAC
Purchase committee
Building committee
Admission committee
Student council
Library development committee
Research committee
SPEAR committee
Sports development committee
Disciplinary action committee
Quiz committee
Eco club
Blood donors’ club
Placement cell
Hostel committee
Magazine committee
Anti-Ragging committee
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Alumni Associations
PTA
Grievance Redressal cell
NCC
NSS
YRC
SSS
RRC
Human Rights Forum
Women‘s club
All these committees are working under the auspices of IQAC to implement
policies and plans of the college.
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top
management?
The faculty is provided academic leadership to decide suitable coaching methods
and to choose the right research project to groups of students through group discussion,
based on the guidelines given by the University. There is free will to teachers to make
their students win meritorious awards and ranks in the University examinations.
Feedback obtained from students is the indication for improvement in teaching and
learning.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
The college grooms leadership qualities among students through student council
elections conducted every year and through various competitive activities held in the
campus. Students’ performance could be evaluated perfectly by their teachers as leaders.
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6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to
the departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized
governance system?
Delegation of authority to the head of the departments and provision of functional
autonomy to the department are inevitable for running the college in the present day state
of affairs. A decentralized governance system is possible and before hand when sharing
of workload and responsibilities is accepted by all.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If „yes‟,
indicate the levels of participative management.
Yes. The college does promote participative management at all levels. In the
college every member of staff and students involves himself enthusiastically in various
programmes and functions. The principal invites suggestions, incorporates them and
gives autonomy to the faculty members to act accordingly.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed,
driven, deployed and reviewed?
Yes. The college has guiding principles regarding academic, financial and other
matters.
These policies are implemented by the principal through staff council members
and committees. Policies are regularly reviewed by the Governing Board and changes are
made as per suggestions made by staff and students.
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6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the
aspects considered for inclusion in the plan.
Yes. The college has a perspective plan for development. It has framed plans
To have different Course options keeping in mind the rural locality of the college,
To run as many Career Oriented Programmes as possible keeping in mind the
unemployment problem,
To construct the Golden Jubilee Block for accommodating a few departments,
To manage funds from the UGC and management in progressive ways.
6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
The internal organizational structure comprises:
The chairman
Secretary
Principal
IQAC
Governing Board
Heads of the Departments
Teachers of Departments
Students
The Governing Board is formed of the Chairman, Lay Secretary, College
Secretary and Principal. Two teachers from the college are also selected by rotation on
the basis of seniority. In addition, four lay members from outside the college are
nominated by the Chairman. An alumni member of the college is also nominated by the
Principal.
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6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the
institution for each of the following:
i) Teaching and Learning
The college suggests methodologies for innovative teaching - learning and
evaluation.
It has established a strategy to spread new area of knowledge received at the
college and well disseminated at all levels. Such sharing of knowledge leads to better
learning experiences and evolving new courses. Learning experiences by a staff member
who is deputed to attend FDP, workshops, training programmes and seminars outside the
college are shared among the faculty.
Teaching - learning process, research and other activities have been improved a
lot since the previous I cycle accreditation by NAAC. All departments are now equipped
with latest tools and modern teaching aids. Smart Boards are fixed in every department.
Computers, printers, broad band connectivity, LCD and other aids are available in almost
all the departments.
ii) Research and Development
The college coordinates research and extension activities of all the department. It
discusses academic progress of the college and makes suggestions for betterment
pertinent to its functions. Research centers are available in chosen departments. Suitable
space and environment are provided for those engaged in research activities.
iii) Community Engagement
Local community is also involved in the development activities of the college.
Prominent people in the country and abroad are members of our alumni associations.
Conveners of NSS, NCC and various other committees are given autonomy to carry out
all community engagement and development activities with the permission of the
principal.
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iv) Human Resource Management
The IQAC is functioning towards Human resource management activities and
controlling internal quality development.
v) Industry Interaction
Regular visits are made by our students to industries such as Sterlite Copper Co.,
SPIC, TAC, DCW Ltd., etc. located in and around the district and they ensure that
periodical campus interviews are done by these industries in our college.
6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from
feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the
stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?
The principal and the IQAC of the college convene meetings of staff council
regularly and various committees from time to time and advice to take feedback of the
departmental activities. The principal also meets students in his cell, classrooms,
passageways and corridors personally and interacts regarding teaching - learning and
participation in other activities like games, sports, cultural competitions, extracurricular
activities etc. Circulation of notices to class rooms and announcements made via the intra
communication system are frequent happenings of our college.
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in
improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
Every suggestion put forward by staff members and students regarding improving
the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes -improvement of
infrastructure, teaching and learning process, research and other relevant activities is
seriously considered by the principal and due priority is given. In-charges of various units
and departments, conveners of different committees are given free pass to plan and
implement the same and act in the interest of the institution.
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6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year
and the status of implementation of such resolutions.
Table 6.1 Resolutions made by the Management Council (2013 -14)
S.No Resolution Passed Implementation Status
1. Resolved to donate 51 cents (0.51
Acres) of College Land to local Village
Panchayat to Construct New Bus Stand
Two Governing Board Members Mr.
S.V.P.S Rajavel and Mr.V.Solomon were
nominated by the Board to survey the land
and take measures to handover the Land
to the authority
2. Felicitation to the staff members and
students
The staff members who have completed
Ph.D. were felicitated and students who
secured University Ranks were honoured
by the management.
3. UGC Schemes Appreciation It endorsed all the assistance sanctioned by the UGC and appreciated the efforts taken by the Principal & staff members and thanked the UGC. An advance of Rs.2,00,000/- was sanctioned to be spent from the management account till the receipt of the grants.
4. Women Students’ Retiring Room
construction
The council granted permission to
construct Women Retiring Room at a cost
of Rs.5,00,000/- from the M.P. Fund.
(Honourable Former Minister of state for
Shipping Shri. G.K.Vasan)
5. University Results review It was resolved to review the results and
take measures to conduct Remedial
Teaching to the failed students.
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6. Internal Audit, Budget and Welfare
Committee
Budget proposal was accepted. Internal
audit was proposed. Welfare Committee
income and expenditure statement was
submitted and accepted.
6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of
autonomy to an affiliated institution? If „yes‟, what are the efforts made by the
institution in obtaining autonomy?
Yes.
The college is in quest of introduction of autonomy. However, it takes time to
complete the feasibility analysis of the project. Being a rural college and procuring poor
admissions to various courses with students of poor academic standard – average and
below average, the task is a tough one. However, we are trying to solve the first round
difficulties that hinder autonomy to our college.
6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly
attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of
grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship?
The college has a dynamic Disciplinary Action Committee, Grievance Redressal
Cell, Eve-teasing Prevention and Anti ranging committees to ensure that complaints are
promptly attended and solved.
These committees make enquiry of the matters, if any among its members,
analyse and submit decisions to be made to the principal. The principal, in turn takes
appropriate actions in order to make the campus problem free and disciplined.
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6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by
and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on
these?
There had been no instances of court cases filed against the institution.
6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance? If „yes‟, what was the outcome and response of the
institution to such an effort?
Yes.
The college has the mechanism in action. At the end of a course, students are
required to give feedback on the course and the teachers in the formats prescribed by the
NAAC in four point scale basis. Their forms are collected and the contents are
scrutinized openly by the IQAC. Analyses are made with simple statistical tools by the
concerned committee and necessary action is taken.
The results of analysis made were more positive towards the performance of the
college and the contribution of its teachers.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional
development of its teaching and non teaching staff?
The college organizes as many seminars, workshops, conferences in University /
National / International / State level regularly for faculties, scholars and students of our
college and that of others. Eminent scientists, personalities and scholars are invited as
resource persons. Moral training programmes and retreats are conducted for teaching and
non-teaching staff for enhancing their professional capabilities. Staff members are guided
to attend Orientation, Refresher and Research programmes or other input programmes.
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During the last four years, the college has conducted as many as 71 such input
programmes in various departments and associations put together.
Table 6.2 Abstract of record of Seminars, Workshops, Conferences / Orientation
Programmes Conducted Faculty-wise
S. No.
Department / Association No. of Seminars Conducted
1 Mathematics 6
2 Physics 1
3 Chemistry 1
4 Zoology 1
5 Information Technology 5
6 Tamil literature 2
7 Economics 7
8 Commerce 2
9 BBA 1
10 Career Guidance& Counselling
Cell & Placement Cell
20
11 NSS 11
12 YRC
13 RRC 6
14 YWD 2
15 Human Rights Forum 1
16 IQAC 5
6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment
through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and
responsibility they perform?
ICT training on internet and smart board application was organized for teaching
and non-teaching staff. Subject and general orientation courses were conducted for new
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students. Faculty members are motivated to participate in short term training courses
conducted in other institutions.
6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate
and ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and
considered for better appraisal.
Every staff member is required to submit his profile annually to the IQAC. The
IQAC appraises and gives remarks and the same is analyzed and forwarded to the
Principal.
6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the
management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the
appropriate stakeholders?
The outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports of our teachers is
reflected in the implementation of increments, promotion accomplishment and career
advancement benefits. This is made known to stakeholders by proclamation.
6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff?
What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four
years?
Financial schemes are made available for teaching and non-teaching staff
members through the banks. LIC etc. The common facilities are Consumer loan, Housing
loan, Vehicle loan, etc. Family Benefit Scheme and Medical reimbursement facility are
the other schemes. Almost all the staff members avail the benefits of these welfare
schemes.
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6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining
eminent faculty?
There is no facility of retaining eminent faculties.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of
available financial resources?
The institution has limited sources of funding. Hence, its efficient and economic
use has become our culture. To ensure efficient and effective use of available finance the
following mechanism is followed.
i) A draft budget is prepared by the college in consultation with the various
departments and considering the general, recurring and non-recurring financial
commitments.
ii) The draft proposal is presented at the Governing Board for discussion and final
approval. The College Governing Board meets once in every six months.
iii) Expenses are made as per the approved provisions.
iv) If the financial commitment exceeds Rs. 5,000/- a note order is prepared and sent
to the Secretary of the college for approval. Only based on his approval, expenses
are committed.
v) The institution maintains separate accounts for items like Salary, Special fee and
UGC funds. This avoids clubbing of funds and ensures greater accountability.
vi) Payments are made only in cheques. All receipts are vouchered by issue of a
valid receipt.
vii) All the financial transaction are recorded separately for further checkup and
reference.
viii) Even payment of scholarship to the students is paid by Cheque or through
Account Transfer Method. This avoids undue delay in the distribution of
scholarship. This system is appreciated by the students and parents.
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ix) All the financial transactions like collection of fee, donations and payments are
computerized to ensure accuracy, better auditing and reduction of time in
handling a transaction.
x) Financial transactions are verified as per the norms and the accounts are balanced
on day to day basis.
Institutional Procurement Policy
i) Before procurement of any appliances or accessories or equipment the
requirements are carefully evaluated and based on that procurement process is
initiated.
ii) The college has an established purchase committee which consists of the
following members:
UGC Purchase Committee
1. Dr. A. Selvakumar – Principal
2. Dr. P. Duraipalam Thanasingh
3. Mr. P. Alayamani
4. Dr. R. Immanuel
5. Dr. B.Ravindran Durainayagam
6. Mr. H.Johnson Jeyakumar
7. Mr. J. Wilfred Dhavamani
8. Mrs. P. Beulah Joy Mercy
9. Mr. V. Asirvatham
Management Purchase Committee
1. Dr. A. Selvakumar – Principal
2. Dr. S. Pauline Anbuselvi
3. Dr. P. Duraipalam Thanasingh
4. Dr. J.Jeyasingh
5. Dr. R.Immanuel
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6. Dr. R.Selvakumar
7. Mr. H. Johnson Jeyakumar
8. Mr. K. Mutharasan
9. Mr. J. Wilfred Dhavamani
10. Mr. A.Thangamani
iii) Precious equipment and accessories are purchased by obtaining quotations from
three suppliers. After analysis of price and the terms and conditions, purchase
orders or work orders are issued.
iv) For construction of a building, tenders are obtained from recognized contractors.
The lowest bidder is awarded the contract. Wide publicity is given through local
newspapers for better coverage. Works completed are checked and certified by
the college Engineer before making payments.
v) High quality, branded products with ISI mark are purchased to ensure quality and
safety. In computer purchase the institution has follows on line purchase system
directly from the company.
The institution can proudly state that standard financial and procurement policies
are followed to ensure economy and quality.
6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When
was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the
details on compliance.
Yes
The college has a three tier auditing system.
a) Government Audit: From the office of Joint Director of Collegiate Education,
Chennai. It audits all Government accounts such as salary, scholarship, grants
from Government and Government agencies and fees.
b) Accounts General Audit: It audits accounts which come under their jurisdiction.
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c) Internal Audit – Deputed by the Management: It audits all the management
accounts and suggests corrective measures.
Table 6.3 Details of Audit
S.No Type of Audit Date of Last Audit
1. Government Audit 09.12.2013 to 12.12.2013
2. Account General Audit 31.07.2006
3. Management Audit 08.07.2013 to 12.07.2013 and
19.08.2013 to 23.08.2013
Audit Objection There was no major audit objection.
6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts / funding and how is the
deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic
and administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund /
corpus available with Institutions, if any.
The major sources of income of the college are:
i) Salary Grants and other State Government Grants.
ii) Grants from the UGC
iii) Income from fee collection.
iv) Establishment and rent and
v) Interest receipt from endowment deposits and other deposits.
