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MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY (Accredited with „B‟ Grade by NACC) KODAIKANAL ANNUAL REPORT June 2015 – May 2016 Edited by : Dr.A.Muthu Meena Losini Assistant Professor Department of English Mother Teresa Women‘s University Kodaikanal Technical Assistance by : Mrs.T.Amutha Technical Assistant Department of Physics Mother Teresa Women‘s University Kodaikanal. MOTHER TERESA WOMEN‟S UNIVERSITY (Accredited with „B‟ Grade by NACC) KODAIKANAL – 624 101 This is the Annual Report for the period June 2015 – May 2016 of the Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. The report gives all Academic, Administrative and other relevant details pertaining to the period June 2015 – May 2016. I take this occasion to thank all the members of the Executive Council, Academic Committee and Finance Committee for all their participation and contribution to the growth and development of the University and look forward to their continued advice and guidance. K. MANIMEGALAI VICE-CHANCELLOR INTRODUCTION The Executive Council has great pleasure in presenting to the Academic Committee, the Annual report for the period June 2015- May 2016 as per the requirement of the section 26 of Chapter IV of Mother Teresa Women‘s University Act 1984. The report outlines the various activities which have paved for the growth and development of the University through the period June 2015 –May 2016 in the areas of Teaching, learning, Research and Extension; it provides a detailed account of various Academic Achievements, Introduction of new Innovative Courses, Conduct of Seminar/ Workshop/ Conferences at Regional, National and International levels and its Extension Activities. OFFICERS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR - HIS EXCELLENCY HON‘BLE Konijeti Rosaiah Governor of Tamil Nadu PRO – CHANCELLOR - HONOURABLE Thiru. P. Palaniappan VICE – CHANCELLOR - Dr. K. Manimegalai REGISTRAR - Dr. N. Kala, Registrar i/c FINANCE OFFICER - Thiru.J. Maria Joseph CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATION - Dr. D. Ramani, Controller i/c MOTHER TERESA WOMEN‟S UNIVERSITY (Accredited with „B‟ Grade by NACC) Kodaikanal – 624 101 Tamil Nadu The Mother Teresa Women‘s University aims to empower women at all levels. It has the pride of being the Third Women‘s University in India, and the only Women‘s University in Tamil Nadu. Vision Mother Teresa Women‟s University tirelessly strives to work towards the empowerment of women to achieve a society of equal status between men and women. Mission The mission of the University is to promote women‘s education at all levels in the State, to be a pioneer in the field of women empowerment, women‘s studies courses and research and to impart education of international standards. The University has made commendable progress in its three frontiers of teaching, research and extension. The University since its inception in 1984 has steadily climbed from peak, from strength in its academic activities, setting new research goals, and undertaking innovative extension work and training. It will continue to serve as an apex body to promote women‘s equality through monitoring, extension, and research activities. It strives to strengthen its untiring and worthy task of empowering and developing the status of women nationwide. The University offers courses in the disciplines of Computer applications, Biotechnology, Physics, Visual Communication, MBA, Home Science, Education, Economics, Tamil Studies, Historical Studies, Tourism Management, Mathematics, Chemistry, Sociology, Commerce, English and Women Studies. These courses carry a specific curriculum designed with an orientation on women and gender studies. The traditional content has radically been transformed in keeping with the current trends to equip the intellectual needs of the modern women of present times. The Science courses run by the University has a specific orientation to empower women in emerging areas of science and technology. The Staff have published in reputed journals, attended International and National seminars, Workshops and conferences and presented papers in addition to attending Orientation and Refresher Courses. Major and Minor Projects have been funded by different financial bodies such as the UGC, ICSR, MHRD, ICSSR and DEC, the Centre for Women‘s Studies. Entrepreneurial Development Centre, the NSS, CSS, YRC and RRC have carried out extension and skill training activities throughout the year. **** VICE CHANCELOR 27.07.2012 – 19.07.2015 International Seminar on Crisis in Indian Agriculture organized by Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal 25th July 2015. International Colloquy on Gandhiji‟s Vision on Social Upliftment on 10.07.2015, at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. National Workshop on ―Challenges in News Reporting‖ on 3.3.2015 organized by Department of Visual Communication, Mother Teresa Women‘s University Research and Extension Center, Chennai. International Women‟s Conference – Bridging Rural and Global held on 14th to 16th July 2015 organized by Department of Sociology, English and Economics at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. ***** VICE CHANCELOR Delivered an Inaugural Address at the Training on Mock court conducted by the Dept. of Sociology at Anandhagiri 4th Street, Kodaikanal on 23.3.2016 at 11.30 AM. One day National Seminar on Recent advances in high throughput technologies in Biological Sciences organized by the Dept. of Biotechnology at 2.30 PM. on 23.3.2016. Presidential Address delivered on the National Workshop on Integrated Yoga Modules for Women on 06.04.2016 at 11.30 AM. Preside over the 21st College Day function and delivers the Presidential Address on 07.04.2016 at 11.30 AM. Given Presidential Address on One day National seminar on (IQAC) E-Resources for Effective Research. (Dr.M Yasmine, Librarian, SFR College, Sivakasi and Dr.K.V.R.Murthy, President, Luminescence Society of India, M.S.University of Baroda, Baroda) on 21.04.2016 at 11.30 AM. Received Best Scientist Award and Inaugural Address given on National Symposium on ―Emerging Trends in Innovation in Academic Research and IARA AWARD CEREMONY - 2016" in association with Publication Division, Bharathidasan University, Triruchirappalli-24. Organised by Indian Academic Researchers Association, Triruchirappalli on 21.05.2016 Short Term Programme on TALLY for MCA and M.Com. Students from 4.4.2016 to 12.4.2016 by joining with Zenith Career Wings (P) Ltd., Coimbatore – Incubation and Technology Transfer Centre. National Seminar on E-Resources for Effective Research on 21.04.2016 – IQAC Nine days Training Program on Tally.ERP9 organized by Incubation and Technology Transfer Centre, Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal & Zenith Career Wings, on 4th to 12th April 2016. Two Days Workshop on Soft Skills on 4th and 5th April 2016 at Department of Home Science, Mother Teresa Women‘s University Research and Extension Centre, Madurai. One Day National Workshop on Integrated Yoga Modules for Women on 06.04.2016 at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. ***** REGISTRAR Dr. (Tmt.) N. Kala, Registrar i/c Training on Mock Court conducted by the Dept. of Sociology at Anandhagiri 4th Street, Kodaikanal on 23.3.2016 at 11.30 AM. One day National Seminar on Recent advances in high throughput technologies in Biological Sciences organized by the Dept. of Biotechnology at 2.30 PM. on 23.3.2016. National Workshop on Integrated Yoga Modules for Women on 06.04.2016 at 11.30 AM. Preside over the 21st College Day function and delivers the Presidential Address on 07.04.2016 at 11.30 AM. One day National seminar on (IQAC) E-Resources for Effective Research. (Dr.M Yasmine, Librarian, SFR College, Sivakasi and Dr. K.V.R. Murthy, President, Luminescence Society of India, M.S.University of Baroda, Baroda) on 21.04.2016 at 11.30 AM. National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Innovation in Academic Research and IARA AWARD CEREMONY - 2016 in association with Publication Division, Bharathidasan University, Triruchirappalli-24 organised by Indian Academic Researchers Association, Triruchirappalli on 21.05.2016 Short Term Programme on TALLY for MCA and M.Com. Students from 4.4.2016 to 12.4.2016 by joining with Zenith Career Wings (P) Ltd., Coimbatore – Incubation and Technology Transfer Centre. National Seminar on E-Resources for Effective Research on 21.04.2016 – IQAC Nine days Training Program on Tally.ERP9 organized by Incubation and Technology Transfer Centre, Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal & Zenith Career Wings, on 4th to 12th April 2016. Two Days Workshop on Soft Skills on 4th and 5th April 2016 at Department of Home Science, Mother Teresa Women‘s University Research and Extension Centre, Madurai. One Day National Workshop on Integrated Yoga Modules for Women on 06.04.2016 at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. ***** DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Faculty Dr. N. Geetha Professor & Head i/c Dr.A.Usha Raja Nanthini Associate Professor Dr.C.Thamaraiselvi Assistant Professor Dr.M.Razia Assistant Professor Dr.D.Illakkiam Assistant Professor Courses Offered M.Sc., Biotechnology M.Sc., Botany M.Phil., Biotechnology M.Phil., Botany Ph.D., Biotechnology Ph.D., Botany Number of Students Enrolled: Course 2015 PG 12 PG Botany - M.Phil(Biotech) 4 M.Phil (Botany) - Number of Students Passed out: Course 2015 PG 10 M.Phil 4 Research Guidance (2015) S.No Name of Faculty No of No scholars scholars awarded 1. Dr. N. Geetha 8 - 2 Dr.A.Usha Raja Nanthini 6 - 3 Dr.MarySelvamKavitha 3 - 4 Dr.C.Thamaraiselvi 4 - 5 Dr.M.Razia 3 - Department Project – Ongoing& Completed Ongoing