The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC of St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam for
the Year 2010-2011
ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE
ERNAKULAM, KOCHI – 682011
Re-Accredited by NAAC at „A‟ Level Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University
Website: www.teresas.ac.in E-mail: [email protected]
INTRODUCTION St. Teresa‟s college Ernakulum, Kerala, committed to the cause of Higher Learning of Women and their empowerment was founded by the Educational Agency of Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa, following the footsteps of its farsighted, visionary leader and Foundress, Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima in the year 1925. Accredited by the NAAC at the Five Star Level in1999 and Reaccredited with A level in 2006, the college has the privilege and the unique honour of “College with Potential for Excellence” status bestowed by the U.G.C in 2010. Today the Institution has cross - border and trans-border educational imperatives such as tie-ups with London Metropolitan University, U.K, Deakin University, Australia and East China Normal University, in Collaborative Research and Educational Programmes. The Faculty makes optimum use of the Information and Communication Technology [ICT] and the College has made a conscious effort to invest in the hardware and train the faculty suitably in a high level advancement in documentation and data processing. Vision and Mission
VISION St. Teresa‟s College, Ernakulam, envisions a life oriented education that empowers the students through a humanizing and liberating process, to be agents of transformation and developments at different levels of life. Enabled and empowered, they respond proactively to the concerns and conflicts inherent in today‟s reality, especially those of women and persons who are unable to exercise their freedom to be human, and work for the integrity of creation. The thrust is in the light of a „civilization of love’ – the kingdom of God, as envisaged and promoted by the Foundress, Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima.
MISSION We prepare the students: To promote a College/Community/Society/Nation where spiritual, moral, and genuine human values are lived and witnessed to. To contribute to the transformation of society through an openness to reality and living the challenges of being socially conscious and socially responsible. To synergize women and those prevented from exercising their right to be human, through enlightening them regarding their basic human rights and helping them to achieve the same.
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To promote inter-cultural and inter-religious harmony and communion through promoting genuine dialogue, whereby we work together for the common good of the human family. To facilitate leadership among the students enabling them to be genuinely other centered, proactively enthusiastic, and spiritually and socially motivated towards personal, group and social liberation. To provide quality, integral education which is life, vocation and career oriented, we promote a climate for human and academic excellence with openness to learning, research and development of professional skills so that work towards the empowerment of persons and transformation of the society will be fostered. To work towards the integrity of creation through being conscious of and alert to the state of devastation and destruction of creation and the serious perils the humankind is plunged into, we promote programmes / movements that foster inter-connectedness, kinship and eco-justice. To recognize the advantage of using modern tools and technological innovations for teaching-learning and governance and its visible impact and motivating factor in empowering a large number of students, we promote programmes and workshops that make the students acquire the necessary skills and practice, and transferring it to others in the society.
Section A: Plan of action chalked in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement. At the beginning of the academic year, a meeting of the IQAC was held and a plan of action for the year was chalked out keeping in mind the following objectives:
Fostering Global Competencies and enhancing Academic Excellence Addressing the environmental and societal issues Creating a balanced personality in students Promoting the use of technology Infrastructure augmentation Fostering Global Competencies and enhancing academic excellence In order to foster global competence and academic excellence among the students, the following plans were chalked out:
Special Coaching and Remedial classes for academically weak students To give special coaching for students appearing for DELF examinations Initiate Master level Research Programme for the students by French Government at Alliance Francaise
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To conduct econometrics National workshop Visits to research institutions To start UGC – CSIR, NET, JRF coaching center in Life science in the Department of Botany To start UGC – CSIR, NET, JRF coaching center in Social Science in the Department of Economics To submit proposal under UGC innovative scheme for a regular degree course under Women‟ study center To start UGC sponsored Add on course in Plant Resource Development and Management in the Department of Botany Addressing the environmental and societal issues
To conduct seminars, workshops and awareness programmes in order to sensitize students about the global environmental problems Strengthen the activities of Teresian Rural Outreach Programmes (TROP) Creating balanced personality in students
To provide orientation programmes and value education classes to the students to improve their self-awareness, motivation and mental hygiene. Conduct of AAPHERD Test and follow up procedures to improve health and physical fitness of the students, by the Physical Education Department To set up a Diet Clinic in the campus Promoting the Use of Technology
Purchase more licensed computer soft wares Setting up of ICT enabled class rooms Internet facility to be made available in all Departments and to establish networking between Science and Arts block. Launching of a new website www.kalalayam.com (Govt. of Kerala) General informatics training programmes for teachers and students Infrastructure augmentation Refurbishment of the central library. Renovation of Chemistry, Zoology, Physics and Botany Laboratories. Purchase of more computers for all Depts. Enhance learning facilities for the students, in keeping with the changed curriculum- addition of laboratory equipments and instruments to the science laboratories. 3 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Complete Campus Automation Programme- all aspects of teaching and learning to be automated. Online AQAR preparation to be initiated. Section B: Activities reflecting the Goals of the Institution:
The institution wishes to reflect its goals and objectives in all the curricular, co- curricular and extracurricular programmes offered. The academic programs which the institution offers are well in tune with the institution‟s goals and objectives. It makes a judiciary selection of curricular and co- curricular activities which are designed to foster the overall development of students and to fulfill the mission and vision of the college. All activities are focused on allowing the students to grasp, imbibe, nourish and disseminate the vision of the institution.
Focusing on these high ideals, the following activities were organized:
The Counseling Cell‟s activities have been made effective by the addition of Smt. Shirley Tharakan – professional counsellor. The students and parents were given the opportunity to meet the counselor every Wednesday. The activities of the various clubs and cells contributed to the holistic development of the personality of the students. A seminar on Elimination of Violence against Women in Socio-Cultural and Legal Perspective focusing on uprooting of Domestic Violence was organized by the Women‟s Cell of the college in association with People‟s Council for Social Justice and Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA) on 22 September 2010. An orientation and renewal programme was conducted for II and III years in mid- June and for I year students by the end of June. A 2-day life guidance seminar was organized for the final year students on January 17 and 18, 2010. The college continues to collaborate with NGO‟s – Nanma for TROP activities. The blood donation camps, medical camps, AIDS awareness campaigns, street play to bring about awareness of AIDS and its prevention, Caring for the Elderly campaign, Anti-Tobacco campaign, Road Safety campaign are some of activities of NSS and NCC that educated students about their societal responsibilities and help them contribute significantly to the community. The Department of Chemistry inaugurated the International Year of Chemistry celebrations on March 11, 2011. A seminar was organized on the same day. The Dept. of Chemistry released Rasathantra the news letter of the department in February 2011.
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The Dept. of Zoology organized an International seminar on December 8, 2010 in connection with its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Dept. of Zoology organized a training programme for students of the department on the topic Aquarium Maintenance and Breeding of Ornamental Fishes in September 2010. The science teachers of the college were successful in organizing and hosting the First Kerala Women’s Science Congress in association with Shakthi at the college from 10- 12 August 2010. The Congress brought together 100 women scientists. The Dept. of Commerce released the first volume of its journal titled the Teresian Journal of Management Research this January. The college initiated new activities and projects under TROP (Teresian Rural Outreach Programme). All departments contributed significantly to the same. The Dept. of Computer Science in collaboration with the NGO Nanma conducted classes for Std. VIII students of all Govt. schools in and around Ernakulam. ICT as a thrust area - The software CLASS facilitates interaction and participation of all the stakeholders of the Education Community by making optimum use of its multifunctional resources. A three-day training program on „General Informatics‟ was oraganised on 20-22 December 2010. UGC Sponsored Seminar on „Exploring New Strategies in Social Science Research‟ on 16-18 February 2011, with one technical Session on Analysis of Data Using Software Packages- SPSS National Workshop on „Econometrics‟ gave a special training Session on Limdep, STATA- Statistical Software Packages from March 1st to 6th, 2011. Students are given training on accessing and using N-List [Digital Library] The Dept. of Mathematics conducted a one-day workshop on PYTHON - Mathematical Software for visualizing Graphs Seminars on JAVA, .NET, Distributed Computing, Hardware Assembling, Blogs and Forums, Animation, Employment and Employability by the Department of Computer Applications Workshops and training organized annually for Communicative English students on making Documentaries, Editing, and Adobe software package to enhance employability. Training programmes for using softwares such as MATLab, SPSS etc. Financial aid continued to be offered to 4 children of AIDS-affected parents Students visit orphanages, cancer wards of hospitals, government hospitals, shelter for the homeless etc. 5 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
National days of importance are observed- Republic Day, Independence Day, World AIDS Day, Alzheimer‟s Day, International Women‟s Day, Kerala Day, Girl Child Day, World Environment Day, World Food Day, Teacher‟s Day etc. Nutrition and Diet related Awareness programmes are conducted by the Women‟s Study Center in Anganwadis and Rural areas.
1. New academic programmes initiated (UG & PG)
No new programmes were initiated during the year.
2. New Academic Programmes initiated: Other than UG/PG:
In order to strive for quality enhancement, a few programmes other than UG and PG were initiated. PG Diploma programme in Counselling was started under the Continuing Education Center (CEC). In the Dept. of Botany, an UGC sponsored, add- on programme in Plant Resource Development and Management has been started, which is a job-oriented course. UGC sponsored NET coaching centres have been set up in the Depts. of Botany, Economics and Sociology.
3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction
During the course of the academic year several departments contributed substantially to innovation in curricular design. Methods and tools for the delivery of existing courses were improved and technology was used to impart courseware effectively. Dr. Anu Gopinath of Dept. of Chemistry published a text book Chemistry Core -1 Methodology of Chemistry as a Discipline of Science (Theory) and Volumetric Analysis -1 practical (For semester 1 of CBCSS B.Sc Programme of M G University, Kottayam)- second edition. Dr. Saritha Chandran A. published a textbook Volumetric Analysis for Semester I and II of the Complimentary Chemistry Course of CBCSS Programme of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam The Dept of Zoology was instrumental in formulating the study materiasl for the III and IV semester CBCSS Zoology programme. Peer group support extended to poor performers. Training in the software SPSS given to the students so that the same can be used in project analysis. The students of the PG Diploma in Fashion Designing and Apparel Merchandising showcased their designer collection at the fashion show Kaleidoscope 2010 held on December 8, 2010. The students of Communicative English underwent a 3-day workshop in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pagemaker, InDesign softwares. They put this knowledge to practical use by creating 8 journals.
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4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started
Course modules were prepared to initiate twenty Open Courses to promote Inter- Disciplinary learning and teaching to be made available to Semester Five students in 2011-2012. Departments offering programmes and Course being offered
Sl. Subject/Department Interdisciplinary Option [Semester V] No.
Bharathanatyam Appreciation 1. Bharathanatyam Horticulture & Nursery Management 2. Botany Environmental Chemistry 3. Chemistry Fundamentals of Accounting 4. Commerce Theory, Language and Appreciation of Films 5. Communicative English Internet, Web Designing, and Cyber Laws. 6. Computer Applications 1. Environmental Economics 7. Economics 2. Logic and Reasoning Aptitude
Theory, Language and Appreciation of Films 8. English Tourism and Hospitality Management 9. French Environmental History in Indian context 10. History Life skills strategies and Techniques 11. Home Science Amateur Astronomy 12. Physics Applicable Mathematics 13. Mathematics Social Psychology 14. Sociology Human Genetics, Nutrition, Community Zoology 15. Health and Sanitation
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Inter disciplinary programme for B.Sc. students:
Dept. Name of the Degree/Diploma/Certificate Duration No. of Program students
Botany UGC Certificate/ 3-level 35 sponsored Diploma/Advanced Diploma programme career-oriented add-on [1-3 years] programme in Plant Resource Development and Management
5. Examination Reforms Implemented.
A minimum of four internal examinations conducted every year The grading system that was introduced by the CBCSS was followed for the internal examinations as well. The Computer Applications department conducted online examinations for their students. The Malpractice Prevention Committee was set up The Malpractice Prevention Committee suggested following the seating arrangements of university examination for internal assessment tests, fixing a reasonable teacher-students ratio in each class to facilitate easy supervision during examinations and random checks by members of the Committee.
6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.
EXAMINATION No. of successful candidates NET 5 SLET 2
CAT 5 Civil Services [IAS/IPS/IFS] One passed Prelims.
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Entrance for CA 14 Entrance for MCA 18
7. Initiative towards faculty development programmes
The faculty periodically attends orientation and refresher courses, national and international seminars conducted by various academic organizations which enable them to keep abreast of current information in their respective fields.
Teachers are encouraged to attend Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums to update themselves. Teachers are also supported in their endeavour to pursue higher studies (the management gives them duty leave for 1-3 years under FIP of UGC). Short-term Programme
Sl. No. Name of the Dept. Course Teacher
1 Dr. Priya K. English Certificate Course – CELTA, Cambridge English Nair Language Teaching to Adults – U.K 2 Dr. Anu Chemistry IOC/WESTPAC Training Course Gopinath
FIP Programme Learning has been a continuous process for members of the faculty. Six teachers are currently pursuing doctoral research under FIP.
Teachers pursuing doctoral research under FIP
Sl. No. Name of the Teacher Dept.
1. Alphonsa Vijaya Joseph Botany
2. Sheelamma Jacob Home Science
3. Betty Rani Isaac Home Science
4. Anu Joseph Home Science
5. Sajimole Augustine Physics
6 Reema Kuriakose Zoology
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Participation in Seminars
Departme Duratio Sl. No. Name Level Seminar Title Venue nt n Training in the 3rd April MS. Siji Internati CARE Hospital, 1. W.S.C. Clinical Nutrition and 2010 – 3rd M.S onal Hyderabad Dietetic June 2010
Presentation of work which won Young Scientist Award in Dr. the Year 2003 at STEC, 21st April 2. Ushamani Chemistry State Kerala Science Thiruvanathapur 2010 M Congress – Women am Young Scientists‟ meet (KSC-WYS Meet)
Digital Content Smt. Authoring 30th April IGNOU 3. Sheeba Computer National Technology and use 2010 – 2nd Regional Centre, Emmanuel of Open Educational May 2010 Cochin Resources. XX Triennial Smt. Pearly 6th to 9th Rajagiri college, 4. National convention of Xavier Antony .O May 2010 Kakkanad Economics board in India Jeeva Retreat “Training Course for Smt. Anupa 12th to 18th Centre ,Aluva 5. National Trainers in Soft Skills Jacob May 2010 “
Smt. Sajitha Training course for 12th to 18th Jeeva Retreat 6. Sociology National Kurup Trainers in soft skill May 2010. Centre ,Aluva
Smt. Dora Training course for 12th to 18th Jeeva Retreat 7. National Dominic Trainers in soft skill May 2010. Centre ,Aluva Dr. Soja Training course for 12th to 18th Jeeva Retreat 8. Zoology National Louis Trainers in soft skill May 2010. Centre ,Aluva St .Teresa's Smt. Tessy Regiona Create Healthy 10th & 11th 9. Physics College, Joseph l Hearts June 2010 Ernakulam Green Path to Assumption Smt. Susan Internati Sustainability - 7th to 9th College, 10. Home Sc. Cherian onal Prospects & July 2010 Changanassery Challenges Green Path to Assumption Dr. D. Internati Sustainability: 7th to 9th 11. Botany College, Sheela onal Prospects and July, 2010 Changanassery Challenges The Green Path to Smt. Assumption Internati Sustainability- 7th to 9th 12. Gladys College, onal prospects & July 2010 Francis Zoology Changanassery challenges
The Green Path to Assumption Smt. Simi Internati Sustainability- 7th to 9th 13. College, Joseph P onal prospects & July 2010 Changanassery challenges 10 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
“Emerging Pollutants in Marine Dr. Soja Internati 12th July 14. Environment :New CUSAT Louis onal 2010 Approaches and Innovative Methods” „50% Reservation for Smt. Mary 19..7..201 15. State Women- A Quality Mercy, Kochi Liya C.A 0 Forecast‟ Mixed Methods in Social Science Smt. Anupa 26th to 31st 16. National Research :.A CUSAT Jacob July 2010 Statistical Package Economics Approach
National Internationalization Mahatma Gandhi Dr. Nirmala 29th & 30th 17. of Technical University, Padmanabhan July 2010 Education Kottayam Smt. Maria National Aesthetics – Eastern 29th & 30th Mahatma Gandhi 18. Theresa C. Western July 2010 University, Kottayam Smt. Mary Human rights and the Renaissance, 19. Liya C.A National concept of Panchayat 30.7.2010 Kochi Raj Fractals, Coding St. Teresa‟s Smt. Betty Regiona and Digital 31st College in 20. Joseph l Topology July,2010 Assn. with KMA Ms. Jean Fractals, Coding St. Teresa‟s Regiona 31st 21. Mary and Digital College in Assn. l July,2010 Mycle Topology with KMA Fractals, Coding St. Teresa‟s and Digital College in Smt. Susan Regiona 31st 22. Topology Assn. with Mathew P. l July,2010 KMA Maths
Fractals, Coding St. Teresa‟s Smt. Nisha Regiona and Digital 31st College in 23. Oommen l Topology July,2010 Assn. with KMA Fractals, Coding St. Teresa‟s Smt. Nuja M Regiona and Digital 31st College in 24. Unnikrishnan l Topology July,2010 Assn. with KMA St. Teresa‟s Smt. Regiona Fractals, Coding and 31st College in 25. Elizbath l Digital Topology July,2010 Assn. with Reshma KMA Dr. Gladis Sociology National Globalization, 04th to 8th Berchman‟s 26. Mary John Culture and Women – Aug. 2010 College, emerging issues Changanassery 06th & 7th Smt. Shanti National Fractals and Chaos August St. Albert‟s 27. B.P. 2010 college, Ernakulam 11 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
06th & 7th Smt. Teresa National Fractals and Chaos August St. Albert‟s 28. Felitia Maths 2010 college, Ernakulam 06th & 7th August 29. Smt. Roa National Fractals and Chaos 2010 St. Albert‟s K.J. college, Ernakulam 06th & 7th Smt. Nisha National Fractals and Chaos August St. Albert‟s 30. Oommen 2010 college, Ernakulam 06th & 7th Smt. Susan National Fractals and Chaos August St. Albert‟s 31. Mathew P 2010 college, Ernakulam
Smt. Betty National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 32. Joseph Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt. Teresa National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 33. Felitia Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt. Susan National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 34. Mathew P Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt. Teresa National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 35. Kuncheria Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt. Shanti National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 36. Home Sc. B.P. Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt. Shilpa National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 37. Jose Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt. National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 38. Geetha Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Andrews Ernakulam
Dr. National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 39. Ushamani Chemistry Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, M Ernakulam
Dr. Jaya T. National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 40. Varkey Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
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Dr. Anu National Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 41. Gopinath Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Dr. Saritha Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s 42. Chandran A National Science Congress Aug. 2010 College, Ernakulam
Smt.
