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KANNUR UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2017 KANNUR UNIVERSITY CIVIL STATION P.O., THAVAKKARA KANNUR. Pin: 670 002 (The report covers the period from 1st January to 31st December 2017) Kannur University Annual Report 2017 CHANCELLOR Shri. Justice (Retd.) P. SATHASIVAM Honourable Governor of Kerala PRO CHANCELLOR Prof. C. Raveendranath Honourable Minister for Education, Govt. of Kerala VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. M.K. Abdul Khader(5.04.2013 to 14.04.2017 FN) Dr. Babu Sebastian: 14.04.2017 AN to 24.11.2017 FN Prof. Gopinath Ravindran: 24.11.2017 AN onwards. PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. (Dr) T. Asokan REGISTRAR Dr. Balachandran Keezhoth CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS Dr. Babu Anto P. FINANCE OFFICER Shri. Shajee Jose Kannur University Annual Report 2017 Kannur University Annual Report 2017 CONTENTS Page No. Annual Report at a Glance................................................................................................. 9 Part I About the University ......................................................................................................... 15 Members of the Syndicate ............................................................................................... 19 Standing Committees of the Syndicate............................................................................ 19 Academic Council ........................................................................................................... 20 Faculties.......................................................................................................................... 22 Officers of the University ................................................................................................. 63 Part II Highlights of 2017 ............................................................................................................ 67 Budget Estimates............................................................................................................ 71 Construction Works & Campus Development................................................................. 72 Internal Quality Assurance Cell ..........................................................................................73 Internal Complaints Committee ..........................................................................................74 Directorate of International Academics (DIA) ......................................................................74 Collaboration with Foreign Universities ...............................................................................74 Business Incubation Centre ................................................................................................74 Chairs and endowments .....................................................................................................76 New Courses Started during 2017 .................................................................................... 77 Part III Recognised Research Centres ....................................................................................... 81 Subjectwise List of Research Centres and Research Guides ......................................... 82 Ph. 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Degrees Awarded in 2017 .................................................................................... 87 Kannur University Annual Report 2017 Part IV University Branches & Libraries Administration Branch ..................................................................................................... 91 Academic Branch............................................................................................................ 93 Planning & Development Branch ..................................................................................... 98 Examination Branch ........................................................................................................ 99 Finance Branch ............................................................................................................. 103 UGC Special Cell for SC/ST .......................................................................................... 106 Office of the Director of Student Services....................................................................... 106 Students Union Activities ................................................................................................ 106 National Service Scheme Activities................................................................................ 108 School of Distance Education ....................................................................................... 108 Computer Cell ................................................................................................................110 Herman Gundert Central Library .....................................................................................112 Thalassery Campus Library ........................................................................................... 115 Part V University Departments of Teaching & Research ............................................................119 Departments of Teacher Education ............................................................................... 154 I.T. Education Centres ................................................................................................... 156 Community Colleges ..................................................................................................... 158 Other Courses offered by the University .............................................................................. Affiliated Colleges a) Arts & Science Colleges ............................................................................................ 160 b) Oriental Title Colleges................................................................................................ 240 c) Professional Colleges................................................................................................ 245 ************ Kannur University Annual Report 2017 ANNUAL REPORT AT A GLANCE A SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE REPORT PART I I. AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 1. The Syndicate The 20 member Syndicate consists of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Secretary to Govt.Higher Education Department, the Secretary to Govt.Finance Department., the Secretary to Govt.Information Technology Department., the Director of Collegiate Education, Member Secretary, Higher Education Council, 11 members nominated by the Government and 3 members nominated by the Chancellor. 2. The Senate Yet to be reconstituted. 3. The Academic Council The Academic Council consist of all Deans of Faculties, all Syndicate Members, all Heads of the University Departments, elected representatives from among Principals of affiliated colleges, one elected member from each subject of study, one member from among the Head Masters of Schools and one from among school teachers nominated by the Chancellor. One member representing each faculty elected by PG students of the faculty from among themselves. Seven members from external experts nominated by the Chancellor. 4. Faculties There are seventeen faculties. The faculties consist of the Chairmen of Board of Studies, elected members and nominated members. II. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 1.The Statutory Officers: The Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Controller of Examinations and the Finance Officer. 2. Other Officers The University has two Joint Registrars, six Deputy Registrars, Director of Student Services, Director of Physical Education, Director, School of Distance Education, Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Director, Directorate of International Academics. Development Officer, Computer Programmer, Public Relations Officer, Special Officer Land Acquisition, Security Officer, Assistant Engineer and fifteen Assistant Registrars. 9 Kannur University Annual Report 2017 PART II 1. Highlights of the year Foundation stone of Student Amenity Centre laid. Two-day National Seminar under E.K Nayanar Chair conducted. Prof. Gopinath Ravindran appointed as Vice-Chancellor South Zone Inter University Championship South Zone and All India Volleyball Women Tournament hosted. South Zone Inter University Football Championship and All India Inter University Football Championship 2. Land Acquisition Kannur University is now in possession of 88.61 acres of land. 3. Construction Works and Campus Development All the developmental activities and construction works are done under the supervision of the Development Officer and Assistant Registrar (Pl.D) The Planning and Development ‘E’ section deals with the construction and Land Acquisition work. The University Engineering Unit under the supervision of the Assistant Engineer is attached to the Pl.D Branch. No. of Affiliated College a. Government Colleges (10) b. Aided Colleges (16) c. Unaided Colleges (77) NEW COURSES STARTED IN THE YEAR 2O17-18 Govt. Colleges 1. Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery M.Phil History- 4 Aided Colleges 1. SES College Sreekandapuram(Un aided courses) M.Sc Computer Science-15 , M.A English-15, B.A English -30 B.Com Computer Application - 35 Unaided Colleges 1. Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikkadavu B.Com Finance (30), B.Sc. Physics (25), M.Sc Mathematics (12) Colleges Started in the Year 2017-18 1. St. Jude’s Arts & Science College, Vellarikkundu, Vellarikkundu PO, Kasargod 671533 2. St. Mary’s Arts & Science College, Cherupanathady, Panathady PO, Rajapuram(via), Kasaragod. 671 532 3. Sree Narayana College of Management Studies, Periya, Haripuram PO, Kanhangad-671531 10