Annual Report 2015-16

ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE

TIRUPPATTUR – 630 211 - SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016

PRESENTED BY

Dr.V.S.A.SUBRAMANIAN, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

PRINCIPAL

ARUMUGAM PILLAI SEETHAI AMMAL COLLEGE TIRUPPATTUR – 630 211 - SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016

Dr.S.Subbiah, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, has been invited as the Chief Guest for the 51st Founder‟s Day and College Day Celebrations on March 16th 2016. Since, the date for assembly elections has been declared as 16.05.2016, the code of conduct came into effect immediately. The Government of Tamil Nadu instructed all educational institutions to cancel / postpone all celebrations in the college. Therefore the Annual Day scheduled for 16.03.2016 was cancelled.

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVERS AWARD: Our beloved Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran has been awarded the prestigious International Achievers Award by the International Achievers Conference, New Delhi, for the year 2015-2016 for his valuable contribution towards the development of the society, particularly for his commendable achievements in providing quality education to the rural poor. Only 40 people in India are selected for the award from different fields like Health, Corporate Sector, Individual Achiever, Education etc., Out of 40 only 5 people are selected for Education and our Secretary is one among the five achievers selected for education. It is no wonder that our Secretary has been awarded this honour as we all well know about the achievements and honours of our management starting from our beloved Founder, former President and the present President.

Gesture of Gratitude:

I would like to express my profound gratitude to our college Management, our Respected President.Dato.N.Vasantha Rajan, our beloved Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran and our beloved Secretary – Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College of Education, Thiru.N.Arumuga Rajan, for the timely and valuable suggestions so that I could steer the college in the right path and in the right direction. At the same time, I will be failing in my duty, if I do not mention the co-operation extended to me by our teaching and non-teaching staff. I have to thank my loving children – students who are my strength and power. I am deeply indebted to the team of Vice-Principals Dr.N.Ramani, who is completing her 6th year as Vice-Principal, and Dr.GV.Gopinath, who is completing his 2nd year term respectively

2 who had spent more time in the college than with their families. Their dedication to the college is commendable. With a view to promote the educational attainment in this backward District and also to alleviate the unemployment problem due to the lack of educational qualifications, Arulmamani Thiru.N.T.S.ARUMUGAM PILLAI started this temple of learning in the year 1965 by pooling his hard earned money on a foreign soil. His philanthropic foresight has brought out this First Grade College offering undergraduate courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, History, English Literature, Business Administration, Commerce, Post Graduate courses in Economics, English, Commerce & Mathematics, M.Phil courses in Economics, English, Commerce, Ph.D in Economics, Diploma Courses in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Office Management and Certificate courses in Spoken English. Our management has started Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College of Education by offering B.Ed., program from 2006-2007. The dream of our Founder to provide higher education to the needy people has been successfully completed by our former President Thiru.N.A.R.Nagarajan. The dream of providing opportunities to do professional courses has been successfully fulfilled by the sons of Thiru.N.A.R.Nagarajan, by starting Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College of Education. I am also very glad to inform that the Economics Department of our college has been upgraded as a Research Department from 2006-2007. The Departments of English, Maths, Commerce & Business Administration Departments have also been upgraded as Research Department from 2012-2013. The college is registering a steady and continuous growth year by year. This achievement is made possible by the unstained efforts taken by our revered Founder and its illustrious sons and grandsons.

STUDENTS STRENGTH:

Even though arts and science colleges have registered a decline in students‟ strength due to the upcoming of a number of professional colleges, the strength in our college is always on the increase because of the quality of teaching of our untiring and elite staff aided by campus discipline. This year we have 2144 students of which 1487 are girls and 657 are boys. S. I YEAR I YEAR II YEAR II YEAR III YEAR III YEAR No. COURSES BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS

1 BA Economics EM 25 28 26 19 7 6

2 BA Economics TM 37 18 23 33 9 10

3 BA HISTORY 30 23 21 22 16 13

4 BA ENGLISH 8 65 12 54 6 53

5 B.SC MATHS 2 50 7 41 2 41

6 B.SC PHYSICS 13 38 11 36 10 28

7 B.SC CHEM. 10 42 10 37 5 38

8 B.SC ZOO. 9 40 11 37 8 34

9 B.SC COMP.SCI 18 34 17 31 11 32

10 B.COM „A‟ 27 43 24 37 20 41

11 B.COM „B‟ 30 42 24 42 21 39

12 BBA 19 40 26 34 22 41

13 B.SC IT (SF) 16 36 20 28 11 31

14 MA ECO. 1 6 2 7 ------

15 MA ENGLISH-SF 2 14 --- 10 ------

16 M.SC MATHS–SF 3 17 2 9 ------

17 M. COM (SF) 6 27 3 20 ------

18 M.Phil(Eco.) (SF) 2 6 ------

19 M.Phil (Comm.SF) --- 7 ------

20 M.Phil(English)SF 1 3 ------

21 Ph.D Economics 2 ------(SF) Full - Time

22 Ph.D Management 1 ------(SF) Full - Time

23 PGDCA (SF) 6 1 ------

GRAND TOTAL = 2144

STAFF I take pride to mention that our college is equipped with a team of dedicated,

4 talented & well informed aided teaching staff numbering 64, Self finance numbering 18 and Non-Teaching staff numbering 29 and PTA & Management staff 13. Among the Teaching staff there are 28 Ph.D., Degree holders.

FACULTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME: I am really very proud to announce that Tmt.S.Marikannu, Assistant Professor of Physics has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by the Alagappa University, Karaikudi & Thiru.P.Narayanasamy, Assistant Professor of Economics, has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Thiru.V.Raju, Assistant Professor of Economics, has completed the viva-voce examination for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, and he is waiting for the result. Thriu.RM.Chandrasoodan, Guest Lecturer, Commerce has been awarded Ph.D., by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli. RETIRING STAFF This academic year Dr.V.S.A.Subramanian, Principal, Dr.N.Somasundaram,

Dr.S.Ravisankar, Asso. Prof. of Business Administration & Dr.S.Subramanian, Asso.

Prof. of Commerce is retiring from service. It is my bounded duty to place it on record, the valuable and un-tired services rendered by them to this temple of learning for more than decades. I feel that their departure will definitely leave a vacuum of talent and rich experience that cannot be refilled at any stage.

NEW APPOINTMENT (TEACHING & NON-TEACHING): During this academic year new appointments have been made in our institution. Dr.N.Aruna Devi has been appointed as Assistant Professor of English. Tmt.P.Yogarasi, Tmt.S.Dhanalakshmi, Tmt.R.Poomari (Junior Assistants) Tmt.K.Lakshmi (Typist) B.Angeline, C.Vijaya Banu (Lab Assistants) J.Parthiban (Library Assistant) S.Mathini, S.Muthulakshmi, S.Karuppiah (Record Clerks) R.Arunpandiyan, PLKS.Arunmoli (Office Assistants) were appointed this year. RESULT Examination result is a thermometer to measure our academic efforts. It acts as a

5 feed back to correct our teaching methods and also gives an impetus to introduce new techniques in the art of teaching. Let us have a glance at the results of University Examinations held in April 2015.

RESULT PARTICULARS APRIL – 2015

S.NO COURSES No. of Students No. of Students Passed Percentage Appeared ( %) Total Boys Girls Total

BA ECONOMICS 1 15 3 10 13 86% (EM)

BA ECONOMICS 2 19 5 8 13 68% (TM)

3 BA HISTORY 17 4 3 7 41%

4 BA ENGLISH 53 1 26 27 50%

5 B.Sc MATHS 38 --- 37 37 97.4%

6 B.Sc PHYSICS 35 5 21 26 74.28%

7 B.Sc CHEM. 39 2 16 18 46%

8 B.Sc ZOOLOGY 25 --- 7 7 28%

9 B.SC COMP.SCI. 42 --- 12 12 28.6%

10 B.COM 104 15 53 68 66%

11 BBA 52 13 37 50 96.15%

12 B.SC IT 39 2 22 24 61.54%

13 MA ECONOMICS 12 --- 12 12 100%

14 MA ENGLISH 6 2 4 6 100%

15 M.Sc MATHS 10 --- 9 9 90%

16 M.Com 24 12 8 20 83.33%

17 M.Phil Economics 7 1 6 7 100%

18 M.Phil English 4 1 3 4 100%

19 M.Phil Commerce 10 4 5 9 90%

UNIVERSITY RANKS:

I record with jubilation and pride that the following students have secured University Ranks in the Examinations conducted by Alagappa University (for the year 2014-2015). Name Course Rank 1. C.Karthick BA History First 2. A.Saranya BA Economics (EM) Sixth 3. A.Makabubjan MA Economics First 4. P.Sathya MA Economics Third 5. M.Suganya MA Economics Fifth 6. P.Hemalatha B.Sc IT Ninth 7. S.Surya M.Com Sixth

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2015 - 2016:

Our beloved Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran has been awarded the prestigious International Achievers Award by The International Achievers Conference, New Delhi, for the year 2015-2016.

For the first time in the history of our college an alumni meet was conducted in two foreign soils. From 22.04.2015 to 05.05.2015 an alumni meet was conducted in Singapore. The second meeting of overseas alumni was convened from 27.01.2016 to 31.01.2016 in Dubai. We have been successfully uploading the data of “All India Survey on Higher Education” for the 6th consecutive year and receiving a certificate from The Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi every year. We have been contributing an amount of Rs.40,000/- towards the Heart Surgery for two poor children under the “Save Little Heart” programme in collaboration with Apollo Specialty Hospital for the consecutive Tenth year. Last year being the Golden Jubilee year of the college we contributed Rs.10,00,000/- for this purpose. Our Management, Staff and Students generously contribute towards this noble cause. 7.1.11 The Entrepreneurship development cell of our college has conducted a “Workshop on Global Investors” Meet – 2015 on 16.10.2015. The final year students of department of Business Administration, Commerce & Economics, and numbering 224 took part in this workshop.