43. Gladys Kerala Women‟s 10th to 12th St. Teresa‟s National Francis Science Congress Aug.2010 College, Ernakulam 10th to 12th Dr. Meera Kerala Women‟s Aug.2010 St. Teresa‟s 44. Jan National Science Congress College, Abraham Zoology Ernakulam 10th to 12th Dr. Soja Kerala Women‟s Aug. 2010 St. Teresa‟s 45. National Louis Science Congress College, Ernakulam 10th to 12th Smt. Simi Kerala Women‟s Aug.2010 St. Teresa‟s 46. National Joseph P Science Congress College, Ernakulam Recent Trends in Smt. Susan Internati 12th to 15th 47. Maths Combinatorics and IMA House, Mathew P. onal Aug. 2010 graph Theory Kaloor SEZs & Eco. Cochin College Smt. Mary Develop : 15th & 16th 48. Economics National Liya C.A Opportunities & Aug. 2010 Challenges 19th Kerala State Dr. Jyothi S Regiona Equal rights: Take a 49. Sociology August Women Devpt. Nair l stand 2010 Corporation St. Teresa‟s Smt. Susan Regiona 20..8..201 50. Maths General Informatics College, Mathew P. l 0 Ernakulam Presented ' Voices Sarah Tucker Dr. Latha August 51. English National from the New College - Nair R 2010 Millennium Writers' Thirunalveli
Presented 2nd Dr. Gladis Globalization, 52. National September Gandhian Mary John Culture & Women- 2010 studies, M.G. Emerging Issues University
Observation and Sustainable Newman Ms. Neena Utilization of Red 02nd & 3rd 53. Botany National College, Unnikrishnan listed Medicinal Sept. 2010 Thodupuzha Plants of Western Ghats of India
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Chemistry & 02nd & 3rd Smt. Chemistry National Environment Sept. 2010 St. Paul‟s 54. Geetha College, Andrews Kalamassery Observation and Sustainable Newman Dr. Elsam UGC Utilization of Red 02nd & 3rd 55. College, Joseph Seminar listed Medicinal Sept. 2010 Thodupuzha Plants of Western Ghats of India
Observation and
Sustainable nd rd Newman Dr. Lizzy UGC Utilization of Red 02 & 3 56. College, Mathew Seminar listed Medicinal Sept. 2010 Botany Thodupuzha Plants of Western
Ghats of India Newman Capacity Building for Dr. Elsam 02nd & 3rd College, 57. National Women Managers in Joseph Sept. 2010 Thodupuzha Higher Edn
Suez & Econ. Smt. Development 14th to 18th SD College 58. Rosemary Home Sc. State opportunities & Sept. 2010 ,Alappuzha Francis Challenges Suez & Econ. 15th and Smt. Anupa Development 59. National 16th Sep Cochin College Jacob opportunities & 2010 Challenges Economics Suez & Econ. Mahatma Gandhi Smt. Anupa Development 15th & 16th 60. National University, Jacob opportunities & Sept. 2010 Kottayam Challenges Dr. Suez and Economic 15th & Bharatha Matha 61. Elsamma Commerce National Development 16th Sept. College, Joseph opportunities 2010 Thrikkakara 'Elimination of 15th & 16th 62. Smt. Mary Economics National Violence against Sept. 2010 CUSAT Liya Women
Smt. Rose 'Elimination of 22nd Regiona PCSJ, KSLSA & 63. Mary Home Sc. Violence against September l Women Cell, Francis Women 2010 STC People‟s council Scientific writing in 22nd for social Justice Dr. Gladis Regiona 64. Sociology H. Sc, Extension & September and Kerala State Mary John l Rural Develop. 2010 legal authority Ernakulam 22nd & Smt. Susan NSS programme 65. Home Sc. National 23rd Sept. Gandhigram Cherian officers conference 2010 Rural Institute New Millennium Baselius College, Smt. Teresa Voices 27..09..20 Kottayam 66. Maths State Felitia PA 10
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Smt. Regio Create Healthy 29..09..20 St. Teresa‟s 67. Shalini nal Hearts 10 College, Rose M Ernakulam Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s Dr. Kala 68. nal Hearts 010 College, M.S. Ernakulam Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s Smt. Susan 69. nal Hearts 010 College, Mathew Ernakulam Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s Dr. Rose P 70. nal Hearts 010 College, Ignatius Ernakulam Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s Smt. Priya 71. Physics nal Hearts 010 College, Parvathy A Ernakulam Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s Smt. Lucy 72. nal Hearts 010 College, V.J. Ernakulam Smt. Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s 73. Catherine nal Hearts 010 College, Sherine A Ernakulam Regio Create Healthy 29..09..2 St. Teresa‟s Dr. Sunitha 74. nal Hearts 010 College, Chandran Ernakulam 29.9.2010- Dr. Latha English National HIV/AIDS - The law 1.10.2010 Sarah Tucker 75. Nair R initiative College, Tamil Nadu Dr. Leena Regional Seminar on Abad Plaza, 76. Home Sc. State 30.9.2010 Leon Bionanotechnology Cochin Presented a paper on NSS College, Smt. Preeti 77. English State 'Creative Writing in 30.9.2010 Chertala Sreenivasan English' Dr. Liza Regiona 06..10..20 The Cochin 78. Botany Bionanotechnology Jacob l 10 College, Cochin Food Security & The cluster of Dr. Romilly Regiona Poverty Alienation 06..10..20 colleges, 79. Botany Margaret M. l 10 Ernakulam region Dr. Nirmala Economics National 07.10.201 S.N.M. College, Mushroom 80. Padmanabhan 0 Malienkara cultivation
Perspectives in medical nutrition 8th & 9th Dr. Elsam C M S College, 81. Botany State therapy and life style October Joseph Kottayam factors in gastro 2010 intestinal disorders
"Perspectives in C M S College, medical nutrition 8th & 9th MS. Siji Kottayam 82. W.S.C. State therapy and life style October M.S factors in gastro 2010
intestinal disorders
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Perspectives in Medical nutrition Ms. Surya 8th & 9th therapy and Lifestyle C M S College, 83. .M. State October factors in Kottayam Kottaram 2010 Gastrointestinal Disorders Perspectives in Medical nutrition 8th & 9th Dr. Leena State therapy and Lifestyle C M S College, 84. Home Sc. October Leon level factors in Kottayam 2010 Gastrointestinal Disorders First Kerala Women St. Teresa's Dr. Liza 10th to 12th 85. Botany State Science Congress college, Jacob Oct. 2010 Ernakulam "Perspectives in Ms. Surya medical nutrition 12th C M S College, 86. .M. State therapy and life style October Kottayam Kottaram factors in gastro 2010 W.S.C. intestinal disorders "Perspectives in medical nutrition 12th Ms.Siji C M S College, 87. State therapy and life style October M.S. Kottayam factors in gastro 2010 intestinal disorders Smt. Xavier Board of 12th Mahatma Gandhi 88. Reshmi H Home Sc. State Higher Education October University, Poojara 2010 Kottayam Xavier Board of 12th Mahatma Gandhi Smt. Teresa 89. Maths State Higher Education October University, Felitia 2010 Kottayam Xavier Board of 16th St. Teresa‟s Smt. Teresa 90. State Higher Education October College, Kuncheria 2010 Ernakulam Home Sc. Smt. Rose Xavier Board of 16th St. Teresa‟s 91. Mary State Higher Education October College, Francis 2010 Ernakulam Xavier Board of 16th St. Teresa‟s Dr. Liza 92. Botany State Higher Education October College, Jacob 2010 Ernakulam Dr. Xavier Board of 16th St. Teresa‟s 93. Claramma State Higher Education October College, Thomas 2010 Ernakulam Xavier Board of 16th St. Teresa‟s Dr. Gladis 94. State Higher Education October College, Mary John 2010 Ernakulam Sociology Xavier Board of 16th St. Teresa‟s State Higher Education October College, Smt. 2010 Ernakulam 95. Elizabeth Abraham
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16th October St. Teresa‟s Smt. Dora Climate Change and 96. State 2010 College, Dominic Environment Ernakulam
Research 19th & Smt. Academic Staff 97. State Methodology in 22nd Oct. Dhanya N College, Kannur Social Sciences 2010 Home Sc. Health IQ - an Morning Star Smt. Susan Innovative Approach 28th & 29th 98. State College, Cherian through Yoga and Oct 2010 Angamaly Nutrition Soft skills Cochin Dr. Soja Internati 24th to 26th 99. Zoology Development and University, Louis onal Oct. 2010 Career Guidance Kalamassery Dr. Bharatha Matha Urban Infrastructure 2nd to 9th 100. Elsamma Commerce National College, financing Nov. 2010 Joseph Kalamassery Dr. Maharaja‟s 2nd to 9th 101. Thushara Economics National Cartoonomics College, Nov.2010 George Ernakulam Bakthi bava of CMFRI Kochi Dr. Soja 6th to 8th 102. Zoology National thyagaraja's Louis Nov.2010 contribution Smt. Shanty Statistics Regiona Student welfare 10th Nov. Dept. of student 103. B.P l activities 2010 services, MG University State Teaching Innovation Sri. Suresh Bh. 18th & 19th R.L.V. College, 104. level Programme in Kumar Natyam Nov. 2010 Tripunithura Economics 23rd Nov. Centre for Smt. Pearly Analytical Science 105. Economics State to 3rd Dec. Development Antony .O Congress 10 Studies, TVM.
Inter disciplinary Dr. Anu Internati applications in 24th to 27th IMA Hall 106. Chemistry Gopinath onal statistics Nov, 2010
Inter disciplinary 25th & 26th Smt. Betty National applications in Nov. 2010 Maharaja‟s 107. Joseph statistics College, Ernakulam Statistics Inter disciplinary 25th & 26th Smt. Shanty National applications in Nov. 2010 Maharaja‟s 108. B.P statistics College, Ernakulam 25th & 26th Nov. 2010 Maharaja‟s Smt. Rosa National Inter disciplinary College, 109. K.J. applications in Ernakulam statistics
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National Inter disciplinary Dr. Nirmala 25th & 26th 110. Economics applications in CUSAT Padmanabhan Nov.2010 statistics
Indian Economy : 20 Smt. Rosa 25th & 26th Maharaja's 111. Statistics National Years of Economic K. J Nov.2010 college, Liberalization Ernakulam Centre for Smt. Pearly 43rd Annual National 1st to 3rd 112. Economics National Development Antony .O Conference of IDA Dec. 2010 Studies TVM MS. Siji 43 rd Annual 2nd to 4th 113. W.S.C. National M.S Conference of IDA Dec 2010 NIN, Hyderabad Master trainers National Institute Smt. Shilpa 3rd & 4th 114. National workshop regarding of Nutrition, Jose Dec. 2010 census 2011 Hyderabad Kerala State Smt. Teresa 115. State Legal Awareness 4.12.2010 Legal Services Kuncheria Home Sc. Authority
Smt. Rose Kerala State 116. Mary State Legal Awareness 4.12.2010 Legal Services Francis Authority Kerala State Dr. Leena 117. State Legal Awareness 4.12.2010 Legal Services Leon Authority Smt. Shanty Statistics Dr. Rath Internati 8th Dec 118. B.P Nutrional Medicine Research onal 2010 Institute, U.S.A Dr. Shirley Dr. Rath Internati 8th Dec 119. Rachel Nutrional Medicine Research onal 2010 Kurian Institute, U.S.A Dr. Rath Smt. Teresa Internati 8th Dec 120. Nutrional Medicine Research Kuncheria onal 2010 Institute, U.S.A
Dr. Rath Smt. Susan Internati 8th Dec 121. Nutrional Medicine Research Cherian onal 2010 Institute, U.S.A
Smt. Shilpa Internati 8th Dec Dr. Rath 122. Home Sc. Nutrional Medicine Jose onal 2010 Research
Institute, U.S.A Dr. Rath Dr. Leena Internati 8th Dec 123. Nutrional Medicine Research Leon onal 2010 Institute, U.S.A Smt. Dr. Rath Internati 8th Dec 124. Reshmi H Nutrional Medicine Research onal 2010 Poojara Institute, U.S.A People Rights Movement, Smt. Rose 10th 'Horizons of Human Mathrubhoomi 125. Mary Home Sc. State December Rights Protection & Women Cell, Francis 2010 St. Teresa's College
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People Rights Movement, Mathrubhoomi & Women Cell, 10th Smt. Shanty 'Horizons of Human St. Teresa's 126. State December B P Rights Protection College 2010
Statistics People Rights Movement, 10th Smt. Rosa 'Horizons of Human Mathrubhoomi 127. State December K.J. Rights Protection & Women Cell, 2010 St. Teresa's College Master trainers Smt. Shanty 13th to 15th 128. National workshop regarding Civil Station , B P Dec.2010 census 2011 Kakkanad Research Smt. Betty 13th to 15th 129. National Methodology in Civil Station , Joseph Dec. 2010 Social Sciences Kakkanad Smt. Rose Training - College 19th to 130. Mary State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Francis Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Smt. Home Sc. nd 131. State teachers in " General 22 Dec. Academic Staff Dhanya. N Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Dr. Leena 132. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Leon Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur State Training - College 20th to Smt. Betty teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 133. 22nd Dec. Joseph Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam State Training - College 20th to Smt. Teresa teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 134. 22nd Dec. Felitia Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam Training - College 20th to Smt. Nisha State teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 135. 22nd Dec. Oommen Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam Training - College 20th to Smt. Nuja State teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 136. 22nd Dec. Unnikrishnan Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam Training - College 20th to Smt. Shanty State teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 137. 22nd Dec. B.P. Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam Training - College 19th to Smt. Susan Maths 138. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Mathew P. Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur 19 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Smt. Training - College 19th to 139. Elizabeth State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Reshma Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Smt. Training - College 19th to 140. Shalini State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Rose M Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Dr. Kala 141. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff M.S. Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Smt. Susan 142. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Mathew Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Dr. Rose P 143. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Ignatius Physics Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Smt. Priya 144. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Parvathy A Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Smt. Lucy 145. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff V.J. Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Smt. Training - College 19th to 146. Catherine State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Sherine A Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur Training - College 19th to Dr. Sunitha 147. State teachers in " General 22nd Dec. Academic Staff Chandran Informatics" 2010 College, Kannur State Training - College 20th to Dr. Geetha teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 148. 22nd Dec. Andrews Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam State Training - College 20th to Dr. Jaya T. teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 149. 22nd Dec. Varkey Informatics" College, 2010 Chemistry Ernakulam State Training - College 20th to Dr. Anu teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 150. 22nd Dec. Gopinath Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam Training - College Dr. 20th to State teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 151. Ushamani 22nd Dec. Informatics" College, M 2010 Ernakulam Training - College 20th to Smt. Sajitha State teachers in " General St. Teresa‟s 152. 22nd Dec. J. Kurup Informatics" College, 2010 Ernakulam 20th to Sociology Training - College Dr. Jyothi State 22nd Dec. St. Teresa‟s 153. teachers in "General S. Nair 2010 College, Informatics" Ernakulam Smt. Future Urban 20th to St. Teresa‟s 154. Elizabeth State planning and 22nd Dec. College, Abraham development of 2010 Ernakulam 20 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Cochin Future Urban 20th to Smt. Dora Regiona planning and 22nd Dec. St. Teresa‟s 155. Dominic l development of 2010 College, Cochin Ernakulam 20th to Training - College Smt. Susan State 22nd Dec. St. Teresa‟s 156. Home Sc. teachers in "General Cherian 2010 College, Informatics" Ernakulam Maharaja‟s Dr Saumya 21st & 22nd 157. Malayalam National FolkLore College, Baby Dec. 2010 Ernakulam
Smt. 4th to 6th St. Joseph's Trends in 158. Elizabeth Maths National January College , Biotechnology Reshma 2011 Irinjalakuda
6th & 7th Maharaja‟s Dr. Romilly 159. Botany National „Bioinformatics‟ January College, Margaret M. 2011 Ernakulam Resource Person - Women 160. Entrepreneurs in St. Joseph‟s Dr. Kerala- Triumphs & 19th & 20th Sociology College, Claramma National Travails‟ in the Jan.2011 Irinjalakuda, Thomas National seminar on Trichur(Dist.) „Empowerment through entrepreneurship 161. Processed foods- Dr. Leena 11th & 12th MOP Vaishnav Home Sc. National Trend beyond Leon Feb. 2011 College, Madras boundaries 162. 13th and Maharaja‟s Dr. Soja Genes and genome Zoology National 14th Jan. College, Louis research in India 2011 Ernakulam Student participation Smt. for the quality St. Berchman‟s 14th & 15th 163. Anupa Economics National Enhancement of College, Jan. 2011 Jacob Higher Education Changanassery Institutions
Dr. Empowerment St. Joseph‟s 19th & 20th 164. Claramma Sociology National through - College, Jan.2011 Thomas Entrepreneurship Irinjalakuda Global Financial 20th & Dr. D. Crisis-Impact on U.C. College, 165. Botany National 21st Jan. Sheela Banking and Aluva 2011 Insurance 166. St. Albert‟s Dr. Alice National 21..01..11 College, K.A Commerce Ernakulam 167. Second phase of Smt. Mary 23rd & 24th St. Xavier‟s National Census 2011 as a Sruthy Melbin Jan. 2011 College, Aluva Master Trainer
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Multimodality, multilingualism, Multiliteracies, Smt. St. Teresa‟s Internati New pedagogies 24th & 25th 168. Sabeena French College, onal for new times? Jan. 2011 Bhasker Ernakulam Exploring new strategies in social science research 169. Smt. SAADHANA- 2010 Girl's High 29th Jan to Anupa Economics National School, 1st Feb. 11 Jacob Ernakulam 170. All the staff Bh. State Geriatric care 1..02..201 R.L.V College, members Natyam level management - 1 Tripunithura GERICON - 2011 171. Smt. Manodharma IGNOU State 5.2.2011 Dhanya. N Sangeetham
Home Sc. Legal Awareness - A Consumer club, Smt. Regiona 172. Catalyst to Promote 8.2.2011 St. Teresa's Dhanya. N l Consumer Rights College
173. Sri. Suresh Bh. State " Women in 9th to 11th R.L.V College, Kumar Natyam level hospitality Feb. 2011 Tripunithura management 174. Processed foods- Avinashalingam Ms. Siji Regiona W.S.C. Trend beyond 10.2.2011 University, M.S l boundaries Coimbatore 175. Processed Foods-A Dr. Leena 11th & 12th MOP Vaishnav National trend beyond Leon Feb. 2011 College, Madras Home Sc. boundaries Tools & Techniques Smt. Shilpa 12th Feb. MOP Vaishnav 176. National in Molecular Biology Jose 2011 College, Chennai & Bioinformatics 177. Dr. Romilly “Exploring New 14th to 19th Margaret Botany State Strategies in Social CUSAT, Kochi Feb. 2011 M. Science Research” 178. MS. “Exploring New St. Teresa‟s 16th to 18th Swathy National Strategies in Social College, Feb. 2011 Varma Science Research” Ernakulam Economics 179. “Exploring New St. Teresa‟s Smt. Pearly 16th to 18th National Strategies in Social College, Antony O Feb. 2011 Science Research” Ernakulam 180. Dr. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Claramma National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, Thomas Science Research” Ernakulam 181. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Dr. Shally Sociology National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, Joseph Science Research” Ernakulam 182. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Dr. Jyothi S National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, Nair Science Research” Ernakulam 183. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Smt. Home Sc. National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, Dhanya. N Science Research” Ernakulam 22 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
184. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Smt. Sajitha National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, J Kurup Science Research” Ernakulam Sociology 185. Smt. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Elizabeth National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, Abraham Science Research” Ernakulam 186. Smt. Rose “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Mary National Strategies in Social Feb.2011 College, Francis Science Research” Ernakulam 187. “Exploring New 16th to 18th Home Sc. Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 St. Teresa‟s Dr. Leena National Science Research” College, Leon Ernakulam
188. “Exploring New 16th to 18th St. Teresa‟s Smt. Shanty Statistics National Strategies in Social Feb. 2011 College, B P Science Research” Ernakulam 189. Govt. Guest Ms. Neena Placement Officers 17..02..20 House, Botany State Unnikrishnan Meet 11 Thiruvanathapur am 190. Smt. Susan Indian Languages 18..2..201 Hotel ABAD State Mathew P Maths Computing 1 PLAZA, EKM 191. Social Electronics Smt. Susan 19th & 20th National Communication in Department, Mathew P Feb. 2011 religious formation CUSAT Enhancement and Dr. Helan sustenance of quality 192. Economics National 22.2.2011 Bangalore A.P. in higher education - widening horizons Enhancement and sustenance of quality 23rd & 24th St. Xavier's 193. Dr. Leena National in higher education- Feb. 2011 College, Aluva widening horizons Home Sc. Enhancement and Smt. sustenance of quality 23rd & 24th St. Xavier's 194. National Dhanya. N in higher education- Feb.2011 College, Aluva widening horizons Enhancement and Smt. Susan National sustenance of quality 24th & 25th St. Xavier‟s 195. Maths Mathew P. / UGC in higher education- Feb.2011 College, Aluva widening horizons Challenges of quality Dr. Latha enhancement in 24th & 25th St. Xavier‟s 196. English National Nair R colleges of backward Feb. 2011 College, Aluva areas Sustenance and enhancement of Smt. Sajitha J. 24th & 25th Aquinas college, 197. Sociology State quality in higher Kurup Feb.2011 Edakochi education-widening horizons Challenges of quality Smt. Susan 24th & 25th St. Xavier‟s 198. National enhancement in Mathew P Feb. 2011 College, Aluva colleges of backward
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areas Smt. Maharaja‟s Occupational Health 25.02.201 199. Arthassery National College, and Stress 1 Magdaline Ernakulam English Maharaja‟s Smt. Preeti Occupational Health 25.02.201 200. National College, Kumar and Stress 1 Ernakulam
Gandhigram Dr. Leena Occupational health 25th & 26th 201. Home Sc. National Rural Institute, Leon hazard Feb. 2011 Dindigal
PYTHON- St. Teresa‟s Smt. Betty Mathematical 202. State 26.2.2011 College, Joseph software, on Euler's Ernakulam formula PYTHON- St. Teresa‟s Smt. Teresa Mathematical 203. State 26.2.2011 College, Felitia software, on Euler's Ernakulam formula PYTHON- St. Teresa‟s Smt. Nisha Mathematical 26..2..201 204. State College, Oommen software, on Euler's 1 Ernakulam Maths formula PYTHON- St. Teresa‟s Smt. Nuja Mathematical 205. State 26.2.2011 College, Unnikrishnan software, on Euler's Ernakulam formula PYTHON- St. Teresa‟s Smt. Shanty Mathematical 206. State 26.2.2011 College, B.P. software, on Euler's Ernakulam formula PYTHON- Smt. St. Teresa‟s Mathematical 207. Elizabeth State 26.2.2011 College, software, on Euler's Reshma Ernakulam formula Smt. 3rd & 4th BPC College, 208. Sheeba National Cyber Criminology March Piravom & CSI Emmanuel 2011 Computer 3rd & 4th Smt. Andal BPC College, 209. National Cyber Criminology March V. Piravom & CSI 2011 Proposed Legislation Dr. Helan for Marine Fisheries Le-Meridian, 210. National 3..3..2011 A.P Regulation and Kochi Management Economics Role of women in the Smt. protection and 3rd March B.T.H 211. Pearly National promotion of 2011 Ernakulam Antony .O Environment Smt. Rose " Health benefits of Coconut 212. Mary Home Sc. National coconut and coconut 8.3.2011 Development Francis products Board, Kochi 24 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
" Health benefits of Coconut Dr. Elsam 213. Botany National coconut and coconut 8.3.2011 Development Joseph products Board, Kochi Coconut " Health benefits of Smt. Development 214. National coconut and coconut 8.3.2011 Dhanya. N Board, Kochi products
Smt. " Health benefits of Coconut Home Sc. 215. Shilpa Jose National coconut and coconut 8.3.2011 Development products Board, Kochi Smt. " Health benefits of Coconut 216. Reshmi H National coconut and coconut 8.3.2011 Development Poojara products Board, Kochi Ms. Surya. St. Teresa's Regiona 217. M. W.S.C. Green Computing 9.3.2011 College, l Kottaram Ernakulam Continuing Nutrition St. Teresa's Smt. Andal 15.03.201 218. Computer National Edn on Parenteral College, V 1 Nutrition Ernakulam St. Teresa's Smt. Teresa Animal Welfare and 15.03.201 219. National College, Felitia P.A. Humane education 1 Ernakulam St. Teresa's Smt. Nisha Animal Welfare and 15.03.201 220. National College, OOmmen Humane education 1 Ernakulam St. Teresa's Smt. Nuja M Maths Animal Welfare and 15.03.201 221. National College, Unnikrishnan Humane education 1 Ernakulam St. Teresa's Smt. Shanti Animal Welfare and 15.03.201 222. National College, B.P. Humane education 1 Ernakulam Smt. St. Teresa's Animal Welfare and 15.03.201 223. Elizabeth National College, Humane education 1 Reshma Ernakulam Smt. Hotel Regiona 16..03..20 224. Reshmi H Home Sc. "Parenteral Nutrition" Presidency, l 11 Poojara Ernakulam Hotel Ms. Siji Regiona 225. W.S.C. "Parenteral Nutrition" 16.3.2011 Presidency, M.S l Ernakulam Ms. Surya W.S.C. Open Courses under Hotel Regiona 226. .M. CBCSS UG 16.3.2011 Presidency, l Kottaram programme Ernakulam Open Courses under Smt. Betty St. Xavier‟s 227. National CBCSS UG 16.3.2011 Joseph college, Aluva Statistics programme Smt. Shanty "Cancer and Cancer St. Xavier‟s 228. National 16.3.2011 B P Cachexia college, Aluva Ms. Siji W.S.C. One day Orientation Hotel Winsor 229. M.S State programme for 20.3.2011 Castle, college teachers Ernakulam ReAP 2011 - St. Teresa's Smt. Home Sc. 230. State Research 22.3.2011 College, Dhanya. N Advancement Ernakulam 25 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Programme ReAP 2011 - Smt. St. Teresa's Research 231. Rosemary State 22.3.2011 College, Advancement Francis Ernakulam Programme ReAP 2011 - St. Teresa's Smt. Shilpa Research 232. State 22.3.2011 College, Jose Advancement Ernakulam Programme ReAP 2011 - Smt. St. Teresa's Research 233. Reshmi H State 22.3.2011 College, Advancement Poojara Ernakulam Programme Sahrdaya Smt. Ecological survival Engineering 234. Elizabeth National and sustainability in 26.3.2011 College, Reshma education Maths Thrissure Sahrdaya Ecological survival Smt. Rosa Engineering 235. National and sustainability in 26.3.2011 K.J. College, education Thrissure Dr. Romilly Regiona Globalization-some 236. Margaret Botany 26.3.2011 l impacts M. Maharaja's Smt. Mary 237. Economics State Folk Lore 1.4.2011 college, Liya C.A Ernakulam
Participation in Workshops
Sl. Programm Name Department Title Duration Venue No. e 1. Workshop Soft skills 24th July Smt. Nirmala Development 2010 Padmanabhan Economics and Career Guidance 2. Workshop Mixed Methods 26th to 31st CUSAT Smt. Anupa in Social July 2010 Jacob Science Research
3. Maths Internationa Recent Trends 12th & 13th IMA, Kaloor Smt. Susan l in graph theory Aug. 2010 Mathew P and concepts 4. Sociology Consultati Restructuring Kerala State Dr. Claramma on PG programmes 12th Aug. Higher Thomas 2010 Education
Council, Tvm 5. Home Sc. Residential Master trainers 14th to 17th Santhana Smt. Rose workshop July 2010 Dharma Mary Francis regarding College, census 2011 Alappuzha
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6. Dr. Nirmala Workshop Cartoonomics 2nd & 9th Padmanabhan Nov. 2010 7. Economics Workshop Cartoonomics 2nd & 9th Dr. Thushara Nov. 2010 George
8. Home Sc. National National 2.12.2010 Indian Dietetic Smt. Shilpa Conference of Association Jose IDA 9. Statistics Workshop Master trainers 13th to 15th civil station , Smt. Betty workshop Dec.2010 Kakkanad Joseph regarding census 2011 10. Workshop Virtual labs in 07.01.2011 Amrita Viswa Physics physical & Vidyapeetham Dr. Shanthi A Chemical Science 11. Workshop Virtual labs in 07.01.2011 Amrita Viswa physical & Vidyapeetham Dr. Kala M.S. Chemical Science 12. Phy. Edn. Workshop Sports related 21.02.2011 Union injuries Christian Dr. Thomas college, Aluva K.M.
