FATIMA COLLEGE (Autonomous), Madurai – 18
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FATIMA COLLEGE (Autonomous), Madurai – 18
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL 2008 - 2009 FATIMA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) (COLLEGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE) (RE-ACCREDITED WITH GRADE ‘A’ GRADE BY NAAC) MARY LAND, MADURAI – 625 018 1 PART - A What is the plan of action charted out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and what is the outcome by the end of the year? Plan of action for the year 2007-08 - Extra conscious steps to reintroduce compulsory communications in English in the campus. - Retrain teachers to enable them to stretch their wings to new frontiers of quality education. - Incorporating the extension activities with curriculum to inculcate social responsibility and to make the students national building students. - Monitoring the placement activities interacting with companies and signing of MoUs. - Food tokens for students who come from economically backward conditions. - Enhancing research culture among staff & students. - Net work with other top graded institutions of higher learning to share experiences. - Make projects and comprehensive viva & internship as mandatory for UG & PG courses. Outcome achieved by the end of the year - Retraining of teachers have been undertaken to help the staff to enhance the use of latest pedagogical teaching technology and to enhance the quality of education. - A counseling centre with a professional counselor has been functioning effectively by providing guidance & psychological support to our students. - IQAC organized two seminars on Innovative Teaching Methodologies and a National Seminar on “Internal Quality Assurance Systems – Innovations & Initiatives”. - Received two awards from the parent University. Best College Award for student activities and Best College Award for Communal Harmony. Fatima 2 College has been selected as One of the Best Women’s Colleges in Madurai District by the Ssthree Federation of Women Activists, Madurai. - Research Cell has thrown open fresh pastures of research pursuits bringing greet scholars who gave to appropriate insights for the prospective research scholars. Instrumentation Lab in Home Science Department. PART – B 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution: DBT has accepted the project proposal submitted on behalf of WEAT to expand its activities. Science to the village schools through Science Exhibition and Cyber School on Wheels. Revamping Research Cell with the introduction of new member and a coordinator. Extension Activities – students of Chemistry, Maths, Physics, English, Economics and Commerce taught their respective subjects in the rural schools. Placement opportunities for students have increased. Objectives: Enhance quality of life through the development of individuals. Enable women to become contributors in economic, social and political development of India. Prepare women of multi-dimensional capabilities equipped with necessary levels of knowledge, skills and values to adjust different job settings and life situations. Give preference to the rural and economically backward women. The following activities reflect the above-mentioned goals and objectives of the institution Apart from innovative curriculum design under CBCS special papers are offered to shape students‟ personality and increase the employability. 3 Special papers: Environmental studies Human Rights Value Education Catechism (for catholic students) Non Major Electives Skill based Courses (UG) Extra Department Courses (PG) Co curricular activities in and out of college campus: Fine Arts competition 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction: Feedback from the External Examiners and the recommendations made by the NAAC Peer team are used to revamp the curriculum Exchange Programmes : Staff and students of Singapore University had one week programme on household Arts in the Department of Home Science, Fatima College and a group of 6 staff and 29 students visited Singapore University and spent a week. MoUs : On 25th August 2007 Fatima College exchanged an MoU with Cognizant Technology Solutions to enhance placement activities for the students, for organizing technical seminars and exchange programmes for the staff through CTS Academy. 46 offer letters were handed over to the students studying Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science. On 28th August 2007, the Department of Home Science inaugurated the Home Science Club and Signed an MoU with the Food Industries. Micro Teaching : The students of M.Phil do their Micro Teaching with the aid of LCD. 4 4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started: The rigid boundaries between Arts & Science disciplines an reduced as inter disciplinary courses apart from the mandatory allied IDO are increased. Project works has been made mandatory. Internship, Field Work, on-site Learning and on the job training are integral part of the courses and have made our students employable. Career Oriented Program includes Soft skills like Personality Development, Communication Skills, Interview Techniques, Functional English, Confidence Building and Leadership Courses. UGC sponsored training programmes for Civil Services entry and Spoken English are given to SC/ST Students. 6. Candidates qualified: NET / SLET / GATE, etc. Nil 7. Initiatives towards faculty development programme: The Academic year has witnessed many successful events in both academic and co curricular spheres. Many members of the staff took part in various international, National and State level Conference, Seminars, Workshops and Refresher Courses Despite the academic ventures. Our teachers have also presented papers and published articles with undying zeal and fervor. Our teachers also have been consulted academically and research oriented. 20 of our staff participated and presented papers in International Seminars/Workshops and 4 members participated in International Conferences. International Seminar – Presentation of Papers Miss. S. Arockia Nirmal Dorothy, Department of English, presented a paper titled Role of Fate in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and Elango’s 5 Silapathikaram in a seminar on Classical Literature organized by Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 25 April 2008. Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, presented a paper on Impact of Globalization on External borrowing of South East Asia in an International Institute for Developmental Studies, Mauritius, from 15 to 19 July, 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Renuga, Dr. Mrs. M. Gnanadeepam, & Miss B. Vinosha, Department of Chemistry, presented a paper titled Diastereo Selective Synthesis of Multifunctional Netrothianes in a seminar on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences organized by Madras Christian College, Chennai, from 2to 4 October 2008. Dr. Mrs. A. Mary Remona, Department of Chemistry, presented a paper titled Study of Methanol – tolerant oxygen reduction reaction at carbon supported Pt–Pol alloy nanocatalysts in a seminar on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences organized by Madras Christian college, Chennai from 2to 4 October 2008. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, presented a paper titled Language and Ecology in Oryx and Crake in a conference on Managing Diversity in the Era of Globalization : Culture, Environment and Tourism in Canada and India organized by University of Kerala, Trivandrum from 6 to 8 November 2008. Mrs. S. Saira Banu, Department of English, presented a paper titled Regressive Progression : A Study of Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing and Oryx and Crake in a seminar on Managing Diversity in the Era of Globalization : Culture, Environment and Tourism in Canada and India organized by University of Kerala, Trivandrum, from 6 to 8 November 2008. Mrs. R. Alamelu, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled Managing Multi Cultural Organisation – Mckinsey’s 7 ‘s‘approach in a seminar on Trends in International Management Experience organized by Vinayaka Missions University, Chennai on 7& 8 November 2008. 6 Mrs. D. Fatima Baby, Department of Economics, presented a paper titled Plight of Women since Tsunami 2004 in Keezhamanakudy, Kanyakumari Dt. in the first international conference of KAAS organized by Women‟s Christian College, Nagercoil on 5& 6 December 2008. Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen & Ms. S. Selvarani, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Comparison of Algorithms to direct Micro – Calcification Generation at S/W an International Application Conference organized by on Managing Karunya Next University, Coimbatore on 5 & 6 December 2008. Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Segmenting Tumours in Ultra Sound Images at an International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking organized by Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology, Karur, from 18 to 20 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Lalitha & Mrs. Mathavi Manisekar, Department of Physics, presented a paper titled A Study of Physical Properties of Aminoacids through Marked and Weighted graphs in an International Conference on Mathematical & Experimental Physics organized by PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore from 19 December to 20 December 2008. Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Performance analysis of image compression techniques at an International Conference on Emerging Trends in Computing organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar from 8 to 10 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. S. Meenakshi, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, presented a paper titled Retail Investors Perception towards MF in an international seminar on Recent Trends in Capital Markets & Financial Innovations organized by Bharathidasan University on 10 January 2009. 7 Mrs. P. Uma, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled CSR in Industries in a seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility organized by Holy Cross College, Trichy on 23 January 2009. Mrs. S. L. Kumari, Department of BBA, presented a paper titled Corporate Governance and CSR in an International Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility organized by Holy Cross College, Trichy on 23 January 2009. Mrs. R. Meenakshi Devi, Department of BBA, presented a paper titled CSR in MNCs in an International Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility organized by Holy Cross College, Trichy on 23 January 2009. Mrs. N. Uma Devi, Department of BBA, presented a paper titled CSR in Indian Companies in an International Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility organized by Holy Cross College, Trichy on 23 January 2009. Mrs. S. Seethalakshmi, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Comparison of algorithm for mining frequent items etc., in an International Conference on Photonic Nano-Technology & Computer Applications organized by Prist University, Thanjavur on 26 February 2009. Mrs. P. Uma, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled Global Recession – Opportunities and Career Challenges in a seminar on Global Recession organized by Alagappa Institute of Management and KSR College, Erode on 20 March 2009. Mrs. R. Alamelu & Mrs. S. Hannah Sharon, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled Managing the down turn - KPO Industry in a seminar on Global Recession organized by KSR College, Erode on 20 March 2009. International Seminar – Participations Dr. Miss. P. Amalorpava Mary, Department of Mathematics (SF), participated in an International Seminar on Discrete Mathematics organized by Mysore University, Mysore from 6 to 10 August 2008. 8 Mrs. A. Rajeswari, Department of Chemistry, participated in an International Awareness Workshop and Training Courses on Bioethics Education organized by Arulanandar College, Madurai on 26 & 27 September 2008. Mrs. Latha, Department of Home Science, participated in an International Awareness Workshop and Training Courses on Bioethics Education organized by Arulanandar College, Madurai on 26 & 27 September 2008. Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, participated in a International Conference on Financial Risk Management organized by ICFAI Institute of Business Administration, Chennai on December 2008. 68 members presented papers and 9 members participated in National Seminars. Participations in National Seminars Mrs. P. Bavithra Matharasi, Department of IT, participated in a National Seminar on DRONA-Partner Summit organized by IBM, The Park, Chennai on 20 June 2008. Mrs. P. Bavithra Matharasi, Department of IT, participated in a National Seminar on Human Rights – A Move Towards Societal Equity organized by Department of Sociology, Fatima College on 10 & 11 July 2008. Ms. S. Ruth Dayana, Department of Sociology, participated in a National Seminar on Consciousness as Embodied and / or constructed Reality : An Inquiry into the Indian and European Philosophical Traditions organized by Department of Philosophy, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai on 1and 2 September 2008. Ms. S. Vidya, Department of Computer Science participated in a National Workshop on Career Prospects in Entertainment Industry: Video and Radio Jockeying, Compeering, News Reading, Event Hosting organized by the Department of English, Fatima College on 15 and 16 September, 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, participated in a National Workshop on Career Prospects in Entertainment Industry: Video and Radio Jockeying, Compeering, News Reading, Event Hosting organized by the Department of English, Fatima College on 15 and 16 September, 2008. 9 Ms. R. Hemarupaa, Department of Home Science, participated in a National Seminar on Food Technovation organized by Holy Cross Home Science College, Tuticorin on 30 September 2008. Mrs. S. Mithra, Department of Sociology, participated in a National Seminar on Social Workers 2008 organized by Department of Social Work, Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal on 3 October 2008. Dr. Ms. K. Karthiga, Department of Home Science, participated in a National Seminar on Nutrife(a)st 2008 organized by NSI Conference, Chennai on 26 & 27 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. L. Packiam & Mrs. V. Sofia Adaikala Mary, Department of Sociology, participated in a National Seminar on Empowerment Models of Women organized by Department of Sociology, Madurai Kamaraj Unviersity, Madurai on 9 February 2009. Paper Presentations in National Seminars Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Role of Shape in the Identification of Breast Tumors in Ultrasound Images in a National Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology; Miss. S. Selvarani & Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Denial of Service – Intrusion finding using time dependent deterministic finite automata in a National Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering, Virudhunagar on 5 April 2008. Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Analysis of Resolution Enhancement Algorithm in a National Conference in Information Technology organized by KLN College of IT, Pottapalayam on 10 April 2008. Ms. S. Selvarani & Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Seminal the User – Level Communicate Delay in Network of Workstation in a National Conference in Information 10 Technology organized by KLN College of IT, Pottapalayam on 10 April 2008. Mrs. P. Uma, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled Quality of Population in a Seminar on CSR & Quality organized by the P.G. Department of Economics, Fatima College on 4 July 2008. Mrs. S. Hannah Sharon, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled TQ in HR on 5 July 2008. Dr. Mrs. G. Arul Selvi Mariya , Department of English, presented a paper titled Sexual Abuse of Female Children : A Bitter Reality on Human Rights : A Move Towards Societal Equity organized by Department of Sociology, Fatima College on 10 & 11 July 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History presented a paper titled Human Rights of the Disabled and Dr. Mrs. Zubaida Hussaini, Department of History presented a paper titled Violation of Human Rights with Respect to Women in India in a National Seminar on Human Rights -a Move towards Societal Equity organized by Department of Sociology, Fatima College on 10 July 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Renuga, Dr. Mrs. M Gnanadebam, and Ms. Vinosha presented a paper on Synthesis and stereo Chemistry of 2,6 – Diaroyl – 3,5 – Diaroyl – 4 – cyano- 4- ethoxy carbonylthiane, in a seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemistry, organized by Fatima College, on 24 &25, July 2008. Mrs. S. L. Kumari, Department of BBA, presented a paper titled Human Ethics & Values in a National Seminar on Ethics and Human Values – A Conceptual Understanding organized by Yadava College, Madurai on 17 September 2008. Mrs. N. Uma Devi, Department of BBA, presented a paper titled Teacher Ethics in a National Seminar on Human Ethics & Values organized by Yadava College, Madurai on 17 September 2008. Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Detection of Breast tumors in Ultrasound Images in a National 11 Conference in Computer Science & Information Technology organized by Kodaikanal Christian College on 19 September 2008. Mrs. A. Sheela Vimala Rani, Department of Physics, presented a paper titled Synthesis of So Doped Nanoceystalline Material using Combustion Method for Li–ion Battery in a National Seminar on Challenges and Strategies in Nano Chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli on 25 & 26 September 2008. Dr. Mrs. M. S. Meenakshi, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, presented a paper titled Growth & Key Drivers in Retail Industry in a seminar on Retail Industry organized by Nehru College of Engineering & Technology on 4 October 2008. Mrs. E. Sakthi, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, presented a paper titled Impact of FDI in Indian Retail Market in a seminar on Retail Industry organized by Nehru College of Engineering & Technology on 4 October 2008. Mrs. K. Sangeetha, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, presented a paper titled Factors Driving Growth Employment Opportunities in Retial Market in a seminar on Retail Industry organized by Nehru College of Engineering & Technology on 4 October 2008. Dr. Mrs. Jacqueline Gigi Vijayakumar, Department of Commerce, presented a paper titled Milk & Milk Processing Technology in India in a seminar on Food Processing Industry in India : Growth Potential and Challenges and Dr. Mrs. T. Jeyathi Vijayarani, Department of Commerce, presented a paper titled Growth & Challenges of Food Processing Industry in a seminar on Food Processing Industry in India : Growth Potential and Challenges organized by Department of Rural Industries & Management, Gandhigram Rural University on 22 & 23 October 2008. Dr. Mrs. Latha Kannan & Mrs. A. Rajeswari, Department of Chemistry, presented a paper titled No life without Chemistry on 5 December 2008. 12 Mrs. N. Ravia Shabnam Parveen, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled Detection of lesions using segmentation Techniques in a National Conference on Innovation in Information & Communication Technology organized by PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on 12 & 13 December 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, presented a paper titled Exhortations in Pauline Epistles and Dr. S. Geetha chaired a session and presented a paper titled Quintessence of Ethics in the Religions of the World in a U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on Ethics & Values: Building Understanding & Bridging Differences organized by Department of English, Madura College, Madurai on 19 & 20 December 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 28 December 2008. Mrs. K. Saraswathi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 24 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. K. Josephin Mary, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. 13 Mrs. G. Revathy, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Mrs. R. Angel, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. N. Anu Radha, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. A. Pappy Kamala Bai, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. Kamala, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. 14 In a seminar on Enhancing & Sustaining Quality in Higher Education: Intervention Strategies organized by IQAC, Fatima College Madurai on 27 February 2009 the following members presented papers : Dr. Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History, presented a paper titled Bringing the Past to the Present with Technology. Dr. M. Regina Mary, Department of Economics, presented a paper titled Quality Issues in Higher Education. Ms. C. Sahaya Mary Sophia , Department of Economics, presented a paper titled Innovative Teaching Methods. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar & Dr. Mrs. S. Geetha, Department of English, presented a paper titled Innovative Teaching Learning Techniques : An Evaluation. Dr. Mrs. N. Anuradha, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled Mrs. K. Saraswathy, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled Dr. Mrs. V. Valliammal, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled Total Quality Education. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled Mrs. A. Dev Mala, Department of Tamil, presented a paper titled Dr. Mrs. A. Regina Mary, Department of Mathematics, presented a paper titled Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies. Dr. Mrs. S. Lalitha & Mrs. Mathavi Manisekar, Department of Physics, presented a paper titled Enhancing and Sustenance of Quality through Research. Mrs. S. Arulmozhi Packiaseeli, Mrs. L. Caroline Sugirtham & Mrs. M. V. Leena Chandra, Department of Physics, presented a paper titled The Third Dimension of Higher Education in Fatima College. 15 Dr. Mrs. Latha Kannan, Department of Chemistry, presented a paper titled Quality Education in Chemistry and Employability Achieving. Dr. Mrs. N. Malathi, Department of Zoology, presented a paper titled Best Practices for Implementing E-Content : An Integrated Approach. Pedagogical Goals with Technological tools to expand the boundaries of Dr. Mrs. Jacqueline Gigi Vijayakumar, Department of Commerce, presented a paper titled Quality Commerce Education for Greater Employability. Mrs. A. I. Auxilia Felicitas, Department of Commerce, presented a paper titled Strategies for Curriculum Development and Evaluation for Enhancing Quality of Higher Education in Commerce. Dr. Sr. A. Jospin Nirmala Mary, Department of Commerce, presented a paper titled Quality Initiatives for Increased Employability in Commerce. Miss. S. Vidya & Mrs. A. Vimala, Department of Computer Science, presented a paper titled Quality Higher Education – Importance of Balancing Teaching – Learning . Mrs. M. S. Meenakshi, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, presented a paper titled ICT for Quality in Teaching – Learning Evaluation Processes. Mrs. P. Shyamala & Ms. S. Subasree, Department of Information Technology, presented a paper titled Teaching Pedagogy in Professional Courses. Mrs. S. M. Arasammal, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, presented a paper titled Learner Centered Teaching. Ms. E. Helena & Ms. A. Vasuki, Department of Mathematics (SF), presented a paper titled Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies in Mathematics. Ms. J. Sakila Devi, Ms. V. Vanitha & Ms. M. Teresa Nirmala, Department of Mathematics (SF), presented a paper titled Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness. 16 Ms. Mable Jasmine Shobha, Department of Commerce with Computer Application,(SF) presented a paper titled Teaching & Learning Enhancement Plan. Mrs. K. Sangeetha, Department of Commerce with Computer Application, (SF) presented a paper titled Bridging the gap between theory & practice with Spl. Ref. to Commerce Education. Mrs. R. Alamelu & Mrs. S. Hannah Sharon, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled, Fulfilling employee Expectations to increased employability. Ms. K. B. Sridevi & Ms. M. Nagarenitha, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled Faculty Internship Programme – an Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategy. Mrs. S. Seethalakshmi, Department of MCA, presented a paper titled A Longitudinal Perspective for Increased Employability. Mrs. B. Chandrika, Department of MCA presented a paper titled Engaging students in Web-based Constructivist Learning. Mrs. P. Shyamala, Department of Information Technology, presented a paper titled Financial Institutions in India in a seminar organized by Department of Commerce, Govt. Arts College, Chennai on 27 February 2009. Ms. S. Subasree, Department of Information Technology, presented a paper titled Government support to Financial Institutions in India organized by Department of Commerce, Govt. Arts College, Chennai on 27 February 2009. Ms. Ruth Dayana, Department of Sociology, presented a paper titled Life Satisfaction on Adjustment problem among Institutionalized Older Person in a National conference on Millennium Development Goals in Social Service Perspective conducted by Bishop Heber college, Trichy, on 28 February 2009. 