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) : A One day UGC sponsored special lecture program on National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) was conducted by Career Guidance Committee,

Network Resource Centre and NPTEL Local Chapter in Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thiruppathur, Sivagangai District. Dr. J.Santhi, Librarian organized the function. This is the first of the project organized by our college among the affiliated colleges of Alagappa University. Dr. V.S.A.Subramanian, Principal presided over the function and Dr.S.Subramanian, Head, Department of Commerce welcomed the participants. Dr.N.Ramani and Dr.G.V.Gopinath, Vice Principals gave thematic address about NPTEL. DR.S.SENTHILNATHAN , Asst. Professor and Deputy Co-ordinator, UGC-SAP (DRS-II), Department of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli was the chief guest and inaugurated the Local Chapter of NPTEL in the college. He explained the role of technology on learning aspects. He gave a bird‟s eye view about the list of web portals available for students to learn and urged the students to utilize the resources available on web for effective learning. Dr.N.Vijayanand proposed vote of thanks. COLLEGE MARKET:

Our college organized a three days programme from 09.12.2015 to

11.12.2015 “College Market” in collaboration with Women Development

Corporation, Sivagangai District , Govt. of Tamilnadu, for promoting Women

Self Help Group to market their products. About 20 Self Help Groups sold handmade home products – kitchen goods, ornaments, handworks etc., in about 20 stalls. 7.1.11.

UGC GRANTS S.No Scheme Amt. Received 2015-16 1 Seminar during XII Plan Bio-vision‟14 Rs. 27,500 Final Installment 2 Minor Research project (Dr.N.Sreedevi) Rs. 26,000 Assistant Professor of Economics. 3 Minor Research project (Dr.S.Jayavel) Physical Rs. 28,000 Director. 4 Minor Research project (Dr.N.Vijayanand) Rs. 56,000 Assistant Professor of Botany. 5 Minor Research project (Dr.R,Kalidoss) Rs. 26,000 Assistant Professor of Commerce. TOTAL Rs.1,63,500

SCHOLARSHIPS This year we are in receipt of the following scholarships and were disbursed in time to the students. S.No. No. of Students Kind of Scholarship Sanctioned Amount Rs. 1 325 SC Students Scholarship Rs.15,85,632 2 498 BC Students Scholarship Rs. 6,02,683 3 323 MBC/ DNC Students Rs. 3,92,707 Scholarship 1146 TOTAL Rs. 25,81,022

COLLEGE CO-OPERATIVE THRIFT AND CREDIT SOCIETY:

1) Number of Members - 52 2) Share Capital - 16,94,000/- 3) Thrift Deposit - 16,18,000/- 4) S.D.CC Bank Loan - 57.40,000/- 5) Members Loan - 64,23,000/- 6) Loan Issued - NIL 7) Working Capital - 90,52,000/-

LIBRARY The General Library has taken various initiatives to improve the existing infrastructure facilities, services and collections to provide strong and dynamic support for academic & research development. The library caters to the needs of over 2000 students, teachers and other visiting faculty. In this regard, some of the selected initiatives are listed below:

 Collection of Books:

The library is a power house of resources that generate knowledge. Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College has a well-equipped library as a Learning Resource Centre with a vast collection of about 33809 books. The students and faculty members can have access to more than 450 back volumes and 405 Question Banks. Basic to advanced books are added every year for the users of the library. The library has grown in terms of it collection of

10 books during the academic year 2015-2016, from 33659 to 33809. The library this year has spent Rs.42,287/- on the purchase of books and Rs.50,900/- for periodicals and dailies.

 E-Resources:

The Resource Centre operations and services are fully computerized and provide an online access to the core digital resources in the ICT area. Through Institutional membership more than 6000 e-journals and 97000 e-books can be accessed under the project entitled "National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST)" of INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmadabad. In addition to this, the library also has a collection of e- books.

The Centre aims to facilitate collection & dissemination of knowledge, information, insight & intellectual contribution in all areas of education for the benefit of students and staff. The library provides open access system for the users including students, research scholars and faculties. In addition to the above central facility, the departments have their own libraries.

 Library Automation

The library has adopted latest technologies for quick processing. The library resource centre is fully automated. It is computerized by using Modern lib user-friendly library software and the entire collection of books is bar-coded.

The barcode printer in the library is used for printing the accession number of the books which would be scanned during books transaction and during issue and return of books.

ID scanners record the entry of users into the library. It is used for calculating the daily report of users visiting the library. The number of books, periodicals and e-books are updated every year. We have added 50 more seats to make it easier to find a good place to study and rearranged furniture to create separate quiet zones and group work spaces. We have set up displays to highlight new collections and materials. Fire extinguisher has been installed for the protection of the library. CCTV cameras are installed at the library to monitor and record the visitors to protect rare books and displays with cameras directly monitoring them.

A Report on Library Day celebration on 12th , August 2016 Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal Learning Resource Centre celebrated “Library day” in commemoration of Ranganathan‟s Birthday. As a tribute to this great personality, his birthday has been observed as Librarian‟s day. Dr.J.Santhi, Librarian welcomed the gathering. 7.1.18

The program started with the Presidential address by the Principal Dr.V.S.A.Subramanian and Thematic Address by Dr.N.Ramani, Vice Principal. She expressed in her Key note address that Padmashri. Dr.S.R.Ranganathan (1892-1972) was a visionary and an institution in himself who earned accolades around the world for his in depth knowledge and development of library science education in India. She expressed that books play an important role in our life. Dr.G.V.Gopinath, Vice Principal, introduced the resource person. The Resource person of the day, Mr.R.Veera Ragavan, Librarian, Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi expressed that librarians are catalysts in providing information to clients. He stressed the importance of using library resources for enhancing knowledge and explained how to use library as a learning source. Various competitions were conducted in connection with Library Day celebration and certificates and prizes were distributed to the winners. S.No Competitions I Prize II Prize Essay C.Rohini 1 Competition II B.A English N.Soundharya - I BBA (English) M.Ramjan Nisha II B.Sc Chem. Essay Competition R.Ajith Kumar R.Thamil Mani-II B.A(English) 2 (Tamil) III B.Sc Physics R.Ishwarya - II B.sc(Maths)

Drawing S.Sivapriya M.Ramjan Nisha-II B.Sc Competition II B.Sc Physics (Chemistry) 3 Poetry K.Vijayalakshmi M.Abirami - II B.A(English) 4 Competition III B.Sc(IT)

The Best Library User Awards were given to the following students: 1. M.Pandiyaraj – III B.Sc Physics) 2. B.Velmurugam – III B.Sc (Physics) 3. R.Thamilmani – II B.A. (English)

Book Exhibition of the reference sources was conducted to create awareness among the students. Dr.N.VijayAnand, HOD & Assistant Professor of Botany proposed Vote of thanks.

 Publication of the Librarian:

Number of Papers published in National Conference : 7

 Presented a paper entitled “Information Seeking Behaviour of Students in Sarada College for women: A Study” in the ICSSR sponsored National Conference on Impact of Electronic Resources on Teaching, Learning and Research: Issues and Opportunities. Organised by Alagappa university held on 24th and 25th April 2015. ISBN : 978-81-903838-9-9.  Presented a paper entitled “Scientometric Analysis of Contributions of Journal IEEE/ACM Transaction Networking” in the ICSSR sponsored National Conference on Impact of Electronic Resources on Teaching, Learning and Research: Issues and Opportunities. Organised by Alagappa university held on 24th and 25th April 2015. ISBN : 978-81-903838-9-9.  Presented a paper entitled “Use of E-Resources by the staff, Research Scholars and the Students of the Alagappa University” in the ICSSR sponsored National Conference on Impact of Electronic Resources on Teaching, Learning and Research: Issues and Opportunities .Organised by Alagappa university held on 24th and 25th April 2015. 978-81-903838-9-9.  Presented a paper entitled “Use of E-Resources by the Staff Members and Research Scholars of Affiliated colleges of Alagappa University” in the National Conference on “Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges” Organised by Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University held on 20th and 21st November 2015. ISBN: 978-93-84556-82-2.  Presented a paper entitled “IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking: A Scientometric Study” in the National Conference on Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges Organised by Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University, held on 20th and 21st November 2015. ISBN: 978-93-84556-82-2  Presented a paper entitled “IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis & Machine Intelligence: A Bibliometric Study” in the National Conference on Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges Organised by Gandhi gram Rural Institute Deemed University, held on 20th and 21st November 2015. ISBN: 978-93-84556-82-2

 Presented a paper entitled “Information Behavior of Students of Arts and science Colleges in Salem District” in the National Conference on Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges Organized by Gandhi gram Rural Institute Deemed University, held on 20th and 21st November 2015. ISBN: 978-93-84556-82-2

Workshop Attended : 1

International Workshop on scholarly Research Publications: Writing, Citations and Plagiarism (RPCP-16), organized by Dept. of LIS, Periyar University, Salem on 10.02.2016.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Dr.S.Jayavel, Director, Physical Education has been appointed as Sports Advisory Committee member of Alagappa University for the year 2015-2016. He has been appointed as the Selection Committee Member Alagappa University for the year 2015-2016 for the following games: Badminton (Men & Women) Athletics (Men & Women) Kabaddi (Men & Women) Hockey (Women) Football (Men) Handball (Men & Women) ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Dr.S.Jayavel has served as a Resource person in UGC sponsored National Seminar entitled “Recent Developments in Sports and Yogic Sciences” organized by Alagappa College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

PAPER PRESENTED IN NATIONAL SEMINAR Presented a paper on “Effect of Yogic practice on Selected Physical Variables among Rural School Boys”, UGC sponsored National seminar on “Recent Developments - Sports and Yogic Sciences” organized by Alagappa College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, on 19th & 20th March 2015.