Participation in Refresher/Orientation Programme
Several teachers have attended orientation programmes in order to keep abreast of the latest information in their respective field of study as well as to acquaint themselves with new teaching techniques.
Refresher/Orientation courses attended by the faculty
Sl. Name Department Programme Title Duration No 1. Smt. Sajitha Kurup Training - for 12th to 18th May Trainers in 2010 AIACHE soft skills 2. Smt. Dora Dominic Training - for 12th to 18th May Trainers in 2010 AIACHE soft skills 3. Smt. Teresa Felitia Maths Orientation 22nd June to 1st P.A. Programme July 2010 4. Smt. Sajitha Kurup Orientation 16th October Xavier Board Sociology Programme 2010 of Higher Education 5. Sm t. Dora Dominic Orientation 16th October Xavier Board Programme 2010 of Higher
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Education 6. Orientation 10th November Mahatma Programme 2010 Gandhi University, Smt. Shilpa Jose Home Sc. Dept. of Student services 7. Dr. Liza Jacob Botany Orientation 10th November Mahatma Programme 2010 Gandhi University, Dept. of Student services 8. Smt. Elizabeth Training 20th to 22nd St. Teresa‟s Abraham programme December 2010 College in Sociology collaboration with KSHEC 9. Dr. Jyothi S Nair Training 20th to 22nd St. Teresa‟s programme December 2010 College in collaboration with KSHEC 10. Smt. Sajitha Kurup Training 20th to 22nd St. Teresa‟s programme December 2010 College in collaboration with KSHEC 11. Dr. K.V. Saleena Malayalam Orientation 01.02.2011 – Academic Programme 28.02.2011 Staff College, Calicut. 12. Dr. Romilly Botany Training 14.02.2011 – CUSAT Margaret M. Programme 19.02.2011
Participation in Conferences
1. Dr. Thushara Economics National 29.06.2010 – Baselius Paulose George Conference 30.06.2010 Catholic College, Piravom 2. Dr Tessy Antony English International 29th June to 4th Los Angeles-USA Conference July 2010 3. Smt. Gladys Francis Zoology International 07th to 9th July Assumption College, Conference 2010 Changanassery 4. Smt. Susan Cherian Home Sc. International 07th to 9th July Assumption College, Conference 2010 Changanassery 5. Dr. Sheela D Botany International 08th July 2010 Assumption College, Conference Changanassery 6. Smt. Maria Theresa International 29th & 30th Devamatha College , English C. Conference July 2010 Kuravilangad 7. Smt. Shilpa Jose Home Sc. National 3rd & 4th Dec. Indian Dietetic Conference 2010 Association 8. Dr. Nirmala Economics International 08th to 10th Mahatma Gandhi Padmanabhan Conference December University, Kottayam 28 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
2010 9. Miss Swathy Varma Economics UGC NAAC Berchman‟s College, Conference Changanassery 10. Smt. Geetha Chemistry Regional 20th to 22 nd Biochemical Andrews Conference December Characteristics of 2010 seaweeds of Kerala Coast 1. Dr. Sheela D Botany National 21.01.2011 Genes Genome Research Conference in India 2. Smt. Geetha Chemistry National 16th to 18th Andrews Conference February 2011 3. Dr Anitha Devasia English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 4. Dr Tessy Antony English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 5. Smt. Arthassery English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Magdaline Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 6. Dr Latha Nair R English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 7. Smt. Beena Job English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 8. Dr. Celine E English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 9. Smt. Renuka S English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 10. Smt. Maria Theresa English International 24th &25th Multimodality, C. Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 11. Ms. Jeena Ann English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Joseph Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 12. Smt. Preethi English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Sreenivasan Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 13. Smt. Tania Vivera English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies 14. Smt. Priya K Nair English International 24th &25th Multimodality, Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies
15. Ms. Vidhu Mary English International 24th &25th Multimodality, John Conference January 2010 Multilingualism, Multiliteracies
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16. Ms. Jean Mary Maths National 18th March, KVM college of Mycle Conference 2011 Engineering & Information Technology
8. Total number of seminars/workshops Conducted /Attended/ Papers presented by the Faculty
Our faculty attended 238 seminars, 14 workshops, 11 refresher/orientation programmes and 16 conferences. Several seminars were organized by the various departments for the benefit of the teachers during the academic year. Altogether 14 seminars were organized, the details of which are given below:
Seminars /Workshops/Talks Conducted Regional/ Sl. College / State/ Date And Target Topic No: Department National/ Venue Group International First Kerala 10th – 12th 1 College Women‟s Science Regional August 2010 Congress
IQAC/ College 20th to 22nd Staff 2 General Regional Informatics December 2010
25th June 2011 Teachers, Staff 3 Globalisation and National Labour‟ and students
Sustainable 29th -30th July Teachers, Development: 2010 Staff
4 Issues & and Challenges with students Special reference to Environment
Seminar on Legal 8th February Teachers Awareness– A 5 National 2011 and Catalyst to students promote Consumer Rights. Economics 1st to 6th March Teachers, 2011 Research 6 Workshop on National scholars Econometrics and students
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th th Multimodality, 24 and 25 Teachers, Multilingualism, January 2011 Research 7 English Multiliteracies: International scholars New Pedagogies and for New Times? students
31 July 2010 Teachers, Coding Theory, Research 8 Fractals and Regional scholars Digital Topology and Mathematics students
PYTHON- 26th February Staff Mathematical 2011 and 9 software on State students Euler's formula for visualizing Graphs
Exploring New 16th -18th Research Strategies in February 2011 Scholars Social Science & PG Research 10 Sociology National students Technical Session: Analysis of Data Using Software Packages- SPSS
Nutritional 8 December Teachers, Medicine- A 2010 Staff Natural Science and based approach to 11 International students health and the control of chronic and infectious diseases Zoology Symposium for 17th December 12 the development International 2010 and Empowerment of Young women.
th Animal welfare 15 March Teachers 13 and humane National 2011 and education Students
Women’s Study Workshop on 12th – 13th 14 Regional Centre batik and tie and January 2011 dye.
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9. Research Projects
Research Projects: Ongoing
Sl. Grant Grant Complete Faculty Dept. Project Tile Period No. allocated received or Not
Dalit Women in self Dr. Jyothi S Help Groups in Nair Kerala – An 1 Soc 751200 455200 2 years (Major Instrument for Social project) Exclusion or Ongoing inclusion
Gender Agenda – Smt. Sajitha J Women 18 2 Soc 65000 50000 Ongoing Kurup Academicians in months Higher Education
Development and Evaluation of Intervention Smt. Susan 18 3 H.Sc 125000 98500 Strategies for Ongoing Cherian months Combating Energy Crisis at household level
Heavy Metal Phytoremediation of Industrially Polluted Aquatic Ecosystems Dr. Elsam 18 4 Bot 140000 115000 of Kochi City using Ongoing Joseph months selected wetland plants: An Ecosustainable Approach
Food Security among Smt. Shilpa BPL Families in and 18 5 H.Sc 85000 65000 Ongoing Jose around Coastal Areas months of Cochin
Computer–Based Intervention to Dr. Leena 18 6 H.Sc 150000 80000 Prevent Fast Food Ongoing Leons Consumption and months Promote Healthy Dietary Habits in
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Adolescents
Bionomics of Puntius Exclamatio – Smt. Gladys An Endemic 18 7 Zool 60000 40000 Ongoing Francis Ornamental Cyprinid months of the Western Ghats of India
Bioinvasion of Bryozoan Species in 18 8 Dr. Soja Louis Zool 98000 75500 the Cochin Estuary Ongoing months and Its impact on Biodiversity
DETAILS OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY OTHER AGENCIES
Sl. Fund Complete Faculty Dept. Funding Agency Title of the Project Received /ongoing No. Rs.
Indian Council for Social Capital Creation Dr. Jyothi Social Science through Self Help Groups 1 Sociology 5,96,925 Ongoing S. Nair Research, New in Kerala- A multiple Delhi [ICSSR] organizational analysis.
Indian Council for Assessment of old age Social Science homes in Ernakulam with 2 Dhanya. N Home Sc. 12, 000 Ongoing Research, New special reference to quality Delhi [ICSSR] of life of aged
Spices Board, Smt. Shilpa Ministry of Indian ethnic cuisines with 3 Jose & Dr. Home Sc. Commerce and special reference to Syrian 3,00,000 Ongoing Leena Leon Industry, Govt of Christians India.
Centre for Smt. Evolution of disabled- 4 Home Sc. Disability Studies, 1,70,000 Ongoing Dhanya. N friendly play equipment Govt. of Kerala
Not Smt. Cardiovascular risk factors monetarily AIMS & ICMR, 5 Rashmi H. Home Sc. among school going funded but Ongoing New Delhi Poojara children in Kochi supply in kinds
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Shalu II M.Sc Mattom, Home Awareness and Practice of 6 KSCSTE Green Consumerism 9,500 Ongoing Sc., Smt. Susan among Urban Consumers Cherian Home Sc.
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology [CIFT] funded Not Dr. Leena by World Bank Utilization and harvesting funded Leon & 7. Home Sc. funded project of selected small pelagic Ongoing Smt. Shilpa Monetarily under National fishes Jose but supply Agri- cultural in kinds Innovation Programme [NAIP], ICMR
15 Radio Nuclides Tracers Marine & Estuarine Expenses Ongoing met by the Dr. Anu Korean Research Sediments – Paleo 8 Chemistry Korean Gopinath Unit Indicators from the sea Research weeds of Kerala & unit Lakshadweep coast
Research Projects: Completed
Sl. Grant Grant Complete Faculty Dept. Project Tile Period No. allocated received or Not Role played by mothers in the Socialization of Dr. Shally 28.3.08/ 1 Soc. 25,000 25,000 Food Habits – To Completed Joseph Prevent Childhood 18 months Obesity
Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and Dr. Sheela Antimicrobial Studies 28.3.08/ 2 Bot. 45,000 45,000 Completed D of Barks of Ficus 18 months Religiosa & Ficus Bengalensis
Remedial Strategies in Dr. Tessy Communication Skills 30.3.09/ 3 Eng 50,000 50,000 Completed Anthony C. in the English 18 months Language
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10. Patents Generated NIL 11. New Collaborative Research Programmes Dr. Tanya Francis, Department of Chemistry, is doing a collaborative Major Research Project with National Institute of Technology, Calicut. This project is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, under the Scheme “Fast Track Proposal for Young Scientists”. Essex University, U.K. Dr. Anu Gopinath, Department of Chemistry has been nominated for Commonwealth Fellowship to do Postdoctoral Research in Coral Reef in Essex University, U.K., under Professor Dr. David Smith. London Metropolitan University, U.K. Dr. Latha Nair R., department of English, former student of London Metropolitan University, collaborated and conducted two International Seminar/ Conference in 2009 and 2011 respectively Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia Dr. Latha Nair R collaborated with Deakin University, Australia -Organized a visit of Deakin Peer Team to St. Teresa‟s College. Dr. Latha Nair R submitted a proposal to Australia India Council for getting a grant on Intercultural Teaching and Learning Study Tour for Female Indian Students to Australia.
Research Collaboration in the International project formulated during the Second IOC/WESTPAC Training Course “Water Quality and Impact on Coral Reefs” 8th to 11th June, 2011 held in Sanya Island China. This programme will focus on Radio Nuclides in Sea food Collected from with 7 South East Asian Countries. As a part of the Research Programme “Warrior Goddess Diva‟‟ Mrs. Diana Contreras, Full Bright scholar, University of California visited The Department of English for six months and conducted symposia and trained the students on certain relevant aspects of theatre. Department of Zoology has collaboration with Health Now Initiative, Ernakulam and Dr. Rath Research Institute, California USA to develop cooperative efforts in research and education with focus on Natural Health and Cellular Nutrition.
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To provide joint project / research guidance to students Industry
Collaboration with Spices Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. Of India Smt. Shilpa Jose and Dr. Leena Leon, department of Home Science engaged in the „All India Co-ordinated Project on Indian Ethnic Cuisine‟ – to document the ethnic Cuisine of Syrian Christians in Kerala , With Supportive Visual Media Smt. Rashmi Poojara, Dept. of Home Science is engaged in a project on “Cardiovascular risk factors among school going children in Kochi” in collaboration with the Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and ICMR, New Delhi
Agriculture sector
Collaboration with Central Institute of Fisheries Technology and Indian Council of Agriculture Research Kochi Dr. Leena Leon and Smt. Shilpa Jose along with two post graduate students are involved in the project on New Product Development Sensory Analysis and Market Analysis on Selected small Pelagics and Fresh Water Fishes, funded by World Bank under National Agricultural Innovation Project [NAIP]
University
Research collaboration with Department of Physics and International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology Research collaboration with STIC and Physics Department ,Cochin University of Science and Technology Research collaboration with Nodal Centre of IUCAA, PUNE at CUSAT 12. Research grants received from various agencies
Sl. No. Funding Agency Amount
1 UGC 10,99,200
2 Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi 6,08,925 [ICSSR]
3 Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of 3,00,000 India.
4 Centre for Disability Studies, Govt. of Kerala 1,70,000
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5 Kerala State Council for Science and Technology and 9,500 Environment
TOTAL 21,87,625
13. Details of Research Scholars
Name of Name of the Sl. the Awarded/ research Area of specialization Ongoing No. Research guide/subject year Scholar Studies on the effects of Selinamma Awarded Joseph fertilizer factory effluent on Capsicum annuum, a food Ph.D 2010 adjunct of Solanaceae Dr. Sr. Avita Biochemical characterization Elsam Joseph Awarded 1 and pharmacognostic analysis
Botany of selected members of South Ph.D2010 Indian Phytolaccaceae Phytochemical and nutritional Ongoing Sreelakshmi studies on Dolichos biflorus S.G. Linn
Dr. Merlee Teresa Evaluation of phycocolloid content among the 2 M.V. Baby Usha Ongoing Kiran commercially important seaweeds of Kerala coast Botany
Identification of algal Preetha community dynamics in a Ongoing Terence fresh water system to monitor environmental changes
Dr. Lizzy Phytochemical evaluation for chemotaxonomy and pharma- Mathew 3 cognostic studies on selected Ongoing Asha D. taxa of Nepetiodeae Botany [Lamiaceae]
Biosystematics, Phytochemical Nesy E. A. and Tissue Culture Studies in Ongoing Thevetia nerifolia, Juss. Intravarieties
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Meena Pharmacognostic, Phyto
Thomas chemical and Biological Ongoing Activities on some Anti-ulcer Irimpan herbs
Dr. Sheela D. Ramesh K. N. Effect of Heavy metals on Ongoing 4 Cowpea and Bhindi Botany Pharmacognostic, Neena Phytochemical & Antimicrobial studies of barks Ongoing Unnikrishnan of some selected species of Ficus
Dr. R. Studies on the Periphytic Awarded Sreekumar Joshy K.K. Algae in Pokkali and Prawn Fields of Vypin and North Ph.D2011 Retd. Principal, Paravur 5 Maharaja‟s College, EKM Tessy Paul P. Studies on the algal flora of Ongoing Kole Lands of Trichur Botany
Smt. Sajitha Professionalism among Ongoing Dr. Ramola B J. Kurup married women teachers Joseph 6 Sociology A Sociological study
Mr. Suresh of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus on Adolescents & Ongoing Babu P. Youth, Govt Hospitals of Kerala
Sr. Maries Adolescents in Contemporary Kerala Family Issues & Ongoing V.L. Challenges 7 Dr. Shally Joseph
Smt. Sindhu Abandoned Muslim Wives Ongoing Sociology C.A. „Victims of Early Marriage‟ Matriliny favours Women: Reality or Myth? A Smt. Fathima Comparative study of the Ongoing T. Socio-cultural status of Mappila Muslim Women in Matrilineal and Patrilineal
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Families of Malabar
Divya Jose Ethnographic study on Ongoing Konkani migrants in Kerala
Dissolution of Marriage in Arun R. Urban Context “A Ongoing Sociological Analysis
Impact of development Dr. Helan A.P. Pearly 8 projects on the labour Ongoing Economics Antony O. mobility of fishermen in Goshree Islands
Dr. Latha Nair Mary Limna 9 R. Disengaging From a Post Ongoing Biswas Modernist Reading English
Issues and perspectives in Sonia Paul teaching, writing skills in Ongoing English to students of B. Tech. in Kerala
Multiple Feminine Voices : A Study of Polyphony in the Radhika S. select Fiction of Vaikkom Ongoing Muhammad Basheer & Orhan Dr. Celine E. Pamuk 10 English Chandijy The World of Intrigue & Deception in Selected Indian Ongoing Xavier Plays
Devaki The Tinai Concept in selected Novels of Margret Laurence, Ongoing Antharjanam T. Hardy and T.S Pillai
Health and Nutritional status Lizmitha Awarded of Women and Pre-School Godwin children in urban slums of Ph.D2010 Kochi
Dr. K.S. Kumari Reproductive health & 11 Anju M. nutritional profile of women Ongoing Home Science Neelujara in the coastal areas of Alleppey Dist. of Kerala
Madhumitha Rajendra Development of value added Ongoing products with Jackfruit Prasad
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Development of an Celine intervention module for Ongoing Mathew C. management of Diabetes Mellitus
Nutrition and home correlates Sheelamma on growth and development Ongoing Jacob of children below 2 years in coastal communities of Kochi
Development & Field testing Awarded Shilpa Jose of a nutritional and health assessment tool for the elderly Ph.D2011
Use of convenience foods- a Anju Jose KAP study on working and Ongoing non-working women of Kochi
Reshmi H. Safety of Street Vended Food Ongoing Poojara in Kochi Dr. Usha Chandrasekhar Betty Rani Energy balance of underweight, normal and Ongoing 12 Isaac Food Science and obese adults in Kerala Nutrition Formulation of natural Sangeetha R. antioxidant tablets and testing Ongoing its efficiency
Dr. Anooja Nutritional status of Thomas K. 13 Ramya R. adolescent girls and impact of Ongoing intervention programmes Home Science
Dr. Kamalamma Susan Energy Consumption and 14 Food Science and conservation practices of Ongoing Cherian Nutrition urban home makers
Dr. Anu Gopinath Sony J. Endosulfan in selected 15 ecosystems of Kasargod – Ongoing Chackalakal Chemistry formulation of GIS model
Agyey Ke Yathra Sonia S. Vvrithanthom Ka Samagra Ongoing Adyayan
Agyey Ke Upanyasom Mein Dr. Helen K.J. Satheesh S. Katha BashaKka Samajik Ongoing 16 Sandarbh Hindi Premchand Ke Upanyasom Ajish M. Ongoing Mein Dalit Chetna
Praseeja N.M. Mehrunisa Parvez Ke Ongoing Uupanyasom Mein Chitrit Stri 40 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Aur Shoshit
Deepa G. R. Kahanikar Gyanranjan –Ek Ongoing Adhyayan
Spectral and nonlinear Priya Ongoing 17 Parvathy characteristic study of nano structured films of some Ameena Jose Dr. Kala M.S. semi-conductors Physics Susan Preparation & Characterization of Nano Ongoing Mathew structured thin films
Dr. Rose P. 18 Mary Vinaya Chaotic dynamics of some Ongoing Ignatious systems
Efficient and cost effective 19 Dr. Nirmala Paul Joyce solar cell for sustainable Ongoing energy
14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor Sajimol Augustine M. Size dependent optical properties of transparent, spin coated polystyrene- ZnO nanocomposite films. Polymer International. Accepted for publication. Impact Factor: 2.056 Dr. Santhi A. Thermal diffusivity of rhodamine 6G incorporated in silver nanofluid measured using mode-matched thermal lens technique Optic. Comms 2010. International. Impact Factor :1.7 Dr. Santhi A. Photothermal characterization of nanogold under conditions of resonance excitation and energy transfer. Plasmonics 2010. International. Impact Factor : 3.5 Dr. Santhi A. Laser induced Bessel beams can realize fast all-optical switch in gold nanosol prepared by pulsed laser ablation. J. of the Optical Society of America. International. Impact Factor : 2.2 Dr. Santhi A. Shifting of Fluorescence Peak in CdS Nanoparticles by Excitation Wavelength Change J Fluoresc 2010. International. Impact Factor : 2.0 Dr. Anu Gopinath. Statistical significance of monitoring of marine Algae for trace metal levels in a coral environment International Journal of Environmental Forensics 2011: 12. 98-105. International. Impact Factor: 1.017 Dr. Anu Gopinath. A baseline study of trace metals in a coral reef sedimentary environment, Lakshadweep Archipelago. Environmental Earth Sciences. 2010: 59: 1245 - 1266. International. Impact Factor: 1.026 Dr. Anu Gopinath. Phosphorous dynamics and Eutrophication in Cochin Backwaters, South West coast of India. Paper accepted in Water Research. International. Impact Factor : 4.546 41 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Dr. Anu Gopinath The Impact of salinity barrier on the partitioning of heavy metals in sediments of a tropical backwater system Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability:18(4.) International. Citation Index: 3 Impact Factor: 0.75 Dr. Anu Gopinath. A flow reactor model facsimile to the trace metal partitioning in a tropical backwater system International Journal of Environmental Forensics:7. pp. 189-196. International. Impact Factor: 1.017 Dr. Anu Gopinath Variability of dissolved reactive phosphate and apparent oxygen utilization along the west coast of India Chemistry and Ecology 22 (2). 113-123. International. Impact Factor: 0.776 Dr. Anu Gopinath. Distribution of Organophosphorus pesticides in the bed sediments of a backwater system located in an agricultural watershed. Influence of seasonal intrusion of seawater. Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology. 60 pp. 597 – 609. International. Impact Factor: 1.93 Dr. Saritha Chandran A. Microwave characteristics of polyaniline based short fiber reinforced chloroprene rubber composites Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 2011: 50(5):453-458. International. Impact Factor: 0.42 Dr. Saritha Chandran A. Polyaniline coated short nylon fiber/natural rubber conducting composite Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 2011:50(5):443-452. International. Impact Factor: 0.42 D. Sheela. A study of the phytochemical composition and anti-bacterial activity of Holostema ado-kodien sehuttes. International Journal of Pharm Tech Research. 2011. International. Impact Factor:1.0 OTHER PUBLICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Smt. Susan Mathew Panakkal. Math Mate for Engineering Students– 1 and II Sem. B. Tech, CUSAT, 2010. Text Book.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Publications of the Department
Proceedings of National seminar on Nano structured Materials and Nanophotonics – February 2010. Chief Editor: Dr. Kala M. S. Committee Members:- Smt. Lucy V.J., Sajimol Augustine, Tessy Joseph, Priya Parvathy Ameena Jose, Susan Mathew, Catherine Sherine Aruja, Jincy M.P., Sunitha Chandran, Elegia James, Anajana B. „IRIS‟ - Souvenir released on the occasion of the valedictory function of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Department– December 2010. Editor: Dr. Kala M. S. Committee Members:- Smt. Lucy V.J., Sajimol Augustine, Tessy Joseph, Priya Parvathy Ameena Jose, Susan Mathew, Catherine Sherine Aruja, Jincy M.P., Sunitha Chandran, Elegia James, Anajana B.