17 Dr. Mrs. Latha Kannan, Department of Chemistry, presented a paper titled Energy Independence with Solar Energy organized by Gurunanak College, Chennai, from 11 to 13 March 2009. Mrs. S. Seethalakshmi, Department of M.C. A. presented a paper titled An Analysis of types of Clustering Methods in a National Seminar on Computing and Network Technologies organized by K.L.N. College of Information Technology on 20 March 2009. Dr. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History, presented a paper on Teaching History in a Multimedia Classroom, in the National Seminar on Education through Multimedia, organized by the Department of Computer Science, Fatima college, Madurai on 24 March 2009. Dr. Mrs. Latha Kannan, Department of Chemistry, presented a paper titled Learning with E-content through Global Gateway in a seminar organized by Fatima College, Chennai on 24 & 25 March 2009. Mrs. S. Seethalakshmi, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled A An Analysis of Types of Clustering Methods in a National Seminar on Computing & Network Technologies organized by KLN College of Information Technology on 20 March 2009. 8 members presented papers and 13 members participated in State Level Seminars. Staff Participation in State Level Seminars Mrs. B. Chandirika, Department of MCA, participated in a seminar on Drona – Partnet Summit organized by IBM, Delhi on 20 June 2008. Mrs. P. Shyamala, Department of Information Technology, participated in a seminar on Leadership in Management organized by AIMS in association with MKU, PSG Institute in Hotel Madurai Residency on 8 & 9 August 2008. Sr. Celine Sahaya Mary, Mrs. P. Uma, Mrs. R. Alamelu & Mrs. S. Hannah Sharon, Department of MBA, participated in a seminar on Leadership in 18 Management organized by Department of Management Studies MKU & AIMS, Delhi on 8 & 9 August 2008. Mrs. Vasantha Esther Rani, Department of Home Science participated in a seminar on Enriching the Syllabus for Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science for all Colleges and Universities in Tamil Nadu organized by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai on 29 August 2008. Mrs. P. Bavithra Matharasi, Ms. P. Shyamala, Ms. S. Subasree, Ms. P. Meenakshi Sundar, Ms. I. Sudha and Ms. A. Subashini, participated in State Level Seminar on Financing Higher Education organized by Centre for Educational Research, Madurai Kamaraj University on 3 October, 2008. Mrs. D. Fatima Baby, Department of Economics, attended a seminar on Total Quality Management organized by Xavier Board of Higher Education at Patrician College, Chennai on 10 & 11 October 2008. Mrs. Vasantha Esther Rani, Department of Home Science participated in a seminar on Current Nutrition Challenges and the role of Academic Institutions organized by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai on 15 November 2008. Mrs. Vasantha Esther Rani, Department of Home Science participated in a seminar on Effect of Supplementation of Spirulina – The all in one Nutrient to pre school children organized by Spirulina Research and Training Centre, Kadasananthal on 5 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History attended a seminar on Contribution of Christian Missionaries to Tamil Language and Literature with Special Reference to Father Beschi organized by Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on 28 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. S. Zubaida Hussiani, Department of History participated in a seminar on Reservation Policy organized by Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on 28 January 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, participated in a seminar on Christian Literature in Dravidian Languages organized by Department 19 of Christian Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 24 & 25 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. V. Valliammal & Dr. Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi, Department of Tamil, participated in a seminar on Speech and Hearing impaired Seminar organized by Dr. MGR Home & Higher Secondary School, Justin College of Education, Madurai on 6 March 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, participated in a seminar on organized by TACED, Madurai on 15 March 2009. Paper Presentations in State Level Seminars Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History, presented a paper titled Nationalism in the Tamil Folklore in a State Level Seminar on Reflections on National Movement in Tamil Region Divergence of Convergence organized by Research Department of History, SVN College, Madurai on 24 March 2008. Mrs. A. Gracy Rani, Department of Economics, presented a paper titled Child Labour in a State Level Seminar on Human Rights – A Move Towards Societal Equity organized by Department of Sociology on 8 July 2008. Ms. S. Ruth Dayana, Department of Social Work, presented a paper titled Human Rights & Older person – Issues & Concern on Human Rights – A Move towards Societal Equity organized by Fatima College on 11 July 2008. Ms. C. Jasmine Leena, Department of Social Work, presented a paper titled Human Rights & the Law for the Protection of Human Rights on Human Rights – A Move towards Societal Equity organized by Fatima College on 11 July 2008. Mrs. S. Selvi, Department of Economics, presented a paper titled Organic Farming: an Effective Approach for Sustainable Agriculture in a State Level Seminar on Technology of Organic Farming for Rural Development organized by Alagappa Govt. Arts College, Karaikudi on 26 2008. 20 September Mrs. C. Sahaya Mary Sophia, Department of Economics, presented a paper titled Problems of Women Entrepreneur in a State Level Seminar on Gender Issues and Empowerment of Women organized by Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur on 23 January 2009. Ms. C. Jasmine Leena, Department of Social Work, presented a paper titled Women & Their Reproductive Health on Gender Issues and Empowerment of Women organized by Bon Secours College for Women, Tanjore on 23 January 2009. Ms. S. Ruth Dayana, Department of Social Work, presented a paper titled Women in Panchayat Raj Institution on Gender Issues and Empowerment of Women organized by Bon Secours College for Women, Tanjore on 23 January 2009. Other Colleges – Seminar / Workshop – Participation Dr. Mrs. Jacquiline Gigi Vijayakumar, Department of Commerce, participated in a three day Workshop on Application of SPSS for Data Analysis organized by Everonn Learning Academy, Everonn Systems India Ltd., Chennai on 15 & 17 July 2008. Ms. S. Subashini, Department of MCA, participated in a two day workshop on Computer Security & Issues organized by Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai on 8 & 9 August 2008. Mrs. S. Selvi, Department of Economics, participated in a seminar on Peace and Non-Violence organized by NSS, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 10 October 2008. Dr. Mrs. Mary Magdalene Abraham, Department of English, participated in a seminar on Total Quality Management organized by Xavier Board of Higher Education, Patrician College, Chennai on 10 & 11 October 2008. Ms. G. Germine Mary, Ms. S. Vidya, Ms. K. Rosemary Euphrasia & Ms. A. Vimala, Department of Computer Science in the Trainer – Trainee Programme on Business Intelligence Technologies on 14 February 2009. 21 organized by Hexaware Mrs. G. Dheva Shantha Kumari, Department of Physics, participated in a seminar on Application’s for Radiation in Research Industry and Society organized by IGCAR Kalpakkam & Arulanandar College, Madurai on 24 February 2009. Other Colleges – Seminar / Workshop – Presentation of Papers Ms. R. Grace Arthi, Department of Home Science, made a poster presentation on Impact of Nutrition Education on the Consumption of fruits and vegetables among adolescent girls organized by NSI Conference, Chennai on 26 & 27 November 2008. Ms. S. Ruth Dayana, Department of Social Work, presented a paper titled Gerontological Social Work in India on Quality Enhancement of Social Work Education in India – Issues & Challenges organized by Bharathidasan University, 30 January 2009. Mrs. P. Uma, Department of MBA, presented a paper titled Managing the dour turn in a seminar on Management Day organized by Madurai Management Association, Madurai on 25 February 2009. Mrs. R. Alamelu & Mrs. S. Hannah Sharon, presented a paper titled KPO Industry – Strategies for Down Turn in a seminar on Management Day organized by Madurai Management Association, Madurai on 25 February 2009. 101 publications in refereed Journals and Books. Publications: Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 14 May 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in 22 organized by on 17 & 18 May 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 29 May 2008. Dr. Mrs. Jacquiline Gigi Vijayakumar, Department of Commerce has published an article titled Skills and Beyond the Boundaries of Commerce Curriculum in the International Conference on Reforms in Higher Education in Asia Page No. 97-105, July 2008. Dr. Mrs. T. Jeyanthi Vijayarani, Department of Commerce, has published an article titled Continent wise exports of Cotton Yarn from India in the Journal of The Indian Textile Journal, July 2008 (India and Asia) July 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History, has published an article titled Human Rights of the Disabled and their Protection in the National Seminar Proceedings, Fatima College in July 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Zubaida Hussaini, Department of History, has published an article titled Violation of Human Rights with regard to Women in India in the Proceedings of the National Seminar conducted by Sociology Department in Fatima College in July 2008. Dr. Mrs. K. Josephine Mary, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 12 & 13 September 2008. Dr. Mrs. A. Pappy Kamala Bai, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 12 & 13 September 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by 23 on 12 & 13 September 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 12 & 13 September 2008. Mrs. K. Saraswathi, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 12 & 13 September 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in organized by on 12 & 13 September 2008. Dr. Mrs. V. Valliammal, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in Competition to teachers organized by on 31st October 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Michael Selvi, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in Competition to teachers organized by on 31st October 2008. Mrs. S. Arockia Mary, Department of Tamil has published an article titled in Competition to teachers organized by on 31st October 2008. Mrs. N. Uma Devi, Department of BBA, has published an article titled Teacher Ethics and Human Values in the journal of MBA Review November 2008, Page No. 37-40 (November 2008). 