PIOUS NEWS LETTER 1993-2018 VOL 29 June 2018 – December 2018
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25 Years SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS PIOUS NEWS LETTER 1993-2018 VOL 29 June 2018 – December 2018 www.stpiouscollege.org St.Pious X Degree & PG College For Women (Affiliated to Osmania University) Snehapuri Colony, Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana Mobile: +91 7680924460, Email : [email protected] Table of Contents News Wave!....................................................................................... (1-5) Academic Excellence ............................................................................ (6-6) Academic Schedule .............................................................................. (7-7) IQAC...................................................................................................... (8-11) Infrastructure..................................................................................................... (12-13) Student Enrichment Activities............................................................ (14-24) Club Activities & Classroom Activities................................................ (25-28) Tests and Evaluation............................................................................ (29-29) Parent Teacher Meet............................................................................ (30-30) Celebrations.......................................................................................... (31-35) Community Service and Extension Activities..................................... (36-39) Environmental Concerns..................................................................... (40-41) Awareness Programs........................................................................... (42-43) Research and Faculty Development................................................... (44-45) Placements............................................................................................ (46-46) Library & Information Science............................................................. (47-47) Sports & NCC........................................................................................ (48-51) Pious X Newsletter, Vol. 29, June -December 2018 “Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully” NAAC Reaccreditation 2nd Cycle – Grade A+ It was a proud moment for St. Pious X Degree and PG College for Women on 2nd November 2018, when the college was reaccredited with ‘A+’ grade and a CGPA score of 3.38 - highest among all the Osmania University affiliated colleges of Telangana, by the National Assessment and NAAC PEER TEAM VISIT Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college was accredited with ‘A’ grade during first cycle of accreditation in the year 2013. Thereafter the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) worked consistently for quality improvement and quality sustenance. We are thankful to the relentless endeavors of the IQAC, Coordinators for the 7 Criteria of assessment, the Governing body, HoDs, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, parents and well- wishers for this excellent achievement. The NAAC Peer Team comprised of 1. Dr. Nisha Dubey- Chairperson Former V.C Barkatullah University. 2. Dr. Nandini- Co-coordinator 3. Prof. Dept. Of Environmental Science, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore University. 4. Dr. Hemali – Member Principal St. Pious with NAAC Peer Team Smt.C.D.J.Rofel Arts & Smt.ISRA Rofel Commerce College Rofel Namdha Campus. Pious X Newsletter, Vol. 29, June -December 2018 1 The College SSR was submitted on February 10th, 2018. The Peer Team Members visited the college on 24th and 25th September, 2018 to assess the quality and excellence of the college as specified under the following criteria, as part of the accreditation process. Curricular Aspects Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Research Innovations and PEER Team visiting the departments Extension Infrastructure and Learning Resources Student Support and Progression Governance, Leadership and Management Institutional Values and Best Practices The Peer team was received with Guard of Honour by NCC cadets of the college on the first day followed by presentations by the Principal, and Heads of the Departments. The Peer team members visited all the Arrival of the NAAC Peer Team departments and interacted with students, parents, alumni, staff and IQAC. A cultural program was organized in the evening. On the second day the peer team verified all the physical facilities, functioning of committees and various cells. In the exit meet, the peer team addressed all faculty and handed over the Peer Team report. Based on their report and recommendations and the SSR, NAAC awarded our college with 'A+’ Grade on 2nd November 2018. We Cultural programme express our profound gratitude