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KANNUR UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2015 KANNUR UNIVERSITY CIVIL STATION P.O., THAVAKKARA KANNUR. Pin: 670 002 Kannur University Annual Report 2015 CHANCELLOR Shri. Justice P. SATHASIVAM The Honourable Governor of Kerala PRO CHANCELLOR Shri. P.K. Abdu Rabb Honourable Minister for Education, Kerala VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. M.K. Abdul Khader PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. (Dr) T. Asokan (from 20.07.2015) REGISTRAR Dr. Balachandran Keezhoth CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS Dr. S. Pradeep Kumar FINANCE OFFICER Shri. Shajee Jose Kannur University Annual Report 2015 KANNUR UNIVERSITY www.kanuruniversity.ac.in Dr.M.Abdul Khader Vice-chancellor KU/VC/2016 16.04.2016Dr From the Vice Chancellor’s Desk The Annual Report gives an insight into the organisational structure and var- ied academic and developmental activities of the University. It is an yearly report submitted to the public in general and to the academic community in particular. I take this opportunity to congratulate all those who worked hard in fulfilling this resposibility. Dr.M.K.Abdual Khader VICE-CHANCELLOR . M.K. Abdul Khader Vice-Chancellor Ooff Kannur University Annual Report 2015 CONTENTS Page No. Annual Report at a Glance ............................................................................................. 9 Part I About the University ......................................................................................................... 17 Members of the Syndicate ............................................................................................... 23 Standing Committees of the Syndicate............................................................................ 23 Academic Council ........................................................................................................... 24 Faculties.......................................................................................................................... 26 Officers of the University ................................................................................................. 66 Part II Highlights of 2015 ............................................................................................................ 69 Computerisation of University Branches ......................................................................... 70 UGC Programmes, UGC-Grants and their Utilisation ...................................................... 71 Budget Estimates............................................................................................................ 72 Land Acquisition .............................................................................................................. 72 Construction Works & Campus Development................................................................. 73 New Courses Started during 2015 ................................................................................... 74 Part III Recognised Research Centres ....................................................................................... 77 Subjectwise List of Research Centres and Research Guides ......................................... 78 Ph. 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Degree Awarded in 2015 ...................................................................................... 88 Part IV University Branches & Libraries Administration Branch ..................................................................................................... 91 Academic Branch............................................................................................................ 92 Planning & Development Branch ..................................................................................... 97 Kannur University Annual Report 2015 Examination Branch ........................................................................................................ 99 Finance Branch ............................................................................................................. 103 UGC Special Cell for SC/ST .......................................................................................... 105 Office of the Director of Student Services...................................................................... 105 Students Union Activities ................................................................................................ 107 National Service Scheme Activities ................................................................................ 108 School of Distance Education ........................................................................................ 110 Computer Cell ................................................................................................................ 111 University Central Library................................................................................................ 112 Thalassery Campus Library ........................................................................................... 114 Part V University Departments of Teaching & Research ............................................................ 117 Departments of Teacher Education ............................................................................... 149 I.T. Education Centres ................................................................................................... 151 Community Colleges ..................................................................................................... 153 Other Courses offered by the University ........................................................................ 155 Affiliated Colleges a) Arts & Science Colleges ............................................................................................ 159 b) Oriental Title Colleges................................................................................................ 228 c) Professional Colleges................................................................................................ 232 University achievements during 2015 (in Malayalam) .............................................. 259 ************ Kannur University Annual Report 2015 ANNUAL REPORT AT A GLANCE A SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE REPORT PART I I. AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 1. Syndicate The 21 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. Senate Yet to be reconstituted. 3. The Academic Council 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 2015 1. Highlights of the year Inauguration of Head Quarters at Kannur Campus The new administrative block at Kannur Campus was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri. Oommen Chandy on 15.05.2015. Sri. K.C. Joseph, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development Planning and Culture, Sri. K.P. Mohanan, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture Hon’ble MP Smt. P.K.. Sreemathi Teacher and eminent personalities from across the state attended the function. The foundation stone of student amenity centre was laid by Hon’ble Minister for Sri. K.C. Joseph. The aquatic biodiversity park, Inter University Centre for tropical Biodiversity park, International academics, Directorate of Research, Industry linked courses were also inaugurated. Acharya Awards The presentation of Acharya Award was held on 8.09.2015. The Hon’ble Chancellor of the University and Governor of Kerala, Justice P. Sathasivam presented the Acharya Award. The eminent writer Sri. T. Padmanabhan, film maker and actor Sri. Srinivasan, environmental activist Sri. Kallen Pokkudan, Social activist Sri. M.A. Rahman were honoured with the award. Introduction of Single Window System for U.G. Admission Single Window Systerm for admission to UG courses in affiliated colleges was introduced. Inauguration of construction of Synthetic Track Sri. Ramesh Chennithala, Hon’ble Home Minister inaugurated the construction of Synthetic Track at Mangattuparamba Campus. Padmasree M.D. Valsamma (Olympian) was honoured. Sri. T.V. Rajesh, MLA, inaugurated the construction of Fitness Centre, Sports Medicine Lab and Sports Musium were inaugurated by Sri. James Mathew MLA and Sri. Shajee MLA respectively. Achievement in