Please refer Annexure 9 for Income and Expenditure statements.
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6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional
funding and the utilization of the same (if any).
The college took efforts to mobilize additional funds for the construction of
Golden Jubilee Entrance Arch from a Philanthropist. Organisations like Tamil Nadu
Merchantile Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Sterlite Industries etc.
extended financial assistance to organize a few student programmes and seminars.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell
IQAC)?. If „yes‟, what is the institutional policy with regard to quality
assurance and how has it contributed in institution ailing the quality
assurance processes?
How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management /
authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually
implemented?
Yes.
As a post accreditation initiative Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was
formed on 1st April 2009.
The institution commits itself to the development of quality culture and
recognizes the importance of quality assurance in all its work. The IQAC monitors the
institution implements strategies for continuous enhancement of quality. In its effort to
quality assurances it includes the role play of students, alumni members and others.
It follows the following Quality Assurance Criteria
i) Assessment at all levels
ii) Reporting and suggesting measures and
iii) Following up activities.
Almost all the decisions made by the IQAC are approved by the management.
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The composition of IQAC (2013 –„14)
i) Chairperson – Dr.A. Selvakumar (Principal)
ii) Coordinator – Dr.R. Immanuel
iii) Senior Faculty Members
Dr. S. Pauline Anbuselvi
Dr. P. Duraipalam Thanasingh
Dr. R. Selvakumar
Dr. B. Ravindran Durainayagam
Dr. A. Wellington Francis Prabagar
Dr. C. Ravi Samuel Raj
iv) Faculty Members From Co-curricular Activities
Mrs .P.Shanthini Grace
Mrs. S. Thilaga Leelavathy
v) Alumni Dr. John Prince
vi) Administration Mr. J. Wilfred Dhavamani
Mr. A. Thangamani
vii) Student Members 1. Mr. David Dilton Devaraj - III BBA
2. Mr. V. Arunachalam - III B.Com
b. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the
IQAC?
Alumni members act as a resource by involving themselves in various
developmental activities like infrastructure development, introduction of new courses
and they organize various programmes that are beneficial to the students.
Our Alumni help foster a sense of community by cultivating everlasting
relationship and enriching positive support loyally.
i) They organize meetings on an annual basis in all departments and help to
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promote a smooth relationship between the institution and students.
ii) They help the institution to organize training programmes and guest lectures
along with career guidance.
iii) They have created endownment prizes to encourage students.
c. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff grooms different constituents
of the institution?
Table: 6.4 Activity of IQAC: Participation / Recommendations made
S.No Participation / Recommendations
Implementation
1. Curriculum Development
& Implementation
Syllabi for a total of 12 Add on courses have
been framed. UGC has sent letter of intend to
Co-sponsor the following courses:
i) Sericulture and
ii) Import & Export Management
2. Parent Teacher Meet Organised by IQAC in which all newly
admitted students participate along with
parents.
3. Bridge Courses Bridge Course of five day duration is
organized in active collaboration with IQAC.
4. LAN, Office Automation
ICT and Web-site
Development
IQAC is authorized to plan, implement and
renovate the existing facilities
5. Remedial Teaching IQAC along with the coordinator of Remedial
Teaching organizes Remedial Teaching
6. Career Guidance Career Guidance and counseling cell organize
career related programmes with active
assistance of IQAC.
7. Placement Cell A Placement Officer is put in-charge of the
Cell. It organizes Placement Camps along with
IQAC.
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8. Research & Publication IQAC actively participates in all research
related activities.
9. Staff Enrichment
Programme
Two programmes are organized by IQAC: one
inside the campus as Staff Enrichment
Programme and the other off campus at
Courtallam.
10. Staff Council IQAC assists the Staff Council in all the
discussions and decision making sessions.
11. Infrastructure
Development
Actively participates in the infrastructure
Development of the college.
6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated frame work for Quality assurance of
the academic and administrative activities? If „yes‟, give details on its
operationalisation.
Yes.
The institution has an integrated framework in collaboration with Staff Council
which is entrusted with the implementation of academic and related administrative
activities.
IQAC participates in all the Staff Council meetings and helps the forum to plan
its action and implement the same.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff or effective implementation of
the Quality Assurance Procedures? If „yes‟, give details enumerating its impact.
Yes.
i) Through Staff Enrichment Programmes’
ii) By organizing Training Programmes in ICT, so as to enhance quality
education.
Feedback are obtained orally and also by administering a questionnaire.
Number of students entering into higher studies; higher the number of University
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ranks to our college; more campus interviews and jobs etc. are the impacts of
quality assurance.
6.5.4 Does the institution under take Academic Auditor other external review of the
academic provisions? If „yes‟, how are the outcomes used to improve the
institutional activities?
Yes.
Result review after the declaration of University results is done and remedial
teaching is organized.
6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the
requirements of the relevant external quality assurance agencies / regulatory
authorities?
IQAC is entrusted with the responsibility of internal quality assurance. It is the
responsible body to communicate with external agencies like UGC, University, NAAC
and Government.
6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the
teaching – learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of
operations and outcome?
The institution has a mechanism in place to continuously review the teaching,
learning process.
i) Preparation of Academic Calendar.
ii) Teaching and learning through ICT Internet and other sources.
iii) Uniform question pattern and centralized internal tests.
iv) Result review and
v) Remedial Teaching.
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6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies,
mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
Through official circulars and announcements made in Principals’ annual report
and through staff council meetings.
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CRITERION VII
INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environmental Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
No such certified Green Audit is conducted in the college. However, the
college takes every effort to keep the campus atmosphere brisk and evergreen and
other facilities hygienic with the imperative help of NSS, NCC and Eco-club.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-
friendly?
The campus, which houses a large biodiversity of ecosystems with native flora
and fauna is rich with greeneries and thus remains naturally eco-friendly. Moreover, it
takes the following initiatives to keep the campus pollutant free and to ensure
sustainability of the eco-friendliness.
i) Energy conservation is an important agenda of the institution and hence the
college is made incandescent lamp free one. Conventional electric bulbs are replaced
by energy efficient Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). Moreover,
needless use of electricity is strongly discouraged.
ii) The old CRT monitors are replaced by energy efficient LCD Monitors in a
phased manner
iii) Energy efficient submersible water pumps are in use.
iv) ISI marked electrical equipment and other accessories are used.
v) Energy efficient ‘Green’ backup generator is installed.
vi) In positive view of use of renewable energy, solar panels are installed in
the library block. The management has planned to extend this facility to power lane
lamps of the campus step by step.
vii) Sufficient open space is maintained which permits percolation of rain
water into the ground. Thus, flooding away of water from the campus is restricted to
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about 70 percent. Rain Water Harvesting System is installed in all the buildings. A
natural check dam has been found at the western side of the institution which restricts
flow of stream of water and thus acts as a percolation pond.
viii) Carbon neutrality is maintained by practicing the following methods:
The institution maintains rich plant coverage to augment carbon
neutrality through photosynthesis.
Tree felling is strictly prohibited inside the campus.
Afforestation is the common practice of the institution.
Burning of wastes is restricted inside the campus.
Organic wastes are decomposed into useful manures.
ix) Use of non-recyclable hazardous materials like plastics is minimized.
x) e-wastes are disposed of to appropriate persons for recycling.
7.2 Innovations
7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which
have created a positive impact on the functioning of the college.
Innovations introduced in Pope’s college are listed as follows:
Vision and Mission
The institution has formulated its vision and mission articulating holistic
development of rural students of this area towards their goal.
Fostering Individual Commitment and Team Work
Dedication and commitment to the call of service is encouraged in teachers
through regular enrichment programmes which provide opportunity for self-
evaluation, introspection and vision of what is expected of them. Besides individual
commitment, staff members are entrusted to learn and acquire leadership qualities
through group work. Responsibilities are shared among them so as to develop
involvement and the sense of belongingness to the institution.
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A total of 21 committees are formed with experienced staff as their
coordinators. All staff members are accommodated at least in any one of the
committees.
It provides an opportunity to share responsibilities and gives job satisfaction.
The college organizes diverse programmes only through these committees.
Technology Aided Teaching and Learning
All the departments are ICT enabled with a smart board and an LCD Projector.
Library, Offices, Laboratories and Student Support Room are connected by internet
and Wi-Fi systems that enable individual E- learning experience among our students.
Introduction of New Technology in teaching and learning helps to build a new and
innovative learning experience. This facility will be extended to all classrooms in a
phased manner. Students regularly make use of the E- learning facilities available at
the Department, Library and Student Support Room.
Academic Flexibility and Campus Placement
The college is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and hence it
needs to follow the syllabi prescribed by the University under CBCS. However, in
order to make the course career oriented, the institution offers 12 Add – on/ job
oriented courses at Certificate and Diploma levels. This ensures a reasonable
academic flexibility to choose from and gives additional leverage while they seek
employment. Besides, NSDC Courses sponsored by the Central Government are also
offered for about 250 students. Some of our students who underwent training here are
placed in government and private jobs.
The college has organized Campus Recruitment Drives in coordination with
Career Guidance and Placement Cell and IQAC which have produced good outcome -
about 80 students have been selected for placement in various companies during the
last year.
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Students involvement in Administration
The college provides its students opportunities to participate in decision
making process. The various academic and administrative bodies in which students
have active representation are listed below:
Student Council: It is an elected body in which students are the office bearers along
with a few staff advisors. It provides a liaison between the students, the staff and the
principal. It strives toward the welfare of the student community by representing
grievances of the students. Grievances, if any are settled immediately with their active
participation.
Department Association: Department Association is also an elected body which
helps to assist the students and staff to solve department related problems. Further, it
also organizes seminars, workshops and conducts association meetings which help the
students improve academically.
Magazine Committee: A student Magazine ‘POPCON’ is published by the college in
which students’ participation is almost 100 percent. It encourages students develop
writing skill.
NSS Advisory Body: It consists of members of staff, NSS Coordinators and students
and advises on matters related to conduct of special camps.
Quiz Committee: It organizes inter-departmental, intra-departmental and state level
Pope’s Quiz Competitions.
Youth Welfare Committee: It organizes a variety of cultural programmes.
Youth Red Cross: It organizes free medical camps, eye camps, blood donation
camps etc.
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Group Learning
The college encourages group learning by forming quiz clubs and assigning
group projects and study trips for both science and arts students.
Remedial Teaching Support to Weaker Section
The college conducts remedial teaching programmes, sponsored by UGC for
SC/ST/OBC and Minorities successfully for the benefit of our students.
Creation of Research Aptitude
Besides, offering a wider choice of courses, the college takes a sincere and
committed effort to encourage research in both Humanities and Science streams. In
this direction as a first step the Department of Economics and Chemistry are elevated
to the level of Research Centre. In addition, efforts are in place to elevate the
department of Commerce, Physics and English into centres of research. Once all our
efforts are in track, the institution will grow into a Centre of Excellence which would
successfully implement Research Culture in the campus.
Empowerment of Women
The college has a Women Cell which is actively functioning to engage our
women students and staff in sports, games and other programmes. One of the
important achievements of women cell over the years is the introduction of Dress
Designing course which is basically aimed at enhancing the creativity among women
students.
Learner Centre Approach
The learners of our college are from different sections of the society with
distinct cultural and social backgrounds and the classroom teaching focussing on
cognition and growth is merely learner centred. This diversity is best understood and
hence measures are taken to bring them to task by conducting programmes like bridge
and moral instruction classes. Concepts are explained in lucid language with adequate
examples. Students’ understanding is realized by quizzes, class tests and home works.
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Slow learners are encouraged to participate in special classes. Remedial teaching is
imparted to failed students.
The college follows a well established class mentor system which helps to
identity various issues that affect the learning process in the class room level.
Problems are identified and rectified expediently.
Students who are engaged in learning in Pope’s college become self regulated
to set goals and monitors of their own progress.
Sports and Games
The institution provides adequate games and sports training facilities to the
students of our college and that of the local high schools.
Employability Skill Development
The college teaches required ICT based skills to its students necessary for
facing their interviews and group discussions.
Skill Development for Teachers
Recruitment of our teachers for doing Ph.D. courses, attending Refresher and
Orientation programmes by availing UGC assistance is to be made by the governing
body.
Support through Language Laboratory
The college has a language lab, where training on spoken English and
communicative English is provided to its students. This is to be activated to add more
values to the department.
Talent Promotion
The college gives away the best outgoing student award and cash awards
every year to encourage students of outstanding qualities and academic outputs and
special prizes to the winners of sports and games events.
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Value Education
The college encourages its students for inculcating life skills and values such
as thirst for societal association, work ethics, submission, patriotism, accountability,
eco-concern, punctuality, energy, biodiversity and water conservation, respect for
women and many others.
Website Improvement
The institution has a well defined and an enhanced website and all essential
information are uploaded in it.
Publication Facility
The college has its own Research Journal-SPEAR with separate ISSN
allotment to encourage students to involve in research and publish articles in it.
Close Circuit (CC) TV and Camera
The college has arranged facilities such as CC TVs and Cameras for managing
certain office activities and for keeping a vigil on unnecessary trespassing or
gathering in the campus area.
Renewable Energy Sources
The institution uses sun light as a renewable energy source in certain
locations. For instance, solar panels are fixed at the library of the college.
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
The IQAC of Pope’s college is an active body. It conducts routine meetings
and motivates different stakeholder to participate in quality assurance matters of the
college.
