SRI MEENAKSHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
(AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTION AFFILIATED TO MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY)
MADURAI – 625002, TAMILNADU, INDIA
Reaccreditation – Third Cycle
SELF-STUDY REPORT
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
February 2014
S.No. CONTENT Page 1. Preface 1 2. Executive Summary 2 3. Profile of the Institution 10 4. Criteria Wise Analytical Report i. Curricular Aspects 26 ii. Teaching – Learning & Evaluation 41 iii. Research, Consultancy & Extension 63 iv. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 82 v. Student Support and Progression 91 vi. Governance, Leadership and Management 130 vii. Innovations and Best Practices 144 5. Evaluative Report of the Departments 153
NAAC Self Study Report 2014
PREFACE
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (A), Madurai, is an institution with a glorious heritage, situated in a lush green campus on the banks of the river Vaigai, with yeomen service to promote the cause of higher education to the women in Madurai city. The college is expanding rapidly with fast paced technological advancements, yet preserving the ancient customs, values and traditions of our culture. The humble origin of the college is traced back to its inception in the year 1965 with only 13 faculty members, 13 non teaching staff and 320 students during the tenure of Shri Bakthavatchalam as the Chief Minister of the Tamil Nadu State. Even before its golden jubilee which would come through in the next 2 years, the institution has grown from strength to strength with over 13 Under Graduate departments, 12 Post Graduate departments, 4 Research departments offering M. Phil. and Ph.D. programmes catering to 3657 Students guided by 154 faculty members and 26 office personnel. The quest for holistic development of the students has been the guiding principle that has promptly pushed the college to develop against all odds reaching the present state and stature. Over the years, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women had turned into an autonomous institution of repute, practicing Choice Based Credit System, favouring a flexi process of learning and providing scope for lateral mobility of students during their learning schedule. Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (A) has been steered towards the third cycle of re-accreditation during the past six months by the earnest efforts of the faculty members. Looking back over the past few years, during the preparation of the Self Study Report for the years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012- 2013, it enlighted our minds to take forward the Vision and Mission of our college as we march into the Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 2015.
Dr. J. UMA Principal
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai, was established in the year 1965, in the temple city, Madurai, by the Government of Tamil Nadu in a sprawling campus of 16.5 acres to fulfill the need for upliftment of women, in and around Madurai. The college had its humble beginnings with 320 students, 13 teaching and 13 non-teaching staff members. Initially, the college offered only pre-university courses and in the consecutive years undergraduate courses were started in affiliation with Madurai Kamaraj University. A slow and steady increase in the number of degree courses lead to the expansion of the college in leaps and bounds. The ever increasing number of courses offered by the college, along with careful design and development of need-based curriculum, added to the innovative State government schemes have catered to the growing educational and societal needs of the community at large. The college was upgraded to Grade-I status, one among the 14 Grade-I colleges in the state of Tamil Nadu. With untiring efforts and matchless dedication of the faculty members, the college is well set to march ahead into its 50th anniversary and will continue to bear the torch of enlightenment for the women of Madurai through academic excellence in Higher Education.
1. CURRICULAR ASPECTS
One of the prime features of quality higher education is the independence in curricular design facilitated by autonomy. The autonomous status was conferred on 26th February 1998 and ever since the institution continues to spread its branches far and wide, yielding a rich harvest of academic excellence. The college has grown in status, having on its roll 3657 students, 154 faculty members and 26 non-teaching staff, catering through 14 departments, four of which are functioning as research centres. Today, the college stands proud with 13 Under Graduate programmes, 7 of them offered in parallel mediums of instruction (English and Tamil), 5 of them offered in two shifts, 12 Post Graduate courses and 4 M.Phil. and 2 Ph.D. programmes. Our College is one among the six Government colleges in the State where the Satellite Interactive Remote Terminal has been installed.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE
UG Courses PG Courses New Courses started in 2013-2014 B.A. Tamil M.A. Tamil B.A. English M.A. English M.Phil. and Ph.D. B.A. History M.A. History M.Phil. and Ph.D. (FT/PT) B.A.Economics M.A. Economics M.Phil. B.Com. M.Com. B.Sc. Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. Physics M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Zoology M.Sc. Zoology B.Sc. Botany M.Sc. Botany B.Sc. Geography M.Sc. Geography B.Sc. Home Science B.Sc. Computer Science MCA MBA M.Phil. 2 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
To meet with the growing demands of the job market and the need to empower women students to face the societal challenges ahead, the curriculum is constantly updated by contributions from the faculty members, subject experts, members of Board of studies, Academic Council, career providers and feedback from student alumni. The network of events in the design and development of curriculum ensures that the student beneficiaries gain holistic education with ample choice to experiment with their course content.
2. TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION
The educational system should aim at an inclusive society where educational opportunities reach the aspiring student community irrespective of their socio-economic milieu. The college follows an inclusive system of student admission by ensuring that the State government norms of opportunity to out-standing sports persons, physically challenged candidates, wards of ex-servicemen, trans-genders, religious minorities, backward and most backward classes, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are strictly adhered to. Every year based on the demand for the UG programmes, the college appeals to the affiliating University to offer additional seats in the respective programmes. Further, owing to the increased demand for certain UG programmes such as B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Com., B.A. Tamil and B.A. English, and in concurrence with the State government’s innovative policy, the college has introduced Time-frame options (shift system) to accommodate a dual set of students under these UG programmes. This facilitates the students to choose a time-frame (forenoon/afternoon session) to suit their needs and take up part time job/courses during their free time. Inclusive approach also ensures that the physically challenged students are accomodated in all the courses.
Pedagogy is the backbone of Higher Education. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation is a continuous cycle in achieving the goals of academic competence. The faculty members keep themselves abreast in their respective fields of specialization through Refresher Courses, participation in scientific sessions and involvement in research activities so as to impart recent knowledge to the students. Seven of the faculty members are recipients of awards from prestigious national and state institutions and scientific bodies.
Improvisation of teaching methods by incorporating computer-assisted-teaching/ computer-based-learning has paved way to numerous facets of teaching and learning. The innovative scheme of the Tamilnadu State government in providing FREE LAPTOP to all college students is a milestone in higher education, especially for the economically deprived women students of Tamilnadu. Group discussion, assignment, team activity, seminar, role play, ICT, laboratory experience and internship/on-the-job training/project work enhance the teaching- learning process with improved understanding and promote scientific temper. Field visits and Educational tours add to the learning experience of the students in a practical setup. Remedial class for slow-learners is a measure to improve their competency on par with the fast-learners.
The ultimatum of the teaching and learning process lies in the effectiveness of its evaluation. The college follows an evaluation pattern with an internal component of 25% and external component of 75% in assessing the performance of a student in each of the subjects 3 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 offered in each semester. However, opportunities are given to unsuccessful candidates through the option to reappear for the particular subject in the subsequent examination. The student has to ensure that she has adequate attendance to make herself eligible to appear for end semester examinations in each semester. Grades and marks are offered in the marksheet for easy interpretation of student performance. It is also proposed to acquire Optical Character Reader (OCR) and to enhance the quality and speed of the examination work such as entering and processing of internal and external marks awarded to the students.
3. RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
Research is an integral part of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. The college being Autonomous, grants are received from State government and National bodies like UGC, DST, DBT and CSIR which encourage research activities. Faculty members from the Departments of English, Tamil, Economics, Zoology, Chemistry, Geography and Home Science received UGC grants for Minor and Major research projects. The on-going research programmes include 6 minor research projects and 4 major research projects sponsored by UGC. 14 minor research projects and 1 major project have already been completed in different departments during the past six years. Grant for research has been received from Malcon and Elizabeth Adiseshia Trust, Chennai by a faculty member from the department of Economics. Further, to encourage Faculty improvement through research, faculty members are granted leave with pay for a period of three years to complete research and obtain doctoral degree. Ten faculty members from the departments of English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Computer Science and History successfully utilized Faculty Improvement Programme offered by UGC. As part of UGC Basic Science Research, 8 UG students from the department of Home Science received grants to take up research. Moreover faculty members actively participate in research by guiding prospective research scholars in their respective fields. 67 Ph.D. candidates and 182 M.Phil. scholars have been guided by our faculty members during the past six years.
A MoU was signed by the department of Geography of the college to conduct Academic Interface Programme in Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques and Mapping Techniques in Cartography for the PG Diploma students of Lady Doak College, Madurai.
TANSCHE has introduced the Study Abroad Program for the benefit of students and faculty members of Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu. This Scheme is being implemented from 2013-2014 onwards and M. Sangeetha of M.Sc. Mathematics was selected for the Study abroad programme among contestants from Tamil Nadu Government colleges and successfully completed her third semester in Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK.
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the college strives to throw open career prospects to the student community by organizing in-campus tests, interviews, short term training, personality development courses, spoken English and Soft skill training.
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4. INFRA STRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Natural abilities are like natural plants that need pruning by study. An institution with good infrastructure and learning resources will help the students to get meaningful knowledge. Our college has adequate physical facilities and infrastructure.
The college campus is spread over an area of 16.5 acres of land with sufficient physical infrastructural facilities which include administrative block, academic blocks, 14 departments with adequate class rooms, staff rooms, laboratories, basketball court, tennis court, ball badminton court, the gymnasium and two open auditoriums as multipurpose hall. The immense playing fields which lounge across many acres of land, the well-stocked central library, large number of departmental libraries, nearly 250 computer terminals, the computer laboratories, well equipped science laboratories, the Gandhi garden, well-furnished classrooms, EDUSAT system, communicative language lab, co-operative store, canteen, Public Address system, CCTV, Indian Oversea Bank extension counter and hostel for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and Indian Administrative Service Coaching centre and the renovated majestic Foulke's Hall, originally used by the British officials for their meetings which offer substantial infrastructural support to students. The Time Table committee plans ahead for all requirements regarding classrooms, laboratories, furniture and other equipments.
The college library is accommodated in a spacious air-conditioned reading room with more than 65000 books in stock in addition to the department libraries. The regular subscription of 21 Indian journals add to the stock of Central and departmental libraries. Some of the recent developments include provision of free laptop (by Tamil Nadu Government) to all the students and installation of CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) at eight points within the campus as an improved security measure. Special efforts are taken to make the academic campus more accessible to persons with special abilities by constructing ramps in all the new buildings in the campus. To inculcate sportsmanship in the students, courts for basket ball, volley ball, hand ball, kabbadi, kho-kho and ball badminton are well-maintained in the college ground along with a well-equipped gymnasium.
5. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
As stated by the vision of the college, the students are led through a period of transition from insecure, immature and dependent girls to confident, independent and empowered individuals during the course of higher education processes. At such a juncture, the need for support systems in various forms becomes imperative in lending a helping hand to make the journey free of embarassments and impediments. For SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections, a support service is provided through academic reservations and by financial support in the form of aid by the state government. The support services involve weightage during admission, concession in fees and scholarship from the Tamil Nadu State government. State government scholarship facility is a boon to the students who mostly aspire from economically deprived societies. Speical SC/ST coaching and Remedial coaching facility offered by the State government and UGC respectively are additional support to the slow-learners. 5 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Student mentoring functions through Departmental Mentoring System, Guidance and Counseling Cell, Career Guidance and Placement Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Women’s Cell and Committees for all extra-curricular activities. Tutor-ward system is an efficient way to monitor students progression. The Parent’s Teacher Association (PTA) of the college organizes parents-teachers meet once a year to evolve a report with the parents and to keep them informed of the academic progression of their wards. Residential Tutors who stay with resident students in the hostel are also lecturers at different departments and therefore act as mentors, facilitators for the resident students. The career guidance and placement cell (CGPC) started in the year 2006, under the guidance of the Principal functions enthusiastically and efficiently. The committee members with the assistance of designated co-ordinators from each department provide awareness to students about skills required in the job market. Skill Development Courses are offered in the regular curriculum, for all the UG students as Skill Based Papers such as Communication Skills, Soft skills, Entrepreneurial Skills and Marketing skills. M. Sangeetha of II year M.Sc. Mathematics is one among the five selected students from Government Arts Colleges across Tamil Nadu, after tough screening tests conducted by the UK Consulate for the “Study Abroad Programme” Sponsored by Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education(TANSCHE), in memorandum of understanding between the Government of Tamilnadu and the Government of United Kingdom. As an initiative towards inclusion of the physically challenged, the college ensures the availability of volunteers or paid personnel such as readers, note takers, helpers with library access, typists, Braille translators, aides for help with washrooms and mobility in general. Health care provisions such as First Aid Kit is available in the College Office and Gymkhana. Health Care Committee offers counselling related to basic health problems of the students. CLP (Computer Literacy Programme) course exposes the non-computer students the concepts of IT in a systematic way and make them computer literate person, by which the student can pursue her professional goals. This course with moderate fees is boon to the students. To hone the literary skills of the students, every year students and staff contribute literary articles both in English and Tamil language. Special coaching for National Eligibility test (NET) and Civil Services Examinations are held in the campus to broaden the opportunities of eligible students. Students are encouraged to actively participate in Sports activities of the college and the college promotes the sports such as Foot Ball, Kabaddi, Hockey, Taekwondo, Weight lifting, Volley Ball, Ball badminton, shuttle Badminton, Kho–Kho, Swimming, Chess, Table Tennis, Hand Ball, Hockey. At the time of admission, 3% of the U.G. seats and 2% of the P.G. seats are assigned to sports students. The Old Students Association (OSA) of our college is responsible in organizing the Graduation day every year. The association also maintains record of distinguished Alumni. OSA and PTA constantly help the day to day affairs in college function through providing financial assistance for college cleanliness. The Anti-Ragging committee actively monitors the student behavior at the time of admitting new students in the beginning of the academic year. NSS, NCC and Physical Education are included in the curriculum as Part IV in which interested students can 6 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 opt for Physical Education. Associations such as Women Cell, YRC, RRC, HEPSN, Current Events Club, Students’ Service and Youth Welfare Association function in the college to shape the students’ skill in other extra-curricular activities. Students enroll for CGT & DGT courses in Gandhian Thought organized by MKU free of cost. All students are the members of the Student Union. The officers of the Union are the President from III UG, Vice – President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fine Arts Secretary, Audio-visual Secretary Games Secretary, PG Representative and one representation from II shift students. The President and members are elected by indirect voting, ie. voted and elected by class representatives.
6. GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
By working for the cause of underprivileged community, the college at large shines as the instrument of change. It serves to meet the educational needs of the underprivileged and downtrodden women, especially the first generation learners from illiterate families of Madurai District. With the Government assistance, the college provides free tuition, scholarships, free bus pass, career guidance and employment services. Students admitted to college come from urban, semi urban and rural backgrounds, from private schools, corporation and government schools with Tamil or English as the medium of instruction. Majority are from less informed and a few from well educated families. At present, nearly 50% of the admitted students are first generation learners. The resident facilities are provided to all student who express their wish to join in hostels where no discrimination whatsoever with regard to caste, creed, community or socio economic background is allowed. Allotments to hostels are made based on first come first serve basis taking into consideration the distance between the college and place from where the students had been hailing. The administration of the academic affairs is governed by the Principal, the Council members and the Controller of Examinations along with the inputs from the Statutory bodies underlined by the UGC. The College has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for the continuous assessment of teaching and learning process comprising of the Principal as Chairman, 1 Coordinator and 2 members who monitor the teacher-student evaluator process. Administrative decisions such as allotment of funds, disbursement of scholarship, college audit, fixation of salary, official communication to the Directorate of Collegiate Education and other finances are dealt by the Principal in consultation with the Bursar. The effective functioning of the administrative office is headed by the Bursar, supported by the Superintendent and office staff. Students are encouraged to participate in the College management through the Student Union. Student welfare measures such as anti ragging initiatives and oaths against Untouchability and National Integration are observed during the college assembly which is conducted every Monday. To encourage holistic development students are enthused to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities within and outside the college as part of State, National and International competitions, extension activities, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross, Rotaract Club and Consumer Awareness Club. Furthermore, the college offers a course at UG level titled ‘Value Education’ to inculcate moral and ethical values and another course on ‘Environmental Studies’ for creating awareness on clean and green surroundings. Inter and intra 7 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 college competitions organized by the departments promote the growth of team spirit and tolerance.
7. INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
In keeping up with the emerging trends in Higher education scenario, the college adopts innovative practices such as CBCS in curricular design, go-green campaign to promote environmental awareness, energy conservation practices and installation of CCTV for improved security to the woman students.
The college is situated at the heart of the Madurai city having a wide campus with well – maintained tar–topped roads, huge trees and many colorful flowering plants in the garden which provide a good atmosphere. The college compound wall is bordered inside with tall trees and stretch of green lawn lies after the trees, fringed by sweet – smelling flower plants. This greenery helps to refresh the mind and trigger concentration. The college campus is a living example of afforestation and provides pollution-free atmosphere. The college realizes the necessity for creating and awareness on ecofriendly atmosphere among the students, so that they can practice such ideas in their personnel lives also. In order to achieve this aim, the college has introduced environmental studies for all the UG programs. Segregation of waste at source using twin bin system has been successfully implemented. Use of alternate energy resources on campus includes installation of solar lamps on campus for less electricity consumption. Food wastage from hostel and canteen is being sent to a piggery unit.Zoology department has formulated Niche Club to protect the fauna in the campus. College has participated in ‘Vaigai Portruvom’ program to bring awareness on cleanliness of the river and ‘Madurai Portruvom’ to keep the entire city clean.
Improved pedagogical innovations are brought to make teaching-learning process interesting. Videos are displayed in the class to explain the most complex subjects to aid the student in understanding the lessons. The class lectures are also supported by Video of CEO Talks and ICT videos which improve the effectiveness of presentation of the subjects to the students. This in turn has helped the students to involve themselves in active learning. Remedial classes for weaker students have paved way to hasten the pace of slow learners. Peer teaching and remedial coaching for slow – learners have brought visible improvement in the overall performance of the students.
Association meetings and club activities are usually conducted by inviting eminent personalities. Students are also encouraged to meet and share their ideas with them. Real time mini projects are encouraged to be taken up by the PG students and they are given a chance to exhibit their talent. Students are encouraged to undergo in-plant training in companies during their summer/ winter holidays. The college has taken enormous steps to enhance the competitive ability among all students through various programs such as skill development program, IAS coaching , coaching for Civil Service Examination and SLET/ NET coaching. Outstanding students are honoured every year one student from Arts and Science is given the Meenakshi statue award. General Proficiency award is given to the rank holders in each course.
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Endowment prizes instituted by various bodies are distributed to deserving students who outshine in their respective field of study.
The college has organized ‘College Bazaar’ with the help of Self Help Groups of Madurai district to promote sale of products in the college campus. The students thereby are encouraged to hone their entrepreneurial skills and the bazaar gives them a glimpse into the world of marketing as well.
Thus the college aims at holistic devlopment of the students, preparing them to face real life situations, equiping them with adequate life skills. At the outset, the college strives hard to impart quality education to first generation women learners, nurturing them with immense knowledge and appropriate attitudes.
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SECTION B : PREPARATION OF SELF-STUDY REPORT
Profile of SRI MEENAKSHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS) MADURAI-2
1. Name and Address of the College
Name Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous)
Address Panagal Buldings, Kalpalam Road, Goripalayam
City : Madurai Pin: 625002 State :Tamilnadu
Website www.smgcw.in
2. For Communication
Telephon Designation Name e with Mobile Fax Email STD code
Principal Dr.Tmt. J. Uma 0452- 9444033052 0452- [email protected] 2534988 2529374 Vice-Principal Tmt. S. Sethu 0452- 9486828917 0452- sethuraveendran5@ gmail.com Rakkayee 2534988 2529374 SteeringCommittee Dr. D. Sarala 0452- 9487136997 0452- [email protected] Co-ordinator Thembavani 2537510 2529374
3. Status of the Autonomous College by Management
i. Government : R
ii. Private :
iii. Constituent College of the University :
4. Name of University to : Madurai Kamaraj University which the College is affiliated
5. a. Date of establishment, prior to the grant of ‘Autonomy’ : 14-07-1965 b. Date of grant of ‘Autonomy’ to the College by UGC : 26-02-1998
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6. Type of institutions
a. By Gender
· For Men · For Women R · Co education b. By shift
· Regular · Day R · Evening c. Source of funding
· Government R · Grant-in-aid · Self-financing · Any other
7. Is it a recognized minority institution?
Yes No Q If yes specify the minority status (Religious /linguistic/any other) and provide documentary evidence.
8. a. Details of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks
i. 2f 01.01.1966 --
ii. 12B 17.06.1972 --
(Enclose the certificate of recognition u/s 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
b. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.
NIL
9. Has the College recognized
a. By UGC as a ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ (CPE)
Yes No Q
b. For its contributions/performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No Q
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10. Location of the Campus and Area: Location* Urban
Campus areas in sq. mts. or acres 16.5 acres
Built up area in sq. mts. 14.180 acres
(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly area, Any others specify)
11. Does the College have the following facilities on the campus? (Tick the available facility) In case the College has an agreement with other agencies in using such facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement.
Auditorium/Seminar Complex R · Sports Facilities Play Ground R Swimming Pool Gymnasium R · Hostel Boys Hostel Girls Hostel R · Number of hostels : 2 U.G & P.G · Number of inmates : 620(UG) & 130(PG) · Residential facilities Teaching Staff Non-Teaching Staff · Cafeteria R · Health Centre First aid facility R Inpatient facility Outpatient facility Ambulance facility Emergency care facility · Health Centre Staff Qualified Doctor: Full time Q Part time Qualified Nurse: Full time Q Part time · Other facilities Bank R ATM Post Office Book Shops R · Transport facilities For Students Q For Staff Q · Power House R · Waste Management facility R
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12. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give data for current academic year)
Medium Sanctioned/ Progr Name of the No. of S.No Dura of Approved amme Programme Entry Qualification Students . tion Instructi Student Level / Course Admitted on intake Tamil 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its Tamil 60+60 323 1. Literature Equivalent English 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 40+40 262 History 3 yrs Equivalent English 60+60 350 & Tamil Economics 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 60+60 352 Equivalent with & Tamil Economics/Commerce
Commerce 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 60+60 361 Equivalent with Commerce/ Maths & Computer Science Mathematics 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 80+40 352 Equivalent with & Tamil UG Mathematics & Physics
Physics 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 30+30 178 Equivalent with Physics & Tamil & Mathematics
Chemistry 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 40+40 222 Equivalent with & Tamil Chemistry and Physics
Botany 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 40 106 Equivalent with Biology
Zoology 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 40+40 178 Equivalent with Zoology & Tamil Geography 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 40+40 226 Equivalent with & Tamil Geography/Science subjects Home 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 30 77 Science Equivalent with Biology & Chemistry Computer 3 yrs Pass in HSC or its English 25+25 161 Science Equivalent with Mathematics compulsory Computer Science, Physics,Chemistry 13 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Tamil 2 yrs Pass in B.A.Tamil Tamil 25 16 2. English 2 yrs Pass in B.A. English English 26 51 History 2yrs Pass in B.A. History English 30 57 Economics 2 yrs Pass in B.A. Economics English 30 57 Commerce 2 yrs Pass in B.Com. English 25 25 Mathematics 2 yrs Pass in B.Sc. English 30 60 Mathematics Physics 2 yrs Pass in B.Sc. Physics English 20 18 PG Botany 2 yrs Pass in B.Sc. Botany English 20 3 Zoology 2 yrs Pass in B.Sc. Zoology English 20 16 Geography 2 yrs Pass in B.Sc Geography English 17 31 M.C.A. 3 yrs Pass in Any UG Degree English 30 78 with mathematics (TANCET) M.B.A. 2 yrs Pass in Any UG Degree English 43 79 (TANCET) English 1yr Pass in M.A. English English 12 5 3. History 2 yr Pass in M.A. History English 16 10 FT/PT (PT) M.Phil 1 yr . (FT) Economics 1yr Pass in M.A. Economics English 16 - Business 1yr Pass in MBA English 16 3 Management English 3 -5 Pass in M.A./M.Phil. English As per UGC Proces 4. yrs English norms sing Ph.D. History 3 – 5 Pass in M.A./M.Phil. English As per UGC Proces FT/PT yrs History norms sing 3657
13. Does the institution offer self-financed programme?
Yes No Q
14. Whether new programmes have been introduced during the last five years?
Yes R No
If yes, how many? 16
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Number of Academic year Name of the Programmes Courses 1. M.A. Tamil 2. M.Com. 3. M.Sc. Physics 4. M.Sc. Zoology 5. M.Sc. Botany 2013-14 11 6. M.Phil. English 7. M.Phil. History (FT/PT) 8. M.Phil. Economics 9. M.Phil. Management 10. Ph.D. English 11. Ph.D. History 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 1. B.A. Tamil
2. B.A. English 5 2007-08 3. B.Com. (II-Shift) 4. B.Sc. Mathematics
5. B.Sc. Computer Science
15. List the departments: (Do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments unless these are teaching departments and offer programmes to students)
No. of No.of Field Level Departments Programmes Students Mathematics Computer Science Physics Chemistry UG 8 1500 Botany Science Zoology Geography Home Science 1.Computer Application 2.Mathematics 3.Physics PG 207 4.Zoology 6 5.Botany 6.Geography Tamil English UG 4 1287 History Economics Arts Tamil PG 259 English 5 15 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
History Economics Business Administration English 5 Research History FT/PT 10 Centre(s) Economics - M.Phil. Business Management 3 Comm Commerce 1 361 erce UG PG Commerce 1 25
16. Are there any UG and / or PG programmes offered by the College, which are not covered under Autonomous status of UGC? Give details.
Yes No Q
17. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like B.A, M.A, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Com., etc.
a. Annual system b. Semester system R c. Trimester system
18. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System : UG : 13 PG : 12 M.Phil : 4 Ph.D : 2 b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach : Nil c. Any other (Specify) : Nil
19. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure(actual) divided by total no. of students enrolled)
(a) including the salary component = Rs.70971/- (b) excluding the salary component = Rs.1197. 50
20. Does the College have a department of Teacher education Offering NCTE recognized degree programmes in Education.
Yes No P
21. Does the College have a teaching Department of Physical Education offering NCTE recognized degree programmes in Education ?
Yes No P
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22. whether the college have offering professional programmes .
Yes P No 23. Has the College being reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so furnish a copy of the report and action taken there upon.
Yes, UGC and NAAC
24. Number of Teaching and Non-teaching positions in the College:
Positions Teaching Faculty Professor Associate Assistant Non- Technica * Professor Professo Teaching l r Staff Staff Sanctioned by the State _ 61 93 26 18 Government.
No. of Persons working on _ _ _ _ _ contract basis * The guidelines for professors has not yet been released
25. Qualifications of the Teaching staff:
Highest Professor Associate Assistant Professor Total Qualification Professor Permanent Teachers ( All Females) D.Sc./D.Litt. _ _ _ Ph.D. _ 24 37 61 M.Phil. _ 31 60 91 PG _ 2 2
Temporary Teachers- Guest Lecturers( All Females) - D.Sc./D.Litt.
P.hD. M.Phil 29 P.G
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26.Number of Visitng Faculty/Guest Faculty engaged by the College
No 27. Students enrolled in the College during the current academic year, with the following details:
Students UG PG Integ M. Ph.D Integra D.litt/ Certifi Diploma PG rated Phil ., ted D.Sc cate Dipolom Mast Ph.D a ers From the 3148 491 18 State where the College is located From other - - - states of India NRI - - - Students Foreign - - - Students Total 3148 491 18 3657
28. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average for the last two batches)
UG 20 % PG 9 %
29. Number of working days during the last academic year 203
30. Number of Teaching days during the last academic year 180
31. Is the College registered as a study centre for offering distance education programme for any University
Yes No N P
32. Provide Teacher Student ratio for each of the programme/course offered.
Department UG PG M.Phil Ph.D Tamil 65:15 16:15
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English 16:1 3:1 1:1 1:1 History 25:1 4:1 1:1 1:1 Economics 25:1 4:1 1:1 Commerce 42:1 Business 27:1 Management Mathematics 20:1 5:1 Physics 16:1 10:1 Chemistry 25:1 Botany 20:1 3:1 Zoology 20:1 Computer 22:1 15:1 Science Home Science 22:1 Geography 28:1
33. Is the college applying for
Accreditation: Cycle 1 Cycle2 Cycle3 Cycle4 P Re-Assessment:
34. Date of Accreditation* (applicable for cycle 2, cycle 3, cycle 4 and Re Assessment only)
Cycle 1 Accreditation out come results 4 * 07.02.2000
Cycle 2 21.05. 2006 Accreditation out come results B ++ * copy of accreditation certificates and peer team reports are enclosed.
35. a. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell : (IQAC) 2004
b. Dates of submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report : (AQARs)
To be submitted on 20.02.2014
36. Any other relevant data, the College would like to include.
(i) Enrichment Courses:
· Gandhian Thought- Certificate and Diploma courses offered (CGT & DGT) · Vivekananda Institute Examination · Yoga and Meditation · First Aid Courses · Karate, Silambam, Taekwondo · Guiding students for Projects, NET, SLET, TOEFL, TNPSC, Entry into service and other Competitive Exams
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(ii) Free Coaching for Civil Services PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION-
Conducted by Tamilnadu Government
(iii) Clubs:
· Red Cross · Red Ribbon · NICHE · Youth Welfare · Science Forum · PTA · OSA (iv) Community Services:
· NSS · NCC (v) Anti- Ragging Committee
(vi) Grievance Cell - Examination Grievance Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell and Counseling Cell
(vii) Discipline Committee
(viii) Fine Arts
(ix) Career Guidance and Placement Cell
(x) Extension activities
(xi) State and National level Seminars and Workshops
(xii) Department-wise Association Activities
· Avvai Tamil Mandram · English Association · History Association · Economics Association · Commerce Association · Mathematics Association · Physics Association · Chemistry Association · Zoology Association · Botany Association · Geography Association · Home Science Association · Computer Science Association · MBA Association
(xiii) Tutorial System – for counseling the students
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(xiv) Special Coaching and Remedial Classes – for OBC, SC & ST
(xv) Equal opportunity centre and training
(xvi) Inception of restructured CBCS system from 2008 onwards
(xvii) NET/ EDUSAT
(xviii) Computer Literacy Programme (CLP)
(xix) Federation of Consumer Organization – Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry (FEDCOT)
(xx) Soft Skill Creating Opportunities in Employment (SSCOPE)
(xxi) Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN)
(xxii) Outreach Programme : Community College (TN Govt./MKU/AICTE)
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CRITERION 1
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
1.1.1 The Objectives of the College reflected through its Vision and Mission
Since inception, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai has thrived for the upliftment and empowerment of women of the economically backward sections of southern Tamilnadu. The college has sincerely upheld its ideals with an impetus on women-centric higher education and a thrust towards breaking barriers and expanding frontiers, throwing open a world of opportunities to the aspiring women folk of Madurai. With the Golden Jubilee celebrations fast approaching, the Vision and Mission of the institute in 'reaching the unreached' is more felt than ever before.
The curriculum is designed such that the objectives of the college 'Service for the cause of Women Empowerment' is realised. The Vision of the college 'to uplift the socially backward and economically poor young women of the society' is met with by its Mission of imparting value based education through technological innovations in teaching-learning, constant revision of syllabus, accountability, accreditation, encourage consultancy services and training, identify strengths and eliminate weaknesses. The thrust given by the Tamilnadu State government and the Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) to offer easy access to higher education to economically deprived and socially backward women folk of southern Tamilnadu is met with in totu.
Choice Based Credit System in the Curriculum Design
The college has been improvising on its curriculum to provide quality education to its students. Since autonomy, each department has formulated its own objectives and curriculum to suit the current needs and aspirations of the higher education scenario. In adherence to UGC guidelines, the herculean effort towards introduction of CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) crystallized in the year 2005 and CBCS pattern was implemented during the academic year 2005-2006.
Main objectives of CBCS
1. To cross interdisciplinary barriers to explore knowledge in any desired subject. 2. To provide courses to cater to the needs of job-seeking candidates.
To execute the above, the following methods were adopted:
· By providing holistic education · By offering flexibility and academic freedom to students · By enabling inter departmental choice · By widening the scope of capable students · By enhancing the teaching faculty to meet the latest educational demands.
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Thus, special emphasis has been given towards job oriented courses and entrepreneurship. Additional thrust has been provided to inculcate human values and communication skills. The system, on the whole, envisions expanding the frontiers of education to meet the challenges of the changing society. It encompasses education along with overall development of the student community by imparting knowledge, skill, reasoning and critical thinking ultimately building their self-confidence. Scheme of Choice Based Credit System: To earn a UG degree, the following are the requirements: 1) A candidate must obtain at least 120 credits to qualify for a degree, in a total of six semesters under the following divisions: 2) Four semesters of language courses in Tamil or Hindi with 12 credits 3) Four semesters of English language courses with 12 credits 4) Four credits for Value Education and four credits for Spoken English for the first four semesters. 5) 80 credits from Major and Ancillary/Allied courses. 6) 2 credits each for Environmental Science and General Knowledge in V and VI semesters respectively. 7) Special credits : A minimum of four and maximum of ten special credits may be obtained from the following: · Physical Education/NCC/NSS · Self-Study Courses · Job Oriented Courses For papers for special credits 3 hours per week will be handled after the regular class hours. The marks allotted for each of the special credit paper will be 100.
To qualify for a degree a candidate must pass in Part-I, Part-II, Part-III as well as Part-IV. Structure of Post Graduate Degree Program
Course M.A. History, Economics, English, MCA M.Sc. Mathematics, Geography
Semester Credit Marks Credit Marks I Semester 20 400 19 700
II Semester 20 400 19 700
II Semester 20 400 24 700
III Semester 20 400 24 700
IV Semester - - 24 700
V Semester - - 10 300
Total 80 1600 120 3800
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Structure of Under Graduate Degree Programme
Course B.A. /B.B.E. / B.Sc.(Phy.,Che., B.Com. B.Sc. B.Sc. (Maths) Zoo., Geo., (Computer HomeSc., Env.) science)
Study Component Credits Marks Credits Marks Credits Marks Credits Marks Part-I Tamil/Hindi 12 400 12 400 6 200 12 400
Part-II English 12 400 12 400 6 200 12 400
Part-III-Major, 80 2000 80 2200 92 2600 80 2400 Ancillary, Allied
Part-IV A.Foundation Studies i)Value Education 4 200 4 200 4 200 4 200 ii) Spoken English 4 200 4 200 4 200 4 200 B. Awareness Studies I)Environmental studies 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 i) General Knowledge 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50
Total 116 3300 116 3500 116 3500 116 3700 For Special Credits C.PhysicalEducation/ 2 2 2 2 NSS/NCC D. Self studies (SS)/Job Oriented 2 (min 2 2 2 Studies (JOS) of 4, can earn more (any two of the credits above) up to max 200 200 200 200 2*100=200 10)
Total 120 3500 120 3700 120 3700 120 3900
A candidate must attain the mentioned above 120 credits to qualify for a degree and also she can earn more credits from SS or JOS
Later, in 2008-2009, following the recommendations of Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE), the Common CBCS structure was implemented. The framework was
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thus designed by the Curriculum Development Committee in tune with UGC and TANSCHE guidelines and the syllabus was framed by the subject experts of each Department, carefully scrutinised for improvement and later approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council. The curriculum is student-centric with a cafeteria approach offering choices at various tiers. A holistic approach to student development is ensured through courses on Value Education, Environmental Studies, General Knowledge, Skill based electives and Extension Activities. TANSCHE prescribed Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) – Features: 1. Students have a good deal of freedom in designing their own curriculum to suit their needs. 2. They can take any course offered in any department as long they fulfill the prerequisites for that course. 3. They can also take as many courses as they can handle, subject to a maximum of 30 credits in any semester. 4. Students who have difficulties may choose a slower pace, while brighter students may complete the programmes earlier than the prescribed period of study.
Common Course Structure for UG programmes Under CBCS since 2008-2009 Study Components No. of Credit per Total Courses course credits Part –I Tamil Language courses 1.Students who have not studied Tamil-Basic Tamil 2.Students who have studied Tamil at +2 level- Higher Tamil 4 3 12 Part –II English Language Courses 4 3 12 24 Part-III Major &Allied Core courses including Practicals 13-15 4-5 60 Electives 4 3-4 15 Allied-2 6 3-4 20 95 Part-IV Non Major courses : Environmental studies 1 02 02 Value Education 1 02 02 Skill based Elective courses 4 02 08 Other Non Major Elective courses 4 02 08 (including language options except Tamil & English) - 20 Part-V Extension activities - 01 01 140 Note : A Candidate must attain the above mentioned 140 credits to qualify for a degree. Instructional hours for Language: 1 Credit = 2 hours Arts and Science Courses: 1 Credit = 1 Hour Lecture = 2 Hours Tutorial = 2 to 3 Hours Practical
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Common Course Structure for PG Programmes under CBCS Study Components No. of courses Credit per course Total credits Core courses (including) 14-17 4-5 70 Practical, Project, etc. Elective courses including 4-5 4-6 20 internship EDC-06 Elecitve-14 Total credits 90 PG Three Year Programmes: 140 Credits
1.1.2 Mechanism used in the design and development of curriculum The foremost effort and significant step by the college to realize the goals of higher education was the attainment of Autonomy status in the year 1998 with the unrelenting support and sincere efforts of our dedicated faculty members. Autonomy created a scope for independent design of the curriculum with innovative inputs from the faculty members, subject experts and alumnae. The college offers all its programmes within the stipulated framework in affiliation to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. After attaining autonomy in 1998, the freedom to experiment with innovative courses was utilised to enhance the diversification and specialisation of courses such as Bachelor of Business Economics, B.Sc. Environmental Biology and B.Sc. Home Science (Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics). Moreover, each department with its Board of Studies had the right and responsibility to ponder over the options to redesign and improvise the existing programmes in consultation with the subject experts and student alumni. The Board members meet every year to maximise the opportunities of autonomy in development of the curriculum and scrutinised by the Academic Council with academic representatives from the affiliating University, other colleges, industries, local NGOs, etc.
Sequence of Course Design and Development
Curriculum designed following UGC and TANSCHE guidelines
Frame work developed by Curriculum Development Committee
Syllabus framed by Subject Experts
Syllabus finalised by BOS
Curriculum approved by Academic Council
Implementation of the Curriculum
Feedback from students, student alumnae and Teachers
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Economics has been changed back to its earlier nomenclature of B.A. Economics and B.A. Communicative English to B.A. English in the academic year 2013-2014 conceding to the feedback from the respective alumnae and their parents on the grounds of eligibility for recruitment to government service.
1.1.3 Involvement of the industry, research bodies and civil society in the curriculum design and development As an attempt to improve the curriculum, feedback from organisations that provide on- the-job training to students, skill trainers through workshops, employers of passed out graduates are collected. This effort opened the doors to improved employability of the students by realizing the needs of the job market in relation to current trends. Feedback from subject experts who visit our college at the time of National and International Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops, etc. also contribute to the revision of curriculum based on their rich academic and research experiences. Moreover, one representative member from a local industry is accommodated in the Academic Council who has a valid say in the approval of the curriculum during the annual meetings. 1.1.4 Scope for Employability, Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation Great impetus is given to the scope of each course in gaining employment by the students, both in UG and PG levels of education. With this perspective, students are offered in- house projects, extension activities, internship / on the job training, vocational training, industry- institute linkages. The final year students of B.Sc. Home Science undergo one month dietetic internship at reputed hospitals during the sixth semester to gain hands–on experience in diet counseling for various disease conditions under the supervision of physicians. The Skill based Courses and Non Major Electives also throw open a wide range of employable skills. Entrepreneurship skills are also imparted through subjects such as 'Entrepreneurial Development' in B.Com., ‘Food Preservation’, ‘Interior Design’ and ‘Bakery’ in B.Sc. Home Science, ‘Solar Energy Applications’ and ‘Modern Photography techniques’ in B.Sc. Physics, ‘Mushroom Culture’ and ‘Organic Farming’ in Botany, ‘Software Testing’ in B.Sc. Computer Science, ‘Advertising’ in B.A. English, ‘Surveying, Remote Sense and GIS technology’ in B.Sc. Geography and ‘Vermiculture and Vermicomposting’ in B.Sc. Zoology. The PG courses are a package of academic learning, research experiences, social innovations and holistic development offered to the students. Student research is encouraged through project work in PG courses followed by preparation of research articles and abstracts to be published in reputed journals. UG students have taken up short term research under Basic Science Research (BSR) fund offered by UGC. 1.1.5 Curriculum addresses the needs of the society and has relevance to regional/national developmental needs The college ensures that the societal needs are met by involvement of the job providers through their feedback on the curriculum. The Placement Cell ensures that the companies that conduct campus interviews give a feedback on the student improvements required for better employability. The skill based electives and non-major elective courses offer relevance to the curriculum by preparing them for competitive exams and face interviews with better confidence. Value-based education is facilitated by incorporating Value Education in the UG programme. Environmental Studies introduced in the UG programme inculcates social values and concern for the environment in the young minds which is the burning need of the society at the regional and national scenario.
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1.1.6 College follows the guidelines of the regulatory bodies for developing or restructuring the curriculum The college strictly adheres to the UGC and TANSCHE guidelines in totu in order to follow a common CBCS curriculum so as to facilitate lateral entry of students from other colleges or universities if necessary. However the college has not been instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has created a national impact. 1.2 ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY
1.2.1.a. Elective Courses in CBCS The introduction of CBCS course structure has opened avenues to offer choice in Part-III and Part-IV subjects of the UG programme, i.e. Part-III Core Electives, Part -IV Skill Based Electives and Non Major Electives. Core Electives: A choice of two subjects is offered for each paper under UG during the fifth and sixth semesters, and a maximum of five subjects in PG programmes are offered for each elective paper under the Core Electives. Elective Courses in PG programmes Elective Subjects PG PROGRAMME
Training and Development
Industrial Relations
Advertising and Sales Promotion MBA
Human Resource Accounting
Buyer Beehaviour
OOPS concepts And C++
Computer Graphics
Visual Programming MCA
Web Programming
Digital Image Processing
Quantitative Techniques
Statistical Methods M.A.ECONOMICS
Human Resource Management
Computer Applications in Economics
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Regional Planning
Research Methodology
Political Geography M.Sc. GEOGRAPHY
Resources and Economic Geography of India
Tourism in India
History of Freedom Struggle in India 1800-1947
International Relations (1914-1945) M.A.HISTORY
International Relations (1945 to present)
Formal Languages and Automation Theory
Probability and Statistics M.Sc. MATHEMATICS
Fuzzy Mathematics
Translation- Theory and Practice
World Literature in Translation M.A.ENGLISH
20th century Literature
Contemporary British Literature
Skill Based Electives: The highlight of Skill Based Electives is that they cater to the need for practical relevance, skill development and employability of the students. These subjects are offered during the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th semesters and left completely to the choice of the student under the guidance of her tutor.
1.2.1.b. Enrichment courses (i) As a State govt. initiative, Computer Literacy Programme (CLP) is offered as an add-on course to the UG students of all disciplines for 2 years to enable them to be computer literate. The objective of the programme is to provide every interested first degree student of Government Arts Colleges in Tamilnadu with sufficient level of confidence in the use of computers. It was a unique joint educational venture with NIIT as the private sector educational service providers. Presently, it is run by qualified staff appointed by the TN government. The students are issued government recognized certificates on completion of the course.
(ii) Another initiative by the TN State government is the implementation of the ‘Soft Skill -- Creating Opportunities in Employment’, a skill development programme instituted by the TN Skill Development Mission in collaboration with the Directorate of Collegiate Education through Industrial Leasing and Financial Services-Educational Wing, Chennai. The course offers 235 hours of training/contact hours and 450 final year students of our college attend the course 33 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 during the afternoon session. The students receive recognized certificates on completion of the course.
1.2.1.c. Courses offered in modular form The college does not offer courses in modular form.
1.2.1.d. Credit transfer and accumulation facility
Credit is a measure of quantum of work a student is required to put in a particular course based on the level of course, course content and duration of course. Each course offers separate credits for theory and practicals based on the weightage of the subject. 1.2.1.e. Lateral entry and vertical mobility within and across programmes
The Curriculum is designed such that it allows entry of candidates displaced from other colleges or universities with similar and matching CBCS curriculum, provided there exists a vacancy in that particular class. This facility is offered with a student friendly approach in higher education and to prevent dropouts. In the case of MCA, candidates who score top 5 ranks in the common entrance test (TANCET) are laterally and vertically accommodated into the second year of MCA.
1.2.2 Courses for international students The college does not offer courses targeted towards international students since it functions as a govt. college and any initiative should be offered by the government to be implemented by the college. However, study abroad programme for students of govt. colleges sponsored by the State govt. has been successfully implemented.
1.2.3 Dual degree and twinning programmes The college does not offer dual degree or twinning programmes.
1.2.4 Self-financing programmes The college does not offer self-financing courses.
1.2.5 CBCS programmes All the UG and PG programmes (100%) offered by the college are covered under the system of CBCS.
1.2.6 Percentage of programmes are under the following: * Annual system: Nil * Semester system:’ 100% * Trimester system: Nil
1.2.7 Inter-disciplinary programmes The UG programmes offer inter-disciplinary or Non Major Elective courses during the fifth and sixth semesters. Non Major Elective courses offered as one subject each per semester by each department during 5th and 6th semesters respectively to enrich the academic experience of the students by offering a glimpse into other faculties of education. List of Inter-disciplinary/NME courses offered in UG programmes
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Semester Non Major Electives Dept. that Offers
V Practical Banking Commerce
VI Insurance Management
V Horticulture Botany
VI Mushroom Culture
V Chemistry in Life Chemistry
VI Day to Day Chemistry
V Entrepreneurial Practice Economics
VI General Aptitude for Competitive Exams
V Geography for Competitive Exams Geography
VI Physical Geography
V History for Competitive Exams History
VI Constitution of India
V Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam Mathematics
VI Data Interpretation and Reasoning
V Health and Hygiene Home Science
VI Food Preservation
V Physics of Home Appliances Physics
VI Solar Energy and its Applications
V Management Information Systems Computer Science
VI Introduction to Information Technology
V Sirappu Tamil –I Tamil
VI Sirappu Tamil – II
V Payanpattu Tamil – I
VI Payanpattu Tamil – II
V English for Competitive Exams English
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VI Interview Techniques
V Human Reproductive Biology Zoology
VI Women and Child Care
1. Each student soon after he/she joins the courses will fills a plan of study detailing the courses he/she plans to take. 2. Depending upon the availability of the courses every semester, he/she registers for a set of courses before the semester start by filling in the appropriate forms. 3. Each student should submit the registration card to the head of the department on or before the last date prescribed for the same. 4. The College will make available to each student a bulletin listing all the courses offered in that semester well in advance. The demand ratio for some of the NME subjects is such that the choice is offered on a 'first-come first-served' basis on a stipulated date and time to avoid bias.
1.3 CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT Curriculum is the essential ingredient of any education system. There ought to be a dynamic curriculum with necessary additions and changes introduced in it from time to time by the subject experts. The curriculum is developed with an ultimate motive of enriching the students with a gainful experience in learning new skills and techniques for better employability in the job market and to pursue higher education.
1.3.1 Annual Review and Updating of Curriculum – A Strategic Approach Revision of curriculum is an essential practice of any vibrant academic system. Design of the curriculum should be a continuous process to cater to the stakeholders in tune to the trends and needs of the society. The quality and standards of syllabus are updated by the subject experts and enhanced by the BOS members at Board meetings held every year. Feedback from the student alumnae is obtained by the Old Students Association to assess their felt needs in improving the curriculum. The IQAC insists each department to analyse the feedback of the students in assessing the curricular aspects and academic relevance of the courses offered. The inputs of the faculty from past experiences, current trends and future responsibilities are utilised in revising the curriculum for practical application, subject orientation, job orientation and quality revision. 1.3.2 New Courses introduced in the College in the academic year 2013-2014 Keeping in tune to the growing needs and in response to student feedback along with the thrust given by the State Government for Higher Education, the college had sent proposals for starting more post graduate and research courses during the year 2012-2013 which have been sanctioned during the current academic year (2013-2014). Five PG courses, 4 M.Phil. and 2 Ph.D. programmes have been successfully started this year.
New Courses introduced in the College in the academic year 2013-2014
PG Courses M.Phil. Courses Ph.D. programmes
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M.A.Tamil M.Phil. English Ph.D. English M.Com M.Phil. History (PT/FT) Ph.D. History (PT/FT) M.Sc. Physics M.Phil. Economics M.Sc. Zoology M.Phil. Business Administration M.Sc. Botany
1.3.3 Strategies adopted to revise existing programmes The members of the BOS in each department meet every year to review the existing syllabus and put forward suggestions for improvement and updating in order to meet the current trends in the education system. The strategies employed to revise the curriculum to cater to the emerging needs are:
· Obtain Feedback from students, alumnae, subject experts · Need-based improvements in the syllabus within the UGC and TANSCHE guidelines · Perusal of syllabus by the Board members at the Annual meeting of the BOS · Approval by the Academic Council · Implementation of the revised syllabus The faculty members who undergo Refresher Courses and those who interact with other colleges and Universities during National and International Seminars/Conferences/Workshops, etc. also contribute to the revision of curriculum based on their enriching experiences.
1.3.4 Value-added courses offered by the college Extension Activities, On-the-Job training, Club Activities, Association Activities, Guest Lectures, Skill Training, Computer Literacy Programme, Gandhian Thought Courses, State government recognised Computer Literacy Programme, Career Enhancement Courses are the value-added Co-Curricular Programmes offered in the college with an aim to enrich the learning experiences of the student community. Further, holistic development of the students is ensured through courses on Value Education and Environmental studies which are mandatory courses available to all UG students. 1.3.5 Higher order skill development programmes The college does not offer any higher order skill development programmes. 1.4 FEED BACK SYSTEM The success of an educational endeavour lies in the positive feedback from the students The process of evaluation of curriculum will be incomplete without necessary reactions from the students, subject experts, future employers and the society at large. Feedback aims at improvement of the curriculum to benefit the students who are of prime importance to the educational system. Feedback is in two forms – positive and negative. Positive feedback is in the form of appreciation of the curriculum, its scope and employability, value inculcation, holistic development and subject orientation. Negative feedback arises in the event of unmatched career expectations, lacunae in fulfilling the requirements of practical knowledge, subjects out of tune with the current trends and inappropriateness to the need of the society, economy and environment. The grievances and suggestions from the students are well taken and
37 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 possible relevant modifications in the curriculum is carried out every year and presented to the BOS members and Academic Council for approval. 1.4.1. Formal mechanism to obtain Feedback : Tutorial System / OSA / IQAC As a Student Welfare Measure, the College follows the Tutorial System in which Students meet Tutors after regular teaching hours in order to document their responses. Orientation and Feedback on the Curriculum, Co-Curricular Activities, Infrastructure facilities, Teacher-Student Rapport, Residential facilities, Scholarship, Fee payment for Examinations, etc. are collected, documented, analysed for improvements in future. The Old Students Association obtains the feedback from student alumnae during their Annual meeting on Graduation Day. The Internal Quality Assurance Committee organizes the system of procuring student feedback by framing the feedback format, monitoring the course of procuring feedback, analyzing and addressing the needs arising out of the process. The Grievance Redressal Committee also plays a role in bringing to notice any personal grievances of students with regard to curriculum, syllabus pattern, need for relevant subject oriented courses as felt by the student community. In 2008-2009, the UG programme B.Sc. Environmental Biology was reverted to its basic nomenclature B.Sc. Botany due to continuous representations from the student alumnae to facilitate better inclusion in pursuing post graduate courses. Similarly, Bachelor of Business Economics has been changed back to its earlier nomenclature of B.A. Economics and B.A. Communicative English to B.A. English in the academic year 2013-2014 conceding to the feedback from the respective alumnae and their parents on the grounds of eligibility for recruitment to government service.
1.4.2 Feedback from National and International faculty Feedback from subject experts who visit our college at the time of National and International Seminars/Conferences/Workshops, etc. also contribute to the revision of curriculum based on their rich experiences in their respective field of specialization. 1.4.3 Feedback from Trainers, Employers, Industry experts and Community As an attempt to improve the curriculum, feedback from organisations that provide on- the-job training to students, skill trainers through workshops, employers of passed out graduates are collected. This effort opened the door to improved employability of the students by realizing the needs of the job market in relation to current trends. Special personality development courses and soft skill development courses are conducted to improve competency and facilitate easy access to jobs. During PTA meets feedback from parents are obtained, mostly to facilitate Spoken English classes which have been implemented. 1.4.4 Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement measures The quality of the different courses offered by the college is sustained and enhanced by strictly adhering to the UGC and TANSCHE guidelines and constant revision of syllabus through BOS meetings and approval by Academic Council every year. As per the TANSCHE guidelines the following measures are undertaken: · Revising the curriculum with a focus on need based courses and current trends · Introduction of Inter Disciplinary Courses, Job oriented Courses and Skill based Courses. · Introducing extension programmes with social relevance
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· Introduction of Credit based system with varying optional providing flexibility to the students to study the subjects of their choice of interest. · Semester pattern of study. · Continuous internal assessment. · Credit / Grading System · Students Feedback and · Self-appraisal by teachers.
Curriculum: Autonomy seeks to make education relevant and need based. In the present system of functioning, students are provided some flexibility in their areas of study. In this context, the curriculum is frequently updated, availing the expertise in the University and Industry. Methods of Teaching: Besides the conventional methods of teaching student participation is recognized and encouraged through seminars, project work, workshops, assignments, intra and inter-departmental activities, field trips, inter-institutional interactions, on- the-job training, etc. Evaluation: Evaluation is based on continuous internal assessment and comprehensive end semester examination. Continuous assessment comprises scheduled tests, assignments, quiz, projects and group discussions. Journal assessment will be in the form of comprehensive written examination for each at the end of the semester. Based on the aims and objectives mentioned above, the syllabus for each course has been framed to provide quality sustenance and quality enhancement pertaining to the current trends in higher education and career requirements. Any additional information regarding Curricular Aspects, which the institution would like to include Time Frame Option The college offers two shifts of some of the courses such as B.A. English, B.A. Tamil, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Computer Science and B.Com. The shift system has been introduced in compliance with the Tamilnadu State Government innovative initiative, in order to facilitate the women students to undertake part-time jobs, part-time training or additional courses offered within or outside the campus, along with regular education. A student can apply for admission to either the forenoon shift or the afternoon shift according to her choice. The Forenoon shift functions from 8.30 am to 1.20 pm and the Afternoon shift functions from 1.20 pm to 5.45pm. Extension Activities In Part-V Extension Activity of the UG course, the student has an option either to enroll for NSS or NCC or Physical Education or take up Extension Activity in service to the Community at large. A project report has to be prepared at the end of the semester to document the extension work carried out. However, it is mandatory that a student takes up any one activity to be evaluated in her fourth semester.
