(AQAR) of the IQAC for the Year 2011-12 Part

PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbatore

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC for the year 2011-12

Part A:

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year.

i. Objectives designed by IQAC in the beginning of the year: 1. To craft the institution to sign MOUs with Foreign Universities for student and research up gradation 2. To provide free education to deserving students 3. To collaborate with more industries to establish Industry – Academia Partnership with a view to provide better inputs to students and enhance placement portal 4. To connect the students with the Alma matter ii. Outcome achieved:

1. MOU was signed with the Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest- 1521, HUNGARY in December, 2011. 2. The Alumni Association was recommended to provide free education to 30 students 3. In the process of collaborating with companies for strengthening placements and faculty with more industry exposure were recruited 4. The outgoing students gladly became a fraction of the Alumni Association Part B: 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the Institution:

i. Goals & Objectives of the Institution: Goals Shall strive to imbibe in the customer . Knowledge . Spirit of Love and . Service Objectives To provide . Value and need based education, . Continual enhancement of intellectual, cultural and social inputs, and

. Consistent delivery of quality education through up gradation, commitment and team work. ii. Outcome (key points):

. The IQAC suggested formulating inter-disciplinary courses within the existing courses. 2. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:

1.Students’ Interface Programme A Students’ Interface Programme was organised with the Former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on 20.2.12 at 10 am at GRD Auditorium, PSG College of Arts & Science. Thiru NC Nandagopalan, Secretary of the College welcomed the gathering and appealed to the students to actively participate in this unique programme. Shri L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG & Sons’ Charities presided over the programme and requested the students to unleash the reservations within themselves and gain insights leading to the birth of a vibrant developed India. His Excellency Former President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam gave a clarion call to the students to acquire four great qualities of having a big aim, acquiring knowledge, working hard and being determined which will take them a long way towards success. Over 1000 students from various disciplines of the College and from other sister PSG Institutions participated in this programme. Principal Dr R Rajendran thanked the Management and all others for the very cause and success of this programme. 2.Staff Day Celebrations The Staff Day Celebrations of PSG & Sons’ Charities was held on 20.2.12 at GRD Auditorium, PSG College of Arts and Science from 4 pm to 8.30 pm in three phases. Dr JS Bhuvaneswaran, Medical Director, PSG Super Specialty Hospital briefed on the Staff Day Programmes. Shri L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG & Sons’ Charities, Mr Vidyaprakash- son of Dr GR Damodharan and Dr AV Varadharajan an alumnus distributed the Silver Jubilee Proficiency Awards to 15 children of the PSG Industrial Institute and PSG NFD Staff Club and to the winners of various sports, cultural and literary events of the Staff Day Celebrations. Dr AV Varadharajan, one of the close associates of Prof GR Damodharan, Former Vice- Chancellor of University of Madras and Architect of PSG Institutions recalled his fond memories with him. Managing Trustee, Shri L Gopalakrishnan, PSG & Sons’ Charities, presided over the function. Dr BK Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, the Chief Guest of the 2

day, distributed the Service Awards to 12 employees who have completed 25 years of service and mementos to the 8 retired staff. The Chief Guest in his address expressed that by following the foot prints of Prof GR Damodharan one can achieve human excellence. A stage play by Mr SV Sekher ‘Yaam erukka bhayem yeen’ was witnessed by more than 1000 staff of the PSG Institutions and their family members. 3.Free Laptop providing Ceremony The Free Laptop Providing Ceremony under the special scheme instituted by the Hon’ Chief Minister of TamilNadu Dr J Jayalalitha was organised on 22.4.12 at GRD Auditoruim, PSG College of Arts and Science. It was a memorable day for every under graduate student out over here as they were indeed fortunate to possess a laptop each, which is a dream turned reality to them. Hon’ Minister of Agriculture Mr S Dhamodaran distributed the free laptops to 1475 students of the aided and self financing under graduate programmes. Mr M Karunakaran, Collector, Coimbatore District, Mayor of Coimbatore Corporation Mr SM Velusamy and Dr A Santhosham, Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Coimbatore also graced the occasion. 4. XXVI Graduation Day The XXVI Graduation Day of PSG College of Arts and Science was held on 23.4.12 at GRD Auditorium at 2 PM saw 792 Graduates, 302 Post Graduates and 9 PhD Scholars receiving their degrees. Dr Synthia Pandian, Vice-Chairperson, Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education in her Graduation Day Address lauded PSG College of Arts & Science for equipping graduates with the required skills for their professional and personal life. Congratulating the graduates, she advised them to be aware of future changes, and move with the times, arming themselves with acquiring good citizenship qualities in this knowledge era. Dr H Devaraj, Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Madras was the Guest of Honor. Shri L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG Institutions presided over the function and honored 38 rank holders. (22 were graduates and 16 post graduates). Dr R Rajendran, Principal, PSG College of Arts & Science welcomed the gathering and presented the Annual Report.

3. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG):

UG PG Diploma 2011-2012 1) B.com Accounting & Finance

2) B.com Retail Marketing ------4. Innovations in curricular design and transaction:

1. Compulsory Skill based elective subjects introduced in all UG programmes. 2. To facilitate the students to acquire updated knowledge about current events at National and International levels, ‘General Awareness – online examination’ is made as compulsory component in UG programmes. 3. Application oriented, Advanced & Research based subjects are introduced at PG level.

5. Inter-disciplinary programmes started:

IDC EDC UG PG UG PG 2011-12 81 44 24 23 Cluster 28

6. Examination reforms implemented: Conduct of Online Examination: No. Appeared : 1406 No. Passed : 1312 Percentage : 93.31% Conduct of General Awareness – Online Examination (Optional Course) : No. Appeared : 157 No. Passed : 152 Percentage : 96.81%

Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.

NET SLET GATE CSIR TOEFL 4 nil nil nil nil

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme: i. In house training / workshop: 1. Economics Department conducted a Three Day State Level Academic Writing Workshop from 28.5.11 – 30.5.11 2. Nutrition & Dietetics Department conducted a Training Programme on HACCP, Food Safety Management System & ISO 2000:2005 from 12.7.11 – 14.7.11

3. Nutrition & Dietetics Department conducted a Two Day “Nutrition Research Methodology- Design and Data Analysis” on 16.9.11 & 17.9.11 4. Economics Department conducted a UGC sponsored State Level workshop on “Changing Contour of World Economy: India’s Tryst With Intellectual Property in the 21st Century” on 2.12.11 5. Psychology Department conducted a UGC sponsored two day workshop on “Specific Learning Disability and Autism” on 7.1.12 & 8.1.12 6. Psychology Department conducted a UGC sponsored two day workshop on “Clinical Hypnosis” on 21.1.12 & 22.1.12 7. Psychology Department conducted a UGC sponsored two day workshop on “Sign Language” on 28.1.12 & 29.1.12 8. Biotechnology Department conducted a PCR Techniques workshop on 17.2.12 & 18.2.12 9. Management Sciences Department conducted a Different Multimedia Software workshop on 7.3.12 from 15.3.12 10. Nutrition Department conducted a Training program on Food Safety Management System, HACCP on 20.3.12 & 21.3.12 11. Microbiology Department conducted a Training program on Molecular Techniques in Microbiology on 27.3.12 & 28.3.12 ii. Out bound programmes: 1. Dr Vani U, Department of Commerce attended a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility during 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 2. Dr Poorna K, Department of Commerce attended a a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 3. Dr Thirumagal Vijaya M, Department of Commerce attended a day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 4. Mr Saravanabhavan N, Department of Commerce attended a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

