College News Letter ALMAS 2014-15

K M ABDUL KARIM At a Glance Principal Its my proud privileged moment in the release of the college news letter ...... The news letter lets the Al-ameen College Accredited By Naac 1 contributions of the students and other faculty Parent Teachers Association 3 members to reach out to the outside world and create a sense of impact in them. The inputs given by each and Red Cross Unit 4 every students and other faculty members to the uprise Ncc 6 of our college is beyond words. A team of highly Nss 9 talented and educated teachers along with a well developed infrastructure is involved in the uplifment Anti-ragging Cell 11 of every students, the future of the emerging world. Anti Drug Cell 12 The institute which rightly boasts of its infrastructure Literary, Debate, Quiz Club 12 and professionally qualified team of faculty, is committed to bring out the lightning source of the Anti-sexual Harassment Prevention Cell 12 rising sectors of society. In the process they acquire Counseling Cell 13 skills necessary to build a well rounded personality as Career Guidance Cell 13 possible. Placement Cell 14 Legal Literacy Cell 15 Women Cell 15 Nature Club 17 Accosa Alumini Meet 18 Dr. JUNAID RAHMAN College Union Inaguration 19 Manager Department Of Chemistry 23 Every students are the rising potentials of this rising Department Of Commerce 26 universe. No matter how hard you input your struggle, Department Of Biotechnology 29 someone should be there to give back link for your Department Of Physics 31 success. The contributions made every faculty members and the students, the lights of Al Ameen is Department Of English 32 penned down in this news letter of Al Ameen. Department Of Tourism 35 The devotion and dedication for nurturing future by Department Of Economics 37 fostering knowledge and social skills made by the faculty members and the acceptance of them by the Department Of Computer Science 41 students with such an urge to quench them is really Language Association 44 appreciable one I wish all the very success for the Department Of Physical Education 47 uprising of this institution AL-AMEEN COLLEGE Accredited by NAAC

The year 2014-15 is an important year in the

History of Al-Ameen College , Edathala, as the college achieved the milestone of NACC accreditation.It was the realization of a long cherished dream. The Accreditation by

National Assessment and Accreditation

Committee,for Al-Ameen family is not a mere achievement, it is the fruit of a long, tireless precision and unmatched skill for detailing. As effort andmanifestation of a strong vision. usual, the Al-Ameen family was more than up on to the task and a soft copy of the SSR was Al-Ameen College officially put up for the Harinarayana ; Pro-Vice Chancellor; GITAM c l a i m s , c h e c k i n g r e c o r d s , n o t i n g uploaded on the UGC website followed by three process of accreditation with the submission of University, Dr. P. A. S. Naidu; Principal; achievements, visiting offices, departments, hard copies that were sent by Post in May 2014. the Letter of Intent to the UGC office,with the DhoteBandhu Science College;Maharashtra and research facilities and laboratories and UGC Office has given official acknowledgement wholehearted support of the Manager, Dr. Prof. M. K. Jha; Professor& Dean; Dr. B. R. interacting with all the stakeholders - the of receipt, and subsequently, thelong awaited JunaidRehman, the talented leadership of the Ambedkar National Institute of Technology - management, staff, students' parents and event happened, the confirmation from UGC that Principal Prof. K.M Abdul Karim, the Jalandhar alumnae. The peer team very much impressed theNAAC peer team would visit the college on energetic IQAC Coordinator Dr. Anita Nair by the cultural extravaganza put up by the 5th January 2015. and the acumen of the IQAC joint Coordinator The NAAC Peer team arrived at the campus on students and they congratulated the students Once Again, the Al-Ameen familypledged do a Dr. CiniKurian.The teaching and non- 5th January morning,with a rousing reception on the wonderful performance. frenzy of activity ; files and records updating, teaching staff were divided into seven teams. with salute from the College NCC team .The final round campus beautification, maintenance, Each team was assigned the herculean task of meetings and presentations of the Principal and The team was so professional and efficient in exhibitions, people coordination, process flow collecting, processing and analyzing the data the IQAC carried out in quick succession. This their assignment.At the exit meeting on the finalization..etc,…the list was never ending. required for each of the seven criteria was followed by a visit of exhibition arranged to third day, they remarked that they were very Finally, on 4th January, 2015 the NAAC peer compromising the self-study report.As the highlight and showcase the milestones and much impressed by the college's performance, team arrived. The team comprisedof three name suggests, the report showcases the achievements of the college and its various clubs and they were especially touched by the distinguished official delegates from the higher pulses of the college and its mission and and cells. They inspectedthe facilities, verifying warmth of the Al-Amen family. vision. Preparation of the report requires education community. They were Prof. D.

Almas 2K14-15 01 Almas 2K14-15 02 PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION RED CROSS UNIT The first PTA Body meeting Seminar on presided over by Principal Prof K.M Abdul Road Safety Karim started on 17.6.2014 in the seminar rd Red Cross Unit of the College Computer Application) welcomed the hall. Parents of the 3 year students attended organized a seminar on the topic gathering. Prof. Abdul Karim (Principal, Al- the meeting. Prof Jose T. A, Prof Safia C.K, "ROAD SAFETY” on 14.10.2014 in the Ameen College) presided over the function. Prof Anita Nair and Prof M.B. Sasidharan Seminar Hall. The objective of the Mr.Adarsh Kumar, Joint RTO, North Paravur spoke during the meeting. Prof Abdul Hakim programme was to give awareness to the was the resource person. Dr. Dino Varghese delivered the vote of thanks. After the formal students about the importance of felicitated the gathering.Ms.Ameen (II meeting, Departmental meeting of parents obeying traffic rules. Mr.Affan (I B.Com BCom Taxation) delivered the vote of thanks. with the tutors was held at the respective departments.

The second PTA General Body meeting was convened on 21.6.2014. Adv.T P M. Ibrahim Khan, Chairman, Al Ameen Educational Trust presided over the meeting. Mr. K. M. Shamsudheen, Trustee, Al Ameen Educational Trust talked about the progress achieved by the college. Trustees Mr. K. M.

Red Ribbon Club of Al-Ameen National Youth Day Hamsa, Mr. A.A. SiyadKokker and Prof. Muhammed Thahir also spoke on the occasion. College, in association with Youth Celebration Principal Prof. K M Abdul Karim handed over the Red Cross Unit organized a general memento to Dr. Cini Kurian as a token of appreciation for achieving Ph.D. degree. Parents quiz programme on 12-01-2015 in of 2nd year and 3rd year students attended the the conference hall. Ms.Aiswarya meeting. New office bearers of PTA executive committee 2014-15 academic year were elected. a n d S h a m e e m a o f I I I B S c Dr. A.B. Aliyar Administrative officer, United Petrochemicals got first prize and India Insurance company, was elected as the Vice President and a fourteen member Sreejith Paul and Salu E.S of II MSc committee was also formed thereafter. Mathematics got the second prize.

The first PTA meeting of the First year students joined for the academic year 2014-15 Inauguration Of Red Cross Unit was convened on 30-07-2014.The meeting was Inauguration of Red Cross Unit activities for the academic year 2014-2015 was done on 14- presided over by Prof. K M Abdul Karim, 10-2014. Mr.Adarsh Kumar, Joint RTO, North Paravur was the chief guest. Principal, Al-Ameen College. PTA Vice- President, Dr. A B Aliyar, IQAC co-ordinator Dr. Anita Nair and the Heads of the departments of Chemistry and Commerce were also present on the occasion.

Almas 2K14-15 03 Almas 2K14-15 04 NCC Seminar on “Drug Abuse in Youth” Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level: Environment Day Celebration To prove our commitment towards nature and environment the NCC unit of the College on 5th June 2014 observed the World Environment Day in the campus. To throw light into the catastrophes caused by sea rise and climate change, the NCC unit organised an exhibition on the theme 'Small Islands and Climate Change.' Cadets planted saplings to rise up to the ideal of a green campus. K. M. Abdul Kareem, Principal Al-Ameen College, was the chief guest.

The Youth Red Cross Unit of the College, in association with Red Ribbon Club, organized a seminar on the topic “Drug Abuse among Youth” on 12-02-2015 in the Seminar Hall. Dr. Jacob Mannaraprayil Cor-Episcopa, State President, Drug Prohibition Council was the resource person.