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Publications of the faculty
Sajimol Augustine M. Enhanced photoluminescence in oleic acid modified Polyanilin. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals. Accepted for publication. Sajimol Augustine M. Characterisation of transparent PVA/aminoacid complex capped ZnO nano composite films. International Journal of Plastics Technology. Accepted for publication. Sajimol Augustine M. Effect of capping on the optical properties of ZnO/PVA nano composite thin films. Proceedings of National Seminar on Nanostructured Materials and Nanophotonics, 2010. National Seminar. Sajimol Augustine M. Otical properties of spin coated transparent nano composite films of oleic acid capped ZnO quantum dots in poly vinyl alcohol. Proceedings of International seminar on Advancements in Polymeric materials APM– 2010, trends and Technology, 2010. International Seminar. Sajimol Augustine M. Characterization of transparent PVA/ amino acid complex capped ZnO nano composite films. Proceedings of International seminar on Advancements in Polymeric materials APM – 2010, trends and Technology, 2010. International seminar. Sajimol Augustine M. Solvent dependent optical properties of spin coated transparent nano composite films oleic acid capped ZnO quantum dots in PVA matrix. Proceedings of International seminar on Advancements in Polymeric materials APM– 2010, trends and Technology, 2010. International seminar. Sajimol Augustine M. Size dependent optical properties of spin-coated nanocomposite films of oleic acid capped ZnO nanoparticles in PVA matrix Proceedings of I Kerala Women‟s Science Congress, 2010 National. Sajimol Augustine M. Enhanced photoluminescence behaviour of PANI/ZnO nanocomposite prepared from oleic acid capped ZnO nanoparticles. Proceedings of the International conference on Recent Trends in Material Science &Technology‟, ICMST 2010. International conference. Dr. Kala M. S. Synthesis and characterization of nano–structured copper tungstate films prepared at different temperatures by SILAR method. Proceedings of the National seminar on Nanostructured Materials and Nano Photonics, 2010. National seminar.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Dr. Anu Gopinath. Chemistry Core-1. Methodology of Chemistry as a Discipline of Science (Theory) Volumetric Analysis -1 Practical {Text Book for CBCSS B.Sc Programme of MG University, Kottayam level–e1.} 2010. Text Book.
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Dr. Anu Gopinath. Chemistry Core-1. Methodology of Chemistry as a Discipline of Science (Theory) Volumetric Analysis -1 Practical Revised Edition {Text Book for CBCSS B.Sc Programme of MG University, Kottayam level–e1.} 2011. Text Book. Volumetric Analysis of Semester I and II of the Complimentary Chemistry Course of CBCSS Programme of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam- Dr. Saritha Chandran A., 2011. Text Book.
ARTICLES
Dr. Ushamani M. Burning of Plastic waste at home- dangerous health effect Rasathanthra. 2011. Dr. Anu Gopinath. Coral Reefs- Indicators of Paleoclimate Rasathanthra 2011. Dr. Saritha Chandran A. Conducting Plastics Rasathanthra 2011. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
D. Sheela. Preliminary phytochemical analysis and anti-bacterial activity of pergola daemia (Forsk) Chiov. Journal of Pharmacy Research 2011: 4(3) e- journal
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Soja L. Climate Change and Estuarine biodiversity Concerns. Published in proceedings of ICCCE, CUSAT. 2010: pp. 150. International Soja L. Bionomics of distribution and settlement of bryozoans in Cochin estuary. Published in proceedings of SSC, CMFRI 2010: pp. 110. National
DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE
Publications of the Department
Proceedings of state level Seminar ReAP 2011 ( in press )
Publications of the faculty
Dr. Shirly Rachel Kurian. Problems of Women Commuters Journal of Environment and Society Vol.3 NO.1. State. Susan Cherian and Teresa Kuncheria. Creating Awareness on the Utilization and Disposal of plastic waste Published in the Proceedings of the International Seminar on the Green Path to Sustainability, International. Susan Cherian. Recent trends in health care and fitness among urban women Published in the proceedings of the State level Seminar on Health IQ – an Innovative Approach through Yoga and Nutrition, State.
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Anu Joseph. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and occurrence of Metabolic syndrome among adults in Ernakulam District, Kerala. Published in the proceedings of the Annual National Conference of the Indian Dietetic Association on Dietetics– widening Horizons, December 2010. National. Rosemary Francis. Development and evaluation of an electronic information package on Rain water harvesting. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol.3, No.1, Oct 2010. National. Dhanya N. Social Inclusion of underprivileged children. NAVTIKA - Journal of Early Childhood Care and Education 2010: X 2 Dhanya N. Knowledge of caretakers on care giving of elderly Counselling as a tool for nonviolent social change. Published in the souvenir of International conference organized by Christian Counseling Centre, Vellore, Dhanya N. Stress of elderly residing in Ernakulam. Published in the proceedings of national Seminar „Second Childhood: A period of ordeal or delectation,‟ 16-17 February 2011: 1. 27. National. Shilpa Jose. Feasibility Study of a Geriatric Nutritional Assessment Tool (Abstract) Dietetics. Widening Horizons-Souvenir and abstracts of 43 rd Annual Conference of IDA, December 2011. National. Subhashree S. Prebiotics: Its impact on colonic function of constipated elderly. International Journal of Current Research ISSN: 0975-833X 2010: Vol. 9, pp.020- 024. International. Subhashree S. Symbiotic and its effect on colonic function of constipated elderly. Published in the Proceedings of Kerala Women's Science Congress, State Dr. Leena Leon. Fast food consumption preferences and practices of adolescent girls in Ernakulam. Abstract published in Proceedings of National Seminar on Processed foods 2011-A trend beyond boundaries, February 2011. Dr. Leena Leon. Nutritional profile of IT professionals in Ernakulam and Calicut and their stress assessment. Published in Proceedings of National Seminar on Occupational Health and Stress, February 2011. Dr. Leena Leon. Impact of Internet and Information Technology on Research. Published in the proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Exploring New Strategies in Social Science Research, February, 2010 Dr. Leena Leon. Face it comfortable. Kerala Calling. 2011: Vol. 31 No.6
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Dr. Anitha Devasia Indulekha [Translation]. OUP, 8th Edition, 2010. Book Dr. Celine E. Stories told by My Mother 2. Light of Truth 2010: Vol.1/17 Dr. Celine E. Stories told by my Mother 3. Light of Truth 2010: Vol.1/19 45 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Dr. Celine E. The Beloved Myth. Light of Truth 2011: Vol.2/2 Dr. Celine E. In God’s Way. Light of Truth 2011: Vol. 2/9 Dr. Tessy Anthony C. Warrior: Memoirs of a girlhood Among Ghosts. Teresian Journal of English Studies 2010: Vol 2 No 1 Dr. Tessy Anthony C. Team Work a Skill to Your advantage Teresian Journal of Management Research 2010:Vol 1 No.1 Dr. Tessy Anthony C. Remapping Boundaries: A study of Paula Gunn Allen’s Eco- Philosophy. The IUP Journal of American Literature. 2010: Vol III No 4 Dr. Tessy Anthony C. Remapping Boundaries: the Eco- Philosophy of Denise Levertov. 2010. Dr. Latha Nair R. Noticing the Gaps: Stories of a Lifetime. Litt Critt. 2010-11 Jisha John. Globalised Islam and neofundamentalism: a reading of Monica Ali’s Brick Lane. Teresian Journal of English Studies. 2010: Vol. 2
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY Publications of the Department
Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Exploring New Strategies in Social Science Research, February 16-18, 2010.
Publications of the faculty
Dr. Claramma Thomas. Exclusion of Women-the interaction of gendered Social Structure? Kerala Sociologist 2010: Vol XXXVII No 2. State. Dr. Gladis Mary John. Sthree-oru nerkazhcha. Ernakulam: St. Paul‟s, 2011 Smt. Sajitha J. Kurup. Environmental Management. Teresian Journal of Management Research 2010: Vol.1No.1 Dr. Jyothi S Nair. Psychological Empowerment through micro entrepreneurship. Kerala Sociologist. 2010: Vol XXXVII No 2. State. Dr. Jyothi S Nair. Qualitative Research- An Introductory Analysis. Published in the proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Exploring New Strategies in Social Science Research, February, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Dr. Helan A.P. HIV-AIDS – An Economic Development Perspective. Vianny Publishers, 2010. Book. Dr. Helan A.P. Socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS in Kerala. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3
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Nirmala Padmanabhan. National Food security Bill and its Implications on Kerala. Published in the proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Social Sector Development in North East India, April 2011. National Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. National Food security Bill and its Implications on Kerala. www.manupatra.com / roundup/ 332/Articles/Food%20manupatra.pdf Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. Understanding Gender Equality in the Software Industry of Kerala- The Capability Approach. Economic and Political Weekly. 2011: Vol. 46, No. 12, pp70-75, ISSN: 0012-9976. National. Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. Software Industry in Kerala- An arena of gender equality or Disparity. Labour and Development. 2010. National. Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. ‘Globalization, Internationalization of Technical Education and Gender – A Perspective from Kerala’ Published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Education for Peace, Social Inclusion and Sustainable Development: Towards a Paradigm Shift. Macmillan Publishers India Ltd, 2010. ISBN 023-033-205-6. Book. Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. IT at School-Towards Bridging digital divide in Society. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3 Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. The Litmus Test for Web Technology - it’s Impact on Human Life and Society. Published in the proceedings of IEEE All India Seminar on „Web Technologies- Emerging Trends and Social Impacts,‟ August 2010. ISBN 978-981-08-6709-6 Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. Clean City Movement - A Public Private Initiative towards sustainable development. Published in the Proceedings of the National Seminar on Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges with Special Reference to Environment, 2010. Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan. IT towards `Gendering’ of Engineering Education in Kerala. Inclusion of the Excluded: Dynamics and Challenges Ed. D. Rajasenan. Directorate of publications and Public Relations, CUSAT, 2010. ISBN: 978-83- 80095-09-7. Dr. Thushara George. Tribal female employment in Attappadi. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3 Dr. Thushara George. Economics For XI. Cross Publications: 2010. Text Book. Ms. Mary Liya C.A. Development-induced Displacement and Human rights. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3 Ms. Anupa Jacob. Competitiveness Vs Labour Standards. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3 Ms. Swathy Varma P.R. Responsible Tourism- A Brief Note. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3 Ms. Pearly Antony O. Over fishing. Journal of Environment and Society 2010: Vol. 3
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Publication of the Department
Teresian Journal of Management Research Vol. 1. September 2010.
Publications of the faculty
Dr Alice K.A. Desirable practices in teaching, learning and evaluation. Published in the proceedings of UGC sponsored National conference on „Desirable Practices in Teaching Learning &evaluation, 2010. National. Dr. Alice K.A. Teresian Rural Out-reach Programme. Published in the proceedings of UGC sponsored national conference on „Student Participation for the Quality Enhancement of Higher Education Institutions‟, January2011. National. DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM
Dr. Seleena K.V. Penmayilekku, Madavikkuttykkathakal. Padanam. 2010 Dr. Soumya Baby. Bhoomipadangal (Translation). Cochin: Theo Books, 2011. Book. Dr. Soumya Baby. Adivasi Kalyanathinte Kattuvazhikal. Haritham. 2010, pp. 97- 105 Dr. Soumya Baby. Bhasha-Naveena Padana Vazhikal, January 2010, pp. 275-286 Dr. Soumya Baby. Chithariya Kazhchakal (Book Review), Koode Kalambi Nadappathu, Greyfriars Dr. Soumya Baby. Publications, Karukutty, July 2010, pp. 70-71
15. Honors/Awards to the faculty: National and International
The Principal, Sr. Christabelle received the following awards: Dr. M.V. Pylee Award for the Best Principal of Kerala, 2010 Rotary Award, Cochin South , 2011 Dr. Anu Gopinath of the Department of Chemistry was nominated by the UGC for Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship- 2011. Dr. Sheela D. of the Department of Botany was awarded with an Honorary Fellowship by the Society of Environment Sciences (F.S.E.Sc.) Ms. Subhashree. S of the Dept. of Home Science received the Young Women Scientist Award at the 1st Kerala Women‟s Science Congress sponsored by Shakthi and Swadheshi Science movement. Dr. Elsam Joseph of the Dept. of Botany was awarded Ph.D. 48 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
16. Internal resources generated: The Depts. of the College generated a total amount of Rs. 16,98,417 through various activities such as Department Association Collections (Fresher‟s day, Farewell, etc), contributions for study materials, sponsorships for students, sponsorships for workshops/campaigns conducted, subscription for Journal/Newsletter etc, collections by Clubs (NSS, Career Club, PTA., Alumnae etc), Staff Association collections, College Union collection etc. 17. Details of the departments getting recognized under SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST, FIST and other programmes: NIL 18. Community services:
TROP Teresian Rural Outreach Programme (TROP) and other Activity Oriented Programmes is initiated with the aim to strengthen the National, societal commitment and communitisation of the students. It has taken care of the community and social orientation of the curriculum. The objective of TROP is holistic, academic growth and development of school children in socially and economically backward areas of the society. Teresian Rural Outreach Programme focuses mainly on schools and parents of the school children. A central theme was selected based on each department‟s subject, programmes were planned by the students under the guidance of the faculty, and are designed to meet the individual needs of community. For the students of the College it was a hand on experience in interacting with the community. The programmes were implemented and evaluated. For the TROP (Teresian Rural Outreach Programme) activities, Science departments selected St. Mary's school, Vallarpadam, Ernakulam and Arts departments selected Bhagavathivilasm School, Nayarambalam, Ernakulam and St. Francis U.P School Pizhala, Ernakulam as the site. TROP at Pizhala was formally inaugurated on 23rd June 2010 by Rev. Sr. Christabelle, Principal, St. Teresa`s College. Goal The main Goal of TROP is to bring about change in attitude, skill and knowledge and also capacity building of the students and the parents.
Objectives
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To impart knowledge on income generating activities
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Objectives
To Conduct classes for the underprivileged students of Std. VIII from all Govt. Schools in and around Ernakulam in Collaboration with Nanma - NGO
Activities
Seminar on Introduction to Computers, MS Paint Classes on MS - Paint Competition on Greeting Card Designing Seminar and classes on MS - PowerPoint Competition on designing a Presentation DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE Objectives To make the parents aware of the different behavioral problems in children To educate parents on better parenting techniques To give the students hands on experience in conducting community based programmes To create Awareness on Health and Nutrition among Std. VIII students Activities
Parental awareness class on behaviour problems, Ravipuram, Anganwadi Awareness class on Effective parenting, St. Teresa‟s Nursery school on 14.01.2011 Awareness on Health and Nutrition, St. Mary‟s School Vallarpadam on 26.11.2010 Awareness programme on nutrition for school going children and adolescents, St. Mary‟s Parish, Vallarpadam on 21.03.2011 DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Objectives To expose them to activity oriented programmes Activity Christmas Celebration and Sports, Samrakshana Special School on 20.12.2010 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Objectives 50 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Spoken English for functional purposes To create an aptitude for acquiring competency in English Language Three batches of Std.10 students were introduced to the programme Activity Spoken English tutoring program, Little Flower UP School Palliport, 6th to 17th September,2010 Teaching the 4 language skills, Bhagavathy Vilasam High School, Nayarambalam 23rd February, 2011 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Objective Create scientific inquisitiveness among school children Activity Exhibition of school level physics experiments, Higher Secondary School, Vallarpadom – 10th January 2011.
WOMEN’S STUDY CENTRE Objectives To give awareness about health and hygiene, prevention of health problems of preschoolers and infants, importance of immunization, various weaning foods and diet during pregnancy and lactation. To assess the nutritional status of children below five years and to check any chance for deficiency diseases To give awareness about health and hygiene, prevention of lifestyle disorders such as hyper tension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, underweight, vitamin A and iron deficiency. Activities The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics students conducted health awareness programme for the women and children, ICDS, Mattancherry, 19.08.2010 The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics students assessed the nutritional status of children below 5 years. They distributed growth charts and height-weight charts for continual growth assessment of children, St. Teresa's School - Kinder garden, 24.09.2010 The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics students conducted counseling classes for rural women, mothers of infants and preschoolers, adolescent girls and Anganwadi workers, assessed the nutritional status of audience, conducted nutrition exhibition, cookery demonstration and distributed leaflets and pamphlets , ICDS, HMT Colony, Kalamassery on 07.10.2010
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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY Objective Academic excellence and holistic development of the students Activities Personality development programme, St. Mary‟s School, Vallarpadam – 08.09.2010 Aerobics classes, St. Mary‟s School, Vallarpadam on 09.09.2010 Awareness class for the parents on parenting, St. Mary‟s School, Vallarpadam on 27.09.2010
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Objective Potential Development through Self Awareness Activity Classes were conducted for the 8th standard students by Mr. Mamman Abraham [Retd. GM, Federal Bank Limited] on Personality Development, St. Mary‟s School, Vallarpadam on 22.10.2010 Mrs. Charu Narayanan [State Yoga Champion] and Meenakshi [National Yoga Champion] spoke on energizing students through YOGA, St. Mary‟s School, Vallarpadam on 22.10.2010
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Objective Learning made easier for school Children
Activities Imparted learning skills to 8th standard students including Vocabulary building , memory, concentration techniques, BVHS, Nayarambalam on 15th & 16th August, 2010 Conducted survey on media habits, distributed study materials among high school students, BVHS, Nayarambalam on 16.02.2011
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Objective Enhancing reading, Writing and Conversation skills Phizhala Green Initiative Activity One 52 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Intensive training classes on English conversation, reading skills, writing skills, proununciation, grammar and composition at St. Francis U.P. School, Phizhala from 30.06.2010 to 16.02.2011 Activity Two Phizhala Green Initiative In the consumerist background of Kerala, The Department of Economics has planned to make a part of the Village Phizhala, District of Ernakulam self- sufficient in terms of cultivating vegetables 115 villagers were divided in to four groups and were given seeds of Spinach and lentil, along with bio fertilizers and bio pesticides on April 4th, 2011. They were asked to cultivate the vegetables in the backyard of their Kitchen/ on the Terrace On 5th June 2011, the World Environment Day they harvested their crop
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH Objective Introducing importance of a Foreign Language to School Children Activity Introduced French through interesting activities, Bhagavathivilasam U.P. School, Nayarambalam in Dec. 2010
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Objective To Introduce importance of History Activities Students took classes for VIII Std at Bhagavathivilasam U.P. School, Nayarambalam, in Dec. 2010.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY Objective To understand the aptitude of students in various subjects Activity PLA (Participatory Learning and Action Appraisal)- To understand the affinity of students to the subjects according to their likes and interests through teaching, Bhagavathivilasam School, Nayarambalam, in Dec. 2010
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Objectives To make the subject mathematics more interesting and informative to the students To provide financial support Distributing free medicines to the people and cataract operations were done free of cost Activities Teaching School children St. Mary‟s School Vallarpadam on 17.12.2010 Distributing provisionary items to the patients, Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, Poothotta on 19.01.2011 Distributing books to the library, Janamaithri police station, Tripunithura, 22.01.2011 conducting Health survey, Thiruvankulam Municipality, Tripunithura on 22.01.2011 Eye camp Thiruvankulam Municipality, Tripunithura on 30.01.2011 NSS Activities: Regular Activities The N.S.S activities for the year 2010- 2011 started by celebrating The World Environment Day organized by the N.S.S. Unit, District Legal Authority and Nature Club in St. Teresa‟s College on June 4th 2010. Sree Kamal Pasha, District Judge was the chief guest for the function. The Volunteers planted saplings of Vaagaa. They also planted seeds in the vegetable garden of the science block
A signature Campaign was organized by the N.S.S volunteers with Help Age India, against the „Cruelty Towards Elders‟ on 15th June 2010. The volunteers also participated in a walk with posters and placards to sensitize the public about the needs of the Elderly.