Ragging and Eve-teasing Free Campus
Pope’s college is a ragging free campus and no incidence of ragging has so far
been reported and the use of mobile phone is completely banned in the campus.
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Future Plan of the Institution
The college has also prepared its future plan – development of more and more
infrastructure facilities, greeneries, student support measures, stakeholders’
participation etc. for implementing in the forth coming years.
7. 3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices as per the annexed format (See page
147-151) which have contributed to the achievement of the Institutional
objectives and / or contributed to the quality improvement of the core activities
of the institution.
Best Practice – I
1.Title of the Practice: Inclusive value based quality education
2. Goal:
Offering a system of education where all diverse categories of rural students
are accommodated and rendered help to reach their potential and made to be agents of
change.
3. The Context:
It is a system based on values and belief centred on the best in terms of the
students which promotes
Harmonious living
Belongingness and oneness
Participation in learning.
Pope’s college is a rural institution established to give quality and affordable
higher education to pupils who may otherwise be deprived of higher education.
Almost 75 percent of its students hail from rural background. They are mostly first
generation students whose parents are illiterate. More than 60 percent of the students
are scholarship holders which amply indicate the social and economic status of the
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students who cannot afford education outside the locality. In this context, Pope’s
college offers an opportunity to them to learn and excel. Wide choices of courses are
offered to choose from depending upon their requirements and abilities.
4. The Practice
The college was established to cater to the educational needs of these rural
students. Hence, we can proudly state that we are committed to the cause of rural
education. It extends access to education to the diverse section of non –traditional
learning groups which are enslaved in social stigma. Priority is given to
SC/ST/BC/MBC, minorities, women students and differently able students.
To adopt a suitable teaching - learning environment that would accommodate
every member of a class of students with diverse abilities, simple but modern
interactive teaching modes are practiced. The ideology is that this underprivileged
segment of learning group should not be left out in the digital divide. Hence, modern
educational technology like computers, ICT devices, e - learning sources and
language labs are made accessible to all students in a friendly environment and their
access is ensured by committed and kind-hearted teaching staff.
An adequate number of women staff members is appointed as women students
constitute more that 60 percent of the total student strength. Apart from the regular
courses of study, the college offers 12 add on courses at certificate and diploma levels
which have been approved by the University. A definite opportunity of obtaining two
additional titles is available to our students while the course becomes complete.
Besides, NSDC courses, Career Guidance classes for Entry in Service are also
conducted to train them develop proficiency for job market. Campus placement
assistance is arranged to give them an opportunity to be placed in a job while they
complete their courses.
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5. Evidence of Success:
In spite of their background, our students excel in examinations with
distinctions and university ranks which is the outcome of the benevolent efforts put on
by the committed team of staff members and hard work of the students.
A good number of students is well placed even before completion of their
courses in uniformed services. They are relieved with an advice to continue their
education through distance mode of education. Appreciation due to our Placement
Cell, Career Guidance and Counselling Cell, NCC Naval unit and IQAC.
Moreover, a number of students is benefited through campus recruitment
drives.
As the college provides an opportunity to vertical mobility, graduate students
also opt for higher studies. For instance in the Department of Economics, about 50
percent of the students move for higher studies.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
i) Students drop out for immediate employment to sustain the family.
ii) Lack of encouraging atmosphere at home.
iii) Social insecurity in their locality because of enmity and group clashes.
iv) Many students work and learn which hinder the learning process.
The institution has its own unique mechanism to deal with such happenings:
Individual staff members come forward and sponsor needy students to
continue their studies.
The institution extends concessions to disadvantaged students in the form of
fee concessions and subsidized stay in the hostel.
Some departments run a scheme ‘Student Aid Fund’ which is used to help the
students.
Students’ Council runs a scheme called ‘Students Shouldering Students’ (SSS)
to help others.
The college makes arrangements to get as many scholarships from the
government and other sources.
Alumni members are highly generous to extend helping hands.
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Though financial assistance for the poor students to sustain their education is
only marginal, the college will continue to do its best in this direction by involving the
students, alumni members and other likeminded people.
7. Notes (Optional)
To involve students in this venture the institution nurtured a vision of a girl
student of our college who was instrumental in the formation of the scheme ‘Students
Shouldering Students’ which will contribute to institutionalization of this culture
which may work wonders in future.
8. Contact Details
Name of the Principal : Dr. A. Selvakumar
Name of the Institution : Pope’s College
City : Sawyerpuram
PIN Code : 628 251
Phone : 04630 273233
Fax : 04630 273774
Mobile : 9442063330
Accredited Status : A Grade
Website : www.popescollege.net
Email :[email protected]
Beast Practice – II
1.Title of the Practice
Students’ involvement in community engagements.
2.Goal
Striving to link higher education and societal development.
Developing a sense of social responsibility and belongingness among the
student community.
Developing engagements with the local people and creating partnership to
foster effective delivery of services through various schemes of the college.
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3. The Context
Institutional social responsibility is an important area which needs a
compassionate attention in the context of growing isolation of higher education
institution from the society. Students’ being an important stakeholder of higher
education and community development, play their important role in mending the
institution with the society. Socially relevant education that fosters social
responsibility amongst our students is a part of their holistic development to become
responsible citizens.
Pope’s college feels that community engagement should not be viewed as an
additional target to learning groups but as an intrinsic one. This is essential if
education were to be viewed as a vehicle of social transformation and attainment of
social justice.
The rapid growth of demand for higher education and persistence of poverty,
marginalization, hunger and deprivation require new vista of knowledge and
institutional capabilities in the country. It is expected that education would address
these problems to a larger extent. The institution has rightly evolved this path of
change which may in the long run help to build responsible community. Our IQAC is
also actively operating its functions in this direction.
4. The Practice
In the process of execution of students’ involvement in community services,
data collection, planning and delivery of services are required. At the first level, data
are gathered from various service organizations and local Panchayat presidents by
engaging students, coordinators and teachers. After processing the information, plans
are drawn about resources to be mobilized, places and beneficiaries to be identified
and delivery of benefits to be made.
Our college has become an active centre promoting the participation of
students in a number of community engagement activities through the following
programmes:
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NSS
Pope’s college has four dynamic NSS units which directly interact with village
people and with organizations like Panchayat boards, village committees etc. and
conduct awareness camps on various concepts – environmental protection,
biodiversity conservation, personal cleanliness, kids’ health, mothers’ health, cattle
health, safe drinking water, rain water harvesting, tree planting, AIDS, Chikhungunya,
Polio Immunization, adult education and many others. Moreover, free medical camps,
practical waste management techniques and vermicomposting training are extended.
Village adoption is a priority ideology of our service units. Pope’s college has
adopted chosen villages such as Kattalankulam, Ramasamyapuram, Peikulam,
Subramaniapuram and other nearby villages and has extended certain helps like
distribution of free medicines to the needy women and children with the advice of
doctors; distribution of dresses, dress materials, blankets, mats etc. to poor old people
of the areas.
Activities
In collaboration with Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College and Hospital and
local Primary Govt. Hospitals, the college has organized a number of blood
donation camps. The college also maintains a list of potential Blood Donors to
extend help readily at times of need. Best blood donors’ club award has been
bestowed on the college.
In collaboration with Vasan and Arvind Eye Hospitals and permission of the
government, free eye camps have been conducted.
The college sponsors and extends financial help to one Home for the Mentally
Retarded Children every month. Students are happy to sponsor meals to the
poor children and sympathetic enough to spend time engaging them in cultural
activities.
The college also participates in Women Training Programme in Tailoring
through donations collected from the staff members.
The YRC arranges periodical visits to one Leprosarium at Peikulam and
organizes special programmes and distributes gifts, dresses, blankets etc. to
the depressed old patients.
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During the month of December and Christmas, poor old people, destitute
women and poor are invited to the campus and distributed with clothes and
gifts.
We are very much proud to announce that our coordinating staff and students
are the best trained and genuinely motivated ones in the conduct of outreach
programmes.
5. Evidence of Success
The NSS units of our college have conducted annual camps and various
awareness programmes in collaboration with local bodies successfully which were
duly recognized and appreciated by Panchayat members and local people of the
villages.
In the medical camps conducted last year, an average of 100 to 150 patients
participated.
More or less 350 sets of clothes were distributed to poor, destitute and needy.
Staff members and guest speakers have given motivation to keep their
surroundings clean, to use eco-friendly organic manures and to keep good
personal health.
Vermicomposting demo was given to self-help group of women in the
villages.
Ponds were renovated and water channels were cleaned by our volunteers.
Damaged roads and lanes were repaired by our members.
Tree planting programmes were organised.
‘Road safety’ and ‘Helmet on’ programmes were conducted.
Human chains were organized on many occasions.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Mobilization of required finance is an important problem faced by the
coordinators of the programmes. For instance, the sponsorship amount sanctioned by
the Government to conduct NSS Camps is just meagre. Hence, the coordinators had to
take much efforts to raise funds locally and also from the management.
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Getting permission from the Government to organize various programmes was
felt a tedious process and time consuming factor.
Police clearance certificate is mandatory for organizing NSS Camps and
conducting awareness rallies.
As the requirements are growing steadily, decision making about selection of
the camp location and choice of beneficiary were serious issues.
To conduct free medical camps, obtaining no objection certificate by Medical
Board of the Tuticorin District Medical College and Hospital has been made
mandatory.
Thus, getting in to action of an outreach programme means so much of things
to the units. In fact, getting clearance has become an important task before the
implementation committee of outreach programmes.
However, we were able to get through these processes with the help of village
committees and members of Panchayat boards.
7. Notes(Optional)
We are aware of the problems and prospects. Our institution has the ability to
convert problems into prospects in view point of societal involvement.
8. Contact Details
Name of the Principal : Dr. A. Selvakumar
Name of the Institution : Pope’s College
City : Sawyerpuram
PIN Code : 628 251
Phone : 04630 273233
Fax : 04630 273774
Mobile : 9442063330
Accredited Status : A Grade
Website : www.popescollege.net
Email : [email protected].
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Department of Tamil
1. Name of the department : Tamil 2. Year of Establishment : 1962 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG - B.A Tamil (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Part I - Tamil Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : Non Major Tamil Part –I for the departments/units involved Hindi
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Part I – Tamil (programme wise) B.A Choice Based Credit System
6. Participation of the department in the : Non-Major for other Department courses offered by other departments students
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 6 6
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the
Last 4 years
Dr. A. Wellington Francis Prabagar
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor &
HOD
Grammar 22 Yrs ---
Dr. D. Rachel Annal Christybai
M.A., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Modern Literature
14 Yrs ---
Dr.J.R.Hannah Lilly M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Modern Literature
5 Yrs ---
Mrs.A. Vasanthi M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Modern Literature
7 Yrs ---
Mrs.P.V. Jemi Priya M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Modern Literature
10 months ---
Mrs.S. Gunaseeli M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Modern Literature
22 Yrs ---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Dr.A. Wellington Francis 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : 10 Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme-wise) : B.A Tamil - 25:1
Part I Tamil - 60:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): NIL and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : Ph.D. – 3, M.Phil. – 3, P.G - 6 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details)
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a) National : NIL b) International : NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : NIL by the University
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure 10
: No. of Papers Published
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: 1. Dr. A. Wellington Francis Prabagar – 3
2. Dr. D. Rachel Annal Christybai - 5
3. Dr. J. R. Hannah Lilly - 6
4. Mrs. A. Vasanthi - 4
5. Mrs. P.V. Jemi Priya – 1
No. of Books Published
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web
of Science, Scopus, Humanities
International Complete, Dare
Database-International Social)
: 1. Dr. A. Wellington Francis Prabagar - 2
2. Dr. D. Rachel Annal Christybai - 1
3 . Mrs. A. Vasanthi - 1
4. Mrs. P.V. Jemi Priya - 1
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Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : 1
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NIL
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : NIL
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : Magazine Editorial Board, Pope’s College
22. Student projects : NIL a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : NA projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies
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23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : University 8th, 12th, 16th and and students 20th ranks (4 Ranks) for Part I Tamil 24. List of eminent academicians and : 1. Dr. Baskara Paul Pandian scientists / visitors to the department HOD of Tamil, Aditanar College,
Tiruchendur
2. Dr. Alagasan,
HOD of Tamil, M. S. University,
Tirunelveli 3. Dr. Maria Selvam
St. Xavier’s College
Palayamkottai
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : Seminar -1, Funded by management b) International : NIL 26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/
programme (refer question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.A Tamil 41 26 9 17 35
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of Students from the same
State
% of Students
from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.A Tamil 100 0 0
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28. How many students have cleared national and : NIL State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG NIL
PG to M.Phil. NIL
PG to Ph.D. NIL
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NIL
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NIL
NIL
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NIL
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Departmental Library with 2000
Books
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility : NIL
d) Laboratories : NIL
31. Number of students receiving financial : NIL assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : 4 Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Group Discussion, Lecture Improve student learning
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34. Participation in Institutional Social : NIL Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength
1. Well qualified staff.
2. Healthy student faculty relationship.
3. B.A Tamil Literature introduced.
Weaknesses
1. Rural background students.
2. First generation learners.
Opportunities
1. Participation in seminars and workshops.
2. Guest lectures with eminent personalities.
3. Tamil Mantram – To develop oratory, poetry, writing skills etc.
Challenges
1. Motivating the students.
2. Arranging National level seminars and conferences in our college.
Future Plans
1. Looking forward to upgrade the department as a Research Centre.
2. Conducting a National Level Seminar every year.
3. Publishing a Department level Tamil Magazine every semester.
4. Testing and implementing new teaching techniques.
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Department of English
1. Name of the department : English 2. Year of Establishment : 1962 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : Part II – English Courses l (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated B.A. English Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) M.A. English
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : One Act Plays & Short Stories the departments/units involved Journalism
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Part –II English (CBCS)
(programme-wise) B.A (CBCS) M.A (CBCS) 6. Participation of the department in the : NIL courses offered by other departments
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 9 9
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years
of Experie
nce
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 Years
Dr. S. Pauline Anbuselvi
M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor &
HOD
American Literature
30 Yrs Registered – 4 Completed ----
Mr. R. Sellaraj Manuneethi
M.A.,M.Phil., (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
English Literature
7 Yrs ---
Dr. J. Christopher Raja
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D Assistant Professor
English Literature
2 Yrs ---
Mr. S. Michael Jeyabalan
M.A.,(Eng), M.A.,(Ling) (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
English Literature & Lingustics
4 Yrs ---
Mrs. N. Shenbaga Priya
M.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
Comparative Literature
5 Yrs ---
Mrs. A. Minnal Carolin
M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
American Literature
3 Yrs ---
Miss. Winsy Mabel
M.A., B.Ed., Assistant Professor
English Literature
2 Yrs ---
Miss. A. Raja Rajeswari
M.A., B.Ed., Assistant Professor
English Literature
1 Year ---
Mr. S. Vinoji M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : NIL 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : 10 Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme-wise) : 35:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): NIL and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
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15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : Ph.D. – 2, M.Phil. – 4, P.G - 3 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National : UGC - 1 b) International : NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : NIL by the University
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure 10
: No. of Papers Published
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: 1. Dr. S. Pauline Anbuselvi - 6
2. Mr. R. Sellaraj Manuneethi - 1
3. Dr. J. Christopher Raja - 6
4. Mr. S. Michael Jeyabalan -11
5. Mrs. N. Shenbaga Priya – 1
6. Mrs. Minnal Carolin -1
7. Mr. S. Vinoji - 2
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social)
: NIL
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Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : 1
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NIL
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : NIL
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : Dr.S. Pauline Anbuselvi Board of studies for English Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : Magazine Editorial Board, Pope’s College
22. Student projects : NIL a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : NA projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies
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23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : University 8th Rank for B.A and students English 24. List of eminent academicians and : 1. Dr.Rita Manuneethi scientists / visitors to the department Aditanar College Tiruchendur
2. Prof. Gift Jeyakumar JACE, Nazareth 3. Dr. Jacob (Rtd. Principal) St. John’s College Palayamkottai 4. Dr. M.P. Reginald St. John’s College Palayamkottai.
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : NIL b) International : NIL 26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/
programme (refer question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.A English 119 64 20 44 55
M.A 17 9 4 (3) 5 (4) 71
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of Students from the same
State
% of Students
from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.A 100 0 0
M.A 100 0 0
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28. How many students have cleared national and : NIL State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG NA
PG to M.Phil. NA
PG to Ph.D. NA
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NA NA
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NA
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Yes, (At Departmental with 850 Books
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes One Class Room
d) Laboratories : One
31. Number of students receiving financial : NA assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : 2 Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Group Discussion, Quiz, Guest/ Improve student learning Special Lectures
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34. Participation in Institutional Social : NIL Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength 1. Resourcefulness of the faculty.
2. Innovativeness of the faculty.
3. Unity among the faculty.
4. Healthy Student faculty relationship.
Weaknesses
1. Rural background students with less efficiency in English.
2. First generation learners.
3. Floating Faculty.
4. Lesser exposure to outside competitive world.
Opportunities
1. To pursue research level studies.
2. Participation in seminars and workshops.
3. Guest lectures with eminent personalities.
4. Different clubs to develop oratory, poetry writing skills etc.
Challenges
1. Developing fluent English speaking skill.
2. Motivating the students to read wide and deep.
3. Motivate the students to write and present papers in conferences.
4. Arranging National level Seminars and Conferences in our college.
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Future Plans
1. To upgrade the department as a Research Centre.
2. Conducting a National Level Seminar every year.
3. Publishing a Department level magazine.
4. Testing and implementing new teaching techniques.
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Department of Mathematics 1. Name of the department : Mathematics 2. Year of Establishment : 1966 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG & PG (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : Allied for UG Physics & the departments/units involved UG Chemistry
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Semester & Choice based (programme-wise) Credit System
6. Participation of the department in the : Non-Major courses offered by other departments
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 5 4
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
P.Alayamani M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., PGDCA
Associate Professor
Graph Theory 26 Yrs ---
S.Thilaga Leelavathi M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Topology 8Yrs ---
H.Velwet Getzimah M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Graph Theory 7 Yrs ---
K.Jenita Devanesam M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Graph Theory 7 Yrs ---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : NIL 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : NIL Practical classes handled (programme-wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme-wise) : U.G. 26:1
P.G. 09:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): NIL and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : All Faculty members are with D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. M.Phil., qualifications 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) : P. Alayamani, Minor Project Rs. 70,000/- b) International : NIL
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17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : NIL by the University
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : NIL
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: NIL
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web
of Science, Scopus, Humanities
International Complete, Dare
Database-International Social)
: NIL
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NIL
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SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : NIL
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : Magazine Editorial Board, Pope’s College
22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : NIL And students 24. List of eminent academicians and : 1. Dr.A.M.S. Ramasamy scientists / visitors to the department Dean, Pondicherry University
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : Seminar -1 (Funded by management) b) International : NIL
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26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/
Programme (refer question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Sc. (Maths) 90 48 38 10 81
M.Sc. (Maths) 24 17 5 11 80
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of Students from the same
State
% of Students
from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.Sc. (Maths) 100 ---- ----
M.Sc. (Maths) 100 ---- ---- 28. How many students have cleared national and : TET - 4 State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 21 %
PG to M.Phil. 10 %
PG to Ph.D. --
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NIL
20 %
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 10 %
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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Departmental Library Maintained
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Available for both Boys and Girls
c) Class rooms with ICT facility : One
d) Laboratories : NIL
31. Number of students receiving financial : All scholarship holders assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : 2 Lectures in each semester Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Lecture Method, Problem Improve student learning Seminar & Assignment
34. Participation in Institutional Social : In each academic year Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities orphanage and old age home visit.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength
1. Dedicated Faculty Members.
2. Good rapport between staff & students.
3. More Girl students.
Weaknesses
1. First generation learners.
2. Lack of interest among men students. Opportunities
1. Good scope to motivate women students to join P.G.
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Challenges
1. Making rural students get job opportunities. Future Plans
1. All the faculty members to complete Ph.D.
2. To upgrade the Department into a Research Centre.
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Department of Physics 1. Name of the department : Physics 2. Year of Establishment : UG - 1968 PG - 1988 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : B.Sc. Physics (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc. Physics Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : Allied & Non Major the departments/units involved
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Semester, CBCS (programme-wise)
6. Participation of the department in the : Add on course – Mobile Phone courses offered by other departments Technology
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 10 10
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
Mrs. D. Kalavathy M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Phil.,
Associate Professor & HOD
Nuclear Physics 25/29 ---
Dr.J. Jebaraj Devadasan
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
Associate Professor
Semiconductor thin films &
Nano materials
25/27 Registered : 6 Completed :1
Mr. H. Johnson Jeyakumar
M.Sc., M.Phil., Associate Professor
Atmospheric magnetic field
studies
16/6 ---
Mr. S. Johnson Navamani
M.Sc., M.Ed., Assistant Professor
Bio Crystals 16/21 ---
Mr. J.P. Edward Rajkumar
M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Networking and wireless Sensor
Networks
17/14 ---
Mrs. P. Shanthini Grace
M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Thin film gas sensors
14/14
Mrs.G. Jeevarani Thangam
M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Thin film solar cells
6/6
Dr.J. Jebasingh Kores
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Spectroscopy 6/6
Mrs. S. Jessie Jancy Rani
M.Sc., M.Phil., Lecturers/ Part time
Crystal Growth Nil/2.5
Mrs. S. Pushpa M.Sc., B.Ed., Lecturers/ Part time
Crystal Growth Nil/2.5
Mr. S. Selva Premkumar
M.Sc., B.Ed., Lecturers/ Part time
Crystal Growth Nil/2
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Dr. J. Jebaraj Devadasan 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : 3 Temporary Staff Practical classes handled (programme wise) Theory Practical by temporary faculty (Hrs per week) (Hrs per week)
9 7 9 7 7 8
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13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : B.Sc. 24:1
M.Sc. 10:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): Lab Asst. – 2 and administrative staff sanctioned and filled Mechanic - 1
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : Ph.D. – 1, M.Phil. – 6, M.Sc.- 3 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: One a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) :
b) International : NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : To be Applied by the University
19. Publications: :
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure - 10
UG PG Mechanic 3 1 1
2 0 1
S.No Name of Staff Minor/ Major Project
Period Funding Agency
Amount
1. Mrs.P. Shanthini Grace Minor 2013 -2014 UGC Rs. 1,70,000
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Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: 1. Mrs.D.Kalavathy -1
2. Dr.J. Jebaraj Devadasan – 2
3. Mr.H. Johnson Jeyakumar -7
4. Mr.J.P.Edward Rajakumar - 2
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web
of Science, Scopus, Humanities
International Complete, Dare
Database-International Social)
: NIL
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NIL
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : NIL
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL
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b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : Dr. J. Jebaraj Devadasan
1. SPEAR, Pope’s College
2. Marian Quest
St. Mary’s College
22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : UG – 24, PG - 22 organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : NIL And students 24. List of eminent academicians and : 1. Dr. S. Gurubaran, Director EGRL scientists / visitors to the department 2. Mr. K. Varadharayan – Engineer,
IGCAR, Kalpakkam
3. Dr.P.Marthekari – Project Scientist
Institute of Seismological Research
Centre, Gandhi Nagar
4. Dr. R. Arthur James
Dept. of Marine Science
Bharathidhasan University, Trichy
5. Dr. N. Jeyakumaran
Asso. Prof. of Physics
V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar
6. Dr. Sugaraj Samuel
Asst. Prof. SRM University,
Placement Officer
7. Mr.C. Prabakar
Asst. General Manager
NAAI, Tuticorin Airport
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25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized
& the source of funding a) National : “Role of Nuclear Power for sustainable Development of India” KKNP – sponsored 18th & 19th October 2012 b) International : NIL 26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/
Programme (refer question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Sc. 73 40 9 31 68
M.Sc. 49 23 8 15 25
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of Students from the same
State
% of Students
from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.Sc. 100 ---- ----
M.Sc. 100 ---- ---- 28. How many students have cleared national and : NET - 4 State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
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29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 20
PG to M.Phil. 10
PG to Ph.D. 3
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NIL
NIL
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NIL
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Separate Departmental Library is provided b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Provided to staff and students
c) Class rooms with ICT facility : One
d) Laboratories : UG – 3, PG - 1
31. Number of students receiving financial : Almost all students assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : Arranged with external experts Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Lecture, Group discussion, improve student learning Seminar, Practical’s, Group Projects 34. Participation in Institutional Social : Quiz, Cultural Activities Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
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35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength 1. Qualified staff.
2. Internet facilities.
3. Advanced class rooms.
4. Supportive library.
5. Research facilities.
Weaknesses
1. Rural college.
2. Low caliber students.
3. Remote access.
4. Language.
5. Poor background.
Opportunities 1. Advanced facilities.