Readmission / Repeat Semester Options A Student who under certain unavoidable circumstances had discontinued her course may gain entry into the course through readmission provided she meets necessary attendance requirements during her last semester and a vacancy exists in the particular class. Similarly, a 39 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 student who lacks attendance in her previous semester owing to a genuine reason can gain entry into the course, but has to repeat the previous semester so as to make herself meet her attendance requirements and be eligible to appear for the end semester examination. Those students who have entered government service during the course of study, are permitted to appear for the semester examinations provided they fulfill their attendance requirements. However, if a student enters government service during course of study without fulfilling her attendance requirements, she can avail Earn Leave to repeat the semester to meet her attendance requirements.
Supplementary Examinations A student with arrears in her sixth semester is facilitated with Supplementary Examinations in June, so as to offer her an extra chance/attempt to pass all the papers and obtain her degree along with her counterparts.
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CRITERION - II
TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1. Publicity and transparency in the Admission process
The college ensures publicity and transparency in the admission process. Advertisement is given in the leading local as well as national level newspapers .A public notice is displayed to the College website as well as in the college notice board soon after the publication of the result of the Higher Secondary examinations of Tamil Nadu State Board, CBSC and ICIC examination results. Application forms for admission including the prospectus are issued by the college office. The prospectus gives the information about admission rules, eligibility criteria, intake capacity, reservation policy according to government rules, dates of submission of application forms and other relevant information about the admission process. Application forms are issued to SC/ST candidates with free of cost.
2.1.2. Process of Admission
After receiving the application forms from the college office, a computerized merit list was prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the department faculty members. The merit serial list of all applicants is also published in the college notice board along with their ranks.
An Admission Committee is formed by the college every year to frame the admission process. The Counseling date and time for each and every course is decided by the committee. The first provisional selection is made by conducting the open counseling on the fixed date which was already informed to the students well in advance through the notice board. On the date of admission, all original documents are verified and the candidate is admitted after payment of fees.
After the first counseling admission, if there is any vacancy, subsequent counseling is conducted from the waiting list and the vacancies are filled. The course wise counseling makes the entire admission process very smooth and transparent. For M.Sc. course students are selected strictly on the basis of merit that is marks obtained in the last qualifying examination and for M.C.A. & M.B.A., candidates are selected on the basis of the performance in the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET). For M.Phil. course entrance exam is conducted and the admission is given as per the merit.
2.1.3. Admission Review Mechanism
The Principal and the admission committee analyzed the number of candidates applied and admitted in the undergraduate and Post Graduate programmes and find out the high demand courses. The departments whose programmes are in high demand are considered to get the increasing seats. The departments with very low demand are directed to take extra measures to enhance their enrolment.
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2.1.4. Strategies Adopted to improve access to students
The admission is according to the reservation policies of the Tamil Nadu State Government based on the academic records of the students. 3% of the seats are reserved for the physically challenged students, outstanding sports persons and children of ex-service man. Government has reserved 69% for disadvantaged communities (30% for BC, 20% for MBC, 18% for SC and 1% for ST). Muslims belonging to Backward communities are given 3.5% of reservation within the reservation of BC and 3% of reservation is for Scheduled Caste Arunthathiar (SCA) within the reservation of SC.
2.1.5. Number of students admitted in the college for the last 7 years
UG DEPARTMENT UG PG TOTAL Year Application Selected Application Selected Application Selected received received received 2006-2007 3002 489 224 86 3226 575 2007-2008 3506 550 198 86 3704 636 2008-2009 2662 555 104 75 2766 630 2009-2010 3273 580 136 80 3409 660 2010-2011 3545 640 128 80 3673 720 2011-2012 3422 596 140 86 3562 682 2012-2013 3611 559 139 87 3750 646
UG PG TOTAL Year Application Selected Application Selected Application Selected received received received 2006-2007 2079 364 161 46 2240 410 2007-2008 9750 485 93 43 9843 528 2008-2009 4835 539 82 47 4917 586 2009-2010 3710 618 69 50 3779 668 2010-2011 6874 631 103 53 6977 684 2011-2012 5172 566 117 57 5289 623 2012-2013 2268 425 140 48 2408 473
2.1.6. Necessary Measures to Cope with Increased Demand
The college has analyzed the demand for the various programmes offered from the admitted strength. This shows an increase in demand for undergraduate programmes like English, Commerce and Mathematics. The increased demand was duly informed to the Madurai Kamaraj University which in turn has sanctioned an increase in seats of 20% for Sciences courses and 25% percent for Arts courses.
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2.1.7. Suspension of a Programme : NIL 2.2. Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1. Orientation for freshers
On the first day of College, the freshers attend a general orientation programme in their respective departments. The Heads of the department explained about the college environment, the rules and regulations followed in the college, the academic activities and various Union activities. The matters highlighted in the Orientation programme are as follows:
Ø Vision and mission of the college and the departments Ø Core values and ethos of the college Ø Code of conduct Ø Attendance requirements Ø Leave procedures Ø Day-order system Ø Curriculum structures Ø Evaluation pattern Ø Student support services Ø Fee payment regulations
2.2.2. Mechanism for differential requirements of the student population
Bridge course and remedial courses are offered to the students. Bridge course is designed to help the UG students to brush up their English in preparation for their college courses. It provides a rapid, intensive revision of English language and is being offered by trained staff employing suitable methods of aids like LCD, OHP, Tape recorders, Smart class room and cassettes. With this, students make improvements in their English language skills and gain confidence in English. The course lasts for ten days and it is useful in the remedial programme for the students who have not previously used English as their language.
2.2.3. Remedial Coaching
Remedial course are offered to slow learners. Special coaching classes for Part II English and major subjects are given to BC, MBC and SC/ST/SCA students. The effective functioning of the Tutor Ward system ensures guidance/conseling and monitor the individual progress of the student.
2.2.4. Study on the incremental academic growth of different categories of students
The College admits visually challenged students in some Departments. These students are given extra care and attention by the course teachers to enable them to learn better and perform well. To improve the basic skills of the students, the English Department conducts classes for the first two weeks. Income Certificates from economically backward students are collected at the time of admission so to examine the authentic need for scholarship and grant the same. Slow learners are identified through the tutorial system. Repeated tests are conducted to make them through with the subjects.
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2.2.5. Learning needs of advanced learners
The Advanced learners are identified by their performance in internal tests, end semester examination results and are motivated to go beyond the syllabus by presenting papers, posters, charts, attending seminars, participate in quiz programmes and such other competitions conducted inside and outside the college. They are encouraged to improve their communicative skills and to prepare for competitive examinations. The Advanced learners also help the slow learners in their group learning.
2.2.6. Catering to Differently abled students
Ramps facility is available in each block. Scribe-assistance is provided for the visually– challenged students in examinations.
2.3. Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
For every academic year the college follows a well planed Hand Book cum Academic Calendar prepared by the Principal in consultation with the council members. The Calendar is given to the students at the beginning of every academic year. The Calendar contains the information about the faculty members in each department, the teaching learning schedule, holidays, the total number of working days and the pattern of questions under CBSE system for both U.G and P.G, papers offered under Non Major Elective, the examination dates, various scholarships, fees structure and other reforms etc.
2.3.2. Course outline and course schedule
At the beginning of each semester the concern department provides the syllabus booklet to the student which contains the Course pattern, syllabus and the credits of each paper. The heads of the department and the other staff members prepared the Course schedule both theory and practicals for the students and is also given to the students. The heads of the department periodically monitor the implementation of the plan.
2.3.3. Other Methods of Learning The lecture method of teaching is supplemented by assignments, group discussions, mock interviews, quiz etc.The department of History,Geography,Botany and Zoology enable real life learning experience through field trips, industry visits, educational tours and internships, etc. The use of Language laboratories and sharing of learning experiences are also some of the different Teaching-Learning strategies 2.3.4. Student-Centric Learning The lecture method of teaching is supplemented by assignments, group discussions, mock interviews, quiz, field visits, industry visits, educational tours and internships, etc. All the contemporary and pedagogical tools are used in the class rooms. The Institution also has the facility to prepare audio-visuals and other teaching models like OHP, LCD, TV, ICT, VCR to
44 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 make learning student-centered. The students of Home Science undergo one month dietetic internship during the VI semester to gain hand on experiment. 2.3.5. Policy on inviting Academic Experts Each department organizes UG&PG Association meeting annually during which external subject experts are invited to address the students. At the time of organizing seminars/workshops Eminent speakers in respective subjects are invited. 2.3.6 .Technology and Effective Teaching Teaching is made effective by incorporating latest Technology such as OHP,LCD, TV,VCR, Laptops. The innovative Student-centric welfare programme offered by Tamil Nadu Government is the much claimed “Free Laptop Scheme to UG college students ’.This scheme has facilitated computer enabled learning through which students prepare their assignments, seminars and powerpoint presentation. E-resources are enabled such as digital dictionary e- content in respective subjects are made available. The college has installed Edu-sat facility with the assistance of Government of Tamilnadu. 2.3.7 Provision for the services of counselors / mentors/ advisors The college follows a tutor- ward system in which the tutors meet the wards every Wednesday out of class hours to redress the grievances of the wards in all aspects. The students counseling cell also functions to provide Psycho-social guidance under the able guidance of Dr.C.S.Ramasubramaniam of Chellamuthu Trust, Madurai. The tutors maintain Tutor-Ward Registers in which problem issues are noted and redressal measures are implemented. 2.3.8. Innovation in Teaching Faculty members adopt PPT presentation to make teaching effective and interesting. Computer aided teaching reaches to both slow learners and fast learners at a suitable pace. Smart Class, Edu-sat programme, Field Trip and various competitions are some of the innovative teaching approaches adopted by the faculty. 2.3.9. Creativity and Scientific Temper Student’s creativity is encouraged by insisting upon them to contribute to college Magazine. Research aptitude of the students is encouraged by facilitating them to participate in intercollegiate scientific sessions. 2.3.10. Student Projects Projects are a mandatory part of the learning process at the PG level. The MCA and MBA students are doing their project work in the industry for one semester as a part of their curriculum.
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2.3.11. Faculty in learning computer-aided teaching Faculty members are periodically deputed to attend programs on new and emerging technologies. Access to computers, internet and computer - aided packages are available at the department and college level. 2.3.12. Mechanism for evaluation of teaching staff by students The performance of the teachers in general evaluated by the students and for this a prepared questionnaire is given to the students and feedback is collected, assessed, analyzed considered for improvement.In addition , as per university rules teachers are required to submit a self appraisal form as and when they go in for career advancement. The self appraisal of teachers is reviewed by The Head of the Department and submitted to the Principal followed by the Director of Collegiate Education for placing the staff members in the higher scale. Department meetings are conducted to verify the teacher is progressing according to the time schedule allotted for the units of the syllabus. 2.3.13. Curriculum Completion The Institution has built-in mechanisms to ensure Curriculum completion within the planned time frame. Some of these measures include: A well-prepared and complete College Calendar for the entire year, individualised comprehensive work plan prepared in the beginning of each semester and constant monitoring by the concerned authority in the implementation of the work plans. Teaching hours are stipulated according to the course content for each paper. Each faculty member is expected to take classes for 16 hours per week. Dayorder system is followed. Time table is prepared for individual departments and also for whole college. Individual faculty time table is also prepared. 2.3.14 Library resources augments teaching- learning process Each department has a library of its own in addition to the central library for the use of faculty and students. On an average of 25% of the student community and 50% of the faculty use the library which has a comprehensive selection of books and journals.The library is kept open for on all working days and is going for DIGITALIZATION in near future. 2.3.15 Monitoring mechanism of teaching Evaluation of the quality of teaching and teaching methods is done through a feedback from students. Grievance redressal mechanism in each department and at the college plays a monitoring role in the quality of teaching. The Principal and Heads of departments monitor the Teaching-Learning process within the class room once in a while through direct observation.
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2.4. Teacher Quality 2.4.1. Faculty Strength
TOTAL NO. OF FACULTY MEMBERS IN THE COLLEGE (2013-2014)
Sanctioned Filled Position Faculty from Faculty from Strength Tamil Nadu other state 157 154 154 Nil
2.4.2. Faculty Selection The Government of Tamil Nadu appointed the Faculty members for all the Government Colleges through Teachers Recruitment Board by interview.
All candidates other than SC/ST must possess the following qualification: Pass in Post-graduate Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55 % marks and a pass in the UGC/CSIR/JRF/NET/SLET/SLST as per UGC Norms in the relevant subject (or) Pass in Post graduate Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks and Ph.D. in the relevant subject. For SC/ST candidates and all Physically Handicapped Candidates must possess the following qualification: Pass in Post-graduate Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50 % marks and a pass in the UGC/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/ SLET/ SET/SLST as per UGC Norms in the relevant subject (or) Pass in Post graduate Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 50% marks and Ph.D. in the relevant subject. 2.4.3. Details of Faculty members
Associate Assistant Department Professor Total Professor Professor Tamil ----- 7 8 15 English ----- 6 13 19 History ----- 4 9 13 Economics ----- 4 11 15 Commerce ----- 3 2 5 Mathematics ----- 4 12 16 Physics ----- 4 8 12 Chemistry ----- 4 11 15 Comp. Science ----- 4 6 10 Geography ----- 7 3 10 Botany ----- 4 2 6 Zoology ----- 2 8 10 Home Science ------2 2 4 MBA ------4 4
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2.4.4. Percentage of the teachers completed UGC – CSIR -NET, UGC - NET and SLET exam At present 60% of the Faculty members have completed UGC – NET and SLET examination.1.3% of the Faculty members are with PG as highest qualification.
2.4.5. Faculty Diversity
% of faculty % of faculty from % of faculty % of faculty Department who are other colleges within from other from abroad product of the college the state states Tamil 20 80 Nil Nil English 21 79 Nil Nil History 38 62 Nil Nil Economics 27 73 Nil Nil Commerce 20 80 Nil Nil Mathematics 38 62 Nil Nil Physics 17 83 Nil Nil Chemistry 1 99 Nil Nil Comp. Science 28 72 Nil Nil Geography 100 --- Nil Nil Botany --- 100 Nil Nil Zoology 10 90 Nil Nil Home Science --- 100 Nil Nil MBA --- 100 Nil Nil
2.4.6. Faculty Sufficiency The institution has the required number of qualified and competent teachers to handle all the courses. To meet the exigencies and to cope up with the immediate requirements, Guest Lecturers are appointed. 2.4.7. Visiting Faculty There is no Visiting faculty in this institution.
2.4.8. Faculty Recharge Each department in the college organizes UGC sponsored national seminars and Workshops. The faculty members also attend the national and international level conferences, seminars and workshops conducted by other institution. The faculty members also encouraged to avail the two years Faculty Improvement Program (FIP) for doing their research work (Ph.D.). Teachers are also allowed to attend in-service training such as Orientation and Refresher courses by availing special on duty in once in two years. Teachers are encouraged to undertake research leading to Ph.D., major and minor projects by the governments, UGC and other funding agencies. Faculty members have applied post doctoral fellowship.
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2.4.9. Awards/Recognitions for excellence in teaching at the State, National and International level
S.No. Department Name Award 1. Tamil Dr. S. Chandra a) Best Teacher Award in 2011 by Tamil Kalvi Aaraichi Valarchi Institution. b) Young Scholar Award with one lakh cash prize in 2006-07 by CICL.(Presidential Address) c) Siva Thamizh Selvar by Thiruvavaduthurai Aathinam. 2. Tamil Smt. M.Muthurani Best NSS Co-ordinator Award in 2000 by MKU. 3. Geography Smt. S. Sethu Principal Kanaga Sabapathy Award in 2008-09 for Rakkayee the excellent service in the field of Gandhian Thought. 4. Geography Smt.R.Valli Certificate Appreciation on 25th Jan 2014 for her consistent work and appreciable contribution in research field work, teaching and disseminating geographical knowledge to the Society by The Indian Geographcial Society, Dept.of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai. 5. Chemistry Dr.D.Sarala Dr. Radha krishnan Gold Medal Award by Thembavani Global Economic Progress and Research Association, Tamilnadu. (2011-12) 6. Chemistry Dr.N.Manonmani Best Research paper Award in 2006 Indian Science Congress Association , Kolkatta.
2.4.10. Faculty Development programmes for the last five years
Academic Staff Development Number of Faculty Programmes Refresher Courses 207
Orientation Programmes 72
Staff Training Conducted by the University ----
Staff Training Conducted by the College ----
Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP) 10
2.4.11. Percentage of the Faculty invited as Resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conference organized by the external professional agencies for the last five years Faculty Performance Number of Faculty Resource Persons 90% Participated in external workshops / seminars 100% Presented Papers in Seminars 90% Teaching Experience in other universities 98%
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2.4.12. Faculty - Academic Development Programme
The faculty gain their knowledge updated about the recent developments in their subject by attending refresher courses, seminars, workshops, symposium, orientation courses, Quality Improvements programmes, frequent use of the library, accessing internet for the download of latest materials for enhancing their pedagogic knowledge and improve their skills in the use of education technology.
2.4.13. Teaching Innovations
The significant innovations in teaching/learning evaluation during last five years are as follows:
(a) Seminars held by the institution. (b) Group discussion. (c) Educational tours and field trips for collection of data. (d) Teaching of courses by eminent scientist (e) Preparation of poster, charts, models and other teaching aids. (f) Organization of Science Exhibition. (e) Collection of ideas and suggestions from the students. (f) students projects
2.4.14 Mobility of Faculty As the college is a Government Arts College, the mobility of faculty between institutions for teaching is not viable. 2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 Stakeholders awareness on Evaluation process The evaluation methods are communicated to the students at the beginning of the year through orientation programme.The test /examination schedules are provided in the College Calendar given in the Hand Book and the fee details are displayed on department notice board. The College has a tutorial pattern where the tutors give necessary advice to their wards. The method of central evaluation is followed for under graduates and in the case of Post graduates it is double valuation-one internal and other external. If the difference between the two valuations exceeds 10 %of the maximum marks the paper is earmarked for third valuation. The re-evaluation system available for UG students is the mechanism for the redressal of the students’ grievances regarding evaluation. Grades and Grade points are followed from the academic year 2012 onwards following the Madurai Kamaraj University Pattern. 2.5.2 Major evaluation reforms initiated by the college As an autonomous institution, the college periodically carries out evaluation reforms and some of the reforms implemented successfully are: Qualitative assessment for Projects and
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Seminar for Postgraduate Students, off-campus question setting for summative examinations, Question Bank for Practical Examinations and E-entry of examination marks. Choice based Credit System is introduced for both UG and PG courses. The evaluation has Internal Assessment and Semester Examinations. The Continuous Assessment has been done by tests, assignments, seminars, so that the students browse the internet and learn other than their syllabus and improve their presentation skills. Evaluation Pattern
The students who have failed in the end semester examination is indicated RA (Reappearance ) instead of F (Fail) in the statements of mark following G.O.No. 474 dated 12.12.2008 given by the Tamil Nadu Government considering the psychological view of students. The students are continuously assessed throughout the semester by means of tests and assignments and awarded internal assessment marks. The end of semester marks are added up with the internal marks. The students are declared pass on obtaining the passing minimum marks or above.
Scheme of Examinations : Part – I / Part – II / Part – III / Part –IV
Maximum Maximum Internal External Total Total passing Course Internal External Minimum Minimum Marks Minimum Marks Marks Marks Marks 35% (2010 40% (2010 Under 25 (T) 75 (T) Batch) 30% Batch) 35% Graduate 100 --- 40 (P) 60 (P) (Before 2010 (Before 2010 Courses Batch) Batch) Post 25 (T) 75 (T) Graduate 100 --- 45% 50% 40 (P) 60 (P) Course M.Phil Course 40 (T) 60 (T) Full Time 100 --- 45% 50% 25 (D) 75 (D) / Part Time Grades are awarded on the basis of the marks scored and credits are awarded for the papers which have pass mark.
Grade, Grade points & performance Analysis : UG Courses 2005-2008, 2006-2009 and 2007-2010.
Percentage of Letter Grade Point Performance Description Marks Grade (GP) First Class with Outstanding 95-100 O 10 performance 90-94 D+ 10 First Class with Distinction 80-89 D 9 First Class with Distinction 51 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
70-79 A+ 8 First Class 60-69 A 7 First Class 50-59 B 6 Second Class 40-49 C+ 5 Third Class 35-39 C 4 Third Class Below 35 RA 0 Reappearance
Grade, Grade points & Performance Analysis : PG Courses 2005-2007, 2006-2008 and 2007-2009
Percentage of Grade Point Letter Grade Performance Description Marks (GP) First Class with 95-100 O 10 Outstanding performance 90-94 D+ 10 First Class with Distinction 80-89 D 9 First Class with Distinction 70-79 A+ 8 First Class 60-69 A 7 First Class 55-59 B 6 High Second Class 50-54 C+ 5 Second Class Below 50 RA 0 Reappearance
n n OGPA = ∑ Ci (GP) i / ∑ C i i = i i = i Ci - the credit for the course
(GP)i - the Grade point for the course ∑ - the sum over all courses successfully cleared during all the semesters n - the total number of papers Under the common CBCS syllabus from 2008, the following grade and grade points are warded. Grade, Grade points & performance Analysis : UG Courses 2008-2011 and 2009-2012
Percentage of Performance Letter Grade Grade Point (GP) Marks Description Class First Class with 91-100 S 10 Excellent Special Distinction First Class with 81-90 A+ 9 Very Good Distinction 71-80 A 8 Good High First Class 61-70 B 7 Very Fair First Class 51-60 C 6 Fair Second Class 41-50 D 5 Average High Third
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Class 35-40 E 4 Satisfactory Third Class Below 35 RA 0 ------Reappear
Grade, Grade points & performance Analysis : UG Courses 2008-2011 and 2009-2011
Percentage of Letter Grade Point Performance Marks Grade (GP) Description Class First Class with 91-100 S 10 Excellent Special Distinction First Class with 81-90 A 9 Very Good Distinction 71-80 B 8 Good High First Class 61-70 C 7 Very Fair First Class High Second 56-60 D 6 Fair Class 51-55 E 5 Average Second Class Below 50 RA 0 ------Reappear
n n Over all Grade Point Average = ∑ Ci (GP) i / ∑ C I where i = i i = i Ci - the credit for the course
(GP)i - the Grade point for the course ∑ - the sum over all courses successfully cleared during all the semesters n - the total number of papers Grades and Grade points are followed from the academic year 2012 onwards following the Madurai Kamaraj University Pattern.
Grade, Grade points & performance Analysis : UG Courses 2010-2013, 2011-2014, 2012- 2015 and 2013-2016
Passing Minimum is 45% in external examination & 50% in aggregate of internal and external exam.
Marks and Grades
The grade point for each course is computed by dividing the Total marks by 10. The following table gives the grade points and the letter grades for the total marks obtained by the candidate in each course.
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Table of Grade Points and Letter Grade
Range 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 0 of ------Absent Marks 100 94 89 84 79 74 69 64 59 54 49 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 0.0 Grade 0.0 ------points - 10.0 9.4 8.9 8.4 7.9 7.4 6.94 6.4 5.9 5.4 4.9 Letter O+ O D++ D+ D A++ A+ A B+ B U AA Grade
For example : For the total marks 83, the grade point is 8.3 Calculation of grade point average for a semester examination. n GPA (Grade Point Average) = ∑ i C i G i (or) i = 1 n ∑ i C i i = 1 GPA = Sum of the multiplication of grade point by the respective credit of the course cleared in a semester Sum of the credits of the courses cleared in a semester.
Where Ci - Credits earned for course i in any semester. Gi - Grade Point obtained for course i in any semester. ∑ - Summation of all courses cleared in a semester
CLASSIFICATION OF CGPA GRADE FINAL RESULT 9.50000- 10.00000 O+ 9.00000 – 9.49999 O 8.50000-8.99999 D++ 8.00000-8.49999 D+ FIRST CLASS 7.50000-7.99999 D 7.00000-7.49999 A++ 6.50000-6.99999 A+ 6.00000-6.49999 B+ SECOND CLASS 5.50000-5.99999 B 4.50000-4.99999 C+ THIRD CLASS 4.00000-4.49999 C
Grade, Grade points & Performance Analysis : PG Courses 2010-2012, 2011-2013 and 2013-2015
Passing Minimum is 45% in external examination & 50% in aggregate of internal and external exam. Marks and Grades :
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The following table gives the grade points and the letter grades for the total marks obtained by the candidate in each course.
Table of Grade Points and Letter Grade
Range 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 0 of ------Absent Marks 100 94 89 84 79 74 69 64 59 54 49 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 0.0 Grade 0.0 ------points - 10.0 9.4 8.9 8.4 7.9 7.4 6.94 6.4 5.9 5.4 4.9 Letter O+ O D++ D+ D A++ A+ A B+ B U AA Grade
For example : For the total marks 83, the grade point is 8.3 Calculation of grade point average for a semester examination. n GPA (Grade Point Average) = ∑ i C i G i OR i = i GPA = Sum of the multiplication of grade point by the respective credit of the course cleared in a semester Sum of the credits of the courses cleared in a semester.
Where Ci - Credits earned for course i in any semester. Gi - Grade Point obtained for course i in any semester. ∑i - Summation of all courses cleared in a semester
CLASSIFICATION OF CGPA GRADE FINAL RESULT 9.50000- 10.00000 O+ 9.00000 – 9.49999 O 8.50000-8.99999 D++ 8.00000-8.49999 D+ FIRST CLASS 7.50000-7.99999 D 7.00000-7.49999 A++ 6.50000-6.99999 A+ 6.00000-6.49999 A SECOND CLASS 5.50000-5.99999 B+
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Mark Sheet
The COE Office under the Seal of the College shall issue to the Students a mark sheet on completion of each semester.
a) Title of the Course b) The credits associated with the course c) The marks secured by the student for each course d) The letter grade for each course, and Grade point average for each semester e) The total credits earned by the student in that Semester.
The COE Office also shall issue to the students a consolidated mark statement with signature of the Controller of Examination and Principal on successful completion of the course.
a) Title of the course b) The credits associated with the course c) The marks in percent secured by the student for each course and the corresponding grade point d) The total credits earned by the student in all Semester e) The cumulative grade point average and the class secured
The mark sheet issued at the end of the final semester shall contain the details of all the courses taken which shall include the titles of the courses, the credits associated with each course, the marks and the final class in which the student is placed. Those who fail in a particular course in any of the semester shall be permitted to reappear for the course in the supplementary examination conducted in July every year.
2.5.3 Measures for Continuous Evaluation and Progressive Improvement The performance of the students is constantly monitored by continuous internal assessment conducting tests, assignments, quiz programmes, seminars, paper presentation etc., and the End semester examinations. The internal marks earned by the students are regularly sent to the parents every semester and the follow up action is taken by the teacher in charge. A year wise parent-teachers meeting is conducted to discuss the various issues related to the progress of the students. 2.5.4. Percentage of marks earmarked for Continuous Internal Assessment For both U.G & P.G courses 25% is allotted for continuous internal assessment and75% for external assessment. The internal assessment is made by conducting periodical tests, seminars, model exams and assignments. There is no passing minimum for internal assessment. 2.5.5. Declaration of examination schedules
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The College adheres strictly to the declared examination schedules. If there is an emergency due to unforeseen holidays declared by the government, the Controller of Examinations will reschedule the examinations. 2.5.6. Declaration and Publication of Examination results The End Semester examination results are declared within one month of commencement of the examination. The results are prepared and printed by the Office of the Controller of Examinations and published on approval by the Award Committee nominated by the Madurai Kamaraj University. The results are displaced in the Controller office notice board and also in the department notice board. With the launching of a website for the college, the results are being uploaded in the website since April – 2005. 2.5.7. Integrated examination platform Pre examination process The entire examination process is done by the office of the Controller of Examinations (COE). Pre-examination processes such as the nominal list of the students, Examination fee particulars, last date of submission of filled in application form, seating arrangement, Attendance Register are prepared by office of the Controller of Examinations. Examination process The date of commencement of end-of-semester examination is decided by the Principal And members of the college council. The time table is prepared by the Controller of Examinations and is approved by the Examination Committee. The conduct of examination is entrusted to the Chief Superintendent nominated by the Principal. Chief Superintendent appoints hall superintendent and takes care of all other arrangement for the smooth conduct of the examination. The Chief Superintendent is entitled for clerical and other assistance. The exams are conducted scrupulously with the help of Internal and External invigilators. Examinations are conducted over a period of 15 to 20 days. Preparation of Question Papers Data Sheets have been prepared and supplied to various colleges which are filled up by Teachers who are willing to set question papers / value answer scripts. This panel is updated every semester by deleting those who have retired and adding new names. The work of Question paper setting is generally allotted based on the seniority and choice of subjects. Setting work is allotted mostly to outstation setters. Two sets of question papers are required to be sent for regular papers and one set for arrears papers. The syllabi, model question
57 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 papers, acceptance form, claim forms, covers for question papers and valuation scheme and a cover for returning the question papers, stationary, question bank (if any), books (if necessary) are sent to the paper setters confidentially. Typing the question paper in the Computer, Printing, taking multiple copies, stapling, packing and sealing the question papers are done at the COE office confidentially. Post Examination process Central Valuation work, Results Board Meeting, preparation of course wise results, upload of the semester Examination results in the College website, preparation of Marks statements are carried out by the office of COE. Revaluation and Supplementary examination are also conducted by the office of COE. 2.5.8. Ph.D Evaluation process The Ph.D. evaluation is done by the Madurai Kamaraj University. 2.5.9. Efforts made by the college to streamline the operations at the office of the Controller of Examination The office of the Controller of Examinations is efficiently run by a team of staff consisting of Controller of Examinations, Assistant Controller of Examinations, a Junior assistant a Computer Programmer, 2 Data Entry Operator, a Record clerk and Office boy. The Controller’s office is well furnished with a separate telephone connection for the purpose of confidentiality. It has 4 Computers, 4 dot matrix printer, 3 laser printers, 1 Colour Printer a copy printer, English and tamil typewriters, 2 xerox machines, a Lamination Machine and Vacuum cleaner. The question papers are printed confidentially in the Controller’s office itself. More than 500 different question papers are printed per semester and required number of copies are taken using either the copy printer or the Xerox machine. They are packed and sealed immediately in the office itself and kept under the safe custody of the Controller in the strong room. The Semester – wise mark sheets and the consolidated mark sheets are printed in the office of COE itself.With the launching of a website for the college, the results are being uploaded in the website since April – 2005. The mark sheets elegantly laminated in our own lamination machine up to April 2011. From April 2012, highly tear resistant, water and chemical resistant, scratch resistant and rep resistant, not possible to photocopy on Tyvet, stain resistance and with excellent look paper having security features such as micro printing, magic tet, invisible printing, blind embossing Hot foil stampling and Lakhman Rekha have been used for printing the consolidated mark sheet.
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2.5.10. Mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation
The UG students are provided with privilege of demanding revaluation of the answer Scripts within 10 days of publication of the results. The final year students are entitled to write a supplementary examination in any one of the papers in which they have not passed in the 6th Semester.
2.6. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1. Learning outcomes for Programmes
Learning outcomes are clearly stated for each course while the course content is prepared and then it is passed through the Boards of studies and Academic Council. A copy of the course content with the learning outcomes is made available to the students and each faculty members for their reference.
2.6.2. Monitoring Learning outcomes
Since many of the learning outcomes include higher level cognitive abilities, Blue prints make sure that the analytical and application types of questions are included in the question paper to ensure the achievements of these learning outcomes. The student centric teaching and learning method also ensures the achievement of learning outcomes.
2.6.3. Collection and analysis of data
The data on students learning outcomes is collected from the department and from the Office of the Controller of Examination and are analyzed. The outcome of the analysis is the platform for the formulation of strategies to overcome the barriers of learning.
2.6.4. Details of Pass Percentage
EXAMINATION RESULTS
YEAR: APRIL-2006(UG CANDIDATES)
Percentage Branch Number appeared Number passed (%) of pass B.A.(History) 104 104 100 B.B.E. (Business Economics) 107 103 96.26 B.A. (Communicative 37 36 97.3 English) B.A. (Tamil) 56 56 100 B.Com. 59 55 93.22 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 76 76 100 B.Sc. (Physics) 56 55 98.21 B.Sc. (Chemistry) 76 76 100 B.Sc. (Zoology) 64 62 96.88 59 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
B.Sc. (Geography) 63 62 98.41 B.Sc. (Home Science) 24 24 100 B.Sc. (Computer) 24 24 100 B.Sc. (Environmental 32 32 100 Biology) YEAR: APRIL-2006(PG CANDIDATES)
Number Number Percentage Branch appeared passed (%) of pass M.A.(History) 25 25 100 M.A (Business Economics) 28 28 100 M.A. ( English) 21 20 95.24 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 28 27 96.43 B.Sc. (Geography) 16 16 100 MCA. 30 30 100
EXAMINATION RESULTS
YEAR: APRIL-2007 (UG CANDIDATES)
Percentage Branch Number appeared Number passed (%) of pass B.A.(History) 103 102 99.03 B.B.E. (Business Economics) 109 107 98.17 B.A. (Communicative English) 37 36 97.30 B.A. (Tamil) 55 55 100 B.Com. 54 52 96.30 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 71 70 98.59 B.Sc. (Physics) 49 49 100 B.Sc. (Chemistry) 72 69 95.83 B.Sc. (Zoology) 62 61 98.39 B.Sc. (Geography) 72 69 95.83 B.Sc. (Home Science) 28 28 100 B.Sc. (Computer) 23 22 95.65 B.Sc. (Environmental Biology) 37 35 94.59
YEAR: APRIL-2007 (PG CANDIDATES)
Number Percentage Branch Number appeared passed (%) of pass M.A.(History) 25 25 100 M.A (Business Economics) 29 29 100 M.A. ( English) 24 24 100 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 28 28 100 B.Sc. (Geography) 15 15 100 MCA. 26 26 100 MBA 9 9 100
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EXAMINATION RESULTS
YEAR: APRIL-2008 (UG CANDIDATES)
Branch Number appeared Number passed Percentage (%) of pass B.A.(History) 93 91 97.85 B.B.E. (Business Economics) 104 98 94.23 B.A. (Communicative English) 34 34 100 B.A. (Tamil) 57 57 100 B.Com. 49 46 93.88 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 65 63 96.92 B.Sc. (Physics) 51 51 100 B.Sc. (Chemistry) 66 66 100 B.Sc. (Zoology) 59 58 98.31 B.Sc. (Geography) 77 71 92.21 B.Sc. (Home Science) 21 20 95.24 B.Sc. (Computer) 24 24 100 B.Sc. (Environmental Biology) 32 32 100
YEAR: APRIL-2008 (PG CANDIDATES)
Percentage Branch Number appeared Number passed (%) of pass M.A.(History) 28 28 100 M.A (Business Economics) 29 28 96.55 M.A. ( English) 22 21 95.45 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 26 26 100 B.Sc. (Geography) 19 16 100 MCA. 28 28 100 MBA 29 29 100
YEAR: APRIL-2009 (UG CANDIDATES)
Percentage Branch Number appeared Number passed (%) of pass B.A.(History) 100 99 99 B.B.E. (Business Economics) 102 101 99.02 B.A. (Communicative English) 36 35 97.22 B.A. (Tamil) 52 51 98.08 B.Com. 46 46 100 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 72 71 98.61 B.Sc. (Physics) 54 54 100 B.Sc. (Chemistry) 68 68 100 B.Sc. (Zoology) 59 56 94.92 B.Sc. (Geography) 66 65 98.48 B.Sc. (Home Science) 19 19 100 B.Sc. (Computer) 21 21 100 B.Sc. (Environmental Biology) 30 30 100
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YEAR: APRIL-2009 (PG CANDIDATES)
Percentage Branch Number appeared Number passed (%) of pass M.A.(History) 24 23 95.83 M.A (Business Economics) 27 27 100 M.A. ( English) 22 22 100 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 23 23 100 B.Sc. (Geography) 17 16 94.12 MCA. 27 27 100 MBA 38 36 94.74
YEAR: APRIL-2010 (UG CANDIDATES)
Percentage Branch Number appeared Number passed (%) of pass B.A.(History) 104 104 100 B.B.E. (Business Economics) 106 104 98.11 B.A. (Communicative English) 71 60 84.51 B.A. (Tamil) 94 92 97.87 B.Com. 107 101 94.39 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 101 95 94.06 B.Sc. (Physics) 51 49 96.08 B.Sc. (Chemistry) 62 53 85.48 B.Sc. (Zoology) 55 52 94.55 B.Sc. (Geography) 74 70 94.59 B.Sc. (Home Science) 24 23 95.83 B.Sc. (Computer) 43 43 100 B.Sc. (Environmental Biology) 29 29 100
YEAR: APRIL-2010 (PG CANDIDATES)
Number Percentage Branch Number appeared passed (%) of pass M.A.(History) 23 23 100 M.A (Business Economics) 23 23 100 M.A. ( English) 16 13 81.25 B.Sc. (Mathematics) 21 19 90.48 B.Sc. (Geography) 16 15 93.75 MCA. 27 27 100 MBA 36 36 100
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CRITERION - III
RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1. Promotion of Research
3.1.1. Research Committee to monitor and address the issues of research
The college has a Research Committee to encourage and support the teaching staff to take up research projects. Principal and the senior faculty from various departments are the members of this committee. The major functions of the research committee are as follows:
a. Providing information and research guidance to teaching staff about the various funding agencies. b. Encouraging interdisciplinary research. c. Motivating the faculty members to do collaborative work in the field of translation. d. Ensuring timely release of funds from the funding agencies to promote research activities. The Committee has recommended upgrading the PG Departments to Research Departments. Based on this recommendation, 4 departments (English, History, Economics & MBA) became research departments since 2013. It emphasizes to conduct Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences from time to time.
3.1.2. The policy of the College to promote Research Culture in the College
Whenever the College receives funds from UGC and Government of Tamil Nadu for conducting seminars and conferences, it is equally distributed among various departments’ for the purpose of organizing Workshop/ Seminars. Faculty members are encouraged to avail the UGC sponsored Faculty Development Programme for their Ph.D work. They are provided OD (On Duty) for paper presentation in Seminars, Conferences and Workshops. As per the policy of the college, staff and students are allowed to use the following facilities for their research.
1. Well maintained Departmental Libraries 2. Well-equipped Laboratories of Science Department 3. General Library 4. Research Journals 5. Internet Connectivity through BSNL Broadband 6. Computer 7. Digitalized Library 8. English Language Lab
In the College, 4 out of 14 Departments offer M. Phil programmes (Full and Part-time) and 2 Departments offer Ph. D programme (Full and part-time). All the 7 Post Graduate Departments offer research projects.
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3.1.3. Details of Prioritized Research Areas and the Areas of Expertise available with the College
Each department has its own Prioritized Research Areas and Areas of Expertise. The details are listed below:
S.No. Department Prioritized Research Areas Areas of Expertise 1 Tamil Sangam Lit., Religion, Grammar, Modern Lit., Tamil Literature & Folklore, Grammar & Linguistics, Dramatics, Grammar Folk Medicine, Science Fiction. 2 English British Literature, Comparative Literature, American Literature, American Literature, Indian Writing in English, Indian in English, Eco- Canadian Literature, Women’s Writing, English feminism. Language Teaching, African American Literature, Translation Studies 3 History Women Studies, Medieval History of Tamil Ancient, Medieval and Nadu, Temple Art, Medieval History of Modern History. Pandyas, Modern History 4 Commerce Marketing, Finance, Management and Banking Finance 5 Economics Small scale industries, Health Economics, Informal Sector Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Women Studies, Environmental Economics, Industrial Economics and Labour Economics. 6 Mathematics Harmonic Analysis, Algebra, Number Theory, Algebra and number Genetic Algorithm, Measure Theory, Theory Astronomy, Differential Geometry, Graph Theory and Spectral Theory 7 Physics Thin films, Electronics, Material Science, Material Science, Thin Energy Physics, Crystallography and Astro films, Crystallography Physics 8 Chemistry Physio-Organic Chemistry, Phyto-Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry & Solid State Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry. 9 Botany Plant Physiology, Plant Stress Physiology, Plant Tissue Culture Tissue Culture, Biotechnology 10 Zoology Endocrinology,Animal Biochemistry, Animal Biochemistry Entomology, Microbiology, Aquaculture, and Environmental Toxicology, Bioremediation, Immunology, Biotechnology Enviromental studies. 11 Geography Flood hazard management, Marketing Medical Geography, Geography, Land use & Resource studies, Appraisal and Disaster Urban Geography, Human Geography, Management using Geomorphology, Cartography, Agricultural Remote Sensing and GIS Geography, Advance Cartography, Image Techniques, Surveying processing & Data mining 12 Home Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Extension Community Nutrition Science Education, Human development 64 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
13 Computer Data Mining, Text Mining, Image Processing, Web Mining, Data Science Soft Computing, Web Mining, Software Mining & Image Engineering, Sensor Networks, DNA Processing Computing, Data Storage, Neural Networks. 14 Business Marketing & HR, Finance & HR Marketing & HR, Management Finance & HR
3.1.4. Proactive mechanisms adopted by the College to facilitate smooth implementation of Research schemes/ Projects
Full autonomy is given to the Principal investigator for utilizing overhead charges. In major research project, the Principal investigator has full freedom to choose project investigators, field workers and assistants, based on the norms of funding agencies. The Principal investigator is responsible for timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding agencies through the Principal of the College.
3.1.5. Promotion of Interdisciplinary Research
a. Between/ among different department of the College: The faculty members can utilize the facilities of various departments for interdisciplinary research.
Researchers in different departments interact and collaborate with each other. For example faculty members from Computer Science and Mathematics consult each other for pursueing research work in interdisciplinary area like Genetic Algorithms, Fuzzy Logic etc.
b. Collaboration with National/International institutes/industries:
TANSCHE has introduced the Study Abroad Program for the benefit of students and faculty members of Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu. This Scheme is being implemented from 2013-2014 onwards. One of our student M. Sangeetha, M.Sc. Mathematics was selected and studied third semester in Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK. 3.1.6. Efforts made by the college in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students
Every department has its own Association. As a part of Association activities, Seminars/ Lectures are conducted in the respective departments. For this, the researchers of eminence are invited to interact with the teachers and students.
IQAC of the college is also involved in organizing lectures and inviting eminent resource persons to address the teaching staff and students on issues relating to ‘quality’ in higher education. UGC Sponsored Seminar on ‘Value Education and Innovative Educational Modules’ were organized by IQAC on 22nd & 23rd of February 2010. Panel Sessions on ‘Positive Approach towards Goal setting’, ‘Women’s Rights and Right to information’, Art of Living- Naturopathic Means’ and ‘Innovative Teaching Learning Modules’ were organized by inviting Resource Persons from core areas mentioned above.
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3.1.7. Research leave with salary
The college facilitates faculty members to pursue research by providing leave with salary on Faculty Improvement Programme.
S. No. Name of the Faculty Department Year 1 Dr. V. Sumathy Tamil 2004-2006 2 Dr. D.Paul Grace Tamil 2004-2006 3 Dr. D. M. Amala English 2004-2006 4 Dr. Jamuna Rani English 2004-2006 5 Dr. M.Sumathy Computer Science 2004-2006 6 Dr. S. Manolatha Commerce 2005-2007 7 Dr. G. Krishna Bama Physics 2005-2008 8 Mrs. V. Gowri Physics 2009-2011 9 Mrs. G. Saroja Physics 2009-2011 10 Mrs. N. Nagarani Physics 2010-2012
3.1.8. Details of State level, National and International Conferences organized by the College and the names of Eminent Scientists/ Scholars who participated in these events
State/National Conference Name of the Eminent S.No Department Year State level National level Scientists/Scholars 1 Tamil - Literary 2013 Dr.A.Ariunambi, Pondichery Techniques in University, Dr.Arivudainambi, Silapathikaram Pondichery University, Dr.M.Thirumalai, Vice-Chacellor,Tamil University, Pattimandram Pugazh Dr. Solomon Pappaya, Mr. Raja, Dr.T. K. Sibbramaniam, Dr. R. Mohan, Madurai Kamaraj University, Prof.Abibullah, Secretary,Tamil Research Forum, Dr. Tamizhannai, Dr. Manimozhian and Dr. Ramanathan. 2 English - Eco Feminism 2013 Dr. H. Kalpana, Associate Prof of English, Central University, Pondicherry 3 History - 1.Recent Trends 2012 Prof. K. Rajan, in Marine Pondicherry Central University Archaeology 2013 2.Cultural Dr.George, Dept.of Tourism, University destinations of Day College, Madurai India-Tourists Perspectives 4 Commerce Opportunities and Carrier 2013 Mr.Manoharan, Manager, Canara Bank Challenges before Opportunities in 2011 (Micro-finance Branch), Madurai. Women Banking and Entrepreneurs Insurance Sector 5 Economics Foreign Direct Biodegradable 2013 Dr. Samuel Paulraj, Scientist, School of Investment in the Waste Energy Science, Madurai Kamaraj Indian Retail management- University. Sector-Prospects Environmental and Problems Issues and 2013 Sustainability 66 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
6 Mathematics Regional level - 2013 Prof. E. S. Lakshmi Narayanam, Seminar on Madurai Kamaraj University. ‘Mathematics and Dr. R. Uthaya Kumar, Gandhigram its Applications’ Rural University. 7 Physics - Current Trends in 2013 Dr. L. Vijayan, Scientist, National Crystal growth Physical Laboratory, New Delhi. and Solar Energy Dr. C.E. Suriya Moorthy, Rtd Professor, School of Energy, Madyrai Kamaraj University. 8 Chemistry - Futuristic Trends 2013 Dr. M. G. Sethuraman, IQAC Director, in Chemistry Gandhigram Rural University. Dr. Priya Rao, Director,, Research & Development, Quality Control, Pelicon Bio-Tech & Chemical Pvt.Ltd, Kerala. Dr. A. Ponnusamy, Professor of Organic Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University. 9 Botany Eco-conservation - 2013 Dr.Muthuchezhian, Environmental of Biodiversity for Scientist, Vice-Chancellor, Periyar sustainable University, Development Dr.Narasimman, Taxonomist, Madras Christian College, Chennai. 10 Zoology Recent Trends in - 2013 Dr. K. Balakrishnan, School of Biotechnology Biological Scinces, MKU. Dr. Kannan, Bharathiar University, Combatore. 11 Geography Workshop on Geoinformatics- 2011 Dr.A. ShanthaKumari, School of Earth Spatial Data Applications in 2013 and atmospheric Science, Madurai analysis and hazard Kamaraj University Mapping using management Dr. K. Kumarasamy, Department Earth GIS Science, Bharathidasan University. Dr. P. Ilangovan, Prof & Head, School of Earth and atmospheric Science, Madurai Kamaraj University Dr.B.Eswarappa, Bengaluru University. 5.Dr.M.Sakthivel, University of Madras 6.Dr.MathaSuresh, University of Madras 12 Home Science Regional - 2013 Dr. Premalatha, Prof & Head, Dept of Workshop on Food & Nutrition, HSC-RI, Tamil Nadu Rediscovering the Agricultural University, Madurai magic of Millets 13 Computer Seminar on Web 1.Seminar on 2011 Dr. Santosh Kumar, Cochin University Science Engineering Research Issues in Computer Applications Mr.R.Venkatraman, Research Value 2. Research Tools System, Bengaluru, Dr.Jeyamalar, & & Techniques in 2013 Dr.Mercy Shalini,TCE Computer Applications 14 Business 1.Corporate - 2012 Mrs. P. Niranjana Devi,Asst.Manager, Management Presence Business Development(HR), 2.Attitude building 2013 Laayak Corporate Support Solutions, to meet challenges Chennai in Management Mrs.Rita Bhattacharjee, Professional Education Psychologist K. Srinivasan, Senior Manager, Axis Bank, Bangaluru.
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3.1.9. Initiatives taken by the college in transferring / advocating the relative findings of research to the students and the community. The researchers in the college are encouraged to advocate their findings to the students and community.
3.1.10. Details of faculty actively involved in research (Guiding student research, leading Research projects, engaged in individual or collaborative research activity, etc.)
Details of Faculty guiding research for the last 8 years (2006-2014) No. of Ph. D students No. of M. Phil S.No Name of the Faculty Department guided students Completed On going guided 1 Dr. S. Kalyani Tamil - 6 - 2 Dr. K. Kalaiselvi Tamil - 3 12 Dr. N. Gandhimathi Tamil - 4 3 3 Dr. S. Kousalya Tamil - 4 3 4 Dr. S. Chandra Tamil - 4 12 5 Dr. S. VaheethaGousia Tamil - 6 96 6 Dr. Sudhanthiramani Tamil - - 1 7 Dr. P. Kalaiselvi English 1 13 - 8 Dr. Kalarani Rengasamy Economics 1 - 15 9 Dr. T. Sujatha Economics - - 2 10 Dr. R.Saradha Economics - - 1 11 Dr.G.Velammal Mathematics 1 3 2 12 Dr.D. SaralaThembavani Chemistry 2 7 16 13 Mrs. J. B. Sharmila Home - - 8 Science 14 Mrs. N. Shanthi Home - - 1 Science 15 Dr. Raja Rajeswari MBA - 1 - 16 Dr. D. Maria Pon Rekha MBA - 6 - 17 Dr. M. Sumathy Computer - 5 - Science
3.2. Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1. Percentage of the total budget earmarked for research
Being a government college, there is no separate financial allocation for research.
3.2.2. The financial provisions made in the college budget for supporting student research projects.
The college under TANSCHE governance, a budget of Rs. 1, 00,000 for the faculty and Rs. 10,000 for the student is allotted for the research projects.
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3.2.3. Provision in the institution to provide seed money to faculty for research.
Being a government college, there is no such provisions.
3.2.4. Any special efforts made by the college to encourage faculty to file for patents.
The Research Committee encourages the research faculty to file for patents of their findings.
3.2.5. Details of On-going Projects
i). On-going Minor Research Projects
Total Name of the S. Name of the Grant Year Name of the Project Funding No. Faculty received Agency (Rs) 1 Dr. S. Chandra, 2011- Myths of Sangam & Greek CICT 1,95,000 Dept. of Tamil 2013 Literature 2 Mrs. N. Thirumagal 2010 Post-colonial & Post-modern UGC 55,000 Dept. of English magical realism in select Novels of Salman Rushdie & Gunter Grass 3 Mrs.V.Nalini 2009 Translation of the first Marathi UGC 83,750 Dept. of English Woman Doctor’s Biography “Anadi Gopal” from English to Tamil 4 Dr. Poornima 2012 Politics from Eco-feminist UGC 70,000 Immanuel Perspective: An Eco-critical Dept. of English reading of Indian, British & White African Writers 5 Mrs. R. Saradha 2010- Socio-economic empowerment of UGC 1,35,000 Dept. of Economics 2013 Women under NREGS in Madurai District 6 Mrs. R. Raja 2010- A Study on Neuro- Fuzzy Model UGC 70,000 Rajeswari for Earthquake prediction in Dept. of Computer Chennai City Science
ii). On-going Major Research Projects
Name of the Total Grant S.No. Name of the Faculty Year Name of the Project Funding received Agency (Rs) 1 Dr. S. Vinolia Salomi 2011- Feminism in Ambai’s work UGC 6,90,200 Chandrakandham 2013 Dept. of Tamil 2 Dr.S.Vaheetha 2011- Problems and Solutions of UGC 7,10,200 Gousia 2013 Muslims according to Dept. of Tamil Interreligious Context 69 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
3 Dr. V. Suriya Gandhi 2011- Influence of Motivation of UGC 6,86,285 Dept. of Economics 2014 Solid waste management in selected blocks through Vermiculture 4 Dr. N. Jamunarani 2012 Modes of accession adopted UGC 5.58,000 Dept. of Economics by women Protagonists in the select fiction of Indian Writers
3.2.6. Recognition for research activities by National/ International agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, etc.) and the quantum of assistance received
8 out of 14 departments are recognized by the national / state funding agencies like UGC- SERO, Malcon and Elizabeth Adiseshia Trust, Chennai and a quantum of Rs.5, 617,135 received in the last 8 years.