5. Ms Kalaiselvi S, Department of Commerce a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 6. Ms Sugunavalli G, Department of Commerce a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 7. Dr Thirumagal Vijaya M, Department Commerce a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 8. Dr Sathya R, Department of Commerce a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 9. Dr Yamuna SM, Department of Commerce a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 10. Dr Nithya R, Department of Commerce a one day International Workshop on Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility on 7.9.11 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 11. Mr Karthikeyan K, Department of Management Sciences attended a National Workshop on “Quality enhancement in social science Research” during 21.11.11 – 27.11.11 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 12. Mr Pachaiyappan KM, Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a 5 day Workshop on Bagavathaditha interactive during 1.12.11-5.12.11 at ISCON Temple, Coimbatore. 13. Dr Michael A, Department of Microbiology attended a Workshop on Marine Fish Immunology and Immunotechnology during 1.12.11-8.12.11 at CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. 14. Ms Swarnalatha R, Department of Management Sciences attended a Workshop on “Changing contour of World knowledge Economy: India’s Tryst with Intellectual Property in the 21st century” during 2.12.11-3.12.11 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

15. Ms Jacqueline P, Department of Management Sciences attended a Workshop on “Changing contour of World knowledge Economy: India’s Tryst with Intellectual Property in the 21st century” during 2.12.11-3.12.11 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 16. Ms Karthikeyan K, Department of Management Sciences attended a Workshop on “Changing contour of World knowledge Economy: India’s Tryst with Intellectual Property in the 21st century” during 2.12.11-3.12.11 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 17. Ms Joseph Lalitha J, Department of Management Sciences attended a Workshop on “Changing contour of World knowledge Economy: India’s Tryst with Intellectual Property in the 21st century” during 2.12.11-3.12.11 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 18. Ms Anitha G, Department of Management Sciences attended a Workshop on “Changing contour of World knowledge Economy: India’s Tryst with Intellectual Property in the 21st century” during 2.12.11-3.12.11 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 19. Dr Shanmugapriya, Department of Botany attended an In House Workshop and Hands on Training in Biotechnology on 1.1.12 at NGM College, Pollachi. 20. Dr Rajeswari S, Department of Botany attended the 2nd International Theory and Practice of Advanced Techniques for the Characterization of Nanomaterials during 19.1.12-20.1.12 at PSG College of Technology & PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore. 21. Dr Brindha D, Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “Theory and Practice of Advanced Techniques for the characterization of nanomaterial” during 19.1.12&20.1.12 at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. 22. Dr Madhan Shankar SR, Department of Biotechnology attended a Workshop on Second National Theory and Practice of Advanced Techniques for Characterization of Nanomaterials during 19.1.12&20.1.12 at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. 23. Dr Muralidaran K, Department of Social Work attended a Training programme on Social Defence during 23.1.12-25.1.12 at Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, Madurai.

24. Dr Kannan E, Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics attended a Workshop on Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases through Nutrition on 10.2.12 organised by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and University of Albama and Florida International University at Chennai funded by NIH and USA. 25. Dr Ramesh B Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “Development of Science and Technology location specific Research and demonstration projects” during 16.2.12 at Kongunadu College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. 26. Dr Ramesh B Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “Interpretation of Spectral data identification of Phytoconstituents” during 17.2.12&18.2.12 at Karpagam University, Coimbatore. 27. Dr Priya K Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “PCR Techniques” during 17.2.12&18.2.12 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 28. Dr Victor Arokia Doss D Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “PCR Techniques” during 17.2.12&18.2.12 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 29. Dr Kannan E Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics attended a Workshop on “PCR Techniques” during 17.2.12&18.2.12 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 30. Dr Gunaselan V N Department of Zoology participated in the Workshop on “PCR Techniques” during 17.2.12&18.2.12 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 31. Mrs Rani Jebashanthi Department of English attended a two day workshop on “Imparting teacher preparatory skills for engineering education” during 19.2.12&20.2.12 at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. 32. Mrs Brindha Department of English attended a workshop on “Teaching Communicative English” on 20.2.12 at PKR Arts College, Coimbatore. 33. Dr Manonmani G Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 34. Dr Sangeetha K Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 35. Dr Maheshwari V Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 8

36. Ms Sumithra M Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 37. Ms Sasikala P Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 38. Ms Devaki E Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 39. Ms Jayakumari M Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 40. Ms Divya R Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Work Shop on Medical Textiles Textiles on 22.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 41. Dr Kavitha Bagya S Department of Biotechnology attended a National Workshop on “Microbial Diversity: DNA to Database” during 23.2.12-25.2.12 at Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility Alagappa University Karaikudi. 42. Mr Pachayappan KM Department of Costume Design & Fashion attended a Workshop on Medical Textiles on 27.2.12 at South Indian Textile Research Association, Coimbatore. 43. Mrs Sudha P Department of English attended a workshop on “Research and Dissertation Writing” on 28.2.12 at CSI Bishop Appasamy College, Coimbatore. 44. Mrs Nancy Thambi Department of English attended a workshop on “Research and Dissertation Writing” on 28.2.12 at CSI Bishop Appasamy College, Coimbatore. 45. Dr Anuja J Department of Botany attended a Workshop on Molecular and Development Biology during 15.3.12 – 16.3.12 at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore. 46. Mrs Suseela V Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Screening of Therapeutically important Plants” during 22.3.12 &24.3.12 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.

47. Dr Priya K V Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Screening of Therapeutically important Plants” during 22.3.12 & 24.3.12 at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. 48. Dr Victor Arokia Doss DV Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “Microbial diversity- DNA to database” during 23.2.12-25.3.12 at Alagappa University, Karaikudi. 49. Dr Ramesh B V Department of Biochemistry attended a National Workshop on “Advanced Instrumentation for characterization” on 27.3.12 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 50. Dr Victor Arokia Doss DV Department of Biochemistry attended a Workshop on “e- content development for Higher Education” during 29.3.12-31.3.12 at Christ University, Bangalore. 8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted: Seminar: . International Nil . National 2 Sponsored by …. Workshop: . International Nil . National 10 Sponsored by UGC (4) Research projects Newly implemented:

Ongoing: 9 . Government (UGC) – Funded . Major : 2 . Minor : 1 . Industry Sponsored : Nil . Other agencies / organizations : ICSSR - 1, DST - 1,DST under SBIRI scheme - 1 . Students : 3

Completed : 6 . Government (UGC) – Funded . Major : 1 . Minor : 1 10

. Industry Sponsored : Nil . Other agencies/organizations : 1 . Students : 3 9. Patents generated, if any: Nil 10. New collaborative research programmes: 1 Dr Michael A from the Department of Microbiology sought by DBT under SBIRI scheme to conduct a study on Passive Immunotherapy using Chicken IgY Consortium with Probiotic supplementation for Gastrointestinal infections in Poultry. 11. Research grants received from various agencies: Total: Rs 35, 01, 600 . UGC : Rs 12, 45, 600 . DRDO : Rs 5, 00, 000 . DBT under SBIRI scheme: Rs 17, 56,000 12. Details of research scholars: M.Phil . Full Time: 117 . Part Time: 16 PhD . Full Time: 48 . Part Time: 52 13. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: . Total number of paper published : 42 . National Publication : 20 . International Publication : 22 . Citation Index : yet to receive the details.