2. Placement cell.
3. Innovative course.
4. Library.
Challenges
1. Research oriented courses.
2. New field in Physics.
Future Plans
1. Establishment of research centre.
2. M.Phil. course.
3. Advance projects.
4. Common instrumentation centre.
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Department of Chemistry 1. Name of the department : Chemistry 2. Year of Establishment : 1962 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : B.Sc. Chemistry (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry – Specialization Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) in Green Chemistry 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : Allied Chemistry and Non-major the departments/units involved Chemistry
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Semester & Choice Based (programme wise) Credit System
6. Participation of the department in the : Allied Chemistry and Non-major courses offered by other departments Chemistry
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 5 5
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of Experi ence
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
Mrs. P. Selvarathy Grace
M.Sc., M.A. M.Phil., Associate Professor &
HOD
Nuclear Physics 29 Yrs ---
Dr.R. Jothibai Margret
M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Organic 28 Yrs Registered : 3 Completed :1
Dr. B. Ravindran Durainayagam
M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Crystallography 23 Yrs Registered : 3 Completed : ---
Dr. C. Ravi Samuel Raj
M.Sc., M.Phil., M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Computer Studies
17 Yrs Registered : 3 Completed : ---
Mrs. Caroline Daisy M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
---- ----
Mrs. R. Sankarae-swari
M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
---- ----
Miss. A. Anbu Jeba Suriya
M.Sc., B.Ed., Assistant Professor
---- ----
Miss.J. Praba M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
---- 9 monts ----
Miss.Anbarasi M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
---- 3 Yrs ----
11. List of senior visiting faculty : NIL 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : NA Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme-wise) : U.G. 15:1
P.G. 05:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): UG – technical staff -2 and administrative staff sanctioned and filled PG – technical staff -1
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15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : Ph.D. – 3, M.Phil. – 5, M.Sc. - 1 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: One a) National b) International funding agencies Two completed and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) : S. No
Name of Staff Title Funding Agency
Amount States
1. Mrs. Caroline Daisy Synthesis, Crystallographic studies & applications
UGC Rs. 1,50,000 on going
2. Dr. C. Ravi Samuel
Raj
Bio-inorganic chemistry: Transition Metal complexes with peptide
UGC Rs. 20,000 Completed
3. Dr.C. Ravi Samuel Raj Conducting Polymer UGC Rs. 1,95,000 Completed
b) International : NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : Research Centre recognized by by the University M.S University, Tirunelveli
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure 10
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: 20
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Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web
of Science, Scopus, Humanities
International Complete, Dare
Database-International Social)
: 17
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : Yes
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : Yes
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : NIL
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22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : NIL And students 24. List of eminent academicians and : NIL scientists / visitors to the department
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : Two days seminar on Green Chemistry: Perspectives and Challenges b) International : NIL 26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/
Programme (refer question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Sc. (2013 -2014) 70 29 7 22 61
M.Sc. (2013 – 2014)
29 8 2 6 NA
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of Students from the same
State
% of Students
from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.Sc. 100 ---- ----
M.Sc. 100 ---- ----
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28. How many students have cleared national and : NIL State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 20
PG to M.Phil. 10
PG to Ph.D. --
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NA
NA
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NA
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Departmental Library with about 700 books
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes c) Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
d) Laboratories : B.Sc. Lab. – 1, M.Sc. Lab. – 1
Research Lab. - 1
31. Number of students receiving financial : B.Sc. II Year 24 Govt. Scholarship assistance from college, university, B.Sc. III Year 20
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : Special lectures for P.G students Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Lecture method, Tutorial method, Improve student learning Computer aided teaching
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34. Participation in Institutional Social : Visiting the nearby orphanage Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strength
1. Well qualified staff with dedication and knowledge in diverse fields.
2. Spacious B.Sc. Lab.
3. Research Centre.
4. UGC funded innovative course.
5. M.Sc. General and Green Chemistry. Weaknesses
1. Economically backward students.
2. First generation students with poor English knowledge.
3. Lack of interest to go for higher studies among the students because of family
commitments.
Opportunities 1. No restriction to improve research activities.
2. Association activities, guest lectures, well established research lab.
3. Library, internet facility – for the students development. Challenges 1. Cultivating research attitude among the students.
2. Providing opportunities to do research to all students.
Future Plans 1. To conduct National level seminar.
2. To speed up Research activities.
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Department of Zoology 1. Name of the department : Zoology 2. Year of Establishment : 1973 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : B.Sc. Zoology (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : Allied Botany and Chemistry the departments/units involved
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Semester and Choice Based Credit (programme wise) system
6. Participation of the department in the : Allied: Botany and Chemistry
courses offered by other departments Non-Major: Mathematics, Physics and Commerce 7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 4 3
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the last 4 years
Dr.P.Duraipalam Thanasingh
M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biodiversity conservation
30 Registered :1
Completed : 1
Dr.Y.S.Santhi Pon Indira
M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Aquaculture 18 --
Mr.P.Kutty Juskar Jebaraja
M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
Aquaculture
16
--
Dr.Kalaiarasi Roselind
(Temporary - Management faculty)
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Lecturer Entomology 6 --
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Dr.P. Duraipalam Thanasingh
Dr.Draviam Selvarani
(Formerly Head of Zoology)
Mrs.C.Angeline Stella
(Formerly Head of Botany)
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : 18.5 Practical classes handled (programme-wise)
by temporary faculty
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme-wise) : UG 22.5: 1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): Academic support staff: and administrative staff sanctioned and filled Sanctioned 3 ; Filled 2
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15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG.
Name Qualification
Dr.P.Duraipalam Thanasingh M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr.Y.S.Santhi Pon Indira M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Mr.P.Kutty Juskar Jebaraja M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Dr.Kalaiarasi Roselind ( Management faculty)
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: One a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details)
a) National (UGC) : UGC funded Minor Project; Rs.1,00,000/- b) International : NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by : UGC funded Minor Project - 2 DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, Rs.80,000/- and Rs.1,00,000/- respectively etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) Project Type
Principal Investigator
Title Year Amount
Minor I Dr.P.Duraipalam Thanasingh (HOD)
An Evaluation of Butterfly diversity in a semi-arid landscape in Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu.
2009 Rs.80,000
Minor II
Dr.P.Duraipalam Thanasingh (HOD)
Distribution and dynamics of the coconut pest Oryctes rhinoceros L. (Coleoptera; Scarabaeidae) in the coastal belt of Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu
2013 Rs.1,00,000
18. Research Centre / facility recognized : Research guide - One by the University
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19. Publications: :
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure - 10
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: Average 2
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social)
: Faculty - 2
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : Lab manuals 5 (Private circulation only)
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NIL
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : Yes
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL
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21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : 1. M.S. University Zoology
Board of studies – One
2. M.S. University Senate
(up to 2013) - One
b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : NIL
22. Student projects : -- a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : University Rankings – and students Three students 24. List of eminent academicians and : 1. Dr.Dunston P.Ambrose D.Sc., scientists / visitors to the department Director, Entomology Research Unit, St.Xavier’s College
2. Dr.M.Arunachalam
Director, SPK Centre for
Environmental studies
3. Dr.Dravyam Selvarani
Formerly Head of Zoology
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : One Seminar UGC Funded
Title : Biodiversity and You
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Date : 14 and 15 Feb 2013.
Funded by : UGC, Rs.80000/-
Collaboration with : CAST (Center for Arts, Science and
Technology) and SPK Center for
Environmental Studies, Alwarkurichi.
No. of participants : 190
b) International : NIL 26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/
Programme (refer question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Sc (2013 -2014) 58 30 19 11 53
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of Students from the same
State
% of Students
from other States
% of Students from Abroad
UG I Year 100 Nil Nil
UG II Year 100 Nil Nil
UG III Year 100 Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and : UG Department; Not State competitive examinations such as NET, Applicable SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
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29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 30
PG to M.Phil. 10
PG to Ph.D. --
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
About 47 --
--
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment --
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Yes, One b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes, Two termini
c) Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes, Two
d) Laboratories : Yes, One
31. Number of students receiving financial : Yes assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies a) College : Four
b) University : NIL c) Government : BC / SC/ST Scholarships d) Other agencies : NIL 32. Details on student enrichment : Special lectures - 1 Seminar - 1 Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Lecture method with ICT tools –
improve student learning smart board, LCD projector, charts, slides, models, education tour, field works and class projects.
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34. Participation in Institutional Social : Awareness on Safe drinking Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities water, Biodiversity Conservation and Vermicomposting.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strengths
The Department of Zoology has.
i) Well equipped laboratories and big classrooms.
ii) Qualified staff members.
iii) Museum with very good collection of insect specimens and microliths.
(iv) Good results.
Weaknesses
i) Budget allocation is insufficient.
ii) Research atmosphere is not as good as in Universities.
iii) Students of poor education backgrounds.
Opportunities
i) New course – Marine biology introduction.
Challenges
i) Establishment of PG course and Research Centre.
ii) Development of our botanical garden as a national herbal garden.
iii) Insect and butterfly data base centre.
Future Plans
Emphasis will be given to active participation of faculty members as well as
students in academic endeavours.
Development of botanical - herbal garden with rare medicinal plants will be done
soon. Attempt will be made to make use of ICT during practical teaching-learning
process.
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Department of Economics 1. Name of the department : Economics 2. Year of Establishment : 1962 –PUC
1966 – B.A
1987 – M.A
2011 – Research Centre
2013 – M.Phil.
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : B.A. (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated M.A. Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) M.Phil. Economics Ph.D. 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : 1. Non Major – Economics for the departments/units involved competitive Exam 2. Globalization and its perspectives 5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : CBCS for B.A, M.A. & M.Phil. (programme wise)
6. Participation of the department in the : Dress Designing courses offered by other departments
7. Courses in collaboration with other : Dhamodaran Institute of Social universities, industries, foreign institutions, Science and Research etc. Coimbatore 8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 10 9
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years
of Experie
nce
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
Dr. D. Jery Josephine Thanarathnam
M.A., Ph.D., PGDCA Associate Professor & HOD
Industrial Economics
35 Yrs Registered: 7 Completed : ---
Dr. J.Jeyasingh M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Energy Economics
27 Yrs ---
Dr. D. Jeyasingh M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Environmental Economics
26 Yrs ---
Dr. R. Immanuel M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Agricultural Economics
26 Yrs Registered : 6 Completed : ---
Dr. R. Selvakumar M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Health Economics
26 Yrs ---
Dr. D. Solomon raj M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Energy Economics
25 Yrs Registered : 8 Completed : 6
Dr. S. Chandrasekar M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor
Poverty 24 Yrs ---
Dr. S. Henry Pandian M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Energy Economics
17 Yrs Registered : 3 Completed : ---
Dr.S. JesudialSalomi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D Assistant Professor
Industrial Economics
7 Yrs ---
Mr. I. Ponnusamy M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
NA 12 ---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Dr. D. Jery Josephine
Dr.D.Solomon Raj
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : NIL Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty
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13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) :
S.No Course B.A. M.A. M.Phil.
1. No of Students 136 14 10
2. No of Faculties 5 5 1
3. Student Teacher Ratio 1:17 1:3 1:10
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): NIL and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : Ph.D. – 9, SLET - 1 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: One a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) :
b) International : NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : 1. Research Centre recognized by by the University M.S University, Tirunelveli
from 2011.
Name Title of the Project Project Period Funding Agency
Amount
Dr. D. Solomon Raj
Occupational Health Hazards of Beedi Rolling Women in Tirunelveli District
Major 2013-14 ICSSR Rs. 6,00,000
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2. Faculties recognized as Research Supervisors
i. Dr. D. Jery Josephine
ii. Dr.D. Jeyasingh
iii. Dr.R. Immanuel
iv. Dr.D. Solomon Raj
v. Dr.S. Henry Pandian 19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure 10
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
:
S.No Name of Faculty Publications in National Journals
Publications in International
Journals
1 Dr. D. Jery Josephine 3 ---
2 Dr. D. Jeyasingh 4 ---
3 Dr. R. Selvakumar 3 ---
4 Dr.D.Solomonraj 5 2
5 Dr.S. Henry Pandian 2 2
6 Dr.S.Jesudial Salomi -- 2
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social)
: NIL
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
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Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
:
S.No Name of Author Title ISBN Number
1. Dr. D. Solomon Raj Energy Consumption Pattern of Households in India
978 -81 -89630 -32 - 4
Citation Index
:
NA
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : NA
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : Yes
b) International Committees : NIL
Name of Staff Membership in Board
Dr. D. Jery Josephine PG Economics Board of Studies M.S University, Tirunelveli
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c) Editorial Boards : Yes
Sl.No Name of Staff Membership in Board
1. Dr. D. Jery Josephine Chief Editor, SPEAR Research Journal
2. Dr.R. Immanuel Executive Editor, SPEAR Research Journal
22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : UG Project - 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme PG Project - 100 b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : PG Economics - University 1st and students Rank (Gold Medal) 24. List of eminent academicians and : 1. Dr. S. Manickam scientists / visitors to the department Head, Dept. of Economics
M. S. University, Tirunelveli 2. Dr. Manohar
Associate Professor of Economics
Aditanar College, Tiruchendur
3. Dr.Arunachalam, Professor,
Cochin University, Cochin
4. Dr. Rajalingam
M.S. University, Tirunelveli
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding : December 2011, January 2013 And March 2014
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a) National :
S.No Title Year Funding Agency
1. Social Elusion and Marginalization 2010 UGC
2. Village Intervention Programme
Against Social Evil
2010 UGC
3. Workshop on NGO & Employment
Opportunities for social change
2010 UGC
4. National Seminar on Quality in
Research
2011 Management, DISSR,
Coimbatore
b) International : Yes
Title Year Funding Agency
International Seminar on Health Economics
2013 Management
26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/ Programme (refer
question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.A. 100 64 45 18 40
M.A. 12 8 3 5 69
M.Phil. 15 10 3 7 100
Ph.D. --- 24 -- -- ---
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course
% of Students from the same State
% of Students from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.A 100 --- ---
M.A 100 --- ---
M.Phil 100 --- ---
Ph.D 100 --- ---
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28. How many students have cleared national and : NET / SET - 5 State competitive examinations such as NET, Civil Service – SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? Preliminary -1
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 50
PG to M.Phil. 50
PG to Ph.D. 25
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
--
75
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 50
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Books 1914 and Journal - 10
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes c) Class rooms with ICT facility : One
d) Laboratories : One
31. Number of students receiving financial : NA assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : 1. Workshop on SPSS, Testing of Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/ Hypothesis
seminar) with external experts 2. Workshop on preparation for Exams
33. Teaching methods adopted to : Lecture, Seminar, Group Discussion improve student learning Guest Lecture, SMART Board, LCD Projector
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34. Participation in Institutional Social : NSS -1, NCC -1, YRC -1, RSP -1, Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities Certificate Course -1, BDC -1,
Sports -2 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strength 1. Qualitative and dedicated staff.
2. Demand for admission in B.A course.
2. Interest among the women students.
3. Better student-staff relationship.
4. Research Centre.
Weaknesses
1. Rural background.
2. Poor English standard.
3. Poor in Economic status.
4. First generation Students.
5. Irregular attendance of boys students.
Opportunities 1. Parents are interested in quality higher Education.
