Report to NAAC 2012-13
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Report to NAAC 2012-13
THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE, MADURAI - 625009 (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) Re-Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 3rd Cycle Submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2012 - 13 by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Submitted to National Assessment & Accreditation Council Bangalore SEPTEMBER, 2013 THE ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) OF THE INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) Name of the Institution : Thiagarajar College, Madurai – 625 009 139-140, Kamarajar Salai, Madurai -9 Name of the Head of the Institution : Dr. A. Thamaraichelvan, Principal Ph. No. Office : 0452 – 2311875 Residence : 0452 – 2311096 Mobile : 09944626246 e-mail : principaltcarts@gmail.com Name of the IQAC Coordinator : Dr. N. Rajasekar Ph.No. Office : 0452-2311875 Residence : 0452-2694472 Mobile : 094434-55445 e-mail : rsrs09@gmail.com Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 1 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) Part A Compliance on Plan of action: 2012-2013 UGC has granted Extension of Autonomous Status to the college for six years from 2011-12 to 2016-17 (UGC Ref. No.22-1/2012(AC) dt. Aug, 2012) based on the UGC Joint Expert Review Committee Report. The NAAC Peer Team has visited our college during 11.10.2012 to 13.10.2012 and Accredited with the “A” grade in January 2013 for the third time with a CGPA of 3.37. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Govt. of India has approved the proposal for establishing a “National Centre of Excellence in Statistical and Mathematical Modeling on Bio-resources Management” in our college. 187 institutions have applied for this scheme. 30 institutions were called for interactive session and our college was one among the 16 institutions finally selected by MHRD all over India ours is the only Arts and Science College selected under this scheme by MHRD. Initially Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore only) has been released as the first installment to our college this year. Dr. D. Pandiaraja, and Lt. Dr. N. Arun Nagendran, are the facilitators for the proposed National Centre of Excellence in Statistical and Mathematical Modeling on Bio-resources Management. College has received a grant of Rs. 10,00,000/- under UGC Additional Assistance Scheme for the year 2012-13. Our College received a grant of Rs.7,71,000/- under DBT Star College Scheme for the academic year 2012-13. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 2 Part B 1. ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION To motivate students to go for higher learning up to research level, the college provided value based career oriented quality education in a liberal atmosphere and shaped them to adorn leadership and entrepreneurship and citizenship roles. To exemplify this standard with the help of committed and competent staff, the college ensured need-based curriculum, innovative methodology and objective evaluation. To create self-confidence among the students, the college conducted periodical training programmes both on technical skills and soft skills by eminent trainers. Activities like these were made known to the various stakeholders through prospectus, website, student orientation meeting, parent teacher meeting, staff meeting, and the mission statement displayed in various parts of the campus. 2. New Academic Programmes initiated The Department of English has started UG English course under Self - Finance Stream. The Department of Economics was also started in UG English medium course under Self - Finance Stream. 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction Uniform Credits for UG &PG. Syllabi booklets were given to all the students. 4. Interdisciplinary Programmes Started: The Department of Chemistry offers consultancy services in FTIR, UV and Water analysis as well as Molecular Modeling to the students, teachers, researchers and industries in South India. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 3 5. Examination reforms Implemented An enhancement in aggregate mark for the passing minimum for UG courses from 35% to 40% has been adhered to as fixed by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Results are published following the meeting of Awards Committee during every end semester exam and results are made available in the College website. Mark register and summary of results are sent to individual departments by the office of the COE. 6. Number of candidates who qualified in NET/SLET/GATE/UGC Lectureship G. Arun, Lecture in Biotech (SF) Qualified in SET 2012 Exam. 7. Initiative towards Faculty Development Programme: Improving the quality of faculty by conducting need - based training programmes has been initiated. The following is the brief information about the same: A Special Lecture was arranged Thiru. Dr. J. A. Charles, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Arul Ananadar College, Karumattur, Madurai, delivered a Guest Lecture and conducted an interactive session on “Facing NAAC Peer Team” in our premises on 24.07.2012. On -line Attendance practice is followed for maintaining attendance of students in the College. 8. Total Number of Seminars / Workshops conducted State Level Students Seminars: A series of State Level Students Seminars (Two seminars per department) was held in the months of September 2012 and February / March 2013 by all the departments. Students from colleges all over Tamil Nadu actively participated in the academic interaction. A total of 1609 papers (924 in the odd semester and 685 in the even semester respectively) were presented. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 4 ODD SEMESTER Details of State Level Students Seminar – September 2012 Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Department Date of the Seminar Tamil English Economics 27.09.2012 21.09.2012 20.09.2012 Commerce 28.09.2012 Busi. Admin Physics Chemistry 24.09.2012 18.09.2012 28.09.2012 25.09.2012 Botany Zoology Comp. Sci. 21.09.2012 26.09.2012 20.09.2012 Mathematics No.of Papers Topics gd;Kf Nehf;fpy; rpj;jh; ghly;fs; Modern Drama Contemporary issues in Indian Economics Strategies to meet FDI in Indian Retail Business – Challenges and Opportunities Modern Management concepts in Thirukkural Applicable Analysis PG: Higg’s Boson UG: Mysteries of Universe PG: Greener reactions UG: Abatement of Pollutants Gene technology for crop improvement Biological control Data Mining and Applications Total 138 60 143 27 52 110 152 80 80 60 22 924 EVEN SEMESTER Details of State Level Students Seminar – February & March 2013 S.No Department 1 2 Tamil English Date of the Topics Seminar jkpopyf;fz kuGfSk;> GJikfSk; 28.02.13 22.02.13 Self Discovery in Post Colonial Poetry 3 * Economics 7 & 8.03.13 4 Commerce 25.02.13 5 Business Admin. 01.03.13 6 7 8 9 Mathematics 27.02.13 28.02.13 26.02.13 22.02.13 10 11 (UGC – Nat Semi.) Physics Chemistry Botany & Biotech Zoology Comp. Sci. 26.02.13 01.03.13 No. of Papers 105 33 Economic upliftment and inclusion: Changes and Challenges Role of Commercial same towards financial Institution : Issues Challenges & Opportunities International Marketing: The Dimensions and Scope in India Recent Trends in Discrete Mathematics Frontiers Biophysics UG: Solar Energy Conversions PG: Femto Chemistry Information & Communication technology in Biology Recent Research in Biological Sciences Business Information Systems Total Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 5 187 30 30 40 126 44 36 35 19 685 9. a) Research projects newly implemented (Major and Minor) GRANTS RECEIVED FOR MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS S. NAME OF THE AGENCY INSTALMENT AMOUNT NO INVESTIGATOR (Rs.) nd 1. Dr. M. Eyini (Department of 2 4,33,244 Botany) UGC 2. Dr. R. Srinivasan (Department Ist 9,16,300 of Physics) UGC 3. Dr.G. Arivazhagan & Dr. R. Ist Vijayalakshmi (Department of Physics) 4. Dr. C. Balasubramanian (Department of Zoology) 6,05,000 UGC UGC 5. Dr. N. Rajasekar, (Department of Business Administration) 6. Dr. K. Rajendran (Department of Botany) 7. Dr. Rm. Murugappan (Department of Zoology) 8. Dr. Rm. Murugappan (Department of Zoology) 2nd 3,81,400 UGC Ist UGC 3rd 2,08,343 UGC 2nd 1,26,545 3,60,000 Ministry of 3rd Environment & Forest 4,95,650 TOTAL 35,26, 482 GRANTS RECEIVED FOR MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS S. No. NAME OF THE INVESTIGATOR AGENCY INSTALMENT 1 Dr. N. K. Asha Devi (Department of Zoology) UGC 2nd Total AMOUNT (Rs.) 78,750 78,750 b) Major Projects Completed 1. Dr. M. Eyini (Department of Botany) UGC AMOUNT (Rs.) Rs. 7,02,800/- 2. Dr. C. Balasubraramanian ( Department of Zoology) UGC Rs. 8,49,800/- S. No. NAME OF THE INVESTIGATOR Total Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 AGENCY 15,52,600/- Page 6 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED S. Project Name No. 1 UGC JRF Salary - S. Tamilarasan 2 FIP S. Johnbosco AGENCY UGC AMOUNT (Rs.) 2,16,520 UGC 5,70,054 3 CSIR Fellowship CSIR 5,08,622 4 Central Institute of Classical Tamil UGC 5,99,921 Total 18,95,117 PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN REFRESHER COURSES S. NO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. NAME OF THE STAFF Prof. S. Rajeswari (Department of English) Prof. R.Jeya Latha (Department of English) Prof. P.Arun(Department of English) Prof. S. Meena ( Department of Commerce) Dr. K.Kayathri ( Department of Mathematics) Prof. E. Mohan (Department of Botany) Dr. D. Kannan (Department of Botany) Prof. Selvarani (Department of Zoology) Prof. Thiruvalluvan (Department of Zoology) Dr. C. Ravi (Department of Zoology) COURSE ATTENTED Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Refresher Course Course Course Course Course Course Course Course Course Course RECOGNITION RESEARCH GUIDE Dr. C. Ravi- Assistant Professor-Department of Zoology has been recognized as research guide by M. K. University. 