14. Honors/Awards to the faculty: . National : 9 1. Dr Kannan E, Lecturer, Department of Clinical Nutrition was awarded the “Young Investigators Award” for presenting a paper on “Karavai Rice on Glycemic Response with reference to their Glycemic Index” at 16th World Congress on Clinical Nutrition and 6th International Conference on Cardiology at New Habitat Center, New Delhi, on 12.9.11.

2. Dr Madhan Shankar SR, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology got the Best Paper Award for the paper entitled “Estimation of Genetic Diversity in Gmelina Seed Orchards” at the National Conference on “Conservation of Nature’s endless and unexplored resources”, organized by Department of Botany and Environmental Sciences, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram on 1.10.11 & 2.10.11. 3. Dr Michael A, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology received the Life Time Achievement Award for his 25 years of teaching and research contribution to Microbiology at 9th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists held at Periyar University, Salem on 14.10.11 and 15.10.11. 4. Dr Mohanasundaram V, Associate Professor, Department of Economics was elected as the President of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET) for the year 2011-12 and delivered the Presidential Address at Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi on 21.11.11. 5. Mr Jayaprakash CR, Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication chaired a session on “Media and Environmental Disaster” at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, on 12.1.12 and 13.1.12. 6. Mr Jayaprakash CR, Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication was awarded the Dr. Ravi Sankaran Award for Ground Level Conservation in the 2nd Symposium on Animal Welfare and Conservation at Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore on 24.1.12 – 25.1.12 for his ground level efforts and initiative towards conservation. 7. Mr Jayaprakash CR, Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication chaired a session on “Social Network Sites and Development” in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Social Networking Media: Current Trends and Research Challenges, at Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati on 9.2.12 and 10.2.12. 8. Dr Rajendran R, Principal was given the “Best research paper award” for the poster entitled “Ethnomedical Analysis of the Vitex Nigundo Leaf Extracts Using Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Studies” at the National Conference on Microbiological Research in 21st Century organized by the Department of

Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, on 27.2.12 and 28.2.12. 9. Dr Rajendran R, Principal was awarded the prestigious DBT-CREST Award (Cutting Edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training) to carry his research work at the Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary, granted by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India for the year 2011-12. 15. Internal resources generated: (Conduct of outside exams like CAT, MAT, ……..) Rent from conduct of outside exams is Rs 94, 200 for this academic year. 16.Details of Departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST. FIST, etc. Assistance/Recognition: . FIST has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 62, 50,000 to the Department of Environmental Science to strengthen the teaching and research facilities in the Science Departments of the College on 7.2.12. 17. Community services: (conducted by Department, NSS & etc.) 1. NSS along with ECO Club screened a short film about myths and signs of SNAKE BITES! at GRD Auditorium. 200 volunteers participated in the event on 7.9.11. 2. 10 volunteers attended an Eye Donation programme at Aravind Eye Hospital on 8.9.11. 3. A guest lecture on “Friendly Health” was given by Dr K Kanjana, Head, Department of Clinical Nutrition, PSG College of Arts and Science on 23.9.11 for the girl students of the NSS. 4. More than 100 volunteers participated in the awareness rally about the road safety, distributed the pamphlets to the public about the rules to be followed for the road safety from 1.1.12 to 7.1.12. 5. On the eve of National Voter’s Day, about 100 volunteers participated in the human chain on the Avinashi Road near the College and made awareness about the right for voting to the general public on 25.1.12. 6. Two boys and four girls’ (II UG&IUG) students along with NSS Programme Officers Mr Kandasubramanian S and Mr Ramesh B went for a 7 days special camp to Muthugovnden pudur, Coimbatore from 7.3.12 to 13.3.12. NSS Volunters cleaned the

school & performed awareness programme like stage shows, and seminars to the village people. 7. An awareness lecture was given to 50 volunteers about the mode of spread of HIV and its prevention by Dr. M. Senguttuvan, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, PSG CAS on 15.3.12. 8. 30 volunteers along with one NSS Programme Officer Mr. S. Venkatakrishnakumar participated in the rally as a mark of effects of addiction to alcohol. The rally was flagged off by the district Collector which ended at the VOC Park on 22.3.12. 9. An awareness lecture on Healthy life style was given to 50 volunteers of NSS by Dr. E. Kannan, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition, PSG College of Arts and Science on 29.3.12.

18. Teachers and officers newly recruited: . Teaching Staff : 14 . Non Teaching Staff : 16 19. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio: 5:1

20. Improvements in the library services:(eg. e-resources information, virtual library & etc.,) 1. The library annex building of 24,028 Sq.feet has been constructed, for the utilization from the year of 2012-2013. 2. RFID technology is to be implemented from the academic year 2012-2013.

21. New books/journals subscribed and their cost: . No. of books purchased : 3126 . Value of the books purchased : Rs 16, 82,176

22. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback: . The three tier student feedback system followed by the institution enabled to get the feel about the various quality initiatives . On administration and infrastructure – once a year . On curricula and syllabi – once a year from the outgoing students . On individual teachers – end of each semester

Besides, students also contributed through their participation in Students’ Council Meetings held on third Wednesday of each month . The feedback obtained from the students pertaining to the academic inputs and infrastructural facilities is placed in the HODs meetings, ISO Core Committee and IQAC meetings for deliberations and recommendations. . The feedback mechanism has formed the basis for 1. Introduction of new papers 2. Revision of existing papers 3. Inclusion of more Faculty Development Programmes and 4. Industrial visits

23. Feedback from Stakeholders 1. New courses to be introduced 2. Syllabi to be modified at regular intervals 3. Seminars, group discussions and case studies to be encouraged in each paper 4. Communication skills to be enhanced 5. Preference for wards of alumni during admissions 6. One paper in Foreign languages to be introduced

24. Unit Cost of Education: . For students in the aided programme : Rs 5,430/- . For students in the self supporting programme : Rs 16,469/-

25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates: . Computerization of exam results and issue of certificates are already in use. . Computerization of admission is partly completed during 2011-12 and the remaining is expected to be completed during 2012 – 13

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities: (eg. College campus, Hostel & etc) . Annex Library in addition to the existing one for 38,000sq feet at a cost of Rs 3crores is getting ready. . One rest room complex comprising of 24 toilets (for 10 lady teachers and 14 for girl students) at a cost of Rs 10 lakhs has been completed and in use.

27. Technology up gradation:

. An Automated Seminar/ Video Conferencing Hall is envisaged and is under progress. . Automated Security System, issue and return process in the Library is proposed and partial procurement of gadgets is also done in 2011-12 and this will be completed during the academic year 2012 -13. 28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students: . About 120 computers are procured during the year 2011-12. . The Digital Signal Processing Lab at Msc Computer Application is upgraded with 60 numbers of i5 configurations. . Two teachers from Physics Department underwent training given by the University of Rajasthan at Jaipur on practical for PG courses. . 30 undergraduate students of Physics Department were given practical training for non- destructive testing and were issued certificates from a recognized agency by the Government of India.