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY INTER COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENTS WINNERS : Our students have brought laurels to the college by winning the following Tournaments: BADMINTON (WINNER) Alagappa University Inter Collegeiate Badminton Tournament (Men) KABADDI (WINNER) Alagappa University Inter Collegeiate Kabaddi Tournament (Men) SOUTH ZONE INTER UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENTS The following students of our college are selected and they represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Tournaments for Badminton tournament in SRM University, Chennai. BADMINTON M.VEERAPANDIAN - I B.A., (Economics) R.T.VIJAY THILAK - PGDCA M.ARUNPRASATH - PGDCA G.ARUNKUMAR - PGDCA HANDBALL G.PRASANTH - III BBA represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Handball tournament in Alagappa University, Karaikudi. KABADDI (Men) team consisting of the following students M.SHANKAR – III B.A. (Economics) R.AKILAN - III B.Sc. (Maths) V.TAMILARASAN - II B.Sc (Physics) - represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Kabaddi tournament in Kuvempu University, Shimoga. KABADDI (Women) R.ANNALAKSHMI - II B.Sc (Computer Science) represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Kabaddi tournament in Tamil Nadu Phy. Edu. & Sports University, Chennai. CRICKET In Cricket N.KATHIRESAN - PGDCA, S.PRABAKARAN – PGDCA represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Cricket tournament in Saveetha University, Chennai. FOOTBALL

C.RAJESH - III B.B.A represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Football tournament in Amrita University, Coimbatore. CHESS N.SASI KUMAR - I B.Sc (Physics) represented Alagappa University in South Zone Inter University Chess tournament in Amrita University, Coimbatore. ALL INDIA INTER UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENTS The following students of our college are selected and they represented the Alagappa University in All India Inter University Tournaments. HANDBALL : G.PRASANTH - III BBA represented Alagappa University in All India Inter University Handball tournament in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY INTER COLLEGEIATE TOURNAMENTS ORGANIZED Our college has hosted and organized Alagappa University Inter Collegiate Badminton Tournaments (Men & Women) in our Indoor Stadium and Kabaddi (Men). ANNUAL SPORTS MEET The 51st Annual Sports Meet was held on 04.02.2016. Our beloved Secretary inaugurated the meet. Dr.K.Balasubramanian, Prof & Head, Department of Physical Education & Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners. The following students are the champions of the college for the year 2015-2016 M.SHANKAR - II B.A. (Economics) M.POTHUM PONNU - I B.Com., „B‟

JOURNALS Department of Physical Education is running one International (Quarterly) and National (Biannual) journals. Fifty research papers were received and published in two journals with ISSN number.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH The English department associated was inaugurated on 30.09.2015. The Chief guest was Dr.M.Vennila, HOD of English, Seethalakshmi Achi College for Women, Pallathur on gave a special lecture on “Communicative Skills”. UGC sponsored special meeting on Human Rights was conducted on 02.02.2016. The Chief guest was Dr.V.Manickavasagam, Dean, School of Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi and he gave a special lecture on „Consumer Rights”.7.1.17 DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY A Special meeting of the History Association was held on 31st December 2015, Prof.P.Velayutharaja, Assistant Professor of History, H.H.The Rajah‟s College, Pudukottai delivered a special address on “Heroes of History”.7.1.18 Extension Activity : Department of History carried out two day extension activity at Neelamega Perumal Temple at Senbhagampettai on 10th and 11th October 2015. UGC Sponsored Special Lecture on Human Rights: The UGC sponsored special lecture on Human Rights was conducted on 22.01.2016 at the Seminar Hall of Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur. This program was jointly organized by the department of History, Chemistry, Physics & Zoology. We invited Mr.Samy Durai, B.A., B.L., Senior Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai and Mr.R.Gandhi, M.A., B.L., Senior Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai to give a special lecture on Human Rights. 7.1.17 Field Study : In order to complement the theoretical knowledge with practical knowledge, Field Study is arranged to the students of History. KEEZHADI: In this academic year (2015-2016) a field study to Keezhadi was arranged on 18th February, 2016 under the guidance of Dr.DK.Venkatachalapathy, Former HOD of History, APSA College, Tiruppattur, for the III year students of History. This was intended for the purpose of gaining a practical knowledge on the various methods of archaeological excavation. At Keezhadi, a village in Tiruppuvanam Taluk of Sivagangai District, archaeological survey of India has been conducting archaeological excavation and brings to limelight, one of the “biggest human habitations of Sangam Age known so far”. Antiquities like glass, pearl, terracotta beads and early historic pottery found at the excavation site could help redraw Madurai‟s past. This excavation provided a golden opportunity to the students of

18 history who opt for archaeology as an optional subject. THIRUMALAI NAYAKAR MAHAL: Apart from this, the students were taken to Thriumalai Nayakar Mahal at Madurai and were explained the history of the palace and its architectural style. KEEZHAVALAVU: The History students also visited Keezhavalavu, a village 25kms from Tiruppattur. It is a place where remnants of Jain relics are found. They are seen atop the hill called SAMANAR MALAI. Jain beds popularly called by the local people as panchapandavar padukkai and the bas reliefs of 23rd Jain Tirthankara Parsvanatha and the 24th Tirthankara Mahavira are found. Students were taken to this place and were explained the migratory history of the Jains. They were also explained about the Tamil-Brahmi script, a script used at that time to write the Tamil language. RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Refresher / Orientation Course: Thiru.V.Raju, Asst. Prof. of Economics attended the Refresher Course in Economics, conducted by the Department of Economics, University of Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala from 17.10.2015 to 08.11.2015. Thiru.P.Narayanasamy, Assistant Professor of Economics attended the Orientation Programme conducted by UGC, Human Resource Development Centre, formerly Academic Staff College, Madurai. Kamaraj University, Madurai from 27.10.2015 to 23.11.2015. Ph.D Awarded: Thiru.P.Narayanasamy, Assistant Professor of Economics, has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Thiru.V.Raju, Assistant Professor of Economics, has completed the viva-voce examination for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, and he is waiting for the result. Board of Studies: Dr.V.Elangovan, has been appointed as the chairman of M.A Economics and member for B.A Economics, Board of Studies, Alagappa University for the year 2014-2015. Dr.M.Vijaya, has been appointed as the member for M.A. Economics, Board of Studies, Alagappa University for the year 2014-2015. Dr.KR.Jeyakumar, has been appointed as the member for M.A. Economics, M.Phil., Economics, Ph.D., Economics, Board of Studies for the Department of Economics and Rural

Development, Alagappa University for the year 2014-2015. Publications: Dr.V.Elangovan, Asso. Prof. of Economics, has presented a paper on “Household willingness to pay for better solid waste management in Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu in the XVII Annual International Seminar Proceedings, January 2016. Pre-submission Ph.D., Viva-Voce examination was conducted for the following candidates in our institution. 1. Mr.K.Krishnan, Asst. Prof. of Economics, RDM Govt. Arts College, Sivagangai on 23.02.2015. 2. Mr.T.Saravanakumar, Asso. Prof. of Economics, Sethupathy Govt. Arts College, Ramanathapuram District on 04.04.2015. 3. Mrs.C.Umamaheswari, Asst. Prof. of Economics, APSA College, Tiruppattur on 07.09.2015. 4. Mrs.N.Nithyakalyani, Ph.D., Scholar, APSA College, Tiruppattur on 07.12.2015. Public Viva-Voce examination was conducted to Mr.K.Krishnan, Asst. Prof. of Economics, RDM Govt. Arts College, Sivagangai on 01.10.2015 in our institution.

Economics Association (UG & PG): The Inaugural function of Association of UG & PG for the academic year 2015-2016 was conducted on 29.09.2015. Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal delivered presidential address. Dr.S.Mariyarathinam, Asso. Prof. of Economics, welcomed the gathering. Dr.N.Ramani, HOD of Economics introduced the Chief-guest and felicitated the Economics Association. The Chief guest Rev.Fr.John Vasantha Kumar, Vice-Principal of Ananda College, Devakottai, delivered the special address on “Contemporary Issues in Indian Economy”. With the students representatives the Vice-presidents of PG & UG. Dr.C.Veeriah & Dr.S.Mariyarathinam, Asso. Prof. of Economics, organised the function. Report on Special Meeting on Human Rights: UGC sponsored invited lecture on Human Rights was conducted on 13.01.2016. Three Lawyers practicing in Karaikudi were invited for the meeting. Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal presided over the meeting. Dr.N.Ramani, Vice-Principal and HOD of Economics welcomed the gathering. Mr.A.Densing, B.B.E., B.L., an alumnus of our department delivered a special address on “Rights of Women”. He pointed out the basic rights to women that are provided in our constitution under different sections of the law. Tmt.V.Vijaya, B.A., B.L., delivered a special address on “Women Victims and Compensation”. She cited out few examples of the women victims and how they were compensated in different cases.

Mr.S.Vinayagam, B.Com., M.L., delivered a special address on “Fundamental Human Rights”. He traced the origin of Human Rights and highlighted the ways in which they should be protected. Dr.C.Veeriah, Asso. Prof. of Economics, proposed vote of thanks. The valedictory function and felicitation to the retiring staff of our college was conducted on 14.03.2016. Dr.N.Ramani, HoD & Vice Principal welcome the gathering. The retiring staff shared their experiences in the college with the staff and students. Dr.S.Mariyarethinam proposed vote of thanks. 7.1.17 & 7.1.1. Extension Activities: II year students of Economics department undertook extension activity on 10.10.2015 at Ranasingapuram village, with the theme “General Sanitation and Hygiene”. Mr.M.Chinniah, Village President, Mr.N.Kannan, Vice-President, Mr.M.Sethuraman, PTA Secretary and Mr.M.Sheik, Clerical staff. Panchayat office welcomed the staff and students. The theme was divided into 4 sections Viz., 1. Evils of using plastics. 2. Diseases caused by mosquitoes. 3. Problems created by consuming liquor & 4. Importance of using latrines at home. Our students cleaned the village drinking water tank, the yard for drying paddy and the temple premises near Panchayat Union Office. They cleared the area around the community hall, ration shop and the elementary school. They also cleared the plastic wastes and bushes along the road side. A flex consisting of “dos and don‟ts” of public health was kept in the Panchayat Union Office to create awareness among the village people. Research Article: 7.1.11 Dr.S.Mariyarethinam, Asst. Prof. of Economics, research article on “Eco-system in Thirukural (Uyirich Soolal Amaivu) is been selected to publish in a book. This was selected in a competition conducted by Valluvath Tamil Udaya Murasagam Trust, Erode and Malar Trust, Madurai. Training / Workshops: Six Ph.D., scholars and six M.Phil., scholars of our department attended a Workshop on “Dissemination of Census Data 2011”, sponsored by the Directorate of Census Operations Tamil Nadu, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, organized by the Department of Economics and Rural Development, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, on 21st December 2015. Eight students from II M.A. and Seven students from I M.A. participated in the free training programme on Business Development Skills organized by Alagappa University Collaboration Centre, Alagappa University, Karikudi on 20.01.2016 entitled “Small Scale

Business setup in Ornamental fish farming, Apiculture, Mushroom and Silk production”. Scholarships / Fellowships received: R.Karthiga Rani, Ph.D., scholar under the guidance of Dr.V.Elangovan, Asso. Prof. of Economics, has received a scholarship from Aadhi Dravidar Welfare Department of SC/ST amounting to Rs.50,000/- per year for a period of 4 years. M.Uma, Ph.D., scholar under the guidance of Dr.V.Elangovan, Asso. Prof. of Economics, has received Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC research scholars amounting to Rs.25,000/- per month for initial two years and Rs.28,000 for the remaining three years.

