Annual Report 2016
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KANNUR UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2016 KANNUR UNIVERSITY CIVIL STATION P.O., THAVAKKARA KANNUR. Pin: 670 002 Kannur University Annual Report 2016 CHANCELLOR Shri. Justice (Retd.) P. SATHASIVAM Honourable Governor of Kerala PRO CHANCELLOR Shri. P.K. Abdu Rabb (till 19.05.2016) Prof. C. Raveendranath (from 24.05.2016) Honourable Minister for Education, Govt. of Kerala VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. M.K. Abdul Khader PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. (Dr) T. Asokan REGISTRAR Dr. Balachandran Keezhoth CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS Dr. S. Pradeep Kumar (01.01.2016 to 17.08.2016) Sri. Sunil C (JR) (in charge) (18.08.2016 to 30.11.2016) Dr. Babu Anto P. (from 30.11.2016 ) FINANCE OFFICER Shri. Shajee Jose Kannur University Annual Report 2016 KANNUR UNIVERSITY www.kannuruniversity.ac.in Dr.M.K. Abdul Khader Vice-chancellor KU/VC/2017 20.03.2017 16.04.2016Dr FROM THE VICE - CHANCELLOR’S DESK In a democratic set up, it is imperative that developmental activities are carried out in a just and transparent manner. Reporting this to the public is equally important. Hence this report. I appreciate all those behind this endeavour. In a democratic set up, it is imperative that developmental activities are carried out in a just and transparent manner Dr.M.K.Abdual Khader VICE-CHANCELLOR KU/VC/2015 08.09.2015 The Annual Report of the University is a compendium to assess and evaluate the overall performance of the University Kannurin a yearUniversity and Annual therefore Report 2016 its publication assumes much significance. It is indeed a difficult task to compile all the related data from various branches/ departments of the University for the preparation of the Annual Report and I take this opportunity CONTENTS Page No. Annual Report at a Glance ................................................................................................9 Part I About the University ............................................................................................................15 Members of the Syndicate ..................................................................................................21 Standing Committees of the Syndicate ..............................................................................22 Academic Council ..............................................................................................................24 Faculties .............................................................................................................................26 Officers of the University ....................................................................................................67 Part II Highlights of 2016 ...............................................................................................................71 UGC Programmes, UGC-Grants and their Utilisation ........................................................73 Budget Estimates ...............................................................................................................73 Land Acquisition .................................................................................................................74 Construction Works & Campus Development ...................................................................74 Internal Quality Assurance Cell ..........................................................................................75 Internal Complaints Committee ..........................................................................................75 Directorate of International Academics (DIA) .....................................................................75 Collaboration with Foreign Universities ..............................................................................76 Business Incubation Centre ...............................................................................................76 Chairs and Endowments ................................................................................................... 77 New Courses Started during 2016 ......................................................................................78 Part III Recognised Research Centres ..........................................................................................81 Subjectwise List of Research Centres and Research Guides ...........................................82 Ph. D. Degrees Awarded in 2016 ......................................................................................94 Kannur University Annual Report 2016 Part IV University Branches & Libraries Administration Branch ........................................................................................................97 Academic Branch ...............................................................................................................98 Planning & Development Branch .....................................................................................103 Examination Branch .........................................................................................................105 Finance Branch ................................................................................................................109 UGC Special Cell for SC/ST ............................................................................................. 111 Office of the Director of Student Services ........................................................................ 111 Students Union Activities ................................................................................................... 112 National Service Scheme Activities .................................................................................. 113 School of Distance Education .......................................................................................... 114 Computer Cell .................................................................................................................. 116 Herman Gundert Central Library ...................................................................................... 118 Thalassery Campus Library .............................................................................................120 Part V University Departments of Teaching & Research .............................................................123 Departments of Teacher Education ..................................................................................154 I.T. Education Centres ......................................................................................................156 Community Colleges ........................................................................................................158 Other Courses offered by the University...........................................................................159 Affiliated Colleges a) Arts & Science Colleges ...............................................................................................161 b) Oriental Title Colleges ..................................................................................................232 c) Professional Colleges ..................................................................................................237 University achievements during 2016 (in Malayalam) ................................................263 ************ Kannur University Annual Report 2016 ANNUAL REPORT AT A GLANCE A SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE REPORT PART I I. AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 1. The 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. The 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 2016 PART II 1. Highlights of the year m Central Library Building Inauguration. m NAAC Accrediation. m Afforestation Programme. m Presentation of Prathibha Award. m Women’s Hostel Inauguration. m Malayalam becomes the official language of the University. 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