29. Financial aid to students: (eg. Scholarship, Ungalukaga Nangal, Alumni & etc) 1. Scholarship to students from the college : Rs 35,78,473 to 128 students 2. Ungalukaga Nangal : Rs 10800 to 10 students 3. Alumni Association scholarships : Rs 60,000 to 27 students 4. Alumni Association full scholarships : Rs 74,000 to 3 students 5. SC/ST Scholarship : Rs 4,97,821 to 95 students 6. PhD Scholarship : Rs 1,08,000 to 3 students

30. Support from the Alumni Association and its Activities: Alumni Initiatives Entrepreneurial Development Programme The PSG Arts Alumni Association organized a six day Entrepreneurial Development Programme for 26 women beneficiaries below poverty line belonging to the Neelambur Panchayat Level Federation at Middle School, Neelambur from 18.7.11 to 23.7.11 through the Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship of this institution. Shri NC Nandagopalan, Secretary, PSG College of Arts and Science in his Inaugural Address lauded the activities of the association and motivated the beneficiaries to enjoy the work taken to ease the work and achieve more. Two trainers from CORD, Siruvani gave hands on training to the beneficiaries in the production of sanitary napkins. The programme was graced by Dr Meera Krishna, Project Coordinator of CORD, Siruvani and was sponsored by Canara Bank,

Coimbatore. Dr KM Chinnadorai, Principal Incharge, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore distributed the certificates to the beneficiaries in the Valedictory Function on 23.7.11. IV Annual General Meeting The PSG Arts Alumni Association organized the IV Annual General Meeting at 5.30 pm on 17.8.11 at PSG College of Arts and Science. President Dr R Nandagopal welcomed the gathering. The Second edition of the Newsletter – Cascallsagain was released by the Managing Trustee Shri L Gopalakrishnan. Full scholarship letters were distributed by the Managing Trustee Shri L Gopalakrishnan to the awardees Mr Chandru M of I year Commerce, RK Nivedhitha of II year Zoology and K Kavya of I year MCom. Vice President Shri T Rajkumar briefed the year round activities of the Association. The Statement of Accounts was read out by the Auditor Mr L Kamesh and seconded by the Joint Secretary Mr CR Sathyanarayanan. Dr R Rajasekaran, Treasurer of the Association proposed the vote of thanks. More than 100 members were present for the meeting.

Teachers Day Celebrations The PSG Arts Alumni Association organised the Teachers Day Celebrations at PSG College of Arts and Science on 5.9.11.Shri L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG & Sons’ Charities presided over the function and honored the retired teachers of last year namely Prof. S Srinivasan of the Department of English, Dr R Sambathu of the Department of Physics and Dr K Mani of the Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology. Managing Trustee Shri L Gopalakrishnan was pleased to present gifts to all the members of the teaching and non teaching staff of our institution on this happy occasion of Teachers Day Celebrations. Principal in charge Dr KM Chinnadorai received the gift from the Managing Trustee. Sahitya Academi Award Winner Mr Naanjil Naadan, Chief Guest of the day, gave an interesting note on the importance of being a teacher and to have an impact on the student community, the building blocks of the nation. The programme concluded with the gala lunch organized by the Association for the members of the teaching and non teaching staff. The programme was graced by Mr NC Nandagopalan, Secretary, PSG College of Arts and Science.

Fund Raising Programme- Musical Evening at Chennai The Chennai Chapter of the PSG Arts Alumni Association organized a fund raising programme “Musical Evening” on 30.9.11 at Kamaraj Arangam, Chennai from 6.15pm to 9.30pm hosted by Silver Screen artists Raghav, Preetha and mimicry artist Chinni Jayanth. Dr 17

R Nandagopal, President, PSG Arts Alumni Association welcomed the gathering. This programme was meant to raise funds to provide for the scholarships, educational materials, training on co-curricular activities to the poor but meritorious students of our institution who might otherwise not be able to avail the basics of learning. Mr N Venkatesh, Convener, Chennai Chapter of the Association and organizer of the programme thanked the sponsors and all those who made the event a grand success. Principal Dr KM Chinnadorai, Secretary Mr NC Nandagopalan, Treasurer Dr R Rajasekaran, Coordinator Dr Tanujaa Karthi and a number of alumni were present for the programme. More than 1500 people were present in this sensational mega event marking the programme a total triumph.

Felicitation function of Dr AV Varadharajan and Dr M Krishnan The PSG Arts and PSG Tech Alumni Associations together organised the felicitation function of Dr AV Varadharajan, Chairman, Sandfits Group of Companies and Dr M Krishnan, Managing Director, Sri Krishna Sweets on 13.10.11 for having been conferred Honorary Doctorate by Karpagam University, Coimbatore. Shri L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG Institutions lauded the efforts taken by Dr AV Varadharajan for building up the Trade Fair complex CODISSIA, the only one of this kind across the state and Dr M Krishnan for steering up the brand image of sweets with his unique new combinations of sweets especially Mysorepaa across the globe. Mr Mahendra Ramdas, Founder President, PSG Arts Alumni Association and many others felicitated the occasion. The program witnessed the gratitude of the alumni towards their Alma mater.

Fund raising programme The PSG Arts Alumni Association supported by the PSG Tech Alumni Association organised a fund raising programme a stage play, Halwa by Mr SV Sekher and group on 19.2.12 at GRD Auditorium, PSG College of Arts & Science at 6.30 pm. Shri L Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG & Sons’ Charities presided over the programme. Mr Jayakumar Ramdas, convener of the programme welcomed the gathering and thanked all the sponsors and alumni for the cooperation extended towards the programme. More than 1000 alumni participated in this mega programme making it a grand success. The profit of the programme will be utilized to provide scholarships to students who are economically backward but meritorious.

31. Support from the Parent-Teacher Association and its Activities: (eg. Meeting, Suggestion, Support & etc.,) 1. Parents of the first year students attended the Introductory meeting of their wards and got to know the various activities and programmes of the institution. 2. Parent- Teacher Association supported the Fund Raising Programme through a stage play by Mr SV Sekher (a leading theatre personality and a famous cine actor of the state) organised by the PSG Arts Alumni Association on 19.2.12 and made it a grand success. 32. Health services: (eg. Yoga, Health Camp, Diet Counselling, Screening & etc.,) Yoga Centre The main objective of the yoga centre is to train the learners to have a better physical, psychological and spiritual health. Classes are conducted in the mornings & evenings by outsourcing experts. All the basic requirements are met here. The program is oriented towards integral development of learners. The programme input involves dynamic exercises, compulsory Surya Namaskars, Basic Asanas, Pranayanas, Yogic relaxation, Kriya (cleansing methods) and memory training. It has helped 2100 students to gain good concentration, to overcome cynositis, asthma related complaints and controlling anger. The College has made yoga practice as a compulsory component under part IV of Value Education to infuse a sense of balance, internal harmony and a more positive outlook to life for the students. Diet Clinic The ‘Diet Clinic’ since its inception in 2007 caters to the health needs of the students and staff of various Departments in the campus. The clinic helps to overcome the nutritional problems by assessing the nutritional status, counseling for overweight and under weight, anemia and other deficiency disorders. The clinic provides counseling and guidance to the family members of the faculties. 53 members have benefited as witnessed through a log register of the clinic this year. Gym The College also has a gym to cater to the health needs of the students and provides relaxation. . Free Medical checkup was organized for the 880 aided and 1267 unaided I year under graduate and post graduate students of the College from February 21 to 26, 2012 by Doctors from PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research.