10. Patents generated, if any Nil Membership Our college has become a member of UGC-INFLIBNET-NLIST (National library and information services infrastructure for scholarly content) Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 7 Programmes conducted A Two-Day UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Economic Upliftment and Inclusion: Changes and Challenges” was organized by the Research Department of Economics on 07.03.2013 & 08.03.2013. A total of 273 Paper Presenters took part in the National Seminar. Dr. R. G. Desai, Professor of Economics, Bangalore University, Bangalore, delivered the Keynote address. National Level Seminar on “Issues and Strategies for Women Empowerment: Vision 2020” - 14.03.2013 to 15.03.2013 A Special Lecture on “Empowering Women in Health” was given by Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, G G Hospital, Chennai. A Special Lecture on “Bringing Women to the Centre Stage” was given by Prof. Susheela Kaushik Co-Chair, National Consultative Committee CBWM, UGC, New Delhi A Special Lecture on “Women in Civil Services” was delivered by Mrs. Srilakshmi Prasaad IPS, Additional DGP, Headquarters, O/O DGP, Chennai. A Special Lecture on “Human Rights in Women’s Perspective” was delivered by Mrs. Kokilavane Thiyagharajha Central Govt. Counsel, High Court, Chennai A Special Lecture on “Vision 2020: Empowering Women and Girls: Challenges and Strategies in Gender Equality” was delivered by Dr. Rekha Pande, Head, Centre for Women’s Studies University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. A Special Lecture on “Women as Entrepreneurs” was delivered by Dr. N. Manimekalai Director , Dept of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy A Special Lecture on “Empowering Women in Information and Communication Technology” was delivered byDr. K. Hemalatha Coordinator Centre for Women Empowerment, Anna University, Chennai. A Special Lecture on “Women as Agents of Cultural Change” was delivered by Member, CDCWS, UGC, New Delhi, Associate Professor of Economics, Lady Doak College, Madurai. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 8 A Special Lecture on “Holistic Empowerment of women: Vision 2020 was delivered by Dr. Regina Papa Senior Consultant, Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayatraj, Chennai. Research Activities: DOCTORAL DEGREE (Ph.D) RECEIVED BY THE SCHOLARS FROM MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF OUR STAFF S.NO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. NAME OF THE STUDENT J. Tamilselvi M. Kannan MuthamilSelvi N. Shanthi Premkumar G. John David G. Priya S. John Bosco P.Maria Sophiya T.Maheswari J.Jebaraj K. Balamurugan A. Hemamalini G. Nalina S. Murali Srinivasan (Submitted) N. Dhanam(Submitted) David Madan(Submitted) R. Aananthaselvi Mumtaj Begam GUIDE Dr. S. Shanmugasundaram Dr. S. Shanmugasundaram Dr. S. Gandhi Durai Dr. G. J. Sathiyaseelan Dr. G. J. Sathiyaseelan Dr. G. J. Sathiyaseelan Dr. G. J. Sathiyaseelan Dr. S. Kanagasabai Dr. S. Kanagasabai Dr. S. Kanagasabai Dr. N. Rajasekar Dr. N. Rajasekar Dr. N. Rajasekar Dr. A.Thamaraichelvan DEPARTMENT Tamil Tamil Tamil English English English English Economics Economics Economics Busi. Admin Busi. Admin Busi. Admin Chemistry Dr. A.Thamaraichelvan Dr. A.Thamaraichelvan Dr. S. Suresh Dr. S. Chandran Chemistry Chemistry Zoology Zoology 11. New collaborative research programmes Our College has taken the initiative and has become part of the Cluster colleges selected by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi). Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) and Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO) are some of the institutions with whom we have collaboration. On-the –Job training is undertaken by pre-final year UG students (Business Administration) during the summer vacation. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 9 12. Total research grants received from various agencies GENERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 2012-13 S.NO 1 2 4 5 6 GRANTS SOURCE UG Development Grant UGC –Merged Scheme Autonomy Grant UGC- Women’s Study Centre DST-Star College Scheme TOTAL AMOUNT (Rs.) 10,00,000 6,78,500 23,98,992 2,99,585 7,71,000 51,48,077 13. Number of research scholars Ph. D. Scholars in our College (Strength Details) Department Number of scholars Total number admitted in 2012-13 of scholars (Full time & Part time) doing Research Tamil 19 39 English 06 02 Economics 03 04 Maths 04 0 Botany 03 07 Physics 01 03 Chemistry 04 10 Zoology 03 13 Total 43 80 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 10 14. Citation index of Research Papers Published by our faculty members and their impact factor Name of the Staff R. Vijayalakshmi R. Vijayalakshmi G. Arivazhagan G. Arivazhagan S. Rajakarthihan S. Rajakarthihan Dr. A. Suganthi Dr. A. Suganthi Title Nature of Journal Effect of Mn Doping on Micro Structural and optical properties of cadmium sulfide Nanoparticles Preparation and characterization of SeTe-Ag Chalcogendide Thin Film A Probe on the intermolecular forces in disopropyl either-nbutyric acid mixture by dielectric, FTIR studies and quantum chemical calculations On the study of molecular interactions of alocohol-ester binary mixtures by acoustic and viscometric studies Damage evaluation in high temperature stainless steel components using non destructive techniques Ultrasonic investigation on the effect of corrosion inhibitor in mild steel Photo reduction of Cr (VI) in water using Bi2O3-ZrO2 nano composite under visible light irradiation Synthesis and characterization of daunorubicin modified ZnO/PVP nano rods and its photodynamic action American Scientific Publishers Impact Citation Factor Index 3.308 - American Scientific Publishers 3.308 - Elsevier 1.977 - Indian Journal of Physics 1.785 5 Journal of Pure applied industrial physics 0.854 - Journal of Pure applied industrial physics 0.854 Materials Science and Engineering (Elsevier), 178,149,2013 1.5 1 J. photochem. Photobio. A: Chemistry(Elsevier), 252, 107,2013 2.42 4 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 11 Dr. A. Suganthi Dr. A. Suganthi Dr. A. Suganthi Dr. A. Suganthi Dr. A. Suganthi Synergistic photodynamic action of ZnO nano materials Encapsulated mesotetra(4sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin Study of photo catalytic activity of surface modified ZnONano particles by PEG capping Photodynamic action of curcumin derived polymer modified ZnO nanocomposites Doxorubicin modified ZnO/PEG nanomaterialsand its photodynamic action Photocatalytic Activity of AgI senstizied ZnO nanoparticles Dr. A. Elangovan A probe on the interaction forces in diidopropyl ether -nbutyric acidmixture by dielectric, FTIR studies and quantum chemical calculations Dr. P. Tharmaraj Synthesis, Structural, Thermal and PhotoPhysical Properties of Triazine Based NLO materials Dr. P. Tharmaraj Synthesis, spectral characterization and biological activity of vanillin ubstituted silane Schiff base and their metal(II) complexes Dr. P. Tharmaraj Spectroscopic studies and biological evaluation of some transition metal Powder Technology(Elsevier), 237,497,2013 2.08 - J. Sol Gel Sci. Tech. (Springer)65,301,2013 1.63 1 Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier), 47,3090,2012 2.10 - J. Photochem. Photobio A: Biology (Elsevier)116,56, 2012 2.84 4 Powder Technology 2.0 (Elsevier)224,331,2012 Spectrochemica Acta Part A Molecular & Biomolecular spectroscopy, 105,102-108,2013 6 1.8 - 2 - Int. J. Inorg. Chem. 2 - Spectrochimica Acta Part A 1.8 2 Journal of Fluorescence Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 12 Dr. P. Tharmaraj Dr. P. Tharmaraj Dr. P. Tharmaraj Dr. P. Tharmaraj Dr. P. Tharmaraj Dr. P. Prakash complexes of azo Schiffbase ligand derived from (1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl4-aminopyrazol-5-one) and 5-((4chlorophenyl)diazenyl)2-hydroxybenzaldehyde Synthesis and studies on Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II) complexes of Knoevenagel βdiketone Ligands Synthesis and characterization of VO(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of chromone based azo-linked Schiff base ligand Synthesis & studies on S-Triazine-based ligand and its complexes Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and biological activities of metal complexes of 4((4chlorophenyl)diazenyl) -2-((ptolylimino)methyl)phen ol synthesis and spectral characterization of some transition complexes of Azoazomethine derivative of diaminomaleonitrile Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from leaf extract of mimusops elengi, Linn. For enhanced antibacterial activity against multi drug resistant clinical isolates Spectrochimica Acta Part A 1.8 12 Spectrochimica Acta Part A 1.8 10 Int. J. Inorg. Chem. 2 - J. Chem., Article ID 724163 2 3 Int. J. Inorg. Chem 2 - Colloids & surfaces B; 3.567 Biointerfaces, 108, 255259, 2013 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 - Page 13 Dr. M. Eyini Enhanced production of laccase enzyme by the white-rot Mushroom fungus pleurotus florida using response surface methodology K. Rajendran Screening of selected marine algae from the coastal Tamil Nadu, south india for antimicrobial activity K. Rajendran Traditional uses of Medicinal plants among the rural people in Sivagangai District of Tamil Nadu Dr. D. Kannan Dental care of Andaman and Nickobar Folks: Medicinal Plants use as tooth stick Dr. RM. Symbiosis Murugappan Journal of Current Research 4(10): 25-31 1.18 - Asian Pasific journal of Tropical Biomedicine 0.5 3 Asian Pasific journal of Tropical Biomedicine 0.5 - Asian Pasific journal of Tropical Biomedicine 0.5 - Symbiotic Influence of endophylic Bacillus. 1.2 - 1.943 - 0.9 - 0.9 - Dr. RM. Applied Biochemistry & Siderophore mediated Murugappan Biotechnology iron luptake promotes Dr.C.Ravi Current Science Dr.C.Ravi Aquaculture International Total 55.046 51.0 15. Honours / Awards to faculty Dr. I. Nagarajan, Department of Commerce was granted ‘Honorary Rank’ of Lieutenant Commander by the President of India in recognition of his 23 years of long and meritorious service in NCC (Navy). This entitles him to have the rank throughout his life time and wear uniform in all important occasions. Dr. P. Velmurugan, Department of Tamil, received the Best Book Award from the Govt. of Tamil Nadu for his book on “ Ilakkana Marabum, Ilakkiya Pathivum”. The award carries a cash prize Rs. 30,000/- also. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 14 16. Internal Resources Generated: The following are the significant internal resources generated during the period: Open Access system has been introduced in Library. A Full- fledged Language Laboratory was set up. On-line Attendance System for the students has been introduced. 17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST. FIST, etc. Assistance/recognition: College received a grant of Rs. 10,00,000/- under Additional Assistance Scheme to colleges with 2(f) 12(B) status from UGC. Our College received a grant of Rs.7,71,000/- under DBT Star College Scheme for the academic year 2012-13. Community Services Date Programme 31.05.12 Tobacco awareness programme Participant/No. of students 20 Cadets 26.06.12 Anti Drug awareness rally - 11.09.12 Tree Plantation 25 cadets Dengue Mosquito habitat destruction camp at Govt. 15.12.12 School for Physically Challenged Children, 55 Cadets Villapuram 15.12.12 One Day Camp - Mosquito habitat destruction 30.07.12 Blood Donation camp organized by NSS, RRC, YRC Units NSS volunteers participated in cleaning activities at Collector office, Madurai Blood Donation camp organized by NSS, RRC, YRC Units NSS volunteers participated in cleaning activities at Collector office, Madurai 30.07.12 30.07.12 30.07.12 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Children at spl. School for physically challenged 450 volunteers 50 volunteers 450 volunteers 50 volunteers Page 15 15-12-12 to 24-1212 7-1-13 15.12.12 22.08.12 07.12.12 10.01.13 Various dates NSS volunteers participation as scribe for school students at Thiagarajar Model school & Britto school, Madurai. “Awareness to Public on Saving habits” at State Bank of India, Madurai One Day Camp at Govt. Middle School for Physically Challenged Children, Villapuram Special Blood donation Camp to Govt. Rajaji Hospital – Dengue outbreak Special Blood donation Camp to Govt. Rajaji Hospital – Dengue outbreak Special Blood donation Camp to Govt. Rajaji Hospital – Dengue outbreak 30 volunteers Donation to various hospitals on emergency calls 112 donors 30 volunteers 53 Volunteers 28 donors 35 donors 25 donors 18. Newly recruited Staff: Teaching Assistants – 30 Self –Finance Staff – 45 19. Teaching / Non-teaching ratio: Aided – 80 : 31 ; Self –Finance – 40: 30 20. Improvements in Library service The library has a separate information center with a number of useful books on General Knowledge and Competitive Examination. As part of ‘Initiation Programme for Freshers, the library also conducts Orientation Courses for the effective use of library and its resources for the 1st year UG and PG students. The library also provides Current Awareness Service to the students by conducting Libraria Quizes. Digital Library, Online public access and Alphabetical card database were introduced. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 16 21. Number of new Books / Journals subscribed and their value The total number of books in the library - 92954 Total No. of Books Available under SF Section - 3672 The total number of books added during this year - 1456 The library has bought 79 periodicals, 15 Journals and 8 News papers including the subscribed and the free ones. An Encyclopedia collection costing Rs. 1,00,000/- has been added to the library. The library has a separate information centre in respect of Career and General Knowledge. 22. Students Feedback Feed Back: Online Student Feedback system is introduced in our college. All the students are instructed to give their feedback by opening and answering the Feedback provision from the college website. The Feedback is collected then and analyzed for improving the quality of teachers and education in general. Meetings Seven Student Council meetings were conducted. The meetings focused on students’ feedback on curriculum and co-curricular activities. Follow-up actions also are done periodically. Human chain rally was also organized with the help of students to promote the theme of “Voting is our Right” on 21.01.13. An awareness programme on National Voters Day was organized on 24.01.2012 Elocution, Essay writing and Drawing Competitions were conducted to promote Youth participation in Nation Building process. Scholarships Thirty Eight Students were recommended for availing of educational scholarship from the Sita Ram Jindal Foundation Trust, Bangalore. A total of Rs.1,46,700/was granted to 38 students of our College. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 17 Residential camp participation Thirteen students of our college participated in the RYLA Camp held at Mahathma Residential School Campus, Alagarkovil, Madurai, organized by the Rotary Club of Madurai West from 04.01.2013 to 06.01.2013 Events Pongal festival was celebrated on 11.01.2013 by the students of our college in which Tamil folk culture was demonstrated by our students. Participation of students in various events One Hundred and five students of our College have become members of Young Indians Club sponsored by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Madurai Chapter. These Students have attended YI Meetings at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Hotel Fortune Pandiyan and Hotel Sangam at Madurai. Inter Departmental Competitions were conducted on 28.01.13 by inviting students of various departments of our college in connection with Maa Madurai Pottruvom event. An event which depicted 3000 year old history and heritage of Madurai sponsored partly by the Government under the Chairmanship of Karumuttu T. Kannan, the President of our college on 08, 09 & 10 February 2013. Students also were sent as volunteers for the successful conduct of the event. Orientation to Students An orientation programme was conducted for all 1st year UG and PG students about Curriculum, Examination, Scholarship and Student career Planning. Student Welfare Activities The facility of opening SB account with Zero Balance was given to 300 students of our College in association with City Union Bank, Ellis Nagar Branch. Conducted Traffic Awareness Camp to our students in association with Madurai Police in the month of December 2012. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 18 Insurance claim All the students of our college are covered under Student Insurance Scheme. Coverage for parents is also provided. 24. Unit cost of Education: (For the Full Duration of the Course) Government Aided Courses BA Tamil Rs. 2334 MA Tamil Rs. 2244 BA English Rs. 2334 MA English Rs. 2244 BA Economics Rs. 2334 MA Economics Rs. 2244 BBA Rs. 2484 M.Sc Mathematics Rs. 3494 B.Com Rs. 2334 M.Sc Physics Rs. 3069 B.Sc Mathematics Rs. 3350 M.Sc Chemistry Rs. 3494 B.Sc Physics Rs. 2750 M.Sc Botany Rs. 3169 B.Sc Chemistry Rs. 2887 M.Sc Zoology Rs. 3569 B.Sc Botany Rs. 2862 M.Phil Tamil Rs. 1389 B.Sc IMB Rs. 7362 M.Phil English Rs. 1389 B.Sc Computer Science Rs. 5424 M.Phil Botany Rs. 3439 M.Phil Zoology Rs. 3439 25. Computerization of Examination results Photocopies of answer scripts are issued to the candidates applying for revaluation. Registering for the summative exams and the marks awarded to the individual candidates’, are computerized which is available in the results section of the College’s website. Issuance of mark statements are in the form of computer print-outs. Hologram label is affixed on the consolidated mark statements and rank certificates and the laminated mark statements are issued for the eligible candidates. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 19 26. Increase in Infrastructure facilities Public address system was purchased at the cost of 27,242/- to be used for conduct on Students Meeting and Cultural events. Inverters were purchased at the total value of of 91,500/- for Hostel and Mess to get rid of the power failures and the subsequent difficulties to the students. New vessels were purchased at the cost of Rs. 19,500/- for Hostel Mess. Second floor was newly constructed with 8 rooms and 2 dormitories. We are now able to accommodate 60 more students in our Women’s hostel. 27. Technology up gradation Updating College website is done. On Line facility for all the Students & Staff are provided. Implementation on line attendance system for the students has been initiated. Major Science Instruments & Facilities for Science Labs are provided. Laptops, LCD Projectors and Internet facilities for all the Departments are provided. 28. Computer and Internet Access and Training to teachers and students The institution appraises the performance of the non-teaching staff. The faculty (teaching and non-teaching) have been instructed to use computers, internet, audio-visual aids, computer aided packages etc., Material collection, teaching & demonstration for research purposes were linked with computer aided technologies. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 20 29. Financial aid to Students for the year 2012-2013 S.No Name of the Scholarship 1 Kalaithanthai Karumttu No of Students Thiagarajar Chettiar Memorial Charitable trust 2 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scholarship 3 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scheme(for Hostel students 3 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scheme (for Hostel students – Educational Loan) 4 Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship 5 Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship for Hostel students 6 Tamil Medium Stipend(For BA Economics) 7 Soroptimist International Madurai 9 Sita Ram Jindal Foundation, Jindal Nagar, Bangalore-560073(Edu. Scholarship) 10 Tamil Nadu State Government stipend for pursuing Ph.D 11 Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child 12 Others (Fresh Scholarship) Total Amount in Rs. 11 71,000 408 24,16,048 63 2,04,960 64 4,86,000 946 15,79,673 47 34,200 151 60,400 9 9,942 38 1,46,700 1 36,000 3 6,000 1 4,500 1742 50, 55, 423 Total Scholarships / Financial Aids received by the students: 1742 30. Activities and Support from the Alumni Association There are separate Alumni associations established by the departments of Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration, and Economics. The other departments are also in the process of forming separate Alumni wings. An Alumni Meet was organized on 18.03.2013 by inviting 1976-78 M.A. Economics Batch Students. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 21 Alumni association contributes to the welfare of the department and the present students by Arranging expert lectures Conducting annual convocation Offering coaching for competitive exams Maintaining the links between the alumni and the present students Facilitating the present students in their internship and research projects Helping the juniors get well placed Sponsoring distinguished alumni lecture series Presenting Gold Medals to the course toppers every year Institutionalizing Endowment awards. 31. Activities and Support from the Parent - Teacher Association Parent Teacher Association meetings for the ODD semester was held on 24.08.12. Parents visited the college and also interacted with teachers in their respective departments. A total of 534 parents participated in the meeting. The meeting for the EVEN semester was conducted on 29.01.2013 inviting parents to have an interaction with the Principal and the teachers. A total of 687 parents attended the meeting. 32. Health Services Two MOUs are signed by our college with M/s. Anbu Hospital, Teppakulam, Madurai & R.R. Hospital- Multi Specialty Centre, K .K. Nagar, Madurai for periodical checkup and other health services for our students and staff. Group Insurance coverage scheme is given to students of our college and extended to Parents of all students also. NCC (Army & Navy) NSS Volunteers have donated blood for emergency operations at various hospitals in Madurai apart from regular blood donation camp. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 22 33. Performance in Sports activities: Madurai Kamaraj University ‘A’ zone Inter collegiate Tournaments Our College Handball & Ball badminton (M) team won the MKU ‘A’ zone interCollegiate Winner Trophy held at Thiagarajar College, Madurai. Our College Cricket (M) team won the MKU ‘A’ zone inter- Collegiate Runners Trophy held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Our College Hockey (M) team won the MKU ‘A’ zone inter- Collegiate Runners Trophy held at Dr. M.G.R. Stadium, Madurai. Honours Received Thiagarajar College of Madurai was unanimously selected to convene the MKU’s ‘A’ Zone Inter collegiate Men’s Tournaments for the year 2012-2013, in the meeting of the ‘A’ zone, Directors of Physical Education of Madurai Kamaraj University held at MKU College, Madurai on 25th July 2012. The Principal of Thiagarajar College, Dr. A. Thamaraichelvan was the Chairman and Mr. R. Selvakumar, Director of Physical Education was the Convener. Inter-Institutional programmes The department of physical education organized more than 50 friendly matches against different institutions in different disciplines like, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Handball, Volley ball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Athletics, Ball badminton for men & Badminton, Handball and Basket ball, for women. The department of physical education organized a one day trekking camp for Part V Physical Education students (300 both Regular & SF Students) at Alagar Kovil Mountain in the month of February 2013. Kalaithanthai Tournaments Kalaithanthai Tournaments are is organized every year in memory of our college founder Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar. For the year 2012– 2013 they were held from 21st to 23rd February, 2013. Tournaments were held at inter-colligate level in Basketball for men and Volleyball for women. Yadava College were winners and N.M.S.S.V.N College runners-up in basketball. In Volleyball V. V. Vanniaperumal College, Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 23 Virudhunagar emerged winners and Lady Doak College, Madurai were the runners-up Thiagarajar College was in third place. Mr. Ragavan Indian Bank.Madurai (Indian Volley ball player) was the chief guest who distributed Certificates, Cups & Shields to match winners. Annual Sports Meet - Intramural Tournament & Sports Events Intramural Tournaments were held in 26 disciplines for both men and women during January to March 2013. The 64th Annual Sports Meet was held on 12th March 2013. Dr. R. Thirunavukkarasu, M.Sc., B.L., Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Madurai city, was the Chief Guest. S.No Gender 1. Men 2. Women 1. Men 2. Women Over all Championship Winners Runners-up Winners Runners-up Department Dept. of Commerce Dept. of B.B.A Dept. of English Shared by Dept. of Botany & Dept. of Economics Individual Championship Mohamed Dept. of Computer Science zeeshan ali K.Laxmi Dept. of Economics 34. Incentives to outstanding sports person: Our Management Sponsors Tournaments conducted the name of the Founder and also encourages students to participate in various events across the country. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 24 35. Students achievements and awards: NCC ARMY (INFANTRY DIVISION) Student Activities/ Achievements Date 13.05.12 – 12.06.12 15.05.12 – 22.05.12 12.06.1221.06.12 21.06.12 – 30.06.12 21.06.12 – 30.06.12 Programme Mountaineering Course at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling Combined Annual Training Camp, Royappanpattis CATC-Group TSC IGC, Krishnankoil Participant/No. of students M. Balamurugan II BSc Bot 30 Cadets J. Subash, II BSc Bot TSC girls Launch Camp, Madurai R. Logashree, II BSc CS TSC Boys II Trg. Camp , Madurai J. Subash, II BSc Bot 14.07.12 – 23.07.12 CATC-Cum-TSC, IGC Boys, Madurai 15 Cadets 19.07.12 – 30.07.12 04.08.12 – 13.08.12 Special National Integration Camp, Srinagar, J & K B. Kalaiselvi, II BSc Che Directorate Trg. Camp, TSC Boys J. Subash, II BSc Bot 01.08.12 – 10.08.12 21.08.12 – 30.08.12 25.08.12 – 03.09.12 13.09.12 – 22.09.12 23.09.12 – 03.10.12 16.09.12 – 25.09.12 26.09.12 12.10.12 05.10.12 – 16.10.12 CATC-RDC Trg Camp, Tirunelveli Combine Shooting Capsule, TSC, Girls Coimbatore CATC Group RDC Trg. Camp, Palayamkottai CATC-Group RDC Launch Camp, Madurai 10 Cadets R. Logashree, II BSc CS 07 cadets 06 Cadets RDC-IGC, Tiruchi 06 Cadets Directorate TDC Boys Launch J. Subash, II BSc Bot TSC – New Delhi J. Subash, II BSc Bot National Integration Camp, Tirupathi 05 Cadets 27.10.12 – CATC RDC Trg Camp, Tanjavur 05.11.12 Participated/ Awarded Participated Participated Participated Participated Participated J. Subash II BSc Bot Silver Medal - State level in 2 events Participated Participated Over all II Place in cultural Competitions Participated Participated Participated Participated Participated 2 Silver medals Participated C. Manikandan, II BA Eco Participated V. Premkumar, II BSc Maths Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 25 19.11.12 – 30.11.12 11.01.13 – 20.01.13 15.03.13 – 16.03.13 Rock Climbing Camp, Gwalior 10 Cadets CATC, Madurai 35 Cadets Trekking expedition, Sathuragiri hills 55 cadets II Place in Cultural Competition at National Level Participated Participated Medals won by Cadets Programme Name of the cadets V. Premkumar, II BSc Maths T.R. Lakshmi, II BA RDC-IUC (Group Level) English L. Manjula Devi, II BSc Mat. TSC-IGC (State Level) Rock Climbing Camp (National) Medal/Place Best Cadet (Boys) Gold Medal Best Cadet (Girls) Silver Medal Best Cadet (Girls) Bronze Medal All Cadets Cultural Competition J. Subash, II BSc Botany Health & Hygiene Map reading Over all II Place Silver Medal Silver Medal 10 Cadets Cultural Competitions Over all II Place S. Balaji, I BSc IMB CATC (Unit level) Event R. Muralimanohar I BSc IMB R. Pragatheeswari I BA Eng. B. Iswarya, I BCom R. Pragatheeswari I BA Eng. M. Nathiya I BSc IMB All cadets TSC- Delhi J. Subash, II BSc Botany (National Level) Individual Drill (Boys) Individual Drill (Boys) Individual Drill (Girls) Individual Drill (Girls) Gold Medal Silver Medal Gold Medal Silver Medal Karate Competition Gold Medal Karate Competition Group dance Health & Hygiene Map reading Bronze Medal II Place Silver Medal Silver Medal Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 26 FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION Our college students participated and won various prizes in competitions conducted by various organizations. Students participation in various TV Shows: S. Droupathi, II MA Tamil – Raj Tv – Aagada Vigadam, Vijay TV – Aachi Tamil Petchu Engal Muchu Sangareswari, III BA English – K TV – Mangaiyar Mandram S. Keerthika, III BA English – Kalaingar TV – Paadava Duet Padaley AWARDS AND REWARDS RECEIVED BY OUR STUDENTS 1. CASH AWARD : Rs. 70500 2. SHIELD : 36 NOS 3. ROLLING CUPS : 4 NOS 4. MEDALS : 09 NOS 5. CERTIFICATES : 77 NOS. YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY Student activities/ achievements Date 15.12.12 12.01.13 Programme Paticipant/N o. of students One Day Camp at Govt. Middle School for Physically Challenged Children, Villapuram Rally in commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s 150th Birth Day Participated/ Awarded 53 Volunteers Participation 33 Volunteers Participation Department of Tamil Date 04.05.12 Name /No of the Student M. Karuppaiah 19 & 20 05.12 27.04.12 Chandira Prabha Conference/Exam /Seminar/Activities gd;dhl;Lf;fUj;juq;fk; - jpiz kuGk; nrk;nkhop kuNg rq;f ,yf;fpaKk; Kjy; fU chp mikTfSk; - ,e;jpa jkpohrphpah; kd;wk Nrhiy Re;jug; ngUkhs; gilg;Gfspy; rhjPa rpf;fy;fs;> jkpo;g; gy;fiyf;fofk;> jQ;rht+h; Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 27 27 & K. Gomathi 28.4.12 19 & 20 - Chandira Prabha 05.12 19 & 20 - Kathija Begam 05.12 19 & 20 - S. Ajeeba 05.12 04.06.12 S. Ajeeba 4-5-12 V. Karthick 4-5-12 K. Gomathi ,yf;fzq;fspy; milfs; jkpo;g; gy;fiyf;fofk;> jQ;rht+h; Nrhiy Re;jug; ngUkhs; gilg;Gfspy; ngz;fs; -,e;jpa jkpohrphpah; kd;wk; moFnkhop khiyapd; mikg;Gk; rpwg;Gk; jkpopaw;Gyk;> kJiu fhkuhru; gy;fiyf;fofk;> kJiu> rq;f ,yf;fpag;gjpTfspy; kio -,e;jpa jkpohrphpah; kd;wk; nrk;nkhop jkpo; ,yf;fpaq;fspy; jkpopd; kuGmwpTg;gjpTfs; - nrk;nkhop jkpoha;T NrhkRe;judhhpd; FwpQ;rpg;ghl;L - kJiu fhkuhru; gy;fiy kJiu> ,yf;fz milAk; rq;f ,yf;fpag;gjpTfSk;kJiu fhkuhru; gy;fiyf;fofk;> kJiu> Department of English SNo Date / Venue 1. 04.09.12 15.09.12 2. 