3.2.7. List of Completed Research Projects undertaken by the College Faculty and details of Grants received
S. Name of the Year Name of the Project Name of the Total no. Faculty Funding Agency Grant received (Rs) MINOR PROJECTS 1 Dr. H. Kiruba 2006 Alice Walter, Toni Morrison & UGC 5,000 Dept. of English Anita Brookner as feminists: A comparative study. 2 Dr. K. Leelavathy 2008 Alice Walter’s The color UGC 40,000 Dept. of English purple, Toni Morrison’s Sula & Bama’s karukku & vanmam: A comparative study of conflicts, struggles & cries for change. 1 Mrs. T. Sujatha 2008- Health Status and Health care UGC 70,000 Dept. of Economics 2010 system-An Economic Analysis T.N and Kerala 2 Mrs.S. Suseelabai 2008- A Study of Marketing of Malcon and 1,00,000 Dept. of Economics 2009 Banana in K.K.District Elizabeth Adiseshia Trust, Chennai 3 Mrs.P.Maheswari 2008- Women and Reproductive UGC 65,000 Dept. of Economics 2010 Health in DindigulDisrtrictof T.N-An Economic Analysis 4 Dr.S.Kumari Janani 2008- Role of Micro Finance to uplift UGC 1,00,000 Dept. of Economics 2010 the Economic condition of Rural Women Households through SHG in TPK Block 5 Dr. V. Suriya 2008- 1.Socio-Economic conditions UGC 1,00,000 70 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Gandhi 2010 and growth of unrecognized Dept. of Economics Women in Chellampatti Block 2009- 2.Level of Environmental Malcon and 2010 awareness among Primary Elizabeth diseshia 1,00,000 School Teachers, Madurai Trust,Chennai 6 Dr.Kala Rani 2008- Impact of Education on UGC 95,000 Rengasamy 2010 Women employment in Dept. of Economics Madurai District 7 Dr.T.Vijayanthi 2008- Role of Non-Farm Rural UGC 1,00,000 Dept. of Economics 2010 Employment in upliftment of economic status of women in Cheranmahadevi Block in Tirnelveli District 8 Dr. R. Muthuselvi 2009- Development of certain Novel UGC-SERO 83,000 Dept. of Chemistry 2011 Reagents for the Spectrophotometric Determination of Metals 9 Dr. C. Meenakshi 2009- Host-Guest inclusion chemistry UGC-SERO 1,00,000 Dept. of Chemistry 2011 of Drug molecules with Supramolecules 10 Dr. D. Lily 2009- Chemical signalling in UGC 1,25,000 Dept. of Zoology 2010 Rousettus leschenaulti 11 Dr. D. Helen 2009- Efficacy of Bioactive UGC-SERO 1,15,000 Christina 2010 compounds of Morinda Dept. of Zoology tinctoria on systemic disorders 12 Mrs. J. B. Sharmila 2009- Impact of Life style UGC 1,53,000 Dept. of Home 2012 modifications on the Science anthropometric & biochemical markers of metabolic syndrome 13 Dr. P. Kalaichelvi 2009 Cultural differences and UGC 75,000 Dept. of English common prejudices – A study Dalits, & African – American writers 14 Dr. S. Vaheetha 2010- Social Integrity through the UGC 1,10,000 Ghousia 11 Religions Dept. of Tamil MAJOR PROJECT 15 Dr. K. Kalaiselvi 2011- Folk Medicine (Veterinary) UGC 8,27,700 Dept. of Tamil 2013
3.3. Research Facilities
3.3.1. Efforts made by the college to keep pace with the infrastructure requirements to facilitate Research and the strategies evolved to meet the needs of Researchers
The grants received from UGC and the State Government is used to purchase books and journals, equipment, chemicals and other relevant materials for research activities. The science 71 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 laboratories are well maintained and well equipped to facilitate research. The students can use other department laboratories if they need. The respective departments collaborate with various external agencies, universities, industries, NGOs and libraries. It helps the students to avail the infrastructural facilities available in the external sources.
3.3.2. Information resource centre to cater to the needs of researchers
The College Central Library has sufficient facilities to act as an information resource centre. It has good collection of books related to all subjects, journals, periodicals and internet facilities. These facilities are made available for all the staff and students.
3.3.3. Residential facilities for research scholars and faculty
As the college celebrates ‘Golden Jubliee Year’ in 2014-2015, the proposal for residential facilities for research scholars and faculty is submitted to the Tamilnadu State Government.
3.3.4. Research Centre / Work Station to address challenges of research programmes.
Yet to be done.
3.3.5. Research facilities (centre, etc.) of regional, national and international recognition/repute.
English, History, Economics and Management departments of the college have been recognized as Research centres from 2013 onwards.
3.4. Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1. a) Publications by the Teaching Faculty
S. Name of the Department Papers presented in conferences No.
International National Regional 1 Tamil 12 370 35 2 English 36 19 7 3 History 11 43 16 4 Economics 14 49 10 5 Commerce 3 1 1 6 Mathematics 2 10 - 7 Physics 3 15 2 8 Chemistry - 4 - 9 Botany - 2 - 10 Zoology 4 12 -1 11 Geography 1 6 2 12 Home Science 5 5 2 13 Computer Science 35 16 - 14 Business Management 44 31 2
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Dr. D. Sarala Thambavani, Associate Professor of Chemistry - Editor of an Asian Journal of Soil Science.
Dr. G. Velammal, Associate Professor of Mathematics - Reviewer of Journal “Mathematical Reviews’, American Mathematical Society.
Dr. Parimalam, Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Reviewer in 1. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 2. Chemical Science Journal 3. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 4. American Journal of Chemistry
3.4.2. Research journal published by the college.
As the college celebrates ‘Golden Jubliee Year’ in 2014-2015, the proposal for publication of research journal is submitted to the Tamilnadu state government.
3.4.3. Publications by the faculty
S. Name of the Monographs Books Chapter in Editing Articles in No. Department Books Books Journals 1 Tamil - 13 1 6 - 2 English - 9 23 37 80 3 History - - - - 18 4 Economics - 2 3 1 9 5 Mathematics - - 1 - 18 6 Physics - - - - 21 7 Chemistry - - - - 80 8 Botany - - - - 7 9 Zoology - - 1 1 1 10 Geography - - - - 2 11 Home Science - - - - 5 12 Computer Science - - - - 10 13 Business - - - - 27 Management
3.4.4. Average number of successful M.Phil. and Ph. D scholars guided by the faculty
Sl.no. Department No. of M. Phil. Average no. of No. of Ph.D Average no. of Scholars M. Phil. Scholars Ph.D Scholars produced Scholars produced produced produced
1 Tamil 127 5 - -
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2 English 10 - 1 -
3 Economics 18 1 1 -
4 Mathematics 2 - 1 -
5 Chemistry 16 2 2 -
6 Home Science 9 2 - -
3.4.5. Policy of the college to cheque malpractices and misconduct in research.
As the college have established research centres only this year (2013), policies to cheque malpracticesand misconduct in research has to be formed.
3.4.6. Interdisciplinary Research (inter departmental / inter disciplinary)
The science laboratories are well maintained and well equipped to facilitate research. The students can use other department laboratories if they need. Researchers in different departments interact and collaborate with each other. For example faculty members from Computer Science and Mathematics consult each other for pursueing research work in interdisciplinary area like Genetic Algorithms, Fuzzy Logic etc.
3.4.7. Research awards instituted by the college
No such practice.
3.4.8. a) Research awards received by the faculty
S. Name of the Department Name of the Organization Year no. faculty Award 1 Mrs.S.Sethu Geography Principal Kanaga - 2008 Rakkayee Sabapathy Award 2 Dr.D.Sarala Chemistry Dr.Radhakrishnan Global Economic Progress and 2011- Thembavani Gold Medal Award Research Association, Tamil 2012 Nadu 3 Mrs.R.Valli Geography Certificate of The Indian Geographical 2014 Appreciation Society, University of Madras 4 Dr. S. Tamil 1.Best Teacher Tamil KalviAraichi Chandra Award Valarchi Institution 2.Young Scholar CICL Award, which 2006- carries (Presidential) 2007 One Lakh cash Prize Thiruvavadudurai Aathinam 3.Siva Tamil Selvar 4 Dr. N. Chemistry Best Paper Loyola College, Chennai Manonmani Presentation Award 5 Dr. N. Chemistry Best Research Paper The Indian Science Congress 2006 74 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Manonmani Award Association, Kolkatta
3.4.8. b) Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies
S. Name of the Department Recognition Organization Year no. faculty 1 Dr. S. Chandra Tamil Member of ‘YUVA - 2011 till PURAKSAR AWARD’ date committee 2. Dr. G.Velammal Mathematics Attended Short term Academic Jan 27 – & & course for Research Staff College, 31, 2009 Dr.S.Chandra Tamil guides Bharathiar University.
3.4.9. Details of incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for research contributions
Being Government College, no such practice is followed.
3.5. Consultancy
3.5.1. Policy of the College for Structured Consultancy
Though the College has yet to develop a structured consultancy policy, the staff members are encouraged to take up consultancy services. Being the Government College, it cannot formulate structured consultancy policy.
3.5.2. Details of College-industry cell
No such cell exist in the college.
3.5.3. Mode of publicizing the expertise of the college for consultancy service
Yet to be done.
3.5.4. Utilization of expertise of the college for consutancy services
The college has no such mechanisms.
3.5.5. List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the college and revenue generated college
At present, no consultancy services are provided by the college.
3.6. Extension activities and Institutional Social Responsility
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3.6.1. Efforts of the college to sensitize the faculty and students on Institutional and Social responsibilities
The following efforts are made to sensitize the faculty and students on the matters of Institutional and Social Responsibilities:
Ø College Council and Staff Club provide opportunities to all faculties to learn the institutional values, professional ethics and social responsibilities. Ø College has very active Student’s Union which ensures the continuum of legacy of the college. It conducts frequent meetings for the representatives of all classes to maintain cordial relationship between staff and students. Ø All information related to students support measures, inter and intra college competitions, campus cleaning, ban on using cell phones in the campus during college hours etc, are informed to the students and staff regularly in the assembly which is conducted on every Monday. Ø College maintains high transparency in admission, academic standards, financial aid to the students, examination valuation, administration etc. Ø Students and staff are sensitized to maintain ragging free campus through Anti-ragging Committee. Ø Students are thoroughly informed about the scholarships available to them. The Administrative office of the College takes sincere efforts to distribute scholarships to the students on time. Ø College recognised the need for refresher courses for the teachers. Whenever the communication comes related to this aspect, the faculty members are encouraged to attend the programmes. Ø Placement cell, Counseling cell for the students, YRC, Red Ribbon Club and IQAC of the College ensure the institutional and social responsibility among faculty and students. Ø The college strives to instil civic responsibility in the young minds of students by incorporating courses/programmes in the curriculum. · Courses included in Part IV: Value Education and Environmental Studies. · Courses included in Part V: NSS, NCC – The mandatory seven day annual NSS camp is an immersion programme to experience the rural life and understand the existing social issues they face.
3.6.2. Efforts of the College to promote College-neighbourhood network and student engagement, contributing to holistic development of students and sustained community development
Majority of the departments included extension activities in various fields to cater to the need of social responsibility. It gives wider space to the students to learn about from the field. The regular extension activity scheduled on specified days open new avenues to students to understand the challenges of the less privileged.
Department- wise Extension activities
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S.no Name of the Extension activities Department
1 History Importance of Jain Architecture & inscriptions a nd their values were explained to the public. Jain beds, Mangulam awareness Campaign to preserve the Master pieces of Jain beds to the Public. Kudal Azhagar Temple Preservation of monuments and Sculptural excellence was taught to the school students. Thiruvappudayar Temple-awareness campaign to reveal out the glorious past and magnificent architecture to the Public. Literacy Training programme for the village people off Vallalpatti, Kadachanendal, Alanganallur and Thethampatti. ‘Human Rights Awareness Campaign’ & Women & Child rights Campaign’ to the School students.
2 Economics Creating awareness on ‘Traffic Rules’ to the School students, extending service to ‘Rajaji Old Age Home’, Madurai. Creating awareness on ‘Consumerism, Education, Banking, Insurance & Employment to the public of Virahanoor Village, Madurai.
3 Commerce Organizing Exhibition on ‘Advertising, Banking activities & Insurance’.
4 Mathematics ‘Maths Expo’ to the students Thiru. V. Ka. Corporation School, Bharathi Boys School and Bharathiar Corporation School, Madurai, every year since 2009.
5 Chemistry Awareness programme about Adultrant in Food Products for Self- help group at Thirunagar, Madurai.
6 Botany Creating awareness among school children on Personal hygiene and Cleanliness- AknuSundar Hr. Sec. School, Karuppayurani and Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Othakadai
7 Zoology Creating awareness on ‘Health & Hygiene’ to the students of nearby Corporation Schools.
7 Geography E.V.R.N. Corporation School, Ponmudiyar Corp. School, Balamandir Hr.Sec. School, Kakkaipadiniyar Corp. School, Sri Meenakshi Sundreswarar Girls Hr. Sec. School
8 Home Science Creating awareness on Nutrition & Health in nearby Schools and within the college campus, Nutritional Assessment of college mates.
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3.6. 3. Participation of students and faculty in extension Activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC, etc.
NSS Units, YRC, Rotaract, Red Ribbon Club are actively functioning in the college and they had developed a well knitted network with the neighbourhood through student’s involvement in community development programmes and camps. They seek active participation of the community members also. Students gain knowledge related to various social issues and the technique to address the problem. Their involvement in the community helps them not only for their overall development but also for the sustained community development.
The YRC volunteers make periodic visits to hospitals, involve themselves in charitable deeds, conduct awareness programmes and campaigns such as HIV / AIDS, conduct Blood Donation Camps, Eye Donation Camp in collaboration with RRC and Local Hospitals. The volunteers along with the rotarians assist the Government Hospital staff in identifying the blood group of students. Tree Plantation and disaster management are some of the programmes undertaken regularly by the YRC volunteers.
The college cadets participated in All India camps like Mountaineering Camp at Darjeling, Trekking Camp at Ooty, National Integration Camps at Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan,Mysor, Orisa and Delhi. Rock Climbing Training Camp at Gwalior, Microlite Flying Camp at Manimutharu, Medical Attachment Camp at Chennai. Cadets actively particpated in Blood Donation Camps, Tree Plantation Programmes, AIDS Awareness Rallies, Anti Tobacco Rallies,Save the Girl Child Rallies, Cancer Awareness Rallies and helped health workers during Pulse Polio Immunization Programmes. And they have also been trained in Self Defence activities.
The college NSS volunteers activley participated in Blood Donation Camps, Marathan Ralley, Disaster Management, Voters Awareness Ralley, Ralley on Road Safety, AIDS awareness programmes, Campus Cleaning, Heritage Cleaning, Hundial Counting, Plantation Programme, Non Conventional Energy Source Ralley, Free Eye Camp, Child Labour Awareness Programme, Water Resource Ralley, Small savings Awareness Programme, World Peace – 1008 AgniHotra and Self employment programmes. Special Camps will be conducted every year for 10 days in rural areas in and around Madurai to ensure the students involvement in various social activities.
3.6.4. Social surveys, research or extension work undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower the under-previleged and most vulnerable sections of society
College collaborates with the local service agencies that serve the society, thereby promoting partnership and networking. The students are involved in scribe work, donating blood and participating in rallies to create awareness on social concerns.
3.6.5. Details awards / recognition received by the college for extension activities / community development work.
Smt. M.Muthurani, Asst. Professor of Tamil received Best NSS Co-ordinator Award in 2000 by MKU.
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Cadet C/U/O J.Pushpalatha has attended Thalsainik camp, New Delhi in 2007. S/U/O B.Sulochana, Sgt. V.Kalaiselvi and Sgt. P.Mahalakshmi have attended Thalsainik camp, New Delhi in the year 2010. C/U/O s.Shylaja had attended Republic day camp, New Delhi in the year 2011. She had also attended Prime Minister’s Ralley and Rajpath Parade.
3.6.6. Reflection on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the college.
Through extension activities like NSS, NCC, YRC, RRC, Rotaract, the students are groomed to be socially responsible and they are provided with opportunities to learn the institutional values and professional ethics.
3.6.7. The involvement of the community in its outreach activities and contribution to the community development.
NSS Units, YRC, Rotaract, Red Ribbon Club are actively functioning in the college and they had developed a well knitted network with the neighbourhood through student’s involvement in community development programmes and camps. They seek active participation of the community members also. Students gain knowledge related to various social issues and the technique to address the problem. Their involvement in the community helps them not only for their overall development but also for the sustained community development.
3.6.8. Mechanism to track the student’s involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles.
Through NSS, YRC, Rotaract, Red Ribbon Club, the students in the college had developed a well knitted network with the neighbourhood through student’s involvement in community development programmes and camps. Students gain knowledge related to various social issues and the technique to address the problem. Their involvement in the community helps them not only for their overall development but also for the sustained community development.
3.6.9. Details on the constructive relationships with other institutions in the nearby locality in working on various outreach and extension activities.
The extension activities, NSS, YRC, RRC, etc. scheduled by all the departments of the college, open new avenues to students to understand the challenges of the less privileged and it ensures the building up of constructive relationship between the students and the public of less previleged.
3.6.10. Awards received by the institution for extension activities and contributions to the social / community development during last four years.
Smt. M.Muthurani, Asst. Professor of Tamil received Best NSS Co-ordinator Award in 2000 by MKU.
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3.7. Collaboration
3.7.1. Collaboration with Agencies/Institutions
S.no. Name of the Name of the Collaborating Agencies/Institutions Department 1 History In Collaboration with ‘Gandhi Museum’, organized Yoga & Meditation to the students. 2 Mathematics àRoya Holloway College, University of London as study abroad student from 23rd September to 13th December 2013 2 Geography To conduct Academic Interface Programme in Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques for M. Sc Geography students of our college and Mapping Techniques in Cartography for the PG Diploma students of Lady Doak College, Madurai 3 Home Science Internship with 1. Meenakshi Mission Hospital 2. Shenbagam Hospital 3. Arthur Asirvatham Hospital Internship Training with Canning Centre, Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of food Processing. 4 MBA Dinakaran for Internship
àSTUDY ABROAD Programme of TANSCHE (Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education)
TANSCHE has introduced the Study Abroad Program for the benefit of students and faculty members of Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu. This Scheme is being Implemented from 2013-2014 onwards. Salient Features of the Scheme
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· P.G Students of all disciplines except Computer Scinece, English have an opportunity to study their third semester in a college in UK. · Teaching staff in all disciplines have an opportunity to spend 3 months in University/college/Research Lab in UK and collaborate or interact with Researchers there. · Cost is borne by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Benefits This is an innovative and enabling scheme of TANSCHE. It gives an opportunity for students from rural/low income background to gain International exposure. Benefit to our College Ten students and 10 faculty members had applied to study abroad in 2013-2014, of this 1 student M. Sangeetha, M.Sc. Mathematics was selected and studied third semester in Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK. There is no doubt that in future too students and faculty of this college will benefit from this scheme. 3.7.2.Mention specific examples of, how these linkages promote
a) Curriculum development : Course content is modified based on the industrial needs. b) Internship: The students of Home Science undergo internship programme with hospitals and are exposed to real time environment.
3.7.3. MoUs with institutions of national importance / other universities / industries / corporate houses, etc. Yet to be done.
3.7.4. Establishment of specialized laboratories by college industry interaction. The college is planning to develop interactions with industries in future.
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CRITERION – IV
INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities: Education is not the amount of information that put into one’s brain and runs riot, undigested all though one’s life. It should help in character building. The education with good infrastructre and learning resources will help the studentds to get meaningful knowledge. 4.1.1 Physical Infrastructure and its optimal utilization: The prime objective is rendering education to rural women folk, residing in and around Madurai. The college has grown into a very big institution, offering sereal course with the help of 55 class rooms in Corporation block and 19 class rooms in Main block. Need based, life oriented and job oriented courses are offered to empower rural women students to face multifarious challenges in the present competitative world. The college has evolved a system for the optimum utilization of existing infrastructural resources through its shift systems. The college has an adequate number of fully furnished and well maintained classrooms, laboratories and staff rooms.The college makes optimum utilization of auditorium for classes, department associations, conducting internal examination, college programmes and other various events. Our majestic Foulkes hall is used for conducting conferences, workshops, seminar,training,statutory committee meeting,department activities and other programmes. A co-operative store supplying all kinds of stationery materials based on the requirements of students and staffs. A well run women's hostel accommodates resident scholars from suburban areas and 750 students paying their boarding charges on a dividing system. A modernized kitchen with centralized LPG supply ensures a smoke free clean atmosphere to the students. Two small canteen runs in full swing offering food service and refreshments to the campus community. Banking services are provided by an extension Counter of Indian Overseas Bank. Most of the departments have overhead projectors and the Computer Science Department has LCD projector. The Geography Department has a reprographic machine. To render health services to the students a well equipped medical inspection room is maintained with a visiting physician in the Physical Directress's block. Proper usage and maintenance of all science laboratories, Audotoriums, Foulkes hall are ensured through college autonomy funds. Maintenance of buildings, books, all electronic equipment are done through the Annual Maintenance Contract while minor repair works are carried on request through Public Works Department (PWD). Constant and proper monitoring of infrastructure has helped the optimal usage of the existing facilities.
In collaboration with PWD , the college hostels are well maintained. The hostel has a separate dining room and a well-furnished lounge with a TV. The UG hostel has 93 rooms and PG hostel has 20 rooms to accommodate nearly 750 students. The Post graduate students are given separate accommodation in the newly constructed building. Thereby ensuring that students are not far away from any academic facilities. The Hostels are just within the college campus itself.
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4.1.2 Creation and Enhancement of Infrastructure
Aimed at measuring students against national and international standards the college enhances infrastructural facilities and teaching learning process.
The Recent Initiatives taken by the college are given below:
· One new PG hostel has been constructed for post graduate students. · The college has established an Open Auditorium in Corporation building. · Through “Namakku Namea scheme” ,“100 cr scheme”, MLA and MP funds, the college has got steel benches, writing desks, steel arm chairs for students, wooden chairs and tables for faculties and smart boards for departments. · Xerox machines, scanner, laser printer for all departments. · Sick room. · Three transformers for the college. · Water purifier instruments are installed in various departments. · Installed steamers for quick cooking in Hostel. · Provided free laptop(by Tamil Nadu Government) to all the students · Public Address System · Installed CCTV(Closed Circuit TeleVision) at eight points for campus security.
4.1.3 Departmental Facilities
Each Department has its own Department staff room with computers. There are many restrooms in Corporation Block and Main Block separately for students and staff. Separate rest room facilities are provided for men.
4.1.4 Facilities for the Differently-abled
Our college has been making special efforts to make its academic campus more accessible to persons with special abilities. Ramps have ensured that the classrooms and auditoriums are accessible.
4.1.5 Residential Facilities.
The hostels are just within campus. The college has a separate hostel for Under graduate and Post graduate students. There are nine wings in UG hostel and two wings in PG hostel. Warden, Deputy warden, Cooks, Watchman and menial staff are taking special care.
Hostel Facilities S.no Hostel Name No.of Rooms Capacity Occupancy
1. UG Hostels 93 5 8
2. PG Hostel 20 5 5
3. Dining Hall 1 300 300
4. Prayer Hall 1
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Facilities provided in the Hostel
v Study table, chair and shelf for each student v Television in each hostel v Telephone Facility(Land Line) -1 v Coin Booths-4 v Steamer-5 v Water Steamer -1 v 24-Hours Water Supply v 24-Hours Power Supply v Purified Water Facilities v Indoor games v Western toilet for differently abled students
To ensure easy living for all students, each hostel is furnished with facilities such as television, indoor games, , newspapers and magazines.UG hostel has a common hall for students to relax. Students are getting medical aid from Government Hospital and Srinivasan private Hospital which are near to the college. In case of emergencies, doctor's aid, medical facilities, and transportation are also provided. The college hostels are surrounded by herbal trees such as Neem and Pongamia trees, spacious and easily accessible.
4.1.6 Health Related Support Services.
With the great support of NSS units, the college provide health awareness programmes to the students and the teaching staff. Regular blood donation camps are conducted in the college. Five NSS units of the college conduct various camp for dental care, general health and eye checkups .As per TamilNadu Government norms, the medical fitness form is mandatory at the time of admission. First Aid boxes and fire extinguishers are placed at various points.
4.1.7 Special Facilities for Promotion of Interest in Sports / Cultural Events
The college has given 3% of seat for sports student as per Government norms. All UG students are trained by visiting coachers. It is compulsory for all the first year under graduate students to take part in group events. To enhance the strength and energy of the sport women, nutritious foods are provided. The sport student can avail financial support from their departments. The college has a spacious ground to conduct its Annual sports Day. Students and staff are encouraged to take part in various sports events. To encourage the spirit of the winners and participants, students are given prizes and certificates in Annual sport day celebration.
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Sports Facility
Infra-structures Number of fields Courts available in numbers Outdoor 1.Ball badminton Court 1 2.Basketball Court 1 3.Handball court 1 4. Kabaddi Court 1 5. Khokho Court 1 6. Volleyball Court 1 7. 200mts Track 1 Indoor 1. Treadmill with timer 3 2. Muscle Developer 10
v Off stage and On stage cultural events conducted by Fine Arts. v All the departments are conducting various socio- cultural events. v The college union organizes cultural programmes for a week. v All departments have faculty in charge for cultural activity v The college union selects a student representative for Fine Arts.
4.2 Library as Learning Resource “Reading maketh a full man and writing an exact man” for reading and writing ,the college library resources are more relevant. The college library is accommodated in a specious separate floor. It has an air-conditioned reading room with more than 65000 books in stocks in addition to the department libraries. The regular subscription of 21 Indian journals add to the stock of Central and departmental libraries. 4.2.1 Role of Library Advisory Committee. The advisory committee of the library is comprised of the principal, librarian and faculty representation each from science and humanities. The committee allocates funds to various department from state government fund, autonomous and UGC funds. The committee suggests idea to make library, an easy accessible source of knowledge for all kinds of students. The committee approve the steps taken to enhance the facilities of the library. Significant Initiatives: v Purchase books for Competitive exams such as TOFEL,GMAT,GRE are stocked. v Providing books for IAS and for entrance examination such as MCA,MBA,SLET/NET and TET. v Subscription to 20 periodicals, 8 journals and 4 dailies. v Provision of display racks. v Text books and study materials are purchased under plan and non plan funds granted by the Government and also by the UGC grant. v Students are also rendered counseling service through the supply of information made available in the form of Educative printed materials on Employment opportunities. v Centralized Air conditioned hall v 150 students can avail the reading room at a time. v Sufficient number of racks to display increased number of books and volumes. 85 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
v 50 Braille dictionaries are available. 4.2.2 Information about the college General Library.
1. Total area of the library in(sq.mts) : 3500 sq.ft 2. Total seating capacity : 150 3. Working Hours:
Shift I 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Shift II 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
4. Students among learning resources
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4.2.3 Information about the college General Library. Details of library Holdings. Text books : 43,560 Reference books : 21,043 4.2.4 Digital Library Digital Library Committee is formed to digitalize all the library books in the college. It is in the process. 4.2.5 Computers in the Library Total number of computers in the general library : 6 Total number of printers in the general library : 1 4.2.6 Participation in Resource sharing Average number of walk ins :100 per day Ratio of library books to students enrolled :1 : 20 Number of books added during last six years : 4327
4.2.7 Specialized services provided by the Library a. Reference
· For seminars and projects, the relevant materials from the back volumes of the journals and periodicals are given to the students. · The students can make use of the books like Group discussion and How to face an interviews etc which are with reference section. b. Information deployment and notification
· Newspaper clipping on Education, Science and Technology, Employment Business, Sports and current affairs. · User orientation is given to fresher for one week after their admission.
4.2.8 Annual Budget and Expenditure details Annual Budget and Expenditure Details
State UGC No of Amount Year CD/DVD Journals Fund(Rs) Fund(Rs) Books Spent(Rs) 2006-07 97,500 --- 230 42 10 97,500 2007-08 63,000 ---- 269 25 14 63,000 2008-09 91,500 1,88,720 1202 -- 3 2,80,220 2009-10 67,000 1,17,810 596 -- 6 1,84,810 2010-11 97,000 1,68,672 956 --- 6 2,65,672 2011-12 78,000 22,318 361 11 3 1,00,318 2012-13 1,13,000 --- 713 4 2 1,13,000
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4.2.9 Improvement of Library Services through Feedback Analysis The library gets the feedback from its user through suggestion box placed at the entrance of the library. Feedbacks are invited from the students to improve its facilities. Suggestions are analysed by library committee. 4.2.10 Infrastructural Development of the Library
Year Proposed Work Amount in Rupees
2013-2014 Internet Facilities 15000
4.2.11 Efforts for better Library Utilization v Orientation about the library is given to the first year students. v Learning resource access orientation for the student is conducted yearly once.
4.3 IT Infrastructure Computer as Learning Resources The Twenty first century is a digital era. So, Computer knowledge is made compulsory for all students. Staff with sound computer knowledge are taking classes to enrich the students with the information of recent technology. The objective of Tamilnadu Government is to provide adequate knowledge in information technology. As per Government order, Computer Literacy Programme(CLP) is running inside the college campus. The CLP centre has nearly 70 computers with a separate internet laboratory. Student community has an opportunity to learn in such an environment. The CLP works from 9.30 am to5.30 p.pm for both the shifts. Apart from these computer facilities, all departments and administrative departments are fully computerized. Tamil Nadu Government issues free laptop for all the students to equip student community in Information Technology.
4.3.1 Comprehensive IT policy
As a Government College, the college complies with IT policy of Directorate of Collegiate Education.
4.3.2.DETAILS OF COMPUTING FACILITIES
S.No. Requirement Details
1. Number of systems with · 170 computers in total configuration · HCL Systems · Infiniti Plus / Pro / Global · Intel P4 · Intel Core 2 Duo
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· Server
2. Computer student ratio 1 : 2
3. Dedicated computing facility Dedicated browsing facility for academic purpose only
4. LAN facility Ø A 16MBPS BSNL leased line and a 10Mbps Broad Band line with Internet facility round the clock Ø MCA Lab with Wi-Fi facility Ø CLP Lab with BSNL Internet Connection
5. Propriety software / open source o Microsoft Office software o LAN
6. Number of nodes / computers 50 computers have internet with internet facility connectivity
7. Any other EDUSAT ,Secured Server protected with antivirus software.
4.3.3. The institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities. Plans are being deviced to create e-library.
4.3.4. Details on the learning resources and other knowledge and information provided to the staff and students.
· Online Lectures/Videos are downloaded and used to enhance Teaching -Learning process. · Students are exposed to higher learning through EDUSAT programme.
4.3.5. ICT Enabled Classrooms
Every Department has computing and LCD facilities that enhances Quality of Teaching-Learning
4.3.6. Preparation of Computer Aided Teaching-Learning materials
Every department has computing facility and powerpoint presentation software that facilitates preparation of computer aided Teaching-Learning materials.
4.3.7. Maintenance of Computer and Accessories
Computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance Contract
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4.3.8. National Knowledge Network
The college has planned to get UGC INFILBNET Library in the forthcoming year.
4.3.9. Budget for Computer Maintenance
Computers in the college are maintained by Annual Maintenance Contract funded by Tamilnadu State Government with an approximate amount of Rs.10,000/year.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facility 4.4.1 General Maintenance of Buildings, Laboratories and Class rooms. The college campus has office rooms for public works department, PWD plumbers, electricians and carpenters are responsible for maintaining water and electricity services. They are also planning to build new building for the college in 2014. The PWD is in charge of v Electrical inspection work v Maintenance of all building and grounds
4.4.2 Campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the Physical Ambience. God almighty first planted a Garden. Our college garden is the greatest refreshment to the spirit of our staff and students. Without our garden, buildings and rooms are, but gross handy work. In garden “our father of nation” Gandhi statue is surrounded by numerous flowering plants and trees. The college has taken special efforts to be more eco-friendly. As part of the energy saving initiatives, the college has solar lights. PWD is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure of the college. Our students study for three things, viz i) Delight ii) The cultivation of power of the exposition in speech and writing iii) ability in practical business.
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CRITERION-V
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1. Student Mentoring and Support: 5.1.1. The College has an independent system for student support and mentoring. The student support system comprises of Head of Department (HOD), Controller of Examinations (COE) and Coordinators of various committees. The support system functions through several units such as Departmental Mentoring System (tutorial/ward), Guidance and Counseling Cell, Placement and Career Guidance Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Women Cell and Committees for all extra-curricular activities. The Union Chairman is elected by students, who is the link between the students and the College Administration. Students Mentoring System
Students Monitoring/Mentoring System Supportive System
Principal
Head of the Department Tutorial Ward Systems
Anti-Ragging System Controller of Examinations & Coordinator for various council Grievance Redressal Cell
Student Council Chairman Women Cell
Counseling and Guidance Students Council
Placement / Carrier Guidance Cell Class Representative
Extra-Curricular Cells Cell I Q A C
P T A & O S A
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The organizational structure and functional characteristics of the student support system is initiated at the grass root level by the Principal and given as below; · Conducting - Student Council Election · Organizing Orientation Programs for new comers · Distribution of ID cards to Staff and Students · Arranging medical inspection for all students like eye camp, diabetic checkup, medical camp for identifying the blood group, etc., · Monitoring Canteen and Mess facilities · Providing necessary assistance for Bank services · Distribution of scholarship · Encouraging students to organize and participate in cultural programs both inside and outside of the College and University. · The institution is publishing its updated prospectus annually. The information disseminated in the prospectus are: 1. Goals / objectives / major consideration 2. Our expectations from students 3. Courses available at college 4. Guidelines for admission 5. Fee structure of different disciplines of UG, PG, M. Phil. and Ph.D.
5.1.2 Academic Mentoring apart from class room work a) Ward meetings between Tutors and Wards: This is an efficient way to monitor student’s progression. The tutor of each class meets their students or wards once in a fortnight and share student’s academic struggles and personal problems with them. Students are instructed about discipline. They are asked to come to college at the right time and maintain punctuality. The tutor shows great concern over the personal difficulties faced by the students and gives them proper guidance to rectify their concerns and issues. They take the opportunity to guide the students into making right choices regarding the elective and optional courses. The tutors recommend their deserving wards for different scholarships. b) Parents Teachers Meet (PTA): The parent teacher association of the college organizes parents-teachers meet once a year to evolve a report with the parents and to keep them informed of the academic progression of their wards. Apart from this, to keep parents informed of the student’s marks and attendance, a mark statement with percentage of attendance is sent to them. Parents can also meet the faculty members after class hours to enquire about their wards. Remedial classes are also discussed to show progress of slow learners coping with their studies. Most of the problems related to the
92 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 students are solved during PTA meetings; one such issue for example is finding the desired solution for English Literature students. They were being issued B.A. Communicative English degrees after their graduation, which had become a grave issue for getting jobs in Government establishments. A Solution was obtained from the Government of Tamil Nadu after a series of discussions at the PTA meeting where a resolution was passed to solve the matter in an amicable way. Now, the issue is resolved with a Government Order from Directorate of Higher Education stating that B.A Communicative English is equivalent to B.A English Literature. c) Students Support – Services for hostel students: Residential Tutors who are living with residential students in the hostel are also lecturers at various departments and therefore act as mentors, facilitators for the residential students. They monitor their academic growth by studiously monitoring their study during the study hours in the evening and provide necessary counsel to them. They take care of the future of the wards and are available for interacting with the parents on days specified as visitor’s day. Hostel students are provided with better hygienic conditions like an incinerator which is installed in the hostel campus donated by the Rotaract club for disposing sanitary napkins and Reverse Osmosis system is installed in both hostels (UG & PG) for purifying the drinking water. 5.1.3 Personal Enhancement and Development Scheme For Student a) Training Programme: The Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC) which was started in the year 2006, under the guidance of the Principal, is functioning very enthusiastically and efficiently. The committee members with the assistance of designated coordinators from each department provide awareness to students about skills required in the job market. Through various training and awareness programmes, students are made to equip for facing interviews and competitive exams. Most of these trainings are given at free of Cost. b) Memorandum of Understanding: Department of Geography has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lady Doak College, Madurai. The programme is for three years and the students learn various techniques on remote sensing and GIS-Geo-Informatic System at the department of Physics, Lady Doak College through practical classes. c) Skill Development Programme: Skill Development Courses are offered in the regular Curriculum for all the students as Skill Based Papers such as Communication Skills, Soft Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills and Salesmanship.
93 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 d) Life Skill Programmes M. Sangeetha of II M.Sc Mathematics is one among the fourteen (13 Girls and 1 boy) students selected from Government Arts Colleges across Tamil Nadu, after tough screening tests conducted by the UK Consultant for the “Study Abroad Programme” Sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE), in memorandum of understanding between the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Government of United Kingdom. She did her III semester at Royal Hollow College, University of London from 23rd Sep’ to 13th Dec’ 2013. She passed out with good percentage of marks. e) Other Provisions / Schemes available at College i) Cultural & Literary Club of each department tends to actively engage in bringing out the hidden latent talents of the Students and enable them to develop their creative, imaginative and organizing skills through intra departmental, inter departmental and inter collegiate programmes. ii) Extension Activities are undertaken under Part IV of the curriculum by all the departments so that the students can expose their talents and knowledge outside the college by undertaking campaigns to explain global warming, cleanliness around us, harmful effects of plastics and careless garbage dumping by doing street skits, conducting seminars and exhibitions at Schools and at Community centers of the Villages. In addition, Students also teach simple Mathematics Projects and Practical that can be taught in classrooms and Labs, simple Physics, Chemistry experiments and also English Language teaching and Tamil Grammar to Higher secondary school students, to create interest in basic Arts and Science. iii)Awareness Programmes: The Counseling Cell for students was constituted in the College. The main objectives of the cell were to address; § To train the students to face the different psychological issues. § To educate them for maintaining balanced mental health § To be a responsible citizen of our Country.
5.1.4 Prospectus and Handbook a) Admission Application:
The application of the college is updated every year and given to the applicant. Course details and fee structures are available in the application. It helps students to choose the best of her own choice. For example, she can pick up ancillary subjects as her choice amongst the given list. According to Tamil Nadu Government norms, students belonging to SC/ST community can 94 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 get application at free of cost. One can submit only one application by choosing four subjects and equal importance is given for all choices in order of preference. Open counseling system is followed at the time of student’s admission. So, the students get their chance easily in the first day of counseling itself and more students can be selected in a day itself. b) Hand Book: All necessitated particulars that the students need in the college is concisely provided in the handbook. It is updated annually and given to all the students. Ø The hand book consists of college song, college history, National Anthem, Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, National Integration and untouchability oath. Ø It expresses goals and objectives of the college and vision and mission of the college. Ø The hand book has the particulars of former Principals list, teaching faculties, non-teaching staff particulars and students strength. Ø Curriculum related particulars such as Syllabus, Internal Tests, Holidays, CBCS details and shift system are available in the Hand book. Regular Calendar, Academic Calendar, Attendance and leave applying rules are given. Ø Rules and Regulations of the college for the students, details of Tutor system, particulars about General and Department Library and Laboratory rules are printed, helping the students to know about the college. Scholarships and Endowment particulars, Semester fees and special fees details (students of UG are free from tuition fees / special fees, as they are given free education according to Tamil Nadu State Govt.) are given in the College Hand book. Ø Fee receipt format, no dues certificate format, leave letter format are also available in the Handbook. It’s a real guide to every student who are entering into the College. c) Students Profile Government women’s College situated in the heart of the city recieves enormous number of applications for admission. For each year, about 7000 applications are sold. Number of Application received and selected for Arts subjects from 2006 onwards U.G. P.G. Total Total Year Applications Applications Applications Selected Selected Selected received received received 2006-07 3002 489 224 86 3226 575 2007-08 3506 550 198 86 3704 636 2008-09 2662 555 104 75 2766 630 2009-10 3273 580 136 80 3409 660 2010-11 3545 640 128 80 3673 720 2011-12 3422 596 140 86 3562 682
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2012-13 3611 559 139 87 3750 646 From 2007 onwards, MBA programme is offered in the college. Admission is done through direct counseling according to TANCET score. The college has enrollment of 40 students during each academic year. Number of Application received and selected for Science subjects from 2006 onwards U.G. P.G. Total Total Year Applications Applications Applications Selected Selected Selected received received received 2006-07 2079 364 161 46 2240 410 2007-08 9750 485 93 43 9843 528 2008-09 4835 539 82 47 4917 586 2009-10 3710 618 69 50 3779 668 2010-11 6874 631 103 53 6977 684 2011-12 5172 566 117 57 5289 623 2012-13 2268 425 140 48 2408 473
M.C.A. programme is offered in the college since 1998. Admission is made through direct counseling according to TANCET scores. The college has enrollment of 30 students during each academic year. d) Diversity of Students The college offers both U.G. and P.G. courses in Arts and Science subjects. The tables below show the diversity of Students joining the different courses. Diversity of Students (U.G. Arts) 2012-2013 Name of the From Madurai From other Department Other states Course District District Tamil B.A 70% 30% - English B.A 82.5% 17.5% - History B.A 67.8% 32.2% - Economics B.B.E. 72% 28% - Commerce B.Com 70.84% 27.5% 1.66%
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Diversity of Students (P.G. Arts) 2012-2013 Department Name of the Course From the College Other College English M.A 77% 23% History M.A 75.56% 29.44% Economics M.A 90% 10% Most of the U.G. students of Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (A) take up post-graduation in the parental college. Only about 20% are admitted from other colleges. Diversity of Students (U.G. Science) 2012-2013 Name of the Madurai Department Other District Other states Course District Mathematics B.Sc 65% 35% - Physics B.Sc 58% 42% - Chemistry B.Sc 60% 40% - Zoology B.Sc 70% 30% - Botany B.Sc 61% 39% - Geography B.Sc 84% 16% - Home Science B.Sc 72% 28% - Computer Science B.Sc 82.8% 17.2% - Students hailing from Madurai District showed keen interest in joining U.G. courses offered by the college in science subjects. Students from other Districts account for about 30%. Diversity of Students (P.G. Science) 2012-2013 Department Name of the Course From the College Other College Mathematics M.Sc. 18% 82% Geography M.Sc. 79% 21%
82% of the students admitted to P.G. course in Mathematics come from other colleges, but for M.Sc. Geography, most of the students (79%) are from Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (A), Madurai-2. e)Projects: The curriculum is designed in such a way that all the P.G., M.B.A., M.Com and M.C.A. students do their projects in their final semester. There are 5 Arts P.G Courses and 5 Science P.G Courses, M.Com., M.B.A & M.C.A courses. The college has links with external agencies to
97 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 which the students (U.G and P.G) go for projects and internship. Students are trained to gain experience, knowledge and awareness for getting jobs at the entry level. Students doing projects in collaboration with industries and institutions
1. Dietetic internship in the Home Science UG Department -100% 2. MBA students have done in-house projects - 34 to 43%.
5.1.5 The type and number of scholarships / free ships given to students The financial aid was available on time. Almost all the students of our college are belonging to Rural background and most of them are economically and socially poor. Therefore, various scholarship schemes are given to them. Ø Various types of financial support are given to students. a) Community Based 1. SC / ST Scholarship 2. SC / ST Loan / Special Scholarship 3. MBC Scholarship 4. BC Scholarship which are communities based Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships b) EVR poor Girls Free Education c) Tamil Medium Scholarship / Stipend are given to encourage students. d) Merit Scholarship 1. Maaveeran Sundaralingam Scholarship 2. Marudu Pandiar Endowment Scholarship 3. Ranimangammal Endowments Scholarship
These three merit scholarships are given to meritorious students who get first three overall college rank by Madurai Kamaraj University to affiliated Colleges. Every year almost thirty students are benefited by this scholarship.
4. Tamil Nadu Government Endowment scholarship is given to first 250 students from all over the state every year. The college students are benefited by this scheme. Six students have been benefited by this scheme in the past 7 years.
5. SC/ST eligibility scholarship is given to SC Students who got first class marks in all subjects every semester without any arrear. In the year 2009-2010, ten students benefited by this scheme and the total amount is Rs. 22000.
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6. Seetharam Jindal Organization, a Sourastra foundation gave scholarship for 936 best students, who were good in academic records in the year 2012-2013. The amount is Rs.3, 74,400. Scholarship details given to students in the last 7 years shown below in the table; Community Based Scholarships SC Loan/ SC/ST MBC BC Year Special No Amount No Amount No Amount No Amount 2006/07 535 185076 69 652000 297 1217494 1272 1369481 DNC 525314 2007/08 965 1949780 222 700000 570 766990 1435 1293160 2008/09 600 1770920 211 1371500 523 838485 1308 1228897 2009/10 860 3500000 276 1803000 597 938845 1308 1228897 2010/11 648 2556840 135 892500 536 620579 936 840666 2011/12 863 4639785 331 2260000 836 1054803 866 935208 2012/13 1546 3134050 322 2429000 601 835851 692 819132
5.1.6 Finanncial Assistance For Student from State Government, Central Government and Other National Agencies a. Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship Encouraging Tamil Medium and Poor Students
EVR Poor Girls Free Education Tamil Medium Stipend Year No Amount No Amount 2006-07 459 319750 845 338000 2007-08 199 148250 825 334800 2008-09 207 156500 821 316400 2009-10 207 162000 831 332400 2010-11 - - 912 364800 2011-12 - - 958 383200 2012-13 - - 936 374400
b.Community Service Scheme (CSS)
The economically backward and meritorious students are chosen every year from all the three years of students in each medium for CSS Scholarship and are given free books. 90 to 100 students are benefited by this scheme. Every year Rs.10 is collected from students when they pay college fees as CSS fund which is utilized in such a beneficial manner by the college.
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5.1.7. International Student Cell Since there is no international student admitted in the college the cell is not formed. 5.1.8.Support services available for Overseas students / Physically challenged / differently abled students, SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections. a.Overseas students: The support services will be made available when the necessity arises. b.Physically challenged / differently abled students: The support service offered in the College for the Physically Challenged/ Differently disabled persons are given.
· Classroom and lab furniture are so designed that they are appropriate for disabled students. · Ensuring the availability of volunteers or paid personnel such as readers, note takers, helpers with library access, typists, Braille translators, aides for help with washrooms and mobility in general. · Class rooms, laboratories and building are in an accessible location. · Providing tactile graphic aids i.e., raised line drawings, Braille books, audiotaped (talking) books, audiotape lectures, tape recorders (regular, high volume, small, four- track, etc.) and tutors. · Improved fire-safety procedures taking into account the presence of students with disabilities. · Providing ramps appropriate for students who use a wheelchair · Providing flexible classroom seating arrangements. · Programs and seminars to sensitize the college community to the presence of students with disabilities are held. · 3% of admission is given to Physically challenged students, accept more students with disabilities, keep a record of disabled students, grant priority at registration help to arrange manageable schedules, provide on-site orientation. c. SC / ST, OBC and Economically Weaker Sections:
For SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections, a support service is provided through academic reservations and by financial support in the form of aid by the state government. The support services involve weightage during admission, concession in fees and scholarship from the state government.
Students who availed SC/ST & BC/MBC Scholarships
SC/ST BC/MBC Year No No 2006/07 535 1569
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2007/08 965 2005 2008/09 600 1831 2009/10 860 1905 2010/11 648 1472 2011/12 863 1702 2012/13 1546 1293
d. Remedial Coaching: Remedial coaching for SC/ST and Minority students are scheduled and conducted regularly with the financial support of Tamil Nadu State Government and UGC. Advanced learners are motivated by peer group teaching, paper presentations, model making, projects, special assignments, seminars and extra reference. Students are exposed for in-depth subject knowledge and other multilevel tasks through association activities, seminars and workshops organized by the departments. e.Participation in Various Competitions/ Conferences in India and Abroad:
Academic guidance and financial assistance are given to students to participate in various inter-collegiate, State and National level competitions / conferences. Information on such events is displayed on the departmental and common notice boards. The staff in-charge of associations responsible for keeping the students informed. Training and guidance are given to the interested students. Students participate regularly in the Youth Festival conducted by the Madurai Kamaraj University. The Staff accompany the students who participate in various inter-collegiate, state level and national level competitions / conferences and the staff meet the expenses of the economically backward students. f.Health Centre, Health Insurance etc. First Aid Kit is available in the College Office and Gymkhana. Health Care Committee is formed to give counselling related to basic health problems of the students. As the Government Hospital is nearby they are taken immediately in times of emergency. g.Skill development: i.Spoken English: Communicative English is a part of the regular curriculum of Part II English which 101 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 includes special aural– oral practice given to all students in the Language Laboratory. UGC sponsored Course in “Communicative Skills and Functional English” is offered in the college for acquiring practical skills and certificates are issued at the end of the Programme. Department of English offers Non Major Elective (NME) course to U.G students for Communicating in English. ii.Job Oriented Skills: Computer Literacy Programme (CLP): There is a provision for acquiring computer skills for the students that is conducted along with regular curriculum by the joint venture of Government of Tamil Nadu and NIIT that was started in 2004-05 onwards, for a period of one year and the students are issued a government certificate at the end of the programme. Objective: CLP course exposes the non-computer students, the concepts of IT in a systematic way and make them computer literate person, by which the student can pursue her professional goals. This course with moderate fees is boon to the students.
Syllabus S.No Title 1 Introduction to Computers 2 Operating System : Concepts win 98 – win 2000/2003 win NT – Linux 3 Personal Productivity Software : MS Word / MS Excel 4 Personal Productivity Software MS Access / MS Power point 5 Introduction to Multimedia 6 Desktop Publishing 7 Networking Concepts 8 Internet and its Applications 9 Creating Web- pages 10 Introduction to Tamil word Processor – Tamil browser and Tamil E-mail
Students enrolled for the CLP S.No Year Strength Percentage 1 2005-2006 1131 100% 2 2006-2007 607 100% 3 2007-2008 449 95% 4 2008-2009 498 91% 5 2009-2010 557 94% 6 2010-2011 875 97% 7 2011-2012 890 97% 8 2012-2013 857 Waiting for Exam
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9 2013-2014 997 Current Student
CLP Results Year Strength Percentage Distinction First Second Third Fail Absent 2005-06 1131 100 176 455 260 187 NIL 61 2006-07 607 100 6 119 161 291 NIL 30 2007-08 449 95 NIL 127 126 128 21 47 2008-09 498 91 NIL 241 47 345 41 65 2009-10 557 94 26 241 81 148 31 30 2010-11 875 97 1 266 257 305 18 28 2011-12 878 97 NIL 32 499 268 18 61 h.Performance enhancement for slow learners / students who are at risk of failure and dropouts Slow learners are provided with personal counselling, remedial coaching, meetings with slow learners, extra classes, tests and assignments by the subject teachers. i.Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning / corporates / business houses. Students are exposed to other institutions of higher learning through projects, MoUs. In-plant training, visit to industries, instrumentation centers and research institutes, hands-on training and campus drives at other institutions and educational tours.
5.1.9 Guidance / coaching classes for Civil Services, Defense Services, NET / SET and any other competitive examinations provided by the college. National Eligibility Test (NET) Coaching: Free coaching classes to students for writing NET and SET exams are conducted and give them free reading materials, books for a better preparation. The syllabus for P.G students is oriented in such a way that it covers the syllabus of NET Exam. Civil Services Coaching: In order to motivate and encourage women to enter into civil services, the government of Tamil Nadu established two free coaching centers in 2011; one among them is Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (A). The college has the privilege of selecting sixty women candidates after screening and tutoring them for civil services exams for duration of eight months. The IAS Preliminary Coaching Centre has a well-equipped library with three thousand volumes. The center advocate awareness to our students and alumni’s to get 103 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 benefited by coaching classes and utilizing such wonderful opportunities offered at their doorsteps.
5.1.10. The policies of the College for enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities.
Sports achievements of Students
Students actively participate in Sports activities of the college and the college promotes the following sports such as Foot Ball, Kabaddi, Hockey, Taekwondo, Weight lifting, Volley Ball, Ball badminton, shuttle Badminton, Kho–Kho, Swimming, Chess, Table Tennis, Hand Ball and Hockey. At the time of admission 3% of the U.G. seats and 2% of the P.G. seats are reserved for sports Students. From 2006-2007 onwards, under CBCS Curriculum, physical education is offered as optional vocation under Part IV. Milestones achieved by Sportspersons of Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women; · In swimming competition, students have won the Ammani Venugopal Memorial trophy for the third time at Madurai Kamaraj University in 2012 – 2013. · The students won 1st place in 4x 50 mts Relay in Swimming. · Abibu Amma from Department of Tamil has got the Best Inter State Senior Player Award in 2012-2013. · Hockey Team has won the Inter District Women Hockey championship in 2012. · The college is organizing Inter – school volley ball tournament to attract best school students. · Kabadi players are winners for the 6th time in the intercollegiate Competitions at Madurai Kamaraj University. · In weight lifting, students bagged 1st prize in the intercollegiate Competitions at Madurai Kamaraj University.
Students Participation in Sports & Games Students 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Participation Inter college level 120 126 130 120 126 129 Inter University 48 19 41 7 27 level State Level 17 12 41 - 24 National Level - - 41 - -
Performance in Madurai Kamaraj University Inter-collegiate Tournaments
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New Records by our Students Year Name of the Competition 2006-2007 4 x 100 M Relay overall championship and Swimming 2007-2008 4 x 100 Mt Relay & 4 x 400 mt relay long – jump. 2008-2009 500 mt and 1500 mt. Running 2009-2010 Swimming overall championship 2010-2011 Swimming overall championship 2011-2012 Swimming overall championship
University Blues Year Name of the Student Class Game S. Murugeswari II M.Sc. Hockey M. Janani III B.Sc. Hockey M. Rosecine Mary III B.Sc. Hockey M. Amarajothi III B.A Hockey 2007-08 S. Malathy III B.Sc. Football M. Banupriya II B.Sc. Football S.Geetha III B.A Football S. Karthigailakshmi III B.Sc. Football Revathy II B.A Badminton Indiyana Priyadharshani III B.A Badminton R. Nagalakshmi II B.B.E. Ball-Badminton Deepika II B.Sc. Ball-Badminton S.Karthiga II M.A Basketball Karthigailakshmi III B.Sc. Basketball S.Saranya Devi III B.Sc. Basketball M. Banupriya III B.Sc. Football J. Daisyrani II B.A Kho-Kho
I. Sumathi III B.Sc. Kabbadi
S. Jeeva III B.A Kabbadi 2008-09 E. I. Janani II B.A Kabbadi M. Dhanalakshmi III B.A Badminton Revathi III B.A Ball-Badminton Nagalakshmi II B.B.E Ball-Badminton 2009-10 K. Selvi Deepika III B.Sc. Ball-Badminton S. Karthiyayini II M.A Hockey Amuthalakshmi II M.B.A Volleyball C. Sinduja III B.A Kabbadi J. Daisy II M.A Kho-Kho 2010-11 R. Nadiya II B.A Kho
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Muniswari II B.A Kho M. Priyanka III B.B.E Badminton M. Sudha I B.B.E Badminton M. Shobana III B.Com Basketball Gunaseeli III B.Com Hockey M. Sarnaya I M.A Hockey P. Porkodi III B.Com Football B. Padma I B.A Volleyball M. Sudha II M.A Ball-Badminton 2011-12 C. Sindiya III B.A Ball- Badminton M. Keerthika III B.Com. Ball - Badminton S. Mariya III B.Com Ball - Badminton M. Saranya II M.A Hockey M. Sabanashmi III B.A Kabbadi S. Vasantha III B.Com Kho-Kho C. Thavaselvi II B.A Basketball 2012-13 P. Padma II M.A Volleyball V. Tamilarasi II B.Sc. Table Tennis S. Maria Jeeva II B.Com Badminton M. Sudha devi II M.A Badminton C. Sindiya III B.A Badminton M. Keerthi III B.Com Badminton
Zonal Meet
Ø In 2006-07, Volley ball team bagged the Agri Trophy. Ø In 2007-08, Kho kho students were B zone winner. Ø Students won Gold Medal in fencing at State level Competitions in 2008. Ø In 2007, overall swimming championship. Ø In Kho Kho, Basket Ball, Foot ball, badminton players got 1st prize. Ø In Relay students got 1st prize. Ø In 1500 mt & 4 x 400 mt., students bagged 1st prize. Ø In Pongal sports, students got 1st prize in foot ball.