. The Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics organized a Bone Health check up on 27.10.11 . Free Bone Health Screening Camp was organised by the Departments of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics and Nutrition & Dietetics at Sangamam Hall on 6.9.2011, in which 200 teaching and non- teaching staff members of PSG College of Arts and Science participated and benefitted. The Camp was organized in association with Global Ortho and Trauma Center, Coimbatore, headed by the expert Dr S Karthik M.B.B.S., D.Ortho., MRCS ( Edin)., the Chief Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and his medical crew. In the camp clinical nutrition students and staff assessed the body fat percentage, BMR, BMI, type of obesity using Omran’s Body Fat Monitor, along with body circumferences. Before commencing the screening camp, Dr Karthik delivered an informative and mind boggling power point presentation with sensible and colourful pictures. He narrated how one can safeguard the bone health and prevent complications due to the same. Followed his interesting talk, the screening camp was commenced. Bone mass density and blood pressure were assessed for all the participants and simultaneously consultation and counseling were given by the chief and his team free of cost. Nutrition counseling was given regarding weight reduction and to include the dietary sources for improving the bone health. The Physiotherapist from the same center demonstrated the indispensible exercises for various bone related disorders. Surprisingly, except a few, majority of the participants were found to have BMD levels corresponding to either osteopenic or osteoporosis state for which they required intensive dietary, exercise and behavioral modifications. . The Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics organized a symposium on “Public Health” on 31.1.12. Morning session was enlightened by Dr.Padmini Balagopal, Clinical Nutritionist, certified Diabetes educator and co – founder MILC Centre, Chennai on “Preventive Health” and motivated our students with her talk on career opportunities in public health nutrition. In the afternoon session Pre Diabetes screening camp was conducted for our College students. Around 150 students attended the camp and were screened for post prandial blood glucose level. A parallel session on demonstration of “Auro Nutrisoft” – Software for Nutrition Research for our students was held. The demonstration was carried out by Mr Santhanakrishnan T, Project Manager & Mrs Jayanthi, Nutritionist & Project coordinator, Madurai.

33. Performance in sports activities: (Eg. Individual achievement, Team performance – District, State, National & International level) External Tournaments . Winners of the Kovai Vizha T20 Cricket Tournament held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore from 6.1.12 to 11.1.12. . Secured third place in the 2nd Inter-Collegiate Football Tournament for VLB Trophy 2012 at VLB Janakiammal College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore held from 20.1.12 to 21.1.12. . Winners of the XX University Level Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament for S.N.R. Ever Rolling Trophy held at S.N.R. Sons College, Coimbatore from 8.3.12 to 16.3.12. Individual achievement: District level:

. S Praveena has represented National Level Gun for Glory Shooting Championship (10 Mts air rifle) and secured runners up held at Pune in the month of August 2011.

District level: Men . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Chess Tournament held at Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 26.7.11 to 30.7.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Kho-Kho Tournament held at Kongu Arts & Science College, Erode from 28.7.11 to 30.7.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Table Tennis Tournament held at Sasurie College of Arts & Science, Vijayamangalam from 1.8.11 to 2.8.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Football B Zone Tournament held at Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 10.8.11 to 12.8.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament held at Sri Vasavi College, Erode from 16.8.11 to 17.8.11. . Runners-up in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Football Inter Zone Tournament held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 17.8.11 to 20.8.11.

. Secured fourth place in the South Indian Level Bertram Memorial Volleyball Tournament held at Loyola College, Chennai from 19.8.11 to 23.8.11. . Winners of the Claudius Dyas Memorial Hockey Tournaments held at PSG Tech, Coimbatore from 25.9.11 to 29.9.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Tennis Tournament held at Sankara College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 29.8.11 to 30.8.11. . Runners-up in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 5.9.11 to 7.9.11. . Secured third place in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Handball Tournament held at KG College of Arts & Science from 13.9.11 to 15.9.11. . Secured fourth place in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Weight Lifting Competition held at Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 14.9.11. . Secured third place in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Power Lifting Competition held at Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 15.9.11. . Secured third place in the State Level Inter-Collegiate Kongu Trophy Table Tennis Tournament held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai from 16.9.11 to 19.9.11. . Runners-up in the State Level Inter-Collegiate Kongu Trophy Badminton Tournament held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai from 16.9.11 to 19.9.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Cricket B Zone Tournament held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 17.9.11 to 21.9.11. . Winners of the Sports Development of Tamil Nadu District League Tournament held at PSG Tech, Coimbatore from 19.9.11 to 22.9.11.

State level: State Level Athletic Championship held at Sivakasi

S No Name & Class Event Place 1 Praveen Muthu Kumaran 100 mts I place (New meet record- I BCom CS 10.6 seconds) 2 Praveen Muthu Kumaran Long Jump I place I BCom CS 3 R Saravana kumar Walk I place (New meet record) I BA Sociology 4 S Mohammed Salahuddin Triple Jump I place I BSc IT 5 S Mohammed Salahuddin Long Jump II place 22

I BSc IT 6 S Vishnu Prasad Triple Jump III place II BSc IT

21st State Level Inter Collegiate Football Tournament for PSG Trophy from 9.1.12 to 12.1.12 . Winners : PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. . Runners : St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai. 37th State Level Inter-Collegiate Flood-Lit Volleyball Tournament for PSG Trophy from 23.1.12 to 25.1.12

. Winners : Sri Krishna Arts & Science College, Coimbatore . Runners : PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore . Third Place : Loyola College, Chennai . Fourth Place : Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy 39th State Level Inter-Collegiate Flood-Lit Basketball Tournament for PSG Trophy from 14.2.12 to 16.2.12

. Winners : Madras Christian College, Chennai . Runners : Dr. GRD College of Science, Coimbatore . Third Place : Loyola College, Chennai . Fourth Place : PSG College of Arts & Science National level:

South Zone and National Level Meets S No Name & Class Event Place 1 S Mohammed Salahuddin Triple Jump I place I BSc IT (Under 19) 2 S Mohammed Salahuddin Long Jump II place I BSc IT 3 S Vishnu Prasad Triple Jump I place II BSc IT (Under 22) 4 S Vishnu Prasad Long Jump I place II BSc IT 5 S Vishnu Prasad 4 x 100 mts relay II place II BSc IT 6 Praveen Muthu Kumaran 100 mts I place I BCom CS (New meet record) 7 Praveen Muthu Kumaran Long Jump I place 23

I BCom CS 8 NS Jude Felix 100 mts III place I BA Economics (under 19) 9 NS Jude Felix 4 x 100 mts relay II place I BA Economics 10 NS Jude Felix 4 x 100 mts relay II place I BA Economics 11 B Jothi Ranjan 110 mts hurdles I place I BCom 12 B Jothi Ranjan 4 x 100 mts relay II place I BCom 13 B Jothi Ranjan 4 x 100 mts relay II place I BCom

. College athletes have secured the following positions in the South zone National Athletic Championship which was held at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. 1. PraveenMuthuKumaran(IBComCS) 100mts (New Meet Record) - 10.59 Sec. (Gold) a. Long Jump (New Meet Record) - 7.26 mts (Gold) 2. N Mohammed Salahuddin (I BSc I T) ) a. Triple Jump - 15.07mts (Gold) b. Long Jump - 7.01mts (Bronze) . College athletes have secured the following positions in the Junior National Athletic Meet, which was held at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. 1. Praveen Muthu Kumaran (I BCom CS) a. 100mts (New meet record 10.64 sec) - Gold b. Long Jump (7.25 mts) - Gold 2. S Mohammed Salahuddin (I BSc IT) a. Triple Jump (15.25 mts) - Gold

Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Meet

Men . Overall Championship of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet held at Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore from 7.12.11 to 10.12.11.

. Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Ball Badminton (Men) Tournament held at Pioneer College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 19.12.11 to 22.12.11. . Secured Third place in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Hockey (Men) Tournament held at Vidyasagar College of Arts & Science, Udumalpet from 28.9.11 to 1.10.11. . Secured Third place in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Volleyball (Men) Tournament held at Sri Saraswathi College, Pollachi from 11.10.11 to 14.10.11. . Winners of the 3rd Year Coimbatore District Association Inter College Cricket Tournament to be held at SNR & Sons College, Coimbatore from 25.1.12 to 31.1.12. . Winners of the Open District Level Volleyball Tournament held at Verapandi from 14.1.12 to 16.02.2012. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Zone Cricket Tournament held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 5.3.12 to 7.3.12 New Meet Record in the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet 1. Praveen Muthu Kumaran 100 mts I place (I BCom CS) (10.6 seconds) Long Jump I place (7.17 mts) 2. S Mohammed Salahuddin Triple Jump I place (I Bsc IT) (15.41 mts)

3. S Vishnu Prasad Triple Jump II place (II Bsc IT) (14.76 mts)

4. B Jothi Ranjan 400 mts hurdles I place (I Bcom) (55.7 sec)

University Blues Are: 1. Mohammed Salaiudeen of I Bsc Information Technology secured Bronze Medal in the All India Inter University Athletic Meet held at Rajiv Gandhi Health Science, Karnataka from 17.12.11 to 30.12.11. Tournaments Organized 1. 29th State level Inter - Collegiate Badminton Tournament for “PSG Trophy” from 19.12.11 to 21.12.11 Men Singles 25

. Winner : P Surya Prakash . Third : N Koushik Men Doubles . Winners : N Koushik & P Surya Prakash Men Singles . Fourth place : S Shankar Men Doubles . Runner : K Hariharan and S Shankar

Women . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament held at Sri Vasavi College, Erode from 16.8.11 to 17.8.11. . Winners of the Bharathiar University Inter-Collegiate Tennis Tournament held at Sankara College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 29.8.11 to 30.8.11. . Runners-up in the State Level Inter-Collegiate Kongu Trophy Table Tennis Tournament held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai from 16.9.11 to 19.9.11. . Runners-up in the State Level Inter-Collegiate Kongu Trophy Badminton Tournament held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai from 16.9.11 to 19.9.11. . S Arthi of I Mcom secured fourth place in the South Zone Inter University Hockey women Tournament held at Periyar University, Salem from 5.10.11 to 10.10.11. Women Singles . Winner : S Archana . Runner : K Sangavi . Third place : R Janaki Tournaments Organized 35th State Level Inter- Collegiate Ball Badminton Tournament for ‘PSG Trophy’ from 19.12.11 To 21.12.11 . Third place : PSG College of Arts & Science 40th State Level Inter- Collegiate Table Tennis Tournament for “PSG Trophy from 19.12.2011 To 21.12.2011. Women Singles . Winner : C Meenakshi . Runner : R Monisha

. Third place : T Jeyashri 34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons:

The sportsmen approved the list of seventeen awardees for the year 2011 - 2012 and an amount Rs. 250/- each for 6 sportsmen under the Dr J Jayalalitha’s endowment award, Rs. 250/- each for 6 sportsmen under the Thiru S K Natarajan’s endowment award and Rs. 1000/- each for 5 sportsmen under the Thiru R Palaniswamy Scholarship award per person.

35. Student achievements and awards: (Including NSS, NCC & any other club) 1. Sharmila K, Mahichwariya L and Priyanka CS of II Msc Statistics won the first prize in quiz competition conducted Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation as a part of National Statistics Day on 29.6.11. 2. Bharath Kumar O, Mahalakshmi M and Prakash R of II Bsc Statistics won the fourth prize in quiz competition conducted Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation as a part of National Statistics Day on 29.6.11. 3. Anesh M of III Commerce won the I prize in Vocal music held at Krishnanjali Music Centre, Coimbatore on 24.7. 11. 4. Prabhavathi P Research Scholar, PG & Research Department of Microbiology was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNFS), sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India in September 2011. 5. Aneesh, M of III Commerce was awarded the Best Paper Award for his paper titled “Brand Revitalisation” at SRM University, Chennai on 8.9.11. 6. Saranya, CP, Research Scholar, PG & Research Department of Microbiology was awarded the Second Best Research Paper (oral) for the project entitled “Synthesis characterization and application of antimicrobial herbal based polyurethane nanocapsules for wound dressings” in the sector Medical Sciences under the Student projects scheme sponsored by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, held at Muthayammal College of Engineering, Rasipuram on 16.9.11 & 17.9.11. 7. 5 students of III Bsc Chemistry won the III prize in Chemforum (quiz) held at Shri GVG Visalakshmi College for Women, Udumalpet on 27.8.11. 8. Anboli C, Balaji G, Nikil N & Sree Ram AM of II Msc Electronics won the I prize in Intelligent Maze follower robot held at CIT, Coimbatore on 20.9.11. 27

9. Anesh M of III Commerce won the III prize in Vocal music held at NIT, Trichy on 23.9. 11. 10. Bhavana Botla, Nakkala Niharika, Elamathy S & Gokila S of II Bsc Biotechnology won the I prize in Maggi Taste Bhi Health Bhi Kitchen Contest –Vegetable Jewllery held at PSG College of Arts & Science Coimbatore on 27.9.11. 11. Sunitha Sakthi & Priyanka R of I Bsc Costume Design & Fashion won the I prize in Face Painting held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 12. Priya R M & Supreetha of I Bsc Costume Design & Fashion won the II prize in Face Painting held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 13. Kaaviya I of III Bsc Costume Design & Fashion won the I prize in Poster Presentation held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 14. Swathiga L of III Bsc Costume Design & Fashion won the II prize in Poster Presentation held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 15. Suganya G of III Bsc Costume Design & Fashion won the I prize in Computer Aided Garment Designing held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 16. Treesa Celin John of I Msc Costume Design & Fashion won the I prize in Fashion Illustration held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 17. Preethi S of I Msc Costume Design & Fashion won the I prize in CAD held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 18. Anitha V, Senthil Kumar R, Divya R & Devi M of I Msc Costume Design & Fashion won the II prize in Painting Techniques held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 28.9.11. 19. Disha k Dileep of I Msc Costume Design & Fashion won the I prize in Fashion Sketching held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 30.9.11.