The Red Ribbon Club in ·Seminar on “Positive Speaking” association with Youth Red Cross Unit organized a seminar on “Positive Speaking” on 13-01- 2015 in the seminar hall. The objective of the programme was to enhance the positive attitude Independence Day Celebration among students. Ms. Aseera P.A, To show the commitment towards national unity and to uphold the values of freedom and Lecturer, KMM College of Arts independence won painstakingly by our brave and Science, Thrikkakkara, was freedom fighters, the NCC unit of the College the resource person. celebrated the Independence Day in the campus. Dr. Junaid Rahman (Manager, Al-Ameen College) hoisted the flag and gave the Independence Day Red Cross Camp- “Red Energy 2014” message. He also checked the guard of honour and received salute from the cadets. Both NSS and Red @ Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Kalamassery Cross volunteers along with the hostel inmates, teachers and alumni members participated in the The Red Cross members of the College participated in the one function. day leadership training camp, Red Energy 2014 for Students Office Bearers of Youth Red Cross held at NCC Enrolment 2014-15 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Kalamassery on 16-12- The NCC Enrolment for the academic year 2014-15 was held in 2014. T R Ameenaand Aslam Sakheerof our College won the July. Battalion Commanding Officer and Army Officers were second price in the debate competition organised as part of the present during the recruitment. After thorough inspection by the programme. officers 38 students were enrolled as new cadets. Almas 2K14-15 05 Almas 2K14-15 06 Guard of Honour On 21st August 2014, ten cadets under the commandment of J.U.O Mohammed Suhail gave Guard of Honour to the Republic Day Celebration Honourable Excise Minister of State Government On 26th January 2014, the NCC unit Shri. K. Babu in connection with the NSS Snehabhavanam th Key handing over ceremony. of the College celebrated the 65 Republic Day in the campus. Shri. M. A. Mahim (Standing Committee Guard of Honour st Chairman, Edathala Grama On 1 February 2014, Al-Ameen College NCC unit under 22 Panchayat) hoisted the flag. College Kerala NCC Battalion, Eloor gave Guard of Honour to the Principal Prof. K. M. Abdul Kareem Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala Shri. Oommen Chandy presided over the function. Cadets at Al-Ameen Public School, Edapally. S.U.OAmal K. M. led gave general salute to the tri-colour the parade in which ten cadets participated. proclaiming their unshaken loyalty to the nation and its victory. Annual Training Camp (A.T.C) 2014-15 14 cadets from Al-Ameen College NCC Unit participated in the Annual Training Camp held from 5th to 14th September 2014 at MES College, Marampally. Army Attachment Camp 2014-15 Cadets Muhammed Sahil P. A. (I BSc Computer Science) and Sujith K. P. (I BSc Petrochemical) participated in the Army Attachment Camp organised by the NCC Unit at Trivandrum from 2nd to 17thof November 2014. World Aids Day Awareness Programme Anti-ragging Campaign With an objective of maintaining peace and harmony inside the campus the NCC unit and the NSS unit The NCC unit conducted an Aids Awareness of the College jointly conducted an anti-ragging campaign inside the campus on 24-06-2014. The Unit Programmeon 1-12-2014. College Principal Prof also initiated the formation of an anti-ragging squad comprising of both teachers and student volunteers K.M Abdul Karim presided over the function. Mr. to curb any untoward incidents inside the campus. Sreeram and Mr.Shajin Joseph, Junior Health Inspectors of Primary Health Centre, Malayidomthuruthu, spoke on the occasion. Stepping Up the Pace: World Aids Day Rally

The NCC unit in association with all the Departments of the College conducted a rally to create awareness against Aids on 1st December 2014. Cadets, students and teachers marched from the College campus to Kompara Junction and back carrying placards and shouting slogans against the spread of this disease.

Malayattoor Trekking Camp 2014-15 Cadets IjasSabeel and Akash of II BSc Petrochemical participated in the trekking camp organised by the NCC unit at Malayattoor from 19th to 26th December, 2014.

Almas 2K14-15 07 Almas 2K14-15 08 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2014 Key Handover Ceremony of NSS Unit of the College celebrated Independence Day in a befitting manner. Manager Dr. Junaid Rahman hoisted flag and gave "Sneha Bhavanam" the Independence Day message. He urged the students to uphold The key handover ceremony of newly constructed NSS house Indian culture and to protect Indian freedom at any cost. Principal 'Snehabhavanam' was held on 21-10-2014. The function was presided Prof. Abdul Kareem also spoke on the occasion. NSS Programme over by Sri.M.A.M.Muneer, President, Edathala Grama Panchayath. NSS Officers Prof. Abdul Hakkeem and Prof .Shaniba M.H. were Prof. Abdul Karim, Principal welcomed the gathering. Sri.K. Babu, present. Honorable Minister for Excise, Fisheries and Port, handed over the key of Snehabhavanam to Mrs. Nabisa. The function was blessed with the Orientaon Programme For NSS Volunteers presence of Adv. T.P.M. Ibrahim Khan(Chairman, Al Ameen Educational Trust),Mr. SiyadKoker (Secretary Al Ameen Educational Trust), Mr. K.M. Shamsudheen (Convener, NAAC Accreditation Committee and Trustee), Sri. K.K.Hamza, (Treasurer, AlAmeen Educational Trust), Prof. Mohammed Thahir (Joint Convenor, NAAC Accreditation committee) and Dr. A B Aliyar, (PTA Vice President) .Prof.Abdul Hakkeem, NSS Programme Officer proposed the vote of thanks.

NSS Unit has organized an Orientation Programme for newly enrolled NSS volunteers on 15-08-2014. The Resource person was Prof. Satheesh Potty from D.B.College. Prof. Abdul Hakkeem, NSS Programme Officer welcomed the gathering. Prof. Potty explained the goals and objectives of National Service Scheme. He urged the volunteers to ensure that everyone who is needy gets help to enhance their standard of living and lead a life of dignity

Gandhi Jayan Celebraon NSS Unit of Al Ameen College celebrated Gandhi Jayanti on 2-10-2014 in a befitting manner. As World AIDS Day part of this, the NSS unit organized a NSS Unit of Al Ameen College observed the AIDS Day on 01-12-2014. ANTI- AIDS c l e a n i n g p r o g r a m m e . N S S TREE campaign organised as part of this programme bloomed in our campus with the students Programme Officers Prof.Abdul expressing their feelings against AIDS. They wrote on the paper leaves which were hanged on the Hakkeem and Prof. Shaniba M.H. Tree. There was a rally also. It was organised in association with the NCC unit of the College. gave guidance to the volunteers. Principal Prof.Abdul Karim flagged off the rally. Blood Donaon Camp

NSS Unit organised a Blood Donation Camp on 23- 10-2014 in association with the Blood Bank, Aluva. Prof. K M Abdul Karim, Principal, Al Ameen College, Edathala inaugurated the Camp. Dr. Sulekha Mohammed, Camp Medical Officer, Blood Bank Aluva, Mr. Sajo Joseph, Blood Bank Councilor, Mr.s. Beena K R and Mrs. Aiswarya, Blood Bank Nurses also participated in the camp. 37 Students donated blood in this camp.

Almas 2K14-15 09 Almas 2K14-15 10 NSS SEVEN DAY, SPECIAL CAMP FROM LITERARY, DEBATE, QUIZ CLUB 20/03/2015 TO 26/03/2015 Anti Drug Cell · Essay Competition ChangampuzhaSmarakaGrandhashala NSS unit of Al Ameen College conducted seven day registration for the medical camp has started on Students Join Hands Against Drug Abuse conducted an Essay Competition on It was a promise from heart as students of Al- special camp at Al Ameen College of Medical 9.00am. Expert doctors from General Hospital have 2 5 / 0 8 / 2 0 1 4 o n t h e t o p i c th th attended the camp. 104 people from the locality have Ameen College joined hands against drug abuse "PrakruthiyudeSannidhyam Malayalam sciences, Edathala from 20 March to 26 March got the benefit of the camp. In the afternoon session on 05-08-2014 and vowed that they would never Kavithayil" for college students. Three students 2015. The camp was inaugurated by Mrs.Bindu Personality development camp was arranged for the abuse drugs as local MLA, Superintendent of of second year B.Sc. Physics participated in the George, Vice president, Ernakulam District volunteers. Mr.Sajeev Dev was the resource person. Police, Principal and teachers proudly watched. competition. Panchayath. Pro K. M. Abdul Karim, Principal Al On 23th March we have organized Road cleaning They added that if they notice drug abuse by Ameen College presided over the function. After the Programme. Volunteers enthusiastically their friends, they will inform the police in no inaugural session a motivation class was organized. participated in road cleaning; They have cleared all time. Prof. K M Abdul Kareem administered the The class was lead by Mr.Benny Mathew, JCI the wastes on either sides of road in front of our oath as local MLA, SP and Panchayath president college. Other important activities in this special Trainer. After the lunch seminar on “Scientific Waste joined. The programme was conducted under Camp inclues, cleaning of Cheepungalkulam, a the anti-drug campaign held as part of Clean Management” was conducted by Pro, Dr. Jagadeesh public pond in Edathala panchayath, which is used Campus Safe Campus project, jointly organized Kumar, Professor, Kerala Agricultural University for drinking water for the public. Debates, seminars by Al-Ameen College Anti Drugs Cell, NSS Mannuthy. and awareness programmes on various topics were On third day 22/03/2015 NSS Unit in association conducted. The seven day special camp closed on Unit and Kerala Police Department. "The so- ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT with general Hospital, Ernakulam has organized a 26th March. Sri. Rahan Raj, former president, called new generation films are trying to PREVENTION CELL Cancer detection medical camp. Dr Junaid Rahman vazhakkulam Block Panchayat inaugurated the misguide students and if their minds stagger a The functioning of Anti Sexual Manager, Al Ameen College Edathala And former closing ceremony. bit, they are prone to slip to danger," said Anwar Harassment Club started officially from DMO inaugurated the medical camp. The Sadath, MLA, inaugurating the function. 23/09/14, inaugurated by Mrs. Bobbey Raphel Sathish Bino, Ernakulam Rural SP, delivered the . The participants were welcomed by Mrs. keynote address. Biji George, Nodal officer of Kala.N, Convenor Anti-Sexual Harassment Clean Campus Safe Campus Project and DCRV Club. She voiced that despite Kerala being a DYSP, V K Sanal Kumar, DYSP, Aluva, AMM fully literate state, the number of sexual Muneer, Panchayath President, Edathala, P A harassment cases have increased at an alarming Faizal, Sub Inspector, Aluva East, Professor T A rate with over 700 cases per month. The speech was followed by advocate Mrs. Bobbey Raphel Jose, P M Abdul Hakeem, NSS Programme who explained about the different laws and Officer and Abdul salam, Anti-drug cell regulations of the state and about the different convenor spoke on the occasion. Advt. A K amends made by the government to protect Sreekanth led the awareness classes for women and children from sexual abuse. She students. gave away examples from different cases handled by her. The views and experiences of the students and other faculty members were also shared in the seminar. The seminar concluded with a message by the convener that “Women and children have the right to live with dignity". Regeena.K.P, faculty member of the club delivered the vote of thanks.