On June 17th 2010 all the First year Degree students were given Orientation about N.S.S and its objectives. The N.S.S activities for this academic year were formally inaugurated by Sree Samuel Chelliah, Head and Youth Officer, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India on 4th August 2011.
A Blood Donation Camp along with an awareness programme for donating Blood was organized jointly by N.S.S unit and Rotary Club Central on August 11th 2011, in the Science Block.
The N.S.S Day Was Celebrated on 24th September 2010. The education counselor C.S.S.T Rev. Sr. Tessa hoisted the flag and the Principal Rev. Sr. Christabelle inaugurated the function. The volunteers took the pledge and sang the anthem.
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Rajalakshmi G. attended the Pre R.D camp organized in Trichi from 11th to 25th October 2010.
World AIDS Day was observed on December 1st, 2010. Worshipful Mayor of Kochi Sri. Toni Chamminy presided over the function. The RED RIBBON CLUB was inaugurated by Sri. Renjith Kumar, Co-ordinator Nehru Yuva Kendra. N.S.S volunteers staged a street play titled Manimuzhakkam in the college campus, St. Joseph‟s Teacher Training college, St. Mary‟s Secondary High school and Govt. Girls High School as a part of the AIDS Awareness Campaign. The Event was supported by the Field Publicity Department and Cochin South Rotary.
A legal Awareness class for Second Year Degree Students was organized with the support of District Legal authority on December 13th 2010.
A two-day Eye Camp was organized for the whole college on December 14th and 15th 2010 in collaboration with Optic Mannath.
National Youth Day was observed on 22nd January 2011 in collaboration with Department of Field Publicity, Cochin South Rotary and the N.S.S Unit of St. Teresa‟s College. A one-day workshop on Personality Development and Soft Skills were given to the N.S.S volunteers by Sri. Renjith Kumar, Co-ordinator Nehru Yuva Kendra.
On January 31st 2011, N.S.S volunteers participated in the human chain campaign for a tobacco-free Ernakulum district for which the NSS unit received an award from the honorable district collector on 17th February 2011.
On February 2nd, a protest Rally was organized to protest against the violence against Women and to condole the death of Soumya, a train rape victim.
Alzheimer‟s day was observed on March 4th, 2011. Fifty N.S.S. volunteers participated in a Memory Walk organized by the Alzheimer‟s society.
Centenary Year of the International Women‟s Day was celebrated on March 8th 2011 in collaboration with Women‟s Cell of St. Teresa‟s College and Cochin Central South Rotary. Women Achievers from different walks of life like Smt. Leela Menon, Smt. Rose Mary, Smt. Beena Kannan, Dr. Bhanumathi, Smt. Geethu Mohan Das and Dr. Beena I.A.S and Rev. Sr. Christabelle were honoured for their outstanding contributions to society.
A Health and Nutrition Survey titled “A study on the perceptions & practices of College Students in an Urban Area Relating To Women‟s Health issues‟‟ was conducted for the First Year and Second Year Students of St. Teresa‟s College in collaboration with the Department of Community Medicine, Amritha Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre from 24th to 26th March 2011.
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On March 28th 2011 the foundation stone was laid for the house of Sri. Chandrahasan, of the Kudumbi Community, at Puthuvype by Rev. Sr. Christabelle.
CAMPS & TRAINING PROGRAMMES ORGANISED AND ATTENDED BY P.O’s & VOLUNTEERS
Smt. Treasa Felitia attended the N.S.S. Orientation programme for Programme Officers at TOC Rajagiri, Kalamassery from June 22nd to July 1st 2010. Roopa Angelina, Malu Maxon, Meera Nair ( II D.C. Literature) and Rajalekshmi S. (II D.C Maths) attended three-day training programme imparted to Peer Educators held from 29th July to 1st August 2010 at Hosanna Mount, Pala. It was organized by NSS, Kerala States Aids Control Society and HLFPPT. On 30th July 2010, 10 N.S.S Volunteers attended a One-Day Seminar on the concept of Panchayathi Raj and Human rights at the Renaissance, Kochi. Elsa Philip (III D.C. Com. English) and Rajalekshmi S. (II D.C. Maths) attended the Youth Conference on Developing National Youth policy organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sree Perumputhur, Chennai, on 9th and 10th August 2010. The N.S.S Volunteer Secretaries Uma Murali, Roopa Angelina and Rajalekshmi G. attended the secretary training programme from 8th to 10th October 2010 at M.G. University. On Dec 8th 2010, 8 N.S.S. volunteers participated in the intercollegiate youth festival at Newman‟s College, Thodupuzha. Kumari Rajalakshmi G. secured second prize for light music. A nature camp was organized from December 10th to 12th 2010 at Neyyar in association with Department of forestry, Govt. of India. 44 N.S.S. volunteers and 2 programme officers attended the camp. Rajalakshmi G. attended the prestigious Republic Day Parade camp held at New Delhi from 1st to 31st January 2011. N.S.S volunteers Roopa Angelina, Meera Nair, Malu Maxon attended Inter Collegiate Camp at St. Thomas College, Pala from 21st to 23rd January 2011. A Special Camp was organized at St. Mary‟s High School, Valarpadam from 19th – 25th August 2010 A Three Day Camp was organized at St. Teresa‟s College, Ernakulam from 18th – 20th February 2011
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Special Camp at St. Mary’s High School, Valarpadam 19.08.2011 – 25.08.2010
The N.S.S. Special camp was organized from 19th August to 25th August at St. Mary‟s School, Vallarpadam. A pre-camp orientation was given to the N.S.S volunteers by Dr. T.P. Sasikumar on 18th August 2010. The main focus of the camp was health and sanitation. The socio-economic-health survey conducted by the N.S.S volunteers last year, enabled to identify families which were listed for providing help. The Camp was inaugurated on 19.08.2011 at St. Mary‟s High School, Vallarpadam by Shri. Dominic Presentation MLA. Rev. Sr. Christabelle presided over the meeting. The meeting was attended by Smt. Anna. K.A, Headmistress, St. Mary‟s High School, Peter Corriea, Panchayat Member, Rev. Father Dominic Kanappilly (Vallarpadam Basilica), parents, staff and students of the school. The Onam Kit comprising of 5kg rice and other essentials were distributed to fifty needy students of the same school. The main activities undertaken by the volunteers were construction of a bathroom, cleaning of the panchayat road and one of the oldest Anglo Indian schools in Vallarpadam. The volunteers were helped by the people in the community. The construction of the bathroom was completed on 24.08.2011 and handed over to the family. A series of Lectures were organized for the volunteers. The main resource persons were Mr. Kiran Thampi (TOC, Rajagiri), Dr. K.G RadhaKrishnan (Medical College, Thrissur) and Mr. Kishore (V.H.H.S, Malappuram), Dr. Beena Job (Associate Professor, St. Teresa‟s), Dr. T.P. Sasikumar and Rev. Father Thomas Pulikkal (Vallarpadam Basilica). Sri. I.V Soman (Director, TOC) gave the Onam message on 23.08.2010 evening. The hand written Magazine Yuva Sagarm was released by Sri. Renji Panikker (Director, Script writer and Managing Director, of Vaartha News Paper) on 24.08.2010 for the Valedictory function. He spoke about women and Politics. A Kala Sandhya was organized for the community on the same day. A special session on Youth & Spirituality was organized for the N.S.S Volunteers on morning of 25.08.2010. The Main Resource was Dr. Beena Job. Prof. Mathew (Syndicate Member, M.G. University) and Dr. K. Prakash (N.S.S. Co- ordinator) visited the camp on 25.08.2010. 3-Day at St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, 18.02.2011–20.02.2011
The three day camp was inaugurated by Sri. Johny Lucas, famous Media Personality (Manorama Vision) on 18.02.2011. One Hundred and twenty volunteers participated in the three day camp. Sri. Johny Lucas spoke to the volunteers about the relevance of N.S.S. during student life.
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Activities A visit to Palliative Care Centre, Perumbadappu was organized for the N.S.S. volunteers on 18.02.2011. The students got an opportunity to interact with the inmates and listed themselves as volunteers to do service at that center on „on call‟ basis. A session on Yoga and meditation was organized for the volunteers in the morning, on all three days. As a part of the activities of the Red Ribbon Club, a talk was organized for the volunteers from Prathyasha Bhavan. The main Resource Person was Mr. Ramesh who is himself an AIDS patient. A talk and an interactive session were organized for the volunteers on “How safe are women in Contemporary Society”. The Main Resource was C.I. of Police Sri. Raveedranath. A session on Leadership Skills was conducted for the volunteers in the afternoon by Sri. Ranjith Kumar, co-ordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra. The volunteers undertook Campus Cleaning and Library Cleaning as a part of the camp activity. The volunteers also took a pledge for making the campus free from Plastic. Each day ended with the presentation of Campus paper and cultural activities. The camp ended with a feedback session and a review of the activities which took place in the current academic year.
THREE DAY NATURE STUDY CAMP at Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Trivandrum from 10.12.2010- 12.12.2010
The Camp was organized by Cochin South Rotary, Forest DPT, Govt of Kerala. St. Teresa‟s College NSS Unit, Ekm and was inaugurated by Mr. Prasad (Forester). He also took awareness-cum-interactive class about Neyyar Forest Faculty: Mr. Renjith Kumar, Mr. Vinod, Mrs. Teresa Felitia & Sr. Anveeta. Activities On 11.12.2010, a trek was organized for the students. On 12.12.2010, volunteers were taken to the Lion Safari Park and Crocodile Rehabilitation Centre.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Rajalakshmi G. attended the prestigious Republic Parade camp held at New Delhi from 1st to 31st January. She was selected for the Parade on Republic Day
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The N.S.S Unit received a Trophy and a Certificate of Appreciation for the active participation in the Anti- Tobacco Campaign Programme initiated by the District Collector, Ernakulam on 17.02.2011 The N.S.S. Unit also secured The Cochin South Rotary N.S.S. Unit Award instituted for the best N.S.S. Unit in Ernakulam District. It was selected on the basis of the following criteria: Social Service, Serving the Needy, Conducting Health Awareness Campaigns in Society along with Health Surveys, Organising Different Environmental Camps, Active Participation in Anti- Drug Campaign and conducting various personality development camps.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN
Based on the survey, the volunteers and the P.O.‟s selected the family of Varghese at Vallarpadam. The task was to finish the bathroom in seven days, during the special camp. The Principal, Rev. Sr. Christabelle, provided financial aid for construction. The volunteers shouldered the entire responsibility of transporting materials to the work site. Technical support was provided by Palladium Properties. The volunteers were divided in to groups and they successfully completed the task in 7 days. The result was a 50 square feet tiled bathroom with proper septic tank for the family. THE PROJECT – HOME FOR THE HOMELESS Based on the socio-economic Health survey conducted among 1500 families of kudumbi community, the family of Chandrahasan was selected. Both Chandrahasan and his wife are physically impaired. Their only daughter has hearing and talking impairment. They have three cents of land without any pattayam. So the first task for the P.O‟s was to help them get the pattayam for the property. It took three months to get proper sanction from the panchayat. The foundation stone was laid by Rev. Sr. Christabelle on 28.03.2011. The main sponsor was Palladium Properties. It is a 550 square feet house with an attached bathroom. The estimated cost of construction is Rs. Three Lakhs (Rs 3, 00,000).
SERVING THE NEEDY During the special camp, the Onam Kit comprising of 5kg rice and other essentials were distributed to fifty needy students of the St. Mary‟s High School. The volunteers distributed food for the inmates of the palliative care unit at Perumpadappu. The main activity of the Red Ribbon Club is sponsoring the Education of Two children of AIDS victims. Under the Initiative of the N.S.S. unit the students of St. Teresa‟s Skip a meal and contribute Rs. 15 for the needy. The project Sparsham is to help the needy cancer patients of the Ernakulam District Hospital.
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The following table contains details of NSS activities during 2010-2011 No. Date Programme Beneficiary 04-06-10 World Environment Day celebrations Student body 1 organized by the N.S.S. unit , District Legal Authority and Nature Club 15-06-10 A signature Campaign was organized by the N.S.S volunteers with Help Age 2 India, against the Cruelty Towards Elders. The volunteers also participated in a walk to sensitize the public. 3 17-06-10 Orientation for I year students I year degree students 22.06.10 N.S.S Orientation programme for 4 Programme Officers at TOC Rajagiri, Kalamassery 29.07.10 to 01-08- Volunteers attended the 3-day training Roopa Angelina, 10 programme organized by NSS Kerala Malu Maxon, 5 States AIDS Control Society and Meera Nair, HLFPPT for Peer Educators held at Rajalekshmi S Hosanna Mount, Pala 6 30.07.10 Volunteers attended a One Day Seminar 10 NSS on the concept of Panchayathi Raj and volunteers Human rights at the Renaissance Hotel, Pallarivattom, Kochi 04-08-10 NSS activities for the year inaugurated Smt. Treasa 7 by Sri. Samuel Chelliah, Head and Felitia Youth Officer, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India 09-08-10 to 10-08- 2 volunteers attended the Youth Elsa Philip, 8 10 Conference on Developing National Rajalekshmi S. Youth Policy organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sree Perumputhur, Chennai 11-08-10 A Blood Donation Camp along with an Students of the 9 awareness programme for donating Science Block Blood was organized jointly by N.S.S unit and Rotary Club Central in the Science Block 10 18-08-10 A pre-camp orientation was given to the NSS volunteers N.S.S volunteers by Dr. T.P. Sasikumar 19-08-10 to 25-08- Special Camp- The N.S.S Special 10 camp was organized at St. Marys‟s School, Vallarpadam. The main focus 11 of the camp was health and sanitation. The main activities undertaken were construction of a bathroom, cleaning of the panchayat road and one of the oldest Anglo Indian schools in Vallarpadam. The hand written Magazine Yuva Sagarm was released. 12 11-09-10 Rajalekshmi S. selected for the pre- R.D. Camp
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13 24-09-10 The N.S.S Day celebrated. 08-10-10 to 10-10- The N.S.S Volunteer Secretaries Uma Murali, 14 10 attended the secretary training Roopa Angelina programme at M.G. University and Rajalekshmi G. 11-10-10 to 25-10- Rajalakshmi G. attended the pre-R.D 15 10 camp organized in Trichi 01-12-10 World AIDS Day observed. The Red Ribbon Club was inaugurated by Sri. 16 Renjith Kumar, Co-ordinator Nehru Yuva Kendra. N.S.S volunteers staged The street play Manimuzhakkam in the campus, at St. Joseph‟s Teacher Training College, St. Mary‟s Secondary High School and Govt Girls High School as a part of the AIDS awareness campaign. 10-12-10 to 12-12- A nature camp was organized in 44 N.S.S. 17 10 association with Department of forestry, Volunteers and 2 Govt. of India. programme officers 18 11-12-10 to 12-12- Volunteers attended the camp Misha Eliyamma 10 conducted by ALTIUS to make the Mathew, Michel students globally competent and Tony, Maria Jinu socially committed P.J., Neethu M.B. 19 13-12-10 Legal Awareness classes organized with II year degree the support of District Legal authority students 14-12-10 to 15-12- A 2-day Eye Camp was organized for Student body 20 10 the whole college in collaboration with Optic Mannath 01-01-11 to 31-01- Rajalakshmi G. attended the prestigious 21 11 Republic Day Parade camp held at New Delhi 21-01-11 to 23-01- N.S.S volunteers attended Inter Roopa Angelina, 22 11 Collegiate Camp at St. Thomas Meera Nair, College, Pala Malu Maxon 22-01-11 National Youth Day observed in 23 collaboration with Department of Field Publicity, Cochin South Rotary. One day workshop on Personality Development and Soft Skills was given to the N.S.S volunteers by Sri. Renjith Kumar, Co-ordinator Nehru Yuva Kendra. 31.01-11 N.S.S volunteers participated in the 24 human chain campaign for a tobacco- free Ernakulum district for which the unit received an award from the Honorable District Collector on 17th February 2011 25 02-02-11 A protest Rally was organized to protest against the violence against women and to condole the death of Soumya, a train rape victim 61 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
18-02-11 to 20-02- 3-Day Camp- A visit to Palliative Care 120 volunteers 26 11 Centre in Perumbadappu, sessions on yoga and meditation, campus cleaning and library cleaning etc was organized. As a part of the activities of the Red Ribbon Club, a talk was organized for the volunteers from Prathyasha Bhavan. 21-02-11 to 26-02- Swetha S. participated in the 3rd 27 11 SAARC Youth Camp held in Addu City, Maldives. She also received a certificate for outstanding participation in the SAARC Camp. 28 04-03-11 Alzheimer‟s day was observed and 50 N.S.S volunteers participated in a Memory Walk organized by the Alzheimer‟s society. 08-03-11 Centenary Year of the International Women‟s Day was celebrated on March 8th 2011 in collaboration with Women‟s Cell and Cochin Central 29 South Rotary. Smt. Leela Menon, Smt. Rose Mary, Smt. Beena Kannan, Dr.
Bhanumathi, Smt. Geethu Mohan Das and Dr. Beena I.A.S and Rev. Sr. Christabelle, Principal were honoured for their outstanding contributions to society. 24-03-11 to 26-03- A Health and Nutrition Survey titled 30 11 „A study on the perceptions & Practices of College Students in an urban area relating to Women‟s Health issues‟ was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Community Medicine Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre 31 28-03-11 The foundation stone was laid for the house of Sri. Chandrahasan of Kudumbi Community, a deserving candidate, at Puthuvype by Rev. Sr. Christabelle.
NCC The NCC wing of the college consists of 52 cadets. 20 parades were conducted during the year 2010-2011. The JUO Meera Babu and CQMS Nahuma Ahad participated in Special National Integration Camp held at Kavarathi, Lakshadweep from April 12-24, 2010. Sergeant Aswathy K. Umesan participated in the National Integration Camp (NIC) held and Jammu & Kashmir in November 2010. Sergeant Nayana Tensing won the third prize in the shooting competition at Pre-TSC held at Calicut. She was also selected for Mulangam Inter Directorate Shooting Competition held at Jalandhar, Punjab in October 2010.
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10 cadets attended the „B‟ Certificate Examination and 6 cadets attended the „C‟ Certificate Examination. Sergeant Nayana Tensing of the II B.A. History and Sergeant Swathi Raja K. were adjudged the Best NCC Cadets for 2010-2011. 19. Teachers and officers newly recruited Physics Mary Vinaya- Assistant Professor Mary Linsa- Assistant Professor Dr Santhi A.- Assistant Professor Minu Pius- Assistant Professor Susan Mathew- Assistant Professor Commerce Mary Sruthy Melbin- Assistant Professor English Tania Mary Vivera- Assistant Professor Jisha John- Assistant Professor Jeena Ann Joseph- Assistant Professor Dr. Priya K. Nair- Assistant Professor Vidhu Mary John- Assistant Professor
Home Science Rashmi. H. Poojara - Assistant Professor Dr. Nisha Vikraman- Assistant Professor
Malayalam Dr. Soumya Baby - Assistant Professor Mathematics Ursala Paul - Assistant Professor Elizabeth Reshma M.T. - Assistant Professor
Guest Lecturers Department Number
Botany 2
Computer Applications 4
English 6
French 5
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Hindi 1
History 2
Home Science 3
Physics 4
Mathematics 4
Sociology 1
Women‟s Study Center 7
Zoology 2
Details of Officers Newly Recruited Anush George Mini V.J. Ani Varghese Smitha P.M. Mary Usha P. Divina Roslin D‟silva Benny K.D. 20. Teaching and Non-teaching Ratio
The smooth running of an institution depends to a great extent on adequate human resources.