20. Treesa Celin John of I Msc Costume Design & Fashion won the III prize in Fashion Sketching held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 30.9.11. 21. Suganya G of III Bsc Costume Design & Fashion won the II prize in Poster Presentation held at Sardar Valabhaipatel Institute of Textile Management, Coimbatore on 30.9.11. 22. Santhosh Chauhan won the Best Cadet Boy Silver, selected in Contingent Drill for Republic Day Camp, participated in all cultural and Flag area squad member. 23. Thesesvi K was parade commander for contingent drill, selected in Prime Minister’s rally for Republic Day Parade, Flag area, 4th position in B Certificate and group song. 24. Ashaly P Joy won the Best Cadet Award, selected in Contingent drill for Republic Day Camp, Group dance, Line area and won the Silver for Best Turn Out. 25. Anitha P, Elakiya Gangalakshmi K, Kavya G & Sri Vishnu Priya of I MSc Biotech won the II Prize in 11th National Level Biological Congress on “Bioscientific Technologies- A panacea for human health and social welfare held at Muthyammal College, Rasipuram on 6.1.12 & 7.1.12. 26. Diraviyam T, Research Scholars, PG & Research Department of Microbiology has received 1st Prize for paper presentation on “Generation and Characterization of Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies against Salmonella Pullorum to protect Broiler Chicks from Pullorum Disease” presented at 11th National Level Biological Congress on Bioscientific Technologies: “A Panacea for Human Health and Social Welfare” held at Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram on 7.1.12. 27. Sentila Rajan, Research Scholars, PG & Research Department of Microbiology has received 2nd Prize for paper presentation on “Generation and Characterization of Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies against Salmonella Pullorum to protect Broiler Chicks from Pullorum Disease” presented at 11th National Level Biological Congress on Bioscientific Technologies: “A Panacea for Human Health and Social Welfare” held at Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram on 7.1.12. 28. Prabhu K won the Best Cadet Boy Gold, selected in Guard of Honor for Prime Minister held at New Delhi on 26.1.12, participated in all cultural and Line area squad member. 29. Mahenthiran R has been awarded for Rs. 6000 to carry out his M.Sc. Dissertation work by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology for the academic year 11-12.

30. Suganya G of II BBM IS won the III Prize in Performance of Private players in Insurance Sector held at Rathinam College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 10.1.12. 31. Monisha G of II BSc Biotechnology won the I Prize Cash award INR 1000/-in Heart Beat ’12 Poetry writing-Tamil held at PSPG CAS, Coimbatore on 28.1.12. 32. Suganya G of II BBM IS won the Best Paper Award in Stress among Police Personnels held at Karpagam University, Coimbatore ISBN 978-938-0426-69-3 on 3.2.12. 33. I Bsc Students of Catering science & Hotel Management won the I Prize in Restaurateur competition Held at SNR Sons College, Coimbatore on 3.2.12. 34. Aiswarya R of II PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Face Painting held at Rathinam college of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 3.2.12. 35. Suganya G of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Poster Presentation held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on 4.2.12. 36. Suganya G of II BBM –IS won the I Prize in Essay Writing Competition held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 4.2.12. 37. Priya R M of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the the III Prize in Face Painting Held at SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam on 8.2.12. 38. Minu D & Remlalfaki of I Msc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics won the II Prize in Face Painting Held at PSG College of Arts and Science Coimbatore on 11.2.12. 39. Sunitha Shakthi B S of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting Held at Kathir College, Coimbatore on 16.2.12. 40. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting Held at Kathir College, Coimbatore on 16.2.12. 41. BSc Students of Mathematics won the II Prize in the cultural event held at Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Coimbatore on 17.2.12. 42. Jasper Jeslin, of II Msc Microbiology has been awarded Rs 6000 by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology for her project entitled “Remotion as a Strategy in the Bioremediation of Textile Effluents” under the Students Project Scheme in February 12. 43. AA Nandhitha of III Bsc Nutrition was awarded the I Prize in Food Blogging Competition at International Conference - FOODS 2012 held at MOP Vaishnava College, Chennai on 17.2.12 &18.2.12.

44. Sunitha Shakthi B S of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Nail Art Contest held at AJK College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 19.2.12 45. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Nail Art Contest held at AJK College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 19.2.12. 46. Aswini Rajagopal P, Jayasudha P, III BSc students & Sasinkumar D, Hariganesh S, Premkumar G, Ganesh M of II BSc Chemistry won the III Prize in Quiz Programme held at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.2.12. 47. Surthi Rateria of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Jute Crafts (Wall Hanging) held at NIFT – TEA Knitwear Institute, Tirupur on 22.2.12. 48. Sheena S of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Rangoli held at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 23.2.12. 49. Priyanka A.Ganeriwal of II B.Sc Nutrition won the I Prize in Fabric Painting and Facial Painting held at Karpagam University on 24.2.12. 50. AA Nandhitha of III B.Sc Nutrition Won the I Prize in Fabric Painting and Facial Painting held at Karpagam University on 24.2.12. 51. Monisha G of II Bsc Biotechnology won the I Prize in Creator- Intelligentsia held at PSGCAS, Coimbatore on 28.2.12. 52. Poornima K S of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting Held at Angappa College, Coimbatore on 28.2.12. 53. Vinotha R of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 54. Sharmitha D of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 55. Kaviya K of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in CAD Design held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 56. Mathangi of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12.

57. Dhiyanesh V of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 58. Aiswarya R of II PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 59. Chitra S Nair of II PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 60. Priyadharshini of II PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 61. Surya Nair of II PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Fashion Show held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 62. Swarga Dhivya Dharshini of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Model –Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 63. Disha K Dileep of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 64. Treesa Celin John of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 65. Aparna S K of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 66. Sheena S of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12.

67. Ananda Kumar S of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 68. Suganya G of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Poster Presentation held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 69. Swathiga L of III UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Poster Presentation held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 70. Kishou Kumar of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Designer Contest held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 71. Karunya Devi NS of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 72. Anjali OK of II PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting held at Sardar Vallabai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore on 29.2.12. 73. Krithika Srinivasan & Rajshri VS & Prava Kumari of I BSc Biotechnology won the III Prize for poster in Biospark 2012- Intercollegiate Meet held at SNR& Sons College, Coimbatore on 2.3.12. 74. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 2.3.12. 75. Sunitha Shakthi BS of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 2.3.12. 76. Saranya VS & Pavithra J of III BSc Biotechnology won the I Prize in Logical reasoning in Biospark 2012- Intercollegiate Meet held at Anna University, Chennai on 6.3.12. 77. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting held at Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 7.3.12. 78. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 7.3.12.

79. Sunitha Shakthi BS of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Show held at Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 7.3.12. 80. Sunitha Shakthi BS of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting held at Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 7.3.12. 81. Suganya G & Gayathri A of II BBM –IS won the I Prize in Women’s Day Celebrations by Shrishti Forum (Rangoli) held at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 8.3.12. 82. Suganya G of II BBM –IS won the II Prize in Women’s Day Celebrations by Shrishti Forum (Rangoli) held at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 8.3.12. 83. Suganya G of II BBM –IS won the III Prize in Women’s Day Celebrations by Shrishti Forum (Rangoli) held at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 8.3.12. 84. Sheena S of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Mehandhi Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 85. Abinitha A of II UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Mehandhi Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 86. Abinitha A of II UG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Fashion Sketching Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 87. Indhupriya A of II UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Mehandhi Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 88. Abirami G of II UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize Face Painting held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 89. Niveditha Vairam K of II UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize Face Painting held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 90. Kishou Kumar of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Model-Hairdo Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 91. Ananda Kumar S of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Surface Ornamentation Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 92. Santhosh Sundar of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Hair do- Designer Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 93. Santhosh Sundar of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Designer Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12.

