ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 “Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements” - Napoleon Hill

The new academic session for 2019-2020 commenced on 15th July 2019 for semester I, III, V. The PG program for M.Com commenced on 5th August 2019 with an orientation program given by the PG coordinator Mrs. Nabila.

Admission Process: The admission process for the new academic session commenced following the declaration of the II PUC results. The admission committee members helped in the various aspects of admission. The process stringently followed the BCU stipulations using the one window system. The principal interviews the parents and the student after payment of fees. The intake for the various programs is as follows:

Sl. No. Programme Total student intake

1. B.Com A,B,C 264

2. B.B.A 53

3. B.Sc. 15

4. B.A 36

5. M.Com 21

Parent’s Orientation Program: An orientation program for the parents of I year students was organized in the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of July 2019. To make the program efficient the session was delivered in English, Kannada and Hindi by Mrs. Brinda Srinivasan (IQAC Coordinator) Mrs. Indumathi (IQAC member), Mr. Bharath, Ms Vinaya and Ms. Basia Banu for the parents of B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, BCA and B.A respectively. This program was to orient and introduce parents to the systems and functioning of the college. The rules and regulations were highlighted and the parents were requested to encourage their daughters to participate in all the activities of the college programs to score credits in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the departments.

Student Union Council Formation: “Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.” APJ Abdul Kalam It is on this note that student leaders were elected as class representatives and assistant class representatives, club presidents and secretaries of various committees, cells, clubs and NSS unit. The Student Council was formed by a special panel of selection members this year after the nominees made a presentation before a panel of members which comprised the principal and selection panel. After deliberations the selected candidates were given their posts.

Staff Meetings: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. Helen Keller Our purpose is to achieve the higher goals of holistic education. This begins with planning and chalking out our plans for each session. Staff meetings are convened by the Principal regularly to discuss all aspects of institutional functioning in the course of the academic year.

Investiture Ceremony: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain The newly elected leaders of the Student Council and all other elected club presidents, vice presidents, class representatives and assistant class representatives were inducted into office at an oath taking ceremony administered by the Principal on 16th August 2019. Our Chief Guest Sr. Shalet and Guest of Honour Sr. Francina felicitated the newly elected members and wished them good luck for their future endeavors.

Faculty Development Program: “We are consciousness examining and expressing itself to that it can become increasingly aware of its infinite capacity for being and evolving.” Jay Woodman As an integral part of various duties and responsibilities of teachers in the current scenario, it becomes imperative for the continual evolving of the teaching process. A Faculty Development Program was organized on “Effective Teaching” by the management on the 3rd of August 2019.

Talentia 2019- 2020: “With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” Thomas.F. Burton. On 18th and 20th September, 2019 Talentia-inter-class competition was organized to help the students explore and showcase their talents. Talentia worked as a great platform for the students to show their creative skills and develop them. The prize winners were given an opportunity to represent the college in intercollegiate fests.

Christian Student Association (CSA): “Seek God’s will in all you do and he will show you the path to take.” The CSA organized a retreat for the Christian students on the 23rd of August 2019. All Catholic students attend this retreat program and other Christian students are also welcome to attend this program which is very retrospective session to rejuvenate the inner self. They also organized a Holy mass on the 5th of Feb 2020 and Lenten preparation on the 28th of March 2020.

Independence Day: “Ask not what the country can do for you: ask what you can do for your country.” John F Kennedy As attribute to the many heroes who gifted us this day in honour of the country, the NSS unit along with St. Mary’s school celebrated this day by hoisting the flag in the campus. The Chief Guest for the day was Sr. Rincy, Principal of St. Anne’s PU College. The flag hoisting was followed by a short program saluting our national heroes and a march past.

Kalopsia - 2019 – 2020: “Embrace your talent and pursue it. You won’t believe what you can accomplish” We aspire to celebrate the rich nuances of our cultural heritage with “KALOPSIA” on 7th Feb 2020. It witnessed a number of colleges participating in the cultural events showcasing their skills and talents.

Arty-Fact/Com Arena: “If you are an artist, learn science, if you are a scientist, cultivate art.” To promote the richness of our Cultural Heritage and showcase Individual potential the departments of Humanities and Science organized their intercollegiate departmental fest ‘ARTY- FACT’ on 2nd and 3rd March 2020. COM ARENA- the intercollegiate Commerce & Management Fest was also organized on 28th Feb 2020. Several participants representing departments of various colleges took part in the competitions

Teacher’s Day: “It is the supreme art of then teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” Albert Einstein The Student Council garnered the aid of all appointed leaders and organized a special and memorable program to pay rich tribute to their beloved teachers on 5th September 2019. The teachers were honored with a luncheon hosted by the St. Anne’s Management.

Tests and Examination: The unit tests were held in the mid-week of August and the Pre-final examination in the month of October 2019 for the Odd Semester. For the even semester unit tests were conducted in the first week of March but owing to the Pandemic the Pre – Final Exams were conducted online in the end of April 2020. The first and second year examination of Bangalore Central University (BCU) was cancelled and students were promoted on the basis of their I.A marks. However, Bangalore University (BU) has tentatively scheduled the final years practical and theory examination in the month of September 2020.

Education tour/ Field trip: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes; but in having new eyes.” The institution is aware of all the changes taking place in the world outside. It makes a conscious effort to make the learning process an encompassing one. The department of Hindi and Kannada undertook a one day study tour to Belur and Halebidu. The Department of BBA organized an Industrial tour to Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSICL) and Sandalwood Oil Factory and another one to Catholic Syrian Bank.The Department of English organized a one day educational tour to , the study tour included places like the R.K.Narayan’s House, Sand Sculpture Museum, Wax Museum, . The Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics scheduled their field trips to IISC. The Department of Psychology and Department of Journalism visited Shuka Vana, Regional Museum of Natural history and as part of their educational program.