National Representation v Kabadi Team has won National Championship cup and Rs.1,20,000 cash award in 2009. v Students represented Tamil Nadu Athletic team in 5000m and 1500m running held at Himachal Pradesh. v Students represented Madurai University Football team won 1st place in All India Inter University in 2009.
TAEK WONDO o Our student got Gold Medal at District level. 106 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 o Taek wondo players have won bronze medal in 32nd Taekwondo held at Pune in June 2012.
Marathon o Students participate very actively and enthusiastically in Marathon every year. In 21.10.2011, 536 students participated in Mini Marathon orgainsed to create awareness regarding blood bank and blood donation. Students received special prize from the collector. o Physically Challenged student’s Participation - Physically challenged students also take active participation in various sports and games and got prizes. o In 2008-2009, Physically challenged students got 1st prizes in shot put
5.1.11. Institutionalized mechanism for placement of students.
The College has an institutionalized mechanism for placement of its students.
Shows the Training/ Awareness programmes conducted by the cell
Target Audience Sl.No Date Expert Subject students Resume preparation interview 1. 26.7.2006 Aptech personal Final year U.G. techniques B.Sc. Mathematics, 2. 31.8.2006 Mrs.V. Annaparana, CTS Preparing to face IT interviews Phy, M.Sc. Mathematics Mr. Jayanthi Lal Tamil Nadu Model aptitude test preparation 3. Sep.2006 I & II year U.G. Educational Research center for civil services exam 4. 11.9.2006 Mr. Dominic Director CMTES Air Mostess training All B.Sc. students II Year B.A., B.Sc., 5. 16.12.2006 Mr. Padmanaban Model Aptitude Test B.Com 6. 29.1.2007 Placement cell Communication skills All B.Sc. students All B.Com. 7. 25.1.2007 Staff – ICFAI national college GD personality development students Women empowerment women 8. 13.2.2007 CED Canara Bank M.A Economics entreprenourship October V. Jayamadhuravalli S.G. Lecturer 9. Govt. Infosys Joint programme 150 students 2008 in Physics Awareness programme 10. 8.12.2008 Fin train academy regarding openings in financial 300 students sector 11. 24.8.2011 Students Ambassador of Aircel Group Discussion 203 students 17.3.2012 TANCET free coaching 12. & Group Discussion 13 students programme 18.3.2012 26.7.2013 Education & Technologies service 13. to limited with Directorate of Soft skill training programme 794 students 20.1.2014 Collegiate Education 23.10.2013 Small Industries product promotion Entreprenourship Awareness 14. to 75 students organization Ltd, Madurai camp 25.10.2013 1.8.2013 & 15. LIC of India Madurai Campus Interview – LIC Agent 35 students 02.8.2013 Off campus Interview at 16. 14.12.2013 Aspire system, Chennai V.H.N.S.N. College 42 students Virdhunagar,
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5.1.12. Students selected during campus interviews by different employers.
The table depicts the various companies that conducted campus interviews Sl. No. Date Company Venue Department No. of candidates selected 1 08.09.96 CTS Fatima College, M.Sc. Mathematics 07 Madurai B.Sc. Mathematics Phy. C.Sc. 2. 26.09.06 & TCS Thiagarajar 2006 Batch 02 27.09.06 College of Engineering 3. 8.12.06 to TCS Lady Doak 2007 B.Sc., C.Sc., 01 19.12.06 College, Madurai Mathematics, Phy, Chem. 4. 2.12.06 INFOSYS SVN College, 2006 M.Sc. Mathematics 01 Madurai 5. 3.12.06 WIPRO Thiagarajar B.Sc. Mathematics, Phy, - College, Madurai C.Sc. 6. Dec 08 WIPRO SVN College B.Sc. Mathematics 2 7. 2009-10 Slash Support, Natham N.P.R. B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 1BPO 21.1.10 Chennai -18 Arts College, Dindigul 8. 8.2.10 Talent care SMGAC B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 40 medical transcription solution Madurai Trainee 9. Feb 2010 Jessi soft ware SMGAC B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA Date Analysis / Date consultancy conder / Trainee 10 private Ltd., Madurai -20 10. Feb 2010 CTS Chennai SMGAC B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 2 system Analyst 11. 11.12.2010 WIPRO Thiagarajar B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 1 Graduate Trainee in Bangalore College of Arts & Technical field Science, Madurai 12. 12.12.2010 WIPRO SVN College, B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 01 waste Trainee Bangalore Madurai 13. 19.12.2010 HCL, Chennai Fatima College, B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 01 BPO Madurai 14. 19.12.10 HP, Chennai Thiagarajar B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 01 BPO College of Arts & Science, Madurai 15. 30.1.11 CTS, Chennnai Fatima College, B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 1 Graduate Trainee in Madurai Technical field 16. 3.4.2011 Infosys Bangalore Our College B.Sc./M.Sc./MCA/MBA 8 BPO
Under the carrier guidance cell, the committee members arrange various Training and awareness programmes which are very useful for the placement of students.
5.1.13. Alumni Association.
The College has a registered Alumni Association called Old Students Association(OSA) The old students association of our college is responsible in organizing the convocation day every year. The association also maintains record for distinguished Alumni. The information regarding the old students of our college working in various Department are given as below.
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Distinguished Alumni Working at Parental College
S.No. Departments Name of the Faculty Designation 1. Dr. S.K . Kalyani Associate Professor 1 Tamil 2. Dr. S. Chandra Associate Professor 3. Selvi. R. Kavitha Assistant Professor 1. Dr. D. M. Amala Associate Professor 2. Mrs. P. Sumathi Assistant Professor 3. Mrs. A. Rajeswarapushpam Assistant Professor 2 English 4. Mrs. N. Thenmozhi Assistant Professor 5. Miss. N. Kanmani Lecturer 6. Mrs. Nooru Nisa Lectures 7. Mrs. R. Suganya Lecturer 1. Mrs. N. Neela Associate Professor 2. Mrs. P. Selvi Assistant Professor 3 History 3. Dr.P. Kala Assistant Professor 4. Mrs.S. Bashya Praba Assistant Professor Usha Nandhini 4 Economics Mrs. R. Booma Devi Assistant Professor 5 Commerce Mrs. D. Reena Assistant Professor 1. Mrs. Dr. V.K.. Shanthi Associate Professor 2. .Mrs. M. Shakila Banu Associate Professor 3. Mrs. R. A. Latha Devi Assistant Professor 6 Mathematics 4. Mrs. R. Padmavathi Assistant Professor 5. Mrs. G. K. Malathi Assistant Professor
1. Mrs. S. Palaniammal Associate Professor 7 Physics 2. M. Mahalakshmi Assistant Professor 8 Chemistry 1. Dr. R. Muthuselvi Assistant Professor 9 Zoology 1. Dr.V.Kabila Associate Professor 1. Mrs. S. Sethu Rakkayee Associate Professor 2. Mrs. R. Valli Associate Professor 3. Mrs. G. Grace Kamalini Associate Professor 4. Mrs. V.M. Saraswathy Associate Professor 5. Mrs. I. Vathsala Associate Professor 10 Geography 6. Mrs. N. Pothumani Associate Professor 7. Miss. K. Kala Devi Associate Professor 8. Mrs. D. Rukmani Devi Assistant Professor 9. Mrs. L. Sundara Meenakshi Assistant Professor 10. Mrs. Sirasunisa Begam Assistant Professor Computer 1. Mrs. A. S. Baby Rani Associate Professor 11 Science 2. Mrs. A. Prema Assistant Professor
The alumnae of this college Dr. S. Seethalakshmi is now working as Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai. The alumnae of the college Dr. S. Gomathi is now the Principal of Government Arts College for women, Sivagangai. 109 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Ten distinguished alumni of Department of Tamil of the college are working as Professors in various Colleges. Dr. Jothimani, alumni of Department of Tamil is working as Programme executive of Air Trichy. Dr. M. Malarvizhi Mangaiyarkarasi is working as Associate professor of Tamil at Thiagarajar College. Mrs. R. Santhi is working as Associate professor in Tamil University College. Ten distinguished alumni of the Department of English are working as professors at various Colleges. Mrs. A. Umamaheswari is working as Revenue Inspector. Dr.Mrs.Thamizhachi Thangapandi is the alumnae of English department is the best poet and orator. The Distinguished alumni of the Department of M.B.A. A. Shanthi is working as Commercial Tax Officer and C. Nalini is Admin- in charge of Global Institution. From the Department of History, Dr. Mrs. P. Maria Packiam is now Head of Department of History at Fatima College. Alumni G.K. Kanchana from the Department of Commerce is working as a Manager in ICICI Bank. From the department of Economics Alumni M .Malar Selvi is working as Junior Processing officer T.C.S. Chennai and B. Kothaiyammal is working as statistical investigator DCD Chennai. From the Department of Chemistry nine distinguished alumni are professors at various Colleges. Tmt. T.R. Savithri is working as Customs officer Chennai. Tmt. N. Dhanam is a Scientist in Bio- Chemistry at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The alumni from Department of Botany are now placed as teaching faculties at various Educational Institutions. 7 Alumni of Zoology Department are in Teaching Profession. From Home Science Department distinguished alumni, K.Sumathi is working as student Cousellor, TVS community college, Madurai & others are working as teaching faculty at various Institutions.
5.1.14. Student Grievance Redressal Cell.
The College has a student Grievance Redressal Cell and the grievances are presented to the Mentor, Head of the Department, Principal. Students can report grievances through the grievance boxes kept in front of the Principal’s room and Controller’s office. Grievances reported; Ø Change of the bus timings / provision of transport facility for students attending certificate courses, NSS volunteers and NCC cadets Ø Conduct of tests and practicals after the college time for sports students Ø Conduct of mid and end semester examination in two shifts and re-examination at the end of the semester Ø Requesting for Photocopying machines Ø Extending the working hours of the library Ø Conduct of repeat Internal test Ø Better catering service from the canteen Ø Purified Drinking Water facility Ø Arrangements to get Voter ID Ø Group Photos for green memories Ø Coaching for NET / SET and TNPSC examinations
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A record of the grievances and redressal measures taken are maintained by the Member Secretary of the Grievance Redressal Cell. Grievances mentioned above are redressed by the cell with due representation to the administration.
5.1.15. Cell and Mechanism to resolve issues of sexual harassment
There is no room for such issues inside the Campus, but minor problems related to the sexual harassment outside the college are handled by the mentors and staff counselors of the college.
5.1.16. Anti - Ragging Committee.
There is an anti-ragging committee, but no instances of such sort have arisen so far. In the beginning of the academic year, freshers are given welcome party by the seniors where they interact with each other and have better rapport.
5.1.17. The Curricular and Co-curricular Activities.
The College elicits co-operation from all stakeholders through the following activities; Ø Students are motivated in curricular aspects by prominent alumni and suggestion of the alumni is taken into consideration for their improvement. Ø Leadership training and conduct of competitions in NSS Camp by Soft Skill Trainers and Bank Officers. Ø Free / General Medical Check-up, Veterinary Camps and Awareness Programmes in NSS, YRC and the College Union by Government Medical Officers, Rotary Club, NGOs and Welfare Trust. Ø A few retired staff and philanthropists have contributed funds for Endowment Prizes and Scholarships (for economically backward students).
5.1.18. Motivation of students for participation in extracurricular activities.
NSS, NCC and Physical Education are included in the curriculum as Part IV in which interested students can opt for Physical Education. Players are given preference in admission. Efforts are taken by the Physical Directoress to make the students participate in various Intramural competitions, Inter-collegiate Competition, Tournaments at different levels - University / District / State / National and International. Sports students are given fee concession in the college and hostel. Celebration of Annual Sports Day ensures students’ participation in every activity and enhances the Sportsmanship and Sporting Spirit among the students. The winners of Sports and Games are applauded in the general assembly and their photos are displayed on the general notice board. The photos of University Blues are published in the College Magazine. Fine Arts Committee, that fosters cultural heritage through creative activities, organizes two day Fine Arts programmes to inculcate aesthetic taste and deep rooted love for Indian tradition and culture through folk / western arts. Department-wise or batch-wise cultural competitions are conducted and the winners / the maximum scorers are awarded the Rolling Shield. The College Union and the affiliated associations impart training in developing skills in fine arts and cultural activities and prepare them for collegiate / inter-collegiate competitions.
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5.1.19. Participation of women in ‘intra’ and ‘inter’ institutional sports competitions and cultural activities
Being a Women’s College participation of women is 100% in intra and inter institutional sports and cultural activities.
5.2. Student progression
5.2.1. Success Rate of the College for the last five years.
Number of Students passed with 1st & 2nd Class (UG -2008 -2011)
Out of Total, Out of Total, Total Total Number of Number of Number of Number of % of Subjects Students Passed/ Students Students Students Pass awarded Degree Passed with Passed with Appeared First Class Second Class History 88 87 98.86 24 61 Business Economics 98 98 100.00 60 38 Communicative English (I -Shift) 33 33 100.00 7 25 Communicative English (II -Shift) 36 36 100.00 4 30 Tamil (I – Shift) 54 54 100.00 47 7 Tamil (I – Shift) 43 42 97.67 29 13 Commerce (I – Shift) 55 55 100.00 43 10 Commerce(II – Shift) 54 54 100.00 45 8 Mathematics(I– Shifts) 66 65 98.48 58 5 Mathematics(II-Shifts) 25 25 100.00 24 1 Physics 41 41 100.00 36 4 Chemistry 47 47 100.00 28 3 Zoology 55 53 96.36 41 11 Geography 63 60 95.24 32 27 Home Science 24 23 95.83 13 9 Computer Science (I – Shift) 24 24 100.00 24 - Computer Science (II – Shift) 23 23 100.00 22 - Botany 34 33 97.06 16 15
Number of Students passed with 1st & 2nd Class (P.G 2008 -2011) Total Number Out of Total, Out of Total, Total of Students Number of Number of Number of % of Subjects Passed / Students Students Students Pass Awarded Passed with Passed with Appeared Degree First Class Second Class History 28 28 100.00 27 1 Economics 23 23 100.00 22 1 English 16 16 100.00 11 5
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Mathematics 25 25 100.00 25 - Geography 14 14 100.00 10 4 Computer Application 28 28 100.00 28 -
Business 34 34 100.00 33 1 Administration
Number of Students passed with 1st & 2nd Class (U.G 2009 – 2012) Total Total Out of Total, Out of Total, Number of Number Number of Number of Students Subjects of % of Pass Students Students Passed / Students Passed with Passed with Awarded Appeared First Class Second Class Degree History 101 99 98.02 32 65 Business Economics 103 101 98.06 62 38 Communicative English (I -Shift) 38 36 94.74 13 22 Communicative English (II -Shift) 38 37 97.37 6 28 Tamil (I – Shift) 52 51 98.08 28 22 Tamil (I – Shift) 54 53 98.15 32 19 Commerce (I – Shift) 54 53 98.15 41 10 Commerce ( II – Shift) 52 51 98.08 35 14 Mathematics(I – Shifts) 105 103 98.10 102 1 Mathematics(II - shifts) 38 38 100.00 36 0 Physics 57 57 100.00 46 9 Chemistry 84 82 97.62 70 10 Zoology 64 62 96.88 32 27 Geography 73 70 95.89 30 34 Home Science 23 21 91.30 16 5 Computer Science(I – Shift) 29 28 96.55 28 0 Computer Science (II – Shift) 28 27 96.43 27 0 Botany 32 30 93.75 13 11 Number of Students passed with 1st & 2nd Class (P.G 2010-2012) Out of Total, Out of Total, Total Number of Total Number of Number of Number of % of Subjects Students Students Passed / Students Students Pass Appeared Awarded Degree Passed with Passed with First Class Second Class History 27 27 100 27 - Economics 26 24 92.3 24 - English 18 18 100 16 2 Mathematics 33 33 100 33 - Geography 15 14 93.3 14 1
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Computer Application 28 28 100 28 0 Business Administration 40 40 100 39 1
Number of Students passed with 1st & 2nd Class (U.G 2010 – 2013) Out of Total Number Total, Total Out of Total, of Students Number of Number of % of Number of Subjects Passed / Students Students Pass Students Passed Awarded Passed with Appeared with First Class Degree Second Class History 117 111 94.87 22 89 Business Economics 129 124 96.12 75 49 Communicative English (I -Shift) 45 38 84.44 18 18 Communicative English (II - 43 41 95.35 16 23 Shift) Tamil (I – Shift) 62 59 95.16 43 16 Tamil (I – Shift) 59 56 94.92 32 22 Commerce (I – Shift) 62 60 96.77 51 9 Commerce ( II – Shift) 57 54 94.74 48 6 Mathematics (I – Shifts) 95 91 95.79 83 7 Mathematics ( II - shifts) 48 48 100.00 46 2 Physics 81 79 97.53 69 10 Chemistry 86 80 93.02 73 7 Zoology 72 70 97.22 42 28 Geography 64 64 100.00 30 31 Home Science 39 27 93.10 18 9 Computer Science (I – Shift) 32 31 96.88 31 - Computer Science (II – Shift) 31 31 100.00 31 - Botany 33 32 96.97 16 16
Number of Students passed with 1st & 2nd Class (P.G 2011-2013) Out of Total, Out of Total, Total Number Total Number of Number of Number of Subjects of Students Students Passed / % of Pass Students Students Passed Appeared Awarded Degree Passed with with First Class Second Class History 29 29 100.00 29 - Economics 29 28 96.55 27 1 English 22 22 100.00 19 3 Mathematics 36 35 97.22 35 - Geography 17 14 82.35 11 3
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Computer 27 27 27 - Application 100.00 Business 43 43 42 1 Administration 100.00
UG Arts Students Passed with I & II Class (2006 – 2010)
UG Science Students passed with I & II Class (2006 – 2010)
P.G Students passed with I & II Class (2006 – 2010)
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5.2.2. Progression of Students
Most of the U.G students like to do teaching profession by joining B.Ed. An average of 33% of UG students go for Post-Graduation. Many UG students take up teaching as their career.
Progression of students of Arts and Science of Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for Women (A) Madurai (2012-2013) U.G. Employment Other than Department to B.Ed. M.Phil Ph.D through Entrepreneurs Campus P.G campus Tamil 40% - - - - 40.2% - English 44% - 46.15% - - - - History 25% - 95% - - 25% - Economics 32% - 28 - - - - Commerce 35% - - - 60 - - Mathematics - - - - - 20 - Physics 28% 51% - - - 4% - call centers Chemistry 12% ------Zoology 26% - - 1 - - - Botany 19% 18% - - - - - Geography 25% - 6% - - - - Home 25% - 8% - 11% 28% 3.8% Science Computer 25% - 3% - - - - Science MBA 8% - - 1 1 10 1
Many students take up P.G. course after their U.G. from the Department of English, History, Economics, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Home Science & Computer Science and the outgoing P.G. students have shown interest in joining M.Phil courses.
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5.2.3. Programme-wise completion rate / dropout rate.
Students drop out from courses due to ill health, child birth and financial constraints. The dropouts, because of marriage, migration of parents, employment opportunity, on request, are re-admitted to complete their studies.
Results regarding passed out Graduate and Post graduate Students for the past seven years
Under Graduates - 2007-2010
Total Number Total Number of Out of Total, Number Subjects of Students Students Passed / of Students Passed with Appeared Awarded Degree 60% or above History 104 101 40 Business Economics 105 105 86 Communicative English (I -Shift) 36 35 11 Communicative English (II -Shift) 35 35 01 Tamil (I – Shift) 53 53 29 Tamil (I – Shift) 40 39 23 Commerce (I – Shift) 52 52 46 Commerce ( II – Shift) 55 54 43 Mathematics (I – Shifts) 68 65 58 Mathematics ( II - shifts) 33 33 31 Physics 51 50 48 Chemistry 60 60 59 Zoology 55 52 45 Geography 73 70 46 Home Science 24 24 19 Computer Science (I – Shift) 22 21 21 Computer Science (II – Shift) 21 21 21 Environmental Biology 29 29 20
Post Graduate - 2007-2009 & M.C.A -2007-2010 Total Number of Total Number of Out of Total, Number Subjects Students Students Passed / of Students Passed Appeared Awarded Degree with 60% or above History 23 23 22
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Economics 23 23 16 English 16 15 03 Mathematics 21 20 18 Geography 16 15 12 Computer Application 27 27 27 Business Administration 36 36 35
Under Graduates - 2008-2011
Out of Total, Total Number Total Number of Number of Students Subjects of Students Students Passed / Passed with 60% or Appeared Awarded Degree above History 88 87 24 Business Economics 98 98 60 Communicative English 33 33 7 (I -Shift) Communicative English 36 36 4 (II -Shift) Tamil (I – Shift) 54 53 47 Tamil (I – Shift) 43 42 29 Commerce (I – Shift) 55 55 43 Commerce ( II – Shift) 54 54 45 Mathematics (I – Shifts) 66 65 58 Mathematics ( II - shifts) 25 25 24 Physics 41 41 36 Chemistry 47 47 28 Zoology 55 53 41 Geography 63 60 32 Home Science 24 23 13 Computer Science (I – Shift) 24 24 24 Computer Science (II – Shift) 23 23 22 Environmental Biology 34 33 16
Post Graduate - 2009-2011 & M.C.A- 2008-11 Out of Total, Total Number of Total Number of Number of Students Subjects Students Students Passed / Passed with 60% or Appeared Awarded Degree above History 28 28 27 Economics 23 23 21 English 16 16 11
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Mathematics 25 25 23 Geography 14 14 10 Computer Application 28 28 28 Business Administration 34 34 33
Under Graduates - 2009-2012 Out of Total, Total Number of Total Number of Number of Students Passed / Subjects Students Appeared Students Passed Awarded Degree with 60% or above History 101 99 32 Business Economics 103 101 62 Communicative English(I -Shift) 38 36 13 Communicative English (II -Shift) 38 37 6 Tamil (I – Shift) 52 51 28 Tamil (I – Shift) 54 53 32 Commerce (I – Shift) 54 53 41 Commerce ( II – Shift) 52 51 35 Mathematics (I – Shifts) 105 103 102 Mathematics ( II - shifts) 38 38 36 Physics 57 57 46 Chemistry 84 82 70 Zoology 64 62 32 Geography 73 70 30 Home Science 23 21 16 Computer Science (I – Shift) 29 28 28 Computer Science (II – Shift) 28 27 27 Environmental Biology 32 30 13
Post Graduate - 2010-2012 & M.C.A - 2009-12 Total Number Total Number of Out of Total, Number Subjects of Students Students Passed / of Students Passed Appeared Awarded Degree with 60% or above History 27 27 27 Economics 26 24 24 English 18 18 16
Mathematics 33 33 33 Geography 15 14 14 Computer Application 28 28 28 Business Administration 40 40 39
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Under Graduates - 2010-2013 Out of Total, Total Number Total Number of Number of Subjects of Students Students Passed / Students Passed Appeared Awarded Degree with 60% or above History 117 110 22 Business Economics 129 121 75 Communicative English(I -Shift) 45 38 18 Communicative English(II -Shift) 43 41 16 Tamil (I – Shift) 62 58 43 Tamil (I – Shift) 59 56 32 Commerce (I – Shift) 62 60 51 Commerce ( II – Shift) 57 54 48 Mathematics (I – Shifts) 95 91 83 Mathematics ( II - shifts) 48 48 46 Physics 81 79 69 Chemistry 86 80 73 Zoology 72 70 42 Geography 64 64 30 Home Science 29 26 18 Computer Science (I – Shift) 32 31 31 Computer Science (II – Shift) 31 31 31 Environmental Biology 33 32 16
Post Graduate - 2011-2013 & M.C.A - 2010-13 Out of Total, Total Number Total Number of Number of Students Subjects of Students Students Passed / Passed with 60% or Appeared Awarded Degree above History 29 29 29 Economics 29 28 27 English 22 22 19 Mathematics 36 35 35 Geography 17 14 11 Computer Application 27 27 27 Business Administration 43 43 42
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5.2.4. The number and percentage of students who appeared / qualified in examinations like UGC – CSIR – NET, UGC – NET, SLET, GATE / CAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.
The number and percentage of students who appeared / qualified in examinations like UGC – CSIR, UGC – NET, SLET, GATE / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services are given as below
Percentage of students qualified in various examinations Department TNPSC SLET/ SET NET TET Others Tamil - - - - - English - - - - 70% History - - 3.3% 16.6% 16.6% Economics 6.6% 3.3% 10% - - Commerce - - 3.3% - - Mathematics - -- - - 66.6% Physics - 6.6% - - - Chemistry 3.3% - - - - Zoology - - - - - Botany - - - - - Geography - - - - - Home Science - - - - - Computer - 6.6% - - - Science MBA - - - - -
5.2.5. Details Regarding Ph.D. theses submitted
In the academic year 2013-2014 only 5 research department have been started.
5.3. Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1. Sports and Games, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students.
The College conducts a wide range of sports, games, cultural and extra-curricular activities regularly.
a.Sports and Games
Sports and Games include Athletics, Volley Ball, Kho-Kho, Basket Ball, Kabbadi, Table Tennis, Chess, Badminton and Ball Badminton. Every year the institution organizes Intramural competitions. The Overall Championship is awarded to the individual with maximum score and the overall rolling shield is given to the department with maximum score. Curriculum is designed in such a way to cater to the needs of the students who choose Physical Education as Part-IV to promote Sports and Games.
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Students participate in competitions in the Inter-collegiate / District / State / National Level / Open Tournaments. Many of our students represent Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, in the Inter-University Tournament. College offers Sports Ground and accommodation facility to the District level Kabbadi and Volleyball tournament organized by Madurai District Kabbadi and Volleyball Association.
b.Cultural Activities i. Extra-curricular Activities Associations such as Women Cell, Youth Red Cross (YRC), Red Ribbon Club (RRC), Higher Education for Persons Special Needs (HEPSN), Students’ Service and Youth Welfare Association function in the college to shape the students’ skill in other extra-curricular activities. Exposures to eminent experts are given at all the association meetings and various competitions conducted and the full participation of the students is ensured by the respective committee coordinators. Students are also encouraged to participate in the competitions organized by other institutions.
ii. Women Cell The cell organizes rally on International Women’s Day and awareness programmes on women issues.
iii. Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) HEPSN takes special care of the students with disabilities. Various competitions like memory test, quiz, singing and essay writing boost up their moral courage to feel fit on par with other students. The procedures to get the differently-abled identity card, grants and other special schemes meant for them have been provided to tap the available resources from the Government. Celebration of the Disabled Day every year is a noteworthy event.
Special lecture was organized on the topic ‘Measures to develop self-confidence’ for physically challenged students. Mr. K. M. Kanagaraj, District Rehabilitation Officer for Physically Challenged, spoke about the Welfare schemes provided by Tamil Nadu state government. Books and C.D. Players were purchased for Rs.25,000/- from UGC allotment for the physically challenged students for the year 2010-11. Senthi Kumara Nadar College conducted State Level Quiz, Essay writing, short stories, Drawing competition for the celeberation of disable day. 24 students participated and won various prizes. Students participated on seminar conducted by Sri. S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sathur. Students participated in Kovai Nirmala College conducted Brail writing and Brail reading competition for the celebration of Louie Brail birth day on 22.1.12. In 2012 -13, Students participated in the meeting conducted by Indian Association for the Blind and published a book. In 2013-14, an association Upakar, Madurai sponsored CD players for 11 physically challenged students.
iv. Youth Red Cross (YRC) The YRC volunteers make periodic visits to hospitals, involve themselves in charitable deeds, conduct awareness programmes and campaigns such as HIV / AIDS, conduct Blood Donation Camps, Eye Donation Camp in collaboration with RRC and Local Hospitals. The volunteers along with the rotarians assist the Government Hospital staff in identifying the blood group of students. Tree Plantation and disaster management are some of the programmes undertaken regularly by the YRC volunteers.
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v. Red Ribbon Club (RRC) The students are given awareness programmes / campaigns on health aspects such as Nutritious food, Importance of Blood Bank and HIV / AIDS. Various competitions are conducted in connection with World AIDS Day. Volunteers visit home for the AIDS patients (Jeevan Jothi) and Government Hospitals. Interactive training session is arranged for volunteers on counseling for HIV affected persons. vi. Students’ Service and Youth Welfare Association The Association provides various opportunities to undergo training for final year UG students on themes like ‘Personality Development’, ‘Building my Life’, ‘Career Prospects for the students’, ‘Anti-Violence and Anti-terrorism’ and ‘Strategy for Placement’. vii. Citizen consumer club: The consumer club of Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College was started in the year 2009.
Programmes conducted by the Citizen Consumer Club Year Programmes Export / Organization Student’s role Mr. K. Swamy Durai A special lecture about “Right 2009-10 Advocate, Madurai High 100 students benefitted to Get Information” Court Wonderful seminar on Mr.Rahesh Kumar Jehawa, ,, “Environmental Awareness” IFS, Forest Department 15 students participated A seminar about ‘Consumer Got I prize in Essay District Collector’s Office, 2010-11 Awareness” and conducted competition Madurai. competitions I prize in Elocution competition District Collectors’ office, 2011-12 Consumer Awareness meeting 15 students participated Madurai Mr. Asok Kannan Lectures on consumer 100 students 2011-12 Coordinator, District supply Awareness participated office A film show on National Mr.Karnan. Tamil Nadu Whole college students 2011-12 consumer day in the college consumer protection centre are benefitted premises Coordinator, Madurai UYPA ITI, Thirunagar, National consumer Day 15 students participated Madurai District collector 2011-12 celebration and competition and one II prize in Thiru. Sahayam distributed conducted for students Elocution competition the prizes A speach delivered on National consumer Day consumer awareness by 100 students are 2011-12 celebration in the college Madurai Corporation Mayor benefitted Mr.V.V.Rajan Chellappa.
viii. Rotract Club
Rotract club of our college is started in the year 2010 – 2011. Every year, a new Rotract team is formed with President, Secretary and members. This club is to enrich students, skills and 123 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 competency. Every year, Inter collegiate cultural competitions are organized by rotary club and members participate in those competitions enthusiastically.
The college rotract club is sponsored by Rotary club of Madurai west. The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is conducted every year, that is an annual inter collegiate development programme.
Programmes conducted by the rotract club
Year Programme Student’s Role 2010-11 Blood Donaton camp organized by Rotract club and Students NSS of our college in collaboration with Govt. actively Rajaji Hospital participated 2011-12 1. Rotary club of Madurai west donated an Students incinerator to our hostel actively 2. Three students were selected to undergone NIIT participated computer course sponsored by Rotary club of Madurai west 2011-12 organized a meeting for Rotaract club Members Students titled ‘Time Management’ by Rtn. Thiru. actively Vishwanathan participated 2011-12 Students participated in Rotaractor’ day Students competitions organized by Rotary club of Madurai actively west. participated
ix. Studies on Gandhian Thought The students are enrolled more in Certificate course in Gandhian Thought (CGT) & Diploma Course in Gandhian Thought (DGT) courses organized by Madurai Kamaraj Uviversity compared to other Colleges. Almost all of our students know Gandhian principles through this study. We offer them CGT & DGT at free of cost. Every year about 1000 students enroll and they bag university ranks in CGT and DGT taught by the college and faculty. The privilege of getting overall shield for CGT for two years for enrolling more number of students amongst the affiliating colleges of Madurai Kamaraj University.
Details of Gandhian Thought Study [2009 – 2013]
No. of Rank No. Enrolled No. Pass % Year Holders Overall shield CGT DGT CGT DGT CGT DGT 2009-10 592 190 100% 100% - - - 2010-11 1594 443 99% 100% 7 6 CGT 2011-12 1036 775 100% 100% 10 12 CGT 2012-13 1018 671 99% 100% 3 7 -
5.3.2. The achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular activities and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc.
a.Achievements in Co-curricular Activities
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Part-IV in the curriculum includes NSS / NCC / Physical Education / SMGC activities.
i.NSS : There are five units of NSS working in the the College. Each Unit consists of fifty students. They do campus cleaning work, create awareness regarding environmental issues, voters, road safety and cleaning Vaigai river.
Programmes organized by NSS in the year 2012-2013 S. No. Date and Time Programme Particulars Student Strength 1. 2012-2013 Campus Cleaning 250 2. 2012-2013 All India Women Harassment meeting 250 3. 2012-2013 National Voters Awareness procession 500 4. 2012-2013 Republic day Celebration 500 5. 2012-2013 Mamadurai Portuvom procession 100 6. 2012-2013 Women’s day celebration, Programme 250 organized by Voice trust and Apollo Hospital
ii.NCC · 32 Cadets attended Combined Annual Training Camp for ten days at Royappanpatty in 2013. · Cadet R. Sindu Bairavi was selected to represent Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Contingent in Sports camp held at Delhi in 2013. · Ten cadets were selected for IUC-Sports camp at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti and three girls were selected to attend IGC at Salem and the Madurai group won the Overall Championship. · Cadet Selvameena and Cadet Devi were selected to attend ALC Camp at Tirchendur. · Cadet Selvameena, Cadet Saranya and Under Officer Sudha attended NIC Camp at Govt. Arts College, Kumbokonam and Won Three individual first Prizes for Culturals. · Cadet Anbu selvi won second prize for short range rifle shooting at the CATC held at Velammal Residential School in Ladanenthal, Sivagangai District.
b.Achievements in Extra-Curricular Activities
In the District level Essay competition in Tamil 1st Prize and cash award of Rs.10000 was bagged by A. Pavithra of Department of Mathematics and at the state level essay competition also she won 1s prize and a cash award as Rs.15000/- in 2012.
Apart from this students of Sri Meenakshi Government College Arts College, have brought laurels to the college. Details of the achievements through Youth Welfare Departments are furnished below
Academic Achievements of the students through Youth Welfare Dept , 2011-2012
Sl.No Programme Institutions Level Prize 1. Research paper Devangar College, State III Prize presentation Arupukottai (Tamil Department)
Literary Achievements of the students through Youth Welfare Department 2011 -2012
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Sl.No Programme Institutions Level Prize 1. Essay Competition Kadhi & Village State Ist prize Industries
Cultural Achievements of the students through Youth Welfare Department 2011-2012
Sl.No Programme Institutions Level Prize 1. 18 students participated in Sermathai Vasan State II prize the Drama “Thai Tamil Women’s College Kalai vizha” 2. Silambam Tamil Nadu State State II Place, Silambam Kalai 10 medals, 2 Kalagam cups & 2 shields 3. Hair – do & Dumb – Agricultural State Hair do, II prize Charades University Dumb-C, II prize 4. MUTA Cultural Amercian College, State II prize competitions Madurai
In 2010 – 2011, D.S. Priyanka of III B.Sc. Physics E.M. has performed as Radio Jockey in Hello F.M. for one month in the programme Galatta Kanavugal. Worked as anchor in Imayam T.V. for two years and in Captain T.V. she is signed as an anchor for two years.
Opportunity to Participate inside College
The Sports day has the following events which encourages students participation;
· Interdepartmental march past competition. · Inter – departmental relay. · Tug – of – war between students & teachers · Mass drill · Karate Performance § Interdepartmental cultural meet. § Good opportunities are there for the students to show their artistic & writing talents through college magazine. § The Fine Arts club organizes various cultural achievements.
Opportunity to Participate outside college
Students are encouraged to participate in Youth festival organized by Madurai Kamaraj University. Students participated in the Independence & Republic Day parade and cultural programme outside the college.
Papers presented in Seminars / Conferences outside the College
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Details of the Seminars / workshops conducted are furnished below for Arts and Science departments separately.
Seminars Conducted in the Departments of Arts
Departments Topic Level Benefited students Tamil Literary Techniques in National B.A.Tamil students Silappathikarm English Eco Feminism National B.A & M.A Eng. students History 1.Recent trends in Archeology National B.A. & M.A. History 2.Cultural Distinct of India Tourist students Perspectives National Economics 1. Foreign Direct Investment in the State B.B.E. & M.A. Indian Retail sector Economics students 2. Bio – degradable waste Environmental Issues and National sustainability Commerce Opportunities and challenges before State B.Com student women entrepreneurs M.B.A 1. Altitude building to meet National MBA student challenges in management Education. 2. Corporate presence National Seminars Conducted in the Departments of Science
Departments Topic Level Benefited students Mathematics ‘Mathematics and its Regional B.Sc. Mathematics Applications’ Level Physics Current Trends in Crystal National B.Sc Physics growth and Solar Energy Chemistry Futuristic trends in National B.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry Zoology Recent Trends in life State B.Sc. Zoology sciences Botany Eco –conservation of Bio- State B.Sc. Botany diversity for sustainable development Geography Spatial data analysis & State B.Sc. & M.Sc. Mapping using GIS Geography Home Science Workshop on food National B.Sc. Home science materials prepared from organic millets Computer Research Tools and National B.Sc. Computer Science Techniques in Computer Science & MCA Application
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5.3.3. Feedback from students
The institution collects feedback from all the outgoing students of the UG and the PG programmes annually through a carefully designed questionnaire on various aspects of the academic programmes-teaching and learning resources, teaching and evaluation techniques, evaluation of teachers’ performance, the rapport between the staff and the students, curricular aspects and physical facilities. The consolidated feedback of the students indicates the good practices of the college.
5.3.4. Feedback from Alumni
Feedback from the alumni graduates is obtained once in a year in the Alumni Meeting and is used for the improvement of the college. Informal feedback is obtained from the employers during Campus Drives. Innovative techniques of teaching, infrastructural facilities such as Laboratory in Departments of Science, computer center for students and extension of library working hours are done based on the feedback. The needs and expectations of the students are identified and fulfilled.
5.3.5 Publication of Student Magazines Every year students and staff contribute literary articles both in English and Tamil language. A student can know what is going throughout the year in various aspects in the college by reading magazine. Every year, Editorial Board is constituted. It consists of the Principal as the President and two members of Language faculty from Tamil and English and students Chairman representing the students Council. The Annual Report of the college is concisely presented. Staff and student achievements in Academic, Cultural, Sports and Extension Activities like NSS, NCC and YRC are documented.
Poems, Short stories, essays, puzzles of talented students and staff are printed in the magazine, Photos of Union Inauguration, Gandhiji jeyanthi, Pongal Day, Muthamil Vizha, Fine arts Day, Sarvodaya Day, Sports Day, Convocation Day, College Day are edited in the magazine.
Retired Teaching & Non- Teaching staff and faculty who are promoted as Principals are honoured and their photographs are printed in the magazine. Proficiency Prize winners’ list in various subjects is enlisted in the magazine. It induces / motivates the first year students to achieve more.
5.3.6. Students Union
All students are the members of student Union. The officers of the Union are the president form III UG, Vice – President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fine Arts Secretary, Audio-visual Secretary Games Secretary, PG Representative and one representation from II shift students. Union members are elected by Indirect voting i.e. representatives voted and elected. If a student competes in the election, she has to pass all subjects in all the semester and she should not have arrear; she performs very good academic records and behaves in a well manner. Union Inauguration function and valedictory are conducted every year. Major Functions of Student Union; Teaching faculty assists student union in all ways. Every Monday Prayers for I & II shifts are regularly conducted separately.
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All Association Activities of each Department and all programmes under the control of students’ Union students are involved in each and every step of college progress. Student’s union office bearers are the part and parcel of sports, cultural, curriculum and financial aspects.
5.3.7. Various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives
The student’s representatives serve in almost all academic and administrative bodies of the college such as IQAC, College Union and its affiliated Associations and other Committees, Library Association, Youth Welfare and Students Service Association, Anti Ragging Cell, Placement and Career Guidance Cell, Women Cell, Consumer Club, HEPSN, Fine Arts Committee, NSS, NCC, Physical Education Committee and YRC.
Additional Information regarding Student Support and Progression.
Celebrations of important days like Renewable energy day, World literacy day and World Environment Day.
Celebration of Nationally important days like Independence Day, Republic Day and Sarvodaya Day to develop the feeling and sense of nationalism.
NSS day celebration on 15th March, Womens’ Day on March 8th & Science Day on February 28th.
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CRITERION – VI
GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women is truly the safe destination, a beacon of hope and grooming yard for the marginalized poor and the down trodden who feel at home, find a solace, gather strength and equip themselves to strive forward in career both in terms of profession as well as in personal life. The leadership of the college, about 27 eminent Principals till date have taken delight in working hard to address the challenge of serving primarily to the economically underprivileged sections, that consequently the education and values imparted to the young women who step in here from backward families serves to empower them. It is not an exaggeration that almost each one of the ward who is trained here is able to realize and value the cause of higher education to see the dawn in their life. By working for the cause of underprivileged community, the college at large shines as the instrument of change.
6.1.1 Vision and Mission of the College
Vision : To strive for the elevation and emancipation of individuals with total dedication,commitment to hard work Mission: With the following i. to provide an all round development to the young girl who enters the college with a hope to mould herself for an effective, efficient and proactive contribution to the country, ii. to turn each student into an able and responsible citizen of the nation who shall be self reliant, reasonable, responsible to offer intellectual input in building strong nation with values such as love, justice, equality and peace, iii. to facilitate the development of young women from all strata of society by enabling them to pursue learning process and experiences that can gear, liberate, transform and empower the teacher as well as the taught, set as objectives one would agree that the institution has kept before itself lofty goals and ideals as mission statement 6.1.2 Distinctive Characteristics of the College
Being a state run college that survives entirely on tax payers’ money, the college endears to give the commoner the worth of her investment that the noble and lofty ideals of empowering the society with an intelligent discourse shall no cost be put to disdain. The college makes it a
130 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 point to ensure that it addresses the need of the Society where women as part of the traditional and conservative society lend themselves in a self-imposed bondage. With the realities of the conflicts and expectations of the day staring on their face and the emerging global spaces opening up to usher in some cheers, slots available for the modern generation, especially the girls must be seen as a demographic dividend. The reason and the need to assert makes girls of the modern day push for what life expects out of them. While families prefer to send their daughters to colleges to turn them into women of character, vision, power and prowess, colleges in the vicinity must work for the overall development and this is precisely what Sri Meeenakshi Government Arts College has been doing for nearly half a century.
6.1.3 Involvement of leadership in various spheres As an autonomous academia affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, the college takes every effort to ensure that the organization manage quite effectively. The system functions in a way that there is development and implementation and continuous improvement. The administrative leadership of the college includes Principal as the Head of the Institution, the members of the Council which includes the Heads of all departments and the Controller of Examinationss. Periodical meetings of the Council and frequent interactions with the faculty members and administrators at various levels, interactions between faculty members and students provide chance for the leadership to interface with the various constituents of the college community. Students are provided with adequate opportunities to make representations of their needs and grievances directly to the Principal, Heads, Faculty or relevant authorities as individuals or as members of the student union. A host of official, semi official and informal gatherings organized under the guise of Student Union inauguration, Departmental Association activities, Fine Arts celebrations, Muthamizh vizha, College day, Convocation, Sports day, Hostel day, National days such as Republic day and Independence day, NSS day and the final day of Valediction Program ensure that a platform is created for students to interact with the organization’s management system. In all these processes the appropriate frame reference is kept intact. Academic, administrative and financial management of college is nurtured following suitable plans. Plans are developed ahead of times with scope for development during implementation and hence with fair chances for continuous improvement. The leadership adopts the strategy of conducting weekly assembly, periodical tutorial system, parents-teachers association meetings, discussion with representatives of students’ union and class representatives to keep the students tuned in and benefit from college activities. It must be mentioned that the college takes a special effort to care for student needs by orienting every fresher to the course work and college activities. That the college facilitates each student a safe, comfortable and gradual transition from school to college is known from the anti ragging initiatives exercised during the first week. Various other initiation programs conducted within the realm of the institution under extension activities help the neighborhood community with sustained interaction. The college leadership encourages the students and staff to participate in the co curricular and extra-curricular activities like intercollegiate, State, National and International competitions, extension activities, National Service Scheme, National Cadet Crops, Youth Red Cross, Rotaract, and Consumer Club. Each one of this small group entities are managed and allowed to function with its set of office bearers. Activities are done as per schedules and the achievers are recognized and honored in the assembly. The staff members are encouraged to pursue research activities and to participate and organize seminars / workshops / 131 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 conferences at national and international levels. They are also given special permission on duty to attend refresher and orientation programs. Staff as well as students are encouraged and motivated to be a member of various other academic bodies that they shall have access for lateral learning.
Gifted, needy and slow learners among the students are identified through active monitoring by faculty, student representatives and student union office bearers. The infrastructural needs of the college and the individual departments are fulfilled by the optimum utilization of funds received from State Government, UGC and alumni. The college had received support from present and past legislators, administrators and officials and from philanthropic donors.
6.1.4 Leadership positions of the College vacant for more than a year
Senior leadership positions are never vacant because the next senior faculty nominated as will be charge till the vacancy is filled by the Government. With the government taking up efforts to recruit individuals to different positions, it is only position of the Physical Education Director and Librarian that remains to be filled. In order to manage the void and keep the student needs attended, the college administration had requested a faculty member to take up additional responsibilities that the students’ interest remains well protected. Since the college is located in Madurai city which is a District Head Quarters the question of a position remaining vacant arises only at limited instances.
6.1.5 Statutory bodies and its meetings at the stipulated intervals
The College ensures that work at levels in all positions in its various statutory bodies namely Academic Council, Governing Body and Finance Committee are filled. Meetings are conducted at stipulated timeslots. The dates, time and venue for such meetings are fixed and adhered without any cancellation. Minutes of the meeting and resolutions made in these meetings are filed and implemented quite systematically for the welfare of the students.
6.1.6. Participative management and Decision making
The college always promotes the culture of participative management to ensure transparency both in academic and administration. The College Council headed by the Principal meet periodically and decisions are taken in the council meetings by adopting resolutions after elaborate discussions on each and every matter in the best interest of the institution. In departments, the Heads of Department conduct meetings with the faculty members and suggestions invited are scrutinized before decisions are made and accepted by consensus. Opinions and ideas that are carried to the council for adoption as general rule which directly means that every faculty member had taken part in the academic and administrative matters of the College.
At non-teaching level, the Bursar as the financial head and the office Superintendent as an executive head take care of the matters related to administration in consultation with the Principal who in turn, puts the matter before the College Council for making decisions. Students are encouraged to participate in the College management through their union. That the college considers feed backs and inputs from the students, both present and past can be inferred from the fact that there is always student nominee in the various committees and official meetings
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6.1.7. Academic and administrative leadership support by the University
It shall be only appropriate to record with gratitude the role played by the university in helping and steering the college in its academic endeavors. Authorities including the Vice Chancellor and Registrar of Madurai Kamaraj University take special care when it comes to question attending the need of the college. University representatives offer membership in Academic Council, Senate, Syndicate and Boards of studies and Examination as well. A faculty member of the college in turn is elected to represent the Academic Council of University indicating the college - university relationship is always cordial and mutually enriching.
6.1.8. Strategy adopted in grooming leadership at various levels
The college believes in democratic and participatory functioning. Work is delegated in the following manner: 1. Duties to be performed at the college as well as department level are distributed to the departments in rotation. (for example Semester Examination, Central Valuation, Students Union in charge, College cultural, UGC, National Accreditation Assessment Comittee, Placement Cell etc., are attended by different departments one by one in cycle). 2. Opportunities are provided to the faculty to lead the extracurricular and co curricular activities like NSS, NCC, YRC, Red Ribbon Club, Rotaract and other Leadership Skill Development Programs. 3. The College provides orientation to the students nurturing equal opportunities for all students in the various academic and extracurricular programs and through the activities of various centers functioning within the campus. College also takes the support of NGOs like YRC, Rotaract and so on 4. It helps the students to understand and realize the role they have to play in their dependent communities and bridging the society. The various academic, co-curricular and extracurricular programs help in sensitizing students as well as teachers on their corporate and social responsibilities and provide space for developing leadership qualities
6.1.9 Strategy for Knowledge Management
The college has a prepared plan of pedagogy approved by the TamilNadu State Council For Higher Education. Every department has a syllabus which gives direction to steer the academic progress of the students. Besides the formal class room Teaching Learning Processes, efforts are taken to promote lateral learning through Department Association Activities, Special invited lectures and Extension Activities.
6.1.10 Values reflected in the functions of College
The basic quality of commitment, core values like honesty, hardwork, passion and compassion are insisted upon. Respect for brotherhood, national and universal values, gender sensitivity, concern for environment is ensured in every sphere. Most of the major functions are committee based with a coordinator heading the committee. The Principal as Head of the institution is consulted on all matters and targets are made for each task on hand.
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Allotment of duties and subsequent verification that work has been accomplished to ensure that every member does her allotted work is done with meticulous care without offending anyone. The functions are fulfilled in a spirit of unity and camaraderie for the most. Since every staff member is vested with a role as member of the institution, there is no feeling of any animosity or hatred. Further the joint responsibility in the doing of the jobs allotted allows integrated talent harnessing. a. Contribution to National Development
The College has scope for extracurricular activities grouped under National Service Scheme, National Cadets Corps, Youth Red Cross and Rotaract through which certain outreach programs are undertaken in the community. Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women at Madurai has been selected as a Nodal centre to provide free coaching classes for the IAS aspirants by the Government of Tamilnadu. Our sportspersons have taken part and bagged prizes several times in national and state level competitions and college NCC Students have had the privilege of participating in the Republic Day Parade. b. Fostering global competencies among students
College provides Courses and Soft skill programs to the students in order to equip them to compete on a global scale. Periodic updating of syllabus, introduction of new papers and internship in companies and NGOs facilitate the fostering of global competencies among students. c. Inculcating value system among students
College at UG level offers a paper titled Value Education to inculcate moral and ethical values and another paper on Environmental Studies for creating awareness on clean and green surroundings. Inter and intra college competitions organized by the departments promote the growth of team spirit and tolerance. Yoga coaching is made available for the student from where they learn about ethics and spirituality. Orientation programs for the fresher, Career and Guidance Cell, Students’ Welfare Committee also acquaint students with values that they ought to learn and carry from here. Weekly assemblies lay great stress on moral values. The conscious care that the college takes in making the students imbibe national sentiments and values can be inferred from the fact that the National Anthem, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, College Song, the Oaths against Untouchability and National Integration are printed in the college calendar itself. d. Use of technology
As a government institution which predominantly admits students for rural and modest back drop, the college does not have affluent alumni or any elite member to fund for building the state of the art facilities. Smart class room and lecture halls with high power sophisticated gadgets are available in a limited way. It is here that the distribution of free laptops to the UG students by the Government of Tamil Nadu has made the students conversant with the latest technology. Students are encouraged to use laptops for assignments, seminars and projects. Through this, students are not only made self reliant in meeting the information needs, but are exposed to the world of information that they may have two handle day in and day out as they leave the portals of this institution.
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e. Quest for excellence
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women has a dedicated team of Faculty whose quest for knowledge make them avid learners. That the teachers stay updated make the students understand the need to stay tuned to contemporary trends. College provides all necessary supports for research activities, organizing Seminars/Workshops and Paper presentation at National and International levels. During the years 2012-13 all departments have conducted State and National level Symposia and conferences discussing the State of Art Knowledge of the chosen subject.
6.1.11 Autonomy Review Committee Recommendation
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women was granted the autonomy status on 26.2.98 by the review committee that visited the college for the first ever review and commended the services that the institution offers to the masses, especially the women folk from the backward and deprived strata of the society. The autonomous status was extended till 2009 by the review committee. Keeping abreast of the preparations made on the occasion and taking the cues from interactions with the UGC review committee members the college had been working hard to keep the tempo needed for fair academic functioning as an autonomous institution. Although no subsequent visit of review committee was posted since the date mentioned, the college has strived to up keep its Teaching Learning processes and evaluation procedures intact and has followed the procedures prescribed by the UGC to survive as an able autonomous institution in its class.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
The college is in the practice of regularly revisiting and rehauling itself in every way to stay fit with modern knowhow. Every new development, be it in academics or infrastructure, every new strategy emerging in terms of scientific, social or business advancement is invested for fetching benefit to the students. The holistic development of the students being the one and only object, the college spares no method to marshal in curriculum making, revitalizing teaching, learning strategies, trying innovation in evaluation research, providing for extension services and in exploiting technology for the betterment of the quality of academic discourse.