94. Swarga Dhivya Dharshini of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Nail Art Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 95. Rishma G of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Model- Mehandhi Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 96. Rishma G of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Model-Hairdo Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 97. Sheena S of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Nail Art Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 98. Treesa Celin John of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Fashion Sketching Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 99. Disha K Dileep of I PG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Sketching Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 100. Sunitha Shakthi BS of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 101. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Face Painting Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 102. Sunitha Shakthi BS of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Nail Art Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 103. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Nail Art Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 104. Sathya M of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the III Prize in Hairdo Contest held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 13.3.12. 105. Sunitha Shakthi BS of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Show held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12. 106. Poornima K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Show held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12. 107. Santhosh L of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Show held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12. 108. Sheena K of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Show held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12. 109. Swarga Priya Dharshini of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Show held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12.

110. Rishma of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Fashion Show held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12. 111. Priya RM of I UG Costume Design & Fashion won the I Prize in Face Painting held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 16.3.12. 112. Sreemathi P of I MSW was awarded “Best Social Worker” in Dhara 2012 – an inter collegiate competition organized by the Department of Social Work, AmritaVishwa Vidhyapeetham University, Coimbatore on 20.3.12. 113. Mani Mekalai G Research Scholar, Department of Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Technical-Quiz held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 22.3.12. 114. JavakarBanu C, Research Scholar, Department of Costume Design & Fashion won the II Prize in Technical-Quiz held at Kongu Nadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 22.3.12. 115. Mohammed Dadaji J, Sreemathi P, Hariprasath Kumar M, Narmatha M, Sakthivel S N, Sangeetha P, and Vijayalakshmi S of I MSW got Second Prize in Street Theatre in an inter collegiate competition organized by the Department of Social Work, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham University, Coimbatore on 20.3.12. 116. Special NCC Awards –Students who made up proud during the year 2012 January to February. S No No of students Event - Achievements 1. Flight Cadet Prabhu K Prestigious Republic Day Camp Prime minister’s Rally State Level – Best Cadet – Gold Total Number of camps attended – 13 Selected for youth exchange program ( YEP) to visit foreign countries 2. Flight Cadet Santhosh Prestigious Republic Day Camp chauhan Prime minister’s Rally State Level – Best Cadet – Silver Participated in All India cancer awareness program Total Number of camps attended – 13 Selected for youth exchange program ( YEP) to visit foreign countries 3. Flight CadetThejesvi B Prestigious Republic Day Camp Prime minister’s Rally Rajpath Rally Participated in All India cancer awareness program Total Number of camps attended – 13 Selected for youth exchange program 36

( YEP) to visit foreign countries 4. Flight Cadet Ashaly P Prestigious Republic Day Camp Joy Prime minister’s Rally Rajpath Rally Participated in All India cancer awareness program Total Number of camps attended – 13 Selected for youth exchange program ( YEP) to visit foreign countries 5. 2 Cadets REPUBLIC DAY CAMP – 12 they won Gold in CONTIGENT DRILL(SD), CANCER AWARNESS SKIT & PRIME MINISTER RALLY 6. 4 Cadets They won Gold in QUARTER GUARD, CONTIGENT DRILL, CULTURAL & SLOW CYCLING and also won the Silver in OBSTACLE RACE 7. 4 Cadets Guest performance by our NCC AIRWING CADETS Street play on global warming Appreciation by DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL DELHI & Lt Gn P S Bhalla DIRECTOR GENERAL NCC DELHI They won Rs 5000 as appreciation prize & certificate for the street play 36. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Cell: (e.g., Counseling to students by Psychology Department or any other) . All the students of our college were informed through circulars which were displayed in each department notice boards, about the functioning and the nature of counseling center, ‘Centre for HOPE’-its time and venue every year from the inception of the center. . In the academic year 2011-2012, three students from various Departments were counseled.

37. Placement services provided to students: . Number of companies visited : 46 . Number of students placed : 605 . Average salary : Rs15,400pm

38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff:

. A motivational talk was given to all the non - teaching staff of the self financing Departments by Thiru NC Nandagopalan, Secretary of the College on 17.2.12. . Dr R Rajendran, Principal of PSG College of Arts and Science gave a pep talk on 17.2.12. to all the non - teaching staff of the self financing Departments . 37

39. Best Practices of the Institution:

i) Curricular Aspects: Two new courses were introduced taking into consideration the absolute needs of the students ii) Teaching learning and evaluation: General awareness - on line examination was made as a compulsory component of the UG programme iii) Research: Proposals sent for more National and International collaborative research projects iv) Consultancy: The Department of Environmental Science carries out consultancy with Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board v) Academia – Industry collaboration: Short period collaboration with RDHC (South), Bangalore was carried out by the Department of Environmental Science vi) Student Support programmes: A Placement Training Center with 15 systems has become a hallmark. Economics Lab with 24 systems has been established. Further additional systems were provided to the Psychology Lab for cushioning students. vii) Any other: Civil Services Coaching was provided by Thiru Shankar, R of Shankar IAS Academy, Chennai to all the I year Under Graduate students of the Institution. 40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic / research bodies

. Department of Costume Design and Fashion National level 1. Infrastructure License Finance Services (IL&FS) 2. Ministry of Textiles . Department of Environmental Science National level 1. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board . Department of Microbiology National level 38

1. PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research 2. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore 3. National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi 4. National Institute of Virology, Pune International level 1. Africa City of Technology, Khartoum, Sudan 2. Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest- 1521, Hungary . Department of Nutrition National level 1. Nestle India Pvt. Limited 2. Spice Board, Cochin

. Department of Social Work National level 1. Social Work Forum 2. Helix Institution, Salem 41. Any other relevant information:

A. Teaching Learning and Evaluation . Participation in seminars/conferences- . International: 21 . National : 108

. Papers presented in seminars/ conferences- . International: 4 . National : 75

. Resource persons: 59

. Guest Lectures organized: 43

B. Impact Factor : 4.784

C. Student Enrichment

. UGC NET/ SET coaching classes were conducted for 175 SC/ST and non- creamy layer students of the Post Graduate courses of the institution from 2010 -11.

. UGC coaching classes for Civil Services/ Banking Services were conducted for 362 SC/ST and non- creamy layer students of the Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses of the institution from 2010 -11.

Part C Detail the plans of the institution for the next year:

1. Infrastructure . Annex library building with State – of – the – art digital facilities. RFID technology will be implemented from the academic year 2012 onwards. . Disabled friendly amenities 2. Curriculum . Revamping and restructuring of Choice Based Credit System . MOUs with National and International institutions for faculty and students exchange program and research activities 3. Research & Publications . To bring out an in- house journal . To conduct a three day for the MPhil and PhD scholars in the month of September 2012 . To organize a symposium for the research guides of in - house and other higher educational institution on structural research report and thesis during the month of January 2013. . Sourcing research projects from both National and International funding agencies . The Alumni Association of the institution will be incorporated in giving recognition to the best International publications. 4. Quality Enhancements . A Two day National level workshop will be organized by IQAC on the topic, “Sensitization of recent quality initiatives of NAAC for Higher Education Institutions” in the month of July 2012. . Steps will be taken to strengthen the Small Quality Assurance Circles to ensure quality across the length and breadth of the institution.