Department Activities: “To be successful we must live from our imaginations, not from our memories.” The various departments organized guest lectures/Workshops and seminars for the academic session 2019-2020 to give the students an opportunity to gain out of the box thinking when experts are invited share their expertise through insightful sessions on varied subjects and topics.

Department Club Activities: Sl.No. Date Department Club/Association Events organized

1. 27.07.19 English PHANTASIA Spell Bee Competition

2. 30.08.19 Journalism MEDIOS Identifying the hidden talent and Creativity in Photography

3. 10.02.2020 Physics BAUTHIK Exhibition-charts and models

4. 10.02.2020 Languages BELAKU( Kan) Exhibition of charts - Models UTSAV( Hindi) Exhibition – models and charts.

5. 10.02.2020 English PHANTASIA Drama

Chameleon

6. 10.02.2020 Journalism MEDIOS Enacting Reality Shows

7. 11.02.2020 Psychology PHRONEMA Short Film Making

8. 28.02.2020 Computer YANTRA Model Making Science

9. 28.02.2020 Commerce& COM ARENA Best manager, product Management launch, business quiz, crisis management and financial analyst.

Department Guest Lecture/Workshops/ Webinars:

Sl.No Date Event Department Topic

1. 02.02.2020 Workshop Computer Science Internet of Things & 03.02.2020

2. 06.02.2020 Guest Lecture Psychology Development Disorders and Need for Special Educators

3. 12.02.2020 Workshop Journalism Corporate Etiquette

4. 18.02.2020 Guest Lecture English Training of the Imagination – Critical Approaches to the reading of Literature

5. 24.02.2020 Guest Lecture Hindi Lecture on Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

6. 24.02 2020 Guest Lecture Kannada “ Shivarama Karanthara Chomana Dhudiyalli” - Dhudiya vivarane

7. 27.02.2020 Guest Lecture Journalism Advertisement and Ethics

8. 27.02.2020 Guest Lecture Physics Elementary Particles

9. 27.05.2020 International Computer Science Sales force Ecosystem Webinar to

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Annual Sports Meet: “To uncover your true potential you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them.” The sports committee organized the annual outdoor athletics and tournaments on 31st Jan 2020 at the MCC grounds. The indoor interclass sports tournament was organized in the first week of March 2020. This included games such as chess, carom and table tennis. The annual intercollegiate throw ball tournament for women was organized on 25nd Feb 2020 at MCC grounds. Mount Carmel College won the tournament and bagged the trophy.

Placement Cell: “The goal of social channels is to build community, and you do that by providing value.” Mrs. Nabila, the placement officer arranged for many companies to conduct their aptitude tests in the campus as part of the campus recruitment program. ETIL, Institute on 4th October 2019 conducted Pre-Placement training to final year B.com and BBA students on Analytical skills, quantitative skills, Soft skills and essential Interview etiquette. Several other Certificate Courses were organized for the students like Six Sigma, Tally and there was Milestone academy to help the students prepare for competitive exams. This benefitted students across various streams who participated avidly in these courses with many registering for these certificate courses.

NSS UNIT: “As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness.” The NSS unit of hundred volunteers were guided and mentored by their program officer in all the activities. 10 NSS Volunteers volunteered for the State Level Training programme at the Senate Hall, Bengaluru central University. The NSS and the Women cell organized a Blood Donation camp on 23rd August 2019. We are proud to say this year the number of volunteers has increased and around 100 to 120 units of blood was donated. The NSS Unit also participated in the School Bell Camp- a Weekend Programme at Shivpura and Hamampura near Doodaballapura from 20th to 22nd September 2020. The NSS Unit has also made contributions for the Natural Calamity to support the people in flood affected areas.

The NSS unit of St. Anne’s FGC for Women has also organized an online workshop on “Awareness against COVID – 19” on 14th April 2020 for all the faculties, union leaders, NSS volunteers, club and cell leaders, class representatives and asst. class representatives. They also actively volunteered and participated in food packing process for migrant workers on 22nd May 2020 at Cantonment Railway Station and around 1500 food bags were packed and distributed to the Sramik train passengers.

FDPs and Paper Presentations: “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” In order to enhance the teaching- learning process, the institution organizes Faculty Development programs to help the teacher to update on recent trends in the teaching field. Faculty members also presented papers at various forums which were published in the proceedings. This gives all an opportunity in enhancing their research activities.

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): “Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” Pat Riley In its endeavor to strive towards assuring quality in the various aspects of the college curriculum, the IQAC is continually trying to enhance the teaching- learning experience. Owing to the Pandemic the IQAC organized a National Webinar IN – QUEST 2020 on “Blended Learning & Innovative Teaching” on 24th June 2020. The Webinar proposes to focus on fusing classroom and technological learning so that the process of education may continue seamlessly and combat any future challenges.

Graduation Day: “You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation” Brigham Young Innovation is the part of the journey ahead and all of you will be the pioneers who shape the world. The graduation day for the outgoing students was cancelled due to crises the world is facing. But the unprecedented times are also times of unprecedented opportunities for young minds. May God bless and guide them all in their future endeavors.

Conclusion

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence” Helen Keller

The academic session 2019-2020 has seen us tread new paths and meet new challenges, every step taken has been fulfilling in its own way as they were opportunities given by God who has specially chosen us to fulfill his purpose as an eternal teacher-student. We did all this together and we have many more tasks to complete. I pray for God’s heart of love, mercy, and truth to dwell in us and guide us in facing the challenges posed by the new coronavirus. I dedicate my gratitude to God Almighty, my dear faculty, Manager, non-teaching staff, administrative staff, office staff and support staff for shadowing all my responsibilities and steeping in when the need arose. Thank you one and all.