Students Achievements: R.Karthika rani, V.Elaiyarasi, Information Technology Sector in Indian Economy, One day state level Inter Collegiate student‟s seminar on “The present scenario of Indian Economy”, organized by the department of Economics, Seethalakshmi Aachi College for Women, Pallathur, 01.10.2015 M.Sankar of III B.A. Economics (TM) represented the South Zone Inter-University Kabaddi tournament. Veerapandiyan of I B.A. Economics (TM) represented the South Zone Inter- University tournament for badminton. Dr.S.Mariyarethinam, Assistant Professor of Economics, is an approved guide of Alagappa University, Karaikudi. In this academic year 2015-2016 two candidates (Mr.Chandrasekar and Shajakhan) have registered for Ph.D., (Full Time). At present 3 full time Ph.D scholars, 2 Part Time Ph.D scholars and 1 M.Phil., scholar are pursuing their research under his guideship. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Inaugural function of the Association was held on 05.10.2015, Dr.N.Anbazhagan, HOD of Mathematics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi delivered a special lecture on Semi rings and their properties. Department of Mathematics, Department of Computer Science & Department of Information Technology jointly organized UGC sponsored lecture on Human Rights on 28.01.2015. Mrs.P.Sona, Advocate in Madras High Court Bench, Madurai, delivered a lecture on Violation of Human Rights on Cyber World. Mr.M.Siddarthan, Senior Advocate in Madras High Court Bench, Madurai, delivered a lecture on “Human Rights Guaranteed

22 under Indian Constitution”.7.1.17 Extension activities: In connection with extension activities, four II B.Sc Maths students are regularly taking classes at Panchayat Union School, Tiruppattur, for II to V Std students. II B.Sc Maths students visited Nedumaram, our adopted village to carry out many activities like plantation, cleaning the school and temple premises, creating awareness to the villagers on good health practices.7.1.11 Publications: Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College & Mr.Arivalagan, Associate Professor of Maths in Ramnad Government College have jointly published two paper one in “International Journal of Mathematics on Research” and another in “General Mathematical Notes”. Three papers have been accepted for publication. Ph.D Awarded: Under the guidance of Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal,Dr.A.Jayalakshmi, Associate Professor of Maths in Seethalakshmi Achi College for Women, Pallathur was awarded Ph.D., by M.S.University in the month of February 2016. So far 3 Ph.Ds have been awarded under his guidance Mr.Arivalagan, Associate Professor of Maths, Sethupathy Govt. Arts College, Ramnathapuram Government College has submitted his thesis to M.S.University, Thirunelveli in Feb‟2016. Dr.VSA.Subramanian has been appointed as an external examiner by Bharathidasan University to Conduct public viva-voce examination for Ph.D., candidates (Maths) in E.V.R.College, Trichy. He has been a Reviewer in American Mathematical Review from 2008 to scrutinize the papers on Domination Theory (Graph Theory). U.G.C. sponsored special lecturer: The U.G.C. sponsored special lecturer on “HUMAN RIGHTS” was conducted on 28.01.2016. The program was jointly organized by the departments of Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Technology. Nearly 200 students participated in that programme.7.1.17

Dr. V.S.A. Subramanian, Principal presided over the function. Tmt.K.Vanathi, H.O.D. of Mathematics welcomed the gathering. Dr. N. Ramani and Dr. G.V. Gopinath, the Vice-Principal gave felicitation.

Mrs.P.Sona, Advocate, Madras High Court Branch, Madurai and Assistant Professor in Madurai Law College, Madurai delivered a special lecture on “Violation of Human Rights on Cyber World”. She discussed about intellectual property, preventing the usage of credit card & debit card, E-commerce transactions awareness, how to handle fake e-mail and fake calls.

Mr.M.Siddarthan, Senior Advocate, Madras High Court Branch, Madurai delivered a special lecture on “HUMAN RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER INDIAN CONSTITUTION”. He highlighted the fundamental human rights and stressed the importance of knowledge of various laws, acts and amendments. Tmt.A.Nirmala, Guest Lecturer of Information Technology department proposed vote of thanks.7.1.17

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS: The Inaugural function of Physics association was held on 23.09.2015. Dr.S.Kumaresan, Assistant Professor of Physics, National College, Trichy, was the chief guest and special address was given by him. Various competitions were conducted and prizes were distributed. Thiru.NS.Saravanan, HoD, Asso.Prof. of Physics participated in a National level seminar titled on “Nano coating solar energy applications” in Nano science and Technology held at N.M.S.S. Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai, on 05.02.2016. Thiru.M.Ravikumar, Asso Prof. of Physics presented a poster in the National level conference at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai on 19 / 21.03.2015. He participated in the National level seminar in Eswari Engineering College, Chennai on 23/29.09.2015. He presented a paper in the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications” at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichirapalli on 29th Februrary, 2016 Served as Chairperson in the National Conference at Shree Sevugan Annamalai College, Devakottai on 02.10.2015. Presented a paper in National level seminar held at Sree Shivasankar Nadar (SSN) College, Chennai, on 28/29-12.2015. Served as chief guest for the State level inter college function held at Ananda College, Devakottai on 03.02.2016. Tmt.S.Marikannu, Assistant Professor of Physics was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on the thesis entitled “Deposition and Characterization of Nano crystalline oxide

24 semiconductor films for photovoltaic devices” on 16.07.2015 by Alagappa University. Thiru.M.Ramachandran, Asst.Prof. of Physics gave an invited lecture on “Understanding Weather Around You” in the district level guide & teachers training programme of 23rd NCSC on 18.09.2015 at APSA College, Tiruppattur. He served as a judge for 23rd NCSC District Level Project Demonstration on 15.11.2015 at Karaikudi. He was an organizing Secretary for The UGC sponsored seminar on Human Rights on 22.01.2016 at APSA College, Tiruppattur. 7.1.17 He was the local organizing member of National Science Day Celebration‟2016 in collaboration with CECRI, Karaikudi, on 30.01.2016 at Department of Chemistry, APSA College, Tiruppattur. Tmt.R.PremaRani, Asst. Prof. of Physics, participated in a one day seminar on “Emerging Trends on Materials Characterization (ETMC)” at SSA College, Devakottai on 2nd October 2015. She also participated in Blood Donation Camp at APSA College, Tiruppattur on 15.10.2015. She published a paper titled “Structural, Optical & Magnetic Properties of Nidoped cds thin films prepared by CBD”, in the journal of Material Science. G.Jeyaram & C.Rajkumar – III B.Sc Physics students got 2nd Prize in Electronic Circuit designing in a one day State Level seminar and inter collegiate meet held at Ananda College, Devakottai on 03.02.2016. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Association Activities: A special lecture on “Chemical Principles in pollution mitigation” was given by Dr.K.Seeni Meera, M.Sc., Ph.D., (An Alumnus), DLR-DAAD Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Aerogels, DLR – Institute of Materials Research, Germany, in a meeting of the Chemistry Association conducted on 03.08.2015. A special lecture on “Food Chemistry and Chemical Principles used in the quality control of food materials” was given by by Dr.s.Kalidhasan (An Alumnus), Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Isreal on 14.09.2015. Dr.A.Subbiah, M.Sc., Ph.D., Scientist, CECRI, Karaikudi, gave a special lecture on the Scopes and Hopes of Chemistry on 17.02.2016. Research Activities: Thiru.K.Praramasivaganesh & Thiru.RM.Ganesan, Assistant Professors, are pursuing Ph.D., programme at Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Tmt.G.Pandimuthu, Assistant Professor, is pursuing Ph.D., programme at Periyar University, Salem.

Thiru.A.Balasundaram, Assistant Professor, has registered for Ph.D., programme at Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Seminars / Workshops: Thiru.A.Balasundaram, Assistant Professor, presented a paper on “A new process for producing Biodiesel form triglycerides” at the International conference on Energy Environment and Engineering, CIT, Coimbatore, held from 29.02.2016 to 02.03.2016. Tmt.G.Pandimuthu, Assistant Professor, presented a paper on “Inhibition of Corrosion of Mild Steel in Hydrochloric acidic medium”, at an International Seminar at the Government Arts College, Karur, on 12.02.2016. Extension Activity: The students of the Department of Chemistry participated in the extension activity at Koratti. In this program the students discussed about the evils of the Impacts of using Non- recyclable Plastic Products”, consuming Tobacco products and on the essential of preserving the environment. They planted about fifty saplings. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY ASSOCIATION FUNCTION: Zoology Association has organized a special lecture on “Terrace garden and family health” in the Association function on 08.10.2015. Dr.S.Cendurkumaran, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK, Kundrakudi delivered the special lecture.7.1.17 A hand on training in PCR was arranged on 05.01.2016. Mr.S.Balakrishnan, Hi- media gave training to the students. Department of Zoology jointly organized one day Human Rights Awareness Programme on 22.01.2016. Lawyers Mr.Samidurai and Mr. Gandhi from Chennai High Court, Madurai Branch gave special lecture and had interaction with the students.7.1.17 In association with Women‟s Welfare Forum, the Department of Zoology organized three health awareness programme for the welfare of the girl students of our college and Nedumaram Village people. The details are hereunder; 1. Special lecture was organized on “Importance of women health care” on 19.01.2016 in our College. Dr.Asha Lenin, SP Homeo Care, Karaikudi, was the chief guest. 2. Special lecture was organized on “Panjakarma for physical and mental fitness” on 20.01.2016. Dr.M. Poomayil, Annai Sakunthala Nature Cure and Yoga Centre, Karaikudi delivered the lecture. 3. On 01.02.2016 at Nedumaram Village. Dr.Allwin James, Block Medical Officer, Govt. Primary Health Center, Sembanoor gave a special lecture on “Women‟s Health Care Problem and their Solutions” 4. Mr.HR.N.Mathana Gopal, GUASA Therapist also gave a lecture on “Marunthilla Matru Maruthuvam”. 7.1.1