In 2010-2011 the ratio of teaching to non-teaching staff members was 3:1
21. Improvements in Library Services The plans made over the course of the previous academic years to bring about improvements in the services offered in the Library and to make the library digital and state-of-the-art was implemented during 2010-2011. In addition to the resources that have been added in terms of books and journals, the Library refurbishment project has resulted in a completely automated, digitally controlled library system which is fully equipped to deal with the demands of the student and teaching body. The library that encompasses three floors can now be accessed through a single door entry system through RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) cards that automatically scans and records individual IDs and allow entry. This new system allows for centralization and easy management and supervision of resources. 64 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
The main Reception Counter situated at the entry level acts as Information, Issue and Property Counter. A comprehensive library management solution, in the form of the latest software technologies, has been incorporated. This new system allows for the annual stocktaking of books, items owned, orders made, acquisitions, cataloging circulation and public interface for users. The library boasts N-List, 78,084 books, 21 International Journals and 76 National Journals. In addition to N-list, the library also contains E- Repository, D-Space Digital Repository Library services. Students are given training on accessing and using N-List [Digital Library]. A Talking Book section has been added to the Library. In this manner, the college has ensured visually impaired and challenged students can utilize the library resources without difficulty. PCs, LaserJet Printer and a Photocopier have been added during the course of the academic year. Library Newsletter- LIBER- is published monthly to disseminate information about new addition of books and journals, availability of UGC Grants for the departments, subject wise number of books, and Library Time schedule. The following have brought about further improvement to the services offered: D- Space Digital Repository Library Bandwidth – 2Mbps - unlimited connection 4 Servers – ERP server, Antivirus server, D- space Open Source Software server, SOUL software server Computerized Transactions – Bar coding of all books ensure quick check-in and checkout of books. Talking Book Library MP3 Player for the Blind Educational CDs New e- books and e-journals N-List Online journal facility
22. New books/journals subscribed and their value
Sl.No. Dept. Additions to Additions Total Cost Books to journals 1 Zoology 55 31 22319.00
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2 Commerce 6 4 1203.00 3 Malayalam 104 7808.00 4 Hindi 100 Gift 5 History 33 10000.00 6 English 22 48125.00 7 Physics 44 44467.00 8 Botany 33 50646.00 9 French 9 5246.00 10. Mathematics 40 9252.00 11. Chemistry 15 5000.00 12 Economics 183 53887.00 13 Home Science 67 63608.00 14 Sociology 66 63047.00 15 Computer Science 131 14306.00 16 Bharatanatyam 4 1190.00 17 Online Journal Inflibnet 5000.00 18 Theses 67 19 General 78 69 3433.00 Total No. of Books 1071 348657.00 added for the year April 2010-March 2011
23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken on student feedback
As a part of Campus automation, structured online feedback on teachers by students was conducted by all departments.. The teachers were assessed for their strengths and weaknesses, the results of which are available to the Principal and individual teachers. Teachers obtain feedback on Course Content and Teaching Methods. Suggestions given are suitably incorporated during revision of curriculum and evaluation. Parents‟ meetings are conducted every semester and the suggestions for the development of academic programmes are sought. Outcome of the feedback Learner-teacher interaction made more comprehensive Better performance of teachers
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Enhanced Student centered education Teaching quality improved
24. Feedback from stakeholders
All the departments obtained feedback from the stakeholders during the open house programmes and annual PTA meetings. The parents were open to discussions on upgrading of services, methods of teaching and disciplinary actions. The Alumnae, public and community are involved in the evaluation process. Feedback is processed using Linux based software, developed by Smt. Andal V., Dept. of Computer Applications.
24 Unit cost of education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled) Including the salary component = Rs. 28,731.16 Excluding the salary component = Rs. 13,936.95
26. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates The campus has a fully functional LAN and a fully dedicated server has been set aside for the purpose of making the college completely digitalized and interactive. The specially created software CLASS – Campus Live Automation and Student Security System is currently in use and it enables the student, staff and parent communities to login, gain and upload information. Some of the other features enabled by the software are: Admission: Student data readily available Online admission process: Single window facility for P.G. courses. Student Profile: Data related to student, fee, examination information etc Online Attendance marking and monitoring Attendance alerts via SMS to parents Alerts and communication through SMS to stakeholders Library: Online access and search features facilitated for teachers and students and Bar Code facility is being introduced. Website Management: Allocation of user ids for students, staff, alumnae and parents AQAR online: For individual teachers and departments 67 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
27. Increase in infrastructural facilities
The success of an educational institution and the quality of education it imparts depend largely on the supportive infrastructure facilities. To keep pace with the ever increasing demand for infrastructural facilities, the Institution has added the following:
The Library has been remodelled based on the latest trends in architecture – a State- of –the- Art- Library. It is a well-furnished automated Library with N-List, 78,084 books, 21 International Journals and 76 National Journals 3 ICT enabled classrooms with Interactive Boards Fully equipped Audio –Visual Room Electrification and cabling in both Arts and Science blocks New photocopier in library. A face lift to the college entrance by tarring, landscaping, making a modern security hut and a new gate. A tissue culture lab for the Dept of Botany Renewed the Chemistry subsidiary lab. Wellness center and Microbiology lab and extension of computer lab for Zoology Transformers for both the blocks Generators for both the blocks Research room in the Arts wing A new, renovated space for the Bharatnatyam Dept. Renewed computer lab with 40 machines in the Dept. of Computer Applications. Renewed the Physical Education Dept and furnished it with more equipment Bio gas plant in both the blocks. Rain water harvesting plant A printer cum photocopying machine with new working facility for the Office Electronic attendance system for Staff
28. Technology upgradation
Operating System upgraded with Microsoft Windows XP – 40 Nos. and Antivirus software in 40 machines in Dept. of Computer Applications. 68 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
New website hosted - www.kalalayam.com by Dept. of Malayalam. Installed new Desktop, LASER PRINTER, and Smartclass Board in Dept. of English.
Software upgraded - Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in Dept. of Fashion Technology Installation of a new Tissue culture and microbiology lab and new computer lab with 10 computers and internet facility provided by the Dept. of Botany
Laptop and LCD facility provided in Dept. of Chemistry New Desktop -1, Laptops (Lenova) - 2, UPS – 1, LCD Projector -1, Handicam -1, Combo Board - 1 were installed in Dept. of Economics.
Installation of internet connection in the Dept . of Physical Education. One new Desktop was installed in Dept. of Mathematics Equipments for the Home Science Dept Kjeloplus microprocessor based 4 place macro block digestion system Fibroplus Automatic 4 place fibre estimation system – 1 No. Haemometers - 5 Nos. Stethoscope and BP apparatus - 3 Nos. Glucometeres - 5 Nos. Desktop Computers - 2 Nos. Laser Printer (Canon ) and LCD Projector(Hitachi) – 1 No. Automatic Sewing machine 1 No. Shelf – 1 No. New Equipments for the Botany Dept. Trincular microscope Microscope image projection system Proimage analysis software Student microscope PH meter, Autoclave, Calorimeter, Gel documentation system Electrophoresis apparatus Orbital Shaker New Equipments for the Physics Department Travelling Microscope - 3 Nos. RAM HDD powercode Aspirator bottle Projector CROs Signal Generators
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29. Computer and Internet access and training to staff, non-teaching staff and students
Training on “General Informatics” for college teachers sponsored by the Kerala Higher Education Council from 20th to 22nd December 2010. Teachers from all the departments attended and received hands on experience in online computer applications like Skype, Web conference, etc. Dept. of Chemistry Training in Power point presentationin July 2010 for IIIrd year B.Sc Chemistry Students, making them more confident in preparing Power point Presentations with aesthetic appeal. Dept. of Economics INFLIBNET access - online library source for staff and students. Training in SPSS for the students which resulted in better analytical capabilities Provided training on PowerPoint and internet browsing for the students to enhance their knowledge Dept. of Sociology SPSS Training for one day for P.G. students which helped them in using the software for the data analysis on their dissertation. Dept. of Mathematics Two day seminar on 20 and 21 of December 2011 on General Informatics for faculty members. 5 staff members attended. Awareness was given on internet and ICT enabled teaching learning process. Dept. of Zoology Training program for students on „BioInformatics‟ on 1st and 2nd December 2010, which helped them in preparing projects. Women’s Study Centre All students are trained to use software like Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe illustrator for designing Students are able to conduct seminars using PowerPoint Students learn to collect useful information by accessing the internet. Dept. of Botany Students are given training to do power point presentation of their projects They are given training to use the internet to collect useful information General informatics is a part of the BSc Botany curriculum and students are trained to use computers to make graphical representation of the data collected .
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30. Financial aid to students
The College offers financial aid to deserving students. The Scholarships given by the Institution are JNB scholarships, Platinum Jubilee scholarships, Special scholarships, Alumnae scholarships and STARS (St. Teresa‟s Association of Retired Staff) scholarships.
Details of the financial aid provided to students - 2010-11
Sl. 2010 – 2011 Name of Scholarship No No of Students Amount 1. Platinum Jubilee 40 30,000 2. JNB foundation 100 100000 3. Alumnae 4 4000 4. Stars 25 50,000 5. Special endowments Retd. staff 20 23,500
Total 189 2,07,500
State and Central Government Scholarships - 2010 - 11
No. of Sl No. Name Students 1. University Merit 22
2. State Merit 2
3. Post Metric 120
4. Post Metric Minority 10
5. Paloli Mohammedkutty Muslim Girl 8
6. Single Girl Child 10
7. Kerala State Suvarna Jubilee Merit 7
8. Higher Education 20
9. Central Sector Scholarship 39
10. Sitaram Jindal Foundation 2
11. Scheduled Caste 167
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12 Scheduled Tribe 20
13. OEC 106
14. KPCR/SEBC 334
15. OBC 92
16. Fishers 70
17. Muslim Girls Scholar to School Teachers 4
Total 1027
Summary of Financial Aid
Title Number Amount Rs. Endowments 250 10,67,800/- Free ships 103 1,52,600 Scholarship [Government] 1027 56,57,356/-
Scholarship [Institution] 189 2,07,500/-
Merit cum Means 94 1,25,450/- Scholarship
31. Activities and Support from the Alumnae Association
An annual alumnae get together was held on 10th July 2010. They shared their views regarding the formulation of innovative programmes for the holistic development of the students.
The Dept. of Home Science undertook the responsibility to print an alumnae directory in order to develop a better communication and link between Alumnae. The annual Christmas sale was conducted on 10 – 12 – 2010 by the alumnae and the income generated was used for the benefit of the students. The Dept. of Physics arranged a re-union of Physics family on 2nd October 2010.
The alumnae made contributions for various developmental activities of the Depts. Feedback on the College and its activities was collected from the alumnae and in the light of which, necessary improvements were made.
The alumnae association also provides financial support to the needy students.
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Home Science Dept. has instituted the ACTH-Scholarship for 11 students (U.G. and P.G.) The jubilee fund of the Zoology Dept is created by the generous contribution from the alumnae, which is used for supporting the most deserving student of the Dept. The Dept. of Physics also has instituted scholarship for the five financially backward students The Dept. of Commerce provided scholarships for two needy students.
32. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association
All the Departments held PTA meetings, during which the report cards of the students were distributed. Interaction between the parents and teachers brought to light the strengths and weakness of the students in academics. A talk on Parent Empowerment was conducted for the parents of the freshers on the opening day. The Dept of Commerce conducted a work shop on 28/1/2011 for the parents on Better Parenting. The Dept of English conducted a talk by Mr. Jose Andrews, Educator, Columnist and Guest speaker on TV Channels, on 28/1/2011 to create awareness in parents about the academic and extra-curricular potential of their wards.
The P.T.A. of the Dept. Of Zoology conducted sale of Ecofriendly Jute bags, it creates income and spread of message on environment protection dated 7/ 1/ 2011 Thyroid testing camp was conducted with the support of P.T.A. of Dept. Of Zoology. The PTA supported National and International conferences organised by the institution.
33. Health services
NSS arranged Blood donation and eye camp with the support of IMA Daily lunch was sponsored to needy students. Medical checkup for 2nd Year students conducted by Physical Education department to improve the level of health of the students Mathematics Dept. conducted awareness talk on AIDS on 21/07/2010
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Home Science Cardiovascular risk assessment of College teachers was done by senior M.Sc. Food and Nutrition students for creating awareness regarding healthy lifestyle and to assess nutritional status by anthropometric and biochemical parameters.
Women’s Study Centre Conducted Nutritional Screening -To check the height, weight, body fat, blood glucose level and blood pressure among all clients of diet clinic, students and staff of the department.
Zoology A Wellness Centre With 3 sophisticated Health Fitness Machine was inaugurated to promote Natural Health Practices in order to maintain a stress-free, Healthy Body and Mind As part of the practicals, students conducted a blood checkup Camp at nominal rate for Students, Parents, Teachers and others in order to create an awareness on the importance of blood tests. An international seminar on ' Nutritional Medicine‟ was conducted on 8/12/2010 to create awareness on the beneficial effects of most available vitamins like Vitamin C on general well-being.140 (students and teachers ) participants attended the seminar. A talk on thyroid gland and a thyroid testing camp was conducted by testing TSH activity at a nominal rate of Rs. 50. 165 for students, parents, teachers and others who attended the seminar and camp.
Physical Education Routine Physical tests were conducted to check students for anemia and basic physical fitness which ensures that students have a healthy body to support a healthy mind and to detect chronic medical problems(AAPHERD)
Chemistry Dr. Susha Miriam Biju and her team (Vettikkattil Dental Clinic, Fort Cochin) conducted a Dental Checkup Camp, October 2010, for the teachers and students of the Chemistry Department.
34. Performance in sports activities Sports Activities 2010-11
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INTERNATIONAL LEVEL Megha Merin Ninan- II B.Com - Represented INDIA in the World University Badminton Championship, Bangkok, China, September 2010.
NATIONAL LEVEL
Megha Merin Ninan - II B.Com - Represented Kerala State in the Senior National Badminton Championship , Guwahatti, Jan 2010 Linimol P.S.- I B.Com Runner- Up in Mixed Doubles in All India Junior Ranking Tournament, Ernakulam, June 2010. Runner- Up in Girls Doubles in All India Junior Ranking Tournament, Pune, January, 2010. Amala Bennen - I B.Com
Participated in All India Junior Ranking Tournament, Ernakulam, June 2010 Participated in All India Junior Ranking Tournament, Pune, January, 2010
ALL INDIA INTER UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Aswathy Mary Mathew, III B.Com Won the third place in the All India Megha Merin Ninan, II B.Com Interuniversity Badminton Championship Linimol P.S., I B.Com. Year 2010 - 2011 Amala Bennen, I B.Com.
Jishi M. - I DC History - Selected to represent M.G University in the All India Interuniversity Kho-Kho for the Championship, Vijayawada, 27-31 Oct. 2010.
UNIVERSITY LEVEL
College team won the following events:
M.G. University Intercollegiate Badminton Championship, Thiruvalla, Sep 2010. M.G. University Intercollegiate Tennis Championship, Kadavanthra, Jan 2011. 3rd position in the M.G University Intercollegiate Athletic Championship, Maharajas College, Ernakulam, on 6th &7th Dec, 2010
Athletic Team Members
Name Class Event Position Jayasree Prathapan II DC Economics 4x100mts Relay First Manshahana K. A. II DC English 4x100mts Relay First
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Anupa Sasi I DC Sociology 4x100mts Relay First Femi Cletus I DC Sociology 4x100mts Relay First
The College Swimming Team won the Fourth Position in the M.G University Intercollegiate Swimming Championship held at Trivandrum, August 2010
Team Members
Name Class Event Position Anitta Rulania I DC Maths 100M Butterfly Strock Third Anitta Rulania I DC Maths 100 FS. Relay Third Anitta Francis I DC Zoology 100 FS. Relay Third Preetika Biswas II DC Com. Eng 100 FS. Relay Third Priyanka Biswas I DC Com. Eng 100 FS. Relay Third
The College Table Tennis Team won the Fourth Position in the M.G University Intercollegiate Table Tennis Championship held at Ernakulam, August 2010 The college Ball badminton and Volleyball Team participated in the M.G University Championships The college hosted M G University Intercollegiate Table Tennis Championship, August 2010 and M.G University Intercollegiate Tennis Championship, January 2011.
TOURNAMENTS
College Volleyball Team won the Fr. Bartholomew Trophy organized by S.H. College, Thevara.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Jishi M. - I DC History participated in the Senior State Kho-Kho Championship held at Palakkad, Oct 2010. Femi Cletus- IDC Sociology, Ancymol Varghese, Manshahana K. A. – II DC Eng participated in the Senior State Volleyball Championship at Kannur, Dec. 2010 Femi Cletus-IDC Sociology, participated in the Youth State Volleyball Championship at Kannur, Dec. 2010 Sonu Unnikrishnan and Meenu M - I DC Economics, participated in the Junior Volleyball Championship at Kannur, Dec. 2010
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP College Athletic Team won the Runner Up Trophy in the District Senior Athletics Championship held at Ernakulam, September 2010
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The following members got position in various events
Name Class Event Position Manshahana K. 100M, 400M, 4x100M Relay & II DC English First A. 4x400M Relay First, First in 4x100M Relay 4x400M Relay Hammer Throw, Anupa Sasi I DC Sociology Hammer throw Third in Discus Discus Throw Throw First in, 4x400M Femi Cletus I DC Sociology 4x100Mrelay Relay, Second in 200M Jishi. M I DC History 4x400 M Relay First Rintu Thomas I DC Zoology Long Jump &1500M Second Ancymol Triple Jump First Varghese Josena Jose 200 M First
College Volleyball Team won the Third Position in the District Senior Volleyball Championship held at Angamaly, Oct-2010
36. Student achievements and awards University Ranks 2010 - 11 Our students achieved 8 first ranks, 6 second ranks , 4 third ranks in the UG level and 2 first ranks , 2 second ranks, 2 third ranks in the PG level.
Rank Holders (UG level) I Rank LAKSHMY R. NAIR ECONOMICS SHABEERA P. A. SOCIOLOGY AMMU PAUL COMMERCE JUBI MOL J. PHYSICS BIBI AZIYA HOME SCIENCE RHEA SAJAN ABRAHAM FRENCH NUSAIFA FATHIMA S.H. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS DEVI CHANDANA BHARATHANATYAM
II Rank BELA SUSAN THOMAS ENGLISH ANAGHA K. P. All India ICWAI Final Examination JAYA S. ZOOLOGY FIZA NAWAZ HOME SCIENCE ASHWINI ASHOK FRENCH AMMU OUSEPACHAN BHARATHANATYAM
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III Rank MARIA RAJAN THALIATH ENGLISH DAMARIS BENNY DANIEL ZOOLOGY PHEBA P CLEETUS FRENCH NIHA NAWAZ COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Rank Holders (PG level) I Rank PREETHA S KUMAR SOCIOLOGY CHITRA CHANDRAN HOME SCIENCE
II Rank PARVATHY VIJAYAMOHAN SOCIOLOGY ANUPA JOSE HOME SCIENCE
III Rank SAMEENA M.S. SOCIOLOGY K. RAJESWARI HOME SCIENCE
The University Result 2010 – 2011 (UG – Level)
No. Distin Class No. of University Subject Total Pass % Appd. ctions I II III Ranks Average
Com. App 35 21 11 2 34 97.14 2 ..
Maths 100 30 37 16 6 89 89 - 80.06
Physics 43 19 17 4 40 93.02 1 72.46
Chemistry 33 17 15 1 33 100 - 75.08
Botany 38 5 18 6 5 34 89.47 - 81.05
Zoology 39 12 15 7 34 87.18 2 83.84
Home 29 4 14 8 1 27 93.10 92 2 science
Com. Eng 37 - 26 1 2 29 78.37 - 97.71
English 46 2 15 12 12 41 89.13 2 67.66
Economics 58 3 21 20 6 48 82.75 1 75.53
Sociology 55 1 6 10 25 42 76.36 2 57.33
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The University Result 2010 – 2011 (PG – Level)
No. Distin Class No. of Subject Appd. ctions I II III Ranks
M.Sc. Physics 12 -- 4 -- 4 --
M.Sc. Botany 10 2 7 -- 1 --
M.Sc. Child Development 6 1 5 ------
M.Sc. Family Resource 6 -- 5 1 -- -- Management
M.Sc. Food and Nutrition 10 2 8 -- -- 3
M.A. English 18 -- 13 2 -- --
M.A. Economics 14 -- 10 -- 3 --
M.A. Sociology 24 -- 10 1 12 3
WINNERS OF PRIZES AND ENDOWMENTS 2010-11
RANKS- SPECIAL PRIZE
1) Special prize instituted by the Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures I Rank for the MA Sociology Degree Examination of M G University – EMMILY PINKY 2) Special prize instituted by the Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures II Rank for the MA Sociology Degree Examination of M G University – BETSY K.T 3) Special prize instituted by the Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the MA Sociology Degree Examination of M G University – NEETHU V.V 4) Special prize instituted by the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the B.A English Literature Degree Examination of M G University – SNEHA SURESH 5) Special prize instituted by the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures II Rank for the B.A Communicative English Degree Examination of M G University- ANURADHA SINGH 6) Special prize instituted by the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the B.A Communicative English Degree Examination of M G University –NIDHI S 79 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
7) Special prize instituted by the Department of French to be awarded to the student who secures I Rank for the B.A Functional French Degree Examination of M G University – DINSHI DAMIEN 8) Special prize instituted by the Department of French to be awarded to the student who secures II Rank for the B.A Functional French Degree Examination of M G University – ANUPA G PRABHU 9) Special prize instituted by the Department of French to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the B.A Functional French Degree Examination of M G University – CHINJU BABU 10) Special prize instituted by the Department of Economics to be awarded to the student who secures II Rank for the B.A Economics Degree Examination of M G University – SUNAINA SAGEER 11) Special prize instituted by the Teaching Staff of the Department of Computer Applications to be awarded to the student who secures II Rank for the B.Sc Computer Applications Degree Examination of M G University – RAKHI MERLIN BABU 12) Special prize instituted by the Teaching Staff of the Department of Computer Applications to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the B.Sc Computer Applications Degree Examination of M G University – NITA ROSE 13) Special prize instituted by the Department of History to be awarded to the student who secures II Rank for the B.A History Degree Examination of M G University – MARIA LIMA ANTONY 14) Special prize instituted by the Department of Physics to be awarded to the student who secures I Rank for the B.Sc Physics Degree Examination of M G University – SREECHITRA V.R 15) Special prize instituted by the Department of Physics to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the B.Sc Physics Degree Examination of M G University – ANJU CLARANEL THOMAS 16) Special prize instituted by the Department of Physics to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the M.Sc Physics Degree Examination of M G University – JESSY SIMON 17) Special prize instituted by the Department of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures III Rank for the B.Sc Home Science Degree Examination of M G University-JYOTHY S.