Anti-Ragging Cell Anti-Ragging Awareness Class Anti-Ragging Committee organized “ANTI RAGGING AWARENESS CLASS” on 22-07-2014. The programme was inaugurated by Prof K.M Abdul Karim, Principal, Al-Ameen College, Edathala. The class was taken by Dr. Anil R Nair (Assistant Professor, NUALS, ). He spoke on the importance of anti-ragging cells in institutions to avoid cases of harassment and abuse of students. The class seemed to be very interesting, and the interactive session at the end proved to be of great benefit to the students.

Almas 2K14-15 11 Almas 2K14-15 12 COUNSELING CELL Career counselling Higher Education 1. DOCUMENTARY SHOW ABORTION VS The placement Cell of Al-Ameen College has AMBITION conducted training programme on 18-09-2014 The Couselling Cell organised a screening of the regarding higher education and job offers at abroad. documentary Abortion vs Ambition was conducted at the The gathering was auspiciously guided by resource College on 24-09-14 at the seminar hall to give awareness person from canon consultancy. It was a valuable about the social and emotional aspects of abortion. session which made students aware about the wide Smt.M.Revamma led the class. It was followed by an scope in education and best job offers available. interaction session.

1. REPORT OF ORIENTATION FOR FRESHERS Campus Recruitment The Counselling Cell organized an orientation for The Placement Cell organised a Campus Placement Cell the first year students of Al-Ameen College, Recruitment on 24-06-2014 in association Edathala on 16-10-2014 . The programme was with GEOJIT. conducted with the objective to provide an A Placement Training For Final Year induction to the first year students to acquaint Students themselves with the new atmosphere in the The placement cell of the College conducted a college. The programme was presided by Prof. training programme on 26-06-2014 for the K.M. Abdul Kareem, Principal, Al-Ameen final year students. The session was guided by College, Edathala . The Resource person of the Mr. S Balakrishnan, Trainer, Edugate. programme was, Dr .T.O. Paulose Former H.O.D. Rajagiri College of Social Science SEMINAR ON ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS Entrepreneurial Skill Development club c o n d u c t e d a s e m i n a r o n t h e t o p i c "Entrepreneurial Skills" on 24-10-2014. The resource person for the seminar was Prof. U.R.Krishnakumar (Assistant Professor, S.N.M.College,Maliankara). The important CAREER GUIDANCE CELL entrepreneurial skills required for a successful entrepreneur were discussed in this seminar. 1. PSC COACHING CLASS He divided the whole students into four The career guidance cell of our college conducts groups, each group were asked to develop a competitive examination coaching to motivate our product and to market it. . The seminar aims at students. As a part of this a PSC Coaching class was inculcating entrepreneurial culture among the conducted on 08-10-2014 The class was conducted by students and to equip them with the skills, Mr. Polachan (PSC trainer). He discussed about the techniques and confidence to act as torch reasoning ability section, which is a main factor of the bearers of entrepreneurship for the new PSC examinations generation.

1. CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINAR

Tata consultancy conducted a career guidance seminar on 09-10-2014. This institution begins, The Gyan Nidhi Scholarship to provide scholarship assistance for deserving meritorious students for the career oriented professional programmes in latest technologies.

Almas 2K14-15 13 Almas 2K14-15 14 LEGAL LITERACY CELL Training Programme on Skin and Hair Treatment Quiz Competition Held SEMINAR ON “ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS” In connection with International Womens Day, the Quiz Club of Al- Ameen College, Edathala Legal Literacy Cell Conducted a seminar on Womens Cell of Al-Ameen College, Edathala arranged a general quiz on 22-9-2014 for the topic “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Organized a programme for the undergraduate selecting a few students for the final quiz RIGHTS” on 7-12-2014. Principal Prof.Abdul students on 05.03.2015 to create an awareness on competition to be held at MES College, Karim presided over the function. Adv. Anjaly inner beauty and outer fitness. Principal, Prof. Marampilly. Sixty students participated in Cyris, Aluva Sub District Court was the resource Abdul Karim inaugurated the programme. Mrs. the programme and out of them six students Seminar On “ Right To Information Act” person. The seminar was attended by, l1st year Bincy Saju, Beauty Therapist explained the were shortlisted for the quiz competition. Legal Literacy Cell of Al-Ameen College degree and PG students of various streams. interconne ctions between the physical parts of our conducted a seminaron “RIGHT TO body and the way in which one can maintain the INFORMATION ACT”on 15-10-2014 at subtle harmony between them. the Seminar Hall. The Seminar was presided over by Principal Prof K.M Abdul Karim. Adv.Laija George conducted classes for 1st year degree and PG students of various streams. ETHIC & VALUE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Talk on “Importance of fasng in a scienfic view.' Skill Development Training Programme The Women Cell of the College organised a Skill The inauguration of the Ethics &Value Education Committee was conducted on 26- Development Training Programme in association with 06-2014. Dr A.B Aliyar, Administrative Officer, United India Insurance company inaugurated PAMS- a sewing school from14.10.2014 to 28.10.2014 the function. Dr MuhammedRiyas Psychologist, was the resource person. He delivered a in the College. It helped the students learn the theory WOMEN CELL talk on the topic “ Importance of fasting in a scientific view. and practice of drafting, cutting and sewing of their own garments. It also provided a platform to express and enhance the creativity of students. A group of 20 students possessing sewing skills were selected from the 4 aided Departments of the College and they were allotted 2 hours after the regular working hours. A 5 hour class was arranged on Saturday (18.10.2014). It also provided an opportunity for students to express and enhance their creativity along with a medium to earn livelihoods. These programmes offer a viable vocational option too.

SEMINAR ON SELF ESTEEM AND SELF DEFENSE- FOR GIRL STUDENTS On 21-02-2015 the Women Cell of the walking in par with men with dignity college in collaboration with the Women however; their security is a matter of great Cell organized a workshop on Self Esteem concern. She laid emphasis on the importance Talk on Importance of Human values and Self defense for the girl students .The of self defense. She said self defense would Importance of Professional Ethics chief guest of the workshop was help women tackle an unusual situation Ethics & Value education class Ethics & Value Education Class BABITHA VARGHESE who has independently. She interacted with the conducted for students on 10-07-2014 by Dr was Conducted for students on 8-07-2014 undergone training in Karate. she said that, students and answered their queries and gave A.B Aliyar, Administrative Officer, United India by Principal Prof K.M Abdul Karim. He n o w a d a y s w o m e n h a v e e q u a l them solutions to overcome their day to day Insurance Company Aluva. He spoke on the spoke about the importance of values in human participation in every sector and are problems. importance of Professional ethics. life.

Almas 2K14-15 15 Almas 2K14-15 16 Nature Club Nature Camp At Mangalavanam World Environment Day Bird Sanctuary

Celebrations The Nature Club organised a one day Nature Camp at Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary on 20-11- 2014. The camp was inaugurated by Mr. M.I. The Nature Club celebrated world Varghese (Retd. IFS). He emphasized on the Environment Day on 5-06-2014. The importance of preserving mangrove forest to teaching staff of Al- Ameen College, preserve our environment. Edathala whole heartedly participated in the programme and planted herbal plants inside the campus. Some of the students from our College participated in a Competition conducted on World Environment Day organized by Canopy Nature Club of MES College, Marampally. ACCOSA Alumini Meet AswathySatheesan, II M.Com won the first The academic year of 2014-15 of Al Ameen college edathala found a new beginning to the heights of prize for Poster Designing. success and emergence. The college management and the entire team organized ACCOSA Alumini Meet which had a huge impact in the further approaching days of Al Ameen College. The grand well organized programs included beginnings of many foundations such . The ACCOSA Alumini meet mainly concentrated in the launching of Website, release of magazine and the medicine distribution. Moreover the college team focused in placing a collection box for gathering the medicines and preve Inauguration Of CNPI (College Ngo Partnership Initiative) nting its over wastage. Research Cum Extension Project Of Ties Programme · Nature Club in association with Tropical importance of preserving water and electric Institute Of Ecological Sciences started a CNPI resources. It is a mutually benefitting research programme on 23-10-2014. The inauguration cum extension project of TIES involving students and first session of the training was conducted and faculty of affiliated colleges in India. on 23-10-2014. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.K.Vanaga (Professor, Department of Hindi, CUSAT). Prof. Abdul Karim (Principal, Al- Ameen College, Edathala) delivered the presidential address. The first training session was delivered by Dr.Punnen Kurian (President, TIES) who provided the students the details for conducting the survey of Bio diversity aspect in Al- Ameen College. He also emphasized on the