EXTENSION ACTIVITES: Second B.Sc. Zoology students and faculty members visited Vetangudi birds sanctuary on 10.10.2015. They cleaned the plastics from sanctuary; uprooted and destroyed the weed, Parthenium. Their service is helpful to maintain Vetangudi bird‟s sanctuary free from Prosobis juliflora, a potent weed which is a major threat to local plant Biodiversity. III B.Sc., Zoology students participated in the state level Seminar on “Sensitive Coastal Ecosystems” organized by Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, School of Marine Sciences, Alagappa University Thondi campus on 11.12.2015. NATIONAL CHILDRENS SCIENCE CONGRESS: In association with Tamil Nadu Science Forum Department of Zoology has organized Guide Teachers Training programme on 18.09.2015 for 130 Graduate and Post Graduate Science Teachers of Government and Matriculation Schools on the occasion of 23rd National Children Science Congress. Dr.G.V.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. of Zoology participated as Evaluator in the District Level Meet of 23rd National Children‟s Science Congress organized by Tamilnadu Science Forum, at S.M.S.V.Hr.Sec.School, Karaikudi on 15.11.2015. 7.1.11 ONGOING MINOR PROJECTS (2014-2016):  Mrs. R. Ananthavalli, Asst. Professor of Zoology, has been awarded UGC Minor Research Project on “Utilization of sea weed for vermi-composting and preparation of consortium of effective microbial bio-fertilizer” – out lay Rs.4,50,000/-  Dr. J. Arockia John Paul, Asst. Professor of Zoology, has been awarded UGC Minor Research Project on “Documentation of RAPD profile of indigenous earthworm resources of Sivagangai District” – out lay Rs.5,00,000/- HONOURS / AWARDS Dr.G.V.Gopinath, & Dr.P.Sivakumar, Asst. Professors. of Zoology have been appointed as the Honorary Wild Life Warden of Sivagangai District by the Department of Forestry, Govt. of Tamilnadu on 11.11.2015. SEMINAR PARTICIPATION Mrs.R.Ananthavalli and Dr. G.V. Gopinath, Assistant Professors participated in the state level Seminar on “Sensitive Coastal Ecosystems” organized by Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, School of Marine Sciences, Alagappa University Thondi campus on 11.12.15. Mr.M.Karthigeyan, Assistant Professor of participated in a one day National Seminar on “Role of Nuclear Energy for Sustainable Future Development and Environmental Safety” on 05.02.2016 at Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College, Sivagangai. MICROBIAL SEQUENCE DEPOSITED IN GENE BANK

1. Dr.P.Sivakumar., P. Mani and S. Senthil Balan. 2016. 16 S rRNA sequence analysis of microorganism (Bacillus simplex strain SBN19) isolated from petroleum

contaminated sediment sample (Deposited in GEN BANK of NCBI). Accession number: KT170605.1. 2. B. Rajesh., N. Ramana Reddy., N.V., Karmegam., Dr.J.Arockiya John Paul and B.Karunai Selvi. 2015. 16 S rRNA sequence analysis of microorganism (Bacillus licheniformis strain HTP01) isolated from rhizosphere soil (Deposited in GEN BANK of NCBI). Accession number: KT167559.

RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION Dr.J.Arockia John Paul, Assistant Professor presented a paper entitled “Cytotoxic effect of Semecarpus anacardium nut extract in B16F10 melanoma cell lines” in a National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Management of Infectious Diseases & Public Health”, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai, on 5th February, 2016. RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATIONS: Published nine research papers in International and National Journals and Proceedings. The details are given hereunder; K.P.Sastry and G.V.Gopinath. 2015. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and their Utilization-An appraisal. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Biovision -2014 - Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Biosciences”, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur, India. Pp. 2-9. G.V.Gopinath, K.P.Sastry and T. Selvin Jebaraj Norman. 2015. Evaluation of vermicompost on the agronomic response of Andrographis paniculata (Burm F.) Wall Ex Nees in Different Soil types. In: Proceedings of the Natonal Seminar on “Biovision -2014 - Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Biosciences”, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur, India. Pp. 159-163. G.V.Gopinath and T. Selvin Jebaraj Norman and K. P. Sastry. 2015. Conservation Status of Andrographis paniculata (Burm F. ) Wall Ex Nees and Phyllanthus amarus (Schumach and Thonn) in Selected District of Tamilnadu. In: Proceedings of the Natonal Seminar on “Biovision -2014 - Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Biosciences”, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur, India. Pp. 155-158. Dr. P. Sivakumar Dr.P. Sivakumar.2015. Effect of dyehouse effluents on the aquatic fauna and flora. In: Proceedings of the Natonal Seminar on “Biovision -2014 - Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Biosciences”, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur, India. Pp. 143-146. Dr. J. Arockia John Paul Jeyanthi, V., J.Arockia John Paul., B. Karunai Selvi and N. Karmegam. 2015. Modulation of the coelomic fluid protein profile and antioxidant response of three earthworms after exposure to pesticide and metal stress. Environmental Processes. In Press. DOI 10.1007/s40710-016-0131-9 (Springer). Arockia John Paul, J., B. Karunai Selvi and N. Karmegam. 2015. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Premna serratifolia L. leaf and its anticancer activity in CCl4 induced hepato-cancerous Swiss albino mice. Applied Nanoscience, 5(8): 937-944. (Springer). Karunai Selvi, B. and J.A. John Paul. 2015. Cellulolytic efficiency of forest litter microflora

28 isolated from Sirumalai Hills of Dindigul District. Asian Journal of Science and Applied Technology, 4(1): 5-9. Biruntha, M., J. Arockia John Paul and P. Mariappan. 2015. Foot Path of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Journal of Innovation in Educational & Psychology, 5(4): 117-119. Arockia John Paul, J., B. Karunai Selvi and Thilagavathy Daniel. 2015. Assessment of vermicultural characteristics of an exotic earthworm, Eisenia fetida in different organic wastes. In: Proceedings of the Natonal Seminar on “Biovision -2014 - Recent trends and future perspectives of biosciences”, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur, India. Pp. 36-41. PUBLICATION OF BOOKS Dr.G.V.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, has published a Proceedings entitled “BIOVISION-2014”

Editor: Proceedings of the National Seminar on BIOVISION-2014, Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of Biosciences. ed. G.V.Gopinath and N.Vijay Anand, Rajeswari

Publications, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu. ISBN: 978-81-924835-3--5

ORIENTATION / REFRESHER COURSE Mr.M.Karthigeyan, Dr.G.V.Gopinath and Dr. P.Sivakumar attended 21 days Refressor Course conducted by UGC-ACADEMIC STAFF COLLEGE of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 06.05.2015 to 26.05.2015. Mr.M. Karthigeyan, Assistant Professor participated in a one day Orientation Programme for YRC programme officers on 30.09.2015 at Alagappa University. JOURNAL REPRESENTATION: Dr.G.V.Gopinath has been serving as the Editorial Board Member in the following journals. International Journal of Sports Technology, Management and Allied Sciences. Indian Yogheal - A Journal of Scientific Yoga and Health. Dr. J. Arockia John Paul has been serving as the Editorial Board Member and reviewer in the following journals.

International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Science. REVIEWER: Advancement in Medicinal Plant Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology

INVITED LECTURE AND SPECIAL ADDRESSES: Dr.G.V.Gopinath, Asst.Prof.of Zoology delivered an invited lecture on “Biodiversity Conservation” on 7.8.2015 organized by Centre For Future‟s Studies, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University).

Dr.G.V.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. of Zoology delivered an Inaugural Address in the International Yoga Day organized by Christhuraja Matriculation School, Thirupattur on 20.06.2015. Dr G.V.Gopinath, Asst. Prof. of Zoology gave a Presidential Address in the Youth Festival And Science Exhibition organized by Baba Amir Bhadhusha Matriculation School, Thirupathur on 15.10.2015.

Dr. J. Arockia John Paul delivered an invited lecture in National Seminar on “அப்鏁ல் கலாம் th என்ꟁம் அற்ꯁத ச埍தி” organized by Mother Teresa College of Education, Pudukkottai on 15 September, 2015. CHAIRPERSON IN NATIONAL SEMINAR Dr. J. Arockia John Paul has served as Chairperson in National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Management of Infectious Diseases & Public Health”, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India. 5th February, 2016. DOCTORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER: Dr.G.V.Gopinath has been appointed as the Doctoral Committee Member by “The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University for the Ph.D. programme of the following students are Ms.Motaro Nyasani Esther, Mr.J.Laurance & Mrs.V.Manjula. HUMOUR CLUB The Humour Club has been formed with students from all the Departments as members the Department of Zoology is organizing various programmes for the Humour club members. In the present day mechanical world with stress and strain the Humour Club is an outlet to ease the pressure of students. Frequent programmes like telling of jokes, short stories, dumbshereds, stage drama etc., are being organized by the students.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

INVITED LECTURES Dr. N.Vijayanand, HoD of Botany served as a resource person for a program on “Global Warming- A common man‟s approach” organized by Department of Botany of Seethalakshmi Aachi College for Women, Pallathur on 27.08.2015. He also delivered an invited lecture on “ Amazing Plants” organized by Department of Botany, Sourashtra College, Madurai on 25.01.2016.

RESOURCE PERSON: Dr. N.Vijayanand, Assistant Professor of Botany, was a resource person and delivered a talk on Weather and Climate in District Level Guide Teachers Training programme of 23rd National Children Science Congress conducted by Tamilnadu Science Forum in collaboration

30 with National Council for Science and Technology Communication of Department of Science and Technology at Karaikudi on 18.09.2015. 7.1.11

WORKSHOP ATTENDED Dr. N. Vijayanand, Assistant Professor of Botany, attended a NPTEL workshop organized by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) (IIT Madras) conducted on 29.01.2016 at Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Dr.N.Vijayanand, Assistant Professor of Botany, attended a staff orientation program entitled “ Environmental Engineering on 20.01.2016 at Alagappa University, Karaikudi conducted by EXNORA, an international organization, Chennai

NPTEL PROGRAM Our College has obtained the Local Chapter for The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), a project funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) jointly initiated by Indian Institute of Technology. The main objective of the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is to enhance the quality of education in our college by offering online courses for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula using video and web based courses. Dr.N.Vijayanand, Assistant Professor of Botany is in charge of the program. One faculty member from each department has been appointed as Department Mentors. ECO CLUB Eco club has been constituted with a view to create awareness among the students about the importance of growing trees, keeping the environment clean and protecting the surroundings from pollution. Students from various departments are members of the club. Dr.N.Vijayanand, Coordinator of Eco-club interacts with the students and motivates the students to be the messengers of carrying the information of keeping the environment clean to the village people.7.1.11 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES : The Charles Babbage Club has arranged a special meeting on 28.01.2016. Mr.T.Muthusaravanan, M.C.A., IR Analyst National Library of Singapore, delivered a lecture on “Library Management in Singapore”.