19.09.12 3. 21st September, 2012 4. Sri Kaleeswari College, Sivakasi 29.09.12 5. TBAK Keelakarai 6. 15.09.12& 28.09.12. Event & Prize Alagappa Govt. Arts College, Karaikudi Kongu Nadu College of Arts and Science Arcadia won third prize in Quiz and pencil drawing. Intercollegiate State Level Students Seminar Literary Parade, Mime Show, Paper Presentation, Model Display, News Bulletin – Overall Trophy was won Presented a paper on Amitav Ghosh’s River of Smoke:Fictionlising History. presented papers at Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College and Udaya College of Arts and Science Participated R. Priyadharshini – Paper presented Many of our students 78 students M.Sankareswari, R. Mahalakshmi, N.Mohammad Arsath Ayoob, A.Marish, G. Pushpavalli, P.Abinaya, J.Meenakshi M.Phil Scholar Lavanya Ph.D Scholar V. Thaiyal Nayaki Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 28 7. Gandhigram University, Dindigul 3. H.K.R.H, Uthamapalayam 4. Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai 5. Sri Palani Andavar College, Palani 6. Devangar Arts College, Arupukkottai Gandhigram University Sourashtra Higher Secondary School, Madurai. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Thiagarajar College, Madurai. SVN College, Madurai. The American College, Madurai. Mime and Tableau, Literary Quiz, Verse Writing, Pencil Sketching, Mock Skit, As You Like It – Overall Second N. Mohammad Arsath Ayoob, A.Marish, G. Karuppusamy, S. Thanga Dharshini, M.Devi, M.Sankareswari, R. Mahalakshmi, G.Ramesh, M.Nalla Kurumban, Muthu Mahilmaran, T.Sukumar Skit, Literary Parade, Quiz, N. Mohammad Arsath Ayoob, Drawing, Just A Minute, A.Marish, G. Karuppusamy, S. Dumb Charade – Overall Thanga Dharshini, Third M.Sankareswari, R. Mahalakshmi, T.Sukumar, Sakthi Meena Mime, Verse Recitation, N. Mohammad Arsath Ayoob, Painting, News Bulletin, A.Marish, S. Thanga Dharshini, A. Quiz, Verse Writing, Paper - Tamil Selvi, N.Barani, T.R. Presentation Lakshmi Sakthi, Sundar Kumar, T. Sukumar, Nalla Kurumban, Johnson Stephen Elocution, Skit, As You Like N. Sundar Kumar, T. Sukumar, It, Drama K.G. Mahesh, T.R. Lakshmi, Sakthi, Sankareswari, Mahalakshmi, Iyyanar Moorthy Quiz – Overall Trophy Nalla Kurumban, Muthu Mahil Maran UGC sponsored workshop S. Rajaram, M.Phil Intercollegiate cultural meet conducted by SFI. Silambam, Mime, Mimicry, Ad-zap. Annual Sports Meet-2013. Won overall championship for women. “Munpani Saaral”. As You Like It, Singing. Intercollegiate Cultural Meet conducted by “MUTA”. As You Like It, Solo Singing, Face Painting, Arts from A. Rajkumar C.Felix SarathKumar R,Mahalakshmi, SakthiMeena, K.T.Preethi, R.Logashree SreeKeerthana A. Rajkumar, C.Felix, Keerthiga A.SarathKumar, T.Sukumar A.SarathKumar, C.Felix T.Sukumar, Keerthiga MaheshBabu Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 29 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Waste. Won Overall Second in Championship. Govt., Medical “VYUGA” A.SarathKumar, MageshBabu College, Madurai. Mime, Ad-zap, Solo Singing, C.Felix, T.Sukumar, Kavitha Solo Foot Loose, Keerthiga, N. Sundar Kumar Madurai “Tallentia” A.SarathKumar, MageshBabu Agriculture Mime, As You Like It, Ship C.Felix, T.Sukumar, Keerthiga College, Madurai. Wreck, Solo Singing, Group N. Sundar Kumar, Kavitha and Solo western, Rangoli, Arts From Waste. Karpagam National Level Cultural A.SarathKumar University, Meet- Mime, As You Like It, MageshBabu, C.Felix, T.Sukumar Coimbatore. Ship Wreck, Solo Singing, Keerthiga, N. Sundar Kumar Group and Solo western, Kavitha Rangoli, Arts From Waste. Won Second Overall Champions. RVS College, Sulur, National Level A.SarathKumar Coimbatore. Intercollegiate Cultural MageshBabu meet. Mime, As You Like It, C.Felix Cooking, Debate, Solo T.Sukumar Singing, Group and Solo Keerthiga western, Rangoli, Arts N. Sundar Kumar From Waste, Essay Writing. Kavitha &Deva B, Ayyanar Moorthi of III B.A. English has passed in Group IV exam and is awaiting the appointment order. Department of Economics Research Scholars and their Activities Name of the Scholar P.Senthil Kumar Date 26.09.2012. Seminar/ Meetings National Level Seminar 20.12.2012 & 30.12.2012 Workshop 04.01.2013 & 05.01.2013 National Level Place/ Organised by Department of Economics, The Madura College, Madurai Luknow University, Uttar Pradesh Department of Economics, Erode Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Topic Unregulated Practice of Water Price – An Analysis Research Methodology Course An Analysis of Public Page 30 Participated Presented Presented Participated Presented and Seminar Arts and Science College, Erode National Department of Economics, The Madura College, Madurai 23.01.2013 National Level Seminar Department of Economics, Fatima College, Madurai. 15.02.2013 & 16.02.2013 National Level Seminar 07.03.2013 & 08.03.2103 National Level Seminar 14.03.2012 & 15.03.2013 National Level Seminar Department of Economics, Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for Women (Autonomous) Research Department of Economics, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Women Studies Centre, Thiagarajar College, Madurai 26.09.2012.. National Level Seminar 22.01.2013 & 23.01.2013 S.Shamim Banu Jan-June, 2012 P.Selvaraju Conference Department of Economics, The Madura College, Madurai International Journal of Business Management, Economics and Information Technology 07.03.2013 & 08.03.2103 National Level Seminar 14.03.2012 & 15.03.2013 National Level Seminar Research Department of Economics, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Women Studies Centre, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Distribution System in Madurai District An Introspection of Global Warming and its impact on water resources Global Warming and its impact on water resources An Analysis of Environmental Health Hazards An Analysis of Management of India’s Water Wealth Problems and Challenges faced by women Entrepreneur in India Corruption in India Solid Waste Management in Tamilnadu: An Overview Problems and Prospects of Health Care in India Women Entre preneurship in India: Problems and Prospects Cleared State Eligibility Test in the Year 2013 Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 31 Published Presented Presented Presented and Published Presented and Published Presented Presented Published Presented and Published Presented V.Kannan S.Suresh kannan 07.03.2013 & 08.03.2103 National Level Seminar 14.03.2012 & 15.03.2013 National Level Seminar National Level Seminar 07.03.2013 & 08.03.2103 14.03.2012 & 15.03.2013 Department of Economics, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Women Studies Centre, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Research Department of Economics, Thiagarajar College, Madurai Women Studies Centre, Thiagarajar College, Madurai National Level Seminar Inflation Dynamics in India Presented and Published Feminization of Rural Poverty in India Emerging trends on Urbanisation in India Presented Women Entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu Presented and Published Presented Department of Business Administration Date 7.8.2012 Programme Management QuizSermathaivasan College 7.8.2012 AD act- Sermathaivasan College 7.8.2012 Face PaintingSermathaivasan College 7.8.2012 Model DisplaySermathaivasan College 3.9.2012NCC-Navy IUC camp 12.9.2012 (ship modeling) 29.10.2012- NCC-Navy NSC camp (ship 10.11.2012 modeling) 23.9.2012- NCC-Navy IGC camp 2.10.2012 1.1.2013NCC-Navy RDC camp 31.1.2013 Knowledge Feast contest(state level quiz competition) 14.12.2012 Ad-zap- R.L institute of Management 14.12.2012 Quiz-R.L institute of Management 14.12.2012 Best Manager- R.L institute of Management Name of the Participant/ No. of students 2 Participated/Award 5 Participated 2 Participated S.Mahalakshmi R.Meenashi-IBBA(S/F) D.Anusha-II BBA(R) 3rd prize D.Anusha-II BBA(R) 5th position A.Nandhini-II BBA(R) M.Divya-II BBA(R) A.Nandhini-II BBA(R) 5th position 4 Participated 5 2 2nd prize(cash award Rs.2,000/-) Participated 1 Participated Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Participated Gold medal 3rd position Page 32 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 14.12.2012 Paper presentationR.L institute of Management Zonal level competition – Handball Zonal level competitionHockey Inter zone competitionsswimming Zonal level competitionsHockey University level competitions- Handball Zonal level competitionsCricket Zonal level competitionskho-kho Zonal level competitionskho-kho 2 Participated T.Anandhakumar 1st prize 3 Runner up G.Karthick- II BBA(S/F) Prabhakaran- II BBA(S/F) T.vishnu-II MHRD, K.vignesh- I BBA(S/F) Johnpaul- I BBA(S/F) Participated S.vignesh- I BBA(S/F) Runner-up S.Irulamoorthy- I BBA(S/F) S.Karthick kumar- I BBA(S/F) K.Vignesh- I BBA(S/F) Participated 1st prize 4th prize Runner-up Department of Commerce Name of the Student D.Gourav Class Name of the Activity I B.Com K. Hemanth Patwari “ “ July 2012 B.Lalith kumar Bafna S Shanmugavel “ “ July 2012 “ “ July 2012 R Thiribhuvani “ “ December 2012 R.Venkatesh “ “ December 2012 Ramanathan II B.COM Completed ICWAI-Foundation December 2012 K.T Bhuvaneshwari III B.COM Completed ICWAI-Inter V.M Abinaya “ Completed CA-CPT K.Lalith Kumar Jain “ Completed CA-IPCC (Group-1) Completed CA - Foundation Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Date and Year December 2012 Page 33 C.Subha II MFC Completed ICWA Inter December 2012 N.G.GeethaMai II MFC Completed ICWA Inter December 2012 M.Archana II MFC Completed ICWA Inter December 2012 A.Sithalatchumi II MFC Completed ICWA Inter December 2012 S.Madhu Preethaw II MFC Completed ICWA Inter December 2012 G.Balaji II MFC Passed CPT - CA December 2012 G.Balaji II MFC Completed ICWA Inter December 2012 D.Rajee I MFC Completed ICWA Inter – Group I December 2012 R.Abira Banu I MFC “ S.R.Ramkumar I MFC Passed IBPS Exam December 2012 Jan 2013 Department of Mathematics Date 1.9.2012 Koodal Kalai Vizha 2012 13.9.2012 18.09.2012 18.09.2012 18.9.2012 Programme VYSYA College. Salam. Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi V.H.N.S.N. College. Virudhunagar State Level Intercollegiate Students’ Seminar on APPLICABLE ANALYSIS, Thiagarajar College, Madurai. Participant/ No. of students T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Cartooning Facial Painting Visual Wits II B.Sc.I.T-1 Quiz II B.Sc.I.T-2 Software marketing II B.Sc.I.T-4 Debugging – K.P.Devi Bala, II B.Sc.IT II Prize Paper Presentation B.Sc. Maths -25 M.Sc. Maths -13 Paper Presentation N. Raga SudhaII M.Sc., Maths S. Angala Eswari III B.Sc., Maths Paper Presentation A. Sankareswari II M.Sc., Maths Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Participated Awarded I Prize II Prize Participated Participated Participated Participated I Prize II Prize Page 34 18.09.2012 18.09.2012 20.09.2012 21.9.2012 INFOSEA’12 Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi KenIT’12 V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar Thiagarajar College, Madurai. Dept. of Computer Science, Thiagarajar College, Madurai 29.9.2012 MUTA XXI Confernce 27.10.2012 to 05.11.2012 Combined Annual Training Camp at PeriyarManiammai University,Thanjavur. TALENTIA 2013 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai. Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore JUVENIS’13 Thiagarajar School of Management, mdu EXOTICA 2013 Dr. N.G.P. Arts and 04.01.2013 & 05.01.2013 14.02.2013 15.02.2013 and 16.02.2013 24.01.2013 S. Muthuselvi II B.Sc., Maths Paper Presentation B. Maripandi, II M.Sc., Maths A. Saravana Kumar,II B.Sc., Maths Paper presentation III BCA-2 Quiz II BCA-2 Quiz I. Shanthini, III BCA UG Paper presentation -II BCA-2 Debugging –III BCA - 3 UG Quiz - II BCA-2 Software contestR.P.Karthick Raj, BCA Paper Presentation III B.Sc.I.T-4 Paper Presentation T.Aarthy and C.R. Rajeswari, II BCA M.J. Deena Dayalan III B.Sc.I.T Debugging -II BCA-6 Quiz -II BCA-1 T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Painting Cartoon As you like it V. PremKumar II B.Sc.Maths T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Facial Painting T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Facial Painting T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Master Piece Me T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 III Prize Participated Participated I Prize Participated II Prize Participated I Prize II Prize Participated I Prize II Prize Participated III Prize II Prize I Prize I Prize Page 35 Science College, Coimbatore. EUPHONY 2013 Rathnavel Subramaniam College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. SRUTI’13 The Madura College Madurai 25.1.13 12.02.2013 27.2.13 27.2.13 27.2.13 27.2.13 4.3.13 Variety Entertainment T.Vigneshwaran, II B.Sc.Maths Variety Entertainment Folk Dance S. Krishnaveni M. Fathima Jinna Mansura III B.Sc.Maths Hands on Training on II B.Sc.Maths- 3 “Processing of Consumer Products” Thiagarajar College, Madurai State Level Paper Presentation Intercollegiate B.Sc. Maths - 31 Students’ Seminar M.Sc. Maths - 9 Thiagarajar College, Madurai State Level Paper Presentation Intercollegiate S. Priyadharshini Students’ Seminar I M.Sc., Maths P. Sudharsan, III B.Sc., Maths Thiagarajar College, Paper Presentation Madurai J. Preethi, I M.Sc., Maths A. Saravana Kumar II B.Sc., Maths State Level Paper Presentation Intercollegiate A. Sukanya I M.Sc., Students’ Seminar Maths M. Hemlatha, I B.Sc. Maths MAGMA’13 S. Krishnaveni Bishop Heber M. Fathima Jinna College, Trichy MansuraIII B.Sc.Maths Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 II Prize III Prize II Prize Participated Participated I Prize II Prize III Prize I Prize Page 36 Department of Physics 1. 15 Students have presented papers in the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Frontier Topics in Advanced Materials, NCFTAM – 2013, held on 11 th March 2013 at Bishop Heber College(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. Tamil Selvi got best paper award of Rs. 1000/2. 6 Students have participated in the One Day State Level Seminar on Recent Trends in MATERIALS Science (RTMS – 2012) held on 17th December 2012 at Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli. 3. S.I.Pradeep has participated in the Hands – on workshop on Android Application Development (HoWAAD’13) held at Sri Vidya College of Engineering & Technology on February 08 & 09, 2013. 4. 9 Students have participated in the Stat Level one Day workshop on Optical Communication held at Vivekananda College, on 29th January 2013. 5. 4 Students have presented a paper in the UGC Sponsored National Conference on Frontier Topics in Advanced Materials, NCFTAM – 2013, held on 11 th March 2013 at Bishop Heber College(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. Department of Chemistry Date 10.08.12 31.08.12 21.09.12 14.02.13 25.09.12 08.03.13& 11.03.13 25.02.13 09.03.13 Programme Extracurricular Activity Muthupattalam-poetry competition, Vicram Engineering College, Madurai Field Visit Field visit to Vaigai dam, CWSS to assess the parameters of water quality Field visit to Andarkottaram to collect data on consumption of iodized salt Visit to Maagrita Exports Pvt. Ltd., Dindigul Academic Activity State level students seminar National Level Seminar- M. D. T. Hindu College, Tirunelveli & SFR College, Sivakasi III National Conference, Bharathiar University, Trichy National Seminar-Sourashtra College, Madurai Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 No. of Students R. Murugapavithiran III BSc Chemistry I Prize 49 – III BSc Chemistry 42 – II BSc 49 – III BSc 25 students Mr. G. Pancha Natha Boobathy- II MSc (SF) S. Dhivagar- I BSc I-MSc (10) Page 37 06.02.13 National Seminar- Sri Meenakshi College, Madurai II-MSc (06) 08.02.13 One day Seminar, V.H. N. S. N College, Virudhunagar II- MSc (05) 28.02.13 Science day celebration 18-BSc Students 4-15th Mar CSIR Coaching Class I & II MSc Students Projects 8 Students of III B.Sc., Project sanctioned each 5000 to carry out projects under DBT-STAR College Scheme. Department of Botany Date Programme Participant/No. of Participated/Award Students 24.2.12. Post-graduate Mr. R. Ramaraj, II MSc Post-graduate merit scholarship for merit Botany University Rank holder (2011-13) Rs. scholarship 40,000/- from UGC. (F1-171/2011/URH-2011-217/(SAIII/website/Dt.24.2.12. 21-9Students’ Senthilmurugan,G @ 1st prize12 Seminar vigi, MPhil Ruby Janet I MSc 2nd Prize Munia sundari II BSc 2nd Prize Botany Nobin Raja II BSc 3rd Prize, Biotech 4.9.12 Educational M.Selvakumar, III got educational scholarship of Rs. scholarship Biotech (SF) 5000/- from Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagaraja Chettiar memorial charitable trust for tuition fees 17.9.12 “S.I.Madurai T.B. Yogeshwari, I got scholarship of Rs. 6000/- from fund for BSc Botany soroptimist international, Madurai empowerment chapter – under the plan “S.I.Madurai through fund for empowerment through Education”. Education”. 2-1-13 WIPROWISTA company in the campus interview National conference on emerging 24 – 25 Jan.’13 Kavitha,M III yr Biotechnology has been selected in WIPRO-WISTA company in the campus interview programme held during Dec.’12 in our college R. Selvarani, have participated and presented (Research scholar), papers in CSIR sponsored, National Jagadeesan (Research conference on emerging trends and Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 38 1&2 Feb. 2013 trends and new challenges in Biotechnology Scholar), S. Indragandhi (II MSc), V. Chithra (II MSc) and Thirumangiai (IMSc) National Conference S. Bagampriyal and K. Yazhini yadav (II MSc Bot) 6&7 National Feb. ’13 conference C.Selvaganeshand R. Ramaraj II MSc 7-2-13 Intercollegiate Biotech students cultural meet. BLOSSOM’13 held at Ayya Nadar, Janaki ammal college, Sivakasi, 12.2.13 Police constable posts 12.2.13 Indira Gandhi scholarship 13.2.13 Post-Graduate merit Scholarship (UGC) R. Kumaresan II BSc, R. Karthik III BSc, K. Manikandan and P Mohanram III BSc G.K. Nivethitha I MSc R. Thirumangiai I MSc, M. Kailarasi @ Vairamalarvizhi I MSc, and G.K. new challenges in Biotechnology (NCETNCH -2013) held at Dept. of Biotechnology, MG.R College, Hosur, Tamilnadu on 24th and 25th Jan. 2013, S. Indragandhi (II MSc) Won 2nd prize for Best Poster award. have participated and presented papers in National Conference on Microbial Technology for sustainable development, organized by Gandhigram Deemed University. 1) Influence of phosphate solubilising bacteria on the growth and metabolism of Abelmoschus esculantus.L. (Ladies finger). 2) Performance of phosphate solubilizing bacteria for improving growth and yield of Maize in the presence of phosphorus fertilizer presented and participated in the National conference on ‘Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development’ organized by dept. of Botany., St. Andrew’s college (PG) Gorakhpu, U.P. K. Revatih II BSc Biotech – got Ist Prize in Dance M. Nobin Raj II BSc Biotech got Ist Prize in paper presentation M. Nobin Raj II BSc Biotech lin Ikabana (Flower arrangement) V.J. Sabari II BSc Biotech got III prize in Posters S. Raguraja and T.A. Nagarajan II BSc Biotech got III prize in Quiz Are selected for Police constable posts. Received post-graduate Indira Gandhi scholarship for single girl child (2012’14) Rs. 2000 per month for 20 Academic months. Received post-Graduate merit Scholarship (UGC) for University rank holders Rs. 40,000/- each in UG classes (2012-14) for the academic year 2012- Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 39 Nivethitha I MSc 13 & 13-14. awarded IInd prize in extempore speech held in the Gandhigram rurual Institure, Dindigul Qualifed in SET 2012 Exam. 13.2.13 Extempore speech M. Nobin Raj and II Biotech 14.2.13 SET 2012 Exam 6-3-13 Star college scheme – Students travel grant T. Backiaraj M.Phil and G. Arun, Lecture in Biotech (SF) III Major Botnay students 6-3-13 Best Oral paper Award G. Chithiraiselvi – I MSc 7 & 83-13 UGC sponsored National Seminar S. Kavitha and S. Latha II MSc Botany 8-3-13 DBTStar college scheme – Students travel grant DBT – Star college scheme – Students travel grant: I Major Botany students 8-3-13 II Major Botnay students Institute visit to Kodaikanal – Anglade Institute of natural History Herbarium, sponsored by Sacred heart college Herbarium, Edinburg, UK. – with Dr. K. Suresh, Teaching Assistant. presented a paper on “ Ethanopharmacological Evaluation of wild Human pathogen” in the National senario on “Advancaes in Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical technology” at Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanla and slelected for the best Oral paper Award – Second prize. presented papers on ‘Environmental auditing increasing growth’ and ‘Sustainalble management of natural resources’ repspectively in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Economic upliftiment and inclusion – changes and challenges’ organized by the Research Dept. of Economics, Thiagarjar College, Madurai-9. Industrial visit to Alanganallur Sugar factory with Dr. N. Siva and S. Kowsalya, Teacahing Assistants. Field visit to Kodaikanal – with Dr. S. Ganesan and P. Sheela, Teaching assistants. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 40 Department of Zoology Date Programme Participant 19 - 25 24th International Ms.A.Najitha Banu August Congress of Entomology in Research Scholar 2012. Daegu, Korea UGC Mrs. N.Sasirekha Research Scholar UGC Ms. K.UmaMaheswari Research Scholar Indian Academy Sciences Ms.M.Anbukkarasi I M.Sc Zoology UGC Ms.M.Anbukkarasi I M.Sc Zoology SORPTOMIST Ms.M.Bhuvaneswari, I B.Sc Industrial Microbiology WIPRO-WiSTA 17&18De cember, 2012 9 February 2013 9 February 2013 9 February 2013 9 February 2013 13-022013 Participated and presented papers in National Conference on “Microciencia-2012” at SRM University, Chennai. Intercollegiate competition at Sourashstra College, Madurai Intercollegiate competition at Sourashstra College, Madurai Intercollegiate competition at Sourashstra College, Madurai Intercollegiate competition at Sourashstra College, Madurai Intercollegiate competition held at Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram Participation Award Participation Received Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Received Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Summer Research Fellowship UGC Merit Scholarship Educational fellowship of Rs.6000.00 from SORPTOMIST International , Madurai Mr. Mohankumar Seleceted by WIPRO-WiSTA III B.Sc IMB on Campus Interview Ms.G.Divya, r.G.H.Dinesh, Received best poster Ms.A.Murugaeswari, Ms. presentation award. M.Sathyaand Mr.K.Arumuga raja, II M.Sc Microbiology Mohana Priya, Second Prize in Quiz G.H.Dinesh Competition M.Sc Microbiology S.Kanagavalli I M.Sc Microbiology Third Prize Collage Competition G.Divya, Best Poster Award C.Soundarya I M.Sc Microbiology Participation D.Yogalakshmi, E.Suganya, P.Mohanapriya, C.Soundarya,M.Geetha Participation Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 41 in Presentation Dindigul lakshmi, M.Mohaideen parvenu banu, A.Shanthini, E.K.Aswini priya, R.Dinesh kumar, I M.Sc Microbiology 15 and 16 Thiagarajar School of S.Nivedha , K.J.Kowsalya, Participation February, Management, Madurai. S.SyedaliFatima, 2013 Archana, N.Jayaprakash, S.D.Anand, and S.Anser I B.Sc Micro Bio. 14 and 15 National Seminar on February, Biodiversity and You at 2013. Pope’s College, Sawyerpuram,Tuticorin 18 and 19 National Seminar on at February, Madras Christian College, 2013 Chennai. SET Exam 27 & 28th March, 2013 Ms.M.S.Maragathavalli and Ms.G.ThangaMeenakshi II B.Sc IMB Mr.Vijay and Mr.Dinesh II B.Sc IMB Mrs.S.Benazir Begum Research Scholar Ms.Soundarya II M.Sc Zoology National Conference on Mrs.S.Benazir Begum Advances in Plant Ms.R.Raja Roobia Pathology, Centre for Mr.M.Karthikeyan Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras participated and presented research paper participated and presented research paper Cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) Cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) Received Best Paper Award Department of Computer Science Date Programme 03-08-2012 Inter-Collegiate Seminar at Sermathai Vasan College, Madurai 06-09-2012 Inter-Collegiate Seminar at Lady Doak College, Madurai 28-09-2012 National Seminar at Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai Participant / No. of Students 2 students of II B.Sc.(cs) 2 students of II M.Sc.(cs) 15 Girl Students of III B.Sc.(cs) Participated / Award Participated in various events like PPT, Debugging, Quiz, Graphical output and Webpage designing. G.Alagu Pandi and T.Sankar Ganesh Awarded II prize in Graphical Output. T.E.Bhuvaneshwari And L.K.T.Sridevi Got I prize in Debugging L.K.T.Sridevi And K.R.Lakshmi got II prize in Webpage Design. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 42 28-09-2012 Bishop Herber College, Trichy 07-09-2012 Jeyaraj Annapackiam college (Periyakulam) 3 Students of III B.Sc.(cs) 13 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) Participated in Quiz and Debugging. Participated in Software development, Chit-chat, PPT, Rangoli, Quiz, Jungle art, Solo song and Web designing. 09-03-2013 International Conference at Bharathiyar university, Coimbatore 15-02-2013 State level Symposium at Anja College , Sivakasi. 22-09-2012 National level seminar at Fathima college, Madurai. 23-01-2013 Emerging Trends in Computer Application at Raja Dhoraisingam College, Sivagangai. 14-03-2013 National level Seminar on Cloud Computing & Android, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur. 06-09-2012 Lady Doak College, Madurai. 2 Students of I Msc Participated in PPT 8 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) 2 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) 8 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) T.Thanga Kamatchi Raja got II prize in PPT. Participated in PPT. 5 Students of I M.Sc(cs) Participated 2 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) and 6 Students of II M.Sc.(cs) 6 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) T.Sankar Ganesh & G.Alagu Pandi won III Prize in . 10 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) 14 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) 3 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) Participated in Quiz, Debugging, Dance and PPT. T.S.Meenakshi won I Prize in Debugging. Participated in PPT and Drawing. 6 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) Participated in PPT. 8 Students of I M.Sc.(cs) T.Thanga Kamatchi Raja won I Prize in PPT, T.S.Meenakshi & M.Shabana Yasmi won II Prize in PPT, A.Murali & M.Aravindan won III Prize in PPT. 14-02-2013 National Level Workshop on MAT LAB at Meenakshi College, Madurai. 14-02-2013 E.M.G. Yadava College for Women, Madurai. 21-09-2012 Physics Department, Thiagarajar College. 21-09-2012 Tamil Department, Thiagarajar College. 20-09-2012 Computer Science Department , Thiagarajar College. 01-03-2013 Computer Science Department , Thiagarajar College. Participated Participated Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 43 16-02-2013 Subbulakshmi Lakshmipathy College, Madurai. 1-03-2013 Thiagarajar College, Madurai. 04-03-2013 Fathima College, Madurai. 6 Students of II B.Sc(cs) A.N.Rengarajan & K.R.Balaji won I prize in Quiz. 6 Students of B.Sc(cs) 2 Students of B.Sc(cs) 15-03-2013 Madura College, Madurai. 2 Students of II B.Sc(cs) 2 Students of II B.Sc(cs) 2 Students of II B.Sc(cs) 2 Students of B.Sc(cs) A.N.Rengarajan won I prize in PPT. A.N.Rengarajan & S.Sathish Kumar Nikam won II prize in PPT and Stress interview. A.N.Rengarajan & K.R.Balaji won III prize in PPT. M.Sasikala,P.Boomadevi won II prize in Quiz. S.Bharathi & S.Keerthana won II prize in PPT. Participated 14-03-2013 Sourashtra College, Madurai. 22-02-2013 Yadhava Womens College, Madurai. 22-02-2013 Thiagarajar College, Madurai Physical Education Students Achievements in M. K. University tournaments:Special Award: Best Athlet: S. Mohamed zeeshan ali won the gold medal in 110mts Hurdles event in Madurai Kamaraj University annual athletic meet held at Dr. M.G.R stadium, Race course, Madurai and also create a new meet record in 110 Mts hurdles run with 15.06 sec and broken the 15 years of old record. Dushdhahir ibrahim, III Bsc., C.S has won the 5th board first place in South zone inter-University Chess tournament held at University of Calicut, Trisur. (II) Inter zone tournaments Our college men Kabaddi and Football and Hockey team players have been selected for M.K.U Inter-zone tournaments. M. Dusthageer ibrahim, III B.Sc Computer Science Won the overall Championship trophy in M.K.Univeristy Chess (M&W) tournament held at Madura College, Madurai. Sithalatchumi, II M.F.C Won the over all championship trophy in M.K.Univeristy Chess (W) tournament held at Madura College, Madurai. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 44 S.Mohamed zeeshan ali, III B.Sc., C.S. has won the Bronze medal in Triple Jump & silver medal in Long Jump event at Madrai kamaraj University Inter collegiate annual athletic meet held at Dr. M.G.R stadium, Madurai on Oct 2013. (b) Achievement in Individual events at University level: Mr.T.S Gokul won the Bronze in 69 kg category in M.K.U Weight lifting comptition. Mr.V. Premkumar, II B.Sc., Maths has won the Bronze medal in 93kg category in MKU Power lifting competitions. Open Tournaments (I) National level achievement of our students in open tournament: M. Dusthageer Ibrahim III B.sc computer science has won the First place when he participated in the 14th Tamil Nadu Under-25 chess championship 2012 held at Chennai M.Dusthageer Ibrahim III B.sc Computer Science has won the third place in KIT&KIM International Fide Rating Chess Tournament (Rating below 2200).Held at Karaikudi. S.Mohamed zeeshan ali III Bsc, C.S has won the gold medal in 24th National Inter Zonal junior athletics championships held at Pune form 22nd to 24th September 2012. S.Mohamed zeeshan ali III Bsc, C.S has won the gold medal in 24th South zone Athletic championship 2012 held at Maharajas college stadium, Kochi form 20th to 22nd August 2012. S.Mohamed zeeshan ali III Bsc, C.S has won the Silver medal in 26th Tamil nadu state junior Athletic championship 2012 held at Nehru stadium, Coimbatore form 5th to 7nd October 2012. S.Mohamed zeeshan ali III Bsc, C.S has participated the 28th National Junior Athletic championship 2012 held at Lucknow form 27th to 31st October 2012. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 45 (II) District & State level 1. K.Meenakshi Sundaram won the Bronze Medal in 69 kg category of district weight lifting championship held at Madurai. 