24 Mrs. R. Alamelu, Department of MBA, has published an article titled Organisation Dimension – 7 ‘S’ approach in the Journal of HRD Times Vol. 10, No. 11, Page No. 36, November 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by from 10.11.2008 to 12.11.2008. Dr. Mrs. N. Anuradha, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. K. Latha, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Dr. Miss. R. Diana Christy, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Mrs. G. Revathy, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Mrs. R. Angel, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. 25 Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharsini, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Mrs. S. Arockia Mary, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. M. Kavitha, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 14 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. K. Josphin Mary, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 19 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. A. Pappy Kamal Bai, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 19 November 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 19 November 2008. Dr. Miss R. Diana Christy, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in by organized on 19 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharsini, Department of Tamil has published as article titled in organized by on 19 November 2008. 26 Dr. Mrs. N. Anuradha, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. K. Josephin Mary, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. M. Kamala, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Dr. Miss. R. Diana Christy, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. M. Kavitha, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 20 & 21st December 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 20 & 21st December 2008. Dr. Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 17 December 2008. 27 Dr. Mrs. S. Lalitha & Mrs. Mathavi Manisekar, Department of Physics, has published an article titled Mathematical & Experimental Physics in a International Conference on A Study of Physical properties of aminoacids through Marked and Weighted graphs organized by PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore from 19.12.2008 to 20.12.2008. Mrs. A. Sheela Vimala Rani, Department of Physics, has published an article titled Challenges & Strategies in Nano Chemistry in a National Seminar on A Study of Physical properties of aminoacids through Marked and Weighted graphs organized by PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore from 19.12.2008 to 20.12.2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Lalitha & Mrs. Mathavi Manisekar, Department of Physics, has published an article titled Enhancing & Sustaining Quality in Higher Education : Intervention Strategies in a National Seminar on A Study of Physical properties of aminoacids through Marked and Weighted graphs organized by PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore from 19.12.2008 to 20.12.2008. Dr. Mrs. N. Anuradha, Department of Tamil, has published as article titled in organized by on 28 December 2008. Mrs. R. Angel, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 28 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 28 December 2008. Dr. Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 28 December 2008. 28 Mrs. D. Fatima Baby, Department of Economics, has published an article titled Plight of Women since Tsunami 2004 in Keezhamanakudy, Kanyakumari Dt. in Human & Social Sciences Vol. II, pp. 42 to 45 (December 2008). Dr. Mrs. Renuga, Dr. Mrs. M. Gnanadeebam & Miss. B. Vinosha, Department of Chemistry, has published an article titled Novel Domino Reactions of (Z,Z) – 2, 2’ thiobis (1,3-diarylprop-2-en-1-ones) with acetylacetone and ethyl acetoacetate : Stereoselective synthesis of highly funtionalised dihydrofarans in Journal of Synthetic Communication, December 2008. Dr. Mrs. Renuga, Dr. Mrs. M. Gnanadeebam & Miss. B. Vinosha, Department of diastereoselective Chemistry, has synthesis of published novel an article multifunctional titled A thianis funtionalised dihydrofarans in Journal of Phosphorus, Sulphur Silicon and related elements, December 2008. Ms. K. Selvalakshmi, Department of Economics, has published an article titled Human Rights Literacy & Awareness in the Next Millennium in Human Rights and Development Issues p 345 to 350 (2008). Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, has published an article titled Towards Wilderness and Wholesomeness : A Reading of Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing in addressing the words of the other : Studies in Canadian Women‟s Writing. Ed. D. Parameswari, Chennai. Emerald Publishers, 2008 (ISBN-81-7966-222-5) 10-26. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, has published an article titled Race of Races in Sam Selvon’s those who eat the Cascadura Eds. Jasbir Jain & Supriya Agarwal writers of the Caribbean Diaspora : Shifting homelands traveling Identities, New Delhi : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2008 (ISBN 978-81-207-3610-8) 142-151. Mrs. L. Caroline Sugirtham, Department of Physics, has published an article titled Magnatic Studies of Metal – Insulator Transition in a 29 Quantum Well System in World Scientific International Journal of Nano Science Vol. 1-7, Page No. 4 & 5 (2008). Mrs. L. Caroline Sugirtham, Department of Physics, has published an article titled Spatial Dependent Effective Mass for Donor Binding Energies in a Quantum Well in the Influence of an Electric Field in Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nano Science Vol. 6, 1-5, 2008. Dr. Mrs. Rita Elizabeth S. Roy, Department of Zoology has published an article titled Study of the Biting Pattern of Armigers Subalbatns (coquille H) in the Journal of Insect Environment Vol. 13, No. 4, Page No. 172 – 173, 2008 & The Study of the Distribution and Biting Rhythm of Culex Quin Quefasceatus in Madurai City in the Journal of Insect Environment Vol. 14, No. 2, Page No. 85 – 86, 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History, has published an article titled Restructuring of Curriculum – A Case Study of Fatima College, Madurai in the National Seminar Proceedings on Internal Quality Assurance System : Innovation and Initiatives (Pages 85 – 97) 2008. Mrs. C. Sahaya Mary Sophia, Department of Economics, has published an article titled Tourism Growth in India in Challenges of Indian Economy in the post – liberalization Scenario in Tourism Growth in India p 179 to 183 (January 2009). Ms. K. Selvalakshmi, Department of Economics, has published an article titled An Economic Study on performance of Women Entrepreneurs in Igno based Industry with Special Reference to Theni District in Challenges of Indian Economy in the Post – Liberalization Scenario p 232 to 240 (January 2009). Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 18 January 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in 30 organized by on 24 January 2009. Mrs. R. Angel, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 24 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 24 January 2009. Mrs. A. Dev Mala, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 24 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 24 January 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 25 January 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. Regina Mary, Department of Economics, has published an article titled Quality Issues in Higher Education in the National Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Higher Education p 123 to 126 (February 2009). Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 6 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arockia Mary, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in 31 organized by on 6 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. Kavitha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 6 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. V. Valliammal, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in Teaching & Learning organized by on 12 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 12 & 13 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. Kavitha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 14 February 2009. 32 Dr. Mrs. K. Josephin Mary, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Mrs. K. Saraswathy, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. Kamala, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. K. Latha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. R. Priyadharshini, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Mrs. S. Arockia Mary, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. M. Kavitha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in 33 organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. G. Subbulakshmi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. N. Anu Radha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 & 21st February 2009. Mrs. K. Saraswathy, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 & 21st February 2009. Dr. Mrs. V. Valliammal, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 20 & 21st February 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by MVM on 27 February 2009. Mrs. P. Shyamala, Department of Information Technology, has published an article titled Paradigm Shift in Higher Education in the Journal of HRD Times Vol. 11 Page No. 30-31, March 2009. Dr. Mrs. N. Anu Radha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in Comparative Literature Seminar organized by on 6 & 7 March 2009. Dr. Mrs. V. Valliammal, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in Comparative Literature Seminar organized by on 6 & 7 March 2009. 34 Dr. Mrs. K. Latha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in Comparative Literature Seminar organized by on 6 & 7 March 2009. Mrs. S. Arul Micheal Selvi, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 7 March 2009. Dr. Mrs. N. Anuradha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled organized by on 12 & 13 March 2009. Mrs. S. Arockia Mary, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled organized by Department of Women‟s Studies, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli on 20 March 2009. Dr. Miss. R. Diana Christy, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled ? ? organized by on 21st March 2009. Dr. Mrs. K. Latha, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in by organized on 21st March 2009. Mrs. S. Arockia Mary, Department of Tamil, has published an article titled in organized by on 21st March 2009. 27 members received invitations to be Resource Persons for various academic sessions and delivered Guest Lectures in their respective fields. Resource Persons / Guest Lectures 35 Dr. Mrs. S. Zubaida Hussaini, Department of History, gave a lecture on Empowerment of Women at Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on 17 March 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Maria Packiam, Department of History, Raporteur in the seminar on Reflection on National Movement in Tamil Region : Divergence and Convergence. Dr. Mrs. S. Renuga, Department of Chemistry, gave a Guest Lecture on Boomi Namathu Boomi in a seminar on Science Writing for Radio Serial in Tamil organised by Vigyan Prasar, Dept. of Science and Technology, New Delhi at Madura College on 4 July 2008. Sr. Fatima Mary, Department of Social Work, chaired a session on Women and Human Rights in a Seminar titled Human Rights: A Move Towards Social Equity on 10 July 2008. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, gave a Guest Lecture on Post Colonial view of Jane Eyre in a seminar on Inauguration of the PG English Literacy Association organized by V. V. Vaniaperumal Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 5 August 2008. Dr. Mrs. Mary Magdalene Abraham, Department of English, gave a Guest Lecture on Block Feminist Aesthetics in a seminar on Inauguration of the PG English Literacy Association organized by V. V. Vanniaperumal Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 5 August 2008. Ms. L. Jasmine Leena, Department of Sociology, gave a Guest Lecture on Reproductive Health organized by Arulanandar College, Madurai on 20 August 2008. Dr. Mrs. S. Renuga, Department of Chemistry, gave a Guest Lecture on Rural Children Science Projects in a seminar on National Children Science Congress 2008 organised by Tamil Nadu Science Forum, Madurai on 23 August 2008. Dr. P. Suria Rajan, Department of MBA, gave a Guest Lecture on Teacher as Leader in a seminar on Leadership in Management organized by 36 DOMS Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai & AIMS, Delhi on 8 & 9 September 2008. Mrs. S. Seethalakshmi, Department of MCA, gave a Guest Lecture on WAP Architecture & Introduction to WML Scripts organized by Lady Doak College, Madurai on 19 September 2008. Ms. S. Mithra, Department of Sociology, was a resource person in a National Conference on Social Workers 2008 organized by Department of Social Work, Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal on 3 October 2008. Dr. Mrs. G. Arul Selvi Mariya, Department of English, gave a Guest Lecture on Facing Interviews organized by Department of MCA, Fatima College on 14 October 2008. Ms. R. Gandhimathi, Department of Home Science, gave a guest lecture on Biochemical analysis on Creation indigenous green leafy vegetables organized by NSI Conference, Chennai on 26 & 27 November 2008. Dr. Mrs. Jacquiline Gigi Vijayakumar, Department of Commerce, gave a guest lecture on Global Melt Down & its Impact in India in a seminar on Emerging Financial Crisis in India – Issues – Challenges organized by Sri Kaleeswari College, Sivakasi on 17 December 2008. Ms. S. Mithra, Department of Sociology, gave a Guest Lecture on Women and Legislations organized by Arulanandar College, Madurai on 6 January 2009. Sr. Fatima Mary, Department of Social Work, gave a guest lecture on In the Company of Darkness – One Mr. Teresa organized by Christ Hall, Philosophical Seminary – Karumathur, Madurai on 10 January 2009. Ms. R. Gandhimathi, Department of Home Science, gave a guest lecture on Nutritional Challenges Past, Present & Future Impact of Nutrition Education on Selected Hemodialysis Patients organized by Periyar University, Salem on 27 January 2009. Ms. R. Gandhimathi, Department of Home Science, TANSHE Sponsored State Level Workshop on Entrepeneurial Avenues in Home Science organized by Fatima College, Madurai on 28 January 2009. 37 Mrs. Fernando Delishia, Department of English, gave a guest lecture on Importance of English Language organized by St. Joseph‟s Matric Higher Secondary School, Madurai on 10 February 2009. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, gave a guest lecture on Cultural Aesthetics in a seminar on Refresher Course for English Teachers organized by Department of English & Computer Literature, MKU, Madurai on 19 February 2009. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, gave a guest lecture on New Historicism in a seminar on Refresher Course for English Teachers organized by Department of English & Computer Literature, MKU, Madurai on 19 February 2009. Sr. Fatima Mary, Department of Social Work, gave a guest lecture on Ignite the Intra Light organized by Department of MBA, SVN College, Nagamalai, Madurai on 28 February 2009. Mrs. S. Priti Latha, Department of Hindi, gave a guest lecture on Future in Spoken Hindi organized by Madura College, Madurai on 6 March 2009. Sr. Fatima Mary, Department of Social Work, gave a guest lecture on Women’s Day at Usilampatti on 8 March 2009. Miss. K. Abitha, Department of English, gave a guest lecture on Enhancing Language Skills organized by St. Joseph‟s Higher Secondary School, Madurai on 27 February 2009. Dr. Mrs. Rita Elizabeth S. Roy, Department of Zoology, gave a Guest Lecture on Introduction to Immunology organized by Dept. of Home Science, Fatima College, Madurai. Dr. Mrs. Jacquiline Gigi Vijayakumar, Department of Commerce, gave a guest lecture on Ecommerce & Marketing in a seminar on Issues in ECommerce – Today and Tomorrow organized by PG Department of Commerce, Arulanandar College on 9 March 2009. 11 members offered Consultancy Services. 38 CONSULTANCY SERVICES 1. Dr. Mary Magdalene Abraham a. Internal Examiner for Ph.D. candidates – Scott Christian College, Nagercoil & Sastra University, Tanjore. b. On the Board of Studies – Department of English Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. c. Consultant for Ratna Sagar Publishers, New Delhi for teacher training programmes. 2. Mrs. S. J. Kala – Member of the Board of Studies – Department of English, Lady Doak College, Madurai. 3. Dr. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, as subject Expert member of the Interview Panel for recruiting English Teachers at Holy Family School, Madurai on 16.07.2008. 4. Dr. S. Geetha, Member of Board of Studies, Department of English, Madura College, Madurai. 5. Dr. Mrs. Bridgetta Jeyaseelan, Member of Board of Studies, Department of English, SFR College, Sivakasi. 6. Ms. S. Priti Latha, Head, Department of Hindi nominated by the University for the Board of Studies in Hindi at The American College, Madurai and Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for Women, Madurai from 2008-2010. 7. Ms. S. Priti Latha, Head, Department of Hindi nominated by the University for the Board of Studies in Hindi at Madura College, Madurai from 2008-2009. 8. A member of Board of Studies in Hindi at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 2008. 9. A member of Board of Studies in Hindi at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 10. Ms. Gonsalvez Maida Benedicta, Department of French 1. Member of Board of Studies in French in Madurai Kamaraj University 2. Member of Board of Studies in Madras University. 39 11. Dr. Mrs. S. Lalitha, Department of Physics, Member, Advisory Committee, International Conference on Mathematical and Experimental Physics organized by PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore. Submission of M. Phil., /Ph. D., Thesis The following staff have submitted their thesis: Mrs. A. Therese Pushpam, Department of Physics, submitted her Ph.D Thesis titled Excitations in Superconductors on 5th May 2007. Sr. P. A. Mary, Department of Home Science, submitted her Ph.D Thesis titled Factors Influencing Happy Ageing: A Comparison of Old Age Home and Own Home Inmates on 10th May 2007. Mrs. G. Deva Shantha Kumari, Department of Physics, submitted her Ph.D Thesis titled Photodynamic Activity of Anthra and Napho Quinones from Thespesia Populnea and Eruatamia Coronaria and Some Synthetic Coumarins on 6th June, 2007. Ms. V. Gayathri, Department of IT, submitted her Ph.D Thesis titled Parallel Puori-algorithm for Frequent Item Set Mining on 27th July, 2007. Sr. K. Fatima, Department of Sociology, submitted her Ph.D Thesis titled Women Ecology and Religion and Their Relationship in the Contemporary Society on 3rd August, 2007. Mrs. P. C. Jemina Rani, Department of Home Science, submitted her Ph. D Thesis titled Application of Traditional Motifs on Selected Yoke Frocks on September, 2007. Mrs. K. Latha, Department of Tamil, submitted her Ph. D Thesis titled Silappathikaram in Tamil and Malayalam on 28th September, 2007. 40 Dr. Ms. S. Subasree, Department of IT, submitted her Ph.D Thesis titled A Neuro Fuzzy Algorithm for Segmentation of Brain Tissues in MRI on 30th September, 2007. Mrs. A. Rose Mary, Department of Mathematics, submitted her Ph.D Thesis on Investigations of Some New Generalized Topological Mappings on December 20, 2006. Miss. M. Rosary Royar, Department of English, submitted her Ph.D Thesis on Diasporic Sensibility in the Novels of Sam Selvon : A Study on December 20, 2006. Dr. Sr. K. Fatima Mary, Department of Sociology, submitter her Ph.D. Thesis Women Ecology, Religion and their relationship contemporary society on 03.08.2007. Ms. M. Meenakumari, Department of Sociology, submitted her Ph.D. Thesis Retirement Curse or Boon – A Sociological Analysis of Retired Persons on January 2007. 8. Total number of seminars / workshops conducted: 23 Workshops and Seminars were held in our Campus, organized by various Departments. Seminars/Workshops organized at Fatima College The Department of Economics conducted a UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Quality of Population Dimensions and Challenges on 4 & 5 July 2008. Department of Sociology conducted a National Level Seminar on Human Rights a move towards Societal Equity on 10 & 11 July 2008. Department of Computer Science conducted a One Day Workshop on Speed Mathematics on 26 July 2008. 41 Department of Home Science conducted an Inter – Departmental Nutrition Awareness Programme on 1 September 2008. Department of English conducted a National Level Workshop on Career Prospects in Entertainment Industry: video & Radio Jockeying, Compeering, News Reading, Event Hosting on 15 & 16 September 2008. Department of Chemistry conducted a State Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemistry on 19 September 2008. Department of MBA conducted a National Level Student Development Workshop on Executive Excellence on 3rd October 2008. Department of Physics conducted a State Level Inter Collegiate Meet PHYSKNIT 2008 on 15 October 2008. Department of Home Science conducted a competition to World Food Day on 15 October 2008. Department of Information Technology conducted a State Level Inter – Collegiate Meet on Career Prospects in IT on 17 October 2008. Department of Zoology conducted a One Day State Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Bio-Fuels on 11 December 2008. The Department of History conducted a State Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Historical Writing on 12 December 2008. Department of Mathematics conducted a National Seminar on New Vistas in Today’s Mathematics on 16 & 17 December 2008. Department of Mathematics conducted an Inter-collegiate Seminar on Nothingness in Graph Theory on 21 January 2009. Department of Mathematics conducted an Inter-collegiate Seminar on Spectral Graph & its Application on 23 January 2009. Department of Home Science conducted a State Level Seminar on Entrepreneurial Avenues in Home Science on 28 January 2009. Department of MCA organized a Faculty Development Workshop on Business Intelligence on 14 February 2009. Department of Information Technology conducted One Day Seminar on Free and Open Software on 25 February 2009. 42 Department of Information Technology conducted One Day Seminar on IT Services on 26 February 2009. Department of Mathematics conducted a Endowment Lecture on Time Management on 26 February 2009. Department of Home Science conducted a seminar on Enhancing & Sustaining Quality on Higher Education: Intervention Strategies on 27 February 2009. Department of BBA conducted a State Level Seminar cum Inter-Collegiate Competition on Rural Marketing on 2 March 2009. Department of Commerce with Computer Application conducted a National Seminar on Recent Trends in Capital Market on 11 & 12 March 2009. Department of Computer Science & Library conducted a UGC Sponsored National Conference on Education through Multimedia on 24 & 25 March 2009. Department of MCA conducted a National Seminar on Innovative Soft Computing on 26 March 2009. 9. Research Projects Major Research Project : Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, received Rs. 3,85,600/as first instalment for the Major Research Project on A comparative study of Debt and Debt Restructuring in India and China in January 2009. Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, Comparative Study of Women Empowerment in South Asian Developing Countries – sponsored by Malcom Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust worth 1 Lakh. Minor Research Project : 43 Mrs. S. Arulmozhi Packiaseeli, Department of Physics, received Rs. 3,000/- as final installment for the Minor Research Project on Enhancement of Pyroelectric Coefficient by Doping Amino Acids in TGS for Infrared Application in July 2008. Mrs. Selvarani, Department of Chemistry, received Rs. 6,000/- as final installment for the Minor Research Project on Studies on the Reactions Mediated by Cyclodextrins in November 2008. Mrs. B. Medona, Department of Chemistry, received Rs. 4,000/- as final installment for the Minor Research Project on Studies on the Oxidation Reactions with Dixxiranes in November 2008. Mrs. G. Rani, Department of Botany, received Rs. 31,000/- as first installment for the Minor Research Project on Isolation and Identification of active compounds from Medicinal Plants Aloe Vera Trigonella Foenum Graecum Rosa Damascena Azadirachta Indica Hibiscus Rosasinensis – an Alternate therapy for Health Benefits in April 2008. 