Ms.R.Yamuna, M.C.A., gave a lecture on the Preparation Work for the common MCA & MBA Entrance Test. Mr.S.Tamilselvan has discussed with III Year B.Sc Computer Science about the present IT job opportunities. R.Gayathri, G.Kavitha, S.Malararasi & R.Muthulakshmi participated in the intercollegiate competitions at Saratha Nikethan College for Women, Amaravathi Puthur, Karaikudi. P.Kamali, C.Sarojini, G.Tamilarasi & S.Umamaheswari participated in the intercollegiate competitions at Sri Nachiappa Swamigal College of Arts and Science, Kovilur, Karaikudi. Best Programmer Prizes by Charles Babbage Club : I Prize - S.Jothiram (I BCS), M.Sangeetha (II BCS) & E.Arun (II BCS) II Prize - J.Haritha (I BCS), T.Deepika (I BCS) & P.Gunakumari (II BCS) EXTENSION ACTIVITIES : II year Computer Science students visited Ranasingapuram and conducted an awareness program on cleanliness. 7.1.11 WORKSHOP ATTENDED : Thiru.V.Raju & Dr.T.Aravalluvan, attended a Two day Workshkop (28th & 29th December 2015) for the college organizers of “Kanitamil Peravai” at Alagappa university, Karaikudi, organized by Tamil Virtual University. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Department of Information Technology organized a one day user awareness program and workshop (“Project development using Java Eclipse”) on 18th Feb.2015. Thiru.T.Muthukumar, M.Sc., Project Manager, Crimson Logic, Singapore, was the chief guest and resource person for this program. Two days user awareness program and workshop on “How to create the mobile apps” for III Year students was organized from 10.07.2015 to 11.07.2015. Thiru.G.Indrajith, B.E., Assistant Software Development Engineer, CTS, conducted the Workshop. Department of Information Technology & Rajaguru Technologies, Karaikudi jointly organized three days workshop for final year IT students from 6th– 8th January 2016. Topic was “Learn to Build the Website using Word Press, ASP.Net & Flash”. Human Rights special lecture program was jointly organized by the Department of Information Technology, Mathematics & Computer Science on 28.01.2016. Mrs.P.Sona, M.A., M.L., Advocate, Madras High Court Bench, Madurai, Assistant Professor in Madurai Law College and Mr.M.Siddarthan, M.Com., B.L., Senior Advocate,

Madras High Court Bench, Madurai, delivered a special lecture on “VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ON CYBER WORLD” & “HUMAN RIGHTS GUARANTEED UNDER INDIAN CONSTITUTION”.7.1.17

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES II year IT students planted 101 seedlings in their homes under village extension activities in commemoration of 101st Birth Anniversary of our beloved founder Vallal Arulmamani.Thiru.NTS.Arumugam Pillai. The saplings were supplied by the Forest Department, Tamil Nadu. Further, as many as 40 saplings have been planted around the Thirukostiyur Theppam, T.Vairavanpatti.7.1.11 Our students conduct computer classes for school students, they plant trees, they give medical awareness to village people regularly, Students Achievements : Inter Collegiate Competitions – Prize Winners List B.Sc IT students participated in Inter Collegiate Competition on 06.03.2015 at J.J.College of Arts and Science, Pudukottai. They won the Championship Awards.

PRINZE WINNERS LIST STUDENT NAME YEAR EVENT NAME PRIZE R.Stephy Rose III P.Hemalath III Animation II C.Sathya III L.Swathilakshmi III Quiz I M.Krishnaveni III S.Sivasankari III Quiz III C.Sathya III Debugging / I Knocking Your Brain D.Maheswari III S.Sivasankari III P.Hemalatha III Variety II C.Vennila II C.Sathya III S.Jasmine III Variety III

V.Keerthana I M.Hemalatha III M.Kanagavalli III S.Sivasankari III Surprise II D.Maheswari III R.Stephy Rose III S.Jasmine III Surprise III C.Vennila II

RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE UGC sponsored special lecture was held on 3rd February 2016. Mr.Murugesan, M.A.B.L.B.Litt., gave a special address on „HUMAN RIGHTS – LAW AND PRACTICES”. Thiru.S.M.Alagappan, Associate Professor of Commerce submitted his Ph.D., thesis in Periyar University, Salem. Thiru.N.Balasubramanian, Associate Professor of Commerce went to Dubai for Alumni Meet from 26.01.2016 to 01.02.2016. Thriu.RM.Chandrasoodan, Guest Lecturer has been awarded Ph.D., by Manaomaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli. Commerce UG Association was inaugurated by Dr.E.Kumarasamy, Principal, Govt. College, Pulankuruchi, Commerce PG Association was inaugurated by Dr.K.Kudalingam, Principal, Govt. Arts College, Karaikudi.

DEPARTMENT OF BBA

Department Activities:

The Association of Business Administration had conducted its Inaugural Function on 09.10.2015. Mr.RM.Arunachalam, President, Rotary Club, Karaikudi delivered the inaugural address and Mr.R.Pakiyanathan, MBA, Executive, IELTS, Chennai delivered the special address.

The Department had conducted UGC funded Invited Lecture on Human Rights on 27.01.2016. Dr. R.Kasilingam, Associate Professor, Dept. of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, Puducherry- Authorised Resource Person of SEBI, delivered a special address on the topic “Investors‟ Rights”. SEBI‟s brochure on „Financial Planning for Young Investors‟ was distributed to all the participating students.

All the final year students of BBA took part in the Educational Tour on Tourism to Kodaikanal on 19.09.2015

Staff Members participations: Mr.M.Muthukamu, Associate Professor: - attended two National Level Workshop on „Data Analysis in Management at Pondicherry University from 11th to 13th September 2015 & 8th to 10th January 2016.

- presented paper in the National Seminar on Investor Protection- Rights and Duties held on 5th & 6th March, 2015, organized by Research Department of Commerce, A.P.S.A.College, Tiruppattur.

Dr.C.S.Edhayavarman, Assistant Professor -has presented paper in the National Seminar on Investor Protection- Rights and Duties held on 5th & 6th March, 2015, organized by Research Department of Commerce, A.P.S.A.College, Tiruppattur.

Extension Activities : A one day UGC sponsored Health Awareness Programme was conducted on 31.01.2016 Sunday at Nedumaram. Dr.CS.Prabahar, MDS., Professor Ultra Dental College, Madurai delivered a speech about the Dental Care, Cleanliness etc., Nearly 50-60 general public of Nedumaram village participated. The Chairman of the village Mrs.Lakshmi proposed vote of thanks. Dr.CS.Edhayavarman, Asst. Prof. of BBA organized the function.7.1.11 GIRL STUDENTS WELFARE COMMITTEE:

The Girls student‟s welfare committee conducted 3 U.G.C sponsored health awareness programmes with the Department of Zoology during this year.

U.G.C sponsored Health Awareness Programme was jointly organized by Girls students‟ welfare committee and Department of Zoology on 19.01.2016. The Principal Dr.V.S.A.Subramanian presided over the function. Tmt.K.Vanathi, H.O.D of Maths, welcomed the gathering. Dr.G.V.Gopinath felicitated the function.

Dr.Asha Lenin, BHMS,S.P.Homeocare, Karaikudi was the chief guest. She delivered a lecture on “Importance of Women Health Care”.7.1.1

She explained in detail about the causes for all the diseases and how to safeguard us from them and created awareness for the problems that the girl students face in day to day life. She motivated them to be stress free, tension free and to be bold in critical situations. There was an interaction with the students. Students clarified all their doubts about general health and hygiene. Tmt.R.Anandhavalli, H.O.D of zoology proposed vote of thanks.

The Second Health Awareness Programme was conducted in our college on 20.01.2016. Dr. Poomayil, BNYS, M.D, Annai Sakundhala Nature Cure and Yoga Centre, Karaikudi, was the chief guest.7.1.1.

Dr.N.Ramani, Vice Principal presided over the function and delivered presidential address. Tmt.C.Kanaga sudha, Assistant Professor of English welcomed the gathering. Dr.G.V. Gopinath, Vice Principal felicitated the function.

Dr.Poomayil delivered a special address on “Panja Karma for Physical and Mental fitness”. She emphasized the importance of yoga for the students. She described the role of panja poothas in our day to day life and how they are useful for the students to be healthy.

She demonstrated many asanas and Surya Namaskar to the students and explained in detail how they keep their mind peaceful and keep our body relaxed. She emphasized the importance of hydro therapy, heat therapy, Wind therapy and explained elaborately how they cure many diseases. She highlighted the importance of meditation for concentration and tension free life.

They had an interaction with the chief guest and asked many questions. They were really benefited by the yoga demonstration. Tmt.G.Pandimuthu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry proposed vote of thanks and the function was a grand success.

The Third U.G.C sponsored Health Awareness Programme was conducted on 01.02.2016 at Nedumaram. More than hundred village people, school children and our girl students participated. The programme was specially organized to create awareness regarding cleanliness, good health practices, use of rain harvesting, first aid and suitable diet for the village people.7.1.1.

Dr.Alwin James, Block Medical Officer, Govt. Primary Health Centre, Sembanoor and HR.N. Madhana Gopal, GUASA Therapist were the chief guests. Tmt K. Vanathi, H.O.D

36 of Maths welcomed the gathering. The panchayat union chairman Tmt.Lakshmi presided over the function and delivered the presidential address.

Dr. Alwin James delivered a special lecture on “Women Health Care problems and Their Solutions”. He stressed the need for keeping the environment clean and how to protect them from chronic diseases.

HR.N. Madhana Gopal, GUASA Therapist delivered a lecture on “Marunthilla Matru Maruthuvam” and explained the villagers how to safeguard them from diseases by not consuming medicines and to get cured naturally. Many charts and banners creating awareness on Health and Hygiene were displayed. Tmt.R.Anandhavalli proposed vote of thanks.7.1.1.

International Women‟s Day was celebrated on 08.03.2016 in a grand manner. Dr.Madharasi Sozhan, Medical Officer, Madhu Clinic, Karaikudi was the chief guest and delivered a special address on “Do‟s and Don‟ts” about self medication. Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal, presided over the function and delivered presidential address. Dr.N.Ramani, Vice Principal felicitated the gathering. The chief guest distributed the prizes to the winners of various competitions it was followed by the cultural programmes. Tmt.C.Kanagasudha, Asst. Prof, of English proposed vote of thanks.7.1.1.