2. Less expenses for the students because they come from near by villages.
3. Internet facilities.
4. Access to computer.
5. Chances for developing additional knowledge by attending certificate course
and Spoken English classes.
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Challenges 1. Poor English standard.
2. To write the answers in English and also pass in English language.
3. To manage the economic status and studies for the boy students.
4. To come out of the traditional clutches at homes for girls students.
Future Plans 1. Intends to create research culture.
2. Develop link with NGOs & Industry.
3. Exclusive campus recruitment programme.
4. Coaching for competitive examinations.
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Department of Commerce 1. Name of the department : Commerce 2. Year of Establishment : 1984
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG - B.Com. (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated PG - M.Com. Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : 1.Retail Management the departments/units involved 2. Income Tax I & II 5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : Semester, CBCS (programme wise)
6. Participation of the department in the : Economics, Physics, Chemistry, courses offered by other departments and Mathematics
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 5 5
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. / Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
Dr. A. Selvakumar M.Com., M.Phil., M.BA., Ph.D.,
Principal &Associate Professor
Child Labour 26Yrs Registered : 8 Pre viva
Completed : 1
Dr. J. Arulraj Daniel
M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor
Women Empowerment
28Yrs ---
Mrs. D. Annie Angel Mercy
M.Com., M.Phil., PGDCA
Assistant Professor
12Yrs ---
Mr. J. Johnson Asir M.Com., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
16Yrs ---
Mrs. J.Sheeba Princess
M.Com., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
6 Yrs ---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Dr. A. Selvakumar
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : NIL Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : B.Com – 36:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): NA and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : Ph.D. – 2, M.Phil. - 3 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) : NIL b) International : NIL
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17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : Research Supervisor - 1 by the University
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : Refer Annexure 10
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: Dr. J. Arulraj Daniel -2
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social)
: NIL
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NA
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
Impact factor : NIL
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h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : Dr. A. Selvakumar
22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : NIL projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : NIL and students 24. List of eminent academicians and : NIL scientists / visitors to the department
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding : a) National :
S.No Title
1. National Seminar on Financial Sector Reforms in India
2. Workshop on Entrepreneurial Development for Faculty Members
b) International : NIL
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26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/ Programme (refer
question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Com. 100 60 40 20 50
M.Com. 25 22 16 6 NA
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course
% of Students from the same State
% of Students from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.Com 98 2 ----
28. How many students have cleared national and : NIL State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 40
PG to M.Phil. NA
PG to Ph.D. NA
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NA
10
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NA
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : Books and Journal
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b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes, Two Points c) Class rooms with ICT facility : One
d) Laboratories : One
31. Number of students receiving financial : NIL assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : 1. Participation in competition at Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/ M.S.University, Tirunelveli
seminar) with external experts 2. St.Xavier’s College
3. Sadakathullah Appa College
Tirunelveli 33. Teaching methods adopted to : Lecture, ICT, GD &Seminar improve student learning 34. Participation in Institutional Social : 1. Mrs. J. Sheeba Princess Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities Sub Warden, Women’s Hostel
2. Miss. R. Christy Malliga Resident Superintendent
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength
1. Qualified & Experienced staff.
2. Good infrastructure.
3. Periodical Test & Evaluations.
4. Special care on weaker students.
5. Academic development through Add on courses.
Weaknesses
1. Poor & first generations student.
2. Participation in part time job.
3. Poor knowledge in English.
4. Lack of awareness among family members.
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Opportunities 1. Providing awareness on Employment through placement cell.
2. Efforts on to introduced M.Phil.
3. Possibility of elevation of the department as a research department.
Challenges 1. Motivating the students to read wide and deep.
2. Arranging National level seminars and conferences in our college.
Future Plans 1. To conduct department level coaching for competitive examination.
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Department of Information Technology
1. Name of the department : Information Technology 2. Year of Establishment : 2001
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : Non-major - 1 the departments/units involved Basic programme design 5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : CBCS (programme wise)
6. Participation of the department in the : NA courses offered by other departments
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 5 5
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt.
/ Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
Mrs. T. Manimehala M.C.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor &
HOD
C,C++, Java 10 Yrs --
Mrs. D. Angeline Rubah
M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
VB, RDBMS 8 Yrs ---
Mrs. G. Jeyasutha Perciya
M.C.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
MIS, PIT 8 Yrs ---
Mrs. R. Felista SugirthaLizy
M.C.A., M.Phil Assistant Professor
NET, PHP 6 Yrs ---
Mrs. R. Sahaya Hency
M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor
OS, Ditigal 3 Yrs ---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : NIL Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 28:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): 1 and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : M.Phil. - 5 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) : NIL
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b) International : NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : NIL by the University
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : NIL
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: NIL
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social)
: NIL
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NA
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
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Impact factor : NIL
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : NIL
22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : 3 University Rank (2013-14) and students 24. List of eminent academicians and : NIL scientists / visitors to the department
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding : S.NO Title Date Source of Funding
1 Emerging Trends in IT 14.03.2009 IT Department
2 Virtual Reality in N/W
Security
13.03.2010 IT Department
3 Modern Advances in Info –
tech
16 to 17.02.2012 IT Department
4 Recent Trends in IT 19 to 20.02.2013 IT Department
5 Recent Trends in Info – tech 06 to 07.03.2014 IT Department
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a) National : “Recent Trends in IT” 6th& 7th March 2014, funded by IT Alumni Association b) International : NIL 26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/ Programme (refer
question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Sc Information Technology
68 46 11 19 71
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course
% of Students from the same State
% of Students from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.Sc 100 --- ---
28. How many students have cleared national and : MAT - I State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60
PG to M.Phil. NA
PG to Ph.D. NA
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NA
10
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NA
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30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : One with adequate Books
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Staff – 3 PCS, Student 35 PCS c) Class rooms with ICT facility : One room (IT Lab.)
d) Laboratories : One Computer Lab.
31. Number of students receiving financial : NIL assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : Workshop, Competitive Exam Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts
33. Teaching methods adopted to : Tests, Quiz, Seminar, Guest improve student learning Lectures 34. Participation in Institutional Social : NSS, NCC, YRC Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength
1. Demand for admission in B.Sc. IT Course.
2. Well equipped Computer Lab.
3. Better Learning environment.
4. Co- curricular & cultural activities.
Weaknesses
1. Rural background, poor English standard.
2. Poor in Economic status.
3. Irregular attendance of boy student.
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Opportunities 1. Parents are eager to give their children quality higher Education.
2. Internet facilities.
3. Chances for developing additional knowledge by attending.
4. Certificate courses & Spoken English courses.
Challenges 1. Pass in all the five parts.
2. To write the answers in English and also pass in English language.
Future Plans
1. To introduce PG course.
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Business Administration
1. Name of the department : Business Administration 2. Year of Establishment : 2007
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG - B.B.A. (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and : 1.Banking Practice
the departments/units involved 2. Entrepreneurial Development 5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system : CBCS (programme wise)
6. Participation of the department in the : NA courses offered by other departments
7. Courses in collaboration with other : NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued : NIL (if any) with reasons
9. Number of Teaching posts:
Teaching Post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ----
Associate Professors --- ---
Assistant Professors 5 5
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt.
/ Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.,) :
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D. Students
Guided for the Last 4 years
Mr. J. Wilfred Isaac Newton
M.B.A., M.Phil., NET
Assistant Professor &
HOD
Finance and Marketing
5 Yrs. & 10 mths.
--
Mr. D. Jebastine M.B.A., M.Phil., M.Com.,
Assistant Professor
Marketing 5 Yrs. & 10 mths.
---
Mr. M. Samuel M.B.A., Assistant Professor
Finance and Marketing
5 Yrs ---
Mr. S. Gabriel Sathish
M.B.A., M.Sc., Assistant Professor
HR and Marketing
4 Yrs. & 10 mths.
---
Miss. J. Anushiya M.C.A., Assistant Professor
Database 1Yr. ---
11. List of senior visiting faculty : NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and : NIL Practical classes handled (programme wise)
by temporary faculty 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 25:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical): NA and administrative staff sanctioned and filled
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : M.Phil. – 2, P.G. - 3 D.Sc / D.Litt /Ph.D. /M.Phil. /PG. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received (Enclose Details) a) National (UGC) : NIL
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b) International : NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by : NIL DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
(Enclose Details) 18. Research Centre / facility recognized : NIL by the University
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty : NIL
Number of papers published in Peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students (Enclose detailed report of Publications)
: NIL
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database-International Social)
: NIL
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : NIL
Monographs : NIL
Chapter in Books : NIL
Books Edited : NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers With
details of publishers (Enclose Details)
: NIL
Citation Index : NA
SNIP : NIL
SJR : NIL
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Impact factor : NIL
h-index : NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees : NIL b) International Committees : NIL
c) Editorial Boards : P. Wilfred Isaac Newton
22. Student projects : a) Percentage of students who have done in-house : 100 projects including interdepartmental / programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories /Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty : Student -2 and students Best Outstanding Students Awards and University Rank of 18 in the year 2011-12 24. List of eminent academicians and : NIL scientists / visitors to the department
25. Seminars / Conferences/ Workshops organized & the source of funding : a) National : NIL b) International : 1 – International workshop organized in tie up with Rani Anna College for Women, Tirunelveli Source of fund - Management
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26. Student profile programme/ course wise : 2012 – 2013
Name of the Course/ Programme (refer
question no. 4)
Applications received
Selected
Enrolled Pass
percentage *M *F
B.B.A 112 51 36 15 79
*M - Male *F - Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course
% of Students from the same State
% of Students from other States
% of Students from Abroad
B.Com 97 3 ----
28. How many students have cleared national and : 1 MAT State competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 37
PG to M.Phil. NA
PG to Ph.D. NA
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA
Employed •Campus selection •Other than campus recruitment
NA
62
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 1
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library : 369 Books in Dept. Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes c) Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes
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d) Laboratories : NIL
31. Number of students receiving financial : NIL assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies 32. Details on student enrichment : NIL Programmes (special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts
33. Teaching methods adopted to : Quiz, PPT and Test 34. Participation in Institutional Social : Scribe to the blind student Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities NSS
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength
1. Qualified and dedicated staff.
2. Adequate infrastructure.
3. Student discipline.
4. Academic rank in the University level.
5. Conducting programmes regularly (Cultural activities, Tour etc.).
Weaknesses
1. No UGC fund.
2. Student are economically weaker.
3. Poor academic status.
4. Lack of English knowledge among student.
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Opportunities
1. To upgrade as PG Department.
2. To establish a separate library facility.
3. To develop rural entrepreneur.
4. Conducting inter –college competition.
5. To support the “Self Help Group” in their business venture.
Challenges
1. To fill up total strength (64) of the Department.
2. To familiarizes the BBA course to the surrounding people.
3. To develop the student at State level standard.
4. To give moral education among the student.
5. To produce 100% result continuously.
Future Plans
1. Collaborate with industry.
2. Providing placement services at department level.
3. Developing Business communication skill among students.
4. Introducing M.B.A course with specialization.
5. Generating income by the way of consultancy.
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POST ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES
Pope’s college submitted itself for voluntary accreditation (I Cycle) by NAAC
during February 2009 and was rewarded with the glorious grade ‘A’. Ever since the
merry moment that ‘A’ grade was given to this rural college, it started showing spotless
enthusiasm in every angle and dimension of the college. Now we are proud to declare
that the college has become doubled and sometimes beyond to that to some extent in its
all-round development – double the size of student strength, double the number of
courses, maximum COPs, more infrastructure funded by UGC and management, more
inclination towards ICT approach, more involvement of staff, students and stakeholders
and all.
Pope’s college reveals confidence as its exclusive educational standpoint. The
college anticipates that its students should acquire required skills, by time to live an
energetic and independent life in future. Therefore we have taken the following
initiatives:
S.No Post Accreditation Initiatives
Post Accreditation Achievements
1 To form a vibrant IQAC with senior staff as
its members and to send AQAR regularly.
IQAC has been formed functional from the
academic year 2009 – 10. It takes part
actively in all the quality initiatives.
2 To frame a work diary indicating work days
and events to be accomplished for each
semester.
A work diary (Hand Book) indicating all
working days and events/activities to be
accomplished has been printed and
circulated to all staff members and students.
3 To enhance co-operation and participation by
staff in the establishment and maintenance of
appropriate and valuable policies.
Committees have been formed and all the
members are given a chance to work and
participate.
4 To do self-evaluation to keep the process of
college development proactive and to enable
us to improve the nature and quality of our
Self evaluation opportunity has been
extended by conduct of enrichment
programmes regularly.
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teaching profession.
5 To involve the staff council and the board of
governance in the evaluation of development
plan and in the setting of priority areas.
Staff council has been activated by giving
representation to all heads of departments
and coordinators of other curricular and co-
curricular activities to form goals and set
policies.
6 To convene regular result review meetings
for teachers of all the departments to convey
continuous evaluation of student progress.
Semester –wise result review is conducted
for all teachers and all the departments.
7 To maintain good rapport with parents of
students.
Parent Teacher meeting has been done
every year to hear the views of the parents
and all appropriate views are taken care of.
8 To introduce maximum number of COPs.
12 Career Oriented Courses have been
introduced.
9 To introduce new UG, PG and Research
courses.
Nine new courses have been introduced.
i) UG - 2 ii) PG - 4 iii) M.Phil – 1
iv) Ph.D – 2.