Almas 2K14-15 17 Almas 2K14-15 18 Inauguration of the College Union Renovated Ladies Hostel Inauguration of the renovated Ladies Hostel of Al-Ameen College was done by Adv. Inauguration Ibrahim Khan, Chairman of Al-Amen Educational Trust on 8th of March 2015. Janab K.M Shamsudeen (NAAC Committee), Sri. A. A Siyad Koker (Secretary, Al-Ameen Educational Trust, Dr. Junaid Rehamn (Manager, Al-Ameen College) were also present in the function. Student programmed cultural programmes during the function A Memento was handed over to the Architect of the new hostel. The important renovations made in the old hostel are the newly built kitchen and dining area. All the rooms were modernized with furniture and additional facilities. tion

Inauguration of the college union was held on 23.02.2015 at the college auditorium. The chief guest of the programme was Mr.Aju Varghese, cine artist. Manger Dr.Junaid was celebrated in a grand manner by the staff of Al-Ameen Rahman presided over the function. Mahatma Gandhi syndicate memberMr.Abdul College on 3rd and 4th of September 2014. The highlight of the celebration was Latheef inaugurated the programme . After the official inauguration ceremony cultural the 'payasam preparation competition' organized for the staff. All the staff programmes of the students were performed. Students with the commendable enthusiastically participated in the competition. Different cultural achievements in sports, academic and cultural fields were honoured. programmes, competitions like musical chair , 'chakkilottam' , lemon –spoon

Onam race added an extra punch to the celebration. Celebra

Almas 2K14-15 19 Almas 2K14-15 20 UGC SPONSORED SEMINAR- QUALITY IN HIGHER EDCATION: EXPLORING NEW FRONTIERS IN RURAL INSTITUTIONS

The seminar was inaugurated by Professor Mohandas B. Menon, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Wawasan Open University, Malaysia on 12th November 2014. He also delivered the keynote address,'Assuring Quality with increased Access and enhanced Cost- effectiveness in Rural Higher Education.'The keynote address set the tone for the entire seminar as it diagnosed the whole relation that affected rural institutions. The need to improve student quality, and add infrastructure but make the whole attempt cost effective was the main point discussed. The final session of the seminar was handled by Prof. Y. Azeez Ahmed, Special Officer, Al- Prof.VasantBhat of the Regional College of · A wide-ranging outline of quality A m e e n E d u c a t i o n Tr u s t , A l - A m e e n The secon dsection of papers dealt mainly with the Education( Under NCERT) Mysore University enhancement methods in higher education Campus,Bangalore. The title of his talk was social relevance of quality enhancement in the field was the first resource person. His talk on the was presented. 'IQAC, the Nucleus of NAAC, to build of education. Poverty eradication and rural 'Role of ICT in the Uplift of Higher · New avenues for improving quality, Quality Culture in Higher Education.' This development through education, early marriage and Education,' covered the changing scenario of particularly in rural areas by utilizing natural session coveredthe various outlets that could be the contribution of family, preservation of innate education in which ICT was an integral part. Dr. resources, were discussed. taken up as areas of promotion and skill culture and spirituality as an essential component of Mary Matilda, Professor, Albertian College of · Innovative ICT methods of teaching development. education were solidly presented. Arts and Sciences, Kochi & Rtd Principal of were put forward. The final paper presentation session was chaired The growth of Information technology as an Maharajah's College , entertained the audience · A comprehensive outline for student by Dr. John Abraham of Bharat Mata College, indispensible component of Higher Education was during the afternoon session with her humorous motivation and teacher enhancement was Thrikkakara. About 25 papers were presented evident in the multitude of papers that were yet thought provoking advice on ' Student suggested. and a total of 170 teachers participants in the presented relating to the topic. The topic of ICT Motivation: Means and Methods. Drawing Feedback; two day seminar enabling education for differently-abled students from her vast experience Dr. Mary Matilda was a well accepted paper. Film and the social The feedback from the participants regarding pointed out the need to establish a personal media as incentives in teaching as well as the the seminar as a whole, the level of rapport with each student. A paper presentation Outcome of the seminar negative side as seen in social network addiction information disseminated through the talks of session ended the day which was chaired by Dr. were related topics that were crisply presented. resource persons and paper presentations as Nirmala Susan, Principal of Jai Bharath College well as of the hospitality offered was mainly The seminar covered various points relating to Knowledge management , multimedia, e-learning , of Education, Perumbavoor. green ICT and data- mining applications also positive. th Higher Education which were related to quality The Seminar continued on 13 November 2014 The function concluded with the distribution enhancement through related factors such as emphasized the predominance of information with the first session being handled by Dr. technology in higher education. of certificates, followed by the National Rajesh M., Regional Director , IGNOU, Kochi motivation, increased access, and student Outcomes of the Seminar Anthem. Regional Centre. Dr. Rajesh spoke on the topic participation. 'Local development and Community The thought provoking nature of the topic was Participation as Experiences in Education,' clearly demonstrated through the paper in which heemphasized the need for being part presentations that covered three wide areas that of the societal development. supplemented and elaborated on quality enhancement in Higher Education. Dr.T.O.Poulose, Asso. Prof & Head of Academic excellence and related matters were Department (Rtd) Rajagiri College of Social stressed on in some papers. How academic Sciences, presented a riveting session on excellence could be improved on, the relevance 'Challenges Before Teachers in Higher of project based learning, the importance of Education.' Theways to overcome challenges external agencies such as NAAC or the in the teaching field was the main point put Education Commission in systemizing quality discussed. as well as the need for a teacher to grow into a psychologist were topics that developed this theme soundly. Almas 2K14-15 21 Almas 2K14-15 22 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Seminar On The Department of Chemistry on the synthetic methods for organized a seminar on BIO- producing bio diesel from oil Bio-Diesel & DIESEL and catalysis on seeds. He also emphasized on Catalysis 9.10.2014 at 2.00 P.M at the the role of catalysts in various college seminar hall. The reactions and the preparation Alumni Association Meeting resource person was Dr. a n d p r o p e r t i e s o f s o m e World Environment Day ANIZCU,Research Associate important catalysts. It was a The Department of Chemistry SUID CHEMIE INDIA PVT highly informative talk. The organized the programme"Greening the LTD, Edayar. It was an HOD, Prof C K Safia welcomed Campus" on 5.6.2014 in connection with academic and awareness the gathering and Prof.Indu world environmental day celebration, programme in connection with delivered the vote of thanks. 2014. Our student's whole heartedly energy crisis. Dr. Aniz focused participated in the programme and planted saplings to make a departmental garden. The Petrochemical Alumni Association meeting was convened on 9.6.2014 at 2.00 P.M. in the conference hall. Forty alumni participated. The Head of the Department addressed the gathering. An executive committee The Department of Chemistry conducted an inter- Essay Competition On consisting of 5 members was elected for the academic year departmental essay competition on world food day "Pesticides In Food - Causes, 2014-2015.The meeting came to an end by 4.30 P.M. (16.10.2014) at 3.00 P.M. The topic was Pesticides in Consequences andSolutions" Food – Causes, Consequences and Solutions. A total of 78 candidates participated in the programme. The objective On World Food Day of the programme was to create an awareness among students regarding food security and health and to initiate Proud to be an Indian remedial measures at the individual level. The (Programme in connection with Mangalayan) programme was also aimed at remembering our farmers The students and staff of charts showing details of the on the World Food Day and to propagate the theme Chemistry Department organized prestigious science satellite and "FAMILY FARMING, FEEDING THE WORLD, a programme on 24.9.2014 the technology mastered by CARING FOR EARTH" “PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN" to India. They celebrated this great c e l e b r a t e I n d i a ' s victory in a thrilling manner and M A N G A L AYA N " M O M " d i s t r i b u t e d s w e e t s . T h e success, becoming first among the Department paid our tributes and world in her first attempt. salute to the architects of this Dialysis Sponsorship Under Community Extension Services Students prepared and exhibited mission. The Department of Chemistry has initiated a sponsorship programme extending up to one year w.e.f July 2014 for patients requiring dialysis treatment. The treatment was offered on a monthly basis amounting to Rs. 750/- per patient, at the District Petrochemical Association Inauguration Hospital, Aluva. The inauguration of Petrochemical Association 2014-2015 was done on 9.10.2014 at 1.00 P.M by Dr. ANIZCU, Research Associate, SUID CHEMIE INDIA PVT LTD, Edayar. The. Prof. Abdul Karim presided over the meeting. Shri Vishnu Raj of II BSc Petrochemical welcomed the gathering and Ms. Saidhu Lakshmi E.M (1st Year Petrochemicals) delivered the Department Endowment Award 2014 vote of thanks. The function came to an end with National The Department of Chemistry implemented an endowment amounting to Rs. 10000/-towards issuing a cash award of Rs. 1001/- for the topper student of BSc. Petrochemical programme with Anthem effect from 2013 academic year onwards. The winner of 2013-2014 academic year was Miss Aswathy K.G.