Girl students of our college took part in various competitions like group dance, oratorical competitions and presentations of charts relating to empowerment of women in connection with International Women‟s Day celebrations, competitions held at The Department of Women Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 04.03.2016.

YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY A meeting of the Y.R.C was conducted on 07.07.2015 in the our college campus. The volunteers discussed about the evils of plastic carry bags, the way of eradicating mosquito and about the advantages of having a clean environment.7.1.7 One of the Y.R.C programme officers Thriu.M.Karthikeyan, Assistant Professor of Zoology, along with following five Y.R.C volunteers attended a one day Orientation Programme conducted at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, on 30.09.2015. S.Manikandan - III BA ECONOMICS (TM) N.Kaleeswaran - I B.Sc Zoology K.Thangaraj - I B.Sc Zoology

M.Pandiyaraj - I B.Sc Physics R.Balakumar - I B.Sc Physics Three more volunteers donated blood at Mithra Hospital Madurai on 25.06.2015. B.Pandidurai & R.Rajkumar II BA Economics (TM) Y.R.C volunteers donated blood at Government Medical College Hospital, Sivagangai, on 14.09.2015. K.Raja & T.Vijay of III B.A Economics (EM) and M.Shankar of III B.A Economics (TM) donated blood at Government Medical College Hospital, Sivagangai, on 18.09.2015. Two students S.Kaleeswaran, I BA History & A.Arunkumar, I BA Economics (TM), donated blood on 28.09.2015. B.Arunkumar, I B.Sc Physics donated blood in Santhosh Hospital, Tiruppattur, on 13.10.2015. Another Four Y.R.C volunteers donated blood at Lakshmi Nursing Home, Tiruppattur, on 27.10.2015. Blood Donation Camp : In commemoration of the birth day of former President Honourable Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, a Blood Donation Camp was organized by the YRC on 15.10.2015 in association with Blood Bank of Sivagangai Government Medical College Hospital. A total of 105 students and staff of our college donated blood. 7.1.11 Circulation of News Papers: To inculcate the habit of reading news papers and improve the general knowledge and vocabulary, news papers like The Hindu & Business Line are being subscribed by the students. A total of 101 copies of Business Line were circulated among the students of various departments at concessional rates during the months from July 2015 to November 2015. A total of 167 copies of „Diary of Events‟ issue from „The Hindu‟ were distributed among the students at concessional rates on 08.01.2016. NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME – (N.S.S) : Campus cleaning work is regularly done by NSS volunteers in our college. In memory of former President of India Honorable.Dr.A.P.J.Abdulkalam, we planted 300 tree seedlings on the funeral day on 30th July 2015.7.1.18 Mr.P.Rajendran, Assistant Professor of Commerce, one of the NSS Programme Officers attended the Orientation Programme for NSS officers from 25.09.2015 to 01.10.2015 organized by Avinashilingam Deemed University at Coimbatore. Subsequently Dr.CS.Edhayavaraman, Assistant Professor of BBA, another NSS Programme Officers

38 attended the Orientation Programme for NSS officers from 01.03.2016 to 07.03.2016 organized by Avinashilingam Deemed University at Coimbatore. Youth Awakening Day was celebrated on the birthday of the former President of India Honorable Dr.A.P.J.Abdulkalam in our college on 15th October 2015. All the NSS volunteers participated in the function and the special address was given by Dr.GV.Gopinath, Vice Principal of our college. National Voter‟s Day was celebrated on 25th January 2016. All the NSS volunteers took a pledge to cast their vote.7.1.18 A one day camp was conducted at Karupur village on 4th March, 2016.

“Environmental Protection and Health Awareness Programme” was the theme. Hundred volunteers participated and cleaned the Karupur Middle School and a drinking water pond.7.1.7. In the evening a discussion on “Protection of Environment and Health

Awareness” was conducted the NSS volunteers and village people participated in the discussion. Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal presided over the function. Dr.V.Elangovan,

Dr.S.Mariyarethinam of Economics Department and Dr.R.Kalidoss of Commerce

Department gave lectures on that topic.7.1.11

NATIONAL CADET CORPS (ARMY WING) – NCC : We have an enrolment of seventy cadets (both boys and girls) in our company headed by Capt.Dr.KR.Jeyakumar, Associate Professor of Economics. It is functioning well by the valuable suggestion, motivation, guidance and co-ordination extended to us by our Management, Principal, and all staff members of our College.  Our NCC Company has 70 cadets both boys and girls. For the year 2015-2016, additional vacancies of fifteen (15) has been allotted to our company by Tamil Nadu NCC Directorate due to the best performance of our cadets.  Capt.Dr.KR.Jeyakumar, Associate Professor of Economics has been appointed as the Board Examiner for NCC “C” certificate examination in Trichy, Group Head Quarters.  He is also one of the Board Officers for the selection of team for Republic Day Camp (RDC).  He has also been selected as one among the best NCC officer from Tamil Nadu Directorate level.

 I.Anantha Krishnan and E.Thriumaran, BA Economics (TM) two of the NCC Cadets have joined as Sub-Inspector of Police in Tamil Nadu Police Service.  Our NCC cadets donate blood in case of emergency to save the life of the poor people. We have saved nearly Thirty Five (35) poor people in the academic year.7.1.11.  Two cadets P.SriRam and C.Sanjeev, III B.Com attended All India Trekking Expedition held at Bhelcom, Karnataka State from 12th to 25th December 2015.  Two cadets M.Durai Raj II BBA and M.Vinothkumar II BA Economics (TM) attended, “All India Level National Integration Camp held at Nasik, Maharashtra State from 14th–25th December, 2015.  Eighteen cadets passed “B” Certificate examination with “B” Grade held at 9 TN Bn NCC, Karaikudi.  Twelve cadets passed “C” certificate examination with “A” & “B” Grade held at 9 TN Bn NCC, Karaikudi.  Eight cadets attended Inter Unit Competition Camp (IUC Camp) held at National Institute of Technology (NIIT), Trichirappalli, from 10th June 2015 to 23rd July 2015.  Twenty Seven cadets attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)–Cum– RDC Training–I, held at Alagappa College of Physical Education, Alagappa University Karaikudi, from 6th – 16th July 2015.  Twenty Five cadets attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) held at St.Paul‟s College of Education, Mullikundu, Devakottai, from 3rd – 12th July, 2015. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND ITS ACTIVITIES: The Alumni association was formed in 1983. Since then it has been rendering great service to our institution. It has already built a Complete Block for B.Sc Computer Science. It has constructed a notice board, toilets for students & staff, security room and a compound wall for girl‟s rest room. It has instituted three Endowment Prizes for XII students securing - I Place in all the schools in and around Tiruppattur and for University rank holders of our college. Our alumni association is functioning well under the able guidance of our college secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran, the president of alumni association and our college of education secretary Thiru.N.Arumuga Rajan, Vice president of our alumni association. It stands as a base of encouragement and motivation for the welfare of the students as well as the society.

Our college President Thiru.N.Vasantha Rajan has been awarded Dato by the Malaysian Government. We are proud to state that he is also an alumnus. He was given a grand welcome by our alumni association in the function arranged by our Management. Banners were kept in important locations in the city welcoming the President. Felicitation messages were given in daily newspapers at the time of the award of the title. Every year in our college day function, higher secondary students of Tiruppattur town holding the first two higher marks are given prizes as a token of encouragement. Two students of our N.C.C cadets were selected for the Republic Day parade held at New Delhi for the year2013-2014, for which our alumni placed banners in various places of Tiruppattur town and published their achievement in daily newspaper in appreciation.7.1.18

ALUMNI CONTRIBUTION Lion.N.Karthikeyan, President, Ship Owners Association, Andaman has made many contributions for the welfare of the students of our college. In addition to Rs.1.5 Lakhs for the reverse osmosis for safe drinking water for students and staff he had contributed four hundred chairs worth Rs.One lakh in the Conference Hall, he has also created two Endowment prizes by depositing Rs.2 lakhs to help two poor boys and two poor girls belonging to Commerce Department. Thiru.B.Singaravadivelu, Son of our Principal, Late.Thiru.M.Balasundaravathanam, our old student of the Department of BBA, now the Chief Finance Officer, Rosy Blue, Dubai, has promised that every year he will make arrangements for the appointment of 2 students, one student each from the Department of BBA & Commerce in his company. All expenses including the flight charges from Tiruppattur to Dubai are borne by him. 3 Students have been appointed since, 2009-2010. In Tamil Nadu, Five old students of our college were elected as members of Legislative Assembly. They are: Honourable.R.Viswanathan, Minister for Electricity, Tamil Nadu Government. Thiru.Pongalur.N.Palanichamy,former Minister for Rural Development,Govt.ofTamil Nadu Thiru.RM.Subburam, former - MLA, Thirumayam Constituency. Late Thiru.Veera Elavarasan, Ex-MLA, Thirumangalam Constituency. Late Thiru.RM.Sivaraman, Ex-MLA, Tiruppattur Constituency. Two Old Students of our college were elected as Chairman. They are Thiru.KR.Chidambaram, formerly Tiruppattur Union Chairman.

41 and nowThiru.R.Somasundaram, Tiruppattur Town Chairman. (Sitting) Our alumni have successful career in academic and business world and they are placed in higher capacities both in Government and Private sectors. They play an increasingly important role in supporting our institution‟s development by their contributions. Apart from that every year two best scorer of Higher Secondary examination in and around Tituppattur town are awarded prizes as a token of motivation. To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of our college our alumni have contributed generously for the construction of a new building with five class rooms. Batch Meet – Mathematics Department : The 1985-88 batch Mathematics students had a chance to meet their old friends in the college on 22.09.2015. The programme was organized by the Mathematics department of our college our beloved Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran chaired the function. Principal and HOD of Mathematics Dr.V.S.A.Subramanian, Prof.S.Rajamanickam, Co-ordinator Self Finance Courses offered felicitation. The retired professors were also invited for the function and they shared their memories with the students. For the first time in the history of our college an alumni meet was conducted in two foreign soils. From 22.04.2015 to 05.05.2015 an alumni meet was conducted in Singapore. The President of our governing body Dato.Thiru.N.Vasantha Rajan, Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran, Member Thiru.N.Arumuga Rajan had the pleasure of interacting with 50 of our alumni who are well setelled in Singapore. Thiru.Sheik Abdhulla (Economics) Rado Watch Centre, Musthafa, Singapore made all the arrangements there in Singapore. The second meeting of overseas alumni was convened from 27.01.2016 to 31.01.2016 in Dubai. Thriu.B.Singaravadivelu, Son of Thiru.M.Balasundaravathanam, (Former Principal) now the Chief Financial Officer, Sevenseas Company, Dubai made the arrangements there in Dubai. Our governing body members had the opportunity to meet about 70 alumni of our college in Dubai. Thiru.S.Rajamanickam, Co-ordinator Self Finance Courses, Dr.N.Mohanraj, Former Principal, Thiru.N.Balasubramanian, Asso. Prof, of Commerce helped in conducting these meetings successfully.