6.2.1 Perspective Plans for development and its strategy
The college as a whole provides the broader guidelines for the development of plans for the departments and the constituent bodies functioning on campus. It has specific plans of development in its academic and administrative units and the strategy for implementation is decided by the competent administrative groups with specific terms of reference. Periodic reporting is insisted to improve the overall quality of the functioning of the Institution. a. Development plan for Teaching and Learning
Providing diverse opportunities such as access to internet by creating Wi-Fi facilities in the campus, creation of smart classrooms in all departments, increasing the optional papers
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Besides the four departments which offer Ph.D. and M.Phil. programs, research is pursued as strategy and element of learning in all 12 PG departments. The idea of learning through a real time personal experience is promoted even at the UG level and hence the students and the taught are encouraged to collect updated information and test their ideas of learning with a research bent of mind. It is proposed to have Ph.D and M.Phil in all the arts and science departments and hence efforts are taken to upgrade the quality of learning by encouraging the entire faculty to take up major and minor research projects for availing the funding support from external agencies. Both staff and students are motivated to publish their research works in the reputed peer reviewed journals. c. Community Engagement
College has a long term plan to continue the Community College to engage in faculty and students in active community development activities. Whenever feasible, experts working in field at different strata of the society are invited to share their experiences with the students. Student groups are taken out regularly to visit governmental, non-governmental and industrial units for real exposure to be helped in their learning. NSS and NCC inputs offer the key to decide on the domain where the departments choose to work with. Though college education is provided to young adults keeping mind the need for parental guidance, the faculty are requested to be associated in both empirical and pragmatic terms in every such community project. To negate the conflict of interest entry, mid-term and exit studies and surveys are taken in all ventures of real time and direct contact with public. d. Human resource planning and development
Steps are being taken to fill all existing teaching and non teaching vacancies that approaches shall become more comprehensive. In case of technical hitch or delay in hiring the services of the government appointed faculty and staff, the college administration makes arrangement for the appointment of Guest Lecturers as well as class IV staff using Parent- Teachers Association grants usually helps a great deal in this context. e. Industry interaction
As of now, there is a plan to introduce internship programs to PG students. Collaboration with various industries is sought after by the initiatives taken by alumni, friends and well wishers of the institution. It is expected that our present efforts in this realm will enrich the employability of our students. The feedback is that the Institution- industry connects nurture professional skills of students and therefore the college and the departments are focusing on this to advance this tie-up further. The placement cell of the College is vested with mandate to develop professional approach and a plan to invite more companies to train the students based on their needs.
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6.2.2 Internal organizational structure of the College for decision making
Principal is the academic and administrative Head and teaching and non teaching staff work together for the effective functioning of the College.
6.2.3 Number of proposals initiated / implemented during the last four years
· Repair and maintenance work in old buildings · White wash for all class rooms · Construction of open air auditorium · Construction of class rooms · Teaching Aids such as LCD, OHP, Computers, Printers & Writing Boards · Wiring works · Lap Top for all UG students · Purchase of tables and chairs for both students and faculty · Drinking water provision made for the students by installing water purifiers
6.2.4 Quality Policy
As a Government college primarily functioning to cater to the needs of girl students of the backward and underprivileged sections of the society, the college keeps only modest goals. To empower students who hail from the families of predominantly agrarian base, the college commits to follow the frame and learning schedule prescribed by the Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education. The quality of teaching and components of the syllabi and testing patterns prescribed thereof is validated by the team of subject experts with very high academic credentials.
6.2.5. Grievances / complaints are promptly attended and resolved
The College ensures that grievances / complaints received from students and staff are promptly attended and resolved effectively. Besides the Grievance Redressal cell, the complaint box is placed in front of the Principal’s office and COE Office . The letters from the complaint box are collected and analysed by the Principal and senior faculty members to find out the nature of grievances for promoting better student -faculty relationship.
6.2.6. Mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance
IQAC of the College collects feedback from the students on the aspects of curriculum, teaching methods and institutional performance. If the college and the departmental administration comes to know of a certain problem from the appraisal of student responses, appropriate steps will be taken to redress the issue that the performance of the departments and college will improve in the next cycles of events.
6.2.7. Affiliating University and its support to identify the developmental needs
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As said earlier college is affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University. Though an autonomous institution which plans independently for its academic programs, as a young institution functioning in this new arrangement, the college takes opinion from the parent university for its administrative decisions. Information on Examinations, Fee structure, Format for printing certificates and mark sheets are regularly collected and filed to be kept as templates. The college seeks to consult with the parent university by inviting experts to guide and steer its academic planning. It periodically conducts Academic Council, Boards of studies, Awards committee and for all such strategic meeting the university sends its nominees to discuss the developmental needs of the College with an expert / a nominee invited from the University. It is our understanding and experience that the university from its side always n its own treats this government college in a very special way and endears to provide help in every possible way that it could in a manner that is deemed fit for both.
6.2.8 Role for College Development Council
Though Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women has been independently functioning as autonomous institution, it certainly benchmarks itself with peer institutions with the help of the College Development Council (CDC) of the affiliating Madurai Kamaraj University. The parent university is blessed with a dynamic and college friendly CDC which offers its expertise whenever and wherever necessary by deputing appropriate experts. The college has the university nominees for all disciplines in the Boards of Studies, mid course reviews for upgrade and expansion of departments and their programs. University subject specialists usually sit on planning meetings of workshops, seminars and conferences conducted by the constituent departments and the at least two nominees are in place in the awards committee that scrutinizes the result of examinations and recommends for the award of degrees and diplomas to students who are successful in completing their course work.
6.2.9 Feedback from teaching, nonteaching, parents and alumni
Student feedback is taken from time to time through formal and informal means. It is heartening to note that the feedback responses given by students and the faculty in all fairness are groomed to accept positive criticisms and even negative responses in the same breadth that amends and corrections are made with cues from the healthy feedback exercises conducted at the department and the college level. Inputs are also received through student- nonteaching, non teaching-faculty interactions. In addition, the college calendars activities for Parent Teacher meetings which is considered mandatory in every department. Alumni of the college have the habit of visiting their respective departments on their own private visits during which time the heads and faculty of the department waste no time to draw meaningful insights for what emerges from informal and formal chats and reporting. It has been made customary and mandatory to invite the successful alumni as a member of Boards of Studies during syllabus framing exercises and for various others proposes as desired and decided in the staff meetings.
6. 2.10. Autonomy to academic departments
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6.2.11 Performance auditing
Performance audit is pursued by administering tests, exams and assignments along with the other testing components prescribed in the course work as decided earlier by the expert team which sits on Board of Studies. As an autonomous institution the college evolves its own policies to decide on the instructional format to which the course teachers complies so that the learning outcomes envisaged to be assessed earlier are evaluated by two different schemes of evaluation namely (i) the internal tests and (ii) The End of the Semester Examination. Though certain teachers prefer their own methods of assessing the effectiveness of their teaching, the college insists that a uniform pattern of evaluation is done in all courses. The advantage conferred in a standardized testing is that the students as well as the taught are made to conform to a scheme which allows effective comparison of performances by individuals.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1. Efforts to enhance the professional development of teaching and non teaching staff
Staff members are provided special On Duty permission to attend skill based training programs, orientation and refresher courses, seminars and conferences at national and international levels. Under the guise of IQAC and the due support from all the departments the college organizes seminars periodically to infuse interest in the learning process to both the teacher and taught and helps to update knowledge in various fields.
6.3.2. Performance Appraisal Report
Over the years the college has developed a mechanism to plan and schedule its academic activities well in advance to the date on which the classes commence each year. The schedule class work and time table for conducting the internal tests and end of semester exams are drawn well in advance besides planning for appropriate measures of assessing students’ academic performance through other means. Registers are maintained and records are kept and updated on continuous basis to gauge the academic progression. The periodical reviews made by individual course teacher and the self and peer evaluation of the performance appraisal reports of the students and teachers keep the academic course on track. Efforts are being made by the IQAC of the college to draw a common pattern for preparing Performance Appraisal Reports.
6.3.3. Welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff
The college as such has only limited fortunes to raise grants and funds on its own to develop and support any elaborate Welfare projects. Welfare schemes initiated by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the benefit of teaching and non-teaching staff and students are made available to the targeted group. The college takes every possible effort that the students are able to avail all benefit accrues of such schemes.
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6.3.4 Program for the Retention of Eminent Faculty
As a Government institution of secondary and tertiary learning the college has limited opportunities and on suitable occasions as invited speakers, guests of honors and technical experts to strengthen the pedagogical processes put forth and practiced in this college.
6.3.5 Gender Audit
Being an academia that commits and support the cause of favoring only women folks in its fold, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women is spared from this exercise. As an all women institution the college has no reason to pursue gender audit with gender consciousness. However the college inculcates the idea of gender parity for the sake of equipping its students and making them ready to walk in and deal with any tough situation in life.
6.3.6 Gender Sensitization Program
As a college that has committed to the empowerment of women in different strata of life, the college takes every effort to provide its wards with courage, confidence and wisdom needed to celebrate the women hood. Most academic programs have ingredients that stimulates girls to raise themselves above the gender bias and gives them enough encouragement that they perform duties as able women as anchor in families, society and the country as whole. The College conducts programs regularly to benefit not only its students but trains them to serve as ambassadors carrying with them message of women liberation to their respective families and dependent communities and societies. The special and regular activities conducted in the college help in boosting up the morale and psyche which otherwise could have been an impediment and deterrent. The rich experiences that our girls go through help them to free themselves from wrong notions and to break the taboos and shackles of women enslavement. It is certainly not an exaggeration if we claim that almost every girl who had learned courses here leaves the portal with a pride and satisfaction of being trained well in this domain.
6.3.7. Impact of the University’s UGC-Academic Staff College Programs in enhancing competencies of the College faculty
University, UGC and the Academic Staff College conduct various programs like short term courses, orientation and refresher courses for enhancing competencies of the College faculty The teaching staff have modified their teaching methodology after attending various courses of the Academic Staff College of various Universities.
6.4. Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1. Institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of financial resources
Being a Government College the financial resources are from the government (Budget Allotment) through the Head of Department that is the Director of Collegiate Education. The fees permitted by the Tamilnadu Government are being collected from the
140 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 students every year and are deposited under relevant heads in the State Bank of India (Treasury Branch). Receipts and Expenditure statements are prepared every month reconciled with Treasury (Pay and Accounts Office) and sent to the Head of Department. The Head of Department in turn reconcile the figures with Accountant General. The fees collected from the students under various heads such as Union, Games, Magazine, Calendar, etc. are being spent for the purpose for which it is collected on resolution by the committee formed every year for each head.
6.4.2.Mechanism for internal and external audit and its details
As a Grade I Government College the internal audit is conducted by the inter department staff for verificaation of goods and bills. External Audits conducted by the Directorate of Collegiate Education and the office of Accountant Genetral. Expenditures of UGC funds are audited by private auditors and utilization certificate are sent to the UGC promptly on time.
6.4.3. Audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four years
Being a Government College the Government allots the amount under various heads for every financial year. Fees collected from students are deposited to the State Bank of India Treasury Branch on the next day and spent every year for the purpose for which it was collected. Reconciliation is done in regular periodicity and certificate of acceptance from PAO is obtained every year.
6.4.4. Regular audit of accounts and the major audit objections
Accounts are audited annually and regularly by Accountant General. Every month the accounts are matched and reconciled with the Treasury figures. Main audit objections are regarding the pay fixation of the staff and procedures followed during expenditure. The mistakes are rectified at once that the audit queries are satisfied without any time lag. .
6.4.5.Efforts taken by the college for resource mobilization
As a Government College there is no provision for resource mobilization. However, through the scheme called Namaku Naamae Thiitam needs that are construed as dire necessities are met by funds generated by voluntary contributions from faculty and students are generated to attend to the immediate needs. .
6.4.6 Corpus Fund
As a Government College there is no provision for the college to maintain ‘corpus fund’.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
6.5.1 Academic Audit of Departments
The periodic review of syllabi and teaching learning practices and the different forms of testing methods provide a basis to claim that academic auditing is done periodically in this 141 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 institution. The plans and schedules drawn ahead of times allow the staff and students to know of their duties and liberties that the academic progression and career planning are put in place default with advancement of time. Records of lesson plans, ledgers maintained to keep students performance in tests and assessments provide a way for the quantification of academic outcome. The counseling and career guidance programs that are taken up as sequel to perusal of recorded results of student performance serve as useful inputs to decide on Teaching Learning strategies that the faculty adopt during the course work. Through IQAC, efforts are being taken up to streamline the academic audit that a common mechanism ensuring Total Quality Management is likely to emerge soon in this college
6.5.2. Recommendation of the Academic audit
Each department scrutinizes in detail the following: Results, syllabus, library particulars, student requests and recommendations are studied with great care and a summative report is submitted to the Controller’s office. Based on the recommendations, amendments are implemented in the respective departments. It may be mentioned that as of now these aspects mainly pertain to syllabus content.
6.5.3. Central body for the review of teaching and learning process
The College has an IQAC for the continuous assessment of teaching and learning process. The college IQAC comprises of the following members within the College . Principal as Chairman, One Coordinator, 7 faculty members. Teaching and learning is assessed based on students’ feedback system. Format for feedback is prepared b y the committee members and given to all the students at the end of the academic year. The feedback forms are collected and consolidated by the Heads of Departments and submitted to the IQAC . IQAC compiles the feedback of students for the entire college. Based on the outcome of the feedback, the Heads of Departments will inform the staff about their strengths and weaknesses.
6.5.4 Contribution of IQAC
Periodical meetings are conducted to plan the course of action for quality assurance in teaching, learning and evaluation process. Feedback from students and alumni are collected and the input generated is used in restructuring the syllabi to meet the demands of the students at various levels. A seminar on ‘Value Educaion and Education Innovative Modules’ was organised bt IQAC in February 2010 to inculcate positive attitudes in students and appraise the faculty members on innovative teaching methods.
6.5.5. External members of IQAC
At present there are no external members on the committees of IQAC,but efforts are being taken to include prominent industrialists,subject experts and community representatives to make use of their expertise and suggestions.
6.5.6 Study on incremental academic growth of students
Special coaching classes are conducted to improve the academic performance of students from marginalised section of the society.Special lectures and coaching classes for
142 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014 competitive exams are also conducted for the benefit of the students.Differently abled students are briefed about the various schemes of the Government which would benefit them.
6.5.7 Policies for periodic review of administrative and academic departments
Members of IQAC meet twice a year to make a review of students’performance, infrastructure availability,evaluation of course content and reforms in testing and evaluation.Suggestions are made by the committee to take appropriate improvement and corrective measures.
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CRITERION – VII INNOVATIVE PRACTICES 7.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUSNESS 7.1.1 GREEN AUDIT OF COLLEGE CAMPUS:
· The college works out all measures to maintain a green environment in the campus. To make the college eco – friendly , NSS volunteers take adequate efforts to sustain the eco – friendly environment in the college campus. · The environmental consequences is given priority at the time of making strategic plan for the development viz energy and water conservation · While expanding the infrastructure, the college maintains its ecological balance by following the policy of conservation of trees. · Composite bins are used for food wastage and the use of polythene material in the college premises is restricted. · The overflow of water is checked and the leaking points are identified and repaired immediately. Suitable measures are undertaken to prevent wastage of water · The college has taken up steps to minimize the energy consumption. · CCTV cameras have been installed at the gates and at all strategic points in the college to strengthen the security systems of the college.
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7.1.2 INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE COLLEGE:
a. Energy Conservation
· All the class rooms are adequately ventilated and well lighted and so not required artificial lighting during day time. · Students are instructed to switch off the lights and fans when not required faculty advisors deputes students representatives to check whether fans are switched off in and unoccupied class rooms. · The college has established 2 computer labs and a language lab. They are properly trained student to shut down the system and printers when not in use. · Electronics equipments and gadgets are shut – off when not required. · The dry leaves and the waste papers are not burnt but they are buried in the soil itself and Leaf litter from the campus is used as organic manure. · Energy consumption in the hostel is closely monitored by the superintendents. · Strict adherence to college norms of turning off the electricity during day time in hostels · Fluorescent tube lights are being replaced with energy tube lights. · Use of alternate energy resources on campus includes installation of solar lamps on campus for less electricity consumption. · Segregation of waste at source using twin bin system and the waste is then processed
b.Efforts For Pollution Free Environment
· The college has a specific parking shed which assures pollution free environment. · Plantation of trees has been increased to absorb CO2 emitted in the atmosphere and to provide and effective screen in covering carbon inflow. · Trees have been planted by NSS volunteers and NCC cadets within the campus. · Awareness programmes on global warming are also conducted. · Students are motivated to use bi – cycle. · Waste leaves are not allowed to be burnt but converted into manure. · Usage of paper plates and paper cups in the canteen is suggested. · Food wastage from hostel and canteen is being sent to a piggery unit. · Zoology department has formulated Niche Club to protect the small birds and environment · College has participated in Vaigai portruthum programme to bring awareness on cleanliness of the river and Madurai portruthum to keep the entire city clean. c.Plantation
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NSS volunteers and NCC cadets take keen interest in tree plantation and they organized special programs for plantation of trees within the campus. d.Hazardous Waste Management
· The college avoids the usage of severe corrosive chemicals in the practical classes and sees that minimum quantity chemicals are purchased to save expiry and disposal. · Solid wastage in the chemistry is collected separately and disposed off carefully without causing any harm to the inmates. · Special drainages are constructed to dispose of the chemical waste from the lab. · Adequate number of exhaust fans and fume hoods are also provided.
e. Integrating Environemental Education In The Curriculum College has taken eminent steps to bring environmental awareness by developing innovative and flexible programmes such as elective Courses ,Value added courses, Major optional courses and extension programmes based on environmental education . The course is designed with a 2 hr compulsory elective course.
7.2 Innovations 7.2.1.Innovation introduced which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the College
a. Improved Pedagogical Innovation- Videos,Management games to explain Concepts
Videos are displayed in the class to explain the most complex subjects to aid the student in understanding the lessons. Some time the links are group mailed to students to enable them to read lessons off the class hours. The class lectures are also supported by Video of CEO Talks, ICT videos etc., which improve the effectiveness of presentation of the subjects to the students. This in turn has helped the students to involve themselves in active learning. b.Extended Hours
Once in a week, an hour of stay in the campus has been extended to exclusively provide time for the student teacher interaction to discuss queries in the subject with the teacher of the student’s choice. This provides ample scope to clarify doubts as well as to advance extended thinking in his academic subjects
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Association functions and club activities are usually conducted by inviting eminent personalities. Students are also encouraged to meet and share their ideas with them.
d.Real Time Mini Projects
Real time mini projects are encouraged to be taken up by the students and they are given a chance to exhibit their talent. In-plant Trainings Students are encouraged to undergo in-plant trainings in companies during their summer/ winter holidays. e.Remedial Classes for Weaker Students
· Remedial coaching classes are conducted for weaker students. They are allowed to take-up retests, if they had scored low marks in the internal tests. · Notes on subjects and question banks are given to the students which comes handy for the students to update their knowledge at any point of time. · SC/ST coaching on personality development has been organized to enrich their various skills. f.Competitive exams Coaching
College has taken enormous steps to enhance the competitive ability among all students through various programmes such as skill development programme, IAS coaching , civil service exam and SLET, NET coaching. g.Encouragement to Students
Every year one outstanding final year student from arts and science is given the Meenakshi statue award and General Proficiency award is given to the rank holders in each course. Pon . Ravichandran Memorial Prize, Janaba Pirani Bi Memorial Prize, Janab CM Hussian Memorial Prize, Janab C.M Ibrahim Memorial Prize, S, Srinivasan Memorial Prize and SMGC Prize have been awarded to encourage the best performer in each course. h.Student Feedback
Students give the feedback about the courses handled by the teacher at the end of each semester. Besides, informal interaction between the students and the Tutors/Class advisor/H.O.D./Principal about issues pertaining to teaching quality is also encouraged. Teachers are counseled by the departmental Head and/or Principal regarding measures to improve subject understanding and/or teaching skills. i.Feedback from Other Stakeholders
Apart from students, feedbacks are also obtained from industry experts, alumni and parents on the scope for improvement in respect of curriculum, syllabus and employability skills of students.
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j.Sponsored Projects
UGC and Trust sponsored projects are undertaken by the faculty to provide better dissemination of required information and necessary projects are carried out to cater the social needs of the society.
k.Teaching and Learning:
· The college has taken all sincere efforts to design the curriculum to cater the diverse needs of the student from educationally backward area. The curriculum includes application – oriented, skill - based paper and interdisciplinary electives along with core courses. Environmental studies and value education are included in the curriculum to create environment awareness and social concerns among the students. · Revision of curriculum to full fill the demands of the job market. · All courses under the entire curriculum have been examined by the external subject experts. Suggestion from such experts are considered and acknowledged. · Peer teaching and remedial coaching for slow – learners. · To improve the performance of the faculty, the feed backs from the students are obtained. · Alumni association has been formed to maintain the relationship between the college and the students. l.Innovations in students support services.
· The placement cell supports the students in getting placements. · Moral and ethical values such as social justice, gender perspective and eco – consciousness, humanism, sense of equality and dignity labor are inculcated in the minds of the students through the community – oriented extension services carried out by the institutions. · Civic responsibilities are inculcated through NSS. · Various committees such as counseling cell, Carrier Guidence, Grievances Cell, Anti Ragging, Curriculum development committee exist to ensure effective functioning of the college. m.Innovations in Research, consultancy and extension:
· The institution has an impeccable track record of research. · The faculty members frequently contribute to international peer reviewed national and international journals. · The number of major and minor research projects funded by UGC and other agencies is also in increasing trend. · The extension activities are brought under Part –I V of the curriculum. · The institution motivated the students to donate blood by organizing blood – donation camps. n.Innovative infrastructure 148 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
· Internet facility is enhanced. · Each department got computer with internet facility. · College website provides a clear insight of the college. · A well – maintained general library is functioning besides departmental libraries · CCTV cameras have been installed at the different places in the college to strengthen the security systems of the college.
7.3 BEST PRACTICES 7.3.1 Details of the two best practices which have contributed to better academic and administrative functioning of the college.
Best Practice I
1. Title: Modified Course Specific Continuous Internal Assessment Pattern
The internal assessment of students on theory subjects is done through a continuous assessment process throughout the course of study. It is assessed on the following criteria, with effect from 1998. · Internal Tests · Class Seminars · Mini Projects/ Field work · Case studies · Technical Quiz (on the respective subjects) · Assignments The continuous internal assessment marks carry a weight of 25%, and the final examination marks carry a weight of 75%.
2. Objective
· To ensure that students learn continuously throughout their course of study, instead of putting forth their efforts only during the final examinations. · To expose the students to areas beyond their syllabus and to inculcate curiosity in them to learn more.
3. The Context
The increased weightage for the internal assessment has made the students to concentrate more on their studies continuously throughout the course period. Out of the internal assessment components, internal tests carry a weight of 15% while the other components carry the remaining 10%. This helps the students to learn beyond their syllabus and also makes them understand their subject better. The burdens of memorizing the concepts / book materials are reduced and improves their understanding skills.
4. The Practice
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The internal assessment components are finalized in advance for each subject. Apart from two internal tests and model exams that are mandatory, the other components are decided based on the nature of the subject. The allocation of internal marks among the various other components is as assignment and seminar
5. Evidence of Success
The college has highly qualified, committed staff members to train the students on various subjects. Internal assessment is given to check their progress continuously. UG students are given two internal tests, Model Examination, class seminars, assignements, oral and written Quiz and Group discussions. Apart from assessments our students are encouraged to do mini- projects, Field-Work and case-study. Project works and practical examinations are scrutinized and examined by external examiners. Our students get 25% marks as internal and 75% marks as external. Hence, the students are monitored and trained to write the examination. The slow lea4ners and intermediate students are highly helped by the internal assessments.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Apart from internal test marks, the internal assessment consists of different components such as test and assignment and seminar These components are course specific and the component appropriate to a particularcourse is to be chosen. For example, for an analytical course, tutorial may be a better option, carrying 10 marks while assignment or seminar may be a better option for a theoretical course. The faculty who handles the course has to decide upon the appropriate internal component that will give better exposure on the subject to the student. Some problems were encountered when the opinions of the faculty differ on the appropriateness of a particular component for a particular course. As the choice of the appropriate component depends upon the insight of the faculty in the course he/she teaches and its influence on the learning of the student, the choice of the components needs to be streamlined for making the assessment effective. This problem has been overcome by way of a discussion between the faculty concerned and the HOD and deciding in advance in choosing the different internal assessment components for the different courses. This is being done by the faculty for each course . Since the system of internal assessment is only a methodology followed to correctly assess the knowledge obtained by the students in the different courses, it does not require any material resources. The only resource required is manpower with acumen to evaluate the students correctly.
7.Notes
The college firmly believes that the mode of internal assessment, granting a higher weightage of 25% for continuous internal assessment and including more components for the assessment will go a long way in improving the learning efficiency of the students. This will also act as a better yardstick for correct assessment of the students.
Best Practices – II
1. Title: NCC, NSS and Extension activities to mould the students as socially responsible citizens.
2. Objectives:
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To produce well-mannered, confident and courageous women to encounter social evils.
3. The context: NCC and NSS wing which remains active throughout the year. Camps are arranged in order to promote patriotic values and organizational skills. NSS wing and extension activity programmes train the students to serve the society and curb social evils. Frequent programmes are organized to create awareness of various aspects.
NSS team has organized blood donation camp, free eye check up, awareness on AIDS and awareness on heart health. The college has adopted village near aniyur and a enormous steps has been taken by NSS volunteers to develop the village
4. The Practice:
Identification a common problem which is of a concern in the community · Service of many kinds like promoting literacy, creating health awareness, maintaining cleanliness etc., are rendered to the rural population through camps and campaigns.
5. Evidence of Success:
Projects details
The activities of NCC, NSS and other students’ voluntary groups fetch a positive and encouraging feedback from the public. The college takes special efforts to ensure the health status of its students through health campus. The Five NSS units of the college makes students to become more involved in social awareness programmes. The NSS activity ensures holistic developments of the students by improving the social responsibilities and civics sense,through involvement in various serivce oriented activities. The college has the culture of involving NSS student in various social awareness programmes. To evolve education about AIDS hazards of intoxications, blood donations, First Aid and disaster management. The extension activity of the college aim at rendering life oriented education to rural women folk residing in and around Madurai. The college NSS units of a relevant programme to the village folk of Madurai disrict. The ebullient and untiring NSS officers strive hard and are successful in developing skills among women students hailing from rural milieu.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
· More support from the government may motivate more effective and efficient contribution.
7. Notes: The institution motivates the students to have increased involvement in the campaigns organized by the government and nongovernment organizations.
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS
Tamil Department
1. Name of the Department : TAMIL DEPARTMENT ü Tamil Department was established in 1966-67.
2. Name of the Courses offered : B.A. TAMIL - from 1966. M.A. TAMIL - from 2013.
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved : 1. Basic Tamil – For students not known to speak and write tamil. 2. Special Tamil – For Students whose part I – Language is not tamil. 3. Usage Tamil – For other major Students who understand tamil.
4. Annual / Semester / CBCS : Semester and Choice Based credit system.
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:
No.of Students Year Semester Course offered by Ishift IIshift
2008- 2011 V Computer Science - 11
English 20 18
Hindi 20 13
Commerce - 01
History 15 -
VI Computer Science - 11
English 20 18
Hindi 20 13
Commerce - 01
History 14 -
2009- 2012 V History 19 -
Zoology 12 -
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Geography 09 -
Physics 08 -
Comerce 01 12
Economics 01 -
English 02 20
Computer Science - 22
VI History 05 -
Zoology 23 -
Geography - -
Physics 03 -
Comerce - 20
Economics 21 -
English 17 18
Computer Science - 16
2010-2013 V Computer Science 03 15
Physics 25 17
English 01 16
Maths 01 13
Geography 09 -
Chemistry 01 -
Botany 09 -
Economics 02 -
History 02 -
Zoology - -
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VI Computer Science 06 16
Physics 24 24
English 16 5
Maths 01 12
08 -
- -
03 -
02 -
16 -
04 -
2011-2014 V Geography 08 -
Home Science 05 -
Zoology 18 -
Botany 07 -
Maths 8 08
Economics 3 08
Physics - 27
Computerscience - 08
VI Geography 16 -
Home Science 06 -
Zoology 06 -
Botany 07 -
Maths 07 08
Economics 02 03
History 02 -
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Economics - -
Physics - 35
Computerscience - 05
6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled by the Government :
Sanctioned Filled
15 + 2 15
Guest Lecturers 7
7. Faculty Profile:
Years No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designation Specializati of students on Experie guided in the nce last 4 years S.R.Seethamai M.A,.M.phil,B.Ed., Associate Sangam Litt 27 Nil professor
Dr.S.K.Kalyani M.A.M.phil,Ph.D Associate Religion 17 Six (on going) professor
Dr.D.Paul Grace M.A,M.phil,Ph.D M.Ed. Associate Grammar 16 Nil professor
Dr. V.Sumathy M.A,M.phil,Ph.D., M.Ed. Associate Modern Litt 17 Nil professor
Dr. K. Kalaiselvi M.A,M.phil,Ph.D., Associate Folklore 24 Three (on going) professor
Dr. N. Gandhimathi M.A,Ph.D,D.L., T.T., Associate Grammar & 17 Four (on going) D.G.T. professor Linguistics
Dr. S.Kousalya M.A,M.phil,Ph.D,B.Ed. Associate Dramatics 26 Four (on going) professor
Dr.S. Chandra M.A, M.A, M.phil,Ph.D Associate Sangam Litt & 15 Four (on going) professor Comparative Litt Tmt.K. Sathya M.A,M.phil,B.Ed. Asst.professor Modern Litt 15 Nil
Selvi. R. Kavitha M.A,M.Phil., Asst.professor Religion 14 Nil
Dr.T.Suthanthirama M.A,M.phil,Ph.D.,B.Ed. Asst.professor Folk medicine 21 Nil ni
Tmt. M.Muthurani M.A,M.Phil Asst.professor Modern Litt 19 Nil
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Dr.S.Vaheetha M.A.M.phil,Ph.D,PGDS. Asst.professor Comparative 16 Six (on going) Ghousia Litt & Religion
Dr. S. Tamilchelvi M.A,M.phil,Ph.D,B.Ed Asst.professor Modern Litt 17 Nil
Dr. S. Vinolia M.A,M.phil,Ph.D,B.Ed Asst.professor Science 21 Nil Salomi Chandra Fiction kantham
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
Programme Shift Percentage
B.A. Tamil II 100 %
9. Programme wise Student - Teacher ratio:
B.A. Tamil I shift II shift
I year 65:15 65:7
II year 60:15 60:7
III year 60:15 60:7
Part I Tamil I shift II shift
I year 940:15 250:7
II year 860:15 185:7
M.A Tamil I shift II shift
I year 16:15 -
II year - -
10. Number of Acadamic Support staff (technical) and Administrative Staff :
Course No. of Support staff No. of Support staff (Administrative) (technical)
UG - -
PG - -
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M.Phil - -
Ph.D - -
11. No of Faculty members doing projects :
Funding Amount S.No Name of Staff Title Period Status Agency (Rs)
1 Dr.S.Vaheetha UGC (minor 1,10,000 Social Integrity through 2009- Completed project) the Religions 2010 Ghousia
2 Dr.K.Kalaiselvi UGC (major 8,27,700/- fhy;eil kUj;Jtk; 2011- Completed project) 2013
3 Dr.S.Vaheetha UGC (major 7,10,200/- gy;rkar;R+oypy; 2011- On going ghousia project) ,];yhkpahpd; 2013 gpur;rpidfSk; jPh;TfSk;
4 Dr.S.Vinolia UGC (major 6,90,200/- mk;igapd; gilg;Gf;fspy; 2011- On going salomi project) ngz;zpak; 2013 chandrakandham
5 Dr.S.Chandra CICT (minor 1,95,000/- rq;fj;njhd;kq;fSk; 2011- On going project) fpNuf;fj; njhd;kq;fSk; 2013
12. Department project funded by DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR, etc: Total grants received : Nil
13.Research Facility/ Centre with : Guiding Part-time M.Phil & Ph.D Tamil centre with M.K.U.
14. Publications:
No.of Name Year Name of the Book Details of Publications Books Devchand 2005-06 Dr.S.K.Kalyani 1 Mayon Malargal Pathippagam, Madurai
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nrk;nkhopr;nrhy;yuq;Ff; epA+ nrQ;Rhp Gf; fl;Liufs; `T];>nrd;id. 2013-14 Dr. N. jw;fhyj;jkpopy; epA+ nrQ;Rhp Gf; 2 nghJr;nrhy;yhf;fk; Gandhimathi `T];> nrd;id.
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CHAPTER(S) IN BOOKS:
Details of Name Year No.of Books Name of the Book Publications
Dr.S.K.Kalyani 2010-11 1 Peace in THAYUMANAVAR UGC-UPE Research project ( Chimayanantha guru and mauna guru vanakkam- ISBN No: Chapter) 978-81-923792-0-3
Dr. N. Gandhimathi 2008- 09 1 mz;;ikag;GidTfs; etPd fht;ah gjpg;gfk; thrpg;Gf;fs; nrd;id. (Rak; mopjypy; nte;jpLk;ngz;Fuy;)
Edited Books
No.of Name Year Name of the Book Details of Publications Books
Dr.S.Vaheetha 2005-06 1 Ma;Tr;rpe;jidfs; Qhyj;jkpo; gz;ghl;L Ghousia Ma;Tkd;wk;-kJiu 2006-07 1 Ma;Tr;rpe;jidfs; Qhyj;jkpo; gz;ghl;L 2007-08 1 Ma;Tr;rpe;jidfs; Ma;Tkd;wk;-kJiu
Qhyj;jkpo; gz;ghl;L Ma;Tkd;wk;-kJiu
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Dr.S.K.Kalyani 2012-13 1 rpyg;gjpfhuj;jpy; jkpo;j;Jiw ntspaPL ntspg;ghl;L cj;jpfs; = kPdhl;rp murpdh; kfsph; fiyf;fy;Y}hp-kJiu
Dr. S.Chandra 2012-13 1 Ma;Tr;rpe;jidfs; Ie;jkpo; Ma;thsh; kd;wk;- kJiu
Dr. V.Sumathy 2006-07 1 neLk;Gdy; jkpo;j;Jiw ntspaPL
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15. Details of Patents and Income Generated : NIL
16.Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated : NIL
17. Faculty Recharging Strategies :
Year Refresher Courses Orientation Courses
2006 Selvi. R.kavitha -
2007 Dr. V.Sumathy Dr.T.Suthanthiramani
Dr. S.Chandra Tmt. M.Muthurani
Dr.S.Vaheetha Ghousia
Dr. S. Tamilchelvi
Dr. S. Vinolia Salomi Chandra kantham
2008 Tmt.K. Sathya -
Selvi. R. Kavitha
Dr.S.Vaheetha Ghousia
2009 - -
2010 Dr.D.Paul Grace -
Dr.T.Suthanthiramani
2011 Dr.D.Paul Grace -
Tmt. M.Muthurani
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Dr. S. Tamilchelvi
Dr. S. Vinolia Salomi Chandra kantham
2012 Dr.T.Suthanthiramani -
2013 - -
C) ANY OTHER COURSES -
1. Dr.S.K.Kalyani was attended as a Resource Person in workshop on
Sourashtra Vocabulary Development held by Gujarat University on 10.8.10
2. Dr.D.PaulGrace attended a workshop conducted by Mother Theresa University on
Framing the Tamil Syllabus according to Placement on 12.9.13
3. Dr.V.Sumathy attended a manuscript workshop held by Ulaga Tamil Sangam on 20.10.13.
4. Dr. K.Kalaiselvi attended one day creative writing workshop for college Teachers at Mannar
Thirumalai Colllege on 8.10.13.
5. Dr.N.Gandhimathi attended a Translation Training Course held by National Translation
Mission, Mysore from 28.02.2011 to 03.03.2011
6. Tmt. K.Sathiya & Selvi. R. kavitha attended a Epigraphy workshop held by Tamil Valarchik
kazhagam on 3.01.11 to 12.01.11.
18. Students Projects : Nil
19.Awards /Recognitions received at the National /International Level by Faculty: v Dr.S.Chandra is Selected as a member of “YUVA PURASKAR AWARD” Committee from 2011 and received the ‘Best Teacher ‘Award’ by Tamil Kalvi Aaraichi Valarchi Institution, Chennai. She was also awarded the ‘Young Scholar Award’ by CICL in 2006-2007, which carries (Presidential award) one lakh cash prize. She also bagged the ‘Siva Thamil Selvar’ award by Thiruvavadudurai Aathinam in 2008 and her talks were broadcasted in AIR - Madurai several times. v Tmt. M.Muthurani is awarded with the Best N.S.S. Coordinator Award’ by M.K.U in 2000 .
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20. Seminars/Conference/Workshops Organised and the source of funding (national / International )with details of outstanding participants, if any:
Ø One day National Seminar conducted on 15.2.13 about the “Literary Techniques in
Silappathikaram” from U.G.C Autonomous fund. Dr. A.Arivunambi of Pondicherry
and prof. E.K.Ramaswamy participated in that Seminar as resource persons.
Ø A workshop was conducted for our college students from the Department fund on 28.9.2009. Prof.P.M.Abibullah, famous tamil poet is organized that workshop.
Ø One day State level Seminar is organised by Kannaki vizhak kuzhu with Tamil department on 20.12.12. Eminent scholars like Tamizhannal, Manimozhian, Ramanathan and several others were participated in that seminar and delivered lectures on silappathikaram.
21. Student Profile : Course –Wise:
Year B.A -AR Selected % ofpass M.A – AR Selected
2006-2007 527 60+60 98.2% - -
99% 2007-2008 432 60+52 - - 93%
98.1% 2008-2009 316 60+55 - - 96.4%
98.8% 2009-2010 253 70+70 - - 100%
100% 2010-2011 683 70+70 - - 100%
98.1% 2011-2012 349 60+60 - - 97.7%
96.1% 2012-2013 336 60+60 - - 96.3%
2013-2014 409 65+70 - 18 16
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22. Diversity of Students: UG (2012-2013)
% of students Name of % of students of % of students % of students from from the Local the Course from the State from other States other countries Area
UG 100% - - -
PG 100% - - -
M.Phil - - - -
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET,GATE and
any other competitive examinations?
Not Applicable
24. Student Progression: (2012-2013)
Student Progression Percentage against Enrolled
UG to P.G 40%
PG to M.Phil -
PG to Ph.D -
Ph.D to Post – Doctoral -
Employed NIL
· Campus Selection · Other than Campus Recruitment Entrepreneurs NIL
25.Diversity of Staff – Current Year:
Percentage of faculty who are graduate Percentage
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Of the same parent university 100%
From other universities within the State Nil
From other universities from other States Nil
26. Number of faculty who are awarded Ph.D., D.Sc., and D.Litt., during the assessment
period:
Ph.D awarded to 3 faculty members as follows.
Dr. D.Paul Grace -2011
Dr. V.Sumathi - 2008
Dr. S.Vinolia - 2008.
27. Present details about infrastructural facilities:
§ Library:
Librar 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 y
Non- UG Non UG Non UG Non UG Non- UG Non- UG Non- UG Non U Plan C - C - C - C Plan C Plan C Plan C - G Plan Plan Pla C Plan n
Amount 1000 - 150 - 150 - 2000 - 3500 - 3500 - 5000 - 10,000 - Allotted 0 0
Books 18 - 30 - 24 - 21 - 43 - 37 - 45 - 59 -
Journal ------s
ü Library - Our library has 2490 books. ü Internet facilities for staff and students - No ü Total number of class rooms - 3 class rooms for U.G students & One for .P.G ü Class room with ICT facility - No ü Students’ laboratories - No ü Research laboratories/ Research Room - No
28. Number of Students of the Department getting financial assistance from College:
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2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
BC SC MBC BC SC MBC BC SC MBC BC SC MBC BC SC MBC BC SC MBC
Ist 25 21 13 28 18 14 23 17 14 21 19 13 24 22 22 26 12 13 shift
IInd 23 23 14 18 17 13 19 19 16 22 18 13 24 28 13 19 12 18
Shift
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
program(s)? If so, give the methodology:
Þ Questionnaire was administered to student alumni on the need Þ For starting Research Courses in the department.
30. Does the department obtain feed back form:
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching –learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the
department utilize it?
v As the faculties are engaged in various academic bodies applicable changes in curriculum as well as Teaching – Learning evaluation is updated in the very next meeting of Board of studies. Apart from that, Curriculum is changed once In three years with the guidance of Board members. New papers are introduced also at that time.
b. Students on staff, curriculum as well as teaching- learning evaluation and what is the
response of the department to the same?
v Feed back is collected from the students orally before and after the results are published. Remedial classes are taken to the needy students. Repeated test in internals will help the students.
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes and what is the response of the
department to the same?
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v There is one student member (Alumni) in Board of studies which helps us to know the students problems. Students often come and get advise from their faculty. One senior Alumni Dr. S. K. Kalyani is the University Rank holder and now she works in our Department.
31.List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
S.No Year Name Present position
1 1970-73 Dr.V.Rukmani Former H.O.D of Tamil Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for women, Madurai-2 2 1977-80 Dr.Jothimani Programme Executive AIR Trichy.
3 1979-82 Dr.M.Malarvizhi Associate prof. in Tamil, Mangaiyarkarasi Thiagarajar College , Madurai-9 4 1979-82 Dr.A. Ganesweri HOD of Tamil, Govt. Arts College , Melur. 5 1987-90 Dr.V.Anuradha Associate prof.in Tamil , Govt. Arts College, valajapet. 6 1987-90 Dr. Atheeswari Asst.prof.in Tamil, Madura College,Madurai. 7 1984-87 Dr.N.Shenbagalakshmi HOD of Tamil, Govt. Arts College(W), Salem.8. 8 1993-96 Dr.Revathy Asst. prof in Tamil, Fatima College ,Madurai 9 1984-87 Dr,P.Vindhya Gowri Asso prof in Tamil, V.V.V College for women, Virudhunagar. 10 1984-87 Dr.S.K.Manjula Asst.Headmistress, Govt.Boys High School, Thirukkalukkundram. Chennai. 11 1983-86 Dr.P.Santhi Associate prof.in Tamil, University College,Madurai. 12 1979-82 Dr.K. Kannathal HOD of Tamil , Govt.Arts College,karaikudi. 13 1977-80 Dr.G.Manjula Asst. prof in Tamil Govt Arts College , Coimbatore. 14 1979-82 Dr.S.Kavery PG Asst in Tamil, Govt. Hr.sec.School, Alanganallur.
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32. Give details of Student Enrichment programmes (special Lectures/Workshop /seminar) with Extrenal Experts:
YEAR TOPIC RESOURCE ADDRESS OF RESOURCE PERSON PERSON
2006-07 jkpo; ,yf;fpaj;jpy; Dr.Susai Asso prof in Tamil ngz;zpag;ghh;it St.Joseph’s College , Trichy.
2007-08 czNt kUe;J; kUe;Nj Arunagiri Siddha Doctor Madurai czT
2008-09 jkpo; Dr.S. Muthulakshmi Principal, ,yf;fpaf;fy;tpAk; ,izaj;jsKk; Gandhian Studies College, Madurai.
2009-10 rpj;jkUj;JtKk; rPh;kpF Siddha Doctor Thaimann Literaray Kazhagam. rpe;jidAk;
gzptha;g;Gk; Dr.T.Sethu pandian HOD of Tamil , fye;jha;Tk; I.C.C, MKU ,Madurai
2010-11 ,g;gbAk; ghUq;fNsd; Dr.M.Bernad Shaw HOD of Tamil ,
S.V.N.College ,
Nagamalai pudukkotai.
2011-12 Xiyr;Rtbfs; Dr.Arivudai nambi HOD of Tamil ,
Bharathiyar University,Pandicherry.
2012-13 ,yf;fpa eaq;fs; Dr.Revathy Asso prof in Tamil Subbulakshmi Fatima College , Madurai.
2013-14 ,izaKk; jkpOk; Dr.M.Muthaiya HOD of Tamil ,
Vivekanada College,
Cholavandhan.
33. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
§ Guest lectures, Group discussion, Taking Seminar Classes to Students for all subjects. §
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34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
· Based on previous year’s results.
35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities :
· Though there was no P.G Dept. till last year our U.G Students participated and presented research papers in both U.G&P.G level. They won prizes in State Level. One research paper is published in Dinamani- Sunday supplementary dated 8.12.13 titled as ‘climatology context in “Mullai pattu” Apart from that our students won many prizes in cultural events, Sports events and in N.C.C , N.S.S activities.
36. Give details of Beyond “Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department:
· Avvai Tamil Mandram is functioning Since 1980, one or two tamil scholars are invited and lectures are delivered to Students. Muthamil Vizha is also celebrated by Tamil Dept every year and patti Mandram,Skil based literary events, Dance programmes are also presented every year. Perarignar Anna Centenary Celebrations celebrated in 2008. Madurai Collector Mr.S.S. Jawahar IAS and Madurai Meyor are the chief guest in that function .Tmt. A.Tamilarasi, Minister for schedule welfare opened the new buildings and distributed the prizes to staff and students on that occasion.
37.State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by other agencies. Give
details :
Nil
38.Strengths :
v The Dept. is a recognized part-time research centre of M.K.U. v 8- Faculty members are Ph.D holders and 6- Faculty members are guiding Ph.D students. More than 25 students are guided by them . v 4 members have passed in certificate course in functional Hindi . v 50% of the faculty can understand our National Language. v 100% of the faculty have passed the Diploma in Gandhian Thought. v 8 Faculty members have qualified Degree in Education.
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v The Dept. offers job oriented Tamil Course to the U.G Students, Which enables the students to face competitive exams confidently like TNPSC,TRB,NET, SET, SSC, TET,IAS. v C.G.T. , D.G.T , Thirikkural Test and Vivekananda Kendra exams are conducted by our Dept to the whole college. Some of the faculty from other Dept also participate in these courses. Students from our College got district and state level prizes in that exams every year. v There are 3 alumni working in the Dept. v Only Dept which is publishing, and presenting Research papers every year in All India level. v One faculty member got young Tamil Scholar Award. (,sk;nrk;nkhop mwpQh; tpUJ) More than 5 of our former HOD’s are promoted as principals of various Govt. Colleges. and Dr .S. Muthulakshmi, former Controller of Examinations is now working as a principal in a college in Madurai.
Weakness:
· Most of our Tamil students are economically backward and they can’t afford much money to continue their studies and to take part extra –Curricular activities. · As there are too many first generation students they feel very difficult to understand their second language. Their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar is very very poor.
Opportunity:
· Opportunities to learn Epigraphy , Temple Arts, Folklore, Oratary and Basic journalism, Tourism and Creativity . · Opportunity to become young Tamil writers, Compercies and commentators.
Challenges :
Ø To upgrade the Standard of Visually disabled students. Ø To prepare the students to face campus interviews and to train them to face it boldly. Ø Conducting programmes to promote their soft skills.
39. Future Plans of the department:
o Short term plan is to conduct two workshops in Collaboration with Sahitya Academy. o To conduct two international Seminar Sponsored by CICT. o To publish 5 Books sponsored by T.T.D., Tripathi/Tamil Valarchik Kazhagam. o To upgrade the Dept as a recognized Research centre with enriched library. o To conduct a Monthly Seminar in a particular field. 168 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Long term plan:
ü To publish one monthly research journal and e-book by the faculty. ü To Conduct a seminar /workshop for school Teachers and school children separately. ü To enhance our Dept. with Potential excellence.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
1. Name of the Department, Year of Establishment : English, 1965 2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered : BA English, MA English, M.Phil. English, Ph.D
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved : Non Major Elective – 1. English for Competitive Examinations 2. Interview Techniques All Departments involved
4. Annual/Semester/Choice Based Credit System : Semester, Choice Based Credit System 5. Participation of the department in the courses : Nil offered by other departments
6. Number of teaching Posts sanctioned and filled :
Government Management Sanctioned Filled 19 19 --
7. Faculty Profile
No.of Years Ph.D. of Students Name Qualification Designation Specialization Exper guided in -ience the last 4 years. Dr. S.Andal M.A., M.Phil., Head and Associate 1. British Literature 29 --- Ph.D Professor 2. Comparative Literature Dr. P.Kalaichelvi M.A., M.Phil., Associate Professor American Literature 30 1 Ph.D Mrs. N.Thirumagal M.A., M.Phil., Associate Professor Indian Writing in English 20 --- B.Ed., M.C.A. Dr. D.M.Amala M.A., M.Phil., Associate Professor Canadian Literature 15 --- Ph.D Dr. N.Jamunarani M.A., M.Phil., Associate Professor 1. Indian Writing in 26 --- Ph.D, B.Ed. English 2. Women’s Writing Mrs. V.Nalini M.A. Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 15 --- Dr. S.Soumia M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor 1. Comparative Literature 12 ---
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Ph.D., 2. English Language PGCTE., Teaching PGDJMC
Dr. N.Gnanaselvi M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 16 --- Ph.D., B.Ed. Dr. G.Beulah M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor African American 16 --- Ph.D Literature Dr. N.Shanti M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor 1. Indian Writing in 14 --- Ph.D English 2. Translation Studies Mrs. K.Janaki M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor English Language Studies 14 --- B.Ed., PGDCA Mrs. V.Bala M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor African Literature 17 --- Murugeswari B.Ed. Mrs. P.Sumathy M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 15 --- Mrs. M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 7 --- A.Rajeswarapushpa m Mrs. V.Ponmari M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 9 --- Mrs. N.Thenmozhi M.A. Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 13 --- Ms. S.ZahiraBanu M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor African American 6 --- Literature Mrs. P.Suba M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor Indian Writing in English 4 --- B.Ed. Dr. E.Prema M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor English Language 19 --- Ph.D. Teaching
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
Programme Shift Percentage
B.A. English II 100 %
9. Programme –wise Student Teacher Ratio
BA 16:1
MA 3:1
MPhil 1:1
Ph.D 1:1
10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff.
Table
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UG --
PG --
M.Phil --
Ph.D --
Part I -- 11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects.
Name of the Staff Members Year of Project Amount Title Commencement Details Cultural Differences 1. Dr. P. Kalaichelvi Minor and Common Prejudices: 2009 75,000 (UGC) A study of Dalit and African American Writers Postcolonial and Postmodern Magical Minor 2. Mrs. N.Tirumagal Nov’ 2010 55,000 Realism in Select Novels (UGC) of Salman Rushdie and Gunter Gross Modes of Assertion Adopted by Women Major 3. Dr. N.Jamunarani Dec’ 2012 5,58,000 Protagonists in the Select (UGC) Fictions of Indian Women Writers. Translation of the First Minor Marathi Woman Doctor’s 4. Mrs. V.Nalini 2009 83,750 (UGC) Biography ‘Anandi Gopal’ from English to Tamil
12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST:DBT, ICSSR, etc., total grants received. - NIL 13. Research Facility/Centre : Yes 14. Publications.
Publications 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 · Monographs ------
· Chapter (s) in -- 1 2 2 2 11 5 Books · Editing Books ------18 19
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· Books with -- -- 3 2 -- -- 3 1 ISBN numbers with details of Publishers · Journals 5 9 15 18 12 11 7 3 National and International Publications in proceedings
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated : NIL 16. Areas of consultancy and Income Generated : NIL
17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses Yes
Orientation Courses Yes
Any other Courses English Language Fellow Programme
18. Student Projects.
Student Projects 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Percentage of 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% students* who have done in-house projects including interdepartmental Percentage of ------students doing projects in collaboration with industries/institutes * Final year UG and PG students. 19. Awards/Recognitions received at the National /International Level by faculty: NIL 20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants is if any: 1. National Seminar on “Eco Feminism” , UGC funding. 21. Student Profile course – wise.
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AR Selected % of AR Selected % of AR Selected % of * B.A. Pass * M.A. Pass * M.Phil Pass B.A. M.A. M.Phil 2006- 454 80 97% 55 26 100% ------2007 2007- 916 80 98% 38 26 100% ------2008 2008- 536 80 97% 25 16 100% ------2009 2009- 1063 80 93.75% 26 21 100% ------2010 2010- 1024 90 96% 23 20 100% ------2011 ** 2011- 1367 96 96% 46 26 84.6% ------2012 *** 2012- 1271 79 85% 55 27 100% ------2013 *AR-Applications Received; **-Upto 4th Semester; ***-Upto 2nd Semester
22. Diversity of Students (2011-2012)
Name of the % of students % of students % of students % of students Course from the from other from other from other Madurai Districts states countries District UG 82.5% 17.5% 2% --
PG 77% 23% --
M.Phil ------
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defence Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examination?
Year JRF NET SET ANY OTHER(TET, TRB, Police Service) 2006 ------2007 ------
2008 ------
2009 ------
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2010 ------
2011 ------1
2012 ------5
2013 ------15
24. Students Progression (2012-2013)
Student Progression Percentage against Enrolled UG to PG 44%
PG to M.Phil 46.15%
PG to Ph.D NIL
Ph.D to Post – Doctoral NIL
Employed · Campus Selection --- · Other than Campus Recruitment 40.2% Entrepreneurs NIL
25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same Parent University 94.7% From other Universities within the state. 5.3% From other Universities of other States. NIL
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D ., D.Sc., and D.Lit, during the assessment period. Ph.D.Awarded: 5 Faculty Members 27. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· Library : Yes · Internet facilities for staff and students : Yes · Total number of class rooms : 6 · Class room with ICT facility : NIL · Students’ laboratories : 2 · Research laboratories /Research Room : 1 175 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
28. Number of students getting financial assistance from college.
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 100 92 95 104 124
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the department of new program (S)? If so, give the methodology : YES (II Shift, M.Phil., Ph.D.)
30. Does the department obtain feedback from.
Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching- Yes learning-evaluation? If Yes, how does the Curriculum: To update syllabus and to modify department utilize it? teaching-learning methods according to student needs. Students on staff, curriculum as well as Yes. teaching-learning evaluation and what is The department finds the feedback useful as it the response of the department to the same? helps them modify their teaching strategies according to the level of the students. Alumni and employers on the programmes Yes. and what is the response of the department to the same?