Almas 2K14-15 23 Almas 2K14-15 24 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar Role of Primary Co-Operative Societies In Agriculture Finance PETRO FEST - SCIENTIA 2K 14

Petrochemical Association of the Department Convenor, Al-Ameen College, Edathala. The of Chemistry organized a Petro Fest on 8th presidential address was given by Prof. K.M. December 2014. The programme was inter Abdul Karim, Principal, Al-Ameen College, Departmental based on curricular and co- Edathala. Cine artist Maqbool Salman was curricular activities. It included science the chief guest. He released the the Science The Post Graduate Department of Commerce KumarS (Associate Professor, St. Peters exhibitions, instrumentation exhibition, quiz, magazine “Scientia.” Instrumentation organized a UGC sponsored Two Day National College Kolenchery) Dr. Veera Kumar st nd treasure hunt, cultural programmes and sports exhibitions was inaugurated by Mr. Pradeep Seminaron 21 & 22 August 2014 at the G(Professor, College of Co-Operative and activities. The fest was inaugurated by Jb. Kumar, Quality Control Manager, KRL, College seminar Hallon the topic "Role Of Banking, Mannuthy) and Sudhakara Ganesh Shamsudheen K.M, Trustee and NAAC Kochi. Prof. C.K. Safia, HOD, Department of Primary Co-Operative Societies in M (Assistant Manager, T.C.S, Chennai) were Chemistry felicitated the function. Agricultural Finance with Special Reference the discussants. The second day of the seminar To Kerala". The seminar offered a common started with a discussion on the topic Overdue platform for various academics, bank officers of Primary Credit Societies. Dr. Bhagavan and staff of co-operative sector to share and Reddy (Professor and Dean of Commerce and exchange their ideas and views on the topic. MIS, S V University, Thirupathy) participated The Seminar was inaugurated by Mr. P.P.Joy as the chief resource person and delivered a (Assistant Registrar, Co-Operative Societies, talk on the topic. Dr. M. Sudhakara Reddy Ernakulam). Prof K.M. Abdul Karim (Co-ordinator P.V.K.N. Govt. College, Andra (Principal, Al-Ameen College Edathala) Pradesh) also presented his case study on delivered the welcome speech and Dr. Junaid 'Overdues of Agriculture Credit Institution in Rahman (Manager, Al-Ameen College Selected Coastal District of Andhra Pradesh'. Edathala) presided over the function. In the afternoon session Dr. Sangeetha K. Adv.T.P.M Ibrahim Khan (Chairman, Al- Prathap (Professor, Department of Rural Ameen Educational Trust), Jb. A.A. Banking and Financial Management, Kerala S i y a d K o k e r ( S e c r e t a r y, A l - A m e e n Agriculture University, Thrissur) delivered a Educational Trust) Jb. K.M.Shamsudeen talk on the topic 'Co-operative Societies at the (Convenor, NAAC Accreditation Committee) Cross Road: Challenges to Primary and Prof. Mohammed Thahir (Joint Convenor, Agriculture Co-operative'. 152 persons from NACC Accreditation Committee) felicitated various colleges participated in the seminar the occasion. The Inauguration session was and 10 faculty members presented papers on followed by a panel discussion moderated by various related topics. The seminar was live K . S a n t h a K u m a r ( D e p u t y G e n e r a l and informative and it inaugurated new Manager,RBI,Trivandrum). Dr.Santhosh discussions in the field of Agriculture Finance.

Almas 2K14-15 25 Almas 2K14-15 26 SEMINAR ON INDIAN PATENT ACT 'Vyapari Stock Orientation and Career Counselling A patent is a form of intellectual property Anupatha Vaipa' that gives its owner the legal right to for First Year UG Students exclude others from making, using, The P G Dept of Commerce has organised a selling, and importing an invention for a Consultancy activity which provides advisory, limited period of years, in exchange for guidance and operational assistance services publishing an enabling public disclosure concerning the development of loan scheme of the invention. Specifically, patented for Service Co-operative Bank , Edathala. The i n v e n t i o n s m u s t m e e t t h r e e programme named 'Vyapari Stock Anupatha Vaipa' provided inputs for the overall planning, characteristics: novel, useful and not structuring and management of bank loans obvious. The novelty requirement is which aids in most effectively meeting the straightforward objectives of the Service Co-operative Bank . To impart new insights to the final year On the 10thÿNovember 2014, an advisory students of our Dept, a Seminar on Indian project typically consists of a number of Patent Act was organised on 11.12.2014 standard phases which aims at developing at Seminar hall of our college. The newer and innovative schemes were submited resource person of the day, Adv. for by the P G Dept of Commerce. C.S.Roopa elicited the importance of intellectual property in India. Her session focused on minimum standards for protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, which are required to promote effective and adequate protection of intellectual property rights with a view to reducing distortions and impediments to international trade. In her concluding remarks, she proclaimed that patent is granted as an exclusive right by the Government for an invention for a limited period of time in consideration with the disclosure of the invention by an applicant. And that it protect any product, design or process that meets certain specifications according to its originality, practicality, suitability, and utility. In most cases, a patent can protect an invention for up to The Post Graduate Department of Commerce employment opportunities. He made a 20 years organized an orientation programme for the comparison between traditional banking and first year students on 23/09/2014. The class modern banking. He discussed about the was handled by Mr.Boby George, Senior practical applications of Real Time Gross Manager, Federal Bank, Muvattupuzha East Settlement System, Core Banking, Lead Bank Branch. He delivered a talk on the topic Scheme etc. The talk gave an awareness to the "Recent Trends in Banking. "He emphasized students about various educational loan the scope of Commerce students in banking facilities for higher studies. The seminar helped sector that provides large number of the students to know the practical as well as theoretical side of banking prospects.

Almas 2K14-15 27 Almas 2K14-15 28 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Photo-Exhibition on Freedom Struggle T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Biotechnology conducted a Photo Exhibition in memory of our national leaders and freedom fighters on Blood Grouping Camp 14thAugust 2014. Principal Prof K.M. Abdul Karim inaugurated the exhibition. Biotechnology Department conducted a medical camp on behalf of world AIDS day The enthusiastic participation of our on December 1st 2014 in association with ACOSA . The theme of 2014 AIDS Day is fellow teachers and students added more FOCUS, PARTNER,ACHIEVE-AN AIDS FREE GENERATION. The programme colour to the entire event. The comments was inaugurated by Adv. Eldhose P. kunnapilly ,Ernakulam District Panchayat in the feedback book kept at the venue President. Followed the Felicitation by principal Professor Abdul Karim sir and also conveyed their interest and appreciation ACOSA president T.A.M. Basheer. Blood Grouping, GRBS, BMI checkup was for the exhibition. commenced.

World Food Day Celebration The Department of Biotechnology jointly celebrated the inauguration of Biotechnology Association and the World Food Dayon 17th October 2014. On this day the Department also organised a talk on the topic"Choose Right, Eat Healthy and Feel Better".The programme was inaugurated by our Principal Prof K.M Abdul Karim. The keynote address was given by the famous nutritionist and dietician from ,Mr.s. GayathriAsokan. Her speech was very informative about the food habits and diet for a healthy life and she also talked about the budgetary ways of gaining weight to improve one's energy level and overall wellness. The talk was followed by a serious interactive session.

Almas 2K14-15 29 Almas 2K14-15 30 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Department of English organized the “FRESHER'S DAY” on Fresher's Day & 3.9.2014 in a befitting manner. All the students and teachers Film Screening of the Department participated in the formal ceremony. Following the official programmes, short films titled Around Us and Ambition V/s Abortion directed Mr.Saifudheen Saleem, Mr. Abdul Salam and Deepu V.M. were screened.While the first short film was centred on the theme of poverty and its consequences, the second one talked about the emotional, social and political dimensions of child abortion.

Certificate Course 2013 Certificate Distribution The Department of English distributed the certificatesfor the " B A S I C E N G L I S H F O R C O M P E T I T I V E EXAMINATION" courseon 25.9.2014. IQAC Co-ordinator Prof. Anita Nair distributed the certificates. Bisha E.Y, HOD,English Department delivered the presidential address.

Achievement – Best Film Maker Award Master Abdul Salam of English Department bagged the award for the best filmmaker in the Nirmalyam short film festival organised by the PG and Research Department of Malayalam, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 25.9.2014.

Seminar On PR Campaign-Objectives, Planning, Execution And Evaluation The Department of English organised a Seminar on PR DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS campaign on 25.9.2014. Mr.Anu Rahim, Lecturer, CET College Airapuram was the resource person. During the seminar, students were introduced to different concepts and methods of PR campaigns and how they are Fresher's Day applicable in organizations. The Q&Asession followed the talk offered the students great opportunity to sharpen their skills and clarify their doubts regarding public The Function started at 2pm in the Language room with a silent prayer. Professor Jose T.A, HOD Physics presided the function. FathimaThanveeraAzeez welcomed the gathering. Assistant professors relations. Sreeja S, Sreeja C, Renjini ,Ameena and Anu felicitated the function. After the official function, there were Cultural programs of the first year students. Vote of Thanks was made by Abhilash, third B.Sc Student. The function came to an end with a small refreshment. Community Extension Programme Responding to the call of the College to collect money for the community extension programme, the English Department decided to accept collections from the students on the 30th of every month. The collected money was promptly handed over to the college authorities under the supervision of the teachers.