MEDICINAL PLANTS GARDEN: Department of Botany & Zoology is maintaining a medicinal garden in our college since 2005. Our medicinal garden has 63 species of medicinal plants and trees covering an area of one acre land. Faculty members of Department of Botany & Zoology and students are maintaining

42 this garden properly. Every year, the department is conducting a seminar / training programme for self help groups and farmers. The faculty members motivate the students of our college on how to use the values of medicinal plants. A Vermiculture unit is also maintained by the Department of Zoology. The Vermicompost bio fertilizer is periodically collected and being used for the medicinal plants in the garden. The garden is being grown without inorganic fertilizer.7.1.11.

IQAC (INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL) : The IQAC is playing a constructive role in the development of the college in both academic achievements in administration. The following are the members of IQAC: S.No Name Designation Position 1 Thiru.N.Rameswaran Secretary Chairperson 2 Dr.V.S.A.Subramanian Principal Chairperson 3 Dr.N.Ramani Vice-Principal Coordinator 4 Dr.A.Susaimanickam Asso. Professor Dy.Coordinator 5 Thiru.S.Jeyaganthi Industrialist Member 6 Thiru.S.Rajamoorthy Industrialist Member 7 Dr.GV.Gopinath Vice-Principal Member 8 Dr.V.Elangovan Asso. Professor Member 9 Thriu.S.M.Alagappan Asso. Professor Member 10 Thriu.A.Balasundaram Asst. Professor Member 11 Tmt.S.Jegatha Asso. Professor Member 12 Tmt.R.Karthigarani Student Member 13 Thiru.M.Padikumar Student Member 14 Thiru.M.Ramesh Aluminus Member 15 Thiru.P.Muthuraja Aluminus Member 16 Tmt.K.Gunavathi Parent Member

The IQAC has been instrumental in fixing the CC TV camera 16 in the college campus. With UGC grant the IQAC has conducted UGC sponsored special programmes on “Human Rights” and various programmes by different committees. Dr.GV.Gopinath, Dr.N.Vijayanand attended training cum sensitization workshop on “All India Survey on Higher Education” at Alagappa on 21.01.2016. The IQAC has helped in the successful uploading of data of “All India Survey on

Higher Education” for the year 2015-2016.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER The Equal opportunity center of our institution has been established with the following members. S.No Name Designation Position 1 Dr.V.S.A.Subramanian Principal Chairman 2 Dr.GV.Gopinath Vice-Principal Advisor 3 Thiru.R.Mariappan Asso. Professor Member 4 Dr.A.Susaimanickam Asso. Professor Member 5 Dr.V.Elangovan Asso. Professor Member

The Centre is organizing various programmes to promote a comprehensive knowledge on various issues to the students who belong to downtrodden community and are not at par with other developed community. The broad area which covered under this programmes are Health, Sexual Harassment, Gender Equality, Competitive Skills, Entrepreneur Skills, Skills to face interview, Electronic Resources, Awareness on Opportunities and Schemes for education and employment. The advisory committee has given major thrust on this programmes and ensured the quality participation of faculty members, departments and external resource persons. The UGC sponsored Soft Skill Programme for SC / ST students was conducted on 01.03.2016. Dr.I.Petchimuthu, Associate Professor of Tamil, Thiyagarajar College, Madurai delivered a speech on “Human Rights”. Dr.S.Ravisankar, Associate Professor of Business Administration, of our college delivered a lecture on “Effective Participation in Group Discussion”.7.1.17

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF ‘EDC’ – 2015-2016 : The Entrepreneurship development cell of our college has conducted a “Workshop on Global Investors” Meet – 2015 on 16.10.2015. The final year students of department of Business Administration, Commerce & Economics, numbering 224 took part in this workshop.

Convener of the cell Dr.N.Somasundaram, explained about “Workshop on Global Investors” Meet – 2015” the mega event organized by the Government of Tamil Nadu 9th & 10th September 2015. It was followed by a video presentation about the meet.

The discussion session was conducted by a panel of professors consisting of Dr.N.Somasundaram, HOD of Business Administration, Dr.M.Vijaya, Associate Professor of Economics, Thiru.M.Muthukamu, Associate Professor of BBA & Thiru.P.Rajendran, Assistant Professor of Commerce, Dr.S.Subramanian, HOD of Commerce gave felicitation. Thiru.M.Muthukamu, Associate Professor of BBA, proposed vote of thanks.

The EDC has conducted Entrepreneurship Training for rural women and Self Help Group members in Athikaram village, near Thenkarai, Tiruppattur Taluk, on 17.02.2016. About 50 participants took part in this program and the Siravayal Panchayat President Thiru.Veluchamy, helped in mobilizing the beneficiaries, Dr.Senthurkumaran, Krishi Vignan Kendra, Kundrakudi, and his team gave training on making value added from millets and marketing techniques. Dr.N.Somasundaram, Thiru.M.Muthukamu & Thiru.P.Rajendran organized this on behalf of the cell.7.1.1.

ANTI – DOWRY CELL

The following students are the prize winners in the competitions conducted by Anti – Dowry Cell on 28.01.2016.

1. Essay Competition: I Prize : M.Sinekha - II BBA II Prize : S.Srilakshmi - II B.Com. 2. Drawing Competition: I Prize : N.Muthupandiselvam - II BBA II Prize : M.Sujithra - III B.Sc Physics

Anti –Dowry Pledge Taking Day was observed on 17.12.2015. Anti –Dowry Pledge was taken by the students in their respective classes and in the students‟ rest room and by the staff in their departments on 17.12.2015.7.1.7.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell:

The cell organized a UGC sponsored special meeting and training on “Honey bee keeping and employment opportunities” on 25.01.2016. Tmt.Josephin Selvaraj, Proprietor of Vibis Honey, demonstrated the process of bee keeping and also explained the financial and

45 health benefits. Final year students of both UG & PG were the beneficiaries. Nearly 100 members belonging to various self help groups attached to the NGO Trupa attended the training programme.7.1.7.

POPULATION EDUCATION CLUB: Population Education Club and N.Keliyur Panchayat jointly organized a UGC sponsored one day camp on “Environment Protection and Health Awareness”.

Thirty Population Club volunteers participated. They distributed pamphlets containing the matters related to save the environment and to keep good health.

In the evening Dr.VSA.Subramanian, Principal presided over the function. Dr.S.Mariyarethinam, Asso. Prof. of Economics welcomed the gathering. Dr.J.Alwyn James, M.B.B.S, Block Development Officer, Sembanoor and M.Veeraiah, Block Health Superintendent, Keelapoongudi delivered special address.

ABDULKALAM CLUB

Health Care and Self Employment Programme for Women : Abdulkalam club conducted extension activities at Karuppur village on 03.03.2016. 20 NSS girl volunteers and 150 women from this Panchayat participated. Mrs.Solaialagu Somaiya, Panchayat

President, presided over this function; Dr.GV.Gopinath, Dr.N.Vijayanand and Dr.J.Arokia

Joan Paul of the Department of Zoology help in conducting the training programmes on

Health Care and Self Employment for women. Tmt.R.Ananthavalli and Tmt.C.Kanagasudha organized this programme.7.1.11

PLACEMENT CELL (Career Guidance Entry in Service Committee) :

Placement training programme for the final year UG & PG students was arranged on

Dr.P.Sureshkumar, Ph.D., Director of Alagappa University Study Circle gave 3 days placement training programme for our students. In February 2016, we have arranged campus recruitment programme. Two days special lecture was organized by Career guidance cell.

The following resource persons were arranged for the programme.

NAME TOPIC Dr.P.Suresh Kumar “Job World – An insight” Director, Alagappa University, Study Circle, On 18.02.2016 Karaikudi. Mr.T.Rajendran, M.D “Youth Entrepreneurship” MRT Chemicals, Karaikudi On 16.02.2016 Mr.B.Srinivasan “Employment in Public & Inspector – Local Fund Audit, Pudukottai. Private Sectors” on 18.02.2016 U.Ilanchezhiyan, “Preparation for CA, ICWA M.Com,M.B.A,ACA,ICWA,ACS & ACS Examinations” Chezhiyan Acadamy, Coimbatore

I would like to place it on record that all these activities were made possible by the kind co-operation and guidance given to me by our beloved Secretary Thiru.N.Rameswaran and also the co-operation extended to me by our Teaching & Non Teaching Staff Members and my dear loving students of our college.

On this occasion I acknowledge my indebtedness gratefully to the reverential,

Founder :: Arulmamani Thiru.NTS.Arumugam Pillai Founderess :: Arularasi.Tmt.Seethaiammal Former Secretaries :: Thiru.NAR.Nagarajan Thiru.NAR.Thangavelu President :: Dato.Thiru.N.Vasantharajan Secretary :: Thiru.N.Rameswaran Secretary of Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College of Education :: Thiru.N.Arumugarajan

As I am the 6th Principal of our college taken the charge as Principal on 1st June 2013, I salute my predecessors for the valuable services rendered. Prof. KG. Krishnan 1965 - 1970 Prof. DR. Krishnan 1970 - 1981

Prof. M. Balasundaravathanam 1981 - 1998 Dr.S. Srinivasan 1998 - 2005 Dr.N.Mohanraj 2005 – 2013

Finally, with the blessings of the members of our Founder‟s family, I have followed the footsteps of my predecessors along with the devoted team of Teaching & Non teaching

Staff and the enthusiastic children – our students to achieve the Academic Excellence in our college during this Academic year. I also earnestly pray God for his benign blessings in the coming year also to successfully run the great institution.

I Thank You All.