31. List the distinguished Alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position 1969-1975 1. Mrs.I.Anis Parveen Head, Dept./English (Rtd.) 1975-1980 1. Mrs. S.Indra Senior Grade Lecturer(Rtd.) 1981-1993 1. Dr.D.M.Amala 1. Associate Professor 1993-1999 1. Mrs.P.Sumathy 1. Assistant Professor 2. Mrs. R.Kalpana 2. Assistant Professor 3. Mrs.Annalakshmi 3. Assistant Professor 4. Mrs. Pandiarajammal 4. Assistant Professor 5. Mrs.Poorna Chandra 5. School Teacher (Govt.) 6. Mrs. V.Bhuvaneshwari 6. Education Department 7. Dr. Uma Maheswari 7. Assistant Professor 1999-2002 1. Mrs.N.Thenmozhi 1. Assistant Professor 2. Mrs.Thangam 2. Assistant Professor 3. Dr. Serena Margaret 3. Assistant Professor 4. Mrs. Parvatha Vardhini 4. Assistant Professor 5.Mrs.A.Rajeswara Pushpam 5. Assistant Professor 6. Mrs.A.Uma Maheswari 6. Revenue Inspector 2001-2004 1. Mrs. Chitra 1. Assistant Professor 2006-2009 1. Mrs.Sudhendiravalli 1. Police Constable
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/Workshops/Seminar) with External Experts. 176 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 NET/SLET Coaching NET/SLET NET/SLET Coaching Coaching Entry into Entry into Service Entry into Service Entry into Service Entry into Service Service Soft Skills coaching by Soft Skills coaching by Infosys trained teachers Infosys trained teachers Special Special Lectures/Seminars 1. Special Special Special Lectures/Se 1.Prof.R.Rajagovidasamy, Lectures/Seminars Lectures/Seminars Lectures/Semin min-ars Principal, I/c Thiagarajar Dr.G.J.Sathyaseelan, Dr.N.Manimekalai, ars College, Madurai on Head, Dept. of English Head, Dept. of Dr. “Communication Skills” Thiagarajar College on English, SFRC, Thaiyalnayagi, 2.Dr.Lawrence, Associate “Research Sivakasi Principal, Sethu Prof., Dept. of English, Methodology” on “Diasporic American College, Madurai 2. Special Literature” on “Body Language”. Lectures/Seminars 2. Dr. Baskaran, Dr. Thiyalnayagi, Associate Prof., Dept of Principal, Nazia English, V.H.N.S.N College of Arts and College, Virudhunagar. Science, on “Diasporic Literature” Madurai.
33. List the Teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
o Power Point o Role Play o Film Show o Guest Lecture o Group Discussion o Seminars o Skit o Skill development activity (Story Telling & Story Writing) o Silent Reading and Quiz o Pre-reading and Post-reading activity o Listening to audio exercises o Pair work o Dictionary work and dictation o Debate o Mock Interview o Black/White board teaching 34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
o Through feedback of the students o Based on previous year’s performance. o Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exams. 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
o Field visit to Alagar Kovil, High Court o Internship at Dhinakaran o Participation of students in Vaigai TV. Madura TV programmes
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o Extension activity at TELC Jeyaraj Annapackiyam High School, Mill Gate, KHAN Matriculation School, Mahaboopalayam and Lourthu Annai Girls Hr. Sec. School, K. Pudur, Madurai 36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
o Literary Association activities o Participation in Intercollegiate competitions, student seminars
37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies : NO
38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges of the department.
Strengths o Department is a recognized Research Centre o 9 Faculty members are Ph.D. holders. o 8 Faculty members are doing Ph.D. o 1 member is a recognized guide. o NET/SLET/SET Qualified faculty – 7 o Faculty are involved in 1 Major project and 3 Minor projects funded by UGC. o Faculties are recognized experts in their fields and act as resource persons for academic o programmes at varied universities/colleges. o Students are taken to various colleges to give them exposure regarding research activity, career prospects. o Soft skills’ training is incorporated in the syllabus. o Two Faculty members publish poetry regularly in English and Tamil magazines and journals.
Weakness: o Though the department is a research centre we have only one recognized research guide. o Alumni details are difficult to get and maintain. o Most of the students are from under-privileged backgrounds and have low exposure to English. It is very difficult for them to cope with the academic demands of the educational system.
Opportunities:
o To get first- hand knowledge on suitable preparation methods to clear SLET/NET and other competitive examinations. o To get introduced to the best minds in the field through interactions with department faculty and resource persons from other institutions.
Challenges: o To achieve 100% placement for our outgoing students.
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o To set up an Indo Canadian Research Library o To set up a centre for Indian English Literature, Regional Literatures and Translation
Long-term Plan: o Eco Studies and Literature o Literature and Environment o To establish collaboration with International Centre for American Studies.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Name of the Department Year of Establishment. History -1969 2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered BA –1969 MA – 1973 M.Phil –2013 Ph.D – 2013 (Sanctioned by the Govt.) 3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved Tourism (With Economics) Journalism (With Economics) Entry into service (Civil Service) 4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System Semester with CBCS 5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments.
· I BA History- Allied Subjects General Economics &Banking Theory is offered by department of Economics. · III BA History – Non-Major Elective subjects offered by all the Departments. 6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management Sanctioned Filled 14 13 -
7. Faculty Profile
No.of Ph.D. Years of students Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience guided in the last 4 years Dr.(Mrs) Head & Women’s 27 years N. Neela M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D Associate - Studies Professor 180 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Dr.(Mrs) Medieval M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed Associate K. Lakshmi History of 19 years Ph.D Professor - Tamilnadu Dr.(Mrs) S. Vanaja M.A.,M.Phil., Associate Temple Art 18 years Kumari M.Ed.,Ph.D Professor -
Dr.(Mrs) M.A.,M.Phil.,M.ED., Associate Women’s R. Sathiya 19 years - Bama MTM., Ph.D Professor Studies Dr.(Mrs) Medieval M.A.,M.Phil., Associate 20 years P. Selvi History of - M.Ed., Ph.D Professor Pandyas Mrs. Associate Modern 13 years M.A.,M.Phil.,DGT - P. Vimala Professor History Dr.(Mrs) M.A.,M.Phil., Assistant Modern 10 years - P. Kala MTM.,Ph.D Professor History Mrs. Assistant C. M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed., Temple Art 10 years - Senthamarai Professor Dr.(Mrs) Assistant Modern 9 years D. Maheswari M.A.,M.Phil., Ph.D - Professor History Mrs. S .Bashya Assistant Women’s 9 years M.A.,M.Phil., - Praba Usha Professor Studies Nandhini
Ms. Assistant Modern 7 years M.A.,M.Phil., - T.Selvi Professor History Mrs. Assistant Modern 6 years S. Poomari M.A.,M.Phil., - Professor History
Mrs.K.Navaz Assistant Modern M.A.,M.Phil. 5 years - Banu Professor History
8.Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio UG - 25:1 PG - 4:1 M.Phil – 1:1
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10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff.
Table UG NIL PG NIL M.Phil NIL Ph.D. NIL Part I NIL
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects. NO 12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants received. NO 13. Research Facility/ Centre with - M.Phil (Full Time & Part Time) & Ph.D 14. Publications.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- Publications 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 · Monographs ------· Chapter (s) in Books ------· Editing Books ------· Books with ISBN ------numbers with details of Publishers · Journals 1 - - 1 4 4 8
· Publications in the 19 09 07 12 11 12 20 Proceedings · Department Publications - - - - - 01 -
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated - NIL 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated - NIL 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Types of courses 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Refresher - 5 - 4 - - - Courses Orientation - - 4 - - - 1 Courses Other Courses - - - - 2 - -
18. Student Projects
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2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012 - Student Projects 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 · Percentage of students No No No No No No who have done in-house projects including inter departmental · Percentage of students No No No No No No doing projects in collaboration with industries/institutes
19. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / International Level by Faculty. – No 20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any
S.No. Area Status Year Seminar Fund Funding Topic Allotted Agency 1 Archaeology National 2012 Recent 20,000 UGC Level Trends in (Autonomy Archaeology Fund) 2 Tourism National 2013 Cultural 30,000 UGC Level Destinations (Autonomy of India: Fund) Tourist Perspectives
21. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR Selecte %of AR %of AR %of Selected Selected * d Pass * Pass * Pass B.A B.A M.A M.A M.Phil EM 113 60 100% 100 108 30 - - 2006 - 07 TM 60 96% % 154 EM 262 60 100% 100 2007-08 90 30 - - TM 60 100% % 310 EM 44 60 100 % 87.5 2008-09 44 30 - - TM 99 60 100 % %
EM 84 60 100 % 100 2009-10 53 30 - - TM 37 60 100% %
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EM 58 70 100% 100 2010-11** TM 49 30 - - 70 100% % 104 2011- EM 47 60 86.8% 96.3 76 30 - - 12*** TM 86 60 75 % % EM56 65 91.07% 100 52 30 - - 2012 - 13 TM147 65 91.53% % *AR-Applications Received; **up to 4th Semester; *** up to 2nd Semester
22. Diversity of Students (2012 – 2013)
% of students % of students % of students % of students Name of the –other than from Madurai from other from other Course Madurai District States countries District UG 67.8% 32.2 % NIL NIL PG 75.86 % 24.14 % NIL NIL M.Phil - - NIL NIL
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year TNSPC NET/SLET TET POLICE 2007 - - - - 2008 - - - - 2009 - - - - 2010 - - - 1 2011 - - - 3 2012 - 1 - 1 2013 - - 5 -
24. Student Progression (2012 – 2013) Percentage against Student Progression Enrolled UG to PG 25% PG to M.Phil 95% PG to Ph.D NIL Ph.D. to Post – Doctoral NIL Employed · Campus Selection NIL · Other than Campus Recruitment 5 Police
Entrepreneurs NIL
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25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same parent university 69% From other universities within the State 31% From other universities from other States NIL
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., during the assessment period. Ph.D. Awarded : 7 faculty member 27. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· LibraryDepartment Library - 1652 · Internet facilities for staff and students – Internet Facilities are available. · Total number of class rooms – 9 Class rooms · Class room with ICT facility - NO · Students’ laboratories - NIL · Research laboratories/ Research Room - 1 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
Scholarship
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 EM 54 EM 53 EM 60 EM 69 EM 58 TM 60 TM 53 TM 59 TM 70 TM 60 MA 30 MA 26 MA 28 MA 30 MA 30
Medium Fund
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 TM 60 TM 53 TM 59 TM 70 TM 60
Community Service Scheme
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 17 17 16 15 18
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. Feasibility study for BA History specialization in Tourism, Journalism and M.Phil as per college norms.
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30. Does the department obtain feedback from Yes – the modification suggested by · Faculty on curriculum as well as the course teacher regarding content teaching-learning –evaluation? If and evaluation are discussed in the yes, how does the department department meetings and necessary utilize it? steps taken to accommodate them. · Students on staff, curriculum as well as teaching-learning- Yes. Their suggestions are evaluation and what is the accommodated by revising the response of the department to the curriculum. same? · Alumni and employers on the Yes. Alumnae-modifications are done programmes and what is the and brought to the board of studies. response of the department to the Employers-oral feedback received same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position 1969-1975 Mrs.C. Periathai Rtd., RJD, Madurai Principal, Govt. Arts Dr. (Mrs) G. Gomathy College, Sivagangai. 1975-1980
Dr.(Mrs) A. Basri Begum Associate Professor. HOD, Dept. of History Dr. (Mrs) P.Maria Packiam Fatima College, Madura. 1978-1983
Dr.(Mrs) Sheela kirubagaran Associate Professor Dr.(Mrs) T. Selvanayaki Associate Professor 1981-1983 Dr.(Mrs) L. Thilagavathy Associate Professor Dr. (Mrs) P. Tamilselvi Associate Professor
Dr. S. Brinda Uma Maheswari Associate Professor Dr. (Mrs) J. Jeyakumari Gnana Assistant Professor 1995-1998 Deepam Assistant Professor Dr. M. Kavitha P.A. to Collector,Thiruvarur Mrs. A. Uma Maheswari
2000-2003 P. Selvarani Teacher 2003-2006 Mrs. K. Jothiyammal Teacher 2004-2007 Mrs. K. Jothiyammal Teacher 2006-2009 N. Rajalakshmi Teacher 2007-2010 B. Arul Jothi Teacher G. Muthumari Tamilnadu Commando Wing
2008-2011 Tamilnadu Police B. Padma Tamilnadu Police Rajalakshmi 2009-2012 Ms. A. Jelina Devi Police, Courtallam
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32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts. Special Lectures 2007 – 2008
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC 25.01.2008 PROF.SIVAKUMAR DEVELOPMENT OF ARULANDHAR ARTS VILLAGE AND GOVT. COLLEGE. SCHEMES 19.02.2008 PROF .R.RAJARAM GOVT ARTS COLLEGE PARAMAKUDI. 13.03.2008 PROF.SWAMINATHAN, HISTORY – A NEW JOINT DIRECTOR OF VISION COLLEGIATE EDUCATION 2007-08 Dept of History in collaboration with Gandhi Memorial Museum organized 7 days Yoga and Meditation class for the Non-Major Elective students and Mr.Ramasamy, Director(GMM) distributed the certificates.
2008 – 2009
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC 17.02.2009 DR.J.VANISHREE WOMEN AND THEIR LECTURER, EMPOLYMENT. GANDHIGRAM UNIVERSITY.
· On that day R.Sangeetha, II MA Student Submitted a Paper on “Bharathidashan and his Social Reforms”. In part of Association Meeting, an Essay and Oratorical competitions were conducted regarding UNO day and Human Rights day. · 3 Days Practical classes for Yoga and Meditation are arranged in collaboration with Gandhi Memorial Museum.Dr. Ravichandran conducted the classes. 2009 – 2010
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC 04.12.2009 Thiru.PALANIVEL FAMILY VIOLENCE – HIGH COURT JUDGE AWARENESS 04.02.2010 PROF.Thiru.CHANDHIRA RESEARCH AND PRABHU, EMPOLYMENT FOR RAJIV’S COLLEGE, HISTORY STUDENT’S. RAJAPALAYAM. 187 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
· 3 Days Practical classes for Yoga and Meditation are arranged in collaboration with Gandhi Memorial Museum. Dr. Ravichandran conducted the classes. 2010 – 2011
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC 12.02.2011 Dr. RADHABAI WOMEN’S PROTECTIVE RIGHTS 20.03.2011 Dr.S.GUNASEKARAN FREEDOM MOVEMENT HISTORY DEPARTMENT SVN COLLEGE, MADURAI. Dr.B. NARAYANASAMY, PHILOSOPHY OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, RAMANA MAHARISHI THIAGARAJAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, MADURAI. Dr.B.S. CHANDRA BABU, VALUE EDUCATION PROFESSOR OF MEDIVAL HISTORY, HEAD AND CO- ORDINATOR SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES, MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY, MADURAI · 3 Days Practical classes for Yoga and Meditation are arranged in collaboration with Gandhi Memorial Museum. Mr.Gangadaran conducted the classes · On February 20th 2011 students attended workshop on “Numismatics” in Gandhi Museum, Madurai. 2011 – 2012
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC 20.01.2012 Dr. INBASEKARAN SOCIAL CONDITION OF NEOROLOGIST TAMILS IN CAMBODIA . 21.01.2012 PROF.C.PERIYATHAI POSITION OF WOMEN JOINT DIRECTOR OF THROUGH THE AGES COLLEGIATE EDUCATION
2012 – 2013
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC
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05.02.13 Dr.Bhavani A Special Lecture on “Indian DEPARTMENT OF Architecture”. HISTORY VANIYAPERUMAL COLLEGE VIRUDHUNAGAR
15.02.2013 Dr.Periyasamy A special Lecture CURATOR, on”Inscriptional Studies on THIRUMALAINAICKER Ancient Tamilaham”. MAHAL MADURAI. 23.01.2013 Dept of History organized various competitions such as slogan writing, verse writings, oratorical ,pencil drawing among the students in connection with the National Voters Day .Prize winners of intra-college competitions were taken to the District Level competitions .Students won prizes at the district level also.
Entry into service: 2010-2011, 2012-2013. 2013 – 2014
DATE CHIEF GUEST TOPIC 08.01.2014 Dr.S.KRISHANAMMAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT OF AGAINST WOMEN. HISTORY VANIYAPERUMAL COLLEGE VIRUDHUNAGAR Dr.V. KANDASAMY Role of Madurai in Freedom 24.01.2014 HEAD & ASSOCIATE Movement PROFESSOR(Rtd), ARULMIGU PALANI ANDAVAR COLLEGE, PALANI
33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Lecture, Guest lecture, Power Point Presentation, Film Show, Group discussion, Seminar, Oral test, Student Teaching, Quiz, Listening to audio.
34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
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· Based on previous year’s performance. · Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exams. · Validation of Question Papers · Faculty are exposed to recent trends in teaching and evaluation. · Work plan with concept and activity based learning has been implemented. · Test analysis. · Evaluating the students during Teaching Learning process in the classroom. 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Arittapatti -Jain Beds, Srivilliputh Kudal Nayak Palace Thiruvapp- 1.Azhagar Importance of Mangulam -ur Andal Azhagar Awareness udaiyar Temple, Jain architecture Awarenessca Temple- Temple campaign for Temple- An Dr.Sulaiman,for and inscriptions mpaign to Historical Preserva- preservation awareness merly Assistant and their values preserve the background tion of of campaign to Director of Art were explained master pieces and Monume- Manuscripts reveal out the and Culture to the public of Jain beds architectur nts and and glorious Past beautifully to the public. -al Sculptur-al Monuments and magnificent explained the importance excellen - to the public architecture to scenic beauty of was taught ce was was the public by sculptures to the to the taught to organized. the students participants of students the school the national level children seminar 2.Literacy Training Programme for the village people (Vallalapatti, Kadachanendal, Alanganallur, Thethampatti)wa s conducted by the students.
3.Human Rights Awareness- Students organized a Campaign to the school children regarding the women and child rights.
36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
· Club Activity · Inter Collegiate Competition · Attended Seminars and Paper Presentation. 37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. - NO
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38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Department. Strengths
· The Department is a recognized Research Centre. · 7 Faculty members are Ph.D holders. · 6 Faculty members are doing Ph.D · 2 Faculty members have applied for Guideship. · NET/SLET Qualified Faculty – 7. · Faculties are recognized experts in their fields and act as Resource persons for academic programmes at varied universities/colleges. · Soft skills’ training is incorporated in the syllabus · The department offers Job Oriented History course to the PG Students, which enable the students to face competitive exams boldly (TNPSC, TRB, TET, NET & SET). · UG students have opportunity to learn extra language - Hindi. · On the Spot Study, Field Trip · Most of the courses are handled by two or more course teachers as an internal monitoring mechanism. Weakness
· No smart class room is available. · There is no technical assistant. · Most of the History students are first generation learners, have poor language skill. It is very difficult for them to cope up with the academic demands of the college. · Lack of interest among students to attend remedial classes.
Opportunities
· Opportunity to learn Epigraphy, Museology. Front Office Management, Yoga and Meditation, Women Studies, Journalism, Tourism, Computer Applications, Human Rights, Rural Development · To study National Movement makes the students enlightened and enable them to participate in seminars and competitive exams. · To study the Constitutional History motivates the students to learn Nationalism, Liberalism and the Development of Administrative Machinery of Modern Age. · To study the Socio Economic History of India the students to understand the Indian glories and the achievements in the domain of art, architecture, literature, religion, philosophy, economy and social setup. · Opportunities are given to organize and attend training programme and area specific seminars/workshops. · Faculties are encouraged to present papers in National/ International seminars and involve in research activities. · Innovation in curriculum is encouraged. Challenges
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· The department motivates, moulds and helps the students to persevere. · To constantly enhance student enrollment. · As 75% of the students are first generation learners with low socio, economic background faculty members are putting themselves in the challenging position to bring the standard of students on par with their counterparts studying in other institutions. 39. Future Plans of the Department.
Short-term Plan:
· To conduct one workshop in collaboration with Archaeology Department, Tharamani, Chennai and one Seminar Sponsored by Archaeology Department.
Long-term Plan:
· To publish a text book for UG Course. · To offer a Diploma Course in Tourism in collaboration with Tourism Department. · To conduct a seminar for School Teachers and School Children separately.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS 1. Name of the Department and Year of Establishment: Department of Economics
· B.A. Economics (Tamil medium) – 1966-67 · B.A. Special Economics (English medium) – 1971-72 · M.A. Economics – 1975-76 · B.B.E. Bachelor of Business Economics (EM/TM) – 1999-2000 · B.A. Economics (Tamil /English medium) – 2013-2014 · M.Phil. Economics – 2013-14
2. Names of programmes/courses offered; B.A. ECONOMICS (English Medium) B.A. ECONOMICS (Tamil Medium) M.A. ECONOMICS M.Phil. ECONOMICS
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved: · II B.Sc Geography - Allied subjects Statistics is offered by the department of Economics · I BA History – Allied subjects General Economics & Banking Theory, Practice and Insurance
4. Annual/Semester/Choice Based Credit System: Semester & Choice Based Credit System
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
· I BA Economics - Allied subjects Journalism & Tourism is offered by department of History · III BA Economics - Non-Major Elective subjects offered by all the departments
6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management
Filled Sanctioned
15 15 _
7. Faculty Profile
Name Qualification Designati Specialisation Years No.of Ph.d on of students Exper guided ience in the last 4 years 193 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Ms.K.Subbu Lekshmi M.A.,M.Phil Associate Small Scale 28 Professor Industries - Mrs.T.Sujatha M.A.,M.Phil., Associate Health 17 - PGDCA Professor Economics
Mrs.M.Suseelabai M.A.,M.Phil Associate Agricultural 15 - Professor Economics Mrs.P.Sornam M.A.,M.Phil Associate Rural 15 - Professor Development Mrs. P.Maheswari M.A.,M.Phil., Assistant Health 13 - PGDCA Professor Economics Mrs.P.Pandi Priya M.A.,M.Phil Assistant Health 13 - Professor Economics Dr (Mrs)S.Kumari M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D Assistant Women- 6 - Janani Professor Studies Dr (Mrs)N.Saradha M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Environmental 6 - M.Ed.,M.Phil Professor Economics
Dr(Mrs)V.Suriagand M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Agricultural 6 - hi M.Ed Professor Economics and Environmental Economics Dr(Mrs)Kala Rani M.A.,M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Industrial 6 - Rengasamy Professor Economics Dr(Mrs)T.Vijayanthi M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D Assistant Agricultural 6 - Professor Economics Mrs.M.Pappa M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed., Assistant Rural 6 - MBA Professor Development
Mrs.R.Booma Devi M.A.,M.Phil Assistant Labour 6 - Professor Economics Mrs.S.Sukumari M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed Assistant Agricultural 6 - Professor Economics Mrs.L.Kalai Selvi M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D Assistant Environmental 4 - Professor Economics
8.Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
Programme Student Teacher Ratio UG (English and Tamil Medium) 1:25
PG 1:4 M.Phil 1:1
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10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff
Programme No. of Staff
UG (English Medium) -
PG -
M.Phil -
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects: 1
12. Departmental Project funded by
Name of the S.N Research Fund Name Year Title of the Project funding o Project Allotted Agency Mrs. T. Sujatha Minor 2008- Health status and Health care UGC Rs.70,0 1 Project 10 system-An Economic Analysis New Delhi 00 of Tamilnadu and Kerala Mrs. S. Suseelabai Minor 2008- A Study of Marketing of Malcom and Rs.1,00, 2 Project 09 Banana in K.K.District Elizabeth 000 Adiseshiah Trust Chennai Mrs. P. Maheswari Minor 2008- Women and Reproductive UGC Rs.65,0 3 Project 10 Health in Dindigul district of New Delhi 00 T.N-An Economic Analysis Dr. Mrs. S .Kumari Minor 2008- Role of Micro Finance to uplift UGC Rs.1,00, 4 Janani Project 10 the Economic condition of New Delhi 000 Rural Women Households through SHG in TPK Block Dr. Mrs. V. Suria Minor 2008- Socio-Economic conditions and UGC Rs.1,00, 5 gandhi Project 10 growth of unorganized Women New Delhi 000 in Chellampatti Block Minor 2009- Level of Environmental Malcom and Rs.1,00, Project 10 awareness among Primary Elizabeth 000 School Teachers Madurai Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai Major 2011- Influence of Motivation of solid UGC Rs.95,0 Project 14 waste management in selected New Delhi 00 blocks through vermi culture
Dr. Mrs. Kala Rani Minor 2008- Impact of education on women UGC Rs.95,0 6 Rengasamy Project 10 employment in Madurai New Delhi 00 District Dr. Mrs. T.Vijayanthi Minor 2008- Role of Non-Farm Rural UGC Rs.1,00, 7 Project 10 Employment in upliftment of New Delhi 000 Economic status of women in Cheranmahadevi Block- Tirunelveli district
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13. Research Facility/Centre with: M.Phil 14. Publications
Publications 2006- 2007 2009-10 2010-2011 Monographs 1”Climate change, Global 1. “A Study on Health Status of warming and Greenhouse Households in Madurai City” – effect” –K.Subbulekshmi P.Pandipriya 2. “Women Empowerment 2..“Micro Health Insurance in India- and Sustainable Problems and Panacea”- Dr.S. Development” – Kumari Janani Dr.S. Kumari Janani 3. “Rural Health System and Health Environment and Policies in India” – M.Pappa Sustainable Development International Issues on Health Edited by I.Madalai Mary Economics and Management- Edited ISBN 978-93-80236-18-6 by A.Arulraj ISBN 978-93-80449-15-9 4.”A Study on Empowerment of Rural Women through SHG in Kanyakumari District” – M.Suseela Bai 5. “Women Empowerment through SHG for Sustainable Development”- Dr.T.Vijayanthi Women Empowerment Edited by Dr.P.Dhavamani ISBN 978-81-910426-4-1 Chapter(s) in 1.Global Warming- books Dr.S. Kumari Janani 2.Causes of Global Warming and its Impact –Dr.N.Saradha 3.Can Civilization Survive?- Dr(Mrs)Kalarani Rengasamy
Edited books Books with ISBN 1. Stone Quary numbers with Workers – Dr.L.Kalai details of Selvi Pallavi publishers Pathippagam, Erode-11 ISBN:97881-907518-5- 8 2.Primary Agricultural Co-Operative Credit Bank, Pallavi Pathippagam, Erode-11 ISBN:978-81-9075 18- 7-2
Publications 2011- 2012 2012-13
Monographs 1.”Entrepreneurship 1.“ Problems and Prospects Development of Rural of Waste Management”- Women through Micro Dr.T.Vijayanthi Credit in Kanyakumari Bio-Degradablewaste District” – environmental Issues and 196 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
M.Suseelabai sustainability- Edited by Rural Entrepreneurship Dr.S.Suriagandhi & Development Dr.T.Vijayanthi Programmes in India ISBN: 978-93-80686-20-2 Edited by Dr.M.Murugan ISBN 978-81-921895- 0-5 Edited books 1.Bio-Degradablewaste Environmental Issues and Sustainability- Dr.S.SuriaGandhi &Dr.T.Vijayanthi ISBN: 978-93-80686-20-2
15.Details of Patents and Income Generated: Nil 16.Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: Nil 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies
Type of Courses 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Refresher Courses 2 2 2 2 - 5 4 Orientation Courses - 7 1 - 1 - - Any other Courses ------
17.Student Projects
Student Projects 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 MA Economics Percentage of students who have done in-house 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 projects including inter departmental Percentage of students doing projects in ------collaboration with industries/institutions
18. Awards/Recognitions received at the National/International Level by faculty: Nil
19. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any
S.No Name of Thrust Status Year Title of the Fund Funding Area Seminar Topic Allotted Agency 1 Trade State 2012-13 Foreign Direct Rs.30,000 UGC Level Investment in (Autonomo the Indian Retail us Grant)
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Sector-Prospects and Problems 2 Environment National 2012-13 Bio-Degradable Rs.1,00,000 ICSSR New Level Waste- Delhi Environmental Issues and Sustainability
20. Student Profile Course-wise
Year B.B.E (EM) B.B.E (TM) MA
AR Selected % of AR Selected % of AR Selected % of Pass Pass Pass 2006-07 266 59 100 296 59 98 61 30 97
2007-08 160 59 99 161 59 98 70 30 100
2008-09 132 60 100 130 60 100 35 29 100
2009-10 134 60 96 119 60 96 57 29 100
2010-11 96 70 100 155 70 100 56 30 100
2011-12 95 60 - 165 60 - 45 30 93
2012-13 96 60 - 124 60 - 32 30 -
21. Diversity of Students (2012-2013)
% of % of Students % of Students Name of the % of Students Students from the from other Course from the State from other College Countries States UG - 100 - -
PG 90 10 - -
M.Phil - - - -
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2006-07 3
2007-08 2
2008-09 3 1
2009-10 3 1
2010-11 1 1 4
2011-12
2012-13
23. Student Progression (2012-13)
Student Progression Percentage against Enrolled
UG to PG 32
PG to M.Phil 28
PG to Ph.D -
Ph.D to Post Doctrol -
Employed · Campus Selection · Other than Campus Selection 25
Entrepreneurs -
24. Diversity of staff:
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
Of the same parent university 86.6
From other universities within the State 6.7
From other universities from other States 6.7
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25. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D, D.Sc and D.Litt during the assessment period (from 2006) Ph.D Thesis submitted : 3 Faculty members Awarded : Nil Details about Infrastructural Facilities
· Library : Books-1850, Reports-15, Journals-47 & Project-131 · Internet facilities for staff and students- Available-BSNL · Total number of class rooms: 8 · Class room with ICT facility: Nil · Student Laboratories: One · Research Laboratories/Research Room: One
26. Number of students of the department getting financial facilities
Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 UG 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 PG 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
27. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new programme(s)? If so, give the methodology. : NIL
28. Does the department obtain feedback from?
· Faculty on curriculum as well · Syllabus were updated to include recent as teaching-learning developments in the subject evaluation? If yes, how does department utilise · Students on staff, curriculum · Curriculum was changed to improve their as well as teaching-learning competitiveness and employability evaluation and what is the · Special coaching classes, extension activities, response of the department to new teaching methods were introduced the same? · Alumni and employers on the · Subjects were introduced to help them in their programmes and what is the higher studies and research. response of the department to · Syllabus were changed to incorporate the the same NET and SLET examinations
29. List of the distinguished alumni of the department
Year of Name Current position study 1966-69 L.ChandraKantha Principal, Government College 1967-70 M.Munniammal Assoc. Professor, Government College 200 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
S.Kairunnisa Begum 1968-71 G.Banumathi Assoc. Professor, Government College 1973-76 Dr.Tmt.Syamala Assoc. Prof., The American College 1983-85 Dr.Tmt.Sugantha Assoc. Prof. Lady Doak College Ramamoorthy 1991-94 G.Ramabai Professor, St.Xavier’s College, Nellai 1993-96 R.BoomaDevi Assistant Professor, Government College Tmt.Chitra Assistant Professor, Thiyagaraja College Tmt.Wahida Begum Assistant Professor,Wakf Board College Tmt.Santha Kumari SI, TN Police 1995-97 S.Thahira Banu Assistant Professor, Government College 2001-03 Tmt.Kalaivani Asst. Prof. Govt. College 2001-04 R.Ponmeena SI, Tamilnadu Police Service K.Ramya S.Bharathi K.Ganga 2006-09 M.MalarVizhi Junior Processing Officer, TCS, Chennai 2007-09 B.Kothaiyammal Statistical Investigator, DCO, Chennai 2010-13 B.Chitradevi Constables, Tamilnadu Police Service A.Rajalakshmi R.Annalakshmi P.Kanagambigai K.Kannika A.Muthumari
30. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/workshops/seminar) with external experts
2008-09 2006-07 2007-08
Special 1.Recent trend in Indian 1.Banking Practices and 1.Women Lectures Economy its Services Santhi Entrepreneurs- Dr.S.Deenathayalan, Assoc. Ganapathy Raman A.Selvaraj, Managing Professor of Economics, Manager, IOB Branch, Director.Jeya rekha Madura College, Madurai Sri Meenakshi Govt Arts group of College for Women, Industries,Madurai. 2.Role of Women in Madurai Economic Development- 2.Current Economic Dr.N.Rajeswari Reader in 1.Preparation of civil Criris Economics(Rtd) service Examintion- Prof.Bernatshaw Sri Meenakshi Govt Arts A.k.Thasreef Jahan Vellaisamy Nadar College for Women, Madurai Principal(Rtd) College, Madurai. Sri Meenakshi Govt Arts College for woman, Madurai-2
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Seminar Rural Poverty and Its Socio Economic Implications-organised by Vedha Trust,Madurai on 17th Oct 2008.
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Special 1.Global Warming 1.Preparation of 1.Problems and 1.Behaviour Lectures Dr.S.Kanagasabai competitive Exam and Prospects of Indian Modification by Associate, Professor Banking Exam- Economy attitudinal changes Dr. Thiyagarajar College, P.Venkatachalam Dr.S.Deenathayalan D.Helenchristina Madurai Manager of National Associate Professor Assistant Professor of 2.Energy conservation in Institute of Banking, Madura College, Zoology, Sri Meenakshi Day today life Madurai. Madurai. Govt Arts College for Dr.Prof.C.E.Sooriya 2.Development of EEE 2.Foreign Direct women Murthy, Madurai Kamaraj K.Radha Lakshmi, Investment Retail 2.Globalisation and its University, Madurai. Manager, Karishma Market relevance to India Institute, Dr.S.Shyamala, Dr.R.Albert Christober Madurai. Associate Professor Doss Assistant American College Professor American Madurai College, Madurai.
31. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
PPT, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion, Debate, Skill Development Activity
32. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? · Through feedback of the students. · Based on previous year performances. · Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exam.
33. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
Year UG (EM &TM)
2008-09 · Visit to Ponmudi Corporation Higher Secondary School, Madurai – “Awareness programme on Traffic Rules to School Students”.
2009-10 · Visit to Rajaji old age home, Krishnapuram, Madurai · Field trip to Kappalur, Industrial Estate, Madurai
2010-11 · Field Trip to Kulamangalam,
2011-12 · Visit to EV.R Nagammai Girls Higher Secondary School, Madurai – “Awareness Programme about Consumer Behaviour”.
2012-13 · Visit to Virahanoor village, Madurai – “Awareness Progrmme about Consumerism, Education, Banking, Insurance, Employment”. · Visit to Vadipatti village, Madurai – “Vermi Culture programme”. 202 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
34. Give details of Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities of the Department · Annual association activities with special lectures and inter-departmental competitions · District Level Elocution Competition –I prize conducted by Tamil Nadu Aids Association (2008-09) · Received Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for single girl child Rs 40,000 from UGC · Received Honey well institution scholarship Rs 4000 (2008-09)
35. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details : NO
36. Detail any five strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges (SWOC) Strengths
· The department has well equipped Computer Lab. · Six faculty members are PhD holders. · NET qualified faculty member is one. · SLET qualified faculty members are 5. · The department offers skill - based courses like Entrepreneurship Development, Small Business Management and Computer Application. Weakness:
· There is no technical assistant. · No smart class-room is available. Opportunities:
· The students get the opportunity to study the General aptitude which enables them to face the competitive exams with confidence. Challenges:
· Most of the students are first generation learners and have poor communication skill which makes them difficult to cope up with the academic demands of the college.
37. Future plans of the department Short term plan:
· To conduct seminar relating to recent economic challenges and send the outcome of the seminar to the planning commission of India. · Training programmes, Special Lectures and Workshops are to be conducted. Long term plan:
· Text Books both of U.G and P.G levels are to be published in the various subjects of Economics.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1. Name of the Department : Commerce Year of Establishment. : B.Com – 1986 M.Com – 2013 2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered UG -B.Com PG -M.Com 3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved
Courses Subject offered for other Department Students NME(Non Major Practical Banking Electives) Insurance Management 4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System CBCS (Semester) 5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments.
Courses Department Botany Chemistry Computer science Economics English Geography NME History Home Science Mathematics Physics Tamil Zoology 6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management Major Sanctioned Filled - up B.Com 5 5 M.Com 4 - Guest Lecturers 5 5
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7. Faculty Profile
No.of Ph.D. students Years of Name Qualification Designation Specialization guided Experience in the last 4 years Associate Mrs.K.S.Gnaneswari M.Com.,MPhil.,B.Ed., 27 - Professor M.Com., Associate Mrs.P.Kasturi Rani 27 - M.C.S.,M.Phil., Professor Mrs.P.Pon Ranjini Associate M.Com.,MPhil.,B.Ed., 20 - Jeya Professor Assistant Mrs T.Glory Selvam M.Com.,MPhil., 16 - Professor Assistant Mrs.D.Reena M.Com.,MPhil., 4 - Professor
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
Programme Shift Percentage
B.A. Tamil II 100 %
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio 42:1
10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff.
Table UG Nil PG Nil M.Phil Nil Ph.D. Nil Part I Nil
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects. - Nil 12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants received. - Nil 13. Research Facility/ Centre with: Nil 14. Publications. Nil
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- Publications 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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· Monographs · Chapter (s) in Books · Editing Books · Books with ISBN numbers with details of Publishers
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated: Nil 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: Nil 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses 04 Orientation Courses 01 Any other Courses 12
18. Student Projects
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- Student Projects 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 · Percentage of students who have done in-house projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil including inter departmental · Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil industries/institutes
19. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / International Level by faculty. - Nil 20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (National/International) with details of outstanding participants, if any * UGC Sponsored workshop conducted on 22.02.2011 in the topic “Carrier opportunities in Banking and Insurance Sector”. * UGC Sponsored one day State Level Seminar conducted on 07.03.2013 in the topic “Opportunities and challenges before women Entrepreneurs”. 21. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR AR %of AR %of Selected %of Pass Selected Selected * * Pass * Pass B.Com B.Com M.A M.Sc. M.Phil Shift Shift I II I II 2006- 1192 51 - 100 07 2007- 1265 60 60 97.9 206 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
08 2008- 1405 60 60 100 09 2009- 1483 60 60 96.03 96.30 10 2010- 1425 65 65 96.36 100 11 2011- 1284 60 60 96.30 98.04 12 2012- 1581 60 60 94.55 96.36 13 2013- 1475 65 65 99.35 98.70 14 *AR-Applications Received; **upto 4th Semester; *** upto 2nd Semester
22. Diversity of Students (2012– 2013)
%of students % of students % of students % of students Name of the from other from Local from other from other Course than Madurai Madurai States countries dist
UG Shift I 70 30 Shift II 71.67 26.67 1.66
PG M.Phil
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year JRF NET SET 2007 - 1 - 2008 - - - 2009 - - - 2010 - - - 2011 - - -
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Employed · Campus Selection · Other than Campus Recruitment 60
Entrepreneurs 10
25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Regular Staff Guest Lecturer Of the same parent university 03 03 From other universities within the State 02 01 From other universities from other States - 01
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt, during the assessment period. Ph.d Awarded – 1 (2008-2009) 27. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· Library :- Non Plan Autonomy fund Year No.of Books No.of Books Rs Rs 2006-2007 2000 11 - - 2007-2008 1500 11 - - 5000 34 2008-2009 1500 10 8000 62 2009-2010 4000 27 - - 2010-2011 4000 25 15000 59 2011-2012 7000 31 - - 2012-2013 4000 21 - - 2013-2014 10000 45 - -
Total No.of Books - 2089 · Internet facilities for staff and students - Nil · Total number of class rooms - 4 · Class room with ICT facility - Nil · Students’ laboratories - Nil · Research laboratories/ Research Room - Nil 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
Year 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 No.of students 8 10 10 10 16 21 18 benefited
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29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. Yes. Focus group discussion
30. Does the department obtain feedback from?
· Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning –evaluation? If yes, The Board of Studies meeting are how does the department utilize it? regularly conducted (at least once in a · Students on staff, curriculum as well year) to enrich the curriculum to suit the as teaching-learning-evaluation and recent requirements and challenges arising what is the response of the department out of changing situations in the to the same? educational scenario. The Board of · Alumni and employers on the Studies consists of members of faculty, programmes and what is the response subject experts and alumni. of the department to the same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position 1969-1975 1975-1980 1978-1983 1981-1983 1998-2001 Kanchana.G.K Manager ICICI Bank Sameen Banu.A Assistant Professor Velmani.S Correspondent of a school 2000-2003 Reena.D Assistant Professor Sumathi.S Assistant Professor Mothimai.M.R Accountant 2001-2004 Shalini.A.D Accountant Mahalakshmi.G Sub-Inspector Kanaga Meena.B Teacher Jeyanthi.R Assistant Professor 2003-2006 Padma.M Teacher Shanthi.A Asst Commercial Tax officer Shobana.A Accountant Ramzan.S Assistant Professor Muthamil Selvi.T Assistant Professor Chandrika.G Bank Emlpoyee 2004-2007 Asha Sheerin.S Bank Agent Amaladevi.T Assistant Professor Vasanthi.A.H Accountant Shanthi.B.S Accountant 2005-2008 Saritha.S Bank Manager
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Tharani.M Bank Manager Sub-Inspector Shanthalakshmi. D 2007-2010 Sub-Inspector Santhanalakshmi .C
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts.
Year Date Topic Speakers 2006-2007 20.02.2007 Yoga & Health Dr.A. Thangaraj M.Sc., Counselling& Psychotherapy ,MD(AM) 2007-2008 23.01.2008 Stock Market Operation Prof.N.K.Jeyadevan SG Lecturer in Commerce Saraswathi Narayanan college,Madurai 2008-2009 27.02.2009 Success Ladder Dr.R.L.Ramnath, Head of the Department Department of Commerce Sourashtra College,Madurai 2009-2010 12.02.2010 Mental Health Dr.T.S.Preethi MD(Psyc) Southmarret Street,Madurai-1 2010-2011 28.02.2011 Environmental Accounting Dr.Giji Vijayakumar, Fatima college,Madurai 2011-2012 27.01.2012 Goal Setting CA. V. Sivakumar CA.Daniel CA.D.C.Jain CA.P.Saravanan CA.Kalavathy MBSIRC of ICAI 2012-2013 07.03.2013 Opportunities & Challenges Inaugural Address before Women Entrepreneurs Mr.J.K.Muthu, Managing Director, Tone Dealing Pvt Ltd& Hia network,Madurai Technical Session I Mr.R.Sankara Narayanan AssistantGeneral Manager NABARD, Madurai. Technical Session II Mrs.S.Sridevi Export & Import consultant,Brinda Medi Trip,Madurai Valedictory Address Mr.M.N.Manoharan, Divisional Managaer Canara Bank,Madurai
33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. OHP,PPT, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion, Student Seminar. 34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
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The objectives have been met out by means of constant and effective evaluation of the students by the members of the faculty during teaching – learning process in the class-room, performance of the students in the continuous internal assessment progammes as well as external examinations and also through the feedback received from the students after class-room teaching then and there. Apart from this module, special guest lectures by institution-industry subject experts and also extra coaching class for the slow-learners are being carried out to achieve the maximum fruit of the objectives of the programme. 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. · Field Trip to Parle-G · Field Trip to Asebha · Organized Exhibition – Advertising · Organised Exhibition – Banking Activities · Organised Exhibition - Insurance 36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department. · Eco Club · Consumer forum · Science Forum · Students participated in Inter Collegiate Competitions. · Fine Arts competitions · Muthamil Vizha 37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. Nil 38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths. · Two members of faculty are currently pursuing their Ph.D; One member of faculty has submitted the thesis and awaiting Viva-Voce. Since this college is the only women Government institution caters to the needs of the Higher Education aspirants hailing from rural and backward area, the demand for B.Com., course is overwhelming. So approximately 20 applicants are competing for every single berth into admission for B.Com., course.
Weakness & Challenges · Almost 95% of the students are coming from rural under previledged section of the society and also coming as first generation higher education learners, the faculty members are putting themselves in the challenging position to bring the standard of students on par with their counterparts studying in other institutions 39. Future Plans of the Department. Short-term Plan: · To Set up smart class rooms · To arrange for more number of special lectures by eminent subject experts, industrialist and successful entrepreneurs to enrich the knowledge of students
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Long-term Plan:
· To set up full pledged Commerce lab
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. Name of the Department : Business Administration Year of Establishment.- 2004 2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered: MBA Electives offered- Human resource, Marketing, Finance 3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved: Nil 4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System: CBCS 5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments.- Nil 6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management
Sanctioned Filled
4 4 Nil
7. Faculty Profile
No.of Ph.D. Years of students Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience guided in the last 4 years
Dr.S.Raja Asst. Prof & 01-registed MBA.,M.Phil.,MA.,Ph.D Mktg & HR 18 Rajeswari Head and pursuing Dr.D.Maria 6-registed and MBA.,M.Phil.,Ph.D Asst. Prof Finance & HR 11 Pon Reka pursuing Mrs.C.Kavitha MBA., M.Phil Asst. Prof Finance & HR 12 -
MBA., M.A., M.T.M., Dr.P.R.Shini Asst. Prof. Mktg & HR 15 Ph.D.
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
Programme Shift Percentage
B.A. Tamil II 100 %
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9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio: 27:1
10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff. 11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects: Nil 12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants received.: Nil 13. Research Facility/ Centre with - M. Phil Program 14. Publications.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2011- 2012- Publications 2010-2011 2008 2009 2010 2012 13 · Monographs ------· Chapter (s) in Books ------· Editing Books ------· Books with ISBN numbers ------with details of Publishers · Journals 01 01 06 05 05 09
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated-Nil 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated- Nil 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses 02 Orientation Courses(Induction training) 04
Other Courses MDP 03 FDP 05 EDP 04 Workshop 06 Short term training 02
18. Student Projects
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- Student Projects 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 · Percentage of students who have done in-house projects - - - - 1 03 including inter departmental · Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with 38 36 34 40 43 39 industries/institutes
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20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any UGC Sponsored
RESOURCE S.NO DATE DESIGNATION TOPIC PERSON
Attitude Building to meet Rita Bhattacharjee Professional Psychologist challenges in Management Education
Asst.Prof ,Bharthiyar School of Quality Circle in N. Uma Devi Management. Management
18.02.2013 Senior Mnager, Corporate Challenges for K. Srinivasan 1 & Axis Bank,Bangalore Budding Executives 19.02.2013
Associate Prof ,dept of business Application of Appropriate Dr.T.V.V. Vanniarajan Administration , Research tools for SVN College Management Research
Mr.S.Ramesh Asst.Prof Introduction to SPSS Dept of management studies P. Niranjana Devi Asst Manager, Business Corporate Presence Development(HR) Laayak 2012(Dec 14) 2 Corporate Support Solutions,
Chennai
21. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR %of AR %of AR %of Selected Selected Selected * Pass * Pass * Pass
MBA M.Phil 2007-09 41 92 2008-10 41 87
2009-11 Through 41 82 direct 2010-12 counseling 44 93 2011-13 44 98 2012-14** 43 95 2013- 37 94 15*** 2013 04 02
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*AR-Applications Received; **upto 3rd Semester; *** upto 1 st Semester
22. Diversity of Students (2011 – 2012)
% of % of % of students Name of the %of students students students from the Course from the State from other from other College States countries UG - - - - PG 02 42 - - M.Phil - 02 - -
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?Nil
Year JRF NET SET
24. 2007 - - - 2008 - - - 2009 - - - 2010 - - - 2011 - - - Student Progression (2011 – 2012) Percentage against Student Progression Enrolled UG to PG - PG to M.Phil 08 PG to Ph.D 01 Ph.D. to Post – Doctoral Employed · Campus Selection 01 · Other than Campus Recruitment 10
Entrepreneurs 01
25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same parent university 03
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From other universities within the State From other universities from other States
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt, during the assessment period.: Nil 27. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· Library - 01 · Internet facilities for staff and students – yes · Total number of class rooms - 02 · Class room with ICT facility – LCD projector ,internet facility · Students’ laboratories - 01 · Research laboratories/ Research Room - 01 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2011- 2010-2011 2012-2013 2008 2009 2010 2012 - - - - 03 02 ------
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. Yes, Questionnaire and Discussion 30. Does the department obtain feedback from.
· Faculty on curriculum as well as Yes, Through Discussion with teaching-learning –evaluation? If experts and faculty the curriculum is yes, how does the department revised and updated to meet the utilize it? industry requirements · Students on staff, curriculum as Yes, through feed back system the well as teaching-learning- teaching pedagogy is adopted to evaluation and what is the enhance learning process among response of the department to the students same? · Alumni and employers’ on the Yes, alumni and industry people are programmes and what is the involved to redesign the structure of response of the department to the the course same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position 2006-2008 P.Jaya Bharathi Persuing Ph.D A.Shanthi Commercial Tax Officer
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Senior project associate in P.Preetha TCS Asst.quality R.Praveena manager,general automobiles,chennai 2011-2013 Admin incharge-global I.Nalini intl C.Suriya Entreprenuer
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 1-Natinal - - - - Seminar
- - - - - 2-WorkShop
2-Special 2-Special 7-Special - - - Lecture Lecture Lecture
33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. PPT, Role Play, film Show, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion, Management Games, thematic apperception test ,Panel discussion 34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? · Collecting feedback of the students. · Evaluating results Based on previous year’s performance. · Class Advisor for every batch students to understand requirements and counsel them to meet standards. · Result Analysis and Corrective measures are taken to enhance the performance of the week students · Student’s attendance is monitoring for every 30 days to improve their performance in the class room · Special lectures are organised through Association · Suggestion are collected from the alumni to enhance the course structure 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.: Nil 36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department. · Club Activity-Business Line Club · Inter Collegiate Competition: National seminar ,paper presentation, Management Meet-Business plan ,Marketing Game, Product Launch · College Bazaar –Marketing Self Help Groups products 218 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. Nil 38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths · 2 Faculty members are Ph.D holders and One Faculty members is doing Ph.D. · Net Qualified faculty – 1. · The department offers Job Oriented couching to the PG Students, which enable the students to face competitive exams boldly (TNPSC, TRB, and NET & SET). · A good infrastructure for computer lab and library facilities · Quality assurance of courses through projects. · Up-to-date facilities and infrastructure like teaching aids, networked computers. · Nine years of proven experience in professional level education and training with growing emphasis on new technology . · Placement service with Industry. Weakness · Number of international journals and magazines are less. Opportunities · Diversification of sources of revenue through better exploitation of consultancy and e-learning facilities. · Strategic alliances and partnerships with other institutions for offering more professional courses. · Strategic alliances with industry for enhancing quality · Flexible learning and adoption of new information and communications technologies to increase access. Challenges · Students admitted in management department are from low socio economic background and poor communication skill. It is challenging to get them employed. 39. Future Plans of the Department. Long-term Plan: • Make the institution as preferred destination for best students from first generation learners. • Increase diversity of students with respect to • Specialization , Geography, Culture Short – term Plan: · Enhancing communication skill and Developing soft-skills.
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Department of Mathematics
1. Name of the Department Year of establishment MATHEMATICS UG: 1966-1967 PG: 1980-1981
2. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
UG: B.Sc. Mathematics (EM)-Shift I B.Sc. Mathematics (EM)-Shift II B.Sc. Mathematics (TM) PG: M.Sc. Mathematics
3. Interdisciplinary courses and departments involved Course Department Chemistry Commerce Communicative English Computer science Non Major Elective Economics Geography History Physics Tamil Zoology
4. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit system
Semester with CBCS
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
Course Department
Allied Mathematics P h y sics, Chemistry
Mathematical Foundations Computer science and Graph Thoery
Mathematical Methods Economics
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6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled (Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors) Sanctioned Filled Professor ------Associate Professors 5 5 Asst. Professors 11 11 Guest Lecturers 3 3
7. Faculty Profile Years No. of Ph.D. Name Specializ of students Qualification Designation ation Exper guided in the ience last 4 years Mrs.S.Manimegala Devi M.Sc.,M.Phil. Head & Harmonic 25 - Associate Prof. Analysis of Mathematics
Mrs.J.Mary Gracelet M.Sc.,M.Phil., Associate Prof. Algebra 25 - PGDCA. of Mathematics
Dr.(Mrs).G.Velammal M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Prof. Number 17 3(on going) of Mathematics Theory, Genetic &1(completed Algorithm
Mrs.R.Jeya M.Sc.,M.Phil. Assistant Prof. - 14 - of Mathematics
Dr.(Mrs).V.K.Santhi M.Sc.,M.Ed.,P Associate Prof. Algebra 15 - h.D. of Mathematics
Mrs.M.Shahila Bhanu M.Sc.,M.Phil. Associate Prof. Algebra 15 - of Mathematics
Dr.(Mrs).C.Rajeswari M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Prof. Algebra 6 - B.Ed.,Ph.D. of Mathematics
Mrs.R.Padmavathi M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Prof. Algebra 6 - M.Ed.,PGDC of Mathematics A.
Mrs.R.A.Lathadevi M.Sc.,M.Phil. Assistant Prof. Graph 6 - of Mathematics Theory
Mrs.M.Ramalakshmi M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Prof. Astronom 5 - B.Ed. of Mathematics y
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Mrs.D.Arumugakani M.Sc.,M.Phil. Assistant Prof. Differenti 5 - of Mathematics al Geometry
Mrs.R.Umamaheswari M.Sc.,M.Phil. Assistant Prof. Graph 5 - of Mathematics Theory
Dr.(Mrs).S.Devibala M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Prof. Number 4 - Ph.D. of Mathematics Theory
Mrs.K.Parameswari M.Sc.,M.Phil. Assistant Prof. Graph 4 - of Mathematics Theory
Mrs.G.K.Malathi M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Prof. Spectral 4 - B.Ed.,PGCDA of Mathematics Theory .
Mrs.N.Angel Benseera M.Sc.,M.Phil., Assistant Prof. Graph 3 - M.Ed.,PGCD of Mathematics Theory A.