Almas 2K14-15 31 Almas 2K14-15 32 News Reporting Practice Media Visit The final year students of English Department undertook an industrial visit on 13.10.2014 to The Department of English organised a “News Reporting Channel and atAroor under the guidance of Department Practice” at the College Language Lab on 1.10.2014. Students Head Bisha E Y, Mr. Viju P V and Ms. Seethal George. During this visit the students got an actively participated in the activity and it helped the opportunity to learn about the processes involved in the production of various programmes and students to improve their skill in news reporting. practices followed in news broadcasting. They also learnt the technical aspects of broadcasting and variety of designs and innovations used for production. Being the students of mass communication, media production planning and scheduling activities were found interesting by the students. Head of the Editing department discussed the rules & regulations relating to news Mini Documentary Production Programme casting and news production management. It gave the students an opportunity to explore the possibilities of becoming a media professional. The Department of English Al-Ameen College Edathala conducted a mini documentary production programme on 8.10.2014 in the Language Lab. The programme was inaugurated by Bisha E Y, HOD, English Department. The lecturer-in-charge Seethal George delivered an introductory speech. Following that students were given opportunities to create individual mini documentaries along with scripting, recording and editing process.

Certificate Course - A Basic Direction Towards Journalism Group Discussion Department of English organized a group discussion on The Department of English conducted the 16.10.2014on the topic “The Present Education System : inauguration of certificate course titled "A Basic Merits & Demerits.”The programme was assisted bythe Direction towards Journalism" on 10.10.2014 at the lecturersof English, Mr.Viju P.V, Ms.Farsana K. Nazer, and Seminar hall. The course was inaugurated by the Ms.Resmi K.S. young poet Sobin Mazhaveedu, winner of Kumaranasan Kavyapuraskaram 2014. Bisha E Y, the Head of English Department, delivered the presidential address. Ms Seethal George, lecturer in- charge, gave an introductory speech about the course. READER'S CLUB INAUGURATION

The Department of English conducted the inaugural function of Reader's Club on 30/10/2014. Dr. English Association Inauguration Anitha Nair, IQAC Coordinator, inaugurated the club. Bisha E Y, HOD, English Department opined that the aim of the Readers Club is to enhance the reading aptitude among students. It was decided that The English Department Association was inaugurated by the famous poet Sobin Mazhaveedu, who a meeting will be convened every week and each member has to present a book that she or he has read received Kumaranasan Kavyapuraskaram 2014on 10.10.2014 at the Seminar hall. Principal Prof. during that week. Badhusha Salim of I B A welcomed the gathering and Muhsina A E of I BA Abdul Kareem gave the presidential address. Mr. Albin Antony felicitated the programme. In the delivered the vote of thanks. afternoon session students staged various cultural programmes.

Almas 2K14-15 33 Almas 2K14-15 34 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM FESTIJOS Inauguration of Tourism Association Tourism Day celebration was held on K M Abdul Karim, Principal. They wore traditional dress and costumes, one male and one The inauguration of the Tourism Association was 29.09.2014, Monday 10.30AM at the college Seminar Hall. The chief guest of the day was female of each state. Various handicraft items of held at the College Seminar Hall at 11.00 A.M. The chief Sri. P Rajeev , Member of Parliament. Prof. K M the states were displayed. Another working guest of the day was Mr Shaji Keloth, from GVHSS, Abdul Karim, Principal welcomed the model was Shimla Kalka railway, a narrow Kunnupuram.The function was presided over by Prof. K M gathering. The session was presided by Prof. C gauge railway in North-West India which is Abdul Karim, Principal, Al-Ameen College. Following his P Babu, Principal, Mar Osthatheos College, known for dramatic views of the hills and presidential address, the chief guest lighted the lamp. In his Trichur. He was the Tourism Club Co ordinator surrounding villages. A presentation was also inaugural address, he inspired the students to become of Trichur District for five years. His speech was displayed simultaneously to show the actual working of the railway. Al Lailathul Arabia , a environmentalists who would be assets to the Tourism very stirring and encouraging to the students. desert night with the glimpse of Arabian culture, Industry. The function was highlighted with cultural events Sri. Rajeev , M.P lighted the lamp and gave his inaugural address. Sri. A T C Kunjumon, food and beautiful Arabic sceneries at its best by our students. The function concluded with the vote of Kalamassery counselor and Mrs Abida, was set. Sri. P Rajeev, Member of Parliament thanks delivered by Mrs Vidhu Binny, HOD, Department of Edathala Punchayath member are the other inaugurated the model. The students served Tourism. guests of the program. The program concluded Arabian dishes to the guests. Snow World, a Cycle Rally with cultural dance and vote of thanks. After the snow capped mountain, was primed by the formal session the exhibition stall was opened . students. Prof. C P Babu inaugurated the model. A cycle rally was organized for the students of Tourism. The theme of the event was tourism & Students were encouraged and supported to The snowman and the low temperature community development. The purpose was to generate ecofriendly efforts and public attention towards come out with innovative ideas. They presented increased the ambience of snow world. There tourism. The rally was started from Aluva palace at 10.30 A.M, flagged off by Mr Vijayan, circle Incredible India, selected seven states of India, was a picture gallery also. Another working inspector. All the students actively participated in this program and travelled about 7.5kms with in separate stalls giving all information's of the model, a Chinese fishing net, colloquially placards. They were received by Prof.K.M Abdul Karim, Principal and other teaching staffs at the state in detail. The stall was inaugurated by Prof. known as Cheenavala, was prepared at the college portico. college entrance.

Visit to Blind School Students visited School for the Blind at Keezhmad on 09.10.2014. The school provides primary and secondary education World Tourism Day to visually impaired students. This was an eye opener visit and it helped the students to Department of tourism celebrated 'WORLD TOURISM DAY' ON 29/09/2014 Students distributed a know the problems of the visually impaired tourism greeting card with a key chain and a toffee to all staff members and students at the college kids. They could understand how these kids entrance to celebrate world tourism day. The event was made more colourful as the students wore the are educated at the school. traditional attire of Kerala and they invited all for the tourism day programme which was arranged on 29.09.2014. Almas 2K14-15 35 Almas 2K14-15 36 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS showed the live online trading through Geojit and amassed the audience .students were thrilled to know the actual practical on line trading process and the PERSONALITY DEVELOPENT CLASS speed by which its value and volume changes within Inauguration of Department of Economics has organized workshop on 22-09-2014 “PERSONALITY seconds. He also presented information on Live DEVELOPMENT” on TEAM BUILDING. The workshop was conducted by Jithu Tharoor and Stock Price, live share price, historical charts, Economics Association B.Krishnakumar from Junior Chamber International (JCI). Workshop started with a prayer. Prof volume, market capitalization, market performance, Abdul Hakeem, HOD of Economics Department has welcomed the guests. They motivated the reports etc. The programme lasted for two and half students how to face the problem and solve it as a team. The students were divided into groups and hours and invited interactions actively from the given some tasks. Based on the performance of the students in the groups team leaders were students. The vote of thanks was delivered by Formal inauguration of activities selected. The programme helped to raise confidence level of our students. In the final session Economics Association 2014-15 was held students shared their feedback. The workshop ended with the vote of thanks by Raneesha.K.N, on 26/08/2014. It was inaugurated by Association Secretary, Department of Economics. Dr.VisakhaVarma (Retd. Principal ,Govt College ,Chalakkudy).Prof. Abdul Hakkeem ,HOD welcomed the gathering. In connection with the day an Orientation class on the topic Economics-What, Why and When was given to students especially for first year degree students. D r. Vi s a k a Va r m a e x p l a i n e d t h e importance and opportunities of Economics in this globalised and competitive world. The students raised doubts in the interactive session. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by ReneeshaK.N. Association Secretary. SEMINAR ON “SHARE MARKET” SKILL DEVELOPMENT The department of economics conducted a seminar on share market on 23/09/2014 at the PROGRAMME ON INTERVIEW seminar hall of the college by 11.00 A.M. The AND GD TECHNIQUES programme started with a prayer. Abdul Hakkeem, HOD, Department of economics delivered the presidential address. He gave a brief outline of the theory of stock and share Department of Economics has organized a skill market stressing that the practical operation of development programme on Interview and Group stock market is what is needed in the current Discussion Techniques on 06/11/2014. The e c o n o m i c s t r u c t u r e o f t h e n a t i o n . various instruments. He explained the terms resource person was Mr. Antony Richard Jason S h a n i b a . M . H , A s s i s t a n t P r o f e s s o r, such as liquidity and profitability in a very f r o m N e w O r b i t Ve n t u r e s B a n g a l o r e . department of Economics welcomed the simple manner understandable to the students, Prof.Shaniba.M.H. has delivered welcome speech. gathering. The chief resource person for the particularly through his power point The resource person started the session by urging seminar was Dr.V.B.Vijayakumar, Investment presentation, he elaborated on stock market, the students to set high goals in the life and visualize Strategist, Geojit BNP Paribas .he was stocks, shares, securities and stock exchanges. it in dreams. He told that it is the fear that prevents assisted by a group of Geojit , including online He hinted on BSE, NSE, CSE etc .he forwarded a the growth. Communication skill in English is an trade manager. Geojit BNP Paribas. Is a wide range of investment products and services important factor which counts competency in the leading retail financial services company in which will help us to take wise investment job market. He motivated the students to use English in day to day life without fear and delicacy. India .Dr,Vijayakumar started the seminar decisions. He explained about efficient market He also gave some tips on how to perform in an with the intriguing question- How do I make hypothesis. He showed the success of interview in the best way. money investing? Since he is an investment entrepreneurs such as Indira Nooyi to prove his strategist, he provided information on the theory. At the end of the seminar he did an online various investment opportunities in Indian trading demo to explain the profitability of stock markets. He also briefed the students investments in different stocks, shares, binds, and faculties about the capital market and its securities etc at the final phase of his talk he Almas 2K14-15 37 Almas 2K14-15 38 Certificate Course in Visit to Fundamentals of Insurance PRATHYASA BHAVANAM  The department of Economics India. Its importance increases in our country as conducted a certificate course in Economics for more than 121 crores of people in which about Department of Economics has arranged a visit to the students of other disciplines. Ten students 35 percent people are living below poverty line. Prathyasa Bhavanam-an orphanage situated in participated in the programme. It was Majority of ordinary people are even not aware M a l a y i d a m t h u r u t h , E d a t h a l a o n S a t u r d a y inaugurated on 17/02/2014.The course is based 01/11/2014.Aim of the visit was to create a feeling of of different types of insurance policies which are on the debated topic of the insurance industry. compassion for others among our students so that they highly beneficial to them in their day to day life. With the advent of market oriented approach, could extend a helping hand to those who are suppressed This course attempts to impart general globalization, reforms and competition in the ad marginalized in our society. The students were awareness on Life Insurance and General accompanied by Prof.Abdul Hakkeem ,HOD and insurance sector. It provides ample employment Insurance policies offered by both private and Prof.Shaniba.M.H. We have purchased grocery and some opportunities to the students. Insurance industry government insurance companies in India. This other items which is necessary for inmates in daily life. is an important constituent of financial services course presents the concepts and practices used We handed over to mrs. who is regarded as the mother of industry and one of the fastest growing sector in in the insurance industry such as underwriting, all the kids there .Our students spent more than 2 hours claim settlement etc. with the children. They played with them and shared their experiences. The children were so happy and our students 2014-15 Activities were so satisfied as they got an opportunity to think about others. SEMINAR ON INDIAN PATENT ACT

INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO TEA FACTORY

The department of economics arranged an and growth of tea plantations in Kerala. The industrial visit to Munnar Tea factory for the museum houses curiosities, photographs and final year BA Economics student on machineries, depicting a turning point that 26/02/2015. The students were accompanied contributed to Idukki's flourishing tea industry. by the three faculty members of the different process through which the tea is d e p a r t m e n t - P r o f . A b d u l processed were witnessed by the students at A patent is a form of intellectual property Hakkeem.P.M.(HOD),Prof Shanibha.M.H. of intellectual property rights, which are various stages of the tea processing such as that gives its owner the legal right to required to promote effective and and Prof Kala.N.. The students visit tea Crush, tear, curl - and learn about the production exclude others from making, using, selling, factory and museum and got to know many adequate protection of intellectual of Kerala black tea variants. A section of the and importing an invention for a limited property rights with a view to reducing interesting facts related to the process of museum also houses classic bungalow furniture period of years, in exchange for publishing manufacturing tea and all other related distortions and impediments to and office equipment of the Colonial area in an enabling public disclosure international trade. aspects of selling and distribution. The KDHP Kerala, model of rail engine operated in Tea Museum is an industry and history of the invention. Specifically, patented In her concluding remarks, she 1924..The.They also acknowledge the history proclaimed that patent is granted as an museum situated in Munnar, a town in the of Munnar by going through the history of tea inventions must meet three characteristics: of Kerala in South India. Tata Tea novel, useful and not obvious. The novelty exclusive right by the Government for gardens in Munnar. The students were provided an invention for a limited period of time Museum is its official name, but it's also facility for purchasing different varieties of tea requirement is straightforward known as Nalluthanni Estate where it is To impart new insights to the final year in consideration with the disclosure of and enjoyed a cup of delicious freshly prepared the invention by an applicant. And that it located, or Plantation tea. students of our Dept, a Seminar on Indian (KDHP) Tea Museum. It started in 1905 and is Patent Act was organised on 11.12.2014 at protect any product, design or process now a fully automotive factory.The tea Seminar hall of our college. The resource that meets certain specifications museum preserves the aspects on the genesis person of the day, Adv. C.S.Roopa elicited according to its originality, practicality, the importance of intellectual property in suitability, and utility. In most cases, a India. Her session focused on minimum patent can protect an invention for up to standards for protection and enforcement 20 years Almas 2K14-15 39 Almas 2K14-15 40 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Distribution Of Certificate ONE DAY PROGRAME - For Skill Development Programme "A STEP TO CYBER-WORLD" One Day Training As a part of Skill Development Programme for students of Department of Computer Science a Department of computer Science of Al Ameen Programme course for "Hardware Training" was given by M/s Accel IT Academy in the last academic year College Edathala conducted a one day programme from January to March 2014. The Certificate of the programme was given away by our beloved "A Step to Cyber-world", for students of Govt HS For Non-Teaching Staff Nochima on 08/12/2014. It was a programme Principal Shri.K M Abdul Karim on 30.09.2014 at our Conference Hall. Smt.AnitaNair, IQAC based on community extension of the department. Co-ordinator,Smt. Safia C K, HOD Dept. of Chemistry, Mr.Rahul - Manager Accel IT Academy, The programme started at 10.30 am and Welcome Department of Computer Science Safeej - Faculty - Accel IT Academy, Staff and students of Dept. of Computer Science were speech was delivered by the convener of the present in the function conducted a 'One Day Training program, Sona A. Programme was inaugurated by Programme for Non-Teaching Staff' on HOD of computer department Prof.Dr Cini “ MS- OFFICE & INTERNET” was Kurian. 25 students and three teachers from the Govt HS attended the programme. The main conducted for their benefit as part of objective of the programme was to make the the extension activity . The training school students aware of the usage and benefit of was given by department teachers internet and how to use internet for their academic Mrs. Vijaya Gopinath and Mrs. benefit. Teachers as well as students of Computer Beenatries N.Joy. The participation Department conveyed the idea to the invited was highly encouraging and all the students of the Govt H S Nochima. After the session a vote of thanks was delivered by participants were enthusiastic and co- Prof.Jyothy Joseph. The Programme was a grand operative. success.

Seminar On "IT ENTERPREUNSHIP" The department of computer science organized a seminar for the computer science students. The topic was "IT ENTERPREUNSHIP". The resource person as well as the main guest of the seminar was Mr.Jino.P.John, Asst. professor at SNGIST College, N.Paravur at 2.00 P.M in the conference hall of the College. The seminar was presided by Dr. Cini Kurian, HOD of Computer Science Department and Dr. Anita Nair, HOD of English Department. The seminar was really motivating and useful for the students. It creates awareness about the wide range of job opportunities in IT field.

Almas 2K14-15 41 Almas 2K14-15 42 LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION SEMINAR ON ANDROID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM Charli Chaplin Film Fest The department of Computer Science organized a Seminar on Android Application Development on 27.02.2015. The venue of the seminar was the new Computer Lab of our department. The resource The Department of Malayalam organised a film person who conducted the seminar was Mr.Siyad K K and Mr.Fawas M/s Aaptra, Ernakulam. The festival to commemorate the 125th birth seminar aimed at enriching students of our department about the new operating system Android and anniversary of the legendary filmmaker Charlie the application development in Android. The workshop was about 1 hours and was very informative. Chaplin.The festival offered the students an opportunity to witness Chaplin's mastery in filmmaking. Introducing the films, Dr. Anwar Abdullah, renowned film critic and Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the Malayalam University said that Chaplin's films were the mirrors that reflected the woes, pleasures and angst of the society. Principal Prof. K M Abdul Kareem presided over the function. Professors K T Aisha Beevi, Leena Varghese, Sreeja S, Abdul Salam and student council member Akhil C Mohan spoke on the occasion.