to God for rewarding our years of hard work and perseverance in realizing this dream. Pious X Newsletter, Vol. 29, June -December 2018 2 Workshop sponsored by American Society of Microbiology On 1st and 2nd November 2018, a two day workshop was conducted on the PHENOTYPIC METHODS OF BACTERIAL IDENTIFICATION sponsored by ASM (American Society for Microbiology) student chapter, whose mission is to promote advances in microbial science, educational support Receiving Prizes from Prof. Hameeda Bee ASM Members programs, workshops, projects, publish journals, sharing discoveries, training scientists, conducting outreach programs and spreading awareness. The Chief Guest Asst. Prof Dr. Hameeda Bee, Osmania University, Hyderabad delivered the inaugural address during which she emphasized the importance of the workshop and encouraged the students to pursue careers in Microbiology. Students Performing during the workshop Inaugral - Phenotypic Methods of Bacterial Identification The resource person was Ms. Athira from ‘Biomeurex’. The Chief Guest distributed the prizes to the winners of the poster presentation competition on the topic “Recent Advances in Microbiology”. Pious X Newsletter, Vol. 29, June -December 2018 3 Health Camp and Blood Donation Blood Donation and Medical Camp by Lions Club: A medical camp was organized in the college by Dept. of English in collaboration with Lions Club, Banjarahills on 13th July 2018 to inculcate healthy practices among the youth. The camp offered Dental Checkup, Eye checkup by Vasan Eye Care and Voluntary Blood Donation by Sanjeevini Blood Bank, Hyderabad. This was indeed an experience for the Piousians to volunteer in donating blood to serve the human community. Around 60 students Medical Camp donated blood for a good cause. All the students, teaching and non-teaching staff utilized the facility of the Dental and Eye Camp. On 26th August 2018, a health checkup by Lions Club members for the hostel students of the college for Women, was organized by the English department. Students were examined and advised by Dr. Leela Sambrani. Blood Donation Camp HEALTH CENTRE St Pious X Health Centre in collaboration with Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, the pioneers in Diagnostic Medicare Organised a Health Camp on 24/10/2018 for all the Teaching and Non Teaching Staff and for the neighbourhood Community. A total of 12 health parameters were checked. Around 108 people registered for this Health Camp. “KANTI VELUGU PROGRAMME”, St Pious X Health Centre in collaboration with the initiative taken up by Government of Telangana had St. Pious Health Centre organised a massive three day eye-screening programme from 28/9//2018 to 1 / 10/2018 in which students, parents, faculty & neighbourhood people were screened for ocular problems covering Refraction, Cataract, Vitamin-A deficiency, eye infections, Glaucoma, Corneal disorders & Diabetic retinopathy. Around 189 people including students, staff and neighbourhood community registered for the program National-Intercollegiate Fest: 11th September, 2018 Department of Statistics and Maths organized ‘National Level Inter Collegiate Fest’ on 11th September, 2018. This fest comprised of various on-stage and off-stage events such as MOC CID, Pious X Newsletter, Vol. 29, June -December 2018 4 HUNKY BRAINS, COMEDY CIRCUS, FILM BUZZ, and DANCE PIRATES. More than 200 students participated from the colleges in and around Hyderabad. `CYNOSURE 2k18: A Creative Carnival Students Performing @ Cynosure 2K18 Inaugural Session On 4th October 2018, one of the most memorable, amazing event “Cynosure” was organized in the college by the department of Mass Communication. It was sponsored by Aarush Studios. The grand show commenced with a welcome of Chief guest Dr. Stevenson, Professor of Mass Communication Osmania University and proprietor Mr. Aarush, proprietor Aarush Studios Various colleges from the city took part in the mega event. The participants from various colleges showed their talents in different events like RJ, Short Film, Photography, Debate, Standup Comedy, Mock Press, On Spot Ad, Prank Call, Lip Sync and A Minute to Fame. The main attraction in the event was the RJs from FM 93.5 Red FM-and Singers MC. Mike and Uneek with their rocking music and songs. The members of the film “Husharu” team and “Bhale Manchi Chauka Beram” team mesmerized the hearts of the audiences. Many Food stalls were set up with delicious food. The audience were glued to the event as they enjoyed every moment heartily. Finally, the grand event concluded with the announcement of the deserving winners of each competitions followed by a Valedictory session. One Click: In the occasion of World Photography Day, The mind blowing pictures captured by the participants showcased their talents. Rev. Fr. Kingston, HOD, Dept. of Mass Communication from St. Joseph’s Degree & PG College, Kingkoti was the judge