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
Programme Shift Percentage
B.A. Tamil II 100
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
UG 20:1
PG 5:1
10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff:
Sanctioned Filled NIL NIL
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects Year Name of the Title of the Funding Grant Faculty Project Agency Received - - - - -
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12. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc., total grants received
Period Funding Grant Agencies Received - - -
13. Research Facility / Centre with state recognition/ national recognition/ international recognition NIL 14. Publications:
Publications: 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Number of Papers published in peer reviewed journals(National/ - - - - 1 3 1 - International) Monographs ------Chapter(s) in Books ------Editing Books ------Books with ISBN numbers with details of publishers - 1 ------
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated NIL 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL
17. Faculty Recharging Strategies
S.No. Name Refresher Courses Orientation Courses Any Other Courses
1 Mrs.S.Manimegala Devi - - -
2 Mrs.J.Mary Gracelet - - -
3 Dr.(Mrs).G.Velammal - - 1 (STTP)
4 Mrs.R.Jeya 1 - -
5 Dr.(Mrs).V.K.Santhi 1 - -
6 Mrs.M.Shahila Bhanu 1 - -
7 Dr.(Mrs).C.Rajeswari 2 1 -
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8 Mrs.R.Padmavathi 1 1 1 (NSS)
9 Mrs.R.A.Lathadevi 1 1 -
10 Mrs.M.Ramalakshmi 1 1 1 (NSS)
11 Mrs.D.Arumugakani 1 1 -
12 Mrs.R.Umamaheswari 1 1 -
13 Dr.(Mrs).S.Devibala 1 1 -
14 Mrs.K.Parameswari 1 1 -
15 Mrs.G.K.Malathi 1 1 -
16 Mrs.N.Angel Benseera 1 1 -
18. Student Projects
Student Projects 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 · Percentage of students ------who have done in-house projects including inter- departmental · Percentage of students ------doing projects in collaboration with industries / institutes
19. Awards / recognitions received at the National / International Level by faculty
· Faculty NIL
· Doctoral / post NIL doctoral fellows · Students M.Sangeetha of II M.Sc. Mathematics is selected for ‘Study abroad program’ organized by Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE), Government of India and do her part of the Master’s degree on Mathematics at Royal Hollow College, University of London, during the period 23rd September to 13th December 2013.
20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national / international) with details of outstanding participants, if any.
NIL
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21. Student Profile Course-Wise
Year AR* Selected % of Pass AR* Selected % of Pass
UG PG
2006-2007 EM: 602 38 99 104 29 96 38 TM: 226
2007-2008 EM: 675 70 94 54 26 96 TM:250 35
2008-2009 EM:750 100 100 60 30 96 TM:300 50
2009-2010 EM:704 120 97 46 36 91 TM:232 60
2010-2011 EM: 763 110 99 70 36 100 TM:167 55
2011-2012** EM: 635 96 98 92 40 97 TM:222 48
2012-2013*** EM: 623 83 99 109 31 97
TM:258 43 *AR- Applications Received; ** upto 4th semester; *** upto 2nd semester
22. Diversity of students (2012-2013) Name of the % of students % of students % of students % of students Course from Madurai from the State from other from other District States countries UG 65% 100% - - PG 18% 100% - -
M.Phil. - - - -
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
YEAR JRF NET SET Other Competitive Examinations 2006 - - - -
2007 - - - -
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2008 - - - -
2009 - - - -
2010 - - - 3
2011 - - - 6
2012 - - - 11
24. Student progression (2012-2013)
Student Progression Percentage against Enrolled UG to PG 28% PG to M.Phil. 14% PG to Ph.D. - Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral - Employed · Campus Selection - · Other than Campus Recruitment 10% Entrepreneurs
25. Diversity of staff Percentage of faculty who are graduates of the same parent university 62.50 % from other universities within the State 37.50 % from other universities from other States -
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt. during the assessment period. Ph.D. Awarded : 2 faculty members
27. Present details about infrastructural facilities
a) Library 7902 books are available b) Internet facilities for staff and Yes students c) Total number of class rooms 8 d) Class rooms with ICT facility NIL e) Students’ laboratories Computer Lab f) Research laboratories NIL
28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
2006 -2007 -2008 -2009 2009- 2010- 2011-2012 2012-2013 2007 2008 2010 2011
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264 290 314 394 462 516 461
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology : NIL
30. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as Yes, Courses are modified accordingly teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the department utilize it? b. Students on staff, curriculum as well Yes, Feedback is obtained from all students at the as teaching-learning-evaluation and end of every semester. This is used to improve what is the response of the department the teaching style and update the curriculum. to the same? c. Alumni and employers on the Yes, Changes are done in the curriculum. programmes and what is the response of the department to the same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position 1975-1978 A.Jeyalakshmi HOD of Maths,Yadava College(W), Madurai.
1981-1984 Dr.K.Gayathri HOD of Maths, Thiyagarajar College, Madurai.
1982-1985 R.Latha Associate Prof. of Maths, Thiyagarajar College,Madurai.
1998-2001 V.Annapoorna CTS, USA.
M.Nalini Software Engineer, ABOTT, Bangalore.
2002-2007 B.Panchavarnam CTS, Chennai
2003-2006 V.Ishwarya Software Engineer, TCS, Chennai
2004-2007 A.Munavar Jesima Software Engineer, CTS, Chennai
2008-2010 R. Janani Lecturer, NPR Engineering College, Natham
2008-2011 B.Sulochana Software Engineer, WIPRO Tech Ltd,Chennai.
2009-2011 B.Meenakshi Lecturer, Mangaiyarkarasi Arts College, Madurai
G.Soundariya Lecturer, P.K.N Arts and Science College,
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Thirumangalam.
P.Suganya Lecturer, Latha Madavan Polytechnic, Madurai
H. Sri Vinodhini Lecturer, Thiagarajar Engineering College, Madurai
R. Mohana Lecturer, Latha Madavan Polytechnic, Madurai
2010-2012 S.Durga Devi PG assistant, SBOA School, Madurai
P. Anusuya Sri Vidhyalayam, Madurai
2011-2013 S. Jeyalakshmi Teacher, Dolphin Matriculation School, Madurai
Sumaiya Parveen Lecturer, Muthukulathur
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures / Workshops / Seminar) with external experts. 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
- - - - - Regional Workshop on Mathematics and its Applications on 4th February
33. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. · Guest Lecture · Group Discussion · Seminar
34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? The department ensures it through · Feedback of the students · Performance of students in assignments, tests and seminar · Based on previous year’s performance-result
35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. · MATHS EXPO 2009 On 09-09-2009, the II year B.Sc. Mathematics students under the guidance of Mrs. J. Mary Gracelet and Dr. Mrs. G. Velammal conducted a mathematics exhibition at Thiru. Vi. Kaa. Corporation School. More than five hundred students from class VI to XII participated. · MATHS EXPO 2010 On 06-10-2010, the II year B.Sc. Mathematics students under the guidance of Mrs. J. Mary Gracelet and Dr. Mrs. G. Velammal, held a Maths Expo in the college premises. About
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three hundred students from various corporation schools and government aided schools viewed the exhibition. Also a maths talent contest was conducted and prizes given to motivate the students. · MATHS EXPO 2012 On 11-10-2012, the II year B.Sc. Mathematics students under the guidance of Mrs. R. Padmavathi and Mrs. R. Uma Maheswari conducted a mathematic exhibition at Bharathi boys high school. More than 250 students from class VI to X participated. · STATE LEVEL TRAINING 2013 Mrs. N. Angel Benseera was a Resource person at the ‘State Level Training on Content Enrichment for PG Teachers’. The training was conducted by ‘SCERT, Chennai’ on 29thand 30th August 2013 at Velammal Matric. H.S.School, Thiruppalai. · MATHS EXPO 2013 On 21-10-2013, the II year B.Sc. Mathematics students under the guidance of Mrs.M.Ramalakshmi and Mrs. R. Uma Maheswari conducted a mathematic exhibition at Bharathiyar Corporation High School. More than 260 students from class VI to X participated.
36. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. · Science Forum 37. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies. Give details. NIL 38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department
Strengths
· A strong faculty team consisting of nineteen members- sixteen Regular and three Guest Lecturers. · All the members have a rich teaching experience of more than a decade. · Five Ph.D. holders and fourteen M.Phil Scholars. · Timely completion of syllabus/ Timely review of students understanding. · An outstanding student of the department is selected for the program in UK by the Government of Tamilnadu. · Training students for SET/NET/IAS. · Department is well equipped with modern facilities like Computer, Xerox, Internet, etc., · Students/Staff participation in Intercollegiate seminar, debates/refresher course. · Conducting seminars on various topics for students. · Utility of grants in time. · Timely plan of future requirements. · Second shift (English Medium) was introduced in the academic year 2006-2007. Weakness
· Students studied in Tamil medium in School finding difficulty to cope up with change to English medium. · Poor economic background of students and most of them are from remote villages. Opportunities
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· Students have a wide door open in diversified fields like academic, Finance, Administration, etc., · Using the reputation of the college in the right way. Challenges
· Maintaining constant good relationship with the other departments in the college.
39. Future plans of the department. Short-term Plan: · To start M.Phil., · To increase the number of Ph.D. holders in the department Long-term Plan:
· To publish text books for UG Course. · To conduct a seminar for school teachers and students separately.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
1. Name of the Department Year of Establishment. Physics ,1970-71 2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered B.Sc,Physics M.Sc,Physics 3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved NON MAJOR ELECTIVE 4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System Semester with CBCS 5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments. NON MAJOR ELECTIVE 6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management Sanctioned Filled
14 12 NIL
7. Faculty Profile
No.of Ph.D. students Years of Name Qualification Designation Specialization guided Experience in the last 4 years V.GOWRI M.Sc., B.Ed; Associate Material 31 years ------M.Phil professor Science
S.PALANIAMMAL. M.Sc., B.Ed; Associate Electronics 31 years ------M.Phil; professor
G.SAROJA M.Sc., M Phil Associate Thin films 17 years PGDCA; professor ------
N.NAGARANI M.Sc., B.Ed; Associate Thin films 15 years ------M.Phil PGDCA; professor G.KRISHNA BAMA M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Solid State 13 years ------PGDCA; Ph.D Professor Physics M.SANTHI M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Quantam 15 years ------M.Phil PGDCA; Professor Physics Ph.D J.S.P.CHITRA M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Thin films 17 years ------M.Phil PGDCA; Professor 231 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
P.hd M.MAHALAKSHMI M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Electronics 8 years ------M.Phil Professor R.VIJAYALAKSHMI M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Energy Physics 10 years ------M.Phil PGDCA Professor P.hd G.SELVA RANI M.Sc.,M.Phil.,MCA Assistant Astro Physics 13 years ------Professor S.V.MEENAKSHMI M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Crystallography 13 years ------M.Phil Professor K. LILLY MARY M.Sc., B.Ed; Assistant Crystallography 13 years ------EUCHARISTA M.Phil Professor
8.Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio
Course Programme Student – Teacher Ratio UG Major-Theory 30:1 Major-Practical 30:2 Ancillary-Theory 40:1 Ancillary- Practical 40:2 PG Major-Theory 20:1 Major-Practical 20:2
10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff.
technical) Administrative Table Staff Staff UG __ __ PG __ __ M.Phil __ __ Ph.D. __ __ Part I __ __
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects. : Proposal has been sent for UGC – Major project by Dr.G.KRISHNA BAMA 12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants received. NIL
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14. Publications. : NIL 15. Details of Patents and Income Generated NIL 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses 13 Orientation Courses 8 Any other Courses 40(National & international seminars,Conferences, Workshops.)
18. Student Projects
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- Student Projects 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 · Percentage of students who NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL have done in-house projects including inter departmental · Percentage of students doing NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL projects in collaboration with industries/institutes
19. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / International Level by faculty. NIL 20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any UGC Sponsored National Seminar was conducted on 22.1.2013. RESOURCE PERSONS 1. Dr.N.Vijayan, Scientist,National Physical Laboratory,New Delhi. 2. Dr.M.Sivakumar, Assistant Professor in Physics,Alagappa university,Karaikudi. 3. Dr.C.E.Sooriamoorthi, Rtd Professor,School of Energy,Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai. 4. Dr.R.V.Jeba Rajasekhar Assistant Professor in Physics, Government Arts College,Melur. PARTICIPANTS: Faculty members, Resource Scholars, Post graduate Students and Under graduate students of Physics
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21. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR %of AR %of AR %of Selected Selected Selected * Pass * Pass * Pass B.Sc B.Sc M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Phil 2007- EM 725 27 100 08 TM 234 27 100 2008- EM 625 30 97.6 09 TM 135 30 100 2009- EM 187 30 100 10 TM 88 30 100 2010- EM 1461 35 98 11** TM 391 35 100 2011- EM 1561 36 100 12*** TM 784 36 96 2012- EM 1377 30 - 13*** TM 729 30 - *AR-Applications Received; **upto 4th Semester; *** upto 2nd Semester
22. Diversity of Students (2011 – 2012) % of students % of students % of students Name of the %of students from the from other from other Course from the State College States countries UG ---- 100% ------PG ------M.Phil ------
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year JRF NET SLET 2007 ------2008 ------2009 ------2010 ------2 2011 ------
24. Student Progression (2011 – 2012) Percentage against Student Progression Enrolled 28%(PG) UG to PG 51%(B.Ed) PG to M.Phil ---- PG to Ph.D ---- Ph.D. to Post – Doctoral ---- Employed ---- 234 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
· Campus Selection · Other than Campus Recruitment
Entrepreneurs ----
25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
Of the same parent university 100% From other universities within the State ---- From other universities from other States ----
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt, during the assessment period. Ph.D.Awarded: 2 Members Dr .G. KrishnaBama (2010) Dr. M. Santhi (2012) 27. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· Library—3800 books are available in the department · Internet facilities for staff and students 7 DESKTOPSAND 1 LCD ARE AVILABLE · Total number of class rooms 8 · Class room with ICT facility 1 · Students’ laboratories 3 (1-UG Major students 1-UG Ancillary students ,1-PG students ) · Research laboratories/ Research Room NIL 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 EM 3 3 2 12 16 8 TM 2 3 2 13 14 12
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. 30. Does the department obtain feedback from.
· Faculty on curriculum as well as Yes, Discussed in the department teaching-learning –evaluation? If meetings and relevant changes in the yes, how does the department curriculum are made through Board utilize it? of studies meeting. · Students on staff, curriculum as Yes.Based on the feedback the well as teaching-learning- curriculum and the teaching style of evaluation and what is the the faculty are improved. response of the department to the 235 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
same? · Alumni and exmployers on the programmes and what is the Yes.Changes are done in the response of the department to the curriculum. same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position Associate professor, SOURASTRA COLLEGE 1969-1975 S.KUNAVATHI FOR WOMEN, Madurai.
Associate professor,Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts 1975-1980 S.PALANIAMMAL College for Women, Madurai. Associate professor, M.MAHALAKSHM 1978-1983 V.V.Vanniapeumal college I for Women,Virudhunagar Associate professor, 1981-1983 K.UMA V.V.Vanniapeumal college for Women,Virudhunagar. Assistant Professor, 1999-2002 K.KAVITHA Sermathai vasan college for Women,Madurai. Assistant professor, Sri M.MAHALAKSHM Meenakshi Govt.Arts 2001-2004 I College for Women,Madurai. Assistant professor,Lady 2001-2004 M.PUSHPASELVI Doke College for Women,Madurai. Assistant professor, Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for A.S.BABY RANI Women,Madurai. 2004-2007 Assistant professor, Jeyaraj M.HEMALATHA Anna Packiam College for Women,Periakulam.
2006-2009 K.TAMILARASI Postal Assistant ,Kamuthi. Assistant professor, P.INDRA DEVI Anand Institute of 2009-2011 Technology’ Chennai.
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32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
1 1 1 1 2 2
YEAR External Experts Seminar Topic 2007 - 2008 Dr .N. Jeyakumaran S.G. Lecture Solar Energy and V.H.N.S.N College Applications Virudhunagar
2008 - 2009 Dr. Sudha Soundarapandian Dept of Chemistry SMGC College Global Warming Madurai-2
2009 - 2010 Prof. Dr. C.E. Sooriamoorthi Former Prof & Head School of Energy, Environment and Global Warming Natural Resources. MKU Madurai 2010 - 2011 Dr. M. Mahendran Associate Prof Motivation towards carrier Dept of Physics Advancement &Higher Thiagarajan Engineering College Studies Madurai
2011 - 2012 Dr.R.Srinivasan Emerging trends in Asst. Prof Thiagarajan College of nanoscience Arts and science Madurai
Dr.V.Srinivasan 2011 - 2012 Retd Prof , Care of Instruments – A The American College, Job Related Course For Consceltant, Instrument Physics Students Maintenance Dept , Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai
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33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Chalk and talk method,Power point presentation,seminars by students,guest lectures,Using LCD projector,Chart and Models preparation,Special coaching class for slow learners,Asingments ,Group work for problem solving . 34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
· Through feedback of the students. · Based on previous year’s performance. · Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exams. 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Students of II year demonstrated various simple physics experiments to the forty students of Umarupulavar Corporation High school, Madurai in connection with extension activities. Students participated in N.S.S Camp held at Nagamalai pudukottaipanchayat from 29.12.09 to -4.01.10 Students participated in N.S.S Camp held Erkudi Achampattu panchayat from 3.1.11to 9.1.11 Students participated in N.S.S Camp held Erkudi Achampattu panchayat from 4.2.12.to 10.2.12 Students participated in state level seminar on consumer awareness and N.S.S volunteers held at S.V.N COLLEGE 8.10.09 Students participated in consumer forum at Wakf Board College,Madurai on 6.4.2010 Students participated in state level seminar on personal development and environmental protection held at S.F.R COLLEGE 24.09.10 Dr.M.Santhi attended N.S.S Orientation program held at empanelled training institution,Coimbatore from 28.11.11.to 3.12.11 36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
· Students are encouraged to participate in various academic programmesm such as Quiz, paperpresentation, seminars, Worhshops and inter college competition held inside and outside the college. 37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. NIL 38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths.
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· Special classes are conducted for weak students and helped them to complete the degree in time · Excellent maintenance of Library,Laboratory Instrument facility
Weakness · No mechanism has been evolved to get feedback from alumnae. · Most of the Tamil students are first generation learners, have poor language skill. It is very difficult for them to cope with the academic demands of the college. · Lack of technical staff Opportunities
· Opportunity to learn Epigraphy, Temple Arts and Handicrafts. · Producing quality Tamil writers. · Students participation in various inter college competitions
Challenges · Students admitted in Tamil Department are from low socio- economic background. It is challenging to get them employed. 39. Future Plans of the Department. To start M.Phil and Ph.D course by 2015 Short-term Plan:
· To conduct workshop and Seminar. Long-term Plan:
· To publish a text book for UG Tamil medium Course. · To conduct a seminar and workshop for School Teachers and School Children separately.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
1. Name of the Department Year of Establishment : CHEMISTRY, 1968 2. Names of Programmes/ Courses offered : B.Sc Chemistry 3. Interdisciplinary courses and Departments involved : Non Major Elective Paper I :Chemistry in Life Paper II: Day To Day Chemistry For All the Major students 4. Annual / Semester/ Choice Based Credit System : Semester, Choice Based Credit System 5. Participation of the department in the courses offered : Non Major Elective Papers offered by By other departments Other departments to Chemistry students Imparting knowledge about Constitution of India, Competitive Exam Oriented preparation, Payanpattu Tamil, Food Preservation . 6. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management Sanctioned Filled - - 15 15 - -
7. Faculty Profile
Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of No of Experience Ph.D Private/ students Government guided in service the last 4 years Tmt. S. Nirmala M.Sc., M.Phil Associate Physical Organic 32 - Manoranjitham Professor & Chemistry Head Tmt.N.Vijayatha M.Sc., M.Phil Associate Phyto Chemistry 31 - ra Professor Tmt.G.Lalitha M.Sc., M.Phil Associate Phyto Chemistry 31 - Venkateswari Professor Dr.D.Sarala M.Sc., Associate Physical 31 8 240 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Thembavani M.Phil.,Ph.D Professor Chemistry 1-degree award 1- Submitte d Thesis Tmt. P. M.Sc., M.Phil Assistant Physical Organic 5+ 13 - Roopakalyani Professor Chemistry Dr. K. M.Sc., B.Ed., Assistant Bio Organic 10+ 6 - Vigneswari Ph.D Professor Chemistry Tmt.B.Mariamm M.Sc.,M..Phil Assistant Organic 8+ 6 - al ., M.Ed., Professor chemistry Dr. C. M.Sc., Assistant Organic 6 1/2+ 6 - Meenakshi M.Phil.,Ph.D Professor chemistry Dr.R. Muthuselvi M.Sc., B.Ed., Assistant Analytical 3+ 6 - Ph.D Professor Chemistry Tmt. A.Prema M.Sc., M.Phil Assistant Organic 3+5 - Professor chemistry Ms. A. Mohana M.Sc., M.Phil Assistant Organic 3 1/2+5 - Krishnaverni Professor chemistry Dr. N. M.Sc.,B.Ed., Assistant Physical 15 + 4 - Muthumani M.Phil.,Ph.D Professor Chemistry Dr. R. M.Sc.,M..Phil Assistant Environmental 14+4 - Parimalam .,B.Ed.,Ph.D Professor Chemistry Tmt. A. M.Sc.,B.Ed., Assistant Physical 8+4 - Josephine M.Phil., Professor Chemistry Vanitha Dr. N. M.Sc.,B.Ed., Assistant Solid State 11 1/2+3 - Manonmani M.Phil., Professor Chemistry Ph.D.,
8.Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme- Wise Student Teacher Ratio 25: 1 10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff
Table UG 3 PG - M.Phil - Ph.D - Part I - 11. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects: 01 (Applied for major Research Project and awaiting Sanction) 12. Department project funded by DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR : UGC -2
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Total grants received : i) Rs. 83 000/- (MRP) ii) Rs. 100 000 (MRP) 13. Research Facility / Centre with : Available 14. Publications
Publications 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 National & 1 2 7 5 12 32 21 International Journals Chapter(s) in Book ------Editing Book ------Books with ISBN numbers with details of Publishers
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated : Nil 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated : Nil 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses 07-11-2006 to 27.11.2006- 1 member 15.11.2007 to 05.12.2007- 1 member 10.11.2010 to 30.11.2010 - 2 members 17.7.2011 to 2.8.2011—3 members 5.7.2012 to 01.08.2012 – 3 members 1.3.2013 to 21.3.2013 – 4 members Orientation Courses Dec 2007- 4 members October 2008 – 2 members July 2009 – 3 members May 2011 – 1 member Any other Courses SCERT- Resource person for PG- Teachers Orientation Programme during October 7-8 ,2013
18. Students Projects
Students Projects 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Percentage of students ------who have done in house projects including inter departmental Percentage of students ------doing projects in collaboration with industries/ Institutes
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19. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / : 1) Dr. Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award Instituted by Gobal Economic Progress And Research Association, Tamil Nadu. Presented to Dr. D. Sarala Thembavani
2) Best Research paper award 2006 given By The INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION, KOLKATTA TO Dr. N. Manonmani. Best Paper presentation Award in National Level Conference at Loyola College, Chennai To Dr. N. Manonmani 20. Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops organized and : UGC Sponsered National level Seminor The source of funding (national/ international) with on “ Futuristic Trends in Chemistry” Details of outstanding participants 21. Students profile Course- Wise for B.Sc Chemistry
Academic Year Application Selected % of Pass Received for B.Sc chemistry for B.Sc Chemistry
2006-2007 EM- 303 33 97.44 TM- 124 36 94.74 2007-2008 EM- 698 29 100 TM- 289 33 100 2008-2009 EM-116 36 96.8 TM- 55 25 94.44 2009-2010 EM- 174 45 100 TM- 65 44 100 2010-2011 EM- 1379 50 87.5 TM- 369 50 56.5 2011-2012 EM-279 40 97.6 TM-172 40 95.34 2012-2013 EM- 303 40 95.34 TM-180 40 95.24 2013-2014 EM-369 40 -
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TM-225 40
22. Diversity of Students (2012-13)
Name of the % of Students % of Students % of Students % of Students Course from nearby from the State from other States from other local area Countries UG 100% 100% nil Nil
23. How many students have cleared Civil Service, Defence Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year JRF NET SLET 2010 1 (TNPSC Group-1)
24. Students Progression (2012-2013)
Student Progression Percentage against Enrolled UG to PG 12 PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D to Post- Doctoral - Empolyed -
Campus Selection Other than Campus Recruitment Call Centre: 4%
Entrepreneurs 2 %
25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same parent University 93.4 From other Universities within the state 6.6 From other Universities from other States -
26. Number of Faculty who were Awarded Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Litt
Assessment year Number of Faculty 2007-2008 3 2012-2013 1
27. Present details about infrastructural facilities
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Library Maintained with 2450 books. Internet facilities for staff and students Nil Total number of class rooms 06 Class room with ICT facility Nil Students laboratories 03 Research laboratories/ Research Room 01 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College ( Financial assistance from CSS)
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009- 2010- 2011- 2010 2011 2012 12 12 12 12 12
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. Nil 30. Does the department obtain feedback from.
· Faculty on curriculum as well as Yes, Suggestions placed before the Board of teaching-learning –evaluation? If Studies and necessary modifications yes, how does the department implemented. utilize it? · Students on staff, curriculum as well as teaching-learning- Yes, Feed- back discussed in the staff evaluation and what is the meeting and remedial measures taken. response of the department to the same? · Alumni and exmployers on the programmes and what is the No response of the department to the same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position Head of Chemistry 1969-1972 Tmt. T.R Padma Department, Government Arts College(W) Pudukottai Head of Chemistry 1975-1978 Dr. Muthulakshmi Department, Government Arts College, Salem Dr. R.Saraswathi Head of Material Science 1976-1979 Department, Madurai Kamaraj
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University, Madurai Head of Chemistry Tmt. A. Fousia Department, Government Arts College(W) , North Madras Head of Chemistry Department, JeyaRaj Annapackiam College, Tmt.Sowdhamani Periyakulam 1985-1988 Ms. V.K.P.Priya Scientist, USA Associate Professor, 1987-1990 Tmt. N.Malathi Government Arts College, Chengelpet. Assistant Professor, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts 1990-1992 Dr.R. Muthuselvi College for Women (A) , Madurai 1991-1994 Tmt. T.R. Savithri Customs Officer, Chennai. Associate Professor, Lady Doak 1992-1995 Dr. S. Sridevi College, Madurai. Scientist, Biocon India, 1995-1998 Tmt. N. Dhanam Bangalore. Tmt. M. Umayal Research Associate, IISc, Bangalore. 2002-2005
Tmt. P. Silviya Research Associate, Hydrabad.
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts.
2006- 2007- 2008- 2009-2010 2010- 2011-2012 2012-2013 2007 2008 2009 2011 Special Special Special Special Special One day Work Special Lecture on “ Lecture by Lecture by Lecture by Lecture by Lecture on shop on “ Micro Rudimental Concepts Dr.E. Selva Dr.T. Dr.Sudha Dr. N. Ezhil, “Avoid scale Experi- in Organic Chemistry” mani, Rajendran, Soundrapan Reader in Plastics” by ments in by Dr.S. Perumal, Psychictist, Reader in dian, Chemistry, S. Dr.Sudha Chemistry by Professor & Head, Madurai Chemistry, Associate Vellaichamy Soundrapandia Dr.S. Murugan, Department of Vivekananda Professor, Nadar n, HOD (Rtd)/ Organic Chemistry, College, Sri College , Rtd.Associate Chemistry, S.T. MKU, Madurai Thiruvedagam. Meenakshi Nagamalai Professor, Sri Hindu College, Govt. Arts Meenakshi Nagercoil-2 College For Govt. Arts Women, College For Madurai Women, Madurai Dr. R. Kannan, Director, Academic Staff 246 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. PPT, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion, Skill development activity. 34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
· Through feedback from the students. · Based on previous year’s performance. · Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exams. 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
· Visited Senchadainathar Karunakshi Spinners (Pvt) Limited to know how the thread was made from synthetic cotton. · Visited Patwari Bakers (Pvt) Limited to know the methodologies used for the preparation of biscuits, candy and toffee. · Visited A.D.R.Plastics to know about how the plastic containers are made from raw materials. · Visited Kovilangulam near Karumthur Government school to develop the practical skills among the students by showing models, charts, audio visual aids and few skits. · Visited to Alanganaloor Sugar Factory to know the technology adopted by sugar industry · Visited Regional Testing Laboratory, Madurai . To know how to operate the equipments for various needed parameters. · Awareness programme about adultrant in food products was conducted for Women Self Help Group at Thiru Nagar. 36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
· Association Activity · Inter Collegiate Competition: · Encourage the students to present papers in seminars and participate Quiz Programmes. · Awareness programme aired in All India Radio about “Colour Chemistry “ in the International Year of Chemistry · Two Faculty members from the department act as a Reviewer in various national and international journals. 4 Faculty members act as Resource person in various seminars and Conferences 37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Nil 38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths.
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· 7 Faculty members are Ph.D holders. · 2 Faculty members are doing Ph.D. · SLET Qualified faculty – 2. · Selected for Post Doctoral Fellowship by UGC – 1 Faculty . · The department faculty members actively participated in free IAS coaching.
Weakness · No mechanism has been evolved to get feedback from alumnae. · Being a Government College, we have to depend on Government funds for carrying out various activities.
Opportunities · Opportunity to do further research by getting minor and major research projects. Producing quality Chemists.
Challenges · Students admitted in Department are from low socio economic background. It is challenging to get them employed. 39. Future Plans of the Department.
Short-term Plan:
· To conduct a bridge course for budding chemists · To impart scientific temper among the public by organizing Science Exhibitions.
Long-term Plan:
· To publish text books in Chemistry in Tamil ( UG Course). · To upgrade the department as PG and Research Department
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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
1. Name of the Department Year of Establishment. ZOOLOGY 1971 2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered B.SC. Zoology - 1971 M.Sc. Zoology - 2013 3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved - Nil 4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System – Semester CBCS 5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments. - Nil 6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Management Sanctioned Filled Nil 12 10 . Faculty Profile
No.of Ph.D. Years of students guided Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience in the last 4 years M.Sc., M.Phil., Assoc. Prof & Dr. D. Kannammal Endocrinology 29 - Ph.D HOD M. Sc., M.Phil., Animal Dr. V. Kabila Assoc. Prof. 15 - Ph.D Biochemistry M. Sc., M.Phil., Ph. Dr. H. Vijayarani Asst. Prof. Immunology 18 - D Dr. D. Helen M. Sc., M. Phil., Asst. Prof. Microbiology 19 - Christina Ph.D M. Sc., M.Phil., Mrs. T. Jothimani Asst. Prof. Bioremediation 14 - B.Ed., (Ph.D) M.Sc., M.Phil., Mrs. A. Sheela Asst. Prof. Entomology 18 - B.Ed. Mrs. N. Amutha M.Sc., M.Phil. Asst. Prof. Toxicology 18 - Aquaculture with M.Sc., M.phil., Dr. M. Rajee Asst. Prof. Environmental 14 - B.Ed., Ph.D Studies M.Sc., M.phil., Mrs. P. Yuvarani Asst. Prof. Toxicology 13 - B.Ed. Dr.E.Emimal M.Sc., M. Phil., Asst. Prof. Entomology 11 - Victoria B.Ed., Ph.D
8.Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio - 20: 1
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10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff.
UG 1 PG - M.Phil - Ph.D. - Part I - 11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects. - Nil 12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants received. - Nil 13. Research Facility/ Centre with - Nil 14. Publications.
2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- Publications 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 · Journal (Nat & Internat) 1 1 1 · Monographs · Chapter (s) in Books 1 · Editing Books 1 · Books with ISBN numbers with details of Publishers · Conferenes/Seminars 1 1 1 1 7 2 (Paper Presentation) · Conferenes/Seminars 1 1 3 4 1 1 1 (Participation) · Workshop 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 · Publications in 1 Proceedings · Guest Lecture 3
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated - Nil 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated - Nil 17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Refresher 3 1 3 Courses Orientation 5 1 Courses Any other 1 1 Courses
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18. Student Projects
2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013-2014 Student Projects 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 · Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental · Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with industries/institute s
19. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / International Level by faculty. -Nil 20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences”. On 27.02.2013. Students from Various colleges and research Scholars are actively participated and Present their Papers. 21. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR %of AR %of AR %of Selected Selected Selected * Pass * Pass * Pass B.sc B.Sc M.sc M.Sc. M.Phil 2006- 213 35 100
2007 171 35 100 157 35 96 2007-08 122 35 100 112 35 100 2008-09 72 35 100
115 40 2009-10 93.5% 86 40 100
2010- 113 44 100%
11** 93 38 100%
2011- 85 35 76.9%
12*** 124 35 87%
2012- 138 35
2013 137 35 94
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66.6
2013- 141 35 83.3 24 18 75 % 2014 112 35 90.6 *AR-Applications Received; **upto 4th Semester; *** upto 2nd Semester
22. Diversity of Students (2011 – 2012)
% of students % of students % of students Name of the %of students from the from other from other Course from the State College States countries - UG - 100 -
67 % (12/18) PG 100 - -
M.Phil - - - -
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year JRF NET SET 2006 - - - 2007 - - - 2008 - - - 2009 - - - 2010 - - - 2011 - - -
24. Student Progression (2012 – 2013) Percentage against Student Progression Enrolled UG to PG 26% PG to M.Phil - PG to Ph.D - Ph.D. to Post – Doctoral - Employed · Campus Selection - · Other than Campus Recruitment
Entrepreneurs -
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25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates 100%- Of the same parent university MKU From other universities within the State - From other universities from other States -
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D. Litt, during the assessment period. Ph.D. Awarded: 3 faculty members
27. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· Library –around 2000 books are available · Total number of class rooms - 5 · Class room with ICT facility - Nil · Students’ laboratories - 3 · Research laboratories/ Research Room - Nil 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 No. of 12 12 12 10 10 13 12 Students Amount 1200 1200 2400 2000 2000 2600 2400 (Rs)
Apart from this, the faculty of the Department also sponsored the students for various sports by bearing the expenditure for their uniforms, travel, etc. 29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. Questionnaires were given to the students and feedback was received from them. Based on the feedback, the department has decided to upgrade into Post Graduate Department from 2013-2014 onwards. 30. Does the department obtain feedback form?
The Department obtained feedback from · Faculty on curriculum as well as faculty on curriculum as well as teaching- teaching-learning –evaluation? If learning evaluation. Opinions were received yes, how does the department from subject experts of other colleges and utilize it? universities. Based on this, the various papers in the syllabus were framed and various
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teaching-learning methods are adopted. Students feedback was received on staff, · Students on staff, curriculum as curriculum and teaching-learning evaluation. well as teaching-learning- Based on this feedback, the curriculum was evaluation and what is the designed. Application oriented papers like response of the department to the Biotechnology, Bioinformatics,etc have been same? included. Job oriented papers such as Entrepreneurial Development also included. Feedback from alumni was received and their views were included in framing the syllabus. · Alumni and employers on the Job oriented papers like Sericulture, programmes and what is the Vermiculture, Clinical Lab Technology, etc response of the department to the were included in the curriculum which in same? future could cater to the needs of the students towards employment opportunities.
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position 1983-1987 Dr. V. Kabila Assoc. Prof., SMGAC Asst. Prof. MVM Govt. Arts Dr. R. Vaheetha 1992-1995 College, Dindigul Mrs. R. Juliet P. G. Zoology Teacher 1999-2002 Mrs. Lakshmi Suba Lecturer, LDC 2006-2009 Miss.N.Thenmozhi Police Service 2007-2010 Miss.S.Sabitha Police service 2008-2011 Miss.T.Deepa Police service
2008-2011 Miss. V. Raji Medical Lab Technologist 2009-2012 Miss.V.Sopiya Police service 2009-2012 Miss. Nagarani Teacher Miss.S.Kavitha Post master 2011-2014 Miss. A.Muthumani Police Service
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2011- 2006-2007 2010-2011 2012-2013 2008 2009 2010 2012 Dr. M Dr. A. Selvaraj Dr. Andal Manian Mr. Dr. Ramesh, Dr. tamilselvi, Rajin ‘Personality ‘Environmental Vivekanadan, Herpatologist ‘Acupuncture Nandia, Development’ Health hazards’ Nethaji Snake ‘Elephant-life therapy’ M.D Trust style’ ‘Stress and Marvels and related Mystries of disorders’ Animal World’
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33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. PPT, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion
34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
· Through feedback of the students. · Based on previous year’s performance. · Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exams. · Parent-teachers meeting. · Conducting remedial classes for slow learners. · Conducting ward meeting. 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
· Through Extension activity- Creating awareness to the school children on ‘Health and Hygiene’. 36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
· Niche Club–Awareness program on Animal protection, Animal census, Snake Rescue camp, Bird’s nest, Plantation campaign · Association Activity-conducting seminars, inter departmental competitions · World Wildlife Day-Awareness program, rally and competitions. · World Environment 37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. 38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths.
· 6 Faculty members are Ph.D holders. · 1 Faculty member submitted Ph.D. · SLET Qualified faculty – 3. · UGC-JRF,(Direct awardy) qualified faculty – 1. · The department offers Projects to PG students which the students to do Ph.D and also face SLET, NET, JRF and CSIR qualifying exams.
Weakness · Few of the students discontinue their studies due to economic crisis. · Most of the students are first generation learners, have poor language skill. It is very difficult for them to cope with the academic demands of the college.
Opportunities · The Department offers Job oriented course like Sericulture, Vermiculture, Clinical Lab Technology, and Fishery Biology which enable them to get the opportunity to earn by themselves.
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· The Department offers application oriented courses like Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, etc which would help to pursue their research in future. · The Department offers Entrepreneurship Development paper which would help them to start self help program. Challenges · Students admitted in Zoology Department are from low socio economic background. It is challenging to get them employed. 39. Future Plans of the Department.
Short-term Plan:
· To conduct Seminars, Workshops, Wildlife Campaign programmes.
Long-term Plan:
· To establish a well recognized Research center. · To conduct a seminar for School Teachers and School Children separately.
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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
1. Name of the Department, Year of Establishment: The undergraduate course Environmental Biology was started in the academic year 1993-94 as there was little scope and opportunities, the course was converted into B.Sc., Botany in the academic year 2008-09. The department was upgraded as P.G. Dept. in the academic year 2013-14.
2. Names of Programmes/Courses Offered. : B.Sc. Botany and M.Sc. Botany.
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved. a. Offers Ancillary Environmental Biology to B.Sc., Geography students. b. Environmental studies_ U.G.C made Environmental studies compulsory under Part IV. As a part of this, students of all disciplines were taken to Alagar kovil during the academic year 2005-06 and this was organized by then Environmental Biology Dept.
4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice Based Credit System. As the college is affiliated to M.K. University, Semester system is followed since 1993.As per the instructions from TANSCHE, credit system was implemented in the academic year 2006-2007. As per norms of TANSCHE, the minimum requirement to obtain UG Degree is 120 credits and as per the revised norms, minimum requirement to obtain UG Degree is 140 credits and this was implemented in the year 2008-09.
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments. Not applicable
6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled: Government Management Sanctioned Filled U.G. 6 6 -- P.G. 2 NIL --
7. Faculty Profile: No. of Ph.D. Years of Name Designation Designation Specialization students guided in Experience the last 4 years M.Sc.,M.Phil. Associate - Mrs.R.Latha Plant Physiology 17 years M.Ed prof.Botany M.Sc.,B.Ed., Associate Plant stress - Dr.V.Pandimadevi 17 years Ph.D prof.Botany physiology Dr.V.Gheetha M.Sc.,M.Ed., Associate - Plant physiology 17 years Ph.D.,DGT prof.Botany M.Sc.M.Phil. - Dr.G.Grace Lydial Associate M.Ed.PGDCA. Plant Tissue Culture 15 years Pushpalatha Prof.Botany Ph.D M.Sc.M.Phil. - Assistant Dr.G.Mangai Kasthuri Ph.D.P.D.F (Korea), Biotechnology 7 Years Prof.Botany P.D.F(Thailand) Mrs.M.P.Sivasankari M.Sc.M.Phil. Assistant Plant Tissue Culture 5 years - Prof.Botany
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8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio : U.G. – I,II & III year 40:1 P.G. – I & II year 20:1
10 Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff. Academic Support No. Staff UG 1 PG -
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects. Nil 12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc. total grants received. Nil 13. Research Facility/ Centre - No
14. Publications.-Nil
15. Details of Patents and Income Generated. Nil 16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated. Nil
17. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses Dr.G.Mangai Kasthuri –M.K.U. 3-11-09 to 23-11-09 Mrs.M.P.Siva Sankari-M.K.U. 3-11-09 to 23-11-09 Orientation Courses Dr.G.Mangai Kasthuri – Bharathiar Univ. 26-12-07 to 24-1-08 Mrs.M.P.SivaSankari- Madras.Univ. 9-7-09 to 5-8-09. Any other Courses Organising guest lectures in emerging topics in botany. Attendedworkshops/seminars/conferences organized by other Institutions.
18. Student Projects. – Not applicable.
19. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / International Level by faculty. Nil
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20. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any. UGC sponsored one day state level seminar on “Eco-Conservation of Biodiversity for Sustainable Development was organized by the Department of Botany on 8-2- 2013.Students from reputed institutions from in and around Madurai actively participated in the seminar. Saplings were distributed to the participants at free of cost which was sponsored by Dist. Forest Dept. and Esha Yoga .
21. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR %of AR %of AR %of Selected Selected Selected * Pass * Pass * Pass B.Sc M.A M.Sc. M.Phil 2007-08 92 38 100 2008-09 106 38 100 2009-10 131 40 83.3 2010-11 121 40 100 2011- 114 40 84.8 12***
2012- 169 40 68.6 13**
2013- 180 40 72.97 14*
PG 8 4 2013-14
*AR-Applications Received; **upto 3rd Semester; *** upto 5th Semester * upto 1st semester
22. Diversity of Students. (2011 – 2012)
% of %of % of students students students % of students from Name of the Course from the from the from other other countries College State States UG - - 2007-2010 26 11 - - 2008-2011 28 08 2 - 2009-2012 26 05 - - 259 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
2010-2013 28 11 - - 2011-2014 19 17 1 - 2012-2015 22 14 1 - 2013-2016 27 11 PG 2013-14 02 02 - -
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations? Nil 24. Student Progression.
Percentage against Enrolled
Student 2006-07 2007- 2008- 2009 2010 2011 2012- 2013- Progression 08 09 -10 -11 -12 13 14 UG to PG 15.15 11 14.2 13.7 21.8 36.3 25 9.37
PG to M.Phil ------
PG to Ph.D - 5.5 ------
Ph.D. to Post – ------Doctoral Student 2006-07 2007- 2008- 2009 2010 2011 2012- 2013- Progression 08 09 -10 -11 -12 13 14 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 Nil Employed Campus Selection Other than Nil Campus Recruitment
UG to B.Ed - 2.7 3.5 34.4 46.8 15.1 25 3.1
25. Diversity of Staff Percentage of faculty who are graduates UG PG Ph.D Of the same parent university 100 100 From other universities within the - - 16.6 State From other universities from other - - 16.6 States
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26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt, during the assessment period. Ph.D. Awarded : 02faculty members
S.NO Year Faculty 1 2011-12 01 2 2013-14 01
27. Present details about infrastructural facilities. · Library Non-Plan : 1248 UGC : 356 Autonomous : 05 Book Bank : 46 Complementary Copy : 241 Total : 1876 · Internet facilities for staff and students : Internet facility available for faculty members · Total number of class rooms :03 · Class room with ICT facility A common classroom with LCD facility is used by the staff and students of UG and PG as and when required. · Students’ laboratories: The department of Botany is well equipped with all the basic instruments for performing the practicals for UG and PG students (List enclosed ). · Research laboratories/ Research Room
28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance . S.No 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1. Adhi Dravidar 05 - - - - - 02 welfare fund
2. Govt. trust - - - - - 06 02 Madurai kamaraj university
3. Maruthu 06 07 06 06 06 - - pandiyar Arakkatalai
4. Honeywell 01 ------
5. General 33 36 32 28 28 32 33
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29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. Yes. Govt. colleges are meant for economically downtrodden. As there are no Govt. colleges in the southern Tamilnadu offering PG Botany, an effort was made and it was successfully started in the academic year 2013-14.
30. Does the department obtain feedback from. Suggestions made by the faculty · Faculty on curriculum as well as regarding syllabus is represented in teaching-learning –evaluation? If BOS meeting and the approved yes, how does the department utilize changes are incorporated in the it? ensuing academic year syllabus.
Yes. · As the course B.Sc., Environmental · Students on staff, curriculum as well Biology was not duly considered by as teaching-learning-evaluation and Govt. Boards for job opportunities, it what is the response of the was changed into B.Sc., Botany in the department to the same? year 2008-09. o Teaching methodology wasadopted as per the students requirement. · Alumni and employers on the Alumni forms a part of BOS and their programmes and what is the suggestions are carried out in reframing the response of the department to the syllabus. same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position
Asst.Professor, S.Mathi priya Ambiga college of Arts and Science, Madurai. 1994-97
PG.Asst. –Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Ms.Vimala Peraiyur.
Ms.Tharani Asst.Professor in Chemistry,Tiruchengode. 1995-98 PG.Asst. –Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Ms.Lakshmi priya Kottampatti. 1996-99 Ms.Karthiga Cleared TET, awaiting orders. K.RajaLakshmi Asst.Professor,Kongu Arts 1997-2000 college,Pollachi. S.Kasthuri Rengamani Asst.Professor,E.M.G. 262 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Yadava college for women,Madurai. N.Karthiyayini Kendriya Vidhyalaya,Cochin PG.Asst. –Govt.Hr.Sec.School, G.Suganya Chennai. R.Sasi Rekha 1998-2001 Block resource teacher educator.
PG.Asst. –Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Ms.Manjula Thirupalai. 2002-2005 Microbiologist, Aravind Eye Mrs.Uma hospital, Madurai. BT. Asst. 2004-2007 R.Rekha Govt. High school, Erode. PD, P.S.Chidambara nadar 2005-2008 R.Karthiga Hr.Sec.School, Viruthunagar. 2008-2011 V.Eswari Police constable.
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (SpecialLectures/Workshops/Seminar)with External Experts. · UGC Sponsored One day State level seminar on” Ecoconservation of Biodiversity for Sustainable Development” was organised by Dept. of Botany, Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for Women, Madurai on 8th Feb.2013. In order to know the current trends and developments in the field of Botany, seminars are conducted by inviting experts from different fields under the banner of Botany Association.
Period Name of the Chief Guest Topic of the Lecture
2006-2007 Dr.Anbuchelvan, “Beneficial Herbs” Siddha doctor. ( Nalam tharum Mooligaigal) 2007-2008 Prof.A.D.Barnabas, Train Yourself for Prosperous Future Associate Prof. Dept. of Botany, The American College,Madurai. 2008-2009 Dr.R.Kannan, Personality Development Dept.of Social work, (Azhumai thiran valarthal) College of Social Sciences,Madurai. 2009-2010 Dr.I.Kulandaisamy, “Save,To be Saved” Associate Prof., Arulanandar College, Madurai. 2010-2011 Prof.Ms.Rojina J.Savarimuthu “Self defence and Modesty” MadhaNursingCollege,Manamadurai. (Tharkkappu vazhimuraigal matrum manathuimai) 2011-2012 Mr.D.John Britto, Primary Health care-Medicinal plants. Centre for Covenant Development, Madurai
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2012-2013 Mr.S.Karthikeyan, Optimal health Auditar cum Education society member of Tagore Vidyalayam, Madurai.
33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. (1) Classroom lectures using teaching aids such as audio-visual aid. (2) Practical using fresh and preserved materials. (3) Visits to industrial establishments and government organizations. Besides the classical chalk and talk methods, other methodologies used by the department are: a. Audiovisual presentation through OHP & LCD b. Peer Learning. c. Group discussions, Group presentations. d. Research paper discussion e. Problem solving. f. Bio-visual charts g. Class room Seminars h. Paper wise assignments i. Reviewing books in the department Library.
34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored? (a) By conducting periodic written tests for theory and practical; student‘s seminar and reports of field excursions. (b) Summative exam papers for all classes are moderated by external examiners and practical are conducted by internal and external examiners. (c) The Head and the faculty members of the department meet every week for formal meetings in which the objectives of the department, the programmes to be implemented, the achievement of learning outcomes and the remedial measures to be adopted (if necessary) are discussed. (d) Student feedback on various programmes are obtained on a regular basis both orally and in writing. (e) The Departmental meetings are conducted and the syllabus and examination reports are reviewed. Suggestions made by the faculty regarding syllabus is represented in BOS meeting and the approved changes are incorporated in the ensuing academic year syllabus. Student’s progress and other activities are also discussed. (f) Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students through tutorial system and the performance of students are monitored.
35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Student Participation: Students have participated in various extension activities organised by Dept. of Botany to equip themselves in various aspects.
Extension activities: Period Place of Visit Date Learning outcome 2009- Food and Nutrition 26.10.2009 Students developed the skills of
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2010 Centre, entrepreneurship in jam and juice Chokkikulam. preparation. 2010- AknuSundar Mat. 15.10.2010 Students gave awareness about personal 2011 Hr.Sec. School, hygiene and cleanliness to school Karuppayurani. students. 2011- Herbalgarden, 16.2.2011 Importance of the medicinal plants was 2012 Kadachanendal. known by the students. 2012- Herbalgarden, 17.9.2012 Importance of the medicinal plants was 2013 Kadachanendal. & known by the students. Othakkadai An awareness on uses of Medicinal Govt. School. plants was made known to the school students. 2013- Tamilnadu Foodgrains 22.10.2013 Students learnt about the food grain 2014 marketingyard, processing and storage. Sikkandar chavadi. Many of our students participated in various intercollegiate programmes and won prizes. They have also participated in extra-curricular activities like NSS, YRC, RRC and sports. Year Name Competition Organizer Awards 2006- 2007 II yr and III yr Dance Madurai Kamaraj University Rs. 5000/- Env. Biol. students (Sponsored by Spinz) Cash prize
Period Name of the activity No. of students enrolled 2009 - 2010 NSS 4 2010 - 2011 NSS 15 2011 - 2012 NSS 12 2012 - 2013 NSS 19 2013 - 2014 NSS 11
Faculty participation: Every Year faculty accompanies students for extension activities to various institutes and help students to enrich their knowledge in all aspects. Faculty members organize an annual seminar to students in Botany Association meetings. Dr.V.Gheetha is serving as the Physical Director Incharge from 2012 onwards. Dr.V.Meenakshi Sundaravalli served as NSS Program Officer from 2008-2011.
36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department. Students participated in various inter collegiate competitions and annual Inter- departmental fest organised by SMGC that brings about the amalgamation of scientific temper and erudition along with entertainment. They showcased their talents in all events. Year Name Class Competi Organizer Awards tion 2006 Suganthi IIIyr Dance Yadava College, Ist Prize - Deva manohari Env.Biol Madurai.(Rajiv Gandhi 2007 Energy day)
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M.Muthukali III Bot Essay SriMeenakshi Govt. Arts II nd 2007 writing College for Women, Madurai Prize - 2008 Sikkanthar III Bot Hindi SriMeenakshi II nd ammal competition Govt.Arts Collegefor Women, Prize Madurai V.Eswari III Bot Face SriMeenakshiGovt. Arts III rd painting College for Women, Madurai Prize A.Aishwarya; II Bot World Elango Hr.Sec.School, Participate 2009 P.Kanmani; Population Madurai d - S.sowmiya; Marathon 2010 A.Manimekalai; (In View of P.Meenakshi; Global M.Manju; N.Suriya warming) K.Muthunari M.Muthuselvi N.Nadukattunayagi; P.Nithyakala; II Bot Drawing Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts Participat G.K.Niveditha College for Women, Madurai ed P.Pandiselvi; V.Revathi G.K.Niveditha II Bot Megandhi Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts III rd College for Women, Madurai Prize P.Pandiselvi II Bot Essay Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts Participat writing College for Women, Madurai ed M.Rizwana noor II Bot Essay SriMeenakshiGovt. Arts Participat nisha writing & College for Women, Madurai ed poem writing M.Tamilannai II Bot Pattimandra Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts III rd @vairamalarvizhi mEssay Colleg for Women, Madurai Prize writing & participat poem ed writing 2011 A.Manimekalai III Bot Rangoli SriMeenakshiGovt. Arts II nd - Essay College for Women, Madurai Prize 2012 writing III rd prize
Students participated in various Competitions conducted by Botany Dept. under the banner of Botany Association and exhibited their talents in all the events . Students from other depts., as well as botany dept. won prizes. Competitions conducted in Botany Dept-Association activities: Year Competitions conducted 2010-2011 Elocution, Essay writing, Poster presentation. 2011-2012 Art from Waste; Rangoli; Fireless cooking 2012-2013 Art from waste; Just a minute; Fireless cooking; Grain graphics.
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37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. No
38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths. Strengths: Ø Well qualified and equipped staff members. Ø Well equipped department with sophisticated instruments and spacious laboratory. Ø Good faculty-student interaction. Ø BOS was convened periodically to frame the syllabus to cater to immediate need of the students. Ø Extra special coaching classes are conducted for SC/ST students. Ø College goes by shift system that facilitates assistance to students in afternoon session. Weaknesses: Ø As most of the students hail from economically backward class, it is a herculean task to bring them educationally upward. Ø Students are academically very weak students at entry level.
Opportunities: Ø Scope for higher studies both PG /Research and professional courses. Ø Autonomy has unfolded lot of opportunities for designing syllabi and for collaborating with other institutes. Ø Some students after completing UG degree get into constabulary. Ø Scope for starting new inter disciplinary programmes . Challenges: Ø To provide quality education that prepares students for global work environment. Ø To help and build the confidence of the weaker students .