10. Patents generated, if any: Nil 11. New collaborative research programmes: MOU signed between the Department of English, Fatima College, Madurai and the center for Development Communication DHAN, on August 3rd 2006,for field practice in the areas of Translation and Documentary Film Making; also providing support in guiding the students for their field assignments and evaluating their work. KATHA Translation Center. Signed MOU with Rohtalk Helen Keller Library, Madurai Dr. Latha Kannan, Department of Chemistry in collaboration with Prof. S. Rajendran, Corossion Centre, G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul is doing research projects titled “Natural Corrosion Inhibitors” for III chemistry students 44 Dr. S. Lalitha, Mrs. A. Sheela Vimala Rani & Ms. L. Caroline Sugirtham, Department of Physics in collaboration with Dr. R. Gangadharan, Deputy director, CECRI, Emiratus Fellow, CSIR, Karaikudi are doing research on “ Nano Technology” 12. Research grants received from various agencies: Grants Received from UGC UGC – Grants 2008 – 2009 Sl.No. Name of the Scheme / Items 1. XI Plan – Development Assistance - UG II Instalment II Instalment Books And Journals 48,552 97,104 Equipment 1,52,592 3,05,184 X Plan Faculty Development Programme Salary – 10 Substitute Teachers III Instalment Seminar 1) Home Science Department – II Instalment 2) Economics Department – I Instalment - II Instalment 3) Sociology Department - I Instalment - II Instalment Minor Research Project 1) Mrs. S. Arulmozhi Packiaseeli- III Instalment 2) Mrs. B. Medona - III Instalment 3) Mrs. S. Selvarani - III Instalment 4) Mrs. G. Rani - I Instalment Major Research Project 1) English Department - II Instalment 2) Economics Department - I Instalment M.Sc. Human Nutrition & Neutraceuticals Salary Grant Receiving Grant Basic Scientific Research Mathematics Department Physics Department 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 45 Income 1,45,656 4,57,776 4,89,255 9,100 67,500 7,500 90,000 3,800 3,000 4,000 6,000 31,000 3,20,000 3,85,600 1,23,380 1,38,800 6,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 Sl.No. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Name of the Scheme / Items Chemistry Department Zoology Department Home Science Department Computer Science Department Career Oriented Programme (Add on Course) Computer Science Department Entry in Service for SC/ST Students I Instalment Remedial Coaching for SC/ST Students I Instalment Remedial Coaching for Minority Students I Instalment Autonomy Grant for 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 Women‟s Hostel Building Income 6,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 6,00,000 7,00,000 3,63,000 3,63,000 3,70,500 15,20,000 34,00,000 Grant from other agencies Other Agencies Sl. No. 1. Name of the Scheme DST Research Project Physics Department 2. Income - I Instalment 2,00,000 MEAT Research Project Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco Economics Department – I Instalment 13. 50,000 Details of research scholars: List of Staff Pursuing PhD S.No Name ECONOMICS 1. Ms. Fatima Baby ENGLISH 2. Miss. Roseline Mary Topic Year of Registration Impact of Tsunami on the Economic conditions of Fisherfolk in K.K. District August 2006 Ethnicity in the select fiction of Gloria Naylor & Tony Cade Bambara August 2006 46 S.No Name 3. Miss. Saira Banu 4. Ms. S. J. Kala TAMIL 5. Ms. Arul Michael Selvi 6. Ms. Preeti PHYSICS 7. Ms. Arulmozhi Packiaseeli CHEMISTRY 8. Ms. A. Rajeswari Home Science 9. Mrs. Vasantha Esther Rani COMPUTER SCIENCE 10. Ms. S. Vidya COMMERCE 11. Ms. Auxilia Felicita 12. Ms. Lucia Vanitha MBA 13. Mrs. P. Uma 14. Mrs. R. Alamelu 15. Mrs. S. Hannah Sharon Mrs. K. B. Sridevi Mrs. M. Nagarenitha 16. 17. Topic Year of Registration August 2006 Voice of a Nation: A study of select novels of Nadine Gardiner, Margaret Atwood and Bapsi Sidhwa Social concerns in the Oeuvre of Stephen June 2004 Gill The role of mass media in creating awareness among rurals – Virudhunagar District – Case study Feminist discourse in Hindi drama since 1970 June 2004 Growth and Characterization of pure and amino acid doped DTGS single crystals August 2000 June 2007 June 2007 Nutritional and Ergonomic Profile of Coffee Plantation Labourers at Thandikudi, Kodai Hills. March 2004 Character Recognition System August 2006 Marketing of Gold ornaments in Madurai February 2003 District Motivating factors and Motivating levels of December women college teachers and students in 2005 Madurai City Total Quality Management in Small and Medium Industries Relationship between Organisation design and Implementation of Total Quality Management in manufacturing industry. Emotional & Social Intelligence in the work place Relationship Marketing in Banking Sector. Consumer Awareness and Consumption Pattern or Rural Market in Madurai District (A study with special reference to Home Appliances) 47 January 2006 January 2005 May 2007 January 2007 December 2006 14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor Nil 15. Honors / Awards to the faculty Awards Mrs. S. J. Kala, Department of English, was awarded a Gold Medal as 1 st Prize for the Competition on Innovative Practices and Experiences in Higher Education for the year 2008 – 2009 under the aegis of centre for Educational Research and Madurai Kamaraj University on 18 September 2008. Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, is the recipient of the Best Teacher in Economics – Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust in 2008. Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, is the recipient of the Young Economist – Association of Economist of Tamilnadu in 2008. Dr. Mrs. Shobana Nelasco, Department of Economics, is the recipient of the Lions International Meritorious Service Award – Lion‟s Club. 16. Internal resources generated: 17. Nil Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST) / DST. FIST, etc. assistance / recognition Nil 18. Community Services: The M.Sc. Students of Human Nutrition and Nutraceuticals attended the Community Nutrition Camp at Mustakkurichi Village, Virudhunagar District. The main objective of the nutrition camp was to elicit information on the socio-economic, nutritional and dietary status of the villages. 48 The Department of Home Science has been involved in various extension activities. A demonstration on various cookery and preparation of various food products with the help of cheap and locally available foods like ragi was shown. Students of department of Mathematics teach Mathematics to 7 th and 8th standard students and displayed a variety of models to explain geometry. The students of Physics teach Physics in 3 neighboring rural schools and demonstrate the experiment. The Chemistry students demonstrated Chemistry practicals in schools where there are no laboratory specilities. The students of Economics created an awareness on Consumer Rights and environmental responsibilities. As an outreach program the Science departments organized a Science Exhibition just to take science to the rural areas. There were exhibits like chemical garden, cool chemical valcono, preparation of clove oil, hazardss of food adulteration, specimen of human heart, human embryo, food pyraymid, structure of a computer and so on. 19. Teachers and Officers newly recruited: This year, 19 teaching staff and 7 non-teaching staff have been appointed for Regular Courses. For Self-Financed Courses 18 teaching staff and 3 non-teaching staff have been appointed by the Management. 20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio: Teaching : Non-Teaching => 2 : 1 21. Improvements in the Library Services: For the Internet Accessibility each student has given user Account ID created using Visual Basic. 49 To take our library resources at the door step of all department through Web OPAC and DREAM- (Digital Repository Advanced Management System) Intranet facilities. Our library has a large (around 1200 in number) collection of CDs on study materials. While in library, besides reading books, students can make use of the CDs. For learns for their purpose a Plasma TV is installed inside the library. 296 CD-Study Materials (E-Resource) Purchased this year. Digital Gate Entry: There is a scanner right side of the door at the entrance, staff and students swing their ID (with photo) to ensure their entry. This electronic gate entry used for survey purpose library reports a total gate count of visitor per week, month or semester. 22. New books / Journals subscribed and their value: Refer Annexure –I & II 23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback: The feedback from the student is confidentially shared with the teachers with appropriate appreciation for positive aspects and with guidance and counseling for the negative aspects mentioned. This enables the teacher to introspect and take corrective measures required and to build on her strengths. The students appraise the new teachers‟ performances with the questionnaire. The criteria for evaluations are communication, subject knowledge, methodology, punctuality and transparency. Feed back is confidentially shared with appreciation for positive aspects and with guidance and counseling for the negative aspects. 24. Unit cost of education: B.A - Rs. 3590/- 50 25. B.Sc., (C.Sc.,) - Rs. 4950/- B.Com - Rs. 3800/- M.A - Rs. 3600/- M.Sc., - Rs. 4400/- M.Com - Rs. 4100/- Average cost per Student - Rs. 4230/- Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates A new software package namely “Wes Map” is purchased. This would give all the details of students from entry to exit including attendance marks, results & placements. The details of staff also documented. 26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities Sancta Maria with 8 class rooms, Computer Lab & Library New Hostel Building is under construction for Rs. 1.5 crores 27. Technology upgradation: Is implemented in administration, teaching, evaluation and Students services. The application of technology is listed below JAWS - Standard for Windows screen Reading software ver.6.0 for conversion of normal pc into a talking pc to enable the visually challenged to operate the computer independently and also to give training in computers to blind person suitable for Win 95, 98, ME/XP Home, supplied with programmes CD print and Braille manual and set of tutorial in audio CDs. E-accessing information through LIBNET centre Reprographic and Xeroxing facility Barcoding Closed circuit TV for easy monitors 2. Technology adopted in teaching 51 Power point presentation Videography of performance Language Lab Multimedia teaching packages Edustat E-content Material Production 3. Audio – visual room with electronic equipments A2 & San Jose 4. Student service a) Browsing centre b) Xeroxing unit c) Intercom facilities(Public phones installed in canteen and San Jose d) Students‟ lounge e) Bank f) Protected Drinking Water g) Fitness Centre h) Clean Toilets i) Sick Room j) Safe & Cheap Transport k) Counselling Centre Block 5. Technology aided Diploma / Certificate courses Front Office Management PGDCA 52 DCA Functional English Translation Techniques Fashion Designing 6. EDUSAT connectivity 7. Intranet 28. Computer and Internet access and Training to teachers and students: With the CPE money, the College could provide a computer with the printer & to all the departments & scanner to some departments. There are two browsing centres put to optimum; use. Intranet facilities are on the anvil. Retraining of Teachers: On 6th October, 2007 a One day Workshop on „Introduction to Psychometric Testing‟ was organized for the Placement Coordinators. Mr. Rajendran, Professor from National Institute for Technical Teacher Training and Research, Chennai was the resource person. Around 7 Psychometric Tests were introduced to the participants. On 27th October, 2007 a retraining programme for Placement Coordinators was organized. Mr. Hari Govind Thilak, Senior HR Manager (Operations), Hexaware Technologies, Chennai was the trainer. One day workshop on mastering skills was organized by CII Madurai at Hotel Sangam. 