10 To celebrate the golden jubilee under the
auspicious presence of His Excellency Dr. K.
Rosaish, the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Golden Jubilee was celebrated in a grand
manner under the auspicious presence of
His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, the
Governor of Tamil Nadu.
11 To introduce ICT tools in every department
and structure the learning environment
appropriately in each classroom.
All the departments have been provided
with computers, Smart Board and LCD
Projectors.
12 To add more greeneries to the already rich
green campus.
Initiatives have been taken to plant more
trees and green belts to add more greeneries
in the campus.
13 To create plenty of new infrastructures with
the building fund facility of the UGC.
New infrastructures have been added for the
benefit of students; For instance,
i) Women’s Hostel has been constructed
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at a cost of Rs.80,00,000/- with UGC
assistance.
ii) Golden Jubilee Block (Ground Floor)
has been completed with the liberal
assistance of the stakeholders at a cost of
Rs. 40,00,000/- .
14 To conduct as many seminars, conferences,
workshops etc. as possible.
A total number of 78 workshops and
seminars have been organized.
15 To motivate students to go for higher
education and do research.
Two research courses have been introduced
to extend an opportunity to the poor rural
students to research.
16 To initiate Pope’s college Newsletter -
POPCON and Pope’s Research Journal –
SPEAR.
SPEAR, the bi–annual Research Journal
with ISSN citation has been published.
POPCON, the Students’ Newsletter has also
been published to develop writing skills
among our students.
17 To update the college website and the Wi-Fi
environment.
An updated college website is maintained.
Limited and need based Wi-Fi Network is
made available.
18 To make teachers to reorganize their
coaching methods to the need of students.
Teachers are free to adopt their own
teaching methods to suit the need of the
students.
19 To develop staff expertise in planned
teaching and to keep staff members abreast
of current developments in the field.
The management encourages the staff
members to attend seminar workshop and
avail FDP to keep their knowledge abreast.
20 To promote effectiveness of leadership in
promoting learning.
A vibrant student council is installed to
promote leadership among learners.
21 To measure the value added by the college at
the end of a given period through feedback.
A feedback mechanism is in place to review
the contributions of the college to the
students.
Annexure - 1
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Annexure 10
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Department of Tamil
Dr.A.Wellington Francis Prabagar
S.No Title of the Article/ Book Name of Journal/Book Year
1 ‘mwpQH [p.A. Nghg;igahpd;
jkpo;j;njhz;L”
“jkpo;r;rhd;NwhH tho;Tk; gzpAk;”
2014
Dr. J.R. Hannah Lilly
S.No Title of the Article/ Book Name of Journal/Book Year
1 jpdkyH ehspjo; - xUkjpg;gPL FwpQ;rp -2010
gd;dhl;Lf; fUj;juq;fKk;
njhFjp–I Ma;TfSk;
2010
2 Ik;ngUq;fhg;gpaq;fspy; mwk; jkpo;fhg;gpaq;fs; 2012
3 n[. nry;tFkhhp ftpijfspy;
ngz;zpak;
jkpo; ftpijkugpy; ngz;
vOjpaJk; ngz;iz
vOjpaJk; mzpfyd;fs;
top
2012
4 rpyk;gpy; fz;zfp rq;ff;fhy ngz;fspd;
tho;tpay;
2013
5 Re;jurhkpak; ,yf;fpag; gzpAk; jkpo; cauha;Tikak; 2014
6 nt. ,iwad;Ggilg;Gfspy; r%fk; nt. ,iwad;Ggilg;Gyrk; 2014
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Department of English
Dr.S. Paulin Anbuselvi
1. The Jew as scheduled in Jewish – American Fiction, Tjells (St. John‟s College)
2012 ISBN 978-81 09 923897.
2. Fiction Rhetoric - A study of selective short studies. SPEAR, 2012.
3. Use of symbols in Bernard Malamud‟s Novel, Outreach, 2013.
4. Journey for meaningful existence, Outreach V.O.C College, Thoothukudi, 2013.
5. Humanism in a Dehumanized world, „Garden„ – Tjells, 2013.
6. Symbolism in Bernard Malamud‟s Novel, SPEAR, 2014.
7. A Comparative study of John Bunyan‟s The Pilgrims Progress and Nathaniel
Hawthorne‟s the Celestial Rail road, ISBN 978-81909710-0-3 Proceeding of the
Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS National Seminar).
Mr. R. Sellaraj Manuneethi
1. A study of Parsi Diaspora in Rohewton Misty‟s in Family Method, SOITECH
Publications, ISBN : 978 - 81-8371-370-2, 2011.
Mr. S. Michael Jeyabalan
1. “Comprehension Encumbrance in English Literature Across Cultures: An
Illustrative Study of Indian and British Literature‟‟. ISBN: 978-81-923897-0-7;
Published by The Journal for English Language and Literary Studies (TJELLS).
2. “SMJ: Communicative English Teaching Model.” ISSN:2319-1902, SPEAR (Vol.
I), Published by Pope‟s College, Sawyerpuram.
3. Educational Ideologies of Adolf Hitler; ISBN 978-81-909710-0-3; Proceeding of
the Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS, National Seminar).
4. Communism, Christ and Christianity; ISBN 978-81909710-0-3 Proceeding of the
Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS, National Seminar.
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5. A Study of Female Sex Workers, ISBN 978-81909710-0-3; Proceeding of the
Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS, National Seminar).
6. Globalization: A Humbug. MUTA Magazine.
7. A Reality Study: Reasons for Potential workers becoming Non Workers,
Proceeding of the Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS, National
Seminar).
8. Why the Expected Progress in Higher Education has not Taken Place in India as
Expected? A Mathematical Analysis – MUTA -AIFUCTO Seminar Paper.
9. A Comparative Study of John Bunyan‟s “The Pilgrim‟s Progress”, and Nathaniel
Hawthorne‟s “The Celestial Railroad” by Dr.S.Pauline Anbuselvi and S. Michael
Jeyabalan. ISBN: the Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences (KAAS,
National Seminar).
10. Choice Based Credit System: A bane or boom. MUTA Seminar Paper.
11. What Keeps Male Away for Higher Education?; with Special Reference to
Science, MUTA Seminar 2014.
Mr. S. Vinoji
1. Concoction of Culture in Andrea Levi „long song‟; Sarah Tucker College,
Palayamkottai, 2013.
2. „Anti-war sentiment in Kurt Vonnegut Cats‟ Cradle; SPEAR, 2014.
Mrs. N. Shenbaga Priya
1. Tess and Ganga – Out of the shadows: A Comparative Study; Socio-cultural
Development in Comparative Literature, Feb 2014.
Department of Physics
Mrs. D. Kalavathy
1. Impedance and Infrared spectral Study of effect of doping in Natural resin,
SPEAR; Volume -1 July - Dec 2012.
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Dr. J.Jebaraj Devadasan
1. Cubic Shaped Cobalt substituted Bismuth Ferrite By Hydrothemal Mehtod, R.
Kenndey, J. Jebaraj Devadasan, Int. Journal of Engg.Rs. And tech. 2(2013) 33.
2. Synthesis and Properties of Cus Thin Films J. Christina, J. Jebaraj Devadasn,
Hanna Clara, International Conference on Recent Advances in Physics ICRAP-
2013, Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Krishnagiri, August
2013,P126.
3. Structural and Piezoelectric Properties of BiFeO3 Thin Films Prepared by Spin
Coating Method, R. Kennedy, D. Sornadurai, J.Jebaraj, 57th DAE Solid State
Physics. Symposium, IIT, Bombay, December, 2012, P328.
4. Preparation and Characterisation of Anatase (101) TiO2 Films by SPD,
G.Jeevarani, J.Jebaraj Devadasan, International Conference on Research in
Condensed Matter Physics, University of Madras, Chennai, India, December
2012, P.124.
5. Structural and Optical Characterization of Tungsten Trioxide Thin Film by Spray
Pyrolysis. P.Shanthini Grace, J.Jebaraj Devadasan, International Conference on
Research in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Madras, Chennai, India,
December 2012, P.120.
6. Millimeter Size Multiple Morphological Cobalt Doped Bismuth Ferrite By One
Step Hydrothermal Synthesis Method, R.John Kennedy, D. Sornadurai, S.K.
Dhara and J. Jebaraj, International Conference on Molecular Spectroscopy of
Advanced Materials and Bio-molecules, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara,
Kerala, India, August 2012.
7. Morphology, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Mg Doped ZnO Thin Films
Grown by Solar Method. S. Balamurali, P.Parameswaran, M.Sekar, R. Kenndey,
N.Muthukumar, J.Jebaraj, R.Chandramohan, International Conference on
Contemporary Trends in Optics and Opto electronics, XXXV Optical Society of
India, Symposium, VSSC Veli, Trivandrum, India, January 2011, P.516.
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8. Catena-Poly [[aquasodium910]-[2,2‟-(disulfanediyl) (pyridine N-oxide)]---
(pyridine-2thilato 1-oxide)] B. Ravindran Durainayagam, S.R.Jebas, J.J.
Devadasan, D.Schollmeyer, Acta Cryst. E66 (2010) m145.
Mr. H. Johnson Jeyakumar
1. Apposite of atmosphere electric parameters with energy coupling function €
during geomagnetic storms at high latitudes, Atmosphere Research, Vol.
91(2009): 201 -205.
2. Measurement of atmospheric air –earth current density from tropical station using
improvised Wilson‟s plate antenna, Earth Planet Space, Vol.61 (2009) : 919 -926.
3. Atmosphere electric parameters and micrometeorological processes during Solar
Eclipse on 15th Jan 2010, Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol. 118(2013): 1-7.
Mr. S. Johnson Navamani
1. Did G.U. Pope Violate Human Rights? Proceedings, Pope‟s College,
Sawyerpuram Vol. No.1: 2009.
2. Computational Study of Non – Linear Photonic materials, Proceedings Bishop
Heber College, Thiruchirapalli, Vol. No.1 – 2010.
3. Quantum Mechanical Study of Benzyl, Proceeding Advanced Materials, Vol. No.
1 – 2010.
4. Graph Theory and computational study of Lithium Oxide, Proceeding Advanced
Materials, Proceedings, Vol. No. 1 – 2010.
5. Impedance and Infrared Spectral studies of Effect Doping in natural resin,
SPEAR, Vol. No.1 – 2012.
6. Metal Corrosion inhibitory efficiency of Natural products, SPEAR, Vol. No.1 –
2012.
7. Intermolecular Interactions in ionic solution, SPEAR, Vol. No.1 – 2012.
8. Machine vision, SPEAR, Vo. No. 2 – 2013.
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Mr. J.P. Edward Rajakumar
1. 1-(2,3,5,6 –Tetramethyl bezyloxy)-1H-benzotriazole, Acta Crystallographica,
Section E(2009). E65,o917.
Department of Chemistry
Mrs.P. Selvarathy Grace
1. 1-Benzyl-1H-benotriazole, Acta Crystallographica Section E(2012).E68,o1132.
2. 1-Benzyloxy -1H-benzotriazole, Acta Crystallographica Section E(2012). E68,
o2239.
3. 1-Benzyloxy -1H-benzotriazole 3 –oxide -1-hydroxybenzotriazole (1/1), Acta
Crystallographica Section E(2012).E68,o2239.
4. 1-Benzyloxy -1H-benzotriazole 3 –oxide monohydrate, Acta Crystallographica
Section E (2012). E68,o3297.
Dr.R.Jothibai Margret
1. Anti fertility Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Feronia elephantum Correa leaf and
Bark on Male Albino Rats. International Journal of pharmaceutical Sciences and
Drug Research 2013;5(1): 23-57.
2. Ant diabetic, anti hyper lipidaemic and antioxidant activity of ethanol extracts of
Feronia elephantum Correa leaf and Bark in normal and alloxan induced diabetic
rats. International Research Journal of pharmacy. 2013; 4(1).
3. A study on the Physico-chemical Characteristic of Water with special emphasis
on Fluoride near the bank of Nanchilanduputhanar channel and Thovalai channel
in Agasteeawaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District, India. International Journal of
Latest Research Science and Technology ISSN (Online); 2278-5299.Volume 2,
Issue 2:Page No.129-139. March-April (2013).http:/ www.mnkjournals.com
/ijlrst.htm.
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4. Correlation of Fluoride with alkalinity and hardness in ground water in some of
the villages of Agaesteeawaram Taluk, K.K District. ISSN:2321-1156.
International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology & Science (IJIRTS)
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 p: 20-32 March 30, 2013.
5. Infrared and Gas chromatogram-Mass Spectral studies of the ethanolic extract of
Phallusia arabica Savigny, 1816. Scholars Research Library Archives of Applied
Science Research, 2013, 5(4):17-23.
6. Infrared and Gas chromatogram-Mass Spectral studies of the ethanolic extract of
Ascidia sydneiensis. Int. Res. J. Pharm. app. ., 2013 :3 (5);271-277.
7. Chemical Screening and Anaesthetic Activity of Ahallusia arabica Savingy,
1816. International Journal of pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, (IRJPAS)
Int. Res.J.Pharm. App.Sci., 2014:4 (1);24-28.
Dr.B. Ravindran Durainayagam
1. Tetraaquabis [3-(2-pyridylsulfanyl) propionato N-oxide]nickel(II) B.Ravindran
Durainayagam, Samuel Robinson Jebas, J.P. Edward Rajakumar and Dieter
Schollmeyer. Acta Crystallographica Section E (2009). E65, m 470.