39. Future Plans of the Department. · To strengthen our research and consultancy work. · To Increase the interdisciplinary nature of the courses · Necessary steps will be made to start research programme in the field of biodiversity and conservation of medicinal plants.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY 1. Name of the Department Year of Establishment: UG: 1968-69 PG: 1971-72
2. Names of Programmes / Courses Offered : B.Sc. GEOGRAPHY (Tamil Medium and English Medium) M.Sc. GEOGRAPHY (ENGLISH MEDIUM)
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved : NME
4. Annual / Semester / Choice Based Credit System
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled
Government Sanctioned Filled 12 10
7. Faculty Profile
No. of Ph.D. Years students Name Qualification Designation Specialization of guided in the Experien last 4 years ce M.A,M.Phil(Geograp Associate Flood 33 NIL Mrs.Sethu hy) Professor& Hazard Rakkayee.S M.A Gandhian Head of the Management Thought Department
Associate Marketi ng 30 NIL Mrs. Valli.R M.A.,MPhil.,B.Ed., Professor Geography, Ph.D Land Use and Resource Studies,
29 NIL Associate Spatial Pattern Mrs.Grace M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil, Professor Of Shopping Kamalini.G Centres and Consumer Preferences(U rban Geography) 268 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Mrs. M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Associate Integrated 26 NIL Saraswathy.V. Professor Rural M Development program M.Sc., M.Phil., Mrs. M.Ed., Ph.D, Associate Geomorpholo 17 NIL Vathsala.I Professor gy
Mrs. M.Sc., M.Phil., Associate Cartography 15 NIL Pothumani.N M.Ed., Professor & Urban Geography
Miss.Kala M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Associate Geomorpholo 15 NIL Devi.K Professor gy Assistant Mrs. Rukmani M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Professor Urban 13 NIL Devi.D Geography Mrs. Sundara Assistant Agricultural Meenakshi.L M.A M.Phil., M.Ed., Professor Geography 5 NIL Assistant Advance Mrs. M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Professor Cartography& NIL SirasunisaBeg Agricultural 5 um Geography
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio. - 28 : 1
10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and administrative Staff.
Table UG 1 Lab Assistant (Vacant) PG - M.Phil - Ph.D. - Part I -
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects: NIL
12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, ect.; total grants received: NIL
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13. Research Facility / Centre : NIL
14. Publications. · PUBLICATION IN JOURNAL
NAME OF THE NAME OF JOURNAL PUBLICATION TITLE STAFF DETAILS Mrs. S.SETHU INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC HUMAN RAKKAYEE JOURNAL OF GEO RESEARCH PERCEPTION AND SCIENCE AND PUBLICATION, RESPONSE TO TECHNOLOGY VOL.1, ISSUE: 2, FLOOD HAZARDS: NOV. 2013. PAGE A CASE STUDY IN NO. 10-18. BIBIKULAM AREA ISBN: 2321-2144. OF MADURAI CITY, TAMIL NADU,
Mrs. S.SETHU 2ND EDITION, AN RAKKAYEE - JAN.2011. INTRODUCTION TO CARTOGRAPHY (TAMIL).
· PAPER PRESENTED
S.No. YEAR NAME OF DATE OF TITLE OF THE THE STAFF SEMINAR / SEMINAR/CONFERENCE TITLE OF THE VENUE CONFERENCE PAPER PRESENTED (PAPER PRESENTED) 2006- Mrs. 28/12/2009 & STATE LEVEL -“HOLOGAUST OF VIVEKANANDA 1. 2007 S.SETHU 29/12/2006 INTERDISCIPLINARY EARTHQUAKE”. COLLEGE ARTS RAKKAYEE SEMINAR ON NATURAL AND SCIENCE, DISASTER AND THIRUVEDAGAM, MANAGEMENT 2008- Mrs. 12/12/2008 & NATIONAL SEMNAR ON “CLIMATIC MADURAI 2. 2009 S.SETHU 13/12/2008 CLIMATIC CHANGE & CHANGE – CAUSES KAMARAJ RAKKAYEE EMERGING DISEASES & EFFECTS”. UNIVERSITY, MADURAI-21. 2008- Mrs. 12/03/2009 & TRENDS AND PROSPECTS “A GEO-SPATIAL OSMANIA 3. 2009 R.VALLI 13/03/2009 OF GEOINFORMAICS IN RESOURCE UNIVERISTY, SPAIAL PLANNING APPRAISAL – A HYDERABAD-500 CASE STUDY, OF 007. AYANMETTUPATTI OF USILAMPATTI BLOCK USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS 270 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
TECHNIQUES”. 4. 2009- Mrs. 29/03/2010 TRENDS IN GEOSPATIAL “FLOOD HAZARD MADURAI 2010 S.SETHU & 30/03/2010 DATA ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT IN KAMARAJ RAKKAYEE RESOURCE AND MADURAI UNIVERISTY, ENVIRONMENT ENVIRON”. MADURAI-21. MANAGEMENT Mrs. 06/05/2011 & SUSTAINABLE NATURAL “HUMAN CENTRE FOR 5. 2010- S.SETHU 08/05/2011 RESOURCE PERCEPTION & WATER 2011 RAKKAYEE MANAGEMENT UNDER REPONCE TO RESOURCES CHANGING CLIMATIC FLOOD HAZARD. A DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS CASE STUDY IN AND BIBIKULAM AREA MANAGEMENT OF MADURAI (CWRDM), CITY”. KERALA. 2010- Mrs. 10/08/2010 ENVIRONMENTAL “GANDHIAN SERMATHAI 6. 2011 S.SETHU HAZARD PERCEPTION ON VASAN COLLEGE RAKKAYEE PREVENTION OF OF ARTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FOR HAZARD (TAMIL)”. WOMEN, MADURAI- 2010- Mrs. 21/03/2011 & NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “A GEO-SPATIAL MADURAI 7. 2011 R.VALLI 22/03/211 EMERGING FRONTIERS IN APPRAISAL OF KAMARAJ GEOMATIC RESOURCES USING UNIVERISTY, APPLICATIONS (EMIFROG REMOTE SENSING MADURAI-21. 2011) & GIS TECHNIQUES- A CASE STUDY OF USILAMPATTI TALUK OF MADURAI DISTRICT”. 20011- Mrs. 17/02/02 & NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “A MICRO LEVEL MADURAI 8. 2012 R.VALLI 18/02/2012 GEO-SPATIAL STUDY ON KAMARAJ TECHNOLOGY FOR EVALUATION OF UNIVERISTY, RESOURCE EVALUATION LAND RESOURCES MADURAI-21. AND MANAGEMENT USING GIS & (GEOTERM 2012) REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES : A CASE STUDY OF USILAMPATTI TALUK”. 9. 2013- Mrs. 24/01/2014 & NATIONAL CONFERENCE “GEO-SPATIAL BHARATHIDASAN 2014 R.VALLI 25/01/2014 ON SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE UNIVERSITY, REOSURCES, APPRAISAL OF TIRUCHIRAPPALLI. MANAGEMENT IN USILAMTTI CAUVERY BASIN, SOUTH TALUK- A MICRO INDIA. LEVEL STUDY”.
15. Details of patents and Income generated : NIL
16. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated : NIL
17. Faculty Recharging Strategies. :
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S.N YEA NAME OF THE STAFF DATE OF DATE OF TITLE UNIVERSITY R MEMBER THE THE REFERES ORIENTATI HER ON COURSE COURSE 1. 2007- Mrs.V.M.SARASWATH 13/11/2007 - ENVIRONMENT MADURAI 2008 Y to AL STUDIES KAMARAJ 03/12/2007 UNIVERSITY, MADURAI-21.
2. 2008- Miss. K. KALA DEVI 06/02/2008 - ENVIRONMENT UNIVERSITY 2009 to AL OF MADRAS, 26/02/2008 MANAGEMENT CHENNAI-5
3. 2008- Miss. K.KALADEVI 06/11/2008 - HISTORY (INTER - 2009 to DISCIPLINARY 26/11/2008 SUBJECT) - 4. 2008- Mrs. N. POTHUMANI 05/03/2009 ENVIRONMENT BHARATHIAR 2009 to AL STUDIES UNIVERSITY, 25/03/2009 COIMBATORE -16
5. 2008- Mrs. L.SUNDARA - 09/07/2009 - UNIVERSITY 2009 MEENASKHI to OF MADRAS, 05/08/2009 CHENNAI-5.
6. 2009- Mrs. G. GRACE 06/11/2009 - RESEARCH MADURAI 2010 KAMALINI to METHODOLOGY KAMARAJ 26/02/2009 IN SOCIAL UNIVERSITY, SCIENCES MADURAI-21.
BHARATHIDA 7. 2012- Mrs. L.SUNDARA 28/01/2013 - GEOSCIENCES SAN 2013 MEENAKSHI to UNIVERSITY, 17/02/2013 THIRUCHIRAP ALLI-24.
8. 2012- Mrs. M.SIRASUNISA 08/05/2013 - IN-SERVICE MADURAI 2013 BEGUM to TRAINING KAMARAJ 28/25/2013 PROGRAPM ON UNIVERSITY, LIFE SKILLS MADURAI-21.
WORKSHOP / SEMINAR / OTHER PROGRAMMES - PARTICIPATED
DATE OF Sl.N YEAR NAME OF THE STAFF THE TITLE VENUE o MEMBER WORKSH OP /SEMINAR / OTHER PROGRA MMES
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2006- Dr. Mrs. I.VATHSALA 22/05/2006 STAFF POST 1. 2007 to DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE 02/06/2006 PROGRAM ON AND “SPATIAL RESEARCH , INFORMATION DEPARTMEN TECHNOLOGY T OF FOR DISASTER GEOGRAPHY, MONITORING GOVERNMEN AND T ARTS MANAGEMENT”. COLLEGE (A), KUMBAKON AM. SCHOOL OF 2. 2006- Mrs. S. SETHU RAKKAYEE 12/07/2006 DESSIMINATION EARTH AND 2007 OF CENSUS ATMOSPHERI DATA C SCIENCES, MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY, MADURAI-21. 2006-2007 Mrs. R.VALLI CENSUS DATA MADURAI 3. DISSEMINATION KAMARAJ 12/07/2006 UNIVERSITY, MADURAI.
2006-2007 Mrs. R.VALLI 05/08/2006 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 4. & CONFERENCE ON GRANTS 06/08/2006 ROLE OF COMMISSION AUTONOMOUS , COLLEGES IN HYDERABAD. STRENGTHENIN G THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION TRAINING OF BHARATHID 5. 2007- Dr. Mrs. I.VATHSALA 06/02/2007 COLLEGE ASAN 2008 to 10/02/07 TEACHERS ON UNIVERSITY, SOFTSKILL TRICHY. DEVELOPMENT 2007-2008 Mrs. R.VALLI 28/07/2007 NATIONAL KANCHI 6. KNOWLEDGE MAMUNIVAR COMMISSIONS CENTRE FOR REPORT ON PG STUDIES, HIGHER PUDUCHERR EDUCATION IN Y. INDIA 7. WORKSHOP ON GOVT. ARTS 2007- Dr. Mrs. I.VATHSALA 06/09/2007 CURRICULUM COLLEGE 2008 to DEVELOPMENT FOR WOMEN, 08/09/2007 & EVALUATION KUMBAKON AM. 2008-2009 Mrs. R.VALLI GLOBL MADURAI 8. WARMING: KAMARAJ ISSUES AND UNIVERSITY, 25/08/2008 ACTIONS MADURAI. ORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF 273 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
JOURNALISM AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATIO N GANDHIAN PASUMPON 9. 2009- Mrs. S. SETHU RAKKAYEE 11/08/2099 THOUGHT MUTHURAM 2010 ALINGA THEVAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, MADURAI. 1.Mrs. S. SETHU UGC SPONSORED RAKKAYEE, STATE LEVEL DEPARTMEN 10. 2.Mrs. S. SEETHA LAKSHMI, 28/01/2011 WORKSHOP ON T OF 2010- 3. Mrs. R. VASANTHA, & SPATIAL DATA GEOGRAPHY, 2011 4. Mrs. R. VALLI, 29/01/2011 ANALYSIS AND SRI 5. Mrs. G.GRACE KAMALINI MAPPING USING MEENAKSHI 6. Mrs. V.M.SARASWATHY GIS GOVT. ARTS 7.Mrs.S.NIRMALA COLLEGE 8.Mrs.I.VATHSALA FOR WOMEN 9.Mrs. N.POTHUMANI (A), 10 .Miss. K.KALA DEVI MADURAI-2. 11.Mrs. D. RUKMANI DEVI 12. Mrs. L. SUNDARA MEENAKSHI
WORKSHOP ON DEPARTMEN 2012- Dr. Mrs. I.VATHSALA 31/01/2013 “REDISCOVERIN T OF HOME 11. 2013 G THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE, SRI MILLETS” MEENAKSHI GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (A), MADURAI-2 1.Mrs. S. SETHU 2012- RAKKAYEE, 04/03/20 SEMINAR ON DEPARTMEN 12. 2013 2.Mrs.R. VALLI, 13 GEO T OF 3. Mrs. G.GRACE KAMALINI INFORMATICS GEOGRAPHY, 4. Mrs. V.M.SARASWATHY APPLICATION IN SRI 5.Mrs.S.NIRMALA HAZARD MEENAKSHI 6.Mrs.I.VATHSALA MANAGEMENT GOVT. ARTS 7.Mrs. N.POTHUMANI COLLEGE 8..Miss. K.KALA DEVI FOR WOMEN 9.Mrs. D. RUKMANI DEVI (A), 10. Mrs. L. SUNDARA MADURAI-2. MEENAKSHI 11. Mrs. M. Sirasu Nisa Begum
18. Students Projects : II M.Sc., Projects Related to Madurai District
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19. Awards/ recognitions received at the National / International level by faculty.
· Mrs. S. Sethu Rakkayee – “PRINCIPAL KANAGA SABAPATHY” AWARD FOR THE 2008-2009, EXCELLENT SERVICE IN THE FIELD OF GANDHIAN THOUGHT. · Mrs. R. VALLI, Certificate of Appreciation for her consistent work and appreciable contribution in research, field work, teaching and disseminating geographical knowledge to the society, THE INDIAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY UNIVERISTY OF MADRAS, CHENNAI on 25TH January 2014.
20. Seminars / Conferences / workshop organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any
A. UGC SPONSORED STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP ON SPATIAL DATA ANALYSIS AND MAPPING USING GIS ON 28TH and 29th January 2011.
B. UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON GEOINFORMATICS APPLICATIONS IN HAZARD MANAGEMENT ON 4TH MARCH 2013.
21. Student Profile Course – Wise
B.Sc. M.Sc. S. Application SELECTED No. YEAR Received CANDITAITE % OF PASS Application SELECTED % OF S Received CANDITAI PASS EM TM EM TM EM TM TES 1. 2006-2007 120 126 41 40 100 100 57 17 100
2. 2007-2008 197 171 40 36 90 100 39 17 100
3. 2008-2009 70 85 40 40 100 100 22 17 100
4. 2009-2010 61 96 39 40 100 94 23 14 94
5. 2010-2011 36 43 42 42 97 100 33 17 100
6. 2011-2012 49 83 40 40 97 97 25 17 100
7. 2012-2013 54 107 39 40 100 100 31 17 87
22. Diversity of Students (2012-2013)
NAME OF THE % OF THE % OF THE % OF THE % OF THE COURSE STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS FROM THE FROM THE FROM OTHER FROM OTHER DISTRICT STATE STATE COUNTRIES UG 84 16 NIL NIL PG 79 21 NIL NIL
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23. How many students have cleared Civil services, Defense services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
CIVIL OTHER YEAR JRF/GATE SERVICES NET/SLET COMPETITIVE DEFENCE EXAM SERVICES 2006 - - - - 2007 - - - - 2008 - - - - 2009 - - - 2 2010 - - - - 2011 - - - - 2012 - - - 1
24. Student Progression (2012-2013)
STUDENT PROGRESSION Percentage against Enrolled UG to PG 25 PG to M.Phil. 06
25. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same parent university 100% From other universities within the state NIL From other universities from other states NIL
26. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D. Litt, during the assessment period. Ø Ph. D. awarded TWO faculty members. Ø Mrs. S.SEETHA LAKSHMI entitled on “MEDICO GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF HOMEOPATHY HEALTH CARE IN MADURAI CITY” on 30/09/2009. Ø Mrs. R.VALLI entitled on “MICRO LEVEL GEOSPATIAL RESOURCE APPRAISAL OF USILAM PATTI TALUK OF MADURAI DISTRICT” on 10/02/2014.
27. Present details about infrastructural facilities. Ø LIBRARY BOOKS: TOTAL NUMBER OF BOOKS (UPTO 2013-2014) : 1713 Nos.
CATEGORY NUMBER OF BOOKS COSIP 550 PLAN & NON-PLAN 272 UGC 175 AUTONOMOUS 047 RETRIEVED 493 GIFT 176 TOTAL 1713
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Ø Total number of class rooms : 06 Ø Class room with ICT facility : 06 Ø Students’ laboratories – 1.UG Lab : 01 No. 2. PG Lab cum Class room : 02 Nos.
Ø LIST OF LABORATORIES INSTRUMENTS:
SL ARTICLES NUMBER NO AVAILABLE 1. PRISMATIC COMPASS 028 2. DUMPY LEVEL 010 3. LEVELLING STAFF 008 4. INDIAN PATTERN CLINOMETER 025 5. PLANE TABLE 008 6. POCKET STEREOSCOPE 018 7. MIRROR STEREOSCOPE 002 8. MAP MEASURER 026 9. MEASURING TAPE 30MTS 002 15MTS 007 100MTS 001 50MTS 001 10. CAMERA SEMI AUTOMATIC- 001 YASHIKA 001 FULLY AUTOMATIC-YASHIKA 001 DIGITAL CAMERA-CANON 11. OVER HEAD PROJECTOR & 1+1 SCREEN 12. EPIDIASCOPE CUM PROJECTOR 001 13. PHOTO COPIER 001 14. SLIDE MAT WITH SLIDE TRAY 001 15. CALCULATOR – 10 DIGITS 004 POCKET CALCULATOR 002 16. DRAWING EQUIPMENTS SET 050 SQUARE 17. LETTERING STENCIL SET 004 18. INK BOW COMPASS 95MM 060 19. BLACK BOARD SET PLASTIC 002 20. CIRCULAR PROTRACTOR 060 150MM 21. HOPE LEROY TYPE LETTERING 001 SET 22. CURVE PEN 060 23. ROTRING PEN SET 001 24. PLANI METER 001 25. SPRING DIVIDER 001 26. DRAWING INSTRUMENT 001 27. SCALE 002 277 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
28. WHEEL PEN OF DOTTED PEN WITH 001 HANDLE 29. BARO METER 001 30. WALL THERMO METER 001 31. THERMO HYGRO METER 001 32. MAXIMUM & MINIMUM THERMO 001 METER 33. DRY AND WET BULB THERMO 001 METER 34. ANEROID BARO METER 002 35. ALITIMETER 002 36. PRISMATIC BINOCULAR 007 37. AUTOMATIC WATER LEVEL 001 INDICATOR 38. METEROLOGICAL OUTFIT 002 COMPLETE WITH WET AND DRY THERMO METER AND RAIN GAUGE 39. WIND VANE 001 40. AIR COOLER 002 41. DUST DISPENSOR 001 42. STOP WATCH 005 43. RANGING ROD 011 44. COMPUTER AND ACCESSORIES 007 45. 1 KVA STABILISER 001 46. DOT MATRIX PRINTER 001 47. SOFTWARE& POWER SUPPLY 001 48. HP 5100C SCANNER 001 49. H.P. DESK JET 001 50. 1:2 PRINTER SHARER FOR PRINTER 001 51. LASER JET PRINTER 001 52. LCD PROJECTER 001 53. 1 KVA UPS SYSTEM WITH DC 001 POWER PACK 54. 3KVA UPS SYSTEM 001 55. LASER PRINTER 001 56. TAPE RECORDER 001 57. MAGNIFYING GLASS SIZE 4” 011 SIZE 3” 004 58. CHAIN (Mts) 012 59. SPIRIT LEVEL 004 60. GPS- HAND HELD 004 61. COMPUTER TABLE 005 62. COMPUTER CHAIR 005 63. SLIDES ON GEOGRAPHY 500 64. EDUCATIONAL FILM STRIPS ON 032 GEOGRAPHY 65. DRAWING INSTRUMENT SET 004 278 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
66. COMPUTER SYSTEM 007 67. DIGITAL COMPASS WITH STAND 001 68. PRISMATIC WITH ROTOMETER 001 69. GALAXY STAR FINDER 001
Ø LIST OF MAPS
S. No. Name of the Item No. of Item
1. INDIAN TOPOGRAPHICAL 126 MAPS 2. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS 403 3. WALL MAPS 016 4. TEACHING AIDS 194 5. CHARTS 137 6. MODELS 074 7. ATLASES 105 8. GLOBES 005 9. INDIAN DAILY WEATHER 365 REPORTS 10. SATELLITE IMAGERIES 004
28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College. COMMUNITY SOCAL SERVICE FUND (CSS)
2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- YEAR 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 No. of UG 13 13 10 12 10 14 14 Students PG 04 04 05 02 02 03 02 AMOUNT UG SANCTIONED & 1,700 1,700 3,000 2,800 2,400 3,400 3,200 PG
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology: NIL
30. Does the department obtain feedback from
Ø Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching – learning – evaluation? If YES yes, how does the department utilize it?
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Ø Students on staff, curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation and YES what is the response of the department to the same? Ø Alumni and employers on the programmes and what is the YES response of the department to the department to the same?
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of study Name Current position 1970 – 1975 Dr. M. Lakshmi Retired Professor Madurai kamaraj university 1970 – 1975 Dr. A. Shanthakumari Retired Professor Madurai kamaraj university 1975 – 1980 Dr .S. Seetha lakshmi Regional joint director of Collegiate education Madurai region 1981- 1983 Dr. Siddik sabitha Professor in Canada 1995- 1998 Dr. Sulochana Professor –Pune University 1997-2002 Mrs. Suba devi U.S.A – I.T. Field.
Ø From 1970 -2013 Maximum Geography students are now working as B.Ed. & PG Teachers in government High Schools and Higher secondary Schools, Professors in Government Arts & Science colleges, in Tamil Nadu, officials in Revenue & Survey Departments, in banking services and in police departments.
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts.
I.STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
ACADEMIC DATE TOPIC CHIEF GUEST YEAR 13.7.2006 GIS APPLICATION IN Dr. R. JOSEPH CENSUS MAPPING SENIOR GEOGRAPHER CENSUS OPERATIONS 2006-2007 TAMILNADU.
27.2.2007 COMPUTER Dr.G.R.PARTHASARATHY APPLICATION IN PROFESSOR AND HEAD, GEOGRAPHY SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, M.K.U., MADURAI-21. 01.02.2008 GIS APPLICATIONS IN Dr.S.SHANMUGANANDAN.
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2007-2008 MEDICAL PROFESSOR & HEAD, GEOGRAPHY. SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, MKU, MADURAI-21. 08.02.2008 IMPACT OF Tmt .C.RUKMANI, GLOBALISATION ON H O D OF ECONOMICS, INDIAN ECONOMY. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, SRI MEENAKSHI GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, (A), MADURAI.2.
25.5.2009 NEW TRENDS IN Dr.N.KRISHNAN GEOGRAPHY PROFESSOR & HEAD, SCHOOL OF EARTH & 2008-2009 ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, MKU, MADURAI-21. 14.3.2009 APPLICATION OF MS. S.KAVITHA REMOTE SENSING AND LECTURER IN REMOTE GIS IN GEOGRAPHY SENSING LADY DOAK COLLEGE, MADURAI.
2009-2010 16.02.2010 DISASTER Thiru. LION MANAGEMENT K.A.P.JEYARAMAN CO-ORDINATOR, SAMS ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI. 18.02.2010 GEOGRAPHY AND Dr.K.LAKSHMI TRAVEL PROFESSOR OF GEOGRAPHY, SCHOOL OF EARTH &ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, MKU,MADURAI-21.
2010-2011 20.01.2011 MEDICAL GEOGRAPHY Thiru. J.R.SURENDERAN, (HIV) AIDS INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, MADURAI.
23.02.2011 RELIGIOUS TOURISM Tmt. S.TAJUNISSA BEGAM, TRAVEL TO MECCA H.O.D., DEPARTMENT OF AND MEDINA. GEOGRAPHY(Rtd), SRI MEENAKSHI GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (A), MADURAI-2
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2011-2012 10.01.2012 TOUR ON EUROPEAN Tmt. S. MUTHULAKSHMI, COUNTRIES PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF GANDIAN TOUGHT, GANDHI MUSEUM, MADURAI.
31.01.2012 STATUS OF Dr. G.R.PARTHASARATHI, GEOLOGICAL AND PROFESSOR AND HEAD, CURRENT CLIMATIC SCHOOL OF EARTH AND CHANGE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, M.K.U. MADURAI -21
2012-2013 23.01.2013 MEDICAL Thiru. J.R.SURENDERAN GEOGRAPHY- INDIAN RED CROSS DENGUE SOCIETY, MADURAI. 06.03.2013 SCOPE OF GEOGRAPHY Dr. A. SHANTHAKUMARI PROFESSOR (Rtd.) SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, MKU, MADURAI-21. 2013-2014 21.10.2013 MICRO AND THERMAL Ms. K.HEMASHIVASAKTHI REMOTE SENSING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIS, LADY DOAK COLLEGE, MADURAI. 23.01.2014 WOMEN Dr. C. KARUPPIAH, EMPOWERMENT PROFESSOR. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIALOGY, MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY, MADURAI-21.
II. WORKSHOP - PROGRAMME
UGC SPONSORED STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP ON SPATIAL DATA ANALYSIS AND MAPPING USING GIS ON 28TH and 29th January 2011. WORKSHOP – PROGRAMME
DATE/TIME TOPIC CHIEF GUEST ADDRESS
KEY NOTE PROFESSOR, 28/01/2011 ADDRESS ON Dr. A. SHANTHA SCHOOL OF EARTH AND 10.00 AM SPATIAL DATA KUMARI ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, ANALYSIS AND MKU, MAPPING MADURAI-21.
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USING GIS.
28/01/2011 GEO- PROFESSOR, 10.30 AM INFORMATICS Dr. DEPARTMENT OF EARTH POTENTIALS & K.KUMARASAMY SCIENCE, BHARATHIDASAN APPLICATIONS UNIVERISITY, TIRUCHIRAPALLI -620 024.
28/01/2011 DATA Dr. P. ILANGOVAN PROFESSOR AND HEAD, 11.00 AM ANALYSIS IN SCHOOL OF EARTH AND GIS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, MKU, MADURAI-21.
28/01/2011 SPATIAL DATA Dr. PAVENDAR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, 09.00 AM ANALYSIS AND EVR COLLEGE, MAPPING TIRUCHY. USING GIS
III. SEMINAR - PROGRAMME UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON GEOINFORMATICS APPLICATIONS IN HAZARD MANAGEMENT ON 4TH MARCH 2013. SEMINAR - PROGRAMME TIME TOPIC CHIEF GUEST ADDRESS 10.30 A.M KEY NOTE ADDRESS Dr. B. PROFESSOR AND CHAIR ON ESWARAPPA PERSON, GEOINFORMATICS DEPARTMENT OF APPLICATIONS IN GEOGRAPHY, BENGALURU HAZARD UNIVERSITY, MANAGEMENT. JNANABHARATHI COMPUS- 560 056. 11.15 A.M GEOINFORMATICS Dr. PROFESSOR AND HEAD, APPLICATIONS FOR K.KUMARASAMY DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION GEOGRAPHY, STUDIES BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, PALKALAI PERUR, TIRUCHY-625 024. 12.00 AM AN ANALYSIS OF Dr. M. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SHORELINE SAKTHIVEL, GEOGRAPHY, CHANGES – EAST UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, COAST OF KOVALM CHEPAUK, AND CHENNAI-600 005. MAHABALIPURAM 2.00 P.M GEOINFORMATICS Dr. V. MATHA ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN
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APPLICATIONS IN SURESH GEOGRAPHY, HAZARD UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, MANAGEMENT- CHEPAUK, AGRICULTURE CHENNAI-600 005.
03.00 P.M ENVIRONMENTAL Dr. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR , HAZARD – GRANITE I.K.MANONMANI SCHOOL OF EARTH AND QUARRY OF MELUR ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES, TALUK MKU, MADURAI-625 021.
33. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Teaching Aids, Ø Using PPT (LCD) Ø Using O.H.P, Ø Group Discussion, Ø Using MODELS Ø Using SATELLITE IMAGERIES Ø Using SURVEY INSTRUMENTS Ø Using AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Ø Using GLOBES Ø Using TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS Ø Using DIGEST ATLASES Ø Using GPS for SURVEY Ø Using WALL MAPS & GEOGRAPHICAL CHARTS
34. How does the department ensure the programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
Ø Through feedback of the students. Ø Based on previous year’s performance Ø Deciding through performance of the students in competitive examination. Ø Participation in Co-Curricular activities
35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities.
ACAEMIC DATE CLASS No. of Beneficiary Institution Beneficiary Beneficiary YEAR Students Students Strength 2009-2010 31/07/2009 II B.Sc. 74 E.V.R.N. 12TH STD 120 GEO CORPORATION GEOGRAPHY EM & GIRLS HR. SEC. STUDENTS TM SCHOOL, MADURAI. 2010-2011 16/10/2010 II B.Sc. 50 PONMUDIYAR 12TH STD 60 GEO CORPORATION GEOGRAPHY EM & GIRLS HR. SEC STUDENTS TM SCHOOL, MADURAI.
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2011-2012 10/08/2011 II B.Sc. 35 BALAMANDIR HR. 12TH STD 70 GEO SEC. SCHOOL, GEOGRAPHY EM MADURAI. STUDENTS
KAKKAIPADINIYAR 17 CORPORATION 40 19/09/2011 II GIRLS HR. SEC. 12TH STD B.Sc. SCHOOL, GEOGRAPHY GEO MADURAI. STUDENTS TM
2012-3013 12/10/2012 II B.Sc. 37 SRI MEENAKSHI 12TH 54 GEO SUNDRESWARAR GEOGRAPHY EM & GIRLS HR. SEC. STUDENTS TM SCHOOL, MADURAI. 2013-2014 18/10/2013 II B.Sc. 28 SRI MEENAKSHI 12TH 50 GEO SUNDRESWARAR GEOGRAPHY TM GIRLS HR. SEC. STUDENTS SCHOOL, MADURAI. KAKKAIPADINIYAR 24/10/2013 25 CORPORATION 12TH 46 II B.Sc. GIRLS HR. SEC. GEOGRAPHY GEO SCHOOL, STUDENTS EM MADURAI.
36. Give details of ‘beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department. · An academic interface programme in “Mapping Techniques in Cartography “ for the students of PG DIPLOMA in Remote Sensing and GIS of LADYDOAK COLLEGE. · To conduct Cartography Classes for Geography Under Graduate students of TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY. · THE INDIAN GEOGRAHICAL SOCIETY- YOUNG GEOGRAPHER –STATE LEVEL TEST are conducted for UG and PG students, IGS founder Prof. N.SUBRAHMANYAM AWARD is given to Miss. KEERTHIGA.R who secured II Prize(2012-13). · Conducting the INDAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY YOUNG GEOGRAPHERS STATE LEVEL TALENT TEST for UG and PG student from 2011 onwards.
37. State whether the programme/ department is accredited / graded by other agencies. Give details : NIL
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38. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, opportunities and Challenges (SWPC) of Strengths.
Ø STRENGTHS: · The concept of Geography is applied in project works on various branches of Geography. · All the faculty members are Alumnae. · The students acquire training in Remote Sensing Techniques and Geographical Information System to prepare Computer mapping. · Field Trips are arranged for the students to gain more knowledge on geographical concepts. · Students are capable of interpreting topographical maps, Aerial photographs, Imageries and Weather charts.
Ø WEAKNESS: · Most of the Tamil students are first generation learners, have poor language skill. It is very difficult for them to cope with the academic demands of the college both at UG & PG Level. · Required GIS Laboratory · Required –Networking with Internet connection
Ø OPPORTUNITIES · To Learn GIS Mapping · To learn computer Mapping · To learn Satellite Imageries · Handling field Survey Equipments · To learn GPS SURVEY
Ø CHALLENGES: · Most of the students are first generation learners have poor language skills. · Networking with Internet connection and Inter-com facility for better performance.
39. Future plans of the department.
· Short – term Plan Ø To conduct a workshop on “ADVANCED GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) SURVEY”.
· Long – term Plan Ø Full furnished GIS LAB with 40 computers to be developed with latest SOFTWARE. Ø To conduct Intensive training programme for the students to compete civil services. Ø Certificate course on GIS.
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DEPARTMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE
1. Name of the Department Year of Establishment : 1993 – B.Sc. Computer Science : 1998 – MCA
2. Names of Programmes / Courses Offered : B.Sc. Computer Science I & II Shift Master of Computer Application
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved : Nil
4. Annual / Semester / Choice Based Credit System : CBCS
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments. Maths, Homesc
6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled.
Government Management / Deputation Sanctioned Filled 6 6 4
7. Faculty Profile
No. of Ph.d. No. of students Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of guided for the Experience last 4 years Mrs.D.Sheela M.Sc., M.Phil., Associate Data Mining 25 Yrs -- Jeyarani MCA, PGDCA, Professor B.Ed. Mrs.N.Uma M.Sc. [C.A.] Associate Text Mining 22 Yrs -- Maheswari Professor Dr.(Mrs).M.Suma M.Sc., Ph.D. Asst. Image Processing 20 Yrs 5 thi Professor Soft Computing Mrs.G.Sujatha M.C.A., Associate Web Mining 19 Yrs -- M.Phil. Professor Mrs.A.S.Baby M.C.A., Asst. Software 21 Yrs -- Rani M.Phil. Professor Engineering Mrs.P.Punitha M.Sc., M.Phil. Asst. Sensor Networks 17 Yrs -- Ponmalar Professor
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DEPUTATION
No. of Years No. of Ph.d. Name Qualification Designation Specialization of students guided for Experience the last 4 years Mrs.R. Raja M.Sc., M.Phil., Asst. DNA 18 Yrs -- Rajeswari UGC Professor Computing NET/SLET Data Mining Dr.(Mrs.)S.Suguna M.C.A., Asst. Web Mining 16 Yrs -- M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Mrs.A.Prema M.S.[IT&M] Asst. Data Storage 13 Yrs -- MCA., M.Phil. Professor Mrs.Sudha M.Sc., M.Phil. Asst. Neural 12 Yrs -- UGC NET Professor Networks
8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
Programme Shift Percentage
B.A. Tamil II 100 %
9. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio UG – B.Sc. Computer Science – 22:1 PG – MCA – 15:1 10. Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff.
No. of Staffs Table
UG 1 Assistant Programmer
PG 1 Assistant Programmer
M.Phil
Ph.D.
Part I
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11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects.
Year Project Title Funding Agency Grant Received
Aug’ 2010 A study on Newro UGC Rs.70,000 Fuzzy Model for SERO Earth Quake prediction in Chennai city.
12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST: DBT, ICSSR, etc.; total grants received.
S.No. Staff Agency Year Amount 1. Mrs. R.Raja Rajeswari UGC 2010 70,000/- (Coinvestigator)
13. Research Facility / Centre with: - 14. Publications.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- Publications 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 · Monographs · Chapter (s) in Books · Editing Books · Books with ISBN numbers with details of Publishers
15.a. Please give a separate copy of your publications : List Enclosed 16. Details of Patents and Income Generated
S.No. Name of the faculty Particulars Amount
17. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated : NIL 18. Faculty Recharging Strategies.
Refresher Courses 9 Orientation Courses 4 Any other Courses 2
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19. Student Projects
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- Student Projects 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 13 · Percentage of students who have done in- 100 100 100 100 100 100 house projects including inter departmental · Percentage of students doing projects in 100 100 100 100 100 100 collaboration with industries/institutes
20. Awards/ Recognitions received at the National / International Level by faculty. NIL 21. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any List enclosed 22. Student Profile Course-Wise.
AR %of AR %of AR %of Selected Selected Selected * Pass * Pass * Pass B.SC(I&II) B.Sc M.CA M.CA. M.Phil 2007- 974 50 100 30 100 08 2008- 1255 50 100 30 100 09 2009- 1543 60 100 30 100 10 2010- 1752 60 100 30 100 11** 2011- 806 50 - 30 - 12*** *AR-Applications Received; **upto 4th Semester; *** upto 2nd Semester
23. Diversity of Students (2012 – 2013)
% of students % of students Name of the % of students from %of students from other from other Course the College from the State States countries UG – Shift-I 78.00% (25/32) 100% (32/32) -- -- Shift-II 87.50% (28/32) 100% (32/32) -- -- PG 51.80% (14/27) 100% (27/27) -- -- M.Phil ------
24. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SLET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year JRF NET SET 2006 - - -
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2007 - - 1 2008 - - - 2009 - - - 2010 - - 1 2011 - - - 2012 - - -
25. Student Progression (2012 – 2013)
Percentage against Student Progression Enrolled UG to PG – Shift-I 43.75% (14/32) Shift-II 15.60% (5/32) PG to M.Phil 3.00% (1/27) PG to Ph.D Ph.D. to Post – Doctoral Employed · Campus Selection
· Other than Campus Recruitment
Entrepreneurs
26. Diversity of Staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Of the same parent university 80% From other universities within the State 20% From other universities from other States -
27. Number of faculty who were awarded Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt, during the assessment period. Ph.D. Awarded : 2 faculty members
28. Present details about infrastructural facilities.
· Library- list enclosed · Internet facilities for staff and students-facilities given · Total number of class rooms -4 · Class room with ICT facility-1 · Students’ laboratories-3 · Research laboratories/ Research Room-Nil
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29. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from College.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 UG PG UG PG UG PG UG PG UG PG 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
30. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology. No 31. Does the department obtain feedback from.
· Faculty on curriculum as well as Yes. Suggestion incorporated in BOS of the teaching-learning –evaluation? If yes, department. how does the department utilize it? · Students on staff, curriculum as well as Teaching, learning and curriculum feedback teaching-learning-evaluation and what is given by the students are considered for the the response of the department to the BOS. same? · Alumni and employers on the Alumni feedback Considered during programmes and what is the response of syllabus formation. the department to the same?
32. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
Year of Study Name Current Position Internet software developer, T Rajalakshmi system incorporation colombus, sankari Gergia, USA
1994-1997
Assistant professor in computer Vasantha science, Govt. Arts college, meena sivaganga 2000-2003 Vanitha P.O., Co.op. Bank Senior software engineer, J. Gayathri 2001-2004 siemens, oxford, oxfordshire, mangai USA 2001-2004 2004-2007 R.P.Vaijeyathi Wipro, Bangalaore PMT college, Theni. Submitted P.Malarvizhi thesis for research
2005 - 2008
Infosys, chennai Jeyashree
M.Priyadarshn P.O. Canara Bank i 2006-2009 S.B.Sakila Technical assistant, Infosys, Rani chennai
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Programmer K.Shalini Analyst 2007-2010 Barathi mani CTS Chennai SK shrumathi Lecturer, dept. of social science Lecturer,Dept of P.Gayathiri 20012-2013 comp.sc,M.K.U devi college.Madurai
33. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar) with External Experts.
2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 8 4 - 3 3 3
34. List the teaching Methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. PPT, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion,assignment problems solution,mini project,seminar 35. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
· Through feedback of the students. · Based on previous year’s performance. · Deciding through performance of the students in competitive exams. 36. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. List enclosed 37. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
· Club Activity · Fine arts competition · Tamil literacy day-muthamizh vizha · Intercollegiate competition-TECH BLOG(2008-2009,2009-2010) · Soft skill training program of 240 hours from 16-2-2013 to 27-7-2013(ICTAT) · Personality Development program on “Better skills bright future” from 21-1-2013 to 25-1-2013(Soroptimist International) · Science Forum activities 38. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details. - Nil 39. Detail any five Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths.
· Two faculty members are Ph.D holders · 2.Five faculty members are doing Ph.D. · NET Qualified Faculty – 6
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· 4.Have conducted UGC Sponsored National Level and Workshop for research scholars in the State. · 5.Have conducted intercollegiate competition to expose the Technical and cultural skills of the students. · 6. Conducted ICTACT(240 hours) programme for implementing IT Skills and Softskills of Students.
Weakness
· Most of the rural students are first generation learners, have poor communication skill. It is very difficult for them to cope with the academic demands of the college. · No adequate Staff members.
Opportunities
· Arranging off campus placements for students to get them employed.
Challenges
· To assist and motivte the rural students to improve their communication skill.
40. Future Plans of the Department. Short-term Plan:
· To conduct workshop to motivate research. Long-term Plan:
· To make the department as a Research Centre.
41. Seminars/workshops
1. National level seminar on Research issues in computer Applications-2011 2. State level seminar on web Engineering – UGC funded 2013\ 3. National level workshop on Research tools and techniques in computer applications-2013
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42. Library book details
UG total number of books
Year Fund allotted No. of books purchased 2006 – 07 Non-Plan Rs.3000 17 2007 – 08 Non-Plan Rs.1500 4 2008 – 09 Non-Plan Rs.1500 5 2009 – 10 Non-Plan Rs.4000 14 2010 – 11 Non-Plan Rs.4500 14 2011 – 12 Non-Plan Rs.2000 7 2012 – 13 Non-Plan Rs.4000 10
PG total number of books:
Year Fund allotted No. of books purchased 2006 – 07 --- 12 2007 – 08 Non-Plan Rs.1500 9 Non-Plan Rs.1500 2008 – 09 UGC 11th Plan Rs.10,000 37 UGC 11th Plan Rs.30,000 2 Journals 2009 – 10 Non-Plan Rs.5000 7 Non-Plan Rs.2500 9 2010 – 11 UGC 11th Plan Rs.5,000 21 Autonomous Fund Rs.9,408 1 Journal Non-Plan Rs.5000 21 2011 – 12 UGC 11th Plan Rs.6,612 21 2012 – 13 Non-Plan Rs.4000 15
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MCA Lab details
S.No. Articles Quality
HCL Systems 24 Infiniti Plus / Pro / Global 1. 1 Intel P4 2 Intel Core 2Duo
2. ACER Systems - Core i5 12 UPS 3. 3 KVA Online UPS 1 5 KVA Online UPS 2 PRINTERS 4. Dot Matrix 2 HP Laser Jet 2 5. SCANNER 1 6. LCD Projector 1 Modem - ASU S ADSL Modem 7. with Wireless Router 1 150 MBS Unlimited Data Rates. 8. AC 1.5 Ton 5
UG LAB PARTICULARS
S.No. Articles Quality 1. Computers 22 Printers DOT Matrix Printers - 2 2. Laser - 2 INKJET - 1 5 UPS 3. 5 KVA UPS - 2 3 KVA PUS - 1 3 4. SCANNER 1 5. AC 2 6. FIRE EXTINGUSHER 1 7. XEROX COPIER 1
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43. Extension activity List
1. Internet & MS-Office for HM & AEO’s at SMGC-2010 2.Internet &MS-Office –for Mapalayam Hr.sec.school-2010 3.Chart Exhibition for primary class students –LPN Girls Hr.Sec.School-2012 4.Workshop on MS-Office-Ponmudiyar school-2013 5.Workshop on ecommunication venue-Smgc 2013
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DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE
1. Name of the Department : DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE
2. Names of Programmes/Courses offered :
· 1979-80 to 1999-2000 : B.Sc.HOME SCIENCE (CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION)
· 2000-2001 till date : B.Sc.HOME SCIENCE (NUTRITION, FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND DIETETICS)
3. Interdisciplinary Courses and Departments involved : NIL
4. Annual / Semester/CBCS : Semester and CBCS pattern
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments :
Year Semester Courses Title No.of Students
1. 2008-2011 V Chemistry NMC3 Chemistry in life 24
VI Chemistry NMC2 Day to day chemistry 24
2. 2009-2012 V English NMV1 English for competitive exam 3
Chemistry NMC1 Chemistry in life 11
Zoology NMZ1 Human Reproductive Biology 9
VI Economics General Aptitude for 22 Competitive Exams
Chemistry Day to day chemistry 1
3. 2010-2013 V Tamil Payanpattu tamil -I 2
Chemistry Chemistry in life 9
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Geography Geography for competitive 14 exams-Physical geography
Botany Horticulture 3
Physics Physics for home appliances 1
VI Tamil Payanpattu tamil -II 2
Chemistry Day to day chemistry 12
Geography Geography for competitive 12 exams-India
Botany Mushroom culture 3
4. 2011-2014 V English English for competitive exam 7
Economics General Aptitude for 7 Competitive Exams
Zoology Human Reproductive Biology 8
Chemistry Chemistry in life 2
Physics Physics for home appliances 1
6. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled :
Government Management
Sanctioned Filled _ 4 4 _
7. Faculty Profile :
Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of No. of Ph.D. Experience students guided in the last 4 yrs J.BSharmila M.Sc.,M.Phil. Associate Food Science, Professor Nutrition & 15 years Nil Dietetics R.Saradha M.Sc.,M.Phil. Associate Extension 15 years Nil Professor Education N.Shanti M.Sc.,M.Phil. Associate Human 15 years Nil Professor Development B.Bhuvaneshwari M.Sc.,M.Phil. Assistant Extension 5 years Nil Professor Education
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8. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – Programmewise Information.
No - Temporary Faculty.
9. Programme-wise Student-Teacher Ratio : ( UG) 22 : 1
10. Number of Academic Support staff (technical) and Administrative Staff :
Course No. of support staff No. of support staff (technical) (administrative) UG 1 _ PG _ _ M.Phil. _ _ Ph.D. _ _
11. Number of faculty with ongoing projects :
S. Name of Funding Amount Title Period Status No. Staff Agency (Rs) 1 J.BSharmila UGC 1,53,000 Impact of Life style modifications on the 2009 Completed anthropometric & biochemical markers of To metabolic syndrome 2012 2 R.Saradha UGC 1,35,000 Socioeconomic empowerment of women 2010 On going under NREGS in Madurai District To 2013
12. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR, etc; total grants received : Nil
13. Research Facility / Centre with : Nil
14. Publications :
Category 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Monographs ______Chapters in Books ______Editing Books ______Books with ISBN numbers ______National & International Journals ______Proceedings of National & _ _ _ 1 _ 1 _ InternationalSeminars/Conference, etc.
15. Details of Patents and Income generated : Nil
16. Areas of Consultancy and Income generated : Nil
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17. Faculty Recharging Strategies :
Programme 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Refresher _ 1 3 _ _ _ _ Course Orientation _ _ 1 _ _ _ _ Course Any other ______Course
18. Student Projects :
Student Projects 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Percentage of students who have done in-house projects - - - 33% _ _ _ including inter departmental Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with industries / institutes 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% (Dietetic Internship)
19. Awards / Recognitions received at the National / International Level by Faculty : Nil
20. Seminars / Conference/ Workshops Organised and the source of funding (national/international) with details of outstanding participants, if any :
Programme 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Seminar ______Conference ______Workshop ______1
21. Student Profile : Course-wise : B.ScHome Science (Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics)
No. of No.of students Year Applications Pass percentage admitted received 2006-2007 102 30 100 2007-2008 166 30 95.3 2008-2009 154 30 100 2009-2010 188 30 95.8 2010-2011 186 30 95.8 2011-2012 258 30 86.9 2012-2013 300 30 89.6
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22. Diversity of Students : UG : B.Sc.Home Science(Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics)
Year Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of students from students from other students from students from Madurai Districts of the other States other Countries District State 2006-2007 87.5 12.5 _ _ 2007-2008 80.7 19.2 _ _ 2008-2009 92.3 7.6 _ _ 2009-2010 88.4 11.6 _ _ 2010-2011 83.3 16.6 _ _ 2011-2012 92.0 8.0 _ _ 2012-2013 72.0 28.0 _ _
23. How many students have cleared Civil Services, Defense Services, NET, SET, GATE and any other competitive examinations?
Year JRF NET SET 2006-2007 - 2 - 2007-2008 - 1 1 2008-2009 - 1 1 2009-2010 - 1 1 2010-2011 - 1 1 2011-2012 - - - 2012-2013 - - -
24. Student Progression :
Student Percentage against enrolled Progression 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 UG to PG 42.8% 33.3% 15.7% 41.6% 29.1% 8.6% 10.3% PG to M.Phil. 10.7% 9.5% - 4.1% - - - PG to Ph.D. ------Ph.D. to Post ------Doctoral Employed - - - 8.33% - 8.6% 17.24% through campus selection Employed 25.0% 28.5% 21.05% 29.16% 29.1% 56.5% 24.13% through other selection Entrepreneurs 3.5% - - 4.1% - - -
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25. Diversity of Staff :
Percentage of faculty who are graduates Percentage Of the same parent university Nil From other universities within the State 100% From other universities from other States Nil
26. Number of faculty who are awarded Ph.D., D.Sc., and D.Litt., during the assessment period : Nil 27. Present details about infrastructural facilities : · Library :
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Library Non- UGC Non- UGC Non- UGC Non- UGC Non- UGC Non- UGC Non- UGC Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Amount 1000 - 1500 - 1500 9360 1000 2850+ 1000 15000 2000 - 4000 - Allotted 20000 +30000 +4700 Books 9 - 10 - 5 23 3 - 3 33 4 - 18 - Journals ------1 1 1 - 1 UGC 30 39 Project UGC BSR 9 Project · Internet facilities for staff and students : BSNL scheme · Total no. of Class rooms : 3 · Class rooms with ICT facility : Nil · Students Laboraties : 2 (FOODS LAB & BIOCHEMISTRY LAB) · Research Laboratories / Research Room : Nil 28. Number of students of the department getting financial assistance from college :
Financial 2006- 2007- 2008- 2009- 2010- 2011-2012 2012-2013 Assistance 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Student 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Welfare Fund
29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new program(s)? If so, give the methodology: Questionnaire was administered to student alumni on the need for starting PG course in the department. 30. Does the department obtain feed back from :
Faculty on curriculum as well as Pre designing the course curriculum for teaching-learning evaluation? If yes, how the BOS does the department utilize it? 304 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
Students on staff, curriculum as well as Negative opinions addressed teaching-learning evaluation and what is the response of the department to the same? Alumni and employers on the Doctors and Hospitals where our progarmmes and what is the response of students are employed. Improving the the department to the same? course content, rearranging the subjects between semesters.
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) :
Year of Study Name Current Position 1979-1982 M.Shamshad Begum HOD, Dept. of Home Science, Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal (retd) 1984-1987 A.Sundaravalli Associate Professor, Dept. of Home Science, Bishop Cotton College, Bangalore 1985-1988 P.Parimalam Professor & Head, Dept. of FRM, HSCRI, TNAU, Madurai 1990-1993 K.Sumathi Student Counsellor, TVS Community College, Madurai 1992-1995 R.Nazeem Banu Manager, SIPPO, Madurai 2001-2004 R.Veera Jeyanthi Senior Manager, Talwalkars Fitness Centre, Madurai
32. Give details of Student Enrichment Programmes (Special Lectures/Workshop/Seminar) with External Experts :
YEAR TOPIC RESOURCE ADDRESS OF RESOURCE PERSON PERSON 2006- Food Packaging Dr.T.Padmini HOD, Dept. of Apparel & 2007 Fashion Technology, HSCRI, TNAU,Madurai 2007- Phytochemicals and its Mrs.Magdeline Lecturer & Head, Dept of 2008 importance in foods Vergini HomeScience, Sourashtra College, Madurai 2008- Women’s rights Mrs.Selva Lawyer, Madurai 2009 Gomathi 2009- Adolescent girls issues, Ms.P.Pavalam Research Coordinator, 2010 problems and counseling Ekta& Joint Secretary, Vasuki Seva Nilayam, Madurai 2010- Resource building towards Dr.P.Suriarajan Management 2011 better employability Consultant(HR), PSAR Consultancy, Madurai 2011- Health and fitness Ms.K.L.Shanthi Fitness Consultant, PINK 2012 Women’s Fitness centre, Madurai 305 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai – 625 002 NAAC Self Study Report 2014
2012- Traditional foods and their Ms.Leelavathy Food Expert, Gandhi 2013 healthy diet Srinivasan Museum, Madurai 2013- Cancer screening and Dr.Helen Consultant Gynaecologist, 2014 awareness programmes and JebaSingh Asirvatham Speciality adolescent gynaecology Hospital, Madurai
33. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes : PPT, Guest Lecture, Group Discussion, Skit, Documentary Film shows, Skill development Activity (Practical experience in recipe demonstration, latest instrument demonstration, product development) , seminar presentations, interactive software. 34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes monitored?
· Through feedback of the students and alumni · Based on previous year’s performance 35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities NSS camps, Extension Activities in creating awareness on Nutrition & Health in nearby schools and within the college campus, Nutritional Assessment of college mates.
S.No Year Title
1. 2009-2010 Nutrition Awareness Programme and Assessment of Nutritional Status of School Children
2. 2010-2011 Assessment of Nutritional Status of Teachers and Nutrition Education
3. 2011-2012 Nutrition Awareness Programme and Assessment of Nutritional Status of
College going Girls
4. 2012-2013 Nutritional education and awareness programme on Adolescent girls
5. 2013-2014 Assessment of obesity on Adolescents and Nutrition Education
36. Give details of “Beyond Syllabus Scholarly Activities” of the Department.
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iv. Gandhigram University, Dindigul 37. State whether the programme/department is accredited/graded by other agencies. Give details : Nil 38. Detail any five strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the Strengths :
Strengths : i. High employability, since the course offers skill development in planning diets for various disease conditions, cooking skills, entrepreneurship qualities, food preservation techniques, food analytical skills. Weaknesses : i. Awareness on the scope of the course is not popular among the general public. ii. Less takers for the course iii. Limited laboratory facilities Opportunities : i. Skill development ii. Employability iii. Self Employment Challenges : i. Students come from low economic strata and first generation graduates, hence find it difficult to cope with the demands of the curriculum ii. Though placement offers are open, students do not have the urge to take up profession out of the district or aspire for better offers
39. Future Plans of the Department Short Term Plans : i. Starting PG course ii. Establishing a well equipped lab Long Term Plans : i. Develop Industry –Institute tie up, eg. With hospitals, health professionals, fitness centres, food processing industries, food analytical labs. ii. Improve nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice among school children and the general public through continued extension activities in and around Madurai.
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