DEPARTMENT OF BHARATANATYAM
18) Sr. TESSA PRIZE – Instituted by the college for the student who secures the highest marks for B A Bharatanatyam Degree Examination – UNNIMAYA S MENON 80 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
19) Sr. Beata Prize – Instituted by the College for the best outgoing student for all round performance –SREEDEVI A.M(III BA Bharatnatyam)
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
20) Botany Silver Jubilee Prize – awarded to the B Sc Botany student who combines academic merit with extracurricular excellence – JAMSEERA P A (III BSc Botany) 21) Prof. Parvathy K.K prize: Instituted by the students of Botany association in 1990 to be awarded to the B Sc Botany student who secures the highest marks in Genetics – S. SUDEEPTHA(III BSc Botany) 22) Prof. Parvathy K.K prize: Instituted by the students of Botany association in 1990 to be awarded to the M Sc Botany student who secures the highest marks in Genetics – SOUMYA K NAIR(II MSc Botany) 23) The Golden Wedding Jubilee Prize: Instituted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mathew Kalayathanal to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M Sc Botany – SOUMYA K NAIR (II MSc Botany) 24) Mother Valeria Memorial Prize: Instituted by Mr. and Mrs. N F Pinto to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in MSc Botany I Semester Examinations – RESHNU SURESH (I MSc Botany) 25) Dr Sr. Margaret Mary Prize: Instituted by the Research scholars of the Botany Department for the best publication by the research scholars (Past or Present) of the Department of Botany – Dr SHEELA D 26) Dr Sr. Avita Prize: Instituted by the Botany Association to be awarded to the best field worker in MSc Botany – RESHNU SURESH (I MSc Botany), GAYATRI KRISHNA (II MSc Botany)
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
27) Prof Annakutty prize: To be awarded to the Best all-rounder from the BSc Degree classes in Chemistry for excellence in curricular and co-curricular fields- MRIDUL VIJAY SUPEKAR OF II SEM BSc
28) Sr. Bertille Endowment Prize: Instituted by the college to be awarded to three outstanding students of the department of Chemistry: ASWATHY R(III RANK B Sc Chemistry, 2010) ANU SUSAN CHERIAN(IV SEM BSc), and REMYA LAKSHMI (III BSc Chem)
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
29) Thariyan Memorial Prize : Instituted by Mrs. Marykutty Thariyan to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the final B Com Degree Examination: ANAGHA K P
30) Mother Dina Prize : Instituted by the Non-Teaching Staff of St Teresa‟s College to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the II B.Com. Main Papers- ARCHANA ALAPPAT
31) Proficiency Prize: Awarded by the State Bank of Travancore to the student who secures the highest marks in Banking in the B Com Degree Exam – AMMU PAUL, ARCHANA ALAPATT, REKHA T, MARY NILIN RIBEIRO
32) Placid Lopez Memorial Prize: Instituted by his wife Mrs. Mary Teresa Fernandez, Retired HOD of the Department of English to the most deserving student of III B.Com.- PARVATHY R .
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
33) Sr. Teresita Prize: Instituted by the staff of the Department of Economics to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the B A Economics Main Papers- SUMAINA SAGEER
34) Sr. Tersita Memorial Scholarship: Instituted by the Vettuamvely Family for a deserving graduate in Economics of St Teresa‟s college for Post Graduate studies in Economics- PRIYA V NAIR
35) Sr. Tersita Memorial Scholarship: Instituted by the Vettuamvely Family for a deserving student for P G studies in Economics – BINCY FRANCIS AND JOSEPHINE SHAREL LOPEZ
36) Sr. Tersita Memorial Scholarship: Instituted by the Vettuamvely Family for a deserving student for research in Social Science Project – ANNET NIMMY
37) Sr. Teresita Memorial Prize: Instituted by II MA students of 1997-98 to be awarded to the student who secures the highest total marks for MA Economics IV semester examination – SUVASINI M K
38) Mother Mary Memorial Prize: Awarded by the college to the student who secures the highest total marks for MA II Semester Examination-AMRITA VIJAI
39) Mother Digna Prize: Instituted by the teaching staff of St Teresa‟s College to be awarded to an outstanding student of B A Economics – AKHILA KUMARAN
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40) Sr. Digna Prize: Awarded by the college to the student who secures the highest marks for BA Economics –SUMAINA SAGEER
41) Mother Digna Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the first semester MA examination – SUVASINI M.K
42) Nalini Memorial Prize: Instituted by Mr. P C Nair in memory of his daughter Nalini to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for II BA Economics Examination – GEETHU DAS K
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
43) Sr. Antoinette Prize: Instituted by the late Mrs. Rose George Payyapally to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the Final Year English Literature Degree Examination –SNEHA SURESH
44) Dr P R Nambiar Memorial Prize: Awarded annually by his wife Prof Vilasini Devi V. P to the student who secures the highest marks for Part III English Literature in the B A Degree Examination -SNEHA SURESH
45) Sr. Therese Marie Prize: Instituted by the staff of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Main Poetry – LINCY ELIZABETH JOHN
46) Mrs. Hessey Albert Kiokaran Scholarship: To be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for II BA English Literature Examination –BELA SUSAN THOMAS
47) Sebastian Fernandez and Victoria Fernandez memorial prize: Instituted by their daughter Mary Teresa Fernandez of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Part III English Paper IV(Drama) in the II terminal examination of the Final year BA English Literature – ANU S
48) Jacob Thomas Anathanam Memorial Prize: Instituted by his daughter Annie Jacob K of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for English Part III Paper I Prose in the B A Degree Examination – ANNU MATHEW
49) Puthezhathu Gangadhara Menon Memorial Prize: Instituted by his daughter Dr Lakshmi Devi Menon of the English department to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the final year Communicative English Examination – ANURADHA SINGH
50) Late Anita Nair Prize: To be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for III BA Communicative English – ANURADHA SINGH
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51) Sr. Seraphia Prize: Instituted by the teaching staff of the College to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for First terminal examination of II Communicative English-SUSAN JOSEPH
52) Sr. Emeline Prize: Highest marks in the first terminal examination of II Communicative English –SUSAN JOSEPH
53) Sr. Mary Rose Prize: Instituted by the College to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the First Semester MA English Literature University Examination- PARVATHY R
54) Lt. Cdr. Chettupuzha Varghese Anthappan Memorial Prize: Instituted by his daughter Dr Tessy Anthony C of the Department of English to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Subsidiary I of II English Literature Examination- BELA SUSAN THOMAS
DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH
55) Sr. Beatrice Prize: Awarded by the College to the Best Outgoing Student for all round performance in the Functional French course –PHEBA P CLEETUS
56) Sr. Immaculata Prize: Instituted by the Department of Languages to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Part II French in the II BA Degree Examination- AKHILA KUMARAN 57) Mrs. Alice Pinto Prize: Given by the Pinto brothers in memory of their sister to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Part II French in the II BSc Degree Examination- NIMMY SAMSON A
DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
58) Sr. Regis Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Part II Hindi in I B.Com. Examination – LOLITHA NARAYAN
59) Mrs. Padmavathy Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Part II Hindi in I&II BA/ B Sc Degree Examination – MARIA RAJAN THALIATH (III English Literature)
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
60) Mother Alphonsus Prize: Instituted by the college for an outstanding student of the final year B.A. History class –NIMISHA S.B
61) Nilima Samson Memorial Prize: Instituted by her mother, Mrs. Valsala Samson, in memory of her daughter Neelima (II Rank holder, 2003) to be awarded to the 84 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
student who secures the highest marks in the BA History Degree Examination – MARIA LIMA ANTONY
DEPARTMENT OF HOME SCIENCE
62) Geetha Memorial Prize: Instituted by Mr. and Mrs. Murthy in memory of their daughter, Geetha, former student of the college, to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Home Science for the B Sc Degree Examinations - JYOTHI S
63) Suma Anil Mathew Memorial Prize: Instituted by her bereaved parents to be awarded to the best outgoing home science student –Sr. SHELCY ANTONY
64) Sr. Irminia Prize: Instituted by the staff of the Department of Home science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Family Resource Management in the M Sc IV semester Examination:-SNEHA SUBHASH CHANDRAN
65) Dr Sr. Loretta Prize: Instituted by the staff of the Department of Home Science to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Child Development in the M Sc I Semester Examination – GAYATHRI ANOOP
66) Special Prize awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Food and Nutrition in the M Sc I semester examination –CHITRA CHANDRAN
67) Seena Mathew Memorial Prize: Instituted by her friends to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Family Resource Management in the M Sc I semester examination – SHALU MATTOM
68) Dr Ravikala Kamath Prize: Instituted by Kamath & Co to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Child Development in M Sc IV semester examination- IASUKLANG LYNGDOH
69) Dr C.M. Joseph Prize: Instituted by Mrs. Alice Joseph to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Food and Nutrition in M Sc IV semester examination – VIDYA VIJAYAN
70) Special Prize instituted by M Sc Home Science students 2001-2003 batch to be awarded to the student who secures the overall highest marks in M Sc Home Science IV semester Examination –VIDYA VIJAYAN
DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM
71) Sr. Seraphia Prize: Instituted by the Teaching Staff of the college to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Part II Malayalam for the II year Degree Examination –BELA SUSAN THOMAS (III ENG) 85 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
72) Sr. Modesta Prize: Instituted by the student union of 1985-86 to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in Part II Malayalam for the I year Degree Examination –REKHA REVATHI (II ECO) 73) Sir Anita Prize: Instituted by St Teresa‟s College for over-all performance in Malayalam departmental activities-RENUKA M (II Economics)
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
74) Smt Indira Varma prize: Instituted by the teachers of the Department of Mathematics to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in the B Sc Mathematics Degree Examinations –ANJU CLEETUS
75) Mrs. Annie John Prize : Instituted by her daughter Susan John to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in terminal examination of III B Sc Mathematics –RAKHI CHANDRAN
76) Mrs. A R Vijayalakshmi Prize: Instituted by the teachers of the Mathematics Department to be awarded to the best all-rounder from the final year B Sc Mathematics – GEORGIAN THOMAS K
77) Prof. Mary Varghese Prize: Instituted by the teachers of the Mathematics Department to be awarded to the best all-rounder from the II BSc Mathematics A Batch - NISHA P JOSEPH
78) Smt Dharmambal Prize: Instituted by the teachers of the Mathematics Department to be awarded to the best all-rounder from the II BSc Mathematics B Batch – POONAM YADAV
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
79) Sr Marita Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for Physics in I,II and III BSc Physics – JUBIMOL J
80) Mrs. Ammini Joseph Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the final M Sc Physics Examination –JESSY SIMON
81) Mrs. Daisy A Punnoose Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for M Sc Physics IV semester examination – JESSY SIMON
82) Premi Manavalan Prize: Endowed by Mrs. Mariam Manavalan to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for M Sc Physics II Semester Examination – ASWANI M K
83) Christina Pinto Memorial Prize: Instituted by the Pinto brothers in memory of their sister to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for M Sc 86 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Physics I Semester Examination- VIJI MURALIDHARAN
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
84) Sr Ann Felice Memorial Prize : Instituted by the faculty of the Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in M A Sociology I semester examination –PREETHA S KUMAR
85) Sr Marie Cecile Prize: : Instituted by the faculty of the Department of Sociology to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in B A Sociology I year examination –GEETHU P. G
86) Mrs. Anne Joachim Memorial Prize: Instituted by her son , William T.J, to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks in II BA Sociology Main Paper – SHABEERA P.A
87) Dr George Koilparambil Prize: Instituted by the Faculty of the Sociology Department to be awarded to the best speaker from amongst the students of the department –LINI JOLLY
88) Sr Teresita Memorial Prize: Instituted by the Vettamvely family for research project in Social Sciences – BETSY K. T &SHIJI HORMIS
89) Justice George Vadakkel Prize – Instituted by his daughter, Annie GeorgeVadakkel, to be awarded to the sociology student who makes the best use of the library –ANUPAMA R
90) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vallamattom Prize: Instituted by their daughters, Dr Annie Joseph and Dr Shally Joseph, faculty, to be awarded to the Best Dissertation – REVATHY S. KUMAR
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
91) J. S. Pinto Prize: Instituted by his sons to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the BSc Zoology degree examination –ANJALI S SHENOY
92) Sr Carmelita Prize: Instituted by Smt Bernadette Joseph to be awarded to a III BSc Zoology student who secures the highest marks for I, II and III year examination- DAMARIS BENNY DANIEL
93) Sr Rosalind Prize : Instituted by the teaching staff of the Department of Zoology to be awarded to the best student in I B Sc Zoology class –KARTHIKA M NAIR
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94) Joseph Vithayathil Memorial prize: Instituted by his wife Prof Maya Joseph, to be awarded to a student who secures the highest marks in I BSc Zoology Degree Examination – NIMITHA CHANDRAN
GENERAL PRIZES
95) Grand Chevalier L M Pylee Prize: Endowed by Rt. Rev Dr Joseph Kureethara to be awarded to the student who secures the highest marks for the Post Graduate Examination – SOUMYA K NAIR MSc Botany (89%)
96) Sr Emeline Prize: Instituted by the students of St Teresa‟s college 1997-98 to be awarded to a student who combines academic merit with extracurricular excellence- MINU MARTIN
97) Centenarian N.C. Krishnan Nambiar Memorial Prize: Instituted by his daughter, Prof. Vilasini Devi V.P, to be awarded to an outstanding student of the college – MEREENA
98) Mr. J.E. Kurian Memorial Prize: Awarded by his wife, Betty Kurien to the best class representative of the year- PINKY ANN DANIEL
99) Prof Betty Kurian Prize: Awarded to a student for her outstanding performance in theatrical events – ANNAPOORNA VINOD, ANNIE
100) Maria Philip memorial Merit cum Means Scholarship: Instituted by Maria Philip Educational Trust to be awarded to a student for all round performance – ANKITHA LAKSHMI B (I ENG)
101) Mother Rita Memorial Prize: Awarded to the student who secures the highest number of points at the M. G University Youth festival- AMMU OUSEPACCHAN
102) Sr Benhilda Prize: Instituted by the non-teaching staff awarded to an outstanding member of the Jesus Youth – MARY TOMSY (III ENG) 103) Alapatt sisters Prize award to a deserving Physically handicapped student – ELSA JOSEPH (I Eng)
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
104) Special Prize instituted by the college to be awarded to students for outstanding performance in Sports –ASWATHY MARY MATHEW(III B Com), MEGHA MERIN NINAN(II B Com), LINIMOL P S (I B Com), AMALA BENNEN(I B Com) –They Won The Third Position In The All India Interuniversity Badminton Championship Held At Vijayawada
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NSS
105) Dr Jose Alapatt Prize : Instituted by his family for the best NSS Camper of the year – ELSA PHILIP (III Communicative English) 106) Special Prize for the Best NSS Volunteer of the year –KRISHNA REGHU (II Economics) 107) Special Prize for the Best NSS Worker of the year – CHINCHU SASIDHARAN (II History)
NCC
108) Sr Marie Therese Memorial Prize: Awarded by the college to the best NCC Cadet of the year- Sgt. SWATHI RAJA K and Sgt. NAYANA TENSING
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES [INTER COLLEGIATE / INTER- UNIVERSITY]
Our dancers bagged the IIIrd prize at the Dhoom Dance Competition conducted by Rosebowl. Students participated in the South Zone Inter University competitions in Sastra University, Tanjore, representing MG University for the Western Group Song, Elocution and Debate Competition. We bagged the IIIrd prize for Elocution. Anjala Parveen and Maria Rajan Thaliath of III year English Literature won the IInd prize for a paper presentation on Ecology and Poetry at a National seminar conducted by St. Xavier‟s College, Aluva. An inter Collegiate Quiz competition was conducted at NSS Hindu College, Changanassery. Akhila Kumaran and Lakshmi R Nair of IIIrd Economics bagged the Ist prize. An essay writing competition was conducted by Kanayanoor circle Co-operative Union. Shine Brijit of I Economics and Rosemol of II Economics bagged the Ist and IInd prize respectively. Maria Rajan Thaliath of III English Literature bagged the Ist prize in Mock Press and Lini Jolly of Ist Sociology bagged the Ist prize in Sargapadham – A Literary Pentathlon competition conducted by Sacred Heart College, Thevara. A dedicated group of students participated in various individual and group events, at the University Youth Festival scheduled from 27th – 31st January. After a period of seven years, St. Teresa‟s was crowned the Overall Champions.
37. Activities of the guidance and counselling units Counselling Cell The college has a guidance and counseling cell with a few trained teachers as counselors. Other teachers also do the tutorial sessions. They identify students with 89 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
problems and refer them to the college counselors. Teachers also take interest in follow up sessions. Professional counselors are invited to the college and classwise lectures and discussions are arranged. The tutorial system coupled with mentoring caters to academic and personal counseling. Every faculty is in charge of at least 20 students whom she meets regularly. The services of a trained counselor, Dr. Shirly Tharakan, were availed by the students in the campus every Wednesday. 38. Placement services provided to students
A. Placement activities conducted in the college: The placement cell coordinated an M.G University intercollegiate campus recruitment drive for Tata Consultancy Services on 08-06-2010. Twenty colleges were invited to attend the recruitment drive. About 400 candidates participated. Ms. Swathy Varma attended a one day workshop for placement officers on ' English for better employment' organized by Cambridge One EBEK at Hotel Taj Gateway on the 8th of October 2010. In the month of September 2010, final year students of P.G and U.G courses had registered as members of the placement cell. At present placement cell has 200 members. On 13-09-2010 students were sent to attend the King Fisher cabin crew walk-in interview in their Cochin office. Tata Consultancy Services visited our college for an intercollegiate student interaction program on the 19th of October 2010. Students from five neighboring colleges attended the program. On 03-011-2010 Google India conducted their first phase of recruitment for all the final year U G students. HR Manager Mr. Anirudh Bide interacted with the students followed by a presentation. In association with the career guidance cell, MIR IFCR had a presentation for the final year Science graduates at Gym Plaza on 09-12-2010. They created an awareness about the job opportunities in the clinical health research industry. Three of our students attended the King Fisher interview for Cabin Crew on the 3rd of December 2010. One student was selected. On 08-12-2010 WIPRO Technologies visited our campus to recruit for the post of Non-Technical Associate. 27 students were shortlisted after the first round of written test.10 students were selected in the final interview. On 13-12-2010 Patni Computer Systems visited our campus to recruit students as software engineers from final year BSC and BCA streams. About 80 students attended the recruitment drive. An aptitude test was given and 25 students were shortlisted for the final interview 11 students were selected by Patni Computer Systems as Software engineers. 90 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
On 17-12-2010, Radio Mango RJ hunt was held in our campus. About 50 students participated and 5 students were shortlisted. On 17-12-2010 a training session was conducted by COMPASS, at seminar hall. About 100 students attended the training programme and a „Neuro Linguistic aptitude test‟ was conducted. 15 students were given a sample test. Spectrum Softech Solutions arrived for a recruitment programme to recruit students to various IT enabled service sectors, on 12-01-2011. 75 students undertook a written test. Outsource Partners International visited the campus for recruitment on the 21st of January, 2011. 7 students were given offer letters on the same day itself. They have also shortlisted another 29 students. B. Participation in recruitment drives conducted by other organizations:
Outsource Partners International visited the campus for recruitment on the 21st of January, 2011. 7 students were given offer letters on the same day itself. They have also shortlisted another 29 students. The Department of Posts, Kerala circle, conducted recruitment to the cadre of Postal assistants/Sorting assistants in Kerala Postal Circle during the month of October 2010. Two of our students have been selected as Postal Assistants. State bank of India conducted the recruitment of clerical staff in associate banks all over India. Job opportunities available in Cognizant Solutions, Muthoot Group & few other companies were displayed on the notice board. The Placement cell made correspondences with Federal Bank, Dhanalaksmi bank, Catholic Syrian bank, South Indian bank inviting them to recruit candidates from our institution. Placement summary
Sl.No. Company Name Date No. of Students Selected 1 Tata Consultancy Services 08 / 06 / 2010 3 2 King Fisher 13 / 09 / 2010 - 3 Wipro Technologies 08 / 12 / 2010 10 4 Patni Computers 13 / 12 / 2010 11 5 Radio Mango 17 / 12 / 2010 5 6 Outsource Partners International 21 / 01 / 2011 7
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7 Google 23/08/2010 1 8 Asianet 10/10/2010 2 9 Spectrum Softech Solutions 12 / 01 / 2011 23
39. Development programmes for non-teaching staff Two staff members attended a one day class conducted for SC/ST – Grants Education Concession Distribution through E-Grantz. . Date: 07-07-2010 . Topic: E-Grantz . Venue: District Development Office, Kakkanad Three staff members – Sri Charles Libin, Sri Jinson Dias, Sri Rajeev M.R., attended a one day seminar conducted for handling the admission process at the college regarding the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) for U.G. admissions. Instructions were given on the No. of seats and the method of On- line admission . Date: 19-05-2011 . Topic: CAP Admission . Venue: M.G.University Auditorium
40. Good practices of the institution
Functioning of IQAC to develop a quality system to improve the academic and administrative performance. Enrollment of students in the short term value added courses. Collaboration of the Institution with National and International Organizations, Universities and Academic Bodies. Academic interactions with the faculty of other Institutions/Universities Linkages of the Institution with Centers of Education, National and International Universities. Conduct of Seminars/Workshops/ Conferences - State /National and International Participation of the staff in seminars, workshops, conferences, orientation programmes and refresher courses. Students participate in the evaluation of the staff, infrastructure facility and the development programmes of the Institution A structured mechanism is used to evaluate the Academic Programme by the staff and the students.
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Policy revision and Planning of Education Mission is done at the Regional Level every three years and at the Central Level, every 6 years by the Management Value Orientation is an integral part of the curriculum. The institution ensures it by organizing programmes directly connected with value education such as regular Renewal, Orientation and Life Guidance Programmes/Courses Introducing the students to the course and providing counselling if necessary The students are introduced to the various Clubs /Cells/ Forums etc An orientation on NCC and NSS. Talent Display by the students to bring out their potential, creativity and originality The Teresian Week was a venue for the students to showcase their talents. STARS- St. Teresa's Association of Retired Staff- is a body through which the retired teachers are constantly linked with the Teresian Family. The Annual Picnic of the teaching and non-teaching staff was another good practice of the college that was followed this year Peer group learning is practiced to support the slow learners The campus automation and Online marking of students' attendance and sending SMS to the parents of the absentees after the first hour were followed. The college prides itself on keeping abreast with latest communication technologies as it feels that this will be beneficial to all its stakeholders. The launch of the college portal for staff, students and parents ensured that comprehensive information on all aspects of the student‟s academic and co- curricular life would be readily available. The virtual cyber campus made for easy online interaction and simplified onerous tasks such as checking exam schedules and results and online uploading/ downloading assignments and projects TROP (Teresian Rural Outreach Programme) to reach out to the society organized many activities The Physical Education Department conducted Physical fitness test for all the students The mid-day meal programme was sponsored by the faculty and management Developed a Linux Based Software Package for processing feedback data. 41. Linkages developed with National/ International, academic/research bodies Department of Home Science Internship for PG Students in food service management, CGH Earth Group of hotels, Ernakulam.