2. 1,1‟[2,3,5,6 –Tetramethyl –p-phenylene bis(methylenenoxy )]di-1H-benxotriazole
B.Ravindran Durainayagam, Samuel Robinson Jebas, Caroline Daisy and Dieter
Schollmeyer. Acta Crystallographica, Section E (2009). E65, 0918.
3. 1-(2,3,5,6 –Tetramethyl bezyloxy)-1H-benzotriazole B.Ravindran Durainayagam,
Samuel Robinson Jebas, J.P. Edward Rajkumar and Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta
Crystallographica Section E(2009). E65,o917.
4. Tetrakis{2,4-bis[ (1-oxo-2-Pyridyl) sulfanyl methyl] mesitylene}
acetonehemisolvate 11.5 –hydrate. B.Ravindran Durainayagam, Samuel Robinson
Jebas, P.Selvarathy Grace and Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta Crystallographica
Section E(2009). E65, o129.
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5. Bis (4-aminopyridinium) tetrachloride cobaltate (II) Samuel Robinson Jebas, A.
Sinthiya, B.Ravindran Durainayagam Dieter Schollmeyer and S. Alfred Cecil Raj,
Acta Crystallographica Section E(2009). E65, m521.
6. Tetra-µ-Chlorido-bis(18-crown-6)platinum (II)dipotassium(l) B.Ravindran
Durainayagam, Samuel Robinson Jebas, D.Kalavathy, P. Murugesan and Dieter
Schollmeyer, Acta Crystallographica Section E(2010). E66, m667.
7. Catena-Poly [[(18- crown-6-k6O)Potassium] -µ-Chlorido-[ (1Hbenzotriazol-1-ol-
kN3) Chloridoplatinum (II) --µ-(benzotriazol-1olato-k2N3:O)] B.Ravindran
Durainayagam, Samuel Robinson Jebas, J. Shakina, P. Murugesan and Dieter
Schollmeyer, Acta Crystallographica, Section E(2010). E66, m667.
8. 1 –Mesitymethyl -1H-benotriazole 3 –oxide B. Ravindran DuraiNayagam,
Samuel Robinson Jebas, J. Shakina, R. Murugesan, and Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta
Crystallographica Section E(2010). E66, o637.
9. Catena-Poly[[aquasodium(1)]µ-[2,2‟-(disulfanediyl)bis-(pyridine N –oxide)]-µ-
(pyridine -2-thiolato-1-oxide)] B.Ravindran Durainayagam, Samuel Robinson
Jebas, Dr. J. Jebaraj Devadasan, R. Murugesan, and Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta
Crystallographica Section E(2010). E66,m142.
10. 1-Benzyl-1H-benotriazole P. Selvarathy Grace, Samuel Robinson Jebas,
B.Ravindran Durainayagam, R. Murugesan, and Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta
Crystallographica Section E(2012).E68,o1132.
11. 1-Benzyloxy -1H-benzotriazole Samuel Robinson Jebas, P. Selvarathy Grace, B.
Ravindran Durainayagam and Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta Crystallographica,
Section E(2012).E68,o2239.
12. 1-Benzyloxy -1H-benzotriazole 3 –oxide -1-hydroxybenzotriazole (1/1) P.
Selvarathy Grace, Samuel Robinson Jebas, B.Ravindran Durainayagam, and
Dieter Schollmeyer, Acta Crystallographica, Section E(2012).E68,o2239.
13. 1-Benzyloxy -1H-benzotriazole 3 –oxide monohydrate P. Selvarathy Grace,
Samuel Robinson Jebas, B.Ravindran Durainayagam, and Dieter Schollmeyer,
Acta Crystallographica Section E(2012).E68,o3297.
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Dr.C. Ravi Samuel Raj
1. Electronic structure and nonlinearity of Schiff bases of furfural and α-amino
acids. Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 86, 2009, 250.
2. Studies on the complexing behaviour of a potentially tertra dentate Schiff base
ligand with some transition metal ion Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 62,
2009, 2903.
3. Computational study of structure and vibration of Schiff base of furfural with
glycine, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 86, 2009, 1098.
4. Computational study on imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde-glycylglycine and indole-3-
carboxaldehyde- glycylglycine Schiff base ligands and equilibrium studies on
their metal complexes, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 87, 2010,655.
5. Molecular modelling and potentiometric study of some metal complexes of o-
vaniline glutamate Schiff base Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 87, 2010,729.
6. Molecular modelling, Synthesis and Characterization of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and
Zn(II) complexes involving some Schiff base ligands. Journal of Indian Chemical
Society, 88, 2011,189.
7. Graph Theory and Computational Study of Lithium Oxide. Advance Materials,
Excel India Publisher, New Delhi-2010.
8. Quantum Mechanical Study of Benzyl. Advance Materials, Excel India
Publisher, New Delhi-2010.
9. Effect of Chemical Stressor on the Opercular Display of Fresh Water Fish Labeo
rohita. Proceedings of the Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences
organized National Seminar 2011(Peer Reviewed ISBN 978-81FN 909710-0-3.
10. Ultrasonic and Computational Studies of some Organic Liquids. Proceedings of
the Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences organized National Seminar
2011(Peer Reviewed ISBN 978-81FN 909710-0-3.
11. Study on the Antibacterial Activity of Shrimp Cell Derived Chitosan.
Proceedings of the Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Sciences organized
National Seminar 2011(Peer Reviewed ISBN 978-81FN 909710-0-3.
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12. Educational Ideologies of Adolf Hitler. Proceedings of the Kanyakumari
Academy of Arts and Sciences organized National Seminar 2011(Peer Reviewed
ISBN 978-81FN 909710-0-3.
13. Communism Christ and Christianity. Proceedings of the Kanyakumari Academy
of Arts and Sciences organized National Seminar 2011(Peer Reviewed ISBN
978-81FN 909710-0-3.
14. A Study of Female Sex Workers. Proceedings of the Kanyakumari Academy of
Arts and Sciences organized National Seminar 2011(Peer Reviewed ISBN 978-
81FN 909710-0-3.
15. A Study on Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Industry among College
Students. Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Industry in India- Boon or bane.
Published by Commerce Department, St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai
February 2012.
16. Impedance and Infrared Spectral Studies of Effect of Doping in Natural Resin.
SPEAR, Pope's College, Sawyerpuram, Vol.1, 2012. ISSN:2319-1902.
17. Metal Corrosion Inhibitory Efficiency of Natural Products. SPEAR, Pope's
College, Sawyerpuram, Vol.1, 2012. ISSN:2319-1902.
18. Intermolecular Interactions in Ionic Solutions. SPEAR, Pope's College,
Sawyerpuram, Vol.1, 2012. ISSN:2319-1902.
19. SMJ: Communicative English Teaching Model. SPEAR, Pope's College,
Sawyerpuram, Vol.1, 2012. ISSN:2319-1902.
Department of Zoology
Dr. P.Duraipalam Thanasingh (HOD)
1. Population dynamics of Nezara viridula (Linn.) (Pentatomidae; Hemiptera) in
Agrosystems around Sawyerpuram. SPEAR 1(1), 2012.
2. Biodiversity and distribution of entomofauna in three ecosystems in
Thoothukudi district, Tamilnadu. Insect Pest Management – A current
scenario. International seminar, pp 38 – 57. ISBN 978-81-981482-05, 2011.
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3. Species of Nymphalidae in a semiarid landscape in Thoothukudi district,
Tamilnadu. Insect Environment, Vol.16. 2010.
Dr. Y.S.Santhi Pon Indira
1. Effect of Dietary Spirulina on reduction of copper toxicity in Labeo rohita
(Hamilton, 1822). J. Natcon (Nature conservation), India. 25(1); 51 – 57,
2013.
2. Effect of Dietary vitamin E on growth, gonad weight and embryo
development in female red swordtail Xiphophorus hilleri (Poeciliidae). The
Israeli journal of Aquaculture Bamidgeh, (IJA), 11 c.63.640,2011.
3. Effect of ration levels on growth and gonad weight in red swordtail
Xiphophorus hilleri (Poeciliidae). Aquacult.10(2): 229 – 234, 2009
Mr. P.Kutty Juskar Jebaraja
1. Vegetable products as dietary pigment sources for juvenile Gold fish
Carassius auratus.The Israeli journal of Aquaculture Bamidgeh, (IJA) 65:812,
2013.
Dr. Kalaiarasi Rosalind
1. An assessment of the butterfly fauna of the coastal area of Thoothukudi.
J.Ecobiol. Vol.29, Oct-Dec., 2011.
2. Species of Nymphalidae in a semiarid landscape in Thoothukudi district,
Tamilnadu. Insect Environment, Vol.16. 2010.
Ms. A.Jebaseeli Perciyal
1. Pharmacognosy of selected sea weeds in Tuticorin coast. IJBS, Vol. 21, 2008.
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Department of Economics
Dr.D.Jery Josephine Thanarathnam
S.No Title of the Article/ Book Name of Journal Year
1 “An Economic Analysis of the workers
participation in stone quarries‟‟
Melathattaparai, Thoothukudi District.
SPEAR Bi –Annual Multi Dis.
I (1) -2012 – ISSN -2319.190
2 “An Economic Analysis on the
entrepreneurship in the light of women
Empowerment.
Southern Economist 52(22) 15th March 2014
3 The performance analysis on MGNREP in
Thirupuliangudi Village Panchayat under
Srivaikundam Taluk in Thoothukudi District
SPEAR Bi-annual –Multi-Dis.
I(2)-2013 – ISSN -2319-1902
Dr.D.Jeyasingh
S.No
Title of the Article/ Book Name of Journal Year
1 “An estimate of distribution of ground
water salinity in Thoothukudi District and
its management‟
Journal of the Association of Economics of Tamilnadu
Vol. XXIII 2010 -11
2 „Ground water salinity in coastal village”
– a case study.
“Energy and Environment Interaction‟
3 “Migration of Labour due to groundwater
salinity with special reference to Agri-
labour in ThoothukudiTaluk.
SPEAR ISSN 2319 -1902 Vol. No.1Issue No.2 Jul – Dec 2013
4 Ground Water salinity and its impact on
coastal area in a developing context; an
economic analysis.
“Indian Dissertation Abstracts of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
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Dr.R. Selvakumar
S.No Title of the Article/Book Name of Journal Year
1 An Economic Analysis of Willingness
to pay for RCT for Dental caries in
Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu.
The journal of the Indian Association of Public Health Development
Volume:2010 Issue :16 - 2010
2 KAP of oral health among patients
treated in various Dental Clinics in
Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu
The journal of the Indian Association of Public Health Development
Volume 2010 Issue of 2010
3 An Economic Analysis of Extraction
Treatment in Dental Caries in
Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu.
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development
Volume -5 No.1 Jan –March 2013
r.D. Solomon Raj
S.No Title of the Article/ Book Name of Journal Year
1 Economics of Salt Industry in India Marketing and Trade Policy
2 & 0975 -6132 -2010
2 Migration of Agricultural Labor
Towards sustainable Development in
India
Environment Development 0973-3574 – 2010
3 An Economic Appraisal of Marine
Fishing Workers in Thoothukudi
District, Tamil Nadu, India
CLEAR International Journal of Research in Science and Technology
2249-457X -2011
4 Micro Credit and Rural Poor
Empowerment Vol. II
Global Research Publications
978-81-89630-14-0 – 2011
5 Role of Agriculture in Employment
Generation
Southern Economist Vol.49, Num. 19 & 0038 -4046 -2011
6 A Micro Analysis of Energy Use Pattern in Paddy Cultivation in Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu
Southern Economist Vol.49, Num.19 & 0038 -4046 -2011
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7 Study on Urban Poverty among SC and
ST in Tamilnadu
International Journal of Economics, Education and Management
2319-9148 -2013
Dr. S. Chandrasekar
S.No Title of the Article / Book Name of Journal Year
1 Role of Agriculture in Employment
Generation
Southern Economist Vol.49 No.1919&0038-4046 - 2011
Dr.S. Henry Pandian
S.No Title of the Article /Book Name of Journal Year
1 WTO Agreement on Agriculture And
its implications
Voice of the Hindecon June 2009 A Journal of the HRC
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3 Energy use pattern in paddy
cultivation in Tamilnadu Micro
Analysis
Southern Economist June 15 2011
4 Global Financial crisis and its Impact
on Indian Village based agriculture
The International Journal for Economics and
Business Management
Vol. 1 Issue. 1 Dec -2011
ISSN 2250 -2750 5 A Study on pervasive problems of salt
workers in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
The International Journal for Environment protection
and rural development
Vol.1 Issue .3 March -2013 ISSN, 2249 -
4375
Dr.S. Jesudial Salomi
S.No Title of the Article/Book Name of Journal Year
1 Status of Indian Rivers and
Measures to curb pollution
The international journal for Environmental Protection and Rural Development
ISSN 2249 -4375 Volume -1 No.1 July –September 2011
2 „Microfinance and its impact on
Women Empowerment‟
The international journal for Economics and Business Management
ISSN 2250 -2750 Volume -1 Issue -2 June -2012
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Department of Commerce
Dr.J. Arulraj Daniel
S.No Title of the Article/Book Name of Journal Year
1 Financial Status of Women SHGS: An
Analysis
Southern Economist
Vol.50No.3 June 2011
2 Prospects of SHGs in Thoothukudi
District
SPEAR Vol.II No.1 Jan – June 2013