5 Staff members participated from the Placement Cell. 53 On Jan 12th 2008 II Phase One day Workshop on „Introduction to Psychometric Testing‟ was organized for the Placement Coordinators. The resource person was Prof. R. Rajendran, NITTR, Chennai. On 2nd and 3rd February, 2008 a Two Day Technical Training on IBM Tools was organized for all the Computer Science Staff members along with other participants from near by Colleges. Mr. Saravana Sekar, Software Engineer from IBM, Chennai was the resource person. 29. Financial aid to students: Financial help for the Economically disadvantaged: March 2008 to March 2009 S. No. Amount No. of Sanctioned Beneficiaries Rs. Departments 1. District Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship 623 4,81,555/- 2. Most Backward Classes Scholarship 204 2,14,653/- 3. Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Dept. Scholarship 281 8,31,699/- 4. Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Loan/Hr. Edn. Special Scholarship 96 6,95,000/- 5. Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Prize Money Award 2 4,000/- 6. Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Bright Students Award 2 3,000/- 7. Tuition Fee Concession to PG SC/ST Students 37 22,875/- 8. EVR Nagammaiyar Memorial Women‟s Free Education Scheme 9 5,500/- 9. State Scholarship Scheme for School Teachers Children 2 3,980/- 10. Marudhu Panidiyar Endowment and Maaveeran 26 34,250/- 54 S. No. Amount No. of Sanctioned Beneficiaries Rs. Departments Sundaralingam Endowment Prize given by Madurai Kamaraj University for Meritorious Students 11. Mother Rose Care Fund – Contributed by the students 60 63,620/- 12. Mother Rose Student Aid Fund – Contributed by the Management and Faculty 8 14,770/- 13. Earn While You Learn Scheme 11 15,000/- 14. Student‟s Aid Fund 20 6,500/- 15. Tamil Nadu Agricultural – Labourers – Farmers (Social Security and Welfare Scheme) Scholarship 147 3,90,500/- 2 5,800/- 24 1,13,443/- 16. Minorities Community Scholarship Self – Financed Courses 17. Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Dept. Scholarship 30. Activities and Support from the Alumnae Association. The 2008 Annual Alumnae Meeting was conducted with the usual fervor and it was presided over by Dr. Sumaiya Dawood, Principal of T.B.A.K College, Kilakarai. She gave a meaningful message and expressed her wish that Fatima College should soon rise up to the level of a Deemed University. The important achievement of this academic year is the creation of the Website for the Alumnae with E. Mailing facility. The directory created will surely enable the users to have direct contact with the institution. The former Annual Newsletters are made available on the net and the current Newsletter is to going to be an E. Newsletter. The Alumnae Association Students‟ Aid Fund which has been supporting economically weak students in paying their fees has continued its service helping 8 students pay their semester fees amounting to Rs. 13,000 31. Activities and support from the Parent - Teacher Association: 55 The Parent-Teacher Meet in Fatima College is a regular phenomenon which helps the administrative body to become aware of the steady growth and the areas that need to be looked into. It is then that the values that bind the parents to the institution become vocalized and the valuable suggestions are offered. At the Parent – Teacher Meet held on 22 June 2008, the counselors Sr. Catherine and Sr. Pauline spoke and an interactive session followed. Dr. Subri Doss, Psychiatrist delivered a special address in the Second phase of the meet. The Principal briefed the parents about the newly introduced courses and the placement opportunities. 32. Health Services: The Existing health services are: The emergency medical aids and First Aid Three faculty members are in charge of Sickroom One is within the campus and another one is in the hostel premises. Annual medical checkup for the hostel students. Organized the Blood donation Camps regularly and the students voluntarily donate blood. 33. Health Centre Annual Free Dental Camp Yoga Awareness on Nutrition & Balanced Diet Performance in sports activities: SPORTS Our students brought many laurels by participating in various events. Fee concession to the needy and free hostel facilities are provided to encourage the players. S. No. 1. Event Hockey Participant’s P. Shobana F. Mary Subasini Major III Economics 56 Prize Won Represented Madurai Kamaraj University in the S. No. 2. Event Hockey 3. 4. Participant’s Major P. Jothi Mani II Zoology I. Jenifer I Comp. Science A. Maria Vency I Economics P. Shobana III Economics F. Mary Subhasini G. Sandhiya I English P. Jothi Mani 5. 6. The Kabaddi Team Kabaddi A. Asha Devi Badminton Team 7. Badminton Team 8. Kho-Kho Team 9. Kho-Kho II Zoology Kabaddi 10. Football 11. Table Tennis A. Poornima P. Karthiga A. Malarvizhi P. Jeya Geetha G. Poornima P. Aishwarya Andal S. Kavitha R. Suyamathi V. Gokila III History III Sociology III Chemistry III Sociology III Economics III Sociology III Comp. Science III Comp. Science III B.Com III Comp. Science 57 Prize Won State Level Hockey tournament at Chennai Represented the State in All India Inter University Hockey tournament at Gwalior Represented the State in the National Level Hockey tournament at Chennai Winner in „A‟ Zone Kabadi tournament-MKU Represented-MKU Runner in „A‟ Zone Badminton tournamentMKU Winner in Inter Zone Badminton tournamentMKU Winner Inter Zone KhoKho tournament Represented MKU in the State Level tournament Represented MKU in the State Level tournament Winner „A‟ Zone tournament MKU Winner Champion Trophy tournament The team was selected to represent MKU in the State Level tournament S. Event No. 12. Volley Ball Participant’s Team G. Meyyammai N. Roseline Mary K. Papitha Raj K. Prathiba Raj N. Rajeswari R. Nirosha 34. Major II M.Com II M.A. Economics II Sociology I Comp. Science II BCA III Chemistry Prize Won Winners-District Level Open tournament organized by Madurai district Volley Ball Association Winners-District Level tournament organized by Rotary Club of Madurai. Winners-MKU in Zone tournament. Represented the MKU in the State Level Volley Ball tournament at Thiruvarur. Incentives to Outstanding Sports persons: 1. A. Malarvizhi - III Sociology 2. S. Kavitha - III Computer Science 3. R. Suyamathi - III B.Com 4. G. Poornima - III Sociology 5. P. Jeya Geetha - III Economics 6. F. Mary Subhasini - III Economics 7. G. Meyyamai - II M.Com 8. P. Karthiga - III Chemistry 9. P. Shobana - III Economics 10. V. Gokila - III Computer Science Free Hostel Facilities: 1. P. Shobana - III Economics 2. K. Amutha - III Economics 58 3. M. Baby Saranya - III Zoology 4. A. Malarvizhi - III Sociology 5. M. Vijaya Lakshmi - II M.C.A. 6. N. Roselin Mary - II M.A. Economics 7. I. Jenifer - I Computer Science 8. A. Maria Vency - I Economics 9. R. German Vidhya - I English 10. S. Maria Anusuja - I Chemistry College Fees Concession: 35. 1. N. Suria Gandhi - I Computer Science 2. K. Prathiba Raj - I Computer Science 3. G. Karthika - I B.C.A. 4. K. Papitha Raj - II Sociology Student achievements and awards: Co curricular Activities: Fatima College has adopted a healthy practice of identifying and nurturing the latent talents of the students. The students are encouraged to participate in cultural and academic events and competitions in and out of the college. Adhering to the principle of perfection, the College has designated three staff members as Deans of Students and an Office staff to assist them for this purpose. This team is responsible for organizing cultural competitions inside the College and for motivating and guiding the students to excel in their endeavors. YOUTH PARLIAMENT The following students were selected to represent the Madurai Kamaraj University in the 9th Zonal Level Model Youth Parliament Competition. 59 1. Deepika Prasad - II B.C.A. 2. V. Poornima Parvathi - III Physics 3. M. Manju - III English 4. Ushalini - III Home Science 5. Thiruselvi - III B.Com with CA 6. Iswarya - III B.Com with CA 7. Lavanya - II B.Com 8. Sujitha - II B.Com 9. Rosemitha - II B.Com 10. Yasmin Banu - II Maths (SF) 11. Alagammai - I B.Com 12. Aishwarya Gomathi - II B.Com 13. Vinodha - I Chemistry 14. Sri Ganga - I Sociology 15. Vijayalakshmi - I Sociology 16. M.R.P. Pushpa - I English YOUTH FESTIVAL Thirty-Four students represented our college in 23rd Youth Festival Competitions at Madurai Kamaraj University held from 27th February to 29th February 2008. Our college lifted the “A” Zone Cup and won the Over All Third Place. PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS S.ROSE MITHA of III B.Com. Won the first prize in the National Level Essay Writing Competition by Nandhini Voice for the Deprived, Chennai. REKHA K.PATEL of I Home Science won the first prize in the State Level Slogan Writing Competition conducted by the Divine Life Society, Madurai. RADHIKA V. of II Tamil won the first prize in the State Level Thirukural Exam Competition Conducted by Madurai. 60 UMA MAHESWARI of M.Phil Tamil and NAGALAKSHMI of III Zoology won the first prize District Level Verse Writing Competition conducted by People‟s Education for Action and Liberation, Madurai. LAKSHMI I physics won the first prize District Level Carnatic Song Competition conducted by Tamil Madurai. TAMILMOZHI of Ph.D. Tamil won the first prize District Level Essay Competition conducted by . FINE ARTS COMPETITIONS The Inter – collegiate cultural fest SPRINGS 2008 was organized on 30 August 2008. 23 colleges participated and displayed their talents; VVV College, Virudhunagar, emerged as Winners and S.Vellachamy Nadar college, Madurai were the Runners up. Inter – Departmental Fine Arts competitions were conducted for the academic year 2008 – ‟09 in the college campus on the theme & Celebrating Diversity. All the twenty two majors participated and the Department of BBA bagged the over all trophy. The Following are the Achievements of Our Students in Other Colleges: Sl.No 1. 2. 3. 4. Name of the Competition HELLO FM 2008 Organizing College/Institution Yadava College, Madurai Participation Yadava College, Madurai Participation 2008 Chennai 2008 2008 5. I Prize The Divine Life Society,Madurai Participation Muta,Madurai Participation 6. Wild Life Week Tamilnadu Forest Department, Participation Madurai. 7. World of Star Club Inter collegiate Music Contest, Madurai. 61 Participation Sl.No Name of the Competition 8. Organizing College/Institution Rajamuthiah Mandram, Madurai Participation 9. Vivid Comp. Meet NMSSV College, Madurai Participation 10. TECHBLOG 2008 Meenakshi College, Madurai Participation 11. GLITZ 2009 Yadava College, Madurai Participation 12. GLISTEN 2009 Vivekananda College, Thiruvegandam Participation 13. History Day 2008 Lady Doak College, Madurai Participation 14. DIMENSION 2009 Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai Participation 15. CONSUMER CLUB Ambika College, Madurai Participation 16. HOME FEST 2008 Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram Winner 17. INTER COLLEGIATE MEET Vivekananda College, Thiruvegandam Participation 18. OIKONOMIA CLUB Lady Doak College, Madurai Participation 19. INTER COLLEGIATE MEET Madura College,Madurai Participation 20. SPLENDID 2009 Sivakasi Nadar Meenakshi Pioneer Women college,Poovanthi Participation 21. TALENTIA 2009 Tamilnadu Agricultural College & Research Institute, Melur, Madurai. Over all III Prize 62 PARTICIPATION S. No. Name of the Competition Organizing College/Institution 1. SIRIUS „08 Dept. of Physics, EMG Yadava Women‟s College, Madurai 2. FESTO Phys – 08 Dept. of Physics, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram 3. SPLENDID Madurai Sivakasi Nadars College, Poovanthi. 