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Internship for students at hospitals, CMC, Vellore and St. John‟s Bangalore Internship for students at various food industries – AVT Spices; Malanadu, Kanjirapally; Food Quality Control Lab, marine drive; MILMA, Tripunithura Department of Zoology MOU signed Dr. Rath Research Foundation, USA. Linkage with Health Now Initiative. Department of Mathematics Exchange of financial and human resources, Rotary Club, Cochin South Chapter.
42. Report of Action taken on the AQAR of the previous year
State-of-the-art automated Library facilitating RFID MIS is fully functional CLASS is Successfully installed and is accessed by the stakeholders D-Space Digital Repository Library Well-equipped Research Centre Fully equipped Audio Visual room Collaboration with Dr. Rath Institute, USA and Health Now Initiative UGC Sponsored International Conference Marked increase in Minor Projects Marked increase in national/International corporate visiting the campus for recruitments New projects were initiated and successfully conducted under TROP. 43. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.
Remedial Coaching The college gives special attention to the academic growth of the students from the disadvantaged communities. Remedial coaching for each subject was provided to these students, after the regular class hours. SC/ST, OBC and minority community students were focused. About 279 students were benefited. Entrance Coaching Classes
Objective: To prepare students belonging to SC/ST/ Minority Communities to get gainful employment in central and other services like Banks and public sector undertakings.
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Resource Person: M. Rajesh, Director, Career focus, Kochi
Description Beneficiaries No. hours Sponsoring Outcome engaged Agency
Entrance SC. ST and OBC( non- 50 hours UGC More number of coaching creamy layer)and students appeared classes Minorities for the bank recruitment exam nd rd 58 students of 2 and 3 conducted recently year Degree students
Distribution 58 students - - Learning made of study easier materials
Mock test 58 students 3hours - Familiarized with conducted the Bank exam pattern.
Value Education programmes Students joining the first year course were given a two day orientation, which set the stage for the value education classes that followed.
Value education classes were conducted regularly. A team of teachers were entrusted to plan, monitor and evaluate the value education classes. Topics were fixed for the classes and given to the respective teachers beforehand. The topics selected for value education classes for academic year 2010-2011 included Values, Importance of Family, Awareness of Society, Significance of Positive Thinking, Love, Prayer, Environment, Healthy Way of Living, The Pursuit of Happiness, Time Management and Personality Development. The importance of National Days was discussed in the class and the students were made aware of their role in building up national integration and solidarity. Dr. Geetha Andrews (Chemistry) attended a national conference on Enhancing Human resource development through Excellence in Education organized by Christ University, Bangalore and presented a paper on Value education –A Powerful tool for Human resource development. The institution‟s preferential option for the under privileged was highlighted through activities that promote sharing of resources and material goods. The staff and students celebrated World Food Day by handing over 400 kg of rice to Love and Care Organization. The college continued to contribute food packets once a week to Love and Care Organization with every class taking turns. Four children from AIDS affected families continued to be sponsored by the staff, students and retired staff of the college. 95 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
During the requiem Mass for Mother Digna, every Department in the College contributed 5 kg of rice each for the Offertory procession. The rice was then distributed to the poor. Many of our students were volunteers and the driving force of the organization Make a Difference (MAD). This was the only entry from India which was been shortlisted for the Staples Youth Social Entrepreneur Award. The girls gave up their free time to teach and help underprivileged and dyslexic students in various schools and orphanages to help them cope with their lessons. The students volunteered with Inclusive Planet, an exclusive website for disabled people. They provided and managed online content for the site. Visits to hospitals, old-age homes, orphanages were a regular part of the outreach programs for the students initiated by the college. Noon meal Programme A welfare fund was created by the Teaching Staff for providing noon meals to the deserving students of the college. Every month the collections were made from the salary and credited to the staff fund. Monthly Cards were issued to the Students and Noon meals were provided in the canteen, to the needy students of each class. Jesus Youth conduct weekly 2-hour prayer meetings every Wednesday. Career Guidance Cell The various activities of the Career Guidance Cell for 2010-2011 were:
All Kerala Library Association conducted a Soft Skill Development and career Guidance seminar on 24-07-2010. NIIT Cochin conducted a career oriented talk on The Computer Technology and Career in the IT Industry on 20-07-2010 for the second year degree students of the Arts and Science streams. Career Guidance seminar on MBA course conducted by MBA consultancy firm on 12-08-2010 for II DC students. Seminar on Personality Development was conducted by Dr. Ratheesh Ambatt on 20-09-2010 for III DC students. On 18-11-2010 the final year students of the Commerce and Economics streams were given a soft skill development programme by Mr. Vijay Korath, Corporate Trainer, MIR-IFCR A Clinical Research Institute, Cochin conducted a one day seminar in the field of Clinical Research and Health care on 09-12-2010 for the final year degree and Post graduate students of Science stream. They focused on the needs of the clinical labs and the skills required for the employment. They also emphasized basic etiquette and personal grooming with special soft skills required by clinical organizations. 96 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
A one day training programme and workshop on personal grooming, basic etiquette, email and telephone etiquette, job search skills, language proficiency and communicative skills was conducted for the final year History and Sociology students on 15-12-2010 by Ms. Nisha, Green Pepper Pvt. Ltd. Cochin. A one day seminar was arranged for the final year Maths students on Soft skills Development by Mr. Ravi R Kamath, Sr. Executive, Career Launcher India Ltd Cochin on 22nd December 2010. Team work, group discussions, interview skills, logical reasoning and speaking skills were the main areas of focus. A seminar was conducted on 03-09-2010 on the topic “The Relevance of Higher Education Opportunities for Commerce Students”. The resource person was Mr. Radhakrishnan V, the Relationship Officer of Logic Management Training Institutes Pvt. Ltd. The topic included details of International and Indian Professional Courses, motivation sessions and career Students attended an Educational Fair organised by Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, UK at Le Meridian, Kochi on 20-01-2011. Prof. Mike Dillon Vice-Principal, Research & Enterprise Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, UK was the resource person. A seminar was conducted on the topic “Career Prospects” on 29-09-2010. The resource person was Dr. Venkataraman, eminent Career guidance trainer. Over the course of the year, 14 one-day workshops were organized by the Green Pepper Pvt. Ltd., Cochin for the various departments. The resource persons were Mr. Krishnakumar, Miss. Nisha and Mr. Vijayakumar. Counselling Cell The first meeting of the Cell was on 11th August, 2010. The activities of the cell for the academic year were inaugurated on 13th of August, 2010 by Dr. C.J. John, Psychiatrist, Medical Trust Hospital, Ernakulum. A professional counselor, Smt. Shirley Tharakan, was appointed. Regular counselling classes were arranged during the course of the year for students. The classes were arranged on 22nd September, 29th September, 6th October, 13th October, 20th October and 27th October, 3rd November, 10th November, 16th November and 24th November , 1st December, 8th December, 15th December 2010 and 5th January and 12th of January. A talk on „Stress Management‟ was organized on 3rd October, 2010. The Counselling Cell of the college oversaw the activities associated with mentoring students.
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Debate Club The activities of the Club began on 23rd July 2010 with the conduct of auditions for elocution, extempore and debate. A group of five students were identified to represent the college at various inter-collegiate competitions. Participation in competitive events First year students V.R Vachana (Economics) and Pinky Ann Daniel (Physics) participated in a competition held by the Youth Orator of Kochi V.R. Vachana of I B.A. Economics represented the college and competed in the debate competition for a place in the M.G. University Debate team. She represented the University at the South Zone Inter University Youth Festival conducted by the Association of Indian Universities. She also represented the University at the Nationals. Tanya Benazir of the I B.A. Sociology, V.R. Vachana of I B.A. Economics and Pinky Daniel of I B.Sc. Physics participated in the extempore and group discussion competitions organized by the Rotary Club of Cochin. Annie Teresa and Ocea Nimble of the I B.A. Economics participated in the Malayalam Debate competition organized by Alphonsa College, Pala on 3rd September 2010. V.R. Vachana and Annie Teresa of I B.A. Economics participated in the Rev. Dr. John Valamattom Inter- Collegiate debate competition in Malayalam organized by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 18th October 2010. Tanya Benazir of I B.A. Sociology participated in the Inter Collegiate speech competition conducted by the Chamber of Commerce on 20th October 2010. V.R. Vachana (I B.A. Economics) participated in a speech competition held on 26th October 2010 by the Income Tax Dept. of India. Tania John of I M.A. English participated in the speech competition in Malayalam organized by the Valanjambalam Co-operative Union on 29th October 2010. Fine Arts Club
The first meeting of the members of the Fine Arts Club was held on 21st July 2010 and the activities for the year were planned. A poster designing competition was organized in the college on 10th August 2010. Nimitha R. and Anna Jeena Das of II B.Sc. Zoology won the 1st and 2nd prizes respectively. Nimitha R. and Anna Jeena Das of II B.Sc. Zoology participated in the Poster Designing Competition conducted by the Dept. of Student Services, M.G. University, Kottayam. A painting exhibition was organized by the Club on 20th August 2010. It was platform for the students to exhibit their talents. 98 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Meera Jacob of II B.Sc. Home Science, Sr. Varsha Jasmine of I B.A. History and Steffy Agnes of I B.Sc. Botany participated in the painting competition organized by the Vernissage Art Gallery in association with Lions Club International on 25th October 2010. On January 12th 2011, a poster designing competition was organized to screen talents to represent the college at the M.G. University Youth Festival and Nimitha R. of II B.Sc. Zoology was selected. Poetry Club The club conducted an inter-departmental English and Malayalam Poetry Writing competition on the 21st July 2010. 41 students participated in the event. The topic for the English competition was „Colours of Life‟ and that of the Malayalam competition was „a lonely man walking along a deserted road'. The winners of the English poetry writing competition were Amina Abdurazak (I B.A. English Literature) Stephy Alex (I B.A. Communicative English) Lourdes D'coutho (I B.A. French) The winners of the Malayalam poetry writing competition were Gayathri Sharma (II B.Sc. Botany) Veena Mukundan (III B.A. Comm. English) Neethu P.G. (II B.Sc. Physics) The Club was responsible for the selection and training of students who represented the college at the M.G. University Youth Festival for the poetry writing event. Grievance Redressal Cell The activities of the Cell for the academic year was inaugurated on 14th July, 2010 The Teachers in charge of the cell met with two representatives from each class at regular intervals. The first meeting was held on 14th July, 2010. A second meeting was held on 15th August, 2010 in both the Science and Arts blocks. Suggestions made and action taken The students in the Arts Block suggested that a menu card with price of each item be displayed at the canteen and cafeteria They also requested that Library hours be extended . Both suggestions were accepted and action taken The students in the Science Block asked that a drinking water facility be set up in the Home Science Block
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Suggested that a watchman be appointed to man the LP School gate so that the science students have easy access to the Arts block through the said gate which is otherwise left locked. Suggested that the Science Block Library should function regularly. A facility to pay fees should be set up in the Science block. . Problems were redressed. Other Common suggestions Relaxation in the free internet facility for the PG students. Reinstitution of long interval on one day in the week. Photostat facility on the ground floor. . Problems were redressed. Tourism Club The activities for the academic year started with the election and appointment of Student Secretary. Tara J. Kallarackal of II B.A. French was appointed Student Secretary. The Teachers-in-charge of the Club- Dr. Liza Jacob, Smt. Rashmi Joseph and Ms. Shoba Liza John- attended a meeting for Coordinators (Teachers) of the tourism clubs of Ernakulam District at the Ernakulam Guest House organized by Ernakulam DTPC on 4th June 2010. The agenda of the meeting was the planning of the activities of the clubs for 2010-11 and submission of project proposals.
The Club organized a Tourism Quiz Competition on 11th August 2010. Mary Jency K.J. and Anooja Manayath of III B.Sc. Botany bagged the first prize. The second prize was shared by Anjali S. and Maria Davina of II B.A. Communicative English.
A painting competition on the topic „Pilgrimage Tourism‟ was organized by the Club on 21st August 2010. The 1st and 2nd prizes were won by S. Sudeeptha of I M.Sc. Botany and Lourdes D‟Coutho of I BA French respectively.
An essay writing competition on Tourism and Biodiversity was organized on 7th September 2010. The first and second prizes in the Malayalam section were bagged by Sajna Nazar and Mary Helta of III B.Sc. Botany respectively while V.R. Vachana of I B.A. Economics won the first prize and S. Sudeeptha of I M.Sc. Botany won the second prize in the English section.
The Tourism Club celebrated the World Tourism Day on 24th September 2010. The chief guest was Dr. Shila Papoo, Former Head of the Hindi Dept. of St. Xavier‟s College, Aluva.
The Teachers-in-charge of the Club attended meetings for Coordinators of the Tourism Clubs of Ernakulam District organized by Ernakulam DTPC on 27th July, 24th September and 23rd December 2010.
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The Club submitted a project proposal on the tourist destination- Vallarpadam. It was sanctioned by DTPC, Ernakulam and a financial assistance of Rs. 1500/- was given to the Club. The project was completed and a report was submitted to DTPC.
The Teachers-in-charge (Coordinators) and 5 members of the Club attended a District Tourism Camp held at St. Joseph‟s H.S.S, Paingottoor, Muvattupuzha.
The Club organized a one-day tour to Vagamon in 15th February 2011. 31 students accompanied by two teachers went on the tour. Writer’s Forum The Writer‟s Forum encouraged many aspiring writers and provided them with opportunities to exhibit their talents. Prizes won in competitive events Akhila Kumaran and Radhu Ramachandran of III B.A. Economics won the I and III places respectively in the essay competition organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce on 8th September 2010 on the topic „Freedom Demands Respect for the Freedom of Others.‟ Michelle Tony of I B.A. Communicative English won the III prize in the essay competition conducted by Alphonsa College, Pala on 16th August 2010 on the topic „Recent Advances in Life Sciences‟. Shine Brigit and Rosemol of the I B.A. Economics won the first and second prizes respectively in the Malayalam essay competition conducted by the Kanayannur Circle Co-operative Union on 29th October 2010. Participation in competitive events 4 students from II B.A. English and 1 student from I Communicative English participated in the competition organized by Sri Rama Chandra Mission on the topic „Ambition to Aspirations, From Acquiring to Becoming‟ on 21 September, 2010. Maria Thaliath of III B.A. English participated in the competition organized by K.R. Narayanan Study Centre on 8th October 2010 on the topic „Democracy and Marginalized Sections in India‟. 8 students of the college participated in the ITC Essay Contest for Youth organized on 10th October 2010. Maria Thaliath and Bela Susan Thomas of III B.A. English participated in the competition organized by the District Medical Office, Ernakulam on „Mass Drug Administration‟ Akhila Kumaran of III B.A. Economics participated in the essay competition organized by the Xavier Board of Higher Education, Bangalore.
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Akhila Kumaran (III B.A. Economics), Michelle Tony, Mahima Mathew, Rithu Lal (I B.A. Communicative English), Ananya Rajoo (II B.A. English), Bela Susan Thomas (III B.A. English) and Miriam Mathews (II B.A. Economics) participated in the essay competition organized by the South Indian Bank on the topic „India- An Economic Super Power‟. Nature Club The Club titled the Kannan Devan Nature Club began its activities for the academic year with the inauguration of the office bearers. Smrithy Vijayan of II B.Sc. Botany was elected as the Secretary while Remya Manoharan II B.Sc. Botany and Anupama Unnikrishnan of II B.A. History were elected as the Treasurer and Assistant Secretary respectively. Five committee members were also elected. A flower carpet competition was organized as part of the Onam celebrations by the Club on 19th August 2010. 24 teams participated in the event. The First Prize with a cash award of Rs. 2500 was bagged by I B.A. English, while Second Prize and a cash award of Rs. 1750 and the Third Prize and cash award of Rs. 1250 were bagged by I B.Sc. Chemistry and III B.Com respectively. The Club organized a one-day Seminar on „Green movement‟ on 23rd September 2010 in collaboration with the Indian Green Building Council, Cochin Chapter as part of the World Green Building Week celebrations. The activities of the Club were officially inaugurated on the same day by Dr. Dareshan Unnithan, Chairman of Energy Management Centre, Trivandrum. An Intercollegiate Debate Competition was organized on 23rd September 2010 on the topic „Is Climate Change a reality?‟ 10 teams from various colleges participated in the event and the first prize was won by Sacred Heart College, Thevara. The best Speaker was awarded an amount of Rs. 1500/- by the Indian Green Building Council. A nature trip to Vagamon was organized by the club and 60 students accompanied by two staff advisors Dr. Lizzy Mathew and Smt. Neena Unnikrishnan went on the trip. The Carbon Club which was launched under the aegis of the Nature Club in association with Plan@Earth continued its functioning with regular collection of paper waste in the college. The State Level Environmental Awareness Evaluation Committee selected the Nature Club of the college for the formation of Bhoomithra Club under the Bhoomithra Sena Scheme. The Bhoomithra Sena sanctioned an amount of Rs. 15,000/- for the academic year to organize different environmental activities in and outside the college campus. 63 students became members of Bhoomithra Club. The Club has proposed the setting up of a vegetable garden in the campus. 102 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Music Club St. Teresa‟s College has had a record of consistent achievement in music over the last few decades. The Music club has two wings, the Western and Eastern groups. Trained musicians are hired to train the group for competitions. The period 2010 - 2011 has been an eventful one marked by notable achievements. Needless to say, there has been no dearth of musically talented students in this period. Activities and achievements:
Condcuted the music ministry for the Orientation Programme for Ist Year Students and rendered prayer songs for all the functions in the college. An initiative was taken by the Music Club to get the College Anthem composed, arranged and recorded. The College Union bore the expenses and the members of the Western Band who had won prizes at the National University Youth Festival rendered the song under the guidance and training of Dr. Beena Job. The CD was then dedicated and presented during the valedictory function on 31st March 2011 to the Principal Sr. Christabelle, whose idea it was to have a College Anthem in the first place. Yet another highlight was the grand inauguration of the Music Club the (first of its kind) on 8 Sep 2010 by Mr. Branko Stark (President and Founder, Croatian Choral Directors' Association) who was on a visit to India following which Mr. Stark gave a Master Class and workshop to 100 students based on his song titled We Move the World which had been taught to the students by Dr. Beena Job. Anna Kuruvila (Music Club Secretary) read the report and there was an address by Mr. Prakash Mathew (President, Rock of Ages). The 100 strong choir that received training came together several times over the year and performed on College Day and sang carols for the Christmas Celebration of 2010. They were covered by a local television channel and their programme was then telecast. On 18th December, Maria Davina, Saniya Correya and Sandriya Correya, all members of the Music Club participated in the choir to sing Christmas carols at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan. The members of the Music Club made the Valedictory function for the outgoing students and the retiring staff memorable by their songs. So also College Day witnessed a rendition of songs by 100 singers of the Music Club. Prizes won by the Western Music Team Mahatma Gandhi University Youth festival Western group music - 1st place South Zone Inter University Youth festival Western group music - Participated Prizes won by the Eastern Music Team 103 St.Teresa’s College, AQAR 2010-’11
Mahatma Gandhi University Youth festival Eastern classical music – Secured 1st place Eastern light music – Secured 2nd place
Section C: Outcomes achieved by the end of the year The IQAC was successful in fulfilling the plans made at the beginning of the academic year to a very great extent.
A number of programmes were conducted focusing on Fostering Global Competencies and enhancing academic excellence. This year a greater number of national seminars and workshops were organized. The campus placement cell was successful in conducting many campus recruitment drives. Many international companies shortlisted the students and the majority of them got placement. The remedial classes and special entrance coaching were beneficial for the minority and backward community students. As planned, the depts. of Botany, Sociology and Economics started the UGC/NET coaching centers in Life sciences and Social sciences. UGC sponsored Add-on course in Plant Resource Development and Management has been started in the Department of Botany The institution also organized many programmes highlighting its environmental and societal commitments. The thrust area of many of the seminars conducted was the global environmental problems. The Teresian Rural Outreach Programme (TROP) was very successful in reaching out to the society. All the departments were actively involved in the programme. The Physical Education Dept conducted AAPHERD test and follow up procedures to improve health and physical fitness of the students. The Women study Centre started a Diet clinic in the campus for diet counseling. The Zoology Wellness center and Microbiology lab for Zoology department In order to promote the use of Technology, seminars and workshops were conducted to increase the awareness regarding ICT. 4 ICT enabled class rooms were set up. A new website www.kalalayam.com was launched by the Malayalam Department as part of the Akshaya Project initiated by the Government of Kerala Library is fully automated. NLIST & Delnet are available in the library. CLASS software is fully functional. Online AQAR is initiated. Linux based software was developed to process feedback data.
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Punching system was introduced for recording staff attendance. The infrastructure has been augmented to a great extent. Renovation of the Chemistry, Zoology, Physics and Botany Laboratories was completed. In order to enhance learning facilities for the students and to keep in tune with the changed curriculum, more laboratory equipments and instruments were added to the science laboratories. Research, consultancy and extension activities have received increasing importance during the year. Section D: Plans of the HEI for the next year
The Women Study Center plans to put forth a proposal under UGC innovative scheme for a regular degree course. To make add-on courses an integral part of the curricula Conduct more National/International seminars. Encourage faculty towards Post-Doctoral Research Initiate twinning academic programes in collaboration with foreign universities Strengthen National/International collaborations and linkages with research agencies, organizations, industries. Improve infrastructure in terms of upgradation of labs and buying equipments. Maintenance of existing infrastructure and ICT facilities Reviving College Basketball Team. Strengthen mentoring and tutoring activities Organise industry visits Set up a full-fledged Teresian Publishing House Activities of RUROR to be given priority so that students may be become empowered and transfer knowledge/skills to other underprivileged students. New TROP activities to be initiated in tune with the activities of 2010-11
Dr. Alice K. A. Sr. Christabelle CSST Coordinator, IQAC Principal
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