Writers Desk With Mrs.Gracy Certificate Course On Web Designing The Department of Malayalam as part of its The course was to create awareness among students about web page designing using HTML. Writers Desk programme organised a chat 30 students were enrolled in the course and started the course in mid of November 2014. corner with the famous Malayalam writer Mrs.Gracy on 20.10.2014 in the College. The students had a great time meeting the author who was familiar to them through the stories in the syllabus. Mrs.Gracy answered all their queries drawing much from her experiences. Talking about the tales behind her short stories, Gracy told students that she had always wanted to leave the story and its characters at their own pace and a story is born when you put your life experience upside down in a wonderful language. Prof. Abdul Salam(Head, Malayalam Department),Prof. K M Abdul Karim (Principal), Professors Shaniba M H and Sreeja S spoke on the occasion. Certificate Distribution The certificates for the free short-time Malayalam DTP course offered by the Department of Malayalam were distributed by the Principal Prof.K. M. Abdul Karim in a function held at the college conference hall on 17.10.2014. Prof. Abdul Salam (HOD, Department of Malayalam),Dr. Angel George, Prof. Nisha Joseph, K. T. Aisha Beevi, Anjali and Dhanya also participated in the function. Almas 2K14-15 43 Almas 2K14-15 44 Malayalam Day Celebrations DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

During the Malayalam Day Celebrations Inauguration of Language organised by the Department of Malayalam on Association 4.11.2014, noted writer Benyamin, who shot to The Language Association (Hindi, Malayalam, fame with his magnumopus Adujeevitham, and Arabic) inauguration was conducted at interacted with the students and teachers of the Seminar Hall at 2 P.M. Famous Translator and College. He opined that Malayalam as a language Poet Mr. Venu.V. Desom was the resource person is most loved by those who leave Kerala behind who inaugurated the function. Presidential and the future of it will be in the diaspora. V address was deliverd by Prof. Safia C.K Dept: of Muzafar Ahammed, noted travel writer, delivered Chemistry, Principal in charge. the keynote address on the topic “Expatriates and Women Empowerment Malayalam Language”. Prof. Muhammed Tahar, Department of Mathematics conducted a and are of equal importance. Smt. P. K. Joint Secretary, Al- Ameen Educational Trust s e m i n a r o n t h e t o p i c " W O M E N Radhamani, Circle Inspector of Police, Women presided over the function. Dr. Anita Nair, EMPOWERMENT" on 17.7.2014 in the Cell, Aluva inaugurated the function and lead the Principal, Prof. Abdul Salam, HOD, Department conference hall at 11 am. The programme awarness class. Smt. Usha, Sub Inspector of of Malayalam, Prof. Leena Varghese, Prof. Sreeja commenced with a silent prayer. Miss. Siya Police, Women Cell, Aluva also interacted with S and Prof. Dhanya T.S spoke on the occasion Joseph of I MSc Mathematics welcomed the the students. The programme came to an end at gathering. Prof. K.M. Abdul Kareem, 12.30 pm with Miss. Riya of I MSc Mathematics Principal, Al-AmeenCollege opined that extending the vote of thanks. women and men are like two parts of a coin

D e p a r t m e n t o f Debate Research Oriented Mathematics conducted a IS GLOBAL WARMING AN ISSUE? Seminar On The Topic research oriented seminar "Graph Theory" o n t h e t o p i c G R A P H Department of Mathematics on THEORY on 10-11-2014. 28.11.2014 conducted a debate on Miss. Siya Joseph of II MSc the topic IS GLOBAL WARMING Mathematics welcomed the AN ISSUE? for both the I and the II MSc Mathematics students. Miss. gathering. Dr. Aparna Rubiya.K. J (II MSc Mathematics) HINDI Lakshmanan, Assistant was the moderator. The heated Professor, St. Xaviers discussions carried out by the HINDI ESSAY WRITING college, Aluva was the participants were loaded with Department of Hindi conducted an Essay Writing Competition for students of the College on resource person. Her class information and deep concern for 28/11/2014 on the topic "Environment.” The Department also organised another Essay Writing was very informative and competition on the topic "SAGAR". the greatest threat all living beings she encouraged the students face now-a-days. The debate to do research by discussing concluded with the strong opinion v a r i o u s p r o b l e m s i n that the issue of climate change must GRAPH THEORY. be taken seriously and measures for reducing global warming be taken immediately.

Almas 2K14-15 45 Almas 2K14-15 46 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADD-ON-COURSE HOLISTIC YOGA

Our'Holistic Yoga” (Add –On-course proper exercises, lack of hygienic care, due to Selection For ITFC OLYMPIC DAY RUN inaugurated in the month of July the Yoga poor health similar other factors in our country Student Amal Narayanan has been More than 100 students on behalf of the Department of classes started with 30 students from various million of people suffer from various diseases it selected (21.6.2014) for ITFC (Indian 20 Physical Education participated in the Olympic Day Run rd affect both male and female of all age group the Twenty Cricket Federation) Kerala team. from Maharajas stadium to Marine Drive on 23 June classes. Boys and girls are joined for the course. The match was held at Rajasthan. 2014 organised by the Kerala State Olympic Association. Our guest faculty Mr. Kuttappan is taking most disheartening aspect of the disease that it The run was flagged off by famous Indian Hockey player does not be cure through medicine when it is in Mr.Sreejesh. classes for the students from morning 7.30 am to 9.30 am. Holotic Yoga is basically' a system chronic stage it is very common exercises to the of self treatment according to the yogic view, patient. Since the Holistic Yoga is not yet well Annual Athletic Meet diseases, disorders and ailments are the result known to the medical practitioners they do not Annual athletic meet of the college was held on 16 February of faulty ways of living, bad habits lack of make use of it to cure the diseases. So, the Dept, of 2015. The meet was inaugurated by Sri K M Shamsudheen proper knowledge of thing related the physical Education promotes our students to (Managing Trustee, Al-Ameen Educational Trust). Principal (pls maintain a Healthy Life and to practice yoga in add the name here) presided over the function. individual life and improper food. It is very difficult to explain the root course of diseases their daily routine, while doing yoga practices the may be due to the lack of proper diet, lack of person can stay away from various diseases. Healthy life, Healthy Nation is our motto.

Almas 2K14-15 47 Almas 2K14-15 48 OBSERVANCE OF 'WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY' Department of Physical Education along with NCC, NSS and Nature Club observed 'World Environment Day' on Monday, 5th June 2014. Best Physique Competition College Football Team: Al-Ameen College, Edathala Ø On 5th December 2014M.G University conducted, “Best Physique Competition” at NEW MANS COLLEGE THODUPUZHA. In this competition, our student Mr. Abishad P.A stood First place and got Gold medal in the above 90KG category. Around four candidates participated in this group. Mr. ABISHAD ALI P.A is also going to participate inter university competition at the end of this month. Ø Our 1st year M.Com Student Mr. Abishad Ali P A got 1st prize (gold medal) in M.G university” Best Physique “Competition held at New Mans college, Thodupuzha on 5th December 2014-2015 above 90kg category He was selected for inter university Competition Ø Our student Mr. Abilash K.R participated in M.G University” best physique” Competition held at new man's college, Thodupuzha. He stood 4th place in this competition. “Al-Ameen Atheletic Club” Ø On 4th Jan 2015 Inter University conducted, “Best Physique Competition” at Pujnab. In this completion, our student Mr. Abishad P.A stood Forth place in 90 kg category. Department of Physical Education had formed with neighbouring institutions and clubs. Ø 1st year M.Com Student Mr. Abishad Ali P.A got 1st price (gold medal) in above 80 kg a club called “Al-AmeenAtheletic Club”with In the year 2014-15, the department category Best Physique competition conducted by Ernakualm district body building the main objective to find the best Athlete from conducted various intramural sports and association and 3rd year B.Sc. Physics student Mr abilash k.r cot 1st place (gold medal) in st nd Al-Ameen College, Edathala. The club had also games competitions like Football, Cricket 60 kg category junior. Mr.Abdul Dilshad 1 BTS Student got 2 place (silver medal) 1in 75 kg category junior. given importance to launch an Add on course in and Volley ball. In Athletic Competition, “Holistic Yoga Therapy” in the college. This the Individual Champion from the gents' Ø On 2014 Ernakulam District conducted, “Best Physique Competition” at Ernakulam In course was sponsored by UGC.On Saturdays section was Mr Muhammed Faisal and in this completion, our student Mr. Abishad P.A stood first place in 90 kg category. He is selected for state Level Competition. and Sundays the Department of Physical women section Miss. FathimaSarhana Education organized various friendly matches Ø Our 3rd B.SC Physics student, Mr. Abhilash K. R got 1st prize (gold medal in Ernakulam District “Best physique Competition” held at Thrippunithara in 60 kg category.

RUN KERALA RUN Ø Our 3rd B.A English student, Mr. Jithin Babu gor 3rd prize in Ernakulam district “Best Department Of Physical Education Physique completion” held in 75 kg category. st nd Organized “run Kerala Run” Ø Our 1 b.trs student, Mr Muhammed Dilshad got 2 prize in Ernakulam district “Best Programme On Behalf Of 35th Physique completion” held in 70kg category. National Games Conducting By Ø Kerala State Body Building Championship Kerals State. This Programme Was Ø Mr.Abhishad Ali P.A (1st year M.Com) secured silver medal in Kerala state body Arranged By building championship Competition held at Thrissur on 28rd January 2015 in 90 kg In All Over Kerala From Our College 315 Students Particpated. category. He is selected for national level competition. Our Principal Rf Abdul Kareem Prompted The Pledge To The Students Flag Off Ceremony Done By Sri J B Siyad Kokker (al-ameen Trust Secretary And Manager, Al- ameen International Public School Edathala. Almas 2K14-15 49 Almas 2K14-15 50