4. COMET Sourashtra College for Women, Madurai 5. COLOSSEUM „07 Madurai Kamaraj University, Dept. of MBA, Madruai 6. SANYOG „07 Sourashtra College for Women, Madurai 7. DIMENSIONS „08 Thiagarajar School Thiruparankunram 8. DIA DEM 2007 Lady Doak College, Madurai 9. TRENZ ‟07 Kumaraguru College of Technology – Coimbatore 36. Pioneer of Meenakshi Management, Activities of the Guidance and Counselling Unit: Sr. Francis Paulin after having trained in Kent, England joined Fatima College to assist the students with counselling during the morning hours. Rev. Fr. Vincent Paulraj is available for guidance from 2.00. p.m. to 5.30 p.m. 37. Placement services provided to the students The Training and Placement Cell of Fatima College caters to the needs of students by organizing campus interviews and facilitates student - placements. Led by the Placement Officer, the placement coordinators and student placement representatives assist the cell in its functioning. Renowned leading Service Sectors, IT and ITES companies conduct “OnCampus Interviews” every year and the students have several offers to choose from. The Cell facilitates Industry – Academia link and provides industrial training for 63 students. The Students are also trained in analytical skills, logical reasoning, lateral thinking, and team building and presentation skills to gain a competitive edge in the recruitment process. The Cell creates and maintains a data bank on Student profiles and placements. Mentor for MOUs, Tie up and Accreditation with MNCs. We are the Third Arts and Science College in the State to sign MoUs with Cognizant Technologies Solutions Pvt Ltd, Chennai and presently heading towards an agreement with Tata Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai. A Massive Campus Recruitment event was organized in Fatima College for the MNCs like CTS, TCS, Infosys, and Hexaware Technologies in which students from almost all the colleges in and around Madurai took part. Placement Details of the students S. No. Departments No. of Students Placed Companies/Institutions 1. English 21 CTS, Infosys, Elities, Mphasis, TVS School, SRV School, TCS-BPO, E.Publishing, Slash Support, Thai Matric School 2. Physics 23 CTS, Infosys, TCS, Hexaware, Expert Out Source, TVS Rubber, TVS School, SRV School, Thai Matric School, Time Institute (UG & PG) 3. Chemistry 3 CTS, TCS, Infosys, TVS Rubber, TVS School, Thai Matric School 4. Mathematics 10 CTS, Infosys, TCS, TVS Rubber, Expert Out Source, Slash Support, Syntel Technologies, TVS School, SRV School, Thai Matric School, ICA 5. Sociology&MSW 11 CTS, Infosys, Elitis, Mphasis, CORA 6. Computer Science 20 CTS, Infosys, TCS, Hexaware, Syntel Technologies, Expert Out Source, Slash Support, TVS School, Thai Matric School, Wipro Wase, Wipro Infotech 7. Commerce 45 Slash Support, Ellitiz, Mphasis, Infosys, CTS, TCS, ICA 33 CTS, TCS, ICA, Ellitiz, Bajaj Allianz, Infosys (UG & PG) 8. BBA 64 S. No. Departments No. of Students Placed Companies/Institutions 9. Maths (SF) 10 CTS, Infosys, TCS, Expert Out Source, TVS Rubber, Slash Support, Syntel Technologies, TVS School, SRV School, Thai Matric School, ICA 10. BCA 36 CTS, Infosys, TCS, Expert Out Source, TVS Rubber, Slash Support, Syntel Technologies, Wipro Wase, Wipro Infotech 11. MBA 17 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, ACB Lab, Karvey Consultancy, Promethz Consultancy, ICA, TCS 12. MCA 21 Hexaware, CTS, Expert Outsource 13. M.Sc. (IT) 10 Hexaware, CTS, Expert Outsource, Syntel Technologies 14. M.Sc. Maths 6 CTS, ICA, SRV School, TVS School, Time Institute, Thai Matric School 38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff: Non-teaching staff have sessions on Team Building, work ethics and interpersonal relationships conducted by Rev. Dr. Vincent Paulraj. These sessions, which are held after office hours have greatly contributed to a smooth and efficient working atmosphere. The Catholic staff had their retreat. A few of them had computer classes to equip themselves with latest computer techniques. In order to relax after putting in hard labour for the year, the non-teaching staff will go on a picnic on 14.04.2007. 39. Healthy Practices of the institution: The passion to excel in all spheres – teaching, learning, research and extension – is the guiding spirit of autonomy. The Gurukul system of mentoring has been adopted and the change in the motivational level of the students is quite discernable. - A Clinical psychologist offers help to the students with problem solving and decision making skills, thus setting them on the path of self awareness and confidence building. 65 Fatima College has put to optimum use its autonomous status to carry out numerous healthy practices so as to give its best to the stakeholders. Some of the healthy practices are as follows: Total transparency in functioning, openers and accessibility to teachers, the principal and the management. Orientation programme for the new faculty and students each year so as to acquaint them with the ethos of the College. Compulsory computer literacy for all the students. Fully automated transparent evaluation system. Extending library facilities to women of other educational institutions. Special care for visually challenged students. Special diet and support to sports women. Remedial courses (Regular hour are fixed for major subjects and Part II English) Brining the underprivileged into the mainstream through WEAT and many other programmes & extension activities. Special buses for students First Aid and medicine cupboard in each wing of the college. Staff are allotted duties. Staff in each department contributes to create Fund to support students financially. Project work and hands on experience. College Union members are elected in the most democratic manner. In the College there is the maximum participation and involvement of students. 66 40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic / Research bodies: To provide quality education in the scenario of globalization, the College has signed MoU‟s with institutions focused on sustaining national and international standards. The English department has signed an MoU‟s with Dhan foundation with regard to Journalism and translation studies. The English department has also signed an MoU with Rohtalk Madurai in order to prepare customized talking books for the visually impaired. The Home Science department has entered into a twining programme with the Hong Kah Secondary School, Singapore. 40 students and 7 staff will visit Singapore from 06.04.2007 to 14.04.2007. 41. Association with the folklore centre, St. Xavier‟s College, Palayamkottai. Association with USIS, USEFI and Fulbright. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add: Fatima College has entered into partnership with KATHA. As the Department of English is engaged in a Major UGC Project on teaching English to the visually impaired, plans are on the anvil for establishing a training centre for teachers & students who are visually impaired. 67 PART – C Detail the plans of the institution for the next year Future Plan 2008-2009 1. New Courses to be introducted: a) M.Phil in English & Physics b) B.Sc Animation c) Women Study Centre d) Research Centre – Commerce & Economics 2. New Programs to be launched in adopted villages under WEAT: a) Vermi Compost b) Aquaculture c) Mushroom Cultivation 3. Infrastructure facilities: 1. New Hostel Building to be ready by June 2008 2. Multi Purpose Hall 3. Cresche 4. More smart class room 5. Indoor Stadium 6. Health & Fitness Centre ding Studio/Community Radio 7. Staff lounge/Recreation Hall 8. Day Care Centre Name & Signature of the Coordinator IQAC Name & Signature of the Chairperson QAC 68 Dr. Mrs. B. Shyamala Coordinator of IQAC Sr. A. Fatima Principal 21. No of New Books , Journals Subscribed and Their Value Annexure BOOKS PURCHASED 2007-2008 Access Nos. Discipline A/c No. Invoice No. Inv Date Qty Amount Rs. 0083987-0083989 0083990-0084003 0084004-0084094 0084095-0084098 Generalia Generalia Generalia Generalia AUT AUT CPE CPE A-89 006/07-08 1 2872 22/03/07 16/05/07 15/04/07 25/06/07 3 14 91 4 1,921.00 4,968.00 14,856.00 1,095.00 0084099-0084099 0084100-0084127 0084128-0084149 0084150-0084151 Generalia Zoology Zoology CPE CPE CPE AUT 9 84 7714,7715 1960 15/06/07 25/04/07 15/06/07 29/06/07 1 28 22 2 365.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8040.00 0084152-0084167 0084168-0084201 Zoology Physics Pro CPE 100 61 07-07/07 15/07/07 16 34 10,443.00 8,745.00 0084202-0084205 0084206-0084207 Physics Physics CPE CPE 270 7699 28/03/07 28/07/07 4 2 2,350.00 7,000.00 0084208-0084215 0084216-0084219 0084220-0084243 Physics Chemistry Chemistry CPE CPE CPE 118 99 8282 25/03/07 26/03/07 26/03/07 8 4 24 1,905.00 1,052.00 10,000.00 0084244-0084258 Chemistry CPE 2561 24/03/07 15 8,947.00 0084259-0084284 0084285-0084352 Home Science Computer Science CPE CPE 7702 105 15/08/07 24/03/07 26 68 20,000.00 20,000.00 0084353-0084480 0084481-0084498 Mathematics Eco CPE CPE 97 7716 22/03/07 22/03/07 128 18 18,600.00 6902.00 0084499-0084530 0084531-0084541 Eco Eco CPE CPE 66 104 22/03/07 22/03/07 31 11 8,738.00 2,201.00 69 Access Nos. Discipline A/c No. Invoice No. Inv Date Qty Amount Rs. 0084542-0084556 0084557-0084571 History History UGC/CPE UGC/CPE 2580 2581 10/03/07 10/03/07 15 15 8,344.00 6,796.00 0084572-0084573 History UGC/CPE 2582 10/03/07 2 1,396.00 0084574-0084595 0084596-0084636 Tamil Tamil CPE CPE 514 51 24/03/07 02/04/07 22 41 1,703.00 3,363.00 0084637-0084640 0084641-0084642 0084643-0084643 0084644-0084644 Tamil Tamil Tamil Tamil CPE CPE CPE CPE 187 1954 1225 14/02/07 24/03/07 01/02/07 22/03/07 4 2 1 1 340.00 305.00 110.00 58.50 0084645-0084645 0084646-0084779 Tamil Tamil GFT CPE 10 957 08/09/07 23/03/07 1 134 133.00 9842.00 0084780-0084828 Tamil CPE 08 22/03/07 49 4790.00 SPL 014456 17/09/07 1 1500.00 0084829-0084829 0084830-0084834 0084835-0084863 0084864-0084865 0084866-0084881 0084882-0084885 0084886-0084900 0084901-0084905 0084906-0084910 0084911-0084919 English Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Physics Home Science Home Science History SPL AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT 3162003031 001118 001198 001119 3161019318 307 M005/07-08 3161019315 M004/07-08 07/12/07 08/12/07 18/12/07 08/12/07 08/04/08 18/02/07 18/12/07 08/04/08 08/12/07 5 29 2 16 4 15 5 5 9 914.75 16895.00 6488 10,284.00 999.60 4152.00 2360.00 2061.25 5,176.00 0084920-0084927 0084928-0084944 History Sociology AUT AUT 205 M004/07-08 19/02/08 08/12/07 8 17 4794.00 8722.00 0084945-0084947 0084948-0084950 0084951-0084964 Sociology English English AUT AUT AUT 8109 M014/07-08 3161019319 20/02/08 08/12/07 10/12/07 3 3 14 1278.00 2676.00 2557.00 0084965-0084972 0084973-0084984 0084985-0084996 English Commerce Commerce AUT AUT AUT 204 3161019317 203 18/12/07 10/12/07 19/02/08 8 12 12 4766.00 3232.25 3824.00 0084997-0084999 0085000-0085001 Commerce Commerce AUT AUT M015/07-08 001468 18/12/07 20/02/08 3 2 1080.00 520.00 0085002-0085006 Commerce AUT 344 20/02/08 5 1053.00 0085007-0085021 0085022-0085023 0085024-0085036 Comp.Sci Comp.Sci Comp.Sci AUT AUT AUT M003/07-08 001467 M005/07-08 8/12/07 10/01/08 18/12/07 15 2 13 4878.00 750.00 3371.00 0085037-0085039 Comp.Sci(Economics) AUT M005/07-08 18/12/07 3 540.00 0085040-0085063 0085064-0085074 0085075-0085084 General English General AUT SPL SPL 306 1371 566 18/12/07 13/12/07 17/12/07 23 11 10 7723.00 4365.00 7500.00 70 Access Nos. Discipline A/c No. Invoice No. Inv Date Qty Amount Rs. 0085085-0085085 0085086-0085086 Economics Economics Malcom Malco Trust 5391 03 30/03/07 11/01/07 1 1 135.00 400.00 085087-085087 Economics Xi Plan 429 03/03/08 1 2337.00 085088-085091 085092-085093 Gen.Library Gen.Library XI Plan XI Plan 3727 3728 03/03/08 03/03/08 4 2 960.00 490.00 085094-085097 085098-085099 085100-085107 085108-085109 Gen.Library Commerce Commerce History XI Plan 3715 SPL 7536 021 03/03/08 23-feb-08 06/02/08 14/03/08 4 2 8 2 4340.00 155.00 851.00 660.00 085110-085156 085157-085158 Gift 20/03/08 47 2 300.00 085159-085188 Gift Gift 978 Gift Total 1200 30 3,40,396.35 ANNEXURE-II NEW JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES SUBSCRIPTION 2007-2008 1. Forum - 425.00 2. Jagriti - 100.00 3. Reader‟s Digest - 600.00 4. Pratiyogitha Darphan - 415.00 5. Journal of Indian chemical Society - 3,000.00 6. Journal of Chemical Sciences - 300.00 - 4,840.00 TOTAL 71