2. G.Ramesh III B.A English won the gold Medal in yoga mela completion held at Madurai. 3. T.S.Vignesh II B.SC physics won the Gold medal in yoga Mela completion held at Madurai. 4. Neelavathi III IMB won the Gold Medal in Hand Ball Tournament organized by Dinamalar Newspaper, Madurai. (III) Judo S. Mansuralihan II BSC IMB has been qualified as the official for state level Judo competitions. S. Mansuralihan II BSC IMB won the Bronze medal in -66kg category of Ippon Judo academy held at 2013 M.G.R stadium, Madurai. M.Ajmeer sheriff won the bronze medal in 66 kg of Ippon judo academy held at M.G.R.stadium, Madurai. Physically challenged (Enabling the Disabled) 1. N.Palani won the Gold medal in state level chess Tournament held at karur. 2. T.A.Dinesh secured 10th position in state level chess Tournament held at karur. 3. R.Saravanan and K.Silambarasan won the WINNERs trophy in the state level Volley ball Tournament for the visually challenged held at Anna University, Chennai. 4. The following players have participated in the state level chess Tournament held at Karur. G.Poomurugan, V.Manimuthu, S.Murugan, P.Ayyanar, A.Laxmanan Pandian & M.Kaviarasan. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 46 36. Activities of the Career Guidance and Counselling Cell: Date Name of the programme Resource Persons 18.07.2012 Career opportunities for Chartered Accountants & company secretaries Mr. L. Govindharajan, 3.08.2012 TANCET MBA-MCA model exam CATALYST EDUCATION 29.08.2012 Pre-employment skill 29.08.2012 Worshop on UPSC/TNPSC/IBPS 30.08.2012 Quantitative techniques 30.08.2012 Type of grant UGC XI Plan merged scheme Target Group Pre-final and Final yr students Dr.C.S. Kanagasabai, Associate prof. Department of Economics, Thiagarajar college. UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Dr. C. Jothi Baskara Mohan, Coordinator, career guidance cell. UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Chartered Accountant Dr. B. Arivazhagan,Asst prof.Department of Mathematics, Thiagarajar college. Workshop on personality Dr. C.S Ravi, Placement development(interpersonal Officer, Thiagarajar skill) college. 31.08.2012 Quantitative Analysis Dr. G. Prabakaran, Asst Prof. Department of Mathematics, Thiagarajar college. 1.09.2012 Quantitative Analysis (Directions) Mr. N. Guhan, Trainer, Career Launcher India ltd., Madurai. 1.09.2012 Reading skills Development Prof. S.G.S. Pandian, Head and prof(Rtd) Department of English, Arul ananthar College, Madurai. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 47 1.09.2012 Quantitative Analysis (Percentages) Mr. Ganesh, Trainer, Career Launcher India Ltd., Madurai.\ 2.09.2012 Workshop on English language Prof. Andi Dinakar, Dept of English, The American College, Madurai. 3.09.2012 Quantitative Analysis (Time, speed of distance) UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Mr. Ganesh, Trainer, Career Launcher India ltd., Madurai. UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students 3.09.2012 Coding & decoding Mr. N. Guhan, Trainer, Career Launcher India Ltd., Madurai. UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students 4.09.2012 Quantitative Analysis Mr. N. Guhan, Trainer, Career Launcher India ltd., Madurai. UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Prof. S.G.S. Pandian, Head and prof(Rtd) Department of English, Arul ananthar College, Madurai. Mr. Ganesh, Mr. N. Jeyanth, Trainers, Career Launcher India ltd., Madurai. Prof. A. Maheswari, Lecturer, Dept. of Business Administration, Thiagarajar college. Dr. M. Elangovan, Asst. Prof.Dept of English,Thiagarajarcollege. UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged Scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan Pre-final and Final (Missing terms) 4.09.2012 EnglishSentence formation 5.09.2012 Analytical and Logical Reasoning 6.09.2012 General Awareness 7.09.2012 Workshop on English Language 8.09.2012 Workshop on IBPS examinations 9.09.2012 Workshop on IBPS examinations Mr.P. Vairava Ramar, Asst General Manager, SBI Chennai. Mr. C.R. Srinivasan, Senior Manager, SBI, Chennai. Mr.P. Vairava Ramar, Asst General Manager, Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 48 10.09.2012 Interview skills 11.09.2012 Communicative skills-I 11.09.2012 Interview skills 12.09.2012 Communicative skills-II 13.09.2012 Mind mapping, Motivation & Team building 14.09.2012 Corporate HR skills 7.01.2013 Training programme on communication, presentation, and interview skills Preparation strategies for TNPSC exam 15.02.2013 15.02.2013 State Bank of India. Chennai. Mr. C.R. Srinivasan, Senior Manager, State Bank of India. Chennai. Mr. N. Ram kumar, Sales manager, Ramco Cements. Mr. N. Guhan, Trainer, Career Launcher India ltd., Madurai. Ms. R. Raja Shanmugapriya, Trainer, Dynamic path finder K.K. Nagar, Madurai. Mr. R. Viswa kumar Trainer, Dynamic Path finder K.K. Nagar,Madurai Ms. R. Raja Shanmuga priya, Trainer, Dynamic path finder K.K. Nagar, Madurai. Mr. R. Viswa kumar Trainer, Dynamic Path finder K.K. Nagar, Mdu Dr. Chirstopher Sherwood, professor, Dept of RPS, The American College Dr. N. Rajasekar, Head Dept of Business Admin. Thiagarajar college, Madurai Trainers from Indian School of Science and Management Mr.Adhalaiyur suriyakumar, Trainer Corporate expectations and Mr. K.Krishna ganesh realities Trainer, Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 merged scheme year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan Page 49 WHY academy 16.02.2013 17.02.2013 Basic communication skills & motivation Mr. K.Krishna ganesh Trainer, WHY academy Mrs. G. Parimala Trainer, WHY academy Major General V. Sadasivam, Info edge academy, Madurai. Mrs. Uma subramaniyam, Trainer, Velammal educational academy Ms, A. Maheshwari, Indian Overseas Bank, 18.02.2013 Career opportunities in UPSC,SSC, 19.02.2013 & 20.02.2013 Quantitative Aptitude 21.02.2013 Reasoning skills 26.02.2013 & 27.02.2013 Quantitative aptitude Mr. Rajesh, Trainer, Indian Institute of Banking 4.03.2013 Positive mental attitude & Motivation Mr. Parthiban, trainer, Kelakarai 5.03.2013 English for competitive exams Dr. M. Lawrence Asst. Prof. The American college. 6.03.2013 English for competitive examinations Prof. D.J. Pandiyan Head, dept of English, Arulandhar college, Madurai Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme year students Pre-final and Final year students UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme UGC XI Plan merged scheme Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Pre-final and Final year students Page 50 37. Placement services provided to students: PLACEMENT DETAILS S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Name of the Student Suganya S Arvind KGD Kavitha M Mohankumar Sunitha Suganya N Divya G Sridevi Kavi Rajan Bhuvaneswari E Bhuvaneshwari M Padma Priya Saranya P Mathumathi N Ravindran Bhuvaneshwari Thimmaeswarlal Hariharasudhan Meiyappan Subbulakshmi L Nalayeni R Suganya Thangam N Sridevi AKT Divya AAtheesari Hemamalini Class BCA BCA B.Sc. Biotech Bsc IMB B.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS B.Sc. Physics B.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS B.Sc. IT B.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS Company WIPRO-WASE WIPRO-WASE WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA WIPRO-WiSTA iGATE iGATE BCA M.Sc. CS M.Sc. CS M.Sc. CS B.Sc. CS M.Sc., Phy M.Sc., Zoo M.Sc., Bot iGATE NIIT NIIT NIIT NIIT SRV School SRV School SRV School 38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff: Short crash courses on computer application, office automation, Inter Personal Relationship etc., were conducted benefiting the non teaching staff of our college. 39. Best Practices of the Institution: Our Institution never gets any donations or capitation fees in any form from the inception as a policy of the institution and Management. Our college follows the Government of India /State Government policies and strictly adheres to the govt. norms. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 51 Management financially supports the sports achievers. Management provides funds for Saiva Siddhandha training programmes every year for the duration of 15 days at free of cost including accommodation and food for the participants. Encourage NCC Cadets to attend RDC Parades etc., Special classes are conducted periodically for the students to come out successfully in the competitive exams. Students can take up courses like Career Oriented Programmes in all the departments, certificate/diploma course in all the departments Industry – Institution interaction by practice of Cluster colleges selected by CII (Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi) Recycling of Water using Sewage treatment plant Inter collegiate State Level Students Seminars are conducted department wise every year to encourage students of this region to participate and develop their presentation skills. The SC/ST students can get one application free of cost. Remedial coaching classes & Personal counseling 40. Linkages developed with National/ International, academic/ research bodies. The P.G & Research Department of Chemistry has MOU with National Centre for Catalysis, IIT Madras, Chennai and V-Guard, Cochin Department of Business administration has MOU with New York Institute of Technology(NYIT), CERT Technology Park, Abu Dhabi-UAE Department of Biotechnology, Government of India has recognized the Department of Botany as DST-FIST sponsored department. Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 52 Part – C Plan of the Institution for the next year The Institution has plans for getting “Potential for Excellence” award from UGC after the due notification in UGC XII Plan Guidelines for the award. The Institution also aims at getting ISO Certification next year. More need based UG &PG courses will be introduced next year. The Institution will also promote research culture in the institution and more research schemes would be applied and sought after by the faculty members. Name & Signature of the IQAC Coordinator Name & Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC Thiagarajar College (Autonomous) Madurai – 625 009 Page 53